THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023 at 7:30 P.M.

CUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, EVERETT “MOE” BONNER, JR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS

45 BROAD STREET, CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND

 

Due to the recent expiration of Executive Order 22-01 meetings will be held in person. The public may also participate via zoom by using link provided below. 

 

(1)  The virtual meeting can be accessed using the Zoom webinar platform at the link below:  

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88497265871?pwd=OHNXc2ppM3NBZ1Fac1k1OGd4SU1OUT09

For participation using video and audio, a computer with webcam and microphone is required. The following numbers may be used for participation via telephone:  1(301)715-8592 or 1(312)626-6799 or 1(646)876-9923 or 1(346)248-7799 or 1(408)638-0968 or 1(669)900- 6833 or 1(253)215-8782

Webinar ID: 884 9726 5871    Passcode: 274130

 

(2)  This meeting will also be live-streamed via Clerkbase by clicking https://clerkshq.com/Cumberland-ri.

 

1.  CALL TO ORDER

 

2.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

3.  GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

4.  CONSENT AGENDA

A.  Acceptance of Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of February 15, 2023, and the Special Town Council Meeting of February 23, 2023.             
    

B.  MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

           1.  Totten Foods, LLC, d/b/a Big Dog Eats

           2.  Bird’s Nest d/b/a Birds Nest

           3.  Antonio Miranda, d/b/a La Guaguita Del Sabor

           4.  Palagis Ice Cream d/b/a Palagis Ice Cream

           5.  Kristi Dukoff d/b/a Kristi’s Kraftails

           6.  Palagis Brothers Ice Cream, d/b/a Palagis Ice Cream

           7.  Lotus Pepper LLC d/b/a Lotus Pepper

 

C.  COMMUNICATIONS

1.  C-23-07 – Resolution from the Town of Lincoln in support of housing development & land use

2.  C-23-08 – Resolutions from the Town of Charlestown supporting House Bill 2023- H 5174 relating to Waters and Navigation Coastal Resources Management Council; and requesting the RI General Assembly fully fund the Transportation Categorical Funds 

3.  C-23-09 – Resolution from the Town of Warren to the RI General Assembly in support of 2023 H 5309

4.  C-23-10 – Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in support of Housing Development & Land Use

 

5.  PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

6.  REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS

A.  Report of Executive Session vote(s), as may be necessary

 

B.  Presentation by the Historic Metcalf-Franklin Farm Preservation Association of their annual State of the Farm address

 

7.  LICENSES

     A.  VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE

1.   A transfer application of Cumberland House of Pizza’s First Class Victualling House License from Cumberland House of Pizza to Cumberland House of Pizza LLC

 

     B.  2023-2024 LICENSE RENEWAL

ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE:

Amaya Primo, Inc., d/b/a La Familia – 1666 Diamond Hill Road

American Legion, d/b/a Cumberland Post #14 – 695 Broad Street

Angelos’s Pizza Inc., d/b/a Angelo’s Palace Pizza & Venue – 131-133 Mendon Road

Blackstone Herbs and Coffee Shop, d/b/a Apothica Inc. – 3 Dexter Street

Blackstone River Theatre d/b/a Blackstone River – 549 Broad Street

Broad Street Sports Lounge, d/b/a Broad Street Sports Lounge – 433 Broad Street

Club Juventude Lusitana, Inc. – 10 Chase Street

Cumberland A.C. d/b/a Cumberland Athletic Club – 30 Hamilton Street

Davenport’s Family Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Davenport’s Family Restaurant-1070 Mendon Road

DJP Marques Churrasqueira – 100 Mill Street

Fatima Holy Name Society, d/b/a Fatima Holy Name Society – 1 Fatima Drive

Filibuster Club – 23 High Street

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick – 127 Broad Street

Franks Incorporated d/b/a Bandidos Mexican Restaurant – 88 Broad Street

J. Gray’s Family Tavern LLC – 405 Mendon Road

J.K. and Son LLC, d/b/a The End Zone Sports Pub – 958 Mendon Road

Jerry’s Friendly Tap LLC d/b/a Jerry’s Friendly Tap and Grill – 1225 Mendon Road

LMP Enterprises d/b/a Adeline’s Speakeasy Bar & Grill – 2352 Mendon Road

MC T’s Tavern Inc., d/b/a MC T’s Tavern – 940 Mendon Road

Mickey’s Valley View Pub, Inc. – 46 Carpenter Street

SPG GROUP LLC d/b/a Koury’s Tavern – 80 Manville Hill Road

Phantom Farms ii, LLC d/b/a Phantom Farms – 2922 Diamond Hill Road

Seven Cray Street Realty, Corp d/b/a Seven Cray Street – 7 Cray Street

St Joseph’s Church, Ashton, RI d/b/a Parish Hall – 1303 Mendon Road

 

FIREARMS:

Front Sight LLC – 53 Millers Brook Drive

J. & A. Sales – 400 West Wrentham Road

Rui Felix d/b/a Tactical Concepts – 15 Amanda Drive

 

HAWKER LICENSE:

Blaise’s Holiday Shop d/b/a Blaise’s Holiday Shop – 2080 Diamond Hill Rd

John Delpivo d/b/a Pivo’s Landscaping – 2077 Diamond Hill Rd

 

HOLIDAY LICENSE:

1 Stop Deli & Grocery – 14 Bound Rd

732 High Street Market, Inc. d/b/a High Street Market – 732 High Street

A Teixeira & Company, Inc. d/b/a Pop’s Liquor – 2080 Diamond Hill Road

Apollo Auto Sales, Inc. d/b/a Apollo Auto Sales – 625 Broad Street

AQS LLC d/b/a Smokers Haven – 3450 Mendon Road

Aspire Dermatology LLC – 2138 Mendon Rd Suite 201

Bestway 302 Inc, d/b/a Bestway – 302 Broad

Body Mechanics Inc. d/b/a Providence Pilates Center – 2364 Diamond Hill Road

Broad Street Food and Fuel Inc. d/b/a/ Mendon Express – 290 Broad Street

Chapel Pharmacy Inc. – 2081 Diamond Hill Road

Colbea Enterprises d/b/a Seasons Corner Market – 2095 Diamond Hill Road

Cumberland Farms Inc. #1275 – 3440 Mendon Road

Cumberland Parcel LLC d/b/a The UPS Store – 1800 Mendon Road

CWS Operating Co. d/b/a Mendon Wine & More – 2170 Mendon Road

Dave’s Fruitland Inc. d/b/a Dave’s Marketplace of Cumberland – 2077 Diamond Hill Road

Diana Velez Beauty Salon Inc. – 8-10 Chamber Street

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. d/b/a Dollar Tree – 70 Mendon Road

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. d/b/a Dollar Tree – 3751 Mendon Road

Extra Space Management Inc. d/b/a Extra Space Storage #8894 – 197 Dexter Street

F & S- LLC d/b/a The Cumberland Spot – 1170 Mendon Road

F & Z LLC d/b/a Gulf Express – 3 Pine Swamp Road

Heroux Retail Group LLC d/b/a With Heart & Soul – 3751 Mendon Road

Iqbal & Sons Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Sunoco – 2093 Diamond Hill Road

JLM Refreshments Inc. d/b/a Del’s Lemonade – 170 Mendon Road

Kim & Gary’s Ice Cream, d/b/a The Ice Cream Machine – 4288 Diamond Hill Rd

Mamm Liquors Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Wine & Spirit – 275 Broad St

Mendon Road Gulf Inc., d/b/a Gulf Express – 1754 Mendon Road

Mendon Smoke Shop Inc. d/b/a Game of Smoke – 1726 Mendon Road

Nouria Energy Retail, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Shell – 4120 Mendon Road

One Energy Inc. Inc., d/b/a Zoom Mart – 3492 Mendon Road

Phantom Properties LLC d/b/a Phantom Farms – 2920 Diamond Hill Road

RDMG Inc d/b/a Depault Hardware – 2000 Mendon Road, Suite 9

Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy LLC d/b/a CVS Pharmacy, Inc. #2506 – 2125 Diamond Hill Road

Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy LLC d/b/a CVS Pharmacy, Inc. #37 – 1998 Mendon Road

Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy LLC d/b/a CVS Pharmacy, Inc. #728 – 315 Broad Street

Roger’s Hardware, Inc. – 159 Broad Street

RPC d/b/a Rumford Pet Express – 2000 Mendon Rd Suite 5

S N K Inc., d/b/a Cumberland Convenience – 427 High Street

Safa Inc. d/b/a Bestway Food Store – 302 Broad Street

Sassy Mama Cuisine d/b/a Sassy Mama Cuisine – 132 Mendon Road, Unit 1

Seabra Foods III, Inc., d/b/a Seabra Supermarkets – 2000 Mendon Road

Sealit Ams Cumberland LLC, d/b/a Planet Fitness – 1800 Mendon Road

Shine Bright LLC d/b/a Shine Bright – 3755 Mendon Road, Unit 2

Shivanand Inc d/b/a Cumberland Hill Liquors – 3450 Mendon Road

Shubhlakshmi Corporation d/b/a Paul’s Liquor – 132 Mendon Road

SROA 95 Industrial RI LLC d/b/a Storage Rentals of America – 95 Industrial Road

T-Mobile Northeast LLC – 1800 Mendon Road

U-Haul Company of RI d/b/a Cumberland Moving & Storage – 135 Mendon Road

Under the Willow Bakery Inc. – 3383 Mendon Rd

Valley Floor Covering – 144 Broad Street

Vikar Vahora Inc., d/b/a Bestway Gulf – 1178 High Street

VIP Spa & Nails Inc. d/b/a VIP Nails & Spa – 70 Mendon Road

Walgreens Eastern Co. d/b/a Rite Aid #10231 – 2136 Mendon Road

 

JUNK AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER

Auto Parts Group Southwest LLC d/b/a Pick-N-Pull – 70 Macondray Street

LKQ Northeast Inc. d/b/a LKQ Advanced Auto Recycling – 290 Curran Road

Moulton Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Dead Jeep – 120 Ralco Way

RI Kids Consignment, LLC, d/b/a RI Kids Consignment – 30 Meeting Street, Unit 5.

3 B Thrift Shop, LLC d/b/a 3 B Thrift Shop – 130 Broad St

 

KENNEL LICENSE:

Boday, Michael & Barbara – 333 Nate Whipple Highway

Lisa Ritchie, d/b/a Pinebrook Farms – 21 Deerbrook way

 

PRIVATE DETECTIVE:

Adam Axelband

Bethany Arnold

Brandon Lowe

Brian Landry

Christopher Fitzpatrick

Dean K. Volante

Dennis Malloy

Derrick Levasseur

Domenic Bruzzi

Earl Page

Henry Joseph Williamson

Michael V. Orchard

                           

8.  OLD BUSINESS

     A.  ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1.  #22-21 – An ordinance establishing and implementing a program of tax stabilization for the redevelopment of the Ann & Hope Mill, located at 100 Ann & Hope Way, and improvements thereupon, and the operation and maintenance of residential, commercial, retail or office users thereupon (tabled last from December 21, 2022)

2.  #22-33 – An ordinance amending the Employee Handbook (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration) (tabled from February 1, 2023)

3.  #23-02 – An ordinance in amendment of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island, as amended, amending the Ordinances and map thereof with reference to Cumberland Assessor’s Plat 10, Lot 220.

 

4.  #23-03 – An ordinance amending Article IX of the town’s Code of Ordinances pertaining to Mobile Food Trucks operating within the Town of Cumberland.

5.  #23-04 – An ordinance relating to Peddling and Door-To-Door Solicitation.

6.  #23-06 – An ordinance Authorizing the Placement of Stop Signs on Eddy Street in both directions at the intersection of Davis Street.

   

     B.  RESOLUTIONS

1.  R-23-14 – A resolution establishing a Charter Review Commission (continued from February 15, 2023)

 

9.  NEW BUSINESS

     A.  RESOLUTIONS

1.  R-23-16 – A resolution authorizing and empowering the Town of Cumberland to amend its allocation of funds to an amount not to exceed five hundred fifty-eight thousand, three hundred thirty-two dollars ($558,332.00) to the Small Business Grant Program in order to fully fund all compliant applications.

 

     B.  APPOINTMENTS

          JUVENILE HEARING

          Replacing and completing Michael Costa’s term to expire December 31, 2023   

1.      Barbara Paquette

 

          PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

1.      Mackenzie Malloy, replacing Alan Neville; term to expire December 31, 2024

 

     C.  ORDINANCES FOR PRESENTATION & PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

1.  #23-07 – An ordinance authorizing the placement of stop signs on Ike, Dwight, Eisenhower, and Dulles Streets at their north and south intersections with New Clark Road.

 

10.  PUBLIC COMMENTS

11.  ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing impaired or needing additional information should notify the Town Clerk's Office at (401) 728-2400 ext. 138 no less than 48 hours before the meeting.                 

 

Posted: February 24, 2023

 

TELEPHONE: 401-728-2400, Ext. 138     · www.cumberlandri.org