Bristol, Connecticut

General

The Bristol Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing concerning the sale of the property identified as Parcel 30-3 at Centre Square North Main Street. This is a special meeting to discuss this specific real estate transaction.

• Sale of Centre Square North Main Street property (Parcel 30-3)

Real Estate Committee

The Bristol Real Estate Committee will consider new business including possible encroachment at 64 Kilmartin, lots on Witches Rock Road, and a parcel on Centre Square. Old business includes an update on the RFP for 81 Church Avenue (Fire Company No. 3) and a list of encroaching property owners on city-owned land.

• Possible encroachment at 64 Kilmartin
• Lots 6, 7 & 8 Witches Rock Road
• Parcel 30-3 Centre Square North Main Street
• Status of RFP for 81 Church Avenue (Fire Company No. 3)
• List of encroaching property owners on city-owned property (139 Treble Road, 93 Tuttle Road)

Library Board of Directors

The Board of Library Directors will hold a regular meeting to hear reports from its finance, property, policy, and other committees. The library director will present May 2026 usage statistics and a year-to-date budget as of June 29, 2026. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the June 1, 2026 regular meeting.

• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2026 regular meeting
• Library Director's Report: May 2026 Statistics
• Library Director's Report: YTD Budget as of 6.29.26
• Reports from Finance, Property, Policy, and Strategic Planning Committees
• Community Engagement and Centennial Ad-hoc Committee updates

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Bristol Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will consider a floodplain application for a home addition at 15 Hardwick Road, discuss a request to extend a wetlands permit for a commercial facility at 351 Minor Street, and continue discussion of remediation work at Page Park. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and staff reports.

• Floodplain application #26-466F-317 for addition at 15 Hardwick Road
• Request to extend wetlands application #1908 for five years for office, garage, bulk oil and propane facility at 351 Minor Street
• Continued discussion of remediation work associated with Disc Golf Hole #16 at Page Park

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review proposed changes to blight violation fees and FEMA-suggested updates to flood damage prevention. The body will also discuss ordinances regarding roosters and background checks for vape retailers.

• Blight violation fee increase request
• Proposed Rooster ordinance – Sec. 4-8
• Appendix D Flood Damage Prevention FEMA suggested changes
• Vape retailer ordinance revisions regarding background checks

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request to postpone the public hearing for Application #3832, an appeal of the zoning enforcement officer's decision regarding an interior fit-out for a retail store at 325 Oakland Street. The hearing is proposed to be moved from July 7 to September 1, 2026. The board will also approve minutes from the June 2 meeting.

• Request to postpone public hearing for Appeal #3832 (retail store fit-out at 325 Oakland Street) for 60 days to September 1, 2026
• Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer's decision on Application B-26-48 for interior fit-out at 325 Oakland Street in BG (General Business) zone
• OSJ of Bristol, LLC is owner/appellant
• Approval of June 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Board of Finance

A Banking & Audit subcommittee of the Board of Finance will meet to discuss the June 30, 2026 audit with the firm CLA and consider any necessary action. The meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026, at City Hall. No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of the June 30, 2026 Audit with CLA and possible action

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss and vote on several items including a union contract, office furniture purchase, adjusting Juneteenth for 10-month employees, and a $14,817.16 change order for renovation sheetrock. Old business includes approving a $3,071.93 legal invoice and an additional $25,000 for legal services. The board will also hear a presentation on a draft Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Bristol.

• Vote on union contract
• Vote on $14,817.16 change order for sheetrock in renovation project
• Approval of $3,071.93 invoice from FordHarrison Law Firm
• Additional $25,000 for legal services with FordHarrison
• Presentation of draft MOU with City of Bristol

Retirement Board

Cemetery Commission

Zoning Commission

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

City Council

Salary Committee

Board of Park Commissioners

Energy Commission

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals regarding various code enforcement citations. These hearings involve property owners and locations throughout Bristol.

• Appeal of citation No. 253625 at 65 Haviland Street
• Appeal of citation No. 253650 at 177 Gridley Street
• Appeal of citation No. 253619 at 67 Summer Street
• Appeal of citation No. 253624 at 8 Marion Street
• Appeal of citation No. 253649 and No. 252560 at 115 Wolcott Street

Board of Public Works

Opioid Task Force

Police Commission

Sewer Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Water Commissioners

Historic District Commission

General

Board of Fire Commissioners

Planning Commission

Board of Finance

Diversity Council

The Diversity Council regular meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of a quorum.

Board of Health

Real Estate Committee

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

Parking Authority

Ordinance Committee

Code Enforcement Committee

City Arts & Culture Commission

City Arts & Culture Commission

Economic and Community Development

Cemetery Commission

Zoning Commission

Youth Commission

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

City Council

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Retirement Board

Sewer Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Water Commissioners

Salary Committee

Board of Park Commissioners

Energy Commission

Citation Hearings

Board of Public Works

Planning Commission

Historic District Commission

General

Board of Fire Commissioners

Ordinance Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

City Arts & Culture Commission

City Arts & Culture Commission

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

Economic and Community Development

Real Estate Committee

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on industrial development, downtown initiatives, facade projects, and the State Urban Jobs Program. A Board of Finance transfer request is also on the agenda. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed beyond these informational items.

• Industrial Update
• Downtown Update
• Facade Projects Update
• BOF Transfer Request
• State Urban Jobs Program

City Arts & Culture Commission

The City Arts & Culture Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive a supervisor's report, and discuss new business including the endorsement of a part-time coordinator position and FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations.

• Approval of June 3, 2026 minutes
• Endorse Part-Time Arts & Culture Coordinator Position
• Mum Festival Arts & Culture Tent
• Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Recommendations
• City Council Liaison Report

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will review several high-priority properties with violations, including 267 Main St (PMC violations, board & secure, foreclosure), 111 Stewart St (front porch), and 45, 59, 81 North Main St (deteriorating, water shut off). The committee will also consider clean & lien actions for 252 Terryville Rd (blight), 138 West St (exterior), and 107 Gridley St (condemned, sewer). A long-term watch list includes properties on Park St, Broad St, and Divinity St.

• 267 Main St – PMC Violations / Board & Secure / Foreclosure Action
• 111 Stewart St – Front Porch issue
• 45, 59, 81 North Main St – Deteriorating exterior, water shut off
• 252 & 252½ Terryville Rd – Blight (Clean & Lien)
• 107 Gridley Street – Condemned/Broken Sewer Lateral/Abandoned MV

General

The City Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a Letter of Intent with Greenskies Clean Energy LLC for a solar development revenue-sharing agreement, and authorize no-cost site audits for Phase 2 lighting upgrades to increase Eversource incentives.

• Authorize Mayor to sign Letter of Intent with Greenskies Clean Energy LLC for non-residential renewable energy solutions revenue sharing agreement
• Authorize RLE to conduct no-cost site audits for Phase 2 measures to boost Eversource incentive on lighting project

The city council authorized a Letter of Intent with Greenskies Clean Energy LLC for a non-residential renewable energy solutions revenue sharing agreement, expected to bring in about $23,000 annually for 20 years. The council also authorized RLE to conduct no-cost site audits for Phase 2 measures on the school lighting project, which could generate a bonus in excess of $500,000 from Eversource. No public comments were made.

• Authorized Mayor to execute Letter of Intent with Greenskies Clean Energy LLC for NRES revenue sharing agreement
• Authorized RLE to begin no-cost site audits for Phase 2 measures to increase Eversource incentive on lighting project

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will vote on four promotions, including Captain Nicholas Cutler to Deputy Chief. They will also consider a retirement request from Firefighter Scott Poulton and a request to over-hire for an anticipated line vacancy. Additionally, the board will discuss a charter revision and appoint candidates to fill vacancies.

• Four promotions: Cutler to Deputy Chief, Barnosky to Captain, Marek and Stone to Lieutenant
• Request for retirement of Firefighter Scott Poulton
• Request to over-hire for anticipated line vacancy
• Appointment of candidates to fill vacancies
• Charter revision discussion

General

The Fair Rent Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2026. The agenda includes voting on a chairperson, seating alternates, approving prior minutes, and a Fair Rent Workshop. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific rent cases or disputes listed.

• Vote on Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2026
• Fair Rent Workshop
• Public participation

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider a request from Daniel Morocho for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The application involves installing windows, cedar clapboard siding, and carriage-style garage doors at 5 Oakland Street. The meeting also includes a staff report regarding the resignation of J. St. John.

• Application #2026-06-01: installation of three divided-light windows and cedar clapboard siding at 5 Oakland Street
• Application #2026-06-01: installation of two 9' ft. x 7' ft. carriage-style garage doors at 5 Oakland Street
• Staff Report: Resignation of J. St. John

Diversity Council

The Diversity Council will hold a regular meeting including public participation and approval of previous minutes. Current business items include planning for the Back to School Community Backpack Event at Hubbell School, a Cash Mob for the 2nd quarter, and a passport discussion. New business involves brainstorming for Unity in the Community and exploring collaboration with high school diversity councils.

• Back to School Community Backpack Event (Hubbell School)
• Cash Mob 2nd Quarter
• Passport Discussion
• Unity in the Community Ideas
• High School Diversity Council Collaboration

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider a consent agenda with multiple additional appropriations from special grants and donations funds, including $2,708,859 for the Board of Education's Special Education Grant Fund and $411,575 for its Special Grants and Donations Fund. Also up for discussion is a resolution authorizing a lease purchase agreement for Public Works equipment and a corresponding $160,000 transfer from the General Fund Contingency to the Capital Projects Fund. The meeting includes financial reports and subcommittee updates.

• Additional appropriation of $2,708,859 for the Special Education Grant Fund (Board of Education)
• Additional appropriation of $411,575 for the Special Grants and Donations Fund (Board of Education)
• Transfer of $1,139,545 within the Equipment Building Sinking Fund
• Resolution authorizing a Lease Purchase Agreement to acquire equipment for Public Works
• Transfer of $160,000 from General Fund Contingency to Capital Projects Fund

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a Purchasing Committee meeting to review Section 2.B of the Purchasing Manual regarding Cooperative Purchasing. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Meeting Room 1-2 at 111 North Main Street.

• Review Section 2.B of the Purchasing Manual
• Discuss Cooperative Purchasing
• Meeting Room 1-2, 111 North Main Street

Storm Water Trust

The Storm Water Control Trust will consider authorizing the City Comptroller as the designated signer on the trust account. This is the only substantive action on the agenda; the meeting also includes call to order and adjournment.

• Authorization to name City Comptroller as the authorized signer on the trust account

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider several new applications for restaurant and residential projects. The agenda also includes a subdivision extension request and a commercial office conversion.

• Site Plan for a take-out restaurant at 735 Farmington Avenue
• Site Plan for mixed-use development with 8 dwelling units at 10 North Main Street
• Site Plan for mixed-use development with 8 dwelling units at 4 Riverside Avenue
• Five-year extension request for Phase 2 of 505-545 Redstone Hill Road
• Revision to site plan for office space conversion at 383 Middle Street

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review the DPW Budget Narrative for 2026-27 and various city projects. Discussion items include FEMA mapping, a custodian policy, and the City Yard preliminary design.

• DPW Budget Narrative 2026-27
• Street Ordinance Draft
• FEMA Mapping
• BPW Custodian Policy
• Stafford Avenue Referral

The Board of Public Works approved a revision of the FEMA Mapping ordinance and forwarded it to the ordinance committee, affecting flood zone designations for approximately 75% of Bristol. Members also approved the 2026-2027 DPW budget narrative, authorized a master plan for the city yard, and granted a driveway waiver at 29 Emory Court subject to fees and apron installation. Additionally, the board forwarded a $87,310 contract amendment for MS4 permit services and a $160,000 appropriation for a stormwater consultant to the City Council.

• Approved revision of FEMA Mapping ordinance and forwarded to ordinance committee
• Approved 2026-2027 DPW budget narrative
• Authorized DPW to proceed with revisions to Chapter 21 street ordinance
• Approved driveway waiver at 29 Emory Court, subject to fees and paved apron
• Forwarded recommendation for $87,310 contract amendment to BL Company Engineers for MS4 permit services
• Approved $160,000 Board of Finance request for stormwater consultant
• Authorized master plan for city yard refurbishment and renovation
• Deferred action on sale of lots pending Animal Control Facility selection

Animal Control Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Animal Control Building Committee scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been canceled per the chairperson. No items were discussed or decided.

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals of 16 code enforcement citations at a meeting on June 18, 2026. The citations involve various property owners and locations throughout Bristol, including residential and commercial properties. Some owners face multiple citations at the same address. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Sal Alhujaji has two citations at 111 Stewart Street (citations 253602 and 253412)
• Carcam Properties has three citations at 434 Park Street (citations 253414, 253419, 253296)
• Gregory Croze has citations at 17 Chestnut Street, #13 (citations 252559 and 253645)
• Bellefleur Family Farm LLC cited at Kingswood Drive (citation 253155)
• Bristol Lofts Management LLC cited at 61 East Main Street (citation 253501)

Commission on Aging

The Bristol Commission on Aging will discuss unfinished business including a Policies and Procedures Manual, a facility update, and non-resident fees. The meeting also includes committee reports, a monthly statistical report, and reports from the Senior Benefits Coordinator and Director. No binding votes on specific projects or dollar amounts are on the agenda.

• Review of Policies and Procedures Manual
• Facility update at Bristol Senior Center
• Discussion of non-resident fee structure
• Monthly statistical report on senior center operations
• Senior Benefits Coordinator report

Energy Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Bristol Energy Commission. The agenda includes discussion of edits to the city's energy plan and updates from the Public Facilities & Energy Manager. No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
• Updates by Dave Oakes - Public Facilities & Energy Manager
• City Department Roundtable Issues Review
• Energy Plan Edits

Salary Committee

The Salary Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss new business. The primary item is a proposed 3% salary increase for all non-bargaining classifications and steps effective July 1, 2026.

• 3% salary increase for all non-bargaining classifications and steps effective July 1, 2026

The committee approved a salary increase for the Registrar of Voters and an amendment to personnel policies regarding sick leave donations. Both items were referred to the Board of Finance.

• Approved 2026 Salary Committee meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to add sick leave donation option to non-bargaining full-time employee supplement and referred to Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Approved wage increase for Registrar of Voters from $50,862 to $65,000 effective January 6, 2027, and referred to Board of Finance (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

Sewer Commissioners

The June 16, 2026 regular meeting of the Board of Sewer Commissioners has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will discuss a proposal to replace Flock cameras with Axon cameras. The board will also review the Chief's report and a candidate from the Entry-Level Police Officer eligibility list in executive session.

• Axon Camera Proposal to replace Flock cameras
• Project 'Hero Hotline'
• Honor Them Community Ball Hockey Initiative
• Executive session regarding an Entry-Level Police Officer candidate

The Board unanimously approved minutes and monthly reports, accepted Corporation Counsel's guidance to revert the Awards Committee to a departmental committee, and removed one candidate from the entry-level police officer eligibility list. A motion to refer the proposed vape shop licensing ordinance back to the Ordinance Committee for reconsideration of fee and police involvement was made but no vote was recorded.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports and placed on file (unanimous)
• Accepted Corporation Counsel guidance on Awards Committee (unanimous)
• Removed Candidate 413 from entry-level police officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Placed Chief's Report on file (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Insurance Committee of the Board of Finance will discuss property insurance with Roland Dumont and receive an update on the Workers' Compensation RFP, with potential action on both items.

• Discussion with Roland Dumont on property insurance and possible action
• Update on Workers' Compensation RFP and possible action

General

The Energy Commission will meet to discuss proposed roundtable discussions and an Energy Plan. The commission may take action on these items during the meeting.

• Proposed Roundtable Discussions & Energy Plan

Retirement Board

This regular meeting covers approval of minutes, a treasurer's report for April and May 2026, a consent agenda for retirements, and an investment review by Beirne Wealth Consulting LLC for the General Fund. No major policy changes or financial decisions are listed beyond routine updates.

• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2026 meeting
• Treasurer's report for April and May 2026
• Consent agenda processing retirements
• Investment review by Beirne Wealth Consulting LLC for the General Fund

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review May 2026 meeting minutes and paid bills. The agenda includes committee reports and monthly updates from various health departments. Members will also discuss potential change orders for a renovation project.

• Approval of May 14, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of May 2026 bills
• Discussion on change orders for renovation project
• Update on FordHarrison

The Board of Health approved the May 2026 bills, monthly reports, and the Dental Committee report. Members discussed the addition of Procurement Card (P-Card) data to monthly reports and an electrical change order for a renovation project funded by the City of Bristol.

• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved May 2026 bills
• Approved Dental Committee Report
• Approved monthly reports

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities will discuss an update on a Disability Awareness Forum and consider extending the meeting time. The group also received a $1,500 grant from the Main Street Community Foundation to purchase specialized smoke and CO detectors for residents who are deaf or hearing impaired.

• Discussion on extending Disability Awareness Forum time to 3:30 PM
• Main Street Community Foundation grant of $1,500 for specialized smoke and CO detectors
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss reports from the Supervisor, including the Project Aware End of the Year Staff Report, upcoming summer programming, and the B.E.S.T. update. They will also review the Youth and Prevention Leaders Awards and consider CADCA training. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 8, 2026, and public participation.

• Project Aware End of the Year Staff Report
• Upcoming Summer Programming update
• B.E.S.T. update
• Youth Diversion Team update
• Year to Date Financials review

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure and technology contracts. The body is also considering updates to city ordinances regarding vape products, motor vehicle violations, and abandoned vehicle removal.

• Award Contract 2C26-063 for Shrub Road Sidewalks to Martin Laviero Contractor, Inc. for $2,660,140.80
• Award Contract 2P26-060 for Edgewood Pre-K Academy to D'Amato+Downes Joint Venture for $1,655,394.88
• Approve Letter of Intent for Contract 2P26-067 Phone System Replacement to BlackHawk Data LLC for $639,603.91
• Amend Contract 2P24-001 with WMC Consulting Engineers for $44,716.97 for the Broad Street retaining wall project
• Proposed change to pay Citation Hearing Officers a $208.33 stipend per hearing instead of a $2,500 annual fee

The City Council approved new ordinances regarding vape product retailers and the removal of abandoned motor vehicles from private property. The council also updated compensation for Citation Hearing Officers and introduced proposed changes to rooster noise penalties.

• Approved procedures to remove abandoned motor vehicles from private property
• Adopted additions to Code of Ordinances regarding Vape Products and Retailers
• Changed Citation Hearing Officer pay to a $208.33 stipend per hearing
• Authorized $44,716.97 amendment for Broad Street retaining wall project
• Approved $7,513.59 in tax refunds
• Approved five-year license extension with Eversource for 780 Willis Street
• Approved 2023 Neighborhood Assistance Act extension for Bristol Historical Society
• Introduced amendments to rooster penalty ordinances with public hearing set for July 7, 2026

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The City Council and Board of Finance will hold a joint meeting to act on a consent agenda containing multiple appropriations and transfers, including $1.227 million for Shrub Road/Jerome Ave sidewalks. Other items include $1.084 million for special education grants, $275,865 for community policing, and $110,676 for code enforcement. The board will also consider a $60,040 transfer for poll pads.

• $1,227,200 additional appropriation for Shrub Road/Jerome Ave sidewalks in Capital Projects Fund
• $1,084,401 additional appropriation for Special Education Grant Fund
• $275,865 appropriation for Community Policing in Special Grants and Donations Fund
• $110,676 appropriation for Code Enforcement in Special Grants and Donations Fund
• $60,040 transfer from General Fund contingency to Equipment Building Sinking Fund for poll pads

The City Council and Board of Finance unanimously approved several budget appropriations, transfers, and rescissions. Key actions included funding for sidewalks, special education grants, and community policing.

• Approved $1,227,200 appropriation for Shrub Road/Jerome Avenue sidewalks
• Approved $1,084,401 appropriation for Special Education Grant Fund
• Approved $275,865 appropriation for Community Policing
• Approved $110,676 appropriation for Code Enforcement
• Approved $60,040 transfer for poll pads
• Approved $48,000 transfer for railroad improvements
• Approved $14,991 transfer for plows
• Rescinded $326,949 in appropriations within the LoCIP Fund

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to consider an increase in the appropriation for sidewalks on Shrub Road and Jerome Ave. The meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026, at City Hall.

• Increase appropriation for Shrub Road/Jerome Ave sidewalks

Parking Authority

The Parking Authority will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM in City Hall Meeting Room 3-1. The agenda includes a call to order, parking ticket appeals, approval of April 6th meeting minutes, and monthly reports.

• Parking Ticket Appeals
• Approval of April 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Monthly Reports
• Old Business

The Parking Authority heard and unanimously granted appeals for three parking tickets: a handicapped parking violation, a no-parking zone violation, and a fire zone violation. They also approved the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed a future presentation by a Laz representative on parking services. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Granted Jackie Dubois's appeal for handicapped parking ticket #106121 (unanimous)
• Granted Robert Lozier's appeal for no-parking zone ticket #107916 (unanimous)
• Granted Michaela Gonzalez's appeal for fire zone ticket #106782 (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Aquifer Protection Agency will meet to determine the regulatory status of a project at 345 Mix Street. The proposal involves renovating the 41,483 sq. ft. Edgewood Pre-K Academy building and performing site improvements.

• Application #APA-2026-01: Renovation of Edgewood Pre-K Academy at 345 Mix Street
• Site improvements including milling, paving, curbing, storm structure replacement, and sidewalk repairs

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications related to state housing growth legislation (P.A. 25-01), proposing revisions to zoning regulations and parking/map amendments. Other hearings include a zone change from BG to I at 398 & 406 Broad Street and a zone change at East Main Street. The commission also will receive new applications for zone changes, text amendments, and earth removal permits at Grassy Road, and consider bond releases and extensions for prior developments.

• Public hearings on zoning amendments for housing growth (AZR 26-01 and AZR 26-02)
• Change of zone from BG to I at 398 and 406 Broad Street (Application #2565)
• Renovation of Edgewood Pre-K Academy at 345 Mix Street (Applications #2559, #2560)
• Earth removal permits for residential lots at Grassy Road (Applications #2567-2570)
• Review of vape shops per City Council request (New Business)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will review its 2026 budget, discuss financing, and consider an update on the Civil War Monument at West Cemetery. They will also look for grants to complete the monument and discuss adding QR codes to selected gravestones at North Cemetery. A lawn care contract update notes the City Parks Department will handle maintenance.

• Update on the Civil War Monument at West Cemetery (part of 2026 budget)
• Discussion of the 2026 Cemetery Commission budget and finances
• Lawn care contract update: City Parks Department to perform work
• Paperwork for locating gravestones at North Cemetery with QR codes to be corrected and published online
• Seeking grants to complete the Civil War Monument

Board of Health

The Dental Committee of the Bristol-Burlington Health District met to discuss ongoing operations of the Senior Dental Program, including services, fees, and community outreach. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was entirely procedural and discussion-based.

• No decisions were made; the meeting consisted solely of discussion items.

Board of Health

General

The Firehouse 3 Building Committee will review a report from architect Chris Nardi. The committee will also discuss a request to purchase a shed.

• Review of Architect Chris Nardi's report
• Discussion regarding the purchase of a shed

The committee unanimously approved pay application #18 for $323,199.00, subject to contractual retainage, and authorized DPW to approve all remaining punch list items. They also approved three proposed change orders (PCOs 067, 069, 070) and the purchase of a 10' by 12' shed on a concrete pad. Additionally, they discussed project retainage of about $47,000 and will reconvene in three months.

• Approved April 23, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized DPW to approve all needed punch list items (unanimous)
• Approved pay application #18 in amount of $323,199.00, subject to contractual retainage (unanimous)
• Approved PCOs 067, 069, and 070 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 10' by 12' shed on concrete pad, subject to committee determination, existing punch list, and proposed change order items; no other project funds to be expended (unanimous)

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board will discuss the Neighborhood Assistance Act amendment to the BHS 2023 Plan, along with a downtown update and additional development projects. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, committee reports, and public participation.

• Neighborhood Assistance Act - BHS 2023 Plan Amendment
• Downtown Update
• Additional Development Projects
• Intern Introductions
• Citizen's Academy

The Board approved the site plan for a new RCSS LLC distribution facility and recommended the sale of a North Main Street property to Carrier Construction Inc. for a six-story mixed-use building. The Board also approved a funding amendment for the Bristol Historical Society's furnace repairs.

• Approved site, landscaping, lighting, and building elevation plans for RCSS LLC distribution facility on Lot 8 (Unanimous)
• Required ECD staff to report final construction and signage details for Lot 8 to ensure design guideline compliance (Unanimous)
• Recommended sale of Centre Square property (parcel 30-3) to Carrier Construction Inc. for $250,000 for a mixed-use building (Unanimous)
• Approved a multi-year real property tax abatement schedule for the Carrier Construction project (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 2023 Neighborhood Assistance Act agreement for Bristol Historical Society furnace repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting (Unanimous)

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Industrial Committee is holding a special meeting to review the plan for Lot #8 in the Southeast Bristol Business Park. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from previous special meetings.

• Southeast Bristol Business Park Lot #8 Plan

City Arts & Culture Commission

The Commission will review the Arts and Culture Supervisor's report, including year-to-date financials. Discussion includes updates on City Hall student art, cultural district map printing, and a film festival partnership.

• City Hall Student Art update
• Cultural District Map Printing update
• Norwalk Film Festival Partnership update

The commission approved the minutes from the May 6, 2026, regular meeting. Members received updates on the Special Revenue Fund, the Heart Sculpture, and the completion of the Cultural District Map. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (all in favor)

School Readiness Council

The Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative holds a regular meeting with committee updates and a review of the Local Needs Assessment (LNA) framework. No votes on funding or policy changes are listed; the agenda is primarily procedural with reports and appointments.

• Review of Local Needs Assessment (LNA) framework
• Committee reports: Program Quality, Health and Wellness, Governance, Community Outreach, Special Education Hub, Transition to Kindergarten
• Updates from Office of Early Childhood and Shine
• Resignations and appointments
• Next meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will consider raising citation fines and setting stipends for hearing officers. They will also review a list of properties with code violations, including several on the long-term watch list, and discuss clean & lien actions. The meeting includes public participation and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of increasing citation fines and citation hearing officer stipends
• Old business properties: 267 Main St, 111 Stewart St, 45, 59, 81 North Main St
• Clean & Lien items: 252 & 252½ Terryville Rd, 138 West St, 107 Gridley St, 82 Lexington St
• Long-term watch list includes 211, 213, 215 Park St and 550, 575 Broad St
• Tax liens presented by Tax Collector Ann Bednaz

The committee approved a new policy to remove abandoned cars from private property using local towing companies at no cost to the city, and referred two matters to the City Council: increasing civil citation fines for the first time in nine years, and setting a new stipend for citation hearing officers starting July 1, 2026. One property (82 Lexington St) was removed from the Clean & Lien list after being cleaned by a new owner. Several other properties were discussed and remain on enforcement or watch lists.

• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved process to remove abandoned cars from private property via local towing companies at no cost to city; policy to be forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Referred increasing municipal civil citation fines to Ordinance Committee via City Council for review (unanimous)
• Referred new compensation rate for citation hearing officers to City Council, effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Removed 82 Lexington St from Clean & Lien list after new owner cleaned property (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will receive a new application appealing the Zoning Enforcement Officer's decision to approve an interior fit-out for a retail store at 325 Oakland Street. The appellant, OSJ of Bristol, LLC, filed the appeal after the 30-day appeal period ended. The board may also hold public hearings and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Appeal #3832 of Zoning Enforcement Officer's decision for interior fit-out retail store at 325 Oakland Street (BG zone)
• Appellant and owner: OSJ of Bristol, LLC
• Appeal filed April 29, 2026, after 30-day appeal period ending April 5, 2026

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will hear reports from public hearings on automated traffic enforcement safety devices and vape shop retailer regulations. They will also discuss a proposed rooster ordinance amending Section 4-8. New business includes additional information from the Zoning Enforcement Officer on vape shops.

• Report from Public Hearing on Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices
• Report from Public Hearing on Vape Shop retailer regulations
• Proposed Rooster ordinance amending Sec. 4-8
• Additional information on vape shop retailers from Zoning Enforcement Officer

The Ordinance Committee voted to refer automated traffic enforcement safety devices to the City Council for adoption. It approved vape shop retailer regulations with a $250 license fee after amending from $750 (2-1), and referred a proposed rooster ordinance to the City Council for introduction.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 (unanimous)
• Referred automated traffic enforcement safety devices to City Council for adoption (unanimous)
• Approved vape shop retailer regulations with license fee set at $250 (2-1, Seymour opposed)
• Referred proposed rooster ordinance (Sec. 4-8) to City Council for introduction (unanimous)

Police Awards Committee

The Police Awards Committee will meet to discuss and take action on award recommendations. This includes reviewing nominations for Officer of the Month and Dispatcher of the Month for May 2026.

• Review of award recommendations
• Officer of the Month recommendations (May 2026)
• Dispatcher of the Month recommendations (May 2026)

The committee unanimously approved several award submissions, including a Letter of Commendation for officers and a Life Saving Award amended to include two officers and a Distinguished Citizen’s Award for Jared Rodriguez. Officers Kosikowski and Mazerolle were named Officers of the Month for May 2026. Award submission 26-19 was discussed but no motion was made, so no action was taken. The committee also reviewed Corporation Counsel's recommendation that the committee be composed solely of BPD staff, prompting Commissioner Ghio to state he will no longer attend.

• Approved minutes from May 5 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved award submission 26-21: Letter of Commendation and Stork Pin to Officers Dacosta, Pollock, and Rivera-Santiago (unanimous)
• Approved amended award submission 26-9: Letter of Commendation to Officers Levine, Bazarewsky, Duncan, Genovese, and Fisher (unanimous)
• Approved and amended award submission 26-18: Life Saving Award to Officers Kosikowski and Mazerolle (unanimous)
• Amended award submission 26-18 to include Distinguished Citizen’s Award for Jared Rodriguez (unanimous)
• Awarded Officers Kosikowski and Mazerolle as Officers of the Month for May 2026 (unanimous)
• No action taken on award submission 26-19 (tabled without motion)

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will receive a new floodplain application for adding 29 parking spaces at 175 Century Drive (Industrial Park zone). They will also continue discussing remediation work related to Disc Golf Hole #16 at Page Park. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reappointments of members G. Klimek and M. Robinson.

• Floodplain Application #26-468F-316 for 29 parking spaces at 175 Century Drive, owned by 175 Century Drive, LLC; applicant David Nelson/Borghesi Building and Engineering Co. Inc.
• Continued discussion of remediation work for Disc Golf Hole #16 at Page Park, 641 & 649 King Street
• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2026 regular meeting
• Reappointment of G. Klimek and M. Robinson to the agency

Library Board of Directors

The Board will vote on an additional appropriation of Connecticard funds from the State Library. They will also consider appointing a Centennial Ad-hoc Committee to oversee the Centennial Fund and related activities. Committee reports will be presented, including the Finance Committee and the Library Director's April statistics and YTD budget update.

• Vote to approve the additional appropriation of Connecticard funds from the State Library
• Appoint a Centennial Ad-hoc Committee for the Centennial Fund and activities
• Presentation of Library Director's April 2026 statistics
• Presentation of YTD budget as of May 26, 2026
• Approval of minutes from the May 4, 2026 regular meeting

The Library Board of Directors approved a $5,441 appropriation of Connecticard funds from the State Library and unanimously established a Centennial Ad-hoc Committee to oversee the Centennial Fund. The committee will monitor donations and interest, and suggest fund uses. Board members also received updates on library usage, budget, and community events.

• Approved $5,441 appropriation from State Library for inter-library loan services and policy submission (unanimous)
• Established Centennial Ad-hoc Committee to oversee Centennial Fund (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Real Estate Committee

The Bristol Real Estate Committee will meet to review the status of several city-owned properties and easements. The body is discussing specific sites including 81 Church Avenue and 135 East Main Street.

• RFP status for 81 Church Avenue (Fire Company No. 3)
• Eversource Easement for 81 Church Avenue
• Potential property encroachments at 139 Treble Road and 93 Tuttle Road
• Status of 135 East Main Street
• Lot 37-2, Map 45, Stafford Avenue

The Real Estate Committee voted unanimously to reject a $157,000 offer from Accurate Mechanical LLC for the 81 Church Avenue property (Fire Company No. 3). The committee also invited the $250,000 bidder to the next meeting for clarification and initiated steps to sell or repurpose several other city-owned lots.

• Rejected $157,000 offer from Accurate Mechanical LLC for 81 Church Ave (unanimous)
• Invited Joseph Naples to attend next meeting to discuss $250,000 offer (unanimous)
• Directed Attorney Steeg to survey city departments for interest in Lot 37-2 on Stafford Ave before sale (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners holds its regular meeting to approve April minutes and monthly reports. Committee reports include an update from the Fire Station 3 Building Committee and a Personnel Committee report. A discussion on charter revision is listed under old business. Public participation is permitted.

• Approval of April 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of April monthly reports
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee report
• Personnel Committee report
• Charter Revision Discussion

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the April meeting minutes and monthly reports. The board expressed support for Chief Hart to begin strategic planning for the department in coordination with the Parks Department Superintendent.

• Approved April 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April monthly reports (unanimous)
• Supported request to start Strategic Planning for the Fire Department

Economic and Community Development

This is a special meeting of the ECD Downtown Committee to receive updates on the Centre Square parcel developer RFP during an executive session. The board will also accept minutes from the May 4 special meeting and discuss next steps. Public participation is included.

• Executive session to discuss Centre Square Parcel Developer RFP updates
• Accept minutes of the May 4, 2026 special meeting
• Discussion of next steps

General

The Fair Rent Commission will hold a regular meeting including a hearing on a retaliation complaint filed by tenant Wendy Leclerc against landlord Angel Saunders. The commission will also vote on a chairperson pro tempore, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss old and new business.

• Hearing on retaliation complaint: Wendy Leclerc (tenant) vs. Angel Saunders (landlord)
• Vote on chairperson pro tempore for the meeting
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2026
• Discussion of future meeting date: June 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall

The Commission heard a retaliation complaint between tenant Wendy LeClerc and landlord Angel Saunders. The Commission determined that retaliation occurred and that there was no justification for the landlord's actions. A cease-and-desist order was issued regarding the Notice to Quit.

• Appointed Anthony Lozier as Chairman Pro Tempore (All in favor)
• Approved February 25, 2026 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Voted that the first element of retaliation was met in LeClerc v. Saunders (All in favor)
• Denied that there was justification for the landlord's retaliation (All voted Nay)
• Issued a cease-and-desist order of the Notice to Quit (All in favor)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install 16 roof-mounted solar panels at 156 Stearns Street. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting and receive staff reports on work at 62 Bradley Street and 5 Broadview Street.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness for 16 solar panels at 156 Stearns Street (Application #2026-05-01)
• Approval of minutes from the March 25, 2026 regular meeting
• Staff report on chimney liner at 62 Bradley Street
• Staff report on roofing at 5 Broadview Street

Diversity Council

The Bristol Diversity Council will review results from the Cash Mob initiative, explore options for the West End Association/Rockwell Festival, and consider tee-shirt purchases. New business includes a second-quarter Cash Mob overview, a 'Passport' idea, and planning for a Back-to-School Community Backpack Event at Hubbell School. No votes or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Cash Mob Results discussion
• West End Association / Rockwell Festival Options
• Tee-Shirt Purchase Options
• Diversity Council 'Passport' idea
• Back-to-School Community Backpack Event at Hubbell School

The Diversity Council approved a motion to hold a Cash Mob focused on farm stands, approved April meeting minutes, and voted to cancel the July 28 meeting. The group also discussed a dementia awareness initiative and a potential art event to replace the Rockwell Festival.

• Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved motion for farm stand Cash Mob (unanimous)
• Voted to cancel July 28, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to table hosting a Rockwell Festival replacement event
• Agreed to table Back-to-School Backpack Event until more info is received
• Agreed to table Diversity Council 'Passport' idea until June meeting

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to approve additional appropriations for the Library, Police Department, and School Readiness, along with transfers for the Comptroller's Office and Public Works. The agenda also includes bid waivers for the Board of Education and a budget update.

• Library: Additional appropriation of $29,905
• Police Department: Additional appropriation of $275,865
• Board of Education: Additional appropriation of $1,084,401
• Comptroller's Office: Rescind appropriations totaling $326,949
• Public Works: Transfer of $48,000 within the Road Improvements Fund

Board of Finance

The Bristol Board of Finance Purchasing Committee will meet to review and potentially amend sections of the Purchasing Manual regarding cooperative purchasing and fixed assets. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Meeting Room 1-2 of City Hall.

• Review Section 2.B of the Purchasing Manual for Cooperative Purchasing
• Review Section N (Fixed Assets) of the Purchasing Manual
• Meeting at 5:00 PM in Meeting Room 1-2 of City Hall, 111 North Main Street

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2026. They will discuss new business items including a Street Ordinance Draft, a Complete Streets Draft Policy, a BPW Resiliency Grant, and sediment removal at Frederick Street. The board will also review division reports and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Street Ordinance Draft
• Complete Streets Draft Policy
• BPW Resiliency Grant
• Frederick St. Sediment Removal
• Transfer Station Building

The Board of Public Works denied an appeal for additional mailbox reimbursement, reaffirming the $125 policy. They also approved a $5,000 amendment for traffic signal design on the Park Street project, renewed the Recycle Coach app at a reduced rate, and supported dividing a landfill parcel to advance a solar project. A presentation on the Route 72 streetscape project was heard but no action taken.

• Denied appeal for additional mailbox payment beyond $125 (unanimous)
• Authorized DPW to execute up to $5,000 amendment for GM2 to update DOT traffic signal plan for Park Street/Tulip Street intersection (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Recycle Coach app at $7,500 for three years (unanimous)
• Supported contract amendment to WMC Engineering for $44,716.97 for Broad Street retaining wall inspection (unanimous)
• Supported recommendation to create separate parcel for RCRA portion of landfill, contingent on City Corporation Counsel approval (unanimous)
• Accepted April minutes, employee recognition, division reports, project lists, and director's report as presented
• Approved moving agenda items (procedural)
• Heard presentation on Route 72 streetscape update; no formal decision

Animal Control Building Committee

The committee will discuss impressions from an April tour of the current and proposed facilities. Members will also consider contract services for a cost analyst regarding the Vincent P Kelley site.

• Contract services for cost analyst for the Vincent P Kelley site
• Discussion regarding input from the Water Board on Vincent P Kelley Road

The committee approved a contract for services to provide a cost estimation for building on the Vincent P Kelley site. Members discussed potential prefab buildings and the possibility of flagging wetlands at 30 Cross Street.

• Approved February 19th, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimously Passed)
• Approved April 16th, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimously Passed)
• Approved contract services for cost analyst for the Vincent P Kelley site (Unanimously Passed)
• Tabled discussion regarding Water Board input for next month's meeting

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals of 8 code enforcement citations on May 21, 2026. The appeals involve properties at various locations across Bristol. No details on the nature of the citations or outcomes are provided; the agenda is limited to listing the cases to be heard.

• Citation 253274(BP) – LK Labelle, 320 Terryville Road
• Citation 253499(BP) – Ranrick Holdings LLC, 15 John Avenue
• Citation 253348(BP) – Realty SS, LLC, 501 West Street
• Citation 253340(BP) – 220 East Main Street LLC, 220 East Main Street
• Citation 253481(BP) – Buddy LLC, 252 ½ Terryville Road

Commission on Aging

The Bristol Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2026, with discussion items including facility updates, rules and regulations, an emergency action plan, senior center demographics (resident vs. non-resident), and out-of-town fees. The meeting is scheduled at the Bristol Senior Center, Room 109, 240 Stafford Avenue at 11:00 AM.

• Discussion of out-of-town fees for senior center services
• Update on senior center demographics (resident vs. non-resident)
• Review of facility update and emergency action plan
• Monthly statistical report and progress report to be presented
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026 regular meeting

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates from the Public Facilities & Energy Manager, review city department issues, and consider edits to the Energy Plan. Most items are procedural, including approval of minutes and public participation.

• Approval of April 16, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Updates by Dave Oakes – Public Facilities & Energy Manager
• City Department Roundtable Issues Review
• Energy Plan Edits (discussion topic)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board will review several park rule sets and community event requests. Discussion includes potential meeting cancellations for local city events and updates on various park projects.

• Request to plant a Bristol 250 Tree and Garden at Memorial Boulevard
• Request from Bristol Youth Football and Cheer to renovate Casey Football Field
• Approval of the Rockwell Skate Park Rules
• Approval of the Roberts Property Off-Leash Dog Park Rules
• Approval of the Rockwell B.A.R.K. Park Rules

Salary Committee

The Salary Committee meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, was cancelled because there were no items to discuss. No decisions or proposals were made.

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider two main extension applications for the Laurentide Subdivision on Gino Drive and Barlow Street. They will also review a historical marker request from Bristol’s America 250 Committee and handle routine approvals of minutes and department reports. Public participation and customer correspondence at 67 Beckwith Drive are also on the agenda.

• Laurentide Subdivision – Main Extension Application, Lots 62, 63, 65, 66 Gino Drive and Utility Easement
• Laurentide Subdivision – Main Extension Application, Barlow Street
• Bristol’s America 250 Committee: Historical Marker Request
• Customer Correspondence: 67 Beckwith Drive

Sewer Commissioners

The board will consider awarding a contract to DPC Engineering for engineering services related to screw pump replacement, and will discuss an inflow and infiltration (I&I) study. The agenda also includes approval of April minutes and department reports, public participation, and correspondence from two addresses.

• Award contract to DPC Engineering, LLC for engineering services related to screw pump replacement
• Inflow and infiltration (I&I) study discussion
• Customer correspondence: 412 Shrub Road and 67 Beckwith Drive

Board of Police Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Police Commissioners will meet on May 19, 2026, to approve minutes, reports, and correspondence. The agenda includes a request from the Board of Finance and a discussion regarding the Riverside Avenue Extension.

• Approval of April 21, 2026 Police Board Minutes
• Board of Finance Request
• Riverside Avenue Extension
• Presentation of Awards
• Correspondence from West Hartford Public Schools

The Board approved a fund transfer for community policing and referred the role of the Awards Committee to Corporation Counsel for guidance. The board also approved several monthly reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved appropriation of $275,865 from Cannabis Dispensary Fund to officers for community policing (Unanimous)
• Referred Awards Committee role to Corporation Counsel for clarification and guidance (Unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2026, meeting minutes with one amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports and placed on file (Unanimous)
• Accepted and placed correspondence on file (Unanimous)
• Approved Awards Committee recommendations (5-0, 2 abstained)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan for a wholesale/distribution facility with two buildings totaling 20,000 sq ft, including an on-site training facility, at 236 Business Park Drive. They will also review a zone change from BG to I at East Main Street and two referrals from the Zoning Commission regarding zoning text and map amendments tied to state housing growth legislation (P.A. 25-01). Additionally, the commission will consider the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for 2026-2027 and several capital budget referrals.

• Public hearing for Application #446: Site plan for a 20,000 sq ft wholesale/distribution facility at 236 Business Park Drive (IP-1 zone).
• Receipt of Application #448: Revision to approved site plan for a 20,670 sq ft addition to an existing building at 425 Lake Avenue (I zone).
• Receipt of Application #447: Revision to approved site plan for 29 additional parking spaces at 175 Century Drive (IP-1 zone).
• Zoning referral for Application #2564: Change of zone from BG to I at Lot 34+33A East Main Street.
• Review of two zoning referrals (AZR 26-01 and AZR 26-02) related to housing growth legislation P.A. 25-01, including text and map/parking amendments.

The Commission approved site plans for a distribution facility, a parking expansion, and a building addition. It also issued positive referrals to the Zoning Commission for a zone change on East Main Street and two housing growth amendments.

• Approved Application #446 for a wholesale/distribution facility at 236 Business Park Drive (5-0)
• Approved Application #447 for 29 additional parking spaces at 175 Century Drive (5-0)
• Approved Application #448 for a 20,670 s.f. building addition at 425 Lake Avenue (5-0)
• Sent positive referral to Zoning Commission for zone change to General Industrial at Lot 34+33A East Main Street (4-1)
• Sent positive referral to Zoning Commission for AZR 26-01 zoning text amendments regarding housing growth (5-0)
• Sent positive referral to Zoning Commission for AZR 26-02 zoning map and parking amendments regarding housing growth (5-0)
• Approved April 27, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

General

The City Council and Board of Finance will meet to adopt budget estimates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year across multiple city departments and funds, including the General Fund, and to set the mill rate for motor vehicles, real estate, and personal property.

• Adopt General Fund budget estimate of $257,980,635
• Adopt Capital Budget totaling $35,950,750
• Set fiscal year 2026-2027 mill rate for motor vehicles, real estate, and personal property
• Adopt Bristol Water Department budget estimate of $12,616,109
• Adopt Internal Service Fund budget estimate of $56,574,430

The City Council and Board of Finance approved several departmental budget estimates, the capital budget, and specific motor vehicle and property tax installment plans. The Capital Budget was adopted with a 14-1 vote. The General Fund budget estimate was presented for discussion following the receipt of additional state funding.

• Adopted single installment motor vehicle tax payment (unanimous)
• Adopted property tax installment structure (unanimously)
• Adopted Bristol Water Department budget of $12,616,109 (unanimous)
• Adopted Sewer Operating and Assessment Fund budget of $10,612,902 (unanimous)
• Adopted Solid Waste Disposal Fund budget of $1,980,575 (unanimous)
• Adopted Transfer Station Fund budget of $949,485 (unanimous)
• Adopted Road Improvements Fund budget of $6,360,575 (unanimous)
• Adopted Community Development Block Grant Fund budget of $964,370 (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The regular Retirement Board meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, is listed as cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate items.

Board of Health

The Bristol-Burlington Health District Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from April 9, 2026, and bills paid in April. Committee reports from Dental and Finance committees are scheduled, along with monthly reports from various health programs. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of Board of Health meeting minutes from April 9, 2026
• Approval of bills paid in April 2026
• Dental Committee report (15 min)
• Finance Committee report (15 min)
• Monthly reports from Director of Health, Dental Clinic, School Dental, School Health, Public Health, Environmental Health

The Bristol-Burlington Health District Board approved routine April financial and committee reports. It authorized a $10,000 legal retainer for Cohen and Wolf P.C. to represent the district in a waste management dispute involving ReWorld Waste, LLC, which determines how the district handles local environmental compliance costs. A proposal to add a registered nurse to the school health program was deferred to June.

• Approved April 2026 bills and meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Dental Committee Report; First Selectman Thompson to review Burlington dental services (all in favor)
• Approved O03 Financial Report; interest income discussion deferred to June (all in favor)
• Approved Director’s monthly report (all in favor)
• Hired Cohen and Wolf P.C. as legal counsel for ReWorld Waste, LLC dispute ($10,000 retainer approved) (all in favor)
• Deferred School Health Program registration nurse proposal to June meeting

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission will receive a presentation on the Bristol Community Vocational Program from educator Tracey Beland. Members will also discuss a Dementia Friendly Community session and provide updates on a Disability Awareness Forum.

• Presentation by Tracey Beland on the Bristol Community Vocational Program
• Update on the Disability Awareness Forum, including speakers and assistive technology
• Report on a Dementia Friendly Community (DFC) Session held May 12
• Report on the installation of four smoke/CO detectors at Kimberly Walker's residence by North Electrical LLC

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board is conducting its second public hearing regarding CDBG funding for Year 52. The board will discuss recommended allocations for 2026-2027 public service and facilities grants.

• Public hearing on Year 52 CDBG funding proposal
• Review of 2026-2027 Recommended CDBG Allocations for Public Service and Facilities grants

City Council

The City Council will vote on several contracts, ordinance amendments, and property matters. Key decisions include a $4.5 million HVAC contract for the police department, a $1.66 million renovation for Edgewood Pre-K Academy, and a $1.46 million video surveillance system expansion. The council will also consider introducing automated traffic enforcement and adopting school bus violation enforcement ordinances, as well as accepting and discontinuing portions of Ambler Road.

• Award $4,486,000 contract to Pro-Mech Inc. for HVAC improvements at Bristol Police Department
• Award $1,655,394.88 contract to D'Amato+Downes Joint Venture for renovation of Edgewood Pre-K Academy
• Award $1,462,050.20 contract for video surveillance system improvements (Phases 1-2) with $651,320.04 Phase 3 letter of intent contingent on 2027 capital budget
• Introduce amendments for automated traffic enforcement safety devices and adopt school bus violation enforcement ordinance
• Accept 1,480 feet of paved Ambler Road as a city street and discontinue an unpaved section

The City Council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance authorizing automated traffic enforcement safety devices (red-light and speed cameras) for school zones and pedestrian safety zones, and set a public hearing for June 2, 2026. The council also rejected two offers for surplus property at 81 Church Avenue and directed reissuing the RFP with a reduced asking price of $550,000. All nine consent calendar items were adopted unanimously, including tax refunds, contract amendments, and a cooperation agreement with the Housing Authority.

• Approved nine consent calendar items unanimously, including $43,625.48 in tax refunds, contract amendments for demolition and storm drainage, and a sidewalk repair contract
• Rejected offers of $100,000 and $157,000 for 81 Church Avenue surplus property, directing reissuance of RFP at $550,000 asking price (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance authorizing automated traffic enforcement devices (red-light and speed cameras) with public hearing set for June 2, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for demolition at 396 Jerome Avenue increasing total to $53,874 (consent)
• Approved contract amendment for Brace Avenue & O'Sullivan Drive storm drainage increasing total to $1,940,282.25 (consent)
• Awarded $84,655 contract for permanent patching of utility trenches to William M. Laydon Construction (consent)
• Awarded $240,575 contract for sidewalk repair program to Martin Laviero Contractor Inc. (consent)
• Approved restated cooperation agreement between Bristol Housing Authority and City (consent)

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The Bristol City Council and Board of Finance will jointly vote on a consent agenda of budget transfers and then consider a $2.8 million additional appropriation for Police Court Complex heating and electrical upgrades, raising the total project to $5.9 million. They will also approve resolutions modifying the project scope and authorizing $2.8 million in bonds. Other items include writing off $2.49 million in uncollectible taxes, appropriating $380,000 for land purchase, and $197,865 for parks funded by trust revenue.

• Appropriate $2,800,000 and bond authorization for Police Court Complex heating and electrical upgrades (total $5,900,000)
• Write off $2,488,176.57 in uncollectible taxes (motor vehicle, supplemental motor vehicle, personal property)
• Appropriate $380,000 from Capital Projects Fund for land purchase
• Appropriate $197,865 for parks operating budget funded by trust revenue
• Transfer $32,000 within Capital Projects Fund for Safe Streets & Roads Study

The Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance approved an additional $2.8 million appropriation and borrowing authorization for Police Court Complex upgrades. The body also approved several smaller budget transfers and appropriations for the library, fire department, and parks. Additionally, the meeting authorized the transfer of over $2.4 million in uncollectible taxes.

• Approved $2.8M additional appropriation for Police Court Complex upgrades (14-0)
• Approved borrowing authorization of $5.9M total for Police Court Complex upgrades (14-0)
• Approved $2.48M transfer of uncollectible taxes
• Approved $380,000 appropriation for land purchase
• Approved $197,865 appropriation for parks operating budget
• Approved $32,000 transfer for Safe Streets & Roads Study
• Approved $7,500 transfer for library natural gas
• Approved $10,845 transfer for Fire Department Equipment Building Sinking Fund

Board of Finance

The Bristol Board of Finance will consider an additional $2.8 million appropriation for upgrades to the Police Court Complex, focusing on heating and electrical systems. They will also vote on resolutions to modify the project scope and authorize bonding, bringing the total project funding to $5.9 million.

• Additional appropriation of $2,800,000 within the Capital Projects Fund for Police Court Complex Upgrades and Electrical Systems.
• Resolution modifying the scope of a prior $3,100,000 MEP upgrades appropriation to heating and electrical systems, and appropriating an additional $2,800,000 for a total of $5,900,000.
• Resolution to finance the additional $2,800,000 through bonds and notes, raising the aggregate borrowing authorization to $5,900,000.

The Board of Finance unanimously approved an additional $2.8 million appropriation for Police Court Complex heating and electrical system upgrades, raising the total project cost to $5.9 million. The board also approved a resolution modifying the project scope and authorizing an additional $2.8 million in bonds to finance the work. All actions are recommendations to a Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance for final approval.

• Approved $2,800,000 additional appropriation for Police Court Complex heating & electrical upgrades (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resolution modifying project scope and appropriating $2,800,000 for aggregate $5,900,000 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved resolution authorizing $2,800,000 in additional bonds/notes for aggregate $5,900,000 borrowing (unanimous roll call)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: an adaptive reuse of 122 Park Street for 55 dwelling units, a religious organization at 360 King Street, and continued hearings for motor vehicle repair and sales at 16 Andrews Street. The commission will also receive new applications including a zone change from BG to I at 33A-34 East Main Street and two proposals to adopt zoning regulation and parking map amendments in response to a state housing growth act. Staff reports include a ZEO report and a city council request for a review of vape shop regulations.

• Public hearing for special permit to adapt 122 Park Street into 55 dwelling units (RM-5 zone)
• Public hearing for special permit for religious organization at 360 King Street (R-10 zone)
• Continued public hearings for motor vehicle repair and sales special permits/site plan at 16 Andrews Street
• New application for zone change from BG to I at 33A-34 East Main Street (Calco Construction)
• Review of possible vape shop regulation changes requested by City Council

The Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a special permit for the adaptive reuse of a former school into 55 dwelling units at 122 Park Street, removing the previous age restriction. It also approved a special permit for a religious organization at 360 King Street. The Commission accepted and scheduled public hearings for three applications: a zone change at East Main Street and two zoning regulation amendments related to state housing growth laws. The minutes from April 13 were approved with a correction.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2026, as amended (5-0)
• Accepted Application #2564 (zone change at East Main St) and scheduled public hearing for June 8 (5-0)
• Accepted Application #AZR 26-01 (zoning text amendments for housing growth) and scheduled public hearing (5-0)
• Accepted Application #AZR 26-02 (parking and zoning map amendments for housing growth) and scheduled public hearing (5-0)
• Approved Application #2558 – special permit for 55 dwelling units at 122 Park St, with stipulations (5-0)
• Approved Application #2561 – special permit for religious organization at 360 King St, with stipulations (5-0)
• Added discussion on Application #2462 (mixed-use development at 100-130 North Main St) to New Business (5-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss old and new business. Items include a review of the Lewis Street Cemetery flood light repair after two years, the 2026 budget, a lawn care contract update, and progress on the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery, including grant opportunities. The commission will also address paperwork for locating gravestones at North Cemetery with QR codes.

• Lewis Street Cemetery flood light repaired after two years (old business)
• Discussion of United Way Day of Caring (April 24) and Lewis Street Cemetery Tour (April 25)
• Cemetery 2026 budget discussion
• Lawn care contract update
• Update on Civil War Monument in West Cemetery and grants to finish it

Opioid Task Force

This regular meeting of the Opioid Task Force includes approval of February 2026 minutes and reports from the Cobra & Bristol Police Partenership, B.E.S.T., and the Mayor's Update. No votes on funding or new initiatives are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Report from Cobra & Bristol Police Partenership
• Report from B.E.S.T.
• Mayor's Update on opioid-related efforts

American Rescue Plan Task Force

The American Rescue Plan Task Force will meet to discuss reallocating remaining Revenue Loss Funds and review project summaries with UHY Advisors. They will also discuss the BristolWORKS! program and consider other matters. The meeting includes public participation and approval of minutes from November 25, 2025.

• Discussion with UHY Advisors on project summary, subrecipients, and city projects
• Discussion of the BristolWORKS! program
• Reallocation of remaining Revenue Loss Funds

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is holding a tree hearing to consider requests for tree removal, review health information, and discuss mitigation measures including a tree planting plan. Public participation is included.

• Presentation of request to remove trees
• Information on health of trees
• Tree removal mitigation measures and tree planting plan
• Public participation opportunity

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board meets to discuss several items including a Downtown Update, additional development projects, a Board of Finance transfer request, NAA applicants, and a marketing and budget update. The meeting also includes committee reports from the CDBG Policy and Downtown committees.

• Downtown Update on ongoing development
• Additional Development Projects presentation
• BOF Transfer Request (budget transfer)
• NAA Applicants discussion
• Marketing & Budget Update

The Bristol Economic and Community Development Board approved the CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 52 with amended funding for the Boys & Girls Club, forwarded 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act applicants to the City Council, and approved a $17,950 budget transfer between wage lines. Commissioner Mills abstained from the April minutes vote. The board also discussed updates on the 40 West Street redevelopment, downtown parking, and the closure of IDEX Health and Sciences.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2026 (all in favor, Mills abstained)
• Approved Consent Agenda (communications and economic development/grant/marketing report) unanimously
• Approved $17,950 BOF Transfer Request from Regular Wages to Other Wages, referred to Board of Finance unanimously
• Approved motion to forward NAA applicant list to City Council and submit to CT Department of Revenue Services unanimously
• Approved and placed on file Marketing & Budget Report (budget reduced from $542,118 to $397,145) unanimously
• Approved CDBG Annual Action Plan FY52 with $500 amendment to Bristol Boys & Girls Club allocation, referred to City Council and Board of Finance unanimously
• Accepted Downtown Committee Report (including executive session on Centre Square RFP responses) unanimously

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board is holding a public hearing regarding the Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA). The board will explain the program and review applicants for 2026.

• Public hearing on Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) applicants for 2026

City Arts & Culture Commission

The City Arts & Culture Commission is meeting to review project updates and new proposals. The body will discuss the location of a sculpture on Federal Hill and the restoration of Carousel Horse #2.

• Approval of exact location for the sculpture on Federal Hill
• Update on Carousel Horse Restoration Project - Horse #2
• Proposal for Art Showcase on August 8, 2026
• Cultural District Manchester Walk Through scheduled for May 12, 2026
• Confirmation of attendance for Federal Hill Green 250th Event on June 14, 2026

The Arts & Culture Commission selected a specific site for the Heart Sculpture on Federal Hill and approved funds for printing Cultural District Maps. The body also reviewed updates on the Carousel Horse Restoration Project and a pilot program for Cultural District consultation.

• Approved April 1, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved Option One for the placement of the Heart Sculpture on Federal Hill
• Approved $250.00 for Garrett Printing & Graphics LLC to print 250 copies of the Cultural District Map

School Readiness Council

The Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative will meet to approve the FY2026 Quality Enhancement Budget and Activities. The council will also review the Local Needs Assessment framework, specifically regarding supports for children and families and LGP structure.

• Approval of FY2026 Quality Enhancement Budget and Activities
• Review of Local Needs Assessment Table 7 (Additional Supports for Children and Families)
• Review of Local Needs Assessment Table 8 (LGP Structure)
• Committee reports from Program Quality, Health and Wellness, Governance, Community Outreach, Special Education Hub, and Transition to Kindergarten

The Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative (BECC) approved the Quality Enhancement budget of $28,029.44 for July 2025–June 2027 by unanimous vote. The council also approved the previous meeting minutes. Committee updates covered program enrollment, health and wellness, community outreach, kindergarten registration, and other early childhood initiatives. No appointments, resignations, or other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $28,029.44 Quality Enhancement budget for July 2025–June 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will discuss enforcement actions, including blight, deteriorating structures, and liens, on multiple properties across Bristol. Old business items include 267 Main St (PMC violations, foreclosure), 111 Stewart St (porch deterioration), and several North Main St properties. The committee may authorize clean-and-lien or fix-and-lien actions on 252 Terryville Rd, 138 West St, and others.

• 267 Main St – PMC violations, board & secure, foreclosure action
• 111 Stewart St – deteriorating front porch
• 45 North Main St – deteriorating
• 59 North Main St – water shut off, deteriorating
• 252 Terryville Rd and 252½ Terryville Rd – blight, possible clean/lien

The Code Enforcement Committee authorized a Clean & Lien for 82 Lexington Street, a condemned and abandoned property, allowing the city to clean up garbage and nuisances with costs recovered via lien. The committee also removed 45 Williams Street from the Clean & Lien list after successful remediation, and removed three properties (550 Broad St, 575 Broad St, 61 East Main St) from the Long-Term Watch List. Previous meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Clean & Lien for 82 Lexington Street (unanimous)
• Removed 45 Williams Street from Clean & Lien list after successful cleanup (unanimous)
• Removed 550 Broad St, 575 Broad St, and 61 East Main St from Long-Term Watch List (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two applications. One seeks a variance to reduce the required front yard setback for a rear lot at 176 Southdown Drive, allowing a single-family home with an accessory dwelling unit. The other requests a Certificate of Approval for gasoline sales and removal of a 1966 zoning buffer requirement at 1462 Farmington Avenue. The board will also vote on minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance #3831 for reduced front yard setback (60' to 40.5') at 176 Southdown Drive for a home with accessory dwelling unit
• Public hearing on application #3830 for Certificate of Approval for gasoline sales at 1462 Farmington Avenue
• Request to remove 60-foot zoning buffer requirement from 1966 at 1462 Farmington Avenue
• Approval of minutes from regular meeting on April 7, 2026

The Board approved a front yard setback reduction for a single-family home with an accessory dwelling unit at 176 Southdown Drive. It also approved a certificate for gasoline sales and the removal of a 60-foot zoning buffer at 1462 Farmington Avenue. Additionally, the April 7, 2026, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved setback reduction for 176 Southdown Drive (5-0)
• Approved gasoline sale certificate and 60' buffer removal for 1462 Farmington Avenue (4-0)
• Approved April 7, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)

Ordinance Committee

The committee will review reports on school bus stop violations and weight restrictions on Memorial Boulevard. Members will also continue discussions on automated traffic enforcement and vape shop permitting.

• Report from public hearing: School Bus Stop violations
• Report from public hearing: Weight Restrictions Memorial Boulevard Section 16-1
• Discussion regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement
• Discussion regarding Vape Shop-Tobacco Retailer Permitting
• Request for creation of a stand-alone Conservation Commission

The Ordinance Committee unanimously accepted language for school bus stop violation penalties and weight restrictions on Memorial Boulevard, referring both to the City Council for adoption. It also set a $750 yearly permitting fee for vape shops and tobacco retailers, with a definition of vape products to be included, and referred that matter to the Council for introduction. No action was taken on rooster complaint language, automated traffic enforcement, or a proposed stand-alone Conservation Commission.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted school bus stop violation language and referred to City Council for adoption (unanimous)
• Accepted weight restrictions for Memorial Boulevard Section 16-1 and referred to City Council for adoption (unanimous)
• Set $750 yearly permitting fee for vape shops/tobacco retailers and referred to City Council for introduction (unanimous)
• Amended vape shop motion to include definition of vape products and referred to City Council for introduction (unanimous)

Police Awards Committee

The Bristol Police Awards Committee will meet to discuss and act on award recommendations, including Officer and Dispatcher of the Month for April 2026. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public participation. No fiscal or policy decisions are scheduled beyond the awards review.

• Review award recommendations for Officer of the Month (April 2026)
• Review award recommendations for Dispatcher of the Month (April 2026)
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026

The committee approved several service awards, letters of commendation, and the April 2026 Employees and Dispatcher of the Month. Three award submissions were tabled pending further information.

• Approved Headset Hero Award to Dispatcher Krawiec (Unanimous)
• Amended award 26-13 to Medical Life Saving Award for Officers Laroche, Follett, and Yager (Unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Commendation for Trooper Pecora and K9 Sammi (Unanimous)
• Approved Exceptional Service Awards for Lt. Mussen, Officers Jacobs, Iurato, Lt. O’Connor, and Lt. Warner (Unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Commendation for Officer Pirog and K9 Frankie (Unanimous)
• Tabled award submissions 26-18, 26-19, and 26-9 pending further information (Unanimous)
• Named Officers Iurato, Jacobs, and Lt. O’Connor as Officers of the Month for April 2026 (Unanimous)
• Named Dispatcher Krawiec as Dispatcher of the Month for April 2026 (Unanimous)

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Commission will review two new wetlands applications and continue discussion regarding remediation work at Page Park. The meeting includes a report from the IWWA staff.

• Application 2071: Wholesale or Distribution Facility with two buildings totaling 20,000 s.f. at 236 Business Park Drive
• Application 2072: 475 sq. ft. addition to an existing structure at 34 Donovan Court
• Discussion of remediation work for Disc Golf Hole #16 at Page Park, 641 & 649 King Street

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wholesale facility at 236 Business Park Drive and a residential addition at 34 Donovan Court. Both projects were declared non-significant activities. The Commission also discussed remediation work for a disc golf hole at Page Park.

• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Received Application #2071 for 236 Business Park Drive
• Declared Application #2071 a non-significant activity
• Approved Application #2071 for development at 236 Business Park Drive
• Received Application #2072 for 34 Donovan Court
• Declared Application #2072 a non-significant activity
• Approved Application #2072 for an addition at 34 Donovan Court

Library Board of Directors

The Board of Library Directors will hold a regular meeting to approve April minutes, receive committee reports, and review March 2026 statistics along with a year-to-date budget update. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine governance and reporting items.

• Approval of minutes from the April 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Finance Committee report
• Library Director's report including March 2026 statistics and YTD budget as of April 27, 2026
• Property, Policy, and Strategic Planning committee reports
• City Council liaison and Friends of the Library updates

The Board approved the minutes of the April 6 meeting and voted unanimously to approve additional appropriations from trust funds for future expenditures. Directors received reports on finances, property projects, and library statistics showing declining circulation but rising digital use.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved additional appropriations from revenue accounts to expenditure accounts for future use (unanimous)

Real Estate Committee

The Bristol Real Estate Committee will consider a proposed Eversource easement at 81 Church Avenue (Fire Company No. 3) and review Lot 37-2 on Stafford Avenue. Old business includes an update on the RFP for 81 Church Avenue, a list of possible encroaching property owners at 139 Trebel Road and 93 Tuttle Road, and the status of 135 East Main Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public participation.

• Eversource easement for 81 Church Avenue (Fire Company No. 3)
• Lot 37-2, Map 45, Stafford Avenue
• Status of RFP for 81 Church Avenue
• List of possible encroaching property owners: 139 Trebel Road and 93 Tuttle Road
• Status update on 135 East Main Street

The committee denied two low bids for 81 Church Avenue and lowered the property's RFP price to $550,000. Other actions included requesting 8-24 forms for an Eversource easement and a Stafford Avenue lot, and initiating an affidavit for land use at 139 Treble Rd.

• Approved minutes from April 06, 2026 meeting
• Approved creation of affidavit for land at 139 Treble Rd to restrict its use
• Approved request for 8-24 for Eversource easement at 81 Church Avenue
• Approved sending Lot 37-2, Map 45, Stafford Avenue for 8-24
• Denied two bids for 81 Church Avenue
• Lowered price of 81 Church Ave to $550,000 and approved re-issuing RFP

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board Downtown Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct executive session interviews for the Centre Square parcel developer RFP. The board will also accept minutes from the March 31, 2026 special meeting and discuss next steps.

• Accept minutes from the March 31, 2026 special meeting
• Executive session for Centre Square Parcel Developer RFP interviews
• Discussion of next steps following developer interviews

The Committee held an executive session to interview developers regarding the Centre Square Parcel RFP. No votes were taken during the session. Staff will now follow up with developers for additional information and notes.

• Approved March 31, 2026 Special Meeting minutes
• Determined ECD Staff will request follow-up information from Centre Square Parcel RFP developers

Diversity Council

The Diversity Council will review previous meeting minutes and discuss several community initiatives. Current business includes a canvas donation, a follow-up on 'Words Matter,' and an event at Bristol Scoops.

• Mantel Clock Canvas Donation
• 'Words Matter' Follow Up
• Cash Mob Event: Bristol Scoops
• Tee-Shirt Purchase and Delivery
• West End Association / Rockwell Festival partnership options

The Council approved the meeting minutes from March 24, 2026. Members discussed upcoming community initiatives including a Cash Mob event at Bristol Scoops and a potential 'Passport' program for local businesses.

• Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Finance

The Board will vote on adopting a single-installment motor vehicle tax and a two-installment property tax schedule for amounts over $100 for fiscal year 2026-27. It will also adopt budgets for the Water, Sewer, Solid Waste, Transfer Station, Road Improvements, CDBG, Pine Lake Adventure Park, Arts & Culture, Internal Service, School Lunch, and Police Private Duty funds, as well as the 2026-27 Capital Budget and the General Fund Operating Budget.

• Adopt single-installment tax payment for motor vehicles due July 1, 2026
• Adopt two-installment property tax payment schedule for amounts over $100 (July 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2027)
• Adopt budgets for Water, Sewer, Solid Waste, Transfer Station, Road Improvements, and other enterprise funds
• Adopt the 2026-27 Capital Budget
• Adopt the General Fund Estimated Operating Budget for FY 2026-27

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to review several budget appropriations and fund transfers. The body will discuss a budget update from the Board of Education and a bid waiver for the Police Department.

• Transfer of $2,488,176 of uncollectible taxes to the Municipal Suspense List
• Additional appropriation of $380,000 within the City Council Capital Projects Fund
• Additional appropriation of $197,865 within the PRYCS Parks operating budget
• Bid waiver for the Police Department to Axon Enterprises Inc
• Additional appropriation of $28,029 and transfers of $48,127 for School Readiness

The Board of Finance approved an additional appropriation of $380,000 within the Capital Projects Fund for the purchase of land, to be recommended to a joint meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance. The board also approved a transfer of $2,488,176 in uncollectible taxes to the Municipal Suspense List, approved a bid waiver to Axon for a Police Officer Safety Package (with one no vote), and approved a $197,865 Parks operating budget appropriation. A new 100% Disabled Senior Tax Relief Program and a Fire Department bid waiver to Norcomm were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including multiple budget transfers and appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved $380,000 land purchase appropriation (unanimous)
• Transferred $2,488,176 uncollectible taxes to Municipal Suspense List (unanimous)
• Approved bid waiver to Axon Enterprises for Police Officer Safety Package (Commissioner Murdock voted no)
• Approved $197,865 Parks operating budget appropriation funded by trust revenue (unanimous)
• Approved bid waiver to Norcomm for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved 100% Disabled Senior Tax Relief Program (unanimous)
• Received Board of Education budget update showing deficit of $3,115,086 (informational)

Board of Health

This is a procedural meeting of the District Board of Health Dental Committee. The only substantive item is a general discussion of committee business, with no specific topics or decisions listed in the agenda.

• Attendance to be taken
• BBHD Dental Committee Discussion (no details provided)

The Bristol-Burlington Health District Board of Health Dental Committee met on April 28, 2026, and engaged in discussion only. No motions were made or votes taken. Topics included clarifying the committee's purpose, interpreting treatment data, setting metrics, reviewing school and senior center programs, and planning for a future operatory move.

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 27, 2026, to consider several site plan applications and a special permit for an adaptive re-use project. Key items include a special permit for 55 dwelling units at 122 Park Street, a site plan for a fitness club at 231 Century Drive, and a site plan for a wholesale/distribution facility at 236 Business Park Drive. The commission will also receive a referral regarding Ambler Road and discuss the 2028 Plan of Conservation and Development.

• Application #2558: Special permit for adaptive re-use of non-residential building to allow 55 dwelling units at 122 Park Street
• Application #445: Site plan for a fitness club at 231 Century Drive (Bristol Boys and Girls Club)
• Application #446: Site plan for a 20,000 sq ft wholesale/distribution facility with training facility at 236 Business Park Drive
• C.G.S. 8-24 Referral: Ambler Road (Map 60, Lot 15)
• Discussion of 2028 Bristol Plan of Conservation and Development and S.B. 25-01 housing legislation

The Commission approved a site plan for a fitness club (Bristol Boys and Girls Club) at 231 Century Drive, with conditions including addressing remaining staff comments and bonding for incomplete improvements. They also sent positive referrals to the City Council to acquire 6.2 acres on Ambler Road as open space, and to the Zoning Commission for a special permit to allow 55 dwelling units at 122 Park Street (former O'Connell School). A public hearing was scheduled for a wholesale/distribution facility at 236 Business Park Drive.

• Approved Application #445 – Fitness Club site plan at 231 Century Drive (5-0)
• Sent positive referral to City Council for C.G.S. 8-24 open-space acquisition on Ambler Road (5-0)
• Sent positive referral to Zoning Commission for adaptive reuse of 122 Park Street to 55 dwelling units (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Application #446 for wholesale/distribution facility at 236 Business Park Drive for May 18, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The session is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Meeting Room 3-1.

• Discussion on the 2026-2027 budget
• Public participation period
• Meeting held in Meeting Room 3-1, 111 North Main Street

The Board of Finance held a special meeting to discuss the 2026-2027 budget, but took no formal votes. A proposed mill rate of 36.45 (just under an 8% increase) was discussed, along with capital budget reductions and a $11.7 million increase for the Board of Education, with $54.1 million allocated to special education. No substantive decisions were made; the budget is scheduled for adoption on April 28.

• Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. (voice vote, no opposition)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes and monthly reports, committee updates on Fire Station 3 and personnel, and discussions on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and possible charter revisions. No votes are scheduled on these topics.

• Approval of March 26, 2026 and April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of March 2026 monthly reports
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee report
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Discussion
• Charter Revision Discussion

The Board unanimously approved the March 26 regular meeting minutes and the April 9 special meeting minutes as amended. It also accepted the retirement requests of Captain James Plaster (potential date July 24, 2028) and Lieutenant Robert Lavoie (July 7, 2026), both motions unanimous. Chief Hart reported that Fire Station 3 was occupied April 1, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for May 2. The board discussed the FY2027 budget, charter revision, and a potential training center property purchase.

• Approved March 26 regular meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved April 9 special meeting minutes as amended unanimously
• Approved March monthly reports unanimously
• Accepted retirement of Captain James Plaster (potential date July 24, 2028) unanimously
• Accepted retirement of Lieutenant Robert Lavoie (effective July 7, 2026) unanimously

General

The Firehouse 3 Building Committee will meet to review the monthly architect report. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public participation.

• Architect monthly report

The Fire Station 3 Building Committee approved pay application #17 for $40,462 and change orders PCO #65 ($1,200) and #66 ($4,929). It also authorized the purchase of a riding mower, lawn equipment, and station supplies, but denied a privacy fence and tabled a shed request. A bid waiver for radio equipment relocation and a May 2 grand opening were agreed upon.

• Approved March 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved pay application #17 for $40,462 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO #65 for gate valves not to exceed $1,200 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO #66 for card reader adjustments and additional monitor not to exceed $4,929 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 48" zero-turn riding mower up to $5,000 and backpack blower, trimmer, electric pressure washer (unanimous)
• Denied request for privacy fencing around grill area
• Approved purchase of rack shelving, garden hoses, 3-tiered hose rack, bathroom storage cabinets, decon shelf, biohazard waste can (unanimous)
• Agreed to bid waiver for Norcom for relocation of radio equipment from old station 3

General

The Fair Rent Commission meeting scheduled for April 22, 2026, has been cancelled. The cancellation was noted by Chairperson Jon P. FitzGerald.

• Cancellation of Fair Rent Commission meeting
• Meeting date: April 22, 2026

Historic District Commission

The regular meeting of the Bristol Historic District Commission scheduled for April 22, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 27, 2026.

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes and department reports. They will discuss a timber harvest bid from Connwood Foresters, Inc. and a customer correspondence at 57 Jerome Avenue. The meeting also covers Burlington customers and various committee reports.

• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2026, regular meeting
• Approval of department reports for March 2026
• Customer correspondence: 57 Jerome Avenue
• Connwood Foresters, Inc. 2026 Timber Harvest Bid Results (N1996)
• Discussion of Burlington Customers

Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to approve the March 17, 2026 minutes and monthly department reports. The agenda includes a review of customer correspondence regarding 213 Farmington Avenue and an I & I Study.

• Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of March 2026 Department Reports
• Customer correspondence for 213 Farmington Avenue
• I & I Study discussion

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including award presentations, public participation, approval of minutes and monthly reports, and committee updates. Notably, they will convene into executive session to hear an appeal by Officer Michael Campisano and take any necessary action, then reconvene publicly.

• Presentation of Awards
• Approval of March Police Board Minutes
• Approval of Monthly Reports
• Traffic Sub-Committee report
• Executive session for Officer Michael Campisano's appeal

The Board affirmed the suspension of Officer Michael Campisano following an executive session. The Commission also updated the awards process to require Board review and approval of subcommittee recommendations before awards are issued.

• Affirmed suspension of Officer Michael Campisano (5-1)
• Updated awards process to require Commission review and approval of recommendations before issuance (4-1-1)
• Approved Distinguished Citizen Award #26-8 (Unanimous)
• Approved Silver Star Award 26-10 (5-1)
• Approved Letter of Commendation Award 26-11 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes with amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports and placed on file (Unanimous)

Police Commission

The Bristol Police Commission Traffic Sub-Committee will meet on April 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers to approve minutes and discuss old business.

• Approval of January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Old Business
• Meeting in Council Chambers, 111 North Main Street

The sub-committee approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. Members discussed the publication of traffic statistics and upcoming enforcement initiatives for spring, including stop signs and red lights.

• Approved January 20, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Bristol Zoning Commission will hold a special virtual meeting to discuss compliance with HB 8002, a state law concerning housing growth. The agenda includes only discussion items on middle housing/mixed-use development requirements, parking restrictions, and conservation/traffic mitigation districts. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of HB 8002 — An Act Concerning Housing Growth
• Review of middle housing/mixed-use development requirements
• Review of zones in Bristol subject to middle housing/mixed-use development
• Review of parking restriction options for compliance with PA 25-1
• Review of conservation and traffic mitigation districts under PA 25-1

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to review division reports and project lists. The body will discuss the acceptance of Ambler Road and Grassy Road, as well as the Fleet Replacement Plan.

• Acceptance of Ambler Road and Grassy Road
• Fleet Replacement Plan
• MS4 Annual Report
• Storm Water Trust Annual Report
• Vision Zero-Safe Streets

The Board of Public Works approved funding for a transportation safety plan and authorized the signing of the MS4 annual report. Members also voted to include the Chimney Crest developments in the storm water trust.

• Approved $32,000 request to Board of Finance for NVCOG Municipal Safety Action Plan
• Authorized Mayor or Director of Public Works to execute agreement with NVCOG
• Approved Director of Public Works to sign the MS4 annual report
• Approved inclusion of Chimney Crest developments in the storm water trust
• Approved March draft minutes
• Accepted Division Reports as presented
• Accepted BldgComm Project List as presented
• Accepted Director's Report as presented

Animal Control Building Committee

The committee will meet to tour the current animal control facility at 126 Vincent P Kelly Rd. Members will review a State Inspection Report, and no votes will be taken during the meeting.

• Tour of current Animal Control facility
• Review of State Inspection Report

The Animal Control Building Committee toured the current facility and reviewed a state inspection report listing failed items that must be resolved by 2029. No votes or decisions were taken; the committee discussed potentially building a new facility on part of the existing parking lot, and Chairperson Rivers will request public works to assess the lot.

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals regarding several code enforcement citations. The hearing is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom.

• Appeal of citation No. 253274(BP) at 320 Terryville Road
• Appeal of citation No. 253256(BP) at 451 Pine Street
• Appeal of citation No. 253296(MD) at 434 Park Street
• Appeal of citation No. 253297(MD) at 15 Upson Street
• Appeal of citation No. 253340(BP) at 220 East Main Street

Commission on Aging

This is a regular meeting of the Bristol Commission on Aging with no major decisions or proposals on the agenda. The commission will discuss facility updates, rules and regulations, an emergency action plan, and a gardens project, along with receiving reports from staff. The agenda consists largely of routine approvals and informational items.

• Discussion of a facility update at the Senior Center
• Review of rules and regulations for the commission
• Update on the emergency action plan
• Discussion of gardens project
• Monthly statistical, progress, and director reports

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission will consider a SustainableCT team participation request, hear updates from the Public Facilities & Energy Manager, and review edits to the Energy Plan. Other items include Earth Day activities and a city department roundtable. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific financial decisions or projects detailed on the agenda.

• Memorandum on SustainableCT Team Participation Request
• Updates by Dave Oakes - Public Facilities & Energy Manager
• Memorandum on SustainableCT Municipal Training Opportunities
• Earth Day Activities discussion
• Energy Plan Edits review

Board of Finance

The Bristol Board of Finance will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The main agenda item is a discussion regarding the 2026-2027 General Fund budget. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion only.

• Discussion regarding the 2026-2027 General Fund budget

The Board of Finance held a budget workshop to review a proposed total budget of $258,315,635 and an education budget of $148,825,885. The proposal includes a mill rate of 36.45 mills, which is an 8% increase over the current year. No formal votes were taken on the budget figures or tax relief options during this session.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (voice vote)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board will review various park policies and project updates. Discussion items include park safety approaches, weather policies for pools, and potential improvements for Peck Park.

• Hoppers-Birge Pond Boardwalk Approach and Fundraising
• Request from Bristol Little League for Peck Park Improvements
• Amendments to section 16-1 MV Use of Memorial Boulevard
• Approval of the Rockwell Park Invasive Weed Management Plan
• Approval of the Pool Inclement Weather Policy

The Board approved renovations for Watson Field and a drainage project at Peck Park. Members also endorsed a new strategic approach to address park littering and safety, and approved several updated operational policies.

• Approved Watson Field renovation and Peck Park drainage project
• Awarded Jim Cleveland as 2026 All-Heart Parks Advocate of the Year
• Approved amendments to section 16-1 MV Use of Memorial Boulevard
• Endorsed strategic approaches to address Park Safety and Littering
• Approved Arbiter Sports Payment Processing Policy
• Approved Rockwell Park Invasive Weed Management Plan
• Approved Pool Inclement Weather Policy
• Approved March 18, 2026, meeting minutes

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

The regular meeting of the Salary Committee scheduled for April 15, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted.

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value contracts, including police technology upgrades and infrastructure work. The body is also discussing the acquisition of Peacedale Cemetery and the sale of city-owned property at 81 Church Avenue.

• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for cameras, drones, and Tasers for $4,030,952.09
• Broad Street Retaining Wall contract awarded to Dayton Construction Company Inc. for $1,966,610.00
• Proposed sale of city-owned property at 81 Church Avenue for $600,000
• Purchase of city-owned property at 135 East Main Street from Bristol Lofts Management LLC for $42,000
• Proposed tax relief policy for homeowners considered 100% disabled by the U.S. Social Security Administration

The City Council approved a $4,030,952 contract with Axon Enterprise for police equipment upgrades, including body cameras, Tasers, drones, and license plate readers, by a 5-2 vote. Council also unanimously approved the $380,000 purchase of a six-acre parcel adjacent to the Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve and required a project labor agreement for the Edgewood Pre-K Academy construction. Consent calendar items included tax refunds, land acquisitions for Peacedale Cemetery and Chippanee Golf Club, and various contracts and grants.

• Approved Axon 10 Officer Safety Plan contract for $4,030,952.09 (5-2)
• Approved purchase of six-acre parcel (Map 60, Lot 15) for Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve for $380,000 (unanimous)
• Required project labor agreement for Edgewood Pre-K Academy construction (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including tax refunds ($47,711.63), land referrals, and contracts
• Authorized lease renewal for WIC program at 11 Bellevue Avenue ($20,442.24/year)
• Directed RFP for sale of 81 Church Avenue with $600,000 asking price
• Accepted offer from Bristol Lofts Management LLC for 135 East Main Street
• Approved supplement from Shine Early Learning for up to $28,029.44

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The City Council and Board of Finance will meet to approve a series of fund transfers and appropriations totaling over $1.3 million, including settlements for Local 233 contracts and road improvement projects. The agenda also includes a report on revenue and expenses.

• Transfer $183,535 for Local 233 contract settlement
• Appropriate $1,069,000 for Road Improvements Fund
• Transfer $12,952 for State of CT DSET grant
• Rescind $932,530 in Capital Projects Fund appropriations
• Transfer $7,500 for Community Development Block Grant fees

The City Council and Board of Finance unanimously adopted a consent calendar containing twelve financial items. These actions included several additional appropriations for parks, the fire department, and road improvements, as well as fund transfers for a contract settlement.

• Approved $1,069,000 additional appropriation for Road Improvements Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $932,530 rescinding of appropriations within Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $183,535 General Fund transfers for Local 233 contract settlement (unanimous)
• Approved $87,000 transfers within Road Improvements Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $62,784 General Fund appropriation from Parks Trust revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $29,450 General Fund appropriation from Library Trust revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 Special Grants and Donations Fund appropriation for Parks (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 transfer within Community Development Block Grant Fund (unanimous)

General

The Bristol Real Estate Committee, acting on behalf of the City Council, will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2026, to consider the sale of city-owned properties at 81 Church Avenue and 135 East Main Street. Interested parties are invited to speak for or against the sale.

• Public hearing on sale of 81 Church Avenue
• Public hearing on sale of 135 East Main Street
• Meeting held at Bristol City Hall Council Chambers, 111 North Main Street

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will receive new applications, hold public hearings on several items, and consider a rezone request. Continued hearings on motor vehicle repair/sales at 16 Andrews Street and new hearings on a zone change at 625 Clark Avenue and a religious organization at 912 Terryville Avenue are scheduled. The commission will also review minutes and staff reports.

• Application #2555 — Change of Zone from IP-3 (Industrial Park) to A (Multi-Family Residential) at 625 Clark Avenue
• Application #2558 — Special Permit for adaptive reuse to allow 55 dwelling units at 122 Park Street
• Applications #2559 & #2560 — Special Permit and Site Plan for renovation of Edgewood Pre-K Academy at 345 Mix Street
• Application #2561 — Special Permit for a Religious Organization at 360 King Street (Islamic Cultural Center of Bristol)
• Continued public hearings for motor vehicle repair, service, and sales facility at 16 Andrews Street (Applications #2552, #2553, #2554)

The Zoning Commission approved a special permit for a motor vehicle repair facility at 16 Andrews Street with stipulations limiting six vehicles for repair. It accepted and scheduled public hearings for new applications including a 55-unit adaptive reuse at 122 Park Street, a school renovation at 345 Mix Street, and a religious organization at 360 King Street. A public hearing on a zone change at 625 Clark Avenue was held but no decision was reached. Hearings on motor vehicle sales and site plan at 16 Andrews Street were continued to May.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Accepted Application #2558 (55 units at 122 Park Street) and scheduled public hearing for May 11 (5-0)
• Accepted Applications #2559 and #2560 (Edgewood Pre-K renovation) and scheduled public hearing for June 8 (5-0)
• Accepted Application #2561 (religious organization at 360 King Street) and scheduled public hearing for May 11 (5-0)
• Moved Application #2562 (loading dock at 170 Enterprise Drive) to new business agenda (5-0)
• Approved Application #2552 (special permit for motor vehicle repair at 16 Andrews Street) with five stipulations (5-0)
• Continued public hearings on Applications #2553 and #2554 (motor vehicle sales and site plan at 16 Andrews Street) to May 11 (5-0)
• Held public hearing on Application #2555 (zone change at 625 Clark Avenue); no vote taken

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will discuss the 2026 budget and current finances. The body will also review updates regarding the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery and lawn care contracts.

• Cemetery 2026 Budget discussion
• Civil War Monument in West Cemetery update
• Lawn Care Contract update/discussion
• North Cemetery gravestone location paperwork and QR code project
• Lewis Street Cemetery Tour on April 25, 2026

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board will discuss funding recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 52 applicants, aligning with the city's 5-Year Consolidated Plan goals. The meeting also includes approval of prior special meeting minutes and public comment.

• Discuss and prioritize CDBG Program Year 52 funding for applicants
• Reference to the City’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan goals
• Approval of minutes from the October 27, 2025 Special Meeting
• Public comment period on agenda items

The Committee approved recommended grant allocations for CDBG Program Year 52, which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The Committee determined that limited HUD funds would prevent the funding of any Public Facility application requests. These recommendations will be sent to the ECD Board, City Council, and the Board of Finance for action.

• Approved minutes of the October 27, 2025 Special Meeting
• Approved recommended CDBG FY52 grant allocations for referral to the ECD Board, City Council, and Board of Finance

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider multiple personnel actions, including promotions of current members and the swearing-in of a new probationary firefighter. The board will also discuss requesting promotional testing for the rank of Deputy Chief.

• Promote Fire Captain Thomas Scully to Deputy Chief
• Promote Fire Lieutenant Adam DellaVentura to Captain
• Promote Firefighter Deven Yudelson and Firefighter Jorge Sanchez to Lieutenant
• Swear in Probationary Firefighter Lucas Martin
• Request promotional testing for the rank of Deputy Chief

The Board swore in one probationary firefighter and promoted four personnel to higher ranks. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved a request to conduct promotional testing for the rank of Deputy Chief.

• Sworn in Probationary Firefighter Lucas Martin
• Promoted Firefighter Deven Yudelson to Lieutenant
• Promoted Firefighter Jorge Sanchez to Lieutenant
• Promoted Fire Lieutenant Adam DellaVentura to Captain
• Promoted Fire Captain Thomas Scully to Deputy Chief
• Approved request for promotional testing for the rank of Deputy Chief (Unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will consider approving the Treasurer's request for monthly pension withdrawals from May through October 2026, and will receive an investment review from Beirne Wealth Consulting. Other business includes approval of March meeting minutes and a consent agenda for retirements.

• Consideration to approve pension withdrawals each month from May 1, 2026 to October 1, 2026
• Investment review of the General Fund by Beirne Wealth Consulting, LLC
• Approval of March 26 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda for April retirements

Board of Health

The Bristol-Burlington Health District Board of Health will consider approving its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, along with approval of prior meeting minutes and bills paid in March. The meeting also includes old business on amended February minutes and monthly reports from health and dental programs.

• Approval of BBHD FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Amended February 2026 minutes tabled at March 12 meeting
• Approval of bills paid in March 2026
• Monthly reports: Director of Health, Senior Dental Clinic, School Dental, School Health, Public Health, Environmental Health

The Board approved the Bristol-Burlington Health District's FY 2026-2027 budget. Members also adopted a new responsibility requiring Board approval for all new positions or vacant positions over one year old during budgetary assessment.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget (All in Favor)
• Adopted policy for Board approval of new or long-term vacant positions (All in Favor)
• Approved March 12, 2026 meeting minutes with a correction to Dental Committee membership (All in Favor)
• Approved March 2026 bills (All in Favor)
• Approved monthly reports (All in Favor)

Board of Health

The Bristol-Burlington Health District Board of Health is holding a public hearing to present and discuss its draft 2026-2027 budget. No specific dollar amounts or breakdowns are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation of the draft 2026-2027 budget for the Bristol-Burlington Health District

The Board of Health held a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget of $5,464,867 for the Bristol-Burlington Health District. No votes or decisions were taken at the hearing.

• No substantive decisions made; hearing was procedural only.

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission will hear a presentation from the Director of Achilles International Connecticut. Members will discuss narrowing the focus of an upcoming Disability Awareness forum and address after-hours patient transportation from Bristol Hospital.

• Presentation by Erin Spaulding, Director of Achilles International Connecticut
• Discussion on narrowing the agenda for the Disability Awareness forum
• Discussion regarding after-hours patient transportation from Bristol Hospital
• Progress report on smoke detector installations, including a completed installation at Kimberly Walker's residence
• Announcement of Deaf Awareness Night on April 16 at Yard Goats Stadium

Youth Commission

The Bristol Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February, hear supervisor reports including Project Aware and BEST updates, and review year-to-date financials. Key new business items include voting on Youth and Prevention Leaders Awards, discussing the Community Clean-Up Day, and an update on renaming the Youth and Community Services Commission.

• Youth and Prevention Leaders Awards – voting and program discussion
• Community Clean-Up Day discussion
• YSB Day at the Capital planning (May 1, 2026)
• Child Abuse Awareness Week activities
• Name change update for Youth and Community Services Commission

The Youth Commission voted to grant Youth and Prevention Leaders Awards to all submitted nominees. The commission also approved becoming a Bronze Sponsor for the Salvation Army's "Standing in the Gap" fundraiser. Additionally, the commission approved the meeting minutes from February 11, 2026.

• Approved February 11, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approved Bronze Sponsorship for Salvation Army 'Standing in the Gap' fundraiser
• Approved awarding all submitted nominees with the Youth and Prevention Leaders Award

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2026. The primary agenda item is discussion regarding the 2026-2027 budget, specifically the General Fund. Public participation is also scheduled.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 General Fund budget

The Board of Finance held a budget workshop for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. No formal votes were taken on the proposed budget items, including a discussion of Fire Department overtime and a proposal to increase Board of Education funding, particularly for Special Education. The board agreed to reconvene on April 15 for further deliberation.

• Held budget workshop; no votes on proposed expenditures
• Agreed to hold another budget workshop on April 15 at 6 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings: one for a variance to reduce front and rear yard setbacks for a new single-family home at Witches Rock Road and Donovan Court, and another to reduce required parking from 120 to 52 spaces for a fitness club at 231 Century Drive. A new application for a gas station and zoning buffer reduction at 1462 Farmington Avenue will also be discussed.

• Application #3828: Variances to reduce front yard from 40 ft to 24.1 ft and rear yard from 40 ft to 29.1 ft at Witches Rock Road and Donovan Court
• Application #3829: Variance to reduce parking from 120 to 52 spaces for a fitness club at 231 Century Drive (Bristol Boys and Girls Club Association)
• Application #3830: Certificate of approval for gasoline sales and reduction of zoning buffer from 60 ft to 25 ft at 1462 Farmington Avenue
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2026 regular meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance to reduce parking from 120 to 52 spaces for a fitness club at 231 Century Drive, and approved front/rear yard variances for a single-family home at Witches Rock Road and Donovan Court. The board discussed but did not decide on a certificate of approval for a gas station at 1462 Farmington Avenue, setting a public hearing for May 5, 2026.

• Approved parking variance for fitness club, reducing required spaces from 120 to 52 (5-0)
• Approved front yard variance from 40 ft to 24.1 ft and rear yard variance from 40 ft to 29.1 ft for a single-family home (5-0; one member recused)
• Discussed but tabled certificate of approval for gas station at 1462 Farmington Avenue; set public hearing for May 5, 2026

Ordinance Committee

The Bristol Ordinance Committee will review draft ordinances for red light cameras, school bus stop violations, vape shop/tobacco retailer permits, and a weight limit restriction on Memorial Boulevard. The committee will also hear reports from public hearings on youth services, peddlers/solicitors, and roosters.

• Draft ordinance for red light camera enforcement
• Draft ordinance for school bus stop violations
• Draft ordinance for vape shop/tobacco retailer permits
• Draft ordinance for weight limit restriction on Memorial Boulevard section 16-1
• Reports from public hearings on sections 18-148–18-154 (Youth & Community Services), 17-16–17-50 (Peddlers, Solicitors, Canvassers), and 4-8 (Roosters)

Police Awards Committee

The Bristol Police Awards Committee will meet on April 7, 2026, to review and discuss award recommendations, including Officer of the Month and Dispatcher of the Month for March 2026, and take any necessary action. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 3, 2026, and public participation.

• Review and action on award recommendations
• Officer of the Month recommendation for March 2026
• Dispatcher of the Month recommendation for March 2026
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2026

The Police Awards Committee unanimously approved several award submissions, including a Distinguished Citizen's Award to Ulysses Robinson and Department Silver Star Awards to multiple officers. They also awarded Officers of the Month for March 2026 and voted to ask Corporation Counsel to review whether the Chairperson can appoint an acting Chairperson in their absence.

• Approved Distinguished Citizen's Award to Ulysses Robinson (unanimous)
• Approved Department Silver Star Award to Officers Duncan, Fisher, Levine, Bazarewsky, and Genovese (unanimous)
• Approved Department Silver Star Award to Officers Fisher, Levine, Bazarewsky, Frechette, Wallace, Alfaro, Soucy-Field, Tarascio, Mitchell, and Sgt. Franek (unanimous after amendment)
• Approved Letter of Commendation to Officers Petzing, Warzechos, and Hogan (unanimous)
• Awarded Officers Fisher, Levine, Bazarewsky, Frechette, Wallace, Alfaro, Soucy-Field, Tarascio, Mitchell, and Sgt. Franek Officers of the Month for March 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to ask Corporation Counsel to review meeting guidelines on appointing an acting Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes from March 3rd meeting (unanimous)

Parking Authority

This is a regular meeting of the Bristol Parking Authority. The board will hear parking ticket appeals, approve minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting, and receive monthly reports. No major policy changes or financial items are on the agenda.

• Parking ticket appeals to be heard
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Monthly reports under new business

The Parking Authority ruled on five parking ticket appeals, granting three (one handicapped, two winter parking ban) and denying two (both winter parking ban). The board also unanimously approved the March meeting minutes and accepted monthly parking ticket reports. No new business was enacted beyond a recommendation to schedule a presentation from LAZ parking services.

• Granted appeal for William Shuff – Handicapped Parking violation (Ticket #106108) (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for Carolina Acosta-Pabon – Winter Parking Ban violation (Ticket #104050) (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for Daniel Oberle – Winter Parking Ban violation (Ticket #105666) (unanimous)
• Denied appeal for Candice Daily – Winter Parking Ban violation (Ticket #104045) (unanimous)
• Denied appeal for Adrianna Byrne – Winter Parking Ban violations (Tickets #105662 & #104092) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly parking ticket reports (unanimous)

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will hold a public hearing on a wetlands application for a 7,279 sq. ft. data center at 234 Riverside Avenue. The commission will also receive new applications for a single-family dwelling at 111 Fox Hollow Lane, renovations to Edgewood Pre-K Academy at 345 Mix Street (including a floodplain application), and a backyard elevation at 40 Janice Lane. Additionally, there will be a discussion of remediation work related to Disc Golf Hole #16 at Page Park.

• Public hearing on Application #2066: 2-story, 7,279 sq. ft. data center with utility interconnection and parking at 234 Riverside Avenue
• New application #2068: single-family dwelling at 111 Fox Hollow Lane
• New applications #2069 and #26-458F-315: renovation of 41,483 sq. ft. Edgewood Pre-K Academy building and site improvements at 345 Mix Street
• New application #2070: elevate backyard with concrete blocks at 40 Janice Lane
• Discussion of remediation work at Disc Golf Hole #16, Page Park (641 & 649 King Street)

The Commission approved Application #2066 for a 7,279 sq. ft. data center at 234 Riverside Avenue, with standard and additional stipulations including onsite 25-year stormwater management. They also approved a single-family dwelling application at 111 Fox Hollow Lane as a non-significant activity. Minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting were approved as amended.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Opened public hearing for Application #2066 – data center at 234 Riverside Ave (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for Application #2066 (7-0)
• Approved Application #2066 with 11 stipulations (7-0)
• Received Application #2068 – single-family dwelling at 111 Fox Hollow Ln (7-0)
• Declared Application #2068 a non-significant activity (7-0)
• Approved Application #2068 with standard stipulations (7-0)

Library Board of Directors

The Board of Library Directors will hold a regular meeting including committee reports, the library director's February statistics and year-to-date budget, and a vote on closing the library on Saturday, May 23, 2026 for Memorial Day weekend.

• Vote on closing the library on Saturday, May 23, 2026 for Memorial Day weekend
• Library Director's report with February 2026 statistics and YTD budget as of 3.31.26
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Reports from Finance, Property, Policy, and Strategic Planning Committees
• Community Engagement Committee and Friends of the Library reports

The Board approved a request to transfer $7,500 from Program Supplies to the natural gas account due to high winter costs. Members also voted to close the library on May 23, 2026, for the Memorial Day weekend.

• Approved request to transfer $7,500 from Program Supplies to Natural Gas (All in favor)
• Approved closing the library on Saturday, May 23, 2026 (All in favor)
• Approved minutes of the March 2, 2026 Regular Meeting (All in favor)

Real Estate Committee

The committee will review several property matters including cemetery discussions and lease renewals. The agenda includes a potential executive session regarding 135 East Main Street.

• Parking agreement with adjoining property owner for Bristol Water & Sewer Department
• Lease renewal with Bristol Hospital at 11 Bellevue Avenue
• Discussion of 81 Church Avenue (Fire Company No. 3)
• Review of possible encroaching property owners at 139 Treble Road and 93 Tuttle Road
• Executive session regarding 135 East Main Street

The Real Estate Committee approved the use of a city lot for the Memorial Day parade and authorized the purchasing agent to issue a request for proposals for 81 Church Avenue. The committee also referred several other matters, including a lease renewal with Bristol Hospital, to the City Council for approval.

• Approved city lot for Memorial Day parade staging
• Approved purchasing agent to issue RFP for 81 Church Avenue
• Referred West Cemetery/Peacedale Cemetery negotiation to Mayor's office
• Referred Bristol Water & Sewer parking agreement to City Council
• Referred Bristol Hospital lease renewal to City Council
• Referred 15 Ambler Road to an 8-24 meeting
• Tabled encroachment matters for next month
• Accepted $42,000 offer for 135 East Main Street to present to City Council