Council President Kinch called the regular meeting of the Cumberland Town Council to order at 7:36 p.m, all council members were present.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council President Kinch asked if any council members had general announcements to make. Hearing none, the meeting proceeded to the next agenda item.

CONSENT AGENDA

A.     Acceptance of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4, 2026.

B.      COMMUNICATIONS

1.       C-26-07 – A letter to Honorable Daniel J. McKee from the Town of Burrillville in support of the Blue-Ribbon Commission’s report.

2.       C-26-08 – A resolution from the Town of Portsmouth requesting continued funding of the RhodeRestore Program in the State budget.

3.       C-26-09 – A resolution from the Town of Portsmouth requesting legislative action to clarify and reaffirm state responsibility for public boating access infrastructure.

4.       C-26-10 – A resolution from the Town of Portsmouth in support of RI House Bill H7224 (2026-An Act Relating to Towns and Cities - Award of Municipal Contracts)

5.       C-26-11 – A resolution from the Town of Tiverton in support of H-7123, H-7124, H-7125, H-7294, H-7296, and H-7297 relating to low and moderate income housing, comprehensive permits, parking, and development timelines.

6.       C-26-12 – A resolution from the Town of Tiverton in support of H-7292, H-7293 and H-7372 relating to land use, housing and zoning.

7.       C-26-13 – A resolution from the Town of Tiverton in support of municipalities collaborating in reviewing, analyzing, and responding to the 2025 affordable housing laws.

8.       C-26-14 – A resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in support of municipalities collaborating in reviewing, analyzing, and responding to the 2025 affordable housing laws and a Joint Municipal Statement.

9.       C-26-15 – Resolutions from the Town of Exeter:

-          Supporting healthcare advocacy and fair reimbursement to preserve local access to care

-          In support of Senate Bill S2275 House Bill H7447 relating to low-and moderate-income housing – comprehensive permits

-          In support of legislation allowing Exeter to establish a tax exemption for 100% service-connected disabled veterans

-          In support of Rhode Island House bill 7356 and Senate bill 2216 “School Employee Background Checks”

10.   C-26-16 – Resolutions from the Town of Tiverton

-          In support of H-7298 relating to tax classification in Tiverton

-          In support of H8181 relating to State affairs, and government

-          In support of H8029 relating to taxation – collection of taxes generally

-          In support of H8026 relating to taxation – property subject to taxation

C.     MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

1.       Atomic Blonde Ice Cream

2.       Amano LLC dba A. Mano Pizza & Gelato

3.       Cultro LLC

Councilor Beaulieu noted one correction on page 3, where it reads that Councilor Shaw noted he had been a first leg of league coach 16 years ago. She asked if the record be corrected to reflect it was in fact her that made that comment. 

Council President Kinch acknowledged the correction and asked if there were any other questions or corrections. Hearing none, he stated that with the correction noted, he would take a motion to approve the consent agenda.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MCGILL AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE.  VOTE 7/0.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Council President Kinch opened the floor for the first public comment section, hearing no response, the meeting proceeded to the next agenda item.

B.      A presentation from the Cumberland Education Foundation, and a request for a rental fee waiver for an event at The Lodge at Diamond Hill, possible vote.

Rosemary Riley Chammatt, chair of the Cumberland Education Foundation, approached the podium with John Marquet, a board member. Chammatt explained that she served as chair of the foundation, with Jason Costa as treasurer, Amy Goggin as secretary, John Marquet present with her, and Eileen Lichance and Cory LeFave also serving as board members. She described herself as a lifelong Cumberland resident and Cumberland High School graduate, whose children also attended Cumberland High School and who has a grandson at Garvin Elementary. The foundation, she explained, was established in 2016 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to strengthen the connection between the community and public schools. Their mission involves serving as a catalyst for developing and promoting innovative ideas across the district, predominantly through grant making to schools in an annual process. They also support students pursuing higher education through annual scholarships and work to increase community awareness and support for schools.

John Marquet introduced himself as a Cumberland resident or 25 years with his wife and daughter, who is a sophomore at Cumberland High School. He shared his strong commitment to education, drawing on his experience as a former educator and his 23 years working in the K–12 corporate sector. He described the foundation as an exceptional organization with a meaningful mission, focused on raising funds to support the community—providing grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects and scholarships to students.

He noted that the group consists of a small but dedicated board of six members, all of whom work full-time and travel often, which makes fundraising challenging. Despite this, he outlined their impact so far: they have awarded more than $57,000 in grants to teachers to support projects that lack funding through the school system, enabling educators to bring new ideas to life. In addition, the foundation has distributed over $16,000 in scholarships to help students pursue higher education.

Marquet explained that covering event expenses reduces the amount of money they can give back. While they organize creative fundraisers such as comedy nights, trivia events, and large galas, any funds spent on those costs take away from what could go directly to teachers and students. He said they are looking for ways to reduce expenses and increase their overall impact.

He pointed to the lodge as a valuable community resource and an opportunity to support local nonprofits. He asked the council to consider waiving usage fees not only for their foundation but for any Cumberland-based nonprofit that gives back to the community. He also emphasized that their organization operates entirely on a volunteer basis, with no salaries or stipends, ensuring that all funds raised go directly to benefiting Cumberland’s teachers and students.

Councilor Beaulieu pointed out that the agenda referenced a request to waive the rental fee for an event at the Lodge at Diamond Hill and a possible vote. He asked the solicitor whether approving such a waiver would require specifying a particular date and time, as had been done with previous waivers.

Town Solicitor responded that they could give the organization a fee waiver for this event, and when they returned with a specific date, it would apply to that date.

Councilor McGill asked about timing for their planned event.

Chammatt responded that they had originally considered a casino night before the break, but fundraising and sponsorship proved difficult. They said they were considering holding a community engagement event sometime in late April or early May.

Councilor Sweet said she supported offering a waiver or reduction for the organization but did not support extending that policy to all nonprofits in town. She explained that the lodge is still relatively new, and the council needs a better understanding of how such a policy would work. She added that when the ordinance was established the previous year, the council spent significant time determining the fee structure and agreed to handle requests individually.  She said she was open to supporting this request but noted that some nonprofits operate on a much larger scale, with substantial salaries, making a blanket policy inappropriate. In her view, decisions should continue to be made on a case-by-case basis, though she expressed support for this organization because of its direct impact on the community and its focus on putting funding toward its mission.

Councilor Magill said he opposed the request, noting that other groups had previously asked for fee reductions or waivers and he had consistently been against those requests. He explained that he did not want to start down that path or set a precedent. He added that he would likely be in the minority in voting no, but he did not support handling such requests on a case-by-case basis for organizations seeking waivers or reduced fees.

Councilor Shaw voiced strong support for the foundation, saying that a community asset like Diamond Lodge should be used to benefit smaller local organizations like theirs. He said he would support allowing them to use the space for this event and for future events, at least until any changes are made to the ordinance.

He also drew a distinction between different types of nonprofits, noting that some organizations in town have ample financial resources and can afford to pay for such facilities. In contrast, he described this foundation as a volunteer-run group created in 2016 to fill a gap and give back to the community, with far fewer resources than larger organizations. Because of that, he said, it makes sense to support their efforts.

Councilor Beaulieu said she was familiar with the foundation’s work and praised its impact, noting that the effort can often feel thankless because it requires constantly generating new ideas and maintaining momentum. She added that their contributions help enhance classroom learning and support students as they move on to the next stages of their education.

She also referenced prior discussions about setting rates, explaining that the ordinance subcommittee had decided it was too early to adjust, as they still need more events, data, and feedback from administration. Despite that, she said she would support granting a fee waiver for an event at the lodge.

Council President Kinch expressed his support, noting that he and Councilor Beaulieu had previously introduced a resolution proposing a 50 percent discount for nonprofits, which was held in committee to allow more time to evaluate operations. He compared the foundation’s work to that of other youth-focused nonprofits already receiving a 50 percent reduction under the ordinance, saying they serve a similar role in supporting young people. He then made a motion to grant a 50 percent discount, which prompted further discussion about how the rate would apply during prime versus non-prime seasons.

Town Solicitor clarified that April was considered prime season with different rates for Monday-Thursday ($1,200) versus Friday-Sunday ($1,800), and that some existing youth organization discounts were not available during prime months on weekends.

Councilor Sweet, having researched similar discounts around the state, expressed comfort with allowing this organization to use the discount during prime time as a one-off situation, noting they wouldn't interfere with larger planned events like weddings.

MOTION BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT KINCH, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, AND IT IS VOTED TO ALLOW THE CUMBERLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION A 50 PERCENT DISCOUNT DURING EITHER PRIME TIME OR NON-PRIME TIME. VOTE OF 6/0. 

Nay – Councilor Magill

C.     Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending January 2026

Council President Kinch asked if anyone had questions on the financial report.

Councilor Beaulieu inquired if they could have a summary related to snow removal. It appears there is some activity but doesn’t believe it represents the totality of related work for snow removal.

Mayor Mutter responded that bills were still coming in, so whatever was in the finance report was not the total number by any means.

D.     Check registers for January 2026

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

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL TO APPROVE THE SUPPLEMENTAL BILLS. COUNCILOR MAGILL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 7 TO 0.

F.      Department Reports

1.          Animal Control

2.          Amaral Building

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

A.   THIRD CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE

1.       Roses Italian Bakery dba Juliana’s Italian Bakery, 1181 High St (Pending Fire Approval and Building) (tabled  from February 4, 2026)

Council President Kinch noted that the matter involved the 2026–2027 license renewal, which had been tabled from February 4, 2026, pending fire and building approvals. He asked the clerk for an update, mentioning that everyone had received notes indicating no change since the last meeting, the permit had been pulled but not yet completed. He then asked the solicitor about the possibility of extensions, pointing out that this would be the fourth extension, and requested comments or a motion for another two-week extension.

Councilor Beaulieu asked if a representative from the business was present, noting she did not see the person who had attended the previous meeting.

Councilor Sweet expressed increasing frustration, saying she was growing reluctant to keep voting for extensions. She acknowledged the previous issues had been specific and that the representative had addressed them before, but she was concerned about the lack of participation at the current meeting.

Councilor Shaw acknowledged the frustration but noted some progress, mentioning that the permit had been pulled two days ago. He agreed with Sweet’s concerns but suggested that if there was movement, one more extension could be justified. Shaw added that giving another chance might motivate the business to complete the required work, noting that the town owed a local business that consideration.

Councilor Beaulieu raised a concern about non-permitted work that appeared to have been completed and asked whether remediation by a licensed plumber was expected.

Mayor Mutter clarified that the non-permitted work was unrelated to the bakery seeking the victualling house license and was for additional businesses at the location. He confirmed that the safety issues affecting the permitted bakery had been resolved, making one more extension reasonable.

Councilor Magill stated he would vote for one final extension, noting he did not want to continue delaying the matter. He emphasized that the council had already provided ample opportunity and requested that the applicant be informed this would likely be the last extension.

Mayor Mutter apologized to the council for the situation, acknowledging that it was the town’s responsibility to provide a clear path forward. He said the matter should not have come before the council without clarity on whether the bakery was safe or if the outstanding issues were unrelated.

Councilor Sweet reiterated her position, noting that the representative had attended the previous meeting, acknowledged the delays, and accepted responsibility for not following up. She emphasized that the representative did not claim the issues were unrelated to the bakery but admitted mistakes and promised to correct them. Based on that, she stated she could not support another extension.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, AND IT IS VOTED       MOVED TO EXTEND THE LICENSE RENEWAL PPLICATION UNTIL APRIL 1, 2026. VOTE 6/1.

Nay- Councilor Sweet

B.   VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE

1.       An application for a First-Class Victualling House License from Upper Deck Baseball Academy LLC located at John C. Dean Memorial Boulevard.

Council President Kinch noted that the application was still pending several approvals, including the permit to make sales, a ServSafe certificate, a Department of Health business license, fire inspection, and building inspection.

The Town Solicitor observed that the attached document seemed to relate to a liquor license application rather than the victualling house license, suggesting it might not be the correct attachment.

Jeff Lyons, from 27 New York Avenue in Cumberland, came forward to discuss their planned menu on behalf of Brad Dean. He described the facility primarily as a baseball and softball venue, with plans to introduce additional sports in the future.

Lyons outlined a simple menu, focused on quick, convenient foods such as air-fried chicken nuggets, french fries, pizza strips, smoothies, hot dogs, and some rotisserie items, along with beverages including water, Gatorade, beer, and wine. He explained that the menu is designed to meet practical needs, particularly for parents with multiple children attending long practices. He emphasized keeping the offerings straightforward while enhancing the overall experience at the baseball facility.

Councilor Shaw asked whether the plans included a separate kitchen area, noting he did not see one identified. Lyons confirmed there would be a sealed entrance leading into a small pub-style food area near the building entrance.

Shaw noted that no kitchen layout was included in the packet.

The Town Solicitor clarified that although she had not attended the previous meeting, she had seen a photo showing a bartender area equipped with an air fryer and a microwave or small oven behind the bar, which she did not view as problematic.

Councilor Magill asked if all menu items could be prepared using the air fryer or small oven.

Mr. Lyons confirmed, explaining they would also have a small pizza oven and freezer for items like chicken tenders, french fries, and protein smoothies made with frozen ingredients such as strawberries.

Council President Kinch confirmed that all food would be prepared on-site, with no separate kitchen elsewhere.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR METIVIER, AND IT IS VOTED TO APPROVE.  VOTE 5/2.

Nay – Councilors Shaw and Beaulieu

C.  ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES

1.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from Blackstone Valley Garden Club for the Annual Plant Sale located at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, on May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Council President Kinch noted the application was pending insurance certificate. No representative was present.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILORS MAGILL AND SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE.  VOTE 7/0.

2.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from the Cumberland Public Library for Music at the Monastery located at 1464 Diamond Hill Road on June 10, July 8, and August 12, 2026 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 p.m.

Council President Kinch noted everything was in order for this application. No representative was present.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE.  VOTE 7/0.

3.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from AdaptX Inc for 2026 Unified 5K Cumberland event located at Cumberland High School, 2600 Mendon Road, on June 6, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Council President Kinch noted the application was pending promoter's permit. No representative was present.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE.  VOTE 7/0.

4.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from the Ashton School Association for the Ashton Color Run located at Cumberland High School, Practice Field, 2600 Mendon Road, on May 1, 2026, 5-7 p.m. with a rain date of May 8, 2026.

Council President Kinch noted the application was pending insurance certificate and list of food trucks.

Councilor Magill asked for clarification about the practice field location, wondering if it was the field right behind the high school.

Mayor Mutter confirmed it would be the one as you come up the driveway on the left hand side, not back where the football.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE.  VOTE 7/0.

A.     RESOLUTIONS

1.       R-26-11 – A resolution authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into an agreement with Mega Disposal, LLC for refuse and recycling collection services for the Town of Cumberland

Council President Kinch stated that the resolution had previously been reviewed by the finance subcommittee and asked Chairman Shaw to provide an update.

Councilor Shaw explained that the finance committee had discussed the contract at length and ultimately supported it without a formal recommendation. After about an hour of discussion, he suggested deferring to a representative from Mega to address any remaining questions, since no representative had been present at that earlier meeting.

Councilor Metivier asked for clarification on the recycling bin size, noting an apparent inconsistency showing a change from 95 gallons to 130 gallons.

Dave Workama, district manager from Mega, clarified that the current recycling cart is 65 gallons, and the 135-gallon figure referenced total capacity over time. He confirmed that the new recycling cart would be 95 gallons.

Councilor Beaulieu asked for a summary of the key points discussed during the finance committee meeting.

Councilor Shaw explained that one major topic was the policy regarding placing recycling bins out with trash. He said the original intent of the policy had been to encourage recycling, but as long as recycling is picked up at least once, weekly trash collection would continue. He also discussed the cap on waste and how contamination could affect it, noting that while the cap is decreasing, the town’s population is increasing. He added that switching to every-other-week recycling might not immediately improve contamination issues, but the contract could be revisited in the future if needed, particularly if residents began placing recyclables in the trash. He emphasized that any necessary adjustments could be made without additional cost to the town.

When asked about Mega’s experience in other communities, Mr. Workama said they had not seen a significant increase in contamination with similar programs, though a short adjustment period should be expected as residents adapt to the new schedule. He noted that Cumberland residents are already well accustomed to recycling, and the larger 95-gallon carts would provide increased capacity despite the longer interval between pickups. He said contamination levels should remain manageable but would need monitoring.

In response to follow-up questions, Mr. Workama confirmed that contamination is a common issue across all municipalities, not unique to Cumberland, and is typically addressed on a localized basis rather than as a town-wide problem.

Mayor Mutter provided additional context, explaining that the town had exceeded the cap the previous year, resulting in approximately $240,000 in extra costs. However, he said that eight months into the current year, the town is now under the cap despite no changes in operations. He suggested that adjustments on the vendor side may have contributed to this improvement and noted that the previous overage was not primarily driven by contamination.  He also explained that the town receives regular reports and that costs increase when exceeding the cap but are not reduced when remaining under it. He expressed confusion about how the cap is calculated, noting that it has decreased even as the town’s population has grown. His main concern, he said, is avoiding unexpected overages after the budget has already been set.

Councilor Sweet raised concerns about reducing recycling frequency, saying that even smaller households often fill their recycling bins, and larger families may struggle, potentially leading to more waste being placed in the trash.

Mayor Mutter responded that the change is part of a broader effort to reduce costs. He acknowledged there may be an adjustment period and that some households might need additional carts but noted that many communities already use biweekly recycling. He emphasized that maintaining consistent weekly trash pickup remains a priority and that the town has a high success rate in meeting service expectations. He added that if the system does not work, the council has the option to revisit the arrangement.

Councilor Magill revisited the concern about contamination, asking whether residents might dispose of recyclables as trash during off weeks.

Mr. Workama reiterated that other communities have not experienced significant increases in contamination under similar systems.

Councilor Shaw added clarification about how the alternating schedule would work, explaining that routes would be split into alternating weeks, ensuring that recycling trucks are still operating in town each week. He also noted that other services, such as bulk item pickup and mattress collection, would remain unchanged.

Councilor Metivier asked about projected cost savings.

Mayor Mutter estimated savings of about $204,000 in the first year, $246,000 in the second, and $225,000 in the third, totaling roughly $885,000 over the life of the contract.

Councilor Bradley asked why the contract was not put out to bid.

Mayor Mutter explained that the existing contract did not require rebidding and said discussions about the extension had been ongoing since mid-2025. He expressed confidence in the current provider’s overall performance despite some recent issues and said the potential risks of switching vendors outweighed the benefits. He confirmed that the original contract had been bid in 2017.

The Town Solicitor noted that while there had been discussion of revisiting the contract, the packet did not include a finalized agreement or addendum. She requested that any approval be subject to her review to ensure appropriate language was included.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SWEET, AND IT IS VOTED TO BY A ROLL CALL VOTE TO APPROVE CONTINGENT ON THE SOLICITOR’S REVIEW OF THE CONTRACT. VOTE 6/1.

Nay – Councilor Bradley

B.      ORDINANCES

1.    #26-01 – An ordinance amending sections of the Code of Ordinances relating to Stormwater Management, Flood Hazards, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, and Utilities (Presented by Council President on behalf of the Administration)

Council President Kinch noted this matter was pending planning board recommendation and needed to be held until either April 1 or April 15, depending on the ordinance subcommittee's review schedule.

Chairwoman Beaulieu confirmed they were waiting for planning board approval and preferred April 15.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO TABLE ORDINANCE #26-01 TO APRIL 15, 2026. VOTE 7/0.

A.     CLAIMS

1.    Jamie Belanger

2.    Carmen Campbell

3.    Don Corriveau

4.    Elain Dickson

5.    Donna Faidell

6.    Alyssa Krauss

7.    Marc Lefort

8.    Gary Littlefield

9.    Jennifer Jutras

10.   Stephen Koback

11.   Daniel Ward

12.   Christopher Webster

13.   James Williams

Council President Kinch noted that all of the above claims are forwarded to the finance subcommittee.

B.      RESOLUTIONS

1.    R-26-14 – A resolution authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to engage Weston & Sampson for Civil Engineering and Bidding Services at the West Sneech Brook Culvert upgrade in an  amount not to exceed one hundred and twelve thousand dollars ($112,000)

The Public Works Director Romeo Mendes came to the podium and explained that the project involves the Westwood Road crossing, which had been washed out a few years earlier. After the washout, a series of pipe culverts of varying sizes were installed, including two 24-inch concrete pipes and 30-inch corrugated polyethylene pipes.

He said that this setup is not environmentally ideal because it disrupts the natural flow of the stream and limits aquatic life movement. He explained that a better solution would be an open box culvert, which would allow water and wildlife to pass through more naturally.  The director described an opportunity to partner with an organization interested in supporting the improvement. With their assistance, he submitted a grant application through the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program. As a result of that effort, the town was awarded $112,000 to complete additional preliminary design work, building on earlier work funded through a separate grant.  He noted that Weston & Sampson had completed the initial engineering, so it made sense to continue working with them. As an approved vendor, they were able to carry out the remaining design work within the $112,000 budget.  He outlined the next steps, which include developing a required quality assurance plan, completing the remaining engineering, producing final plans, and guiding the town through the permitting process.  He added that the next phase would involve seeking additional grant funding to support construction and installation of the new culvert.

Councilor Beaulieu asked whether the work completed in 2024 had been emergency, non-permanent work.

The director explained that it was originally intended to serve as a permanent fix, but with the pursuit of grant funding and a more environmentally sound solution, it is now being treated as temporary. 

Beaulieu confirmed her understanding that the proposed project offers ecological benefits and that the current funding would cover design, development, and permitting, with a future grant needed for construction.

The director agreed with that summary.

MOTION BY COUNCILOR BEAULIEU, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE.  VOTE 7/0.

C.     ORDINANCES -PRESENTATION & PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

1.    #26-03 – An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island, as amended

REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Council President Kinch opened the second public comment period, hearing no response, the meeting proceeded.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

VOTE BY OPEN CALL TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ITEMS OF BUSINESS CITED IN R.I.G.L. §42-46-5 (a) (1-9)

·         Sessions pertaining to litigation (Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation vs. Wylie, C.A. No. 2024-06458). §42-46-5(a)(2)

MOTION BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SHAW, AND IT IS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. VOTE 7/0.

[The council entered executive session]

MOTION BY COUNCILOR SHAW, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MAGILL, AND IT IS UNANIMOULSY VOTED TO SEAL THE MINUTES. VOTE 7/0.

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Posted:  March 16, 2026