Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
November 7, 2007
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at 6:56 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Councilors Bray, Barry, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Carr.
Councilor Bray presides.
The reading of the records of October 24, 2007 is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
THE MATTER OF A FORMAL HEARING REGARDING THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:
CLASS A
Smithfield Avenue Liquor Store, Inc., d/b/a One Stop Liquors, 390 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4314
Representing the City of Pawtucket is Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor.
Representing the license holder is Attorney Joseph Sciacca. Also present is Chau Nguyen, President of the Smithfield Avenue Liquor Store, Inc.
Also present at the hearing is Stenographer Sandra Bachini Gaboriault.
THE DETAIL TESTIMONY IS FILED IN THE VAULT OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, SMITHFIELD AVENUE LIQUOR STORE INC D/B/A ONE STOP LIQUORS, SHALL PAY A $500.00 FINE AND THE LICENSE SHALL BE SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) DAYS, SPECIFICALLY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007; FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. On or about October 6, 2007: Authorizing the sale or delivery to an underaged person for purposes of sale, possession or consumption of an alcoholic beverage on the license premises either for said underaged person’s own use or of any other person (Violation of R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-8-1).
2. On or about October 6, 2007: Failure to maintain control of patrons, agents or employees and/or permitting any of the laws of this state to be violated on the license premises (Violation of R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-5-23).
THE FOLLOWING FORMAL HEARING WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD OCTOBER 24, 2007, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS CONTINUED UNTIL DECEMBER 5, 2007 ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Nova Churrasqueira Restaurant J & M LTD., 434 Broadway LIC#4201
THE MATTER OF A FORMAL HEARING REGARDING THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation d/b/a Le-Noir Bar, 852 Newport Ave. LIC#10166
Representing the City of Pawtucket is Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor.
No one is present to represent the license holder
Also present at the 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 Councilors Barry and Chadwick, THE LICENSE OF EAGLE EXPRESS CHINESE RESTAURANT CORPORATION D/B/A LE-NOIR BAR, IS HEREBY SUSPENDED UNTIL THE FINE OF $500.00 IS PAID OR THE LICENSE EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 1, 2007, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. Failure to pay the $500.00 fine imposed on October 10, 2007 after a formal hearing where Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation was found to be in violation of state law, city ordinances and liquor control administration rules to the specific charges of (1) Operating after hours on or about August 27, 2007 (Violation of R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-7-7, Pawtucket Ordinance § 108-18 and Rule 18 of Liquor Control Administration) and (2) failure to maintain control of patrons, agents or employees and/or permitting any of the laws of this state to be violated on the license premises (Violation of R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-5-23).
As the renewal of this liquor license will be before the Board again on November 20, 2007, failure to pay this fine prior to November 20, 2007, may result in further action by the Board of License Commissioners, including action on the renewal of your license.
Communication from Cpt. William Sisson, Asst. Deputy State Fire Marshal, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Tabu Restaurant & Lounge – Fire inspection) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Chadwick introduces the following communication:
Communication from Alves Productions, Inc., Filipe Andrade, President, to Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting permission to change d/b/a name from Discoteca 2000 to La Bohemia)
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Alves Productions, Inc., Filipe Andrade, President, to Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting permission to change d/b/a name from Discoteca 2000 to La Bohemia)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to Pawtucket City Council. (Remove stipulations – Alcohol server training)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to Pawtucket City Council. (Remove stipulations – Alcohol server training)
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2008, 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#4312
Alves Productions, Inc., d/b/a Tropical Liquors, 280 East Ave. LIC#4689
Aurora Enterprises LLC d/b/a JR Sav-On Liquors, 350 Benefit St. LIC#4324
Bhav Liquors Inc., d/b/a Rick’s Liquors, 746 Broadway, LIC#4300
*Brava Liquor & Wines, Inc., d/b/a Di Nos Wine & Spirits, 239 Prospect St. LIC#4328
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#4319
C J Liquors Inc., d/b/a Countryside Liquors, 553 Armistice Blvd. LIC#4320
Costa Liquors Ltd., d/b/a Beverage Hill Liquors, 265 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#4292
Dexter Warehouse Liquors Inc., 263 Barton St. LIC#4269
Fairlawn Pharmacy Incorporated, 582 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4233
Fairlawn Wine Company, Inc., 551 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4302
Great Entrepreneurial Endeavors Inc., d/b/a Gee’s Liquor, 400 Broadway LIC#4301
Guil Viveiros, LLC d/b/a Four G’S Liquors, 462 Central Ave. LIC#4322
International Liquors of Main Street, Inc., 915 Main St. LIC#4311
Jorica Liquors LLC d/b/a Lonsdale Wine & Spirits, 465 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#4709
LARCO Inc., d/b/a/ Colonial Liquors, 128 Summit St. LIC#4282
Liquor Shoppe Inc., 155 Broad St. LIC#4242
Manmar, Inc., d/b/a East Street Liquors, 183 East St. LIC#4304
Nawee Liquors, Inc., d/b/a Darlington Liquors, 346 Armistice Blvd. LIC#4318
Oliveira & Oliveira, Inc., d/b/a Almeida’s Liquors, 610 Main St. LIC#4290
Perry's Liquors Inc., 240 Columbus Ave. LIC#4247
PLW-MA, Inc., d/b/a Blackstone Wine & Spirits, 1179 Central Ave. LIC#4326
Portugalia Liquor Co. Inc., 225 Barton St. LIC#4248
Shree Balaji Corporation, 290 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4327
Smithfield Avenue Liquor Store, Inc., d/b/a One Stop Liquors, 390 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4314
Star Wine Co. Inc., 318 West Ave. LIC#4253
Stateline Wine & Spirits Inc., 880 Central Ave. LIC#4291
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2008, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B TAVERN
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George St. LIC#4090
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2008, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
® DENOTES RESTRICTED LICENSES
*DENOTES STIPULATIONS PLACED ON LICENSES.
CLASS B VICTUALER
*Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation d/b/a Le-Noir, 852 Newport Ave. LIC#4789
1. Entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening only.
2. Outside area must be kept clean. 6/21/06
*Nova Churrasqueira Restaurant J & M LTD., 434 Broadway LIC#4201
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.
*Tropical Vibes Corporation d/b/a Tabu Restaurant & Lounge, 17 Exchange St. LIC#4199
1. Hire a police officer whenever there is a party scheduled. 8/11/04
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2008, 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#4002
50-50 Club Inc., 25 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4814
Alden Street Food Services LLC d/b/a Volcano Grille, 47 Mendon Ave. LIC#4698
Alves Productions, Inc., d/b/a La Bohemia, 327 Barton St. LIC#4635
*Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 Benefit St. LIC#4110
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.
Blackstone at Hope, LLC d/b/a The Blackstone, 1005 Main St. LIC#4697 ®
Brava Restaurant and Bar Inc., d/b/a Restaurant Di Nos, 908 Main St. LIC#4181
Café Bernard, LLC d/b/a LJ’S BBQ, 727 East Ave. LIC#4633 ®
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., d/b/a Carousel Sports Lounge, 507 Armistice Blvd. LIC#4107
Celtic Pub Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway, LIC#4167
*Chazarie Inc., d/b/a Broadway Pub, 605 Broadway, LIC#4209
1. Spotlight in rear of building shall be repaired and turned on at all times.
*Cidade Velha Lounge Ltd., d/b/a C V Lounge, 214 Broad St. LIC#4171
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. 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.
4. 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#4191
1. Police detail officer shall be required on each Friday and Saturday from 9:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m. 3/24/04
2. Police detail officer shall be removed from the Saturday night detail until January 1, 2007. 9/20/06
*Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. LIC#4018
1. A detailed officer shall be hired on Fridays.
2. Begining on the Saturday before Memorial Day 2008, a detail officer shall be hired on Saturdays.
*CV Island, Inc., d/b/a Checkmate Grill & Lounge, 1 Garden St. LIC#4196
1. Hours of operation shall be 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.
2. Entertainment allowed to include piano, karaoke or a small band of up to 3 instruments until 12:30 am from Thursday to Sunday.
3. May expand the bar seating from 6 to 10 seats.
Dean Properties Inc., d/b/a Central Avenue Grille, 836 Central Ave. LIC#4127
*Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4024
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.
DIP Inc., d/b/a Doherty’s East Ave Irish Pub, 342 East Ave. LIC#4730
*Duffin's Pub Inc., 215 Division St. LIC#4026
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.)
East Avenue Modern Diner Inc., d/b/a The Modern Diner, 364 East Ave. LIC#4054
East Side Checker Club Inc., 579 Benefit St. LIC#4028
Emery Dining Inc., d/b/a Emery's LeFoyer, 151 Fountain St. LIC#4113
Fidjos DiDjabraba, 682 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#4155
Galway Bay, LLC d/b/a Galway Bay Irish Pub, 158 South Bend St. LIC#4931
*Garrity Pub & Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Corinne’s Banquets, 67 Garrity St. LIC#4208
1. One member of management shall be on duty at all times.
2. Licensee shall immediately notify District Councilor of any changes at establishment.
3. Pawtucket residents shall be given preference for employment.
4. A detail officer shall be hired for any function with more than 250 people.
5. No storage trailers shall be located on the premises.
*G & D LLC d/b/a The News Café, 43 Broad St. LIC#4164
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#4173
G & J Bar and Grill Inc., d/b/a Vets Bar, 623 Central Ave. LIC#4123
Greek Island Inc., d/b/a George's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. LIC#4122
*Ilha Verde Club Inc., 447 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#4038
1. Off‑duty police officer must be present whenever this establishment operates on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
JAR Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. LIC#4043
*JK Club LLC d/b/a J K Club, 520 Central Ave, LIC#4193
1. All doors shall be kept closed during hours of darkness.
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.
KJ Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. LIC#4134
Leprechaun Lounge Inc., d/b/a Leprechaun Lounge, 602 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4800
*Lionheart Marketing Corp., d/b/a Garden Grill, 727 East Ave. LIC#4206
1. No outside storage.
2. Close by 10:00 p.m.
Maria Lima’s Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Cantinho Restaurant, 82 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4203
*Mombelly Corporation d/b/a Heritage Tap, 266 Grand Ave. LIC#4169
1. May seat customers outside with 3 tables on sidewalk and 4 tables on lawn. 8/6/03
M & S Barbosa Tavern Inc., d/b/a Charlie's Tavern, 185 Dexter St. LIC#4114
My Brother's Pub Ltd., 176 Columbus Ave. LIC#4056
Narragansett Café, Inc., d/b/a Indian Lounge, 435 York Ave. LIC#4213
O Saloio Inc., d/b/a Galito Restaurant, 214 Columbus Ave. LIC#4176
Pawtucket China Inn Inc., 285 Main St. LIC#4059
Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., McCoy Stadium, 485 Columbus Ave. LIC#4165
Peddler's Inn Inc., 94 Middle St. LIC#4062
*Pho Horn’s Inc., d/b/a Pho Horn’s, 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#4215 ®
1. Alcohol cannot be served after 12 Midnight.
*P.M.G. Inc., d/b/a Hose Company #6, 636 Central Ave. LI#4161
1. No outside entertainment.
Restaurant Praia Ltd., d/b/a Larry’s Lounge, 140 Dexter St. LIC#4184
Rock’s Bar Incorporated, 451 Prospect St. LIC#4202
Rosa’s Sunshine Lounge, LTD d/b/a Sunshine Lounge, 110 School St. LIC#4197
St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, 60 St Mary's Way, LIC#4068
*S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. LIC#4067
1. No Entertainment
Swades LLC d/b/a Rasoi, 727 East Ave. LIC#4214 ®
Toti's Pizza Palace, Inc., 622 Central Ave. LIC#4195
Tow Industries Inc., d/b/a Mei King Restaurant, 211 South Bend St. LIC#4080
T & W Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Super Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 805 Broadway, LIC#4190
Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a The Newport Deck, 562 Newport Ave. LIC#4133
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2008, 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#4260
Leonora R. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. LIC#4296
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2008, 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#4163
Buffalo Home Ltd., 532 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#4066
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School St. LIC#4017
Community Center of Grupo Amigos da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Dr. LIC#4145
Cretcheu Corp., d/b/a Cretcheu Grupo, 593 Weeden St. Unit #3, LIC#4212
*Dante Alighieri Social Club, 22 Hurley Ave. LIC#4021
1. "Last Call" be held 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 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#4035
Howard‑Rogers Holding Corporation Inc., 25 McCallum Ave. LIC#4037
Irish Social Club of RI, 89 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4811
The Italian Dramatic and Independent Political Club of Pawtucket, R.I., 35 Memorial Dr. LIC#4041
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71 Benefit St. LIC#4048
Pawtucket Avenue Greek Social Club, 33 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4058
Pawtucket Country Club, 900 Armistice Blvd. LIC#4060
Polish-American Citizens’ Club, 244 Annie St. LIC#4065
St. Antony’s Church Corporation, Pawtucket d/b/a Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo, 27 Forest Ave. LIC#4153
Societe Jacques-Cartier, Cercle No. 4, 816 Main St. LIC#4071
To Kalon Club, 26 Main St. LIC#4079
Uniao Portuguesa Beneficente, Inc., 134 Benefit St. LIC#4083
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2008, 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)
*Cpt Elwood J Euart VFW Post 602, 55 Overland Ave. LIC #4111
1. No serving of alcohol is permitted after 12:00 a.m. 11/10/04
Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Incorporated, 178 Columbus Ave. LIC#4027
Major Walter G. Gatchell Post No. 306 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, 171 Fountain St. LIC#4052
Post No 33 Inc., d/b/a James A Ryan Post 33, 140 South Bend St. LIC#4200
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2008, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS T
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St. LIC#4317
Gallery Events LLC, 400 Main St. LIC#4710
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2008, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS E
Fairlawn Pharmacy, Incorporated., 582 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4234
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Chadwick introduces the following package of information:
Various records regarding Tabu Restaurant & Lounge
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following information is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a unanimous voice vote:
Various records regarding Tabu Restaurant & Lounge
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Councilor Chadwick requests that representatives of Tropical Vibes Corporation, the owner of Tabu Restaurant & Lounge, approach the podium to answer questions about the current ownership of the Corporation.
Representing the majority owner of the corporation, Marques Smith, is Attorney William Delaney, 55 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI
Representing the minority owner of the corporation, Maria Alzate, is her son, Louis Alzate.
Representing the city is Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor.
Mr. Delaney states that Mr. Smith owns 75% of the stock and Ms. Alzate owns 25% of the stock, which has not been issued.
He states that the matter was in court today and the judge temporarily enjoined any sale of the corporation.
He requests that the license be suspended until this matter is decided.
Mr. Alzate does not want the business closed.
Upon questioning from the Council, Mr. Alzate states that they (he and his mother) are running the restaurant.
The Council expresses their concerns about allowing the business to run when the majority owner requests that it be closed.
THE DETAIL TESTIMONY IS FILED IN THE VAULT OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, Tropical Vibes Corporation d/b/a Tabu Restaurant & Lounge, 17 Exchange Street is Ordered by the Pawtucket City Council, acting in its capacity as the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners: (1) the renewal application for the Class B liquor license of Tropical Vibes Corporation d/b/a Tabu Restaurant and Lounge (License # 4199) is hereby tabled, and (2) the Class B liquor license of Tropical Vibes Corporation d/b/a Tabu Restaurant and Lounge (License # 4199) is hereby suspended indefinitely for the following reasons:
1. The Board of License Commissioners is not in possession of documentation or other evidence which shows that Maria Alzate has the authority to file an application for the renewal of the Class B liquor license of Tropical Vibes Corporation d/b/a Tabu Restaurant and Lounge;
2. The Board of License Commissioners, in light of the representations made by Attorney William Delaney, is concerned that the purported minority shareholder, Maria Alzate, and/or her agents, may attempt to continue to operate the business of Tabu Restaurant and Lounge and to dispense alcoholic beverages without the actual authority of the Corporation.
3. The Board of License Commissioners, in light of the representations made by Attorney William Delaney, is concerned that the unauthorized dispensing of alcoholic beverages by Tabu Restaurant and Lounge, Maria Alzate, and/or her agents, could endanger the health, safety and welfare of the general public, and that said unauthorized actions could also result in liability on the part of the City of Pawtucket for knowingly allowing the alcoholic beverages to be dispensed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Chadwick and Barry, 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, 2008.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, 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, 2008, 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 Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the meeting is adjourned at 7:46 p.m.