Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
February 9, 2000
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at eight fourteen o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Present – Chairman Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0
Chairman Barry presides.
The reading of the records of, January 19, 2000 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
The matter of a FORMAL HEARING on the following license is taken up:
CLASS A
Rick’s Liquors Inc., 746 Broadway LIC#10240
Representing the City of Pawtucket is Frank Milos, Assistant City Solicitor.
Also present at the hearing is, Stenographer, Sandra Bachini Gaboriault.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communications:
Communication from City Solicitor, Margaret M. Lynch, to Councilor David P. Moran requesting that the hearing date for the formal hearing on Rick’s Liquor Inc., be postponed for sixty days to allow the business to be transferred to new owner.
Memorandum from Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor, to Chief George L. Kelley, III, requesting that the police closely monitor the establishment for the next sixty days in order to provide a report summarizing any activities or issues that may arise at that location until closing date of March 19, 2000.
Communication from Michael R. Egan, Esquire, Attorney for Rick’s Liquors Inc., to Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor asking for a reassignment of hearing date until the sale of license is complete.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from City Solicitor, Margaret M. Lynch, to Councilor David P. Moran requesting that the hearing date for the formal hearing on Rick’s Liquor Inc., be postponed for sixty days to allow the business to be transferred to new owner.
Memorandum from Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor, to Chief George L. Kelley, III, requesting that the police closely monitor the establishment for the next sixty days in order to provide a report summarizing any activities or issues that may arise at that location until closing date of March 19, 2000.
Communication from Michael R. Egan, Esquire, Attorney for Rick’s Liquors Inc., to Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor asking for a reassignment of hearing date until the sale of license is complete.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the Formal Hearing is postponed for sixty days, to allow the business to be transferred to a new owner, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following plea agreements:
1537 Corp. d/b/a M. Spumoni & Family, 1537 Newport Avenue, LIC#10042
Checkmate Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Checkmate Pizza, 1-3 Garden Street, LIC#10231
LMJ Holdings Inc., d/b/a Our Place, 617-627 Prospect Street and 10 Fortin Avenue, LIC#10248
My Brother’s Pub Ltd., 174 1/2 –176 Columbus Avenue, LIC#10080
The Sport’s Zone Inc. d/b/a Sportmen Cafe, 602 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#10263
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following pleas of “nolo contendere” are READ AND ORDERED FILED:
1537 Corp. d/b/a M. Spumoni & Family, 1537 Newport Avenue, LIC#10042
Checkmate Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Checkmate Pizza, 1-3 Garden Street, LIC#10231
LMJ Holdings Inc., d/b/a Our Place, 617-627 Prospect Street and 10 Fortin Avenue, LIC#10248
My Brother’s Pub Ltd., 174 1/2 –176 Columbus Avenue, LIC#10080
The Sport’s Zone Inc. d/b/a Sportmen Cafe, 602 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#10263
The Following pleas of “nolo contendere” are READ AND ORDERED FILED.
CLASS B (VICTUALLERS)
342 East Avenue Inc. d/b/a East Avenue Café, 342 East Avenue, LIC#10041
Blarney Stone Pub, Inc., 140-146 Dexter Street, LIC#10048
Cape Verdean American Lounge, Inc., d/b/a Lisboa A Noite, 17 Exchange Street, LIC#10224
Churrasqueira Da Beira, Inc., 434 Broadway, LIC#10077
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza, 590-598 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#10058
Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation, 852-856 Newport Avenue, LIC#10166
East Avenue Modern Diner Inc., d/b/a The Modern Diner, 364-366 East Avenue, LIC#10078
East Side Checker Club Inc., 579 Benefit Street, LIC#10061
Emery’s Dining, Inc., d/b/a Emery’s LeFoyer, 151 Fountain Street, LIC#10175
G & D LLC, d/b/a The News Café, 43 Broad Street & 44 Summer Street, LIC#10254
Greek Island Inc., d/b/a George’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Avenue, LIC#10254
J.A.R. Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray’s Pub, 1091 Main Street, LIC#10069
Jacks Are Wild Inc., d/b/a Left Field Bar & Grill, 156-158 South Bend Street, LIC#10220
K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’s Tap, 140-142 Japonica Street, LIC#10207
Peddler’s Inn Inc., 94 Middle Street, LIC#10083
Tow Industries Inc., d/b/a Mei King Resturant, 211 South Bend Street, LIC#10093
Two Guys Inc., d/b/a Bob’s Lounge, 214 Broad Street, LIC#10095
Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a The Newport Deck, 562 Newport Avenue, LIC#10206
Wetherlaine’s Inc., d/b/a Wetherlaine’s Restaurant and Pub, 855 Newport Avenue, LIC#10252
CLASS C
Joseph Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#10198
CLASS D
Aladdin Club Inc., d/b/a Theatre Tap, 609 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#10253
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School Street, LIC#10105
Community Center of Grupo Amigos da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, LIC#10221
Dante Alighieri Social Club, 22 Hurley Avenue, LIC#10137
Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Inc., 178 Columbus Avenue, LIC#10107
Howard Rogers Post No. 25 The American Legion Howard Rogers Holding Corporation, 25 McCallum Avenue, LIC#10109
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71-73 Benefit Street, LIC#10114
The matter of a FORMAL HEARING on the following licenses is taken up:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
The New Archie’s Inc., d/b/a Archie’s, 47 Mendon Avenue, LIC#10244
CLASS D
Uniao Portuguesa Beneficante, Inc., 134 Benefit Street, LIC#10129.
Representing the City of Pawtucket is Frank Milos, Assistant City Solicitor.
Representing Uniao Portuguesa Beneficante, Inc. is Attorney Gary Hogan.
Also present at the hearing is stenographer, Sandra Bachini Gaboriault.
THE DETAILED TESTIMONY OF THIS HEARING IS FILED IN THE VAULT OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
Frank Milos states both license holders are present and have agreed to pay a fine of $50.00 and to sign a plea agreement.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following pleas of “nolo contendere” are READ AND ORDERED FILED:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
The New Archie’s Inc., d/b/a Archie’s, 47 Mendon Avenue, LIC#10244
CLASS D
Uniao Portuguesa Beneficante, Inc., 134 Benefit Street, LIC#10129.
A FORMAL HEARING is held on the following license:
CLASS B (VICTUALLER)
The Beef Hearth, Inc., d/b/a Chelo’s, 825 Newport Avenue, LIC#10076
There are no representatives present at this hearing .
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the Formal Hearing on the following license is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2000, at 7:30 o’clock p.m.
CLASS B (VICTUALLER)
The Beef Hearth, Inc., d/b/a Chelo’s, 825 Newport Avenue, LIC#10076
A FORMAL HEARING is taken up on the following:
CLASS B (VICTUALLER)
Celtic Pub, Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway & 5 Columbine Avenue, LIC#10258
Frank Milos, Assistant City Solicitor, states that the Legal Department requests to dismiss the charges with prejudice.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the charges on the following license are DISMISSED WITH PREDJUDICE.
CLASS B (VICTUALLER)
Celtic Pub, Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway & 5 Columbine Avenue, LIC#10258
A FORMAL HEARING is held on the following license:
CLASS B (VICTUALLER)
Pawtucket China Inn, Inc., 285 Main Street & North Union Street, LIC#10082
Frank Milos, Assistant City Solicitor, states that the Attorney for Pawtucket China Inn, Inc., has asked for a postponement of the hearing until February 23, 2000.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the Formal Hearing on the following license is postponed until February 23, 2000, at 7:30 p.m.
CLASS B (VICTUALLER)
Pawtucket China Inn, Inc., 285 Main Street & North Union Street, LIC#10082
The Formal Hearings are closed.
Communication from Commander Stephen P. Ormerod, to Chief George L. Kelley, III, (Activity report – Club Cosmopolitian, December 24, 25, 31, 1999, January 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 2000.) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Victor C. Santos, Board of Directors, Community Center of Grupo Amigos da Terceira Inc., to members of the City Council, regarding “raid” of local liquor establishments is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the meeting is adjourned at eight thirty o’clock p.m.