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| REGULAR MEETING | LICENSING BOARD | COUNCIL CHAMBERS |
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| THURSDAY | April 8, 2021 | 9:30 A.M. |
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THIS MEETING WAS HELD VIA ZOOM
1. 9:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
Present: Michael Cardiff, Chair
Paul Gencarella Jr., Vice Chair
Mary E. Belanger
Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr.
Angela M. Thoman-Miller
Dawn Robinson, Alternate Member
T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq
Donna L. Giordano, Clerk
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Regular Meeting – March 11, 2021
Motion by
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
Pet Day Care Facility
Discover Your Dog LLC
dba: Discover Your Dog 67 Tom Harvey Rd
Present: Shady Stanley, Co-owner
Heidi Benson, Co-owner
Discussion was held regarding the operation of the business, which is to provide day care and training for pets. Ms. Stanley and Ms. Benson responded to questions from the Board.
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Ms. Belanger that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Outside Entertainment (May 1 through October 31, 2021)
144 Atlantic Ave LLC
dba: Gino’s by the Beach 144 Atlantic Ave
Town Solicitor Conley reported that the applicant has come into compliance; that any outstanding issues at the premises have been abated; and that there are no continuing violations.
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger that the aforesaid license be approved subject to prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Andrea Hotel, Inc.
dba: Andrea Hotel 89 Atlantic Ave
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Thoman, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Fun-One, Inc.
dba: Paddy’s Tiki Beach 159 Atlantic Ave
Ms. Thoman recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is an employee of the applicant.
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 5 - 2; Ms. Thoman recused)
Atlantic Beach Park
dba: Windjammer 321 Atlantic Ave
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Ocean House Management LLC
dba: Ocean House 2 Bluff Ave
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Shelter Harbor Inn Management LLC
dba: Shelter Harbor Inn 10 Wagner Rd
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Sugarland Worldwide LLC (Oxford Industries)
dba: Lilly Pulitzer 31 Bay St
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to prior approval of proper authorities.
Venice Restaurant Inc
dba: Venice Restaurant 165 Shore Rd
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Ms. Belanger, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, to close the Public Hearing. (Voted Unanimously)
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. New Licenses and Permits
Amusements
RI Party Bike 19 Winnapaug Rd
(Peddle party bike)
Present: Debra Stebenne, Owner
Thomas Riley, Owner
Stephanie Sager, Manager
Also Present: Chief of Police Shawn Lacey
Discussion was held regarding the operation of the business. It was explained that the vehicle holds fifteen people who each pedal the trolley-like bike that will travel through Misquamicut at two-hour intervals during which time beer and wine will be consumed. It was noted that the vehicle will be motorized with a 3500 watt electric motor and will have a TIPS certified driver.
The Board expressed concern with BYOB consumption of alcohol and with the route of travel of the bike with Misquamicut being congested area.
Chief Lacey expressed concern regarding whether the bike was registerable and the consumption of alcohol on the device, noting that it is not allowed under state law.
Discussion was held regarding the possibility of issuing a probationary license.
Town Solicitor Coney explained the provisions of a probationary license. The applicants responded to questions from the Board.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and with the condition that no alcohol be consumed while on the bike. (Voted Unanimously)
One-Time Event
Langworthy Farm 308 Shore Rd
June 12 & 13, 2021 – 11:00 am – 5:00 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)
Misquamicut Business Association 316 Atlantic Ave
April 30 & May 1,7,8,12,13,14,15,16,19,21,22
May 28,29 & 30, 2021 - 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Thoman, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Downtown Westerly
April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9 & May 16, 2021 High St/Dixon Square
12:00 noon - 8:00 pm
Mr. Gencarella and Ms. Thoman recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that they are members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber.
Present: Maria DiMaggio, Officer
Motion by Ms. Robinson, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Andrea Hotel Inc 89 Atlantic Ave
June 7, 2021 – 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
b. Renewals
Motel/Hotels
Coast (The) (33) 171-181 Post Rd
Watch Hill Court (19) 20 Bay St
Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
c. Ratify & Confirm
None
d. Order Advertise for Public Hearing
None
7. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Correspondence
Letter sent to all beach front liquor license holders.
Town Solicitor Conley explained the purpose of the aforesaid correspondence.
b. Town Solicitor Report
None
8. ADJOURNMENT
10:45 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.