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| REGULAR MEETING | LICENSING BOARD | COUNCIL CHAMBERS |
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| THURSDAY | April 14, 2022 | 9:30 A.M. |
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1. 9:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
Present: 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. Nigrelli
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Regular Meeting – March 10, 2022
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, 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. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, to open the Public Hearing. (Voted Unanimously)
Class B Victualer Liquor License Transfer
Golden Chopstix Inc.
dba: Golden Chopstix 62 Franklin St
Present: Ping Li Zhu, owner
Terry Tsang, Interpreter
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Outside Entertainment
Paddy’s Beach Club 159 Atlantic Ave
Ms. Thoman-Miller recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is employed by the applicant.
No one appeared in favor or to object.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 4 to 0; Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)
Andrea (The) 89 Atlantic Ave
Gino’s by the Beach 144 Atlantic Ave
Ocean House 2 Bluff Ave
Shelter Harbor Inn 10 Wagner Rd
Venice Restaurant 165 Shore Rd
Windjammer 321 Atlantic Ave
Grey Sail Tap Room 65 Canal St
Haversham LLC 336 Post Rd
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, to close the Public Hearing. (Voted Unanimously)
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. New Licenses and Permits
Motel/Hotels/Guest License
SIG I Westerly LLC & SIG CJK LLC
dba: Storage Sense (7) 234 Post Rd
Present: Megan Jones, 172 High St
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Class F Liquor
St. Pius X Parish Corp. 45 Elm Street
May 7, 2022 – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Misquamicut Business Association State Beach Parking Lot
May 13 - 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
May 14 – 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
May 15 – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Misquamicut Business Association State Beach Parking Lot
Sept 16 - 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sept 17 - 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sept 18 - 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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)
One Time Event(s)
Ivory Ella – Fill the Bag Event
Ivory Ella LLC 89 Tom Harvey Rd
April 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2022
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Motion by Ms. Robinson, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Downtown Westerly
May 8, 15, & 22, 2022
12:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Ms. Thoman-Miller recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she a member of the Board of Director of the Chamber.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 4 to 0; Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)
Misquamicut Business Association State Beach Parking Lot
May 13, 2022 - 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
May 14, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
May 15, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Misquamicut Business Association State Beach Parking Lot
Sept. 16, 2022 - 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sept. 17, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sept. 18, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Misquamicut Business Association 316 Atlantic Ave
May 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 &
June 3, 4,11,12,17,18, 24 & 25, 2022
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Wilcox Park
May 28, 2022 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
May 29, 2022 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ms. Thoman-Miller recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Knickerbocker Music Center 5 Bay St
June 28, July 12 & 26 & Aug 9 & 23, 2022
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Feast Of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Fireworks
Mount Carmel Feast Committee 111 High St
July 17, 2022 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
(Request fee be waived)
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and that the fee be waived. (Voted Unanimously)
Riverside Housing LLC (46) New 107 Main St
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
Motel/Hotels/Guest License
Watch Hill Court (19) 20 Bay St
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Parking Lot (s)
Alfie’s Beach Store (19) 154 Shore Rd
Alfie’s Variety (7) 139 Atlantic Ave
Beach Bums (9) 142 Atlantic Ave
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid licenses 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
None
b. Town Solicitor Report
None
8. ADJOURNMENT
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.