1.    9:32 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 T. Sol. Mario Martone, Esq.

 

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Jaime Prezkop Vorenkamp

 

 

 2.    CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Regular Meeting – November 6, 2025

 

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

 

Special Meeting – November 24, 2025

 

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Mr. Abate, 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

        Watch Hill Outfitters                                                           157 Main St

        (Kayal Rentals)

 

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

 

c.     One-Time Events

 

                        None

 

d.     Ratify & Confirm

 

One Time Event

Veteran’s Day Parade

Dan Lapointe                                                                      Downtown Westerly

Nov. 18, 2025  9:30 am – 12 pm

 

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

 

a.      Stockholder Transfer

 

Class A Liquor Store – Stockholder Transfer

RLPD Wines LLC

   dba: Dick’s World of Wines                                             137 Main Street

 

Present:   Robert Vuono (father), Transferor

                 Lisa Vuono (mother), Transferor

                 Daniel Vuono (son), Transferee

 

     Mr. Vuono explained that he and his wife each own 25% shares and will be transferring their shares to their son, who currently owns 50% shares.

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

 

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

 

Class A Liquor Store – Stockholder Transfer

Warehouse Beer Wine Liquor, Inc.  

   dba: The Wine Store                                                       86 Franklin Street

 

Present:   William Nardone, Esq., representing applicant

                 Timothy Celico, transferee

 

     Attorney Nardone explained that Franklin and Donna Celico each own 50% shares will be transferring their shares to their son, Timothy Celico, who will own 100% shares.

 

     No one appeared in favor or in opposition.

 

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

 

b.      New Liquor Licenses

 

Class B-Victualer Beverage License – NEW

JBZ, LLC

   dba: Tavern 265                                                              265 Post Road

 

Present:   William Nardone, Esq., representing applicant

                 Jay Beausoleil, applicant

 

     Attorney Nardone stated that the applicant is applying for a new Class B-Victual beverage license at the location that was formerly Thirsty Beaver with a capacity of 159 people.  He stated that the applicant has signed a long-term lease that includes two five-year options to December 2042. 

 

     Mr. Beausoleil stated that the hours of operation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., seven days a week, and that the bar will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  He stated that he may have acoustic music on Friday nights.  He stated that there will be no structural changes and that he hopes to open mid-January. 

 

     The Board noted that the initial objections filed by Mancini Beverage and Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits have been withdrawn.

 

     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)

 

Class B-Limited (Beer & Wine) Beverage License – NEW

TNT Tacos n Tacos LLC

   dba: TNT Tacos n Tacos                                                 22-24 Pierce Street

 

Present:   Daniel Santiago Juarez, applicant

 

     Mr. Juarez responded to questions from the Board regarding liquor storage and tips certification.

 

     The following individual was present and spoke in opposition to the application:  Jenn Vantelli, 23 Pierce St – felt it is not the neighborhood for a liquor licensed establishment; has seen increased traffic and delivery trucks

 

     No one appeared in favor.

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and subject to tips certification and proper beer and wine storage.  

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the motion be amended that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and subject to tips certification, proper beer and wine storge, and that beer and wine service be limited to inside the premises only and not for any takeout.

 

     Discussion was held regarding the Board members visiting the site and to continue the hearing until the Town Solicitor is present.

 

     Mr. Abate withdrew his motion, and Ms. Vorenkamp withdrew her second.

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, Seconded by Ms. Vorenkamp, that the aforesaid license application be continued to February 12, 2026.  (Voted Unanimously)

 

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

 

 

 6.    ORDERED ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

 

               None

 

 

 7.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

        PUBLIC HEARING (Continued from 11/6/25)

 

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

 

a.      Outside Entertainment – Renewals (May 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026)

         Fun-One, Inc.

            dba:  Paddy’s Tiki Beach                                             159 Atlantic Ave

 

     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)

 

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

 

 

 8.    NEW BUSINESS

 

               None

 

 

 9.    COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

 

a.    Correspondence

 

                        None

 

b.    Town Solicitor Report

 

                        None

 

 

10.   ADJOURNMENT

 

        10:19 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.