1.    9:30 A.M.  CALL TO ORDER

 

Present:   Paul Gencarella Jr., Chair

                 Angela M. Thoman-Miller

                 Jaime Przekop Vorenkamp

                 Stephen J. Iacoi

                 Terri Wright, Clerk Pro Tem

 

Absent:    Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr. Vice Chair

                 Jason Abate, Auxiliary Member

                        Mario Martone, Esq., Town Solicitor

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Led by Angela M. Thoman-Miller

 

 

2.    CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Regular Meeting – April 10, 2025

 

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.

 

 

4.    LICENSES AND PERMITS

 

a.     New

 

         None

 

b.     Renewals

 

                       None

 

c.     One-Time Events

 

               Memorial Day Pop Up

               Dawnlands /Sean Spellman

               May 23, 2025  7pm – 10 pm                                              38-40 High St

               May 24 & 25, 2025 11 am – 10 pm

 

Present:  Sean Spellman, Owner, Dawnlands

 

 

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

 

Motion by Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the agenda be amended to move to the Class F Liquor (Beer and Wine) License application submitted by Sean Spellman/dba:  Dawnlands.  (Voted unanimously)

 

            Hope Day South County

            Marc Harnois/Joyfellowship                                                  Bradford School

            June 6, 7, 8, 2025                                                                 15 Church St

            9:00 am – 4:00 pm

            (Request Waiver of Fee)

 

Motion by Mr. Iacoi, Seconded by Ms. Thoman-Miller, that the aforesaid license be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities and that the license fee be waived.  (Voted unanimously)

 

            Eucharistic Procession

            St. Pius X Church                                                                  111 High St to Elm St

            June 22, 2025  11:30 am – 2:30 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)

 

            Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society Garden Tour 2025

            Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society           10 Private Homes

            June 25, 2025  9:30 am – 4:30 pm                                        Lighthouse Rd &

                                                                                                               Massachaug Rd

 

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

 

     Dawnlands Experimental Music Festival

     Dawnlands/Sean Spellman                                                   44 Broad Street

     July 5, 2025  12 noon – 5 pm                                               Wilcox Park

     (Rain Date July 6, 2025)

 

            Present:  Sean Spellman, Owner, Dawnlands

 

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)

 

            RI NEMBA Woody Hill Fun Ride

            New England Mountain Bike Assoc/Paul Kintz                    187-235 Bradford Rd

            June 29, 2025  7 am – 5 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)

 

            Watch Hill Independence Day Parade 2025

            Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society           2 Everett Ave

            July 4, 2025   10 am – 2 pm                                                 Downtown Watch Hill

            (Rain date July 5, 2025)

           

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

 

            Art Heist

            Lora Cobden                                                                          41 Railroad Ave

            August 23, 2025  5 pm – 9 pm                                              Westerly Armory

 

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)

 

            Class F Liquor Beer & Wine

            Memorial Day Pop Up

            Dawnlands /Sean Spellman

            May 23, 2025  7pm – 10 pm                                                 38-40 High St

            May 24 & 25, 2025 11 am – 10 pm

 

            Present: Sean Spellman, Owner, Dawnlands

 

Motion by Ms. Vorenkamp, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid Class F Liquor License be granted subject to the prior approval of proper authorities.  (Voted unanimously)

 

 

d.     Ratify & Confirm

 

                        None

 

 

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

 

1.    Town Council Resolution requesting Westerly’s Delegation to the General Assembly Submit Legislation to amend RIGL § 3-7-27 – Insurance Requirements to include the Town of Westerly (Town of Westerly be named as an additional insured on certificates of insurance) – Discussion and possible action

 

Motion by   Ms. Thoman-Miller, Seconded by Mr. Iacoi, that the aforesaid correspondence be accepted and placed on file. (Voted unanimously)

 

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.

 

 

                                                                        ATTEST:

 

                                                                                             Terri Wright

                                                                                             Licensing Board Clerk Pro Tem

 

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