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| REGULAR MEETING | LICENSING BOARD | COUNCIL CHAMBERS |
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| THURSDAY | APRIL 10, 2025 | 9:30 A.M. |
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1. 9:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
Present: Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair
Angela M. Thoman-Miller
Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp
Stephen J. Iacoi
T. Sol. Martone, Esq.
Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk
Absent: Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair
Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member
SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Stephen J. Iacoi
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Regular Meeting – March 13, 2025
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
Amusements
Misquamicut Jet Ski Rental 15 Winnapaug Rd
(Rentals: Jet Ski, Paddle Boards, Paddle Boats, Kayaks)
Weekapaug Bait & Tackle 664 Atlantic Ave
(Rentals: Canoes and Paddle Boards)
Merry Go Round Watch Hill 151 Bay Street
(Carousel)
Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Parking Lots
Larkin Road Parking (104) 9 Larkin Rd
Purple Ape Escape Parking (11) 9 Winnapaug Rd
Sam’s Beach (33) 301 Atlantic Ave
Weekapaug Bait & Tackle (16) 664 Atlantic Ave
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid licenses be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
c. One-Time Events
Oceanside Outlaws Spring Football Games
Oceanside Outlaws Org./John Kolesar Salvatore Augeri Field
April 27, 2025 2 pm – 10 pm (Changed time to 10 am – 6 pm)
May 4, 2025 2 pm – 10 pm (Changed time to 11 am – 7 pm)
(Request waiver of fee)
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the times for the event be amended to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 27, 2025 and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 7, 2025. (Voted Unanimously)
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and that the fee be waived. (Voted Unanimously)
Wilcox Park/Alan Peck Wilcox Park
May 18th, 2025 9 am – 2 pm
Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Advance Auto Parts/Scott Bonner 146 Granite St
May 23 & 30, 2025
June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025
July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025
5 pm – 9 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)
National MS Society Westerly Roads
June 7, 2025 9 am – 1 pm Stop at St. Clare’s Church
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)
Family Wedding Reception with Fireworks
Bluff Avenue LLC 2 Bluff Ave
June 7, 2025 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
(Fireworks set off at end of the event)
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)
Chorus of Westerly/Ryan Saunders Wilcox Park
June 21, 2025 6 pm – 10:30 pm
(Rain date: June 22, 2025)
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Fireworks
Mt. Carmel Feast Committee Cimalore Field
July 11, 2025 – 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Procession)
July 13, 2025 – Procession 11:30 am - 3 pm (Procession)
(Fireworks set off at approximately 9 pm)
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)
River Glow Downtown Westerly
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce
July 26, 2025 7 pm – 10 pm (Date changed from Aug 2, 2025)
(Rain date: July 27, 2025)
Ms. Thoman-Miller recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest as she is on the Board of Directors for the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (So Voted 3 to 0 – Ms. Thoman-Miller recused)
d. Ratify & Confirm
None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Liquor Licenses & Others)
Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the Public Hearing be opened. (Voted Unanimously)
a. Class B Limited (Beer & Wine) – NEW
Chan Family Corporation
dba: Corner Thai Café 55 Beach Street
Present: Chan Vongvilay, applicant and owner, Corner Thai Café
Mr. Chan stated that he has been in business since 2019 and that customers have been bringing in their own beer and wine, so he is seeking a liquor license from the Town in order to offer his customers the same. He addressed where the beer and wine are stored and sold. He stated that his wife will be TIPS certified.
No one appeared in favor or in opposition.
Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities. (Voted Unanimously)
b. Class B Limited (Beer & Wine) – NEW
CCJR LLC
dba: Seafood Haven 300 Atlantic Avenue
Present: Caswell Cooke, Jr., applicant
Mr. Cooke provided a history of Seafood Haven. He stated that the business will now be located at 300 Atlantic Avenue, which is the building that formerly housed Two Little Fish. He explained that the only change to the building is the addition of a takeout window. He stated that the inside seating capacity is 49 and that there is an outdoor deck. He stated that the indoor seats will have waiter/waitress service; that it will be all bottle service, no draft; that the servers will be TIP certified; and that there will be no outdoor entertainment.
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 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
1. Correspondence from James Alexander Hall, Esq. – Town Clerk LeBlanc entered into the record a letter from Attorney Hall in support of Corner Tai Café, LLC’s application for a Class B-Limited Beverage License.
b. Town Solicitor Report
None
10. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD
None
11. ADJOURNMENT
10:09 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.