Town Council Meeting Wednesday, February 26, 2025 06:30 PM 6:30 PM PUBLIC SERVICE INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS 7:00 PM REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS Town Hall - Council Chambers 10 Court Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809 AMENDED

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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:

March 17, 18, 19 and 24, 2025 - Budget Workshops
March 26, 2025 - Town Council Meeting/Vote on Provisional 
April 14, 2025 - Budget Public Hearing
April 16, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
May 7, 2025 - Town Council Meeting

Public Service Interviews and Appointments

• Juvenile Hearing Board (one Alternate member, 3-year unexpired term, set to expire December 2026) (see G1)

  a. Marykae Wright, 165 Wood Street - interest/appointment

• Juvenile Hearing Board (one Alternate member).pdf (0.04 MB)
• Marykae Wright, 165 Wood Street - interestappointment.pdf (0.05 MB)

• Recreation Board - (1 three-year, 2nd Alternate unexpired position set to expire February 2027)

  a. Patty Nenna, 12 Greg Drive - interest/appointment

• Rec Board 1 2nd Alt Position.pdf (0.58 MB)
• Rec Board Patti Nenna.pdf (0.88 MB)

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. A1.Town Council Meeting Minutes - February 5, 2025

• 2-5-2025 DRAFT Town Council Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.05 MB)

2. A2.Town Council Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - February 5, 2025

• Exec Session.pdf (0.01 MB)

B.Public Hearings

C.Ordinances

1. C1.Ordinance No. 2025-01 Chapter 8-Boats, Docks and Waterways, Section 8-72 Parking Permits for Dock Holders, Section 8-76 Off-Season Parking at Marina Ferry Dock and Chapter 16 Moter Vehicles and Traffic, Section 16-382 Prudence Ferry Parking (to allow off-season overnight parking at the Marina Ferry Dock) (2nd reading)

• Ordinance No. 2025-01 PROPOSED Off Season Parking at Marina Ferry Dock 2.26.25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• BP-Ord Off Season Parking .pdf (0.04 MB)

2. C2.Ordinance No. 2025-02 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Sec. 16-146 Parking time limited in designated places. (removal of limited-time parking in front of 78 State Street) (2nd Reading)

• Ordinance No. 2025-02 PROPOSED 16-146 Limited Time Parking Remove 78 State St 2-26-2025.doc.pdf (0.02 MB)
• BP-Ord Limited Time Parking.pdf (0.04 MB)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.William Mitchell, Bristol Elks Lodge #1860, 1 Constitution Street - Request modification of Dancing and Entertainment License to include outdoor patio

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• William Mitchell, Bristol Elks request modification of Dancing and Entertainment License .pdf (1.12 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Recommendation - TA and FC Elks Lodge.pdf (0.04 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development.pdf (0.02 MB)

2. D2.Karl Antonevich, 850 Hope Street - Requests Bingo Licenses on the second Thursday of each month, from April 10th to September 11th, 2025, 5:30-10:00 pm, to be held at the VFW Post

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

• Karl Antonevich, 850 Hope Street, requests Bingo Licenses on the second Thursday of each month, from April 10th to September 11th, 2025, 530-1000 pm, located at the VFW Post.pdf (0.58 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Recommendation - TA and FC VFW Bingo.pdf (0.03 MB)

3. D3.Stephen Payne of Viper Investigations, 124 Windward Lane - Request for Private Investigators License

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Stephen Payne of Viper Investigations, 124 Windward Lane - Request for Private Investigators License.pdf (0.08 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police IP Lic.pdf (0.04 MB)

4. D4.Ashley Preite Grooming LLC, 629 Metacom Avenue - Request for Dog Kennel License 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Animal Control

• Ashley Preite Grooming LLC, 629 Metacom Avenue - Request for Dog Kennel License .pdf (0.12 MB)
• recommendation - TA and BPD Dog Kennel Lic.pdf (0.04 MB)
• recommendation - TA and DCD Dog Kennel Lic.pdf (0.03 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Animal Control.pdf (0.25 MB)

5. D5.Christopher Kerr, Tragmar Ale Works, 87-1 Gooding Avenue - request for Dancing & Entertainment License

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

• Christopher Kerr, Tragmar Ale Works, 87-1 Gooding Avenue - request for Dancing & Entertainment License.pdf (0.63 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.34 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief .pdf (0.25 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

F.Petitions - Other

1. F1.Fernando Rocha, 16 Roma Street request for accessible parking space in the vicinity of residence

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Fernando Rocha, 16 Roma Street requests for accessible parking space in the vicinity of residence.pdf (1.04 MB)
• recommendation - TA and BPD accessible parking.pdf (0.12 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works 16 Roma Street.pdf (0.27 MB)

2. F2.Director Dyer, Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, on behalf of the Bristol Bookfest Steering Committee,  - Request permission to Serve/Sell Alcoholic Beverages, April 4th, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on Town Property

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

• Eileen Dyer for Rogers Free Library and Bristol Bookfest Steering Committee, 525 Hope Street - Request use of Town Property and Permission to ServeSell Alcoholic Beverages.pdf (0.15 MB)
• recommendation - TA and BPD - perfmission to serve and sell RFL.pdf (0.04 MB)
• recommendation - TA and FC regarding Permission to sell and serve.pdf (0.03 MB)

G.Appointments

1. G1.Juvenile Hearing Board - one three-year term set to expire December 2027)

   a. Henry Cabral, 54 Sefton Drive - interested in elevating to full board member

   b. JoAnne Waite, 55 Mulberry Road - interest/appointment

   c. Carla DaCosta, 40 Peckham Place - interest/appointment

   d. MaryKae Wright, 165 Wood Street - interest/appointment

• Juvenile Hearing Board.pdf (6.52 MB)

2. G2.Harbor Commission (two, three-year terms set to expire March 2028 and one unexpired,2nd Auxiliary Member, three-year term set to expire March 2026)

   a. Steven Januario, 10 Jessica Drive - interest/reappointment

   b. Peter Silva, 55 1/2 Woodlawn Avenue - letter of resignation, not interested in reappointment

   c. Wayne Gablinske, 48 Beach Road - interested in elevating to full board member

   d.  Vasco "Skip" Castro III, 101 Woodlawn Avenue - interest/appointment

   e. Pamela E. Romano, 37 Kingswood Road - interest/appointment

   f.  Michael Cabral, 10 Alves Street - interest/appointment

   g. Bruce Palumbo, 6 Mallory Court - interest/appointment 

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

   i. Michael Tamulaites, 51 Everett Avenue - interest/appointment

• Harbor Commission .pdf (0.04 MB)
• Steven Januario - Harbor Commission.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Peter Silva - Harbor Commission.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Skip Castro - Harbor Commission.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Pamela Romano - Harbor Commission.pdf (0.18 MB)
• Michael Cabral - Harbor Commission.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Bruce Palumbo- Harbor Commission.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Owen O'Rourke - Harbor Commission.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Michael Tamulaites - Harbor Commission.pdf (0.52 MB)

H.Old Business

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Fire Chief DeMello request authorization to order a New Rescue 1 for the Fire Department

• Town Administrator Contente and Fire Chief DeMello requesting authorization to order a New Rescue 1 for the Fire Department.pdf (0.05 MB)

2. I2.Chairman Calouro request the use of Contingency Funds to purchase plaques 

3. I3.Bristol Firemen's Memorial and Welfare Committee request for support of 70th Annual Fundraiser and Program Book

• Bristol Firemen's Memorial and Welfare Committee.pdf (0.68 MB)

4. I4.Richard Rainer, Jr., Town Administrator of Portsmouth - re Creating an Interlocal Cooperation Commission on Prudence Island Ferry Parking

• Town of Portsmouth Interlocal Cooperation Commission on Prudence Island Ferry Parking.pdf (0.40 MB)

5. I5.Director Williamson re RIDOT Solicitation for Projects to be added to the State's Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP)

• Director Williamson re RIDOT Solicitation for Projects to be added to the State's Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP).pdf (0.68 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 No. 1058 Professional Engineering Services Related to Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System Projects

• Bid No. 1058 Professional Engineering Services Related to Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System Projects.pdf (0.12 MB)

2. J2.Bid No. 1059 Bristol Historic District Standards Guide

• Bid No. 1058 Bristol Historic District Standards Guide.pdf (0.07 MB)

K.Special Reports

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.Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes - February 3, 2025

• Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes - February 3, 2025.pdf (0.10 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - December 5, 2024

• HDC Minutes 12.2024.pdf (0.97 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2025

• HDC Minutes 1.2025.pdf (0.50 MB)

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

1. (CA) BB1.Tax Assessor DiMeo regarding Recommended Abatements & Additions - February 14, 2025

• Tax Assessor DiMeo regarding Recommended Abatements & Additions - February 14, 2025.pdf (0.35 MB)

(CA) CC.Financial Reports

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

1. (CA) CC1.Treasurer Carulli Year -to-Date Budget Report- February 2025

• YTD BUDGET TO ACTUAL FEB.pdf (0.68 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 No. 2025-02-05 F3 Jose Diogo, 212 Request for Accessible Parking in the vicinity of residence (signed)

• Resolution No. 2025-02-05 F3 Jose Diogo, 212 Request for Accessible Parking in the vicinity of residence (signed).pdf (0.04 MB)

2. (CA) DD2.Resolution No. 2025-02-05-F4 Eliminate accessible disabled parking designation 204 State Street (signed)

• Resolution No. 2025-02-05-F4 Eliminate accessible disabled parking designation 204 State Street (signed).pdf (0.04 MB)

(CA) EE.Utility Petitions

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

1. (CA) EE1.Narragansett Electric request to install a new pole on Monroe Avenue, 4 feet East of the centerline of the intersection

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Narragansett Electric request to install a new pole on Monroe Avenue, 4 feet East of the centerline of the intersection.pdf (1.30 MB)
• Narragansett Electric.pdf (0.03 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 Exeter, RI Resolution No. 2025-01 - Support of full funding of categorical transportation aid as outlined in RIGL 16-7.2-6

• Town of Exeter, RI Resolution No. 2025-01 - Support of full funding of categorical transportation aid as outlined in RIGL 16-7.2-6.pdf (0.07 MB)

2. (CA) FF2.Town of Jamestown, Water and Sewer Commission Resolution No. 2025-01 - Resolution Relative to Request Certain Amendments to Chapter 15 of Title 46 of the General Laws

• Town of Jamestown, Water and Sewer Commission Resolution No. 2025-01 - Resolution Relative to Request Certain Amendments to Chapter 15 of Title 46 of the General Laws.pdf (0.43 MB)

3. (CA) FF3.Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Barrington Forming the Barrington 250th Ad Hoc Committee

• Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Barrington Forming the Barrington 250th Ad Hoc Committee.pdf (0.33 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 Paramedic Systems, Inc., Thomas Carroll, President - Award of Bid No. 1024 Emergency Medical Services

• Bid No. 1024 Award Letter re Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic.pdf (0.03 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Town Administrator Contente to Frontline Fitness Equpment, Robert Rae, President - Award of Bid No. 1057 Quinta Gamelin Flooring

• Town Administrator Contente to Frontline Fitness Equpment, Robert Rae, President - Award of Bid No. 1057 Quinta Gamelin Flooring.pdf (0.03 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.Bristol Police Department 2024 Annual Report

• Bristol Police 2024 Annual Report.pdf (6.10 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.Heritage Harbor Foundation re Dr Ramon Guiteras and Guiteras School

• Dr Ramon Guiteras.pdf (1.50 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, Finance Subcommittee Meeting - February 4, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Finance Subcommittee Meeting - February 4, 2025.pdf (0.01 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Membership Subcommittee Meeting - February 13, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Membership Subcommittee Meeting - February 13, 2025.pdf (0.02 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Pageant Subcommittee Meeting - February 13, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Pageant Subcommittee Meeting - February 13, 2025.pdf (0.02 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.Conservation Commission Meeting - February 4, 2025

• Conservation Commission Meeting - February 4, 2025.pdf (0.03 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Board of Canvassers Meeting - February 10, 2025

• Board of Canvassers Meeting - February 10, 2025.pdf (0.02 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.Housing Authority Meeting - February 13, 2025

• Housing Authority Meeting - February 13, 2025.pdf (0.02 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Finance Sub Committee Meeting - February 19, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Finance Sub Committee Meeting - February 19, 2025.pdf (0.01 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Finance Sub Committee Meeting - February 19, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Souvenir, Sub Committee Meeting - February 20, 2025.pdf (0.02 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Zoning Board of Review Meeting - March 3, 2025 canceled due to lack of agenda items

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting - March 3, 2025 cancelled due to lack of agenda items.pdf (0.03 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.Leo Cassiere, 6 Lang Avenue regarding - damage to property

• claim.pdf (0.78 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: February 19, 2025