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| Michael L. Kinch, At-Large Council President | |
| James K. Metivier, District 1 | Scott R. Schmitt, District 4 |
| Council Member | Council President, Pro Tem |
| Timothy C. Magill Jr., District 2 | Robert G. Shaw, Jr., District 5 |
| Council Member | Council Member |
| Lisa A. Beaulieu, District 3 | Peter J. Bradley, At-Large |
| Council Member | Council Member |
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023, at 7:30 P.M.
CUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, EVERETT “MOE” BONNER, JR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
45 BROAD STREET, CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND
CALL TO ORDER 
The regular meeting was called to order at 9:19pm with a roll call of members
MEMBERS PRESENT:
In person: President Kinch, Councilors Bradley, Magill, Shaw, Schmitt and Beaulieu.
Absent: Councilor Metivier
Also present—Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter; Town Solicitor Kelley Morris Solicitor; Town Clerk Sandra M. Giovanelli
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acceptance of Minutes of the Regular meeting of December 21, 2022
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none
REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
A. Report of Executive Session vote(s), as may be necessary
There were none to report.
LICENSES
A. 2022-2023 LICENSE RENEWALS (tabled from 11/29/22)
FIRST CLASS VICTUALLING
1. CLUB JUVENTUDE LUSITANA, INC. d/b/a Club Juventude Lusitana, 10 Chase St
Pending police hold
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE TO FEBRUARY 1, 2023. VOTE 6/1.
2. FILIBUSTER CLUB d/b/a Filibuster Club, 23 High St
Pending Department of Health, certificate of good standing
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE FILIBUSTER CLUB AND ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH TO FEBRUARY 1, 2023. VOTE 6/0.
3. SLAM ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a Third Base Sports Bar & Grill, 422 High St
Pending local taxes, Department of Health, and fire approval
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE, BY A ROLL CALL.
Councilor Schmitt: Nay; Councilor Beaulieu: nay; Councilor Magill: Nay; Councilor Shaw: Nay; Councilor Bradley: Nay; President Kinch: Nay
MOTION DENIED BY A VOTE 6/0.
4. ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, ASHTON, RI d/b/a Parish Hall, 1303 Mendon Rd
Pending certificate of good standing
(See above combined vote to table with Filibuster Club)
THIRD CLASS VICTUALLING LICENSES
1. GOLDEN PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT, 1165 High St
Pending payment of local taxes
(LICENSE CLEARED AND ISSUED 1/3/2023)
2. THE STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY LLC d/b/a Stop & Shop, 70 Mendon Rd
Pending payment of local taxes
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS VOTED TO HAVE THE SOLICITOR SEND A CERTIFIED LETTER NOTIFYING THEM THEIR LICENSE IS IN DANGER OF BEING REVOKED FOR NONPAYMENT, AND TABLE TO FEBRUARY 1, 2023, BY A ROLL CALL. VOTE 5/1.
Nay: Councilor Magill
EXTENDED HOURS LICENSE (Between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.)
1. THE STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY LLC d/b/a Stop & Shop, 70 Mendon Road (24 hours)
Pending payment of local taxes
Councilor Beaulieu asked the current hours.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS VOTED TO HAVE THE SOLICITOR SEND A CERTIFIED LETTER NOTIFYING THEM THEIR LICENSE IS IN DANGER OF BEING REVOKED FOR NONPAYMENT, AND TABLE TO FEBRUARY 1, 2023, BY A ROLL CALL. VOTE 5/1.
Nay: Councilor Magill
B. EXTENDED HOURS LICENSE (Between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.)
1. COLBEA ENTERPRISES, LLC d/b/a Season’s Corner Market located at 2095 Diamond Hill Road (24 hours)
Public hearing opened at 9:32pm
Councilor Shaw commented that he was surprised that neither the applicant nor the residents who complained about it were present. The Town Clerk noted that certified letters had gone out to all abutters. Councilors Bradley and Beaulieu agreed with Shaw that they did not support this.
Public hearing closed at 9:34pm
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS VOTED TO APPROVE, BY A ROLL CALL.
Councilor Schmitt: Nay; Councilor Beaulieu: nay; Councilor Magill: Nay; Councilor Shaw: Nay; Councilor Bradley: Nay; President Kinch: Nay
MOTION DENIED BY A VOTE OF 6/0.
ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES – CLASS D
1. Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, d/b/a Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. 135 Broad Street
MOTION BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE, BY A ROLL CALL. VOTE 6/0.
2. Cumberland A.C. d/b/a Cumberland Athletic Club, 30 Hamilton Street
Application not received.
No motion made.
OLD BUSINESS
A. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. #22-31 – An ordinance relating to salary ranges for the Executive Staff and other positions (Presented by Council President on behalf of the Administration) (tabled last from December 21, 2022)
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE TO JANUARY 18, 2023. VOTE 6/0
NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTIONS
1. R-23-01 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to purchase two outfitted police SUV vehicles from Colonial Municipal Group in an amount not to exceed one hundred and eight thousand eight-hundred and ninety-one dollars and ten cents ($108,891.10)
Chief Benson spoke to the resolution.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0
2. R-23-02 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into an agreement with Glacier Computer LLC for the necessary computers and installation for two police vehicles in an amount not to exceed fourteen thousand four hundred and sixty-eight dollars and sixty-eight cents ($14,468.68)
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0
B. APPOINTMENTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
1. Susan J. Evers, term to expire January 31, 2026
2. Michael Boday, term to expire January 31, 2026
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0
ANIMAL CONTROL ASSISTANT
1. Ryan Theroux
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 6/0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN AT 9:43PM. VOTE 6/0
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Sandra M. Giovanelli, Town Clerk
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