1.    9:32 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

                 Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member

                 T. Sol. Mario Martone, Esq.

                 Mary L. LeBlanc, Clerk

 

Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                        Stephen J. Iacoi

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Jamie Prezekop Vorenkamp

 

 

 2.    CONSENT CALENDAR

      

a.    Approval of Minutes

 

Regular Meeting – January 9, 2025

 

Motion by Mr. Abate, 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

 

        Motel/Hotels/Guest Houses

        Christopher Corr

            dba: Storage Sense (7)                                                  234 Post Rd

 

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

       

        Sandcastle Inn, Inc.

            dba: Sandcastle Inn (8)                                                  140 Atlantic Ave

 

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

 

        Sandcastle Inn, Inc.

            dba: Sandcastle Inn (26)                                                141 Atlantic Ave

 

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

 

        Watch Hill Harbour House Apts, Inc.

            dba: Harbour House (12)                                               9-17 Bay St

 

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

 

c.     One-Time Events

 

        Get Poppin! Creativity for All

        Phebe Campsey                                                                 38-40 High St

        Feb. 14, 2025     6 pm – 7:30 pm

 

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

 

        Live Music

        Sean Spellman/dba: Dawnlands                                        38-40 High St

        Feb. 15 & April 19, 2025    7 pm – 11 pm

 

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

 

        Neighbor Day

Westerly Multicultural Committee                                      45 Broad Street

May 18, 2025    12 pm – 2 pm

(Request waiver of fee)

 

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

 

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

 

Virtu Art Festival                                                                 44 Broad Street

Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

May 24 & 25, 2025   8 am – 7 pm

 

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

 

        Sunday Funday – Spring Series                                        Downtown Westerly

        Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

        June 1, 8 and 15, 2025    12 pm – 6 pm

 

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

Aug. 2, 2025    7 pm – 10 pm

(Rain Date Aug. 3, 2025)

 

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

 

        Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5K                                 311 Atlantic Ave

        Hartford Marathon Foundation presented by Westerly Hospital

        Sept. 7, 2025   7:30 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)

 

        Class F (Beer & Wine)

 

        Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5K                                 311 Atlantic Ave

        Hartford Marathon Foundation presented by Westerly Hospital

        Sept. 7, 2025   7:30 am – 11:30 am

 

Present:   Jennifer Britton, owner, Grey Sail Brewery, 63 Canal St, representing Matt Anderson, Hartford Marathon Foundation

 

     Ms. Britton stated that this event is in its third year and draws approximately 2,500 participants.  She stated that setup begins at 7:00 a.m. and that the event ends around 10:30 a.m., that the road is closed during the event, and that the organizers work closely with the Police Department.  She explained that a light beer service starts around 8:00 a.m., that only participants 21 years of age and over are given a free beverage ticket, and that all servers are tip certified.  She further explained that the servers only hand out open beers which are required to be consumed and then discarded into recycling bins before leaving the enclosed area.  She stated that the event allows for beverage ticket sales to non-runners, stating that these transactions are handled by Hartford Marathon Foundation and not Grey Sail Brewery.

 

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

 

        Live Music – Dawnlands    

        Sean Spellman/dba: Dawnlands                                        38-40 High St

        Feb. 15 & April 19, 2025    7 pm – 11 pm

 

Present:   Sean Spellman, owner, Dawnlands

 

     Mr. Spellman explained the every event is the past has attracted no more than 30 participants.  He stated that the temporary bar is a one-person operation and that he is tips certified.  He stated that the live music varies from a soloist to a three-piece band.

 

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

 

d.     Ratify & Confirm

 

               1.     One-Time Event

 

                       Pawcatuck River Curling Club Bird’s Nest Curling Tournament

                       Westerly Recreation Dept./Julia Beasley, Rec. Director

                       61 Main St. Feb 9, 2025    9 am – 12 pm.

        (Rain Date Feb. 16, 2025)

 

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

       

               None

 

 

 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

 

     Attorney Martone introduced himself, stating that he recently joined the Law Office of William J. Conley, Jr.

 

 

10. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD

 

               None

 

 

11.   ADJOURNMENT

 

        9:56 A.M.  Voted Unanimously to adjourn.

 

 

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