Town Council Meeting Wednesday, December 06, 2023 06:00 PM 6:00PM PUBLIC SERVICE INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS 7:00PM REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS Town Hall - Council Chambers 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809

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Please be advised that the council intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda

Present:

Meeting Dates:

January 17, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
February 7, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
February 28, 2024 - Town Council Meeting

Public Service Interviews and Appointments

• Bristol Planning Board - 2nd Auxiliary (1 vacant term set to expire April 2024)

  a. George Duarte, 47 Lafayette Drive, interest/appointment

  b. Jessalyn L. Jarest, 183 High Street, interest/appointment

  c. Myra M. Page, 423 Hope Street Unit K, interest/appointment

  d. Kenneth A. Marshall, 6 Harborview Ave., interest/appointment

  e. Alan Spen, 133 Ferry Road, interest/appointment

• Bristol Planning Board - 2nd Auxiliary (1 vacant term set to expire April 2024).pdf (0.35 MB)
• George Duarte, 47 Layfette Drive, interest/appointment.pdf (0.63 MB)
• Jessalyn L. Jarest, 183 High Street, interest/appointment.pdf (1.13 MB)
• Myra M. Page, 423 Hope Street, Unit K, interest/appointment.pdf (0.70 MB)
• Kenneth Anthony Marshall, 6 Harborview Avenue, interest/appointment.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Alan Spen, 133 Ferry Road, interest/appointment.pdf (0.19 MB)

Special Recognitions

• Major Burke (retirement after 27 years of service)

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. A1.Town Council Meeting – November 15, 2023

• Town Council Meeting, November 15, 2023.pdf (6.59 MB)

B.Public Hearings

1. B1.Ordinance #2023-23 Chapter 28, Zoning, Sec. 28-1 (Definitions); Sec. 28-82 (Use regulations); Sec. 28-150 (Special use permit standards for various uses); Sec. 28-152 (Zoning modification permits); Article VI (Development Plan Review); Sec. 28-221 (Land nonconforming by area); Article IX, Division 6 (Low and Moderate Income Housing and Inclusionary Zoning); Sec. 28-408 (Zoning board of review); Sec. 28-409 (Variances and special use permits); Proposed New Sec. 28-161 (Adaptive reuse); Proposed New Sec. 28-414 (Unified development review) (MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS REFLECTING STATE LAW CHANGES) 2nd Reading for adoption 

   a. Director Williamson re Planning Board Recommendation

   b. (draft) Zoning Ordinance Amendments- (revised version)

   c. (draft) Special Use Permit Standards - (revised version)

   d. (draft) Permitted Use Table - (revised version)

• 2nd reading zoning ordinance and ad .pdf (1.10 MB)
• Director Williamson re Planning Board Recommendation.pdf (0.41 MB)
• (draft) Zoning Ordinance Amendments- (revised version).pdf (0.36 MB)
• (draft) Special Use Permit Standards - (revised version).pdf (8.32 MB)
• (draft) Permitted Use Table - (revised version).pdf (7.83 MB)

2. B2.CDBG application - Housing Proposals (public hearing and authorization to submit)

• public hearing and authorization to submit.pdf (1.06 MB)

C.Ordinances

1. C1.Ordinance #2023-24 Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 – Number of Licenses (to decrease the number of Class BV Liquor Licenses from 32-31) (1st reading)

• 2023-24 Ordinance -decrease BV Licenses.pdf (0.01 MB)
• Clerk Cordeiro re memo.pdf (0.26 MB)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.Nicole Ferreira, Leader of the Pack, 629 Metacom Avenue- Request for Dog Kennel License (New Ownership) 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Nicole Ferreira, Leader of the Pack, 629 Metacom Avenue re - Request for Dog Kennel License (New Ownership).pdf (0.58 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.26 MB)

2. D2.Kyle Olsen, Star Laundromat f/k/a East Bay Laundromat, 26 Gooding Avenue re – Request a Public Laundry License (new ownership- continued from November 15, 2023) 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control

   b. Letter from the applicant

• Kyle Olsen, Star Laundromat f/k/a East Bay Laundromat, 26 Gooding Avenue re - Request for public Laundry License (new ownership - continued from November 15, 2023).pdf (0.56 MB)
• recommendation - Water Pollution Control.pdf (0.25 MB)
• Letter from applicant.pdf (0.21 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

F.Petitions - Other

G.Appointments

1. G1.Conservation Commission (2 full term members set to expire December 2026)

   a. Glenn L. Donovan, 2 Rego Avenue, interest/reappointment

   b. Anthony Morettini, 46 Highland Road, interest/reappointment

   c. Kathryn D. Swanson, 150 Ferry Road, interest/appointment

   d. George Voutes, 17 Shore Road, interest/appointment

• Conservation Commission 92 full term members set to expire December 2026).pdf (0.55 MB)
• Glenn L. Donovan, 2 Rego Avenue, interest/reappointment.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Anthony Morettini, 46 Highland Road, interest/reappointment.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Kathryn D. Swanson, 150 Ferry Road, interest/appointment.pdf (0.22 MB)
• George Voutes, 17 Shore Road, interest/appointment.pdf (0.20 MB)

2. G2.Board of Fire Engineers (1 term set to expire February 2024)

   a. Fire Chief's Recommendation -Stephen Knapman 

• Board of Fire Engineers (1 term set to expire February 2024).pdf (0.28 MB)
• Fire Chief's recommendation - Stephen Knapman.pdf (0.22 MB)

3. G3.Board of Tax Assessment Review (1 full-term (D) member set to expire December 2026)

   a. Erich Haslehurst, Chair, Democratic Town Committee re nomination Tracy Ramos (alternate member) for appointment as a full-term member and nomination of Cornelia "Nina" Murphy as alternate member

• Board of Tax Assessment Review 91 full term (D) member set to expire December 2026.pdf (0.37 MB)
• DTC Recommendation.pdf (0.32 MB)

4. G4.Personnel Board (1 term set to expire December 2027)

   a. Russell O'Connell, 1382 Hope Street, interest/reappointment

• Personnel Board (1 term set to expire December 2027).pdf (0.51 MB)
• Russell O/ Connell, 1382 Hope Street, interest/reappointment.pdf (0.21 MB)

5. G5.Bristol Housing Authority (1 unexpired term set to expire January 2025)
   
   a. Kimberly Teves 32 Brooks Farm Drive, interest/appointment

   b. Donna St. Angelo, 25 Duffield Road, interest/appointment

• Bristol Housing Authority (1 unexpired term set to expire January 2025).pdf (0.34 MB)
• Kimberly Teves, 32 Brooks FArm Drive, interest/appointment.pdf (1.00 MB)
• Donna St. Angelo, 25 Duffield Road, interest/appointment.pdf (0.62 MB)

6. G6.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees ( 3 terms set to expire January 2024) 

   a. Al Wroblewski, 24 Burton Street interest/reappointment

   b. Board Recommendation for reappointment 

   c. Scheduled Interviews:

       1. Cara Cromwell, 349 Hope Street, Scheduled Interview
       2. Anne Marie Silvia, 75 Maple Lane, Scheduled Interview
       3. Caroline Jacobus, 35 Church Street, Scheduled Interview

• RFL Board.pdf (0.33 MB)
• Al Wroblewski, 24 Burton Street, interest/reappointment.pdf (0.21 MB)
• board recommendations for reappointment.pdf (0.44 MB)

H.Old Business

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Harbor Master Marsili re - Consideration of Proposed ordinance to include Insurance Requirements for Town Marina

   a. proposed ordinance 2024

• Harbor Master Marsili re-Consideration of Proposed ordinance.pdf (0.23 MB)
• proposed ordinance 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)

2. I2.Town Administrator Contente re –  Consideration of Traffic Calming Policy and Police department presentation.

   a. (draft) traffic calming policy 

   b. (renderings) Pilot speed humps on Peck Avenue

• Town Administrator Contente re - Consideration of Traffic Calming Policy and Polie Department Presentation.pdf (0.27 MB)
• (draft) calming policy.pdf (1.78 MB)
• (renderings) pilot speed humps on Peck Avenue.pdf (0.27 MB)

3. I3.Director of Parks & Recreation Rensehausen re - update on stage project

• Rensehausen-update on state project.pdf (0.28 MB)

4. I4.Director of Parks & Recreation Rensehausen re  - consideration for recreational facility fee amendments

• Director of Parks & Recreation Rensehausen re - consideration for recreational facility fee amendments.pdf (0.93 MB)

5. I5.Good Energy re Electricity Supplier Selection process 

• Electricity Supplier Selection process .pdf (1.74 MB)

6. I6.Martin D. Wencek, Permitting Supervisor, Office of Water Resources/Permitting Section, Freshwater Wetlands Program, Department of Environmental Management re Notice for Application No. 22-0264 of KenDan, LLC to alter freshwater wetlands for Proposed Hotel Facility on Gooding Avenue - deadline to file comments, January 8, 2024.

   a. Edward and Emily Spinard, 35 Dartmouth Street - petition in opposition 
       (including signed petition by local residents) 

• Notice .pdf (0.74 MB)
• 22-0264 Site Plans for Public Notice Only.pdf (9.22 MB)
• Edward and Emily Spinard, 35 Dartmouth Street - petition in opposition (including signed petition by local residents).pdf (7.12 MB)

7. I7.Town Treasurer Hassell - re - Request to lock in energy contract with best practice

   a. best practice energy power recommendation 

• Town Treasurer Hassell re - Request to lock in energy contract with best practice.pdf (0.23 MB)
• best practice energy power recommendation.pdf (2.04 MB)

CF.  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.

J.Bills & Expenditures

1. J1.RFP # 1025 – Statistical Update Revaluation

• RFP# 1025 - Statistical Update Revaluation.pdf (0.79 MB)

2. J2.BID# 1026 – Library Strategic Planning Services

• Bid1026 - Library Strategic Planning Services.pdf (0.83 MB)

K.Special Reports

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

1. M1.Town Administrator Contente Request for Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(5) – Open Space  Acquisition 

• Town Adminstrator Recommendation .pdf (0.30 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.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, August 17, 2023

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, August 17, 2023.pdf (0.51 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.Bristol 4th of July General Committee Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2023

• Bristol 4th of July General Committee Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2023.pdf (0.90 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes, September 18, 2023

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes, September 18, 2023.pdf (12.77 MB)

4. (CA) AA4.Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes, October 2, 2023

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes, October 2, 2023.pdf (10.61 MB)

5. (CA) AA5.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, October 19, 2023

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, October 19, 2023.pdf (0.90 MB)

6. (CA) AA6.Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes, November 9, 2023

• Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes, November 9, 2023.pdf (0.69 MB)

7. (CA) AA7.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, September 5, 2023

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, September 5, 2023.pdf (0.68 MB)

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

1. (CA) BB1.Tax Assessor DiMeo re - Recommended Abatements & Additions – November 27, 2023

• Recommended Abatements & Additions – November 27, 2023.pdf (1.66 MB)

(CA) CC.Financial Reports

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

(CA) DD.Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to adopt these Proclamations, Resolutions and Citations as prepared and presented”

1. (CA) DD1.Proclamation – Celebration of 125th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus (signed)

• Proclamation - Celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus (signed).pdf (0.53 MB)

(CA) EE.Utility Petitions

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

1. (CA) EE1.Water Pollution Control Facility - Sewer Permits

• Water Pollution Control Facility - Sewer Permits.pdf (3.42 MB)

(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.Bid# 1022 tabulation – Screw Pump Repair – Main Lift Pumping Station

• Bid# 1022 – Screw Pump Repair – Main Lift Pumping Station.pdf (0.26 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Bid # 1023 tabulation  – 4th of July Ball 2024

• Bid# 1023 - 4th of July Ball 2024.pdf (0.30 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.Bid# 1024 tabulation -  Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic

• Bid# 1024 - Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic.pdf (0.25 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.Town Clerk Cordeiro – Thank you letter to Alayne White for serving on the Zoning Board of Review

• Town Clerk Cordeiro - Thank you letter to Alayne White for serving on the Zoning Board of Review.pdf (0.30 MB)

5. (CA) GG5.Town Administrator Contente to Robert West re - award Bid #966 (extension award) - On Call Carpentry Services 

• Bid #966 (extension award) - On Call Carpentry Services .pdf (0.23 MB)

6. (CA) GG6.Town Administrator Contente to John Pacheco Masonry Co.  re - award Bid #967 (extension award) - On Call Masonry Repair Service 

• Bid #967 (extension award) - On Call Masonry Repair Service .pdf (0.23 MB)

7. (CA) GG7.Town Administrator Contente to Robert West re - Bid #968 (extension award) - On Call Interior & Exterior Painting Service  

• Bid #968 (extension award) - On Call Interior & Exterior Painting Service .pdf (0.23 MB)

8. (CA) GG8.Town Administrator Contente to Paramedic Systems, Inc. re  - award Bid # 1024 Award Letter - Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic

• Bid # 1024 Award Letter - Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic .pdf (0.28 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.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, November 16, 2023

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, November 16, 2023.pdf (0.22 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.The Commissioners of the Cemeteries, The North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting, November 15, 2023

• The Commissioners of the Cemeteries The North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting, November 15, 2023.pdf (0.61 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.Planning Board Meeting, November 21, 2023

• Planning Board Meeting, November 21, 2023.pdf (0.22 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.The Bristol Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting, November 28, 2023

• the Bristol Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting, November 28, 2023.pdf (0.38 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Zoning Board of Review Meeting, December 4, 2023

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting, December 4, 2023.pdf (0.30 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.Bristol Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting, November 28, 2023

• Bristol Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting, November 28, 2023.pdf (0.39 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.Bristol County Water Authority Personnel Committee Meeting, November 30, 2023

• BCWA Personnel Committee Meeting, November 30, 2023.pdf (0.25 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Historic District Commission Meeting, December 7, 2023

• Historic District Commission Meeting, December 7, 2023.pdf (0.48 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Planning Board Meeting December 14, 2023 Cancelled

• Planning Board Meeting, December 14, 2023 - Cancelled.pdf (0.20 MB)

10. (CA) HH10.Harbor Commission Meeting, December 4, 2023

• Harbor Commission Meeting, December 4, 2023.pdf (0.49 MB)

11. (CA) HH11.Conservation Commission Meeting, December 5, 2023

• Conservation Commission Meeting, December 5, 2023.pdf (0.27 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.Progressive Casualty Insurance c/o Marlin Dominguez  – reimbursement for damage to vehicle

• Marlin Dominguez, 52 Apulita Street, Providence RI - damages to vehicle.pdf (2.14 MB)

2. (CA) II2.John Mattes, 7 Karen Ann Drive re claim for storm drain damages 

• Claim for damage reimbursement .pdf (0.64 MB)

(CA) JJ.Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval

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

1. (CA) JJ1.(late item) Justin Marks, Wink,  17 State Street re - Holiday Sales License Renewal

• (late petition) Wink.pdf (0.84 MB)

(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.Michael Santoni/ Alexis Pappas, 9 Sunset Road- request for curb cut 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

• 9 Sunset Road .pdf (0.92 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works.pdf (0.20 MB)

Adjourned: ______________________

/lh

Posted: December 1, 2023