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REGULAR MEETING

LICENSING BOARD

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

THURSDAY

MAY 9, 2024

9:30 A.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 1.    9:33 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER Video

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

                 Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 T. Sol. Dylan Conley, Esq.

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Jamie Przekop Vorenkamp

 

 

 2.    CONSENT CALENDAR Video

 

Regular Meeting – April 11, 2024

       

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid minutes be accepted and approved as printed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, to amend the agenda to move to Item #5 at this time.  (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 Video

 

               Amusements

               Misquamicut Jet Ski (4)                                                     15 Winnapaug Rd

               (Jet Ski’s, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Paddle Boats)

 

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

 

        Parking Lots

        Purple Ape Escape Parking (11)                                       9 Winnapaug Rd

        Weekapaug Bait & Tackle (16)                                          664 Atlantic Ave

        WHI Parking Lot (107)                                                       42-44 Bay St

 

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

 

c.     One-Time Events

 

One Time Events

Virtu Art Festival                                                                 44 Broad St Video

Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

May 25 & 26, 2024     9 am to 5 pm

 

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

 

Misquamicut Market Opening Weekend w/Live Band      338 Atlantic Ave Video

HAT Enterprises LLC/ Misquamicut Market

May 25, 2024    10 am – 4 pm

 

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

 

Advance Auto Antique Car Show                                      146 Granite St Video

Advance Auto Company/Scott Bonner

May 24 & 31, 2024  

June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

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

 

Chamber of Commerce After Hours                                 116 Granite St Video

Fuel Good Nutrition/Matthew Donovan

June 12, 2024  5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Present:   Maria DiMaggio, Membership & Operations Director, Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

                 Corrie-Lynne Edgerley, representing Fuel Good Nutrition

 

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)

 

Watch Hill Sunset Concerts                                               21 Bay Street Video

David M. Turano/ Knickerbocker Music Center

June 25, 2024

July 9 & 23, 2024

August 6 & 20, 2024

(Rain Dates: July 2,16,30 & August 13 & 27, 2024)

 

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)

 

Class F Liquor – Beer & Wine Video

Chamber of Commerce After Hours                                 116 Granite St

Fuel Good Nutrition/Matthew Donovan

June 12, 2024   5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Present:   Maria DiMaggio, Membership & Operations Director, Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

                 Corrie-Lynne Edgerley, representing Fuel Good Nutrition

 

     Ms. DiMaggio explained that beer and wine will be served will be in an outside contained area; however, Fuel Good Nutrition is willing to have beer and wine served inside the establishment if the board has any concerns. 

 

     Members of the Licensing Board emphasized that the serving of beer and wine must be contained within the restricted area.

 

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, 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 Video

 

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the public hearing be opened.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

        Victualer Extended Hours (2:00 am - 6:00 am) (New)

        10 East LLC

                    dba: Mobil                                                                      10 East Ave

 

Present: Andy Patel, representing Kamleshkumar Patel, business owner

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

 

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)

 

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the public hearing be closed.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, to amend the agenda to move to Item #4(c) at this time.  (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 Video

 

        9:51 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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