Town Council Meeting Wednesday, May 08, 2024 07:00 PM Town Hall - Council Chambers AMENDED

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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:
May 29, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
June 26, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
July 31, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
August 21, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
September 18, 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 (public service interviews) - April 15, 2024 

  2. A2.Town Council Special Meeting Draft Minutes (Public Hearing 2024-2025  Budget)-April 15, 2024

  3. A3.Town Council Executive Session Minutes - April 17, 2024 (sealed, council only)

  4. A4.Town Council Meeting Minutes  (motions only) - April 17, 2024

  5. A5.Special Council Meeting Public Hearing Budget Adoption and Public Service Interviews Draft Minutes - April 29, 2024

B.Public Hearings

C.Ordinances

  1. C1.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. (2nd Reading)(continue to May 29th)

  2. C2.Ordinance No. 2024-11 Amendment to Chapter 17 of the Ordinances of the Bristol Town Code Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments.  Sec. 17-82.- Number of Licenses for Class C, a maximum of one license -(limited to the sale of beer, wine and hard seltzer) (see also H1) (1st reading)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

  1. D1.Steve Cavalieri, 230 Wood Street request One-Day Sunday Dancing and Entertainment License at the Cup Defenders Association on Sunday, May 19, 2024  from 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM for Celebration of Life Memorial

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  2. D2.Steve Cavalieri, 230 Wood Street request One-Day Sunday Dancing and Entertainment License at the Cup Defenders Association on Sunday, June 2, 2024  from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM for Children's Christmas Party Fundraiser

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  3. D3.Steve Cavalieri, 230 Wood Street request One-Day Sunday Dancing and Entertainment License at the Cup Defenders Association outdoors on Sunday, September 15, 2024  from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM for Building Improvements Fundraiser

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  4. D4.Eli Dunn, Folklore Provisions, 301 Hope Street, request sidewalk use and alcohol service license

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and DCD Code Compliance Coordinator

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

F.Petitions - Other

  1. F1.Karen Cox, North American Family Institute, requesting Run 4 The Kidz 5K Race beginning and ending at Vigilant Brewing on Saturday, September 8, 2024 starting at 9:00 AM

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  2. F2.Shirley Collins, 22 Cottage Street, request to keep accessible parking space across the street from residence (1st reading)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  3. F3.Alcida Pacheco, 17 Orchard Street request the replacement of a no parking box located adjacent to her driveway on Shaws Lane

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    c. supplemental parking information - Lt. Wozny   

  4. F4.Heidi Vermilyea, Chairwoman, Bristol Fourth of July Souvenir Sub-Committee and General Chairwoman, Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Camille Teixeira requests the selling of souvenirs prior to the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series in Independence Park starting May 26, 2024 through the end of the concerts July 3, 2024  

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

    d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Parks and Recreation

    e. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

G.Appointments

  1. G1.Bristol 250th Commission (appointments set to expire December 2027)

    a. (Draft) Resolution - to increase the number of board appointments from 3 to 5

  2. G2.Bristol 250th Commission (5 council appointments set to expire December 2027)

    a.  Douglas O'Roak, 513 Wood Street, Apt 3 (interest/appointment)

    b.  William Jude Leary, 9 Patricia Ann Drive (interest/appointment)

    c.  Warren Rensehausen, 112 Church Street (interest/appointment)

    d.  Andrea Rounds, 15 Milk Street (interest/appointment) 

    e.  Michael Rielly, 21 Sandy Lane (interest/appointment)

  3. G3.Recreation Board, 2nd Alternate (one 3-year term set to expire February 2027)

    a. Kevin Centazzo, 54 Franca Drive - interest/appointment

    b. Michael Tomaselli, 4 Dixon Avenue - interest/appointment

    c. Joseph Bruno, 44 Sandra Court

H.Old Business

  1. H1.Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative d/b/a The Northeast Golf Company, 96 Broad Common Road, request to add a Class C Liquor License (continued from 4/17/2024)  (see also C2)

    a. Suggested restriction for the Class C Alcohol license for Bristol Golf Park 

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

  1. I1.Town Treasurer Hassell re- Hague, Sahady, & Co., P.C. - Presentation of FY2023 Annual Financial Statements

  2. I2.Mary Ann Quinn, Senior Services Coordinator, re AARP Age-Friendly Town-Wide Survey

  3. I3.Director Williamson, Department of Community Development, re June 4, 2024 Workshop - Route 114 Resilience Plan

  4. I4.Bristol Police Department, request for support for the 7th annual Children's Leadership Camp during August 2024

  5. I5.Lt. Roman Wozny re parking modifications to the following roads (no parking boxes)

    a.  Dewolf Avenue - Rosita Avenue, 113 Dewolf Avenue

    b.  Rock Avenue - Shaws Lane 

    c.  Shaws Lane - Ryan Avenue  

  6. I6.Town Council Chairman Calouro re discussion and possible modification to Ordinance 2024-08 Boats, Docks and Waterways Insurance requirement for Town marina

    a. Ordinance 2024-08

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

    a. Project Fact Sheet - Bristol

    b. Project Fact Sheet - Barrington

    c. Project Fact Sheet- Warren

L.Town Solicitor

  1. L1.Town Solicitor re Legislation Promoting the Repurposing of Abandoned School Building for Affordable Housing 

M.Executive Sessions

  1. M1.Town Administrator Contente request for Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(5) – Lease of Real Property

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.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - February 15, 2024

  2. (CA) AA2.Harbor Commission Minutes - April 4, 2024

  3. (CA) AA3.Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes - April 22, 2024

  4. (CA) AA4.Bristol Planning Board Minutes - March 14, 2024

(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.Resolution of the Bristol Town Council, Litter-Free Rhode Island 

  2. (CA) DD2.Resolution of the Bristol Town Council Urging the Rhode Island State Legislature to Support Allocating Funding for Permanent Safety Barriers on Rhode Island's Bridges Over Narragansett Bay

  3. (CA) DD3.Citation presented to Alfred Rebello for 50-years of service to the Defiance Hose Company, Number 1 

  4. (CA) DD4.Citation presented to Anthony Mederos for 50-years of service to the Defiance Hose Company, Number 1 

  5. (CA) DD5.Citation presented to Robert McKenna for 50-years of service to the Defiance Hose Company, Number 1 

(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.Burrillville Town Council Resolution in support of Senate Bill 2024- S 2008 Relating to Education - The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act

  2. (CA) FF2.Burrillville School Department School Committee Resolution, Funding Formula

  3. (CA) FF3.Burrillville Town Council Resolution Funding Formula

  4. (CA) FF4.Burrillville Town Council Resolution In Support of Senate Bill 2024 - S 2016, An act relating to Towns and Cities - Low and Moderate Income Housing 

  5. (CA) FF5.Burrillville Town Council Resolution In Opposition to Legislation Regarding Housing and Land Use 

  6. (CA) FF6.Burrillville Town Council Resolution Opposing House Bill 2024 - H 7978 Legislation Relating to Subdivision of Land

  7. (CA) FF7.Burrillville Town Council Resolution Opposing House Bill 2024 - H 7382 Legislation Relating to Town and Cities-Zoning Ordinances

  8. (CA) FF8.Burrillville Town Council Resolution Opposing House Bill 2024 - H 7324 Legislation Relating to Town and Cities-Zoning Ordinances

  9. (CA) FF9.Town of Portsmouth Resolution #2024-04-08-A Endorsing the 2023 Ride Island Bike Plan as a guiding document in the planning of transportation related infrastructure for Portsmouth

  10. (CA) FF10.Burrillville Town Council Resolution Opposing House Bill 2024 - H 8109 Legislation Relating to Taxation - Statewide Tangible Property Tax Exempt

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

  1. (CA) GG1.Arbor Day Foundation, Bristol recognition as a 2023 Tree City USA Community

  2. (CA) GG2.Town Administrator Contente to Hallman's Septic and Portable Toilets, LLC, re award Bid #1041 Portable Toilets for the 249th Fourth of July Celebration

  3. (CA) GG3.Town Clerk Cordeiro to Honorable Governor Daniel McKee, Honorable Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, and  Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio re Resolution concerning the Essential Caregiver Act

  4. (CA) GG4.Treasurer Hassell  to Administrator Contente re resignation as Town Treasurer

    a. Carl Carulli - appointed Acting Town Treasurer

(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.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - April 18, 2024

  2. (CA) HH2.Zoning Board of Review Meeting - May 6, 2024

  3. (CA) HH3.Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - April 24, 2024

  4. (CA) HH4.Bristol County Water Authority, Board of Directors, Notice of Work Session - April 23, 2024

  5. (CA) HH5.Bristol County Water Authority, Board of Directors Meeting - April 25, 2024

  6. (CA) HH6.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Ball Committee Meeting - April 29, 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”

  1. (CA) II1.Alcida C Pacheco, 17 Orchard Street, claim for damage to property

(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.Anthony Merryman, 40 Kickemuit Avenue, request for curb cut

    a. Town Administrator Contente to Anthony Merryman, approval for the removal of tree at owner's expense

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

Adjourned: ______________________

/mc

Posted: May 3, 2024

Amended: May 6, 2024