Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners.
July 22, 1992.
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, July 22, 1992, at eight five o’clock p.m. All the members are present and Chairman Barry presides.
The reading the records of July 8, 1992, is taken up.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran requests that the minutes of the meeting of July 8, 1992, be amended on Page 196 to reflect that the introduction of Claims was made by Councilor Vieira and not by Councilor Moran.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieria, the reading of the minutes of the meeting of July 8, 1992, AS AMENDED, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Communication from Kate Racine, Liquor Control Administrator, regarding Class B (Victualer) Liquor License of Jan’s Place, 58-60 Middle Street IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Kate Racine, Liquor Control Administrator, regarding Castanheira Associates, Inc. d/b/a Fernando’s Liquors, 558 Broadway IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from John Gannon, City Solicitor, regarding Lopes Liquors IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Commander Richard DeLyon, Pawtucket Police Department, regarding Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit Street IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JULY 8, 1992 IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
CLASS B (Victualer) REQUEST CHANGE FROM CLASS “C”
Benefit Street Pub Inc., (50% change in stockholders) 433 1/2 Benefit Street. LIC#10115.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motions made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, are passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lt. Peter O’Neill, Fire Marshall, requesting an inspection of Benefit Street Pub, Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Pub, 433 1/2 Benefit Street regarding any fire code violations. A response is requested in time for the meeting of August 5, 1992.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, requesting an inspection of Benefit Street Pub, Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Pub, 433 1/2 Benefit Street regarding their kitchen facilities. A response is requested in time for the meeting of August 5, 1992.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following:
Communication from Christopher Kinch, President of Benefit Street Pub Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Pub, 433 1/2 Benefit Street.
Communication from Lt. Peter O’Neill, Fire Marshall, regarding Benefit Street Pub Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Pub, 433 1/2 Benefit Street.
Communication from Kenneth Kovach, Rhode Island State Health Department, regarding Benefit Street Pub Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Pub, 433 1/2 Benefit Street.
Copy of Rhode Island General Law 23-28.17 (1-6).
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communications ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Christopher Kinch, President of Benefit Street Pub Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Pub, 433 1/2 Benefit Street.
Communication from Lt. Peter O’Neill, Fire Marshall, regarding Benefit Street Pub Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Pub, 433 1/2 Benefit Street.
Communication from Kenneth Kovach, Rhode Island State Health Department, regarding Benefit Street Pub Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Pub, 433 1/2 Benefit Street.
Copy of Rhode Island General Law 23-28.17 (1-6).
Claim of Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney, Attorney at Law, against the transfer of Class B (Victualer) Liquor License of Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon to Phyllis A. Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon of 852-856 Newport Avenue, in the amount of $1.971.00 IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Claim of American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, 111 Speen Street, Framingham, MA., against the transfer of Class B (Victualer) Liquor License of Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon to Phyllis A. Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon of 852-856 Newport Avenue, in the amount of $1,095.25 IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA
With majority consent of Council, Councilor Viera introduces the following:
Claim of Wayne Distributing Company, 45 Sharpe Drive, Cranston, RI, against the transfer of Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon to Phyllis Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon at 852-856 Newport Avenue in the amount of $1,196.60.
Claim of McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., 40 Slater Rd. Cranston, RI, against the transfer of Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon to Phyllis Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon at 852-856 Newport Avenue in the amount of $823.93.
Claim of Eastern Utilities, Blackstone Valley Electric Company, Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI, against the transfer of Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon to Phyllis Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon at 852-856 Newport Avenue in the amount of $269.21.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following claims ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Claim of Wayne Distributing Company, 45 Sharpe Drive, Cranston, RI, against the transfer of Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon to Phyllis Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon at 852-856 Newport Avenue in the amount of $1,196.60.
Claim of McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., 40 Slater Rd. Cranston, RI, against the transfer of Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon to Phyllis Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon at 852-856 Newport Avenue in the amount of $823.93.
Claim of Eastern Utilities, Blackstone Valley Electric Company, Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI, against the transfer of Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon to Phyllis Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon at 852-856 Newport Avenue in the amount of $269.21.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following:
Communication from Steven Montaquila, requesting a postponement of the hearing on the transfer of Phyllis Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon, 852-856 Newport Avenue.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication IS READ AND ORDERED FILED
Communication from Steven Montaquila, requesting a postponement of the hearing on the transfer of Phyllis Blanchette and Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon, 852-856 Newport Avenue.
The following application for license which was advertised for a public hearing for this time IS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, AND NEEDS TO BE READVERTISED, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
CLASS B (Victualer)
Phyllis A. Blanchette & Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon (transfer from Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon) 852-856 Newport Avenue LIC#10150
A public hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for this time.
CLASS B (Victualer)
Victoria Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe) (transfer from Berta P. Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe) 435 York Avenue & 190 Columbus Avenue LIC#10148
Speaking in favor is Victoria Amaral, 98 Summitt Street.
Ms. Amaral States that there will be no change in operation.
Ms. Amaral also states that the present license holder, Berta P. Amaral, has been in business there for 30 years and that Berta P. Amaral is her mother-in-law.
Ms. Amaral states that there is a full kitchen.
There are no other speakers.
The HEARING is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilors Rabbitt and Doyle, the following Class B (Victualer) Liquor License is approved on a unanimous voice vote:
Victoria Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe) (transfer from Berta P. Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe) 435 York Avenue & 190 Columbus Avenue LIC#10148
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A VOICE VOTE:
CLASS F (Beer & Wine)
Aid Association for Lutherans to serve beer and wine at an annual picnic at Slater Park on Saturday, August 8, 1992, from 9: am - 4:00 pm. LIC#12
Councilor Clement votes no.
CLASS F-1 (Full Privilege)
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church to sell alcoholic beverages at an annual Church Festival at 97 Walcott St. Church parking lot, Saturday August 15, 1992, and Sunday August 16, 1992, from 12: noon - 10:00PM. lic#11
Councilor Clement abstains.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at eight twenty-five o’clock p.m.