Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners.
May 6, 1992.
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, May 6, 1992, at nine twelve o’clock p.m. All the members are present and Chairman Barry presides.
The reading the records of April 22, 1992, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
A public hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for this time:
CLASS B (Victualer)
El Nido Ltd. (transfer from *Arcadia Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Galateo) 210 Dexter Street.
*STIPULATIONS IMPOSED AT THE DECEMBER 19, 1990, MEETING
1. Mr. Rocchio or his son will be in attendance and run the establishment while it is open.
2. That there are 2 detail officers on duty, and a parking lot attendant at all times, ***WHEN CLUB METRO IS BEING USED. ***
3. That for each additional 100 persons over two hundred in attendance there will be an additional police officer on duty.
Speaking in favor is Michael Devane, Attorney, 74-76 East Street. Mr. Devane is representing the applicant.
Mr. Devane states that the ownership is divided into two segments; one major stock holder is Paul Rheaume and the other minor stock holder is the Latin American Association.
The business will be run as an “All you can eat” Chicken and Ribs style restaurant, catering largely to the Spanish population in the neighborhood. the restaurant will have a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
In addition to the restaurant, there is a large function room section to the building, which will be operated as a Lounge for persons over 21 years of age. The Hours of operation for the lounge will be from 12 Noon until 1 a.m. and will be operated by both parties (Mr. Rheaume and the Latin American Association). They will feature disco music and an occasional band.
The owners will be on hand at all functions and will have police details on Friday and Saturday evenings; there will also be a parking lot attendant on duty at all times.
Mr. Rheaume will place a large sign on the building indicating that the lounge section is for persons 21 years of age and older.
Councilor Vieira states that this proposal was similar to the one made by the previous owner and that owner did not live up to those expectations, and is very concerned that Mr. Rheaume may be involved with the previous owner.
Mr. Rheaume states that he has no connection with the previous owner and that he has experience in operating this type of establishment.
Councilor Vieira states that this business has a Stipulation which states that the proposed lounge section may be operated only as a Function Room, not a lounge.
Mr. Rheaume states that he has met with some of the neighbors and also spoke with the Reverend of a nearby Church and they stated that they have no objections to this application.
Councilor Clement questions the ownership arrangement and the lease agreement.
Mr. Rheaume states that the building is leased from Brewster Corporation.
Speaking in opposition is William F. Murray, President Barton Street Association.
Mr. Murray submits a petition of area residents objecting to the transfer and states that he does not want a night club at this location. Mr. Murray further states that Rev. Filomeno signed the petition opposing the transfer.
Mr. Murray states that the neighborhood has been turned around and it does not need another bar in it.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, a Motion to LAY ON THE TABLE the following license is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B (Victualer)
El Nido Ltd. (transfer from *Arcadia Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Galateo) 210 Dexter Street.
The Clerk is instructed to notify the applicants to schedule a meeting between the Barton street Neighborhood Association and themselves to discuss the operation of this business. Also, the applicant is requested to dissolve the current lease, which is a problem, and to present a new lease to the Council at its meeting on May 20, 1992.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Vieira is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Kate Racine, Liquor Control Administrator, regarding multiple businesses operating at one location licensed as a Class B Victualer. In particular the Council would like to know if an establishment which holds a Class B Victualer liquor license can operate one section of the building as a family style restaurant, and the other section of the building as a lounge, allowing only persons 21 years of age and older in this section.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following petition:
Petition from area residents protesting the application of Class B Victualer by El Nido Ltd. (transfer from Arcadia Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Galateo) 210 Dexter Street.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder the following petition IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Petition from area residents protesting the application of Class B Victualer by El Nido Ltd. (transfer from Arcadia Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Galateo) 210 Dexter Street.
Communication from Voutena Inc. d/b/a Constantine’s, 852-856 Newport Avenue requesting the d/b/a be changed from Constantine’s to Bootlegger’s Saloon, also requesting approval for repairs to the establishment IS READ AND ORDERED FILED. THE REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE IS APPROVED AND REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO DO REPAIRS TO THE ESTABLISHMENT IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on an unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, requesting that he review the request from Voutena Inc. d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon, 852-856 Newport Avenue for renovations and submit his recommendation in time for May, 20, 1992, meeting.
Communication from Societe Jacques Cartier Circle #4,816 Main Street, requesting approval for renovations to the interior of the Club IS READ AND ORDERED FILED, AND REQUEST TO DO REPAIRS TO THE ESTABLISHMENT IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council the following Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, requesting that he review the request from Societe Jacques Cartier Circle #4, 816 Main Street for renovations and submit his recommendation in time for May, 20, 1992, meeting.
Communication from Frank A. Rendine, P.E. Director Zoning & Code Enforcement regarding Lopes Liquors at 151 Benefit Street IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
PETITION FOR LICENSE:
CLASS F (Beer & Wine)
GTE Employees Association to sell alcoholic beverages at an Annual Family Picnic at Slater Park, Saturday August 1, 1992, at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LIC#7 IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a Communication to John T. Gannon, Acting City Solicitor, regarding one day liquor licenses for events at Slater Park. The Council is concerned with potential Liability to the City, and is requesting that he review the policy of allowing events in Slater Park at which liquor is served and to submit his recommendation in time for the May 20, 1992, meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John L. DiPanni, Chairman of the Pawtucket Parks Commission, regarding one day liquor licenses for events at Slater Park. The Council is requesting that the Commission review the policy of allowing liquor consumption at certain events in the park and to submit a recommendation as soon as possible.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
Councilor Doyle states for the Record, that there has never been a problem with the GTE Employees Association functions at Slater Park, that they have always conducted themselves in an exemplary manner, and that the Motion to Lay on the Table their Application for a one day liquor license is not a reflection on GTE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement introduces the following Resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Resolution IS READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration requesting that he include a copy of the Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION URGING HOLDERS OF LIQUOR LICENSES IN THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN TIPS TRAINING PROGRAMS BEING OFFERED BY THE CITY’S SUBSTANCE ABUSE TASK FORCE,” for distribution to those who will be attending the seminar on May 12, 1992, with the Liquor Control Administrator.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following:
Communication from Robert H. Byron, Detective Sergeant Pawtucket Police Department, regarding a report on activities at Macondo’s at 242 Middle Street between April 22, 1992 and May 5, 1992.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication IS READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Robert H. Byron, Detective Sergeant Pawtucket Police Department, regarding a report on activities at Macondo’s at 242 Middle Street between April 22, 1992 and May 5, 1992.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at 10:00 o’clock p.m.