Town Council Meeting Wednesday, March 27, 2024 06:30 PM 6:30 PM PUBLIC SERVICE INTERVIEWS 7:00 PM REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS Town Hall - Council Chambers 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809

In-Person Participation Only

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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:

April 15, 2024- Special Town Council Meeting
April 17, 2024 -Town Council Meeting
April 29, 2024 -Special Town Council Meeting
  May 08, 2024 -Town Council Meeting
  May 29, 2024 -Town Council Meeting

6:30 Public Service Interviews

• Bristol 250th Commission (3 council appointments set to expire December 2027)

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

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

  c.   Michael Reilly, 21 Sandy Lane (interest/appointment)

  d.   Memo - Clerk Cordeiro re Public Service Interviews - Bristol 250th Commission 

• Resolution - Bristol 250th Commission.pdf (0.51 MB)
• Douglas O'Roak - Bristol 250th Commission.pdf (0.82 MB)
• Bristol 250th Commission - Andrea Rounds.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Bristol 250th Commission - Michael Rielly.pdf (0.40 MB)
• Bristol 250th Commission - Warren Rensehausen.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Memo - Clerk Cordeiro re Public Service Interviews - Bristol 250th Commission.pdf (0.32 MB)

7:00 PM Regular Order of Business 

VOTE ON PROVISIONAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. A1.Town Council Meeting Minutes - February 28, 2024

• Town Council Meeting Minutes - February 28, 2024.pdf (10.30 MB)

B.Public Hearings

C.Ordinances

1. C1.Ordinance #2024-05 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V. Stopping, Standing and Parking, Sec. 16-143 Parking prohibited at all times (to add one no parking space adjacent to the driveway at 45 Congregational Street) (2nd Reading)

• Ordinance #2024-05 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Sec. 16-143 Parking prohibited at all times (one space adjacent to the driveway at 45 Congregational Street).pdf (0.30 MB)

2. C2.Ordinance #2024-06  Chapter 27, Article I Taxation, Sec. 27-7 Exemptions of persons over the age of 65 years and Sec. 27-9 Entitlements and amounts  (2nd Reading)

• Ordinance #2024-06 Chapter 27, Article I Taxation, Sec. 27-7 Exemptions of persons over the age of 65 years and Sec. 27-9 Entitlements and amounts.pdf (0.29 MB)

3. C3.Ordinance #2024-07 Chapter 27 Taxation,  Sec. 27-9 Entitlements and amounts (amendments to the hardship exemption)  (2nd Reading)

• Ordinance #2024-07 Chapter 27-Taxation, Sec. 27-9 Entitlements and amounts (amendments to the hardship exemption).pdf (0.28 MB)

4. C4.Ordinance #2024-08 Chapter 8 - Boats, Docks and Waterways, Sec. 8-71. Insurance requirement for Town marina (1st Reading)

• Ordinance #2024-08 Chapter 8 - Boats, Docks and Waterways, Sec. 8-71. Insurance requirement for Town marina.pdf (0.26 MB)

5. C5.Ordinance #2024-09 Chapter 17 -  Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Sec. 17-82. Number of Licenses (to decrease the number of B Limited licenses from 8 to 7 and increase the number of BV Licenses from 31 to 32)  (1st Reading)

• Ordinance #2024-09 Chapter 17 - Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Sec. 17-82. Number of Licenses (to decrease the number of B Limited licenses from 8 to 7 and increase the number of BV Licenses from 31 to 32) (1st Reading).pdf (0.24 MB)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.Bristol Merchants Association request for  One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License(s) per the 2024 Event Schedule (also see F2)

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

   d.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Bristol Merchants Association request for Approval of Event Schedule for 2024.pdf (1.16 MB)
• Recommendation-Town Administrator and Fire ChiefBristol Merchants Association request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License(s) per the 2024 Event Schedule.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Recommendation - Bristol Merchants Association- Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.83 MB)
• BMA Event Schedule, One Day Entertainment License recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Public Works - Bristol Merchants Assciation.pdf (0.27 MB)

2. D2.Tracy Anthony, Trale Bristol, Inc. d/b/a Clements Marketplace, 1150 Hope Street, request for Victualling License

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

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

   d.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Tracy Anthony-Trale Bristol, Inc. dba Clements Marketplace request for Victualling License.pdf (0.39 MB)
• Tracy Anthony, Trale Bristol, Inc. dba Clements Marketplace, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Fire Chief, Victualling License.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Tracy Anthony, Trale Bristol, Inc. dba Clements Marketplace, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Chief of Police, Victualling License.pdf (0.29 MB)
• Tracy Anthony, Trale Bristol, Inc. dba Clements Marketplace, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Pretreatment Coordinator, WPC.pdf (0.31 MB)
• Clements' Market Victualling License recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development.pdf (0.21 MB)

3. D3.DeWolf Tavern Annual Oyster Festival, July 21, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. request for Dancing & Entertainment License, Extension of one-day Liquor License, and placement of two banners.

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• DeWolf Tavern Annual Oyster Festival, July 21, 2024.pdf (1.33 MB)
• DeWolf Tavern Annual Oyster Festival, Recommendation-Town Administration and Fire Chief, One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License and One'Day Liquor License.pdf (0.24 MB)
• DeWolf Tavern Annual Oyster Festival, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Chief of Police, One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License, One-Day Liquor License and Banners.pdf (0.38 MB)
• DeWolf Tavern Annual Oyster Festival, Recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development, July 21, 2024.pdf (0.21 MB)

4. D4.DeWolf Tavern, 259 Thames Street, request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for annual Oyster Festival on July 21, 2024 from 11 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b.  recommendation -  Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• DeWolf Tavern, 259 Thames Street, request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for annual Oyster Festival on July 21, 2024.pdf (0.38 MB)
• DeWolf Tavern, recommendation-Town Administrator and Chief of Police, Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for annual Oyster Festival on July 21, 2024.pdf (0.37 MB)
• DeWolf Tavern, recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works, Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Annual Oyster Festival on July 21, 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)

5. D5.Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, 577 Wood Street, United Brotherhood Committee request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License for a Live Auction on May 18, 2024, 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, 577 Wood Street, United Brotherhood Committee request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License for a Live Auction on May 18, 2024.pdf (0.83 MB)
• Rosa Paive, St. Elizabeth's Church, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Fire Chief, One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License, Live Auction on May 18, 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)
• Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Chief of Police, One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License, Live Auction on May 18, 2024.pdf (0.37 MB)

6. D6.Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, 577 Wood Street, United Brotherhood Committee request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License(s) on May 24, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., May 25, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. and  May 26, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church 577 Wood Street, United Brotherhood Committee request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License on May 24, 25 & 26, 2024.pdf (1.41 MB)
• Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License, May 24, 25 & 26, 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)
• Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Chief of Police, One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License, May 24, 25 & 26, 2024.pdf (0.33 MB)

7. D7.Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, Santo Christo Committee request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License(s) on May 31, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., June 1, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. and June 2, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, 577 Wood Street, Santo Christo Committee, request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License on May 31, June 1 & 2, 2024.pdf (1.41 MB)
• Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, Santo Christo Committee, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Fire Chief, One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License, May 31, June 1 & 2 , 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)
• Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth's Church, Santo Christo Committee, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Chief of Police, One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License, May 31, June 1 & 2, 2024.pdf (0.37 MB)

8. D8.George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation, request for Dancing & Entertainment License at Maritime Center building for a benefit folk concert on May 4, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  (also see F4)

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

   d.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   e.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation, request for Dancing & Entertainment License, May 4, 2024.pdf (0.69 MB)
• George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation-Recommendation from Town Administrator and Harbor Master.pdf (0.24 MB)
• George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Fire Chief, One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License at Maritime Center, May 4, 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)
• George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development.pdf (0.22 MB)
• George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation recommendation - Town Administrator and Bristol Police, Dancing & Entertainment at Maritime Center, May 4, 2024.pdf (0.35 MB)
• 2nd Wind Foundation - recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works.pdf (0.27 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

1. E1.Jennifer Medina, Carvalho Group LLC, d/b/a Pisco y Tequila Bistro, 382 Thames Street, Unit 1 re 6-month review

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Jennifer Medina, Carvalho Group LLC dba Pisco y Tequila Bistro, 382 Thames Street, Unit 1, Six-Month Review.pdf (2.46 MB)
• Recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police - BV Liquor License 6 month review.pdf (0.29 MB)

2. E2.Tattoo License Renewals 2024-2025

   a.  recommendation from Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

   b.  recommendation from Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Tattoo License Renewals.pdf (0.17 MB)
• recommendation from Town Administrator and Director of Community Development - Tattoo License and Permanent Tattoo Licenses Renewals 2024-2025.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation from Town Administrator and Chief of Police - Tattoo License and Permanent Tattoo License Renewals 2024-2025.pdf (0.31 MB)

3. E3.Cesspool License Renewals 2024-2025

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Superintendent of Water Pollution Department

• Cesspool License Renewals.pdf (0.15 MB)
• recommendation from Town Administrator and Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Department - Cesspool License Renewals 2024-2025.pdf (0.25 MB)

4. E4.Alicia V. Saldana, Qhali, 34 Gooding Avenue, re 6-month review and request for Class BV Liquor License 

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c.  recommendation -  Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Alicia V. Saldana, Qhali, 34 Gooding Avenue, re 6-month review and request for Class BV Liquor Liense.pdf (2.58 MB)
• Alicia V. Saldana, Qhali, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Fire Chief, 6-month review and request for Class BV Liquor License.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Alicia V. Saldana, Qhali, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Chief of Police, 6-month review and request for Class BV Liquor License.pdf (0.29 MB)
• Qhali Restaurant, 34 Gooding Avenue recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works, re 6-month review and request for Class BV Liquor License.pdf (0.21 MB)

F.Petitions - Other

1. F1.Joao Medeiros, 577 Wood Street - re modification of accessible parking designation (2nd Reading) (continued from February 28, 2024)

   a.  (draft) Resolution

• Joao Medeiros, 577 Wood Street (draft) Resolution #2024-01 modification of accessible parking designation.pdf (0.27 MB)

2. F2.Bristol Merchants Association request for Approval of Event Schedule for 2024 (also see D1)

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Bristol Merchants Association request for Approval of Event Schedule for 2024.pdf (1.16 MB)
• Recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief - Bristol Merchants Association.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Recommendation - Bristol Merchants Association- Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.83 MB)
• Recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Public Works - Bristol Merchants Assciation.pdf (0.27 MB)

3. F3.Resolution - Bristol Fourth of July Celebration - 2024

• Resolution - Bristol Fourth of July Celebration - 2024.pdf (0.67 MB)

4. F4.George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation, request to sell and serve alcoholic beverages at the Maritime Center for a Benefit Folk Concert and BBQ on May 4, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (also see D8)

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

   b.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

   d.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   e.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation, request to servel and sell alcoholic beverages at the Maritime Center for a benefit concert.pdf (1.36 MB)
• Recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master.pdf (0.22 MB)
• George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation, Recommendation-Town Administrator and Fire Chief, Sell & Serve Alcoholic Beverages at Maritime Center, May 4, 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)
• George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development, Sell & Serve Alcoholic Beverages at Maritime Center, May 4, 2024.pdf (0.22 MB)
• George Burman, 2nd Wind Foundation recommendation - Town Administrator and Bristol Police, Sell & Serve Alcoholic Beverages at Maritime Center, May 4, 2024.pdf (0.35 MB)
• 2nd Wind Foundation - recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works to sell alcoholic beverages.pdf (0.27 MB)

5. F5.Bristol Police Department Invitation to Town Council and Council Support for the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game on June 6, 2024 starts at 6:00 p.m.

• Bristol Police Department Invitation to Town Council and Council Support for the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game on June 6, 2024.pdf (0.62 MB)

G.Appointments

1. G1.Board of Canvassers  (1 (D) term set to expire March 2030)

   a.  Frances C. O'Donnell, 68 Franklin Street - Interest/Reappointment

   b.  recommendation - Erich Haslehurst, Chairman, Bristol Democratic Town Committee

• Board of Canvassers.pdf (0.34 MB)
• Frances C. O'Donneell - application for reappointment to Board of Canvassers.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Erich Haselhurst, Chairman, Bristol Democratic Town Committee, recommendation re Frances C. O'Donnell, Board of Canvassers, Interest-Reappointment.pdf (0.28 MB)

2. G2.Bristol County Water Authority (1 unexpired term set to expire February 2025)

   a.  Richard E. Fournier, Jr., 37 Shore Road - Interest/Appointment

• Bristol County Water Authority Info.pdf (0.28 MB)
• Bristol County Water Authority-Richard E Fournier, Jr.-Interest-Appointment.pdf (0.59 MB)

H.Old Business

1. H1.Draft Resolution in Support of Legislation Amending the Town of Bristol's Real Estate Tax Exemption for Persons Over the Age of Sixty-five (65) Years to Require that Eligible Properties be Owned and Occupied by Said Persons for a Period of Twenty (20) Years (continued from February 28, 2024)

• Draft Resolution in Support of Legislation Amending the Town of Bristol's Real Estate Tax Exemption for Persons Over the Age of 65 Years to Require that Eligible Properties Be Owned and Occupied by Said Persons for a Period of 20 Years (2).pdf (1.08 MB)

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Clerk Cordeiro re Appointment of Deputy Town Clerk

• Deputy Town Clerk.pdf (0.34 MB)

2. I2.Resolution - Bristol Fourth of July Celebration- 2024

• Resolution - Bristol Fourth of July Celebration- 2024.pdf (0.67 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.Bid #1038 Walley School Plumbing

• Bid #1038 Walley School Plumbing.pdf (0.67 MB)

2. J2.Bid #1039 Walley School Mechanical

• Bid #1039 Walley School Mechanical.pdf (0.67 MB)

3. J3.Bid #1040 Walley School Electrical

• Bid #1040 Walley School Electrical.pdf (0.61 MB)

4. J4.Bid #1041 Portable Toilets for 239th Fourth of July Celebration 

• Bid #1041 Portable Toilets for 239th Fourth of July Celebration.pdf (0.63 MB)

K.Special Reports

1. K1.Juan Mariscal, Chairman, Bristol County Water Authority, Tri-Town Monthly Report, February 22, 2024

• Juan Marisal, Chairman, Bristol County Water Authority, Tri-Town Monthly Report, February 22, 2024.pdf (0.83 MB)

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

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.Capital Projects Committee Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2024

• Capital Projects Committee Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2024.pdf (0.60 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, February 12, 2024

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, February 12, 2024.pdf (0.65 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.Board of Fire Engineers Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2024

• Board of Fire Engineers Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2024.pdf (1.20 MB)

4. (CA) AA4.Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes, February 5, 2024

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes, February 5, 2024.pdf (9.31 MB)

5. (CA) AA5.Rogers Free Library, Board of Trustees Minutes, January 18, 2024

• Rogers Free Library, Board of Trustees Minutes, January 18, 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

(CA) CC.Financial Reports

1. (CA) CC1.CC1. Town Treasurer Hassell re - Revenue and Expenditure Statement - June 30, 2024

• Town Treasurer Hassell re - Revenue and Expenditure Statement - June 30 2024.pdf (0.63 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.Citation to Genevieve Marszalek upon the occasion of her 110th birthday

• Citation to Geneevieve Marszalek upon the occasion of her 110th birthday.pdf (0.27 MB)

(CA) EE.Utility Petitions

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

1. (CA) EE1.Narragansett Electric request to install underground facilities on Burton Street

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Narragansett Electric request to install underground facilities on Burton Street.pdf (1.05 MB)
• Narragansett Electric -Recommendation from Town Administrator and Director of Public Works.pdf (0.24 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.Town of Charlestown Resolution in Opposition to any Revival of the Old Saybrook to Kenyon Bypass

• Town of Charlestown Resolution in Opposition to any Revival of the Old Saybrook to Kenyon Bypass.pdf (0.52 MB)

2. (CA) FF2.Town of Charleston Resolution in Support of Amendments to RIGL 45-24-38 General Provisions-Substandard Lots of Record

• Town of Charlestown Resolution in Support of Amendments to RIGL 45-24-38 General Provisions-Substandard Lots of Record.pdf (0.42 MB)

3. (CA) FF3.Town of Warren - Resolution - In opposition to H 7983

• Town of Warren - Resolution - In opposition to H 7983.pdf (0.34 MB)

4. (CA) FF4.Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Resolution - Funding Formula A

• Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Resolution-Funding Formula.pdf (0.63 MB)

5. (CA) FF5.Resolution recognizing Bristol BookFest Weekend, April 5 & 6, 2024

• Resolution recognizing Bristol BookFest Weekend, April 5 & 6, 2024.pdf (0.34 MB)

6. (CA) FF6.Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District School Committee-Resolution in Support of Full Funding of Categorical Transportation Aid as outlined in RIGL 16-7.2-6

• Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District School Committee-Resolution in support of Full Funding of Categorical Transportation Aid as outlined in RIGL 16-7.2-6.pdf (0.54 MB)

7. (CA) FF7.Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7981 Legislation relating to Towns and Cities - Zoning Ordinances

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7981 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities - Zoning Ordinances.pdf (0.36 MB)

8. (CA) FF8.Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing S 2018 Legislation Relating to Taxation - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing S 2018 Legislation Relating to Taxation - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes.pdf (0.35 MB)

9. (CA) FF9.Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing H 7683, S 2361 and S 2372 Legislation Relating to Taxation - Real Estate Conveyance Tax

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing H 7683, S 2361 and S 2372 Legislation Relating to Taxation - Real Estate Conveyance Tax.pdf (0.48 MB)

10. (CA) FF10.Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7681 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities - Tax Valuation Freeze on Affordable Housing

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7681 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities - Tax Valuation Freeze on Affordable Housing.pdf (0.37 MB)

11. (CA) FF11.Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7651 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities - Low Income Housing (8% Alternative Tax Rate)

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7651 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities - Low Income Housing (8% Alternative Tax Rate).pdf (0.38 MB)

12. (CA) FF12.Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7378 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities - Homestead Exemption

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7378 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities - Homestead Exemption.pdf (0.32 MB)

13. (CA) FF13.Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7980 Legislation Relating to Motor and Other Vehicles - Mobile and Manufactured Homes

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing HB 7980 Legislation Relating to Motor and Other Vehicles - Mobile and Manufactured Homes.pdf (0.37 MB)

14. (CA) FF14.Town of Tiverton Resolution in Support of Fully Funding State Aid to Libraries to the Full Twenty-Five (25%) Percent Level

• Town of Tiverton Resolution in Support of Fully Funding State Aid to Libraries to the Full Twenty-Five (25%) Percent Level.pdf (0.55 MB)

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

1. (CA) GG1.Town Administrator Contente to Millennium Trailers re Award Bid #1031 Fourth of July Souvenir Trailer

• Town Administrator Contente to Millennium Trailers re Award Bid #1031 Fourth of July Souvenir Trailer.pdf (0.19 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Charles C. Cavalconte, 88 Church Street, Letter of Thanks

• Charles C. Cavalconte, Letter of Thanks.pdf (0.29 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.Adopted Resolution for FY 2025 State Budget Allocation for Funding Rogers Free Library

• Adopted Resolution for FY 2025 State Budget Allocation for Funding Rogers Free Library.pdf (0.33 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.Resolution re FY2025 State Budget Allocation for Funding Rogers Free Library - Gov. McKee, Senators and Representatives

• Resolution re FY 2025 State Budget Allocation for Funding Rogers Free Library.pdf (1.10 MB)

5. (CA) GG5.Town Administrator Contente to Westway Construction Inc. re Award Bid #1036 Walley School Roof Replacement Installation

• Town Administrator Contente To Westway Construction Re Bid #1036 - Walley School Roof Replacement Installation.pdf (0.22 MB)

6. (CA) GG6.Town Administrator Contente to Westway Construction Inc. re Award Bid #1036 Walley School Roof Replacement Installation

• Town Administrator Contente to AA Asbestos Co., Inc. re Award Bid #1035 Asbestos Abatement, Demolition and Site Restoration at 216 Bayview Avenue.pdf (0.22 MB)

7. (CA) GG7.Town Administrator Contente to New England Building & Bridge (NEBB), Peter Donatelli re Award Bid #1032 Mt. Hope Avenue Drainage Improvements.

• Town Administrator Contente to New England Building & Bridge (NEBB), Peter Donatelli re Award Bid #1032 Mt. Hope Avenue Drainage Improvements.pdf (0.22 MB)

8. (CA) GG8.Town Administrator to TSL, LLC - Intent to Renew 5-year term as referenced in Lease Agreement for Plat 9, Lot 38

• Town Administrator to TSL, LLC - Intent to renew 5-year term as referenced in Lease Agreement for Plat 9, Lot 38.pdf (0.21 MB)

9. (CA) GG9.Town Administrator Contente - 2023 Annual Report

• Town Administrator Contente - 2023 Annual Report.pdf (7.55 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 Public Hearing, March 14, 2024

• Planning Board Public Hearing, March 14, 2024.pdf (0.28 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.Planning Board Public Hearing, March 14, 2024

• Planning Bd. Public Hearing Hearing, March 14, 2024.pdf (0.30 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Souvenir Sub-Committee Meeting, March 7, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Souvenir Sub-Committee Meeting, March 7, 2024.pdf (0.21 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Music & Entertainment, Meeting, March 12, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Music & Entertainment, Meeting, March 12, 2024.pdf (0.20 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Conservation Commission Meeting, Amended Agenda, March 5, 2024

• Conservation Commission Meeting, Amended Agenda, March 5, 2024.pdf (0.31 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.Harbor Commission Meeting, March 4, 2024

• Harbor Commission Meeting, March 4, 2024.pdf (0.55 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.Board of Canvassers Meeting, Amended Agenda, March 11, 2024

• Board of Canvassers Meeting, Amended March 11, 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Planning Board Meeting, March 14, 2024

• Planning Board Meeting, March 14, 2024.pdf (0.69 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, General Committee Meeting, March 12, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, General Committee Meeting, March 12, 2024.pdf (0.28 MB)

10. (CA) HH10.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Souvenir Sub-Committee Meeting, March 14, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Souvenir Sub-Committee Meeting, March 14, 2024.pdf (0.21 MB)

11. (CA) HH11.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Policy Sub-Committee Meeting, March 14, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Policy Sub-Committee Meeting, March 14, 2024.pdf (0.20 MB)

12. (CA) HH12.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Cornhole Tournament Committee Meeting, March 19, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Cornhole Tournament Committee Meeting, March 19, 2024.pdf (0.23 MB)

13. (CA) HH13.Technical Review Committee Meeting, March 14th, 2024 

• Technical Review Committee Meeting, March 14th, 2024.pdf (0.35 MB)

14. (CA) HH14.Bristol Personnel Board Meeting, March 14, 2024

• Bristol Personnel Board Meeting, March 14, 2024.pdf (0.20 MB)

15. (CA) HH15.Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting, March 11, 2024

• Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting, March 11, 2024.pdf (0.23 MB)

16. (CA) HH16.Technical Review Committee Meeting, March 19, 2024

• Technical Review Committee Meeting, March 19, 2024 (3).pdf (0.33 MB)

17. (CA) HH17.Technical Review Committee Meeting, March 19, 2024

• Technical Review Committee Meeting, March 19, 2024.pdf (0.37 MB)

18. (CA) HH18.North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting, March 13, 2024

• North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting, March 13, 2024.pdf (0.47 MB)

19. (CA) HH19.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Spring Breakfast Sub-Committee Meeting, March 20, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Spring Breakfast Sub-Committee Meeting, March 20, 2024.pdf (0.20 MB)

20. (CA) HH20.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Parade Meeting, March 20, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Paade Meeting, March 20, 2024.pdf (0.21 MB)

21. (CA) HH21.Zoning Board of Review Meeting, April 1, 2024

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting, April 1, 2024.pdf (0.73 MB)

22. (CA) HH22.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting, March 14, 2024

• Bristol Housing Authority Meeting, March 14, 2024.pdf (0.32 MB)

23. (CA) HH23.Historic District Commission Meeting, April 4, 2024

• Historic District Commission Meeting, April 4, 2024.pdf (0.60 MB)

24. (CA) HH24.Harbor Commission Meeting, March 27, 2024

• Harbor Commission Meeting, March 27, 2024.pdf (0.16 MB)

25. (CA) HH25.Rogers Free Library, Board of Trustees Meeting, March 21, 2024

• Rogers Free Library, Board of Trustees Meeting, March 21, 2024.pdf (0.21 MB)

26. (CA) HH26.Capital Projects Commission Meeting, March 26, 2024

• Capital Projects Commission Meeting, March 26, 2024.pdf (0.22 MB)

27. (CA) HH27.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Interfaith Sub-Committee Meeting, March 27, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Interfaith Sub-Committee Meeting, March 27, 2024.pdf (0.22 MB)

28. (CA) HH28.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Orange Crate Derby Sub-Committee Meeting, March 27, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Orange Crate Derby Sub-Committee Meeting, March 27, 2024.pdf (0.19 MB)

29. (CA) HH29.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Souvenir Sub-Committee Meeting, March 28, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Souvenir Sub-Committee Meeting, March 28, 2024.pdf (0.24 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.Anthony Montoya, 484 Thames Street, Claim for Personal Injury

• Anthony Montoya, 484 Thames Street, Claim for Personal Injury.pdf (1.31 MB)

2. (CA) II2.Joseph S. DeMelo, Jr., 1 Roosevelt Drive, Claim for Damage to Vehicle

• Joseph S DeMelo, Jr., 1 Roosevelt Drive, Claim for Damage to Vehicle.pdf (1.81 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”

1. (CA) KK1.Kevin O'Rourke, 232 Wood Street, request for curb cut

   a.  recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works 

• Kevin O'Rourke, 232 Wood Street, request for curb cut.pdf (0.63 MB)
• Recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works - Curb Cut Kevin O'Rourke.pdf (0.22 MB)

Adjourned: ______________________

/mc

Posted: March 22, 2024