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Bristol Borough Council accepts two police retirements, approves condemnation of small parcel
Summary
At its July 6 meeting, Bristol Borough Council accepted the retirements of two long-serving sergeants effective July 1 and approved a resolution to condemn a 0.748-acre portion of tax parcel 04-024-036 owned by 1201 Wilson Acquisition LLC for municipal purposes.
Bristol Borough Council on July 6 accepted retirement letters from Sergeant Peter Fates and Sergeant Carlos Rivera, both effective July 1, and unanimously approved a resolution to condemn a portion of tax parcel 04-024-036 owned by 1201 Wilson Acquisition LLC.
The Police Chief told the council both officers retired after nearly 30 years of service and recommended elevating two full-time officers to acting sergeants to maintain continuity. The chief also asked council to initiate the civil-service testing process for the sergeant position, with a target to have the testing completed and results delivered to council on or before Dec. 1.
Council moved and approved the motions by voice vote; the record shows the motions were seconded and the assembly responded “Aye.” The meeting transcript does not record individual roll-call votes or a numerical tally for each motion.
On the condemnation resolution, council approved a motion to condemn a portion of tax parcel 04-024-036 described in the agenda as 0.748 acres and referenced a valuation figure stated in the motion text. The resolution was presented and seconded and carried by voice vote.
Council members praised Fates and Rivera for their long service and community ties during brief remarks. The chief said he had sent letters recommending acting sergeant appointments and asked that the civil-service process be coordinated so that a new permanent sergeant list could be ready by the December target.
Next steps: the borough will proceed with the civil-service testing process as recommended by the chief, and the condemnation resolution will move forward per municipal practice; the transcript does not record further administrative dates or compensation details tied to the condemnation.
