THIS MEETING WAS HELD VIA ZOOM

 

The public was able to view and participate in this meeting.

 

 

1.     9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present Remotely:  Michael Cardiff, Chair

                                Paul Gencarella Jr., Vice Chair

                               Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr.

                               Mary E. Belanger

                               Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                               Dawn Robinson, Alternate Member

                               T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq

                               Donna L. Giordano, Clerk

 

        SALUTE TO THE FLAG

              

               Led by Mr. Cardiff.

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR

 

  Regular Meeting –November 5, 2020

 

Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, 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)

 

Motion by Mr. Gencarella ,Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, to open the Public Hearing. (Voted Unanimously)

 

a.    Liquor Class B Victualer – Transfer

                From: Friendship Street Pizzaria Inc.

                     dba: Mario’s North End Pizzaria                                    61 Friendship St

                To: George Enterprises Inc.

                     dba: Mario’s North End Pizzaria                        Same location

 

                Present Remotely:  Nicholas Lambros, Esq., representing George Enterprises, Inc.

                                               Kerolos Khalif, applicant

 

     Mr. Khalif explained the operation of the business.

 

     Participating Remotely:  Kevin Cunningham, First Selectman, Town of Plainfield, CT; spoke in support of the applicant, George Enterprises, Inc.

 

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

 

b.    Renewals

 

Liquor Class B Victualer

Gino’s by the Beach

      144 Atlantic LLC                                                                        144 Atlantic Ave

 

Liquor Class C Bar

Misquamicut Ocean Bar

      Gene Properties LLC                                                     149 Atlantic Ave

 

Inside Entertainment

Gino’s By The Beach

144 Atlantic Ave LLC                                                           144 Atlantic Ave

 

     Ms. Thoman-Miller recused from participating or voting on the aforesaid licenses due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is employed by the abutting business/property owner.

 

               Present:  William A. Nardone, Esq., representing applicant

                               Gene Arganese, applicant

 

     Attorney Nardone noted that a resolution was close at hand and requested a short recess in order to finalize an agreement.  He provided reasons why the licenses should be renewed.

 

     Solicitor Conley stated that the parties are very close to an agreement and that he would be happy to recommend renewal of the licenses contingent upon an agreement being reached, but if not, he will request a continuance to next month.  He further stated that the license renewals will have a series of contingencies placed on them. 

 

     Members of the Board had concerns with granting a renewal at this time due to a resolution pending.  Discussion ensued.

 

Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid matters be continued to the January 14, 2020 Licensing Board meeting pending discussions between the attorneys and receipt of documentation by the Board from Town Solicitor Conley.  (So Voted 5 to 0 – Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella,to close the Public Hearing.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

5.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

6.     NEW BUSINESS

 

a.      New Licenses and Permits

             

                    None

 

b.    Renewals

                       

                    None

 

c.    Ratify & Confirm

 

                    None

 

d.    Order Advertise for Public Hearing

 

                    None

 

 

7.     COMMUNICATIONS

 

a.    Correspondence

 

                    None

 

        b.  Town Solicitor Report

 

                    None

 

 

8.     ADJOURNMENT

 

        10:07 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

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