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| REGULAR MEETING | LICENSING BOARD | COUNCIL CHAMBERS |
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| THURSDAY | JULY 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.
Angela M. Thoman-Miller
Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp
Stephen Iacoi
T. Sol. Diony Garcia, Esq
Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk
SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Chair Gencarella
RE-ORGANIZATION of the Licensing Board
a. Appointment of Chairperson
Mr. Nigrelli nominated Paul Gencarella, Jr. for appointment as Chairperson to the Licensing Board.
A vote was taken on the nomination of Paul Gencarella, Jr. for appointment as Chairperson to the Licensing Board and the nomination carried. (Voted Unanimously)
b. Appointment of Vice Chairperson
Mr. Thoman-Miller nominated Joseph Nigrelli for appointment as Vice Chair to the Licensing Board.
A vote was taken on the nomination of Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. for appoint as Vice Chairperson to the Licensing Board and the nomination carried. (Voted Unanimously)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Special Meeting – July 1, 2022
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, 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. Michael Rachlin, 10 Canal St, Apt 42 – re: Surf Cantina – noise concerns; read into the record a letter from residents of Martin House regarding loud music affecting neighbors’ quality of life; requested that the matter be referred to a special Licensing Board meeting
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the matter be placed on the August 11, 2022 Licensing Board agenda.
b. Brian Dougan, 10 Canal St, Unit 21 – re: Surf Cantina – noise concerns; requested a special meeting
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the matter be scheduled for a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. (Voted Unanimously)
4. LICENSES AND PERMITS
a. New
Commercial Parking Lot – New
Purple Ape (11) 9 Winnapaug Rd
Present: Tom Jasulavic, 17 Winnapaug Rd, owner
Mr. Jasulavic explained that the 11 parking spaces are located to the right of the Purple Ape at Purple Ape Escape at 9 Winnapaug Road. He stated that the 11 parking spaces are marked and numbered; that the parking spaces will be utilized by tenants of the apartments, retail customers and beachgoers. He noted that the beachgoers will be directed to the Misquamicut State Beach or Paddy’s Beach.
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)
b. Renewals
None
c. One-Time Events
Langworthy Farm 308 Shore Road
Aug 20 & 21, 2022 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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)
Setting The Pace for Conservation 5K w/reception
Westerly Land Trust Avondale Farm
Aug 4, 2022 5:00 pm – 8:30 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)
Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society Summer Boutique
Watch Hill Green Bay Street
Aug 5 & 6, 2022
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Shakespeare In the Park (1of 2)
Colonial Theatre School Wilcox Park
July 22,23,24,25,27,28,29,30 & 31, 2022
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Aug 3,4,5,6 & 7, 2022
7:00 pm – 10:00 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)
Shakespeare In the Park (2 of 2)
Colonial Theatre School Wilcox Park
Aug 9,10,11,12,13, 2022
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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)
Ivory Ella LLC 89 Tom Harvey Rd
Aug 9,10,11,12,13 & 14, 2022
8:30 am – 4:30 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)
d. Ratify & Confirm
None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Liquor License)
Liquor License Class B Victualer - New
Shoreline Westerly LLC
dba: Bar Emilia 1-17 Railroad Ave
Present: Jakub Andros, co-owner, 59 Homestead Rd, Ledyard, CT
Shaun Golan, co-owner, 117 North Stonington Rd, Mystic CT
Justin Bothur, 53 Potter Hill Rd
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the Public Hearing be opened. (Voted Unanimously)
Mr. Bothur stated that he and his partner operate another restaurant in Mystic, Connecticut. He explained that this establishment is more of a wine bar focusing on an extensive wine selection; that there is a full kitchen; and that there will be a limited food menu. He stated that there will be no live entertainment, only ambient sound.
Mr. Bothur stated that there is a dry storage area for the wine that will be secured. He further stated that the business will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., noting that the focus is to capture the theatre crowd.
No one appeared in favor or in opposition.
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)
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the Public Hearing be closed. (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
None
11. ADJOURNMENT
10:05 A.M. Voted Unanimously to adjourn.
| ATTEST: | |
| | Mary L. LeBlanc, MMC Licensing Board Clerk |
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