Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
November 8, 2006
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at 6:50 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairman Grebien; Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
Chairman Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of October 25, 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)
Brava Restaurant and Bar Inc., d/b/a Restaurant Di Nos, 908 Main Street, LIC#10293
(Expansion of Premises)
Speaking in favor is applicant, Manuel P. Lomba, 31 Amy Lane, North Attleboro, MA
Mr. Lomba states that they expanded the restaurant to add more tables, and he submits the menu.
Councilor Bray states that they did a very nice job.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license Renovations are APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Brava Restaurant and Bar Inc., d/b/a Restaurant Di Nos, 908 Main Street, LIC#10293
(Expansion of Premises)
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2007, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote, WITH STIPULATIONS TO REMAIN IN PLACE:
*DENOTES STIPULATIONS PLACED ON LICENSES.
CLASS A
1520 Ambema, Inc., d/b/a Borderline Liquors, 1520 Newport Ave. LIC#10313
Alves Productions, Inc., d/b/a Tropical Liquors, 280 East Ave. LIC#10367
Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, 350 Benefit St. LIC#10338
Bhav Liquors Inc., d/b/a Rick’s Liquors, 746 Broadway, LIC#10276
*Brava Liquor & Wines, Inc., d/b/a Di Nos Wine & Spirits, 239 Prospect St. LIC#10359
1. No delivery on Prospect Street.
2. Owner to post “No Parking on sidewalk on Prospect Street” inside the store.
3. Owner shall direct customers to use parking lot on Chestnut Street.
Chhem & Phul LLC d/b/a Bino’s International Wine & Spirits, 593 Weeden St. (Unit 7 & 8 LIC#10328
C J Liquors Inc., d/b/a Countryside Liquors, 553 Armistice Blvd. LIC#10329
Costa Liquors Ltd., d/b/a Beverage Hill Liquors, 265 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#10264
Dexter Warehouse Liquors Inc., 263 Barton St. LIC#10159
Fairlawn Pharmacy Incorporated, 582 Smithfield Ave. LIC#10012
Fairlawn Wine Company, Inc., 551 Smithfield Ave. LIC#10285
Great Entrepreneurial Endeavors Inc., d/b/a Gee’s Liquor, 400 Broadway LIC#10284
Guil Viveiros, LLC d/b/a Four G’S Liquors, 462 Central Ave. LIC#10332
International Liquors of Main Street, Inc., 915 Main St. LIC#10312
Jorica Liquors LLC d/b/a Lonsdale Wine & Spirits, 465 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#10360
LARCO Inc., d/b/a/ Colonial Liquors, 128 Summit St. LIC#10227
The Liquor Shoppe Inc., 155 Broad St. LIC#10020
Manmar, Inc., d/b/a East Street Liquors, 183 East St. LIC#10289
Nawee Liquors, Inc., d/b/a Darlington Liquors, 346 Armistice Blvd. LIC#10327
Oliveira & Oliveira, Inc., d/b/a Almeida’s Liquors, 610 Main St. LIC#10259
Perry's Liquors Inc., 240 Columbus Ave. LIC#10025
PLW-MA, Inc., d/b/a Blackstone Wine & Spirits, 1179 Central Ave. LIC#10351
Portugalia Liquor Co. Inc., 225 Barton St. LIC#10026
Shree Balaji Corporation, 290 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#10353
Simpson's Pharmacy, Inc., 10 Newport Ave. LIC#10028
Smithfield Avenue Liquor Store, Inc., d/b/a One Stop Liquors, 390 Smithfield Ave. LIC#10316
Star Wine Co. Inc., 318 West Ave. LIC#10029
Stateline Wine & Spirits Inc., 880 Central Ave. LIC#10261
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2007, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B TAVERN
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George St. LIC#10035
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2007, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote, WITH STIPULATIONS TO REMAIN IN PLACE:
**DENOTES RESTRICTED LICENSES
*DENOTES STIPULATIONS PLACED ON LICENSES.
CLASS B VICTUALER
1537 Corp. d/b/a Spumoni’s Restaurant, 1537 Newport Ave. LIC#10042
*Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 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.
*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. *Additional detail officer added 11/10/04.
*The additional detail officer remain until August 1, 2005. 5/25/05
*Detail officer reduced to 1 effective September 1, 2005, on Friday and Saturday 8/10/05
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
**Café Bernard, LLC d/b/a LJ’S BBQ, 727 East Ave. LIC#10356 ®
*Candilejas Corp. d/b/a Candilejas Café & Lounge, 602 Smithfield Ave. LIC#10326
Granted 05/05/04
1. Entertainment allowed 2 days per week on Fridays and Saturdays.
2. Detail police officer on Friday and Saturday evenings.
3. Back doors are to be kept closed at all times.
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., d/b/a Carousel Sports Lounge, 507 Armistice Blvd. LIC#10158
Cedar Foods LLC d/b/a Lang’s Villa, 47 Mendon Ave. LIC#10346
Celtic Pub Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway, LIC#10258
*Chazarie Inc., d/b/a Broadway Pub, 605 Broadway, LIC#10350
1. Spotlight in rear of building shall be repaired and turned on at all times.
*Cidade Velha Lounge Inc., d/b/a C V Lounge, 214 Broad St. LIC#10270
Stipulations added on 3/6/02
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
Stipulation added 03/24/04
1. Police detail officer shall be required on each Friday and Saturday from 9:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m.
*Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. LIC#10054
City Council 12/08/04
1. A detailed officer shall be hired on Fridays, Saturdays, beginning December 10, 2004 for a period of six months.
2. A detail officer shall remain in place for the next 90 days at which time this stipulation may be reviewed. 6/22/05
*CV Island, Inc., d/b/a Checkmate Pub Pizza, 1 Garden St. LIC#10322
1. The only form of entertainment allowed shall be a piano during dinner hours and no later than 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
2. Hours of Operation shall be 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.
3. The bar area shall have no more than a seating capacity of six (6).
Dean Properties Inc., d/b/a Central Avenue Grille, 836 Central Ave. LIC#10197
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 Cutie Pie, 852 Newport Ave. LIC#10166
Stipulation added on June 21, 2006.
1. Entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening only.
2. Outside area must be kept clean.
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
*Garrity Pub & Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Corinne’s Restaurant Lounge & Banquet, 67 Garrity St. LIC#10349
1. All bartenders shall be Certified in an Alcohol Awareness Training Program.
2. One member of management shall be on duty at all times.
3. Licensee shall immediately notify District Councilor of any changes at establishment.
4. Licensee shall immediately notify District Councilor when restaurant will be officially opened.
5. Licensee shall provide a list of all employees within 30 days of opening of the establishment.
6. Pawtucket residents shall be given preference for employment.
7. A detail officer shall be hired for any function with more than 250 people.
8. Licensee shall have 60 days from date of renewal to open - if extension is needed, licensee shall notify the Board of License Commissioners of opening status and matter will be heard at the January 25, 2006 meeting.
9. Licensee shall provide a menu to the district councilor prior to opening.
10. No storage trailers shall be located on the premises.
*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.
The German/American Cultural Society of Rhode Island, 78 Carter Ave. LIC#10281
G & J Bar and Grill Inc., d/b/a Vets Bar, 623 Central Ave. LIC#10190
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.
Jacks Are Wild Inc., d/b/a Left Field Bar & Grill, 158 South Bend St. LIC#10220
*J.A.R. Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. LIC#10069
1. Detail Officer shall be hired on Friday and Saturday Nights from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. City Council 7/6/05 to be reviewed in three months.
*J K Club LLC d/b/a J K Club, 520 Central Ave. LIC#10315
1. All doors shall be kept closed at all times.
2. No loitering of patrons outside the building. *Beginning March 6, 2004, to accommodate new smoking regulations, no more than 3 patrons at one time allowed to smoke outside the building. 11/10/04
3. No alcoholic beverages outside the building at any time.
4. Clear area of any debris before leaving for the night.
5. All employees are to be TIPS Certified.
K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. LIC#10207
Latin Sports Inc., d/b/a Discoteca 2000, 327 Barton St. LIC#10176
*Lionheart Marketing Corp., d/b/a Garden Grill, 727 East Ave. LIC#10344
1. No entertainment.
2. No outside storage.
3. Close by 10:00 p.m.
Maria Lima’s Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Cantinho Restaurant, 82 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#10339
*Mombelly Corporation d/b/a Heritage Tap, 266 Grand Ave. LIC#10266
Granted 8/6/03
1. Request to seat customers outside with 3 tables on sidewalk and 4 tables on lawn.
M. and S. Barbosa Tavern Inc., d/b/a Charlie's Tavern, 185 Dexter St. LIC#10172
My Brother's Pub Ltd., 176 Columbus Ave. LIC#10080
Narragansett Café, Inc., d/b/a Indian Lounge, 435 York Ave. LIC#10363
*Nova Churrasqueira Restaurant J & M LTD., 434 Broadway, LIC#10336
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.
O Saloio Inc., d/b/a Galito Restaurant, 214 Columbus Ave. LIC#10286
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
**Pho Horn’s Inc., d/b/a Pho Horn’s, 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#10366 ®
*RESTRICTION Alcohol cannot be served after 12 Midnight. 8/9/06
STIPULATION
All employees must be certified in an Alcohol Awareness Training Program.
*P.M.G. Inc., d/b/a Hose Company #6, 636 Central Ave. LI#10251
1. No outside entertainment.
Restaurant Praia Ltd., d/b/a Larry’s Lounge, 140 Dexter St. LIC#10297
Rock’s Bar Incorporated, 451 Prospect St. LIC#10337
Rosa’s Sunshine Lounge, LTD d/b/a Sunshine Lounge, 110 School St. LIC#10325
St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, One St Mary's Way, LIC#10086
*S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. LIC#10085
1. No Entertainment
**Swades LLC d/b/a Rasoi, 727 East Ave. LIC#10365 ®
Toti's Pizza Palace, Inc., 622 Central Ave. LIC#10319
Tow Industries Inc., d/b/a Mei King Restaurant, 211 South Bend St. LIC#10093
*Tropical Vibes Corporation d/b/a Tabu Restaurant & Lounge, 17 Exchange St. LIC#10330
STIPULATION 8/11/04
1. Agreement to hire a police officer whenever there is a party scheduled.
T & W Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Super Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 805 Broadway, LIC#10307
Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a The Newport Deck, 562 Newport Ave. LIC#10206
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
CLASS B VICTUALER
Tory’s Tavern LLC d/b/a East Avenue Cafe, 344 East Ave. LIC#10340
The Clerk is instructed to request the owner not a representative to attend the next meeting scheduled for November 21, 2006, for an informal discussion on this license.
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2007, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS C
Mac‑Rose Inc., d/b/a Bullseye Tap, 198 Harrison St. LIC#10099
Leonora R. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. LIC#10272
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2007, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote, WITH STIPULATIONS TO REMAIN IN PLACE:
*DENOTES STIPULATIONS PLACED ON LICENSES.
CLASS D
Aladdin Club Inc., d/b/a Theatre Tap, 607 Smithfield Ave. LIC#10253
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School St. LIC#10105
Community Center of Grupo Amigos da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Dr. LIC#10221
Cretcheu Corp., d/b/a Cretcheu Grupo, 593 Weeden St. Unit #3, LIC#10357
*Dante Alighieri Social Club, 22 Hurley Ave. LIC#10137
1. "Last Call" be held at the establishment at 12:30 AM and the establishment be cleared of patrons by 1:00 AM.
2. No drinking is allowed outside the establishment.
*3. Provide security (can hire a private security service) for any and all special functions and also on every Saturday Night from 9:00 PM until closing.
4. Off-duty police officer shall be hired every Saturday, between the hours of 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM and at all times when there is entertainment.
5. Must have entertainment license for ALL Club functions.
6. Officer of Club must be present at ALL functions.
*PER LIQUOR CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. LIC#10108
Howard‑Rogers Holding Corporation Inc., 25 McCallum Ave. LIC#10109
Irish Social Club of RI, 89 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#10110
The Italian Dramatic and Independent Political Club of Pawtucket, R.I., 35 Memorial Dr. LIC#10111
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71 Benefit St. LIC#10114
Pawtucket Avenue Greek Social Club, 33 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#10119
Pawtucket Country Club, 900 Armistice Blvd. LIC#10120
Polish-American Citizens’ Club, 244 Annie St. LIC#10122
Provincial Grand Lodge of New England of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532
Lonsdale Ave. LIC#10123
St. Antony’s Church Corporation, Pawtucket d/b/a Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo, 27 Forest Ave. LIC#10235
Second Ward Independent Club of Pawtucket, 409 Cottage St. LIC#10124
Societe Jacques-Cartier, Cercle No. 4, 816 Main St. LIC#10125
To Kalon Club, 26 Main St. LIC#10128
Uniao Portuguesa Beneficente, Inc., 134 Benefit St. LIC#10129
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2007, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote, WITH STIPULATIONS TO REMAIN IN PLACE:
*DENOTES STIPULATIONS PLACED ON LICENSES.
CLASS D (Veterans Clubs-with a capacity of not more than 100)
Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Incorporated, 178 Columbus Ave. LIC#10107
Major Walter G. Gatchell Post No. 306 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, 171 Fountain St. LIC#10117
Post No 33 Inc., d/b/a James A Ryan Post 33, 140 South Bend St. LIC#10334
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2007, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice:
CLASS T
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St. LIC#10323
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2007, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS E
Fairlawn Pharmacy, Incorporated., 582 Smithfield Ave. LIC#10130
Simpson's Pharmacy, Inc., 10 Newport Ave. LIC#10132
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication:
Communication from Thomas Connolly, President, Cpt Elwood J Euart VFW Post 602, to Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting permission to be open until 1:00 am)
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente seconded by Councilor Carr, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Thomas Connolly, Cpt Elwood J Euart VFW Post 602, to Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting permission to be open until 1:00 am)
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2007:
CLASS D (Veterans Clubs-with a capacity of not more than 100)
*Cpt Elwood J Euart VFW Post 602, 55 Overland Ave. LIC #10164
1. No serving of alcohol is permitted after 11:00 p.m.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Carr, the following license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote, with stipulation removed:
CLASS D (Veterans Clubs-with a capacity of not more than 100)
*Cpt Elwood J Euart VFW Post 602, 55 Overland Ave. LIC #10164
1. No serving of alcohol is permitted after 11:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. (11/10/04)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
In conformity with Section 3-8-1 of the General laws of the State of Rhode Island, Class C liquor establishments are hereby entitled to be open on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2007.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
In conformity with Chapter 242 of the Public Laws of Rhode Island, 1962, Class B liquor establishments are hereby entitled to remain open on New Year’s morning, January 1, 2007, until 3:00 a.m. Alcoholic beverages CANNOT be sold after the usual closing hour of 1:00 a.m.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 7:01 p.m.