Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

May 20, 2015

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at 8:20 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present – Chairperson Moran, Councilors, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilors Barry and Bray.

 

Chairperson Moran presides.

 

 

The reading of the records of May 6, 2015 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 the City of Pawtucket for a license to conduct a Festival Pier Grand Opening, at Tim Healey Way, on Saturday June 6, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#10855

 

B.  Petition of American Cancer Society for a license to conduct a Relay for Life Fundraiser at Pariseau Field, on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC#10854

 

C.  Petition of Polish American Citizens Club, to conduct a Fundraiser, at 244 Annie Street, on Friday, May 22, 2015, at 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. LIC#10852

 

INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Renewals -

 

Add Temps (Additional Personnel Inc.) 17 Dexter St. LIC#3296

American Partners (BG Staffing, LLC.) 1005 Main St. LIC#4876

Labor Ready (Labor Ready Northeast Inc.) 200 Main St. LIC#3293

 

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR New –

 

Noble Knots (Noble Knots LLC) 48 Bainbridge Ave., Providence, RI, LIC#10834

DRIVER: Nealis, Kate A, 48 Bainbridge Ave., Providence, RI

PEDDLE:  Food (Sandwiches/Pretzel Rolls, etc.)

LOCATION:  All of Pawtucket

 

PAWN BROKER Renewals -

 

Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers Incorporated, 846 Newport Ave. LIC#5906

Fall River Pawnbrokers (Spindle City Pawnbrokers Inc.) 121 Broad St. LIC#8340

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) Renewal -

 

PC Tech Computers (Avila, Jorge) 901 Main St. LIC#7666

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New -

 

Corner Diner (Johnston Restaurant & Bar LLC) 526 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#10859

 (Prev. Connie’s Restaurant (Dernikos, Connie)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING BOND TO BE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED TO BE ACCEPTED:

 

PRIVATE DETECTIVE –

 

Fall River Pawnbrokers - Surety – Western Surety Company

 

 

THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) New –

 

Jonathan’s Matresses (Agudelo, Jonathan A.) 372 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket, RI , LIC#10716

 

Speaking in favor is applicant Jonathan Agudelo, 71 Washington Street, Central Falls, RI.

 

Also present is Glory Mar, 441, Hunts Street, Central Falls, RI, Interpreter.

 

Mr. Agudelo states that he only sells used mattresses, nothing else.

 

The hours will be Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

He will deliver or sell through the back of the store. He will have one employee. Nothing will be sold from the sidewalk.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilors Cando and Tetreault, the following license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) New –

 

Jonathan’s Matresses (Agudelo, Jonathan A.) 372 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket, RI , LIC#10716

 

THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE RENEWAL WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS D

 

Pawtucket Avenue Greek Social Club, 33 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4058 #3524

 

Speaking in favor is Olive Dunphy, 35 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, Member.

 

Mr. Dunphy states that they never had problems there. The club has been there since the 1930’s.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The Hearing is closed.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license renewal is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

CLASS D

 

Pawtucket Avenue Greek Social Club, 33 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4058 #3524

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, the agenda is amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Communication from 350 Benefit Street LLC to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of location of the Class A liquor license of  JR Sav-On Liquors (Aurora Enterprises LLC) 350 Benefit Street to 50Ann Mary Street, in the amount of $3,774.77

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

Communication from 350 Benefit Street LLC to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of location of the Class A liquor license of  JR Sav-On Liquors (Aurora Enterprises LLC) 350 Benefit Street to 50Ann Mary Street, in the amount of $3,774.77

 

 

THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS A transfer of location –

 

JR Sav-On Liquors (Aurora Enterprises LLC) 50Ann Mary Street, LIC#10702

(transfer from 350 Benefit Street)

 

Speaking in favor is Brian Fitzgerald, 35 Livingston Road, Sharon, MA, Applicant.

 

Mr. Fitzgerald states that his lease expires this month. He reads the claim letter from 350 Benefit Street LLC and agrees that the payments are due.  He will make the payments in the letter.

 

He states that he is excited to move to Ann Mary Street. He thinks he will do well there.

 

He will move his inventory by the end of this month.

 

Mr. Fitzgerald presents a letter of support from OSJ of Providence, LLC, 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingston, RI, which is made part of the record.

 

Also present is Michael Nolette, 48 Barberry Drive, Seekonk, MA.

 

Mr. Nolette states that the rent was due May 1, and now is past due. Also Mr. Fitzgerald is overdue on his payment to the Narragansett Bay Commission.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The Hearing is closed.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED PENDING THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

CLASS A transfer of location –

 

JR Sav-On Liquors (Aurora Enterprises LLC) 50Ann Mary Street, LIC#10702

(transfer from 350 Benefit Street)

 

 

Communication from Jose Galvao, President, Fidjos Didjabraba, Cape Verdean Social Club, 682 Roosevelt Avenue, for permission to sell alcohol outside in the parking lot at cookouts on Sundays, June 14, June 28, July 26, September 6, 2015, and Saturday August 15, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST IS APPROVED WITH THE PRIOR YEAR STIPULATIONS IN PLACE AND AN ADDITIONAL STIPULATION ADDED, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

STIPULATIONS:

 

1.   Area is fenced in.

2.   Plastic cups to be used.

3.   Clean-up by the next day.

4.   Detail police officer on duty from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

5.   Police are to do a decibel level check at each event, and the license holder shall reduce the level to allowable levels if too high.

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS WERE POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 6, 2015, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

A.  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 11, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday September 13, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

B.  ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Community Center Grupo Amigos Da Terceira, Inc. for a license to conduct a Saint Vincent De Paul Feast at 55 Memorial Drive on Friday, September 11, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 13, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., LIC#10684

 

 

 

Communication from Lieutenant David Doucet, Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Need for State Used Vehicles Sales License) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rudd, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to forward a copy of the letter from Lieutenant Doucet to Kent DaRosa, property owner of 616 Weeden Street and Angel Munoz, owner of the Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop License, Weeden Street Auto, 616 Weeden Street.   

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the meeting is adjourned at 8:55 p.m.