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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, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.
CUMBERLAND PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 1379 DIAMOND HILL ROAD,
CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND
CALL TO ORDER 
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:54p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Council President Kinch, Councilors Bradley, Shaw, Magill, Metivier, Beaulieu and Councilor Schmitt.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Shaw asks for a moment of silence to honor the passing of Victor Butler.
Council President takes a moment of silence to honor the passing of Frank Geary, resident Joseph Mayo, Jr., and the victims of the Georgia school shooting.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acceptance of Minutes of the Special and Regular meeting of August 21, 2024
B. MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
1. Angkor Boba Tea House
C. COMMUNICATIONS
1. C-24-43 – A resolution from the Town of Charlestown in support of funding emergency temporary repair of Charlestown Breachway West Wall
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE. VOTE 7/0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no public comment
REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
A. Report of Executive Session vote(s), as may be necessary
B. Library Card Signup Month
Library Director Dyer, and Assistant Library Director Lotter spoke about the Library Card Signup, which is free, and encouraged residents to discover the incredible resources the Library has to offer.
Councilor Beaulieu asked the Library Directors about the remote transactions that can be done remotely on a Kindle.
Assistant Director Lotter, spoke about E-Books, Newspapers, Magazines, that can be sent to a device free of charge.
Library Director Dyer, informed Councilors that the library does not only have books available, but DVDs, a Power Washer, a Drill, a Bubble Machine, a Button Maker, and many more things available. The library is open Monday through Thursday until 8:00 p.m.
LICENSES
SPECIAL EVENT ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
1. An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from Ocean State Brewing Company dba Phantom Farms Brewing located at 30 Martin Street for a live event on September 29, 2024, from 12pm to 6pm.
The Brewery Manager Jason Neveau Manager explained the upcoming ticketed event will be closed to the public, hours of operation will be 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. including two bands slotted to perform outside, and some food vendors. They have received the appropriate permission to serve alcohol outside from the State which licenses brewery.
Councilor Shaw questioned if there would be Fire and Police Detail at the event.
Mr. Neveau informed that he spoke with the Fire Chief and a fire detail is not necessary as there are no tents. He will reach out to the EMS Chief. Traffic and parking for this event will be maintained with a ticketing patrol.
Town Clerk Giovanelli explained that any required details will be addressed by the applicant and the public safety agencies via the portal. The license will not be issued unless each department has signed off.
Solicitor Salvatre also added that their license allows them to serve beer indoors and outdoors. They’ll need a licensed caterer to provide any additional alcohol in conjunction with food.
MOTION BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, SECONDED BY COUNCILORS BEAULIEU AND MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE PENDING APPROVALS. VOTE 7/0.
2. An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from Cumberland Parks & Recreation for the Diamond Hill Pump Track Ribbon Cutting on September 5, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm.
Parks & Recreation Director Crawley differed to Mayor Mutter to speak to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Mayor Mutter invited everyone to join the ribbon cutting ceremony between 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. with food trucks at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Mutter also thanked the Council for their support.
Director Crawley shared that he expects the track will be well used. He also invited everyone to join then in the celebration of the ribbon cutting and enjoy some music and food.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE SUBJECT TO THE PENDING APPROVALS. VOTE 7/0.
3. An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from Khoury’s Tavern for WHS Theatre’s Fundraiser on September 15, 2024, from 6pm to 9pm
Councilor Shaw noted that this is a nice event with raffles to raise money for which the Woonsocket community is very thankful for.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE PENDING APPROVALS. VOTE 7/0.
OLD BUSINESS
A. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. #24-20 – An ordinance relating to door-to-door solicitation (tabled from August 21, 2024)
Council President Kinch explained that this ordinance was added to this agenda in error, and will be heard at the next
meeting.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILORS METIVIER AND MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE ORDINANCE #24-20 TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2024. VOTE 7/0.
2. #24-21 – An ordinance amending the ordinance relating to animals (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration)
Councilor Schmitt informed that this ordinance was referred to the ordinance sub-committee, and is on the next meeting agenda on September 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hayden Center.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR METIVIER AND MAGILL, IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE ORDINANCE #24-21 TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2024. VOTE 7/0.
3. #24-22 – An ordinance amending salary ranges for the executive staff and other positions (Presented by Council President on behalf of the Administration)
Councilor Magill noted this increases the salary of the Deputy Town Clerk. Currently, it’s a part-time position that the administration desires to make a full-time position. The Finance Sub-Committee reviewed and approved the ordinance unanimously vote.
Mayor Mutter added that this position's salary range mirrors the salary of the Deputy Town Clerk in Lincoln. In the past this position was full-time, and the needs of the Department are such that the position needs to be full-time again.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 8:15 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:16 P.M
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #24-22 BY A ROLL CALL VOTE. VOTE 7/0.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CLAIMS
Referred to the Finance Sub-Committee
2. Ryan Titus
Referred to the Finance Sub-Committee
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. R-24-80 – A resolution authorizing the Chief of Emergency Medical Services to enter into an agreement with New England Institute of Technology relating to a clinical education program
Chief of Emergency Medical Services Dessert explained the Soliciotr reviewed the agreement and made some small changes allowing students to observe fieldwork during their education program. Additionally, paramedics would oversee and guide them during training.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE R-24-80. VOTE 7/0.
2. R-24-81 – A resolution authorizing the Chief of Emergency Medical Services to enter into an agreement with Rhode Island Hospital
Chief of Emergency Medical Services Dessert explained that the agreement was also updated by the Solicitor to allow Rhode Island Hospital Physicians, Resident Physicians, and Fellows to observe the department in how it operates and is not clinical.
Councilor Beaulieu mentioned the referenced accompanying agreements for both resolutions are not attached to the resolution.
Solicitor Salvatore ensured that the agreements have been reviewed and consistent with the resolutions.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILORS METIVIER AND MAGILL, IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE R-24-81. VOTE 7/0.
3. R-24-82 – A resolution authorizing a change order to NEOGOV’s contract in a total amount not to exceed three thousand one hundred sixty-two dollars and fifty cents ($3,162.50).
Chief of Emergency Medical Services Desserts explained that the change order is to include the accreditation portion of the software that was omitted, adding the accreditation to the contract to reflect the amount of $3,162.50, over the three-year contract.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE R-24-82. VOTE 7/0.
C. ORDINANCES – PRESENTATION & PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
1. #24-23 – In amendment of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Accessory Structures and Accessory Dwelling Units
Referred to the Ordinance-Sub Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN AT 8:21 P.M. VOTE 7/0.