AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 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/82018178360?pwd=Q3dvSnh2QkxKOER1K2NxelNOMjNtZz09

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: 820 1817 8360   Passcode: 993291

 

(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 Special and Regular Meetings of September 2, 2026

 

B.     MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

1.   Nanu Burmese Fusion RI

 

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 August 2026

 

D.    Check registers for August 2026

 

E.     Request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve August 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 LICENSE

1.      An application for a Special Event Entertainment license from Phantom Farms II LLC for Paw Patrol event on November 8, 2026 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. located at 2920 Diamond Hill Road.

 

2.      An application for a Special Event Entertainment license from Phantom Farms II LLC for Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair event on November 14, 2026, with a rain date of November 15, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. located at 2920 Diamond Hill Road.

 

3.      An application for a Special Event Entertainment license from Phantom Farms II LLC for the Phantom’s Haunted Hayride event on October 29 and 30, 2026, with a rain date of November 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. located at 2920 Diamond Hill Road.

 

4.      An application for a Special Event Entertainment license from Ocean State Brewing Co dba Phantom Farms Brewing for the Parking Lot Takeover event on October 11, 2026 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. located at 30 Martin Street.

 

5.   An application for a Special Event Entertainment license from Cumberland Police for Truck or Treat event on October 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. located at 1364 Diamond Hill Road.

 

6.   An application for a Special Event Entertainment license from New England Humane Society dba The Hotel for Homeless Dogs for a Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk event on October 31, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. located at 1464 Diamond Hill Road.

 

 

8.      OLD BUSINESS

A.    ORDINANCES for PUBLIC HEARING

1.      #26-22 – An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance relating to Data Centers (Presented by Councilor Sweet)

 

2.   #26-25 – An ordinance establishing resident only parking on Brailey Street (Presented by Councilor Metivier)

 

9.     NEW BUSINESS

A.    RESOLUTIONS

1.       R-26-38 – A resolution authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into a five-year contract renewal with PowerSchool Group LLC for the current financial software in an amount not to exceed fifty-two thousand one hundred seventeen dollars and seventy-seven cents ($52,117.77).

 

2.       R-26-39 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to execute an easement to the Narragansett Electric Company for the replacement and maintenance of a distribution system on Assessor’s Map 20, Lot 1

 

3.       R-26-40 – A resolution authorizing and empowering Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to engage Horsley Witten Group for updates to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan in an amount not to exceed ninety-nine thousand six hundred and sixty dollars ($99,660)

 

4.       R-26-41A – A resolution authorizing and empowering mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to engage E.W. Burman Inc. for the construction work associated with the rehabilitation of the Franklin Farm long barn for five hundred and sixty-seven thousand nine hundred dollars ($567,900) with a fifteen percent (15%) town-held contingency for a total amount not to exceed six hundred and fifty-three thousand eighty-five dollars ($653,085)

 

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: September 14, 2026

 

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