City of Central Falls
Liquor Board Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, October 15, 2007
At 5:30 pm
A meeting of the Central Falls Liquor Board was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 5:35 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Mayor Charles Moreau -absent
Councilor DeLaHoz
Councilor Benson
Councilor Aubin
Councilor Gil
Councilor Patino
All present. Councilor Patino chaired the meeting.
2. Minutes
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor DeLaHoz.
All Agreed. So Voted.
3. Correspondence
Colonel Joseph P. Moran re: Orisante Lounge-674 Dexter St.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, MMC City Clerk-Requesting License Holders that have hall rentals to appear at the November 19, 2007 meeting for renewal of their license.
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor DeLaHoz.
All Agreed. So Voted.
4. Class F. License
391 High St.
Parish Hall
Dec. 31, 2007 7pm-2am New Year Eve Celebration Liquor being served only to 1 am.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Benson and Gil.
All Agreed. So Voted.
5. State Food Service License Suspended Show Cause Hearing
Garfield Social Club (presented certificates at meeting)
Orisonte Lounge—agreed to stay closed until attaining licenses.
International Sports Bar Inc. (presented certificates at meeting)
El Chapin Restaurant #3(presented certificates at meeting)
6. Hearings
Maintaining a disorderly house
Robert Bouvier, Commander was present to discuss the violation. Mr. Bouvier explained the incident that happened. There was much discussion with the Law department.
Motion to have Chief Moran review and make an assessment of each rental celebration and applicant and prior to any hall rentals, was made by Councilor Benson and seconded by Councilor Gil.
All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
American Columbian Liquors
Sale to underage persons
Christopher Lambert, Esq. was present to represent Mrs. Esquaiqui. Preliminary discussion took place with Jack Gannon of the Law Department.
It was agreed that she would take responsibility for the actions. She would accept a $300.00 fine recommended by the Law department.
Motion to approve the recommendation of the Law Department was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Benson and Councilor Gil.
All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
Hackers Pub
Maintaining a disorderly house
Robert Ameen, Esq. of Pawtucket, RI. Was present and represented Mr. Jose Vicente. Chief Moran was present and explained what happened. Then Mr. Vicente took the stand and told his side of the incident. The Council questioned Mr. Vicente and the Chief.
Motion to order the establishment closed for 3 days, November 2, 3 and 4th was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delehoz and Councilor Gil.
All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
7. Old Business
None
8. New Business
None
9. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Benson and Councilor Gil.
All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
Deputy City Clerk