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Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

September 11, 2019

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 6:54 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

Present – Chairperson Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

Absent – 0.

Chairperson Moran presides.

The reading of the records of August 21, 2019 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

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

ENTERTAINMENT –

A. Petition of Galway Kinnell Poetry Festival Committee, to conduct a Galway Kinnell Youth Poetry Slam at Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, 175 Main Street, on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. LIC#14070

B. Petition of Raymond Arrighi to conduct “Pumpkins in the Park” at Slater Park on Fridays and Saturdays October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#14077

C. Petition of Rhody Craft to conduct a Craft Show, at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street on Sunday, November 10, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#33147

HOLIDAY LICENSE New –

Cod N Olive Market (Bacalao Enterprises LLC) 450 Prospect Street, LIC#14091

PIGEON LOFT Renewals -

Luiz, James 163 Division St. LIC#3100

Sousa, Filomina, 9 Winter St. LIC#3104

Zervas, Petros, 27 Harrison St. LIC#3105

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

Asian Garden Chinese Restaurant (Yang, Bin) 514 Benefit Street, LIC#14075 (Previously owned by Bao De You)

The Backyard (Core Collaboratives LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#14020

Cod N Olive Market (Bacalao Enterprises LLC) 450 Prospect Street, LIC#14090

The Stoop (Core Collaboratives LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#14018

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class Transfer –

Papa John’s Pizza, (SGK Pizza LLC) 295 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#33433

(Transfer from Papa John’s Pizza (Armistice Pizzeria LLC))

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

GAME ROOM

Off Punishment (Core Collaboratives LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#14021

Speaking in favor is Leslie Moore, 670 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI, applicant.

Ms. Moore states that there are two requests for game room licenses. One has video games; the other has foosball, pool tables and similar games. The second is more for adults and the video game room is more for younger people. There are no coin games, the customers pay by the hour.

She will look into selling memberships, which will allow the members to come in and play without hourly payments.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

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

GAME ROOM

Off Punishment (Core Collaboratives LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#14021

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

GAME ROOM

Old School Amusement (Core Collaboratives LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#14022

Speaking in favor is Leslie Moore, 670 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI, applicant.

Ms. Moore has nothing to add beyond what was stated at the previous hearing.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

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

GAME ROOM

Old School Amusement (Core Collaboratives LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#14022

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 –

Good Finds Boutique (Core Collaboratives LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#14018

Speaking in favor is Leslie Moore, 670 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI, applicant.

Ms. Moore states that the shop will be selling new and used clothes and accessories.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

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

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

Good Finds Boutique (Core Collaboratives LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#14018

Communication from McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of Class A Liquor License of Countryside Liquors (CJ Liquors Inc.) to Countryside Liquors (Caps N Corks Liquors LLC) 553 Armistice Boulevard, in the amount of $13,289.77. is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

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

Communication from Paul J. Pisano, Esq., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of Class A Liquor License of Countryside Liquors (CJ Liquors Inc.) to Countryside Liquors (Caps N Corks Liquors LLC) 553 Armistice Boulevard, in the amount of $2,576.50 for Johnson Brothers of RI.

Communication from Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of Class A Liquor License of Countryside Liquors (CJ Liquors Inc.) to Countryside Liquors (Caps N Corks Liquors LLC) 553 Armistice Boulevard, in the amount of $31, 917.88 for Rhode Island Distributing and $15,511.26 for Horizon Beverages.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, 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 A Transfer -

Countryside Liquors (Caps n Corks Liquors LLC) 553 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#14073

(Transfer from Countryside Liquors (CJ Liquors Inc.))

Speaking in favor is Evan Elgin, 76 Lippitt Avenue, Cumberland, RI, applicant, and his attorney Scott Partington, 2176 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI.

Mr. Elgin states that he recently retired; he looks to start a business. He will run the store the same as it is now and the hours will be the same.

Mr. Elgin and his son will be working at the store.

They will be involved in community activities.

Attorney Partington states that Mr. Elgin is the sole member of the LLC.

Mr. Elgin states that they all will be Tips certified.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Vitali and Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL PENDING CLAIMS, on a unanimous voice vote:

CLASS A Transfer -

Countryside Liquors (Caps n Corks Liquors LLC) 553 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#14073

(Transfer from Countryside Liquors (CJ Liquors Inc.)

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

CLASS B (Victualer) New -

FabCity Cigar Lounge (FabCity Cigar Lounge, Inc.) 1438 Newport Avenue, LIC#14035® (ent)

(Previously Mr. Cigar World (Cigar World LLC)

Previous Stipulations.

1. The business remains a cigar bar or smoking bar pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §23-20.10-2(15).

2. Door closed at all times. 01/09/2019

Speaking in favor is Allen Correia, 22 Hobson Avenue, North Providence, RI, applicant, and his attorney Mark Welch, 141 Power Road, Pawtucket, RI.

Attorney Welch states that Mr. Correia is a Pawtucket high school graduate and his wife works for the city.

Mr. Correia currently runs an auto body shop in Massachusetts. He also worked for Sprint and has managerial experience.

All employees will be Tips certified.

Mr. Correia will be buying the building.

The hours currently are from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. They will stay the same for now; however, Mr. Correia is considering opening later.

There will be the same parking plan, floor plan and menu.

Attorney Welch states that Mr. Correia understands the restrictions on this type of business.

He will have a live DJ.

He will keep the door shut.

Mr. Correia states that he will carry over the current staff.

President Moran states that there was a problem with one of the bartenders in the past.

Mr. Correia states that he will give everyone a chance, but he will make sure that everyone follows the rules.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain and Vitali, the following license is APPROVED with the following stipulations on a unanimous voice vote:

CLASS B (Victualer) New -

FabCity Cigar Lounge (FabCity Cigar Lounge, Inc.) 1438 Newport Avenue, LIC#14035® (ent)

(Previously Mr. Cigar World (Cigar World LLC)

Stipulations.

1. The business remains a cigar bar or smoking bar pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §23-20.10-2(15).

2. Door closed at all times.

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

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New -

FabCity Cigar Lounge (FabCity Cigar Lounge, Inc.) 1438 Newport Avenue, LIC#14036

(Previously Mr. Cigar World (Cigar World LLC)

AN INFORMAL HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:

CLASS B (Victualer) -

Punto Final Hookah Bar & Lounge (Punto Final LLC) 31 Summer Street, LIC#13623

Present is Jeffrey Then, 205 River Avenue, Providence, RI, license holder.

Councilor Rudd states that since the establishment does not have an entertainment license, they should not have music.

Mr. Then states that he thought that he had an entertainment license. He shut down the place since police told them no music.

Mr. Then states that there is a barbershop next door that plays loud music. People think it comes from his place.

Councilor Rudd states that there was one incident with closure after hours.

Mr. Then states that it will not happen again.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

No action is taken.

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

A. ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition of Holy Family Parish to conduct a Fundraiser at 195 Walcott Street, on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. LIC#14101

B. Class F (Full Privilege) -

Petition of Holy Family Parish to sell alcoholic beverages at a Fundraiser at 195 Walcott Street on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. LIC#14098

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE TAKEN UP:

A. ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition of Cafe Ordway, for a license to have a Pig Roast at 3 Ordway Street on Sunday September 15, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LIC#14081

B. Petition for Expansion of Premise from Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway Street, requesting permission to have a Pig Roast and to have music, serve food and alcoholic beverages, outside at 3 Ordway Street, Sunday September 15, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; LIC#14082

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following licenses are APPROVED with the following stipulations, on a unanimous voice vote:

A. ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition of Cafe Ordway, for a license to have a Pig Roast at 3 Ordway Street on Sunday September 15, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LIC#14081

STIPULATIONS.

All alcohol will be served in paper cups.
There will be trash receptacles in the parking lot during the event.
Everything will be cleaned up by the next day.

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD AUGUST 21, 2019 AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS TAKEN UP:

CLASS F (Beer & Wine)

Petition of Kretcheu Store to sell beer and wine at a Free Event/Cultural Educational Event at 272 West Avenue, on Sunday, September 15, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. LIC#14038

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KALLMAN.

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

CLASS F (Beer & Wine)

Petition of Kretcheu Store to sell beer and wine at a Free Event/Cultural Educational Event at 272 West Avenue, on Sunday, September 15, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. LIC#14038

STIPULATION.

1.Music will end by 9:00 p.m.

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Vasquez, the meeting is adjourned at 7:28 p.m.