July 21, 2003 - Liquor Board Meeting
City of Central Falls
Liquor Board Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
4:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls Liquor Board was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 4:05 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Noury
Councilman Patino
Councilman Weber
Councilman Leger
Quorum present. Chairman Leger presided.
2. Licenses
Transfer Class Bv Licenses
Estate of Laurette St.Amand
& Raymond St. Amand
d/b/a Four D’s Café & Restaurant
853 Broad St.
to
Ubik Bar & Grille Inc.
D/b/a Tropical Bar & Grille Inc.
853 Broad St.
Mr. Ed Manning was present to represent the buyer.
Councilman Noury asked when the applicant expected to open the business. Mr. Manning responded about the end of September.
Councilman Noury asked what if any prior experience the applicant has regarding this type of business.
Mr. Manning stated that there would be a Manager.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 2 absent.
3. Hearing
RCM Corp.
D/b/a Acuarius Nightclub
768 Broad St.
Gloria Ortiz, President
Susan Perkins, Esq. Present to represent the current owner of Acuarius Nightclub. She asked that the Board grant an extension regarding this license due to problems with the Contractor. She explained in detail the current condition of the building and the proposed renovations to meet the codes.
She stated that it is the intention of the owner to relocate to Rhode Island and to live on the top floor above the business. She stated that the building would be owner run and occupied.
Councilman Noury asked what the status was regarding the legal matter pending before the Superior Court.
Councilman Noury asked Ms. Perkins if the applicant would accept an agreement not to apply for and Entertainment License in the future.
Ms. Perkins responded that not knowing what the future holds for any business to say that the applicant would not apply for such a license somewhere in the future would be unfair.
Councilman Weber asked if the applicant would drop the Superior Court appeal if this extension is granted.
Ms. Perkins stated that this would be agreeable.
Councilman Noury commented that this neighborhood is residential and that there are parking issues.
Ms. Perkins stated that this would be a restaurant and neighborhood pub. She filed the proposed plans for the business with the Clerk.
Motion to approve the extension for this license under the conditions that it be a Restaurant and neighborhood pub and that the applicant drop the appeal in Superior Court. Further, that the $1,000 fee for the 2002/2003 license be paid in full within 30 days or the license will be suspended until paid. Motion made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Weber.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 2 absent
4. Class F License
St. Joseph’s Parish-Annual Polish Picnic
391 High St.
Sept. 6th & 7th 2003
Holy Spirit Catholic Community Hispanic Community 30 week club dance
Notre Dame Church
September 27th 2003
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Weber.
All Agreed. So Voted.
5. Unfinished Business
None
6. New Business
None
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Weber. All Agreed.
So Voted. Time 4:26 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC-City Clerk