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Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
July 5, 2023
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 6:54 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 
Present – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Moran, Moreno, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilors Coderre, Gregor and Rubio.
Chairperson Mercer presided.
The reading of the records of June 21, 2023 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk,
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
HOLIDAY New –
Smoke & Talk (J & L LLC) 341 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#15877
PUBLIC LAUNDRY Renewals -
Central Laundry (Central Laundry Inc.) 614 Central Ave. LIC#4898
Joshua’s Top Notch Tailors & Dry Cleaning (Joshua’s Top Notch Tailors and Dry Cleaning LLC) 113 Power Rd. LIC#13149
Lonsdale Super Wash (Jalaram Laundry LLC) 459 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#11204
Riverview Laundromat (Galvao, Jack)288 East Ave. LIC#15029
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR ARAUJO.
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moran, the agenda was amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Carl Johnson, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to the Honorable Pawtucket City Council. (Tiki’s Auto – 7/5/23 Update on the condition of the property)
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication was READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Carl Johnson, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to the Honorable Pawtucket City Council. (Tiki’s Auto – 7/5/23 Update on the condition of the property)
THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING AND PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE POSTPONED AT THE MEETINGS HELD MAY 24, 2023, JUNE 7, 2023, AND JUNE 21, 2023, AND WERE AGAIN TAKEN UP:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND-HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) Transfer of 100% stock holders
**Tiki’s Auto Sales (RZG Inc.) 66 Hilton St. LIC#15768 #15767
Previous Stipulations.
1. No mechanical repairs in the front of the building.
2. No debris in the back.
3. All work must be done inside the building.
4. All vehicles in the front are for sale only. 01/23/2013
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND-HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) – Transfer of 100% stock holders
**Tiki’s Auto Sales Annex (RZG Inc.) 772 Main St. LIC#15770 #15769
Previous Stipulations.
1. No mechanical repairs in the front of the building.
2. No debris in the back.
3. All work must be done inside the building.
4. All vehicles in the front are for sale only. 01/23/2013
Speaking was Roberto Garcia, Jr., 60 Hilton Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.
Upon questioning regarding the removal of the trailer from the property, Mr. Garcia stated that he needs to repair the tow truck before he can remove the trailer. The parts were ordered for the tow truck and he is waiting for delivery.
There were no other speakers. The hearing was closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR ARAUJO.
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following licenses were APPROVED, on unanimous voice vote:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND-HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) Transfer of 100% stock holders
**Tiki’s Auto Sales (RZG Inc.) 66 Hilton St. LIC#15768 #15767
Previous Stipulations.
5. No mechanical repairs in the front of the building.
6. No debris in the back.
7. All work must be done inside the building.
8. All vehicles in the front are for sale only. 01/23/2013
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND-HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) – Transfer of 100% stock holders
**Tiki’s Auto Sales Annex (RZG Inc.) 772 Main St. LIC#15770 #15769
Previous Stipulations.
5. No mechanical repairs in the front of the building.
6. No debris in the back.
7. All work must be done inside the building.
8. All vehicles in the front are for sale only. 01/23/2013
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE TAKEN UP:
- ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Camyllas Taste and Flavor, to have outdoor gathering at 287 Pawtucket Avenue, on Saturdays, July 8, 15, 22, 2023 from 2:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. LIC#15899
B. CLASS F (Beer & Wine)
Petition of the Camyllas Taste and Flavor, 287 Pawtucket Avenue, to sell beer and wine at the outdoor gathering on Saturdays, July 8, 15, 22, 2023 from 2:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. LIC#15900
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR ARAUJO.
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following licenses were APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
- ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Camyllas Taste and Flavor, to have outdoor gathering at 287 Pawtucket Avenue, on Saturdays, July 8, 15, 2023 from 2:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. LIC#15899
B. CLASS F (Beer & Wine)
Petition of the Camyllas Taste and Flavor, 287 Pawtucket Avenue, to sell beer and wine at the outdoor gathering on Saturdays, July 8, 15, 2023 from 2:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. LIC#15900
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following licenses were POSTPONED on a unanimous voice vote:
- ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Camyllas Taste and Flavor, to have outdoor gathering at 287 Pawtucket Avenue, on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 2:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. LIC#15899
B. CLASS F (Beer & Wine)
Petition of the Camyllas Taste and Flavor, 287 Pawtucket Avenue, to sell beer and wine at the outdoor gathering on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 2:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. LIC#15900
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VICE VOTE:
- ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, to conduct a church festival at 97 Walcott Street, on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., LIC#15881 (ARLINGTON STREET TO BE ONE WAY – FROM HOMESTEAD TO WALCOTT STREET)
B. CLASS F -1 (Full Privilege)
Petition of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott Street, to sell alcoholic beverages at the annual church festival on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., LIC#15882
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VICE VOTE:
A. ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of German/American Cultural Society of RI, to conduct a Christmas Market in July, at 78 Carter Avenue, in the parking lot, on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., LIC#15902
B. EXPANSION OF PREMISE – ONE DAY –
Petition of German/American Cultural Society of RI, for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to serve alcoholic beverages, food and to have entertainment at a Christmas Market in July, at 78 Carter Avenue, in the parking lot, on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., LIC#15901
C. ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of German/American Cultural Society of RI, to conduct a Christmas Market, at 78 Carter Avenue, in the parking lot, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., LIC#15904
D. EXPANSION OF PREMISE – ONE DAY –
Petition of German/American Cultural Society of RI, for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to serve alcoholic beverages, food and to have entertainment at a Christmas Market, at 78 Carter Avenue, in the parking lot, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., LIC#15903
Communication from Captain Kenneth Dolan, Pawtucket Police, to Pawtucket City Council Board of License Commissioners. (Halo Lounge, 25 Broad Street – Incident on June 26, 2023) was READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR ARAUJO.
With majority consent of the Board, the following motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilors Moran and Wildenhain, was PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to issue a summons to Halo Lounge (JDT Entertainment LLC) 25 Broad St, to appear at a Formal Hearing on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, for the following reasons:
1. On or about June 26, 2023: Failure to maintain control of patrons and/or employees, agents; and/or endangering the health, safety and welfare of the general public; and/or permitting the house or place where you are licensed to sell beverages under the provisions of Title 3 of the General Laws to become disorderly as to annoy and disturb the persons inhabiting or residing in the neighborhood; and/or permitting any of the laws of this state or ordinances of this city to be violated. (See attached police report.) (Violation of R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-5-23).
2. On or about June 26, 2023: Refusing official’s access to licensed premises (See attached police report). (Violation of R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-2-6) (“If any inspector or other officer charged with the duty of supervision or inspection of places licensed under the provisions of this title is refused access to any licensed premises at a time when any person is within the licensed premises, after exhibiting his or her credentials if requested, that refusal shall be a sufficient ground for the suspension or revocation of that license”).
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE TAKEN UP:
A. ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a license to have outdoor DJ, at 25 Broad Street, (News Café lot) on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#15905
B. EXPANSION OF PREMISE (one-day) -
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to have outdoor DJ, serve food and alcoholic beverages at 25 Broad Street, (News Café Lot) on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#15906
C. ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a license to have outdoor DJ, at 25 Broad Street, (parking lot between News Café and Halo Lounge) on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC#15885
D. EXPANSION OF PREMISE (one-day) -
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to have outdoor DJ, serve food and alcoholic beverages at 25 Broad Street, (parking lot between News Café and Halo Lounge) on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC#15883
E. ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a license to have Outdoor Party and DJ, at 25 Broad Street, (parking lot behind the Atrium on Main restaurant) on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#15886
F. EXPANSION OF PREMISE (one-day) -
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to have Outdoor Party and DJ, serve food and alcoholic beverages at 25 Broad Street, (parking lot behind the Atrium on Main restaurant) on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#15887
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR ARAUJO.
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilors Moran and Wildenhain, the following licenses were POSTPONED AND CONTINUED until August 9, 2023.
A. ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a license to have outdoor DJ, at 25 Broad Street, (News Café lot) on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#15905
B. EXPANSION OF PREMISE (one-day) -
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to have outdoor DJ, serve food and alcoholic beverages at 25 Broad Street, (News Café Lot) on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#15906
C. ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a license to have outdoor DJ, at 25 Broad Street, (parking lot between News Café and Halo Lounge) on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC#15885
D. EXPANSION OF PREMISE (one-day) -
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to have outdoor DJ, serve food and alcoholic beverages at 25 Broad Street, (parking lot between News Café and Halo Lounge) on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC#15883
E. ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a license to have Outdoor Party and DJ, at 25 Broad Street, (parking lot behind the Atrium on Main restaurant) on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#15886
F. EXPANSION OF PREMISE (one-day)
Petition of Halo Lounge, for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to have Outdoor Party and DJ, serve food and alcoholic beverages at 25 Broad Street, (parking lot behind the Atrium on Main restaurant) on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#15887
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VICE VOTE:
A. ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Zero Horas, to conduct an Electronic Tent at 245 Esten Avenue, (parking lot) on Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m., Indoors and 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Outdoors, LIC#15908
B. CLASS F -1 (Full Privilege)
Petition of the Zero Horas, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Electronic Tent, 245 Esten Avenue, (parking lot) on Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m., Indoors and 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Outdoors, LIC#15909
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSE WERE POSPTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 21, 2023 AND WERE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
A. ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Kretcheu LLC, to conduct a Kretcheu Festival at 268 -272 West Avenue, back lot and on the street, on Sunday, September 03, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., (rain date September 17, 2023 music until 9:00 p.m.) LIC#15866 STREET CLOSING - WEST AVENUE FROM SISSON STREET TO RANDALL STREET; STERRY STREET FROM KNOWLES STREET TO GARDEN STREET AND JEFFERSON AVENUE FROM RANDALL STREET TO GARDEN STREET.
B. CLASS F -1 (Full Privilege)
Petition of Kretcheu LLC, 268-272 West Avenue, to sell alcoholic beverages inside the store and in the back lot, at the Kretcheu Festival on Sunday, September 03, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., (rain date September 17, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.) LIC#15865
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.