Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 26, 2024 07:00 PM Town Hall - Council Chambers *AMENDED 6/24/2024

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:

July 31, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
August 21, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
September 18, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
October 9, 2024 - Town Council Meeting
October 30, 2024 - Town Council Meeting

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. A1.Town Council Minutes- May 29, 2024

• Town Council Minutes- May 29, 2024.pdf (10.31 MB)

2. A2.Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes- May 29, 2024 (sealed, council only)

• Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes.pdf (0.04 MB)

B.Public Hearings

1. B1.McNeil Design Collaborative, Robert McNeil dba The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broadcommon Road, Bristol, request Intoxicating Beverage License Class C (see also C2, D1, D2)

• McNeil Design Collaborative, Robert McNeil dba The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broadcommon Road, Bristol, request Intoxicating Beverage License Class C.pdf (3.09 MB)

C.Ordinances

1. C1.Ordinance No. 2024-11 Chapter 17-Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II- Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Sec. 17-82. -Number of Licenses (decrease the number of B Limited licenses from 6 to 5 and increase number of class C licenses to a maximum of one) and Fees and Charges, Sec. 11-1. - (Class C License Fee) (second reading)  (see also B1, D1, D2)

• Ordinance No. 2024-11 Chapter 17-Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II- Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Sec. 17-82. -Number of Licenses (decrease the number of B Limited licenses from 6 to 5 and increase number of class C licens.pdf (0.77 MB)

2. C2.Ordinance No. 2024-12 Chapter 8- Boats, Docks and Waterways, Sec. 8-71. Insurance requirement for Town marina - (to include the limited liability threshold amount) (2nd reading)

• Ordinance No. 2024-12 Chapter 8- Boats, Docks and Waterways, Sec. 8-71. Insurance requirement for Town marina - (to include the limited liability threshold amount).pdf (0.72 MB)

3. C3.Ordinance No. 2024-13 Chapter 16-Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V- Stopping, Standing and Parking, Sec. 16-143. - (to include no parking boxes on Dewolf Avenue, Ryan Avenue, Shaws Lane and Rock Street) (2nd reading)

• Ordinance No. 2024-13 Chapter 16-Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V- Stopping, Standing and Parking, Sec. 16-143. - (to include no parking boxes on Dewolf Avenue, Ryan Avenue, Shaws Lane and Rock Street).pdf (0.79 MB)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.(Draft) Class C Liquor License Policy Conditions of Applications (See also B1, C1, D2)

   a. BGP proposed revisions

• Class C Liquor License Policy Conditions of Applications (draft).pdf (0.36 MB)
• BGP Proposed Revisions.pdf (0.34 MB)

2. D2.Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative dba The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broadcommon Road request for Class C Liquor License (See also B1,C1,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

• Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broadcommon Road request for Class C Liquor License.pdf (2.99 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police, Class C.pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief, request for Class C.pdf (0.20 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Class C.pdf (0.26 MB)

3. D3.Matthew J. Ijac BSC, PI,  IFCS Inc. (Ijac Forensic Consulting Services, Inc.) re Private Investigator's License

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   * b. letter of support - Nisha Mungroo-Inga, Esq., Program Director/Managing Attorney, Victim Rights Center of Connecticut

• Matthew J. Ijac BSC, PI, IFCS Inc. (Ijac Forensic Consulting Services, Inc.) re Private Investigator's License.pdf (3.20 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police PI Licence.pdf (0.29 MB)
• letter of support Nisha Mungroo-Ing, Esq. for Matthew Ijac.pdf (0.45 MB)

4. D4.Anjan Thapa, Soven LLC dba Pick N Pay, 300 Hope Street request for Victualling License (new ownership)

   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

• Anjan Thapa, Soven LLC dba PIck N Pay, 300 Hope Street request for Victualling License.pdf (0.65 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police Vic Lic.pdf (0.28 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief, request for Victualling License.pdf (0.19 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Community Development.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation -Town Administrator and ChemistPretreatment Coordinator pick and pay victualling license.pdf (0.26 MB)

5. D5.Anjan Thapa, Soven LLC dba Pick N Pay, 300 Hope Street request for Holiday Sales License (new ownership) 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

   b. recommendation- Town Administrator and Fire Chief
   
   

   c. recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Anjan Thapa, Soven LLC dba Pick N Pay, 300 Hope Street request for Holiday Sales License.pdf (0.65 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Police Chief - Holiday Sales.pdf (0.28 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief, request for Holiday Sales License.pdf (0.19 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Community Development Holiday Sales.pdf (0.21 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

1. E1.Public Laundry License Renewals 2024-2025

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Water Pollution Control 

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Public Laundry License Renewals 2024-2025.pdf (0.48 MB)
• Public Laundry Lic Rew 2024-2025.pdf (1.31 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police, Laundry Lic.pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chemist Pretreatment Coordinator.pdf (0.30 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development.pdf (0.22 MB)

2. E2.Dancing and Entertainment License Renewals 2024-2025

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

• Dancing and Entertainment Lic Renewals 24-25.pdf (0.74 MB)
• Dancing and Entertainment Lic Renewals.pdf (14.06 MB)
• D and E Lic Renewals.pdf (0.99 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police, D&E Lic Renewals.pdf (0.66 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief - D & E license renewals.pdf (0.20 MB)

3. E3.(Six Month Review) Andrew Breslin, Pearl Holdings, LLC d/b/a The Nest, 29 State Street re six-month review of Intoxicating Beverage License (continued from 2/7/2024)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Andrew Breslin, Pearl Holdings, LLC dba The Nest, 29 State Street re six-month review of Intoxicating Beverage License.pdf (0.87 MB)
• Six Month Review recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.33 MB)

F.Petitions - Other

1. F1.Catherine Zipf, Bristol Historic Preservation , on behalf of Julien Icher,  The Lafayette Trail, Inc. re- permission to install a Lafayette Trail monument/marker  near the southwest corner of Independence Park and Thames Street

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

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

• Julien Icher, Bethesa, 4907 Earlston Drive, Bethesa MD, The Lafayette Trail, Inc. requesting approval to have a monumentmarker installed near the southwest corner of Independence Park and Thames Street.pdf (2.63 MB)
• Recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development, re Julien Icher request for Lafayette Trail marker near southwest corner of Independence Park and Thames Street.pdf (0.22 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation Julien Icher re The Lafayette Trail marker.pdf (0.31 MB)

2. F2.Margaret Rodriques, 112 Bradford Street request for an accessible parking space in front of residence

   a. recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Margaret Rodriques, 112 Bradford Street request for an accessible parking space in front of residence.pdf (1.24 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.33 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Public Works.pdf (0.25 MB)

3. F3.Thames Street Nashua, LLC, 125 Thames Street request for relocation of curb loading zone on the west side of Thames Street (Robin Rug Mill Building)

   * a. recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   * b. recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Thames Street Nashua, LLC, 125 Thames Street request for relocation of curb loading zone on the west side of Thames Street (Robin Rug Mill Building).pdf (1.87 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police relocation of curb loading.pdf (0.33 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and DPW relocation of curb loading.pdf (0.24 MB)

4. F4.Thames Street Nashua, LLC, 125 Thames Street request for two dedicated parking spaces to access The Urban Coastal Greenway located off Constitution Street (Robin Rug Mill Building)

   * a. recommendation- Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   * b. recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Thames Street Nashua, LLC, 125 Thames Street request for two dedicated parking spaces to access The Urban Coastal Greenway located off Constitution Street (Robin Rug Mill Building).pdf (1.45 MB)
• Town Administrator and Chief of Police two dedicated parking spaces.pdf (0.32 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and DPW.pdf (0.24 MB)

G.Appointments

1. G1.Bristol Historic District Commission (three 3-year terms expiring July 2027)

   a. Sara Butler, 39 Byfield Street - interest/reappointment

   b. Oryann Lima, 73 Franklin Street - interest/reappointment

   c. John Allen, 95 Burton Street- interest/reappointment

• Bristol Historic District Commission (3, 3-year terms expiring July 2027).pdf (0.76 MB)
• Sara Butler, 39 Byfield Street - interest reappointment.pdf (0.18 MB)
• Oryann Lima, 73 Franklin Street - interest reappointment.pdf (0.17 MB)
• John Allen, 95 Burton Street- interest reappointment.pdf (0.20 MB)

2. G2.* Bristol Planning Board (two 3-year terms set to expire July 2027)

   a. Michael Sousa, 249 Hope Street- (1st Auxillary) (interest/reappointment)

   b. Jessalyn Jarest, 183 High Street- (2nd Auxillary) (interest/reappointment)

• Bristol Planning Board 2 appointments set to expire July 2024.pdf (0.85 MB)
• Michael Sousa, 249 Hope Street (interestreappointment).pdf (0.20 MB)
• Jessalyn Jarest, 183 High Street (interestreappointment).pdf (0.21 MB)

3. G3.North & East Burial Grounds Commission (one 5-year term set to expire January 2025 and 1 Auxiliary position set to expire January  2028)

   a. Joshua Jacob Cabral, 192 Wood Street - interest in elevation to full member

   b. Jennifer R. Ouellette, 4 Evangeline Court - interest/appointment

• North & East Burial Grounds Commission (one 5-year term set to expire January 2025).pdf (0.46 MB)
• Joshua Jacob Cabral, 192 Wood Street interest-appointment NEBGC.pdf (1.42 MB)
• Jennifer R. Ouellette, 4 Evangeline Court - interest appointment.pdf (1.18 MB)

4. G4.Special Constables – Fire Police (term(s) to expire January 2025
   
   

   a. recommendation for appointment - Fire Chief

• Special Constable Fire-Police recommendations for calendar year 2024.pdf (0.24 MB)

H.Old Business

1. H1.Joint Public Notice CRMC/DEM re Thames Street Landing, TSL, LLC, 267 Thames Street (continued from May 29th) Public comment extended to August 15, 2024

   a. Council Clerk Cordeiro correspondence re request for Joint Public Notice Extension, correspondence to Larry Goldstein, TSL, LLC re request for attendance at Town Council Meeting for Presentation Proposal.

   b. RI CRMC/DEM Public Notice Extension to August 15, 2024

   * c. Joyce Holland, Bristol - re letter of objection

• Joint Public Notice CRMC-DEM re Thames Street Landing, TSL, LLC, 267 Thames Street.pdf (3.55 MB)
• Council Clerk Cordeiro correspondence.pdf (1.18 MB)
• RI CRMCDEM Public Notice Extension to August 15, 2024.pdf (1.26 MB)
• Joyce Holland, Bristol - re letter of objection.pdf (0.59 MB)

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Director Williamson re Prudence Island Ferry Dock and Water Infrastructure Improvements Project (Project Amendment 3)

• Director Williamson re Prudence Island Ferry Dock and Water Infrastructure Improvements Project (Project Amendment 3).pdf (1.41 MB)

2. I2.Amended and Restated Reimbursement and Borrowing Resolutions for up to $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024

• Amended and Restated Borrowing Resolution (June 2024).pdf (0.08 MB)

3. I3.Town Clerk Cordeiro request for permission to utilize town funds on a reimbursement basis for Election Security Grant Program

• Town Clerk Cordeiro request for permission to utilize town funds on a reimbursement basis for Election Security Grant Program.pdf (0.32 MB)

4. I4.(Tax Assessor DiMeo) re Draft Resolution  Authorizing Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees, and Sewer Assessments

• Resolution re- Authorizing Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees, and Sewer Assessments.pdf (0.54 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 #1049 Independence Park Boat Ramp and Storm Water Improvements

• Bid #1049 Independence Park Boat Ramp and Storm Water Improvements.pdf (1.10 MB)

2. J2.Bid #1050 Portside Drive Drainage and Shoreline Improvements

• Bid #1050 Portside Drive Drainage and Shoreline Improvements.pdf (1.19 MB)

K.Special Reports

1. K1.Bristol County Water Authority Tri-Town Monthly Report Summary of Notable Activities and Reports

• Bristol County Water Authority Tri-Town Monthly Report Summary of Notable Activities and Reports.pdf (1.56 MB)

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 Minutes - June 3, 2024

• Bristol Fire Department Minutes - June 3, 2024.pdf (1.27 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting Minutes- May 9, 2024

• Bristol Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - May 9, 2024.pdf (0.71 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes- April 18, 2024

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes- April 18, 2024.pdf (0.41 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 re Revenue and Expenditure Statement - June 2024   

• Town Treasurer Carulli re Revenue and Expenditure Statement - June 2024.pdf (0.63 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 - Betty Grimo, 100th Birthday 

• Betty Grimo 100th Birthday.pdf (0.27 MB)

2. (CA) DD2.Citation - Rockwell Elementary 5th Graders, Community Service

• Rockwell 5th Graders Community Service Citation.pdf (0.32 MB)

3. (CA) DD3.Commendation - Declan Reed Boy Scout Eagle Scout 

• Commendation - Declan Reed Boy Scout Eagle Scout.pdf (0.26 MB)

4. (CA) DD4.Citation- Every-Ready Engine and Hose Company No. 2 - Celebrating 100 years of service

• Citation- Every-Ready Engine and Hose Company No. 2 - Celebrating 100 years of service.pdf (0.27 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 Little Compton Urging the State Legislature to support Article 5, Question 3 of Governor McKee's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal

• Town of Little Compton Urging the State Legislature to support Article 5, Question 3 of Governor McKee's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal.pdf (0.37 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 Mount Hope Garage Door Co. re award bid #1045 Replacement of Garage Doors

• Bid 1045 Award Letter.pdf (0.24 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Town Administrator Contente to First Student, Inc.  re award bid #1046 School Bus Transportation Services

• Bid# 1046- Award Letter.pdf (0.25 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.Town Administrator Contente to Robert J. Seder, Walgreens Company regarding maintenance and upkeep of Michael Andrade Way

• M.Andrade Way-Walgreens maintenance 06012024.pdf (1.32 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.Warrant, Town Treasurer, Carl Carulli

• Administrator Contente re Warrant Carl Carulli Town Treasurer.pdf (0.36 MB)

5. (CA) GG5.Town Administrator Contente to Westway Construction Inc. re award Bid #1042 Walley School Exterior Doors

• Town Administrator Contente to Westway Construction Inc. re award Bid #1042 Walley School Exterior Doors.pdf (0.24 MB)

6. (CA) GG6.Chief Lynch 2nd Annual Battle of The Badges

• Chief Lynch results of 2nd Annual Battle of The Badges.pdf (0.30 MB)

7. (CA) GG7.Administrator Contente memo re Best Harbor Rank

• Administrator Contente re Bristol Harbor Rank.pdf (0.25 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 Sub-Committee Ball Meeting - May 29, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Sub-Committee Ball Meeting - May 29, 2024.pdf (0.23 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.BCWA Annual Meeting - May 30, 2024

• BCWA Annual Meeting - May 30, 2024.pdf (0.29 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - May 30, 2024

• BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - May 30, 2024.pdf (0.31 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Ball Meeting - June 3, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Ball Meeting - June 3, 2024.pdf (0.17 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Harbor Commission Meeting - June 3, 2024

• Harbor Commission Meeting - June 3, 2024.pdf (0.35 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.Harbor Commission Meeting REVISED - June 3, 2024

• Harbor Commission Meeting Revised - June 3, 2024.pdf (0.35 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.Conservation Commission Meeting - June 6, 2024

• Conservation Commission Meeting - June 6, 2024.pdf (0.26 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Coastal Resources Management Council Meeting Calendar June 2024

• Coastal Resources Management Council Meeting Calendar June 2024.pdf (0.34 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Housing Authority Meeting - June 13, 2024

• Housing Authority Meeting - June 13, 2024.pdf (0.30 MB)

10. (CA) HH10.North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - June 12, 2024

• North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - June 12, 2024.pdf (0.38 MB)

11. (CA) HH11.Planning Board Meeting - June 13, 2024

• Planning Board Meeting - June 13, 2024.pdf (0.29 MB)

12. (CA) HH12.Bristol Fourth of July General Committee Meeting - June 11, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July General Committee Meeting - June 11, 2024.pdf (0.30 MB)

13. (CA) HH13.Capital Project Commission Meeting- June 25, 2024

• Capital Project Commission Agenda- June 25, 2024.pdf (0.21 MB)

14. (CA) HH14.Zoning Board of Review Meeting- July 15, 2024

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting- July 15, 2024.pdf (0.33 MB)

15. (CA) HH15.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting- May 16, 2024

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting- May 16, 2024.pdf (0.42 MB)

16. (CA) HH16.Bristol Fourth of July Reception for Military and Town Officials Meeting- June 26, 2024

• Bristol Fourth of July Reception for Military and Town Officials Meeting- June 26, 2024.pdf (0.25 MB)

17. (CA) HH17.Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting- June 20, 2024

• Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting- June 20, 2024.pdf (0.29 MB)

18. (CA) HH18.Bristol Parks and Recreation Board Meeting- June 26, 2024

• Bristol Parks and Recreation Board Meeting- June 26, 2024.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.Tyler Sponseller 614 Wood Street Apartment #2 - claim for damages to skateboard

• Tyler Sponseller 614 Wood Street Apartment #2.pdf (1.38 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: June 21, 2024
Amended: June 24, 2024