AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 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:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88497265871?pwd=OHNXc2ppM3NBZ1Fac1k1OGd4SU1OUT09

For participation using video and audio, a computer with webcam and microphone is required. The following numbers may be used for participation via telephone:  1(301)715-8592 or 1(312)626-6799 or 1(646)876-9923 or 1(346)248-7799 or 1(408)638-0968 or 1(669)900- 6833 or 1(253)215-8782

Webinar ID: 884 9726 5871     Passcode:  274130

(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 Regular Meeting of May 20, 2026 and Special Budget Hearing on May 27, 2026

 

B.     MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

1.      BunzUp

2.      Iggys Food Truck

3.      Sprinkles Ice Cream #1

4.      Sprinkles Ice Cream #2

5.      Friskie Fries

6.      BBQymas

 

C.    COMMUNICATIONS

1.      C-26-40 – A resolution from the Town of Burrillville opposing Rhode Island 2026 Gun Control Legislation

2.      C-26-41 – Resolutions from the Town of Hopkinton

a. A resolution in support of Rhode Island H 7551, as amended

b. A resolution in support of Rhode Island Senate Bill 2481

c. A resolution requesting parity in ambulance service reimbursements for services provided State-Owned property

 

3.      C-26-42 – A resolution from the Town of Richmond opposing passage of H7676 and S2612 relating to State affairs and government – open meetings.

4.      C-26-43 – A resolution from the Town of Tiverton requesting continued funding of the RhodeRestore Program in the State budget.

 

5.      PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

6.      REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS

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

 

7.      LICENSES

A.    VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE

1.      An application for a Second-Class victualling house license from 3M Boba Café Inc dba 3M Boba Café, 3400 Mendon Road.

 

B.     HAWKER/PEDDLER ONE DAY LICENSE

1.      An application from New England Novelty for the 4^th of July fireworks event at Tucker Field on July 3, 2026 from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., with rain dates of July 5, 6, & 10, 2026.

 

C.    ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE

1.      An application for a Special Event Entertainment license from El Rodeo Family Mexican Restaurant for a 4^th of July celebration event on July 4, 2026.

 

8.   OLD BUSINESS

A.    ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1.   #26-11 – An ordinance amending the Operating Budget for the Town of Cumberland's General Fund for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (First Hearing)

2.      #26-12 – An ordinance establishing the Operating Budget for the Town of Cumberland's General Fund for  Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Second Hearing & First Vote)

 

3.      #26-13 – An ordinance establishing the Operating Budget for the Town of Cumberland's Sewer Fund for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Second Hearing & First Vote)

 

4.      #26-14 – An ordinance establishing the Operating Budget for the Town of Cumberland's Water Fund for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Second Hearing & First Vote)

 

5.      #26-15 – An ordinance establishing the Operating Budget for the Town of Cumberland's Recreation Fund for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Second Hearing & First Vote)

 

9.   NEW BUSINESS

A.    APPOINTMENT

1.      Sarah Clary, Deputy Finance Director

 

B.     RESOLUTION

1.      R-26-28 – A resolution adopting the unsynchronized tax levy for portions of Fiscal Year 2027 and Fiscal Year 2028.

 

C.     ORDINANCE FOR PRESENTATION AND PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

1.      #26-16 – An ordinance amending code of ordinances relative to truck routes (Presented by Councilor Sweet)

 

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 1, 2026

 

TELEPHONE: 401-728-2400, Ext. 138     · www.cumberlandri.gov