Town Council Meeting Wednesday, February 08, 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:

February 15, 2023- Capital Projects Meeting
March 1, 2023 - Town Council Meeting
March 20,21,22, and 27, 2023 –Town Council Budget Workshops
March 23, 2023 - JFC Meeting 
March 29, 2023 – Town Council Meeting (Vote on Provisional Budget)
April 17, 2023 – Public Hearing on Budget

• 6:00PM - Public Service Appointments

  1. Board of Tenant's Affairs (1 term set to expire January 2025)

      a. Cathy A. Keighley, 1014 Hope Street, Apt L9, interest/appointment

      b. Paula J. Ferreira, 1014 Hope Street, Apt X3, interest/appointment

  2. Police Pension Board of Trustees (1 term to expire April 2025)

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

  3. Assistant Harbormaster (1 term to expire January 2024)

      a. Paul Labonte, 22 Casey Drive, interest/appointment

  7:00PM - REGULAR ORDER OF COUNCIL BUSINESS

• Board of Tenant's Affairs (1 term set to expire January 2025).pdf (0.30 MB)
• Cathy A. Keighley, 1014 Hope Street Apt L9, interest/appointment.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Paula J. Ferreira, 1014 Hope Street Apt X3, interest/appointment.pdf (0.25 MB)
• Police Pension Board of Trustees (1 term to expire April 2025).pdf (0.26 MB)
• Kevin W. Manuel, 19 Peckham Place, interest/appointment.pdf (1.36 MB)
• Assistant Harbormaster (1 term to expire January 2024).pdf (0.59 MB)
• Pail Labonte, 22 Casey Drive, interest/appointment.pdf (0.62 MB)

• Citation & Recognition of the Late General Michael T. Byrnes 

  Citation & Recognition of the Late Ann Kellerman

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. A1.Town Council Meeting Minutes, January 18, 2023

• Town Council Meeting Minutes, January 18, 2023.pdf (4.03 MB)

B.Public Hearings

C.Ordinances

1. C1.Ordinance #2023-01 Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 – Number of Licenses (to decrease the number of Class BV Liquor Licenses from 33-32) (2nd reading) (See also agenda Item E1)

• Ordinance #2023-01 Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 – Number of Licenses (to decrease the number of Class BV Liquor Licenses from 33-32) (2nd reading).pdf (0.61 MB)

2. C2.Ordinance #2023-02 – Chapter 16, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 16-152 -Curb loading Zones (Thames Street) (2nd reading)

• Ordinance #2023-02 – Chapter 16, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 16-152 -Curb loading Zones (Thames Street) (2nd reading).pdf (0.65 MB)

3. C3.Ordinance #2023-03 – Chapter 16, Article V Stopping Standing and Parking: Section 16-143, Parking Prohibited at all times (amend parking on Congregational Street) (2nd reading)

• Ordinance #2023-03 – Chapter 16, Article V Stopping Standing and Parking Section 16-143, Parking Prohibited at all times (amend parking on Congregational Street) (2nd reading).pdf (0.63 MB)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.Steve Cavalieri, The Cup Defenders Association, 230 Wood Street – request for Dancing and Entertainment License

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Steve Cavalieri, The Cup Defenders Association, 230 Wood Street - request for Dancing and Entertainment License.pdf (0.74 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.36 MB)

2. D2.Bristol Police Department re Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for 2nd Annual Community Night Out on the Bristol Town Common – August 16th from 5PM – 8PM rain date August 22nd – (also see F1)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Bristol Police Department re Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for 2nd Annual Community Night Out on the Bristol Town Common – August 16th from 5PM – 8PM rain date August 22nd – (also see F1).pdf (0.69 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.38 MB)

3. D3.Paul Burmeister, for Explore Bristol – Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for Friday Night Street Party” Event, June 9, 2023 from 5:30PM – 9:00PM

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Paul Burmeister, for Explore Bristol - Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for "Friday Night Street Party" Event, June 9, 2023 from 5:30PM - 9:00PM.pdf (0.96 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.34 MB)

4. D4.Paul Burmeister, for Explore Bristol – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for British Cars in Bristol Event on June 10, 2023 from 8:00PM – 4:00PM

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Paul Burmeister, for Explore Bristol – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for British Cars in Bristol Event on June 10, 2023 from 800PM – 400PM.pdf (1.63 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.38 MB)

5. D5.Elser Ramirez for State Street Tavern LLC, d/b/a Bar31, 29 State Street, request for Transfer of Class BV Liquor License to Andrew Breslin for Pearl Holdings, LLC d/b/a Tinkers (new ownership) (call for public hearing on March 1, 2023)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development

• Elser Ramirez for State Street Tavern LLC, dba Bar31, 29 State Street, request for Transfer of Class BV Liquor License to Andrew Breslin for Pearl Holdings, LLC dba Tinkers (new ownership) call for public hearing on March 1, 2023.pdf (2.22 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.36 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development.pdf (0.24 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

1. E1.Ben Luk, Bristol Buffet, LLC, 180 Mt. Hope Ave., re - relinquishing Class BV Liquor License (continued from 12/21/2022)

• Ben Luk, Bristol Buffet, LLC, 180 Mt. Hope Ave., re relinquishing Class BV Liquor license (continued from 12/21/2022).pdf (0.20 MB)

2. E2.Town Clerk Cordeiro memo re  notification of Class B Limited Liquor licenses 

• Town Clerk Cordeiro memo re notification of Class B Limited Liquor licenses.pdf (0.29 MB)

F.Petitions - Other

1. F1.Sgt. Mourato, for Bristol Police Department – Request Permission to use Town Common including Gazebo and Basketball Courts for 2nd Annual Community Night Out Event and requests Council Contribution, August 16th from 5PM – 8PM (rain date August 22nd)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

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

• Sgt Mourato, for Bristol Police Department – Request Permission to use Town Common including Gazebo and Basketball Courts for 2nd Annual Community Night Out Event and requests Council Contribution, August 16th from 5PM – 8PM (rain date August 2.pdf (0.88 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.38 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation.pdf (0.33 MB)

2. F2.Paul Burmeister, for Explore Bristol, for British Motorcars in Bristol – Request for Permission to Use/Sell Alcoholic Beverages and Temporary Street Closure for “Friday Night Street Party” Event, June 9, 2023 from 4:00PM – 9:00PM

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

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

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

   e. recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development

• Paul Burmeister, for Explore Bristol, for British Motorcars in Bristol – Request for Permission to Use/Alcoholic Beverages and Temporary Street Closure for "Friday Night Street Party" Event, June 9, 2023 from 4:00PM - 9:00PM.pdf (1.95 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.39 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation.pdf (0.37 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Public Works.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Department of Community Development.pdf (0.24 MB)

3. F3.Louis E Frattarelli Jr, 2 Hilltop Street – Request for License to Maintain Town Property, (call for public hearing March 1, 2023)

• Louis E Frattarelli Jr, 2 Hilltop Street – Request for License to Maintain Town Property (call for public hearing March 1, 2023).pdf (0.95 MB)

G.Appointments

1. G1.Board of Fire Engineers (terms to expire February 2024)

   a. recommendation from Fire Chief

   b. copy of approval minutes for month change

• Board of Fire Engineers (terms to expire February 2024).pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation from Fire Chief.pdf (0.28 MB)
• copy of approval minutes for month change.pdf (1.48 MB)

2. G2.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees (2 terms set to expire January 2025)

   a. Ruth Souto, 150 Fatima Drive, resignation

   b. Jackie Katz, 42 River Street, resignation

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees (2 terms set to expire January 2025).pdf (0.29 MB)
• Ruth Souto, 150 Fatima Drive, resignation.pdf (0.33 MB)
• Jackie Katz, 42 River Street, resignation.pdf (0.33 MB)

3. G3.Assistant Harbormaster (terms to expire January 2024)

   a. recommendation - Harbor Master

       a1. Donald A Fitting Jr., 10 Woburn Street, interest/appointment
   
   

       a2. Samuel A. Turner, 50 Belvedere Drive, interest/appointment

• Assistant Harbormaster (terms to expire January 2024).pdf (0.62 MB)
• recommendation - Harbor Master.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Donald A Fitting Jr., 10 Woburn Street, interest/appointment.pdf (1.27 MB)
• Samuel A. Turner, 50 Belvedere Drive, interest/appointment.pdf (0.73 MB)

H.Old Business

1. H1.Vice Chairwoman Parella re update on Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees appointment process 

• Vice Chairwoman Parella re update on Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees appointment process.pdf (0.12 MB)

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Vice-Councilwoman Parella re - establish a Blue Ribbon Commission

• Vice-Councilwoman Parella re - establish a Blue Ribbon Commission.pdf (0.35 MB)

2. I2.Town Administrator Contente re request for Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(3) security

• Town Administrator Contente re request for Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(3) security.pdf (0.25 MB)

3. I3.Town Administrator Contente re - Resolution 2023-02 for Housing Development & Land Use 

• Town Administrator Contente re - Resolution 2023-02 for Housing Development & Land Use.pdf (0.69 MB)

4. I4.Town Administrator Contente re - Resolution 2023-03 Municipality Exemption for improvement Project Cost for State Building Fees 

   a. Resolution 2023-03

   b. Adopted Legislation

• Town Administrator Contente re - Resolution 2023-03 Municipality Exemption for improvement Project Cost for State Building Fees.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Resolution 2023-03.pdf (0.54 MB)
• Adopted Legislation.pdf (1.06 MB)

5. I5.Council Chairman Calouro re - consideration for amendments to flag policy

• Council Chairman Calouro re - consideration for amendments to flag policy.pdf (1.47 MB)

J.Bills & Expenditures

1. J1.RFP# 999 – Operation of the Bristol Golf Course

• RFP# 999 – Operation of the Bristol Golf Course.pdf (0.83 MB)

2. J2.RFP# 1000- Town Wide Landscaping

• RFP# 1000- Town Wide Landscaping.pdf (0.83 MB)

K.Special Reports

1. K1.Lauren DeRuisseau, Bristol County Water Authority – Monthly Report February 2, 2023

• Lauren DeRuisseau, Bristol County Water Authority – Monthly Report February 2, 2023.pdf (0.39 MB)

L.Town Solicitor

1. L1.Town Solicitor re request for Executive Session Pursuant 42-46-5(a)(2): Litigation, PC-2020-05808 & PC-2022-01382, Russ-Russ Realty Co. v. DiMeo (Robin Rug tax appeal)

• Town Solicitor re request for Executive Session Pursuant 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation, PC-2020-05808 & PC-2022-01382, Russ-Russ Realty Co. v. DiMeo (Robin Rug tax appeal).pdf (0.13 MB)

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.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, December 13, 2022

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes, December 13, 2022.pdf (0.37 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes, January 2023

• Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes, January 2023.pdf (0.53 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, December 15, 2022

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, December 15, 2022.pdf (2.74 MB)

4. (CA) AA4.Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting, January 30, 2023

• Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting, January 30, 2023.pdf (1.69 MB)

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

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

1. (CA) BB1.Tax Assessor DiMeo re Recommended Abatements & Additions – January 31, 2023

• Tax Assessor DiMeo re Recommended Abatements & Additions – January 31, 2023.pdf (1.64 MB)

(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 — February 1, 2023

• Town Treasurer Hassell- re Revenue and Expenditure Statement — February 1, 2023.pdf (9.72 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 – The Portuguese Beneficial Association Dom Luiz Filipe, installation of Officers for 2023 (signed)

• Citation – The Portuguese Beneficial Association Dom Luiz Filipe, installation of Officers for 2023 (signed).pdf (0.50 MB)

2. (CA) DD2.Citation – Shirley L. Nunes, 95th Birthday Celebration (signed)

• Citation – Shirley L. Nunes, 95th Birthday Celebration (signed).pdf (0.47 MB)

3. (CA) DD3.Citation – George D. Duarte, in recognition of 35 years of service to the town (signed)

• Citation – George D. Duarte, in recognition of 35 years of service to the town (signed).pdf (0.46 MB)

4. (CA) DD4.Citation – Presented to “Kickemuit Girls Soccer Team” in recognition as Eastern Division State Champions (signed)

• Citation – Presented to “Kickemuit Girls Soccer Team” in recognition as Eastern Division State Champions (signed).pdf (0.43 MB)

5. (CA) DD5.Resolution 2023-01 in Support of Legislation Allowing the Town of Bristol to Appoint a Second Auxiliary Member to its Historic District Commission (signed)

• Resolution 2023-01 in Support of Legislation Allowing the Town of Bristol to Appoint a Second Auxiliary Member to its Historic District Commission (signed).pdf (0.37 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 Richmond Resolution 2023- 2 Urging the Rhode Island General Assembly to make Juneteenth Independence Day an Official State Holiday

• Town of Richmond Resolution 2023-2 urging the Rhode Island General Assembly to make Juneteenth Independence Day an Official State Holiday.pdf (0.58 MB)

2. (CA) FF2.Town of Foster Resolution 2023-01 Urging the Rejection of Changes to The Rhode Island Enabling Act as Proposed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives Land and Use Commission dated November 10, 2022

• Town of Foster Resolution 2023-01 Urging the Rejection of Changes to The Rhode Island Enabling Act as Proposed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives Land and Use Commission dated November 10, 2022.pdf (0.40 MB)

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

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

1. (CA) GG1.Bid Tabulation – Bid# 997 – Reynolds School Renovations

• Bid Tabulation – Bid# 997 – Reynolds School Renovations.pdf (0.26 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Bid Tabulation – Bid# 998 – Stage and Sound – Bristol 4th of July Concert Series 2023

• Bid Tabulation – Bid# 998 – Stage and Sound – Bristol 4th of July Concert Series 2023.pdf (0.26 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.State Traffic Commission – re request for installation of left turn lane and right turn lane on Route 114 at entrance to Colt State Park (Asylum Road) considered at their monthly meeting – northbound lane approved

• State Traffic Commission – re request for installation of left turn lane and right turn lane on Route 114 at entrance to Colt State Park (Asylum Road) considered at their monthly meeting – northbound lane approved.pdf (0.43 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.Town Clerk Cordeiro – re Thank you letter to Carol Pouliot for serving Board of Tenant’s Affairs

• Town Clerk Cordeiro – re Thank you letter to Carol Pouliot for serving Board of Tenant’s Affairs.pdf (0.23 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, January 19, 2023

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, January 19, 2023.pdf (0.31 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.Zoning Board of Review Meeting, January 19, 2023

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting, January 19, 2023.pdf (0.59 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Miss/Little Miss Fourth of July Pageant Meeting, January 31, 2023

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee Miss/Little Miss Fourth of July Pageant, January 31, 2023.pdf (0.23 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.Bristol County Water Authority Board of Directors Meeting Amended, January 26, 2023

• Bristol County Water Authority Board of Directors Meeting Amended, January 26, 2023.pdf (0.39 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Bristol County Water Authority Finance/Claims Committee Meeting Amended, January 26, 2023

• Bristol County Water Authority Finance/Claims Committee Meeting Amended, January 26, 2023.pdf (0.27 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.Historic District Commission Meeting, February 2, 2023               

• Historic District Commission Meeting, February 2, 2023.pdf (0.98 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.Planning Board Meeting, February 9, 2023

• Planning Board Meeting, February 9, 2023.pdf (0.61 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Harbor Commission Agenda Meeting, February 6, 2023

• Harbor Commission Agenda Meeting, February 6, 2023.pdf (0.45 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Building Board of Appeals Public Hearing, February 15, 2023

• Building Board of Appeals Public Hearing, February 15, 2023.pdf (0.64 MB)

10. (CA) HH10.Conservation Commission Meeting, February 7, 2023

• Conservation Commission Meeting, February 7, 2023.pdf (0.29 MB)

11. (CA) HH11.The Commissioners of the Cemeteries the North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting, February 8, 2023

• Commissioners of the Cemeteries The North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting, February 8, 2023.pdf (0.53 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.Suzanne Soloperto, MAPFRE Insurance – on behalf of  Russell Brillo - claim for damage to vehicle

• Suzanne Soloperto, MAPFRE Insurance - on behalf of Russell Brillo - claim for damage to vehicle.pdf (6.78 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 3, 2023