Votes at a glance: Bristol Town Council actions on ordinances, licenses and referrals — Sept. 10, 2025

This summary lists formal actions taken by the Town of Bristol Town Council on Sept. 10, 2025. Where the transcript did not provide a full roll-call tally for each motion, the item notes the recorded outcome in the meeting record.

1) Zoning map change — 214 Franklin Street (public hearing) - Motion: Approve rezoning the southerly portion of 214 Franklin Street from R-6 to Urban Rehab LDP overlay (to allow Unity Park expansion). Motion made by Tony; seconded by Mary. Outcome: approved (all in favor).

2) Ordinance 2025-9 (Chapter 22: Sewers) — Second reading - Motion: Continue ordinance to Dec. 10 to align with public-notice requirements and allow corrections to sections/section numbering. Motion made by Tim; seconded by Tony. Outcome: continued to Dec. 10.

3) Ordinance 2025-10 (Chapter 16: Motor Vehicles & Traffic — Thames Street parking) — Second reading - Motion: Approve amendment making parking prohibited on Thames Street at all times. Motion made by Tony; seconded by Tim. Outcome: approved.

4) Ordinance 2025-11 (Chapter 16: Motor Vehicles & Traffic — Siegel Street) — First reading - Motion: Constitute first reading to include Siegel Street in residential parking zone. Motion made by Tony; seconded by Mary. Outcome: first reading constituted (vote: all in favor).

5) Movie-in-the-Park (Despicable Me 4) — single-event dancing & entertainment license - Motion: Approve one-day entertainment license for movie in the park (Sept. 26, Men’s softball field). Motion made by council; seconded. Outcome: approved (with police detail requirement included in recommendation).

6) Bingo license (Bridal Fourth of July committee) — Sept. 17 fundraiser - Motion: Approve bingo license; Councilor recused (noted). Motion made by Tim; seconded by Mary. Outcome: approved.

7) Portside Tavern (WKOC LLC) — 3-month reviews - E1: Continued June modification review for intoxicating beverage license (expansion) — Motion to receive and file. Outcome: received and filed (no issues reported during review period). - E2: Renewal of dancing/entertainment license and outdoor entertainment modification — Motion to receive and file; police recommended another 3-month review. Outcome: received and filed; second 3-month review noted.

8) Bike to the Beach (cycling event for autism) — Sept. 13 - Motion: Approve event with the police department recommendation to secure two detail officers and coordinate logistics; sponsors to contact police and arrange payment. Motion made by council; seconded. Outcome: approved with stipulations.

9) No-bark no-parking box (208 Franklin Street) - Motion: Approve request and refer solicitor to draft ordinance for accessible parking box. Motion made by Tim; seconded by Mary. Outcome: approved; solicitor to prepare ordinance.

10) Bristol 250th banners - Motion: Approve hanging of 250th celebration banners and coordinate with DPW; the council noted $5,000 had been budgeted for banners. Motion made by Tim; seconded by Tony. Outcome: approved; no new appropriation required.

11) Trunk or Treat (Police) — contingency funds - Motion: Approve contingency funds (recorded as $1,000 in the meeting). Motion made and seconded. Outcome: approved ($1,000).

12) Franklin Street (elder care parking lot exit) — extend no-parking zone - Motion: Refer to solicitor and administrator to amend ordinance to extend no-parking zone by 5 feet west of the elder care parking-lot exit. Motion made by Tony; seconded by Mary. Outcome: approved; referral to solicitor.

13) SS4A resolution (Safe Streets and Roads for All safety action plan) - Motion: Adopt resolution supporting the SS4A safety action plan. Motion made by Aaron; seconded by Tony. Outcome: approved.

14) Gutierrez School — return to town - Motion: Receive and file the return of Gutierrez School (building and parking lot; field to be returned later). Motion made by Tony; seconded by Tim. Outcome: received and filed; building to transfer Oct. 1.

15) Gutierrez School assessment presentation - Motion: Receive and file architect’s high-level assessment from Brewster Thornton. Motion made and seconded. Outcome: received and filed.

16) Building department shared services with Warren - Motion: Authorize drafting of an MOU for shared building-department services on a six-month trial; MOU to return to council. Motion made by Mary; seconded by Tony. Outcome: approved; solicitors to draft MOU.

17) CRMC public notice (68 King Philip Avenue) - Motion: Receive and file public notice. Motion made and seconded. Outcome: received and filed; Harbor Master had approved and the Harbor Commission’s formal recommendation timing noted.

18) Bid openings and referrals - J1 — Burnside Streetscape (Bid 1070): Multiple bids opened; motion to refer to town administrator to act in town’s best interest. Outcome: referred. - J2 — Comprehensive Plan consulting (Bid 1071): Four bids opened; motion to refer to administrator and community development to act in town’s best interest. Outcome: referred.

19) Bristol County Water Authority Tri-Town report (August and 2025 annual report) - Motion: Receive and file. Outcome: received and filed.

20) Move to executive session - Motion: Enter executive session under R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(5) to discuss acquisition/lease of real property. Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.

Notes: For several items the transcript recorded motions and that all voted “aye” without a full roll call showing individual tallies. If a specific vote tally is required for the municipal record beyond “all in favor” in the transcript, please consult the official minutes.