Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

July 5, 2017

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at 7:07 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present – Vice Chairperson Mercer, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Chairperson Moran.

 

Vice Chairperson Mercer presides.

 

 

 

The reading of the records of June 21, 2017 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 –

 

Petition of Old Slater Mill Association for a license to conduct a Reel America: a mosaic of diverse communities in film at Slater Mill Grounds, on Wednesdays July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. LIC#12579

 

HOLIDAY Transfer –

 

Columbus Mini Mart (Nepmart, Inc.) 232 Columbus Ave. LIC#12597

(Transfer from Columbus Mini Mart (RAM Convenience Inc.)

 

INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Renewal -  

 

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

 

PAWN SHOP Renewal -

 

Pawtucket Pawn Brokers (NC Pawn Inc.) 261 Main St. LIC#11505

 

PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES Renewal -

 

Spring Lake Arcade (John J. Bateman) 325 Newport Ave., (Slater Park - Carousel) (2) LIC#4992

 

POOL TABLE Renewal –

 

Pawtucket Patriot Bar & Grill  (Country Lounge Inc.) 99 India St.  (3) LIC#3117

 

PRIVATE DETECTIVE Renewal -

 

LR & Associates (Roy, Lincoln D.) 700 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#4672

 

PUBLIC LAUNDRY Renewal -

Lonsdale Super Wash (Jalaram Laundry LLC) 459 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#11204

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^st Class New –

 

The Coffee Guy (The Coffee Guy, LLC) 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#12580

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^st Class Transfer –

 

Columbus Mini Mart (Nepmart, Inc.) 232 Columbus Ave. LIC#12598

(Transfer from Columbus Mini Mart (RAM Convenience Inc.)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:

 

PAWN BROKER –

 

Pawtucket Pawn Brokers (NC Pawn Inc.) Surety – Western Surety Company

 

PRIVATE DETECTIVE –

 

Roy, Lincoln (LR & Associates) Surety – Washington International Insurance Company.  

 

 

 

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

 

Petition of PawSox (Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, LLC) for license to conduct a carnival, at 2 Columbus Avenue (McCoy Stadium Parking Lot) on Thursday, July 27, Friday, July 28, Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#12615

 

Present is Grace Eng, 272 Broadway Providence, RI and Harold Fera, 10
Red  Oak Drive, Johnston, RI, both representing the PawSox.

 

Ms. Eng is the Director of Special Events for the PawSox. She is working with the Rockwell Amusements.

 

The PawSox Foundation will be involved with the event.

 

Councilor Mercer is requesting that the event end at 10:00 p.m.

 

Councilor Barry prefers that it end at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.

 

Mr. Fera is okay with the time changes.

 

Councilor Mercer asks if they are able to keep parking out of neighborhoods.

 

Mr. Fera states signs will be posted where to park and there will be police detail.

 

Also present is David Lithgoe, 88 Lake Street Pawtucket, RI.

 

Mr. Lithgoe supports the PawSox and event.

 

He states that he was no problems with extra fireworks and wants the stadium to be used.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Kallman and Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED, with the following AMENDMENTS on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition of PawSox (Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, LLC) for license to conduct a carnival, at 2 Columbus Avenue (McCoy Stadium Parking Lot) on Thursday, July 27, Friday, July 28, Saturday, July 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  9:00 p.m. LIC#12615

NO FIREWORKS ON SATURDAY.

 

 

AN INFORMAL HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:

 

HOLIDAY AND VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^st Class –

 

Dominican Supermarket (Juan Lazaro) 341 Weeden Street, LIC#11962 and LIC#11961

 

Present is Juan Lazaro, 341 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, owner.

 

Also present is Julian Colonia, 349 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, who is a property owner in the area.

 

Mr. Colonia states that the trash has been out of control for the last 5 months.

 

There are barrels of oil that are open and spreads on lot when it rains.

 

The Dumpster is getting better, but still there are still problems.

 

 

Mr. Lazaro, owner, states that he doesn’t understand what is happening.  He came down to find out.

 

He states that he called a company to pick up the oil, but they didn’t come.

 

He has only been the owner there for about 7 months.  He is not going to be in business there for long because the new owner doesn’t want him there.

 

Mr. Lazaro states that he understands he has to clean up before he leaves.

 

He states that the new property owner will continue with the supermarket.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

 

THE COUNCILOR RECOGNIZES COUNCIL RUDD.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to issue an informal hearing notice to Mukesh Tandon, property owner, 341 Weeden Street, Pawtucket RI, to appear at an informal hearing on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

 

The Clerk is further instructed to have the Zoning Department conduct another inspection of the property.

 

 

 

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

 

A.    Class F (Beer & Wine)

 

Petition of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, to sell beer and wine at Dragon Boat Festival, at Festival Pier, 98 Tim Healey Way, on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LIC#12604 (PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL)

 

B.     ENTERTAINMENT -

 

Petition of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Inc., for a license to conduct Dragon Boat Festival, at Festival Pier, 98 Tim Healey Way, on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LIC#12603 (PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE TAKEN UP:

     

ENTERTAINMENT -

 

Petition of Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo (Saint Anthony’s Church Corporation, Pawtucket) for a license to conduct a Holy Spirit Society Feast, outdoors at 27 Forest Avenue, and requesting to close a portion of Forest Avenue from Humbolt Street to Dix Street on Friday, July 21, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 23, 2017, from 9:00 a.m., to 9:00 p.m. LIC#12607

 

Communication from Adriano Ponceano, President, Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo (Saint Anthony’s Corporation, Pawtucket) to the Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting permission to serve food, beer and wine, in the parking lot located at 27 Forest Avenue, on Friday, July 21, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 23, 2017, from 9:00 a.m., to 9:00 p.m.

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KALLMAN.

 

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

 

A.    Petition of Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo (Saint Anthony’s Church Corporation, Pawtucket) for a license to conduct a Holy Spirit Society Feast, outdoors at 27 Forest Avenue, and requesting to close a portion of Forest Avenue from Humbolt Street to Dix Street on Friday, July 21, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 23, 2017, from 9:00 a.m., to 9:00 p.m. LIC#12607

 

B.     Communication from Andriano Ponceano, President, Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo (Saint Anthony’s Corporation, Pawtucket) to the Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting permission to serve food, beer and wine, in the parking lot located at 27 Forest Avenue, on Friday, July 21, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 23, 2017, from 9:00 a.m., to 9:00 p.m.

 

 

 

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

 

A.    ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Community Center Grupo Amigos Da Terceira, Inc. for a license to have a picnic at 55 Memorial Drive on Sunday July 16, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#12617

 

B.     Communication from Elisabete Lima, Secretary of Community Center Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, requesting permission to have a picnic and to serve food and alcoholic beverages, outside at 55 Memorial Drive, on Sunday, July 16, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE TAKEN UP:

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

A.    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 8, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 10, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., LIC#12618 (MUSIC MUST END AT 9:00 PM ON SUNDAY)

 

B.     Communication from Elisabete Lima, Secretary of Community Center Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, requesting permission to have a 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 8, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday September 10, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

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

 

A.    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 8, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 10, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., LIC#12618 (MUSIC MUST END AT 9:00 PM ON SUNDAY)

 

B.     Communication from Elisabete Lima, Secretary of Community Center Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, requesting permission to have a 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 8, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.,10:00 p.m. and Sunday September 10, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. (MUSIC MUST END AT 9:00 PM ON SUNDAY)

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry seconded by Councilor Rudd the meeting is adjourned at 7:46 p.m.