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| REGULAR MEETING | LICENSING BOARD | COUNCIL CHAMBERS |
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| THURSDAY | March 12, 2020 | 9:30 A.M. |
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1. 9:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
Present: Michael Cardiff, Chair
Paul Gencarella Jr., Vice Chair
Mary E. Belanger
Angela M. Thoman
Dawn Robinson, Alternate Member
T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq
Donna L. Giordano, Clerk
Absent:
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mr. Cardiff
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Regular Meeting –January 9, 2020
Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, 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.
1. Lisa Konicki, Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce - re: Cancellation of large-scale events; questioned how cancellations are handled, expressed concern that application for Light Parade is not on the agenda and noted the need to acquire sponsors, raise funds and advertise well in advance
Discussion was held regarding the light parade, the cancellation of scheduled events due to the Coronavirus, placing a regulation on the time for submittal of event licenses, having a regulation with a cause provision, developing a regulation for enforcement through a complaint process, and events held on Town property.
2. Jennifer Brinton, Grey Sale Brewery, Canal St – re: Closing of streets for events; affects her business and other businesses on the periphery; 90-day rule for requiring submittal of event applications would help to plan for road closures
Town Solicitor Conley will review the Code of Ordinance with the possibility of developing a regulation with regard to the submittal of event licenses involving street closures.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Liquor Licenses & Others)
None
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. New Licenses and Permits
One-Time Events
Comedy with the Colonial/ The NYC Connections
Colonial Theatre School Inc Westerly Armory
March 21, 2020 – 6:30 pm to 12:00 am
(Date change to either April 25th or May 2nd due
to Coronavirus)
Present: Chayanne Robinson
Ms. Robinson recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is the President of the Board of Directors of the Colonial Theatre School, Inc.
Chayanne Robinson explained the change in the date due to the coronavirus.
Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 4 – 0; Robinson recused)
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Wilcox Park
May 23, 2020 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
May 24, 2020 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mr. Gencarella recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Thoman recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Ms. Belanger, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 – 0, Gencarella and Thoman recused)
Big Screen Movies on the Beach
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 321 Atlantic Ave
July 7,14,21,28 & August 4,11,18, 2020 -
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Mr. Gencarella recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Thoman recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Ms. Belanger, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 – 0; Gencarella and Thoman recused)
Ocean Community Chamber Foundation Donahue Park &
August 1, 2020 - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Downtown Westerly
(Rain date August 2,2020)
Mr. Gencarella recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Thoman recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Ms. Belanger, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 – 0; Gencarella and Thoman recused)
b. Renewals
Parking Lots
| 1 Bay Street Parking (124) | 1 Bay St |
| 4 Winnapaug Road (37) | 4 Winnapaug Rd |
| 298-300 Atlantic Ave | |
| 139 Atlantic Ave | |
| Alfie’s Beach Store (19) | 156 Atlantic Ave |
| Andrea Hotel (68) | 92-98 Atlantic Ave |
| Andrea (The) (34) | 89 Atlantic Ave |
| Atlantic Beach Park (76) | 337 Atlantic Ave |
| 145 Atlantic Ave | |
| 128-130 Atlantic Ave | |
| Beach Bums (9) | 142 Atlantic Ave |
| Beachcomber Agency (33) | 10 Winnapaug Rd |
| Breezeway Beach (20) | 137 Atlantic Ave |
| Dunes Park Inc (138) | 665 Atlantic Ave |
| Flyhawk (118) | 302-310 Atlantic Ave |
| 347 Atlantic Ave | |
| Larkin Road Parking (104) | 9 Larkin Rd |
| 121 Atlantic Ave | |
| 103 Atlantic Ave | |
| Sand Castle Inn (10) | 140 Atlantic Ave |
| Sand Castle Inn (12) | 3 Montauk Ave |
| Sandy’s Lighthouse (50) | 148 Atlantic Ave |
| Town of Westerly (99) | 311 Atlantic Ave |
| Town of Westerly (124) | 365 Atlantic Ave |
| Town of Westerly (128) | 316 Atlantic Ave |
| Town of Westerly (144) | 342 Atlantic Av |
| Watch Hill Inn (40) | 42-44 Bay St |
Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Paddys/Paddys Beach (82) 162 Atlantic Ave
Ms. Thoman recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is an employee of the aforesaid establishment.
Motion by Ms. Belanger, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 4 – 0; Thoman recused)
b. Ratify & Confirm
None
c. Order Advertise for Public Hearing
None
7. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Correspondence
1. Goose Maverick LLC - dba: Thirsty Gull, 9 East Avenue – non issuance of Liquor License due to non-compliance with Division of Taxation.
Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid correspondence be accepted and placed on file. (Voted Unanimously)
2. 144 Atlantic Ave LLC - dba: Gino’s by the Beach, 144 Atlantic Avenue.
From Department of Health – non-compliance due to required septic system replacement by DEM
Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid correspondence be accepted and placed on file. (Voted Unanimously)
b. Town Solicitor Report
None
8. ADJOURNMENT
10:15 A.M. Voted Unanimously to adjourn.
| ATTEST: | |
| | Donna L. Giordano, MMC Licensing Board Clerk |
Details of the aforesaid proceedings are video streamed and available on the Town of Westerly website.