1.    9:35 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

                 Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq.

                       

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Jason Abate

 

 

 2.    CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Regular Meeting – July 11, 2024

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, 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

 

               None

 

c.     One-Time Events

 

Steffen/Powers Wedding

Margin Street Inn/ Sarah Cooper                                       4 Margin Street

Aug 31, 2024  5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

 

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

 

d.     Ratify & Confirm

 

                     None

 

 

 5.    PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the Public Hearing be opened.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Class B Victualer Limited Liquor License – NEW

        WOW Sushi Inc.

               dba: WOW Sushi                                                                114 Granite St

 

Present:     Steven Surdut, Esq., 85 Beach St., representing the applicant

 

     Attorney Surdut stated that WOW Sushi has been operating in Town for several years and would like the opportunity to serve beer and wine to its patrons.  He stated that the restaurant has five (5) tables with a capacity of approximately 20 patrons.  He explained that the business is primarily take-out service, but the owners would like to increase in-house service.  He reported that the applicant sought and was granted an exemption by the Town Council from the provisions of RIGL §3-7-19 regarding proximity to schools and churches because there is a church located within the Granite Street shopping center. 

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid Class B-Limited Beverage License be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

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

 

 

 6.    ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

               None

 

 

 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

 

1.      Possible Rescheduling of October 10, 2024 Licensing Board Meeting – Town Clerk LeBlanc was directed to place the aforesaid matter on the September 12, 2024 Licensing Board agenda to discuss and consider rescheduling the October 10, 2024 Licensing Board meeting to October 17, 2024.

 

 

11.   ADJOURNMENT

 

        9:45 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.