1.     9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella, Jr., Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 Jaime Vorenkamp

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 T. Sol. D. Garcia, Esq.

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr., Vice Chair

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Stephen J. Iacoi

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR

 

a.Special Meeting – 11/23/2022

 

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, 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.     LICENSES AND PERMITS

 

a.      New

 

        None

 

b.      Renewals

 

Amusements

Avie’s Ski Sports (3)                                                           94-100 Main St

(Ski’s, Scuba, Paddle Boards)

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

c.      One-Time Events

 

        High Tide Holiday Festival

        High Tide Juice Co.                                                            55 Beach St

        December 11, 2022  9:00 am – 2:00 pm

        (Rain Date December 18, 2022)

 

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Southeastern NE Regenerative Agriculture Weekend

        Ellie B. Coffey                                                                    41 Railroad Ave

        January 7 & 8, 2022   9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Class F Liquor License (Beer & Wine)

       

        Parish Christmas Dinner

        Rev. Peter D’Ambosia                                                       4 Saint Clare Way

        December 18, 2022   4:00 pm – 8:00 pm                         

 

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

 

d.    Ratify & Confirm

 

        None

 

 

5.     PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

Motion by Mr. Iacoi , Seconded by  Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the Public Hearing be opened.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        1.     Class C Beverage License – Transfer

               From:  Vintage Cigar, LLC

                       dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club                             47 High Street

               To:  Beyond the Breachway, LLC

                       dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club                             same location

 

Present:   William J. Nardone, Esq., representing the transferor, Greg Williams

 

               Letter of Objection from MS Walker of RI for Indebtedness - $225.60

 

Letter of Objection from McLaughlin and Moran, Inc. for Indebtedness - $1,116.00

 

     Attorney Nardone requested that the public hearing be continued to next month’s meeting, stating that there are some issues that need to be worked out with the transferee.  He stated that the several objections filed by suppliers which will be paid prior to the transfer.

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the public hearing be continued to January 12, 2023.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        2.     Class C Beverage License – Extended Hours (12:00 am to 1:00 am)

               From: Vintage Cigar, LLC

                       dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club                             47 High Street

               To: Beyond the Breachway, LLC

                       dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club                             same location

 

Present:   William J. Nardone, Esq., representing the applicant

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the public hearing be continued to January 12, 2023.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

6.     ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

               None

 

 

7.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

8.     NEW BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

9.     COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

 

a.    Correspondence

 

                 None

 

b.    Town Solicitor Report

 

           None

 

 

10. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD

 

1.     Podium Microphone – The Board requested that the podium microphone be checked by the IT Department. 

 

 

11.   ADJOURNMENT

 

        9:44 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

ATTEST:
	Mary L. LeBlanc, MMC Licensing Board Clerk