Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 18, 2025 07:00 PM 10 Court Street, Bristol Rhode Island 02809 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:

July 23, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
August 20, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
September 10, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
October 1, 2025 - Town Council Meeting

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

  1. A1.Town Council Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2025 (motions only)

  2. A2.Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - May 28, 2025

B.Public Hearings

  1. B1.Moreno, LLC d/b/a Don Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, Jorge Moreno, 200 Gooding Avenue – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor seating) (see also D1)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  2. B2.WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include a portion of outdoor seating)   (see also D2)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

C.Ordinances

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

  1. D1.Moreno, LLC d/b/a Don Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, Jorge Moreno, 200 Gooding Avenue – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor seating) (see also B1)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  2. D2.WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include a portion of outdoor seating)   (see also B2)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  3. D3.Karen Binder, Executive Director, Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, re - Dancing & Entertainment License  

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

  4. D4.Cara Massey, Executive Director, Linden Place, 500 Hope Street  re - Dancing & Entertainment License  

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

  5. D5.Brenda Turchetta, Executive Director, Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Avenue, re - Dancing & Entertainment License   

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

  6. D6.Victoria Drew, Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside Street, re - Dancing & Entertainment License      

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

  7. D7.Bristol Police Department re Mobile Food Truck Event Permit for the 4th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common on August 13, 2025, from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (see all D8 & F1)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

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

  8. D8.Bristol Police Department request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License for the 4th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common on August 13, 2025 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. (see also D7 & 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

  9. D9.Amare Sweets and Treats, LLC, Eunice Kim, 259 Thames Street re Victualling License

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

    d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Pretreatment Coordinator of Water Pollution Control Department

  10. D10.Amare Sweets and Treats, LLC, Eunice Kim, 259 Thames Street re – Holiday Sales License

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  11. D11.Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative d/b/a The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broad Common Road re- One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License on June 20, 2025 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM for Summer Solstice Golfing Event

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

  12. D12.Two Beacons Production LLC, 33 Broad Street, Providence re the use of the Town Common and One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License from July 31st to August 5th(clean-up/breakdown scheduled August 6th and 7th) for a film production

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief- waiting for revised 

    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

  13. D13.Richard Corrente, Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street  re renewal of Dancing & Entertainment License, additionally requesting modification of License (to include  outdoor entertainment and add a secondary interior location)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

  1. E1.Dancing & Entertainment License Renewals - 2025-2026

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

  2. E2.Public Laundry License Renewals - 2025-2026

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Pre-Treatment Coordinator, Water Pollution Control

  3. E3.Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative d/b/a The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broad Common Road re: review of Class C Liquor License 

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

F.Petitions - Other

  1. F1.Bristol Police Department requests  Council contribution for the 4th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common on August 13, 2025, from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

  2. F2.Blithewold Museum, Arboretum & Gardens, 101 Ferry Road – Request for Council Consideration and Support of a Resolution Seeking Exemption of its Building and Tangible Personal Property from Local Property Taxation

    a. recommendation -Town Administrator and Tax Assessor 

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

  3. F3.Daniel Manchester for The Bristol Historical Preservation Society - Request use of Town Common for "Annual Flea and Fair" August 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (set-up 7AM) (rain date August 10, 2025)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

G.Appointments

  1. G1.Bristol 250th Commission- Council confirmation for Town Administrator Appointee (one unexpired 4-year term set to expire January 2027)

    a. Louis Cirillo, 28 Central Avenue - resignation 

    b. Matthew Hayes, PO Box 90 -  Town Administrator Appointee 

H.Old Business

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

  1. I1.(Councilman Sweeney) Sara Churgin, District Manager, Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District – Request for Council Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution in Support of the 2025 Composting and Organic Waste Diversion Act (House Bill 5195 / Senate Bill 0104)

    a. (draft) resolution

    b. copy of House Bill 5195

    c. Letter of Support - Bristol Conservation Commission

  2. I2.Parks and Recreation Director Rensehausen request for Council consideration to require special event certificates of insurance for all athletic tournaments and one-day events held on Town facilities. (recommending the policy must name the Town of Bristol as an additional insured and carry coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in the aggregate)

  3. I3.Tax Assessor Leadam re: Resolution – Town of Bristol Authorizing the Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees and Sewer Assessments

  4. I4.Executive Director, Lori Caron Silveira, from the RI Bridge and Turnpike Authority re Mt Hope Bridge maintenance plan update

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 No. 1068 Road Resurfacing Project

  2. J2.Bid No. 1069 Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding Services

K.Special Reports

  1. K1.Tri Town Monthly Report - May 29, 2025

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

  1. M1.Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL §  42-46-5 (a)(5), acquisition/disposition of public property

  2. M2.Executive Session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(7)
    A matter related to the question of the investment of public funds where the premature disclosure would adversely affect the public interest. Public funds shall include any investment plan or matter related thereto, including, but not limited to, state lottery plans for new promotions.

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 County Water Authority Meeting Minutes - April 24, 2025

  2. (CA) AA2.Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025

  3. (CA) AA3.Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting - June 3, 2025

  4. (CA) AA4.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Minutes - March 20, 2025

  5. (CA) AA5.The Zoning Board of Review Minutes - May 5, 2025

(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”

(CA) DD.Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations

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

  1. (CA) DD1.Citation - Mt Hope and Kickemuit Wrestling Teams (signed)

  2. (CA) DD2.Citation - Mt. Hope Gymnastics Team (signed)

  3. (CA) DD3.Resolution  2025-28-5-I2 - Changes to Moring Docking and Harbor Fees (signed)

  4. (CA) DD4.Resolution - 2025-28-5-I4 Borrowing Resolution - Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements (signed)

  5. (CA) DD5.Proclamation - Mike Iacovelli - (signed)

(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.Charlestown - Resolution - Opposition to RI 2025 Gun Control Legislation

  2. (CA) FF2.Smithfield - Opposing House Bill 5436 and Senate Bill 359

  3. (CA) FF3.Exeter - Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 Access to Public Records

  4. (CA) FF4.Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 relating to the access to public records

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

  1. (CA) GG1.Contract Agreement between Town of Bristol and International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local Number 304 — July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2028

  2. (CA) GG2.Award Letter Bid 1064 Pedestrian Improvements Gooding Avenue

  3. (CA) GG3.Award Letter Bid 1067 School Bus Transportation Services

(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.Historic District Commission Meeting - June 5, 2025

  2. (CA) HH2.Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, Music & Entertainment Meeting - June 2, 2025

  3. (CA) HH3.Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee, Ball Meeting - June 16, 2025

  4. (CA) HH4.Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, General Committee Meeting - June 10, 2025

  5. (CA) HH5.Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, Executive Committee Meeting - June 10, 2025

  6. (CA) HH6.Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee, Wine Tasting - June 3, 2025

  7. (CA) HH7.Housing Authority Meeting - June 12, 2025

  8. (CA) HH8.Planning Board Meeting Agenda - June 12, 2025

  9. (CA) HH9.Department of Community Development - Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 17, 2025

  10. (CA) HH10.Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 17, 2025

  11. (CA) HH11.Bristol Christmas Festival Committee - June 9, 2025

  12. (CA) HH12.Bristol Planning Meeting - June 12, 2025

  13. (CA) HH13.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - June 12, 2025

(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”

  1. (CA) KK1.Afonso & Maria DaSilva, 2-4 Jones Avenue re curb cut

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

Adjourned: ______________________

/mc

Posted: June 13, 2025