AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 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

1.       Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 6, 2026 and Special Meeting of May 13, 2026

 

2.       COMMUNICATIONS

1.       C-26-35 – Resolutions from the Town of Exeter

1.       A resolution in support of House Bill 2025-H5202 relating to education and regionalization bonus.

2.       A resolution in support of House Bill H-7446 and Senate Bill S-2691 relating to low-and moderate-income housing – Protection of drinking water supplies.

3.       A resolution in support of interstate enforcement of boating laws of beach pond and improved public safety.

4.       A resolution requesting parity in ambulance service reimbursements for services provided on state owned property.

5.       A resolution in support of Senate Bill S-2917 and House Bill H-8015 relating to towns and cities – Rhode Island Housing Resources Act of 1988

6.       A resolution in support of House Bill H-8029 relating to taxation- collection of taxes generally

 

2.       C-26-36 – A communication from Common Cause regarding testimony in support of H 7676 – An act relating to State Affairs and Government – Open Meetings.

 

3.       C-26-37 – A Resolution from the Town of New Shoreham regarding Public Health Crisis – Deer Resolution

 

4.       C-26-38 – A Resolution from the Town of South Kingstown in support of House Bill 2026-8298 entitled an act relating to capital development – 2026 bond referenda

 

5.       C-26-39 – A Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in support of requesting legislative action to clarify and reaffirm state responsibility for public boating access infrastructure

 

3.       MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

1.       Team GottaQ BBQ

2.       Ice Cream Machine

3.       Incredabowl Food

4.       Dr Doughboys

5.       Benji’s Seafood

6.       Championship Melt

7.       Pola and Antony

8.       Matilda LLC

 

5.       PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

6.       REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS

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

 

2.       Update from the School Committee

 

3.       Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending April, 2026

 

4.       Check registers for April, 2026

 

5.       Request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve April 2026 abatements and supplemental bills

 

6.       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.  HAWKER LICENSE

1.   An application for a Hawker License from Keystone Novelties Distributors LLC d/b/a Keystone Fireworks Tents, 531 N 4th Street, Denver, PA, with a start date of June 24, 2026, through July 5, 2026 located at 3751 Mendon Road, Cumberland.

 

2.    ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE

1.          An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from Phil Colasante for a Community Car Show located at 15 Arnold Mills Road on June 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with a rain date of June 13, 2026.

 

2.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from Cumberland Professional Firefighters Local 2722 for their annual Touch A Truck event at Diamond Hill Park, 4125 Diamond Hill Road, on August 30, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

3.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from Ocean State Brewing Company for Parking Lot Takeover event located at 30 Martin Street on June 14, June 27, July 5, July 19, August 9, and August 22, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

 

8.       OLD BUSINESS

1.       ORDINANCES for PUBLIC HEARING  

1.       #26-04 – An ordinance amending Code of Ordinances relative to truck routes (Presented by Councilor                  

                                    Metivier)

 

2.       #26-05 – An ordinance authorizing the placement of a one-hour parking sign on E. Kilburn Street 

               (Presented by Councilor Metivier)

 

3.       #26-06 – An ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding the disposition of public property

               (Presented by Councilor Sweet)

 

4.       #26-07 – An ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding special event entertainment licenses

               (Presented by Councilor Sweet)

 

5.       #26-08 – An ordinance setting certain tax exemptions on real and personal property (Presented by the 

                Council President on behalf of the Administration)

 

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)

 

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

 

9.  NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     RESOLUTION

R-26-27 – A resolution authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to direct Pare Corporation to amend the engineering plans for the permanent Rawson Pond dam.

 

B.      APPOINTMENTS 

 

1.       BOARD OF CANVASSERS

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

 

George Gregory Sisca, II, alternate, will be appointed as a full member, replacing Jason Kirkpatrick, who has resigned., term to expire February 28, 2027

 

2.       CUMBERLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY

(5 Member Board appointed by the Town Council – 5-year terms)

 

Chris Alger, re-appointment, term to expire June 30, 2031

 

3.       PENSION BOARD & OPEB

(3 Member Board appointed by the Town Council - 3-year terms)  

 

Patrick Hogan, replacing Irene Schmitt, term to expire January 31, 2029

 

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: May 18, 2026

 

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