THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

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

45 BROAD STREET, CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND

 

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

 

AMENDED AGENDA

 

1.      CALL TO ORDER

 

2.      PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

3.      GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

4.      CONSENT AGENDA

A.    Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 5, 2025.

 

B.     MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

1.   A.I. Catering & Vending LLC d/b/a Alien Ice

2.   Sport Graphics, Inc. d/b/a Berrysweets

3.   Big Dog Eats

4.   The Perky Turkey

5.   Newport Creamery

6.   FYR Grill

7.   What’s up Cupcake

8.   La Guaguita Del Sabor

 

C.    COMMUNICATIONS

1.   C-25-11 – A resolution from the Town of Burrillville requesting support of House Bill 2025 – H 5371 relating to State Affairs and Government - to Public Notice Act.

2.   C-25-12 – A resolution from the Town of Burrillville requesting support of RI League of Cities and Towns 2025 Legislative Priorities.

3.   C-25-13 – A resolution from the Town of Burrillville requesting support and subsidy for Transportation of Homeless Students.

4.   C-25-14 – A resolution from Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District requesting support for Transportation Categorical Funds.

5.   C-25-15 – A resolution from Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District requesting support regarding Transportation funds.

6.   C-25-16 – A resolution from the Town of Charlestown requesting support of House Bill 2025-H5315 regarding retired election official ability to temporarily serve in election-related duties during critical times without forfeiting their pension benefits.

 

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 February 28, 2025

 

D.    Check registers for February 28, 2025

 

E.     Request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve February 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.    VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE

1.   An application for a First-Class Victualling House license from El Rodeo Family Mexican Restaurant LLC d/b/a El Rodeo, 405 Mendon Road.

 

2.   An application for a First-Class Victualling House license from Clover Acres LLC d/b/a Everybody’s Favorite Family Restaurant, 1368 Mendon Road.

 

B.     ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE

1.   An application for an Entertainment license from El Rodeo Family Mexican Restaurant LLC d/b/a El Rodeo, 405 Mendon Road.

 

2.   An application for an Entertainment license from Ravenous Brewing Company located at 10 Industrial Road 

 

C.    HAWKER’S LICENSE

1.      An application for a Hawker's license from Phantom Fireworks Eastern Region LLC d/b/a Phantom Fireworks with operating dates from June 26, 2025, through July 5, 2025, located at 1170 Mendon Road.

 

2.   An application for a Hawker’s license from JVS Enterprises LLC d/b/a No Stress JVS with operating dates of April 18, 19, 20, May 9, 10, and 11 located at 2701 Mendon Road.

 

D.    HOLIDAY SALES LICENSE

1.   An application for a Holiday Sales license from Phantom Fireworks Eastern Region LLC d/b/a Phantom Fireworks with operation dates from June 26, 2025, through July 5, 2025, located at 1170 Mendon Road.

 

8.      OLD BUSINESS:

A.    ORDINANCES for PUBLIC HEARING  

1.   #25-04A – An ordinance establishing the fee schedule for The Lodge at Diamond Hill at Diamond Hill Park. (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration)

 

9.   NEW BUSINESS

A.    APPOINTMENT

1.   Mackenzie Malloy, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director

 

B.     CLAIM

1.      George Mastin

2.      Alberto Lopez

 

C.    RESOLUTIONS

1.   R-25-17 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter an agreement with Pare Corporation for professional engineering services related to an evaluation of the Church Street bridge.

 

2.   R-25-18 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to engage Haynes/De Boer Architecture for the architectural services related to the Franklin Farm Long Barn.

 

2.   R-25-19 – A resolution opposing FERC preliminary application P-15370, Hydro Development.

 

D.    ORDINANCES for presentation and permission to advertise

1.  #25-05 – An ordinance amending the tax rate ordinance (Presented by the 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: March 17, 2025

 

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