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Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

September 7, 2016

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 7:19 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 August 24, 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 Borrelli Event Services, LLC/Plouffe Ent Inc., for a license to conduct Events on the Roof at Parking Garage, Main Street, 3^rd floor, on Friday, September 23, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and on Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. LIC#11731

B. Petition of Pawtucket Foundation, to continue to conduct Space Activation (Exercise classes free to public and food trucks) at the City Hall Campus, on Wednesdays from September 7, 2016 through September 28, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LIC#11584

C. Petition of Revel Factory to conduct a Fashion Show for Fashion Week RI 2016 to benefit the American Breast Cancer Foundation, at 249 Roosevelt Avenue, on Saturday, October 8, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., LIC# 11895

D. Petition of Revel Factory to conduct a Night at the Haunted Museum, 249 Roosevelt Avenue, on Friday, October 21, 2016 and Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., LIC# 11896

FIREARMS Renewal -

John Francis d/b/a Competition Shooting Supplies, 435 Benefit St. LIC#3074

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

Lanna Thai & Speederia Pie (TP, Inc.) 287 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#11873

WASTE HAULERS Renewal –

MTG Disposal (MTG Disposal LLC) 19 Industrial Way, P.O. Box 70, Seekonk, MA (7) LIC#5765

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

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) - New

Classic Cycles Restoration Services (Farias, Duarte M.) 540 Weeden Street, LIC#11837 #11838

Speaking in favor is Duarte Farias, 60 Vaughan Street, Providence, RI.

Mr. Farias states that he has spent 25 years in the power sports industry in Pawtucket. He now plans to restore classic vehicles and motorcycles.

The hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. He states that all work will be done inside. There is no outside storage, no bodywork, and no salvage.

There are no other speakers. The Public Hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following licenses are APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) - New

Classic Cycles Restoration Services (Farias, Duarte M.) 540 Weeden Street, LIC#11837 #11838

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the agenda is amended to include the following Claim.

Communication from Sinapi Law Associates, LTD., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of the Class A liquor license of Murphy’s Liquors (LIM LLC) to Murphy’s Liquors (Rajbai Maa Inc.) 294 Pawtucket Avenue, in the amount of $7,394.43 (RI Distributing Co.)

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following Claim 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

Murphy’s Liquors (Rajbai Maa Inc.) 294 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#11800

(transfer from Murphy’s Liquors (LIM LLC)

Speaking in favor is Nicholas Lambros, Esq., 100 Midway Road, Cranston, RI, representing Chitrarth & Kanan Patel, 15 Kinne Street, West Warwick, RI, applicants.

Attorney Lambros states that his clients have worked in liquor stores and in other businesses. They understand all the liquor laws and all employees will be trained in alcohol awareness.

There are no other speakers. The Public Hearing is Closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

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

CLASS A – transfer

Murphy’s Liquors (Rajbai Maa Inc.) 294 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#11800

(transfer from Murphy’s Liquors (LIM LLC)

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

CLASS B (Victuler) New –

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

STIPULATION PER ZONING.

No dancing or live entertainment.

There are no speakers.

The Public Hearing is RECESSED until October 5, 2016.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the following licenses are POSTPONED until October 5, 2016, on a unanimous voice vote:

CLASS B (Victuler) New –

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

STIPULATION PER ZONING.

No dancing or live entertainment.

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. Communication from Tiago Monteiro, Member of Juventude RI Social Club, d/b/a Juventude Club, 245 Esten Avenue, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, to conduct a Fundraiser, and requesting permission to serve beer and wine and have entertainment outside at the parking lot, 245 Esten Avenue, on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

B. ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition of Juventude Club (Juventude RI Social Club), for a license to conduct a Fundraiser, at 245 Esten Avenue (parking lot) on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LIC#11881

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

CLASS F (Beer & Wine)

Petition of Rhode Island Brewers Guild, to sell beer and wine at the Beer Festival, at 241 Grotto Avenue, on Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#11879

ENTERTAINMENT -

Petition of Foolproof Brewing Company, for a license to conduct an Ocean State Beer Fest II, at 241 Grotto Avenue, on Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#11878

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

Class F (Beer & Wine)

Petition of St Paul’s Episcopal Church, to sell beer and wine at the Fundraiser, at 50 Park Place, on Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#11885

ENTERTAINMENT -

Petition of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, for a license to conduct a Fundraiser, at 50 Park Place, on Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#11886

Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to Council President David P. Moran (6-Month Report - Boulevard Cigar, 609 Armistice Boulevard), is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED.

Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to Council President David P. Moran (Polish American Citizens Club – request for informal hearing), is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, the Polish American Citizens Club is instructed to appear for an INFORMAL HEARING to be conducted on September 21, 2016.

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 7:41 p.m.