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| REGULAR MEETING | LICENSING BOARD | COUNCIL CHAMBERS |
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| THURSDAY | OCTOBER 12, 2023 | 9:30 A.M. |
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1. 9:31 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
Present: Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair
Angela M. Thoman-Miller
Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp
Stephen J. Iacoi
Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member
T. Sol. Diony Garcia, Esq.
Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk
Absent: Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair
SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Jason Abate
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting – September 14, 2023
Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, 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.
Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, to waive Rule #5 of the Rules of Procedure that limits Citizens’ Comments to agenda items only . (Voted Unanimously)
a. Frederick Rathbun, 10 Canal St, Apt 23 – re: Surf Cantina Inside Entertainment License – read into the record an email sent on October 9, 2023 to the establishment owner regarding noise concerns; prior agreement was to close garage doors and cease music at 11:00 p.m.
b. Brian Dugan, 10 Canal St – re: Surf Cantina Inside Entertainment License – noice concerns
Town Clerk LeBlanc was directed to send a letter to the owners of Surf Cantina stating that the establishment may wish to be represented at the November 2, 2023 Licensing Board meeting to respond to questions the Licensing Board may have regarding its inside entertainment renewal license application.
4. LICENSES AND PERMITS
a. New
None
b. Renewals
Amusements
Ocean Community Paddle Surf RI LLC (1) 3 India Point Rd
(Paddle boards)
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)
Bed & Breakfast
Westerly House Bed & Breakfast (4 rooms) 15 Cross St
Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Bed & Breakfast/Inn
Villa (The) (8 rooms) 190 Shore Rd
Langworthy Inn (6 rooms) 308 Shore Rd
Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Mobile Home/Trailer Parks
Dunes Park 665 Atlantic Ave
Jim’s Trailer Park 347 Atlantic Ave
Timber Creek RV Resort 118 Dunns Corner Bradford 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)
Motel/Hotels/Guest Houses
Aquastar Inn at Westerly (28 rooms) 110 Post Rd
Breezeway Motel (47 rooms) 70 Winnapaug Rd
Misquamicut Beach Front Inn (23 rooms) 145 Atlantic Ave
Point 1 Resort (34 rooms) 22-24 Winnapaug Rd
Sandy Shore Motel (34 rooms) 149 Atlantic Ave
Sea Spray Inn (14 rooms) 99 Shore Rd
Travel Tel Motel (7 rooms) 137 Post Rd
Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Pet Day Care Facility
Discover Your Dog 67 Tom Harvey Rd
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)
c. One-Time Events
Westerly Football Corn Hole Tournament
Westerly Football Sports Booster 60 Old Hopkinton Rd
October 14, 2023 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
(Rain Date: October 15, 2023)
Class F (Beer & Wine)
Westerly Football Corn Hole Tournament
Westerly Football Sports Booster 60 Old Hopkinton Rd
October 14, 2023 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
(Rain Date: October 15, 2023)
Town Clerk LeBlanc informed the Board that the aforesaid event has been cancelled.
Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license applications be withdrawn. (Voted Unanimously)
Halloween Trunk of Treat/Spooky Delights on High St
Ocean Community United Theatre 11 High St
October 31, 2023 4:30 pm to 6:30 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)
Westerly Senior Center Craft Show
Westerly Senior Center 39 State St
November 4, 2023 9:00 am – 2:00 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)
d. Ratify & Confirm
None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
6. ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Conditions of Beverage Licenses Rules & Regulations – Discussion and Possible Action
(Tabled from 9/14/23)
Discussion was held regarding the proposed amendment to Rule #23.
Town Solicitor Garcia suggested that the second sentence in Rule #23 be amended to read as follows: “Each licensed establishment can remain open only during the hours authorized under the laws of the State of R.I. and approved by the Licensing Board.”
Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the Conditions of Beverage Licenses Rules & Regulations To Be Observed by All Retail Liquor Licensees be adopted, as amended, which includes an amendment to Rule #23 as suggested by the Town Solicitor, and an amendment to Rule #6 that would require all Liquor License renewal applications to be filed no later than September 15th of each year. (Voted Unanimously)
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
10:08 A.M. Voted Unanimously to adjourn.
| ATTEST: |
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| | Mary L. LeBlanc, MMC Licensing Board Clerk |
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