Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
June 21, 2006
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at 6:55 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairman Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Carr.
Chairman Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of June 7, 2006, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
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) NEW
Swades LLC d/b/a Rasoi, 727 East Avenue, LIC#10365
Speaking in favor is the applicant, Vandana Dhar, President, 69 Cambria Court, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Dhar states that he has been in the restaurant business for 19 years. He has a restaurant on Thayer Street in Providence called Kabob & Curry.
Mr. Dhar states that he is applying for this license because he lives in Pawtucket and wants to operate a business in Pawtucket. He will also maintain the Providence business.
Mr. Dhar states that the restaurant will seat 80 people and will serve Indian food. The hours of operation will be 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Weekdays and will be open until Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Councilor Bray cautions Mr. Dhar about keeping the back of the building free from trash and there will be deliveries until 2:00 p.m. only.
Mr. Dhar states that he has no problems with Councilor Bray’s concerns.
Mr. Dhar distributes a copy of the menu, a parking plan, and preliminary drawings.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B (Victualer) NEW
Swades LLC d/b/a Rasoi, 727 East Avenue, LIC#10365
The matter of a Formal Hearing regarding the following license is taken up:
CLASS A
Tropical Liquors Corporation d/b/a Tropical Liquors, 280 East Avenue, LIC#10335
Representing the City of Pawtucket is Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor.
Major Arthur Martins, Pawtucket Police Department.
Also present at hearing is Stenographer Sandra Bachini Gaboriault.
THE DETAIL TESTIMONY IS FILED IN THE VAULT OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion mad by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) DAYS, SPECIFICALLY FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006; SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2006; SUNDAY JUNE 25, 2006; MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006, TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2006, and a $500.00 FINE IS IMPOSED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. SALE OR DELIVERY OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TO AN UNDERAGED PERSON ON THE LICENSE PREMISES FOR PURPOSES OF SALE, POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION, ON OR ABOUT MAY 26, 2006 (R.I.G.L 3-8-1) AND/OR ALLOWING THE POSSESSION OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BY UNDERAGE PERSONS (R.I.G.L 3-8-10), ON OR ABOUT MAY 26, 2006.
CLASS A
Tropical Liquors Corporation d/b/a Tropical Liquors, 280 East Avenue, LIC#10335
The matter of a Formal Hearing regarding the following license is taken up:
CLASS A
Bhav Liquors, Inc., d/b/a Rick’s Liquors, 746 Broadway, LIC#10276
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the FORMAL HEARING IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at 6:45 p.m. at the request of applicant’s Attorney, on a unanimous voice vote.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Communication from Major Arthur J. Martins, Pawtucket Police Department, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Cutie Pie, 852 Newport Avenue)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FIELD on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Major Arthur J. Martins, Pawtucket Police Department, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Cutie Pie, 852 Newport Avenue)
The matter of a FORMAL HEARING regarding the following license is taken up:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation d/b/a Cutie Pie, 852 Newport Avenue, LIC#10166
Representing the City of Pawtucket is Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor.
Yu Chen Zou, President of Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation is present.
Also present at hearing is Stenographer Sandra Bachini Gaboriault.
THE DETAIL TESTIMONY IS FILED IN THE VAULT OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following stipulations are added to the following license:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation d/b/a Cutie Pie, 852 Newport Avenue, LIC#10166
1. Entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening only.
2. Outside area must be kept clean.
Communication from Yu Cheng Zou, President of Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation d/b/a R Bar, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Notification of change in d/b/a name from R Bar to Cutie Pie is READ AND ORDERED FIELD ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Communication from Robert A. D’Amico, II, Esquire, Representing Tropical Vibes Corporation d/b/a Tabu Restaurant & Lounge, to David Clemente, City Councilor and Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (All age Parties) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vitali introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ted P. Jackvony, President, Jacks Are Wild, Inc., d/b/a Left Field Bar & Grill, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council requesting permission to serve food and alcoholic beverages in the parking lot of 156-158 South Bend Street on Monday, July 3, 2006, beginning at 4:00 p.m..
STIPULATIONS:
Entire area is temporarily fenced in.
Hire a Pawtucket Police Officer for crowd control.
Use one entrance only.
No one may leave the area with alcohol.
Maximum of 100 people in patio area.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following Communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Ted P. Jackvony, President, Jacks Are Wild, Inc., d/b/a Left Field Bar & Grill, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council requesting permission to serve food and alcoholic beverages in the parking lot of 156-158 South Bend Street on Monday, July 3, 2006, beginning at 4:00 p.m..
STIPULATIONS:
Entire area is temporarily fenced in.
Hire a Pawtucket Police Officer for crowd control.
Use one entrance only.
No one may leave the area with alcohol.
Maximum of 100 people in patio area.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 7:28 p.m.