AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 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 Regular Meetings of June 17, 2026.

 

B.     MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

1.      Rocket Fine Street Food

2.      Neuro Brews

3.      Cassava LLC

4.      Boba Wave

5.      Kona Ice of Warwick

6.      Antojitos & Delicias Kamila’s

7.      Shawarma Brothers

8.      La Costa Lobster and Taco

9.      Del’s Lemonade

10.  Blount Fine Foods

11.  Cousins' Lobster

12.  California Tacos

 

C.    COMMUNICATIONS

1.  26-47 – DEM Notice of public hearing relating to emission cap

 

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 June 2026

 

D.    Check registers for June 2026

 

E.     Request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve June 2026 abatements and supplemental bills

 

F.     A discussion relating to Retrofit

 

G.    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

 

H.  Quarterly Reports

1.   Human Resources

2.   OCYL

3.   Public Works

4.   Water Department

 

7.      LICENSES

A.    ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE

1.      An application for a Special Event Entertainment license from Fatima Holy Name Society for the Old Lady of Fatima Feast located at 1 Fatima Drive on September 4 and 5, 2026 from 5 pm – Midnight, and September 6, 2026 from 4 pm – 11 pm.

 

2.      An application for a Special Event Entertainment license from Cumberland Hill PTO for the Cumberland Hill PTO Color Dash located at Cumberland Hill School, 205 Manville Hill Road, on September 25, 2026 from 6 pm – 8 pm.

 

8.      OLD BUSINESS

A.    ORDINANCES for PUBLIC HEARING

1.      #26-06A – An ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding the disposition of public property (Presented by Councilor Sweet-tabled from June 17, 2026 meeting)

 

2.      #26-07A – An ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding special event entertainment licenses (Presented by Councilor Sweet-tabled from June 17, 2026 meeting)

 

3.    #26-09 – An ordinance repealing chapter 4, Article I § 4-6 relating to household pets in buildings over a certain height (Presented by Councilor Sweet-tabled from June 17, 2026 meeting)

 

4.    #26-10 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances relating to Claims (Presented by Councilor Shaw-tabled from June 17, 2026 meeting)

 

5.    #26-11A – An ordinance amending the Operating Budget for the Town of Cumberland’s General Fund for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (Second Hearing & Vote)

 

6.    #26-16A – An ordinance amending code of ordinances relative to truck routes (Presented by Councilor Sweet, tabled from June 17, 2026 meeting)

 

7.    #26-17 – An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island (Presented by Council President on behalf of the Administration)

 

9.     NEW BUSINESS

A.    RESOLUTIONS

1.      R-26-33 – A resolution authorizing payment to Weston and Sampson to replace the well motor for Manville satellite #1 in an amount not to exceed eighteen thousand four hundred and three dollars and fifty cents ($18,403.50).’

 

2.      R-26-34 – A resolution to approve payment to Toscan Family Corp for the emergency work required for the town hall parking lot in a total amount not to exceed forty-four thousand nine hundred dollars ($44,900).

 

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: July 13, 2026

 

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