Town Council Meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2023 07:00 PM Town Hall - Council Chambers

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*AMENDED*
(4/17/2023 - Late item H1 added and change of order to I2 & I3)

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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:

May 1, 2023 - Final Budget Adoption
May 10, 2023 - Town Council Meeting
May 31, 2023 - Town Council Meeting
June 21, 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 - March 29, 2023

  2. A2.Executive Session Meeting - March 29, 2023 (sealed council only)

B.Public Hearings

C.Ordinances

  1. C1.Ordinance #2023-06 Chapter 11, Fees and Charges. Section 11-1 - Comprehensive schedule of fees (amendments to beach fees) (2nd reading)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

  1. D1.Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth’s Church United Brotherhood Committee, 577 Wood Street – Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License, May 27, 2023 from 5:30PM – 11:00PM

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  2. D2.Rosa Paiva, St. Elizabeth’s Church United Brotherhood Committee, 577 Wood Street – Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License, June 2, 2023 (6PM – 11PM), June 3, 2023 (6PM – 11PM), and June 4, 2023 (6PM – 10PM)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  3. D3.Rosa Paiva for St. Elizabeth’s Church Santo Cristo Feast, 577 Wood Street – Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License, June 16, 2023 (6PM – 11PM), June 17, 2023 (6PM – 11PM), and June 18, 2023 (6PM – 10PM)

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

  4. D4.Chuck MacDonough, Chairman, Bristol Fourth of July Committee – Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for “Cultural Night” at the Maritime Center, June 2, 2023 from 6PM – 10PM

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

  1. E1.Dog Kennel License Renewals 2023-2024

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

F.Petitions - Other

  1. F1.John G. Burke, 8 Bay View Avenue, re - removal of accessible parking space

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

  2. F2.Chuck MacDonough, Chairman, Bristol Fourth of July Committee – Request permission to Use/Sell Alcoholic Beverages at the Maritime Center to hold a “Cultural Night”, June 2, 2023 from 6PM – 10PM

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Harbor Master

    d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

  3. F3.Jose DaSilva, Superintendent of Water Pollution Control, Request for no parking on the west side of Thames Street from the intersection of Thames and Constitution Street south to the pump station

    a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works

  4. F4.Fabio Lopes, Bristol Sunset Cafe, 499 Hope Street - Request for Consideration of One Additional Class BV Liquor License 

    a. Proposed Legislation

    b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

    c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

G.Appointments

  1. G1.Recreation Board (1 term set to expire March 2026 and 1 term set to expire April 2026)

    a. Donald Squires, 9 Tobin Lane, interest in full-term member

    b. Joseph DeMelo, 1 Roosevelt Drive, interest in full-term member

    c. Kevin W. Manuel, 19 Peckham Place, interest/appointment

  2. G2.Capital Project Commission (1 term set to expire May 2028)

    a. Charles MacDonough, 3 Polk Court, interest/reappointment

H.Old Business

  1. H1.* Town Administrator Contente re - draft MOU between the Town of Bristol and RI DEM relating to Archery Hunting for Deer (continued from October 12, 2022)

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

  1. I1.Fireman's Memorial and Welfare Committee re - Support for 2023 Sponsor Program Book

  2. I2.*Nancy Hood, 274 Wood Street, re - Request for Support of Proclamation Welcoming the Golden Rule Sailboat

  3. I3.*Nancy Hood, 274 Wood Street, re - Request for Support of Resolution for International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)

  4. I4.Patrick Roche of Good Energy re – Presentation of Draft Community Electricity Aggregation Plan

  5. I5.Town Clerk Cordeiro re - (draft) Resolution in Support of Legislation Relating to the Health and Safety of Vital Records

  6. I6.Town Clerk Cordeiro re – proposed ordinance amendment to replace the term “handicap” with "accessible disability” in Section 16-48

  7. I7.Town Clerk Cordeiro re - amendments to the parking violation schedule Section 16-45

  8. I8.Bristol County Elks Lodge re - letter to Town Administrator regarding impact of new town marina

J.Bills & Expenditures

  1. J1.RFP# 1006 - Water Pollution Control Facility Subaqueous Outfall Inspection

  2. J2.RFP# 1007 - Compost Marketing Program

K.Special Reports

  1. K1.Juan Mariscal, Acting Chairman, Bristol County Water Authority – Monthly Report, March 2023

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

  1. M1.Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(5)- Sale of Real Property formerly known as the Oliver School-151 State Street (continued from January 18, 2023)

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.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, February 16, 2023

  2. (CA) AA2.Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes, March 6, 2023

  3. (CA) AA3.Board of Fire Engineers Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2023

  4. (CA) AA4.Board of Tax Assessment Review Meeting Minutes, March 6, 2023

  5. (CA) AA5.Board of Tax Assessment Review Meeting Minutes, March 24, 2023

  6. (CA) AA6.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, March 7, 2023

  7. (CA) AA7.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting Minutes, March 9,  2023

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

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

(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 - April 12, 2023

(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 #2023-07 - in Support of H-5472 Regionalization Bonus (signed)

  2. (CA) DD2.Resolution #2023-08 – Regarding the Rogers Free Library – Board of Trustees Appointment Process (signed)

(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”

  1. (CA) FF1.Resolution of the Town of Burrillville Opposition to Rhode Island 2023 Gun Control Legislation

  2. (CA) FF2.Resolution of the City of Woonsocket in Support of House Bill 5160 & Senate Bill 0175, Regarding Payday Lending Reform

  3. (CA) FF3.Resolution No. 2023-03 of the Town of Exeter Opposition to Rhode Island 2023 Gun Control Legislation

  4. (CA) FF4.Resolution No. 2023-04 of the Town of Exeter in Support of 2023-H 5724, and 2023-S 0328 -- an Act Relating to Health and Safety - Vital Records

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

  1. (CA) GG1.Town Clerk Cordeiro re - Thank you letter to Crystal Pacheco for serving on the Recreation Board

  2. (CA) GG2.Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1002 - Road Resurfacing Project

  3. (CA) GG3.Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1004 - Bristol Town Beach Concession

  4. (CA) GG4.Bid Tabulation - Bid# 1005 - 4th of July Ball 2023

  5. (CA) GG5.Town Administrator Contente to The Beach Shack, re award Bid# 1004 - Bristol Town Beach Concession

  6. (CA) GG6.Town Administrator Contente to Cardi Corporation, re award Bid# 1002 - Road Resurfacing Project

  7. (CA) GG7.Arbor Day Foundation re – Bristol recognition as a 2022 Tree City USA Community 

  8. (CA) GG8.Town Administrator Contente re - Traffic Aids

(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, April 4, 2023

  2. (CA) HH2.Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting, April 6, 2023

  3. (CA) HH3.Harbor Commission Meeting, April 3, 2023

  4. (CA) HH4.Planning Board Meeting, April 13, 2023

  5. (CA) HH5.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Miss/Little Miss Fourth of July Pageant Meeting, April 18, 2023

  6. (CA) HH6.Commissioners of the Cemeteries North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting April 12, 2023

  7. (CA) HH7.Town of Bristol Housing Authority Meeting, April 13, 2023

  8. (CA) HH8.Coastal Resources Management Council April 2023 Meeting Calendar

  9. (CA) HH9.Zoning Board of Review Meeting, May 1, 2023

  10. (CA) HH10.Bristol Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting, April 18, 2023

(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.Randall Johnson Esq, Law Office of Joseph M. Codega, claim for damages to vehicle

(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:  April 14, 2023

Amended: April 17, 2023