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REGULAR MEETING

LICENSING BOARD

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

THURSDAY

JANUARY 11, 2024

9:30 A.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 1.    9:31 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER Video

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

                        Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

                 T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq.

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

 

 2.    CONSENT CALENDAR Video

 

Regular Meeting – December 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 Video

 

Comments shall be limited to agenda items, excluding matters to be scheduled for public hearing.

 

        None

 

 

 4.    LICENSES AND PERMITS Video

 

a.      New

 

               None

 

b.     Renewals

 

               None

 

c.     One-Time Events

 

               None

 

d.     Ratify & Confirm

 

               None

 

 

 5.    PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

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

 

a.     Victualer Extended Hours (New) (2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.) Video

        Starbucks Corporation

                 dba: Starbucks                                    156-1 Granite Street

 

               Present:  Daniel Brennan, representing Starbucks

 

     Mr. Brennan stated that the new free-standing store under construction on Granite Street is just under 2,500 square feet with a drive-thru window; that the facility will have 32 interior seats and 16 patio seats; and that the hours of operation will be from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  He reported that the grand opening is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2023.

 

     Discussion was held regarding the traffic configuration.

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

 

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)

 

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

 

 

 6.    ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Video

 

               None

 

 

 7.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

 8.    NEW BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

 9.    COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Video

 

a.    Correspondence

 

                 None

 

b.    Town Solicitor Report

 

                        None

 

 

10. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD

               None

 

 

11.   ADJOURNMENT Video

 

        9:38 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.

 

 

 

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