Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
November 5, 2008
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 6:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairperson Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Grebien.
Chairperson Bray presides.
The reading of the records of October 22, 2008 is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to The Honorable Members of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Tabu and Leprechaun Lounge) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2009, 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
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
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
International Liquors of Main Street, Inc., 915 Main St. LIC#4311
Jayaba Inc., d/b/a Borderline Liquors, 1520 Newport Ave. LIC#4959
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
Lifedream, Inc., d/b/a Star Wine & Spirits, 316 West Ave. LIC#4875
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 Oliveira’s Liquors, 610 Main St. LIC#4872
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
Rod & Santi, Inc., d/b/a Dexter Warehouse Liquors, 265 Barton St. LIC#4894
Shree Balaji Corporation, 290 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4327
Smithfield Avenue Liquor Store, Inc., d/b/a One Stop Liquors, 390 Smithfield Ave. LIC#4314
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, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2009, 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, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2009, 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.
® DENOTES RESTRICTED (NONTRANSFERABLE) LICENSES
CLASS B VICTUALER
50-50 Club Inc., 25 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4814
1537 Corp. d/b/a Spumoni’s Restaurant, 1537 Newport Ave. LIC#4002
Alden Street Food Services LLC d/b/a Volcano Grille, 47 Mendon Ave. LIC#4698
Alves Productions, Inc., d/b/a Labohemia, 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 & 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. 9/20/006
*COS Inc., d/b/a Capital River Bar & Grill, 238 Middle St. LIC#4838 ®
1. Must have full kitchen.
2. the appeal of the revocation of Boson Associates, Inc., d/b/a Macondo (DBR No.: 04-L- 0215) must be dismissed with prejudice.
3. A detail officer must be hired on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. for a period of at least 60 days.
4. The police department shall file two thirty-day reports.
5. A Complete menu must be submitted after the head chef is hired.
*Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. LIC#4018
1. A detailed officer shall be hired on Fridays. (Removed November 5, 2008)
1. Beginning on the Saturday before Memorial Day 2008, a detail officer shall be hired on Saturdays.
*CV Island Inc., d/b/a Checkmate Grill & Lounge, (PENDING NEW LOCATION) 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
*Dernikos, Elias 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.)
*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
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 on Friday and Saturday evenings from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
5. No storage trailers shall be located on the premises.
6. All doors must be kept closed at all times.
*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 & 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
*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
M & S Barbosa Tavern Inc., d/b/a Charlie's Tavern, (PENDING NEW LOCATION) LIC#4114
My Brother's Pub Ltd., 176 Columbus Ave. LIC#4056
*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.
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, 1 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. LIC#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
Rosinha LLC d/b/a Rosinha, 999 Main Street, Unit #1113, LIC#4920 ®
St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, 60 St. Mary Way LIC#4068
*Shaydan, Inc., d/b/a Heritage Tap, 264 Grand Ave. LIC#4878
1. May seat customers outside with 3 tables on sidewalk and 4 tables on lawn.
Sine Cera LLC d/b/a Northern Lights, 1005 Main Street, Unit #8436, LIC#4927 ®
*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
Triple P Inc., d/b/a Triple P, 435 York Ave. LIC#4962
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, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2009, 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
Marques, Leonora R. 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, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2009, 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 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 PM until closing. (PER LIQUOR CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR)
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.
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 & 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
***Councilor Hodge abstains based on his statement that the Irish Social Club at 89 Pawtucket Avenue is a business client.
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2009, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS D (Veterans Clubs-with a capacity of not more than 100)
Cpt. Elwood J. Euart VFW Post 602, 55 Overland Ave. LIC #4111
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, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2009, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS T
Gallery Events LLC, 400 Main St. LIC#4710
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St. LIC#4317
A Public Hearing is held on the following application for license advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2009, 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 FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Class F (Full Privilege)
Petition of Knights of Columbus Council #91 to sell alcoholic beverages at a Fundraiser/Dinner, for St. John’s Baptist Church, at 69 Quincy Avenue, on Saturday, November 29 and December 20, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. LIC#4985
Class F-1 (Beer & Wine)
Petition of St. Edward’s Church to sell beer and wine at a Holiday Bazaar, Church Hall, Weeden Street, on Saturday, November 8, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 9, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#4987
Communication from Ralph T. Garner, President of County Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy’s Lounge, 99 India Street, to Pawtucket City Council. (Removal of the Detail Officer from Fridays) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request to remove the requirement for a Detail Officer on Fridays is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
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, 2009.
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, 2009, 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 7:03 p.m.