1.     9:32 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. D. Garcia, Esq.

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Stephen J. Iacoi

 

 

2.     CONSENT CALENDAR

 

a.   Regular Meeting – April 13, 2023

 

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

 

        Motel/Hotels/Guest Houses

        Venture Family Acquisitions LLC                                       308 Shore Rd

               dba: Langworthy Inn and Winery (The) (6)

 

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)

 

b.      Renewals

 

                       None

 

c.      One-Time Events

 

        Virtu Art Festival

        Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce                     Wilcox Park

        May 28 & May 29, 2023  10:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

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

 

        Margin Street Inn Wedding – Aiken/McCaig

        Margin Street Inn/Sarah Cooper                                        4 Margin St

        June 3, 2023 – 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm

 

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

 

        Margin Street Inn Rehearsal Dinner – Amorella Fosgard

        Margin Street Inn/Sarah Cooper                                        4 Margin St

        June 23, 2023 – 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm

 

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)

 

        Feast of Our Lady of MT. Carmel – Fireworks

        Mt. Carmel Feast Committee                                            Cimalore field

        July 14, 2023 - 7:30 am – 8:30 pm Procession

        July 16, 2023 –11:30am -  3:00 pm Procession

        July 16, 2023 Fireworks Approx. 8:30-9:00 pm

       

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)

 

        Celebration of Surf Festival (2^nd Annual)

        Earth Optimist Club                                                            316 Atlantic Ave

        September 16, 2023  2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

        (Rain date September 23, 2023)

 

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

 

        Class F – Beer & Wine

 

        Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival

        Church of Immaculate Conception/Father Capoverdi      111 High St

        July 15, 2023   12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

       

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

 

        Celebration of Surf Festival (2^nd Annual)

        Earth Optimist Club                                                            316 Atlantic Ave

        September 16, 2023  2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

        (Rain date September 23, 2023)

 

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 Events

 

        23^rd Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race

        Ocean Community Chamber Foundation                         Downtown Westerly

        April 29, 2023 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

5.     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)

        TAT Holding, LLC

              dba: Salty’s Clam Shack                                               668 Atlantic Ave

 

Present:     Jessica MacMahon, TAT Holding, LLC

 

     Ms. MacMahon stated that there is outside seating only with fifteen picnic tables.  She explained that three sides of the property are enclosed with either fence or ropes; that there is only one entrance and one exit; and that there is one small strip of land that is shared public parking.  She stated that signs could be placed stating “no alcohol beyond this point.”  She explained that the business has a separate window for the service of alcohol, that all employees working this window will be TIP certified, and that the alcohol will be kept locked.  She stated that the business employs between 23 to 30 employees and that she hopes to open on May 20, 2023 for weekends only until mid-June.

 

     Town Clerk LeBlanc requested that the applicant provide an enhanced diagram of where alcohol is being served and where it can be consumed outside.

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities; with the conditions that a diagram is submitted showing where alcohol is served and consumed and with the proper signage of “no alcohol beyond this point”.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli , that the public hearing be closed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

6.     ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

               None

 

 

7.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

8.     NEW BUSINESS

 

     Town Solicitor Diony addressed the conditional cease and desist notices that will be served on Pizza Vita and 55 Beach Street Café today.  He explained that a business license can be issued once the establishment comes into compliance; otherwise, the Licensing Board would review compliance at the next meeting.  He stated that establishments can operate today but will have to cease operations starting tomorrow and remain closed until all compliances are resolved. 

 

        a.     Request for Cease and Desist

               Pizza Vita Inc.

                    dba:  Pizza Vita                                         55 Beach St

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Nigrelli, that the Council Clerk be directed to send a certified letter to the business owner issuing a conditional cease and desist on the entire operation due to lack of license compliance.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        b.     Request for Cease and Desist

               55 Beach Street Inc.

                    dba:  55 Beach Street Café                      55 Beach St

 

Motion by Mr. Nigrelli, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the Council Clerk be directed to send a certified letter to the business owner issuing a conditional cease and desist on the entire operation due to lack of license compliance.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

9.     COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

 

a.    Correspondence

       

1.     Correspondence from Dunn’s Corners Fire Marshall re: The Coast, 171 Post Road and Storage Sense, 234 Post Road

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid correspondence be accepted and placed on file.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

b.    Town Solicitor Report

 

                        None

 

 

10. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD

 

               None

 

 

11.   ADJOURNMENT

 

        10:03 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

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