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REGULAR MEETING

LICENSING BOARD

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

THURSDAY

August 12, 2021

9:30 A.M.

 

 

 

THIS MEETING WAS A HYBRID

 

 1.    9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER Video

 

Present:   Michael Cardiff, Chair

                 Paul Gencarella Jr., Vice Chair

                 Mary E. Belanger

                 Dawn Robinson, Alternate Member

                 T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq

                 Donna L. Giordano, Clerk

 

Absent:    Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr.

 

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

               Led by Mr. Cardiff.

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR Video

 

  Regular Meeting - July  8, 2021

  Special Meeting - July 28, 2021

 

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

 

 

3.     PUBLIC COMMENTS Video

 

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

 

        None

 

 

4.     PUBLIC HEARINGS (Liquor Licenses & Others)

 

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

 

        Outside Entertainment - New Video

        Haversham LLC (The)

               dba:The Haversham                                                336 Shore Rd

 

        Present:  Jay Beausoleil, owner

         

Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the address of The Haversham be corrected to read 336 Post Rd.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

                Mr. Beauseleil explained the setup for the outside entertainment and the type of entertainment to be offered.  He responded to questions from the Board.

               No one appeared in favor or to object.

 

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

 

        Second Hand Shop – New Video

        Michele M. Crider

                dba: Refindz                                                            3 East Ave

 

        Present:  Michele Crider, owner

 

              Ms. Crider explained the location and the operation of the business, noting that the thrift shop will consist of women’s and men’s clothing, books, household goods, and small furniture.

 

              No one appeared in favor or to object.

 

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

 

Motion by Mr. Gencarella, 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) Video

      Margin Street Inn Rehearsal Dinner

      Margin Street Inn                                                       4 Margin St

      Aug 27, 2021   6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

 

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

 

        Ivory Ella Warehouse Tent Sale

        Ivory Ella LLC                                                          89 Tom Harvey Rd

        Aug 30, 31 & Sept 1, 2021   9:00 am – 5:00 pm

        Sept 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2021   9:00 am – 6:00 pm

 

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

 

        Summer Pops 2021                                                 Wilcox Park

        The Chorus of Westerly                                           44 Broad St

        Sept 11, 2021   10:00 am – 10:00 pm

        Rain Date – Sept 12, 2021

        (Request fee be waived)

 

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

 

        Misquamicut Fall Festival

        Misquamicut Business Association                         Misquamicut State Beach

        Sept 17, 2021    5:00 pm – 11:00 pm                      Parking Lot

        Sept 18, 2021  11:00 am – 11:00 pm

        Sept 19, 2021  11:00 am –   6:00 pm

 

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

 

        Class F Liquor License Video

        Misquamicut Fall Festival

        Misquamicut Business Association                         Misquamicut State Beach     

        Sept 17, 2021    5:00 pm – 11:00 pm                      Parking Lot

        Sept 18, 2021  11:00 am – 10:30 pm

        Sept 19, 2021  11:00 am –   5:00 pm

 

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

 

 

b.    Renewals - None

 

c.    Ratify & Confirm - None

       

d.    Order Advertise for Public Hearing - None

 

 

7.     COMMUNICATIONS Video

 

a.    Correspondence

 

        Revised Conditions of Beverage Licenses Rules & Regulations

 

               Current Conditions of Beverage Licenses Rules & Regulations

 

               Rules of Procedure to Govern Licensing Board For 2021-2022

 

               2022 Licensing Board Meeting Dates & Times  

 

The aforesaid items will be placed on the September 9, 2021, Licensing Board agenda pending review by the Licensing Board.

 

        b.  Town Solicitor Report

 

                     None

              

 

8.     ADJOURNMENT Video

 

        9:55 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.

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