Town Council Work Session
Regular MeetingBristol, IN · February 17, 2026
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Bristol Town Hall Council Chamber
MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER - Council President Jeff Beachy called the regular Council meeting to order on
Thursday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - led by Cathy Antonelli
ROLL CALL
Members present: Doug DeSmith, Cathy Burke, Gregg Tuholski, Jeff Beachy
absent: Dean Rentfrow
Others in attendance: Town Marshal Steve Priem, Legal Counsel Alex Bowman, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Antonelli,
Town Manager Mike Yoder and Fire Chief Nik Kantz
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - stands as published
REPORTS
Kyle Carlson of Baker Tilly joined the meeting via Zoom and reviewed the feasibility analysis with the Council,
giving them additional information to be considered when determining residential growth and types of housing
that is being considered in the Town. Council agreed they would like to see a mix of owned homes, as well as
rentals. Discussion followed. Mottville Road project still being considered, dependent on what Council is
looking for in types of homes, demographics, possibly 58-63 units. Council asked to have the current layouts
sent in for their review. Also mentioned was reviewing the town zoning areas and rezone where necessary
from business to residential, as some residential areas are currently B2.
TOWN ATTORNEY Alex Bowman
Requested to schedule an Executive session directly ahead of the March 5 Council meeting. Council President
asked if a different venue should be considered for the March 5 meeting and if it can carry over to another
meeting if needed. Meeting will be held at 6:30pm
QUESTIONS ABOUT UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Cathy Burke to be on the February 19 meeting agenda
MOTION TO ADJOURN made by Gregg Tuholski, Seconded by Cathy Burke. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05p
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Jeff Beachy, Council President Cathy Antonelli, Clerk-Treasurer
Agenda
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Bristol Town Hall Council Chamber
AGENDA
This meeting is held in the Bristol Municipal Complex is open for in-person participation.
The meeting is live streamed on Town of Bristol YouTube channel.
Livestream link is available on the Town Website
Bristol Indiana - YouTube
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REPORTS
Discussion with Baker Tilly on residential TIFs, owned versus rental homes. Using the proposed Bristol
Commons project for study
5. TOWN MANAGER
6. CLERK-TREASURER
7. TOWN ATTORNEY
8. QUESTIONS ABOUT UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
9. OTHER COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS
10. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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