Bristol public meetings in 2025

Board of Health

The Bristol-Burlington Health District Finance Committee will meet to prepare the budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the district office.

• BBHD FY 26-27 Budget Prep
• Attendance
• Adjournment

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Bristol Planning Commission scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026.

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Bristol Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will conduct an on-site inspection of properties at 45 & 51 Grassy Road and lots 216 & 217 Ambler Road on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. No testimony will be presented, and no votes will be taken during the inspection; the agency will reconvene at a later meeting to make a decision.

• On-site inspection of 45 & 51 Grassy Road and lots 216 & 217 Ambler Road
• No testimony or votes to be taken during the inspection
• Decision to be made at a later meeting in the City Council Chambers

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to approve minutes and discuss unfinished business, including a volunteer manual and facility use committee matters. The meeting will also include reports on senior benefits and monthly activities.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 minutes
• Review of Volunteer Manual
• Review of Rules & Regulations
• Senior Benefits Coordinator Report
• Monthly Statistical Report

Citation Hearings

The Bristol Code Enforcement office will hear appeals for 11 citations at City Hall on December 18, 2025. The hearing will be held in Room 1-1 on the first floor of 111 North Main Street at 3:00 p.m. A Zoom option is also available for attendees.

• Citation appeals hearing for 11 code enforcement citations
• Appeals scheduled for properties on East Main Street, Terryville Road, and Stewart Street
• Meeting held at City Hall, 111 North Main Street, Room 1-1
• Zoom option available via Meeting ID 842 7182 3709
• Hearing date set for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Animal Control Building Committee

The Animal Control Building Committee will discuss the potential sale of 30 Cross Street. It will also consider regionalization, the efficiency of sharing the building with other city departments, state regulation requirements, and alternative locations for the animal control facility.

• Potential sale of 30 Cross Street
• Regionalization discussion
• Efficiency of building with other city departments
• State regulation requirements
• Explore alternative locations for the Animal Control Facility

Fire Station 3 Building Committee

The Fire Station 3 Building Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the architect and construction manager. The agenda also includes approval of November meeting minutes and public participation. No votes on contracts or expenditures are listed.

• Architect Chris Nardi monthly report
• Construction manager Frank Tomcak monthly report
• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Agenda items include a building assessment at 51 High Street, an update on DPW capital projects, and review of the Shrub Road project. The board will also consider old business regarding barricades for an NBA special event.

• 51 High Street Building Assessment
• DPW Capital Project Update
• DPW Shrub Road Project Review
• NBA Special Event Barricades (Old Business)
• Right of Way Encroachment

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to approve November meeting minutes and monthly reports, recognize an honorary firefighter, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting will be held at City Hall Meeting Room 3-1.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of November monthly reports
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee Report
• Fee waiver request for St. Vincent DePaul's
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Discussion

Energy Commission

The Bristol Energy Commission is meeting for a regular session with agenda items including public participation, approval of minutes, an energy round table discussion, updates from the Public Facilities & Energy Manager, election of Chairman and Vice Chairman, and edits to the Energy Plan. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion topics.

• Election of Chairman/Vice Chairman
• Energy Plan Edits
• Updates by Dave Oakes - Public Facilities & Energy Manager
• Energy Round Table Discussion

Historic District Commission

The regular December 17, 2025 meeting of the Bristol Historic District Commission has been cancelled because there are no pending applications and no new applications were received by the filing deadline. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of applications

Salary Committee

The Salary Committee will meet to approve minutes and consider a wage increase for part-time and seasonal employees in the PRY&CS department, as well as hiring a fourth Parent Ambassador for the Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of wage increase for PRY&CS employees
• Consideration to hire a fourth Parent Ambassador for BECC

General

The City of Bristol is holding a tree hearing to consider a request to remove a tree at 277 West Street. The meeting will include a presentation of the request, an assessment of the tree's health, and discussion of mitigation measures and a planting plan. Public participation is scheduled before adjournment.

• Request to remove tree at 277 West Street
• Tree assessment letter with map presented
• Information on health of tree at 277 West Street
• Discussion of tree removal mitigation and planting plan at 277 West Street

Board of Police Commissioners

The board will approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss old business including a press release on Race Street and red light cameras. New business covers crime analysis, a Valero robbery press release, recovered stolen vehicles via the FLOCK system, the RAFFS radio system, and staffing/recruitment. An executive session will address candidates from the September 25, 2027 Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List and any necessary action.

• Discussion of red light cameras (old business)
• Crime analysis report (new business)
• Press release on Valero robbery (new business)
• Recovered stolen motor vehicles via FLOCK system (new business)
• Executive session on hiring from September 25, 2027 Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will consider approving the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services Budget and referring it to the Comptroller's Office. They will also receive the 2025 Annual Report, review project updates and year-to-date financials, and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes and public participation.

• Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services Budget and refer to Comptroller’s Office
• Presentation of the 2025 Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services Annual Report
• Approve the 2026 Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Calendar
• Review Year to Date Financials and Division Supervisors Report
• 2026 Board of Park Commissioner Subcommittee Assignments

General

The Bristol Fair Rent Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 17, 2025. They will discuss and approve the minutes from November 19, 2025, and hold a hearing on a fair rent complaint between tenant Gennifer Grant-Browne and landlord 439 West Street, LLC. The agenda also includes public participation and discussion of old and new business.

• Hearing on fair rent complaint: Gennifer Grant-Browne (tenant) vs. 439 West Street, LLC (landlord)
• Discussion and approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public participation period
• Discussion of old business and new business by commissioners
• Setting next meeting date: January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall

Real Estate Committee

The Bristol Real Estate Committee will consider old business items including city-owned properties at Lot 420-1A/420-1 Burlington Avenue and 135 East Main Street. The committee also plans to approve minutes from the November 18 meeting and schedule meetings for 2026.

• Discussion of city-owned property Lot 420-1A/420-1 Burlington Avenue
• Discussion of 135 East Main Street property
• Review of List of Properties for Sale/Not for Sale
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025 meeting
• Scheduling of meetings for 2026

General

The City of Bristol Tree Warden is holding a hearing on December 16, 2025, regarding the cutting of a city tree located at Steele Road (lot 28-250/112). The meeting will include presentations from both the city and the property owner, a review of the city ordinance and potential penalties, and public participation.

• Presentation by the City on cutting city tree at Steele Road (lot 28-250/112)
• Presentation by the property owner on cutting city tree at Steele Road
• Review of City Ordinance and potential penalties
• Public participation opportunity

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider a consent agenda including several fund transfers and additional appropriations, the largest being $569,106 for the Capital Projects Fund. Other notable items include $217,000 for Solid Waste Disposal and bid waivers for Glasdon Inc. and Walmart. The meeting also includes a budget update from the Board of Education.

• Additional appropriation of $569,106 within the Capital Projects Fund
• Additional appropriation of $217,000 within the Solid Waste Disposal Fund
• Additional appropriation of $40,000 within the Solid Waste Disposal Fund
• Approval of bid waiver to Glasdon Inc. (PRYCS)
• Approval of bid waiver to Walmart (Board of Education)

Sewer Commissioners

The Bristol Sewer Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting, review November department reports, and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. They will also hear public participation, customer correspondence, committee reports, and discuss old and new business items.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 2025 department reports
• Approval of the 2026 Board of Sewer Commissioners meeting schedule
• Public participation session
• Discussion of old and new business

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, department reports, and the 2026 meeting schedule. The body will also elect officers and discuss the 'Water We Drink 2026' education program.

• Approval of November 2025 minutes and department reports
• Approval of 2026 Board meeting schedule
• Election of officers
• Presentation on 'Water We Drink 2026' education program
• Public participation and customer correspondence

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and review several applications. Key items include a site plan for additional parking at 300 Broad Street, street acceptance requests for two subdivisions (Cold Spring Farm Phase 4 and Laurentide Glen), and zoning referrals including a proposed zone change from R-40 to IP-3 on Matthews Street. The commission will also receive a staff report on subdivision status.

• Application #441: Site plan for reconfiguring pavement at 300 Broad Street to add 45-foot drive-in door and 161 parking spaces in I (General Industrial) zone
• Application #433: Street acceptance request for westerly portion of Village Street in Cold Spring Farm Phase 4 subdivision (19 lots, R-10 zone)
• Application #413: Street acceptance request for multiple phases of Laurentide Glen subdivision (Pequabuck, Wiegert, Stellas, Gino Drives) in R-15/OSD zone
• Referral from Zoning Commission: Review of POCD sections 6.1.5 Scenic Resources and Community Character Map for earth removal applications at 45 Grassy Rd, 51 Grassy Rd, and adjacent lots
• Application #2549: Change of zone from R-40 (Single-Family Residential) to IP-3 (Industrial Park) on Matthews Street west of Clark Avenue

Board of Health

The Bristol‑Burlington Health District Board will consider several items at its December 11 meeting. It will approve the November 20, 2025 minutes and November 2025 bills, discuss the fund‑balance checking account, and vote on a new Finance Committee member. The board will also discuss Freedom of Information training with Russell Blair, posted‑meeting quorum rules, and vote on the 2026 schedule of regular monthly meetings.

• Approval of Board of Health meeting minutes from November 20, 2025
• Approval of bills paid in November 2025
• Discussion and vote on a new Finance Committee member
• Freedom of Information (FOI) training discussion with Russell Blair
• Discussion and vote on the 2026 schedule of regular monthly meetings

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will discuss and potentially act on Mayor Zoppo's request to opt out of the retirement system. Other business includes approval of minutes, the treasurer's report, a consent agenda with revised calculations and retirements, and review of Milliman's valuation report and an OPEB diagnostic from Fiducient Advisors.

• Request from Mayor Zoppo to opt out of the retirement system
• Review of Milliman's Valuation Report
• Diagnostic review of OPEB Trust from Fiducient Advisors
• Consent agenda item: Revised Calculations
• Consent agenda item: December 25 retirements

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review the 2026 Youth and Community Services Division Budget and the 2026 calendar. The body will also receive updates on Project Aware, B.E.S.T., and the Youth Diversion Team.

• 2026 Youth and Community Services Division Budget
• Youth Commission 2026 Calendar
• 51 High Street Relocation Update
• Holiday Gift Giving Tour and gift preparation
• Year to Date Financials

The Youth Commission approved the October 22 minutes and added a regular Youth Report to the agenda. It accepted the 2026 meeting calendar with the location moved to 51 High Street. The commission endorsed the 2026 Youth and Community Services Division Budget, which includes funding for a third Youth and Family Coordinator from cannabis revenue. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes – motion carried, all in favor
• Added Youth Report to agenda – motion carried, all in favor
• Approved 2026 calendar with location change to 51 High Street – motion carried, all in favor
• Endorsed 2026 Youth and Community Services Division Budget, adding a third Youth and Family Coordinator funded by cannabis revenue – motion carried, all in favor
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. – motion carried, all in favor

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The commission will approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a presentation from Iris White, Bristol Superintendent of Schools, on the district’s services, priorities, and initiatives. Commissioners will discuss a requested visit by a Girl Scout group, an update on smoke detectors, and whether to participate in the ADACC conference. The agenda also includes planning for future speakers in the new year.

• Approve minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting
• Presentation by Iris White on Bristol school services, priorities, and initiatives
• Consider request for a Girl Scout group visit to speak with persons with disabilities
• Smoke detector update
• ADACC conference update and potential commissioner participation

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The City Council and Board of Finance will meet to approve transfers of funds for capital projects, grants, and operating expenses, including a Salt Brine System upgrade and HR professional fees.

• Transfer $7,445 to EG Stocks Playground Project
• Appropriate $99,188 for Comprehensive DUI Enforcement Grant
• Transfer $50,720 for HR Professional Fees
• Transfer $21,200 for Salt Brine System
• Monthly revenue and expense report presentation

City Council

The City Council will meet to review administrative reports and potential grant funding. The body is considering a federal grant for police equipment and referring two items to the Ordinance Committee. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss two legal matters.

• FY26 U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant for $12,675 with a $6,338 local match
• Referral of Veterans Exemptions local option language to the Ordinance Committee
• Referral of Section 18-167 of the Bristol Code of Ordinances to the Ordinance Committee
• Tax Refunds dated December 1, 2025
• Executive session regarding Carmen Arzola vs. City of Bristol and Anthony DeLorenzo Towers, LP v. City of Bristol

The council approved tax refunds totaling $26,906.95 and authorized the police department to apply for a $12,675 DOJ bulletproof vest grant with a $6,338 local match. It referred veteran exemption language and Code Section 18-167 to the Ordinance Committee for review. The council accepted six commission resignations and made numerous appointments. Finally, it unanimously approved a $45,000 settlement for Carmen Arzola and a settlement that adjusts a property’s Grand List to $8,000,000.

• Approved tax refunds of $26,906.95 (unanimous)
• Authorized police to apply for $12,675 DOJ grant with $6,338 match (unanimous)
• Referred veteran exemptions language to Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred Code Sec. 18-167 et seq. to Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of six commission members (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 full and final settlement for Carmen Arzola claim (unanimous)
• Approved settlement adjusting Grand List to $8,000,000 for EDHOC lawsuit (unanimous)
• Approved multiple appointments and reappointments to city commissions (voice vote/unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Bristol Cemetery Commission meeting will consider several items for the 2026 budget, including an update on the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery and a search for grants to complete it. Commissioners will also discuss correcting and publishing gravestone location paperwork with QR codes. Old business includes the Wreaths Across America event scheduled for December 13 and the status of flood lights on Lewis Street Cemetery. The meeting will conclude with any additional business before adjournment.

• Review Lawn Care Contract (2026 Budget)
• Update on Civil War Monument in West Cemetery (2026 Budget)
• Seek grants to finish Civil War Monument (2026 Budget)
• Correct and distribute gravestone location paperwork with QR codes (2026 Budget)
• Wreaths Across America event scheduled for December 13

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including a new motor vehicle filling station and convenience store at 180 Riverside Avenue, a continued modification of a special permit at 237 East Main Street, and requests to postpone hearings for earth removal at Grassy and Ambler roads. The commission will also consider a past due annual report for earth removal by Willow Materials, LLC. No decisions are anticipated on postponed items until January 2026.

• Public hearing for special permit and site plan for motor vehicle filling station and convenience store at 180 Riverside Avenue (Applications 2550 and 2551)
• Continued public hearing for modification of Special Permit #1413 for auto repair and sales at 237 East Main Street (Application 2546)
• Applicant request to postpone public hearings for earth removal for residential development at Grassy and Ambler roads until January 12, 2026 (Applications 2547 and 2548)
• Past due annual report for Special Permit for earth removal and processing by Willow Materials, LLC (Application 2507)

The commission approved Application 2550, a special permit for a motor vehicle filling station at 180 Riverside Avenue, with stipulations (5‑0). It also approved Application 2551, a site plan for the same property, with stipulations (5‑0). Applications 2547 and 2548 for earth removal were postponed to the Jan 12, 2026 meeting (5‑0). Applications 2546 and 2507 were continued to the Jan 12, 2026 meeting (5‑0).

• Approved Application 2550 – Special Permit for motor vehicle filling station (5-0)
• Approved Application 2551 – Site Plan for motor vehicle filling station (5-0)
• Postponed Applications 2547 and 2548 – Earth removal permits (5-0)
• Continued Application 2546 – Public hearing for motor vehicle repair/sales permit (5-0)
• Continued Application 2507 – 2025 annual report for earth removal permit (5-0)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Aquifer Protection Agency will consider Application #APA3-2511-01, a request to renew registration for underground storage, transmission, and dispensing of oil or petroleum at Fas Mart Store No. 300, located at 1053 Farmington Avenue, Map 53, Lot 142, in the BG (General Business) zone. The meeting also includes routine items such as a call to order, public participation, and approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 special meeting.

• Application #APA3-2511-01 – renewal of registration for underground oil storage, transmission, and dispensing at Fas Mart Store No. 300, 1053 Farmington Avenue, Map 53, Lot 142, BG zone
• Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting held on October 20, 2025

The agency unanimously approved the minutes of the October 20, 2025 special meeting. It also unanimously approved the renewal of Application #APA3-2511-01 for Fas‑Mart Store No. 300 at 1053 Farmington Avenue, extending the registration to December 9, 2030. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 P.M.

• Approved October 20, 2025 special meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of Application #APA3-2511-01 for Fas‑Mart #300 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 P.M. (5‑0)

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board will meet on December 4, 2025, to receive updates on downtown development, marketing campaigns, and industrial projects. The board will also review the ECD Incentive Budget and preview the 2026-2027 ECD Budget. Committee assignments and reports from the City Council member are also on the agenda.

• Downtown Update
• Marketing Campaign Update
• Industrial Update
• ECD Incentive Budget discussion
• ECD Budget Preview 2026-2027

The board approved the November 6 minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted new committee assignments and voted to disband the ECD Policy Committee. An easement motion was amended and referred to the City Council Real Estate Committee.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (all in favor, Tyler abstained)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Adopted new ECD committee assignments (Chair and members listed)
• Disbanded the ECD Policy Committee (all in favor)
• Amended easement motion to refer to City Council Real Estate Committee (all in favor)
• Approved RFP timelines for 273 Riverside Avenue (closing Dec 17, 2025) and 1.35‑acre North Main Street lot (closing Jan 29, 2026)
• Approved marketing campaign updates (no vote recorded, presented as update)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will review several blighted properties and related violations, consider clean‑and‑lien actions, and address the Uniform Relocation Assisting Act and tax liens. The mayor has directed that the Code Enforcement Workshop Committee’s monthly meetings be suspended effective immediately while the schedule is re‑evaluated. The committee will set the next meeting for January 7 2026.

• 81 Wolcott St – front porch/PMC violations/blight
• 5 Upson St – bed bugs & rodents
• 252 Terryville Rd – blight (Clean & Lien)
• 45 Williams St – blighted backyard (Clean & Lien)
• 107 Gridley St – condemned/broken sewer lateral (motion approved 11/05/2025)

The committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to place 267 Main St in foreclosure was passed unanimously. The agenda item for 5 Upson St was removed from future discussions. Monthly Code Enforcement Workshop Committee meetings were suspended effective immediately.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved 267 Main St to foreclosure (all in favor, motion carries)
• Removed 5 Upson St from future agendas (motion passed)
• Suspended monthly Code Enforcement Workshop Committee meetings (effective immediately)
• Scheduled next Code Enforcement Committee meeting for Jan 7, 2026 at 9:00 am

School Readiness Council

The Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative will approve the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes, receive program and staff reports, and discuss an update to Strategic Framework Priority 2 focused on influencing community and state policy through advocacy. The council will also address a resignation, consider new appointments, and handle new and old business items.

• Approve minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting
• Update Strategic Framework, Priority 2: Influence community and state-level policy through advocacy and communications
• Resignation of Dina Schaffrick, retired educator
• Consider appointments to vacant positions
• Discuss new business items

The Early Childhood Collaborative unanimously approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. The council confirmed an 8% increase in program funding, retroactive to October 1, 2025. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed 8% program funding increase retroactive to 10/1/2025

City Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will consider approving the installation of public art wraps on four traffic boxes and accepting donations to offset the costs. The body will also approve the 2026 meeting calendar and discuss updates on various art projects.

• Approval of public art wraps on four traffic boxes
• Accept donations to offset art installation costs ($3,600)
• Approval of 2026 City Arts and Culture Commission Meeting Calendar
• Request for recognition for the Free Community Open Mic Series
• Update on the Heart Sculpture Sponsored by the Broad View Fund

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the installation of public art wraps on four traffic boxes at Broad‑Central, Pine‑Lincoln, West‑Center, and Stafford‑Washington intersections and authorized a donation fund of about $3,600 for the project. It also approved the 2026 meeting calendar, awarded Creative Jam Art Co. an Official Community Impact/Alignment Award for its free open‑mic series, and restored the FY2027 budget request to $15,000. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved installation of public art wraps on four traffic boxes (all in favor)
• Authorized acceptance of donations up to $3,600 for the traffic‑box art project (all in favor)
• Approved the 2026 City Arts and Culture Commission meeting calendar (all in favor)
• Awarded Creative Jam Art Co. an Official Community Impact/Alignment Award for the free open‑mic series (all in favor)
• Approved the November 19, 2025, special meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Restored the City Arts and Culture Commission budget to $15,000 for FY2027 (discussed, not a formal vote)
• Denied Joanne Moran’s mural grant request (not a commission vote, reported denial)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. (all in favor)

Police Awards Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Police Awards Committee to approve previous minutes and discuss award recommendations, including Officer of the Month for November 2025. No specific nominations or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025
• Review and discuss award recommendations
• Review and discuss Officer of the Month for November 2025

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved two award submissions: the Silver Star Award (submission 25-31) and the Life Saving Award (submission 25-32). Officer Parracino was unanimously named Employee of the Month for November 2025. No new business was considered.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Silver Star Award submission 25-31 (unanimous)
• Approved Life Saving Award submission 25-32 (unanimous)
• Awarded Officer Parracino Employee of the Month for November 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review a draft amendment to Section 4.8 concerning penalties for roosters. It will also adopt the 2026 calendar of committee meetings. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the November 5, 2025 minutes and public participation.

• Draft modifications to Sec. 4.8 – Roosters penalty
• 2026 calendar of meetings
• Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Application #3826, which seeks two variances to erect a new fueling canopy at 180 Riverside Avenue. The variances would relax minimum front yard requirements on a state highway and maximum height limits for an accessory structure in the BHC (Route 72 Corridor Business) zone. The board may also approve minutes from its November 5, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on Application #3826 for variances at 180 Riverside Avenue (Assessor's Map 30, Lot 117-B; BHC zone)
• Variance 1: minimum front yard on a State highway for a new fueling canopy
• Variance 2: maximum height of an accessory structure for a new fueling canopy
• Applicant: ESHAA, LLC c/o Khalid Mahmood
• Approval of minutes from Regular Meeting - November 5, 2025

The board approved Application #3826, granting variances to reduce the minimum front‑yard setback and increase the maximum height of an accessory structure for a new fueling canopy at 180 Riverside Avenue. The motion passed with all five commissioners voting in favor and no opposition. The board also approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

• Approved Application #3826 variances for fueling canopy (5‑0 vote)
• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m. (5‑0 vote)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the schedule for 2026. The meeting will be held at City Hall.

• Approval of Regular Meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 meeting calendar
• Informational documents review

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several wetlands and floodplain applications. Continued hearings include earth removal for two residential units at 45 & 51 Grassy Road and culvert repairs at Park Street. New hearings cover a parking expansion to 161 spaces at 300 Broad Street and a new multi-tenant industrial development at 894 Middle Street. The commission will also discuss a cease and correct order at 360 King Street.

• Continued public hearing on earth removal activity for two residential units at 45 & 51 Grassy Road (Application #2056)
• Continued public hearing on culvert repair and stabilization at 197-225 Park Street (Applications #2057 and #25-462F-312)
• New hearing on reconfiguring pavement for 161 parking spaces and stormwater basins at 300 Broad Street (Applications #2062 and #25-466F-314)
• New hearing on constructing a multi-tenant industrial development at 894 Middle Street (Application #2064)
• Old business: Cease and correct order at 360 King Street (Map 47, Lot 5-1)

The commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 regular meeting and the November 22, 2025 on‑site inspection. It also voted to continue the public hearing on Application #2056, a wetlands permit for earth removal at 45 & 51 Grassy Road. All motions passed with no opposition.

• Approved minutes of the November 3, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 22, 2025 on‑site inspection (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Application #2056 (unanimous)

Parking Authority

The Parking Authority will hold a regular meeting to review parking ticket violations and approve minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific new business or old business items detailed. No financial or policy changes are listed.

• Review of parking ticket violations
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025 regular meeting

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting and the projected 2026 meeting calendar. A motion to adjourn the session was also passed unanimously. The mayor requested that research on parking‑meter apps be tabled, but no vote was taken on that item.

• Approved August 4th 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Board of Library Directors will hold a regular meeting on December 1, 2025, at the Bristol Public Library. The main item of business is a review of the FY27 budget draft, with possible action to be taken. The board will also hear reports from committees and the library director, including October 2025 statistics and year-to-date budget figures.

• Review of FY27 Budget Draft and possible action
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2025 regular meeting
• Library Director's Report: October 2025 statistics and YTD budget as of 11.24.25
• Reports from Finance, Property, Policy, and Strategic Planning committees
• Community Outreach Committee report and City Council liaison report

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. The directors then approved the FY27 budget draft as presented by Library Director Prozzo. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved FY27 Budget Draft (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 p.m. (all present in favor)

American Rescue Plan Task Force

A special meeting of the American Rescue Plan Task Force will be held on November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion of the BristolWORKS! budget revision, and adjournment. The task force will consider any necessary action on the revised budget.

• Discuss BristolWORKS! budget revision and consider actions as needed

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider consent agenda items including a $99,188 additional appropriation for the Police Department from the Special Grants and Donations Fund and a $7,445 transfer within the Capital Projects Fund for PRYCS. Also up for approval: a bid waiver to Morris & McDaniel and a $50,720 transfer from the General Fund Contingency for Human Resources. The Board will receive a budget update from the Board of Education.

• Police Department: additional appropriation of $99,188 and transfer of $3,000 within Special Grants and Donations Fund
• PRYCS: transfer of $7,445 within Capital Projects Fund
• Approval of bid waiver to Morris & McDaniel
• Transfer of $50,720 from General Fund Contingency account
• Board of Education budget update

Transportation Commission

The regular November 25, 2025 meeting of the Bristol Transportation Commission has been canceled by order of the chairperson. No business will be conducted.

Diversity Council

The Diversity Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on city meetings and the American Clock and Watch Museum, and discuss the planned 'Words Matter' event for early 2026. The council will also revisit its 2026 meeting schedule and develop a strategy for the coming year, as well as consider holiday-related opportunities.

• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2025
• Update on 'Words Matter' event scheduled for first quarter 2026
• Revisit 2026 meeting schedule
• Discussion of 2026 Diversity Council strategy

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. They also approved offering four American Clock and Watch Museum passes to the Bristol Central Art Club leadership. The council decided it will not hold a December 2026 meeting and will update the 2026 meeting schedule accordingly.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved offering four American Clock and Watch Museum passes to Bristol Central Art Club (all in favor)
• Decided not to hold a December 2026 meeting; updated schedule to be filed with Town Clerk (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM. No agenda items were considered. The next special meeting is set for Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will conduct on-site inspections of two properties on November 22, 2025. No public testimony, deliberation, or votes will occur during this inspection; decisions will be made at the next regular meeting.

• Application #2062: 300 Broad Street at 8:00 A.M.
• Application #2064: 894 Middle Street following #2062
• On-site review only; no decisions are made at this meeting

The commission held on‑site inspections for Application #2062 at 300 Broad Street and Application #2064 at 894 Middle Street. No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken, and the meetings were adjourned after briefing the applicants. No votes were recorded.

Board of Finance

The Banking & Audit Committee of the Board of Finance will meet to discuss the city's June 30, 2025 audit with the auditing firm CLA and consider any necessary action. The committee will also discuss departmental review audits and take action as needed.

• Discussion of June 30, 2025 audit with CLA and possible action
• Discussion of departmental review audits and possible action

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board elected Ann Marie Heering as Chairperson with a 2‑1 vote. March 2026 hearing dates were set for the 17th, 19th, 24th, and 26th, with two daily time slots. September 2026 hearing dates were set for the 15th and 17th, also with two daily time slots. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m.

• Elected Ann Marie Heering as Chairperson (2‑1 vote)
• Set March 2026 hearing dates: 17, 19, 24, 26 (3‑5 p.m. & 6‑8 p.m.)
• Set September 2026 hearing dates: 15 and 17 (3 p.m. & 6 p.m.)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:16 a.m.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. New business includes consideration of a volunteer manual and rules and regulations for the senior center. Committee reports show no emergency activity and a facility use meeting to be scheduled in January.

• New Business: Volunteer Manual
• New Business: Rules and Regulations
• Unfinished Business: Facility Update
• Committee Report: Facility Use — schedule meeting for January
• Correspondence from East Hampton COA chair

The commission voted to accept the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the November 20 meeting was also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned November 20 meeting (unanimous)

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals for thirteen code‑enforcement citations at City Hall, 111 North Main Street, Room 1‑1, at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Each listed citation includes the owner or appellant and the address of the alleged violation. The hearing is conducted in person and also via a scheduled Zoom meeting.

• Citation 253126 (BP) – East Main Street LLC – 237 East Main Street
• Citation 252761 (BP) – Tessy Damboise – 252 Terryville Road
• Citation 252972 (BP) – Lionel Paradis – 252 Terryville Road
• Citation 253013 (BP) – Erick Farken (Amber Phillips) – 44 Coventry Road
• Citation 253315 (BP) – Thomas Boutote – 50 Natalie Court

Board of Health

This is a routine special meeting of the Bristol-Burlington Health District Board of Health. The board will approve previous meeting minutes and October bills, hear a chairperson announcement, and discuss planning for the 2026 board retreat. A finance committee report and monthly updates from the Director of Health, dental clinics, school health, and environmental health are also on the agenda. An executive session related to financial operations is anticipated.

• Approval of Board of Health meeting minutes from October 9, 2025
• Approval of bills paid in October 2025
• 2025 board retreat review and 2026 board retreat planning
• Finance committee report
• Monthly reports: Director of Health, Sr. Dental Clinic, School Dental, School Health, Public Health, Environmental Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting and the October 2025 bills, each with all members in favor. Chairman Jack Lu announced his resignation effective November 21, 2025. The Board then moved into an executive session on financial operations, also with all members in favor.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved October 2025 bills (all in favor)
• Chairman Lu announced resignation effective November 21, 2025
• Entered executive session on financial operations (all in favor)

Animal Control Building Committee

The Animal Control Building Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss plans with an architect and consider the 2026 meeting calendar. The agenda includes public participation, approval of minutes from October, and old business. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion with architect regarding the animal control building project
• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2025 regular meeting
• New business: setting the 2026 meeting calendar

The Animal Control Building Committee approved the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting calendar, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. The committee reported that $4,600 has been raised from t‑shirt and sweatshirt sales.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Bristol Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting on November 20, 2025, to discuss old business items like a litter collection truck and a mailbox appeal, as well as new business including a retaining wall and street acceptance.

• Approval of draft minutes
• Litter Collection Truck (Old Business)
• DPW Clark Ave Mailbox Appeal (Old Business)
• BPW Broad St Retaining Wall (New Business)
• NBF Street Acceptance (New Business)

The Board approved a waiver request to reduce the driveway width for Habitat for Humanity at 60 Benham Street, with conditions for a licensed survey and revised grading. It also approved a $75 reimbursement and post replacement for a resident’s damaged mailbox. Several agenda items were moved up for future discussion.

• Approved driveway waiver for Habitat for Humanity at 60 Benham St (contingent on survey and grading)
• Approved $75 reimbursement and post replacement for mailbox damage (Monique Reed)
• Moved agenda item 9G up on the agenda
• Moved agenda item 9A up on the agenda
• Moved agenda item #8B up on the agenda
• Approved October draft minutes as presented
• Approved employee recognition motion as presented

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel recognitions and committee reports. The board is considering three financial requests from the Board of Finance regarding fund transfers and appropriations.

• Swearing in of Probationary Firefighter Nicholas Boswell
• Transfer of $500.00 within the Fire Department Equipment and Building Sinking Fund
• Appropriation of $2,870.38 within the general fund
• Additional appropriation of $224.17 within the general fund
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee Report

The Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved several financial actions, including a $2,870.38 appropriation for an AED and a $500 transfer for turnout gear. They also approved the use of a donation for the AED, a reimbursement for Engine 5 repairs, and accepted the 2026 meeting calendar. Additional items included recognizing a lieutenant’s achievements and considering two candidates for appointment.

• Placed Lieutenant Brian Wilkinson's NFFF accomplishments in his personnel file (unanimous)
• Accepted October 23, 2025 special meeting minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Accepted October monthly reports (unanimous)
• Considered candidates Kayla Janick and Justin Tomlin for appointment pending screening (unanimous)
• Transferred $500 from the Gemtor Harness account to the FY2026 Bunker Gear account for turnout gear (unanimous)
• Appropriated $2,870.38 donation from The Heather Bailey Memorial Scholarship Fund for an AED (unanimous)
• Appropriated $224.17 reimbursement from First Student for Engine 5 body repairs (unanimous)
• Accepted the 2026 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting calendar as amended (unanimous)

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. They will approve the 2026 meeting calendar and minutes from October. Updates from the Public Facilities & Energy Manager and planning for December events are on the agenda. The commission will also discuss edits to the Energy Plan.

• Approval of 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Approval of October 16, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
• Updates by Dave Oakes - Public Facilities & Energy Manager
• December Events Planning
• Energy Plan Edits

General

The Arts & Culture Commission is meeting to conceptually approve public art wraps for four traffic boxes and accept related donations. The body will also consider sponsoring a Holiday Crawl event and a $1,000 donation for a new public art project.

• Conceptual approval of art wraps on traffic boxes at Broad St/Central St, Pine St/Lincoln Ave, West St/Center St, and Stafford Ave/Washington St
• Acceptance of approximately $3,600 in donations for traffic box installations
• Sponsorship request for Holiday Crawl Through the Cultural District on December 13, 2025
• $1,000 donation from Broad View Fund via Main Street Community Foundation for a public art project

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the November 5 meeting minutes. It tabled the conceptual approval for public‑art wraps on four traffic boxes until the December 3 meeting. The commission also approved sponsoring the Holiday Crawl in the Cultural District and approved moving forward with a $1,000 donation to fund a lightweight resin heart sculpture, with details to be finalized later.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled conceptual approval of public‑art wraps on four traffic boxes (all in favor)
• Approved request to sponsor the Holiday Crawl through the Cultural District (all in favor)
• Approved moving forward with $1,000 Broad View Fund donation for a new public art heart sculpture (all in favor)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Application 2025-11-01 for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace 20 windows at 38 Broadview Street. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 38 Broadview Street (Map 25A, Lot 85; American Home Fitters, LLC, applicant)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing 20 windows at 38 Broadview Street, with specific size and inspection conditions. The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 P.M. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 20‑window replacement at 38 Broadview St (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:37 P.M. (5-0)

Salary Committee

The Salary Committee’s regular meeting on November 19, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions took place.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Park Commissioners will discuss updates on several grant projects and a wildflower field. They will consider a request for storm‑water quality testing by a UCONN conservation participant. The board will vote to approve a memo raising part‑time and seasonal wages and refer it to the Salary Committee.

• Update on the Pequabuck River Watershed Association's 319 Grant Application for Kern Park
• Update from the PRWA on deliverables from their Thomaston Saving Bank Grant for invasive species removal along the North Culvert
• Update on the Jim Cleveland Wildflower Field
• Consider request from UCONN Conservation Ambassador Program participant Esha Osioh to conduct storm‑water quality testing at select park storm drains this winter
• Approval of the Part‑Time/Seasonal Wage Increases Memo and referral to the Salary Committee

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 regular meeting. A motion to place the Superintendent's Report on file was carried. Another motion moved New Business Item B up on the agenda. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Placed the Superintendent's Report on file (all in favor)
• Moved New Business Item B up on the agenda (all in favor)

Fire Station 3 Building Committee

The Fire Station 3 Building Committee will hear monthly reports from the architect and construction manager, discuss a 2026 meeting calendar, and consider a request for outdoor maintenance equipment. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public participation.

• Architect Chris Nardi's monthly report
• Construction Manager Frank Tomcak's monthly report
• Request for outdoor maintenance equipment
• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 meeting calendar

The committee approved Pay Application #12 for $633,326. It also accepted an updated plaque naming Mayor Zoppo‑Sassu and correcting the station name. The 2026 meeting calendar was approved and the December meeting was moved to Dec 18 at 5:00 pm. The request for new snow‑removal and grounds‑keeping equipment was taken for further evaluation.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Maikowski abstained)
• Accepted updated plaque with Mayor Zoppo‑Sassu name and corrected spelling (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #12 for $633,326.00 (unanimous)
• Took Chief Hart’s equipment request into consideration with DPW (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Moved December meeting to Thursday, Dec 18 at 5:00 pm (unanimous)
• Advised that the building now has permanent power and temporary propane heating (informational)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (unanimous)

General

The Fair Rent Commission will meet to discuss old and new business and approve minutes from December 2024. The primary item is a hearing on a fair rent complaint involving tenants and a landlord.

• Hearing on fair rent complaint (Scinto v. Eason)
• Approval of December 18, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of 2026 and January 2027 meeting schedule
• Discussion of December 17, 2025 meeting date
• Discussion of old and new business

The commission approved the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting. It voted that the proposed rent increase for the tenants is harsh and unconscionable under Section 12‑183(6). The board also accepted the 2026 and January 2027 meeting schedule and then adjourned the session.

• Approved minutes of Dec 18, 2024 (all in favor)
• Declared rent increase harsh and unconscionable under Section 12‑183(6) (all in favor)
• Accepted 2026 and Jan 2027 meeting schedule (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Police Awards Committee

The Police Awards Committee will review and discuss award recommendations, including the Officer of the Month for October 2025. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 7, 2025, and routine procedural items such as public participation and old/new business.

• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025
• Review and discussion of award recommendations
• Review and discussion of Officer of the Month for October 2025
• Public participation opportunity
• Routine old and new business

The Police Awards Committee approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It approved two Silver Star award submissions: Award 25‑29 for Officer Levine and Officer Bazaewsky, and Award 25‑30 for Officer Levine and Officer Frechette. The committee also awarded Officer Levine Officer of the Month for September 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Silver Star Award 25‑29 to Officer Levine and Officer Bazaewsky (unanimous)
• Approved Silver Star Award 25‑30 to Officer Levine and Officer Frechette (unanimous)
• Awarded Officer Levine Officer of the Month for September 2025 (unanimous)

Real Estate Committee

The Bristol Real Estate Committee will hold a regular meeting to address old business items, including a foreclosure property at 135 East Main Street, and review lists of encroaching property owners and properties for sale or not for sale. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings. No new votes or financial decisions are listed.

• Discussion of foreclosure at 135 East Main Street
• Review of list of encroaching property owners
• Review of list of properties for sale/not for sale
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting
• Setting of future meeting schedule

The Real Estate Committee approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It voted to table the schedule of meetings, the 135 East Main Street foreclosure item, the list of encroaching property owners, and the list of properties for sale or not for sale, all to be revisited next month. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Oct 21, 2025 meeting (For: Rosengren and Dickau; Against: none; Abstained: Chairman Hahn)
• Approved tabling schedule of meetings to next month (For: all in favor; Against: none; Abstained: none)
• Approved tabling 135 East Main Street item to next month and referral to Real Estate Agent, Assessor, Purchasing Agent (For: all in favor; Against: none; Abstained: none)
• Approved tabling list of encroaching property owners to next month (For: all in favor; Against: none; Abstained: none)
• Approved tabling list of properties for sale/not for sale to next month (For: all in favor; Against: none; Abstained: none)
• Approved adjournment at 5:39 p.m. (For: all in favor; Against: none; Abstained: none)

Sewer Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from October and department reports. The meeting will be held at the Water Filtration Plant on Terryville Ave. and includes public participation.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 minutes
• Approval of October 2025 department reports
• Public participation on Washington Street and Atkins Avenue
• I & I Study discussion
• Superintendent's report

The commission unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the October 2025 department reports. The board denied a waiver request for the 454 Washington Street sewer invoice, requiring full payment within 30 days. For 87 Atkins Avenue, the board denied a waiver but approved a payment plan to bring the invoice up to date.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Denied waiver for 454 Washington St; owner must pay full balance within 30 days (unanimous)
• Denied waiver for 87 Atkins Ave; payment plan offered to bring invoice up to date (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Police Commissioners will meet on November 18, 2025, to approve minutes and monthly reports. The agenda includes a presentation of awards and a report on accounts to date. The board will also discuss a 2025 bulletproof vest grant application and a request for vested termination.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 and November monthly reports
• Presentation of Awards
• 2025 Bulletproof Vest Grant Application
• Re-Install of No Parking Signs
• Request for Vested Termination

The Bristol Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved several routine items, including the minutes and reports from previous meetings. It also approved a $99,188 appropriation for the Comprehensive DUI Grant and a $3,000 transfer to the Frankie account. Additional actions included approving the Berlin Shooting Range agreement and authorizing a memo on veterans’ reserve retirement and a cost‑benefit study for buying back officer time.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes – unanimously passed
• Approved year‑to‑date accounts report – unanimously passed
• Approved monthly reports – unanimously passed
• Approved $99,188 DUI grant appropriation and $3,000 transfer to Frankie account – unanimously passed
• Approved Berlin Shooting Range agreement – unanimously passed
• Approved vested termination for Detective Timothy Morytko effective Oct 30, 2025 – unanimously passed
• Approved retirement for Detective Peter Dauphinais effective Jan 6, 2025 – unanimously passed
• Authorized memo on veterans’ reserve retirement and cost‑benefit study for buying back officer time – unanimously passed

Transportation Commission

The commission will hear a bus shelter maintenance memo, discuss Route 72, and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. Public participation is open, and minutes from July 22, 2205 (as written) will be approved.

• Discussion of bus shelter maintenance memo
• Discussion of Route 72 (RT 72)
• Approval of 2026 meeting calendar
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2205
• Public participation opportunity

The special meeting of the Bristol Transportation Commission on November 18, 2025 was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Water Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Water Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and adopt the department reports for October 2025. The board will hear public participation, review a customer correspondence concerning 44 Rockwell Avenue, and consider Application #413 for the Laurentide Glen Phase 5 & 6 subdivision. Additional routine reports and old/new business items will also be addressed.

• Approve minutes of the October 21, 2025 regular board meeting
• Approve the Department Reports for October 2025
• Review Customer Correspondence for 44 Rockwell Avenue
• Consider Application #413 – Subdivision – Laurentide Glen Phase 5 & 6
• Public Participation segment

The Board unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and the October 2025 department reports. It denied relief on a large water bill for 44 Rockwell Avenue and set up a payment plan. The Board referred the water‑main extension request for Laurentide Glen Phases 2‑6 (and Phase 1 on Barlow Street) back to the Planning Commission for review. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Denied relief on 44 Rockwell Ave water bill; payment plan established (unanimous)
• Referred water‑main extension request for Laurentide Glen Phases 2‑6 to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Referred water‑main extension request for Barlow Street Phase 1 to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Health

The District Board of Health Finance Committee will meet on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bristol‑Burlington Health District Office, 240 Stafford Avenue, Bristol, CT. The committee will present and discuss the BBHD FY 25-26 Quarter 1 Reporting. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• BBHD FY 25-26 Quarter 1 Reporting
• Adjournment

The committee reported that BBHD is underbudget in both revenue and expenditures for FY 25‑26, citing factors such as lack of licensing, reduced per‑capita funding, and unfinished union contracts. It noted that the City of Bristol has historically underfunded BBHD. The board discussed bylaws regarding incumbent members and quorum, and decided to follow up with the City Clerk for clarification. A meeting with the Comptroller’s Office and the Mayor was scheduled for November 18, 2025 to discuss city contributions and the City Services Agreement.

• Follow up with City Clerk to clarify board bylaws and quorum (action taken)
• Schedule meeting with Comptroller’s Office and Mayor on Nov 18 2025 to discuss city contributions (action taken)

Board of Health

The regular monthly meeting of the Bristol-Burlington Health District Board of Health scheduled for November 13, 2025 has been cancelled by order of the Chairman.

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will consider accepting the June 30, 2025 year-end financial statements and hear an investment performance review from Beirne Wealth Consulting. Other business includes approval of the 2026 meeting calendar and routine retirements under the consent agenda.

• Acceptance of June 30, 2025 year-end financial statements
• Investment review by Beirne Wealth Consulting (Zephyr Fund Update, General Fund)
• Approval of 2026 Retirement Board Meeting Calendar
• Consent agenda: Nov.25 retirements
• Approval of Oct.25 minutes and treasurer's report

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The City Council and Board of Finance are meeting to discuss several fund appropriations and transfers. The primary focus is the Edgewood School Project, including a scope change to a 'renovate as new' project and the issuance of bonds.

• Additional appropriation of $11,989,940 for the Edgewood School Project
• Proposed issuance of bonds or notes totaling $28,800,000 for Edgewood School
• Additional appropriation of $598,093 within the Capital Projects Fund
• Transfers totaling $13,904,974 within the Capital Projects Fund - Schools
• Additional appropriation of $55,203 for the Dial-A-Ride grant

The council and board unanimously adopted a resolution adding $11,989,940 to the Edgewood School project and changing its scope to a full renovation. They also authorized the issuance of $28,800,000 in bonds to finance the project. In addition, the meeting approved multiple appropriations and transfers, including a $55,203 grant for Dial‑A‑Ride and a $720,000 rescission in the Road Improvement Fund.

• Adopted resolution appropriating $11,989,940 and changing Edgewood School project scope (12‑0‑0)
• Authorized issuance of $28,800,000 bonds to finance Edgewood School renovation (unanimous)
• Rescinded $720,000 appropriation within Road Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $55,203 additional appropriation for Dial‑A‑Ride grant (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 additional appropriation for Juvenile Diversion grant (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 transfer within Community Development Block Grant Fund for Economic Development (unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 transfer within General Fund, $75,000 from contingency for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved $598,093 additional appropriation within Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including tax refunds, a meeting calendar, and contract amendments. It will discuss the sale of surplus property on Burlington Avenue and approve an easement for Yankee Gas Services at 5 High Street. The council will also vote on two major construction contracts: a $2.07 million architectural services contract for Edgewood Pre‑K Academy and a $2.158 million renovation contract for the Beals Community Center.

• Amend Contract 2C24-033 with D'Amato Construction, adding $65,322 for fire sprinkler system at Hope Street Parking Garage
• Amend Contract 2C25-068 with Martin Laviero Contractors, Inc. for $19,550
• Approve sale of surplus property at Burlington Avenue, Assessors Map 21, Lot 420-1 and 420-1A (RFP #2026-015)
• Approve easement at 5 High Street to Yankee Gas Services dba Eversource Energy
• Approve Contract 2C26-002 for $2,158,000 renovations at Beals Community Center

The council unanimously approved a resolution granting Yankee Gas Services (Eversource Energy) a perpetual easement to install, operate, maintain, and repair gas lines across city land. It also approved tax refunds totaling $45,603.13, amended two public‑works contracts, accepted a $5,000 cash sale of surplus property on Burlington Avenue, and approved a $2,070,500 architectural/engineering contract for the Edgewood Pre‑K Academy. Additional actions included appointing a new corporation counsel, acting mayor, and board of finance member, while a renovation contract for Beals Community Center was tabled.

• Approved tax refunds of $45,603.13 (unanimous)
• Amended Contract 2C24-033 for Hope Street Parking Garage, increasing amount by $65,322 (unanimous)
• Amended Contract 2C25-068 with Martin Laviero Contractor, Inc., increasing amount by $19,550 (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 cash sale of surplus property at Burlington Avenue, Lot 420‑1/420‑1A (unanimous)
• Approved resolution granting gas easement to Yankee Gas Services/Eversource Energy (7‑0)
• Approved $2,070,500 architectural/engineering contract for Edgewood Pre‑K Academy (unanimous)
• Appointed Corporation Counsel Atty. Wyland Dale Clift (voice vote)
• Tabled Contract 2C26‑002 for Beals Community Center renovations (unanimous)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Bristol Commission for Persons with Disabilities will hear a presentation from a home care consultant, discuss a Girl Scout troop's interest in disability navigation, and receive a final report on smoke detectors for interested residents. The meeting also includes public comment on neurodiversity and correspondence regarding accessible voting machines.

• Presentation by Kristi Steinfeldt, Home Care Consultant from Caring People
• Update on Girl Scout troop interest in learning how blind/deaf persons navigate daily life
• Final report on smoke detectors for five interested individuals
• Public participation by Gina Fusco on defining neurodiversity as a spectrum
• Correspondence thanking registrars for presentation on assistive voting machine

City Council

The Bristol City Council will meet to discuss removing a tax penalty for a specific construction account, adopt amendments to the flood control chapter, and consider the reappointment of the Fire Chief.

• Tax penalty removal request for D'Amato Construction
• Amendments to Bristol Code of Ordinances Chapter 8
• Reappointment of Fire Chief Richard Hart
• Contract approval for Local #1338
• Executive session on two litigation matters

The council unanimously waived a $66,987.36 interest penalty on a tax account and approved amendments to the flood and erosion control ordinance. It accepted several resignations, reappointed the fire chief, and approved appointments to local boards. The council also settled two pending lawsuits, directing the assessor to adjust Grand List values by $7.7 million and $9 million, and approved funding for a three‑year labor contract with the Nutmeg Independent Labor Unions.

• Authorized Tax Collector to waive $66,987.36 interest penalty (unanimous)
• Amended Flood and Erosion Control ordinance Sec. 8-2 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of five board members (unanimous)
• Reappointed Richard Hart as Fire Chief for two years with option (unanimous)
• Settled Bristol Communities lawsuit; adjust Grand List $7,700,000 (unanimous)
• Settled FAH Redstone lawsuit; adjust Grand List $9,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved funding for three‑year Nutmeg Independent Labor Unions contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Donna Koser to Early Childhood Collaborative (voice vote)

American Rescue Plan Task Force

The American Rescue Plan Task Force will discuss a budget amendment for the BristolWORKS! program and meet with UHY Advisors to review project summaries, the Building Bristol Grant Program, subrecipients, and city projects. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 12, 2025, and the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Discussion of BristolWORKS! Budget Amendment
• Discussion with UHY Advisors on Building Bristol Grant Program
• Review of subrecipient and city project statuses
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Approval of May 12, 2025 minutes

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to approve its 2026 meeting calendar and review several items tied to the 2026 budget. Discussions include the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery and the digitization of gravestone locations at North Cemetery.

• Update and grant search for the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery
• Correction of North Cemetery gravestone location paperwork for internet publication and QR code implementation
• Review of the lawn care contract
• Approval of the 2026 meeting calendar
• Status of the Lewis Street Cemetery flood light

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a major rewrite of the city's zoning regulations, covering 13 recommendations such as cannabis cultivation, sign regulations, and adding data centers as a permitted use. They will also consider amending the official zoning map and several site plan and special permit applications. The meeting includes continued public hearings on a for-profit school and an auto mall.

• Review and possible adoption of 13 zoning regulation rewrites including cannabis cultivation, sign regulations, data centers, and fence requirements
• Application #2549 – Change of Zone from R-40 to IP-3 north of Matthews Street, west of Clark Avenue
• Application #2550 & #2551 – Special permit and site plan for a motor vehicle filling station and convenience store at 180 Riverside Avenue
• Continued public hearing: Site plan for for-profit driver training school at 314 Business Park Drive
• Continued public hearing: Modification of special permit for CJ Auto Mall at 237 East Main Street

The commission unanimously approved the October 20 minutes. It scheduled Application #2549 for a public hearing on Jan. 12, 2026, and Applications #2550 and #2551 for a hearing on Dec. 8, 2025. The site‑plan for the Allstate Commercial Driver Training School (Application #2542) was approved with specific stipulations. The public hearing for Application #2546 was continued to Dec. 8, 2025.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Application #2549 (zone change) for public hearing Jan. 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Applications #2550 and #2551 (fuel station permits) for public hearing Dec. 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Application #2542 site plan for Allstate driver training school with stipulations (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Application #2546 (auto repair/sales) to Dec. 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to discuss funding for the Edgewood School Renovate as New Project. This includes a proposed additional appropriation and the authorization of bonds or notes.

• Additional appropriation of $11,989,940 within the Capital Projects Fund – Schools
• Resolution appropriating $11,989,940 for the Edgewood School Project and Changing the Scope
• Authorization of bonds or notes totaling $28,800,000 for the Edgewood School Renovate as New Project

The Board approved an additional $11,989,940 appropriation for the Edgewood School Project and changed its scope to a full renovation. It also authorized the issuance of $28,800,000 in bonds or notes to finance the project. Both actions were recommended for approval by a joint meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance.

• Approved additional $11,989,940 appropriation for Edgewood School (voice vote, motion carried)
• Approved resolution to appropriate $11,989,940 and change project scope to renovate‑as‑new (roll‑call vote, no opposition)
• Approved resolution authorizing $28,800,000 bond/notes issuance to finance Edgewood School renovation (roll‑call vote, no opposition)

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board's Industrial Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the Southeast Bristol Business Park Proposal. The agenda includes public participation, approval of prior minutes, and potential actions on the proposal.

• Southeast Bristol Business Park Proposal

The Industrial Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 special meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion authorizing the mayor to execute a Letter of Intent to purchase Lot #6 in the Southeast Bristol Business Park for $156,000, outlining a two‑phase manufacturing expansion. The motion will be forwarded to the full Economic and Community Development Board for further approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 7, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mayor to execute Letter of Intent for Lot #6 purchase at $156,000 (unanimous)

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board will meet to approve minutes, review marketing and downtown updates, and discuss the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00pm on November 6, 2025, in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 minutes
• Marketing Campaign Update
• Downtown Update: RFPs
• 2026 Board Meeting Schedule
• Strategic Plan and ECD Incentive Budget

The board approved a Letter of Intent authorizing the mayor to facilitate Integrity Manufacturing's purchase of Lot #6 in the Southeast Bristol Business Park for $156,000. The Marketing Campaign Update was accepted, and the Downtown RFP updates were approved. The 2026 ECD Board meeting schedule was also approved. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Letter of Intent for Integrity Manufacturing to buy Lot #6 ($156,000) – all in favor
• Accepted Marketing Campaign Update – all in favor
• Accepted Downtown Update on RFPs – all in favor
• Approved 2026 ECD Board meeting schedule – all in favor
• Approved Minutes of Oct 2, 2025 meeting – all in favor
• Approved Consent Agenda – all in favor
• Accepted CDBG Policy Committee Report – all in favor
• Adjourned meeting – all in favor

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will review and discuss 31 properties with code violations, many marked as high priority. Items include dilapidated roofs, debris, blight, homeless encampments, and potential liens. The meeting also covers approval of prior minutes and public participation.

• 9 Divinity St - dilapidated roof/condemned
• 107 Gridley Street - condemned/broken sewer lateral
• 18 Willoughby St - PMC violations/rodents/unlawful apartment
• 252 Terryville Rd - blight for clean & lien
• 67 Pine St - homeless encampment on city-owned property

The committee first approved the October 01, 2025 meeting minutes. It then passed several motions to clean up debris, place liens, and remove vehicles or structures on blighted sites, each with unanimous support. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved October 01, 2025 minutes – All in Favor, motion carries
• Approved cleanup and lien on 138 West St – All in Favor, motion carries
• Approved removal of 7 Upson St vehicle – All in Favor, motion carries
• Approved removal of 32 Williams St property – All in Favor, motion carries
• Approved cleanup and lien on 45 Williams St – All in Favor, motion carries
• Approved removal of vehicle and cleanup at 107 Gridley St – All in Favor, motion carries
• Approved moving up Long-Term Watch List – All in Favor, motion carries
• Approved removal of 45 Clark Ave – All in Favor, motion carries

School Readiness Council

The Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative meeting will approve new vision and mission statements and update its strategic framework. Members will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule and consider the impact of loss of federal benefits. The council will record recent resignations and make new appointments to its board.

• Approve Vision and Mission Statements
• Update Strategic Framework
• Approve 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Discuss loss of Federal Benefits
• Appointments: Donna Koser (United Way of Central and Northeastern CT) and Whitney Shufelt (Main Street Community Foundation)

The Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting, its Vision and Mission statements, and the 2026 meeting schedule, all by unanimous vote. The council also approved the appointment of David Morgan as Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Early Childhood and appointed Donna Koser and Whitney Shufelt to new roles. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Vision and Mission statements (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of David Morgan as Deputy Commissioner of OEC
• Appointed Donna Koser to United Way of Central and Northeastern CT
• Appointed Whitney Shufelt to Main Street Community Foundation

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will meet to hear a report from the public hearing on Section 8-2 Flood & Erosion Control. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the October 7 meeting and opportunities for public participation. No other substantive items are listed.

• Report from public hearing on Section 8-2 Flood & Erosion Control

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for parking and loading standards at 314 Business Park Drive (Allstate Commercial Driver Training School) and one for minimum rear yard at 91 Buckboard Lane (Wollman Building & Remodeling). The board will also approve July 2025 minutes, discuss the 2026 meeting schedule, and elect officers.

• Public hearing: Application #3824 – variance for parking/loading standards at 314 Business Park Drive, Lots 10 & 11 (IP-1 Industrial Park zone)
• Public hearing: Application #3825 – variance for minimum rear yard at 91 Buckboard Lane (R-15 Single-Family Residential zone)
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion of proposed 2026 meeting schedule
• Election of officers

The board approved Application #3824, granting a variance for construction standards for parking and loading at 314 Business Park Drive. It also approved Application #3825, granting a variance for the minimum side yard to construct a deck at 227 Fern Hill Road. The July 1, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as amended, and officers were elected. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M.

• Approved Application #3824 variance for parking/loading at 314 Business Park Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Application #3825 variance for minimum side yard to construct a deck at 227 Fern Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved July 1 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Elected Rory Ghio as Secretary (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Dave Pecevich as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Jerry Rafaniello as Chairman (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 P.M. (unanimous)

City Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will review and approve the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes, hear the supervisor’s and chairman’s reports, and receive updates on several ongoing projects, including traffic box improvements, the heart sculpture plaque, and the Pocket Park at Center Square. Public participation will be allowed, and the commission will hear a City Council liaison report. No specific motions, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Traffic box updates
• Heart sculpture plaque update
• Pocket Park at Center Square update
• City Council liaison report

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a motion to purchase one or two molded heart sculptures using a $1,000 donation from the Broad View Fund via the Main Street Community Foundation. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of one or two molded heart sculptures using donation (all in favor)
• Approved adjournment at 7:46 p.m. (all in favor)

General

This is a regular meeting of the Bristol Board of Ethics, primarily handling procedural business. The board will approve minutes from prior meetings and set its 2026 meeting calendar. Public participation is allowed, but no substantive complaints or policy matters are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from previous meetings.
• Discussion and approval of the 2026 meeting schedule.
• Public participation period.

The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 and September 10, 2025 meetings, with all members in favor. The board also selected April 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 as the next meeting dates, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved minutes from February 5, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from September 10, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved meeting date April 8, 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved meeting date November 4, 2026 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Storm Water Trust

The Bristol Storm Water Control Trust will meet on November 4, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes a call to order, on‑site inspections of the trust’s obligated sites, and adjournment. No formal decisions or actions are scheduled.

• On‑site inspections of obligated sites

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold public hearings for four applications regarding earth removal, culvert repairs, and drainage improvements. The body will also receive six new applications for projects including industrial development, parking expansions, and residential work.

• Public hearing: Earth removal for two residential units at 45 & 51 Grassy Road
• Public hearing: Culvert repairs at 197-225 Park Street
• Public hearing: Drainage improvements at East Road
• New application: Multi-tenant industrial development at 894 Middle Street
• New application: Parking reconfiguration for 161 spaces at 300 Broad Street

The commission voted to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2025 regular meeting and the October 25, 2025 on‑site inspection. A motion to open the public hearing for Application #2056 was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions on the application were taken.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 25, 2025 on‑site inspection minutes (unanimous)
• Approved opening of public hearing for Application #2056 (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Board of Library Directors will meet on November 3, 2025 at the Bristol Public Library to conduct its regular business. Items include approving the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes and hearing reports from finance, property, policy, strategic planning, the library director, and other committees. The board will review the FY27 budget draft and may take action on it. New business includes announcing a Thanksgiving Eve library closure on November 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. and adopting the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approve minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting
• Review FY27 budget draft and take any action as needed
• Announce Thanksgiving Eve library closing on November 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Adopt the 2026 meeting calendar
• Public participation segment

The Library Board voted to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 regular meeting. Director Kapchensky moved the approval, Director Frenette seconded, and the motion passed with six votes in favor, no opposition, and two abstentions. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0, 2 abstentions)

Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement & Strategic Planning Committee will hold a workshop to discuss the city's strategic plan and long-term planning. The agenda includes approval of minutes from August 26, 2025, and public participation, but the primary focus is the strategic planning discussion.

• Discussion of the Strategic Plan and Long-term Planning for the City of Bristol

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss a budget update and funding for the Edgewood School Project. The meeting includes several appropriation requests and fund transfers across city departments, including Public Works and the Police Department.

• Resolution authorizing $28,800,000 in bonds or notes for the Edgewood School Project
• Additional appropriation of $11,989,940 within the Capital Projects Fund - Schools
• Rescind appropriation of $720,000 within the Road Improvements Fund
• Additional appropriation of $55,203 within the General Fund for Aging
• Closeout of Fund 405 – Centre Mall Fund as of June 30, 2025

The Board voted to table the Edgewood School additional appropriation of $11,989,940 and the related $28.8 million bond issuance. It approved the consent agenda, which included numerous fund transfers and appropriations. Additional motions approved transfers to Public Works, a closeout of the Centre Mall Fund, and several adjustments to the Capital Projects Fund for schools.

• Tabled Edgewood School additional appropriation $11,989,940 and $28.8 M bond issuance (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved consent agenda with multiple appropriations and transfers (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved $95,000 transfer to Public Works within the General Fund (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved closeout of Centre Mall Fund (Fund 405) (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved additional appropriation $598,093 within the Capital Projects Fund (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved additional appropriation $12,040 within the Capital Projects Fund – Schools (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved decrease of $434,183 within the Capital Projects Fund – Schools (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved transfer of $13,904,974 within the Capital Projects Fund – Schools (voice vote, no opposition)

Transportation Commission

The regular October 28, 2025 meeting of the Bristol Transportation Commission has been cancelled by the chairperson. No items were discussed or decided.

Diversity Council

The Bristol Diversity Council will hold a regular meeting on October 28, 2025. They will vote on the proposed 2026 meeting schedule and hear updates on the 'Words Matter' event, Cash Mob Day, and a planned meeting with Superintendent Iris White. Public participation is also on the agenda.

• Vote on proposed 2026 meeting schedule
• Discussion of Cash Mob Day on 10/29/25
• Update on 'Words Matter' event
• Planned meeting with Superintendent Iris White
• Holiday Mantels Program at American Clock and Watch Museum

The Diversity Council approved the September 30, 2025 minutes and unanimously postponed the “Words Matter” event to the first quarter of 2026. It also approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule, removing the December meeting. Members agreed to participate in the Holiday's Mantels Program at the American Clock and Watch Museum as a non‑official event. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved postponement of “Words Matter” event to Q1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Diversity Council meeting schedule, excluding December meeting (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Holiday's Mantels Program at American Clock and Watch Museum as a non‑official event (unanimous)

Economic and Community Development

The CDBG Policy Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the utilization of Economic and Community Development (ECD) funding for community development. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a previous special meeting and an opportunity for public comment on agenda items. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed for discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting on August 4, 2025
• Public comment on agenda items
• Discussion of utilization of ECD funding for community development

The Economic & Community Development Policy Committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 special meeting with all members in favor. No votes were taken on any substantive funding or policy items discussed. The meeting was then adjourned with unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of Aug 4, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a multi-family residential project. The body will also consider a two-year extension for a multi-phase subdivision project.

• Public hearing for Application #440: 30-unit multi-family residential dwellings at Wolcott Street and Old Wolcott Road
• Application #413: Request for a two-year extension (to October 24, 2027) for Laurentide Glen Phases 5 & 6 subdivision
• C.G.S. 8-24 Referral for 135 East Main Street (Map 41, Lot 10)

The commission approved the site‑plan for a 30‑unit multi‑family development on Wolcott Street and Old Wolcott Road, adding specific stipulations. It also approved a two‑year extension for the Laurentide Glen subdivision phases 5 and 6 and approved an amendment to remove turf‑paver access on the Meadow View Farm subdivision. Several referrals were sent to other city boards, and agenda items for future review were added.

• Approved Application #440 site plan (30 units) with stipulations – unanimous
• Approved two‑year extension for Laurentide Glen Phases 5 & 6 – unanimous
• Approved amendment to remove turf‑paver access on Application #431 – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the September 22, 2025 meeting – unanimous
• Sent positive referral of 8‑24 City Council map (Lot 10) to Real Estate Committee – unanimous
• Referred street‑acceptance study for Laurentide Glen to Board of Water Commissioners & Board of Public Works – unanimous
• Added Application #431 agenda item for future discussion – unanimous
• Sent positive referral to Zoning Commission for official zoning map amendment – unanimous

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

This is a site inspection meeting for three applications before the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency. No public testimony is taken and no votes occur; decisions will be made at a later regular meeting.

• App #2056: 45 & 51 Grassy Road and Lots 216 & 217 Ambler Road
• App #2057: 197, 211, 213, 215, 219 & 225 Park Street
• App #2059: East Road, Map 31, Lot Right-of-Way

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency held three onsite inspection meetings on October 25, 2025 for applications #2056, #2057, and #2059. Commissioners and staff toured the properties, viewed wetlands boundaries, culverts, and drainage plans, and noted observed conditions such as a leaking sewer. Each meeting was adjourned after the tours and no formal actions, approvals, or refusals were recorded.

Board of Health

The Bristol-Burlington Health District Board of Health Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2024-2025 year-end reporting. No other business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of BBHD FY 24-25 year-end financial reporting

The Board of Health Finance Committee reviewed the Bristol‑Burlington Health District’s FY 24‑25 year‑end financial results. Members discussed the new district bank account, a possible state “STIF” account, and noted that the district was underfunded by the City of Bristol. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review updates on facility conditions, staff matters, and a proposed Senior Volunteer Tax Credit. It will also consider plans for congregate meals and review monthly statistical and program reports. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Facility Update
• Staff Updates
• Congregate Meals
• Senior Volunteer Tax Credit
• Monthly Statistical Report

The commission voted to accept the September 18, 2025 minutes, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. The commission noted the hiring of a new administrative assistant, Brie McDonald, starting October 31, and shared upcoming senior‑center events and program statistics.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Citation Hearings

The Bristol Code Enforcement office will hear appeals for 17 citations on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The hearing will take place at City Hall and via Zoom. The appeals cover a range of code violations including building, maintenance, and zoning issues.

• Citation hearing for 17 property owners
• Appeals for 82 Bartholomew St (R & S Investment)
• Appeals for 14 Balsam Street (Laurie Tompkins)
• Appeals for 14 Bridgeport Ave (Francis McPhee)
• Appeals for 237 East Main Street (East Main Street LLC)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine administrative items including approval of minutes from September and October, monthly reports, and committee updates. The only substantive item is the Fire Station 3 Building Committee report; no major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 and October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September monthly reports
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee Report
• Personnel Committee Report

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (as amended) and the October 8, 2025 special meeting minutes by voice vote with no opposition. They also approved the September 2025 monthly reports, again by voice vote with no opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved October 8, 2025 special meeting minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved September 2025 monthly reports (voice vote, no opposition)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 p.m. (voice vote, no opposition)

Historic District Commission

The Bristol Historic District Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The chair, Andrew Collins, cited no pending or newly filed applications. The next meeting is set for November 19, 2025.

• Cancellation of the Oct 22 meeting per Chair Andrew Collins
• No pending historic district applications at time of cancellation
• Next scheduled meeting: Nov 19, 2025

The Bristol Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025 was cancelled by Chair Andrew Collins because there were no pending applications and none were received by the filing deadline. No substantive actions or votes were taken. The next regular meeting is set for November 19, 2025.

Youth Commission

The Bristol Youth Commission will review the Holiday Gift Giving Program, including application procedures, donor recruitment, volunteer roles, and upcoming holiday events. The meeting also includes a supervisor's report covering year‑to‑date financials, Project Aware, Youth Diversion Team, and BEST nicotine trends. Old business items are a board member self‑assessment and commissioner reports.

• Holiday Gift Giving Program – application process, donor recruitment, volunteer info, FAQ
• Supervisor's Report – year‑to‑date financials, Project Aware updates, Youth Diversion Team, BEST nicotine trends
• Board Member Self‑Assessment
• Commissioner reports

The Youth Commission voted to approve the August 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes, with all members in favor. The commission then voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m., also unanimously. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 p.m. (all in favor)

Fire Station 3 Building Committee

The committee will meet to review monthly reports from the project architect and construction manager. The meeting also includes a public participation period and the approval of previous minutes.

• Architect Chris Nardi's Monthly Report
• Construction Manager Frank Tomcak's Monthly Report

The Fire Station 3 Building Committee unanimously approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also authorized a $2,500 change order plus $200 for printing, and approved Pay Application #10 for $706,622. Several proposed change orders were approved, one was rejected, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized change order $2,500.00 plus $200.00 printing for parking lot expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #10 in the amount of $706,622.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 032 credit of $-4,607.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 033 cost of $2,569.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 034 cost of $3,887.00 (unanimous)
• Rejected PCO 035 at $6,919.00 and sent back for review at $2,500.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Police Commission Traffic Sub Committee will meet to review 2025 grant statistics and expenditures. The body will also discuss parking challenges facing the city.

• Review of 2025 Grant Statistics/Expenditures
• Discussion of parking challenges for the city

The sub‑committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. It also passed a motion to examine parking challenges, develop a list of issues, and invite relevant departments for discussion. A calendar for the next year’s quarterly meetings was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimously passed)
• Approved motion to study parking issues and invite departments (unanimously passed)
• Approved calendar for next year's quarterly meetings (unanimously passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously passed)

Real Estate Committee

The Bristol Real Estate Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss several items including a foreclosure at 135 East Main Street and a list of properties for sale.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes
• Foreclosure at 135 East Main Street
• City-owned lot 420-1A/420-1 Burlington Avenue
• List of Encroaching Property Owners
• List of Properties for Sale/Not for Sale

The Real Estate Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It voted to refer the 135 East Main Street property to the Planning Commission, Water, Public Works, Parks, ECD, the Assessor, the Purchasing Agent, the Broker for a market analysis, and also to the Conservation Commission. The board entered and later exited an executive session to discuss a Burlington Avenue lot, and agreed to install permanent markers on 127 Daisy Circle. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the September 16, 2025 meeting (All in favor)
• Approved referral of 135 East Main Street property to Planning Commission, Water, Public Works, Parks, ECD, Assessor, Purchasing Agent, and Broker for CMA (All in favor)
• Approved amendment to also refer 135 East Main Street property to Conservation Commission (All in favor)
• Approved moving into Executive Session to discuss Burlington Avenue lot (All in favor)
• Approved coming out of Executive Session (All in favor)
• Agreed to install permanent markers on 127 Daisy Circle property (All in favor)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (All in favor)

Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes and department reports, public participation, and a customer correspondence item for 13-15 Tulip Street. Committee reports, investments, an I&I study update, and the superintendent’s report are also on the agenda.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of department reports for September 2025
• Customer correspondence: 13-15 Tulip Street
• Investments discussion
• I&I Study update

The board unanimously approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the September 2025 department reports. It also voted unanimously to give no recourse to the sewer adjustment request from 13-15 Tulip Street for the winter quarter. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Denied sewer adjustment request for 13-15 Tulip Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

This regular meeting includes approval of minutes, monthly reports, and committee updates. Notable items include presentation of awards, public participation from the Health Director, and discussion of three Board of Finance requests under the Chief's report. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions detailed.

• Presentation of awards
• Public participation by Marco Palmeri, Director of Health - Bristol Burlington Health District
• Discussion of three Board of Finance requests (no details provided)
• Traffic Sub Committee report
• Approval of September monthly reports

The Board unanimously approved the Chief's report and placed it on file. It also approved transferring $20,867 of ARPA overtime funds for program supplies, $33,400 for two HVAC units on Princeton Drive, and $16,638 for ERT and federal asset forfeiture supplies. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted and placed on file the Chief’s report (unanimous)
• Transferred $20,867 ARPA overtime funds for program supplies (unanimous)
• Approved $33,400 transfer for HVAC units for Princeton Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $16,638 appropriation for ERT and federal asset forfeiture supplies (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the report of accounts year‑to‑date and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports and placed on file (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will vote on approving minutes and department reports for September, and consider a request for quotes (RFQ) for replacing horizontal flocculation equipment and the sedimentation sludge collection system (project 2P26-005). Other agenda items include public participation, committee reports, investments, and superintendent and chairperson reports.

• RFQ: Replacement of Horizontal Flocculation Equipment and Sedimentation Sludge Collection System 2P26-005
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of Department Reports for September 2025
• Investments report
• Public Participation opportunity

The Board unanimously approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the September 2025 department reports. It also unanimously awarded the Replacement of Horizontal Flocculation Equipment and Sedimentation Sludge Collection System contract to Tighe and Bond for $387,466. No other actions were taken on public comments, investments, or reports.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Awarded Replacement of Horizontal Flocculation Equipment and Sedimentation Sludge Collection System contract to Tighe and Bond for $387,466 (unanimous)
• Public comment on Mix Street parking received, no action taken (unanimous)
• Investments: no action taken (unanimous)
• Superintendent's report: no action taken (unanimous)
• Chairperson's report: no action taken (unanimous)

General

The Mayor's Opioid Task Force will hear updates on overdoses from the Bristol Burlington Health District, the Cobra & Bristol Police Partnership, B.E.S.T. survey results, and the opioid settlement. The meeting also includes approving previous minutes and addressing new and old business.

• Update from Bristol Burlington Health District on overdoses
• Cobra & Bristol Police Partnership update
• B.E.S.T. survey results presentation
• Opioid settlement update from the Mayor

The council approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 Opioid Task Force meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the October 20, 2025 meeting was also carried. No other business was taken up.

• Accepted January 21, 2025 minutes (motion by Sandra Kamens, second by Deputy Chief Osborne, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 p.m. (motion by Sandra Kamens, seconded by Deputy Chief Robert Osborne, motion carried)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several special permits and site plans. The body is also discussing and potentially adopting multiple recommendations and map amendments as part of a comprehensive rewrite of the Bristol Zoning Regulations.

• Review of 13 recommendations for zoning rewrite, including cannabis cultivation, data centers, and sign regulations
• Special permit for a commercial kennel at 135 Cross Street
• Adaptive re-use permit for offices and personal services at 291 Queen Street
• Special permit and site plan for a for-profit school at 314 Business Park Drive
• Special permit for earth removal for two residential units at 45 Grassy Rd and 51 Grassy Rd

The commission unanimously approved the September 15 meeting minutes. It scheduled public hearings for earth‑removal applications #2547 and #2548 on Dec 8, 2025, and for zoning map amendment #AZR 25‑08 on Nov 10, 2025. It also approved special permits for a commercial kennel at 135 Cross Street and for adaptive reuse at 291 Queen Street, each with detailed stipulations.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Applications #2547 & #2548 for public hearing Dec 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Application #AZR 25‑08 for public hearing Nov 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit #2539 for Commercial Kennel at 135 Cross Street with stipulations (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit #2540 for Adaptive Re‑Use at 291 Queen Street with stipulations (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Application #2540 (unanimous)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Aquifer Protection Agency will consider a request to renew registration for an existing regulated activity: vehicle and engine repair at 881 Farmington Avenue. The item involves a property in the BG (General Business) zone, Map 53, Lot 1.

• APA3-2510-01 – Renewal of registration for repair/maintenance of vehicles and internal combustion engines at 881 Farmington Avenue (BG zone).

The Bristol Aquifer Protection Agency voted unanimously to accept the renewal registration (APA3-2510-01) for vehicle and engine repair at 881 Farmington Avenue. The agency also approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 special meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:45 P.M.

• Approved renewal registration APA3-2510-01 for 881 Farmington Ave (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2025 special meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:45 P.M. (5-0)

Animal Control Building Committee

The Animal Control Building Committee will meet to discuss project details with an architect. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the September 18, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion with architect

The committee approved the September 18 meeting minutes. It entered and then exited an executive session to discuss the civil‑engineering scope. Members voted to keep the civil‑engineering work with Design Learned Inc. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session to discuss civil‑engineering scope (unanimous)
• Approved exiting executive session (unanimous)
• Approved leaving civil‑engineering work with Design Learned Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to review division reports and project lists. The body is scheduled to discuss a driveway ordinance, a property vegetation program policy, and municipal litter collection funds.

• BPW Property Vegetation Program Policy
• BPW Driveway Ordinance
• Municipal Litter Collection Funds
• DPW Clark Ave Mailbox Appeal
• DPW CT DOT Bus Shelters

The Board of Public Works approved a $95,000 contract with BL Engineering for stormwater management services, pending Board of Finance approval. It granted a waiver for a driveway ordinance on lot 50‑51, allowing a 39‑foot setback. The board adopted a policy that open‑space and conservation lots will not be mowed and will be recorded as natural‑state properties. The motion to allocate $217,000 for a litter‑collection truck was amended to remove the dollar amount and then tabled until next month.

• Approved $95,000 BL Engineering stormwater contract (subject to Finance approval)
• Granted waiver for driveway ordinance 21‑55 (39‑ft setback) – motion passed
• Adopted property vegetation policy: open‑space lots to remain unmowed
• Approved Department of Public Works Draft Policy for vegetation management
• Approved 2026 Board meeting calendar
• Amended litter‑collection truck funding motion to remove $217,000 amount and tabled it
• Approved transfer of engineering temporary‑fee funds to Board of Finance
• Added Homeless Encampment Protocol to agenda

Energy Commission

The Bristol Energy Commission meeting will hear updates from the Public Facilities & Energy Manager, review edits to the town's Energy Plan, and consider items listed under Old Business and New Business. The agenda also includes a recap of the Mum Festival, approval of the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, and public participation.

• Updates by Dave Oakes, Public Facilities & Energy Manager
• Energy Plan Edits
• Mum Festival Recap
• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Old Business and New Business items

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to review the 2025-2026 BPRYCS Policy Manual and conduct a site walk of the Page Park Revitalization. The board will also consider next steps for the Page Park ice cream contract after Darren's Ice Cream rejected a 2026 extension.

• Consideration of Page Park ice cream contract following rejection of $851.01 extension
• Approval of the 2025-2026 BPRYCS Policy Manual
• Site walk of Page Park Revitalization
• Review of year-to-date financials

The Board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The Division Supervisor's Report was placed on file. The 2025‑2026 BPRYCS Policy Manual was approved. The meeting was adjourned after the Page Park Revitalization site walk.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Placed Division Supervisor's Report on file (all in favor)
• Approved 2025‑2026 BPRYCS Policy Manual (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting following site walk (all in favor)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to approve prior minutes and brainstorm mission, vision, and values. The group will also review the timeline for planning work on a 501c3 philanthropic foundation.

• Approval of March 19, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
• Review timeline for 501c3 Philanthropic Foundation
• Brainstorming activity on Mission, Vision, Values

The board approved the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved withdrawing $2,500.00 from the Friends of Bristol Parks and Recreation Fund to allow the Community Engagement Coordinator to attend a National Association of Park Foundations training. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $2,500.00 withdrawal from Friends of Bristol Parks and Recreation Fund for training (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:52 p.m. (all in favor)

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The City Council and Board of Finance will discuss appropriations and bond authorizations for several infrastructure and school projects. The meeting also includes several smaller grant appropriations and a funding transfer for a new fire department ladder.

• $8.8 million for Bristol Central High School roof and mechanicals replacement
• $3.86 million for Rockwell Park revitalization
• $2.7 million for a new Animal Control Facility
• $929,750 for Andrew Street Culvert replacement
• $400,000 each for Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central High School targeted alterations

The joint meeting unanimously approved $400,000 appropriations for targeted alterations at both Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central High Schools and authorized $400,000 in bonds or notes for each project. Additional appropriations were approved, including $125,000 for a Drug Free Communities grant and $22,485 for an Early Voting grant, along with several fund transfers. All items were adopted by a 13‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved $400,000 appropriation for Bristol Eastern High School alterations (13‑0‑0)
• Authorized $400,000 bonds/notes for Bristol Eastern High School (13‑0‑0)
• Approved $400,000 appropriation for Bristol Central High School alterations (13‑0‑0)
• Authorized $400,000 bonds/notes for Bristol Central High School (13‑0‑0)
• Approved $125,000 appropriation for Drug Free Communities Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $22,485 appropriation for Early Voting Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $91,955 transfer within Equipment Building Sinking Fund and $91,955 appropriation in Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $132,587 transfers within Community Development Block Grant Fund for grant programs (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will approve a $2.07 million contract for the Edgewood Pre-K Academy renovation and a Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program. The meeting also includes authorizing a $575,000 grant application for green spaces and a resolution to increase the income limit for the Senior Homeowner Tax Relief Program.

• Authorize $2,070,500 contract for Edgewood Pre-K Academy renovation
• Authorize $575,000 grant application for Urban Green & Community Garden Program
• Resolution to increase income limit for Senior Homeowner Tax Relief Program
• Resolution adopting Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program
• Authorize contract amendment for East St. Bridge inspection ($143,000)

The City Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to execute an easement granting Eversource rights to install, maintain, and repair electric and gas lines on Bristol property. It also approved a senior volunteer tax relief program, authorized a $575,000 grant application for Centre Square Pocket Park, and adopted several consent‑calendar items including tax refunds and a police grant package. A contract for Edgewood Pre‑K Academy services was tabled pending finance review, and various appointments and resignations were confirmed.

• Approved Eversource easement resolution (YES 7, NO 0, ABSTAIN 0)
• Approved Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to apply for up to $575,000 Centre Square Pocket Park grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items: New Hire Report, $36,768.77 tax refunds, police grants, $143,000 contract amendment for East St. Bridge, IT Task Force MOU (all unanimous)
• Tabled Edgewood Pre‑K Academy architectural/engineering contract until after Board of Finance meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Zoning Commission, Library Board, and Early Childhood Collaborative members (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Early Childhood Collaborative, City Energy Commission, Inland Wetlands Commission, and Zoning Commission (voice votes)
• Accepted Bristol Zoning Commission referral response (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Bristol Cemetery Commission will consider old business items such as lantern tours and a Wreaths Across America event. New business includes an update on the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery, a search for grants to complete the monument, a project to add QR codes to North Cemetery gravestones, and a review of the lawn care contract. The meeting also allows public participation and standard procedural items.

• Lantern tours scheduled for Oct 3‑4 (rain date Oct 5)
• Wreaths Across America event scheduled for Dec 13
• Update on the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery
• Search for grants to finish the Civil War Monument
• Review of the lawn care contract

Board of Health

The Bristol-Burlington Health District Board of Health will vote on an Executive Committee and its chairman, receive a Finance Committee report, and discuss a new five-year federal grant (Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success). The board will also approve September meeting minutes and bills paid. Monthly reports from the Director of Health, dental clinics, school health, and environmental health are scheduled.

• Vote on Executive Committee and Chairman of the Executive Committee
• Federal grant award: Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success, new five-year award
• Finance Committee Report
• Approval of bills paid in September 2025
• Freedom of Information (FOI) training discussion

The Board of Health approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting a nomination error. It also approved the September 2025 bills, including professional fees for the Workforce Development grant. Finally, the board appointed Joshua Plourde as Chairman of the Executive Committee.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (All in Favor)
• Approved September 2025 bills (All in Favor)
• Appointed Joshua Plourde as Chairman of the Executive Committee (All in Favor)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review the Treasurer's report and investment performance. The board is considering a request for monthly pension withdrawals from November 1, 2025, through April 1, 2026.

• Pension fund cash requirements for withdrawals from November 1, 2025, to April 1, 2026
• Investment review of the General Fund by Beirne Wealth Consulting, LLC

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a promotion, authorize promotional testing for officer ranks, and evaluate a candidate for a line vacancy. Key actions include promoting Lieutenant Derek Friemuth to Senior Captain Drill Master and authorizing testing for Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief positions.

• Promotion of Lieutenant Derek Friemuth to Senior Captain Drill Master
• Authorization of promotional testing for ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief
• Consideration of a candidate for a line vacancy

The Board approved Lieutenant Derek Friemuth's promotion to Senior Captain Drill Master. It unanimously approved a request for promotional testing for Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief ranks. The Board also unanimously agreed to consider Nicholas Boswell for appointment pending a pre‑employment screening. The meeting was adjourned at 5:36 p.m. after a voice vote with no opposition.

• Promoted Lieutenant Derek Friemuth to Senior Captain Drill Master
• Approved request for promotional testing for Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief (unanimous)
• Considered candidate Nicholas Boswell for appointment pending screening (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:36 pm (voice vote, no opposition)

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities will receive a presentation and demonstration of voting devices from Voter Registrars Kevin McCauley and Jolene Lusitani. The meeting also includes a review of correspondence regarding funding for smoke and carbon dioxide detectors.

• Demonstration of voting devices by Voter Registrars Kevin McCauley and Jolene Lusitani
• Correspondence regarding funding requests for hard wire smoke/carbon dioxide detectors for deaf or hearing impaired residents
• Request for updated municipal membership fee from Karen Green of ADACC

Police Awards Committee

The committee will review and discuss award recommendations, including Officer of the Month for September 2025, and may take action on them. They will also approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and hear public participation.

• Review and discuss award recommendations
• Officer of the Month for September 2025
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025
• Public participation opportunity

The Police Awards Committee unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of award nominations, including a Medical Life Saving Ribbon, a Silver Star, and an Exceptional Service Award. The committee also awarded Officer Travisano Officer of the Month for September 2025 and amended a prior award to a Letter of Commendation for Officer Duncan. New dispatcher awards were approved for inclusion in the general orders, and the 2026 meeting calendar was adopted.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended award submission 25-26 to a Medical Life Saving Ribbon for Officers Labella and Laroche (unanimous)
• Approved award submission 25-27, the Silver Star Award for Sergeant Wethered (unanimous)
• Approved award submission 25-28, the Exceptional Service Award for Officer Travisano (unanimous)
• Awarded Officer Travisano Officer of the Month for September 2025 (unanimous)
• Amended award submission 25-22 to a Letter of Commendation for Officer Duncan (unanimous)
• Chief of Police approved addition of Headset Hero, Public Safety Dispatcher of the Month, and Public Safety Dispatcher of the Year awards to general orders
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will discuss a referral to the Zoning Commission regarding regulation of tobacco retailers, commonly known as vape shops. They will also review a draft ordinance for section 8-2 Flood & Erosion Control Board. The meeting includes public participation periods for resident input.

• Referral to Zoning Commission on regulation of tobacco retailers/vape shops
• Review of draft ordinance section 8-2 Flood & Erosion Control Board
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 regular meeting

The committee approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the draft language for Section 8‑2 of the Flood Erosion Control Board ordinance and will forward it to the City Council for a hearing. The referral on regulating vape shops was left without action. The meeting was adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft Section 8‑2 Flood Erosion Control Board language and forward to City Council (unanimous)
• No action taken on vape‑shop regulation referral
• Adjourned meeting at 5:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Bristol Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for November 5, 2025.

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Conservation Commission will receive seven new applications for wetland and floodplain activities, including demolitions, earth removal, culvert repair, and drainage improvements. Also on the agenda is a cease-and-correct order at 360 King Street and a modification to an existing application. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Application #2055 – Demolition of structure at 40 West Street and South Street
• Applications #2056 – Earth removal for two residential units at 45 & 51 Grassy Road
• Applications #2057 & 25-462F-312 – Culvert repair at 197-225 Park Street (wetlands and floodplain)
• Application #2058 & 25-458F-313 – Demolition of single-family dwelling at 396 Jerome Avenue
• Cease and Correct order at 360 King Street

The agency approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It received and approved Application #2055 for demolition at 40 West Street, declaring the activity non‑significant. Applications #2056, #2057, and #25‑462F‑312 were each declared significant and a public hearing was set for November 3, 2025 with onsite inspections on October 25, 2025. Applications #2056, #2057, #25‑462F‑312, and #2058 were formally received.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Application #2055 demolition at 40 West Street (unanimous)
• Declared Application #2056 significant; public hearing Nov 3, 2025; inspection Oct 25, 2025 at 8:00 am (unanimous)
• Declared Application #2057 significant; public hearing Nov 3, 2025; inspection Oct 25, 2025 at 9:00 am (unanimous)
• Declared Application #25-462F-312 significant; public hearing Nov 3, 2025; inspection Oct 25, 2025 at 9:30 am (unanimous)
• Received Application #2056 (unanimous)
• Received Application #2057 (unanimous)
• Received Application #25-462F-312 (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Board of Library Directors will meet to review committee reports and library statistics. The board is scheduled to vote on whether to accept or reinvest quarterly distributions from the Main Street Community Foundation.

• Vote on quarterly distributions from Main Street Community Foundation
• Review of August 2025 statistics
• Review of YTD Budget as of 9.30.25

The Library Board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted three quarterly fund distributions: $1,180 from the Bristol Libraries Fund, $7,922.50 from the Samuel Goodsell Library Fund, and reinvested $28,190 from the Manross Memorial Library Fund. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Bristol Libraries Fund $1,180 distribution (unanimous)
• Accepted Samuel Goodsell Library Fund $7,922.50 distribution (unanimous)
• Reinvested Manross Memorial Library Fund $28,190 distribution (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Parking Authority

The scheduled Bristol Parking Authority meeting for Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM was canceled by order of the chairperson. No agenda items were considered or decided at this time.

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on the Southeast Bristol Business Park (SEBBP), strategic planning and budget, facade improvement projects, and downtown development. The agenda consists of consent agenda items, committee reports, and old/new business discussions, with no votes on ordinances or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Economic Development/Grants/Marketing Report
• SEBBP (Southeast Bristol Business Park) update
• Facade Projects Review
• Downtown Update

The Economic & Community Development Board approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. The board approved a letter of support for a DEEP Urban Green Grant to help fund the Pocket Park. The board voted to move $10,000 from the Manufacturing Technical Assistance Grant account, allocating $5,000 each to the Small Business Grant and the Façade Improvement Grant accounts.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda (all in favor)
• Approved letter of support for DEEP Urban Green Grant (all in favor)
• Approved $10,000 transfer from Manufacturing Technical Assistance Grant to Small Business Grant and Façade Improvement Grant accounts (all in favor)

General

The City of Bristol and the Connecticut Department of Transportation will present plans to replace traffic control signals at three intersections. Residents are invited to attend a public information meeting on October 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 3-1 at Bristol City Hall.

• Public information meeting on downtown signal modernization
• Main Street at South Street/George Street signal replacement
• Main Street at Memorial Boulevard/School Street signal replacement
• North Main Street at Center Street signal replacement

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will discuss a list of properties with various violations, including blight, condemned structures, and illegal apartments. The meeting includes reviews of high-priority properties that have been on the list for over three months.

• Review of condemned properties at 9 Divinity St and 107 Gridley Street
• Discussion of an unlawful apartment and rodent infestation at 18 Willoughby St
• Review of unauthorized demolition of property and garage at 225 East Main St
• Clean & Lien/Fix & Lien items for 252, 252 ½, and 275 Terryville Rd
• Review of city-owned property with a homeless encampment at 67 Pine St

The Code Enforcement Committee voted to add a financial balance item for the Code Enforcement account to the monthly agenda. It also removed 225 East Main Street and 37 Main Street from the agenda, moved several Terryville properties back to Old Business, and approved the removal of certain properties from the Long‑Term Watch List. The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 am.

• Approved adding Code Enforcement financial balance to monthly agenda (All in Favor)
• Removed 225 East Main St from agenda (All in Favor)
• Removed 37 Main St from agenda (All in Favor)
• Moved Terryville Rd items back to Old Business (All in Favor)
• Removed 20 Burlington Ave from Long‑Term Watch List (All in Favor)
• Removed 45 Grassy Rd from Long‑Term Watch List (All in Favor)
• Approved minutes from September 03, 2025 meeting (All in Favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:57 am (All in Favor)

School Readiness Council

The Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative will meet to approve a second Co-Chair and review the Strategic Framework Report. Members will work in small groups on vision, mission statements, and a new logo. The meeting includes reports from various committees and the City School Readiness and Child Day Care Liaison.

• Nomination and approval of second Co-Chair
• Review of Strategic Framework Report
• Discussion of Vision and Mission Statements
• Update on new logo
• Reports from Program Quality, Health and Wellness, Governance, Community Outreach, and Transition to Kindergarten committees

The council unanimously approved Maegan Adams as co‑chair to serve with Sandra Godin. The minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion of future plans.

• Approved Maegan Adams as co‑chair (unanimous vote)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

City Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will approve the September 3 meeting minutes, hear the supervisor and chairman reports, and review old business items such as the Coffin Race prizes and traffic box updates. New business includes a letter of support for a Pocket Park Center Square grant submission and a presentation of Revilla Films. The meeting concludes with a City Council liaison report.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Pocket Park Center Square grant submission – letter of support
• Revilla Films video presentation
• Coffin Race arrival and prizes (old business)
• Traffic box updates (old business)

The commission voted to approve the September 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes, with all members in favor. Later, the commission voted to adjourn the October 1, 2025 meeting at 7:21 p.m., also unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (all in favor)

Diversity Council

The Bristol Diversity Council will approve minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting. It will discuss current business items including cash mob outcomes, a partnership with BPS, and the upcoming "Words Matter" event. New business items such as mantels from the American Clock and Watch Museum and future cash mob dates will also be considered.

• Approve minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting
• Discuss cash mob results and event execution
• Review BPS partnership opportunities
• Plan "Words Matter" event led by Dave and Sandy
• Consider mantels via American Clock and Watch Museum

The Diversity Council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. The council also voted to accept the American Clock and Watch Museum’s invitation to join the Mantels for the Season fundraiser for winter 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted invitation to participate in Mantels for the Season fundraiser (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will review reports from the Fire Station 3 Building Committee and the Personnel Committee. Minutes from three recent meetings will be approved. Monthly reports, including pictures of the new Ladder 2, will be considered. The meeting also includes employee recognition and public participation items.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 9 and 10, 2025 Personnel Committee minutes
• Review of August monthly reports and new Ladder 2 photos
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee report
• Personnel Committee report

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the transfer of $91,955 from the fire truck reserve to the apparatus replacement account for the new Ladder 2. The meeting also approved the August 28, 2025 minutes, two Personnel Committee minutes, and the August monthly reports, all by voice vote with no opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved Personnel Committee September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved Personnel Committee September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved August Monthly Reports (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved $91,955 transfer from fire truck reserve to apparatus replacement account for Ladder 2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (voice vote, no opposition)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Application 2025-07-02, a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to reconstruct a porch at 132 Stearns Street. The hearing continues from the August 27, 2025 meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from the August meeting, address public participation, and handle routine communications before adjourning.

• Public hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness for porch reconstruction at 132 Stearns Street (Application 2025-07-02)
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on August 27, 2025
• Call to Order
• Public Participation segment
• Communications

The commission approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved Application 2025‑07‑02, granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the reconstruction of the porch at 132 Stearns Street, with conditions, unanimously. Commissioner Keith David Elder was noted as reappointed to the commission. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 P.M.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 132 Stearns St porch (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Keith David Elder (no vote required)
• Accepted December 23, 2026 meeting date for 2026 schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:56 P.M. (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on priority activities based on the updated 2025-2027 Strategic Plan Workbook. They will also review the annual BPRYCS Policy Manual and hear results of the 2025 Parks Satisfaction Survey.

• Annual review of the BPRYCS Policy Manual
• 2025 Parks Satisfaction Survey Results
• Review and update of BPRYCS 2025-2027 Strategic Plan Workbook and determination of priority activities based on baseline data

The Board approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to accept the annual review of the BPRYCS Policy Manual also passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 p.m. with all members in favor.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Annual Review of the BPRYCS Policy Manual (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:49 p.m. (all in favor)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will approve one-year contract extensions for Doda's Ice Cream and Darren's Ice Cream, and discuss updates on the Pigeon Hill Preserve wildflower field and a parks satisfaction survey.

• Approval of Doda's Ice Cream contract extension ($3,000.02)
• Approval of Darren's Ice Cream contract extension ($851.01)
• Update on Pigeon Hill Preserve wildflower field plan
• Presentation on BPRYCS Office Relocation and Renovation
• Review of 2025 Parks Satisfaction Survey Results

The commissioners accepted Hunter Michaud's Eagle Scout project to seed wildflowers in the low‑mow areas of Page Park. They also approved one‑year contract extensions for Doda's Ice Cream ($3,000.02) and Darren's Ice Cream ($851.01). Earlier motions to approve the August 20, 2025 minutes and place the Superintendent's Report on file were carried unanimously.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Placed Superintendent's Report on file (all in favor)
• Accepted Eagle Scout wildflower project at Page Park (all in favor)
• Approved 1‑year contract extension for Doda's Ice Cream $3,000.02 (all in favor)
• Approved 1‑year contract extension for Darren's Ice Cream $851.01 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (all in favor)

General

The Fair Rent Commission meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Fire Station 3 Building Committee

This meeting consists of routine procedural items including approval of minutes from August and September 2025, and updates from the architect and project manager. No major decisions or funding votes are scheduled.

• Approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Architect Chris Nardi's monthly report
• Project Manager Frank Tomcak's monthly report

The Fire Station 3 Building Committee approved the July 30, 2025 minutes and a $4266,993.00 pay application. It also approved several change orders totaling over $30,000 and deferred one pending more information. The committee authorized testing of the rear driveway and requested an additional 10 feet of asphalt. A special meeting will be scheduled to discuss masonry schedule concerns.

• Approved pay application #9 for $4266,993.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 023 for $5,785.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 027 for $13,455.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 028 for $8,115.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 029 for $2,890.00 and PCO 030 for $-8,790.00 (unanimous)
• Deferred PCO 026 for $2,791.00 pending further information (unanimous)
• Authorized Public Works, Fire Dept, and Design Team to test rear driveway with current design (unanimous)
• Requested an additional 10 feet of asphalt for the rear driveway (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider a consent agenda with several small fund appropriations. The main items are bond resolutions for capital projects including an $8.8 million bond for Bristol Central High School renovations, a $3.86 million bond for Rockwell Park, and a $5.69 million bond for a new animal control facility. The board will also vote on fund balance designations and a bid waiver for fire department equipment.

• Bond issuance of $8,800,000 for Bristol Central High School room and mechanicals replacement
• Bond issuance of $3,860,000 for Rockwell Park Revitalization Project
• Bond issuance of $5,690,000 for design and construction of new Animal Control Facility
• Bond issuance of $2,280,000 for design and construction of Broad Street Retaining Wall
• Approval of Assigned Fund Balance of $3,526,720 and Committed Fund Balance of $3,159,388 within General Fund

The Board adopted resolutions authorizing appropriations and bond issuances for several capital projects, including alterations at Bristol Eastern and Central High Schools, a roof replacement at Central High, the Rockwell Park revitalization, a new animal control facility, the Andrew Street culvert replacement, and the Broad Street retaining wall. The motion was approved by voice vote with no opposition. The appropriations total $17.59 million and the bond authorizations total $21.89 million.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved bid waiver to Cummins Sales for Engine 4 repairs (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved transfer of $91,955 within Equipment Building Sinking Fund and additional appropriation of $91,955 to Capital Projects Fund (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved Assigned Fund Balance of $3,526,720 and Committed Fund Balance of $3,159,388 (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved transfers totaling $3,687 within General Fund (voice vote, no opposition)
• Appropriated $400,000 for Bristol Eastern High School alterations and authorized $400,000 bond issuance (voice vote, no opposition)
• Appropriated $8,800,000 for Bristol Central High School roof and mechanicals replacement and authorized $8,800,000 bond issuance (voice vote, no opposition)
• Appropriated $3,860,000 for Rockwell Park Revitalization and authorized $3,860,000 bond issuance (voice vote, no opposition)

Transportation Commission

The scheduled Transportation Commission meeting for September 23, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a multi-family residential project. The body will also review 13 recommendations from the Zoning Commission concerning a comprehensive rewrite of the Bristol Zoning Regulations.

• Public hearing for Application #440: 30-unit multi-family residential dwellings at Wolcott Street and Old Wolcott Road
• Zoning rewrite recommendation #27: Cannabis Cultivation
• Zoning rewrite recommendation #45: Adding animal grooming as a permitted use
• Zoning rewrite recommendation #46: Adding data centers as a permitted use
• Review of recommendations for sign regulations, outdoor lighting, and landscaping standards

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It also voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on Application #440, a 30‑unit multi‑family residential project, at the October 27, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the zoning recommendations were referred back to the Zoning Commission for later action.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Application #440 to Oct 27, 2025 (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Bristol Commission on Aging meeting will review minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting, receive a mayor and council update, and hear several reports and updates. Items include a letter from Bristol Hospital, a facility update from the Public Works Department, and information on class registration and senior programs. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on informational items and public participation.

• Approval of minutes for the regular meeting held June 26, 2025
• Mayor/Council update
• Letter from Bristol Hospital
• Facility update – Public Works Department
• Class registration information

The commission approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. They voted to postpone the next meeting to Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed next meeting to Oct 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hold a hearing on September 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1‑1, First Floor, City Hall, 111 North Main Street, Bristol. The hearing will review appeals of 23 code‑enforcement citations listed on the agenda, covering locations such as 42 Andrews Street, 541 Pine Street, and 75 High Street. The meeting will also be available via Zoom for remote participants.

• Appeal of citation #272766 (BP) for 42 Andrews Street
• Appeal of citation #253256 (BP) for 541 Pine Street
• Appeal of citation #253252 (BP) for 75 High Street
• Appeal of citation #252975 (BP) for 275 Terryville Road
• Appeal of citation #253306 (BP) for 568 Jerome Avenue

Animal Control Building Committee

The Animal Control Building Committee will meet to discuss plans with an architect. The session includes public participation and the approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion with Architect

The Animal Control Building Committee approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee discussed scheduling a walk‑through of 30 Cross Street with Design Learned Inc. and the possibility of contacting the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection about an environmental issue. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Bristol Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2025, to approve minutes, recognize employees, and discuss new business items including a bus shelter project, solid waste operations, and the FY2024-25 budget summary.

• Approval of July Draft Minutes
• DPW CT DOT Bus Shelter discussion
• DPW Solid Waste Operation discussion
• BPW FY2024-25 Budget Summary discussion
• BPW Riverside Ave Park Streetscape discussion

The Board of Public Works approved moving forward with a one‑acre pocket park to be built in 2026‑2027 and approved a $2,000 request for legal fees for zoning revisions. It also approved the painting of four traffic boxes with public art, an easement for sidewalks on Village Street, and the draft strategic plan for review in January. Several agenda items were moved up for discussion, and the FY 2024‑25 budget summary was reviewed.

• Approved moving forward with the pocket park (2026‑2027) (motion passed)
• Approved $2,000 Board of Finance request for zoning legal fees (motion passed)
• Approved painting of four traffic boxes with public art (motion passed)
• Approved easement for City sidewalks on Lots 20 & 21 Village Street (motion passed)
• Approved moving DPW CT DOT Bus Shelter item up on agenda (motion passed)
• Approved moving BPW Riverside Ave Park Streetscape item up on agenda (motion passed)
• Approved draft Strategic Plan and set review for January meeting (motion passed)
• Denied Department of Public Works policy modification for right‑of‑way fences (motion passed)

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission will meet to review edits to the Energy Plan and discuss the Mum Festival. The meeting includes updates from Public Facilities & Energy Manager Dave Oakes.

• Discussion regarding the Mum Festival
• Review of Energy Plan edits
• Updates from Public Facilities & Energy Manager Dave Oakes

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board will hear public participation, approve minutes and monthly reports, and receive committee updates. New business includes Chief Morello's report on MPS Intelligent Infrastructure, BPD incident statistics, a U.S. Department of Justice press release, an alarm appeal request, grants, and traffic box artwork.

• Chief's report on MPS Intelligent Infrastructure
• BPD Incident Statistics Report
• U.S. Department of Justice Press Release
• Alarm Appeal Request
• Traffic Box Artwork

The Bristol Board of Police Commissioners approved the August meeting minutes, the year‑to‑date accounts report, and monthly reports, all unanimously. It also approved a parking‑ban waiver for Marwood Condominium Association, waived the $90 alarm fee for the American Legion, and accepted several state grant applications. The board forwarded a traffic‑box artwork request to the Department of Public Works and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously passed)
• Approved year‑to‑date accounts report and placed on file (unanimously passed)
• Approved monthly reports and placed on file (unanimously passed)
• Approved parking‑ban waiver for Marwood Condominium Association Dec 15 2025–Mar 15 2026 (unanimously passed)
• Approved waiver of $90 alarm fee for the American Legion (unanimously passed)
• Approved applying for and accepting four grants: Distracted Driving High Visibility Enforcement, DUI Enforcement, Click It or Ticket, and Speed and Aggressive Driving (unanimously passed)
• Forwarded traffic‑box artwork request to the Department of Public Works (unanimously passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimously passed)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals denied six petitions and recorded one withdrawn appeal, using the MSRP from Price Digest as required by the October 1 2024 law. No appeals were approved. The board adjourned the afternoon session at 4:30 p.m. and the evening session at 6:45 p.m.

• Denied Miguel Montiel’s 2023 Tesla Model Y appeal
• Denied Domingo Sarmiento’s 2015 BMW X5 appeal
• Denied Shahid Malick’s 2012 Nissan Maxima appeal
• Denied Shahid Malick’s 2015 Nissan Pathfinder appeal
• Denied Shahid Malick’s 2009 Nissan Altima appeal
• Denied Douglas Poskus’s 2011 Cadillac SRX appeal (appellant no‑show)
• Appeal withdrawn for Katie Poskus’s 1999 Colman Toas Camp Trailer

Real Estate Committee

The Bristol Real Estate Committee meets to discuss several ongoing property matters, including a city-owned lot on Burlington Avenue, a list of encroaching property owners, and properties on Candlewood Drive and Daisy Circle. No new business or specific decisions are listed; the agenda consists of old business items and routine administrative approvals.

• City-owned property lot 420-1A/420-1 on Burlington Avenue
• List of encroaching property owners
• List of properties for sale/not for sale
• Candlewood Drive properties discussion
• 127 Daisy Circle property discussion

The Real Estate Committee approved the minutes from the August 19 regular meeting and the September 9 special meeting. Several agenda items—including the Candlewood Drive property dispute, the city lot on Burlington Avenue, and lists of encroaching and for‑sale properties—were deferred with no action taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Aug. 19, 2025 minutes (2-0-1)
• Approved Sep. 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to Item 4 under Old Business (unanimous)
• No action taken on Candlewood Drive property issue
• No action taken on city lot 420-1A/420-1 Burlington Ave
• No action taken on list of encroaching property owners
• No action taken on list of properties for sale/not for sale
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sewer Commissioners

The Bristol Sewer Commissioners will approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and review the department reports for August 2025. They will discuss item 2C26-004, a non‑excavated sanitary sewer rehabilitation project. Additional agenda items include investments, an I & I study, and public participation.

• Approval of the Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
• Approval of the Department Reports for the Month of August 2025
• 2C26-004 Non Excavated Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
• Investments
• I & I Study

The commission unanimously approved the August 19 meeting minutes and the August department reports. It denied sewer adjustment requests for 25 Coolidge Avenue, 5 Fairway View Drive, and 15 Wolcott Street. The board awarded a $279,765 non‑excavated sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract to National Water Main Cleaning. It also adopted a resolution authorizing the Chairperson and Superintendent to execute bank documents for Certificates of Deposit with Liberty Bank, Thomaston Savings Bank, and Torrington Savings Bank.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Denied sewer adjustment request for 25 Coolidge Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied sewer adjustment request for 5 Fairway View Drive (unanimous)
• Denied sewer adjustment request for 15 Wolcott Street (unanimous)
• Awarded 2C26-004 sewer rehabilitation contract to National Water Main Cleaning for $279,765 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution delegating authority to Chairperson and Superintendent for CD bank documents (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of minutes and department reports. A customer correspondence regarding 20-26 Gridley Street is on the agenda. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Customer correspondence for 20-26 Gridley Street

The Board unanimously approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and the August 2025 department reports. It denied a request from the owner of 20‑26 Gridley Street to consider alternatives to excavating the building. The Board adopted a resolution (waiving a reading) and authorized the Chairperson and Superintendent to execute bank documents for Certificates of Deposit.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Denied Gridley Street request; vote 4‑Yes, 1‑No
• Adopted resolution and waived reading (motion passed)
• Authorized execution of CD documents for water department (all Yes)

Zoning Commission

The Bristol Zoning Commission will review a comprehensive rewrite of local zoning regulations and consider several special permit applications for adaptive reuse and commercial kennels. The meeting will also address a request from the City Council regarding smoke and vape shops.

• Review of 13 recommendations for rewriting Bristol Zoning Regulations
• Special Permit for Commercial Kennel at 135 Cross Street
• Adaptive Re-Use of building at 116 Central Street to residential dwelling
• Adaptive Re-Use of building at 291 Queen Street to business offices
• For-Profit School at 314 Business Park Drive

The Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the August 11 and August 21 meetings. It then voted to schedule Applications 2545, 2546, AZR‑25‑07, 2539, and 2540 for a public hearing on October 20, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Application 2545 (adaptive‑reuse at 116 Central St) for public hearing Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Application 2546 (permit modification at 237 East Main St) for public hearing Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Application AZR‑25‑07 (zoning‑regulation rewrite recommendations) for public hearing Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Application 2539 (commercial kennel at 135 Cross St) to public hearing Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Application 2540 (adaptive‑reuse at 291 Queen St) to public hearing Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Aquifer Protection Agency will consider Application APA‑2025‑04, which seeks a determination of regulatory status for revisions to an approved site plan for Northeast Middle School at 530 Stevens Street. The agency will review the proposed changes to the site plan located in Assessor’s Map 50, Lot A+A1, currently zoned R‑15 (single‑family residential). The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from the June 9 special meeting, staff reports, and communications.

• Approval of minutes from the special meeting held on June 9, 2025
• Staff reports
• Application APA‑2025‑04 – determination of regulatory status for revisions to an approved site plan for Northeast Middle School at 530 Stevens Street, Assessor’s Map 50, Lot A+A1, R‑15 zone
• Public communications

The Aquifer Protection Agency approved the minutes of the June 9, 2025 special meeting. It accepted the determination that the proposed grading and fill for the Northeast Middle School rebuild at 530 Stevens Street does not involve any regulated activities within the Aquifer Protection Area. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 special meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Accepted determination of no regulated activities for Northeast Middle School site plan at 530 Stevens Street (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Health

The Bristol-Burlington Health District will approve bills from June through August and elect a new chairman, vice chairman, and finance committee leadership. The meeting will also include reports from health and environmental departments.

• Approval of bills paid in June, July, and August 2025
• Introduction of new Board member Brian Suchinski
• Discussion and vote on Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Discussion and vote on Finance Committee and Chairman
• Monthly reports from Director of Health and environmental health

The Board approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the June‑August 2025 bills. Directors and Officers Liability Insurance was confirmed effective July 1, 2025. New leadership appointments were made for Chairman, Vice Chairman, and the Finance Committee, and the board entered an executive session.

• Approved June 12, 2025 Board of Health minutes (1 abstention, motion carried)
• Approved June‑August 2025 bills (all in favor)
• Confirmed Directors and Officers Liability Insurance effective July 1, 2025
• Appointed Jack Lu as Chairman of the Board of Health (1 abstention, motion carried)
• Appointed Brian Suchinski as Vice Chairman of the Board of Health (all in favor)
• Appointed Robert Wetmore as Chairman of the Finance Committee (all in favor)
• Appointed Brian Suchinski as Finance Committee member (all in favor)
• Entered executive session at 4:16 p.m. (all in favor)

Retirement Board

The Bristol Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from August and a consent agenda for September retirements. The meeting is held at City Hall Council Chambers.

• Approval of August 25 minutes
• Approval of August 25 Treasurer's Report
• Consent agenda for September retirements

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners Personnel Sub-Committee is holding special meetings to review candidates for an entry-level firefighter vacancy. The body will meet in executive session before reconvening for any necessary public action.

• Review of candidates for an entry-level firefighter vacancy

The Board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to consider candidates for an entry‑level firefighter vacancy. After the executive session, the Board unanimously reconvened in public session to take any necessary action. Finally, the Board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

• Convene into executive session to consider firefighter candidates (unanimous)
• Reconvene into public session (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 4:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Fire Station 3 Building Committee

The Firehouse 3 Building Committee will meet to review the construction schedule. The committee may take action based on that review.

• Review and potential action on the construction schedule

The Fire Station 3 Building Committee reviewed the construction schedule and confirmed the project remains on schedule. No approvals, denials, or changes were made. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 4:28 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

General

The Bristol Board of Ethics will hold a special meeting on September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM in City Hall. The agenda includes a call to order, discussion and possible action on a request for an advisory opinion, and adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Discuss and take any necessary action on request for advisory opinion
• Adjournment

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Bristol Commission for Persons with Disabilities will approve June 11 minutes and hear a presentation from Maureen Amirault of the CT Wheelchair Reform Coalition. Commissioners will introduce a new member, discuss plans for the Rockwell Park Summer Festival, and outline the upcoming Senior Center Health Fair on September 18. An update on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will also be reviewed.

• Introduction of new commissioner
• Discussion of Rockwell Park Summer Festival
• Planning for Senior Center Health Fair (Sept 18)
• Update on smoke/CO detectors
• Presentation by Maureen Amirault, CT Wheelchair Reform Coalition

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners Personnel Sub-Committee will hold a special meeting on September 9 and 10, 2025. The agenda consists of convening into executive session to discuss candidates for an entry-level firefighter vacancy, then reconvening in public session to take any necessary action, and adjourning.

• Convene into executive session to consider candidates for an entry-level firefighter vacancy

The board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to consider entry‑level firefighter candidates. After the executive session, the board voted to reconvene in public session, with all members in favor. Finally, the board unanimously approved adjourning the meeting at 3:45 p.m.

• Convene executive session to consider firefighter vacancy (unanimous approval)
• Reconvene into public session (all members in favor)
• Adjourn meeting at 3:45 p.m. (unanimous approval)

Storm Water Trust

The Storm Water Control Trust will discuss reports on obligated and potential obligated sites. The body will consider requests for maintenance payments and potential changes to investment allocations.

• Review of FY24-25 Fiscal Year Report and portfolio analysis
• Consideration of payment requests for maintenance of obligated sites
• Consideration of investment allocation adjustments
• Discussion of 2026 meeting calendar

Flood and Erosion Control Board

The Flood and Erosion Control Board will meet to receive updates on a CT DEEP climate resilience grant and FEMA insurance map updates. The board will also discuss water quality permits and the replacement of a water gauge on the Pequabuck River.

• Climate Resilience Study - CT DEEP Grant Update
• NBE1 FEMA Mapping and Flood Zones update
• MS4 Permit update from the BPW MS4 Steering Committee
• Pequabuck River water gauge replacement

The Flood and Erosion Control Board approved the minutes from its previous meeting after a motion by Council Member Thibeault, seconded by Council Member Panioto, with Council Member Dickau abstaining; the motion passed. The board then adjourned at 6:11 p.m. following a motion by Council Member Thibeault, seconded by Council Member Panioto, which also passed. No public petitions were presented, and updates on the climate‑resilience grant, FEMA mapping, stormwater permit, and water‑gauge system were given but no actions were taken on those items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (motion passed)

General

The Bristol Real Estate Committee will convene in executive session regarding Lot #11, 86 Divinity Street before reconvening to take any necessary action.

• Executive session for Lot #11, 86 Divinity Street
• Possible action on Lot #11, 86 Divinity Street

The Real Estate Committee entered an executive session to discuss Lot #11, then reconvened to regular session. A motion was made to accept a $46,000 offer for the city‑owned property at 86 Divinity Street and refer the purchase to the City Council; no vote tally was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. with unanimous approval.

• Approved convening Executive Session to discuss Lot #11 (unanimous)
• Reopened Regular Session (motion made, no vote recorded)
• Motion to accept $46,000 offer for 86 Divinity Street and refer to City Council (motion made, no vote recorded)
• Approved adjournment at 6:26 p.m. (unanimous)

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The City Council and Board of Finance will discuss several fund appropriations and transfers. The body is deciding on fiscal year 2024-2025 closeouts and carryovers. The meeting includes requests for equipment purchases for the Fire and Parks departments.

• Additional appropriation of $5,830,000 within the General Fund for the Board of Education
• Transfers totaling $2,477,704 within the General Fund to closeout fiscal year 2024-2025
• Appropriation of $300,000 for School Readiness (NKA Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative)
• Transfer of $116,000 from General Fund Contingency for Board of Education DarkTrace purchase
• Equipment purchases for Fire Department ($39,365) and Parks Department ($65,000)

City Council

The Bristol City Council will consider awarding a $460,880 contract for architectural and engineering services to convert a commercial building into a municipal animal control facility. Other key items include new procedures for selling city-owned real estate, contracts for pool equipment and garage heaters, and several tax interest waiver requests.

• Award $460,880 to Design Learned Inc. for animal control facility renovation design
• Adopt procedures for disposal or sale of city-owned properties
• Award $117,057.80 for replacement of diving boards and starting blocks at the indoor pool
• Award $139,853 for heaters at the Public Works Garage
• Consider partial release for 76 Broderick Road property and tax interest waivers for three properties

Cemetery Commission

The Bristol Cemetery Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing projects, including updates on the Civil War Monument at West Cemetery and efforts to secure grants for its completion. Commissioners will also review paperwork for locating gravestones at North Cemetery, with plans to make information available online and include QR codes on selected stones. Additionally, the commission will review the lawn care contract and finalize plans for Lantern Tours in October and Wreaths Across America in December.

• Update on Civil War Monument at West Cemetery and pursuit of grants to finish it
• Gravestone location paperwork for North Cemetery to be corrected and published online with QR codes
• Review of lawn care contract
• Lantern Tours scheduled for October 3-4 (rain date October 5)
• Wreaths Across America scheduled for December 13

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Conservation Commission will consider a new wetlands application (Application #2054) submitted by Altero Tractor Pulling, LLC for demolition, foundation filling, and abandonment of a well and septic system at 975 Willis Street. The meeting will also address several existing cease‑and‑correct orders for properties on King Street, Main Street, and Paul Street. Minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting will be approved, and staff will present the August 2025 IWWA report.

• Application #2054 – demolition, foundation fill, well and septic abandonment at 975 Willis Street
• Cease & Correct order for 360 King Street, Lot 47‑5‑1
• Cease & Correct order for 225 E. Main Street
• Cease & Correct order for 42 Paul Street
• Approval of minutes from the August 4, 2025 regular meeting

The commission moved the Mix Street parking concerns to the October 6 agenda. It approved the August 4 meeting minutes. Application #2054 for demolition, foundation fill and septic abandonment at 975 Willis Street was received, declared complete, deemed non‑significant, and approved with stipulations. The Cease & Correct order for 225 East Main Street was removed and an inspection of Mr. Levine’s property was ordered.

• Moved Mix St parking concerns to Oct 6 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Application #2054 demolition and wetland restoration with stipulations (unanimous)
• Removed Cease & Correct order for 225 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Ordered Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer to inspect Mr. Levine’s property (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Bristol Library Board will approve minutes from its July 7 and July 21, 2025 meetings, receive reports from finance, property, policy, strategic planning, and the library director, assign committee members and chairs, and consider any actions needed on new policy regulations.

• Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting – July 7, 2025
• Approve minutes from the Special Meeting – July 21, 2025
• Assign committee members and designate chairs
• Review new policy regulations and take any necessary action
• Receive reports from Finance, Property, Policy, Strategic Planning, and the Library Director

The Library Board approved the Collection Development and Maintenance Policy, the Library Display Policy, the Library Programming Policy, and the Material, Program, or Display Review and Reconsideration Policy. Committee vacancies were filled and meeting dates were set for Finance, Strategic Planning, and Community Outreach committees. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Collection Development and Maintenance Policy (all in favor)
• Approved Library Display Policy (all in favor)
• Approved Library Programming Policy (all in favor)
• Approved Material, Program, or Display Review and Reconsideration Policy (all in favor)
• Filled Strategic Planning Committee vacancy with Director Ploszaj (volunteer)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (all in favor)

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board will consider incentive budgets, Board of Finance transfers, strategic planning, and a downtown update at its September 4 meeting. They will also take up an appointment and hear committee reports. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.

• Incentive budgets discussion
• Board of Finance transfers
• Strategic planning update
• Downtown update
• Appointment to board or commission

The Economic & Community Development Board unanimously approved a $100,000 transfer from the main ECD Grant Fund to the Revolving Loan Fund, eliminated loans for real estate and DMV‑registered vehicles, capped loans at $20,000, set a 5‑year term, and limited start‑up loans to $10,000. The board also approved a $32,587 reallocation from the Manufacturing Technical Assistance Grant to the Small Business and Façade Grant accounts. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved $100,000 transfer from ECD Grant Fund account# 1044109-589300 to Revolving Loan Fund account# 1044110-589345 (all in favor)
• Eliminated use of loans for purchase of real estate and DMV‑registered vehicles (all in favor)
• Set loan cap at $20,000 for existing businesses (all in favor)
• Shortened loan term to 5 years (all in favor)
• Limited start‑up loans to $10,000 (all in favor)
• Approved $32,587 transfer from Manufacturing Technical Assistance Grant fund account# 104410-589340, allocating $16,293.50 each to Small Business Grant account# 1044109-589330 and Façade Grant account# 1044109-589335 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of the August 7, 2025 regular meeting (all in favor)
• Approved the consent agenda (all in favor)

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will discuss a list of properties with outstanding violations, including blight, illegal apartments, and condemned structures. The body will also review items for the Clean & Lien and Fix & Lien programs.

• Review of 9 Divinity St regarding a dilapidated roof and condemned status
• Discussion of 780 Farmington Ave and 18 Willoughby St regarding unlawful apartments
• Review of 67 Pine St regarding a homeless encampment on city-owned property
• Clean & Lien review for 175 Moody St and 252, 252 1/2, and 275 Terryville Rd
• Long-term watch list review for 20 Burlington Ave awaiting demolition

The committee voted to have Code Enforcement cover the costs of cleaning city‑owned properties, including homeless encampments. The motion passed with six votes in favor and two opposed. Additional actions included moving 69 Lawndale Ave to the Long‑Term Watch List and approving the removal of several properties from the Code Enforcement list.

• Approve Code Enforcement to pay for cleaning city‑owned properties (6‑2)
• Move 69 Lawndale Ave to Long‑Term Watch List (unanimous)
• Remove 780 Farmington Ave from CEC List (unanimous)
• Remove 32 Upson St from CEC List (unanimous)
• Remove 51 Jerome Ave from CEC List (unanimous)
• Remove 161 South St Ext from CEC List (unanimous)
• Remove 13 Benjamin St from CEC List (unanimous)
• Remove 175 Moody St from CEC List (unanimous)

School Readiness Council

The Bristol Early Childhood Collaborative meeting on September 3, 2025 will approve the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and review transition updates, committee reports, resignations, and appointments. It will also discuss moving the October 1, 2025 meeting to a new date. The session includes community sharing before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on June 4, 2025
• Transition updates: vision and mission statements, website and social media, new logo
• Committee reports on program quality, health and wellness, governance, community outreach, and transition to kindergarten
• Resignations of five members from United Way, Wheeler Health ECCP, Bristol Public Schools, Bristol Family Resource Centers, and Bristol Public Library
• Discussion to reschedule the October 1, 2025 meeting date

The Early Childhood Collaborative approved eight new appointments to serve on the board by unanimous vote. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 School Readiness Council meeting. No old business or new business was taken at this meeting.

• Approved eight new BECC appointments (unanimous vote)
• Approved June 4, 2025 School Readiness Council minutes (unanimous vote)
• No old business was taken
• No new business was taken

City Arts & Culture Commission

The City Arts and Culture Commission will review the Arts and Culture Supervisor's report and year-to-date financials. The body will discuss the delay of the traffic box call to artists and details regarding the coffin race.

• Traffic Box: All Call to Artists post delay
• Coffin Race location designation, attendance, and awards
• GHAC Listening Tour scheduled for September 24, 2025, at the Rockwell Theater
• Year to date financials

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Commissioner Carensa-Crist, seconded by Vice Chair Adams, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:27 p.m. following a motion by Commissioner Wynter, seconded by Commissioner Yancy, also unanimous.

• Approved August 06, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (all in favor)

Police Awards Committee

The Bristol Police Awards Committee will meet to review award recommendations and take any necessary actions. They will also consider the Officer of the Month recommendation for August 2025. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as call to order, public participation, and approval of minutes.

• Review and discuss award recommendations
• Review and discuss Officer of the Month recommendation (August 2025)

The Police Awards Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Award Submission 25-25, the Medical Life‑Saving Ribbon for Luke Boylan and Adam Romano. The board unanimously voted to forward the Headset Hero Award, the Public Safety Dispatcher of the Month Award, and the Public Safety Dispatcher of the Year Award to the chief for review and approval. The meeting was adjourned without further business.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Award Submission 25-25, Medical Life‑Saving Ribbon for Luke Boylan and Adam Romano (unanimous)
• Forwarded Headset Hero Award to chief for review (unanimous)
• Forwarded Public Safety Dispatcher of the Month Award to chief for review (unanimous)
• Forwarded Public Safety Dispatcher of the Year Award to chief for review (unanimous)
• No action taken on Employee of the Month
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review a referral from the Emergency Management Director about backup power generation at gasoline filling stations. It will also discuss a proposal from the Public Works Department concerning the Flood & Erosion Control Board. The meeting includes standard items such as approval of minutes and public participation.

• Referral from Emergency Management Director regarding backup power generation at gasoline filling stations
• Proposal from Public Works Department regarding Flood & Erosion Control Board
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of August 5, 2025
• Public participation segments

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Bristol Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting. Items include employee recognitions, approval of July minutes and monthly reports, committee reports, and an update on private fire hydrants. New business includes two Board of Finance requests: $378,925 for year-end transfers and $39,365 for turnout gear.

• Approval of $378,925 for year-end transfers
• Approval of $39,365 for turnout gear
• Recognition of Peer Support Team, Molly the Fire Dog, and members for Vance Drive fire response
• Update on private fire hydrants
• Reports from Fire Station 3 Building Committee and Personnel Committee

The Board unanimously approved a $378,925 request to cover year‑end account overages and also approved a $39,365 purchase of turn‑out gear and helmets. The Board recognized the department’s support dog Molly and accepted the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes and July monthly reports by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

• Recognized support dog Molly (unanimous)
• Accepted July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Accepted July monthly reports (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved $378,925 year‑end transfer request (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 10 turn‑out gear sets and 5 helmets for $39,365 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 p.m. (voice vote, no opposition)

Board of Finance

A special meeting of the Insurance Committee of the Board of Finance will discuss the city's insurance policies with broker Acrisure and may take action. The committee meets August 27, 2025 at City Hall.

• Discussion of city insurance with Acrisure and potential action

The Bristol Board of Finance Insurance Committee met on August 27, 2025 and reviewed the loss summary and claims experience for each insurance category as of June 30, 2025. Commissioners discussed coverage for public officials and the Board of Education. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (8:55 a.m.)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to reconstruct a porch at 132 Stearns Street, continued from July. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public participation, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Application 2025-07-02: Certificate of Appropriateness for reconstruction of porch at 132 Stearns Street (continued from July 23).

Fire Station 3 Building Committee

The Fire Station 3 Building Committee will meet to receive monthly reports from architect Chris Nardi and project manager Frank Tomcak. The agenda includes approval of July 30 meeting minutes and discussion of old and new business. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for project updates.

• Architect Chris Nardi's monthly report
• Project Manager Frank Tomcak's monthly report
• Approval of July 30, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved Pay Application #9 for $4266,993.00. It also authorized Public Works, the Fire Department, and the design team to test truck turns at Station 4 and revise the driveway plan. Several change orders were approved, one was deferred, and the Project Manager’s report was approved and filed. An awning addition was requested and will be reviewed by the architect.

• Approved Pay Application #9 for $4266,993.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized testing of truck turns at Station 4 and revision of driveway plans (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 023 for step‑up transformer $5,785.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 027 for underground piping $13,455.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 028 for shower wall surrounds $8,115.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO 029 for exterior PA speakers $2,890.00 and PCO 030 for AV revision –$8,790.00 (unanimous)
• Deferred PCO 026 for rock removal $2,791.00 to next month (unanimous)
• Approved and filed the Project Manager’s report (unanimous)

General

The Fair Rent Commission had scheduled a meeting for August 27, 2025, but it has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement & Strategic Planning Committee, Board of Finance, Economic & Community Development Board, and Planning Committee will hold a joint workshop. The body will discuss the Strategic Plan and long-term planning for the City of Bristol.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan and Long-term Planning for the City of Bristol

The Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee met on Aug. 26 to begin work on the city's strategic plan. Members reviewed draft mission/vision statements, eleven priority ideas, and potential communication tools. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken; participants were assigned to review high‑level priorities and develop a revised mission/vision before the next meeting in October.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider approving a $5,830,000 additional appropriation for the General Fund and various transfers totaling over $3 million to close out fiscal year 2024-2025. The agenda includes consent items for additional appropriations across departments such as the School Readiness program and the Comptroller's Office.

• Additional General Fund appropriation of $5,830,000
• Transfers totaling $2,477,704 within the General Fund to closeout fiscal year 2024-2025
• School Readiness: Additional appropriation of $300,000
• PRYCS: Additional appropriation of $311,283
• Comptroller's Office: Additional appropriation of $212,226 within the Capital Projects Fund

The Board approved its consent agenda, several large fund transfers, and an additional $5.83 million appropriation for the Board of Education, all by voice vote with no opposition. The actions include closing out the 2024‑25 fiscal year, carrying over funds to 2025‑26, and allocating equipment money for fire and parks departments.

• Approved consent agenda items (e.g., $1,900 emergency management appropriation, $300,000 school readiness, $28,190 library, $311,283 special grants) – voice vote, no opposition
• Approved General Fund transfers of $2,477,704 to closeout FY 2024‑25 – voice vote, no opposition
• Approved General Fund carryover of $811,674 from FY 2024‑25 to FY 2025‑26 – voice vote, no opposition
• Approved Community Development Block Grant carryover of $9,019 from FY 2024‑25 to FY 2025‑26 – voice vote, no opposition
• Approved additional appropriation of $5,830,000 within the General Fund for the Board of Education – voice vote, no opposition
• Approved transfer of $499,870 within the General Fund and additional appropriation of $1,182,130 within the Equipment Building Sinking Fund – voice vote, no opposition
• Approved transfer of $39,365 within the Equipment Building Sinking Fund for Fire Department equipment – voice vote, no opposition
• Approved transfer of $65,000 within the Equipment Building Sinking Fund for Parks Department equipment – voice vote, no opposition

Transportation Commission

The regular meeting of the Transportation Commission scheduled for August 26, 2025, has been canceled by the Chairperson.

Diversity Council

The Diversity Council will discuss City Meeting updates, select a Cash Mob recipient for September, and plan for two members to lead a 'Words Matter' event. New business includes feedback from a TBE Recruitment article and partnership opportunities with Bristol Public Schools. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a special meeting. No votes on ordinances or contracts are expected.

• Cash Mob Selections for September
• Two DC Members to lead 'Words Matter' Event
• Feedback from TBE Recruitment article
• BPS Partnership Opportunities
• Approval of minutes from July 29 Special Meeting

The council unanimously approved the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a motion to include ten new businesses in the first Cash Mob voting of the season. Council Member Kamens was designated as a lead for the upcoming “Words Matter” event, with Council Members Rackliffe and Lopes slated as alternates. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved inclusion of ten businesses for Cash Mob voting (all in favor)
• Designated Council Member Kamens as lead for “Words Matter” event; Rackliffe and Lopes as alternates (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes from the previous month and receive a new application for a 30-unit multi-family residential development on Wolcott Street.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Site Plan for 30 multi-family residential units at Wolcott Street and Old Wolcott Road
• Subdivision Status Report for August 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to schedule a public hearing on Application #440 for the 30‑unit multifamily project at Wolcott Street and Old Wolcott Road, to be held on September 22, 2025. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Application #440 on Sep 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals of 17 code enforcement citations issued to property owners and businesses at locations across Bristol. The hearing is scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM in City Hall and via Zoom.

• Appeal of citation 253026(LR) for Summer Holdings LLC at 78 Sumer Street
• Appeal of citation 253110(RB) for Robert Milbrant at 23 Hull Street
• Appeal of citation 253066(RB) for GSK Investors LLC at 81 Wolcott Street
• Appeal of multiple citations for 580 Broad Street LLC at 580 Broad Street
• Appeal of citation 253256(BP) for Johnny Jones at 541 Pine Street

Zoning Commission

The Bristol Zoning Commission will review a series of recommendations (R27‑R48) that propose amendments to the city’s zoning code. The most notable is Recommendation R38, which would amend the Mixed‑Use Standards in the Downtown Business (BD) zone to permit dwelling units at street level. Other items include changes to cannabis cultivator regulations, signage, outdoor lighting, access management, landscaping, fences, grading definitions, animal grooming, data centers, property posting, and various text amendments. The commission will discuss and potentially adopt these recommendations.

• R27 – Add new Section 4.3.3 for Cannabis Cultivators
• R38 – Amend Mixed‑Use Standards in the BD zone to allow street‑level dwellings
• R45 – Add Animal Grooming as a permitted use
• R46 – Add Data Centers as a permitted use
• R44 – Amend definition of Average Finished Grade and provide compliance guidance

The commission reviewed Recommendations R27‑R48 covering cannabis cultivation, bulk zoning, mixed‑use, signage, lighting, access management, landscaping, fences, grading, animal grooming, data centers, and other miscellaneous updates. No votes were taken to adopt any of the proposed amendments. Staff suggested the amendments be considered at the September 15 regular meeting and a public hearing scheduled for October 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:06 P.M.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote: 5‑0)

Animal Control Building Committee

The Animal Control Building Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss the scope of the project. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 111 North Main Street.

• Approval of minutes from July 17th, July 28th, and August 11th meetings
• Discussion of the Animal Control Building project scope
• Meeting location: Council Chambers at 111 North Main Street

The committee approved the selection of Design Learned Inc. to provide architectural services for the animal control facility at 30 Cross Street, with costs not to exceed $460,000. The motion was amended to also include engineering services and passed with eight votes in favor and one opposed. All three prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The civil engineer Lukasz Burkacki was named the project contact.

• Approved July 17, July 28, and August 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Design Learned Inc. for architectural services, up to $460,000
• Amended to provide both architectural and engineering services (8-1 vote)
• Designated Lukasz Burkacki as the project civil‑engineer contact
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The regular Board of Public Works meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Energy Commission

The scheduled regular meeting of the Bristol Energy Commission on August 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for September 18, 2025.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will discuss addressing homeless encampments in public parks and consider accepting the Perkins Street land acquisition into the Parks Department. Other agenda items include reviewing a design for a downtown pocket park, approving a community fundraising effort for an aquatics center scoreboard, and hearing a resident request for holiday light displays.

• Discussion on Addressing Homeless Encampments in Public Parks
• Motion to accept Perkins Street Land Acquisition (Assessors Map 60, Lots 11-Rear and Lot 12-5) into Parks Department care
• Review preliminary design proposal for downtown Riverside-North Main Pocket Park
• Approve use of Friends of Bristol Parks and Recreation Fund for Dennis Malone Aquatics Center scoreboard community fundraising
• Request from resident Kristopher Salls for Holiday Light Displays in Parks

The Board approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes and moved a new business item up the agenda. It accepted the Perkins Street land acquisition (Assessors Map 60, Lots 11‑Rear and Lot 12‑5) into the Parks Department, and approved the Friends of Bristol Parks and Recreation Fund as a catalyst for a $55,000 Dennis Malone Aquatics Center scoreboard fundraiser, including a $10,000 matching donation. The Board also referred the Bristol Blues Baseball contract negotiations to the Finance Committee, and adopted the 2026‑27 internal budget process and timeline.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Moved New Business Item I up on agenda (all in favor)
• Approved Friends of Bristol Parks Fund as catalyst for scoreboard fundraiser (all in favor)
• Approved $10,000 donation from Friends Fund to scoreboard fundraiser (all in favor)
• Accepted Perkins Street Land Acquisition – Assessors Map 60, Lots 11‑Rear and Lot 12‑5 into Parks Department (all in favor)
• Referred Bristol Blues Baseball Contract Negotiations to Finance Committee (all in favor)
• Approved 2026‑27 internal budget process and timeline (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 p.m. (all in favor)

Real Estate Committee

The committee will review a list of city-owned properties for potential sale, including lots on Divinity Street, Candlewood Drive, and Daisy Circle. The agenda also includes a discussion on the policy for using Requests for Proposals versus a Real Estate Agenda for future sales.

• Review of City owned property lot 420-1A/420-1 Burlington Avenue
• Review of 11 Divinity Street
• Review of 127 Daisy Circle
• Review of Candlewood Drive properties
• Discussion on RFP vs. Real Estate Agenda policy

The Real Estate Committee unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to refer the Burlington Avenue lot to the Purchasing Agent for an RFP and to send the RFP policy draft to the City Council for approval. Several items, including the 11 Divinity Street offer and encroachment letters, were noted with no further action at this meeting.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Burlington Avenue lot #420-1A/420-1 to Purchasing Agent for RFP (unanimous)
• Referred RFP policy draft to City Council for approval (unanimous)
• No action taken on 11 Divinity Street (Lot #16) offer
• No action taken on rescinded offer for 5,892‑sq‑ft property between 201 Pine and Emmett
• No action taken on encroaching property owners list; letters to be considered
• No action taken on pending list of properties for sale/not for sale
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, review financial accounts, and discuss new business items including an alarm waiver and a request from the Board of Finance.

• Approval of July minutes
• FY25 Year-End Accounts report
• Traffic Sub-Committee report
• Alarm Waiver discussion
• Board of Finance Request

Sewer Commissioners

The Sewer Commissioners will approve the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the July 2025 department reports. They will authorize two fund transfers totaling $383,596.40 to cover over‑expenditures in various utility and capital accounts. The agenda also includes standard committee reports, investment updates, and old and new business items.

• Transfer $199,210.27 from Regular Wages and $109,891.21 from Fringe Benefits to cover overruns in nine accounts, including $239,716.33 in the Public Utilities Account
• Transfer $184,386.13 from Capital Outlay to cover overruns of $170,781.32 in the Maintenance, Supplies and Materials Account and $13,604.81 in the Library Insurance Account
• Approve the minutes of the July 15, 2025 regular board meeting
• Approve the Department Reports for July 2025
• Public Participation segment for community input

The commission unanimously approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the September 2025 department reports. It also unanimously voted to give no recourse to the sewer adjustment request from 13-15 Tulip Street for the winter quarter. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:28 p.m.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Denied sewer adjustment request for 13-15 Tulip Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider approving the minutes from July, department reports for July, and three budget transfers to cover over-expenditures in salaries, professional services, and maintenance accounts. The transfers involve moving funds from fringe benefits, maintenance/service, taxes, and miscellaneous utility asset accounts.

• Transfer $107,326.93 from Fringe Benefits to cover over-expenditure in Salaries Account
• Transfer $30,144.20 from Maintenance/Service and $89,987.56 from Taxes to fund over-expenditures in Light & Power, Professional Service, Miscellaneous, and Debt Service accounts
• Transfer $253,207.34 from Miscellaneous Utility Asset to fund over-expenditures in Motor Fuels, Office Supplies, Maintenance Supplies, Motor Vehicle Service, and Chemical Treatment accounts
• Customer correspondence items for 598 Pine Street and 18 Main Street
• Public participation and committee reports scheduled

The Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the July 2025 department reports. They denied a fee‑waiver request for 598 Pine Street and approved a four‑installment payment plan for 18 Main Street, waiving future penalties if payments are kept. The board also approved three fund transfers totaling $480,666.03 to reallocate money among salaries, service, and maintenance accounts.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Denied fee‑waiver request for 598 Pine Street (unanimous)
• Approved 4‑installment payment plan for 18 Main Street, $2,625.32 each, future penalties waived (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $107,326.93 from Fringe Benefits to Salaries Account (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $30,144.20 from Maintenance/Service and $89,987.56 from Taxes to Light & Power, Professional Service, Miscellaneous, and Debt Service accounts (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $253,207.34 from Miscellaneous Utility Asset to Motor Fuels, Office Supplies, Maintenance Supplies & Materials, Motor Vehicle Service & Repairs, and Chemical Treatment accounts (unanimous)

Board of Health

The regular monthly meeting of the Bristol-Burlington Health District has been cancelled. The meeting was scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Douglas A. Beals Senior-Community Center.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for Douglas A. Beals Senior-Community Center, 240 Stafford Avenue

Retirement Board

The Bristol Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from July 25, review a treasurer's report, and discuss investment performance with Beirne Wealth Consulting. The meeting will also include a consent agenda for August retirements.

• Approval of minutes from July 25
• Treasurer's report for July 25
• Investment review with Beirne Wealth Consulting
• Consent agenda for August retirements
• Meeting in City Hall Council Chambers

Youth Commission

The Bristol Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items including a presentation of the B.E.S.T. Youth Survey results, an update on the Bristol Youth Diversion Team (formerly Juvenile Review Board), and a policy regarding encampments in parks. They will also consider a final layout for the City Hall relocation plan and conduct a board member self-assessment. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 9, 2025, and reports from the supervisor on financials and summer programs.

• B.E.S.T. Youth Survey Results Presentation
• Bristol Youth Diversion Team (formerly Juvenile Review Board) update
• Encampments - Parks Policy - Community Services discussion
• Final Layout - City Hall Relocation Plan
• Board Member Self Assessment

The commission approved the April 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:14 p.m. after a unanimous motion. No other actions were voted on; the remaining agenda items were reports and presentations.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (unanimous)

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The City Council and Board of Finance will vote on a consent agenda that includes several budget transfers and appropriations, the largest being $914,878 for the City Hall project. Other consent items cover transfers for IT, Parks, General Fund, Community Development Block Grant, LoCIP, and Public Works storm water. The comptroller will present monthly revenue and expense reports.

• $914,878 transfer within the Capital Projects Fund for the City Hall project
• $117,610 in transfers within the General Fund and $5,725 appropriation to the Community Development Block Grant Fund
• $109,291 additional appropriation for Parks funded by Trust revenue
• $64,568 transfer within the LoCIP Fund
• $24,816 additional appropriation for Public Works funded by Storm Water Trust revenue

The Joint Meeting unanimously approved a series of budget transfers and appropriations, including a $914,878 transfer within the Capital Projects Fund for the City Hall project. Additional approvals covered IT, Parks, General Fund, LoCIP, and Public Works budgets. The minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting were approved and a consent calendar of six items was adopted.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 Joint Meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar with six items (unanimous)
• Approved $5,983 transfer within IT operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved $109,291 additional appropriation within Parks operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved $117,610 transfer within General Fund and $5,725 appropriation to Community Development Block Grant Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $64,568 transfer within LoCIP Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $24,816 additional appropriation within Public Works operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved $914,878 transfer within Capital Projects Fund for City Hall project (unanimous)

City Council

The Bristol City Council will vote on a $712,025 contract for the Community Connectivity Grant Program and a resolution for open space land acquisition on Perkins Street. Also up for discussion are a police lateral officer sign-on bonus program, creation of two new grant-funded positions (Parent Ambassador and Family/Community Engagement Coordinator), and a $43,118.56 change order for Northeast Middle School.

• Award Contract 2C25-081 to Martin Laviero Contractor Inc. for $712,025 for Community Connectivity Grant
• Resolution to approve Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition grant for Lots 12-5 and 11-Rear on Perkins Street
• Approve MOU with Bristol Police Union for lateral officer sign-on bonus program, effective Aug 13, 2025
• Approve $43,118.56 in change orders for Northeast Middle School construction with D'Amato+Downes Joint Venture
• Create new part-time Parent Ambassador position ($25/hr, up to 10 hrs/month) and full-time Family/Community Engagement Coordinator (Salary Level 3)

The council unanimously amended Section 7‑17 of the Open Burning Requirements in the Code of Ordinances. It also approved several grant‑related expenditures, created new grant‑funded positions, and authorized a real‑estate listing agreement for city property. All actions were adopted without dissent. No items were tabled.

• Approved tax refunds totaling $7,750.22 (unanimous)
• Approved additional service for QA+M Architecture, $2,750.00 (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for D'Amato+Downes Joint Venture, $43,118.56 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of $5,000 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities grant (unanimous)
• Established Bristol Central High School Roof Replacement Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized a 60‑day listing agreement with Bottom Line Realty for 86 Divinity Street, price $45,000 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of up to three Parent Ambassador positions, $25/hr, grant funded (unanimous)
• Amended Sec. 7‑17 Open Burning Requirements of the Code of Ordinances (unanimous)

Animal Control Building Committee

The committee will meet to discuss presentations from architectural firms. The body may take action based on these presentations.

• Architectural firm presentations and potential action

The committee voted unanimously to proceed with Design Learned Inc. as the architect for the new animal control facility, pending a scope‑review meeting. Selecting an architect will shape the design and construction of the facility that serves animal control needs. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Move forward with Design Learned Inc. (unanimously passed)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimously passed)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will discuss updates and grant funding for the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery. Members will also review the lawn care contract and the process for digitizing gravestone locations at North Cemetery using QR codes.

• Civil War Monument update and grant search for West Cemetery
• Correction and internet publication of North Cemetery gravestone locations
• Implementation of QR codes on selected cemetery stones
• Review of Lawn Care Contract
• Planning for Lantern Tours (Oct 3-4) and Wreaths Across America (Dec 13)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will receive five new applications for special permits and site plans. The body will also hold public hearings regarding vehicle repair facilities and proposed changes to temporary structure regulations.

• Special Permit for a Commercial Kennel at 135 Cross Street
• Special Permit for offices and personal services at 291 Queen Street
• Special Permit and Site Plan for a For-Profit School at Lots 10 & 11 Business Park Drive
• Public hearings for vehicle repair facilities at 200 and 201 Terryville Road
• Proposed amendments to Zoning Regulation Section 6.3.3.B regarding temporary structures

The commission approved the July 14 and July 24 meeting minutes. It accepted and scheduled public hearings for applications #2539, #2540, #2541, #2542, and approved the revision to the public school site plan (Application #2543). It also accepted the withdrawal of applications #2537 and #2538 and moved applications #2504 and #2505 to New Business. All motions passed with no opposition.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #2539 for public hearing (5-0)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #2540 for public hearing (5-0)
• Accepted and scheduled Applications #2541 & #2542 for public hearing (5-0)
• Approved Application #2543 revision to school site plan (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Applications #2537 & #2538 (5-0)
• Moved Applications #2504 & #2505 to New Business (5-0)

Board of Finance

The Bristol Board of Finance Insurance Committee will meet on August 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM. The committee will discuss the city’s self‑insured workers’ compensation program with FutureComp and consider any necessary actions. It will also discuss the city’s health insurance with Lockton Companies and a contract with Lockton, and consider any necessary actions.

• Discuss City’s self‑insured workers’ compensation program with FutureComp
• Discuss City’s health insurance with Lockton Companies
• Discuss contract with Lockton Companies

The Insurance Committee reviewed the City’s self‑insured workers’ compensation program and health‑insurance claim data, but took no action on those items. The committee agreed to recommend that the Board of Finance continue its contract with Lockton for professional services for another two years. A motion to adjourn was approved at 10:07 a.m.

• Reviewed workers’ compensation program – no action taken
• Reviewed health‑insurance claim experience – no action taken
• Recommended to Board of Finance to continue Lockton contract for two years
• Approved motion to adjourn

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board will approve the minutes from its June 5, 2025 special meeting. It will discuss the Southeast Bristol Business Park Lot 3 project involving FORCE Automation. The board may take any necessary actions related to these items.

• Approve special meeting minutes from June 5, 2025
• Discuss Southeast Bristol Business Park Lot 3 and FORCE Automation
• Take any necessary action

The committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 special meeting. It authorized up to $50,000 from the Southeast Bristol Mini Industrial Park account to purchase and deliver fill soil for Lot #3, allowing FORCE Automation to begin construction. The committee also approved amending the real‑estate purchase agreement to remove the right‑of‑reversion clause once a building permit is issued. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 5, 2025 special meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved up to $50,000 from SEBBP account for fill soil for Lot #3 (all in favor)
• Approved amendment to eliminate reversion clause in FORCE Automation purchase agreement (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board will meet to approve minutes, review communications, and discuss updates on marketing campaigns, revolving loan funds, and downtown revitalization.

• Approval of July 9, 2025 minutes
• Marketing Campaign Update
• Board of Finance Requests
• Revolving Loan Fund discussion
• Downtown/Forestville Update

The Economic and Community Development Board voted unanimously to allocate up to $50,000 from the Southeast Bristol Mini Industrial Park account to purchase and deliver fill for Lot #3, enabling FORCE Automation to begin construction. The Board also approved an amendment to the Real Estate Purchase Agreement for Lot #3 that eliminates the property reversion clause after a building permit is issued. Additional unanimous motions approved the July 9 minutes, the consent agenda, and several small fiscal transfers and carryovers. The board set tasks for strategic‑planning goal prioritization and scheduled the next planning meeting for August 26.

• Approved up to $50,000 fill funding for Lot #3, Southeast Bristol Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to eliminate reversion clause in Lot #3 contract after permit issuance (unanimous)
• Accepted July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved carryover of $4,101 from Advertising and $4,918 from Professional Fees accounts (unanimous)
• Approved transfers of $79, $54, $11, $34, $8, and $650 between overtime, FICA, Medicare, and advertising accounts (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $37,500 to ECD Loan Program and $20,000 to Small Business Grant Program (unanimous)
• Tasked board to prioritize strategic‑planning categories to three‑to‑five items for September meeting (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Committee

The committee will discuss a list of properties with various code violations, including blight, illegal apartments, and condemned structures. Several items are marked as high priority due to being on the list for more than three months.

• 9 Divinity St: Dilapidated roof and condemned status
• 780 Farmington Ave: Unlawful apartment
• 18 Willoughby St: Rodents and unlawful apartment
• 107 Gridley Street: Condemned status and broken sewer lateral
• 67 Pine St: City-owned property with homeless encampment

The Code Enforcement Committee voted to add several properties to the Clean & Lien program and to close (remove) a number of blighted sites. Motions for Clean & Lien were approved for 175 Moody St, 275 Terryville Rd, 252 Terryville Rd and 252 ½ Terryville Rd. The committee also approved removal/closure of 47 Atkins Ave, 1251 Farmington Ave, 160 Ivy Dr and 735 Farmington Ave. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Clean & Lien for 175 Moody St (all in favor)
• Approved Clean & Lien for 275 Terryville Rd (all in favor)
• Approved Clean & Lien for 252 Terryville Rd (all in favor)
• Approved Clean & Lien for 252 ½ Terryville Rd (all in favor)
• Approved removal/close of 47 Atkins Ave (all in favor)
• Approved removal/close of 1251 Farmington Ave (all in favor)
• Approved removal/close of 160 Ivy Dr (all in favor)
• Approved removal/close of 735 Farmington Ave (all in favor)

City Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will consider approving sponsorship forms for the Coffin Race event and the Cultural District, receive an update on the Cultural District map status and associated payment, and discuss rules for grant applications. They will also review financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of Coffin Race flyers, registration, and sponsorship form
• Approval of Cultural District Sponsorship Form
• Cultural District Map Status Update and Payment
• Discussion of Grant Application Rules
• Year-to-date financials report

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Coffin Race registration and sponsorship forms with a $50 per group fee. It also approved the Cultural District Sponsorship form and an $1,800 payment for the Cultural District map.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Coffin Race registration and sponsorship forms at $50 per group (all in favor)
• Approved Cultural District Sponsorship form (all in favor)
• Approved $1,800 payment for Cultural District map (all in favor)

Police Awards Committee

The regular Police Awards Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025, has been canceled.

General

The Bristol Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on three items. Two items propose adopting Chapter 23 sections that create citation officers and define their enforcement powers. The third item addresses open‑burning requirements in Chapter 7, Sec. 7‑17. No decisions have been made before the hearing.

• Adoption of Chapter 23, Sec. 23‑1 establishing citation officers and their powers
• Adoption of Chapter 23, Sec. 23‑2 designating specific ordinances for citation enforcement
• Public hearing on Chapter 7, Sec. 7‑17 open‑burning requirements

Economic and Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Board's CDBG Policy Committee is holding a special meeting. The primary purpose is to discuss funding for CDBG Program Year 51.

• Discussion of funding for CDBG Program Year 51
• Approval of May 21, 2025 special meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 special meeting. It voted to reallocate the $5,400 CDBG award originally given to Pearl Transit, distributing $1,800 each to Prudence Crandall Shelter Services, Salvation Army Bristol Corps, and St. Vincent De Paul Homeless Shelter. The recommendation will be sent to the ECD Board for referral to City Council and the Board of Finance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Reallocated $5,400 CDBG grant to three homeless agencies (unanimous)
• Directed recommendation to ECD Board for referral to City Council and Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Bristol Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2025, to approve minutes and conduct public hearings on wetlands applications for demolition and new construction.

• Public hearing for demolition at 750 Stevens Street
• Public hearing for new building at Business Park Drive
• Application for new home at 275 Silo Road
• Review of Cease & Correct orders for 360 King Street
• Staff reports for 615 Witches Rock Road and 164 Central Street

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved Application #2051 to demolish a structure at 750 Stevens Street with environmental stipulations. It denied the original plan for Application #2052 and approved the alternate plan for a new commercial driver training school at Lots 10 & 11, Business Park Drive, also with stipulations. The agency received and declared complete Application #2053 for a single‑family home at 275 Silo Road. Minutes from the July meetings were also approved.

• Approved Application #2051 demolition with stipulations (unanimous)
• Denied original plan for Application #2052 (for: Klimek, Longo; against: Duquette, Robinson, Rooks, Fisk)
• Approved alternate plan for Application #2052 with stipulations (unanimous)
• Received Application #2053 (unanimous)
• Declared Application #2053 complete (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2025 onsite minutes (unanimous)

Parking Authority

The Parking Authority will meet to approve minutes from the June 2, 2025, regular meeting and review parking ticket reports. The session will also cover new and old business.

• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2025, regular meeting
• Review of parking ticket reports
• Discussion of new business
• Discussion of old business

The Parking Authority unanimously granted two appeals for Brigitta Rainey's tickets and denied an appeal for JKia Cousar's ticket. The board also unanimously approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Granted Brigitta Rainey ticket #098233 appeal (unanimous)
• Granted Brigitta Rainey ticket #098232 appeal (unanimous)
• Denied JKia Cousar ticket #100451 appeal (unanimous)
• Approved June 2nd 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire Station 3 Building Committee

The Fire Station 3 Building Committee holds a regular meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes and an update from the architect and project manager. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Architect update and project manager's report

The Fire Station 3 Building Committee unanimously approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved Pay Application #8 in the amount of $425,762.00. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:25 p.m.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #8 for $425,762.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. (unanimous)

General

The Diversity Council will meet to review updates on city meetings, a softball game, and a cash mob. The council will also discuss strategies for recruiting and fundraising, as well as meetings for August.

• Recruiting strategy
• Fundraising strategy
• Updates on the Softball Game
• Updates on the Cash Mob

The council unanimously approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. They agreed to revisit the We Are One softball game, moving it to spring 2026 and will contact prior partners for interest. Members decided to recruit new council members by creating a flyer that emphasizes shared passion. The council chose to fund the Words Matter event refreshments through personal contributions and will explore venue options.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed We Are One softball game to spring 2026 (decision to revisit)
• Agreed to create recruitment flyer emphasizing shared passion
• Decided to fund Words Matter event refreshments via personal contributions
• Council Member Israel will post the Bristol Interfaith Coalition Peace Walk on the Diversity Council Facebook page
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Animal Control Building Committee

The Animal Control Building Committee will hear presentations from architect firms and may take action on the proposals. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is in-person only; no remote access is available.

• Review of presentations from architect firms for the animal control building project
• Possible committee action following the presentations

The committee reviewed presentations from three architect firms and discussed their fee schedules. Chairperson Lindsey Rivers directed Purchasing Agent Nancy Haynes to obtain a more cohesive fee schedule from each firm for further comparison. A motion to adjourn was made and passed unanimously.

• Requested Purchasing Agent Nancy Haynes to obtain cohesive fee schedules from each architect firm (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Bristol Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will conduct on-site inspections of three properties on Monday, July 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 P.M. No testimony will be taken and no votes will be cast during the inspection; the agencies will reconvene at a later meeting to make a decision.

• On-site inspection of 750 Stevens Street
• On-site inspection of Business Park Drive, Lots 10 & 11
• No testimony or votes will be taken during the inspection
• Agencies will reconvene at a later meeting to decide
• Meeting reconvenes at City Council Chambers

The Conservation Commission toured the 750 Stevens Street site (Application #2051) and the Lots 10 & 11 Business Park Drive site (Application #2052). No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meetings concluded with adjournments.

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission will consider proposed amendments to zoning regulations regarding temporary structures and a continued site plan for solar panels at 40 Arlington Street. The meeting will also include referrals from the City Council and a subdivision status report.

• Review proposed amendments to Section 6.3.3.B. of Zoning Regulations for temporary structures
• Continue review of Application #439 for ground-mounted solar panels at 40 Arlington Street
• Review C.G.S. 8-24 referrals for Map 28, Lot 11 (86 Divinity Street) and Map 21, Lot 420-1A/420-1 (Burlington Avenue)
• Receive July 2025 Subdivision Status Report
• Approve minutes from the June 23, 2025 Regular Meeting

The commission approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to send a negative referral to the Zoning Commission for Application #2536, which proposes amendments to temporary‑structure regulations. The commission also made positive referrals to the City Council for two C.G.S. 8‑24 parcels (86 Divinity Street and Burlington Avenue) and approved a solar‑panel site plan at 40 Arlington Street. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved June 23 minutes (5-0)
• Negative referral to Zoning Commission for Application #2536 (5-0)
• Positive referral to City Council for 86 Divinity Street (Map 28, Lot 11) (5-0)
• Positive referral to City Council for Burlington Avenue (Map 21, Lot 420-1A/420) (5-0)
• Approved solar‑panel site plan at 40 Arlington Street (Application #439) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Finance

The Bristol Board of Finance Banking & Audit Committee will hold a special meeting on July 24 at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall. The committee will review the June 30, 2025 audit prepared by the Connecticut Legislative Auditor (CLA) and consider any necessary actions. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review the June 30, 2025 audit conducted by the Connecticut Legislative Auditor (CLA)

Zoning Commission

The Bristol Zoning Commission will meet virtually to discuss proposed amendments to zoning rules, including allowing ground-floor residential in the downtown business zone and reviewing standards for outdoor lighting, signs, and data centers.

• Discussion on allowing ground-floor residential in the BD (Downtown Business) zone
• Review of proposed amendments to the 'A' Multi-Family Residential Zone
• Preliminary review of outdoor lighting standards
• Preliminary review of signs and access management
• Preliminary review of data center regulations

The Zoning Commission held a special meeting on July 24, 2025, reviewing several draft amendments to zoning regulations, but no items were formally approved, denied, or tabled. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously at 7:27 P.M.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 P.M. (for: White, Harlow, LaFreniere, DeRoehn, Mangiafico; against: none; abstained: none)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Fire Commissioners will meet on July 24, 2025 to consider routine agenda items. The board will approve minutes from the June 26 meeting and June monthly reports. Committee reports will include the Fire Station 3 Building Committee, a personnel committee item regarding a disability application for Aron Cascone, and an update on private hydrant compliance. No new business or decisions beyond these reports are listed.

• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of June monthly fire department reports
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee report
• Disability application request for Aron Cascone
• Private hydrant compliance update

The board accepted the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes and the June monthly reports by voice vote with no opposition. Commissioners unanimously approved the disability retirement of Firefighter Aron Cascone, effective July 21, 2025, and will forward the request to the Retirement Board and Comptroller’s Office. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m. by voice vote.

• Accepted June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Accepted June monthly reports (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved disability retirement of Firefighter Aron Cascone, effective July 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (voice vote, no opposition)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings to determine if three specific property modifications meet appropriateness standards. These requests involve exterior changes to residential and commercial properties within the historic district.

• Application #2025-07-01: New siding at 132 Stearns Street
• Application 2025-07-02: Porch reconstruction at 132 Stearns Street
• Application 2025-07-03: New solar panels at 239 Grove Street

The Historic District Commission approved the minutes from the June 25 meeting. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for new siding at 132 Stearns Street. It continued the porch reconstruction application for 132 Stearns Street to the August meeting. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels at 239 Grove Street.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved siding application at 132 Stearns St (unanimous 6‑0)
• Continued porch reconstruction application at 132 Stearns St to August meeting (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved solar panel application at 239 Grove St (unanimous 6‑0)

General

The July 23, 2025 meeting of the Fair Rent Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The cancellation was issued by the Chairperson.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement & Strategic Planning Committee will meet to discuss the strategic plan template and long-term planning for the City of Bristol. The committee may take action based on these discussions.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan Template and Long-term Planning for the City of Bristol

The Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee met on July 22, 2025 to discuss a strategic plan template and long‑term priorities for Bristol. Members shared input on senior housing, demographics, library services, economic development, and public safety. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was approved.

• Adjournment motion approved

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider a consent agenda containing multiple fund transfers and additional appropriations, including a $914,878 transfer within the Capital Projects Fund for Public Works and a $109,291 appropriation for Parks. The board will also receive budget updates from Water & Sewer and the Board of Education, with further FY25 budget discussion.

• Public Works: Transfer of $914,878 within Capital Projects Fund and $24,816 additional appropriation
• City Council: Transfers of $117,610 and $5,725 additional appropriation in CDBG Fund
• PRYCS: Additional appropriation of $109,291 within Parks operating budget
• Comptroller's Office: Transfer of $64,568 within LoCIP Fund
• Board of Education budget update and FY25 budget discussion

The Board of Finance approved the consent agenda items, authorizing several fund transfers and additional appropriations across city departments. All items were approved by voice vote with no opposition. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from June 24, 2025 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 transfer within the Special Grants and Donations Fund (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved $5,983 transfer within the IT operating budget (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved additional appropriation of $109,291 to the Parks operating budget (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved $117,610 transfer within the General Fund and $5,725 appropriation to the CBDG Fund (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved $64,568 transfer within the LoCIP Fund (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved $24,816 additional appropriation to the Public Works operating budget and $914,878 transfer to the Capital Projects Fund (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved $2,995 and $1,200 transfers within the Probate operating budget (voice vote, unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

General

The scheduled July 21, 2025 meeting of the Mayor’s Opioid Task Force was cancelled by Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano. No other agenda items were presented.

• Cancellation of the Mayor’s Opioid Task Force meeting

Library Board of Directors

The Board of Library Directors will hold a special meeting to address new business. The primary focus is a vote regarding quarterly distributions from the Main Street Community Foundation.

• Vote to accept or reinvest quarterly distributions from Main Street Community Foundation

The Library Board approved three quarterly fund distributions: $1,180 from the Bristol Libraries Fund, $7,922.50 from the Samuel Goodsell Library Fund, and $28,190 from the Manross Memorial Library Fund. All three motions passed with all members in favor. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Accepted Bristol Libraries Fund $1,180 distribution (unanimous)
• Accepted Samuel Goodsell Library Fund $7,922.50 distribution (unanimous)
• Accepted Manross Memorial Library Fund $28,190 distribution (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals for 16 code enforcement citations. These hearings determine whether citations issued to property owners are upheld or overturned.

• Appeal of citation 252754(BP) for 237 East Main Street
• Appeals of citations 252981, 252990, 252951, and 252956(BP) for 580 Broad Street
• Appeals of citations 252986 and 252977(BP) for 75 Gaylord Street
• Appeals of citations 252953, 252954, and 252957(BP) for 175 Moody Street
• Appeal of citations 252839-252840(BP) for 14 Bridgeport Avenue

Animal Control Building Committee

The committee will review and potentially take action on architect proposal submissions for an animal control facility. Members will also review the criteria for the facility.

• Review of architect proposals from AEPM International, LLC, Design Learned INC, Friar Architecture INC, Rauhaus Freedenfeld Architects, and Silver Petrucelli Associates
• Review of criteria for the Animal Control Facility

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2 and June 18 special meetings. It also voted to move forward with interviews of the top three scoring architect firms—Design Learned INC, Friar Architecture INC, and Rauhaus Freedenfeld Architects—for the new animal control facility. Interviews will be scheduled in the coming weeks. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved interviewing top three scoring firms for animal control building (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Bristol Board of Public Works will discuss several new business items including a new strategic plan, building space allocation, the final cost of City Hall, the East Street Bridge project, and the Emmett Street property. Old business includes the Complete Streets Policy. The board will also hear division reports and project updates.

• DPW City Hall Final Cost
• DPW East Street Bridge
• BPW New Strategic Plan
• BPW Building Space Allocation
• DPW Complete Streets Policy (old business)

The board approved a $914,378 transfer from the City Hall construction fund to cover professional fees and labor costs. It also authorized a $143,000 contract amendment for the East Street Bridge and approved a $17,000 allocation for police training space and a $15,000 office conversion in City Hall. Additional actions included approving permit changes for Eversource, a $76,257 change order for the Hope Street Garage, and a 5‑1 vote to keep glass out of the West End bus shelter.

• Approved $914,378 transfer within City Hall renovation accounts (motion passed)
• Authorized $143,000 contract amendment for East Street Bridge inspection and water main work (motion passed)
• Approved $17,000 police training space allocation and $15,000 office conversion in City Hall (motion passed)
• Approved changes to Eversource permit requirements (motion passed)
• Approved $76,257 change order for Hope Street Garage repairs (motion passed)
• Voted 5-1 to not replace glass at West End bus shelter (motion passed)
• Approved DPW Complete Streets Policy (motion passed)
• Decided not to hold an August Board of Public Works meeting (motion passed)

Energy Commission

The Bristol Energy Commission will hold a regular meeting with agenda items including public participation, purchasing department updates, approval of minutes from June 12, 2025, updates from Public Facilities & Energy Manager Dave Oakes, and potential edits to the energy plan. No specific proposals, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of June 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Updates by Dave Oakes - Public Facilities & Energy Manager
• Energy Plan Edits

Salary Committee

The Salary Committee will approve minutes from three prior meetings. It will then consider a new non-bargaining Parent Liaison position paying $25 per hour with a limit of 10 hours per month. It will also consider a new non-bargaining Family & Community Engagement Coordinator position at Salary Level 3. The meeting concludes with any other matters and adjournment.

• Approve January 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approve June 3, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Approve July 1, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Consider new Parent Liaison non-bargaining position at $25/hour, max 10 hrs/month
• Consider new Family & Community Engagement Coordinator non-bargaining position at Salary Level 3

The Salary Committee unanimously approved the minutes from prior meetings. It approved a new non‑bargaining Parent Ambassador position at $25 per hour, limited to 10 hours per month, and a Family & Community Engagement Coordinator position at Salary Level 3; both will be funded by a $300 k grant and referred to the Board of Finance. The committee also adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Jan 15, Jun 3, and Jul 3 meetings (unanimously)
• Approved new Parent Liaison position (renamed Parent Ambassador), $25/hr, max 10 hrs/month, grant‑funded; refer to Board of Finance (unanimously)
• Approved new Family & Community Engagement Coordinator position, Salary Level 3, grant‑funded; refer to Board of Finance (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will review a request from D'Amato Construction to redesign the DMAC parking lot to serve Edgewood Pre‑K Academy. It will also consider a proposal to name the field at Pigeon Hill Preserve the Jim Cleveland Flower Field and a request for tenants at 211 Park Street to extend parking at Muzzy Field. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of June 18, 2025 minutes, public participation, and various committee reports.

• Review D'Amato Construction request to reconfigure DMAC Parking Lot for Edgewood Pre‑K Academy
• Consider naming the field at Pigeon Hill Preserve the Jim Cleveland Flower Field
• Consider extension for 211 Park Street tenants to park at Muzzy Field
• Approve June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public participation and superintendent’s report

The commissioners approved the former commissioner’s proposal to plant a wildflower garden at Pigeon Hill Preserve and to name the field the Jim Cleveland Flower Field, pending adoption of a restoration plan and funding. They also approved D'Amato Construction’s request for a crosswalk at the DMAC parking lot and extended the parking agreement for 211 Park Street tenants through December 31 2025. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Placed Superintendent’s Report on file (unanimous)
• Moved New Business Item 6B next on agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Jim Cleveland proposal to plant a wildflower garden and name the field after him, pending restoration plan and funding (unanimous)
• Approved D'Amato Construction crosswalk request as presented (unanimous)
• Extended parking agreement for 211 Park Street tenants to Dec 31 2025 (unanimous)

Police Commission

The Police Commission Traffic Sub-Committee is holding a regular meeting on July 15, 2025. The agenda is mostly procedural, including approval of minutes from March 13, 2025, and opportunities for public participation. No specific new or old business items are listed.

• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The sub‑committee held a discussion on traffic staffing, surveys, and grant data, but no formal actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Real Estate Committee

The Bristol Real Estate Committee will discuss a policy on whether to use RFPs or real estate agents for selling city-owned properties. They will also consider a request to acquire 5,892 square feet between 201 Pine Street and Emmett Street. Other items include a city-owned lot on Burlington Avenue, a list of encroaching property owners, and updates on multiple properties such as 11 Divinity Street, Candlewood Drive, and 127 Daisy Circle. Public participation is scheduled.

• City-owned lot #420-1A/420-1 Burlington Avenue (new business)
• Policy discussion: RFP vs. real estate agents for sale of city-owned properties
• Request to acquire 5,892 square feet between 201 Pine Street and Emmett Street
• List of encroaching property owners
• Properties under review: 11 Divinity Street, Candlewood Drive, 127 Daisy Circle

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It referred the city‑owned lot on Burlington Avenue to Planning, the Assessor, Public Works, Parks, and Water & Sewer for review and interest. The committee also approved a conditional listing agreement with a Realtor, pending a positive Planning referral. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Referred Burlington Avenue property to Planning, Assessor, Public Works, Parks, and Water & Sewer (all in favor)
• Approved signing a listing agreement with Realtor, price based on valuation if Planning referral positive (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (all in favor)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review monthly reports and accounts. The agenda includes a report from Chief Morello and a request for a DSET grant.

• DSET Grant Request
• Report of Accounts Year to Date
• Chief Morello's report
• Awards Committee report

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17 and July 2 meetings, the year‑to‑date accounts report, the monthly reports, and the Chief’s Report. It also unanimously approved applying for the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection DSET grant, which would cover 50% of a capital expenditure over $10,000. All actions were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Approved June 17 and July 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved year‑to‑date accounts report and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports and placed on file (unanimous)
• Accepted the Chief’s Report and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved applying for the state DSET grant covering 50% of capital expense over $10,000 (unanimous)
• Adjoined meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Sewer Commissioners

The Bristol Sewer Commissioners will review and decide on the Clarifier Coating bid for sanitary system rehabilitation. They will also approve June 2025 department reports, discuss investment plans, and consider the I & I Study, while allowing public participation.

• Clarifier Coating Bid/Sanitary Rehab 2025 bid
• Approval of June 2025 department reports
• Review of investment proposals
• Discussion of I & I Study
• Public participation segment

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting and the June 2025 department reports. It accepted MacKenzie Service Corporation’s Clarifier Coating bid for $168,963. The board also adopted the Bristol Water and Sewer Department Investment Policy Statement as a living document. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Accepted MacKenzie Service Corporation Clarifier Coating bid – $168,963 (unanimous)
• Adopted Investment Policy Statement as a living document (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting and the department reports for June 2025. The meeting will be held at the Water Filtration Plant at 1080 Terryville Ave. or via Zoom.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 Board minutes
• Approval of June 2025 department reports
• Public participation and customer correspondence
• Committee reports and superintendent's report
• Investments and chairperson's report

The Board unanimously accepted the Bristol Water and Sewer Department Investment Policy Statement as a living document. It also unanimously denied a $175.00 reinstatement fee reimbursement request from 78 Daniel Road. The June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the June 2025 department reports were approved without dissent.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 department reports (unanimous)
• Denied $175.00 reinstatement fee reimbursement for 78 Daniel Road (unanimous)
• Accepted Investment Policy Statement as a living document (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to discuss updates and grant funding for the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery. The body will also review a lawn care contract and the process for locating gravestones at North Cemetery.

• Update and grant search for the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery
• Correction of gravestone location paperwork for North Cemetery
• Implementation of QR codes on selected cemetery stones
• Review of Lawn Care Contract

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will receive four new applications: a special permit for a motor vehicle repair facility at 200 Terryville Road, a zoning regulation amendment regarding temporary structures, and both a special permit and site plan for earth removal at multiple lots on Grassy and Ambler roads. A public hearing is scheduled for a separate motor vehicle repair facility at 201 Terryville Road. The commission will also consider requests for five-year extensions of approved site plans at 10 Main Street and 71 Horizon Drive.

• Application #2535: Special permit for motor vehicle service and repair facility at 200 Terryville Road, Units C & D, I zone
• Application #2536: Proposed amendments to zoning regulations on temporary structures (front yard placement, limit to one, maintenance)
• Applications #2537 and #2538: Special permit and site plan for earth removal over 400 cubic yards at 45 Grassy Rd, 51 Grassy Rd, Lot 217 Grassy Rd, and Lot 216 Ambler Rd, R-40 zone
• Public Hearing #2534: Special permit for a motor vehicle repair facility at 201 Terryville Road, I zone
• Requests for five-year extensions of approved site plans at 10 Main Street (BD-1 zone) and 71 Horizon Drive (IP-1 zone)

The Zoning Commission approved five‑year extensions for the site plans at 10 Main Street and 71 Horizon Drive. It also scheduled public hearings for three pending applications on August 11 and September 15, and postponed a hearing for a motor‑vehicle repair permit to August 11. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 5‑year extension for 10 Main Street site plan (5‑0)
• Approved 5‑year extension for 71 Horizon Drive site plan (5‑0)
• Accepted and scheduled public hearing for Application #2535 (Motor Vehicle Service) on Aug 11 (5‑0)
• Accepted and scheduled public hearing for Application #2536 (Temporary Structures amendment) on Aug 11 (5‑0)
• Accepted and scheduled public hearing for Applications #2537 and #2538 (Earth removal site plans) on Sep 15 (5‑0)
• Continued public hearing for Application #2534 (Motor Vehicle Repair) to Aug 11 (5‑0)

Board of Health

The regular monthly meeting of the Bristol-Burlington Health District's Board of Health scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been cancelled by order of the chairman. No business will be conducted.

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will consider investment performance from Beirne Wealth Consulting, approve July retirements, and act on the June treasurer's report and minutes.

• Investment review of General Fund by Beirne Wealth Consulting, LLC
• Consent agenda: July 2025 retirements
• Approval of June 2025 minutes and treasurer's report

Economic and Community Development

The board will receive a strategic planning update and review fiscal year incentives. It will also discuss a downtown update and report on recent manufacturer visits. Additional items include a grant and marketing report on the consent agenda.

• Strategic Planning Update
• Fiscal Year Incentives Review
• Downtown Update
• Manufacturer Visits
• Economic Development/Grants/Marketing Report (consent agenda)

The board approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. The consent agenda items were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The joint City Council and Board of Finance will consider a series of budget transfers and appropriations. Items include moving funds for human‑resources wages, grant allocations, park professional fees, and a $1,077,765 appropriation from the Equipment Building Sinking Fund for capital outlay. The meeting also includes a monthly revenue and expense report and routine agenda items.

• Transfer $19,000 within the Human Resources operating budget for part‑time wages.
• Additional appropriation $60,000 to the Special Grants and Donations Fund for the CT Network for Children and Youth grant.
• Transfer $824,842 within the Capital Projects Fund for Page Park professional fees.
• Additional appropriation $1,077,765 within the Equipment Building Sinking Fund to purchase capital outlay.
• Transfer $32,000 within the Capital Projects Fund for the city match of the Safe Street and Roads for All grant.

The Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance on July 8, 2025 approved a series of budget transfers and additional appropriations covering human resources wages, grant funding, capital projects, police and equipment needs. All items were adopted as part of the consent calendar and were approved unanimously. The meeting also included a monthly revenue and expense report presentation and adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Approved $19,000 transfer within Human Resources operating budget for part‑time wages (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 additional appropriation to Special Grants and Donations Fund for CT Network for Children and Youth Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 transfer and $48,504 additional appropriation to Community Development Block Grant budget for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $824,842 transfer within Capital Projects Fund for Page Park professional fees (unanimous)
• Approved $14,929 transfer within Capital Projects Fund for Veteran Memorial Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 transfer within Capital Projects Fund for City match of Safe Street and Roads for All grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $51,235 additional appropriation within Police Private Duty Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $1,077,765 additional appropriation within Equipment Building Sinking Fund to purchase capital outlay (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a resolution to join the CT Municipal Development Authority as a member municipality, which could enable creation of development districts. They will also vote on consent agenda items like tax refunds, software renewal, and a grant submission. Committee reports propose eliminating an HR position and creating a new Human Resources Generalist, as well as setting public hearings on open burning and citation enforcement ordinances. Contracts for a video surveillance system ($81,168) and press box architectural services ($36,850) are up for award.

• Resolution to join CT Municipal Development Authority (CMDA) as a member municipality
• Award contract 2P25-073 for video surveillance design services to Good Harbor Techmark for $81,168
• Award contract 2P25-076 for press box architectural services at Bristol Central High School to Amara Associates for $36,850
• Ordinance amendments to set public hearings on open burning requirements and citation enforcement procedures
• Authorization for a three-year installment payment agreement with PNC Bank for IT storage services at $42,783.86/year

The council unanimously authorized the mayor to execute a release waiving a deed restriction on the merged Lot 7 Waterbury Road, with Darrin Witham paying $10,000 to the city. It also unanimously approved the elimination of the Assistant Director of Human Resources position and the creation of a new Human Resources Generalist position, referring both matters to the Board of Finance. Additionally, the council adopted six consent‑calendar items, including $16,185.99 in tax refunds, renewal of the ClearGov digital budget software agreement, and authorizations for grant and homeland‑security agreements.

• Approved release of deed restriction for Waterbury Road lots, $10,000 payment (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of Assistant Director of Human Resources, referred to Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Human Resources Generalist position, referred to Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $16,185.99 (Motor Vehicle $8,255.38, Real Estate $7,930.61) (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute renewal agreement with ClearGov for digital budget software (unanimous)
• Authorized submission and signing of DCF Juvenile Review Board/YDT Support and Enhancement Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of FFY 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program amendment (unanimous)
• Waived reading of proposed fire‑code and ordinance‑enforcement amendments and set public hearings for August 5, 2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will review new and pending applications for construction and demolition. The body will also hold public hearings on two specific wetlands applications and discuss several cease and correct orders.

• Application #2052: New building and parking for Allstate Commercial Driver Training School at Lots 10 & 11, Business Park Drive
• Application #2051: Demolition of structure at 750 Stevens Street
• Public Hearing #2049: Demolition of garage and tree removal at 225 East Main Street
• Public Hearing #2050: Garage addition and shed relocation at 615 Witches Rock Road
• Cease & Correct orders for 360 King Street, 275 Silo Road, 225 E. Main Street, and 42 Paul Street

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved three wetland‑related applications for demolition and construction projects at 225 East Main Street and 615 Witches Rock Road, each with standard stipulations. It also approved the associated floodplain application for the same site. The agency declared the new commercial driver‑training school application (2052) a significant activity, scheduling a public hearing for August 4 2025 and an onsite inspection for July 28 2025. All approvals were adopted unanimously by the commissioners.

• Approved Application #2049 (wetlands demolition at 225 East Main St) with stipulations – unanimous
• Approved Application #25-467F-311 (floodplain demolition at 225 East Main St) with stipulations – unanimous
• Approved Application #2050 (wetlands new garage at 615 Witches Rock Rd) with stipulations – unanimous
• Declared Application #2052 a complete application – unanimous
• Received Application #2052 – unanimous
• Declared Application #2052 a significant activity; set public hearing for Aug 4 2025 and onsite inspection for Jul 28 2025 – unanimous
• Amended agenda to review public hearings first – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the June 2 2025 meeting – unanimous

Library Board of Directors

The Bristol Library Board will consider a vote on whether to accept or reinvest quarterly distributions from the Main Street Community Foundation. The meeting also includes reports from the Finance, Property, Policy, Strategic Planning, and Community Outreach committees, as well as a library director's statistics and budget update. Additional items are public participation, old business, new business, and a city council liaison report.

• Vote to accept or reinvest quarterly distributions from Main Street Community Foundation
• Finance Committee report
• Property Committee report
• Policy Committee report
• Strategic Planning Committee report

The Board approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were voted on; the board discussed budget updates, upcoming roof quotes, staff vacancies, a pending art donation, and state policy deadlines. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. by unanimous motion.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Committee

The Code Enforcement Committee will review and discuss enforcement actions for 26 properties on its agenda, including blight, unregistered vehicles, homeless encampments, and code violations. No votes or binding decisions are expected at this workshop-style meeting.

• 47 Atkins Ave – blight complaint
• 1251 Farmington Ave – blight and homeless encampment
• 780 Farmington Ave – unlawful apartment
• 41 East Rd & 67 Pine St – homeless encampments on state- and city-owned land
• 225 East Main St – unauthorized demolition of property and garage

The Code Enforcement Committee approved several motions to remove properties from the blight list, including 44 Rockwell Ave, 41 East Rd, 30 Bat Place, 65 Boardman St, and 28 Hill St, all by unanimous vote. A motion was also passed to move 45 Grassy Rd back to Old Business for further action. All motions were recorded as "All in favor – I – Motion Carries."

• Removed 44 Rockwell Ave (retaining wall) – motion carried unanimously
• Removed 41 East Rd (homeless encampment) – motion carried unanimously
• Removed 30 Bat Place (blight/excess boats) – motion carried unanimously
• Removed 65 Boardman St – motion carried unanimously
• Removed 28 Hill St – motion carried unanimously
• Moved 45 Grassy Rd back to Old Business – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 9:37 am – motion carried unanimously

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to process a retirement and interview a candidate for a police officer position. The board will move into executive session for the interview before returning to public session.

• Retirement of Officer Bird effective July 3, 2025
• Interview and potential action regarding one Police Officer candidate

The Board unanimously accepted Officer Christopher Bird’s disability retirement effective July 3, 2025. It also unanimously voted to convene an executive session to interview a police officer candidate and then offered conditional employment to candidate #23 from the Jan 23‑27, 2027 hiring list. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted Officer Christopher Bird’s disability retirement effective July 3, 2025 (unanimously passed)
• Convinced into executive session to interview a police officer candidate (unanimously passed)
• Offered conditional employment to candidate #23 from Jan 23‑27, 2027 hiring list (unanimously passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimously passed)

City Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will consider approving a $2,000 grant for a Tree Trunk Bench Carving project and discuss updates on the Heart Sculpture and Art District Map. They will also review year-to-date financials and explore fundraising events including a car show and coffin race. The meeting includes approval of June minutes and supervisor's report.

• Approval of $2,000 grant for Tree Trunk Bench Carving
• Update on Heart Sculpture project
• Art District Map update
• Discussion of volunteering for NexGen Car Show and Coffin Race fundraiser
• Year to date financials review

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the meeting minutes from June 4, 2025. It voted to facilitate and organize the Coffin Race during the NexGen Car Show and Trunk or Treat on October 25, 2025. The commission also decided not to sponsor the $2,000 Tree Bench Carving grant for fiscal year 2026 and approved Christopher Concrete Services LLC to complete concrete pouring for the Heart Sculpture.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Facilitate and organize Coffin Race at Oct 25 NexGen Car Show (all in favor)
• Did not sponsor $2,000 Tree Bench Carving grant for FY 2026 (all in favor)
• Approve Christopher Concrete Services LLC to pour concrete for Heart Sculpture (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 p.m. (all in favor)