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Motion RE: Consent Agenda
A. Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Town Council Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2025
Town Council Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2025
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - June 18, 2025
B. Public Hearings
C. Ordinances
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Daniel Manchester for The Bristol Historical Preservation Society - Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for "Annual Flea and Fair" August 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (set-up 7AM) (rain date August 10, 2025)
AZJ Aidan’s dba Aidan’s Pub, Michael Cockcroft, 5 John Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor entertainment on Fridays)
Liberatos Lounge and Restaurant, LLC d/b/a The Beach House, Gerry Liberatos, 805 Hope Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor entertainment Monday -Sunday, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
Thames Street Landing Tavern Company, LLC, d/b/a DeWolf Tavern, Sai Viswanath, 1 State Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Korcula Culinary Consulting, LLC d/b/a Judge Roy Bean Saloon, Cruz Goler, 1 State Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include entertainment on Sunday from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
The Lobster Pot Inc., Jeffrey Hirsh, 119-121 Hope Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment on Sundays from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Vigilant Brewing Co., Kevin Amaral 44 Ballou Blvd. – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment and include entertainment indoors on Wednesdays)
Bristol Golf Club Inc., Kevin Francis, 95 Tupelo Street re One Day Sunday Dancing & Entertainment License on July 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM -10:00 PM for their Annual Cookout
Maryanne Brandmeier for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, re – Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23, 2025, from 10:00AM –3:00PM
Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23, 2025, from 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Maryanne Brandmeier for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, Re–Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park on August 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Director Rensehausen, Bristol Parks & Recreation and The Prevention Coalition requests a One Day Dancing & Entertainment License for “Movie in the Park”, Independence Park, August 6th from 8:00 PM -10:00 PM
Allison Barr, Allison’s Pampered Pets, 7 Michael Drive – Modification of Kennel License (to allow 15 or more dogs)
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
Dog Kennel License Renewals - 2025-2026
Private Investigator License Renewals 2025-2026
F. Petitions - Other
Maryanne Brandmeier, The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, requests to fly the Japanese Flag during the 43rd Anniversary of the Black Ship’s Festival at Independence Park on August 22-23, 2025 at Rockwell and Independence Parks
Edward and Valerie Lee, 6 Normand Street re a license to maintain Town property, asphalting 40 feet by 25 feet of road at the end of Normand Street
Lynn Boudreau, 36 Harrison Street re license to maintain a 5' wide' x 23'' long, piece of town property on the North side of the residence
Howard Sutton , President, Stone Harbour Condominium Association re an extension of the current no parking area by 6 feet on each side of the egress on Thames Street
G. Appointments
Historic District Commission - 3- three-year terms set to expire July 2028
Bristol Prevention Coalition ( one unexpired term set to expire January 2027)
Board of Canvassers – Appointment to fill one unexpired Republican alternate term, set to expire March 2026
Bristol Harbor Advisory Committee - (1) three-year term set to expire August 2028
Bristol 250th Commission- Appointment to fill the BWRSD representative with a term to expire January 2027
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
Steven Januario, Chairman on behalf of the Bristol Harbor Commission re approval of Harbor Commission newly developed policy's
Chemist/Pretreament Coordinator, Shealyn Davey, request for modification and updates to the Sewer Use Ordinance. The primary changes affect Section 22-236 (Local Limits) to reflect the new evaluation of Local Limits Evaluation (LLE), and additional minor edits include a fee clarification in Section 22-109 (Operations and maintenance) a spelling correction in Section 22-235 (National categorical pretreatment standards) and revised wording for industry categories in Section 22-316 (Enumeration)
Public Notice from CRMC re – Terry & Mary Steelman, 95 West Hampton Road, Philadelphia, PA for 6 Portside Drive requires response by July 24, 2025
RI Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Resources, Water Quality Certification Program - Notice re consideration of The Narragansett Electric Company to perform maintenance and improvements on the Utility line ROW
Town Administrator Content re Town's efforts to notify residents of the Mt. Hope bridge closure and assisting the Explore Bristol to support local businesses during that period
Director Williamson re 2-year Curbside Composting Pilot Program Eastern RI Conservation District Outreach
Tax Assessor Leadam re: Adoption of Tax Rate and Sewer Use fee
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
Town Council re Contingency funds for payment of shirts for Fourth of July
K. Special Reports
BCWA Tri Town Monthly Report for June 26, 2025
L. Town Solicitor
Council consideration for Approval of Tender and Completion Agreement with Western Surety Company and Vinagro Materials, LLC for the Mount Hope Avenue Drainage Improvements Project
M. Executive Sessions
Town Solicitor re request for Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(2): Concerning Litigation
Town Administrator Contente request ofor Executive Session pursuant to § 42-46-5 A.5 Any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes.
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2025
Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025
Historic District Commission Minutes - April 3, 2025
Historic District Commission - May 1, 2025
Historic District Commission Special Meeting - March 26, 2025
Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting - June 30, 2025
BCWA Meeting Minutes Board of Directors - May 29, 2025
BCWA Meeting Minutes - May 29, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
Town Treasurer Carulli re - Year to Date Budget Report - July 2025
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
Resolution – Town of Bristol Authorizing the Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees and Sewer Assessments (signed)
Resolution - Revised resolution of the Bristol 250th Semi-quincentennial Commission - (signed)
Resolution - 2025-28-5-I2 Mooring and Docking and related harbor fees (signed)
Proclamation - Mello's Shoe Service, Mike Iacovelli (signed)
Proclamation - Chief Marshal of the Bristol Fourth of July 240th Celebration, Dick Devault (signed)
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to replace/relocate P1, 2, and P3 and remove P4 on Burnside and Hope Street
Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to install inline P28-50 on the corner of Thames and Church Street
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 re access to public records act
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
Award Letter Bid 1069 - Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding Services
Award Letter Bid No. 1068 Road Resurfacing Project
Award Letter Bid 1066 - IT Consultant Services
Public Notice from CRMC - Heritage Foundation of RI , 101 Ferry Road - required response July 22, 2025
Council request - Portside, map of outside area
Rhode Island Energy notice re - filing of Proposed 2025 Vegetation Management Standards and Practices
Clerk Cordeiro – Thank you letter to Louis Cirillo for serving on the Bristol 250th Commission
Town Administrator Contente - Town Administrators Appointment for Bristol 250th Matthew Hayes
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Planning Board Meeting - July 10, 2025
Zoning Board Meeting - July 14, 2025
Capital Projects Commission Meeting - June 24, 2025
BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - June 26, 2025
Planning Board Public Hearing - July 10, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Meeting - June 25, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Military and Town Officials Meeting - June 25, 2025
Conservation Commission Meeting - July 1, 2025
Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 25, 2025
Amended Planning Board Meeting - July 10, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Wine Tasting Sub Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025
Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - July 17, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Policy Subcommittee - July 28, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
Glen Hogan, 9 Tilbury Drive - claim for damages
Jennifer Busby, 505 Plainfield Pike ,Greene - claim for damages
Stephen Zbysewski, 40 Harrison Street - claim for damages
Carolyn Balinskas, 1 Overlook Drive - claim for damages
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
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 Minutes - June 18, 2025
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - June 18, 2025
B. Public Hearings
C. Ordinances
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Daniel Manchester for The Bristol Historical Preservation Society - Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for "Annual Flea and Fair" August 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (set-up 7AM) (rain date August 10, 2025)
AZJ Aidan’s dba Aidan’s Pub, Michael Cockcroft, 5 John Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor entertainment on Fridays)
Liberatos Lounge and Restaurant, LLC d/b/a The Beach House, Gerry Liberatos, 805 Hope Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License for expansion of premises (to include outdoor entertainment Monday -Sunday, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
Thames Street Landing Tavern Company, LLC, d/b/a DeWolf Tavern, Sai Viswanath, 1 State Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Korcula Culinary Consulting, LLC d/b/a Judge Roy Bean Saloon, Cruz Goler, 1 State Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include entertainment on Sunday from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
The Lobster Pot Inc., Jeffrey Hirsh, 119-121 Hope Street – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment on Sundays from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Vigilant Brewing Co., Kevin Amaral 44 Ballou Blvd. – Modification of Dancing and Entertainment License (to include outdoor entertainment and include entertainment indoors on Wednesdays)
Bristol Golf Club Inc., Kevin Francis, 95 Tupelo Street re One Day Sunday Dancing & Entertainment License on July 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM -10:00 PM for their Annual Cookout
Maryanne Brandmeier for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, re – Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23, 2025, from 10:00AM –3:00PM
Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 23, 2025, from 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Maryanne Brandmeier for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, Re–Request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment License for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival at Rockwell Park on August 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Maryanne Brandmeier, for The Japan American Society of Rhode Island – Request for Mobile Food Establishment Event Permit for Black Ships Festival at Independence Park on August 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Director Rensehausen, Bristol Parks & Recreation and The Prevention Coalition requests a One Day Dancing & Entertainment License for “Movie in the Park”, Independence Park, August 6th from 8:00 PM -10:00 PM
Allison Barr, Allison’s Pampered Pets, 7 Michael Drive – Modification of Kennel License (to allow 15 or more dogs)
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
Dog Kennel License Renewals - 2025-2026
Private Investigator License Renewals 2025-2026
F. Petitions - Other
Maryanne Brandmeier, The Japan American Society of Rhode Island, requests to fly the Japanese Flag during the 43rd Anniversary of the Black Ship’s Festival at Independence Park on August 22-23, 2025 at Rockwell and Independence Parks
Edward and Valerie Lee, 6 Normand Street re a license to maintain Town property, asphalting 40 feet by 25 feet of road at the end of Normand Street
Lynn Boudreau, 36 Harrison Street re license to maintain a 5' wide' x 23'' long, piece of town property on the North side of the residence
Howard Sutton , President, Stone Harbour Condominium Association re an extension of the current no parking area by 6 feet on each side of the egress on Thames Street
G. Appointments
Historic District Commission - 3- three-year terms set to expire July 2028
Bristol Prevention Coalition ( one unexpired term set to expire January 2027)
Board of Canvassers – Appointment to fill one unexpired Republican alternate term, set to expire March 2026
Bristol Harbor Advisory Committee - (1) three-year term set to expire August 2028
Bristol 250th Commission- Appointment to fill the BWRSD representative with a term to expire January 2027
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
Steven Januario, Chairman on behalf of the Bristol Harbor Commission re approval of Harbor Commission newly developed policy's
Chemist/Pretreament Coordinator, Shealyn Davey, request for modification and updates to the Sewer Use Ordinance. The primary changes affect Section 22-236 (Local Limits) to reflect the new evaluation of Local Limits Evaluation (LLE), and additional minor edits include a fee clarification in Section 22-109 (Operations and maintenance) a spelling correction in Section 22-235 (National categorical pretreatment standards) and revised wording for industry categories in Section 22-316 (Enumeration)
Public Notice from CRMC re – Terry & Mary Steelman, 95 West Hampton Road, Philadelphia, PA for 6 Portside Drive requires response by July 24, 2025
RI Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Resources, Water Quality Certification Program - Notice re consideration of The Narragansett Electric Company to perform maintenance and improvements on the Utility line ROW
Town Administrator Content re Town's efforts to notify residents of the Mt. Hope bridge closure and assisting the Explore Bristol to support local businesses during that period
Director Williamson re 2-year Curbside Composting Pilot Program Eastern RI Conservation District Outreach
Tax Assessor Leadam re: Adoption of Tax Rate and Sewer Use fee
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
Town Council re Contingency funds for payment of shirts for Fourth of July
K. Special Reports
BCWA Tri Town Monthly Report for June 26, 2025
L. Town Solicitor
Council consideration for Approval of Tender and Completion Agreement with Western Surety Company and Vinagro Materials, LLC for the Mount Hope Avenue Drainage Improvements Project
M. Executive Sessions
Town Solicitor re request for Executive Session Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(2): Concerning Litigation
Town Administrator Contente request ofor Executive Session pursuant to § 42-46-5 A.5 Any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes.
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Bristol Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2025
Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025
Historic District Commission Minutes - April 3, 2025
Historic District Commission - May 1, 2025
Historic District Commission Special Meeting - March 26, 2025
Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting - June 30, 2025
BCWA Meeting Minutes Board of Directors - May 29, 2025
BCWA Meeting Minutes - May 29, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
Town Treasurer Carulli re - Year to Date Budget Report - July 2025
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
Resolution – Town of Bristol Authorizing the Assessment of Valuations and Levy of Taxes, Sewer Service Fees and Sewer Assessments (signed)
Resolution - Revised resolution of the Bristol 250th Semi-quincentennial Commission - (signed)
Resolution - 2025-28-5-I2 Mooring and Docking and related harbor fees (signed)
Proclamation - Mello's Shoe Service, Mike Iacovelli (signed)
Proclamation - Chief Marshal of the Bristol Fourth of July 240th Celebration, Dick Devault (signed)
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to replace/relocate P1, 2, and P3 and remove P4 on Burnside and Hope Street
Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to install inline P28-50 on the corner of Thames and Church Street
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Senate Bill 0909 and House Bill 6273 re access to public records act
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
Award Letter Bid 1069 - Municipal Tree Maintenance and Stump Grinding Services
Award Letter Bid No. 1068 Road Resurfacing Project
Award Letter Bid 1066 - IT Consultant Services
Public Notice from CRMC - Heritage Foundation of RI , 101 Ferry Road - required response July 22, 2025
Council request - Portside, map of outside area
Rhode Island Energy notice re - filing of Proposed 2025 Vegetation Management Standards and Practices
Clerk Cordeiro – Thank you letter to Louis Cirillo for serving on the Bristol 250th Commission
Town Administrator Contente - Town Administrators Appointment for Bristol 250th Matthew Hayes
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Planning Board Meeting - July 10, 2025
Zoning Board Meeting - July 14, 2025
Capital Projects Commission Meeting - June 24, 2025
BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - June 26, 2025
Planning Board Public Hearing - July 10, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Meeting - June 25, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Military and Town Officials Meeting - June 25, 2025
Conservation Commission Meeting - July 1, 2025
Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - June 25, 2025
Amended Planning Board Meeting - July 10, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Sub Committee Wine Tasting Sub Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025
Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting - July 14, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - July 17, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Policy Subcommittee - July 28, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
Glen Hogan, 9 Tilbury Drive - claim for damages
Jennifer Busby, 505 Plainfield Pike ,Greene - claim for damages
Stephen Zbysewski, 40 Harrison Street - claim for damages
Carolyn Balinskas, 1 Overlook Drive - claim for damages
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
Adjourned + Posting Notice (Edit this!)
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