New Shoreham Town Council Meeting
Town Hall, Old Town Road
Monday, November 6, 2017
4:00 p.m.
Present: First Warden Kenneth C. Lacoste, Town Councilor Martha Ball, Town Councilor Andre Boudreau and Town Councilor Christopher Willi. Also present were Town Solicitor Kathy Merolla and for the recording of minutes, Deputy Town Clerk Millicent McGinnes. Second Warden F. Norris Pike and Interim Town Manager Shirlyne Gobern were absent.
First Warden Lacoste called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
Public Hearing for Transfer of Class BVL License:
· Receive and act on application for transfer of Class BVL Beverage License from RhodeIsland Seafood Enterprises, Inc., Stockholder: Matthew King, d/b/a Topside Café, Ocean Avenue to Peckham, Inc., Stockholder: Lewis H. Gaffett, Topside Café, Ocean Avenue, Plat 6, Lot 3-2-2
Attorney William Landry and Lew Gaffett were present representing Peckham, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to grant a transfer of a Class BVL liquor license from Rhode Island Seafood Enterprises, Inc., Stockholder: Matthew King, d/b/a Topside Café, Ocean Avenue, Plat 6, Lot 3-2 to Peckham, Inc., Stockholder: Lewis H. Gaffett, Topside Café, Ocean Avenue, Plat 6, Lot 3-2, pending receipt of:
· Payment of license and advertising fees
· Clearance from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation
· Certificate of insurance
Mr. Willi seconded the motion and it carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Public Hearing for Transfer of Class BV License:
· Transfer of Stockholders for Eli’s Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Eli’s Restaurant, Chapel Street, Plat 6, Lot 111 from Stockholder: Edward Moon to Stockholder: Rosemary Tobin and James Lillie
Brad Marthens was present representing Eli’s Restaurant. Mr. Lacoste moved to grant a transfer Stockholders only for a Class BV liquor license for Eli’s Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Eli’s Restaurant, Chapel Street, Plat 6, Lot 111 from Stockholder: Edward Moon to Stockholder: Rosemary Tobin, pending receipt of:
· Payment of license and advertising fees
· Clearance from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Mr. Willi seconded the motion and it carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Public Hearing for Annual Beverage License Renewals
Class A Beverage
Receive and act on renewals for Class A Beverage licenses
MacLac Enterprises, Inc. Stock holders: Mark Helterline, Mary Jane Balser, d/b/a Block Island Grocery, Ocean Avenue
Mary Jane Balser was present representing MacLac Enterprises. Mr. Lacoste made a motion to renew a Class A Liquor License issued to MacLac Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Block Island Grocery, pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Redbird Liquor Store, Inc. Stockholder: Caroline Todd, d/b/a Redbird Liquor Store, Dodge Street
Carrie Todd was present representing Redbird Liquor Store, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class A Liquor License issued to Red Bird Liquor Store, Inc. pursuant to a site plan on file. Mr. Boudreau seconded the motion and it carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Class BM Beverage
Receive and act on renewals for Class BM Beverage license
Sachem Holdings, Inc. Stockholder: Marc Scortino, d/b/a Mohegan Café, Water Street
Samantha Walker was present to represent Sachem Holdings, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BM Liquor License issued to Sachem Holdings, Inc. d/b/a the Mohegan Café, pursuant to a site plan on file and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to March 1, 2018 and October 31, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Class BVL Beverage
Receive and act on renewals for Class BVL Beverage licenses
B.A.D.C.G., Inc., Stockholder: Bethany Campbell Coviello, d/b/a Bethany’s Airport Diner, Center Road
Pat Campbell was present representing B.A.D.C.G., Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BVL Liquor License issued to B.A.D.C.G., Inc. d/b/a Bethany’s Airport Diner, pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation, a certificate of insurance and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Block Island Pizza Pie Company, LLC, Member Kevin Finnegan, d/b/a Block Island Pizza Pie Company, Corn Neck Road
Steve Grandolphi was present representing Block Island Pizza Pie Company, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BVL Liquor License issued to Block Island Pizza Pie Compnay, LLC. d/b/a Block Island Pizza Pie Company, pursuant to a site plan on file, and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 20, 2018 and October 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Peckham, Inc., d/b/a Topside Café, Ocean Avenue
Lew Gaffett was present representing Peckham, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BVL Liquor License issued to Peckham, Inc. d/b/a Topside Café, pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation, Finance Department clearance, Health Department approval and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 24, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Class BV Beverage
Receive and act on renewals for Class BV Beverage licenses
Rita Draper, d/b/a 1661 Inn, Spring Street
Rita Draper was present. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Rita Draper d/b/a the 1661 Inn pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission for dancing and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Aldo’s Place, Inc. Stockholders: Stephen E. & Anna R. Papa, d/b/a Aldo’s Restaurant and Pizza, Weldon’s Way
No one was present representing Aldo’s Place, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Aldo’s Place, Inc. d/b/a Aldo’s Restaurant and Pizza, pursuant to a site plan on file and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to April 1, 2018 and from November 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
A.B.M., Inc. Stockholders: Bradford Marthens, d/b/a The Atlantic Inn, High Street
Brad Marthens was present representing ABM, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to ABM, Inc. d/b/a Atlantic Inn, pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 1, 2018 and from November 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Shoreham, Inc. Stockholder: Marion Filippi, d/b/a Ballard’s Inn, Water Street
Steve Filippi was present representing Shoreham, Inc. It was noted that the Police Report shows many calls at Ballard’s. Mr. Filippi confirmed that he was still working closely with the Police Department and has a security detail.
Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Shoreham, Inc. d/b/a Ballard’s Inn, pursuant to a site plan on file and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 1, 2018 and from October 20, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Beachead II, LLC Members: Rebecca Pappas Clark & Timothy Clark d/b/a The Beachead, Corn Neck Road
Tim and Rebecca Clark were present representing Beachead II. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Beachead II, LLC d/b/a Beachead pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 10, 2018 and October 10, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
On-Island Entertainment Management, Inc. Stockholder: Marc Scortino, d/b/a Captain Nick’s, Ocean Avenue
Samantha Walker was present representing On-Island Entertainment Management, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to On-Island Entertainment Management, Inc. d/b/a Captain Nick’s pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 1, 2018 and from September 30, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Champlin’s Trader Vic’s, Inc. Stockholder: Joseph Grillo and Susan Grillo, d/b/a Champlin’s Trader Vic’s, Champlin’s Marina, West Side Road
It was noted with aggravation that no one was present representing Champlin’s Trader Vic’s. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Champlin’s Trader Vics, Inc. d/b/a Champlin’s Trader Vics pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to April 15, 2018 and from October 15, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Club Soda, Inc. Stockholders: Maxon Balmforth, Jr. & Glenn McKiernan, d/b/a Club Soda / Highview, Connecticut Avenue
Max Balmforth was present representing Club Soda. The Council and NSPD Chief Carlone discussed the volume of police calls and incidents that have taken place at Club Soda over the year. From the audience, neighbor John Cullen stated that the noise, lack of crowd control and fighting is as bad as it has ever been. It was noted that letters complaining about Club Soda’s loud noise and loose operations were received from neighbors Verna Littlefield, Marguerite Donnelly, Mary Donnelly and Shel Swanson. Chief Carlone recommended conditions be placed on the license and that if the there is a violation of the conditions, a “show cause” hearing be held to potentially revoke the license.
Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Club Soda, Inc. d/b/a Club Soda pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission to remain closed from April 1, 2018 to April 30, 2018 and for dancing and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. Additionally, the license be granted with the following conditions:
The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Island Caterers, Inc. Stockholders: John P. & Adam Wronowski, Est. of Burke & Patricia Hewitt, Raymond & Susan Linda, Thomas & Mary Ellen Tyrseck, d/b/a Dead Eye Dick’s Restaurant, Ocean Avenue
Jessica Wronowski was present to represent Island Caterers, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Island Caterers, Inc. d/b/a Dead Eye Dick’s Restaurant pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 22, 2018 and from October 8, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Eli’s Restaurant, Inc. Stockholders: Bradford G. Marthens & Edward Y. Moon, d/b/a Eli’s Restaurant, Chapel Street
Brad Marthens was present representing Eli’s Restaurant. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Eli’s Restaurant pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation, Finance Department clearance and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to March 1, 2018 and November 19, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Ernie’s Old Harbour Restaurant, Inc. Stockholders: Frederick & Deborah Howarth, F. Jason Howarth, d/b/a Finn’s Seafood Restaurant, Water Street
Debbie Howarth was present representing Ernie’s Old Harbour Restaurant. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Ernie’s Old Harbor Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Finn’s Seafood Restaurant pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 18, 2018 and from October 16, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Royal Hospitality Group, Inc. Stockholder: Marc Scortino d/b/a Harbor Grill, Water Street
Samantha Walker was present representing Royal Hospitality Group. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Royal Hospitality Group, Inc. d/b/a the Harbor Grill pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Fictitious Name filing with The Secretary of State and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 1, 2018 and from September 30, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Island Pond, Inc. Stockholders: Clif Payne & Edward Sands Payne, Ocean Avenue
Clif Payne was present representing Island Pond. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Island Pond pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to June 3, 2018 and from September 22, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Cecil’s Black Rock Grille, LLC; Members: Kimberly & Norman Ward d/b/a Kimberly’s, Ocean Avenue
Kimberly Ward was present representing Kimberly’s. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Cecil’s Black Rock Grille, LLC d/b/a Kimberly’s pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 15, 2018 and from October 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Manisses Restaurant, Inc., Stockholders: Steven Filippi, Blake Filippi & Paul Filippi, d/b/a Manisses Restaurant, Spring Street
Steve Filippi was present representing Manisses Restaurant. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Manisses Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Manisses Restaurant pursuant to a site plan on file and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 1, 2018 and from November 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Merkaloons, LLC; Member: Kathleen McAloon, d/b/a McAloon’s, Corn Neck Road
Kathleen McAloon was present representing McAloon’s. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Merkaloons, LLC d/b/a McAloons’s pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to March 1, 2018 and from November 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
KSR Enterprises, LLC; Members: Rita & Steve Draper, d/b/a Narragansett Inn, Ocean
Avenue
Rita Draper was present representing KSR Enterprises. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to KSR Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Narragansett Inn pursuant to a site plan on file and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018 and September 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018, and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Coastal Resorts International, Inc. Stockholders: Chris & Jackie Sereno, d/b/a The National Hotel, Water Street
Julie Fuller was present representing the National Hotel. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Coastal Resorts International, Inc. d/b/a the National Hotel pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 18, 2018 and from September 23, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Humphries, Inc. Stockholders: Justin Abrams, Steve & Rita Draper, d/b/a The Oar, West Side Road
Rita Draper was present representing Humphries, Inc. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Humphries, Inc. d/b/a the Oar, pursuant to a site plan on file and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to June 1, 2018 and from October 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Old Island Pub, LLC, Member: Lewis N. Gaffett, d/b/a Old Island Pub, Corn Neck Road
Attorney William Landry was present representing Old Island Pub. He explained that the Old Island Pub building just received Planning and Zoning approvals and is ready to begin construction. He further explained that the previous year’s license was issued and used, so it is not subject to Rule 14, which only addresses licenses granted but not issued. He stated that the building should be ready for operation in August 2018.
Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Old Island Pub, LLC d/b/a Old Island Pub pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of the following:
and to grant permission to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to August 1, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ball and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Poor People’s Pub Block Island, Inc. Stockholders: James Keating, Brenna Audino and Ross Audino, d/b/a Poor People’s Pub, Ocean Avenue
Brenna Audino and Ross Audino were present to represent Poor People’s Pub. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Poor People’s Pub of Block Island, Inc. d/b/a Poor People’s Pub, pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of Finance Department clearance and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to April 20, 2018 and October 15, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Island Entertainment, Inc. Stockholder: Frank DiBiase, Jr., d/b/a Spring House Hotel, Spring Street
David Houseman was present representing Island Entertainment. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Island Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Spring House Hotel pursuant to a site plan on file restricting liquor service in the “Barn” to time only when the restaurant in the hotel is closed for the season, or closed as a restaurant for the operation of a function, pending receipt of Finance Department clearance and to grant permission for dancing, and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ball and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Bea’s Dream, Inc., Stockholder: Lorraine Y. Cyr, d/b/a Surf Hotel, Dodge Street
Mr. Lacoste recused himself and left the table.
Lorraine Cyr was present representing Bea’s Dream, Inc. Mr. Willi moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Bea’s Dream, Inc. d/b/a Surf Hotel pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to May 1, 2017 and October 12, 2018 to November 30, 2018, and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 3 (Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike) Recused: 1 (Lacoste)
Kamm Group, LLC, Membership: Block Island Sales Corp. d/b/a Yellow Kittens, Corn Neck Road
Mr. Lacoste returned to the table.
Kristin Kiley was present representing Block Island Sales Corp. Mr. Lacoste moved to renew a Class BV Liquor License issued to Kamm Group, LLC d/b/a Yellow Kittens pursuant to a site plan on file, pending receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to December 28, 2017 and January 2, 2018 to May 1, 2018, and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Willi and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Public Hearing for New Class BV Liquor License:
Receive and act on new Class BV liquor license application from Audino, Inc., Stockholders: Brenna Audino and Ross Audino, d/b/a Tigerfish, Corn Neck Road, Plat 5, Lot 10
Attorney Kelly Morris was present representing Audino, Inc. She raised the following points explaining why Tigerfish should receive a new Class BV liquor license:
Mr. Lacoste stated that he believed the use of the Class P Caterers license for operation in the restaurant for routine service was not fitting with the law. Ms. Morris countered, stating the law allows for service five hours per day and there is no violation of the law in the license’s use.
It was noted that nine letters were received in support of granting the license and one letter was received against the action.
First Warden Lacoste moved to grant a Class BV liquor license to Audino, Inc., Stockholders: Brenna Audino and Ross Audino, d/b/a Tigerfish, Corn Neck Road, Plat 5, Lot 10, subject to receipt of RI Division of Taxation clearance and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 and from October 15, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boudreau.
Following discussion, Mr. Lacoste moved to amend the motion on the floor to add the language, “providing the cap on licenses is raised.” Mr. Willi seconded the amendment and it carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
The main motion carried: to grant a Class BV liquor license to Audino, Inc., Stockholders: Brenna Audino and Ross Audino, d/b/a Tigerfish, Corn Neck Road, Plat 5, Lot 10, subject to receipt of RI Division of Taxation clearance and to grant permission for dancing and to remain closed from December 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 and from October 15, 2018 to November 30, 2018 and to further require the correction of any fire code violations and that food be available at a sandwich level, as opposed to offering solely snack foods, during all times alcoholic beverages are sold, providing the cap on licenses is raised.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Mr. Lacoste stated as a qualifier to his vote that any further action of using a Class P Caterers license for regular restaurant service will result in potential legal action.
Public Hearing for New Class BH Liquor License:
Receive and act on new Class BH liquor license application from Block Island
Accommodations, LLC, Member: Cariona Corccoran, d/b/a Bellevue, High Street, Plat 7,
Lot 73-2
Attorney Erik Wallin and Cariona Corccoran were present representing Block Island Accommodations, LLC. Cariona Corccoran stated that she wanted to provide liquor service in the hotel guest rooms to improve her guest’s experience, help increase revenues at both the inn and at the Town level through taxes. Attorney Wallin stated that a Class BH license is available and the liquor service is unobtrusive, as it is served in the rooms.
Town Attorney Kathy Merolla noted that the license is only subject to a licensed hotel and Building Official Marc Tillson disapproved the license, as the inn doesn’t meet the qualifications of a hotel. Attorney Wallin stated that state law definition for hotels includes inns.
From the audience, Christine Grele, Terri Chmiel, Anna Mullen and Linda Powers spoke in opposition to granting the license, noting the following:
Two letters of objection were noted as being received.
Attorney Wallin asked to have the hearing continued to address the concerns of the Building Official.
Ms. Ball moved to continue the hearing to December 4, 2017 to give the applicant time to address the concerns of the Building Official. Mr. Willi seconded the motion and it carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Public Hearing for Expansion of Liquor Service Area of Class BVL Liquor License:
Mr. Lacoste recused himself.
Applicant Lorraine Cyr asked to withdraw the application to expand the liquor service area of the Surf Hotel.
Act to Set Caps on Beverage Licenses
Mr. Lacoste returned to the table.
Mr. Willi moved to increase the Class BV liquor cap from 24 to 25 licenses. Ms. Ball seconded and the motion carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Mr. Lacoste moved to set the liquor caps at: Class A – 2; Class BVL – 3; Class BM – 1; Class C – 1; Class D – 1; Class E – 1; Class F – unlimited; Class F1 – unlimited; Class T – 1; Class BH – 1; Class F2 – 1; Class G – 1; Class GD – 1; Class J – 1; Class L – 1; Class K – 1; Class ED – 1. Mr. Willi seconded the motion and it carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Public Hearing for Renewal of Outdoor Entertainment Licenses
Receive and act on Outdoor Entertainment license applications:
Mr. Lacoste moved to renew the following outdoor entertainment licenses in accordance with the Town of New Shoreham ordinances and the applications on file:
· Rita Draper, d/b/a 1661 Inn
· Aldo’s Place, Inc., d/b/a Aldo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria
· ABM, Inc., d/b/a The Atlantic Inn
· Shoreham, Inc., d/b/a Ballard’s Inn
· Beachead II, LLC, d/b/a The Beachhead
· On-Island Entertainment Management, Inc., d/b/a Captain Nick’s
· Champlin’s Trader Vic’s, Inc., d/b/a Champlin’s Trader Vic’s
· Ernie’s Old Harbor Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Finn’s Seafood Restaurant
· Island Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Inn at the Spring House
· Cecil’s Blackrock Grille, LLC d/b/a Kimberly’s
· Manisses Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Manisses Restaurant
· Merkaloon’s LLC, d/b/a McAloon’s
· KSR Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a The Narragansett Inn
· Coastal Resorts International, Inc., d/b/a National Hotel
· Humphries, Inc., d/b/a The Oar
· Old Island Pub, LLC, d/b/a Old Island Pub
· Island Pond, Inc. d/b/a Payne’s Dock
· Poor People’s Pub of Block Island, Inc. d/b/a Poor People’s Pub
· Island Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a The Spring House Hotel
· Rosalie O’Brien Kivlehan, d/b/a The Sullivan House
· Kamm Group, LLC d/b/a Yellow Kittens
Mr. Willi seconded the motion and it carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Mr. Lacoste recused himself.
Mr. Boudreau moved to renew the outdoor entertainment license of Beas’ Dream, Inc. d/b/a Surf Hotel, in accordance with the Town of New Shoreham ordinances and the application on file. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ball and carried.
Ayes: 3 (Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike) Recused: 1 (Lacoste)
Public Hearing for New Outdoor Entertainment License
Receive and act on New Outdoor Entertainment license applications:
Island Caterers, Inc., d/b/a Dead Eye Dick’s, Ocean Avenue, Plat 5, Lot 66
Mr. Lacoste returned to the table.
Jessica Wronowski, representing Island Caterer’s, Inc. explained that she would like the opportunity to have acoustic players in the back lawn area.
Mr. Lacoste moved to grant a new outdoor entertainment license, in accordance with the Town of New Shoreham ordinances and the application on file, to Island Caterers, Inc., d/b/a Dead Eye Dick’s, Ocean Avenue, Plat 5, Lot 66. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boudreau and carried.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
With no further business to discuss, Mr. Lacoste made a motion to adjourn at 5:42 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boudreau and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 4 (Lacoste, Ball, Boudreau, Willi) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Pike)
Millicent McGinnes, MMC
Deputy Town Clerk
Approved: December 4, 2017