THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

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

45 BROAD STREET, CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND

 

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

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(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 Special Meeting of June 2, 2025, and Regular Meeting of June 4, 2025.

 

B.     MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

1.      Twisted Churros

2.      Turner Bros LLC

 

C.    COMMUNICATIONS

1.      C-25-66 – A resolution from the Town of Hopkinton opposing S-0909 and H-6273 relating to access to Public Records Act (ARPA).

2.      C-25-67 – A resolution from the Town of Exeter opposing S-0909 and H-6273 relating to access to Public Records Act (ARPA).

3.      C-25-68 – A resolution from the Town of Smithfield opposing H-5436 and S-359 relating to gun control

4.      C-25-69 – DEM Permit to Alter Freshwater Wetlands regarding Assessor’s 63, Lot 115

 

5.      PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

6.      REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS

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

 

B.     Update from the School Committee

 

C.    Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending May 2025

 

D.    Check registers for May 2025

 

E.     Request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve May 2025 abatements and supplemental bills

 

F.     Department Reports

1.      Animal Control

2.      Building Committees

3.      Building Official

4.      EMS

5.      Library

6.      Parks & Recreation

7.      Planning & Community Development

8.      Police Department

9.      Senior Services

10.  Town Clerk’s Office

 

7.      LICENSES

A.    ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE

1.      An application for a Special Event License from Le Petit Soap Company, 505 Reservoir Road, Cumberland for an event on June 28, 2025 at the Vendor Fair located at Adams Farm, 158 Burnt Swamp Road.

 

8.      OLD BUSINESS

A.    ORDINANCES for PUBLIC HEARING

1.      #25-06 – An Ordinance amending the General Fund Budget for Fiscal year 2024-2025 (Tabled from the June 4, 2025 council meeting).

 

2.      #25-15 – An ordinance amending the Town of Cumberland Water Rates. (Presented by Council President on behalf of the Administration)

 

9.      NEW BUSINESS

A.    APPOINTMENTS

HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD-TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2027

1.   Jocelyn Dutil (completing Edward Mulholland’s term)

 

B.     CLAIMS

1.      Diana Rochefort

 

2.      Daniel Bradley

 

C.    RESOLUTIONS

1.      R-25-35 - A resolution authorizing a change order to Tower Construction Corp’s contract in a total amount not to exceed Four Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty-Three Dollars and Forty-Three Cents ($4,733.43).

 

2.      R-25-36 - A resolution authorizing the annual payment in the amount of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) to Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. for third party administrator services for the Police and EMS Departments

 

3.      R-25-37 - A resolution ratifying a tentative agreement and authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter and the President of the Town Council to amend the collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Cumberland Local 640.

 

D.    ORDINANCES for presentation and permission to advertise

1.      #25-16 – An ordinance clarifying “No Parking” zone on Ryan Avenue (Presented by Councilor Shaw).

 

2.      #25-17 – An ordinance naming 16 Mill Street (AP 2, Lot 96) the Amaral Building (Presented by Council President on behalf of the Administration).

 

3.      #25-18 – An ordinance amending the zoning ordinance relating to contract construction service and buffer requirements (Presented by Council President on behalf of the Administration).

 

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: June 16, 2025

 

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