AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 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 Regular Meeting of June 3, 2026 and Special Meeting of June 8, 2026  

 

B.     MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

1.      Turner Bros

2.      JA Patty RI

3.      Off the Rhode BBQ

4.      The Hot Potato Food Truck

5.      Alainas Mobile

 

C.    COMMUNICATIONS

1.      C-26-44 – A resolution from the Town of South Kingstown in support of House Bill 2026 -8030 entitled an act relating to Towns and Cities – General Powers.

2.      C-26-45 – A resolution from the Town of Hopkinton

a.       Opposing house bill 7632 relating to age-appropriate design code

b.      Supporting Senate bill 2239 regarding local authority over unfunded education mandates

3.      C-26-46 – A resolution from the Town of Little Compton in support of Rhode Island Senate Bill 2481

 

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, 2026

 

D.    Check registers for May, 2026

 

E.     Request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve May, 2026 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 LICENSES

1.      A special event entertainment license from Dips Dips Catering LLC for Food Truck Fridays at Adams Farm on June 26, July 10, August 14, & October 2, 2026.

 

2.      A special event entertainment licenses from Ocean State Trail LLC dba FIT Events for the below events:

a.       Ultra FIT 34 Hour, 2 day event, Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7 a.m. to Sunday, October 4, 2026 ending at 5 p.m., Cumberland Monastery

b.      FIT Frills, November 1, 2026, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cumberland Monastery

c.       FIT Turkey Trot, November 28, 2026, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cumberland Monastery

d.      FITmas, December 12, 2026, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cumberland Monastery

e.       FIT Rock Trail Race, March 14, 2027, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Cumberland Monastery

f.        FIT Challenge OCR, April 10, 2027, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Diamond Hill Park

g.      FIT King of the Hill, May 22, 2027, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Diamond Hill Park

h.      FIT 50k, June 5, 2027, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Cumberland Monastery

 

3.      A special event entertainment license from Phantom Farms II LLC dba Phantom Farms for a Plant Vendor Fair located at 2922 Diamond Hill Road on July 18, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain date July 19, 2026.

 

4.      A special event entertainment license from Phantom Farms II LLC dba Phantom Farms for a Moana Character Event located at 2922 Diamond Hill Road on July 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain date July 26, 2026.

 

5.      A special event entertainment license from Phantom Farms II LLC dba Phantom Farms for the Annual Craft & Vendor Fair located at 2922 Diamond Hill Road on August 15, 2026, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain date August 16, 2026.

 

6.      A special event entertainment license from Secret Beauty Spa for a Women Owned Collaborative event located at 3965 Mendon Road on June 28, 2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

 

7.      A special event entertainment license from Gary Grenier for a Wedding Reception at Diamond Hill Park, 4097 Diamond Hill Road, on October 3, 2026 from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

 

 

8.   OLD BUSINESS

A.    ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1.      #26-04 – An ordinance amending Code of Ordinances relative to truck routes (Presented by Councilor Metivier-tabled from May 20, 2026)

 

2.      #26-05 – An ordinance authorizing the placement of a one-hour parking sign on E. Kilburn Street   (Presented by Councilor Metivier-tabled from May 20, 2026)

 

3.      #26-06 – An ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding the disposition of public property (Presented by Councilor Sweet-tabled from May 20, 2026)

 

4.      #26-07 – An ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding special event entertainment licenses (Presented by Councilor Sweet-tabled from May 20, 2026)

 

5.      #26-08 – An ordinance setting certain tax exemptions on real and personal property (Presented by the Council President on behalf of the Administration-tabled from May 20, 2026)

 

6.      #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 May 20, 2026)

 

7.      #26-10 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances relating to Claims (Presented by Councilor Shaw-tabled from May 20, 2026)

 

8.      #26-11 – An ordinance amending the Operating Budget for the Town of Cumberland's General Fund for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (First Hearing - Tabled from June 3, 2026 meeting)

 

9.      #26-16 – An ordinance amending code of ordinances relative to truck routes (Presented by Councilor Sweet)

 

9.   NEW BUSINESS

A.    APPOINTMENT

1.      BOARD OF CANVASSERS

(3 members for 6yr terms & 2 alternates for 6yr terms, appointed by the Mayor from a list provided by the Town Committee Chair)

 

Fatima Miller, alternate, replacing Jason King, expiration March 1, 2031

 

B.     RESOLUTIONS

1.      R-26-29 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to purchase two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Blazers from Liberty Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed seventy-nine thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight dollars ($79,878).

 

2.      R-26-30 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to purchase two riding mowers for the Cumberland Highway Department from Ed and Matt Equipment in a total amount not to exceed thirty-six thousand seven hundred and sixteen dollars and eighty cents ($36,716.80).

 

3.      R-26-31 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to purchase one 2026 Ford F150 4x4 responder for Cumberland EMS from McGovern Municipal HQ in a total amount not to exceed forty-nine thousand three hundred and ninety-one dollars ($49,391).

 

C.    ORDINANCE for presentation and permission to advertise

1.      # 26-17 – An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island  

                (Presented by Council President on behalf of the Administration)

 

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

11. ADJOURNMENT

 

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Posted: June 15, 2026

 

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