Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

August 10, 2016

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at 7:01 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

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

 

Absent – 0

 

Chairperson Moran presides.

 

 

 

The reading of the records of July 20, 2016 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 Filadelfia Church of Nazarene, for a license to conduct Back to School Youth Services Outdoors, at 470 Smithfield Avenue parking lot, on Saturday, September 3, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., LIC#11812

 

B.     Petition of Pawtucket Dog Park Committee for a license to conduct a Summer Festival, at Slater Park, on Saturday, August 20, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, August 21, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., LIC#11809

 

C.     Petition of Pentecostal Church for a license to conduct an event with preaching, in Coyller Park, on Friday, August 19, 2016, and Saturday, August 20, 2016, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. LIC#11778

 

4. Petition from Rhody Craft 100, for a Craftopia Craft Show, at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, on Sunday, November 13, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#11788

 

HOLIDAY New –

 

Li Po Express Fajas Colombianas (Pacheco, Eufrosina) 148 Broad St. LIC#11783

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

 

Li Po Express Fajas Colombianas (Pacheco, Eufrosina) 148 Broad St. LIC#11782

 

WASTE HAULER Renewals –

 

Discount Disposal (Discount Disposal & Demo Inc.) 19C Buck Hill Road, Johnston, RI, (1) LIC#3351

M & M Disposal (M & M Disposal, Inc.) 46 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI, (7) LIC#3344

Patriot Disposal (Patriot Disposal Co Inc.)  2208 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, (2) LIC#3338

Rambone Disposal Service (Rambone Disposal Service, Inc.) 2153 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, (2) LIC#3357

Waste Management of Rhode Island (Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc.) 1610 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI, (33) LIC#3361

 

 

 

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

 

SECOND HAND SHOP ONLY (Class B – Used Parts) New –

 

AutoZone #103747 (AutoZone Parts, Inc.) 300 Barton Street, LIC#11789

 

Speaking in favor is Diane Salvatore, 34 Hope Hill Terrace, Cranston, RI.

 

Ms. Salvatore states that this will be a retail automotive store.

 

There will be 12-15 employees.

 

The hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in the summer and until 9:00 p.m. in the winter.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

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

 

SECOND HAND SHOP ONLY (Class B – Used Parts) New –

 

AutoZone #103747 (AutoZone Parts, Inc.) 300 Barton Street, LIC#11789

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

HOLIDAY LICENSE New –

 

AutoZone #103747 (AutoZone Parts, Inc.) 300 Barton Street, LIC#11790

 

 

A 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 -

 

Kitchen Guys (Kitchen Guys Inc.) 299 Walcott Street, LIC#11563

 

Speaking in favor is Michael Gaffin, 11 Lorraine Avenue, Providence, RI, applicant.

 

Mr. Gaffin states that currently he has a business on Roosevelt Avenue, Central Falls, RI.

 

He is moving into a space between two residential properties.

 

He has about a half dozen costumers per day and a couple of trailers per week.

 

There hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

There will be no refrigerators left outside.

 

He will use only 4,000 of 20,000 square feet of his space for retail.

 

He cleaned up the property.

 

 

 

There will be no noise heard outside.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

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

 

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

 

Kitchen Guys (Kitchen Guys Inc.) 299 Walcott Street, LIC#11563

 

 

Communication from Paul J. Pisano, Esq., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of the Class A liquor license of Lonsdale Liquors (Jorica Liquors LLC) to Lonsdale Liquors (Wine & Spirits Endeavours LLC), 465 Lonsdale Avenue, in the total amount of $7,010.27 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

Communication from McLaughlin & Moran, Inc. to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of Class A Liquor License of Lonsdale Liquors (Jorica Liquors LLC) to Lonsdale Liquors (Wine & Spirits Endeavours LLC), 465 Lonsdale Avenue, in the total amount of $2,185.98 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

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

 

CLASS A transfer –

 

Lonsdale Liquors (Wine & Spirits Endeavours LLC) 465 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#11757

(Transfer from Lonsdale Liquors (Jorica Liquors LLC))

 

Speaking in favor is Attorney Peter Petrarca, 330 Silver Spring Street, Providence, RI, and Paul Raposo, 12 White Street, Cushnet, MA, applicant.

 

Also present is current owner Joseph Kishfy 15 Paddock Drive, Lincoln, RI.

 

Attorney Petrarca states that the owners have 28 years of experience running liquor establishments, both retail and wholesale.

 

The co-owners are familiar with the state laws.

 

Attorney Petrarca submits a resume of applicant Carlos DeOliveira to be made part of the file.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED PENDING THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

CLASS A transfer –

 

Lonsdale Liquors (Wine & Spirits Endeavours LLC) 465 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#11757

(Transfer from Lonsdale Liquors (Jorica Liquors LLC))

 

 

 

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

 

CLASS B (Victuler) New –

 

Plouffe’s Cup & Saucer (Plouffe’s Enterprises, Inc.) 267 Main Street, LIC#11743®

STIPULATION PER ZONING

1. No dancing or live entertainment.

 

Speaking in favor is Attorney Nicholas Obolensky, 127 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI, and Robert Plouffe, 53 Ash Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.

 

Mr. Obolensky states that Mr. Plouffe has been operating the business since 2009.

 

He will serve beer and wine. He will use hard liquor for ice cream drinks and bloody marys on weekends.

 

The hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

 

Servers are tips certified.

 

There are 5 employees.

 

The will not be a separate bar area.

 

Speaking in favor is John Miner, 32 Cole Street, Pawtucket, RI.

 

He is a frequent customer in that restaurant.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

 

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

                                

CLASS B (Victuler) New –

 

Plouffe’s Cup & Saucer (Plouffe’s Enterprises, Inc.) 267 Main Street, LIC#11743®

STIPULATION PER ZONING

1. No dancing or live entertainment.

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

A.    Class F -1 (Full Privilege)

 

Petition of Darlington Braves to sell alcoholic beverages at the Fund Raiser at 92 East Avenue, on Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#11813

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

A. Class F -1 (Full Privilege)

 

Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church to sell alcoholic beverages at the Feast Day Celebration at 60 St. Mary Way, on Sunday, August 14, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#11797

 

B.     ENTERTAINMENT -

 

Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, for license to conduct the Feast Day Celebration at 60 St. Mary Way, on Sunday, August 14, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#11796

 

 

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 Taste of the Valley, at the Slater Mill Grounds, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, on Friday August 26, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., LIC#11785

 

B.     ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Pawtucket Arts Festival Committee for a license to conduct Taste of the Valley, at the Visitor Center and Slater Mill Grounds, 175 Main Street and 67 Roosevelt Avenue, on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and requesting to close Roosevelt Avenue from 175 Main Street to 67 Roosevelt Avenue, also Slater Park Fall Festival, at Slater Park, on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 11, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LIC#11786

 

 

Communication from Joe Giocastro, Director of Pawtucket Arts Festival, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting a fee waiver for food Vendors during the Pawtucket Arts Festival) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and THE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR FOOD VENDORS IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

 

 

 

Communication from Jason Martins, Fairlawn Auto Sales & Tech, (Fairlawn Auto Sales & Tech, LLC) to the Pawtucket City Council. (Name change from Fairlawn Auto Sales & Tech to Fairlawn Auto Service & Tech) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and THE REQUEST TO CHANGE THE BUSINESS NAME IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

 

 

 

Communication from Leyanne Oliveira, Monte Cara Restaurant (Monte Cara Sport & Bar LLC), 528 Lonsdale Avenue to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Remove stipulation) STIPULATION No live entertainment is READ AND ORDERED FILED and THE REQUEST TO REMOVE THE STIPULATION IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

 

 

 

Communication from El Paraiso Bar & Lounge (El Paraiso Bar & Lounge LLC) 139 Broad Street, to Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting to have entertainment on Sunday) STIPULATION 1. Entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays only is READ AND ORDERED FILED and THE REQUEST TO HAVE ENTERTAINMENT ON SUNDAY IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

 

 

 

Communication from Olivia Martins, Board of Directors, to Pawtucket City Council Members. (Requesting a waiver of the fees for food trucks for the event to raise funds for the John Martins Foundation to be held on August 13, 2016, at McCoy Stadium.) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and THE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR FOOD TRUCKS FOR THE EVENT FOR THE JOHN MARTINS FOUNDATION IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

 

 

 

Communication from Gordon Hyde, Pawtucket GR. Restaurant LLC d/b/a Murphy’s Law, to the Board of License Commissioners, requesting permission to serve alcohol, have entertainment and merchandise vendors at a Pawtucket Irish Music Festival, on Saturday, August 27, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and also at an Off-Rhode Jeep Show on Sunday, August 28, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., both to be held in the parking lot of Murphy’s Law, 2 George Street is READ AND ORDERED FILED and THE REQUEST TO HAVE AN IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL AND AN OFF-ROAD JEEP SHOW OUTDOORS IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

 

 

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 7:34 p.m.