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Votes at a glance: Bristol Town Council, Feb. 5 — licenses, readings and routine approvals
Summary
The council approved the consent agenda, minutes, two first‑reading ordinances, multiple business licenses and several six‑ and three‑month reviews. Below is a concise list of motions and outcomes recorded at the Feb. 5 meeting.
The Town of Bristol Town Council on Feb. 5 approved a series of routine items and license reviews. Below are the motions and outcomes recorded on the meeting record. All items were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition unless noted.
Votes and formal actions
- Consent agenda: Motion to approve consent agenda and pull CC1 (year‑to‑date report). Motion made by Tim; seconded by Tony. Outcome: Approved.
- Minutes: Motion to approve town council meeting minutes from Jan. 15, 2025, and executive session minutes from Jan. 15. Motion made by Tim; seconded by Tony. Outcome: Approved.
- Ordinance first readings: • Ordinance 2025‑1 — Chapter 8 (Boats, Docks and Waterways) and Chapter 16 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) to allow off‑season overnight parking at the Marina Ferry Dock (first reading). Motion to consider/constitute first reading. Outcome: First reading held. • Ordinance 2025‑2 — Chapter 16 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) to remove limited time parking in front of 78 State Street (first reading). Motion to consider/constitute first reading. Outcome: First reading held.
- Licenses and permits (approvals): • D5 Batista Bakery (new ownership) — approval of license under new ownership (Joanne Fantini via representative). Motion made by Tim; seconded by Tony. Outcome: Approved. • D6 Grey's Ice Cream LLC (location change to 467 Hope Street) — approval of licensing for relocation. Motion made by Tim; seconded by Tony. Outcome: Approved. • D7 Grey's Ice Cream LLC — holiday sales license. Motion made by Tony; seconded by Mary. Outcome: Approved. • D8 On‑site portable restroom and septic LLC (applicant Jessica Phillips) — assessed pool license / expansion into septic services. Motion made by Tony; seconded by Tim. Outcome: Approved. • D9 Bristol Lottery Club Inc. (bingo license, Feb. 27 at St. Elizabeth's Auditorium) — Motion made by Tony; seconded by Mary. Outcome: Approved. • E1–E4 Six‑month and three‑month license reviews (including Joaquin Saloon — dancing and entertainment review; intoxicating beverage license review; Midland Farm 3‑month review; Foliar 31 dance & entertainment review) — all accepted on recommendation with no issues from police where applicable. Outcomes: Continued/approved as required. • F2 Accessible parking second readings: Jose Diogel (request for accessible parking near 212 State Street) — second reading approved. Town clerk Cordero (remove accessible parking at 204 State Street) — second reading approved.
- Other: G1 Bristol Christmas Festival — informational presentation and committee resignations were reported; no formal council action to dissolve the committee was recorded at the meeting.
Several items were handled as routine approvals on recommendation of staff and department reviews. For items requiring further departmental follow‑up (for example, event permits and entertainment licenses), council votes were contingent on compliance with recommendations.
