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Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

October 5, 2016

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at 7:16 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 September 21, 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 BVCAP, for a license to conduct a Festival, at Payne Park and BVCAP Community Center, 32 Goff Avenue, on Saturday, October 22, 2016, (Rain date October 23, 2016) from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LIC#11931

B. Petition of Concerned Citizens Committee, to conduct “Pumpkins in the Park” at Slater Park on Fridays and Saturdays October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 2016, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., LIC#11954

ONE DAY MOBILE FOOD TRUCK October 7, 2016 -

Championship Melt (Cordeiro, Andrew) 121 Prescott Avenue, Riverside, RI, LIC#11959

Driver: Cordeiro, Andrew, 121 Prescott Avenue, Riverside, RI

PEDDLE: FOOD

LOCATION: 241 Grotto Avenue

Communication from Paul J. Pisano, Esq., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of the Class B (Victuler) liquor license of Galito Restaurant (O Saloio Inc.) to Galito Restaurant (VMTCS Group, Inc.) 214 Columbus Avenue, in the total amount of $740.45 is READ AND ORDERED FILED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, the agenda is amended to include the following claims, on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Sinapi Law Associates, LTD., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of the Class B (Victualer) liquor license of Galito Restaurant (O Saloio Inc.) to Galito Restaurant (VMTCS Group, Inc.) 214 Columbus Avenue, in the amount of $623.29 (Horizon Beverage Co.)

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communications are 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 B (Victualer) transfer –

Galito Restaurant (VMTCS Group, Inc.) 214 Columbus Avenue.

(transfer from Galito Restaurant (O Saloio Inc.)

Speaking in favor is Attorney Henry H. Katz, 2417 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI, representing the applicant.

Also present is Victor Santos, 19 Derby Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.

Also present is Telmo DaSilva, 6 Claridge Road, Seekonk, MA, current license holder.

Mr. DaSilva states that he is aware of the three claims, two of which are paid.

Mr. Santos states that all employees will be TIPS certified.

His family has 25 years in this type of business. Mr. Santos, his wife and daughter will be there full time.

He will keep the same staff. Currently there are 17 employees.

There will be some changes to the menu.

The hours will be the same, except that in the future, he may try serving breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Mr. Santos plans to introduce himself to the neighbors.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

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

CLASS B (Victualer) transfer –

Galito Restaurant (VMTCS Group, Inc.) 214 Columbus Avenue.

(transfer from Galito Restaurant (O Saloio Inc.)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY:

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the agenda is amended to include the following petitions, on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, LLC, for license to conduct Athletic Games (games or exhibitions of Baseball) in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 30, May 14, 28, June 11, 18, July 2, 9, 23, August 13, 27, 2017, LIC#11964

Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, LLC., to conduct Fireworks Display Illumination Shows in McCoy Stadium, on April 29, May 13, 27, June 10, 17, July 1, 2, 3, 8, 22, August 12, 26, 2017, LIC#11966

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following petitions are set down for a public hearing on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.

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

VICTUALER First Class transfer –

Galito Restaurant (VMTCS Group, Inc.) 214 Columbus Avenue.

(transfer from Galito Restaurant (O Saloio Inc.)

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AND WAS RECESSED ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 UNTIL OCTOBER 5, 2016, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS AGAIN RECESSED UNTIL NOVEMBER 9, 2016, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

CLASS B (Victuler) New –

CV Lounge (Rafael Enterprises, LLC) 212 Broad Street, LIC#11844®

STIPULATION PER ZONING.

1. No dancing or live entertainment.

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS WERE POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 7, 2016, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE AGAIN POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 9, 2016, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New -

PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES -

POOL TABLE -

CV Lounge (Rafael Enterprises, LLC) 212 Broad Street, LIC#11845 #11847 #11850

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

A. Class F (Beer & Wine) -

Petition of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council for a license to sell beer and wine at the Annual Dinner Celebration, at 175 Main Street, on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LIC#11951

B. ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council for license to conduct the Annual Dinner Celebration, at 175 Main Street, on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LIC#11950

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

A. Class F (Beer & Wine) -

Petition of Old Slater Mill Association for a license to sell beer and wine at Concerts, at 67 Roosevelt Avenue, on Sundays, October 23, 2016 and November 13, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC#11921

B. ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition of Old Slater Mill Association for license to conduct Concerts, at 67 Roosevelt Avenue, on Sundays, October 23, 2016 and November 13, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC#11922

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

A. CLASS F (Beer & Wine)

Petition of Rhode Island Brewers Guild, to sell beer and wine at a Beer Tasting Event, at 172 Exchange Street, on Saturday, January 28, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LIC#11948

B. ENTERTAINMENT -

Petition of Gray Matter Marketing & RI Brewer’s Guild, for a license to conduct a Beer Festival, at 172 Exchange Street, on Saturday, January 28, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LIC#11949

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS 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 a Private Event at 60 St. Mary Way, on Saturday, November 26, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. LIC#11938

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

A. Class F (Beer & Wine)

Petition of the St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, to sell beer and wine at an Annual Holiday Bazaar, at 60 St. Mary Way, on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 6, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#11940

B. ENTERTAINMENT -

Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, for license to conduct an Annual Holiday Bazaar at 60 St. Mary Way, on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 6, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#11939

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 Hafle (dance) at 60 St. Mary Way, on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. LIC#11942

B. ENTERTAINMENT -

Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, for license to conduct the Hafle (dance) at 60 St. Mary Way, on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. LIC#11941

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 Hafle (dance) at 60 St. Mary Way, on Saturday, December 31, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. LIC#11946

B. ENTERTAINMENT -

Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, for license to conduct the Hafle (dance) at 60 St. Mary Way, on Saturday, December 31, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. LIC#11945

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

A. Petition of FoodTrucksin.com (P&EE Consulting Inc.) to conduct Food Truck Event at Slater Park Haunted Tunnel on Saturday, October 15 & 29, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. LIC#11956

Communication from Eric Weiner, Founder, P&EE Consulting d/b/a FoodTrucksin.com, requesting a waiver of the Mobile Food Truck Fees for the Haunted Tunnel at Daggett Farm on October 15 & 29, 2016 is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOICE VOTE, AS FOLLOWS.

Ayes – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd and Tetreault.

Noes – Councilor Bray and Wildenhain.

Communication from Dorine Havandjian, Blaze Village Kitchen, Events on Main, BreakTime Bowl & Bar (Hope Springs Eternal, LLC) 999 Main Street, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Requesting permission to have DJ and serve food and alcoholic beverages, beer and wine at the fall festival titled “Fall into Hope” in conjunction with “The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation,” in the Courtyard area at Hope Artist Village on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST IS POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 19, 2016 MEETING ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the meeting is adjourned at 8:01 p.m.