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Present
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Special Recognitions
Vote on Provisional Budget Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Vote on Provisional Budget Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Motion RE: Consent Agenda
A. Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Town Council Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2025
Town Council Special Meeting Minutes Capital Projects - March 5, 2025
B. Public Hearings
C. Ordinances
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Isabel Orterry on behalf of Banda Sta Isabel request a one-day Dancing and Entertainment License for April 12, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM at 577 Wood Street (St. Elizabeths Auditorium)
Carmen Anania on behalf of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel request a one-day Dancing and Entertainment License for May 31, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Auditorium
Renee Soto on behalf of Bristol BookFest request a one-day Dancing and Entertainment License for April 4, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at the Rogers Free Library
Jonathan Ferreira requests one-day Dancing & Entertainment License for Smoke on the Water Fundraiser, 65 Ferry Road, June 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Joseph Caron on behalf of the Bristol Merchants Association (BMA) requests a One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License (s) per the 2025 Event Schedule (see attached) from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
Tattoo License Renewals 2025-2026
Cesspool License Renewals 2025-2026
Charles "Eli" Dunn, Folklore LLC dba Folklore Provisions, 301 Hope Street regarding six-month review of BV Limited Liquor License
F. Petitions - Other
Charles Eli Dunn, Folklore, LLC d/b/a Folklore Provisions, 301 Hope Street - Request for One Additional Class BV Liquor License (to increase the number of licenses from 32 to 33) and to modify and expand the alcohol area
Maria Andrade, 28 Shaws Lane requesting removal of accessible parking space located across from residence and replacement of no parking box to assist with existing driveway
Jason Paganelli – True North Running Company re Colt State Park Half Marathon on November 2, 2025 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - portion of race is on public roadway
Karen Cox with the North American Family Institute, requesting Run 4 The Kidz, 5K Race beginning and ending at Vigilant Brewing on Sunday, September 7, 2025 starting at 9:00 AM
G. Appointments
Harbor Commission (1 unexpired three-year term set to expire March 2027)
Harbor Advisory
Assistant Harbor Master ( unexpired one year term set to expire January 2026)
Bristol Planning Board - 1 two-year term set to expire April 2027 and 1 three-year term set to expire April 2028)
Zoning Board of Review - (1 five-year term set to expire March 2030, One 1st Alternate two-year term set to expire March 2027 and One 2nd Alternate one-year term set to expire March 2026
Waypoyset Trust - One two-year term set to expire March 2027
Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees - 1 three-year term set to expire April 2028
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees (2 unexpired three-year terms set to expire January 2027 and January 2028)
Fourth of July Committee re - proposed membership (two-year term)
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
Jay Maciel on behalf of Bristol Conservation Commission - Keep Bristol Clean re Invitation to 36th Annual Town-Wide Cleanup, April 19, 2025
Resolution No. 2025-26-3-F4 Bristol Fourth of July Celebration - 2025
Community Development Director Williamson re: Composting Pilot Program Opportunity for program funding through 11th Hour Racing
Council Chairman Calouro re Resolution regarding the restoration of general revenue sharing to cities and towns
Council Chairman Calouro re Resolution in support of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns Legislative Priorities
Council Chairman Calouro re consideration of allocation of council contingency funds to help support Tom's Grove non-profit organization.
Town Clerk Cordeiro re proposed Amendment to Residential Parking Zones
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
K. Special Reports
BCWA Tri-Town Monthly Report - February 2025
L. Town Solicitor
M. Executive Sessions
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - November 21, 2024
BCWA Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2025
BCWA Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2025
Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - February 3, 2025
Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes - March 3, 2025
Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - February 6, 2025
Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2025
Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2025
Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - December 19, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
Treasurer Carulli Year-to-Date Budget Report - March 2025
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
Citation - James Dollins - March 3, 2025 (signed)
Citation -Dominic Franco - March 3, 2025 (signed)
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
Narragansett Electric & Verizon request to install a new pole on State Street, 50 Feet West of the centerline of the intersection of State and High Street
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
Burrillville Town Council Resolution No 25-03 - Support of House Bill 2025- H 5371
Burrillville Town Council Resolution No. 25-02 - RI League of Cities and Towns 2025 Legislative Priorities
Burrillville Town Council Resolution No. 25-01 - Support and Subsidy for Transportation of Homeless Students
Resolutions regarding the Restoration of General Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns
Westerly Town Council - Resolution in Support of House Bill H 5457 - An Act Relating to Public Records - Access to Public Records
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District re Resolution of the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District Committee
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District re Resolution in Support of Full Funding of Categorical Transportation Aid
Town of Lincoln - Resolution 2025-6 Opposition to RI 2025 Gun Control Legislation
Town of Middletown Resolution No. 2025-17 - Support of the RI League of Cities and Towns 2025 Legislative Priorities
Town of Charlestown Resolution in support of House Bill 2025-H5315
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
DEM re WQC File No. 25-028 Jacobs Point Salt Marsh Restoration Project Plat 54, Lot 12 - Water Quality Certification
Director Williamson to BWRSD Chairman McGovern re Drainage Maintenance at future Mt. Hope School
Town Administrator Contente to David Taylor - Award Bid #1059 Bristol Historic District Standards Guide
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Planning Board Meeting - March 13, 2025
BCWA Personnel Committee Meeting - February 27, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July General Committee Meeting - February 27, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Military and Town Officials Sub Committee Meeting - February 25, 2025
Recreation Board Meeting - February 26, 2025
BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - February 27, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - February 27, 2025
Harbor Commission Meeting - March 3, 2025
Historic District Commission Meeting - March 6, 2025
Conservation Commission Meeting - March 4, 2025
BCWA Properties Committee Meeting - March 13, 2025
Housing Authority Meeting - March 13, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting - March 10, 2025
Recreation Board Meeting - March 26, 2025 (canceled)
North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - March 12, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting Photography Contest - March 10, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Committee, General Committee Meeting - March 13, 2025
Bristol 4th of July, Flag Day Sub Committee Meeting - March 13, 2025
Planning Board Meeting - March 13, 2025
Historic District Commission Meeting - April 3, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - March 20, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Promotions Meeting - March 20, 2025
Zoning Board of Review Meeting - April 7, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Wine Tasting Sub Committee Meeting - March 24, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Souvenir Sub Committee Meeting - March 27, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
Brian Authelet - complaint
Brian Authelet - complaint
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
Joshua Cordeiro, 151 Sunrise Drive re curb cut
Adjourned + Posting Notice (Edit this!)
Important Notice (Edit Zoom Info)
Please be advised notice
Present
Meeting Dates (Edit Dates)
Special Recognitions
Vote on Provisional Budget Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Vote on Provisional Budget Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Motion RE: Consent Agenda
A. Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Town Council Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2025
Town Council Special Meeting Minutes Capital Projects - March 5, 2025
B. Public Hearings
C. Ordinances
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Isabel Orterry on behalf of Banda Sta Isabel request a one-day Dancing and Entertainment License for April 12, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM at 577 Wood Street (St. Elizabeths Auditorium)
Carmen Anania on behalf of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel request a one-day Dancing and Entertainment License for May 31, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Auditorium
Renee Soto on behalf of Bristol BookFest request a one-day Dancing and Entertainment License for April 4, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at the Rogers Free Library
Jonathan Ferreira requests one-day Dancing & Entertainment License for Smoke on the Water Fundraiser, 65 Ferry Road, June 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Joseph Caron on behalf of the Bristol Merchants Association (BMA) requests a One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License (s) per the 2025 Event Schedule (see attached) from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
Tattoo License Renewals 2025-2026
Cesspool License Renewals 2025-2026
Charles "Eli" Dunn, Folklore LLC dba Folklore Provisions, 301 Hope Street regarding six-month review of BV Limited Liquor License
F. Petitions - Other
Charles Eli Dunn, Folklore, LLC d/b/a Folklore Provisions, 301 Hope Street - Request for One Additional Class BV Liquor License (to increase the number of licenses from 32 to 33) and to modify and expand the alcohol area
Maria Andrade, 28 Shaws Lane requesting removal of accessible parking space located across from residence and replacement of no parking box to assist with existing driveway
Jason Paganelli – True North Running Company re Colt State Park Half Marathon on November 2, 2025 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - portion of race is on public roadway
Karen Cox with the North American Family Institute, requesting Run 4 The Kidz, 5K Race beginning and ending at Vigilant Brewing on Sunday, September 7, 2025 starting at 9:00 AM
G. Appointments
Harbor Commission (1 unexpired three-year term set to expire March 2027)
Harbor Advisory
Assistant Harbor Master ( unexpired one year term set to expire January 2026)
Bristol Planning Board - 1 two-year term set to expire April 2027 and 1 three-year term set to expire April 2028)
Zoning Board of Review - (1 five-year term set to expire March 2030, One 1st Alternate two-year term set to expire March 2027 and One 2nd Alternate one-year term set to expire March 2026
Waypoyset Trust - One two-year term set to expire March 2027
Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees - 1 three-year term set to expire April 2028
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees (2 unexpired three-year terms set to expire January 2027 and January 2028)
Fourth of July Committee re - proposed membership (two-year term)
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
Jay Maciel on behalf of Bristol Conservation Commission - Keep Bristol Clean re Invitation to 36th Annual Town-Wide Cleanup, April 19, 2025
Resolution No. 2025-26-3-F4 Bristol Fourth of July Celebration - 2025
Community Development Director Williamson re: Composting Pilot Program Opportunity for program funding through 11th Hour Racing
Council Chairman Calouro re Resolution regarding the restoration of general revenue sharing to cities and towns
Council Chairman Calouro re Resolution in support of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns Legislative Priorities
Council Chairman Calouro re consideration of allocation of council contingency funds to help support Tom's Grove non-profit organization.
Town Clerk Cordeiro re proposed Amendment to Residential Parking Zones
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
K. Special Reports
BCWA Tri-Town Monthly Report - February 2025
L. Town Solicitor
M. Executive Sessions
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - November 21, 2024
BCWA Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2025
BCWA Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2025
Harbor Commission Meeting Minutes - February 3, 2025
Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes - March 3, 2025
Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - February 6, 2025
Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2025
Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2025
Bristol Planning Board Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - December 19, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
Treasurer Carulli Year-to-Date Budget Report - March 2025
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
Citation - James Dollins - March 3, 2025 (signed)
Citation -Dominic Franco - March 3, 2025 (signed)
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
Narragansett Electric & Verizon request to install a new pole on State Street, 50 Feet West of the centerline of the intersection of State and High Street
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
Burrillville Town Council Resolution No 25-03 - Support of House Bill 2025- H 5371
Burrillville Town Council Resolution No. 25-02 - RI League of Cities and Towns 2025 Legislative Priorities
Burrillville Town Council Resolution No. 25-01 - Support and Subsidy for Transportation of Homeless Students
Resolutions regarding the Restoration of General Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns
Westerly Town Council - Resolution in Support of House Bill H 5457 - An Act Relating to Public Records - Access to Public Records
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District re Resolution of the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District Committee
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District re Resolution in Support of Full Funding of Categorical Transportation Aid
Town of Lincoln - Resolution 2025-6 Opposition to RI 2025 Gun Control Legislation
Town of Middletown Resolution No. 2025-17 - Support of the RI League of Cities and Towns 2025 Legislative Priorities
Town of Charlestown Resolution in support of House Bill 2025-H5315
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
DEM re WQC File No. 25-028 Jacobs Point Salt Marsh Restoration Project Plat 54, Lot 12 - Water Quality Certification
Director Williamson to BWRSD Chairman McGovern re Drainage Maintenance at future Mt. Hope School
Town Administrator Contente to David Taylor - Award Bid #1059 Bristol Historic District Standards Guide
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Planning Board Meeting - March 13, 2025
BCWA Personnel Committee Meeting - February 27, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July General Committee Meeting - February 27, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Military and Town Officials Sub Committee Meeting - February 25, 2025
Recreation Board Meeting - February 26, 2025
BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - February 27, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - February 27, 2025
Harbor Commission Meeting - March 3, 2025
Historic District Commission Meeting - March 6, 2025
Conservation Commission Meeting - March 4, 2025
BCWA Properties Committee Meeting - March 13, 2025
Housing Authority Meeting - March 13, 2025
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting - March 10, 2025
Recreation Board Meeting - March 26, 2025 (canceled)
North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - March 12, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting Photography Contest - March 10, 2025
Bristol 4th of July Committee, General Committee Meeting - March 13, 2025
Bristol 4th of July, Flag Day Sub Committee Meeting - March 13, 2025
Planning Board Meeting - March 13, 2025
Historic District Commission Meeting - April 3, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - March 20, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Promotions Meeting - March 20, 2025
Zoning Board of Review Meeting - April 7, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Wine Tasting Sub Committee Meeting - March 24, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Souvenir Sub Committee Meeting - March 27, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
Brian Authelet - complaint
Brian Authelet - complaint
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
Joshua Cordeiro, 151 Sunrise Drive re curb cut
Adjourned + Posting Notice (Edit this!)
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