Town Council Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026 07:00 PM Town Hall - 10 Court Street, Bristol Rhode Island

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:

April 27, 2026 - Final Budget Adoption
May 13, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
June 3, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
June 24, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
July 29, 2026 - Town Council Meeting

The Pledge of Allegiance

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. A1.Town Council Draft Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2026

• 4-1-2026 DRAFT Town Council Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.33 MB)

2. A2.Town Council Meeting Executive Session Draft Minutes (sealed, council only) -  April 1, 2026

• Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes.pdf (0.01 MB)

3. A3.Special Town Council Meeting Draft Minutes- April 13, 2026

• 4-13-2026 Council Special Minutes- PH.pdf (0.03 MB)

B.Public Hearings

1. B1.Jordan Sawyer, East Bay Restaurant Group Corp. d/b/a Bristol Oyster Bar, 448 Hope Street, request for Transfer of Class BV Liquor License to Adolfo Escoto, Don Taco & Tequila, LLC d/b/a Don Taco & Tequila (see also D2,D3)

   a Notice of Claim - Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Jordan Sawyer, East Bay Restaurant Group Corp. , 448 Hope Street, request for Transfer of Class BV Liquor License to Adolfo Escoto, Don Taco & Tequila, LLC dba Don Taco & Tequila.pdf (4.21 MB)
• Legal Notice AD Transfer of Class BV Don Taco & Tequila.pdf (0.30 MB)
• 2026-3-11 PH Liq License TRANSFER - Oyster Bar - Taco & Tequila 4-16.pdf (0.08 MB)
• 2nd AD Transfer of Class BV Don Taco & Tequila 4-20-2026.pdf (0.18 MB)
• 2026-3-11 PH Liq License TRANSFER - Oyster Bar - Taco & Tequila 4-20.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Bristol Oyster Bar Recommendations.pdf (0.27 MB)
• notice of claim - Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits.pdf (0.30 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police - Bristol Oyster Bar.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief - Oyster Bar.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Bristol Oyster Bar.pdf (0.18 MB)

C.Ordinances

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.Jordan Sawyer, East Bay Restaurant Group Corp. d/b/a Bristol Oyster Bar, 448 Hope Street, request for Transfer of Class BV Liquor License to Adolfo Escoto, Don Taco & Tequila, LLC d/b/a Don Taco & Tequila (see also B1, D2)

   a Notice of Claim - Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Jordan Sawyer, East Bay Restaurant Group Corp. , 448 Hope Street, request for Transfer of Class BV Liquor License to Adolfo Escoto, Don Taco & Tequila, LLC dba Don Taco & Tequila.pdf (4.21 MB)
• Legal Notice AD Transfer of Class BV Don Taco & Tequila.pdf (0.30 MB)
• 2026-3-11 PH Liq License TRANSFER - Oyster Bar - Taco & Tequila 4-16.pdf (0.08 MB)
• 2nd AD Transfer of Class BV Don Taco & Tequila 4-20-2026.pdf (0.18 MB)
• 2026-3-11 PH Liq License TRANSFER - Oyster Bar - Taco & Tequila AD 4-20.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Bristol Oyster Bar Recommendations.pdf (0.27 MB)
• notice of claim - Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits.pdf (0.30 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police - Bristol Oyster Bar.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief - Oyster Bar.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Bristol Oyster Bar.pdf (0.18 MB)

2. D2.Adolfo Escoto, Don Taco & Tequila, LLC d/b/a Don Taco & Tequila, 448 Hope Street requests for Victualling License (see also B1, D1)

   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

• Adolfo Escoto, Don Taco & Tequila, LLC dba Don Taco & Tequila, 448 Hope Street requests for Victualling License.pdf (3.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Adolfo Escoto Don Taco & Tequila.pdf (0.22 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Victualling License Don Taco & Tequila.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Victualling License Don Taco & Tequila.pdf (0.18 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control Don Taco & Tequila.pdf (0.24 MB)

3. D3.Bristol Police Department re Mobile Food Truck Event Permit for the 5th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common on August 5, 2026, from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (see all D4& F1)
   
   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police
   
   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief
   
   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works
   
   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation

• Bristol Police Department re Mobile Food Truck Event Permit for the 5th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common on August 5, 2026, from 530 PM - 830 PM.pdf (1.12 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police MFT Community Night Out.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Community Night Out MFE Permit Recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works MFT Community Night Out.pdf (0.20 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation Community Night Out Mobile Food Permit.pdf (0.33 MB)

4. D4.Bristol Police Department request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License for the 5th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common on August 5, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (see also D3 & F1)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation

• Bristol Police Department request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License for the 5th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common on August 5, 2026 from 530 PM - 830 PM.pdf (1.11 MB)
• a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Dancing and Entertainment Community Night Out.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Community Night Out Dancing and Entertainment License Recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Rec Community Night Out Dancing & Entertainment.pdf (0.33 MB)

5. D5.Piawarin Pongpimoi – Petition for modification/correction of business name on license from Tong Phoon to The Pahanta’s Thai Cuisine, 382 Thames Street

• Piawarin Pongpimoi – Petition for modificationcorrection of business name on license from Tong Phoon to The Pahanta’s Thai Cuisine, 382 Thames Street.pdf (2.57 MB)

6. D6.Vice Chairwoman Parella Discuss/Act re: Reconsideration of motion for Alicia V. Saldana, Qhali Corporation, d/b/a Qhali Kitchen, 34 Gooding Avenue, request for Transfer of Class BV Liquor License to Toufic Walid Assi, Qhali Bar & Grill, LLC d/b/a Qhali Bar & Grill (call for public hearing May 13, 2026)

   a. Draft Motion 4/1/2026 - Qhali Kitchen

• Draft Motion 4-1-2026 Qhali Kitchen.pdf (0.26 MB)

7. D7.David Fierabend, The Franklin, LLC, 195 Franklin Street, request for Modification to BV Intoxicating Beverage License (to expand alcohol service area to include outdoor seating area  - continued from March 11, 2026) (Call for Public Hearing May 13)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation from 3-11-26 - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

   d. Memo- Community Development

• David Fierabend, The Franklin, LLC, 195 Franklin Street, request for Modification to BV Intoxicating Beverage License (to expand alcohol service area to include outdoor seating area.pdf (1.91 MB)
• 3-11-2026 MEETING MINUTES.pdf (0.33 MB)
• Recommendation Memo.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief modification of BV The Franklin.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development The Franklin LLC Modification to BV License.pdf (0.32 MB)
• Memo- Director Williamson.pdf (0.05 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

F.Petitions - Other

1. F1.Bristol Police Department requests Council contribution for the 5th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common on August 5, 2026, from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (see also D3, D4)

• Bristol Police Department requests Council contribution for the 5th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common on August 5, 2026, from 530 PM - 830 PM.pdf (0.34 MB)

2. F2.Howard Sutton, President, Stone Harbour Condominium Association, 345 Thames Street, requests a pedestrian crosswalk be placed on the North corner of the intersection of Bradford and Thames Streets

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Howard Sutton, President, Stone Harbour Condominium Association, 345 Thames Street, requests a pedestrian crosswalk be placed on the North corner of the intersection of Bradford and Thames Streets.pdf (0.67 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works Howard Sutton.pdf (0.20 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Thames Street Pedestrian Crosswalk.pdf (0.60 MB)

3. F3.Michael Rielly, on behalf of the James D. Riley Foundation, requests permanent placement of the Bristol Santa House on the High Street side of the Town Common, north of Byfield School 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks & Recreation

   d. memo - Town Solicitor's Office

   e. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Michael Rielly, 21 Sandy Lane request permanent placement of the Bristol Santa House on High Street side of the Town Common, north of Byfield School.pdf (3.62 MB)
• c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police James D. Riley Foundation Santa House.pdf (0.54 MB)
• a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Michael Rielly James Riley Foundation placement of Santa House.pdf (0.26 MB)
• b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks & Rec Michael Rielly James Riley Foundation placement of Santa House.pdf (0.30 MB)
• d. Memo to Bristol Council re Santa House_d3.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Santa House.pdf (1.01 MB)

4. F4.Karen Cox with the North American Family Institute request to hold a  Run 4 The Kidz, 5K Race beginning and ending at Vigilant Brewing, 44 Ballou Blvd., on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 10:00 -11:00 AM

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police
   
   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief
   
   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Karen Cox with the North American Family Institute, regarding Run 4 The Kidz, 5K Race beginning and ending at Vigilant Brewing, 44 Ballou Blvd on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1000 -1100 AM.pdf (1.62 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Karen Cox Run 4 The Kidz.pdf (0.28 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Run 4 The Kidz 5K Race.pdf (0.20 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Dir of Public Works Karen Cox Run 4 The Kidz.pdf (0.18 MB)

5. F5.Kristina Rubin 32 Pearse Avenue requesting removal of accessible parking space located in front of residence

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Kristina Rubin 32 Pearse Avenue requesting removal of accessible parking space located in front of residence.pdf (0.59 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police removal of accessible parking 32 Pearse Avenue.pdf (0.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works removal of accessible parking 32 Pearse Avenue.pdf (0.19 MB)

6. F6.Stephen Elmasian, Co-chairman of the Armenian National Committee of Rhode Island consideration to adopt a Proclamation declaring April as Genocide Awareness and Prevention month

   a. (draft) Proclamation

• Steve Elmasian, Armenian National Committee of RI Petition.pdf (2.77 MB)
• Stephen Elmasian, Co-chairman of the Armenian National Committee of Rhode Island Draft Proclamation.pdf (0.28 MB)

G.Appointments

1. G1.Bristol Housing Authority ( 1 unexpired term set to expire January 2029) 

   a. Helen "Tina" Barboza- letter of resignation

   b. Donna Wilson, 5 Jenny Lane - interest/appointment

• Bristol Housing Authority Board Report 4-1-26.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Commissioner Tina Barboza Resignation 4.30.26.pdf (0.01 MB)
• Donna Wilson, 5 Jenny Lane - interest appointment BHA.pdf (0.56 MB)

2. G2.North and East Burial Grounds Commission - (1 five-year Member term set to expire January 2029 and 1 five-year Auxiliary Member  unexpired term set to expire January 2028

   a. William Leary, 9 Patricia Ann Drive - interest/appointment

• North and East Burial Grounds Commission - (1 five-year Member term set to expire January 2029 and 1 five-year Auxiliary Member unexpired term set to expire January 2028.pdf (0.32 MB)
• William Leary, 9 Patricia Ann Drive - interestappointment NEBGC.pdf (1.64 MB)

H.Old Business

1. H1.Resolution - To adopt a policy re: Alcoholic Beverage License process when required license documents are not provided in a timely manner (continued from 2/18/2026)

   a. (draft) Resolution
   
   

• Solicitor- 1.4.44 Certificate of Good Standing Compliance.pdf (0.34 MB)
• Draft Resolution Liquor License Application Timeliness Policy d1 2026-4-22.pdf (0.03 MB)

2. H2.Informal Survey – Municipal Liquor Licensing Practices (Phased Approach- requested by council at the 4/1/2026 council meeting)

• Informal Survey – Municipal Liquor Licensing Practices (Phased Approach- requested by council at the 412026 council meeting).pdf (1.01 MB)

3. H3.Town Administrator Contente requests Council consideration and action on Process Changes to Wastewater Biosolids and Compost Facility Operation

• Wastewater Biosolids and Compost Facility Operation.pdf (0.75 MB)
• Bristol Sludge Disposal Options_Draft.pdf (0.04 MB)

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Principal Planner-Tanner re Proposed Parking Regulations for Burnside Street 

• Principal Planner-Tanner re Proposed Parking Regulations for Burnside Street.pdf (0.67 MB)

2. I2.Director Williamson re Proposed Zoning Related Fee Changes for various permits and services

• Director Williamson re Proposed Zoning Related Fee Changes for various permits and services.pdf (0.45 MB)

3. I3.Jay Maciel on behalf of Bristol Conservation Commission - Keep Bristol Clean re Invitation to 37th Annual Town-Wide Cleanup, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.  Event will begin at Bristol Department of Public Works, 111 Mt. Hope Avenue. 

• Bristol Conservation Commission 37th Annual Keep Bristol Clean.pdf (0.73 MB)

4. I4.Bond Counsel – Request for Adoption of Reimbursement and Borrowing Resolutions for up to $2,740,000.00 for the Town of Bristol

• 2026-4-22 Borrowing and Reimbursement Resolution $2,740,000.pdf (0.02 MB)

5. I5.Bristol Police Department – Request for Ordinance Amendment (Sec. 16-345(b)  relative to parking on Bradford Street, between Central Street and High Street, to align the ordinance with existing posted signage, which reflects a two-hour parking limit for non-residents between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM

• BPD Ordinance Amendment Memo- Bradford Street - Central and High Street.pdf (0.32 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

K.Special Reports

1. K1.Bristol County Water Authority- Tri Town Report - March 2026

• March Tri-Town Report.pdf (0.05 MB)

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

1. M1.(Town Solicitor Teitz) Executive Session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5, (a)(2) potential litigation- Isabella M. Wardwell Trust (1939)

• (Town Solicitor Teitz) Executive Session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5, (a)(2) potential litigation- Isabella M. Wardwell Trust (1939).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.BCWA- Meeting Minutes- February 26, 2026

• 02.26.26 Board sg wo apx.pdf (0.21 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.BCWA-Personnel Committee- Meeting Minutes- February 26, 2026

• 02.26.26 Personnel comm sg.pdf (0.05 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.BCWA-Finance Committee- Meeting Minutes- March 11, 2026

• 3.11.26 Finance Comm sg wo apx.pdf (0.06 MB)

4. (CA) AA4.Zoning Board of Review Minutes - March 2, 2026

• Zoning Board of Review Minutes - March 2, 2026.pdf (7.78 MB)

5. (CA) AA5.Bristol Harbor Commission Minutes - April 6, 2026

• Bristol Harbor Commission Minutes - April 6, 2026.pdf (0.27 MB)

6. (CA) AA6.Rogers Free Library - Meeting Minutes  January 15, 2026

• Approved RFL Minutes 01-15-2026.pdf (0.12 MB)

7. (CA) AA7.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Minutes - January 15, 2026

8. (CA) AA8.Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2026

• Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2026.pdf (0.35 MB)

9. (CA) AA9.Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting Minutes - February 4, 2026

• Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting Minutes - February 4, 2026.pdf (0.31 MB)

10. (CA) AA10.Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2026

• Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2026.pdf (0.28 MB)

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

(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 Actuals for the month-end of April

• YTD April 26.pdf (0.91 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.Citation - Bristol Train of Artillery, RIM - Semiquincentennial Celebration (signed)

• Citation - Bristol Train of Artillery, RIM - Semiquincentennial Celebration (signed).pdf (0.34 MB)
• Bristol Train of Artillery, RIM.pdf (0.28 MB)

2. (CA) DD2.Commendation - John Dionne Jr., Eagle Scout (signed)

• Commendation - John Dionne Jr., Eagle Scout (signed).pdf (0.33 MB)
• Eagle Scout J Dionne.pdf (0.36 MB)

3. (CA) DD3.Joint Resolution Creating a Workgroup to Study and Report on the Long-Term Fiscal Health and Revenue Structure of the Bristol Warren Regional School District (signed)

• Joint Resolution Creating a Workgroup to Study and Report on the Long-Term Fiscal Health and Revenue Structure of the Bristol Warren Regional School District (signed).pdf (0.66 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”

1. (CA) FF1.Town of Portsmouth Resolution 2026-03-23A - In Support of House Bill 2026-7971

• Town of Portsmouth Resolution 2026-03-23A - In Support of House Bill 2026-7971.pdf (0.26 MB)

2. (CA) FF2.Town of Portsmouth Resolution 2026-03-23C - In Support of House Bill 2026-7678

• Town of Portsmouth Resolution 2026-03-23C - In Support of House Bill 2026-7678.pdf (0.26 MB)

3. (CA) FF3.Town of Portsmouth Resolution 2026-03-23D - In Support of House Bill 2026-8013

• Town of Portsmouth Resolution 2026-03-23D - In Support of House Bill 2026-8013.pdf (0.25 MB)

4. (CA) FF4.Town of Hopkinton Resolution in Opposition to Rhode Island House Bills H7035, H7755, H8068, H8071, and H8075

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution in Opposition to Rhode Island House Bills H7035, H7755, H8068, H8071, and H8075.pdf (0.40 MB)

5. (CA) FF5.Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 2389 and House Bill 7305

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 2389 and House Bill 7305.pdf (1.01 MB)

6. (CA) FF6.Town of Hopkinton Resolution in Support of Rhode Island House Bill H7971

• Town of Hopkinton Resolution in Support of Rhode Island House Bill H7971.pdf (0.41 MB)

7. (CA) FF7.Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-37 - Opposing a Statewide Nonowner Occupied Property Tax

• Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-37 - Opposing a Statewide Nonowner Occupied Property Tax.pdf (0.34 MB)

8. (CA) FF8.Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-36 - In Support of Amendments to the FY2027 State Budget to Fully Fund Certain Education Costs

• Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-36 - In Support of Amendments to the FY2027 State Budget to Fully Fund Certain Education Costs.pdf (0.83 MB)

9. (CA) FF9.Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-35 - In Support of Fully Funding State Aid to Libraries to the Full Twenty-Five (25) Percent

• Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-35 - In Support of Fully Funding State Aid to Libraries to the Full Twenty-Five (25) Percent.pdf (0.59 MB)

10. (CA) FF10.Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-34 - In Support of Municipalities Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing, and Responding to the 2025 Affordable Housing Laws

• Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-34 - In Support of Municipalities Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing, and Responding to the 2025 Affordable Housing Laws.pdf (1.15 MB)

11. (CA) FF11.Town of Middletown Joint Municipal Statement of Rhode Island Municipalities Regarding the 2025 State Affordable Housing Laws

• Town of Middletown Joint Municipal Statement of Rhode Island Municipalities Regarding the 2025 State Affordable Housing Laws.pdf (0.77 MB)

12. (CA) FF12.Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-38 - Urging Full Funding of the School Housing Aid Program

• Town of Middletown Resolution 2026-38 - Urging Full Funding of the School Housing Aid Program.pdf (0.59 MB)

13. (CA) FF13.Town of South Kingstown - Resolution - Supporting the RI Bottle and Extended Producer Responsibility Bill (H 7911and S 3012)

• Town of South Kingstown - Resolution - Supporting the RI Bottle and Extended Producer Responsibility Bill (H 7911).pdf (0.56 MB)

14. (CA) FF14.Town of Westerly - Resolution - Support of Municipalities Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing and Responding to the 2025 Affordable Housing Laws

• Town of Westerly - Resolution - Support of Municipalities Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing and Responding to the 2025 Affordable Housing Laws.pdf (1.04 MB)

15. (CA) FF15.Town of Narragansett - Resolution 2026-06 - In support of House Bill RI H8151 - The Blue Wave Bond for Coastal Preparedness Act

• Town of Narragansett - Resolution 2026-06 - In support of House Bill RI H8151 - The Blue Wave Bond for Coastal Preparedness Act.pdf (0.66 MB)

16. (CA) FF16.South Kingstown - Resolution - April 24, 2026, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day"

• South Kingstown - Resolution - April 24, 2026, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.pdf (0.17 MB)

17. (CA) FF17. South Kingstown - Resolution - Support of House Bill 2026-8018 Entitled an Act Relating to Health and Safety - State Building Code

• South Kingstown - Resolution - Support of House Bill 2026-8018 Entitled an Act Relating to Health and Safety - State Building Code.pdf (0.06 MB)

18. (CA) FF18.South Kingstown - Resolution Opposing Proposed Water Rate Increase by Veolia Water RI, In Public Utilities Commission Docket No. 25-30-WW

• South Kingstown - Resolution Opposing Proposed Water Rate Increase by Veolia Water RI, In Public Utilities Commission Docket No. 25-30-WW.pdf (0.97 MB)

19. (CA) FF19.Town of Warren - Resolution - Opposition to H7369 

• Town of Warren - Resolution - Opposition to H7369 .pdf (0.50 MB)

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

1. (CA) GG1.Town Clerk Cordeiro- 2025 Year-End Report

• 2025 Bristol Town Clerk’s Office - Year End Report.pdf (7.77 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Town Administrator Contente- Follow-Up Communication – Petition Received October 22, 2025: High Street Lighting

• Follow-Up Communication – High Street Lighting- Petition Received October 22, 2025.pdf (0.26 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.Town Administrator Contente- Correspondence from Department of Revenue for FY26-27 Notice Approval 

• Dept of Revenue Memo March 2026.pdf (0.36 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.RIDOT- Main St Warren- Pavement Improvement Project 

• Pavement Improvements Warren.pdf (0.63 MB)

5. (CA) GG5.Bristol Rotary Charities Foundation - Authorization to Conduct Special Bingo (for approved new Bingo date) April 22, 2026

• Bristol Rotary Charities Foundation - Authorization to Conduct Special Bingo (for approved new Bingo date) April 22, 2026.pdf (0.39 MB)

6. (CA) GG6.Bid 1081 Award Letter - Town Administrator Contente to Nelson Silva, Graphic Ink

• Bid 1081 Award Letter - Town Administrator Contente to Nelson Silva, Graphic Ink.pdf (0.24 MB)

7. (CA) GG7.Council Chairman Calouro to Honorable Jack Reed re Town of Bristol's Congressional Directed Spending Request Improvements to DPW Work Facility

• Council Chairman Calouro to Honorable Jack Reed re Town of Bristol's Congressional Directed Spending Request Improvements to DPW Work Facility.pdf (0.32 MB)

8. (CA) GG8.Bid Award Letter - 1083 Town Administrator Contente to Anthony Collins, Pyrotecnico Fireworks

• Bid Award Letter Bid 1083.pdf (0.23 MB)

9. (CA) GG9.Varnum Continentals, Inc. - re Bristol Flags update 

• BristolFlagUpdateApril2026.pdf (0.05 MB)

10. (CA) GG10.Governor Daniel J. McKee Special Recognition to Town of Bristol Department of Public Works

• Governor Daniel J. McKee Special Recognition to Town of Bristol Department of Public Works.pdf (0.31 MB)

11. (CA) GG11.Bristol Statehouse Foundation, 240 High Street, Lease to Town of Bristol

• Bristol Statehouse Foundation, 240 High Street, Lease to Town of Bristol.pdf (1.09 MB)

12. (CA) GG12.Bristol Harbor Protection Team Report to the Town Council - April 14, 2026

• Bristol Harbor Protection Team Report to the Town Council - April 14, 2026.pdf (2.20 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.Fourth of July Committee Promotions Subcommittee Meeting - April 9, 2026

• Fourth of July Committee Promotions Subcommittee Meeting - April 9, 2026.pdf (0.21 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.Fourth of July Committee Karaoke Competition Subcommittee Meeting - April 6, 2026

• Fourth of July Committee Karaoke Competition Subcommittee Meeting - April 6, 2026.pdf (0.22 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.Conservation Commission Meeting - April 7, 2026

• Conservation Commission Meeting - April 7, 2026.pdf (0.30 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - April 7, 2026

• Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - April 7, 2026.pdf (0.32 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Housing Authority Meeting - April 8, 2026

• Housing Authority Meeting - April 8, 2026.pdf (0.42 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.Fourth of July Committee Ball Subcommittee Meeting - April 13, 2026

• Fourth of July Committee Ball Subcommittee Meeting - April 13, 2026.pdf (0.22 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.The North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - April 8, 2026

• The North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - April 8, 2026.pdf (0.44 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Revised Planning Board Meeting - April 9, 2026

• Revised Planning Board Meeting - April 9, 2026.pdf (0.28 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Bristol Fourth of July Committee BINGO Subcommittee Meeting - April 6, 2026

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee BINGO Subcommittee Meeting - April 6, 2026.pdf (0.23 MB)

10. (CA) HH10.Capital Projects Commission Meeting - April 14, 2026

• Capital Projects Commission Meeting - April 14, 2026.pdf (0.15 MB)

11. (CA) HH11.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - April 9, 2026

• Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - April 9, 2026.pdf (0.41 MB)

12. (CA) HH12.Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting - April 13, 2026

• Christmas Festival Meeting - April 13, 2026.pdf (0.21 MB)

13. (CA) HH13.Bristol Fourth of July Spring Breakfast Subcommittee Meeting - April 20, 2026

• Bristol Fourth of July Spring Breakfast Subcommittee Meeting - April 20, 2026.pdf (0.20 MB)

14. (CA) HH14.Harbor Commission Appeals Meeting - April 6, 2026

• Harbor Commission Meeting - April 6, 2026 - 600 PM.pdf (0.17 MB)

15. (CA) HH15.Harbor Commission Meeting - April 6, 2026

• Harbor Commission Meeting - April 6, 2026 - 600 PM.pdf (0.17 MB)

16. (CA) HH16.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - April 16, 2026

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - April 16, 2026.pdf (0.20 MB)

17. (CA) HH17.Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting - January 7, 2026

• Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting - January, 7, 2026.pdf (0.18 MB)

18. (CA) HH18.Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting - February 4, 2026

• Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting - February 4, 2026.pdf (0.19 MB)

19. (CA) HH19.Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting - April 1, 2026

• Bristol Prevention Coalition Meeting - April 1, 2026.pdf (0.18 MB)

20. (CA) HH20.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Parade Subcommittee Meeting - April 20, 2026

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Parade Subcommittee Meeting - April 20, 2026.pdf (0.23 MB)

21. (CA) HH21.Zoning Board of Review Meeting - May 4, 2026

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting - May 4, 2026.pdf (0.65 MB)

22. (CA) HH22.Bristol county Water Authority Board of Directors Meeting - April 23, 2026

(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.Gregory Toumasian, 248 Main Street, Apt 2 - Claim

• Gregory Toumasian - Claim.pdf (4.17 MB)

2. (CA) II2.Ann-Marie Lancaster, Westport, MA - claim

• Ann Marie Lancaster - Claim.pdf (1.94 MB)

3. (CA) II3.Jason Pacheco, 27 Noyes Avenue - claim for damages

• Jason Pacheco, 27 Noyes Avenue - claim for damages.pdf (4.49 MB)

4. (CA) II4.Nicole Amesbury, 379 McCorrie Lane, Porthsmouth - claim for damages (48 Cottage Street)

• Nicole Amesbury, 379 McCorrie Lane, Porthsmouth - claim for damages (48 Cottage Street).pdf (1.62 MB)

(CA) JJ.Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval

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

1. (CA) JJ1.Use & Access Agreement - Town of Bristol/Bristol Theatre Company - Guiteras School (Draft)

• Use & Access Agreement - Town of BristolBristol Theatre Company - Guiteras School (Draft).pdf (1.02 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”

Adjourned: ______________________

/mc

Posted: April 17, 2026