Town Council Meeting Wednesday, July 23, 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:

August 20, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
September 10, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
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 - May 28, 2025

• 5-28-2025 Draft Minutes.pdf (8.22 MB)

2. A2.Town Council Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2025

• 6-18-2025 Town Council DRAFT Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.07 MB)

3. A3.Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - June 18, 2025

• Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - June 18, 2025.pdf (0.01 MB)

B.Public Hearings

C.Ordinances

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.Daniel Manchester for The Bristol Historical Preservation Society - Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit 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

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

• Daniel Manchester for The Bristol Historical Preservation Society - Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Annual Flea and Fair August 9, 2025.pdf (1.15 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and and Police Chief re MFE for Flea and Fair August 9th.pdf (0.31 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Food Establishment Event Permit for Annual Flea and Fair.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works, request for mobile food establishment Annual Flea and Fair.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation re MFE for Flea and Fair August 9th.pdf (0.31 MB)

2. D2.AZJ Aidan’s d/b/a Aidan’s Pub, Michael Cockcroft, 5 John Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor entertainment on Fridays) 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• AZJ Aidan’s dba Aidan’s Pub, Michael Cockcroft, 5 John Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor entertainment on Fridays) .pdf (1.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief re Aidans Pub modification of Dancing and Entertainment Lic for expansion of premises.pdf (0.52 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Aidans Pub re modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (outdoor).pdf (0.25 MB)
• srecommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re Modification of D&E License Aidans.pdf (0.22 MB)

3. D3.Liberatos Lounge and Restaurant, LLC d/b/a The Beach House, Gerry Liberatos, 805 Hope Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor entertainment Monday -Sunday, 6:00 PM to 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 Community Development

• Liberatos Lounge and Restaurant, LLC dba The Beach House, Gerry Liberatos, 805 Hope Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor entertainment Monday -Sunday, 600 PM to 900 PM) .pdf (1.33 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re The Beach House Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises.pdf (0.32 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief The Beach House re modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (outdoor ent).pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re Modification of D&E License The Beach House.pdf (0.21 MB)

4. D4.Thames Street Landing Tavern Company, LLC, d/b/a DeWolf Tavern, Sai Viswanath, 259 State Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Thames Street Landing Tavern Company, LLC, dba De-Wolf Tavern, Sai Viswanath, 1 State Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment on Wednesdays from 600 PM – 900 PM).pdf (1.39 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police ,DeWolf Tavern, Sai Viswanath, 259 State Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License.pdf (0.30 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief DeWolf Tavern re modification of Dancing and Entertainment License to include outdoor ent.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re Modification of D&E License DeWolf Tavern.pdf (0.22 MB)

5. D5.Korcula Culinary Consulting, LLC d/b/a Judge Roy Bean Saloon, Cruz Goler, 1 State Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include entertainment on Sunday from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM) 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Korcula Culinary Consulting, LLC dba Judge Roy Bean Saloon, Cruz Goler, 1 State Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include entertainment on Sunday from 1200 PM – 600 PM) .pdf (1.07 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re Judge Roy Bean Salon -modification of Dancing and Entertainment License.pdf (0.31 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Judge Roy Bean modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (entertainment on Sunday).pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re Modification of D&E License Judge Roy Bean.pdf (0.21 MB)

6. D6.The Lobster Pot Inc., Jeffrey Hirsh, 119-121 Hope Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment on Sundays from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• The Lobster Pot Inc., Jeffrey Hirsh, 119-121 Hope Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment on Sundays from 300 PM – 600 PM).pdf (1.30 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re The Lobster Pot Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License .pdf (0.30 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief The Lobster Pot re modification of dancing and entertainment license to include outdoor ent.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re Lobster Pot D&E Lic Modification.pdf (0.21 MB)

7. D7.Vigilant Brewing Co., Kevin Amaral 44 Ballou Blvd. – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment and include entertainment indoors on Wednesdays)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Vigilant Brewing Co., Kevin Amaral 44 Ballou Blvd. – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment and include entertainment indoors on Wednesdays).pdf (1.12 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re Vigilant Brewing modification of Dancing and Entertainment License.pdf (0.52 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Vigilant Brewing re modification of Dancing and Entertainment License to include outdoor ent.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re modification of Dancing & Entertainment License Vigilant Brewing.pdf (0.21 MB)

8. D8.Bristol Golf Club Inc., Kevin Francis, 95 Tupelo Street re One Day Sunday Dancing & Entertainment License on July 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM -10:00 PM for their Annual Cookout 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

• Bristol Golf Club Inc., Kevin Francis, 95 Tupelo Street re One Day Sunday Dancing & Entertainment License on July 27, 2025, at 100 PM -1000 PM for their Annual Cookout .pdf (0.89 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re Bristol Golf Club One Day Dancing and Entertainment License .pdf (0.30 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Bristol Golf Club re One Day Sunday Dancing & Entertainment License on July 27th for cookout.pdf (0.24 MB)

9. D9.Maryanne Brandmeier for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, re – Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23, 2025, from 10:00AM –3:00PM
   
   

   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

• Maryanne Brandmeier for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, re – Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23, 2025, from 1000AM –300PM.pdf (0.80 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23rd Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License.pdf (0.36 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief- One Day Dancing & Entertainment License for Black Ships August 23rd.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation re Black Ships Festival One Day Dancing and Entertainment on August 23rd.pdf (0.31 MB)

10. D10.Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23, 2025, from 10:00AM – 3:00PM
    
    

    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

• Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23, 2025, from 1000AM – 300PM.pdf (0.85 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23.pdf (0.35 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief - Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit Black Ships Festival August 23rd.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23.pdf (0.31 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Estat Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23.pdf (0.25 MB)

11. D11.Maryanne Brandmeier for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, Re–Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park on August 22, 2025, at 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 Parks and Recreation

• The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, Re–Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park on August 22, 2025.pdf (0.79 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re One Day Dancing & Entertainment License for Black Ships Festival August 22nd.pdf (0.32 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief- One Day Dancing & Entertainment License for Black Ships August 22nd.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks & Recreation re Rockwell Park Dancing and Entertainment License for Black Ships Festival August 22nd.pdf (0.31 MB)

12. D12.Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park on August 22, 2025, at 5:30-8:30 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

• Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park on August 22, 2025.pdf (1.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re Mobile Food Establishment License for Black Ships Festival August 22nd.pdf (0.33 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief - Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit Black Ships Festival August 22nd.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation re Mobile Food Establishment License for Black Ships Festival August 22nd.pdf (0.32 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works re Mobile Food Establishment License for Black Ships Festival August 22nd.pdf (0.25 MB)

13. D13.Director Rensehausen, Bristol Parks & Recreation and The Prevention Coalition requests a One Day Dancing & Entertainment License for “Movie in the Park” at Independence Park, August 6th from 8:00 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 & Recreation

• Dir Rensehausen, Bristol Parks & Recreation and The Prevention Coalition requests a One Day D&E Movie in the Park, Independence Park, Aug 6th .pdf (1.10 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief re Movie in the Park Dancing & Entertainment License August 6th.pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief re One Day Dancing & Entertainment August 6th Movie in the Park.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director Parks and Recreation re Movie in the Park Dancing & Entertainment License August 6th.pdf (0.31 MB)

14. D14.Allison Barr, Allison’s Pampered Pets, 7 Michael Drive – Modification of Kennel License (to increase number of dogs from 10 to 15 or more in residential zone)  

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator, Chief of Police and Animal Control Director

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Allison Barr, Allison’s Pampered Pets, 7 Michael Drive – Modification of Kennel License (to increase number of dogs from 10 to 15 or more) .pdf (0.87 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator, Chief of Police and Animal Control Director re Allison Barr, Allison's Pampered Pets modification of Kennel License.pdf (0.49 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Allison Barr, Allison’s Pampered Pets, 7 Michael Drive – Modification of Kennel License.pdf (0.30 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

1. E1.Dog Kennel License Renewals 2025-2026

   a. recommendations - Town Administrator, Chief of Police, and Animal Control Director

• Dog Kennel Licence Renewals and Petitions 2025-2026.pdf (3.05 MB)
• Karen McCarthy, Courteous Dog Kennel License Renewal Petition.pdf (0.36 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator, Chief of Police,l and Animal Control Director, 2025-2026 Dog Kennel License Renewals.pdf (1.90 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police, ACD -Allison's Pampered Pets Kennel License.pdf (0.22 MB)

2. E2.Private Investigator License Renewals 2025-2026

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Private Investigator License Renewals 2025-2026.pdf (0.51 MB)
• Petitions for PI License Renewal 2025-2026.pdf (1.35 MB)
• Veronica Ramos PI License Renewal.pdf (0.31 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re PI License Renewals for 2025-2025.pdf (0.30 MB)

F.Petitions - Other

1. F1.Maryanne Brandmeier, The Japan American Society of Rhode Island,requests permission to fly the Japanese Flag in recognition of the 42nd  Anniversary of the Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park and Independence Park on August 22–23, 2025
   
   a. memo from Clerk of Canvassers re qualifying signatures received

• Maryanne Brandmeier, The Japan American Society of Rhode Island,requests permission to fly the Japanese Flag in recognition of the 42nd Anniversary of the Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park and Independence Park on August 22–23.pdf (1.25 MB)
• memo from Clerk of Canvassers re qualifying signatures received.pdf (0.27 MB)

2. F2.Edward and Valerie Lee, 6 Normand Street request for a license to maintain Town property, asphalting 40 feet by 25 feet of road at the end of Normand Street

   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 Public Works

• Edward and Valerie Lee, 6 Normand Street request for a license to maintain Town property, asphalting 40 feet by 25 feet of road at the end of Normand Street.pdf (1.06 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re 6 Normand Street re license to maintain town property.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief re maintain town property Edward and Valene Lee 6 Norman Street.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re 6 Normand Street re license to maintain town property.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works re 6 Normand Street re license to maintain town property.pdf (0.24 MB)

3. F3.Lynn Boudreau, 36 Harrison Street, request for license to maintain a 5' wide x 23'' long, piece of town property on the Northeast corner of the residence 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

   e. Letter of objection to maintain town property- James P. Murphy, Esq. 

• Lynn Boudreau, 36 Harrison Street, request for license to maintain a 5' wide x 23'' long, piece of town property on the Northeast corner of the residence.pdf (2.77 MB)
• recommendation memo to Town Administrator Contente.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re license to maintain a piece of Town property on the northeast corner of the residence.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief re maintain town property Lynn Boudreau 36 Harrison St.pdf (0.23 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Lynn Boudreau 36 Harrison St permission to maintain land.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works re 36 Harrison Street maintain town property on the Northeast corner of the residence.pdf (0.27 MB)
• d. Letter of objection to maintain town property- James P. Murphy, Esq..pdf (0.21 MB)

4. F4.Howard Sutton, President, Stone Harbour Condominium Association, 345 Thames Street, requests an extension of the current no parking area on the South entrance by 6 feet on each side of the egress and a no parking buffer zone at the North entrance on Thames Street 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Howard Sutton, President, Stone Harbour Condominium Association, 345 Thames Street, requests an extension of the current no parking area on the South entrance by 6 feet on each side of the egress and a no parking buffer zone at the North en.pdf (1.78 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police reHoward Sutton, President, Stone Harbour Condominium Association, 345 Thames Street, requests an extension of the current no parking area on the South entrance by 6 feet on each side .pdf (1.74 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works reHoward Sutton, Stone Harbour Condominium Association, 345 Thames Street, requests an extension of the current no parking area on the South entrance by 6 feet on each side .pdf (0.33 MB)

G.Appointments

1. G1.Historic District Commission – Appointments to fill one full member term (three-year term, expiring July 2028) and two alternate member terms (three-year terms, expiring July 2028).

   a. Mary Millard(full member) 620 Hope Street - interest/reappointment

   b. Robert Page (alternate member) 423 Hope Street, Unit K - interest/reappointment

• Historic District Commission - 3- three-year terms set to expire July 2028.pdf (0.39 MB)
• PSA AD .pdf (0.17 MB)
• PSA AD 5-15-2025.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Historic District Commission Mary Millard.pdf (0.21 MB)
• HIstoric District Commission Robert Page.pdf (0.21 MB)

2. G2.Bristol Prevention Coalition – Appointment to fill one unexpired term, set to expire January 2027.

    a. Emily Marshall,10 Roosevelt Drive - interest in appointment 

• Bristol Prevention Coalition – Appointment to fill one unexpired term, set to expire January 2027..pdf (0.20 MB)
• Emily Marshall Bristol Prevention Coalition.pdf (0.44 MB)

3. G3.Board of Canvassers – Appointment to fill one unexpired Republican alternate term, set to expire March 2026

   a. Memo from Clerk Cordeiro- re passing of Board Member Michael Smith 

   b. Letter from Clerk Cordeiro - request of recommendations for Republican (alternate member) vacancy 

• Board of Canvassers one unexpired term Republican seat.pdf (0.69 MB)
• Letter from Clerk Cordeiro re request of recommendations for Republican alternate vacancy.pdf (0.62 MB)

4. G4.Bristol Harbor Advisory Committee -  Appointment (s) to fill 3 Members to a Three-Year Term Expiring August 2028 and appoint 1 member to an unexpired Three-Year Term Expiring August 2026

   a. Jeffrey Doran, 4 Dolly Drive - interest/reappointment

   b. Paul Labonte, 22 Casey Drive - interest/reappointment

• Bristol Harbor Advisory Committee - (1) three-year term set to expire August 2028.pdf (0.37 MB)
• Jeffrey Doran, Bristol Harbor Advisory Committee.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Paul Labonte Bristol Harbor Advisory Committee Interest.pdf (0.19 MB)

5. G5.Bristol 250th Commission- Appointment to fill the BWRSD representative with a term to expire January 2027

   a. Resignation of Jessica Almeida- 3 Michale Drive 

   b. Appointment/confirmation of Christine Hughe- 6 Sefton Drive 

• Bristol 250th Board Member Report.pdf (0.20 MB)
• J. Almeida Resignation.pdf (0.01 MB)
• b. Appointmentconfirmation of Christine Hughe- 6 Sefton Drive.pdf (0.64 MB)

H.Old Business

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Steven Januario, Chairman of the Bristol Harbor Commission-  Request for Council consideration and approval of newly developed Harbor Commission policies.

   a. (draft) Bristol Harbor Commission Policies

• Steven Januario, Chairman of the Bristol Harbor Commission- Request for Council consideration and approval of newly developed Harbor Commission policies..pdf (0.22 MB)
• Draft Bylaws for Harbor Commission 6-23-25.pdf (0.03 MB)

2. I2.Chemist/Pretreatment Coordinator Shealyn Davey request for modifications and updates to the Sewer Use Ordinance. The primary changes affect Section 22-236 -Local Limits (to incorporate the results of the recently approved Local Limits Evaluation (LLE)). (Additional minor revisions include a fee clarification in) Section 22-109 -Operations and Maintenance,(a spelling correction in) Section 22-235 National Categorical Pretreatment Standards, (and updated wording for industry categories in) Section 22-316 -Enumeration. (Call for advertising for public comment period)

• Local Limits SUO Edits Memo.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Draft Ordinance No 2025-09 Bristol SUO 2025-09.pdf (2.08 MB)
• Draft 1st reading-advertisement.pdf (0.04 MB)

3. I3.Public Notice from CRMC re – Terry & Mary Steelman, 6 Portside Drive requires response by July 24, 2025

   a. Harbor Master Marsilli - request extension of recommendation

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Public Notice from CRMC re – Terry & Mary Steelman, 6 Portside Drive requires response by July 24, 2025.pdf (1.98 MB)
• Harbor Master Marsilli - request extension of recommendation re 6 Portside Drive CRMC.pdf (0.34 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re 6 Portside Drive CRMC.pdf (0.23 MB)

4. I4.RI Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Resources, Water Quality Certification Program - Notice re consideration of The Narragansett Electric Company to perform maintenance and improvements in the location of Utility line ROW

• RI Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Resources, Water Quality Certification Program - Notice re consideration of The NE Electric Co to perform maintenance and improvements.pdf (0.76 MB)

5. I5.Town Administrator Content re the Town’s outreach efforts to notify residents of the Mt. Hope Bridge closure (August 14–18) and collaboration with Explore Bristol to support local businesses during the closure period

• I5.pdf (0.01 MB)

6. I6.Director Williamson re 2-year Curbside Composting Pilot Program Eastern RI Conservation District Outreach

• Director Williamson re 2-year Curbside Composting Pilot Program Eastern RI Conservation District Outreach.pdf (0.73 MB)

7. I7.Tax Assessor Leadam re: Tax Rate Structure and Sewer Use Fees for FY 2025–2026

• Tax rate letter 6-23-2025.pdf (0.15 MB)

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.Town Council re Contingency funds for Fourth of July attire 

• Contingency funds for payment of shirts.pdf (0.44 MB)

K.Special Reports

1. K1.BCWA Tri Town Monthly Report for June 26, 2025

• BCWA Tri Town Monthly Report for June 26, 2025.pdf (3.34 MB)

L.Town Solicitor

1. L1.Council consideration for approval of Tender and Completion Agreement with Western Surety Company and Vinagro Materials, LLC for the Mount Hope Avenue Drainage Improvements Project

• Tender_and_Completion_Agreement_MT HOPE - 06.30.25.pdf (0.14 MB)

M.Executive Sessions

1. M1.Town Solicitor re request for Executive Session pursuant to RIGL§ 42-46-5(a)(2) (litigation): Discussion and vote on approval of and participation in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy and Sackler settlement (~$8 billion) and Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Zydus, and Sandoz settlement (~$1.2 billion) regarding In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 17-MD-2804, and to authorize the Town Solicitor’s office to review, execute, and deliver any documents necessary to effectuate such approval and participation

• m1.pdf (0.01 MB)

2. M2.Town Administrator Contente request ofor Executive Session pursuant to  § 42-46-5 A.5 Any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes. 

• M2.pdf (0.01 MB)

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 2, 2025

• Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2025.pdf (0.35 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025

• Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025.pdf (6.89 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - April 3, 2025

• Historic District Commission Minutes - April 3, 2025.pdf (11.72 MB)

4. (CA) AA4.Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - May 1, 2025

• Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - May 1, 2025.pdf (12.89 MB)

5. (CA) AA5.Historic District Commission Special Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2025

• Historic District Commission Special Meeting - March 26, 2025.pdf (0.35 MB)

6. (CA) AA6.Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting - June 30, 2025

• Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting - June 30, 2025.pdf (1.07 MB)

7. (CA) AA7.BCWA Meeting Minutes Board of Directors - May 29, 2025

• BCWA Meeting Minutes Board of Directors - May 29, 2025.pdf (1.37 MB)

8. (CA) AA8.BCWA Meeting Minutes - May 29, 2025

• BCWA Meeting Minutes - May 29, 2025.pdf (0.75 MB)

(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 re - Year to Date Budget Report - July 2025

• YTD Budget To Actual July 2025.pdf (0.70 MB)

(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 – Town of Bristol Authorizing the Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees and Sewer Assessments (signed)

• Tax Assessor Leadam re Resolution – Town of Bristol Authorizing the Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees and Sewer Assessments.pdf (0.50 MB)

2. (CA) DD2.Resolution - Revised resolution of the Bristol 250th Semi-quincentennial Commission - (signed)

• Resolution - Revised resolution of the Bristol 250th Semi-quincentennial Commission - (signed).pdf (0.51 MB)

3. (CA) DD3.Resolution - 2025-28-5-I2 Mooring and Docking and related harbor fees (signed)

• Resolution - 2025-28-5-I2 Mooring and Docking and related harbor fees (signed).pdf (0.56 MB)

4. (CA) DD4.Proclamation - Mello's Shoe Service, Mike Iacovelli (signed)

• Proclamation - Mello's Shoe Service, Mike Iacovelli (signed).pdf (0.37 MB)

5. (CA) DD5.Proclamation - Chief Marshal of the Bristol Fourth of July 240th Celebration, Dick Devault (signed)

• Proclamation - Chief Marshal of the Bristol Fourth of July 240th Celebration, Dick Devault (signed).pdf (0.54 MB)

(CA) EE.Utility Petitions

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

1. (CA) EE1.Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to replace/relocate P1, 2, and P3 and remove P4 on Burnside and Hope Street 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to replacerelocate P1, 2, and P3 and remove P4 on Burnside and Hope Street .pdf (1.15 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works replacerelocate P1, 2, and P3 and remove P4 on Burnside and Hope Street .pdf (0.21 MB)

2. (CA) EE2.Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to install inline P28-50 on the corner of Thames and Church Street

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Narragansett and Verizon re install inline Thames and Church Street.pdf (1.30 MB)
• Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to install inline P28-50 on the corner of Thames and Church Street.pdf (0.26 MB)

(CA) FF.City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered

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

1. (CA) FF1.Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 re access to public records act

• Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 re access to public records act.pdf (0.97 MB)

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

1. (CA) GG1.Award Letter Bid 1069 - Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding Services

• Award Letter Bid 1069 - Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding Services.pdf (0.41 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Award Letter Bid No. 1068 Road Resurfacing Project

• Award Letter Bid No. 1068 Road Resurfacing Project.pdf (0.26 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.Award Letter Bid 1066 - IT Consultant Services

• Award Letter Bid 1066 - IT Consultant Services.pdf (0.22 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.Public Notice from CRMC  - Heritage Foundation of RI , 101 Ferry Road - required response July 22, 2025

• Public Notice from CRMC - Heritage Foundation of RI , 101 Ferry Road - required response July 22, 2025.pdf (0.46 MB)

5. (CA) GG5.Council request - Portside, map of outside area

• Council request - Portside, map of outside area.pdf (1.25 MB)

6. (CA) GG6.Rhode Island Energy notice re - filing of Proposed 2025 Vegetation Management Standards and Practices

• Rhode Island Energy notice re - filing of Proposed 2025 Vegetation Management Standards and Practices.pdf (0.77 MB)

7. (CA) GG7.Clerk Cordeiro – Thank you letter to Louis Cirillo for serving on the Bristol 250th Commission 

• Clerk Cordeiro – Thank you letter to Louis Cirillo for serving on the Bristol 250th Commission .pdf (0.24 MB)

8. (CA) GG8.Town Administrator Contente - Town Administrator's Appointment for Bristol 250th - Matthew Hayes

• Town Administrator Contente - Town Administrators Appointment for Bristol 250th Matthew Hayes.pdf (0.39 MB)

(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.Planning Board Meeting - July 10, 2025

• Bristol Planning Board Meeting- April 10, 2025.pdf (0.73 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.Zoning Board Meeting - July 14, 2025

• Zoning Board Meeting - July 14, 2025.pdf (0.67 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.Capital Projects Commission Meeting - June 24, 2025

• Capital Projects Commission Meeting - June 24, 2025.pdf (0.18 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - June 26, 2025

• BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - June 26, 2025.pdf (0.35 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Planning Board Public Hearing - July 10, 2025

• Planning Board Public Hearing - July 10, 2025.pdf (0.32 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Meeting - June 25, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Meeting - June 25, 2025.pdf (0.24 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Military and Town Officials Meeting - June 25, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Military and Town Officials Meeting - June 25, 2025.pdf (0.17 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Conservation Commission Meeting - July 1, 2025

• Conservation Commission Meeting - July 1, 2025.pdf (0.24 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 25, 2025

• Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 25, 2025.pdf (0.41 MB)

10. (CA) HH10.Amended Planning Board Meeting - July 10, 2025

• Amended Planning Board Meeting - July 10, 2025.pdf (0.73 MB)

11. (CA) HH11.Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Wine Tasting Sub Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Wine Tasting Sub Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025.pdf (0.24 MB)

12. (CA) HH12.Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025

• Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025.pdf (0.31 MB)

13. (CA) HH13.Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025

• Bristol Christmas Festival Committee - July 14, 2025.pdf (0.27 MB)

14. (CA) HH14.Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - July 17, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - July 17, 2025.pdf (0.28 MB)

15. (CA) HH15.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Policy Subcommittee - July 28, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Policy Subcommittee - July 28, 2025.pdf (0.21 MB)

(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.Glen Hogan, 9 Tilbury Drive - claim for damages

• Glen Hogan, 9 Tilbury Drive - claim for damages.pdf (3.02 MB)
• Glen Hogan, 9 Tilbury Drive - reinburse.pdf (0.62 MB)

2. (CA) II2.Jennifer Busby, 505 Plainfield Pike ,Greene - claim for damages 

• Jennifer Busby, 505 Plainfield Pike ,Greene - claim for damages .pdf (1.94 MB)

3. (CA) II3.Stephen Zbysewski, 40 Harrison Street - claim for damages

• Stephen Zbysewski, 40 Harrison Street - claim for damages.pdf (3.56 MB)

4. (CA) II4.Carolyn Balinskas, 1 Overlook Drive - claim for damages

• Carolyn Balinskas, 1 Overlook Drive claim for damages.pdf (6.37 MB)

(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”

Adjourned: ______________________

/mc

Posted: July 18, 2025