THIS MEETING WAS A HYBRID

 

 

1.     9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Michael Cardiff, Chair

                 Paul Gencarella Jr., Vice Chair

                 Mary E. Belanger

                

                 Donna L. Giordano, Clerk

 

Present Remotely:    Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                                   Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr.

                                   T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq

 

        Absent:    Dawn Robinson, Alternate Member

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Michael Cardiff, Chair

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR

 

  Regular Meeting – February 10, 2022

 

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

 

B Victualer Liquor License Stockholder Transfer

Golden Chopstix Inc

        dba: Golden Chopstix                                                          62 Franklin St

 

Present:   Ping Li Zhu, Owner

                 Terry Tsang, representing Golden Chopstix

 

        Mr. Tsang explained the transfer stating that the business is not being sold, but is being handed over to an employee of the establishment.  He stated that the new owner will be applying for a new Tax Identification number due to liability concerns.

 

        The Clerk explained that the Division of Taxation does not agree with the way the application was advertised as a stockholder transfer and that it should have been advertised as a new license transfer.  She stated that the Division of Taxation might not authorize the transfer as is.

 

        Town Solicitor Conely stated that he has no objection to granting of license.

 

Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and pending transfer from the Division of Taxation.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, to close the Public Hearing.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

5.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

6.     NEW BUSINESS

 

a.    New Licenses and Permits

             

              None

 

b.    Renewals

 

1 Bay Street Parking(124)                                                   1 Bay Street

300 Atlantic Associates(7)                                                   298-300 Atlantic Ave

4 Winnapaug Road (37)                                                      4 Winnapaug Rd

Andrea Parking Lot (68)                                                      92-98 Atlantic Ave

Andrea (The) (34)                                                                89 Atlantic Ave

Atlantic Beach Park (76)                                                      337 Atlantic Ave

Atlantic Beach Pizza & Grill (2)                                           145 Atlantic Ave

Atlantic Entertainment (32)                                                  128-130 Atlantic Ave

Bayview Fun Park (92)                                                        338 Atlantic Ave

Beachcomber Real Estate                                                   10 Winnapaug Rd

Breezeway Beach (20)                                                        137 Atlantic Ave

Dunes Park Inc. (138)                                                          665 Atlantic Ave

Flyhawk (118)                                                                      302-310 Atlantic Ave

Jim Pucci’s Trailer Park (75)                                               347 Atlantic Ave

Larkin Road Parking (104)                                                  9 Larkin Rd

Misquamicut Fire District (54)                                              103 Atlantic Ave

Misquamicut Fire District (51)                                              121 Atlantic Ave

Sam’s Beach (33)                                                                301 Atlantic Ave

Sand Castle Inn (10)                                                            140 Atlantic Ave

Sandcastle Inn (12)                                                             3 Montauk Ave

Town of Westerly (99)                                                         311 Atlantic Ave

Town of Westerly (128)                                                       316 Atlantic Ave

Town of Westerly (144)                                                       342 Atlantic Ave

Town of Westerly (124)                                                       365 Atlantic Ave

Watch Hill Inn/WHI Parking (107)                                       42-44 Bay St.

Weekapaug Bait & Tackle (16)                                           664 Atlantic Ave

 

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

 

Paddys/Paddys Beach (82)                                                 162 Atlantic Ave

 

        Ms. Thoman-Miller recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that sheis an employee of the aforesaid establishment.

 

Motion by Mr. Gencarella, Seconded by Ms. Belanger, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (So Voted 3 to 0;  Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)

 

c.     Businesses Not In Compliance

 

        Non-Renewal – No Response        

        Just Fabrics                                                                         105 Franklin St

 

               The Clerk informed he Board that there has been no response from the aforesaid establishment.  She stated that she will have the police ensure that the business is not operating pursuant to the Cease and Desist order.

 

        Renewed – No Response

        Christina’s                                                                            82 High St

 

               The Clerk informed the Board that the aforesaid establishment has come into compliance.

 

        Coast (The)                                                                          171-181 Post Rd 

 

        Present:  John Whitney, owner

 

               Mr. Whitney informed the Board that the electrician visited the establishment today to make corrections and that he is awaiting an inspection by the Fire    Department.

 

        Renewed – In process of coming into compliance

        Providence Coal Fire Pizza – Temporarily Closed 162 Granite St

 

Present:  David Bertolini, owner

 

        Mr. Bertolin explained that his attorney and accountant are working with the state to appeal a 2020 and that the establishment is looking to open in May.  He stated that the operation will be seasonal to be closed during the months of January and February.

 

        Granite One Hour Photo                                                      116 Granite St

 

               The Clerk informed the Board that the aforesaid establishment has come into compliance.

 

        Gray’s Boatyard                                                                   91 Watch Hill Rd

 

               The Clerk informed the Board that there has been no response from the aforesaid         establishment.  She stated that she will have the police ensure that the business is not operating pursuant to the Cease and Desist order.

 

        Cornerstone Inn                                                                   234 Post Road

 

                The Clerk informed the Board that Cornerstone Inn is under new ownership; that the name of the storage facility, as well as the motel, is being changed; that a new            application has been filed; and that approvals are being sought.

 

        Home Depot #4284                                                              267 Post Rd

 

               The Clerk informed the Board that the aforesaid establishment has come into compliance.

 

d.     Ratify & Confirm

       

                       None

 

e.     Order Advertise for Public Hearing

              

                       None

 

 

7.     COMMUNICATIONS

 

a.    Correspondence – None

 

        b.  Town Solicitor Report - None

 

 

8.     ADJOURNMENT

 

        10:00 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

 

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