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Votes at a glance: Council approves consent items, minutes, permits and multiple license reviews
Summary
At its Feb. 5 meeting the Town of Bristol Council approved the consent agenda (with CC1 pulled), minutes, two ordinances on first reading, multiple business licenses and six-month reviews, and second-reading parking changes; most votes were voice votes recorded as 'Aye.'
The Town of Bristol Council on Feb. 5 recorded a series of routine approvals, including consent items, minutes, two ordinances on first reading, several business permits and six-month license reviews, and two second-reading parking matters. Most approvals were carried by voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the provided transcript.
Key votes and motions (voice votes unless noted):
- Consent agenda: Motion to approve consent agenda and pull CC1; motion made by Councilor Tim, seconded by Councilor Tony. Outcome: approved (voice vote: “Aye”).
- Minutes: Council approved the Jan. 15, 2025 town council meeting minutes and executive session minutes (motion by Tim, second by Tony). Outcome: approved.
- Ordinances (first reading): • Ordinance 2025-1 (Chapter 8: Boats, Docks & Waterways; Chapter 16: Motor Vehicles & Traffic) — to allow off-season overnight parking at the Marina Ferry Dock. Motion to consider first reading made by Tony, seconded by Mary. Outcome: first reading completed. • Ordinance 2025-2 (Chapter 16: Motor Vehicles & Traffic) — removal of limited-time parking in front of 78 State Street. Motion made by Tim, seconded by Tony. Outcome: first reading completed.
- Permits and business licenses approved (motions as recorded): • British Motorcars in Bristol event permits (D1–D4) — merged and approved (mover: Tony; second: Aaron). Outcome: approved. • Batista Bakery (new ownership — Joanne Fantini) — approval motion by Tim, seconded by Tony. Outcome: approved. • Grey's Ice Cream LLC (location change) — motion by Tim, seconded by Tony. Outcome: approved. • Grey's Ice Cream LLC (holiday sales license) — motion by Tony, seconded by Mary. Outcome: approved. • Jessica Phillips (portable-restroom/septic expansion; assessed pool license request) — motion by Tony, seconded by Tim. Outcome: approved. • Bristol Lottery Club (bingo license for Feb. 27 at St. Elizabeth's Auditorium) — motion by Tony, seconded by Mary. Outcome: approved.
- Six-month and three-month license reviews passed (no issues recorded): • Joaquin Saloon (dancing & entertainment six-month review) — motion by Tony, seconded by Tim. Outcome: continuation approved. • Joaquin Saloon (intoxicating beverage six-month review) — motion by Tony, seconded by Tim. Outcome: continuation approved. • Midland Farm (three-month review) — motion by Tony, seconded by Tim. Outcome: continuation approved. • Foliar (dancing & entertainment six-month review) — motion by Mary, seconded by Tony. Outcome: continuation approved.
- Second readings (parking/accessible): • Accessible parking space requested for First Street (Jose Diogel, 212 State Street) — second reading; motion made by Tim, seconded by Mary. Outcome: approved. • Removal of accessible parking at 204 State Street (Town Clerk Cordero memo) — second reading; motion made by Tony, seconded by Tim. Outcome: approved.
Other business: The Christmas Festival committee announced multiple resignations and a reduced committee membership; the council acknowledged the resignation and discussed possible reallocation of remaining festival funds to other town events.
Notes on vote tallies: Most approvals were taken by voice vote with the clerk recording “Aye” and no roll-call or named ‘no’ votes in the transcript provided. Where motions recorded specific movers and seconders those names are reflected above.
