Diversity Council votes to donate mantle mosaic to City Hall

The Bristol Diversity Council voted to donate a donated mantle mosaic/canvas to City Hall, with the stipulation that the piece be made available to community organizations for special events. The motion was moved by the council member speaking as S7 and seconded by Interim Chair Marcus Patton; the chair said he would inform Mayor Ellen and follow up on placement arrangements.

Members described two likely stewards: the City Hall display (higher public exposure) and the American Clock & Watch Museum (historical fit). Council members reported that Patty at American Clock & Watch had expressed willingness to hold the piece and that Mayor Ellen had suggested a few suitable locations inside city facilities. The council discussed a loan arrangement—city hall as a primary display with temporary loans to the museum or community groups during special programming.

S7 framed the motion as a way to preserve public access: "To city hall with the suggestion that it be made available to organizations who have special events during the course of the year," the member said. Marcus Patton thanked volunteers and noted he would advise the mayor and coordinate next steps.

The motion was called, seconded and recorded as passed. The transcript records the council saying "Motion passes" and "All in favor/aye," but it does not include a detailed roll-call vote or individual tallies. The chair said he would notify Mayor Ellen and contact Patty at American Clock & Watch about logistics and care of the piece.

Next steps: the council chair will notify the mayor’s office, confirm a preferred City Hall location and coordinate any loan terms with the American Clock & Watch Museum if a temporary loan arrangement is pursued.