Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 21, 2023 07:00 PM Town Hall - Council Chambers

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:

July 12, 2023 - Town Council Meeting
August 2, 2023 - Town Council Meeting
August 23, 2023 - Town Council Meeting
September 13, 2023 - 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 - May 31, 2023

• Town Council Meeting, May 31, 2023.pdf (7.54 MB)

B.Public Hearings

C.Ordinances

1. C1.Ordinance #2023-10 Chapter 16, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 16-146 – Parking time Limited in designated area (to add a 30 min parking restriction on Bradford Street) (2nd reading)

• Ordinance #2023-10 Chapter 16, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 16-146 – Parking time Limited in designated area (to add a 30 min parking restriction on Bradford Street) (2nd reading).pdf (0.64 MB)

2. C2.Ordinance #2023-11 Chapter 16, Article IX Residential Parking, Section 16-343 Residential Parking Zone (to correct language of lower State Street parking) (2nd reading)

• Ordinance #2023-11 Chapter 16, Article IX Residential Parking, Section 16-343 Residential Parking Zone (to correct language of lower State Street parking) (2nd reading).pdf (0.75 MB)

3. C3.Ordinance #2023-12 Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 Number of Licenses (to increase the number of Class BV Limited Licenses from 6-8) (1st reading) 

• Ordinance #2023-12 Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 Number of Licenses (to increase the number of Class BV Limited Licenses for 6-8) (1st reading).pdf (0.20 MB)

4. C4.Ordinance #2023-13 Chapter 16, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 16-143 – Parking prohibited at all times (to add a no parking box on King Philip Avenue at intersection of Dyer) (1st reading) 

• Ordinance #2023-13 Chapter 16, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 16-143 – Parking prohibited at all times (amend parking on King Philip Avenue) (1st reading).pdf (0.20 MB)

5. C5.Ordinance #2023-14 Chapter 16, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 16-143 – Parking prohibited at all times (no parking on East Side of Thames Street from Bradford to Constitution Street) (1st reading)

• Ordinance #2023-14 Chapter 16, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 16-143 – Parking prohibited at all times (no parking on East Side of Thames Street from Bradford to Constitution Street) (1st reading).pdf (0.20 MB)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.Elisio Castro, Bristol Sports Club, 417 Wood Street - request for Dancing and Entertainment License 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Elisio Castro, Bristol Sports Club, 417 Wood Street - Request for Dancing and Entertainment License.pdf (0.82 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.35 MB)

2. D2.Fabio Lopes for Sunset Cafe, 499 Hope Street, request for One Additional Class BV LTD Liquor License (call for public hearing July 12, 2023)

   Adopted Legislation
   
   

   a. recommendation – Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation – Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c. recommendation – Town Administrator and Department of Community Development

• Fabio Lopes for Sunset Cafe, 499 Hope Street, request for One Additional Class BV LTD Liquor License (call for public hearing July 12, 2023).pdf (2.69 MB)
• Adopted Legislation.pdf (3.77 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.23 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.28 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development.pdf (0.21 MB)

3. D3.Tina Micheletti for M&T’s Pizzeria dba Pio’s Pizzeria, 381B Metacom Avenue, request for One Additional Class BV LTD Liquor License (call for public hearing July 12, 2023

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development

• Tina Micheletti for M&T’s Pizzeria dba Pio’s Pizzeria, 381B Metacom Avenue, request for one additional Class BV LTD Liquor License (call for public hearing (July 12, 2023).pdf (1.87 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.23 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.31 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development.pdf (0.21 MB)

4. D4.Andrew Breslin, Pearl Holdings LLC dba The Nest (fka Tinkers), 29 State Street – Request for State Street Seasonal Expansion with Alcohol Service License

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development

   e. recommendation - Town Administrator and Building Inspector

• Andrew Breslin, Pearl Holdings LLC., The Nest (fka Tinkers), 29 State Street - Request for State Street Seasonal Expansion with Alcohol Service License.pdf (4.93 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.35 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Building Inspector.pdf (0.29 MB)

5. D5.Greg Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request for One Day Dancing and Entertainment License at Rockwell Park for the 10th Annual Harbor Festival on August 12, 2023 from 1PM - 9PM (see also F1)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Greg Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request for One Day Dancing and Entertainment License at rockwell Park for the 10th Annual Harbor festival on August 12, 2023 from 1PM - 9PM (see also F1).pdf (0.77 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.34 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

1. E1.Dancing and Entertainment License Renewals 2023-2024

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Dancing and Entertainment License Renewals 2023-2024.pdf (11.95 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.50 MB)

2. E2.Public Laundry License Renewals 2023-2024 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control

• Public laundry License Renewals 2023-2024.pdf (1.47 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.31 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control.pdf (0.31 MB)

F.Petitions - Other

1. F1.Greg Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request permission to use/sell Alcoholic Beverages at Rockwell Park for the 10th Annual Harbor Festival on August 12, 2023 from 1PM - 9PM

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development

• Greg Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request permission to use/sell Alcoholic Beverages at Rockwell Park for the 10th Annual Harbor Festival on August 12, 2023 from 1PM - 9PM.pdf (0.77 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.38 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development.pdf (0.23 MB)

2. F2.Joseph Coccio, 10 Constitution Street, - Request for accessible parking space in the vicinity of residence (1st reading)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and department of Public Works

• Joseph Coccio, 10 Constitution Street - Request for and accessible parking space (1st reading).pdf (1.08 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.32 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works.pdf (0.25 MB)

3. F3.Deodata M. Medeiros, 21 Pearse Avenue, - Request for a no parking box in front of 103 Constitution Street

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

• Deodata M. Medeiros, 21 Pearse Avenue, - Request for a no parking box in front of 103 Constitution Street.pdf (0.78 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.37 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works.pdf (0.26 MB)

G.Appointments

1. G1.Harbor Commission - 2nd Alternate (1 vacant term set to expire March 2026)

   a. Owen O' Rourke, 41 Fales Road, interest/appointment

   b. Wayne A. Gablinske, 49 Beach Road, interest/appointment

   c. Peter Silva, 55 1/2 Woodlawn Avenue, interest/appointment

• Harbor Commission - 2nd Alternate (1 vacant term set to expire March 2026).pdf (0.44 MB)
• Owen O' Rourke, 41 Fales Road, interest/appointment.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Wayne A. Gablinske, 49 Beach Road, interest/appointment.pdf (0.53 MB)
• Peter Silva, 55 1/2 Woodlawn Avenue, interest/appointment.pdf (0.30 MB)

2. G2.Assistant Harbormaster (to serve as Lieutenant/Deputy Harbormaster) (term to expire January 2024)

   a. John Perry, 47 Roosevelt Drive, interest/appointment

   b. recommendation - Harbormaster

• Assistant Harbormaster (to serve as LieutenantDeputy Harbormaster (term to expire January 2024).pdf (0.64 MB)
• John Perry, 47 Roosevelt Drive, interest/appointment.pdf (0.95 MB)
• recommendation - Harbormaster.pdf (0.27 MB)

H.Old Business

1. H1.Bristol County Elks Lodge re - letter to Town Administrator regarding impact of new town marina (continued from May 10, 2023)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator

   b. recommendation Harbor Master

       b1 Pare Corporation-Preliminary Wave Analysis Study

       b2 Exhibit A - Elks CRMC Permit

       b3 Exhibit B - Town of Bristol  Dock Permit Information 

   c. recommendation - Harbor Commission 

   d. Confidential Memo - Town Solicitor 

   e. Tina Mauck, 66 Vineyard Avenue East Providence, Elks Member- letter of support

   f. Dennis Barnes, 60 Richmond Street, Elks Member - letter of support

• Bristol County Elks Lodge re - letter to Town Administrator regarding impact of new town marina (continued from May 10, 2023).pdf (2.04 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation Harbor Master.pdf (1.09 MB)
• Pare Corporation-Preliminary Wave Analysis Study.pdf (0.86 MB)
• Exhibit A - Elks CRMC Permit.pdf (27.78 MB)
• Exhibit B - Town of Bristol Dock Permit Information.pdf (47.12 MB)
• recommendation - Harbor Commission.pdf (0.56 MB)
• Tina Mauck, 66 Vineyard Avenue East Providence, Elks Member- letter of support.pdf (0.45 MB)
• Dennis Barnes, 60 Richmond Street, Elks Member - letter of support.pdf (0.23 MB)

2. H2.Community Electricity Aggregation Plan - re final plan approval to submit to Public Utilities Commission (continued from May 24, 2023)

• Community Electricity Aggregation Plan - re final plan approval to submit to Public Utilities Commission 9continued from May, 24, 2023).pdf (11.85 MB)

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Resolution re - Authorizing Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees, and Sewer Assessments 

• Resolution re - Authorizing Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees, and Sewer Assessments.pdf (0.89 MB)

2. I2.Principle Planner Tanner re - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment re: Sec. 28-82(d), Permitted Use Table – Uses Permitted Within the MMU (Metacom Mixed Use) Zoning District – Proposed Addition of ‘Retail Business – Lumber/Building Products’ – Referral to Planning Board (1st reading refer to Planning Board and call for public hearing on August 2, 2023)

• Director Wiliamson re - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment re Sec. 28-82(d), Permitted Use Table – Uses Permitted Within the MMU (Metacom Mixed Use) Zoning District – Proposed Addition of ‘Retail Business – LumberBuilding Products’ – Referral.pdf (0.45 MB)

J.Bills & Expenditures

1. J1.Bid# 1016 – Renovations to the Walley School

• Bid# 1016 - Renovations to The Walley School.pdf (0.87 MB)

K.Special Reports

1. K1.Juan Mariscal, Chairman, Bristol County Water Authority – Annual and Monthly Meeting, May 2023 

• Juan Mariscal, Chairman, Bristol County Water Authority – Annual and Monthly Meeting, May 2023.pdf (0.68 MB)

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

1. M1.Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(2): Potential Litigation

2. M2.Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(5) - Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement of Sale of Real Property formerly known as the Oliver School-151 State Street 

Citizens Public Forum

Persons wishing to speak during the citizens public forum must notify the Council Clerk and sign in prior to the commencement of the meeting.

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.Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes, May 1, 2023

• Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes, May 1, 2023.pdf (0.67 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, May 2, 2023

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, May 2, 2023.pdf (0.64 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting Minutes, May 11, 2023

• Bristol Housing Authority Meeting Minutes, May 11, 2023.pdf (0.56 MB)

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

1. (CA) BB1.Tax Assessor DiMeo re Recommended Abatements & Additions – June 13, 2023

• Tax Assessor DiMeo re Recommended Abatements & Additions – June 13, 2023.pdf (1.67 MB)

(CA) CC.Financial Reports

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

1. (CA) CC1.Town Treasurer Hassell re - Revenue and Expenditure Statement — June 14, 2023

• Town Treasurer Hassell re - Revenue and Expenditure Statement.pdf (10.59 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.Town of Bristol Proclamation - Declare May 15 - 21 Police Week (signed)

• Town of Bristol Proclamation - Declaring May 15-21 Police Week (signed).pdf (0.49 MB)

2. (CA) DD2.Town of Bristol Proclamation  - Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Day (signed)

• Town of Bristol Proclamation - Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Day (signed).pdf (0.94 MB)

3. (CA) DD3.Citation – Rev. Vander S. Martins, in recognition of his 20th anniversary in the priesthood (signed)

• Citation – Rev. Vander S. Martins, in recognition of his 20th anniversary in the priesthood (signed).pdf (0.40 MB)

4. (CA) DD4.Town of Bristol Proclamation – SS Dion family owned business for 40 years (signed) 

• Town of Bristol Proclamation - SS Dion Family - Owned business for 40 years (signed).pdf (0.50 MB)

(CA) EE.Utility Petitions

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

1. (CA) EE1.National Grid – Installing service P35-50 for new service at 429 Chestnut Street

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

• National Grid - Installing service P35-50 for new service at 429 Chestnut Street.pdf (0.83 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator adn Department 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.Resolution of the Town of Warren in Support of Legislation Authorizing Financing for School Construction and/or Renovation 

• Resolution of the Town of Warren in Support of legislation authorizing financing for school construction and or renovation.pdf (0.37 MB)

2. (CA) FF2.Resolution of the Town of Barrington - Celebrating the Month of June as Barrington Pride Month, Honoring LGBTQIAP + Residents and Centering on Trans Youth

• Resolution of the Town of Barrington - Celebrating the Month of June as Barrington Pride Month, Honoring LGBTQIAP + Residents and Centering on Trans Youth.pdf (0.87 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 First Student, Inc., re award Bid# 1014 – Student Bus Transportation Services 

• Town Administrator Contente to First Student, Inc., re award Bid# 1014 – Student Bus Transportation Services.pdf (0.24 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1011 – Renovations to Walley School

• Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1011 - Renovations to Walley School.pdf (0.25 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1013 – Central Street Improvements 

• Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1013 - Central Street Improvements.pdf (0.29 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1014 – School Bus Transportation Services 

• Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1014 – School Bus Transportation Services.pdf (0.32 MB)

5. (CA) GG5.Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1015 – Charter Bus Transportation Services

• Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1015 - Charter Bus Transportation Services.pdf (0.25 MB)

6. (CA) GG6.Town Administrator Contente to JML Excavation, Inc., re award Bid# 1013 – Central Street Improvements

• Town Administrator Contente to JML Excavation, Inc. re award Bid# 1013 - Central Street Improvements.pdf (0.21 MB)

7. (CA) GG7.Town Administrator Contente to Malec Tree Service, re award Bid# 1008 – Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding

• Town Administrator Contente to Malec Tree Service, re award Bid# 1008 – Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding.pdf (0.24 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.Conservation Commission Meeting, June 6, 2023

• Conservation Commission Meeting, June 6, 2023.pdf (0.32 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.Zoning Board of Review 2nd Amended Meeting, June 5, 2023

• Zoning Board of Review 2nd Amended Meeting, June 5, 2023.pdf (0.68 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.Harbor Commission Meeting, June 5, 2023

• Harbor Commission Meeting, June 5, 2023.pdf (0.46 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.Conservation Commission Amended Meeting, June 6, 2023

• Conservation Commission Amended Meeting, June 6, 2023.pdf (0.34 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Department of Community Development Public Notice – Phase II Stormwater Annual Reports for Permit Year 17-19 (2020 – 2022)

• Department of Community Development Public Notice – Phase II Stormwater Annual Reports for Permit Year 17-19 (2020 – 2022).pdf (0.58 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting, June 8, 2023

• Bristol Housing Authority Meeting, June 8, 2023.pdf (0.29 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.Historic District Commission Meeting June 13, 2023

• Historic District Commission Meeting, June 13, 2023.pdf (0.40 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Commissioners of the Cemeteries North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting, June 14, 2023

• Commissioners of the Cemeteries North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting, June 14, 2023.pdf (0.60 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, June 15, 2023

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, June 15, 2023.pdf (0.24 MB)

10. (CA) HH10.CRMC - 15 Day Public Notice per replacement and revision of the Army Corps of Engineers RI General Permit for a standard period of 5 years

• CRMC - 15 Day Public Notice per replacement and revision of the Army Corps of Engineers RI General Permit for a standard period of 5 years.pdf (0.36 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.David Patton, 11 Wilson Street, claim for damages to vehicle

• David Patton, 11 Wilson Street, claim for damages to vehicle.pdf (8.80 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: June 16, 2023