Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
November 20, 2002
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, November 20, 2002, at seven five o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairman Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Clemente.
Chairman Barry presides.
The reading of the records of November 6, 2002, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Cosmopolitan Club) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Communication from James V. Burchfield, Esq., Caribbean Entertainment, Inc., to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor. (Formal Hearing regarding Caribbean Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Cosmopolitan Club)
Upon motion made Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from James V. Burchfield, Esq., Caribbean Entertainment, Inc., to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor. (Formal Hearing regarding Caribbean Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Cosmopolitan Club)
THE FORMAL HEARING FOR THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2002, AT 6:00 P.M.
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
*Caribbean Entertainment Inc., d/b/a Cosmopolitan Club, 25 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#10269
1. Music shall be turned off by 12:45 a.m. Premises and surrounding area to be cleared by 1:30 a.m.
2. All police details shall be for the hours of 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
3. There will be one police officer assigned for each 150 patrons entering the Club. These officers are assigned directly to the club for order maintenance.
4. There shall be one police officer assigned to the area of East Avenue at the rear of the club. This officer does not count against the complement of officers allotted for the club. The officer designated for East Avenue is there to assure that no club patrons park in the Towers East, Boy’s Club, or Fleet parking lots, as well as on East Avenue, where prohibited.
5. The club shall assign security to assure order maintenance within the parking lots around the club. They have no authority to direct traffic on any property of the City of Pawtucket. They are not to intervene in any police matter.
6. The police department reserves the right to reassess the stipulated police detail arrangements if complaints of noise and incidence of violence continue to occur in and around the establishment.
7. Applicant shall provide a detail of at least 2 firefighters, when in the opinion of the Pawtucket Fire Chief, the applicant is sponsoring an event which may mandate such services. This is pursuant to the decision of the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review, dated October 13, 1998.
8. PRIVILEGE TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 2:00 AM IS REVOKED. CLOSING TIME SHALL BE 1:00 AM ON ALL EVENINGS.
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor, to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Class BV License Kitchen Requirements). is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Commander Stephen P. Ormerod, Pawtucket Police Department, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Liquor License Class BV Kitchen Requirements) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following petition for license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Class F-1 (Beer & Wine)
Petition of 2003 Inauguration Committee to sell beer and wine at the Inaugural Reception, at the Visitors Center, 175 Main Street, on Monday, January 6, 2003, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight, LIC# 106
THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS RECESSES AT SEVEN FIFTEEN O’CLOCK P.M. TO RECONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL.
THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS RECONVENES AT SEVEN SIXTEEN O’CLOCK P.M.
COUNCILOR CLEMENTE ARRIVES AT SEVEN SIXTEEN O’CLOCK P.M.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING DECEMBER 2, 2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2003, THAT WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE NOVEMBER 6, 2002, MEETING ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
CLASS B VICTUALER
342 East Avenue Inc., d/b/a East Avenue Cafe, 344 East Ave. LIC#10041
1537 Corp. d/b/a Spumoni’s Restaurant, 1537 Newport Ave. LIC#10042
Victoria Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe), 435 York Ave. LIC#10148
*Barros and Brito Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Mindelo Restaurant, 17 Exchange St. LIC#10294
1. Agreement to hire a police officer whenever there is a party scheduled (5/19/99)
*Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 ½ Benefit St. LIC#10163
1. Front Door to be kept closed at all times.
2. Sunday closing hours shall be 12 Midnight - except on a long weekend; i.e. Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Columbus Day - shall be allowed to remain open until 1 a.m.
*Bobby's Banquet Hall Inc., d/b/a Bobby’s Starlight Ballroom and Banquet Hall, 67 Garrity St. LIC#10230
1. All bartenders shall be TIPS Certified.
2. One member of management shall be on duty at all times.
3. Licensee shall notify Councilor Moran of any changes at establishment.
4. Licensee shall hold monthly meetings on 1 Saturday per month.
Councilor Moran should be notified in advance of said meetings.
5. Pawtucket residents shall be given preference for employment.
6. A detail officer shall be hired for any function with more than 250 people.
*Boson Associates Inc., d/b/a Macondo, 242 Middle St. LIC#10296
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.
NEW STIPULATIONS ADDED ON 10/24/01
4. Detail Officer shall be hired every Friday and Saturday evening and any night before a legal Rhode Island holiday between the hours of 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
5. Monthly activity reports to be submitted the first meeting of each month, beginning with December 1, 2001.
6. Remove all 2:00 a.m. closing advertisements immediately.
Brava Restaurant and Bar Inc., d/b/a Restaurant Di Nos, 908 Main St. LIC#10293
Business Investment Group, LLC d/b/a Ken’s Place, 326 Cottage St. LIC#10303
Cantinho Bar & Grille, Inc., 82 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#10288
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., d/b/a Carousel Sports Lounge, 507 Armistice Blvd. LIC#10158
Celtic Pub Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway, LIC#10258
*Checkmate Pizza Inc., d/b/a Checkmate Pizza, 1 Garden St. LIC#10231
1. No Entertainment
2. Hours of operation shall be 11:00 am until 11:00 pm
Stipulation change on 4/10/02 to allow 1:00 am closing.
3. The bar area shall have no more than a seating capacity of six (6)
*Churrasqueira Da Beira Inc., 434 Broadway, LIC#10077
1. There shall be one (1) parking space for every 4 patrons.
2. Dumpster shall be located in parking lot; shall be enclosed within fencing. Rubbish shall be removed at a reasonable time, not to be offensive to the neighbors.
3. Management shall be responsible for traffic control of patrons by posting parking policy inside establishment.
*Cidade Velha Lounge Inc., d/b/a C V Lounge, 214 Broad St. LIC#10270
1. A detail officer shall be present at the establishment on each and every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. commencing Friday, March 8, 2002.
2. Entertainment shall only be allowed on Friday and Saturday.
3. All employees of the establishment who serve alcohol shall be Tips Certified and evidence that this requirement has been satisfied shall be forwarded to the City Clerk’s Office within 30 days.
4. The license holder shall be placed on probation for a six-month period and if any incidents occur during this time frame, which rise to the level of the incident, which took place on February 5, 2002, shall result in a five (5) day suspension and will result in the calling of a new formal hearing on this violation.
5. Removal of the pay phone in the establishment and this phone shall not be replaced without Council approval.
Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. LIC#10310
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. LIC#10054
*Daniel G. DaSilveira d/b/a Greenhouse Restaurant & Caterer, 110 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#10186
1. Closing Time shall be 11 PM, except during the month of December, when the closing time shall be 12 Midnight.
Dean Properties Inc., d/b/a Central Avenue Grille, 836 Central Ave. LIC#10197
*Deb’s Place Inc., 617 Prospect St. LIC#10292
1. Doors kept closed at all times.
2. No Entertainment shall be allowed.
Teodoro & Benvindo DePina d/b/a E. A. Tavern, 4 Grace St. LIC#10282
*Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#10058
1. Police Detail is required on Saturday Evenings from 9:30 PM until 1:30 AM and shall be required to stand outside the door.
*Duffin's Pub Inc., 215 Division St. LIC#10060
1. Door to be kept closed at all times (except for access and egress.)
2. Noise to be kept at an acceptable level (music, etc.)
Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation d/b/a R Bar, 852 Newport Ave. LIC#10166
East Avenue Modern Diner Inc., d/b/a The Modern Diner, 364 East Ave. LIC#10078
East Side Checker Club Inc., 579 Benefit St. LIC#10061
Emery Dining Inc., d/b/a Emery's LeFoyer, 151 Fountain St. LIC#10175
Fidjos DiDjabraba, 682 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#10239
*G & D LLC d/b/a The News Café, 43 Broad St. LIC#10254
1. Door on Broad Street side of building must be kept closed at all times.
G & J Bar and Grill Inc., d/b/a Vets Bar, 623 Central Ave. LIC#10190
The German/American Cultural Society of Rhode Island, 78 Carter Ave. LIC#10281
Greek Island Inc., d/b/a George's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. LIC#10192
*Ilha Verde Club Inc., 447 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#10068
1. Off‑duty police officer must be present whenever this establishment operates on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
J.A.R. Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. LIC#10069
Jacks Are Wild Inc., d/b/a Left Field Bar & Grill, 158 South Bend St. LIC#10220
*Jimmy’s Bar & Grill, Inc., 605 Broadway, LIC#10290
1. Stoplight in rear of building shall be repaired and turned on at all times.
K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. LIC#10207
Lang’s Villa Restaurant Inc., 47 Mendon Ave. LIC#10279
Latin Sports Inc., d/b/a Discoteca 2000, 327 Barton St. LIC#10176
M. and S. Barbosa Tavern Inc., d/b/a Charlie's Tavern, 185 Dexter St. LIC#10172
*Malibu Bar & Grill, Inc., d/b/a Malibu Bar & Grill, 602 Smithfield Ave. LIC#10311
Previous stipulations.
GRANTED AT THE MEETING HELD 10/10/01
1. Entertainment allowed 1 day per week on either Fridays or Saturdays.
NEW STIPULATIONS ADDED AT THE MEETING HELD 12/19/01
2. Detail police officers on Friday and Saturday evening.
3. Back doors are to be kept closed at all times.
Mombelly Corporation d/b/a Heritage Tap, 266 Grand Ave. LIC#10266
Mutt & Jeff's Pub Inc., d/b/a Sunshine Lounge, 110 School St. LIC#10079
My Brother's Pub Ltd., 176 Columbus Ave. LIC#10080
*New England Fish Factory, Inc., 271 Newport Ave. LIC#10291
1. Awning be replaced to shield lighting from property facing business.
O Saloio Inc., d/b/a O Saloio Portuguese Restaurant, 214 Columbus Ave. LIC#10286
*P.M.G. Inc., d/b/a Hose Company #6, 636 Central Ave. LI#10251
1. No outside entertainment.
Pawtucket China Inn Inc., 285 Main St. LIC#10082
Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., McCoy Stadium, 485 Columbus Ave. LIC#10250
Peddler's Inn Inc., 94 Middle St. LIC#10083
Restaurant Praia Ltd., d/b/a Larry’s Lounge, 140 Dexter St. LIC#10297
Rock's Bar Inc., 684 Prospect St. LIC#10101
*S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. LIC#10085
1. No Entertainment
St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, One St Mary's Way, LIC#10086
Toti's Pizza and Restaurant, Inc., 622 Central Ave. LIC#10256
Tow Industries Inc., d/b/a Mei King Restaurant, 211 South Bend St. LIC#10093
Town Lounge Inc., 451 Prospect St. LIC#10094
Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a The Newport Deck, 562 Newport Ave. LIC#10206
*Jean B. Vitali d/b/a Shots, 520 Central Ave. LIC#10301
1. All doors shall be kept closed at all times.
2. No loitering of patrons outside the building.
3. No alcoholic beverages outside the building at any time.
4. Clear area of any debris before leaving for the night.
Wetherlaine’s Inc., d/b/a Wetherlaine’s Restaurant and Pub, ADDRESS PENDING NEW LOCATION, LIC#10252
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Commander Stephen P. Ormerod, Pawtucket Police Department, regarding the kitchen inspections of the Class B Victualer Liquor Licenses and requesting that he meet with the City Solicitor to determine who, in Councilor Clemente’s district, is not in compliance with the minimum requirements.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, on behalf of Chairman Barry, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following license is removed from the agenda until the special meeting of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. and it is further ordered that this business be closed on December 2, 3, and 4, 2002, pending the outcome of the Formal Hearing:
CLASS B (VICTUALER)
*Caribbean Entertainment Inc., d/b/a Cosmopolitan Club, 25 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#10269
1. Music shall be turned off by 12:45 a.m. Premises and surrounding area to be cleared by 1:30 a.m.
2. All police details shall be for the hours of 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
3. There will be one police officer assigned for each 150 patrons entering the Club. These officers are assigned directly to the club for order maintenance.
4. There shall be one police officer assigned to the area of East Avenue at the rear of the club. This officer does not count against the complement of officers allotted for the club. The officer designated for East Avenue is there to assure that no club patrons park in the Towers East, Boy’s Club, or Fleet parking lots, as well as on East Avenue, where prohibited.
5. The club shall assign security to assure order maintenance within the parking lots around the club. They have no authority to direct traffic on any property of the City of Pawtucket. They are not to intervene in any police matter.
6. The police department reserves the right to reassess the stipulated police detail arrangements if complaints of noise and incidence of violence continue to occur in and around the establishment.
7. Applicant shall provide a detail of at least 2 firefighters, when in the opinion of the Pawtucket Fire Chief, the applicant is sponsoring an event which may mandate such services. This is pursuant to the decision of the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review, dated October 13, 1998.
8. PRIVILEGE TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 2:00 AM IS REVOKED. CLOSING TIME SHALL BE 1:00 AM ON ALL EVENINGS.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at seven twenty-three o’clock p.m.