1.    9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

        Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair (arrived 9:32 a.m.)

                        T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq.

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Stephen J. Iacoi

 

 

 2.    LICENSES AND PERMITS

 

a.     New

 

        Inside Entertainment

        PKEF Inc.

               dba: Bird in Hand                                              12 Canal St

 

Present:   Padraic Fazio, applicant

 

     Mr. Fazio stated that acoustic entertainment will be scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights from 8:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. and that the doors can remain closed to avoid any issues of noise concerns.  He stated that the establishment will be respectful to neighbors.  He noted that he will still be operating his business in Watch Hill. 

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, to amend the agenda to move to Item #3 – Public Hearings at this time. (Voted Unanimously)

 

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

 

        The Goat Westerly LLC

                dba: The Goat                                                    42-46 High St

 

Present:   William Nardone, Esq., representing the applicant

                 Jeffrey Pucci, 44 Watch Hill Road, Applicant

 

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)

 

 

 3.    PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

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

 

a.     Class B Victualer Beverage License (New)

        PKEF Inc.

               dba: Bird in Hand                                              12 Canal St.

 

Present:   Padraic Fazio, applicant

 

     Mr. Fazio Padraic responded to questions from the board regarding the storage of liquor, tip certified staff, and liquor liability insurance.  He stated that he hopes to open by the end of April with hours of operation from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. weekdays and until 10:00 p.m. weekends and possible Sunday brunch.

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

 

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

 

b.     Class B Victualer Beverage License (Transfer)

        From: Malted Barley LLC

               dba: Malted Barley (The)                                 42 High Street

 

        To: Goat of Westerly LLC

               dba: The Goat                                                  same location

 

Present:   William Nardone, Esq., representing the applicant

                 Jeffrey Pucci, 44 Watch Hill Road, Applicant

 

     Attorney Nardone explained that the establishment will be doing business as “Pooch’s Pourhouse,” not “The Goat” because there is an establishment that operates under this name in various locations throughout New England.  He stated that the application is for the transfer of the license from The Malted Barley, which is now closed, and that the applicant has contracted to purchase the real estate as well as the operating assets of the business.  He explained the minor changes to the interior and exterior of the building; that the business will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 am. seven days a week; and that the principals of the establishment are Jeff and Maria Pucci and Michael and Daniella Joyce. 

 

     Mr. Pucci explained the business, including entertainment, noting that the projected opening is scheduled for May 6, 2023. 

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license transfer 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 closed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

 4.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

a.    Renewals

 

        Parking Lots

        Paddy’s Beach Club/Tikki Beach Parking (82)        162 Atlantic Ave

        (Tabled from 3/9/23)

 

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

 

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid license application be taken from the table.  (So Voted 4 to 0 – Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)

 

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (So Voted 4 to 0 – Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)

 

 

 5.    ADJOURNMENT

 

        10:01 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

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