Town Council Meeting Wednesday, April 17, 2024 07:00 PM Town Hall - Council Chambers

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Please be advised that the council intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda

Present:

Meeting Dates

April 29, 2024- Special Town Council Meeting
May 8, 2024- Town Council Meeting 
May 29, 2024- Town Council Meeting 
June 26, 2024- Town Council Meeting
July 31, 2024 - Town Council Meeting 

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

  1. A1.Town Council Special Meeting Minutes - March 6, 2024

  2. A2.Town Council Meeting Minutes - March 27, 2024

B.Public Hearings

  1. B1.Fabio Lopes, G Lopes Restaurant, Inc.  d/b/a Sunset Cafe, 499 Hope Street, request Class BV Liquor License (see also C2 and D1)

C.Ordinances

  1. C1.Ordinance #2024-08 Chapter 8 - Boats, Docks and Waterways, Sec. 8-71. Insurance requirement for Town marina. (2nd Reading)

    a. Harbor Master Marsilli re Commercial Fishing Insurance Survey

  2. C2.Ordinance #2024-09 Chapter 17 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II - Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Sec. 17-82. - Number of Licenses (to decrease the number of B Limited licenses from 8 to 7 and increase the number of BV Licenses from 31 to 32. (2nd Reading) (See also B1 and D1)

  3. C3.Ordinance No. 2024-10 Chapter 17 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II - Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Sec. 17-82. - Number of Licenses (to decrease the number of B Limited licenses from 7 to 6 and increase the number of BV Licenses from 32 to 33. (1st Reading)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

  1. D1.Fabio Lopes, G Lopes Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Sunset Cafe, 499 Hope Street, request for BV Liquor License  (See also B1 and C2)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

  2. D2.Joseph Zonfrilli, Jozon Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Domino's Pizza, 655 Metacom Avenue, request modification to Victualling License (location change) 

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Pretreatment Coordinator, Water Pollution Control Department

    d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

  3. D3.Erin Meyer, Crate Escape Doggie Day Camp, 64 Ballou Boulevard, request for Dog Kennel License

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

  1. E1.Dog Kennel License Renewals 2024-2025

    a. recommendation -  Town Administrator and Chief of Police

F.Petitions - Other

  1. F1.Paul M. Lapre, 19 Annawamscutt Drive, request for Council Consideration of creating an Ordinance to Limit the Use of Surveillance Cameras and Consideration for Ordinance Enforcing Violations to Trespassing on Town property extending on boundary lines of private property

  2. F2.Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative d/b/a The Northeast Golf Company, 96 Broad Common Road, request to add a Class C Liquor License

  3. F3.Madeline Predaris, 1 Old Ferry Road, request temporary installation of sculptures on light poles at Town Common

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation

  4. F4.Denise Panichas, Executive Director, of The Samaritans of Rhode Island, request for support of Resolution for Suicide Prevention Barriers on Bridges over Narragansett Bay

    a. (Draft) Resolution - Urging the RI State Legislature to Support Allocating Funding for Permanent Safety Barriers On Rhode Island's Bridges over Narragansett Bay

  5. F5.Daniel Manchester, 125 Peck Avenue, Bristol Historical and Preservation Society, request use of Town Common to hold annual Flea and Fair on Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (set-up 7:00 AM), rain date Sunday, August 11, 2024   

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief             

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

  6. F6.Ana Isabel dos Reis Couto, Rhode Island Day of Portugal, request to fly Portuguese Flag with a flag-raising ceremony, Town Hall 10 Court Street on June 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM 

    a.  Memo from Clerk of Canvassers re qualifying signatures received

  7. F7.Athony Merryman, 40 Kickemuit Avenue, request for curb cut and removal of Town tree

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Tree Warden

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

  8. F8.Office of Governor Daniel McKee re consideration for adoption of  Resolution for a Litter-Free Rhode Island

    a. (draft) resolution for a Litter-Free Rhode Island

G.Appointments

  1. G1.Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees - (one 3-year term set to expire April 2027)

    a. Raymond C. Falcoa, 55 Brooks Farm Drive - Interest/Reappointment

  2. G2.Bristol Planning Board (one 3-year term set to expire April 2027)

    a. Anthony Murgo, 5 Karen Ann Drive - Interest/Reappointment

  3. G3.Christmas Festival Committee 2024-2025

    a.  Annette M. Campbell, 106 Cedar Avenue, Portsmouth, Interest/Appointment

    b.  Kevin Deeb, 12 Third School Street - Interest/Appointment

    c. Danielle Hill, 1362 Hope Street - Interest/Appointment

    d.  recommendation - David Scarpino, Chairman of Christmas Committee, to appoint Annette Campbell and Kevin Deeb

    e. recommendation - David Scarpino, Chairman of Christmas Committee, to appoint Danielle Hill

  4. G4.Recreation Board (one 3-year term set to expire February 2027)

    a. Joseph P. Bruno, 44 Sandra Court - Interest/Appointment

    b. Michael Tomaselli, 4 Dixon Avenue - Interest/Appointment

  5. G5.Bristol 250th Commission (3 council appointments set to expire December 2027)

    a. Warren Rensehausen, 112 Church Street - Interest/Appointment

    b. Andrea Rounds, 15 Milk Street - Interest/Appointment

    c. William J. Leary, 9 Patricia Ann Drive - Interest/Appointment

    d. Douglas ORoak, 513 Wood Street, Apt 3 - Interest/Appointment

    e. Michael Rielly, 21 Sandy Lane - Interest/Appointment

  6. G6.Capital Project Commission (one 5-year term set to expire May 2029)

    a. Donald R. Hemond - interest/reappointment

  7. G7.Bristol County Water Authority (one unexpired term ending February 2025)

    a.  Richard E. Fournier, Jr., 37 Shore Road - Interest/Appointment

  8. G8.Assistant Harbormaster (part-time) (one 1-year term set to expire January 2025)

    a. Donald Fitting, 10 Woburn Street - Interest/Reappointment

    b. recommendation - Harbor Master request to reappoint Donald Fitting, as Part-time Assistant Harbormaster

  9. G9.Bristol Board of Canvassers (modification of position appointments)

    a. recommendation - Thomas Carroll, Chairman of the Republican Town Committee

H.Old Business

  1. H1.Director of Community Development Williamson re (draft) Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - 2024 (Continued from 10/4/2023)

    a. copy of (draft) Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

  1. I1.Bristol Firemen's Memorial and Welfare Committee request for support of 69th Annual Fundraiser and Program Book

  2. I2.Bristol Conservation Commission re 35th Annual Keep Bristol Clean, April 27, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  3. I3.Public Notice from CRMC, re Douglas & Kathryn O'Brien, 461 Poppasquash Road, requires response by April 14, 2024

    a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

  4. I4.Public Notice from CRMC, re Town of Bristol c/o Steven Contente, Thames Street, requires response by April 25, 2024

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

    b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

  5. I5.Public Notice from CRMC, re Jeanine & Daniel McConaghy, 135 Kickemuit Avenue, requires response by April 18, 2024

    a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

    b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  6. I6.Public Notice from CRMC, re Town of Bristol c/o Steven Contente, Sherman Avenue,  requires response by April 27, 2024

    a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

    b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

  7. I7.Town Administrator Contente re Town Christmas Light expenditure and options

  8. I8.Town Administrator Contente Recommendation for Reorganization of Police Department Rank Structure

  9. I9.Bond Counsel re Reimbursement and Borrowing Resolutions for up to $2,660,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 of Town Council

CF.Citizens Public Forum
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK DURING THE CITIZENS PUBLIC FORUM MUST NOTIFY THE COUNCIL CLERK PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING

J.Bills & Expenditures

  1. J1.Bid #1042 Walley School Exterior Doors

K.Special Reports

  1. K1.Bristol County Water Authority Tri-Town Monthly Report Summary of Notable Activities and Reports

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

  1. M1.Town Administrator Contente Request for Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(5) – Open Space  Acquisition

Consent Agenda Items:

(CA) AA.Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

  1. (CA) AA1.Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes, April 1, 2024

  2. (CA) AA2.Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2024

  3. (CA) AA3.Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes, February 1, 2024

  4. (CA) AA4.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2024

  5. (CA) AA5.Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2024

  6. (CA) AA6.Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes, February 8, 2024

  7. (CA) AA7.Town of Bristol Housing Authority Minutes, March 14, 2024

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to approve these adjustments”

  1. (CA) BB1.Tax Assessor DiMeo re Recommended Abatements and Additions for April - 2024

(CA) CC.Financial Reports

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

(CA) DD.Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to adopt these Proclamations, Resolutions and Citations as prepared and presented”

  1. (CA) DD1.Resolution Bristol Fourth of July Celebration - 2024

(CA) EE.Utility Petitions

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to approve these petitions”

(CA) FF.City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

  1. (CA) FF1.Town of North Smithfield Public Schools Resolution Healthy School Meals for All/Universal Free School Meals

  2. (CA) FF2.North Smithfield Public School Resolution Funding Formula

  3. (CA) FF3.Town of Burrillville Resolution in opposition to House Bill 2024-H 7763 and Senate Bill 2024-S 2679 relating to Public Records - Access to Public Records Act

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

  1. (CA) GG1.Town Administrator Contente to Representative Stephen M. Casey, Chairman House Municipal Government and Housing Committee re Bill H-7981 - relating to Towns and Cities - Zoning Ordinances 

  2. (CA) GG2.Letter to Bristol Senators and Representatives re Town Council Resolution and Proposed Legislative Amendment (Senior Tax Exemptions)

  3. (CA) GG3.Town Administrator Contente to F&S Electric, Inc. Fredrick Souza re Bid #1040 Walley School Electrical

  4. (CA) GG4.Town Administrator Contente to Temptec Mechanical LLC re Bid #1039 Walley School Mechanical

(CA) HH.Distributions/Notice of Meetings
(Office copy only)

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

  1. (CA) HH1.Bristol County Water Authority Personnel Committee Meeting, March 27, 2024

  2. (CA) HH2.Bristol County Water Authority Board of Directors Meeting, March 27, 2024

  3. (CA) HH3.Conservation Commission Meeting, April 2, 2024

  4. (CA) HH4.Town of Bristol Storm Water Annual Reports for Permit Year 20 (2023)

  5. (CA) HH5.Harbor Commission Meeting, April 1, 2024

  6. (CA) HH6.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Pickleball Meeting, April 9, 2024

  7. (CA) HH7.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Cultural Night Meeting, April 9, 2024

  8. (CA) HH8.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Ball Meeting, April 9, 2024

  9. (CA) HH9.Planning Board Meeting, April 11, 2024

  10. (CA) HH10.Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting, April 11, 2024

  11. (CA) HH11.Recreation Board Meeting, April 10, 2024

  12. (CA) HH12.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Souvenir Sub Committee Meeting, April 16, 2024

  13. (CA) HH13.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Pageant Sub-Committee Meeting, April 16, 2024

  14. (CA) HH14.Capital Projects Commission Meeting, April 23, 2024

(CA) II.Claims (Referrals)

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to refer these items to the Insurance Committee and at its discretion to the Interlocal Trust”

(CA) JJ.Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to approve these items”

(CA) KK.Curb cut petitions as approved by the director of public works

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to grant these curb cuts per the recommendation of, and conditions specified by, the Director of Public Works”

Adjourned: ______________________

/mc

Posted: April 12, 2024