THIS MEETING WAS A HYBRID

 

 1.    9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Michael Cardiff, Chair

                 Paul Gencarella Jr., Vice Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller      

                 T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq

                 Donna L. Giordano, Clerk

 

Present Remotely:  Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr.

                                Mary E. Belanger

 

Absent:    Dawn Robinson, Alternate Member

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

                Led by Mr. Cardiff.

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR

 

  Regular Meeting – January 10, 2022

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, 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.

 

a.       Dennis McGouran, Alarm Superintendent – re: Establishments operating without a license due to non-compliance with fire code requirements

 

 

4.     PUBLIC HEARINGS (Liquor Licenses & Others)

 

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

 

Outside Entertainment

        Stick and Fin LLC

               dba: Stick & Fin                                           163 Main St

 

        Present:  Brian Samuelson, Owner

 

               Mr. Samuelson explained the type of entertainment and its location on the site, and dispelled concerns of the Board regarding potential sound levels in a residential area.

 

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

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the public hearing be closed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

5.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

6.     NEW BUSINESS

 

a.    New Licenses and Permits

 

Inside Entertainment

Stick and Fin LLC

        Dba: Stick and Fin                                163 Main St

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, 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 - April 14, 2022

 

2022 Outside Entertainment Licenses Renewals (May 1 – Oct. 31)

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, that the aforesaid license renewals be ordered advertised for public heaing on April 14, 2022 (Voted Unanimously)

 

        e.     Businesses not in compliance.

       

               Non-Renewal:

 

                        Cornerstone Inn                      234 Post Rd

                        Gray’s Boatyard                      91 Watch Hill Rd

                        Innovations Fitness South       53 Canal St

                        Just Fabrics                            105 Franklin St

                        Petsmart #3029                      100 Franklin St Unit D

                        Westerly Agway                      31 Friendship St

                        Westerly Marina                      41 Margin St

                        Liguori’s Market                      46 Pierce St - Payment

 

        Town Solicitor Conley recommended sending a conditional cease and desist letter to the aforesaid advising them that if they do not come into compliance or appear at the next Licensing Board meeting, they must cease operations.

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid establishments be contacted to appear before the next Licensing Board meeting on March 10, 2022, to explain their failure to renew their license, and if they fail to comply within thirty days, they will be issued and order to cease and desist operations. (Voted Unanimously)

 

              

               Fire:                                                             

                        Frank Hall Boat Yard              3 India Point Rd

                        Fresh Cup Café                      9 East Ave

                        Granite 1 Hour Photo              116 Granite St Unit 8

                        Gray’s Boatyard                      91 Watch Hill Rd

                        Home Depot                           120 Franklin St

                        Just Fabrics                            105 Franklin St

                        Lohibition                                 2-14 Broad St 

                        Mattress Firm #170013           143 Franklin St           

                        Petsmart #3029                      100 Franklin St Unit D

                        Sherwin Williams                    116 Granite St

                        Walmart                                  258 Post Rd

                        Coast (The)                             171 Post Rd

                        Dunns Corners Market           5 Langworthy Rd

 

         Mr. McGouran noted that the above establishments have not come into compliance with state requirements relating to fire alarm testing reports or payment of inspection fees

 

         Town Solicitor Conley advised that a conditional cease and desist can be sent to the aforesaid contingent upon making an agreement with the Fire Marshal, and, if they do not comply, they must appear before the Licensing Board and cease operations. 

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, that the aforesaid establishments be sent a conditional cease and desist contingent upon making an agreement with the Fire Marshal within thirty days. (Voted Unanimously)

 

               FMC Certificate:

                        Sunnyside Up                                     253 Post Rd

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, that the aforesaid establishment be sent a conditional cease and desist contingent upon the filing of a Food Manager Certificate with the Town Clerk's office within thirty days.  (Voted Unanimously)                    

              

               Division of Taxation

                        Providence Coal Fire Pizza                162 Granite St  

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman, Seconded by Mr. Gencarella, that the aforesaid establishment be contacted to appear before the Licensing Board at its March 10, 2022, meeting to inform the Board of its intentions regarding operation of the business and to remain closed pending appearance at the board meeting.         (Voted Unanimously)                    

       

               Town Taxes

                        Christina’s                                           82 High St

 

Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Thoman, that the aforesaid establishment be sent a conditional cease and desist pending payment of taxes within thirty days and appearance before licensing board at its March 10, 2022 meeting.  (Voted Unanimously)       

 

 

7.     COMMUNICATIONS

 

a.    Correspondence - None

 

b.    Town Solicitor Report – None

 

 

8.     ADJOURNMENT

 

        10:08 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

     Details of the aforesaid proceedings are video streamed and available on the Town of Westerly website.