Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

June 9, 2021

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 6:50 p.m., via videoconference on ZOOM during the COVID-19 pandemic, per Governor’s orders up to and including 21-59.

 

Present – Chairperson Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilor Rudd.

 

Chairperson Moran presides.

 

 

 

The reading of the records of May 19, 2021 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk, on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

 

*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

*PETITION FOR LICENSE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

A.    Petition of News Café, to conduct an Art Market on Sunday, June 13, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and  DJ from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, at 43 Broad Street (parking lot) LIC#14735

 

B.    Petition of Pawtucket Country Club, to conduct Fireworks on golf course, on Sunday, July 4, 2021, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. LIC#14748

 

C.    Petition of Punto Final Hookah Bar & Lounge (Punto Final LLC) to have outdoor entertainment/DJ at 31 Summer Street (parking lot) on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#14765

 

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

 

Division Brakes (Division Brakes Inc.) 272 Broadway LIC#2264 #2265

**Duverge Auto Repair (Duverge Auto Repair LLC) 347 Broadway, LIC#11686 #11687

 

GAME ROOM New –

 

ElectroMagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration, 881 Main Street, LIC#14721

 

HAWKER LICENSE New –

 

Sonia Diaz by Mary Kay (Diaz, Sonia) 75 Clay Street, LIC#14743

TO HAWK: Mary Kay

LOCATIONS: 155 Broad Street & 300 Barton Street

 

 

 

HOLIDAY LICENSE New –

 

Dollar Tree #02370 (Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.) 675 Beverage Hill Ave Unit 35, LIC#14766

Family Dollar #32645 (Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island LLC) 675 Beverage Hill Ave Unit 45 LIC#14767

 

HOLIDAY LICENSE Renewal –

 

Blossoms Design Boutique (Blossoms Design Boutique, Inc.) 160 Smithfield Ave. LIC#3235

 

INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Renewals -

 

PeopleReady (PeopleReady Inc.) 200 Main St. LIC#12845

Ser-Jobs For Progress (Ser-Jobs For Progress, Inc.) 100 East Ave. LIC#4691

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

 

Paninis On Main (The Wave PVD LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#14703

 

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP (The public was allowed to participate electronically):

 

 

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

 

ElectroMagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration, 881 Main Street, LIC#14642

 

Speaking is Manoug Barsomian, 212 Grand Avenue, Cranston, RI; Joe Paquin, 623 Main Street, Hope Valley, RI; and Michael Pare, 212 Grand Avenue, Cranston, RI.

 

Mr. Barsomian states that they will have a Pinball Museum and Restoration.  It will be non-profit.

 

They would like to give back to the community.  They will have summer camps, an interactive museum and arcade, there will be STEM interaction and it involves engineering and arts.

 

Parents and kids love pinball.  They are buying and selling used pinball machines

 

It’s history oriented.  It is educational.

 

They also have video and board games.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following license is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

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

 

ElectroMagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration, 881 Main Street, LIC#14642

 

 

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSES, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP (The public was allowed to participate electronically):

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) New -

 

Richmond Motor Sales & Rental (Richmond Motor Sales Inc.) 550 and 576 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#14752 #14753 14754 #14755

 

Speaking is Theodossis Seyridis, 260 Summit Drive, Cranston, RI.

 

Mr. Seyridis stated that they are currently on Pawtucket Avenue and have been since 2012.

 

They will be working on rentals.

 

The front of the building will be for Richmond and the rear for Dean’s.

 

The hours will be the same.

 

They will be parking cars in the adjacent lot.  They also have drivers if there is an overflow of vehicles.  They will be moved to a different lot.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR SCHUETTE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Schuette, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Wildenhain, the following licenses are APPROVED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) New -

 

Richmond Motor Sales & Rental (Richmond Motor Sales Inc.) 550 and 576 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#14752 #14753 14754 #14755

 

 

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSES, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP (The public was allowed to participate electronically):

 

AUTO REPAIR & SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B - Selling Used Parts) New -

 

Dean’s Tire Service and Glass (Dean Auto Collision Center Inc.) 550 and 576 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#14756 #14757 #14758 #14759

 

Speaking is Theodossis Seyridis, 260 Summit Drive, Cranston, RI.

 

They will work on all vehicles for the public

 

This is an added location to an existing business.

 

The next speaker is Ronny Ben-Zion, 36 and 38 Williams Street, Pawtucket RI.

 

Mr. Ben-Zion asks about operating hours.

 

Mr. Seyridis states that the hours will be between 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the clients can pick up the vehicle up to 9:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Ben-Zion is concerned about noise and if the hours will be split between work and office hours.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR SCHUETTE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Schuette, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Wildenhain, the following licenses are APPROVED with the following stipulation on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

AUTO REPAIR & SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B - Selling Used Parts) New -

 

Dean’s Tire Service and Glass (Dean Auto Collision Center Inc.) 550 and 576 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#14756 #14757 #14758 #14759

 

STIPULATION.

Mechanic work done between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. only.

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR SCHUETTE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Schuette, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the Board RECONSIDERS the vote on the automobile repair shop and second hand shop licenses (Class A & B) for Richmond Motor Sales & Rental (Richmond Motor Sales Inc.) 550 and 576 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#14752 #14753 14754 #14755, on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR SCHUETTE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Schuette, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following licenses are APPROVED with the following stipulation on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) New -

 

Richmond Motor Sales & Rental (Richmond Motor Sales Inc.) 550 and 576 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#14752 #14753 14754 #14755

 

STIPULATION.

1.     Mechanic work done between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. only.

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP (The public was allowed to participate electronically):

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) New –

 

La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill (La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill, LLC) 266 Grand Avenue, LIC#14712 ® (Previously Heritage Tap)

 

Speaking through an interpreter is Maria Duque, 956 York Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.

 

Ms. Duque states that it will be similar to what was there prior.

 

They will serve Columbian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.

 

Everyone is TIPS certified.  There will be two employees in the kitchen, one at the bar and one server.  Only 20 people at a time are allowed in the restaurant.

 

Ms. Duque has run a restaurant, but this is her first time as an owner.

 

 

The next speaker is a Suffolk Avenue neighbor.

 

She asks if they can close at 9:00 p.m.  She is not comfortable with liquor license because children live nearby.

 

 

The next speaker is Nelson Reynolds, 139 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Mr. Reynolds askes who owns the building.

 

Ms. Duque stated that Mr. Velasco owns the building.

 

Mr. Reynolds asks who will run the business.

 

Ms. Duque states that it will be her family business; someone from the family will be there at all times.

 

Mr. Reynolds asks about entertainment.

 

Ms. Duque states that there will be no live entertainment, just music through speakers.

 

Mr. Reynolds askes about parking.  He notes that they need five spots.

 

Ms. Duque stated that they have three spaces on Grand Avenue and two on Suffolk Avenue. They will check to make sure the cars are not blocking any driveways.

 

Mr. Reynolds does not approve of the liquor license.

 

 

The next speaker is Ronald Allard, 166 Suffolk Avenue.

 

He is concerned about parking.  There are two and three family houses nearby. Several cars park on the street.

 

He heard that there was police problem prior at the prior location. Do not want problems here.

 

Ms. Duque stated that she had fire and smoke issues at prior place, but not police issues.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Vasquez, the following licenses are APPROVED with the following stipulations on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) New –

 

La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill (La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill, LLC) 266 Grand Avenue, LIC#14712 ® (Previously Heritage Tap)

 

STIPULATIONS.

Hours from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. only.

Side door remains closed.

No Entertainment.

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSES IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^ST Class New –

 

La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill (La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill, LLC) 266 Grand Avenue, LIC#14715 (Previously Heritage Tap)

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETINGS HELD APRIL 7, 21, AND MAY 19, 2021, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 23, 2021, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) New –

 

El Rincon Costeno (Angieliz 605 Broadway LLC) 605 Broadway, LIC#14618®

(Prev. Broadways Bar & Kitchen)

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETINGS HELD APRIL 7, 21, AND MAY 19, 2021, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 23, 2021, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^ST Class New -

 

El Rincon Costeno (Angieliz 605 Broadway LLC) 605 Broadway, LIC#14617

(Prev. Broadways Bar & Kitchen)

 

 

 

Communication from Captain David Holden, Police Department, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Punto Final Hookah Bar and Lounge, 31, Summer Street – Update for detail requirement) is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

REVIEW OF STIPULATIONS IS TAKEN UP:

 

**Punto Final Hookah Bar & Lounge (Punto Final LLC) 31 Summer St. LIC#13623® #13625 (ent) outdoor seating

Stipulations.

1. No Hookah Allowed (To be reviewed when Safe Regulations from RI Department of Health allows Hookah inside again)
2. Police Detail Required on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. (To be reviewed in 30 days)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Wildenhain, the following stipulations are REMOVED from the Class B (Victualler) licenses of Punto Final Hookah Bar & Lounge (Punto Final LLC) 31 Summer St. LIC#13623® #13625 (However, a detail is still required for their event on June 24, 2021), on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

Stipulations Removed.

1. No Hookah Allowed (To be reviewed when Safe Regulations from RI Department of Health allows Hookah inside again)
2. Police Detail Required on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. (To be reviewed in 30 days)

 

 

 

Application for Expansion of Premise from Jose Galvao, President, Fidjos Didjabraba, Cape Verdean Social Club, 682 Roosevelt Avenue, for permission to have entertainment and to serve   alcohol outside in the parking lot at a cookout on Sundays on June 13, 20, July 25, August 22, and September 5, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Fund Raiser with live band on Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC#14741 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and THE REQUEST IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

STIPULATIONS:

 

1.  Area is fenced in.
2.  Plastic cups to be used.
3.  Clean-up by the next day.
4.  Detail police officer on duty from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Order from State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Vibe Lounge and Hookah Bar Inc. – Stay for Revocation) is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

 

Communication from Captain David Holden, Pawtucket Police, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (FabCity Cigar Lounge – Roaming Detail Newport Avenue and Benefit Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

 

Communication from Captain David Holden, Pawtucket Police, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Incident at Panal Restaurant, 97 Lonsdale Avenue) is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

The Clerk is instructed to issue a summons to Panal Restaurant (Carrasco Corp) 97 Lonsdale Avenue, to appear at a FORMAL HEARING on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, for the following reason:

1.     On or about May 23, 2021: Operating after hours. (See attached Police report.) (Violation of R.I. Gen. Laws 3-7-7, Pawtucket Ordinance 108-18 and Rule 1.4.18 of the RI Department of Business Administration – Liquor Control Administration entitled “Hours of Business – Retail”).

 

 

 

Communication from Captain David Holden, Pawtucket Police, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Incident at James Ryan Post 33, 140 South Bend Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

The Clerk is instructed to issue a summons to James Ryan Post 33 (Post No 33 Inc.) 140 South Bend Street, to appear at an INFORMAL HEARING on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, for the following reason:

 

The City Council wishes to discuss the recent violation of state law & city ordinance regarding the incident that occurred on or about May 21, 2021, which includes failure to maintain control of patrons and/or employees, agents, endangering the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

 

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Schuette, the meeting is adjourned at 8:33 p.m.