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Present
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Special Recognitions
Mt. Hope High School Gymnastics Team
Mt. Hope High and Kickemuit Middle School Wrestling Teams
Motion RE: Consent Agenda
A. Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Town Council Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2025
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) May 7, 2025
B. Public Hearings
Ordinance No. 2025-7 Zoning Chapter 28 Land Use Laws (adopted 2024 - legislative session)
C. Ordinances
Ordinance 2025-03 - Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 – (to decrease the number of limited BV Licenses from 32 to 33 (1st Reading)
Ordinance No. 2025-04 Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 Number of Licenses (to increase the number of Class BV Licenses from 32-33) (2nd reading)
Ordinance No. 2025-05 - Chapter 16 - Mother Vehicles and Traffic, Article V - Stopping Standing and Parking - (no parking box located across from 28 Shaws Ln.) (1st reading)
Ordinance No. 2025-06 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article IX Residential Parking, Sec. 16-345 Designated residential parking streets (To include portions of Hope Street to the Residential Zone) (1stReading)
Ordinance No. 2025-08 Chapter 8, Sec 72 Independence Park Boat Ramp (Vehicle load restrictions) (2nd reading)
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Stephan Brigidi on behalf of the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project requests a One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License on August 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Independence Park for the unveiling of sculptures
Arts in Common for PorchFest 2025 re request for One Day Dancing and Entertainment license and street Closure of a six-block section of High Street from Walley to Byfield Streets on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2:30-6:30 pm
Greg Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request for One Day Dancing and Entertainment License at Rockwell Park for the 12th Annual Harbor Festival
Jennifer Devine, 55 Wapping Drive Pro-Democracy Rally, request for One Day Dancing & Entertainment License
Gorge Moreno 200 Gooding Avenue, LLC D/B/A Don Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, request for Modification to BV Intoxicating Beverage License to expand alcohol service area to include outdoor service area (Call for Public Hearing June 18th)
Richard Corrente, WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street request for Modification to BV Intoxicating Beverage License (to expand alcohol service area to include outdoor seating area (Call for Public Hearing June 18th)
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
Sidewalk and Alcohol Use License Renewals 2025-2026
Sidewalk Use License Renewals 2025-2026
Jennifer Medina, Carvalho Group, LLC DBA Pisco y Tequila, 382 Thames Street, Unit 1 re Dancing & Entertainment License
F. Petitions - Other
George Voutes, 17 Shore Road - Safeguard Public Health restrictions on Gas - Powered Leaf Blowers in Bristol
Bruce Goes, 82 King Philip Avenue - re no parking box located across from residence
Gregg Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request permission to use/sell Alcoholic Beverages at Rockwell Park for the 12th Annual Harbor Festival on August 16, 2025
G. Appointments
Zoning Board of Review - (1 two-year unexpired Alternate term set to expire March 2027)
Alayne White, Chairwoman of the Bristol 250th Commission, re recommendations of commission members
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
Harbor Master Marsili - Marina Fuel Prices
Harbormaster Marsili re Recommendations for Change to Harbor Fees
Steven Januario, Chairman Bristol Harbor Commission
Bond Counsel re-Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements Borrowing Resolution
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
Bid No.1065 Rogers Free Library Interior Modification Project
Bid No. 1066 Information Technology and Consulting Service
Bid No. 1067 - School Bus Transportation Services
K. Special Reports
BCWA Tri-Town Monthly Report - April 2025
L. Town Solicitor
M. Executive Sessions
Director Williamson request for Executive Session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(5) Lease of Real Property
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Bristol Zoning Board of Review Minutes - April 7, 2025
Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025
Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025
Zoning Board of Review Meeting - June 2, 2025
Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
Tax Assessor Leadem - re - Recommended Abatements & Additions - May 2025
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
Citation - Evan Smith, Discover Newport (signed)
Proclamation- Retirement -Lieutenant Ricardo Mourato (signed)
Authorizing Resolution - Rhode Island Community Development Block Grant Program (signed)
Commendation - Emma Quigley Girl Scout Gold Award (signed)
Commendation - Fiona Sharp Girl Scout Gold Award (signed)
Citation - Bristol Cup Defenders 90th Anniversary (signed)
Resolution No. 2025-2025-05-07-I4 In Support of H 5393 and S 0057 - An Act Relating to Highways - Sidewalks (signed)
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
Barrington - Proclamation - National Public Works Week
Barrington - Resolution - Support of Bill S-57 and H5393 Maintenance of Sidewalks
Barrington - Resolution - Supporting 2025 Composting and Organic Waste Diversion Act
Exeter - Resolution - Support of Amendments regarding Funding of Student Transportation
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Legislation relating to Holidays and Days of Special Observance Holiday
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing S0851 relating to State Affairs and Government Tourism and Development
Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of H5204 - Support of Transportation of School Pupils Beyond City and Town Limits
Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of H5201 - The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Specific Land Use Legislation
New Shoreham - Resolution - Opposing a Statewide Non Owner Occupied Property Tax
Warren - Resolution - Full State Funding of Private School Transportation
Warren - Resolution - Requesting an Amendment regarding the duties of Public Utilities
Lincoln - Resolution - Support of Senate Bill S 57 and Bill H-5393 Maintenance of Sidewalks
Lincoln - Resolution - Opposing Specific Land Use Legislation Proposed in the RIGA
Hopkinton - Resolution - Honor of Hope Valley Elementary School
Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of Senate Bill S-57 and House Bill H-5393 Maintenance of Sidewalks
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
Award of Bid No. 1060 - Town Administrator Contente to Stephen Gross, Clifton Larson Allen, LLP regarding Bid Award - Professional Auditing Services
Award of Bid No. 1061 - Town Administrator Contente to Sonia Lanthier, Poralu Marine Inc. regarding Bid Award - Marina Trash Skimmer
Award of Bid No. 1062 - Town Administrator Contente to Mark Schichtel, Schichtel's Nursery, Inc regarding Bid Award - Spring 2025 Tree Sourcing and Delivery
Award of Bid No. 1063 - Town Administrator Contente to JML Excavation Inc. regarding Bid Award - Gibson Road Shoreline Improvements
Recognition - The Bristol Conservation Commission and The King Phillip Little League re Arbor Day Celebration Ceremonies May 14, 2025
Town Administrator Contente re Letter in support of House Bill 6291
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Planning Board Meeting - May 8th 2025 CANCELED
North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - May 14, 2025
BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - April 24, 2025
Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - May 8, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Wine Tasting Meeting - May 12, 2025
Technical Review Committee Meeting - May 20, 2025
Technical Review Committee Meeting - May 20, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Meeting - May 20, 2025
Bristol 250th Commission Meeting - May 21, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - May 22, 2025
Recreation Board Meeting - May 28, 2025
Capital Projects Commission Meeting - May 27, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting - Flag Day Reception - May 22, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting -Military and Town Officials - May 29, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting -Floats - May 29, 2025
BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - May 29, 2025
BCWA Annual Meeting - May 29, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
Leon Hill, 1185 Hope Street re auto vehicle claim
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
Kyle Flynn, 43 Monterey Drive - re for curb cut request
Adjourned + Posting Notice (Edit this!)
Important Notice (Edit Zoom Info)
Please be advised notice
Present
Meeting Dates (Edit Dates)
Special Recognitions
Mt. Hope High School Gymnastics Team
Mt. Hope High and Kickemuit Middle School Wrestling Teams
Motion RE: Consent Agenda
A. Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Town Council Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2025
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) May 7, 2025
B. Public Hearings
Ordinance No. 2025-7 Zoning Chapter 28 Land Use Laws (adopted 2024 - legislative session)
C. Ordinances
Ordinance 2025-03 - Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 – (to decrease the number of limited BV Licenses from 32 to 33 (1st Reading)
Ordinance No. 2025-04 Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 Number of Licenses (to increase the number of Class BV Licenses from 32-33) (2nd reading)
Ordinance No. 2025-05 - Chapter 16 - Mother Vehicles and Traffic, Article V - Stopping Standing and Parking - (no parking box located across from 28 Shaws Ln.) (1st reading)
Ordinance No. 2025-06 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article IX Residential Parking, Sec. 16-345 Designated residential parking streets (To include portions of Hope Street to the Residential Zone) (1stReading)
Ordinance No. 2025-08 Chapter 8, Sec 72 Independence Park Boat Ramp (Vehicle load restrictions) (2nd reading)
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Stephan Brigidi on behalf of the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project requests a One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License on August 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Independence Park for the unveiling of sculptures
Arts in Common for PorchFest 2025 re request for One Day Dancing and Entertainment license and street Closure of a six-block section of High Street from Walley to Byfield Streets on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2:30-6:30 pm
Greg Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request for One Day Dancing and Entertainment License at Rockwell Park for the 12th Annual Harbor Festival
Jennifer Devine, 55 Wapping Drive Pro-Democracy Rally, request for One Day Dancing & Entertainment License
Gorge Moreno 200 Gooding Avenue, LLC D/B/A Don Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, request for Modification to BV Intoxicating Beverage License to expand alcohol service area to include outdoor service area (Call for Public Hearing June 18th)
Richard Corrente, WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street request for Modification to BV Intoxicating Beverage License (to expand alcohol service area to include outdoor seating area (Call for Public Hearing June 18th)
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
Sidewalk and Alcohol Use License Renewals 2025-2026
Sidewalk Use License Renewals 2025-2026
Jennifer Medina, Carvalho Group, LLC DBA Pisco y Tequila, 382 Thames Street, Unit 1 re Dancing & Entertainment License
F. Petitions - Other
George Voutes, 17 Shore Road - Safeguard Public Health restrictions on Gas - Powered Leaf Blowers in Bristol
Bruce Goes, 82 King Philip Avenue - re no parking box located across from residence
Gregg Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request permission to use/sell Alcoholic Beverages at Rockwell Park for the 12th Annual Harbor Festival on August 16, 2025
G. Appointments
Zoning Board of Review - (1 two-year unexpired Alternate term set to expire March 2027)
Alayne White, Chairwoman of the Bristol 250th Commission, re recommendations of commission members
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
Harbor Master Marsili - Marina Fuel Prices
Harbormaster Marsili re Recommendations for Change to Harbor Fees
Steven Januario, Chairman Bristol Harbor Commission
Bond Counsel re-Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements Borrowing Resolution
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
Bid No.1065 Rogers Free Library Interior Modification Project
Bid No. 1066 Information Technology and Consulting Service
Bid No. 1067 - School Bus Transportation Services
K. Special Reports
BCWA Tri-Town Monthly Report - April 2025
L. Town Solicitor
M. Executive Sessions
Director Williamson request for Executive Session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(5) Lease of Real Property
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Bristol Zoning Board of Review Minutes - April 7, 2025
Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025
Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025
Zoning Board of Review Meeting - June 2, 2025
Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
Tax Assessor Leadem - re - Recommended Abatements & Additions - May 2025
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
Citation - Evan Smith, Discover Newport (signed)
Proclamation- Retirement -Lieutenant Ricardo Mourato (signed)
Authorizing Resolution - Rhode Island Community Development Block Grant Program (signed)
Commendation - Emma Quigley Girl Scout Gold Award (signed)
Commendation - Fiona Sharp Girl Scout Gold Award (signed)
Citation - Bristol Cup Defenders 90th Anniversary (signed)
Resolution No. 2025-2025-05-07-I4 In Support of H 5393 and S 0057 - An Act Relating to Highways - Sidewalks (signed)
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
Barrington - Proclamation - National Public Works Week
Barrington - Resolution - Support of Bill S-57 and H5393 Maintenance of Sidewalks
Barrington - Resolution - Supporting 2025 Composting and Organic Waste Diversion Act
Exeter - Resolution - Support of Amendments regarding Funding of Student Transportation
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Legislation relating to Holidays and Days of Special Observance Holiday
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing S0851 relating to State Affairs and Government Tourism and Development
Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of H5204 - Support of Transportation of School Pupils Beyond City and Town Limits
Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of H5201 - The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Specific Land Use Legislation
New Shoreham - Resolution - Opposing a Statewide Non Owner Occupied Property Tax
Warren - Resolution - Full State Funding of Private School Transportation
Warren - Resolution - Requesting an Amendment regarding the duties of Public Utilities
Lincoln - Resolution - Support of Senate Bill S 57 and Bill H-5393 Maintenance of Sidewalks
Lincoln - Resolution - Opposing Specific Land Use Legislation Proposed in the RIGA
Hopkinton - Resolution - Honor of Hope Valley Elementary School
Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of Senate Bill S-57 and House Bill H-5393 Maintenance of Sidewalks
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
Award of Bid No. 1060 - Town Administrator Contente to Stephen Gross, Clifton Larson Allen, LLP regarding Bid Award - Professional Auditing Services
Award of Bid No. 1061 - Town Administrator Contente to Sonia Lanthier, Poralu Marine Inc. regarding Bid Award - Marina Trash Skimmer
Award of Bid No. 1062 - Town Administrator Contente to Mark Schichtel, Schichtel's Nursery, Inc regarding Bid Award - Spring 2025 Tree Sourcing and Delivery
Award of Bid No. 1063 - Town Administrator Contente to JML Excavation Inc. regarding Bid Award - Gibson Road Shoreline Improvements
Recognition - The Bristol Conservation Commission and The King Phillip Little League re Arbor Day Celebration Ceremonies May 14, 2025
Town Administrator Contente re Letter in support of House Bill 6291
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Planning Board Meeting - May 8th 2025 CANCELED
North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - May 14, 2025
BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - April 24, 2025
Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - May 8, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Wine Tasting Meeting - May 12, 2025
Technical Review Committee Meeting - May 20, 2025
Technical Review Committee Meeting - May 20, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Meeting - May 20, 2025
Bristol 250th Commission Meeting - May 21, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - May 22, 2025
Recreation Board Meeting - May 28, 2025
Capital Projects Commission Meeting - May 27, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting - Flag Day Reception - May 22, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting -Military and Town Officials - May 29, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting -Floats - May 29, 2025
BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - May 29, 2025
BCWA Annual Meeting - May 29, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
Leon Hill, 1185 Hope Street re auto vehicle claim
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
Kyle Flynn, 43 Monterey Drive - re for curb cut request
Adjourned + Posting Notice (Edit this!)
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