MIINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024 at 5:00 P.M.

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

45 BROAD STREET, CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

The Special Meeting of the Cumberland Town Council was called to order at 5:01 o’clock pm.

PRESENT: Council President Michael L. Kinch, Councilors Peter J. Bradley, Robert G. Shaw Jr., Timothy C. Magill, Jodi C. Sweet and Councilor Lisa A. Beaulieu – 6

ABSENT: Councilor James K. Metivier – 1.

Also, present were Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter; Attorney Kelly Morris Salvatore, Town Solicitor; Glenn Modica, Director, Department of Planning and Development.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hearing None

 

NEW BUSINESS

R-24-120 - Authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter a contract with Tischler Bise for consulting services for an impact fee report and fee schedule update in an amount not to exceed Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Dollars ($42,840).

 

The Director of Planning Modica spoke about the impact of fees collected by the town and the distribution of funds. Director Modica explained that fees have not been updated in twenty years. Director Modica explained that this contract went out for bid, receiving three bidders, recommending Tischler Bise Consulting Services.

Councilor Beaulieu asked about the General Report and School Assessments.

Director Modica stated that the consultant will speak to all departments regarding Capital Improvements and Infrastructure upgrades for the next five to ten years.

Solicitor Salvatore explained that the report is the impact of future development infrastructure improvement.

Councilor Shaw asked about the fee changes and when to expect these changes.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-120. VOTE 6/0

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Hearing None

 

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:07 O’CLOCK PM. VOTE 6/0