1.    9:30 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. Dylan Conley, Esq.

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Jamie Przekop Vorenkamp

 

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, to amend the agenda to move to Item #5 – Public Hearings at this time.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

 2.    CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Regular Meeting – February 8, 2024

 

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

 

        Parking Lot(s)

        Westerly Town Beach (100)                                              302-308 Atlantic Ave

       

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

 

b.     Renewals

 

        Amusement(s)

        Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round (1)                                         151 Bay St

 

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

 

        Motel/Hotels/Guest Houses

        Harbour House (12)                                                           9-17 Bay St

        Sandcastle Inn Motel (26)                                                  141 Atlantic Ave

        Sandcastle Inn Motel (8)                                                    140 Atlantic Ave

 

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

 

        Parking Lots

        1 Bay Street Parking (124)                                                1 Bay St

        300 Atlantic Parking Lot (7)                                                298-300 Atlantic Ave

        4 Winnapaug Rd (35)                                                         4 Winnapaug Rd

        Alfie’s Arcade Variety (7)                                                   139 Atlantic Ave

        Alfie’s Beach Store (19)                                                     154 Atlantic Ave

        Andrea Parking Lot (68)                                                     92-98 Atlantic Ave

        Andrea (The) (34)                                                               89 Atlantic Ave

        Atlantic Beach Pizza & Grill (2)                                          145 Atlantic Ave

        Atlantic Entertainment Corp (32)                                       128-130 Atlantic Ave

        Bayview Fun Park (108)                                                    338 Atlantic Ave

        Beachcomber Agency (33)                                                10 Winnapaug Rd

        Breezeway Beach (20)                                                      137 Atlantic Ave

        Dunes Park Inc (138)                                                         665 Atlantic Ave

        Flyhawk (34)                                                                      310 Atlantic Ave

        Jim Pucci’s Trailer Park (75)                                             347 Atlantic Ave

        Larkin Road Parking (104)                                                 9 Larkin Rd

        Misquamicut Fire District (54)                                            103 Atlantic Ave

        Misquamicut Fire District (51)                                            121 Atlantic Ave

        Sam’s Beach (33)                                                              301 Atlantic Ave

        Sandcastle Inn (12)                                                            3 Montauk Ave

        Sandcastle Inn (10)                                                            140 Atlantic Ave

        Westerly Town Beach (99)                                                311 Atlantic Ave

        Westerly Town Beach (128)                                              316 Atlantic Ave

        Westerly Town Beach (144)                                              342 Atlantic Ave

        Westerly Town Beach (124)                                              365 Atlantic Ave

 

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

 

        Paddys/Paddys Beach (82)                                               162 Atlantic Ave

 

     Ms. 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 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)

 

c.     One-Time Events

        Garden Market Fair 2024

        Wilcox Park                                                                        44 Broad St

        May 19, 2024  9:00 am – 2:00 pm

 

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)

 

        Mt. Carmel Feast Committee & Fireworks

        Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & Fire Works                111 High St

        July 12, 2024 Procession approx. 7:30 pm -8:30 pm

        July 14, 2024 Procession   11:30 am – 3:30 pm

        July 14, 2024 Fire Works approx. 8:30-9:00 pm               Cimalore field

 

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

 

        Hartford Marathon Foundation

        Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5 K                               311 Atlantic Ave

        September 7, 2024   6 pm - 9 pm  Set up

        September 8, 2024   7 am – 11:30 am

 

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

 

        Westerly Armory Restoration Inc.

        Lunch with Chef Frank Terranova                                     Westerly Armory

        March 21, 2024   12 pm – 2 pm                                         8 Dixon St

 

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)

 

        Class F Liquor License - Beer & Wine

        Hartford Marathon Foundation

        Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5 K                               311 Atlantic Ave

        September 8, 2024   7 am – 11:30 am

       

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

 

        Westerly Armory Restoration Inc.

        Lunch with Chef Frank Terranova                                     Westerly Armory

        March 21, 2024   12 pm – 2 pm                                         8 Dixon St

       

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)

 

d.     Ratify & Confirm

 

One Time Event

        Get Poppin Creativity for All

        Sunsculpt Studios, LLC / dba The Space                          38-40 High St

        February 17, 2024   12:00 pm – 8:00 pm                         

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi , that the action of the Town Clerk in granting the aforesaid license be ratified and confirmed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

 

 5.    PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

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

 

a.     Class B Victualer Beverage License – NEW

        River Bar LLC

               dba: River Bar                                                             37 Main Street

 

        Present:   William Nardone, Esq., representing applicant

                        Aaron Laippy, representing River Bar LLC

 

     Attorney Nardone stated that the applicants owned and operated several restaurants in Mystic, Connecticut, currently operate Nanna’s in Westerly, and offer bread and bakery products to a number of restaurants in the area through their bakery operation.  He stated that the restaurant will undergo minor interior renovations.

 

     Mr. Laippy stated that the operation will consist of lunch and dinner, seven days a week, as well as brunch on Sundays, with a closing time between 10:00 p.m. and midnight.  He stated that they hope to open in May.  Mr. Laippy stated that the inside capacity is approximately 150 people which includes the second floor private dining room that has a capacity of 34.  He stated no entertainment is planned at this time.

 

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

 

b.     Flea Market – NEW

        HAT Enterprises LLC

                       dba: Misquamicut Market                                           338 Atlantic Ave

 

               Present:  Autumn Leppert, Applicant

 

     Ms. Leppert stated that the market would be located in the area that once housed Bayview Fun Park, noting that the original parking area will remain the same.  She stated that the plan is to include a diversity of vendors and that it is important to bring in vendors who value collaborative exchange, community, sustainability, eco friendliness and holistic wellness.  She stated that the thought is local businesses could also participate as a second location.  She explained that the plan is to operate every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with core hours from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will consider an additional day during the week.  She explained that vendors can operate under one of three tiers--daily, monthly, or annually.  She stated that the parking lot has 108 parking spaces; that vendors will get a free parking space; that patrons of the market will pay to park; and that the parking lot will be used for beach operations.

 

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)

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp , 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

 

               None

 

 

11.   ADJOURNMENT

 

        10:00 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

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