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REGULAR MEETING	LICENSING BOARD	COUNCIL CHAMBERS

THURSDAY	NOVEMBER 3, 2022	9:30 A.M.

1. 9:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER

Present: Paul Gencarella, Jr., Chair

Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

Angela M. Thoman-Miller

Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

Stephen J. Iacoi

T. Sol. Dioney Garcia, Esq.

Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

Absent: Mr. Nigrelli

Also Present: Lori Vacca, Licensing Clerk

SALUTE TO THE FLAG Led by Mr. Iacoi

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

a. Regular Meeting – October 13, 2022

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, 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

Mobile Home/Trailer

Jim’s Trailer Park (75) 347 Atlantic Ave

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

Motel/Hotels/Guest Houses

Paddy/Paddy’s Tikki Beach (3) 153-159 Atlantic Ave

Ms. Thoman-Miller recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is employed by the applicant.

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 to 1 – Angela recused)

Motel/Hotels/Guest Houses

Winnapaug Inn (50) 169 Shore Road

Blue Whale Inn (6) 54 Winnapaug Rd

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

INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT

Fun-One Inc.

dba:Paddy’s/Paddy’s Tiki Beach 159 Atlantic Ave

Ms. Thoman-Miller recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is employed by the applicant.

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 to 0 – Angela recused)

INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT

Alley Katz Inc

dba: Alley Katz 116 Granite St

Carr Corp

dba: Amigos 2 Canal St

Andrea Hotel Inc

dba: Andrea Hotel 89 Atlantic Ave

Gabriele Enterprises Inc

dba: Back Track Bar & Grill 13 Industrial Dr

Bacaloa LLC

dba: Bridge 37 Main St

Brazen Hen LLC (The)

dba: Brazen Hen 4 Canal St

Chorus of Westerly

dba: Chorus of Westerly 119 High St

Clydesdale Tavern Inc.

dba: Clydesdale Tavern 47 Canal St

Aioli Inc

dba: Evie’s 224 Post Rd

Grey Sail Tap Room LLC

dba: Grey Sail Tap Room 65 Canal St

Boda Enterprises Inc

dba: Danny’s Bar 23 Canal St

144 Atlantic Ave LLC

dba: Gino’s By The Beach 144 Atlantic Ave

Renaissance City Theatre Inc

dba: Granite Theatre 1 Granite St

Haversham LLC (The)

dba: Haversham (The) 336 Post Rd

F&O Enterprises

dba: Hilltop Café 23 Canal St

Knickerbocker Music Center Inc

dba: Knickerbocker Café 35 Railroad Ave

Malted Barley LLC

dba: Malted Barley (The) 42 High St

Ocean House Management LLC

dba: Ocean House 2 Bluff Ave

BK & JS Enterprises Inc

dba: Perks & Corks 62 High St

Shelter Harbor Inn Management LLC

dba: Shelter Harbor Inn 10 Wagner Rd

Stick and Fin LLC

dba: Stick & Fin 163 Main St

K&D Westerly LLC

dba: Surf Cantina 15 Canal St

Tapped Sunset LLC

dba: Tapped Apply Winery 37 High St

Thirsty Beaver Westerly LLC

dba: Thirsty Beaver 265 Post Rd

Venice Restaurant Inc

dba: Venice Restaurant 165 Shore Rd

Ocean Community United Theatre

dba: United Theatre 5-7 Canal St

Atlantic Beach Park Inc

dba: Windjammer 321 Atlantic Ave

184 Shore Road LLC

dba: Winnapaug Country Club 184 Shore

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

c. One-Time Events

None

d. Ratify & Confirm

None

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

a. LICENSES (NEW)

Liquor Class B Victualer – New

Dragon Palace of Westerly, LLC

dba: Dragon Palace 162 Granite Street

Present: Young, Dragon Palace

Young – comply with all of the rules & regulations of a liquor license; same footprint;

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)

Outside Entertainment – New

184 Shore Road LLC

dba: Winnapaug Country Club 184 Shore Rd

Present: Nicholas Scola

Nic – no definitive plans; outside deck – closed for 3 years and hope to be open this year; want to have a full service restaurant; hope to open in the spring;

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

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

b. LIQUOR LICENSES (RENEWALS)

CLASS A LIQUOR STORE

RLPD Wines LLC

dba: Dick’s World of Wines 137 Main St

E-Z Midway Liquors, Inc

dba: E-Z Midway Liquors 100 Main St

Q Incorporated

dba: Ocean State Liquors 233 Post Rd

Warehouse Beer Wine Liquor, Inc

dba: The Wine Store 86 Franklin St

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

CLASS B TAVERN

The Haversham LLC

dba: Haversham (The) 336 Post Rd

Breezeway Family Resorts, Inc

dba: Maria’s Seaside Café and Hotel Maria 132 Atlantic Ave

Ocean House Management LLC

dba: Ocean House 2 Bluff Ave

Westerly Inns LLC

dba: Pleasant View Inn 65 Atlantic Ave

Shelter Harbor Management LLC

dba: Shelter Harbor Inn 10 Wagner Rd

Weekapaug Inn Restaurant LLC

dba: Weekapaug Inn 25 Spray Rock Rd

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

CLASS BH – HOTEL

Breezeway Family Resorts, Inc

dba: Maria’s Seaside Café and Hotel Maria 132 Atlantic Ave

Ocean House Management LLC

dba: Ocean House 2 Bluff Ave

Winnapaug Inn, Inc

dba: Winnapaug Inn 169 Shore Rd

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

CLASS B VICTUALER

Fun One, Inc

dba: Paddy’s/Paddy’s Tiki Beach 159 Atlantic Ave

Ms. Thoman-Miller recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is employed by the applicant.

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 to 0 – Angela recused)

CLASS B VICTUALER

Alley Katz, Inc.

dba: Alley Katz/Cleats Sports Club 116 Granite St

Carr Corp

dba: Amigos 2 Canal St

Andrea Hotel, Inc

dba: Andrea (The) 89 Atlantic Ave

Gabriele Enterprises, Inc

dba: Back Track Bar & Grill 13 Industrial Dr

Shoreline Westerly LLC

dba: Bar Emilia 1 Railroad Ave

Tortuga Group LLC

dba: Bomb Burritos & Bowls 240 Post Rd

Brazen Hen LLC

dba: Brazen Hen 4 Canal St

Bacalao LLC

dba: Bridge Restaurant 37 Main St

Crowhead Productions LLC

dba: Café (The) 3 Canal St

Cinder Restaurant LLC

dba: Cinder 169 Main St

Clydesdale Tavern, Inc

dba: Clydesdale Tavern 47 Canal St

Boda Enterprises, Inc

dba: Danny’s Bar 23 Railroad Ave

Marilu Foods Inc

dba: Dockside B & B 19 Margin St

JRJ Rhody, Inc

dba: Ella’s Fine Food & Drink 2 Tower St

Aioli, Inc

dba: Evie’s 224 Post Rd

144 Atlantic LLC

dba: Gino’s by the Beach 144 Atlantic Ave

Golden Chopstix, Inc

dba: Golden Chopstix 62 Franklin St

Guytano’s Restaurant LLC

dba: Guytanno’s Café 62 Franklin St

18 High Street LLC

dba: High Hope Tavern 12 High St

F & O Enterprises, Inc

dba: Hilltop Café 23 Canal St

Kelley's Deli Co

dba: Kelley's Deli 116 Granite St Unit 8

Koi Asian Restaurant LLC

dba: Koi Japanese Cuisine 65 High St

Knickerbocker Music Center Inc

dba: Knickerbocker Café 35 Railroad Ave

Malted Barley LLC

dba: Malted Barley 42 High St

George Enterprise Inc

dba: Mario’s Northend Pizzaria 61 Friendship St

Nana’s Bakery & Pizza

dba: Nana’s Bakery & Pizza 82 High St

99 West, Inc

dba: Ninety Nine Restaurants 7 Airport Rd

Nidalo F&B LLC

dba: Noodle Revolution 87 Oak St

Olympia Tea Room, Inc

dba: Olympia Tea Room 74 Bay St

BK & JS Enterprises LLC

dba: Perks & Corks 62 High St

Longo Brand Inc

dba: Pizzeria Longo 84 High St

Wanderer LLC

dba: Shallows Restaurant & Bar 54R High St

Stick & Fin LLC

dba: Stick & Fin 163 Main St

Supreme Cheese Pizzeria and Ristorante Inc

dba: Supreme Cheese Pizzeria and Ristorante 157 Granite St

K & D Westerly LLC

dba: Surf Cantina 15 Canal St

Fazio Brothers LLC

dba: Ten Sandwiches 98 Bay St

Thirsty Beaver Westerly LLC

dba: Thirsty Beaver 265 Post Rd

TyMark Inc

dba: Vetrano’s Italian Restaurant 130F Granite St

Venice Restaurant, Inc

dba: Venice Restaurant 165 Shore Rd

N.R.V. Inc

dba: Voc’s Dunn’s Corner Pizza 271 Post Rd

Atlantic Beach Park, Inc

dba: Windjammer 321 Atlantic Ave

184 Shore Road LLC

dba: Winnapaug Country Club Restaurant 184 Shore Rd

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

CLASS B LIMITED

Sparkirb LLC

dba: Casa della Luce 105 Franklin St

The Golden Egg Restaurant, Inc

dba: Cooked Goose 92 Watch Hill Rd

Graze Burger LLC

dba: Graze Burgers 127 Granite St

P & V Corporation

dba: Nam Kong 105 Franklin St

Primo Pizza Inc

dba: PizzaPlace 43 Broad St

Pizza Vita Inc

dba: Pizza Vita 55 Beach St Unit 12

Savoy Bookshop & Café Inc

dba: Savoy Bookshop & Café 10 Canal St

St. Clair Annex, Inc

dba: St. Clair Annex 141-145 Bay St

Thong Thang LLC

dba: Thong Restaurant 15 Railroad Ave

Two Little Fish Inc

dba: Two Little Fish 300 Atlantic Ave

NY Pizza Inc

dba: Vittoria’s New York Pizza 224 Post Rd

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

CLASS C BAR

Gene Properties LLC

dba: Misquamicut Ocean Bar 149 Atlantic Ave

Grey Sail Tap Room LLC

dba: Grey Sail Tap Room 65 Canal St

Vintage Cigar LLC

dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club 47 High St

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

CLASS D CLUB

Westerly Yacht Club, Inc

dba: Westerly Yacht Club 1 Watch Hill Rd

Mr. Iacoi recused himself due to a possible conflict of interest being that he is member of the club.

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 to 0 – Steve recused)

CLASS D CLUB

B.C.W., Inc

dba: Bocce Club 64 Ledward Ave

Bradford Citizens Club, Inc

dba: Bradford Citizens Club 124 Woody Hill Rd

Bradford Social Club Inc

dba: Bradford Social Club 2 Bowling Lane

Societa Di Soccorse Cittadini

dba: Calabrese Club 28 Pleasant St

BPOE #678 Westerly Lodge

dba: Elks Club 1 Dixon St

Hilltop Social Club, Inc

dba: Hilltop Social Club 18 Frontage Rd

Misquamicut Club, Inc

dba: Misquamicut Beach Club 24 Fort Road

Misquamicut Club, Inc

dba: Misquamicut Golf Club 60 Ocean View Hwy

North End Social Club, Inc

dba: North End Social Club 47 Pierce St

Seaside Beach Club, Inc

dba: Seaside Beach Club (The) 651 Atlantic Ave

Shelter Harbor Golf Club

dba: Shelter Harbor Golf Club 368 Post Rd

Watch Hill Yacht Club, Inc

dba: Watch Hill Yacht Club 1 Fort Rd

Weekapaug Golf Club, Inc

dba: Weekapaug Golf Club 265 Shore Rd

Westerly Yacht Club, Inc

dba: Westerly Yacht Club 1 Watch Hill Rd

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

CLASS T THEATRE

Chorus of Westerly

dba: Chorus of Westerly 119 High St

Renaissance City Theatre Inc

dba: Granite Theatre 1 Granite St

Ocean Community United Theatre Inc

dba: The United Theatre 5-7 Canal St

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

c. LIQUOR CLASS C-EXTENDED HOUR (12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.)

Vintage Cigar, LLC

dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge and Club 47 High St

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

d. VICTUALER EXTENDED HOURS (RENEWALS) (2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.)

Britley Inc

dba: 7 Eleven #32509B 11 Post Rd

High St Coffee LLC

dba: Bess Eaton Coffee Shop 127 High St

Cumberland Farms, Inc

dba: Cumberland Farms #1130 69 Friendship St

Cumberland Farms, Inc

dba: Cumberland Farms #1295 149 Granite St

Mystic Foods LLC

dba: Dunkin Donuts 139 Granite St

Mystic Foods LLC

dba: Dunkin Donuts 224 Post Rd

JPT Donuts LLC

dba: Dunkin Donuts 164 Granite St

Westerly Petro Mart

dba: Dunn’s Corners Mobil 249 Post Rd

144 Atlantic Ave LLC

dba: Gino’s by the Beach 144 Atlantic Ave

Totally Baked Inc

dba: Honey Dew Donuts 107 Franklin St

Totally Baked Inc

dba: Honey Dew Donuts 240 Post Rd

Kasbac LLC

dba: McDonald’s 135 Granite St

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

e. JUNK DEALERS (RENEWALS)

Martin & Son Auto Salvage Inc.

dba: Martin & Son Auto Salvage 129 Oak St

Roger Hall

dba: Trash & Treasures 24 Canal St

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

f. SECOND HAND SHOPS (RENEWALS)

Again and Again Consignment LLC

dba: Again and Again Consignment 271 Post Rd

Daniella Ness & Antonella Rizzo

dba: Déjà vu Consignment Room 116 Granite St

Zachary R. Dustin

dba: Frets 43 High St

Michele M. Crider

dba: Refindz 3 East Ave

Rachael Dufour & Denise Murphy

dba: Practically Perfect Consignments 271 Post Rd

S.S. Howes LLC

dba: ReReads Books 53 High St

Walmart Stores Inc

dba: Walmart #1964 258 Post Rd

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

g. OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (May 1 through October 31, 2023)

Fun-One, Inc.

dba: Paddy’s Tiki Beach 159 Atlantic Ave

Ms. Thoman-Miller recused due to a possible conflict of interest being that she is employed by the applicant.

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 to 0 – Angela recused)

h. OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (May 1 through October 31, 2023)

144 Atlantic Ave LLC

dba: Gino’s by the Beach 144 Atlantic Ave

Andrea Hotel, Inc.

dba: Andrea Hotel 89 Atlantic Ave

Atlantic Beach Park

dba: Windjammer 321 Atlantic Ave

Ocean House Management LLC

dba: Ocean House 2 Bluff Ave

Shelter Harbor Inn Management LLC

dba: Shelter Harbor Inn 10 Wagner Rd

Venice Restaurant Inc

dba: Venice Restaurant 165 Shore Rd

Grey Sail Tap Room LLC

dba: Grey Sail Tap Room 65 Canal St

Haversham LLC

dba: The Haversham 336 Post Rd

Stick and Fin LLC

dba: Stick and Fin LLC 163 Main St

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

6. ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

a. Liquor Class B Victualer – Renewal

Dragon Palace of Westerly, LLC

dba: Dragon Palace 162 Granite St

(Set public hearing date and time)

b. Liquor Class B Limited – New

K&V&K LLC

dba: Nam Khong 105 Franklin St

(Set public hearing date and time)

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid licenses be ordered advertised for public hearing on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 9:30 am. (Voted Unanimously)

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

10:07 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.