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Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
October 9, 2019
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at 7:02 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairperson Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Russ, Vitali, Wildenhain
Absent – Councilor Vasquez.
Chairperson Moran presides.
The reading of the records of September 25, 2019 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 Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, LLC., to conduct Fireworks Display Illumination Shows in McCoy Stadium, on May 9, 23, 30, June 13, 27, July 2, 3, 18, August 1, 15, September 5, 6, 2020, LIC#14094
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class –
Chengdu Taste (Chengdu Cuisine Inc.) 701 Main Street, LIC#14134
(Prev. Chengdu Taste (Changdu Taste Inc.))
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, LLC, for license to conduct Athletic Games or exhibitions of Baseball in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 12, 26, May 10, 24, 31, June 14, 28, July 19, August 2, 16, September 6, 2020 LIC#14096
There are no speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, LLC, for license to conduct Athletic Games or exhibitions of Baseball in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 12, 26, May 10, 24, 31, June 14, 28, July 19, August 2, 16, September 6, 2020 LIC#14096
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Caribbean Delights (The Hummingbird Syndicate Inc.) 250 Main Street, LIC#14128®
Speaking in favor are Norvel Ferguson and Claudia Castellanos, 59 Sumner Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicants.
Upon questioning from Councilor Barry, Mr. Ferguson explains that this will be a juice bar and will serve cultural food. Currently the plan is to have alcohol on Sundays. He will be offering catering, as well.
He states that the hours will be 12:00 p.m. until about 10:00 p.m.
He expects the restaurant to serve about 5-20 people with a maximum of 50 people.
Also speaking in favor is Leslie Moore, property owner of 250 Main Street.
She states that she is excited about this business being part of the Grant building.
She states that one challenge that she has experienced is trying to provide music or entertainment without having a liquor license.
She states that an entertainment license is allowed as part of a liquor license, but is difficult without having a liquor license.
Councilor Barry asks the clerk for information regarding entertainment.
Deputy Clerk Hardy states that under State Law an entertainment license is something that is issued on a yearly basis for establishments with a liquor license. Entertainment at other establishments is handled by a special event license on a case by case basis.
Councilor Mercer tells Ms. Moore that the Ordinance Committee will look into this matter further.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS B (Victualer)
Caribbean Delights (The Hummingbird Syndicate Inc.) 250 Main Street, LIC#14128®
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSES IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1ST Class New -
Caribbean Delights (The Hummingbird Syndicate Inc.) 250 Main Street, LIC#14128
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
A. ENTERTAINMENT -
Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, for license to conduct the Harvest Hafli Dance at 60 St. Mary Way, on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. LIC#14135
B. Class F -1 (Full Privilege)
Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church to sell alcoholic beverages at the Harvest Hafli Dance at 60 St. Mary Way, on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. LIC#14137
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
- ENTERTAINMENT -
Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, for license to conduct a Holiday Bazaar at 60 St. Mary Way, on Friday, November 1, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 3, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LIC#14136
- CLASS F (Beer & Wine)
Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, to sell beer and wine at the Holiday Bazaar at 60 St. Mary Way, on Friday, November 1, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 3, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LIC#14138
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
A. ENTERTAINMENT -
Petition of Then, Carlos A. for license to conduct The Biggest Thrill at 250 Main Street, on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. LIC#14144
B. Class F -1 (Full Privilege)
Petition of Then, Carlos A. to sell alcoholic beverages at The Biggest Thrill at 250 Main Street, on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. LIC#14145
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE TAKEN UP:
- Petition of Theatre Tap for license to conduct Fundraiser at 607 Smithfield Avenue (side of the building), on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. LIC#14151
- Application for Expansion of Premise for Theatre Tap, 607 Smithfield Avenue, to serve alcoholic beverages and food outside at a Fundraiser on the side of the building, at 607 Smithfield Avenue, on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. LIC#14152
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following licenses are APPROVED with the following stipulation, on a unanimous voice vote:
- Petition of Theatre Tap for license to conduct Fundraiser at 607 Smithfield Avenue (side of the building), on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. LIC#14151
- Application for Expansion of Premise for Theatre Tap, 607 Smithfield Avenue, to serve alcoholic beverages and food outside at a Fundraiser on the side of the building, at 607 Smithfield Avenue, on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. LIC#14152
STIPULATION.
1. Plastic cups only.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:
Application for Expansion of Premise for News Café, 43 Broad Street, to serve alcoholic beverages and food outside at a Halloween Fundraiser in the parking lot at 43 Broad Street on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. – 12 a.m. LIC#14132
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following license is APPROVED with the following stipulation, on a majority voice vote:
Application for Expansion of Premise for News Café, 43 Broad Street, to serve alcoholic beverages and food outside at a Halloween Fundraiser in the parking lot at 43 Broad Street on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. – 12 a.m. LIC#14132
STIPULATION.
1. Plastic cups only.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PETITION FOR LICENSE -
A. Class F (Beer & Wine) -
Petition of Knights of Columbus Council to sell beer and wine at a Clam Cake & Chowder supper at 745 Central Avenue, on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. LIC#14153
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 7:21 p.m.