Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
January 5, 2005
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at 6:45 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Carr.
Councilor Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of December 16, 2004, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
THE ELECTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS IS NOW TAKEN UP.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, Councilor Donald R. Grebien is elected CHAIRPERSON of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes – Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Noes - 0.
COUNCILOR CARR ARRIVES AT SIX FORTY-SIX O’CLOCK P.M.
THE ELECTION OF THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS IS NOW TAKEN UP.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, Councilor David P. Moran is elected VICE-CHAIRPERSON of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes – Chairman Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communications:
Communication from Arcaro, Belilove, and Kolodney, Attorneys at Law, objecting to the transfer of Class A liquor license of JR Acquisition LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, 350 Benefit Street to Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, in the total amount of $25,552.76
Communication from Arcaro, Belilove, and Kolodney, Attorneys at Law, objecting to the transfer of Class A liquor license of JR Acquisition LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, 350 Benefit Street to Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, in the amount of $20,932.19
Communication from McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., objecting to the transfer of Class A liquor license of JR Acquisition LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, 350 Benefit Street to Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, in the amount of $36,106.16
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FIELD:
Communication from Arcaro, Belilove, and Kolodney, Attorneys at Law, objecting to the transfer of Class A liquor license of JR Acquisition LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, 350 Benefit Street to Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, in the total amount of $25,552.76
Communication from Arcaro, Belilove, and Kolodney, Attorneys at Law, objecting to the transfer of Class A liquor license of JR Acquisition LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, 350 Benefit Street to Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, in the amount of $20,932.19
Communication from McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., objecting to the transfer of Class A liquor license of JR Acquisition LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, 350 Benefit Street to Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, in the amount of $36,106.16
A Public hearing is held on the following application for license, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
CLASS A
Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, (Transfer from JR Acquisition LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors) 350 Benefit Street, LIC#10338
Speaking in favor is Brian Fitzgerald, President of Aurora Enterprises LLC, 35 Livingston Road, Sharon, MA.
Mr. Fitzgerald states that the d/b/a name will remain the same and he will keep the same personnel. The hours of operation will also remain the same as the previous owner.
Mr. Fitzgerald states that he has no experience in operating a liquor store, but he does have business experience.
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, PENDING THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS:
CLASS A
Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, (Transfer from JR Acquisition LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors) 350 Benefit Street, LIC#10338
A public hearing is held on the following application for license, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Rock’s Bar Incorporated (Transfer from Town Lounge Inc) 451 Prospect Street, LIC# 10337
Speaking in favor is Kenneth Kando, Attorney representing the applicant.
Present is Raymond J. Lambert, President of Rock’s Bar Incorporated.
Upon questioning by Councilor Barry, Mr. Lambert responds that he will be involved with the day to day management of the business as will Thomas Riley, who has been involved with the operation for the past seven years.
Mr. Lambert states that there will be no changes in the operation of this business.
Councilor Barry points out that this business is in close proximity to residential property, and asks that the applicant be considerate of the neighbors.
Mr. Lambert states that he will be a good neighbor.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIEZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Rock’s Bar Incorporated (Transfer from Town Lounge Inc) 451 Prospect Street, LIC# 10337
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor, to Councilor David P. Moran. (Boson Associates, Inc., d/b/a Macondo, hearing
rescheduled to April 5, 2005)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor, to Councilor David P. Moran. (Boson Associates, Inc., d/b/a Macondo, hearing rescheduled to April 5, 2005)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 6:56 p.m.