City of Central Falls
Liquor Board Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
November 6, 2000
At 6:15 P.M.
A meeting of the Central Falls Liquor Board was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:25 p.m.
Councilman Leger
Councilwoman Canavan
Councilman Noury
Councilman Robichaud
Councilman Lazieh
Mayor Matthews absent.
Quorum Present.
Chairman Lazieh presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
RIGL 42-46-5 Open Meetings Law
City of Central Falls vs. Simoneau Enterprises d/b/a City Limits-1270 Broad St.
Discussion regarding proposed disposition of Appeal to State Liquor Control Administrator.
Motion to recess to executive session was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted. Time 6:27 p.m. reconvened at 6:45 p.m.
Motion to seal the minutes of the Executive Session was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
Councilman Noury stated that due to the extenuating circumstances surrounding the City Limits establishment and the recommendations of the Liquor Control Administrator he motioned to suspend the license for one day and fine the establishment $300.00. Seconded by Councilman Leger.
Councilwoman Canavan stated that she agreed that Ms. Bruen's testimony was compelling at the time it was given and that the Councilwoman stated she agonized after the meeting about the decision that was made at the time. She stated however, that the three-day and $300.00 would be used as a bench mark for future offenses and the Board would then examine each case individually.
Councilman Leger yes
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Noury yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
Councilman Lazieh yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Jeffrey J. Greer, Assoc. Director-Department of Business Regulation-Re: Revised Liquor Control Regulations.
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
Councilman Noury stated that he has asked the clerk to make a report to the Liquor Board on any changes that might stand out and asked that these changes be noted by the November 20th meeting.
All Agreed. So Voted.
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Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilwoman Canavan and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
Pizza & Bakery La Sorpresa Inc.
D/b/a La Sorpresa #1
498 Broad St.
to
Pizza & Bakery La Sorpresa Inc.
D/b/a La Sorpresa #2
725 Dexter St.
Mr. Munoz and Mr. Sanchez were present to answer questions.
Chairman Lazieh opened the meeting to a public hearing.
Robert Weber, a member of the School Advisory Board, spoke in against the transfer stating that this is in close proximity of a public school and reminded the Board of the 200' law which prohibits this transfer.
Anthony Crostee of 46 Earle Street also spoke against the transfer.
Mr. Munoz stated that he has been doing business for eight years on Broad Street and that he has had the B limited license for 4 years and that he has never had any complaint against the establishment. He also asked that no decisions be made and asked that this matter be continued so he can look into the law. He stated that his business does not advertise the sale of beer or wine and he probably only sells about twenty bottles in a month's time. He stated that the main part of his business is the bakery.
Public Hearing closed.
City Solicitor Briden commented on the State Law.
Councilman Noury stated that he would have no other option but to move to deny since the State law governs this transfer. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Canavan.
Councilman Noury commented that this license is not exclusively Mr. Munoz's business that his main business is the bakery and that he has done a fine job with the building on Dexter Street and the Board is glad to have him not only as a businessman but also as a city resident. Councilman Noury asked the City Solicitor when the law was enacted.
Councilman Robichaud stated that the business has never had a complaint against him and he stated he can't see denying this request at this time.
Councilman Leger commented on the issues before the Board.
Councilman Noury stated that this is not a personal issue and that if this license was granted for the Broad Street property and that granting may have been within the 200' rule. Someone may have made a mistake at that time but the Board must consider what is on the books and what the issue is currently.
Councilwoman Canavan stated that the Board at that time may not have had all the facts before them.
Chairman Lazieh commented on the issues and stated that the applicant has asked that the matter be deferred.
City Solicitor Briden stated that the rule is clear and to defer makes sense since is allows the applicant to consult with an Attorney and allows the business to make a defense.
Councilman Noury stated that he had no problem withdrawing his motion. So withdrawn.
Motion to table until the November 20th meeting was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Robichaud.
Councilman Leger no
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Noury yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
Councilman Lazieh yes
Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 1 absent.
Councilwoman Canavan suggested that the renewal be approved.
Councilman Robichaud asked if City Limits was within the 200' area of a school.
J.A.M. Pub Inc.
D/b/a JAM Pub
500-502 Roosevelt Ave
to
J.A.M. Pub Inc.
D/b/a Huck's Pub
500-502 Roosevelt Ave.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Robichaud.
All Agreed. So Voted.
1. Class A (see list)
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Robichaud
All Agreed. So Voted.
2. Class Bv (see list)
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilwoman Canavan. All Agreed. So Voted.
3. Class B Ltd. (see list)
Motion to approve collectively excluding 725 Dexter Street was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilwoman Canavan. Motion amended by Councilman Noury to also exclude 498 Broad Street.
Councilman Leger asked that this be taken separately for La Sorpresa. Motion amended by Councilman Noury to also exclude 498 Broad Street.
On motion to approve the remaining 3 establishments.
Councilman Leger yes
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Noury yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
Councilman Lazieh yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Motion to approve renewal of La Sorpresa at 498 Broad St. was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Robichaud.
Councilman Leger no
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Noury yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
Councilman Lazieh no
Motion carried 3 yes 2no 1 absent.
4. Class D (see list)
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Chairman Lazieh informed the Board that the issue relative to the transfer of La Tabera formerly the West Side that was before the Liquor Control Administrator has been withdrawn by agreement of the parties and the transfer will take place.
James Briden, City Solicitor reported to the Board that the Hearing regarding the Melucci Cafe issue would be before the Liquor Control Administrator on November 9th. He gave a brief history of the issues relative to this establishment.
The Chairman related that the Board would meet on November 20th to hear the Vulcao Cafe issue and to hear the plea of Tropicana and Superior Liquors. He also stated that the Board will act on the transfer of La Sorpresa and receive the report from the clerk relative to any changes of the liquor rules.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Robichaud and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted. Time 7:35 p.m.
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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk
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