THIS MEETING WAS HELD VIA ZOOM

 

The public was able to view and participate in the meeting,.

 

 

 1.    9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present Remotely:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Vice Chair

                                  Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr.

                                  Mary E. Belanger

                                  Angela M. Thoman

                                  Dawn Robinson, Alternate Member

                                  Donna L. Giordano, MMC, Clerk

 

Absent:    Michael Cardiff, Chair

                 T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq.

 

        Mr. Gencarella, as Vice Chair, assumed the chair in the absence of Mr. Cardiff.

 

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

        Led by Mr. Gencarella.

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR

 

  Regular Meeting - July 9, 2020

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger,that the aforesaid minutes be accepted and    approved as printed. (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

3.     PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Comments shall be limited to agenda items, excluding matters to be scheduled for public hearing.

 

        None

 

 

4.     PUBLIC HEARINGS (Liquor Licenses & Others)

 

               None

 

 

5.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

6.     NEW BUSINESS

 

b.    New Licenses and Permits

 

One-Time Events

Ivory Ella Shopping Event                                                     89 Tom Harvey Rd

Ivory Ella LLC

Aug 13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23

9:00 am to 6:00 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)

 

Drive in Movies & Special Events (August)                          316 Atlantic Ave

Misquamicut Beach Association

Aug 13, 2020 - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)

 

Drive in Movies & Special Events (Mid- August)                  316 Atlantic Ave

Misquamicut Beach Association

Aug 14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27

6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)

 

United at The Drive-in Livery Pop-up                                   1 Bay St

Ocean Community United Theatre LLC

Aug 15 (rain date Aug 16)

Aug 21,29 & Sept 11 - 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)

 

24^th Annual Virtu Art Festival                                                Wilcox Park

Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

Aug 22 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Aug 23 ­– 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

        Mr. Gencarella and Ms. Thomas recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that they are Board members of the Chamber.

 

Present Remotely: Lisa Konicki, President, Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

 

        Ms. Konicki explained the setup of the event, stating that she has filed her COVID plan with the State; that the event will be one-third its normal size; that the event has been modified with all precautions being taken; and that no food or activities will be included in the event.

 

Motion by Ms. Robinson, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted; 3 - 0; Mr. Gencarella and Ms. Thomas recused)  

 

Margin Street Inn Wedding                                                   4 Margin St

Margin Street Inn – Sarah Cooper

Sept 5, 2020 – 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)

 

c.    Renewals

 

                 None         

 

d.    Ratify & Confirm

 

Parking Lot(s)

Steven Daggett (50)                                                               148 Atlantic Ave

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)

 

One-Time Events

Drive in Movies & Special Events (July)                                316 Atlantic Ave

Misquamicut Business Association

July 29, 30, 31, 2020 – 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

 

Motion by Ms. Belanger, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)

 

Drive in Movies & Special Events (August)                           316 Atlantic Ave

Misquamicut Business Association

Aug 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, 2020

6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

 

Motion by Ms. Belanger, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)

 

Ivory Ella Shopping Event                                                      89 Tom Harvey Rd

Ivory Ella LLC

Aug 10,11,12, 2020 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

 

Motion by Ms. Belanger, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)

 

e.    Order Advertise for Public Hearing

 

                 None          

 

 

7.     COMMUNICATIONS

 

a.    Correspondence       

 

From Zoning Official Reichert, dated 8/6/20 – re: Gino’s by the Beach – Zoning

                   Compliance

 

Motion by Ms. Robinson, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid correspondence be received and placed on file.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        b.  Town Solicitor Report

 

                 None

 

 

8.     ADJOURNMENT

 

        9:55 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

 

     Details of the aforesaid proceedings are video streamed and available on the Town of Westerly website.