Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 03, 2026 07:00 PM Town Hall - 10 Court Street, Bristol Rhode Island

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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:

June 24, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
July 29, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
August 19, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
September 16, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
October 7, 2026 - Town Council Meeting

The Pledge of Allegiance

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

  1. A1.Town Council Meeting Minutes (draft) - May 13, 2026

  2. A2.Town Council Executive Session Meeting Minutes (sealed, Council only) - May 13, 2026

B.Public Hearings

C.Ordinances

  1. C1.Ordinance 2026-06 Amendment to Chapter 16 - Motor vehicles and traffic, Article V - Stopping, standing, and parking, Section 16-143 - Parking prohibited at all times, Section 16-152 Curb loading zones, Article IX - Residential Parking, Section 16-345 Designated residential parking streets (parking regulations for Burnside Street)  (2nd reading)

  2. C2.Ordinance 2026-07 Amendment, Chapter 11 -Fees and Charges, Section 11-1 - Comprehensive schedule of fee (Zoning and Planning Related Fee Changes) (2nd reading)

  3. C3.Ordinance 2026-08 Amendment to Chapter 16 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article IX Residential Parking, Sec. 16-345 Designated residential parking streets (to amend the parking on Bradford Street between Hope and Central) (2nd Reading)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

  1. D1.Nicki Tyska, Beau Blue Boutique, 433 Hope Street request a Sidewalk Use License (new location)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Code Compliance Officer

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

    d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

  2. D2.Harbor Master Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee Request One Day Dancing & Entertainment License at Rockwell Park for the 13th Annual Harbor Festival on August 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (see also 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

  3. D3.Benjamin Howarth, Fair and Square Pizzeria, 9 Gooding Avenue requests 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 Water Pollution Control

  4. D4.Daniel Manchester for the Bristol Historical Preservation Society request Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for "Annual Flea and Fair" August 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (set up 7:00 AM)

    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

  5. D5.Arts in Common for PorchFest 2026 request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment license and street closure of a six-block section of High Street from Walley to Byfield Streets on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 2:30-6:30 pm

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

  6. D6.Charles MacDonough, Bristol Fourth of July Committee request for Mobile Food Truck Establishment Event Permit for Outdoor Concert Series at Independence Park, June 21-July 2nd, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

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

    d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

F.Petitions - Other

  1. F1.Harbor Master Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee request to sell/use Alcohol at Rockwell Park for the 13th Annual Harbor Festival on August 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (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

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

    e. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

  2. F2.Lina Amaral, 19 Second School Street - request for Accessible Parking spot 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.Bristol Christmas Festival - (one-year expired term(s) set to expire February 2026

    a. recommendation - Tanya Kieron, Chairwoman, Bristol Christmas Festival - May 2026

  2. G2.Historic District Commission - (one 3-year unexpired Member position set to expire July 2027)

    a. Michael O'Loughlin, 114 Constitution Street - resignation

    b. Robert Page, 423 Hope Street, Unit K - interest in being elevated

    c. Robert Camara, 71 Seabreeze Lane - interest in being elevated

H.Old Business

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

  1. I1.(Town Treasurer Carulli) re CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) — Presentation of FY 2025 Annual Financial Statements

  2. I2.Tax Assessor Leadam, (DRAFT)  Resolution No. 2026-06-03-I2 Town of Bristol Authorizing the Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees and Sewer Assessments 

  3. I3.Chris Rooney, Forestry Manager with Rhode Island Energy, requesting the council’s consideration for Rhode Island Energy to administer tree growth regulators on specific trees throughout the Town of Bristol.

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.1087- Town Wide Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Repair & Maintenance Contract

  2. J2.Bid No. 1088 - Town Wide Landscaping Contract

  3. J3.Bid No. 1089 - Curbside Collection of Residential Yard Waste

  4. J4.Bid No. 1090 - 2026-2027 Tree Planting Landscape Services

K.Special Reports

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 250th Commission Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2026

  2. (CA) AA2.Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2026

  3. (CA) AA3.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2026

  4. (CA) AA4.Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2026

  5. (CA) AA5.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 7, 2026

  6. (CA) AA6.Bristol Housing Authority - Meeting Minutes of April 9, 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 May 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.Proclamation - Police Week (signed)

  2. (CA) DD2.Resolution No. 2026-5-13-I1 In support of fully funding state aid to libraries to the full 25 percent (signed)

  3. (CA) DD3.Resolution No. 2026-5-13-F2 Removal of Accessible parking 32 Pearse Avenue (signed)

  4. (CA) DD4.Proclamation - Nolan Thompson Recipient of a Wish House, Rosemary's Wishes (signed)

  5. (CA) DD5.Proclamation - May 2026 Small Business Month (signed)

  6. (CA) DD6.Citation - Anthony Avila, Jr. - celebrating 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 South Kingstown Resolution in Support of House Bill 2026-8298

  2. (CA) FF2.Town of Charlestown Resolution in Support of the Town Council of the Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island Resolution #2026-02-25 B

  3. (CA) FF3.Town of New Shoreham Resolution R-03-2026 - Public Health Crisis - Deer Resolution

  4. (CA) FF4.Town of Burrillville - Resolution No 26-14 Opposition to RI 2026 Gun Control Legislation 

  5. (CA) FF5.Town of Hopkinton - Resolution In support of Rhode Island H7551, as Amended

  6. (CA) FF6.Town of Hopkinton - Resolution in Support of Rhode Island Senate Bill 2481

  7. (CA) FF7.Town of Hopkinton - Resolution Requesting Parity in Ambulance Service Reimbursements for Services Provided on State-Owned Property

  8. (CA) FF8.Town of Richmond Resolution 2026-13 Opposing Passage of 2026 - H7676 and S2612 Relating to State Affairs and Government - Open Meetings

  9. (CA) FF9.Town of Tiverton - Resolution requesting continued funding of the Rhoderestore program in the State Budget Resolution 2026-0017

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

  1. (CA) GG1.Troop 5 Bristol, RI - Dakota S Beckvold, Eagle Scout request for Citation

  2. (CA) GG2.RI Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation - Environmental Legal Notice

  3. (CA) GG3.American Civil Liberties Union RI - Town Clerk Cordeiro regarding remote meeting opportunities 

  4. (CA) GG4.Town Administrator Contente True North Civil, LLC regarding Award Bid of No. 1086 

  5. (CA) GG5.State of RI Traffic Commission regarding Installation of an exclusive pedestrian phase at the intersection of Metacom and Gooding Avenues

  6. (CA) GG6.State of RI Energy Facility Siting Board - Narragansett Electric Company - Decision and Order

  7. (CA) GG7.Use & Access Agreement - Town of Bristol and Mount Hope Church, Reynolds School (signed)

(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.Housing Authority Meeting - May 14, 2026

  2. (CA) HH2.Recreation Board Meeting - May 27, 2026

  3. (CA) HH3.Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - May 19, 2026

  4. (CA) HH4.Fourth of July Committee Interfaith Subcommittee Meeting - May 19, 2026

  5. (CA) HH5.Zoning Board of Review Meeting - June 1, 2026

  6. (CA) HH6.Fourth of July Committee Flag Day Reception Subcommittee - May 21, 2026

  7. (CA) HH7.BCWA Properties Committee Meeting - May 20, 2026

  8. (CA) HH8.Bristol Fourth of July Military and Town Officials Reception Sub Committee Meeting - May 21, 2026

  9. (CA) HH9.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Parade Float Sub Committee Meeting - May 28, 2026

  10. (CA) HH10.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda - May 21, 2026

  11. (CA) HH11.BCWA Annual Meeting Agenda - May 27, 2026

  12. (CA) HH12.Bristol County Water Authority, Board of Directors Meeting - May 27, 2026

  13. (CA) HH13.Planning Board Comprehensive Plan Update Meeting - May 28, 2026

  14. (CA) HH14.Harbor Commission Meeting Agenda - June 1, 2026

  15. (CA) HH15.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Promotions Subcommittee Meeting - June 4, 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.David Pacheco, 5 Massasoit Avenue- Claim for Damages

  2. (CA) II2.Karen Park, 101 Fatima Drive - claim for damages

(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.Andrew Auld, 615 Wood Street request for curb cut

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

Adjourned: ______________________

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Posted: May 29, 2026