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| Council President | |
| James K. Metivier, District 1 | Scott R. Schmitt, District 4 |
| Council Member | Council President, Pro Tem |
| Timothy C. Magill, 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 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024 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 8:08 p.m. with a roll call of members.
Members Presents: Council President Michael L. Kinch, Councilors Peter J. Bradley, Robert G. Shaw, Jr, Timothy C. Magill, James K. Metivier, Scott R. Schmitt and Councilor Lisa A. Beaulieu.
Also Present were Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter; Town Solicitor Kelley Morris Salvatore, Town Clerk Sandra M. Giovanelli and Parks & Recreation Director Michael Crawley.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hearing None
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acceptance of Minutes of the Special and Regular Meeting of November 6, 2024
B. MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
2. Newport Chowder Company LLC
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. VOTE 7/0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hearing None
REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
A. Report of Executive Session vote(s), as may be necessary
B. Update from the School Committee
Mr. Collins congratulated Councilor Schmitt and the new School Committee Members. Mr. Collins briefly spoke about the Community School project being on schedule. Celebrations - Cumberland High School Cross Country team placed second in New England, in addition the Cumberland Girls Varsity Soccer and Field Hockey team lost in the Championship in overtime.
Councilor Beaulieu thanked Mr. Collins for his tenure on the School Committee on his consistent detailed reports.
C. Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending October 31, 2024
D. Check registers for October 31, 2024
Council President Kinch asked if the Council had questions.
Councilor Beaulieu questioned the Monthly Report, Page 21, Capital Lease being over budget.
Finance Director Brouillard explained the $2.2 million dollars for the Lease of Vehicles expenses is on one line item with the Master Lease vehicles, and the amount from the revenue side will offset the amount.
Mayor Mutter confirmed that the dollar amount will match in the final budget in June.
Councilor Beaulieu questioned the Department Paving having no budget and an available balance is negative $1.3 million dollars.
Finance Director Brouillard explained that a project associated with that PO is going to take more than a year. The rest of the PO will move to the next year when the project is complete.
E. Request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve October 2024 abatements and supplemental bills.
(NO ABATEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024)
F. Department Reports
4. EMS
5. Library
7. Planning & Community Development
LICENSES
A. VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE
1. A transfer application for a First-Class Victualling House License from Mickey’s Valley View Pub to
Valley Falls Entertainment LLC d/b/a Mickey’s Valley View Pub, 46 Carpenter Street (tabled from
November 6, 2024).
MOTION BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE PENDING INSURANCE, RETAIL SALES PERMIT & DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUSINESS LICENSE. VOTE 5/2.
Councilor Schmitt and Councilor Beaulieu voted Nay
2. A new application for a Second-Class Victualling House License for Kizgin Co Inc d/b/a Wise Guys
Deli Pizza Woonsocket, 371 Bound Road.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE PENDING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOOD BUSINESS LICENSE & FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE. VOTE 7/0
B. ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
1. A transfer application for an Entertainment License from Mickey’s Valley View Pub to Valley Falls
Entertainment LLC d/b/a Mickey’s Valley View Pub, 46 Carpenter Street (tabled from November 6,
2024).
MOTION BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE PENDING RETAIL SALES PERMIT. VOTE 5/2.
Councilor Schmitt and Councilor Beaulieu voted Nay
2. An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from 13th World for Haunted Trails at
Diamond Hill Park to be held Friday through Sunday starting September 27, 2025 through November 1,
2025.
Director Crawley briefly discussed fees and setup and breakdown of the event.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE PENDING INSURANCE AND PROMOTERS PERMIT. VOTE 7/0.
3. An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from McCoy FIT LLC for the FIT Challenge
to be held at Diamond Hill Park on April 5, 2025.
Council President Kinch stated that everything for this application was in order.
Director Crawley spoke briefly about this application, stating it is a good event, without problems over the last twelve years.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0
C. 2024-2025 LICENSE RENEWALS
SECOND CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE
1. PROVIDENCE ZEN CENTER d/b/a Providence Zen Center, 99 Pound Rd
2. THE KEEP INC. d/b/a The Keep, 2360 Mendon Rd
3. COMPASS GROUP, d/b/a Eurest Dining, 2100 Highland Corp Drive
4. COMPASS ONE, d/b/a Eurest Dining, 200 Highland Corp Drive
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE ALL LICENSES PENDING PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING TAXES, FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING, WHEN APPLICABLE. VOTE 7/0.
NEW BUSINESS
A. APPOINTMENTS
1. FINANCE DIRECTOR - Melinda Brouillard
Mayor Mutter stated that Ms. Brouillard has been acting in this capacity for a long time and asked to vote favorably for her appointment.
Council President thanked and congratulated Ms. Brouillard.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0.
2. BOARD OF CANVASSERS - Alison O’Brien, Alternate
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. R-24-105 –A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey Mutter to execute a contract amendment with Active Network for Cumberland Office of Children, Youth, and Learning
Director Lemire explained that Active Network is a program used for registration software, and this is renewal with a lower percentage rate on fees. Funding is from the Program Fund, not the General Fund.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0
2. R-24-106 – A resolution qualifying Harbor Controls and Wright-Pierce to provide services for the maintenance and/or improvement of any supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems utilized by the Town of Cumberland
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0.
3. R-24-107 – A resolution authorizing a change order to the Saccoccio & Associates contract in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500)
Director Crawley explained that a crosswalk was painted but they did not put in a handicap ramp for handicap accessibility, and this has been an ongoing discussion with the State for months.
Council President Kinch asked about a traffic study performed by the State.
Councilor Metivier asked the question regarding the State not paying for this, if the Town needed States approval. Director Crawley stated that the Town needs State approval for the new location of the crosswalk.
Deborah Vine-Smith gave public comment regarding Resolution 24-107 and Resolution 24-108. Ms. Vine- Smith had serious concerns and had spoken to the Department of Transportation and GCD and has written a complaint that this is an unsafe idea, the walkway is in the parking lot and is dangerous.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR SCHMITT, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0.
4. R-24-108 – A resolution authorizing a change order Pare Corporation relating to Engineering Services for the Crosswalk at Diamond Hill Park in an amount not to exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500)
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0.
5. R-24-109 – A resolution authorizing a change order for Tower Construction contract in a total amount not to exceed fifty-three thousand eight hundred and fifty-three dollars and ninety cents ($53,853.90)
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0.
C. ORDINANCES for presentation and permission to advertise
1. #24-29 – An ordinance authorizing the placement of a Stop Sign on Hiller Road at the intersection of Ronald Avenue (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration)
Referred to Ordinance Sub-Committee
2. #24-30 – An ordinance authorizing the placement of a Stop Sign on Hamilton Street at the intersection of Lonsdale Farm Road (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration)
Referred to Ordinance Sub-Committee
3. #24-31 – An ordinance amending the Town of Cumberland Sewer Use Maintenance and Operation Fee (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration)
Referred to Finance Committee
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilor Schmitt served 12 years on the Council and took time to thank Art, the Videographer, Sandra the Best Town Clerk, Ray the Town Sergeant, Mayor Mutter, Kelley for providing legal counsel, and the people in the audience and via zoom. Thanked the Council for always voting consciously. Councilor Schmitt took the time to thank his family, Wife, Daughter, and Son-in Law. Councilor Schmitt also thanked his constituents.
Amy Schmitt, 4 Fieldside Drive, spoke proudly about her father’s dedication to serving the community and constituents and on record stated that the First Daughter of District 4 has officially resigned.
Councilor Magill thanked Councilor Schmitt for his dedication and advocacy and was grateful for advice and guidance with a steady hand experience, and your contributions, you will be greatly missed.
Councilor Shaw appreciated the lens of Councilor Schmitt, and he will be greatly missed.
Councilor Beaulieu thanked Councilor Schmitt for his thoughtfulness and passion and stated that the Community is a better place because of Councilor Schmitt.
Councilor Metivier thanked Councilor Schmitt for his guidance.
Council President Kinch presented Councilor Schmitt with a citation for appreciation of service 2012-2024.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:27 P.M. VOTE 7/0.
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