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| REGULAR MEETING | LICENSING BOARD | COUNCIL CHAMBERS |
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| THURSDAY | June 9, 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
Dawn Robinson, Alternate Member
T. Sol. D. Garcia, Esq
Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk
SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Vice Chair Gencarella
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting – May 12, 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. LICENSES AND PERMITS
a. New
Inside Entertainment - New
F&O Enterprises, Inc
dba: Hilltop Café 23 Canal St
Mr. Nigrelli stated, for the record, that music emitted from indoor entertainment, whether performed live or by prerecorded means, should not be heard outside the four walls of the establishment and, if the music can be heard in the neighborhood, it should be looked into.
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)
Parking Lot - New
4 Winnapaug Road LLC
dba: Misquamicut Parking (84) 148 Winnapaug Rd
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
b. Renewals
None
c. One-Time Events
Westerly Fire Department 7 Union St
June 12, 2022 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Motion by Ms. Robinson, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 321 Atlantic Ave
July 12 & 19 & August 2 & 16, 2022
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ms. Thoman-Miller recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest being that she serves on the Board of Director of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Ms. Robinson, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 to 0 – Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)
Burmeister/Moran Wedding & Rehearsal
Margin Street Inn LLC 4 Margin St
June 17, 2022 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
June 18, 2022 5:00 pm – 10:30 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)
Flock Theatre Wilcox Park
June 23, 24, 25, 26, & 30, 2022
July 1, 2 & 3, 2022 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Motion by Ms. Robinson, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Westerly River Days Celebration
Gina Fuller/SRICD & Wayne Ritter 107 Main St
June 26, 2022 10:00 am – 4:30 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)
Ivory Ella LLC 89 Tom Harvey Rd
June 28, 29, 30 & July 1 & 2, 2022
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Gorman/Addington-White Rehearsal Dinner
Margin Street Inn LLC 4 Margin St (On Lawn)
July 29, 2022 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Donahue Park &
August 6, 2022 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Downtown Westerly
(Rain Date 8/7/2022)
Ms. Thoman-Miller recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest being that she serves on the Board of Director of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 to 0 – Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)
Myers Wedding & Rehearsal Dinner
Margin Street Inn LLC 4 Margin St
August 19, 2022 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
August 20, 2022 5:00 pm – 11:00 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)
Miller Wedding & Rehearsal Dinner
Margin Street Inn LLC 4 Margin St
September 16, 2022 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
September 17, 2022 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Baker/O’Rourke Wedding & Rehearsal
Margin Street Inn LLC 4 Margin St
September 30, 2022 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
October 1, 2022 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Misquamicut Club 60 Ocean View Hwy
July 4, 2022 6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Rain date July 5, 2022
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Class F Liquor License
Chicken Parmesan Dinner 62 Crandall Ave
St. Clare Church Parish
June 12, 2022 4:30 pm – 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)
d. Ratify & Confirm
One-Time Event
Inside Live Music
F&O Enterprises, Inc./dba: Hilltop Café 23 Canal St
May 27, 2022 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Liquor Licenses & Others)
a. Liquor License Class B Victualer – New
Stick and Fin, LLC
dba: Stick & Fin 163 Main St
Present: William A. Nardone, Esq., representing Stick and Finn, LLC
Brian Samuelson, President and Operator, Stick and Finn
Frank Samuelson, Jr., Property Owner, 163 Main St
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the Public Hearing be opened. (Voted Unanimously)
Attorney Nardone stated that Stick and Fin, located at 163 Main Street, has been in operation for one year. He explained that, because State Law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages within 200 feet of a place of worship, the establishment, whose property is located within 200 feet of the lower section of the St. Pius Church parking lot, sought and was granted an exception from these provisions by the General Assembly on May 4, 2022. He stated that the applicant then filed an application for a Class B-Victualer Beverage License and the hearing was advertised for today. He explained that the establishment has a 30-seat capacity with some outdoor seasonal seating at the rear of the building; that a menu has been submitted; that the current hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. seven days a week but will be extended to 11:00 p.m. upon issuance of license; and that a letter of support was provided by Fr. Mike Najim from St. Pius Church.
No one appeared in favor or in opposition.
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed. (Voted Unanimously)
Motion by Ms. Robinson, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the Public Hearing be closed. (Voted Unanimously)
6. ORDER ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
a. Correspondence
1. From Thomas J. Liguori, Jr, Esq., representing Thirsty Beaver Westerly, LLC – Request for Special Meeting
Present: Thomas Liguori, Jr., Esq., representing Thirsty Beaver Westerly, LLC
Attorney Liguori explained that Thirsty Beaver Westerly LLC has filed an application for a Class B-Victualer Beverage License at the location previously occupied by Sea Goose and No Bull Restaurants. He stated that there is an interest to open the establishment as soon as possible; therefore, he asked for a special meeting. He noted that Thirsty Beaver would be the fourth restaurant in Rhode Island owned by this Rhode Island entity. He stated that, due to the two-week advertising requirement, the earliest a hearing could be held would be the last week in June.
9:52 A.M. Mr. Nigrelli left the Council Chambers and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, that the Special Licensing Board meeting be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. (So Voted 3 to 0 – Mr. Nigrelli absent)
b. Town Solicitor’s Report
None
10. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD
None
11. ADJOURNMENT
10:00 A.M. Voted Unanimously to adjourn.
| ATTEST: | |
| | Mary L. LeBlanc, MMC Licensing Board Clerk |
Details of the aforesaid proceedings are video streamed and available on the Town of Westerly website.