Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
August 6, 2014
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at 7:37 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairperson Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
Chairperson Moran presides.
The reading of the records of July 23, 2014 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
A. Petition of American Cancer Society for a license to conduct a Classic Cars Fundraiser for Relay for Life at City Parking Lot on Roosevelt Avenue, on Sunday August 10, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. LIC#10076
B. Petition of Arts Market for license to conduct an Arts and Crafts Show and Sale with musical performances at Pawtucket Armory, Exchange Street, on Saturday September 20, 2014, and Sunday, September 21, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#10050 (PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL)
C. Petition of Foundry Artists Association for license to conduct Foundry Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at Pawtucket Armory, Exchange Street, on Thursday, December 4, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; on Fridays, December 5 and 12, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LIC#10054
D. Petition of Ministerio International Bethel for license to conduct Gospel Music Event, at Payne Park, West Avenue, on Fridays August 15 and September 5, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LIC#10082
E. Petition of Tacos Don Nacho for license to conduct an Anniversary Celebration at 234 Barton Street, on Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. LIC#10059
F. Petition of XOS Plus (Pawtucket Arts Festival) for license to conduct Open Studios with musical performances at 10 Exchange Court, 163 Exchange Street and 59-65 Blackstone Avenue, on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday September 21, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#10069 (PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL)
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Renewals –
BG Staffing, LLC., d/b/a American Partners, 1005 Main St. LIC#4876
SIGN BOARD PERMIT Renewals –
Baptista, Richard d/b/a Off the Hook, (Barber Shop) 269 Main St. (1) LIC#5744
Bogdanski, David M. d/b/a My Daddy’s Pizza and Grille, 596 Pawtucket Ave. (1) LIC#8358
Demers, Normand d/b/a Norm’s New Generation Barber Shop, 168 Smithfield Ave. (1) LIC#5453
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE –
Roy, Lincoln - Surety – Washington International Insurance Company
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ARE POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 6, 2014, PENDING A REPORT FROM THE ZONING OFFICE ON ANY VIOLATIONS FILED AGAINST ANY WASTE HAULERS OVER THE PAST YEAR, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
WASTE HAULER Renewals –
Discount Disposal, 19C Buck Hill Road, Johnston, RI, (3) LIC#3351
Gueuremont, Albert d/b/a Roll-A-Way Disposal, 86 Knight Street, Warwick, RI, (6) LIC#3346
Lavoie & Son Industrial Waste Removal, Inc., 41 Diane Drive, Coventry, RI, (2) LIC#7799
M & M Disposal, Inc., d/b/a M & M Disposal, 46 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI, (6) LIC#3344
MTG Disposal LLC, 19 Industrial Way, P.O. Box 70, Seekonk, MA, (7) LIC#5765
Patriot Disposal Co Inc., d/b/a Patriot Disposal, 2208 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, (2) LIC#3338
Rambone Disposal Service, Inc., d/b/a Rambone Disposal Service, 2153 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, (3) LIC#3357
Waste Haulers LLC, P.O. Box 17100, Smithfield, RI (7) LIC#5209
Waste Management of RI, 1610 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI, (93) LIC#3361
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
A. Class F-1 (Full Privilege)
Petition of Pawtucket Arts Festival Committee to sell alcoholic beverages at the Blackstone River Party/Taste of the Valley, at the Slater Mill Grounds, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, on Friday September 5, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#10078
B. ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Pawtucket Arts Festival Committee for a license to conduct Blackstone River Party/Taste of the Valley, at the Visitor Center and Slater Mill Grounds, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, on Friday, September 5, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the Fall Festival and Philharmonic at Slater Park on Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 14, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LIC#10077
COUNCILOR BARROS LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 7:42 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Slater Mill Historic Site for license to conduct S.A.M. Fest/ Steampunk Soiree at the Slater Mill Grounds, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and S.A.M. Fest on Sunday September 7, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#10079 (PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL)
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Class F (Beer & Wine)
Petition of Rotary Club of Pawtucket Rhode Island, Inc., to sell beer and wine at the Slater Mill Grounds, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, on Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 7, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#10080 (PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL)
Communication from Gregory A. Mancini, Esq., Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd., to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of the Class B (Victualer) liquor license of Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a Newport Deck to S & S Investments, LLC d/b/a Queenie’s Deck, 562 Newport Avenue, in the total amount of $254.81. is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:
CLASS BV (Victualer) transfer –
S & S Investments, LLC d/b/a Queenie’s Deck, (transfer from Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a Newport Avenue Deck) 562 Newport Avenue, LIC#10041
Speaking in favor is Stephanie DaCosta, 76 Community Drive, Cranston, RI, applicant.
Ms. DaCosta states that she has worked in restaurants and clubs for 10 years.
Ms. DaCosta states that she and all her employees are TIPS certified
There will be no major renovations to the building.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Barry, Hodge and Tetreault, the following license is APPROVED, PENDING THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS BV (Victualer) transfer –
S & S Investments, LLC d/b/a Queenie’s Deck, (transfer from Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a Newport Avenue Deck) 562 Newport Avenue, LIC#10041
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Victualling House First Class transfer -
S & S Investments, LLC d/b/a Queenie’s Deck, (transfer from Virgin Foodie Inc., d/b/a Newport Avenue Deck) 562 Newport Avenue, LIC#10040
Communication from Victor C. Santos, President of Community Center Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, requesting permission to have feast of Saint Vincent de Paul and to serve food and alcoholic beverages, and have bands perform throughout the day, outside at 55 Memorial Drive, on Friday, September 5, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday September 7, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST FOR THE EVENT IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
With majority consent of the Board, the following motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Community Center Grupo Amigos da Terceira, Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, requesting that they provide the same shuttle service to people parking in McCoy Stadium as they had in past years and that they police the neighborhood to pick up any trash that is thrown away improperly. The council believes that this will help reduce any concerns their neighbors may have.
Communication from Gustavo Rodrigues, President of Brava Restaurant & Bar Inc., d/b/a Di Nos Restaurant, 908 Main Street, requesting permission to have “give back to the community” event and to serve food and alcoholic beverages, and have live band, outside at 908 Main Street, on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST FOR THE EVENT IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Communication from Kelly L. Scout, CP, FRP, Paralegal, from Gray Robinson, Attorneys At Law, to Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting Corporation name change on the Holiday License from Amerada Hess Corporation to Hess Retail Operations, LLC) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST TO CHANGE THE CORPORATION NAME IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VICE VOTE:
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD JULY 23, 2014, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VICE VOTE:
Communication from Renata Jarosz, owner of Taste of Europe RI, 518 Armistice Boulevard to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Requesting permission to place 4 tables outside of the deli for sidewalk seating on the Newport Avenue side)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the meeting is adjourned at 8:03 p.m.