CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
REGULAR LIQUOR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1991
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 8:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Central Falls Liquor Board was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 10:00 P.M.
Councilman Brousseau
Councilman Charbonneau
Councilwoman Moreau
Councilman Vaudreuil
Mayor Lazieh
Quorum Present.
Chairwoman Sandra Moreau presided.
Motion was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Mayor Lazieh to accept and place on file the minutes to the previous meetings.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Kenneth M. Beaver, Esq. for his clients R.I. Distributing Co.; Re: Objection to renewal of License for American Colombian Liquors for debt due in amount of $6,748.02.
El Gee Products Co. objection to renewal of License for Orisonte Lounge for debt due in amount of $1,021.54.
A.M. Music Co. objection to renewal of license for Orisonte Lounge for debt due in amount of $3,536.00.
Marc D. Wallick, Esq. for his clients Vector Financial Corp. re: objection to renewal of license for orisonte Lounge for debt due in amount of $5,896.81.
City Clerk Daniel Issa re: Letter informing Paul Rheaume that the Liquor Board deferred Hearing to Nov. 12, 1991.
Notice to Abutters Huckleberr's Pub & Parduff Enterprises. Read by Chairwoman Moreau.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudrueil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Chairwoman Moreau asked for unanimous consent to consider Class F License request at this time. Unanimously granted.
Holy Trinity Parish for Dance at Parish Hall at 55 Sheridan St. C.F. for Nov. 16, Dec. 7, 21, 28 1991 from 8:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. Motion to approve was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Proyecto Esperanza for Fundraiser Dance at Holy Trinity Parish Hall at 55 Sheridan St. C.F. for Nov. 23, 1991 from 8:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. Petition withdrawn by applicants.
Paul Rheaume & Richard Thompson
d/b/a Pretzel Pub
534 Hunt St., Central Falls, R.I.
Mr. Rheaume was not present at this meeting.
Motion was made by Mayor Lazieh and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau to summons Mr. Rheaume to the December meeting to show cause why this license should not be denied. Mayor Lazieh also to this motion that if the license holder fails to appear at this next meeting the Board will take action
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Huckleberry's Pub Inc.
d/b/a Huckleberry's Pub
500-502 Roosevelt Ave. C.F.
Attorney Kevin Horan was present to represent the applicant. He related to the Board that this type of business has been at this location since 1933.
Attorney Horan also ke of Mr. Sherry's qualifications.
Chairwoman Moreau opened the meeting to a Public hearing. at 10:10 P.M. No comments. Public Hearing Closed at 10:12P.M. Mayor Lazieh questioned Mr. Sherry on possible changes. Mr. Sherry responded that it would be a restaurant type atmosphere.
Motion to grant this license was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Mayor Lazieh.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Parduff Enterprises Inc.
d/b/a Jolly Rogers Lounge
500-502 Roosevelt Ave. C.F.
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Parduff Enterprises Inc.
d/b/a Hunt Street Pub
534 Hunt St. C.F.
Mr. Duffin was not present on this meeting.
Motion to table to later in this meeting was made by Councilman Vaudreuil and seconded by Councilman Brousseau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Maria Esquiaqui & Nelly Calderon d/b/a American Colombian Liquors at 738 Broad St. C.F.
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American Colombian Liquors Inc. d/b/a American Colombian Liquors at 738 Broad St. C.F.
Chairwoman Moreau opened the meeting to a Public Hearing at 10:15 P.M. No comments. Public Hearing Closed at 10:17 P.M. Motion to approve was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Ann Bruen d/b/a City Limits at 1270 Broad St. C.F.
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Simoneau Enterprises Inc. d/b/a City Limits at 1270 Broad St. C.F.
Chairwoman Moreau opened the meeting to a Public Hearing at 10:19 P.M.
No comments. Public Hearing closed 10:20 P.M.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Byblos enterprises Inc.
d/b/a Central Falls Liquors
551 Dexter St., C.F.
American Colombian Liquors
d/b/a American Colombian Liquors
738 Broad St. C.F.
New York Collers Inc.
d/b/a New York Collers
1368 Broad St. C.F.
Oliveira Liquors of Central Falls
d/b/a Big A Liquors
881 Broad St. C.F.
Tracy Holding Corp.
d/b/a Beira Alta Liquors
605 Hunt St. C.F.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes, abstains on Byblos Enterprises.
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent. Mayor Lazien abstained on Renewal Request of Byblos Enterprises Inc.
D.J. Pizza & Restaurant Inc.
DJ's Pizza
773-791 Lonsdale Ave. C.F.
El Paisa Restaurant Inc.
d/b/a El Paisa Restaurant
598 Dexter St. C.F.
Paul Girard
d/b/a Sunnyside Diner
1311 Broad St. C.F.
Little Alain Ltd.
d/b/a Phil's Restaurant
593 Dexter St. C.F.
Ming's Inc.
d/b/a Ming's Restaurant
863 Broad St. C.F.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Penalva Restaurant Ltd. Benjamin III Inc.
d/b/a Penalva Restaurant d/b/a Benjamins III
1374 Broad St. C.F. 722 Broad St. C.F.
John & Genevieve Augunas C & D Restaurant Inc.
d/b/a Hadwin Cafe d/b/a Conrad's
65 Hadwin St. C.F. 1114 Broad St. C.F.
Chester L. Arcisz Club Sport Unaio Madeirense
d/b/a Polonaise Club d/b/a Madeira Club
499 High St. C. F. 46 Madeira Ave. C.F.
Richard & Margaret Dumont Donat J. Piche, Jr.
d/b/a Rick's Pub d/b/a Sam's CC
271 Cowden St. C.F. 636 Lonsdale Ave. C.F.
Fubar Ltd. Pine Enterprises Inc.
d/b/a Hacker's Pub d/b/a Margie's Place
437 Pine St. C.F. 563 Pine St. C.F.
Garfield Social Club Post 79 Inc.
d/b/a Garfield Social Club d/b/a Post 79
11 Hunt St. C.F. 44 Central St. C.F.
Hester's Place Inc. Paul Rheaume & Richard Thompson
d/b/a Hester's Place d/b/a Pretzel Pub
768 Broad St. C.F. 534 Hunt St. C.F.
Hilltop House Inc. Round House Tavern Inc.
d/b/a Hilltop House d/b/a Round House Tavern
334-336 Dexter St. C.F. 137 Central St. C.F.
Jamro Enterprises Inc. Raymond & Laurette St. Amand
d/b/a Joe's Cafe d/b/a Four D's Cafe & Restaurant
200 Cross St. C.F. 853 Broad St. C.F.
Jimbo's Cafe Inc. Samuel & Jeannette Scungio
d/b/a Tropicana Nightclub d/b/a Ideal Cafe
& Restaurant 477 Dexter St. C.F.
134-138 Cowden St. C.F.
J.R.J. Corporation Simoneau Enterprises Inc.
d/b/a Hannibals Pub d/b/a City Limits
72 Hedley Ave. C.F. 1270 Broad St. C.F.
Anna Figueroa Somewhere Else Inc.
d/b/a The Right Choice d/b/a Somewhere Else
27 Phillips St. C.F. 22 Earle St. C.F.
Leo & Audrey Neery Kenneth & Wilfred Vaudrueil
d/b/a Neery's Pub d/b/a The West Side
548 Lonsdale Ave. C.F. 695 Lonsdale Ave. C.F.
Orisonte Lounge Inc. P-Jay's Pub Inc.
d/b/a Orisonte Lounge d/b/a P-Jay's Pub
674 Dexter St C.F. 6-10 Crossman St. C.F.
Parduff Enterprises Inc.
d/b/a Hunt St. Pub
534 Hunt St. C.F.
Motion to approve renewals collectively excluding the following:
John & Genevieve Augunas d/b/a Hadwin Cafe, 65 Hawdwin St. Paul Rheaume & Richard Thomson d/b/a Pretzel Pub, 534 Hunt St. Parduff Enterprises d/b/a Hunt St. Pub, 534 Hunt St. C.F. was made by Mayor Lazieh and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes, but abstains on the West Side Cafe.
Mayor Lazieh yes
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 1 absent. 1 abstention by Councilman Vaudreuil.
The Casey Club
20 Claremont St. C.F.
Casimir Pulaski Mutual Aid Society
516 Roosevelt Ave. C.F.
Central Falls Field Naturalist Society
56 Brook St. C.F.
Eugene T. Lefebvre Post #1271
416 Hunt St. C.F.
James Stanton Post #5 American Legion
768 Lonsdale Ave. C.F.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau.
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh yes
Mayor Lazieh stated for the record that Hadwin Cafe didn't apply for a renewal.
Parduff Enterprises Inc.
d/b/a Jolly Roger's Lounge
500-502 Roosevelt Ave.
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Parduff Enterprises Inc.
d/b/a Hunt St. Pub
534 Hunt St. Central Falls.
Chairwoman Moreau opened the meeting to a public hearing at 10:30 P.M.
Councilman Vaudreuil presented to the Board a petition objecting to the transfer of the license to this location. Received for record.
Robert Weber of 531 Hunt St. addressed the Board and stated that he was against the transfer.
Mr. Robichaud spoke against the transfer.
Mr. Frank Brochu spoke against the transfer.
Walter Laurie spoke against the transfer stating the parking problem and problems with the patrons of the bar for his opposition.
Councilman-elect Louis Paquette asked City Clerk Issa about the disposition of the existing license at that location.
Clerk Issa responded.
Councilman-elect Paquette questioned the City Solicitor.
Richard Muggle commented.
Mayor Lazieh commented on license disposition.
City Solicitor Muksian comented on the Dec. 1, 1991 deadline.
Mr. Weber commented.
Public Hearing closed at 10:55 P.M.
Councilman Vaudreuil questioned City Solicitor.
Mayor Lazieh commented.
Motion was made by Councilman Vaudreuil to deny a liquor establishment at this location. Seconded by Councilman Brousseau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Brousseau yes
Councilman Charbonneau yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Vaudreuil yes
Mayor Lazieh No, commented that it is no proper to deny without due notice and would like a determination on zoning on this issue.
Chairwoman Moreau responded that the Board has given ample notice on this issue, further she commented on the Rheaume License and the many delays and opportunities in that matter.
Councilman Vaudreuil commented on the no show of the applicant and asked where are their priorities.
Motion to deny carries 4 yes 1 no 1 absent.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 11:15 P.M.
Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk