1.    9:32 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq.

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

        Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Angela M. Thoman-Miller

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR

 

a.    Regular Meeting - December 8, 2022

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, 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.

 

        None

 

 

4.     LICENSES AND PERMITS

 

a.      New

 

        None

 

b.      Renewals

 

        Amusements

        Misquamicut Jet Ski Rentals                                             15 Winnapaug Rd

        (Jet Ski, Paddle Board, Paddle Boats, Kayak Rentals)

 

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)

 

        Motels/Hotels/Guest Houses

        Storage Sense (7)                                                              234 Post Rd

 

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)

 

c.    One-Time Events

 

                       None

 

d.    Ratify & Confirm

 

                       None

 

 

5.     CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS (Liquor Licenses & Other)

 

        1.     Class C Beverage License – Transfer

               From:  Vintage Cigar, LLC

                       dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club                             47 High Street

               To:  Beyond the Breachway, LLC

                       dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club                             same location

               (Public hearing continued from December 8, 2022)

 

               Letter of Objection from MS Walker of RI for Indebtedness – $225.60

               Letter of Objection from McLaughlin & Moran Inc. – $1,116.00

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the public hearing be continued to February 9, 2023.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        2.     Class C Beverage License – Extended Hours (12:00 am to 1:00 am)

               From: Vintage Cigar, LLC

                       dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club                             47 High Street

               To: Beyond the Breachway, LLC

                       dba: Vintage Cigar Lounge & Club                             same location

               (Public hearing continued from December 8, 2022)

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the public hearing be continued to February 9, 2023.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

6.     ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

               None

 

 

7.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

8.     NEW BUSINESS

 

a.     Liquor Licensed Establishments – Mr. Gencarella was informed that liquor licensed establishments do have to provide liquor license liability coverage in order to obtain a liquor license.

 

 

9.     COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

 

a.    Correspondence

 

                        None

 

b.    Town Solicitor Report

 

                        None

 

 

10. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD

 

               None

 

 

11.   ADJOURNMENT

 

        9:40 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

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