Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
October 25, 2000
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, October 25, 2000, at seven fifty-three o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairman Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0
Chairman Barry presides.
The reading of the records of October 11, 2000, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
AN INFORMAL HEARING regarding the following license is CANCELLED:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Caribbean Entertainment Inc., d/b/a Club Cosmopolitan, 25 Roosevelt Avenue, LIC# 00558
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Clemente, a FORMAL HEARING regarding the following license is postponed until November 8, 2000, at seven thirty o’clock p.m.
CLASS B (Victualer)
Cape Verdean American Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Lisboa A Noite, 17 Exchange Street, LIC# 10224
Claim of Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney objecting to the transfer of Class A liquor license of Alda R. Collins d/b/a Fairlawn Wine Company, 551 Smithfield Avenue, to Fairlawn Wine Company Inc. in the amount of $3,246.98, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Communication from Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney, releasing the objection of transfer of Class A liquor license of Alda R. Collins d/b/a Fairlawn Wine Company, 551 Smithfield Avenue, to Fairlawn Wine Company Inc., in the amount of $3,246.98.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney, releasing the objection of transfer of Class A liquor license of Alda R. Collins d/b/a Fairlawn Wine Company, 551 Smithfield Avenue, to Fairlawn Wine Company Inc., in the amount of $3,246.98.
A public hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for this time:
CLASS A
Fairlawn Wine Company, Inc. (transfer from Alda R. Collins d/b/a Fairlawn Wine Company) 551 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#10285
There are no person or persons appearing to object thereto.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS A
Fairlawn Wine Company, Inc. (transfer from Alda R. Collins d/b/a Fairlawn Wine Company) 551 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#10285
Claim of Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney objecting to the transfer of Class A liquor license of Nelson G. Gregor & John-Anthony Santos d/b/a Gee’s Liquor, 398 Broadway, to Great Entrepreneurial Endeavors Inc., in the amount of $465.65 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Communication from Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney, releasing the objection of transfer of Class A liquor license of Nelson G. Gregor & John-Anthony Santos d/b/a Gee’s Liquor, 398 Broadway to Great Entrepreneurial Endeavors Inc., in the amount of $465.65.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney, releasing the objection of transfer of Class A liquor license of Nelson G. Gregor & John-Anthony Santos d/b/a Gee’s Liquor, 398 Broadway to Great Entrepreneurial Endeavors Inc., in the amount of $465.65.
A public hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for this time:
CLASS A
Great Entrepreneurial Endeavors Inc. d/b/a Gee’s Liquor (transfer from Nelson G. Gregor & John-Anthony Santos d/b/a Gee’s Liquor) 398 Broadway, LIC# 10284
The only speaker is Nelson Gregor, 83 Cottage Street, Pawtucket RI.
He states that there was a misunderstanding when he filed for his license. He filed his license as a partnership, and it should have been filed as a corporation.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS A
Great Entrepreneurial Endeavors Inc. d/b/a Gee’s Liquor (transfer from Nelson G. Gregor & John-Anthony Santos d/b/a Gee’s Liquor) 398 Broadway, LIC# 10284
Claim of Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney objecting to the transfer of Class B (Victualer) liquor license of Boson Associates Inc. d/b/a Zipperz, 242 Middle Street, to Macondo LLC, in the amount of $360.19 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Claim of Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney objecting to the transfer of Class B (Victualer) liquor license of Boson Associates Inc., d/b/a Zipperz, 242 Middle Street, to Macondo LLC, in the amount of $365.12.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Claim of Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney objecting to the transfer of Class B (Victualer) liquor license of Boson Associates Inc., d/b/a Zipperz, 242 Middle Street, to Macondo LLC, in the amount of $365.12.
A public hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for this time:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Macondo LLC (transfer from Boson Associates Inc. d/b/a Zipperz) 242 Middle Street, LIC# 10283
Speaking in favor is Robert Thibeault, President of Boson Associates, 1044 Lonsdale Avenue, Central Falls RI.
Mr. Thibeault states that one bill has been paid, and did not know about any other bills that are owed.
He has been running the business for the past six months, and has done extensive renovations due to damage by the last owner.
Speaking in favor is Greg Negron, 106 Prospect Street, Pawtucket RI.
He states that he will be the manager and will also be bartending, and is T.I.P.S. certified, as well as Victor Ramos, who is the owner of this establishment.
Mr. Negron, states that this establishment will cater to an older crowd.
He has prior experience with this type of business. He worked for Caribbean Entertainment Inc., d/b/a Club Cosmopolitan, 25 Roosevelt Avenue, and also with Mr. Thibeault a few years ago.
There will be security at the door of this establishment; and, also there will be a D.J. for entertainment. There will be no major bands playing at this business. The hours of operation will be from 6:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
Mr. Thibeault states that the license holder is hoping to purchase this building.
Councilor Moran states that he is concerned about the many changes that have happen at this location.
Upon questioning regarding a menu, Mr. Negron states that there will be appetizers, finger foods, etc. available.
President Barry asks if the new owners are present.
Mr. Negron states that the new owners have a language barrier, and have asked him to speak on their behalf.
Councilor Moran states that if problems occurs, there will be a police detail assigned.
Speaking in opposition is Edward Dunn, 99 Rhode Island Avenue, Pawtucket RI.
He states that there have been 5 transfers over a period of 10 years in this location.
He also wants to let the present applicant to know of this record, and states that the present owner holds a liquor license in Providence R.I. and has the same track record.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Carr, the following license is APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS as follows:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Macondo LLC (transfer from Boson Associates Inc. d/b/a Zipperz) 242 Middle Street, LIC# 10283
*STIPULATIONS:
1. All Bartenders Must Be Tips Certified
2. All Property Taxes Must Be Paid In Full
3. Water Bills Must Be Paid In Full And Brought Up To Date.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following:
CLASS F (Beer And Wine)
Petition of Saint Edwards Church, Weeden Street, requesting permission to sell beer & wine at the Church Bazaar, to be held on Saturday, November 4, 2000, from 12 noon until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 5, 2000, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. LIC #68
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS F (Beer And Wine)
Petition of Saint Edwards Church, Weeden Street, requesting permission to sell beer & wine at the Church Bazaar, to be held on Saturday, November 4, 2000, from 12 noon until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 5, 2000, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. LIC # 68
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at eight twenty-four o’clock p.m.