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2012-12-13t ' r uo T r 01 LICENSE BOARD 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Richard S. Kelley, Esq., Chairman John Roccio James Duggan LICENSE BOARD MINUTES -' DECEMBER 13, 2012 The meeting of the Beverly License Board was called to . order on Thursday, December 13, 2012 in the Council Chambers at 3:00 pm. In attendance at the meeting were: Board Members John Roccio, James Duggan, Police Liaison Sgt. William Page, Lt. Mike Devlin and Clerk Martha Lewis. Absent: Chairman Richard Kelley Meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by John Roccio. 1. Invited in: G &S Sports, Inc, dba Sports Page Pub Ra mond Howell Mana er Representing the Sports Page Pub - was Attorney Jack Altshuler. Sgt. Page addressed the Board. He stated that the Police Dept, was no longer interesting in pursuing the matter. He stated that there was a discrepancy in the procedure that took place during the compliance check. Mr. Duggan asked Sgt. Page whether the matter was being withdrawn. Sgt. Page stated that the police department would not be seeking any action by the License Board. Mr. Roccio concurred that the matter would be withdrawn. Attorney Jack Altshuler spoke on behalf of the Raymond Howell, manager of the Sports Page. Attorney Altshuler requested that the Board vote in favor of dismissing the matter for the record. Mr. Duggan made a motion to dismiss the charges against G & S Sports, Inc. dba Sports Page Pub. Mr. Roccio seconded. The motion passed 2 -- 0. 2. Application for Transfers and Change of Location ---- All alcohol license from Lil Ventures dba Cornerstone to Fazio Enterprises, Inc. dba Sonny's. Mobil, 453 Essex Street, Michael Fazio, Manager Minutes of License Board Meeting held December 13, 2012 The application package was reviewed. Clerk informed the Board members that upon approval of the transfer and change of location from the Local Licensing Board and the ABCC, Mr. Fazio would be required to turn in his current wine and malt beverage license to the City. Mr. Roccio asked Mr. Fazio how he intended to separate the convenience/ grocery store g Y from the alcohol being sold. Mr. Fazio stated that there would be locks on the cooler doors and the lights in the area that the all alcohol is sold would be dark during "off hours ". Mr. Roccio further asked him if the diagram included in the application package represented the layout of the store. Mr. Fazio confirmed the diagram represented , the layout of the store. Mr. Duggan asked Mr. Fazio if he would be stocking less groceries to accommodate the sale of all alcohol. Mr. Fazio stated that he would be installing taller shelving for the groceries and rearranging the stock so he would not be losing any space. Mr. Roccio mentioned that the Cornerstone Liquors i g s scheduled for a hearing with the ABCC in February 2013. Mr. Lance Lane, current owner of the Cornerstone was present. Mr. Lane stated that the problem with the ABCC was in regards to lottery sales and not about a violation with the alcohol license. He further stated that all monies owed to the State would be paid and he expected a favorable result to the hearing. Mr. Duggan asked for a further explanation. Mr. Lane explained that the issue with the ABCC is over lottery sales. He believes that the amount owed is approximately $2,000 and those monies would be paid in full. Mr. Duggan made a motion to approve the application for a transfer of the alcohol license from Lil Ventures, Inc. dba Cornerstone Liquors and the change of location to Fazio Enterprises dba Sonny's Mobil at 453 Essex Street. Mr. Roccio seconded the motion. The application was approved 2 — 0, with the understanding the Mr. Fazio's current wine and malt beverage license would be returned to the Bever) License Board upon approval Y p pp by the AB CC of the transfer of the all alcohol license. 3. Applications for Common Victualler's License from Chipotle Mexican Grill, 55 Dodge Street and Freeda's Pizza & Calzones at 55 Dodge Street. Both applications were reviewed and discussed. All permits from building inspector and health department are in order. Both restaurants are located in the North Beverly Shopping Plaza - Chipotle Mexican Grill is located in the former space of a video store and Freeda's Pizza & Calzones is located in the former space of a pizza shop. Mr. Duggan made a motion to approve and issue a common victualler's license to Chipotle Mexican Grill and Freeda's Pizza and Calzones. Mr. Roccio seconded the motion. Applications approved 2 -- 0. Minutes of License Board Meeting held December 13, 20 12 4. one Day License Six applications for one -day special licenses were received. Applications were reviewed and all information appeared to be in order. Mr. Duggan made a motion to approve the six one -day licenses as submitted. Mr. Roccio seconded the motion. Motion passed 2 --- 0. 5. Minutes, of the meeting for November 8, 2012 were reviewed. Mr. Roccio asked that the name of the cashier from Ryal Side Liquors be corrected to read Mr. Kevin Henebury. Clerk noted the revisions. Mr. Duggan made a motion to accept the minutes from the meeting held on November 8, 2012 with the revisions as requested. Mr. Roccio seconded the motion and the minutes of the meeting were accepted with revisions as noted by a vote of 2 --- 0. 6. other Business -- a. Discussion of All Ages Event —Mr. Duggan to follow up with Councilor Wes Slate. as to any future or further action to be taken by the City Council. b. Liquor Compliance Seminar hosted by the Beverly Police De artment and Beverl License Board On January 14 there will be an informational seminar held at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon Street from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Several topics will be discussed including liquor laws, compliance, review of fake i.ds., one day licenses and other regulations. A notice of the seminar was handed out to licensees during the issuance of 2013 licenses. Clerk to do a mailing if needed. Hearing no further business, Mr. Roccio made a motion to adjourn. Motion seconded. Meeting adjourned at 3:40 pm for the issuance of 2013 licenses. Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 6:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. Respectfully yours, Mar ha A. Lewis, d6ii Minutes of License Board Meeting geld December 13, 2012