Last night was the first Tuesday of the month so the regular monthly meeting of the City Council took place at its normal time and place - 7:00 p.m. at the Slater Center.
The meeting lasted about 90 minutes or so - just about right for an agenda including 13 action items, three appointments to boards and commission, two public hearings, and two presentations. Plus a few other miscellaneous items to address and approve.
The Council rezoned property; updated two chapters of the code of ordinances on building regulations and sidewalk cafe permits; awarded several bids and purchases; and accepted a grant in support of the farmers market. The State Street Farmers Market is always of great interest to City Council and they are always appreciative of state funds made available to promote the market in the coming year.
The citizens attending the meeting braved a cold night - the first real cold weather of the winter by my recollection. Probably seemed colder than it was since it was the first of the year - but there is more to come.
I guess we'd better get use to it for awhile as we do enjoy four seasons in Bristol - but thankfully the winter gives way to spring without much of a fight.
Another good reason to live in Bristol.
