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

January 7, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
January 28, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
February 18, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
March 11, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
March 16,17, 18, 23, 2026 - Budget Workshops
April 1, 2026 - (vote on provisional) Meeting

Pledge of Allegiance 

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. A1.Town Council Meeting Minutes - November 12, 2025

• 11-12-2025 DRAFT Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.07 MB)

2. A2.Town Council Executive Session Meeting Minutes (sealed, council only) - November 12, 2025

• A2 Town Council Executive Session Meeting Minutes (sealed, council only) - November 12, 2025.pdf (0.01 MB)

B.Public Hearings

1. B1.Public Hearing and Consideration for Adoption of Resolution re: pursuant to Town Charter section 208 (c), to authorize the Town of Bristol to sell Town Property on Greenway Drive, Plat 159, Lot 1057

• Memo- Director Williamson - Surplus land on Greenway Drive- AP 159, lot 1057.pdf (1.09 MB)
• Public Hearing Resolution, pursuant to Town Charter section 208 (c), to sell Town Property on Greenway Drive, Plat 159, Lot 1057.pdf (0.58 MB)
• abutters addresses.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Draft Resolution Town Property on Greenway Drive.pdf (0.44 MB)

C.Ordinances

1. C1.Ordinance No. 2025-09 - Chapter 22 - Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article V – (Building Sewers and Connections), Sec. 22-109 (Operations and Maintenance); Article VII- (Industrial Pretreatment Program), Section 22-235 (National categorical pretreatment standards); Section 22-236 (Local Limits) Article VIII- (Industrial User Permit Fee Schedule), Section 22-316 (Enumeration) (2nd reading) (continued from September 10th)

• Ordinance No. 2025-09 PROPOSED Sewer Ordinance amendments (2nd Reading) 12-10-2025.pdf (0.04 MB)
• AD Ordinance No. 2025-09 PROPOSED Sewer Ordinance amendments (2nd Reading) 12-10-2025.pdf (0.04 MB)
• AD Ord No. 2025-09 11-20-2025.pdf (0.52 MB)
• DEM Final Approval for Substantial Modification to Bristols Industrial Pretreatment Program.pdf (0.35 MB)

2. C2.Ordinance No. 2025-16 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V Stopping, Standing, and Parking, Section 16-145 (9) (changing Violation wording) (1st Reading)

• Ordinance No. 2025-16 1st Reading - language change parking wrong side of road 12-10-2025.pdf (0.01 MB)

3. C3.Ordinance No. 2025-17- Chapter 8 Boats, Docs and Waterways Sec 8-72 (Parking Permits for Dock Holders)  Section 8-76 (Off-Season Parking at Marina Ferry Dock) and Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic Sec. 16-382 Prudence Ferry Parking; Off-Season Parking- (to extend off-season parking  from November 16th to April 14th and establishment of fees by resolution (1st reading)

• Ordinance No. 2025-17 re Prudence Ferry Dock Parking.pdf (0.02 MB)

4. C4.Ordinance No. 2025-18 - Chapter 5 - Amusements, Article III - Shows Exhibitions and Entertainment, Section 5-92 - License application, information required and  Chapter 17 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II - Alcoholic Beverage Establishments, Section 17-84 - Application, forms and required documentation, modifications to licensed premises. (changes to license deliverables ) (1st reading)

• Ordinance 2025-18- (1st Reading) Liquor and Entertainment License Requirements.pdf (0.10 MB)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.Karen Binder, Executive Director for Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, Request for Victualling License 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control

• Karen Binder, Executive Director for Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, Request for Victualling License .pdf (2.43 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Karen Binder, Executive Director for Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, Request for Victualling License.pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Karen Binder, Executive Director for Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, Request for Victualling License.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control Blithewold Victualling License.pdf (0.24 MB)

2. D2.Catherine Marshall for St. Elizabeth Holy Rosary Sodality, 577 Wood Street, request for a Bingo License on January 23rd from 5:30-9:30 pm

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police
   
   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

• St. Elizabeth Holy Rosary Sodality, Catherine Marshall, 577 Wood Street, re request for a Bingo License on January 23rd from 530-930 pm.pdf (0.57 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Catherine Marshall for St. Elizabeth Holy Rosary Sodality, 577 Wood Street, request for a Bingo License.pdf (0.30 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief - St Elizabeth Holy Rosary Sodality Bingo Night License.pdf (0.21 MB)

3. D3.Margarida Chaves for VFW Post #237, 850 Hope Street - Requests for Bingo Licenses on the second Thursday of each month, through September 2026, 5:30-10:00 pm
   
   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police
   
   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

• Margarida Chaves, 850 Hope Street - Requests for Bingo Licenses on the second Thursday of each month, through September 2026, 530-1000 pm, to be held at the VFW Post.pdf (0.56 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Margarida Chaves for VFW Post #237, 850 Hope Street - Requests for Bingo Licenses on the second Thursday of each month.pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief VFW BINGO License.pdf (0.21 MB)

4. D4.Michael Cockcroft, Dean's Deli, 8 Gooding Avenue - request for Victualling License 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control

• Michael Cockcroft, Dean's Deli, 8 Gooding Avenue - request for Victualling License.pdf (1.18 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Michael Cockcroft, Dean's Deli, 8 Gooding Avenue - request for Victualling License.pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Deans Deli.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Dean's Deli.pdf (0.18 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control.pdf (0.26 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

1. E1.6-month review - Karen Binder, Executive Director, Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, re - Dancing & Entertainment License (continued from June 18, 2025)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Karen Binder, Executive Director on behalf of Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, re - Dancing & Entertainment License .pdf (1.16 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Dancing and Entertainment License Blithwold.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Blithewold Dancing and Ent.pdf (0.20 MB)
• 6-month review - Karen Binder, Executive Director, Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, re - Dancing & Entertainment License.pdf (0.83 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police 6 month review Karen Binder, Executive Director, Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, re - Dancing & Entertainment License.pdf (0.31 MB)

2. E2.6 Month Review -WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include a portion of outdoor seating) 
   (continued from June 18, 2025) (see also E3)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• WKOC, LLC dba Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include a portion of outdoor seating) .pdf (3.19 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police WKOC, LLC dba Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises ( .pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief modification of BV License Portside.pdf (0.20 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re modification of BV License Portside.pdf (0.18 MB)
• 6 Month Review -WKOC, LLC dba Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License.pdf (1.49 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police WKOC, LLC dba 6 month review - Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises.pdf (0.32 MB)

3. E3.6-month review - Richard Corrente, Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street  re renewal of Dancing & Entertainment License, additionally requesting modification of License (to include  outdoor entertainment and add a secondary interior location) (continued from June 18, 2025)
   (see also E2)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Richard Corrente, Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street re renewal of Dancing & Entertainment License, additionally requesting modification of License.pdf (1.39 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Modification of Dancing and Entertainment Portside .pdf (0.52 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Portside Tavern Dancing & Ent renewal modification.pdf (0.22 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development re Modification of Dancing & Entertainment License - Portside.pdf (0.26 MB)
• 6-month review - Richard Corrente, Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street re renewal of Dancing & Entertainment License, additionally requesting modification of License (to include outdoor entertainment and add a secondary interior location).pdf (1.14 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Richard Corrente, Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street re renewal of Dancing & Entertainment License, additionally requesting modification of License.pdf (0.32 MB)

4. E4.6-month review - Cara Massey, Executive Director, Linden Place, 500 Hope Street  re - Dancing & Entertainment License  
   (continued from June 18, 2025)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Cara Massey, Executive Director, 500 Hope Street on behalf of Linden Place re - Dancing & Entertainment License .pdf (1.34 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Linden Place Dancing and Entertainment Lic.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Linden Place Dancing & Entertainment Lic.pdf (0.23 MB)
• 6-month review - Cara Massey, Executive Director, Linden Place, 500 Hope Street re - Dancing & Entertainment License.pdf (1.28 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police 6 month review Cara Massey, Executive Director, Linden Place, 500 Hope Street re - Dancing & Entertainment License.pdf (0.31 MB)

5. E5.6-month review -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)  (continued from June 18, 2025)

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

• 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)
• 6-month review -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).pdf (0.84 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator, Chief of Police and Animal Control Director.pdf (0.51 MB)

6. E6.Junk Second Hand/Junk Dealer License Renewals 2026

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Code Compliance Officer

• Junk Second Hand Junk Dealer License Renewals 2026.pdf (1.92 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief Junk Second HandJunk Dealer License Renewals 2026.pdf (0.28 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Junk Second Hand Junk Dealer Lic Renewals.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Code Compliance Officer.pdf (0.36 MB)

F.Petitions - Other

1. F1.Nils Weldy, on behalf of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild, requests permission to sell/serve alcohol on Town Leased Land for Ocean State Brewers Festival at Bristol Golf Park, 96 Broadcommon Road, on June 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 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

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director Parks and Recreation

   e. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Nils Weldy, on behalf of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild, requests permission to sell and serve alcohol on Town Leased Land for Ocean State Brewers Festival at Bristol Golf Park, 96 Broadcommon Road, on June 27, 2026, from 200 PM to 530 PM .pdf (1.08 MB)
• RI Brewers Guild Letter to Request.pdf (0.38 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Nils Weldy, on behalf of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild, requests permission to sellserve alcohol on Town Leased Land for Ocean State Brewers Festival at Bristol Golf Park.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Nils Weldy, on behalf of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild, requests permission to sellserve alcohol on Town Leased Land for Ocean State Brewers Festival.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Nils Weldy, on behalf of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild, requests permission to sellserve alcohol on Town Leased Land for Ocean State Brewers Festival at Bristol Golf Par.pdf (0.18 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director Parks and Rec Nils Weldy, on behalf of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild, requests permission to sellserve alcohol on Town Leased Land for Ocean State Brewers Festival at Bristol Golf Park.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works.pdf (0.24 MB)

2. F2.Andrea Rounds, on behalf of the Steering Committee of Sowams Heritage, requests council consideration to adopt a resolution endorsing the designation of Sowams as a National Heritage Area 

   a. draft Resolution 2025-12-10-F2

• Andrea Rounds, on behalf of Seering Committee of Sowams Heritage, requests council consideration to adopt a resolution endorsing the designation of Sowams as a National Heritage Area.pdf (6.64 MB)
• Andrea Rounds, on behalf of Seering Committee of Sowams Heritage Draft Resolution 2025-12-10-F2.pdf (0.02 MB)

3. F3.Executive Director Guy, Pokanoket Management Group requests for Tax Abatement under Section 8 of the Tax Stabilization Agreement, Parcel 135-0012-000

   a. (copy) Caretaker Lease Agreement

   b. Affidavit from Sagamore William Guy

   c. Summary of Preservation Activities

   d. (copy) Resolution 2025-4-23-I3 - Recommendation to State Legislature to Amend R.I.G.L § 44-3-3 and R.I.G.L. § 45-13-5.1

   e. (copy) Tax Stabilization Agreement for Real Property Town of Bristol and The Pokanoket Management Group Effective as of December 31, 2024

   f. recommendation - Town Administrator and Tax Assessor/Collector

   g. Memorandum from the Town Solicitors Office

• Executive Director Guy, Pokanoket Management Group requests for Tax Abatement under Section 8 the Tax Stabilization Agreement.pdf (0.66 MB)
• Caretaker Lease Agreement.pdf (5.12 MB)
• Affidavit from Sagamore William Guy.pdf (0.71 MB)
• Summary of Preservation Activities.pdf (0.93 MB)
• Resolution 2025-4-23-I3 - Recommendation to State Legislature to Amend R.I.G.L § 44-3-3 and R.I.G.L. § 45-13-5.1.pdf (1.32 MB)
• Tax Stabilization Agreement for Real Property Town of Bristol and The Pokanoket Management Group Effective as of December 31, 2024.pdf (1.58 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Tax Assessor Collector.pdf (0.38 MB)
• recommendation - Town Solicitor Andrew Teitz Pokanoket Management Group.pdf (0.55 MB)

G.Appointments

1. G1.Board of Tax Assessment Review - 2 three-year terms (1 Democratic Alternate and 1 Republican Alternate) set to expire December 2029

   a. Letter of recommendations from Republican Town Committee

   b. Letter of recommendations from Democratic Town Committee

• PSA.pdf (0.60 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessment Review - 2 three-year terms (1 Democratic Alternate and 1 Republican Alternate) set to expire December 2029.pdf (0.59 MB)
• Letter of recommendations from Republican Town Committee.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Letter of recommendations from Democratic Town Committee.pdf (0.25 MB)

2. G2.Board of Tenants' Affairs - Appointments to fill 2 two-year  terms, set to expire January 2028

   a. Richard Hunter, 1014 Hope Street, Apt E6 - interest/reappointment

   b. Linda Heroux, 1014 Hope Street, Apt V3 - interest/reappointment

• Board of Tenants' Affairs - Appointments to fill 2 two-year terms, set to expire January 2028.pdf (0.30 MB)
• Richard Hunter, 1014 Hope Street, Apt E6 - interestreappointment.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Linda Heroux, 1014 Hope Street - interestreappointment.pdf (0.21 MB)

3. G3.Bristol Housing Authority - Appointment to fill one term, set to expire January 2031

   a. Edward Correia 46 Varnum Avenue- Letter of interest/reappointment

   b. Recommendation - BHA Executive Director Pansa

• Bristol Housing Authority - Appointment to fill one term, set to expire January 2026.pdf (0.32 MB)
• Edward Correia 46 Varnum Avenue- Letter of interestreappointment.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Recommendation - BHA Executive Director Pansa.pdf (0.26 MB)

4. G4.Coastal Resources Management Council - Appointments to fill 1 one-year term, set to expire January 2027

   a. John Troiano, 707 Hope Street- interest/reappointment

• Coastal Recourses Management Council - Appointments to fill 1 one-year term, set to expire January 2027.pdf (0.28 MB)
• John Troiano, 707 Hope Street- interestreappointment.pdf (0.21 MB)

5. G5.Conservation Commission - 1 three-year term set to expire January 2028

   a. Raymond Payson, 131 Ferry Road - interest/reappointment

• Conservation Commission - 1 three-year term set to expire January 2028.pdf (0.32 MB)
• Raymond Payson, 131 Ferry Road - interestreappointment.pdf (0.22 MB)

H.Old Business

1. H1.Request to continue matter to January 28, 2026, re: RI State Police- Office of the Superintendent and Director of Public Safety requests approval of the installation of a Flock Safety camera in the Town of Bristol (continued from 11/12/2025)

• request for FLOCK Camera. Bristol.pdf (0.61 MB)
• Received at Meeting F3.pdf (1.76 MB)

2. H2.(Continued from November 12, 2025, for adoption of proposed Resolution) Chief Lynch, Bristol Police Department - report on School Bus Safety Legislation and for council consideration to support a resolution to have the school department proactively review this legislation, to consider an RFQ like other communities. 

   a. (draft) Resolution

• Chief Lynch, Bristol Police Department - report on School Bus Safety Legislation and for council consideration to support a resolution to have the school department proactively review this legislation, to consider an RFQ like other communities..pdf (2.19 MB)

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Public Notice from CRMC re - Christopher & Mary Fay, 476 Poppasquash Road, requires response by December 30, 2025 

   a. recommendation- Town Administrator and  Harbor Master

   b. recommendation - Bristol Harbor Commission

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Public Notice from CRMC re - Christopher & Mary Fay, 476 Poppasquash Road.pdf (5.38 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Harbor Master Public Notice from CRMC re - Christopher & Mary Fay, 476 Poppasquash Road.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Bristol Harbor Commission.pdf (0.22 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development.pdf (0.19 MB)

2. I2.Town Administrator Contente regarding Traffic Calming: Hopeworth Avenue

• Town Administrator Contente regarding Traffic Calming Hopeworth Avenue.pdf (1.81 MB)

3. I3.Town Administrator Contente regarding  Gooding and Metacom Avenue Pedestrian Signal Change

• Town Administrator Contente regarding letter of support for Gooding and Metacom Avenue Pedestrian Signal Change.pdf (0.27 MB)

4. I4.Town Administrator Contente update on Compost Sales Revenue and Operational Review

• Town Administrator Contente update on Compost Sales Revenue and Operational Review.pdf (0.36 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 1074- Long-Term Lease for Former Byfield School Building 

• Bid 1074- Long-Term Lease for Former Byfield School Building.pdf (1.29 MB)

2. J2.Bid 1076 Catering Services for the Fourth of July Ball, June 20, 2026

• Bid 1076 Catering Services for the Fourth of July Ball June 20, 2026.pdf (0.90 MB)

3. J3.RFQ 1077 Architectural Design Services and Construction Administration Services Former Guiteras School Reuse as Government Center/Town Hall

• RFQ 1077 Architectural Design Services and Construction Administration Services Former Guiteras School Reuse as Government CenterTown Hall.pdf (0.91 MB)
• AD RFQ 1077 Architectural Design Services and Construction Administration Services Former Guiteras School Reuse as Government CenterTown Hall.pdf (0.27 MB)

K.Special Reports

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

1. M1.Town Administrator Contente requests for Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(2)  litigation - Citizens Bank

• M1.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.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - October 7, 2025

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - October 7, 2025.pdf (0.37 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.Bristol 250th Commission Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2025

• Bristol 250th Commission Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2025.pdf (0.54 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.Bristol 250th Commission Meeting Minutes - October 21, 2025

• Bristol 250th Commission Meeting Minutes - October 21, 2025.pdf (0.63 MB)

4. (CA) AA4.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - October 9, 2025

• Bristol Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - October 9, 2025.pdf (0.78 MB)

5. (CA) AA5.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - September 18, 2025

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Minutes - September 18, 2025.pdf (0.56 MB)

6. (CA) AA6.Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Business Meeting Minutes - August 25, 2025

• Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Business Meeting Minutes - August 25, 2025.pdf (0.89 MB)

7. (CA) AA7.Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - December 1, 2025

• Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - December 1, 2025.pdf (0.34 MB)

8. (CA) AA8.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 10, 2025

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 10, 2025.pdf (0.41 MB)

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

1. (CA) BB1.Tax Assessor Leadem - Recommended Abatement & Additions as of November 2025

• Tax Assessor Leadem - Recommended Abatement & Additions as of November 2025.pdf (0.44 MB)

(CA) CC.Financial Reports

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

1. (CA) CC1.Town Treasurer Carulli- YTD- Budget to Actuals for the month-end of November 

• YTD Budget to Actual 11-28-25.pdf (0.81 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 2025-11-12- H2 - Support of Legislation Allowing the Town of Bristol to Provide Property Tax Relief to Owner-Occupied Mixed-Use Properties (signed)

• Resolution 2025-11-12- H2 - Support of Legislation Allowing the Town of Bristol to Provide Property Tax Relief to Owner-Occupied Mixed-Use Properties (signed).pdf (2.10 MB)

2. (CA) DD2.Resolution 2025-11-12-I1 BCI Checks for Applicants to Town Board, Commission, Committee or Town Appointment Positions (Adopted)

• Resolution 2025-11-12 I1 BCI.pdf (2.10 MB)

3. (CA) DD3.Citation - Candace "Candy" Pansa (Signed)

• Citation Candace Candy Pansa (Signed).pdf (0.45 MB)

(CA) EE.Utility Petitions

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

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

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

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

1. (CA) GG1.Thank You - Samaritans of Rhode Island

• Thank You - Samaritans of Rhode Island.pdf (0.44 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Bid #1075 - Heat Pump System - Water Pollution Control Facility

• Bid #1075 - Heat Pump System - Water Pollution Control Facility.pdf (0.19 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.Clerk Cordeiro to State Senators and Representatives regarding support of resolution supporting property tax relief for owner-occupied mixed-use properties

• Clerk Cordeiro to State Senators and Representatives regarding resolution supporting property tax relief for owner-occupied mixed-use properties.pdf (2.30 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.Director Williams - Herreshoff Marine Museum - Marina Expansion Proposal

• Director Williams - Herreshoff Marine Museum - Marina Expansion Proposal.pdf (0.27 MB)
• 20251124_Herreshoff Marine Museum_Full Size Plans.pdf (4.85 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.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Karaoke Fundraiser Sub-Committee Meeting - November 13, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Karaoke Fundraiser Sub-Committee Meeting - November 13, 2025.pdf (0.26 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Souvenir Sub-Committee Meeting - November 13, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Souvenir Sub-Committee Meeting - November 13, 2025.pdf (0.27 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Macaroni Supper Sub-Committee Meeting - November 19th, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Macaroni Supper Sub-Committee Meeting - November 19th, 2025.pdf (0.25 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.Housing Authority Meeting Calendar 2026

• Housing Authority Meeting Calendar 2026.pdf (0.24 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Bristol County Water Authority Finance Committee Meeting - November 13, 2025

• Bristol County Water Authority Finance Committee Meeting - November 13, 2025.pdf (0.22 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.The North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - November 12, 2025

• The North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - November 12, 2025.pdf (0.42 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - November 13,2025

• Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - November 13,2025.pdf (0.26 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Bristol Technical Review Committee Meeting - November 20, 2025

• Bristol Technical Review Committee Meeting - November 20, 2025.pdf (0.32 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Bristol 250th Commission Meeting - November 18, 2025

• Bristol 250th Commission Meeting - November 18, 2025.pdf (0.15 MB)

10. (CA) HH10.Planning Board Meeting - November 13, 2025

• Planning Board Meeting - November 13, 2025.pdf (0.28 MB)

11. (CA) HH11.Zoning Board of Review Meeting - December 1, 2025

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting - December 1, 2025.pdf (0.29 MB)

12. (CA) HH12.Planning Board Comprehensive Plan Update Meeting - November 20, 2025

• Planning Board Comprehensive Plan Update Meeting - November 20, 2025.pdf (0.21 MB)

13. (CA) HH13.Bristol Fourth of July Committee 250th Celebration Meeting - November 19, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee 250th Celebration Meeting - November 19, 2025.pdf (0.24 MB)

14. (CA) HH14.Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - November 19, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - November 19, 2025.pdf (0.28 MB)

15. (CA) HH15.Bristol Fourth of July Fireworks Subcommittee Meeting - November 20, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Fireworks Subcommittee Meeting - November 20, 2025.pdf (0.20 MB)

16. (CA) HH16.Bristol Fourth of July Interfaith Subcommittee Meeting - November 20, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Interfaith Subcommittee Meeting - November 20, 2025.pdf (0.24 MB)

17. (CA) HH17.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - November 20, 2025

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - November 20, 2025.pdf (0.23 MB)

18. (CA) HH18.Properties Committee Meeting - December 3, 2025

• Properties Committee Meeting - December 3, 2025.pdf (0.23 MB)

19. (CA) HH19.Harbor Commission Meeting - December 1, 2025

• Harbor Commission Meeting - December 1, 2025.pdf (0.24 MB)

20. (CA) HH20.Capital Projects Commission Meeting - November 25, 2025

• Capital Projects Commission Meeting - November 25, 2025.pdf (0.19 MB)

21. (CA) HH21.Bristol Harbor Protection Team Meeting - December 1, 2025

• Bristol Harbor Protection Team Meeting - December 1, 2025.pdf (0.20 MB)

22. (CA) HH22.Conservation Commission Meeting - December 2, 2025

• Conservation Commission Meeting - December 2, 2025.pdf (0.29 MB)

23. (CA) HH23.Historic District Commission Meeting - December 4, 2025

• Historic District Commission Meeting - December 4, 2025.pdf (0.48 MB)

24. (CA) HH24.Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - December 11, 2025

• Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - December 11, 2025.pdf (0.27 MB)

25. (CA) HH25.Bristol Fourth of July Committee 2026 General Committee Meetings

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee 2026 General Committee Meetings.pdf (0.23 MB)

26. (CA) HH26.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Music and Entertainment - Concerts Meeting - December 9, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Music and Entertainment - Concerts Meeting - December 9, 2025.pdf (0.21 MB)

27. (CA) HH27.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Promotions Meeting - December 9, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Promotions Meeting - December 9, 2025.pdf (0.21 MB)

28. (CA) HH28.Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - December 11, 2025

• Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - December 11, 2025.pdf (0.25 MB)

29. (CA) HH29.Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - December 11, 2025

• Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - December 11, 2025.pdf (0.28 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.Zackary Brodeur, 15 Rose Lane, Shannock, RI - claim for damage

• Zackary Brodeur, 15 Rose Lane, Shannock, RI - claim for damage.pdf (5.91 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: December 5, 2025