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Important Notice (Edit Zoom Info)
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Present
Meeting Dates (Edit Dates)
Motion RE: Consent Agenda
A. Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Town Council Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2025
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - May 28, 2025
B. Public Hearings
Moreno, LLC d/b/a Don Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, Jorge Moreno, 200 Gooding Avenue – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor seating)
WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include a portion of outdoor seating)
C. Ordinances
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Moreno, LLC d/b/a Don Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, Jorge Moreno, 200 Gooding Avenue – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor seating)
WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include a portion of outdoor seating)
Karen Binder, Executive Director on behalf of Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, re - Dancing & Entertainment License
Cara Massey, Executive Director, 500 Hope Street on behalf of Linden Place re - Dancing & Entertainment License
Brenda Turchetta, Executive Director on behalf of Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Avenue, re - Dancing & Entertainment License
Victoria Drew, Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside Street, re - Dancing & Entertainment License
Bristol Police Department request for Food Trucks at the 4th Annual Community Night Out Event
Bristol Police Department request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License for the 4th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common
Amare Sweets and Treats, LLC, Eunice Kim 259 Thames Street re Victualling License
Amare Sweets and Treats, LLC, Eunice Kim 259 Thames Street re – Holiday Sales License
Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative d/b/a The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broad Common Road re One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License
Two Beacons Production LLC, 33 Broad Street, Providence re the use of the Town Common and One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License from July 31st to August 5th(clean-up/breakdown scheduled August 6th and 7th for a two-day film shoot
Richard Corrente, Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street re renewal of Dancing & Entertainment License, additionally requesting modification of License (to include a portion of the interior and outdoor entertainment))
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
Dancing & Entertainment License Renewals - 2025-2026
Public Laundry License Renewals - 2025-2026
Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative dba The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broad Common Road re- six-month review of Class C Liquor License
F. Petitions - Other
Bristol Police Department request for use of Town Common and Support of Town Council for the 4th Annual Community Night Out Event
Blithewold Museum, Arboretum & Gardens, 101 Ferry Road – Request for Council Consideration and Support of a Resolution Seeking Exemption of Its Building and Tangible Personal Property from Local Property Taxation
Daniel Manchester for The Bristol Historical Preservation Society - Request use of Town Common for "Annual Flea and Fair" August 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (set-up 7AM) (rain date August 10, 2025)
G. Appointments
Bristol 250th Commission (one unexpired 4-year term set to expire January 2027)
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
Sara Churgin, District Manager, Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District – Request for Council Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution in Support of the 2025 Composting and Organic Waste Diversion Act (House Bill 5195 / Senate Bill 0104)
Parks and Recreation Director Rensehausen request for Council consideration to require special event certificates of insurance for all tournaments and one-day athletic events held on Town facilities, as a condition of facility use permits
Resolution – Town of Bristol Authorizing the Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees and Sewer Assessments
Mt Hope Bridge maintenance plan presentation by the Executive Director, Lori Caron Silveira, from the RI Bridge and Turnpike Authority.
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
Bid No. 1068 Road Resurfacing Project
Bid No. 1069 Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding Services
K. Special Reports
Tri Town Monthly Report - May 29, 2025
L. Town Solicitor
M. Executive Sessions
Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 (a)(5), acquisition/disposition of public property
Executive Session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(7) A matter related to the question of the investment of public funds where the premature disclosure would adversely affect the public interest. Public funds shall include any investment plan or matter related thereto, including, but not limited to, state lottery plans for new promotions
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Bristol County Water Authority Meeting Minutes - April 24, 2025
Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025
Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting - June 3, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Minutes - March 20, 2025
The Zoning Board of Review Minutes - May 5, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
Citation - Mt Hope and Kickemuit Wrestling Teams (signed)
Citation - Mt. Hope Gymnastics Team (signed)
Resolution 2025-5-28-I2 - Changes to Moring Docking and Harbor Fees
Resolution - 2025-28-5-I4 Borrowing Resolution - Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements (signed)
Proclamation - Mike Iacovelli - (signed)
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
Charlestown - Resolution - Opposition to RI 2025 Gun Control Legislation
Smithfield - Opposing House Bill 5436 and Senate Bill 359
Exeter - Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 Access to Public Records
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 relating to the access to public records
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
Contract Agreement between Town of Bristol and International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local Number 304 — July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2028
Award Letter Bid 1064 Pedestrian Improvements Gooding Avenue
Award Letter Bid 1067 School Bus Transportation Services
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Historic District Commission Meeting - June 5, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, Music & Entertainment Meeting - June 2, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, Ball Meeting - June 16, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, General Committee Meeting - June 10, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, Executive Committee Meeting - June 10, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee, Wine Tasting - June 3, 2025
Housing Authority Meeting - June 12, 2025
Planning Board Meeting Agenda - June 12, 2025
Department of Community Development - Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 17, 2025
Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 17, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee - June 9, 2025
Bristol Planning Meeting - June 12, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - June 12, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
Afonso & Maria DaSilva, 2-4 Jones Avenue re curb cut
Adjourned + Posting Notice (Edit this!)
Important Notice (Edit Zoom Info)
Please be advised notice
Present
Meeting Dates (Edit Dates)
Motion RE: Consent Agenda
A. Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Town Council Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2025
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - May 28, 2025
B. Public Hearings
Moreno, LLC d/b/a Don Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, Jorge Moreno, 200 Gooding Avenue – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor seating)
WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include a portion of outdoor seating)
C. Ordinances
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Moreno, LLC d/b/a Don Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, Jorge Moreno, 200 Gooding Avenue – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor seating)
WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, Richard Corrente, 444 Thames Street – Modification of BV Intoxicating Beverage License for expansion of premises (to include a portion of outdoor seating)
Karen Binder, Executive Director on behalf of Blithewold, Inc., 101 Ferry Road, re - Dancing & Entertainment License
Cara Massey, Executive Director, 500 Hope Street on behalf of Linden Place re - Dancing & Entertainment License
Brenda Turchetta, Executive Director on behalf of Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Avenue, re - Dancing & Entertainment License
Victoria Drew, Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside Street, re - Dancing & Entertainment License
Bristol Police Department request for Food Trucks at the 4th Annual Community Night Out Event
Bristol Police Department request for One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License for the 4th Annual Community Night Out Event at the Town Common
Amare Sweets and Treats, LLC, Eunice Kim 259 Thames Street re Victualling License
Amare Sweets and Treats, LLC, Eunice Kim 259 Thames Street re – Holiday Sales License
Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative d/b/a The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broad Common Road re One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License
Two Beacons Production LLC, 33 Broad Street, Providence re the use of the Town Common and One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License from July 31st to August 5th(clean-up/breakdown scheduled August 6th and 7th for a two-day film shoot
Richard Corrente, Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street re renewal of Dancing & Entertainment License, additionally requesting modification of License (to include a portion of the interior and outdoor entertainment))
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
Dancing & Entertainment License Renewals - 2025-2026
Public Laundry License Renewals - 2025-2026
Robert McNeil, McNeil Design Collaborative dba The Northeast Golf Company (Bristol Golf Park) 96 Broad Common Road re- six-month review of Class C Liquor License
F. Petitions - Other
Bristol Police Department request for use of Town Common and Support of Town Council for the 4th Annual Community Night Out Event
Blithewold Museum, Arboretum & Gardens, 101 Ferry Road – Request for Council Consideration and Support of a Resolution Seeking Exemption of Its Building and Tangible Personal Property from Local Property Taxation
Daniel Manchester for The Bristol Historical Preservation Society - Request use of Town Common for "Annual Flea and Fair" August 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (set-up 7AM) (rain date August 10, 2025)
G. Appointments
Bristol 250th Commission (one unexpired 4-year term set to expire January 2027)
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
Sara Churgin, District Manager, Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District – Request for Council Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution in Support of the 2025 Composting and Organic Waste Diversion Act (House Bill 5195 / Senate Bill 0104)
Parks and Recreation Director Rensehausen request for Council consideration to require special event certificates of insurance for all tournaments and one-day athletic events held on Town facilities, as a condition of facility use permits
Resolution – Town of Bristol Authorizing the Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees and Sewer Assessments
Mt Hope Bridge maintenance plan presentation by the Executive Director, Lori Caron Silveira, from the RI Bridge and Turnpike Authority.
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
Bid No. 1068 Road Resurfacing Project
Bid No. 1069 Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding Services
K. Special Reports
Tri Town Monthly Report - May 29, 2025
L. Town Solicitor
M. Executive Sessions
Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 (a)(5), acquisition/disposition of public property
Executive Session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(7) A matter related to the question of the investment of public funds where the premature disclosure would adversely affect the public interest. Public funds shall include any investment plan or matter related thereto, including, but not limited to, state lottery plans for new promotions
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Bristol County Water Authority Meeting Minutes - April 24, 2025
Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025
Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting - June 3, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Minutes - March 20, 2025
The Zoning Board of Review Minutes - May 5, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
Citation - Mt Hope and Kickemuit Wrestling Teams (signed)
Citation - Mt. Hope Gymnastics Team (signed)
Resolution 2025-5-28-I2 - Changes to Moring Docking and Harbor Fees
Resolution - 2025-28-5-I4 Borrowing Resolution - Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements (signed)
Proclamation - Mike Iacovelli - (signed)
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
Charlestown - Resolution - Opposition to RI 2025 Gun Control Legislation
Smithfield - Opposing House Bill 5436 and Senate Bill 359
Exeter - Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 Access to Public Records
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 relating to the access to public records
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
Contract Agreement between Town of Bristol and International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local Number 304 — July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2028
Award Letter Bid 1064 Pedestrian Improvements Gooding Avenue
Award Letter Bid 1067 School Bus Transportation Services
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Historic District Commission Meeting - June 5, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, Music & Entertainment Meeting - June 2, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, Ball Meeting - June 16, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, General Committee Meeting - June 10, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committe, Executive Committee Meeting - June 10, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee, Wine Tasting - June 3, 2025
Housing Authority Meeting - June 12, 2025
Planning Board Meeting Agenda - June 12, 2025
Department of Community Development - Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 17, 2025
Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 17, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee - June 9, 2025
Bristol Planning Meeting - June 12, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - June 12, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
Afonso & Maria DaSilva, 2-4 Jones Avenue re curb cut
Adjourned + Posting Notice (Edit this!)
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