Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2026 06:30 PM Town Hall - 10 Court Street, Bristol Rhode Island 6:30 PM Public Service Interviews and Appointments 7:00 PM Town Council Meeting

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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:

July 29, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
August 19, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
September 16, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
October 7, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
October 28, 2026 - Town Council Meeting

The Pledge of Allegiance

Public Service Interviews and Appointments

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

  1. A1.Town Council Meeting Minutes - June 3, 2026

  2. A2.Town Council Executive Session Meeting Minutes (sealed, council only) - June 3, 2026

B.Public Hearings

C.Ordinances

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

  1. D1.Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit, Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (see also D2, D3, D4, F1)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

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

    d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

  2. D2.Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island requests a Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit, Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM  (see also D1, D3, D4, F1)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

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

    d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

  3. D3.Maryanne Brandmeier, The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (see also D1, D2, D4, F1)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

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

  4. D4.Maryanne Brandmeier, The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, requests a One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00AM – 3:00 PM (see also D1, D2, D3, F1)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

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

  5. D5.Karen Binder, Blithewold, 101 Ferry Road, requests modification to Dancing & Entertainment License (modification of hours)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  6. D6.Christopher Kerr, Tragmar Ale Works 87-1 Gooding Avenue -request modification to Dancing & Entertainment License (modification of hours)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  7. D7.Steve Cavalieri, Cup Defenders Association, 230 Wood Street, requests a modification of the Dancing & Entertainment License (to include Friday)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  8. D8.Rebecca Ernst, Pivotal Brewing Company, 522 Wood Street, requests modification to Dancing & Entertainment License (modification of hours)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  9. D9.Kyle Olsen, STAR Laundromat, 390 Metacom Avenue requests Public Laundry License request for Public Laundry License (new ownership)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

  1. E1.Notification of Name Change for Alicia Saldana, Qhali Corporation, 34 Gooding Avenue – from Qhali Corporation d/b/a Qhali Kitchen to Qhali Corporation d/b/a Mr. Tito. (Receive and File Only).

  2. E2.Dancing & Entertainment-  2026-2027 License Renewals

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

  3. E3.Public Laundry License Renewals 2026-2027

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control

    c. Recommendation- Town Administrator and Bristol Police Department 

F.Petitions - Other

  1. F1.Nicole Sarault, The Japan American Society of RI, request to fly Japanese Flag during the 43rd Anniversary of the Black Ship's Festival at Independence Park on August 14-16, 2026 (see also D1, D2, D3, D4)

    a. memo from Clerk of Canvassers regarding qualifying signatures received

  2. F2.Maria Semeraro-Bellanca, 43 Bayview Avenue, Unit #2F, request for Accessible Parking Space in the Vicinity of Residence

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

G.Appointments

  1. G1.Historic District Commission - (3 three-year terms set to expire July 2029 and 1 three-year unexpired (2nd Auxiliary) position set to expire July 2027)

    a. Benjamin Bergenholtz, 385 High Street - interest/reappointment

    b. Susan Church, 29 Garfield Avenue- interest/reappointment

    c. Christopher Ponder, 736 Hope Street - interest/reappointment

H.Old Business

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

  1. I1.Public Notice from CRMC Josue & Jennifer Canario, 15 Riverview Avenue, requires a response by July 2, 2026

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  2. I2.Public Notice from CRMC Jeffrey & Anne Swinney, 35 Brookwood Road, requires a response by July 2, 2026

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

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

K.Special Reports

  1. K1.BCWA Tri-Town Monthly Report - May 27, 2026

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

  1. M1.RIGL § 42-46-5, (a) (2) - pertaining to litigation, or work sessions pertaining to litigation - 1:26-cv-00150-MSM-PAS, Town of Bristol v. Transportation Security Administration, et al. 

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 Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - June 1, 2026

  2. (CA) AA2.BCWA Board Meeting Minutes - April 23, 2026

  3. (CA) AA3.Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2026

  4. (CA) AA4.Bristol Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2026

  5. (CA) AA5.Bristol 250th Commission Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2026

  6. (CA) AA6.Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes - May 14, 2026

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

(CA) CC.Financial Reports

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

  1. (CA) CC1.Town Treasurer Carulli - YTD Budget Actuals for June 2026

(CA) DD.Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations

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

  1. (CA) DD1.Commendation - Dakota S. Beckvold - Eagle Scout Award

  2. (CA) DD2.Resolution No. 2026-06-03- I2 Authorizing the Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees and Sewer Assessments (signed)

(CA) EE.Utility Petitions

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

  1. (CA) EE1.The Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England Inc. – request to install new pole 95-50 on Metacom Avenue

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

(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 South Kingstown - Resolution in Support of House Bill 2026-8030

  2. (CA) FF2.Town of Hopkinton - Resolution in Support of Rhode Island Senate Bill 2239

  3. (CA) FF3.Town of Hopkinton - Resolution Opposing House Bill 7632

  4. (CA) FF4.Town of Little Compton - Resolution in Support of Rhode Island Senate Bill 2481

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

  1. (CA) GG1.Award Letter - Bid #1090 2026-2027 Tree Planting Services

  2. (CA) GG2.Award Letter - Bid #1069 - Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding Services

  3. (CA) GG3.Award Letter - Bid #1087 - Town Wide HVAC Repairs and Maintenance

  4. (CA) GG4.Award Letter - Bid #1088 - Town Wide Landscaping - DaPonte's Landscaping Services, Inc.

  5. (CA) GG5.Town Solicitor - Memorandum regarding Recently Enacted Legislation re: Extended Hours for Class B Liquor Licenses for World Cup Games

  6. (CA) GG6.Letter of Appreciation - Michael O'Loughlin - Historic District Commission

(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.Conservation Commission Meeting - June 2, 2026

  2. (CA) HH2.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Membership Subcommittee Meeting - June 4, 2026

  3. (CA) HH3.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Karaoke Subcommittee Meeting - June 11, 2026

  4. (CA) HH4.BCWA Finance Committee Meeting - June 9, 2026

  5. (CA) HH5.North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - June 10, 2026

  6. (CA) HH6.Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - June 11, 2026

  7. (CA) HH7.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Ball Sub-Committee Meeting - June 15, 2026

  8. (CA) HH8.Planning Board Comprehensive Plan Update Meeting (Amended) - June 11, 2026

  9. (CA) HH9.Planning Board Comprehensive Plan Update Meeting - June 11, 2026

  10. (CA) HH10.Bristol 250th Commission Meeting - June 9, 2026

  11. (CA) HH11.BCWA Finance Committee Meeting - June 9, 2026

  12. (CA) HH12.Bristol Christmas Festival Committee General Committee Meeting - June 15, 2026

  13. (CA) HH13.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - June 18, 2026

  14. (CA) HH14.Historic District Commission Meeting - June 29, 2026

  15. (CA) HH15.BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - June 24, 2026

(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”

  1. (CA) II1.James V Wright, 23 Hamlet Court - Claim for damages

  2. (CA) II2.Notice of Claim - Richard O'Donnell

(CA) JJ.Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval

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

  1. (CA) JJ1.DEM and Town of Bristol - Memorandum of Agreement Cooperative Hunter-Landowner Management Plan (signed)

(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: June 19, 2026