THIS MEETING WAS HELD VIA ZOOM

 

 1.    9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr.

                 Donna L Giordano, MMC, Clerk

 

Present Remotely:          Michael Cardiff, Chair

                                         Paul Gencarella Jr., Vice Chair

                                         Mary E. Belanger

                                         Angela M. Thoman

                                         Dawn Robinson, Alternate Member

                                         T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq

                

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

        Led by Mr. Cardiff.

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR

 

  Regular Meeting - April 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)

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, to open the Public Hearing. (Voted Unanimously)

 

Class C Bar - New

Wild Westerly, LLC                                                     1 Railroad Avenue

                        dba: Flip Side 

 

Coin Operated Devices – (5 devices)

Wild Westerly, LLC                                                     1 Railroad Avenue

                        dba: Flip Side

 

            Present:  Wiley Markham, Owner

 

                  Mr. Markham explained his purchase of the aforesaid business, noting that nothing will change and that h; will be operating it the same as the previous owner.  He stated that will rent five coin-operated devices and hopefully would like to upgrade the liquor license to a Class B in order to serve food.  He further stated that he will stay in contact with the Department of Health regarding guidelines for social distancing due to COVID-19.  Mr. Markham responded to questions from the Board.

           

              Discussion ensued regarding the placement of the coin operated devices to achieve the six-feet social distancing.

 

                  No one appeared remotely in favor or to object.

 

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

 

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

 

 

5.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

6.     NEW BUSINESS

 

a.    New Licenses and Permits

               One-Time-Event(s)

               Drive-In-Movies                                                       316 Atlantic Ave

               Misquamicut Beach Association

               July 9,10,11,12,13

               6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

 

               Drive-In-Movies & Special Events                          316 Atlantic Ave

               Misquamicut Beach Association

               July 14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28, 2020

               6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

 

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

 

               Art Show                                                                  308 Shore Rd.

               Langworthy Farm

               July 11 & 12, 2020 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

               Art Show

               Langworthy Farm                                                    308 Shore Rd.

               Aug. 15 & 16, 2020 – 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

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

 

b.    Renewals

                  

                   None

 

c.    Ratify & Confirm

 

               Parking Lot(s)

               Sam’ Beach Parking (33)                                        301 Atlantic Ave

David Marotta (50)                                                   148 Atlantic Ave

 

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

 

               One-Time-Event(s)

               Drive-In-Movies                                                       316 Atlantic Ave

               Misquamicut Beach Association

               May 15,16,22,23,29,30

               June 5,6,12,13,19,20,22,26,27

               July 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

               6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

 

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)

 

               Annual Chamber Dinner                                          316 Atlantic Ave

               Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

               June 17, 2020 – 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

               (Rain Date June 18, 2020 – 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm)

 

                        Mr. Gencarella recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that he is a board member of the Chamber.

 

                        Ms. Thoman recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is a board member of the Chamber.

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (So Voted 4 - 0; Gencarella and Thoman recused)

 

d.    Order Advertise for Public Hearing

 

                    None

 

 

7.     COMMUNICATIONS

 

a.    Correspondence

 

              From Zoning Official to 144 Atlantic Ave LLC dba: Gino’s by the Beach, 144 Atlantic Avenue re: Non-compliance issues.

 

Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Thoman, that the aforesaid correspondence be accepted 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.