Town Council Meeting Wednesday, September 10, 2025 07:00 PM Town Hall - Council Chambers 10 Court Street Bristol, Rhode Island 02809

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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:

October 1, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
October 22, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
November 12, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
December 10, 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 - August 20, 2025

B.Public Hearings

  1. B1.Director of Community Development Williamson re  Application for Zoning Map Change of 214 Franklin LLC, for the southerly portion of 214 Franklin Street - R6 (Residential 6,000) zone to REHAB LDP (Urban Rehab Land Development Project Overlay Zone) (Public hearing and 2nd Reading for adoption )

    a. Planning Board Recommendation

C.Ordinances

  1. C1.Ordinance No. 2025-09 - Chapter 22 - Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article V – (Building Sewers and Connections), Sec. 22-109 (Operations and Maintenance); Article VII- (Industrial Pretreatment Program), Section 22-235 (National categorical pretreatment standards); Section 22-236 (Local Limits) Article VIII- (Industrial User Permit Fee Schedule), Section 28-316 (Enumeration) (2nd reading)

  2. C2.Ord 2025-10 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Sec. 16-143 Parking prohibited at all times (amend parking on Thames Street) (2nd reading)

  3. C3.Ordinance No. 2025-11 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Sec. 16-143 Parking prohibited at all times (to include Siegel Street in the residential parking zone) (1st Reading)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

  1. D1.Director Rensehausen, Bristol Parks & Recreation requests a One Day Dancing & Entertainment License for “Movie in the Park” at Men's Softball Field (near beach), September 26th from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

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

  2. D2.Camille Teixeira, Bristol Fourth of July Committee re a Bingo License for a fundraiser on September 17th, located at the VFW from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

  1. E1.3- Month Review - 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)  
    (continued from June 18, 2025)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  2. E2.3 Month Review - 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) (continued from June 18, 2025)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

F.Petitions - Other

  1. F1.Carl Sylvester, Operations Manager -  Bike to the Beach for Autism, . re  Cycling Event, September 13, 2025 (biking through Bristol to raise awareness for Autism)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  2. F2.Maria Helena DaSilva on behalf of Antonio Martin, 208 Franklin Street re a no parking box to be placed in front of the residence for accessibility needs

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

  3. F3.Alayne White, Chair of the Bristol 250th Commission re Town Council consideration for the purchase of banners for the 250th celebration

  4. F4.Bristol Police Department – Request for Council Contingency Funds to Support “Trunk or Treat” Event on Sunday, October 26, 2025

  5. F5.(Town Administrator Contente) Recommendation for a no-parking extension on Franklin Street near the vicinity of the Elder Care Parking lot exit 

    a. Recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police 

G.Appointments

H.Old Business

  1. H1.Community Development Director Williamson requests the adoption of a Resolution regarding the Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan (in relation to future federal grant funding opportunities to enhance roadway and pedestrian safety) (continued from August 20th)

    a. (draft) adoption of Resolution 2025-9-10-H1

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

  1. I1.Bristol Warren Regional School Committee return of Guiteras School, located at 35 Washington Street, to the Town of Bristol and, in addition, relinquish any and all rights to lease the Property.

  2. I2.Brewster Thornton – Discussion and Presentation regarding the utilization and future use of the Guiteras School building

  3. I3.Town Administrator Contente re Discussion and Consideration for Building Department Shared Services with Town of Warren

  4. I4.Public Notice from CRMC re – Erin & Steven Sears, 68 King Phillip Avenue requires response by September 13, 2025

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

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. 1070 Re-Construction of Burnside Street

  2. J2.Bid No. 1071 Multi-Disciplinary Planning Consultant Firm for Bristol's Comprehensive Plan Update 

K.Special Reports

  1. K1.Bristol County Water Authority- Tri-Town Monthly Report August and FY2025 Annual Report

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

  1. M1.Town Administrator Contente request for Executive Session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(5) Discussion or consideration related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public.

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 Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2025 (amended)

  2. (CA) AA2.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting Minutes -June 12, 2025

  3. (CA) AA3.Bristol 250th Commission Meeting Minutes - July 15, 2025

  4. (CA) AA4.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - July 1, 2025

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

  1. (CA) BB1.Tax Assessor Leadem regarding Recommended Abatements & Additions - September 2025

(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 - Mildred "Millie" Balzano - 100th Birthday (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.Town of Warren - Resolution in Support of RIPTA Service

  2. (CA) FF2.Town of Portsmouth - Resolution in Support of Increased Funding for the RIPTA

  3. (CA) FF3.Town of Westerly - Resolution in Opposition to State Firearms Legislation 

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

  1. (CA) GG1.Bristol Harbor Commission - Bylaws (final)

  2. (CA) GG2.Award Letter Bid 1065 Rogers Free Library Interior Modifications

  3. (CA) GG3.Captain Wozny, Bristol Police Department re: installation of a crosswalk across Hope Street (Rt. 114 at its intersection with Poppasquash Road

(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 250th Commission Meeting - August 19, 2025

  2. (CA) HH2.BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - August 28, 2025

  3. (CA) HH3.Building Board of Appeals Meeting - August 28, 2025

  4. (CA) HH4.Historic District Commission Meeting - September 4, 2025

  5. (CA) HH5.Planning Board - Public Hearing Notice 206 Bayview Avenue- September 11, 2025

  6. (CA) HH6.Planning Board - Public Hearing Notice - 670-688 Metacom Avenue - September 11, 2025

  7. (CA) HH7.Planning Board - Public Hearing Notice - 18 Burnside Street and Resolute Lane - September 11, 2025

  8. (CA) HH8.Conservation Commission Meeting - September 2, 2025

  9. (CA) HH9.BCWA Board Meeting - August 6, 2025

  10. (CA) HH10.BCWA Board Meeting - July 24, 2025

  11. (CA) HH11.Bristol Christmas Festival Meeting - September 8, 2025

  12. (CA) HH12.Planning Board Meeting - September 11, 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”

  1. (CA) II1.Ann Marie Tartorice, 43 Byfield Street - claim for damages

  2. (CA) II2.Rebecca Coroa - claim for injury

(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.Ryan Little, 323 State Street re for curb cut 

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

Adjourned: ______________________

/mc

Posted: September 5, 2025