Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
November 9, 2011
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at 7:22 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairperson Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor O’Neill
Chairperson Moran presides.
The reading of the records of October 19, 2011 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Communication from Major Bruce Moreau, Pawtucket Police Department, to Pawtucket City Council. (Sale of Alcohol to Underage Persons) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
La Arepa LLC d/b/a La Arepa, 574 Smithfield Avenue.
Swades Inc., d/b/a Rasoi, 727 East Avenue
Peddler’s Inn Inc., 94 Middle Street.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Barros and Chadwick is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to issue a summons to La Arepa LLC, 574 Smithfield Avenue, to appear at a FORMAL HEARING on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, for the following reasons:
1. On or about September 30, 2011: 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 September 30, 2011: 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 Clerk is instructed to issue a summons to Swades Inc., d/b/a Rasoi, 727 East Avenue, to appear at a FORMAL HEARING on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, for the following reasons:
1. On or about September 24, 2011: 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 September 24, 2011: 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 Clerk is instructed to issue a summons to Peddler’s Inn Inc., 94 Middle Street, to appear at a FORMAL HEARING on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, for the following reasons:
1. On or about September 24, 2011: 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 September 24, 2011: 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).
A Public Hearing is held on the following applications for license renewals advertised for the period beginning DECEMBER 2, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2011, and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS A
Alves Productions, Inc., d/b/a Tropical Liquors, 280 East Ave. LIC#4689
Angkor Wine & Spirits LLC d/b/a Fairlawn Wine Company, 551 Smithfield Ave. LIC#5241
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
Chhem & Phul LLC d/b/a Bino’s International Wine & Spirits, (PENDING NEW LOCATION) 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
Great Entrepreneurial Endeavors Inc., d/b/a Gee’s Liquor, 400 Broadway LIC#5097
International Liquors of Main Street, Inc., 915 Main St. LIC#4311
Jayaba Inc., d/b/a Borderline Liquors, 1520 Newport Ave. LIC#4959
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
Lim LLC d/b/a Murphy’s Liquor, 290 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#6077
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, 275 Newport Ave. LIC#5459
1. There shall be no deliveries off or on the residential part of Courtney Avenue.
2. All deliveries will come on and off Newport Avenue.
3. Deliveries shall be made in a 24 foot or box truck or smaller truck.
4. Deliveries shall be approximately six (6) or seven (7) a week.
5. No deliveries between 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and compliance with the local Noise Ordinance. *Per City Council 2/23/11: No deliveries after 5:00 p.m.
6. Signs shall be placed in parking lot about the delivery area and the lot shall be striped on its delivery route to prevent customer parking in the delivery route.
7. Customer traffic shall be kept out of delivery area.
8. Vendors shall be notified orally and in writing upon the Appellant relocating pursuant to this Decision of the delivery conditions on the License. e.g. box truck, use of Newport Avenue, etc.
9. Vendors shall be notified orally and in writing annually of said delivery conditions upon renewal of the License assuming such conditions are made part of the renewal.
PER LIQUOR CONTROL ADMINISTRATION 2/02/11
Portugalia Liquor Co. Inc., 225 Barton St. LIC#4248
Ramnarine Inc., d/b/a Lonsdale Liquors, 465 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#6774
Rod & Santi, Inc., d/b/a Dexter Warehouse Liquors, 265 Barton St. LIC#4894
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
CLASS B TAVERN
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George St. LIC#4090
CLASS B (LIMITED)
J & K Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Rosa’s Kitchen, 757 Main St. LIC#5094®
La Arepa LLC d/b/a La Arepa, 574 Smithfield Ave. LIC#5077®
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
*Allis Inc., d/b/a Big Al’s Sports Bar, 433 Benefit St. LIC#7423
1. Front Door to be kept closed at all times.
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
*Cidade Velha Lounge Ltd., d/b/a C V Lounge, 214 Broad St. LIC#4171
1. Entertainment shall only be allowed on Friday and Saturday.
2. 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.
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. LIC#4018
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.)
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. – when over 200 people are expected – a private detail may be used when less than 200 people are expected.
5. No storage trailers shall be located on the premises.
6. All doors 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
*Habanos Lounge Inc., d/b/a Habanos Cigar Lounge, 424 Benefit St. LIC#5584®
1. The Appellant remains a cigar bar or smoking bar pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §23-20.10-2(15).12
2. There was a disparity between the Board hearing and the Department hearing over whether the Appellant plans to serve beer (imported) or not. The Appellant shall file with the Board within 30 days of this decision a written submission stating its plan regarding beer.
3. These conditions may be augmented by the Board, if necessary, because of new facts or circumstances.
4. The discovery by the Board that any of the testimony given at hearing was erroneous or constituted a misrepresentation of the facts presented would be grounds to revisit the granting of this License.
5. These conditions shall be reviewed by the Board upon any renewal application filed for the licensing period of 2011 to 2012 and the Board may decide to vacate all, some, or none on them upon granting (if granted) the renewal.13
6. The Appellant may file a request with the Board to lift the condition that it remains a smoking bar/cigar bar.14
7. The Appellant shall comply with statutory requirements and all applicable parking, zoning, fire, building code, etc. before the issuance of said license. (See Rule 14 of the Department’s Commercial Licensing Regulations 8 – Liquor Control Administration).
*PER LIQUOR CONTROL ADMINISTRATION 09/23/2010
Ilha Verde Club Inc., d/b/a Mingo’s Bar & Grill, 447 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#4038
JAR Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. LIC#4043
*J. Lee’s and Mingo’s Entertainment Inc., d/b/a Jay-L Mingo’s Sports Bar and Grille, 602 Smithfield Ave. LIC#6205
1. Back door must be closed at all times.
*Joshua Café LLC d/b/a The News Café, 43 Broad St. LIC#5568
1. Door on Broad Street side of building must be kept closed at all times.
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
Met RI, LLC d/b/a The Met Café, 1005 Main St., Unit 1112, LIC#5712®
*Nova Churrasqueira Restaurant J & M LTD., 434 Broadway LIC#5059
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.
4. Must have police detail officer on any day or night they have entertainment. 10-6-10
5. All entertainment must be stopped by 12:00 midnight. 04-06-11
O Saloio Inc., d/b/a Galito Restaurant, 214 Columbus Ave. LIC#4176
Paisanos Restaurant and Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant and Lounge, 17 Exchange St. LIC#5385
Pawtucket China Inn Inc., 285 Main St. LIC#4059
Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., McCoy Stadium, 2 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
R-House Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Roast House Restaurant and Pub, 176 Columbus Ave. LIC#5074
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®
*Shaydan, Inc., d/b/a Heritage Tap, 264 Grand Ave. LIC#5935
1. May seat customers outside with 3 tables on sidewalk and 4 tables on lawn.
*S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. LIC#4067
1. No Entertainment
SPHOD Inc., d/b/a Sullivan’s Publick House, 572 Armistice Blvd. LIC#6691
Swades Inc., 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
*Village Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Village Restaurant, 200 Main St. LIC#5110®
1. Change of hours must be approved by the City Council.
2. All outdoor beverages must be served in plastic cups.
Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a The Newport Deck, 562 Newport Ave. LIC#4133
CLASS C
Mac‑Rose Inc., d/b/a Bullseye Tap, 198 Harrison St. LIC#4260
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.
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
Councilor Vitali ABSTAINS based on his statement that his family has a financial interest in the club. REPORT FILED
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. LIC#4035
*Howard‑Rogers Holding Corporation Inc., 25 McCallum Ave. LIC#4037
1. Police Detail Officer shall be required at all events with over 100 people. 9/7/11
2. Door leading to the parking lot shall remain closed at all times when there is entertainment.
3. The parking lot shall be kept clean.
4. There shall be someone stationed in the parking lot to prevent loitering in the lot and in the surrounding area.
Irish Social Club of RI, 89 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4811
Councilor Hodge ABSTAINS based on his statement that he has a business relationship with the club. REPORT FILED
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
Uniao Portuguesa Beneficente, Inc., 134 Benefit St. LIC#4083
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
CLASS T
Gallery Events LLC, 400 Main St. LIC#4710
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St. LIC#4317
® DENOTES RESTRICTED NON- TRANSFERABLE LICENSES
* DENOTES STIPULATIONS
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councils Chadwick and Barros, the renewal of the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Bela Vista Liquors Inc., d/b/a Bela Vista Liquors, 593 Weeden St. LIC#7561
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED with the stipulations amended, as follows:
*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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor 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, 2012.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barros, 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, 2012, until 3:00 a.m. Alcoholic beverages CANNOT be sold after the usual closing hour of 1:00 a.m.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A MAJORITY VOICE VOTE:
CLASS F (Beer & Wine)
Petition of St. Edward’s Church, to serve beer and wine at a Fundraiser at 396 Weeden Street, on Saturday, November 5, and Sunday, November 6, 2011, from Noon to 8:00 p.m. LIC#7673
Councilor Barry votes No.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Class F -1 (Full Privilege)
Petition of Holy Family Church to sell alcoholic beverages at a fundraiser at 195 Walcott Street, on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., LIC#7703
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the meeting is adjourned at 7:40 p.m.