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1999-03-04RICHARD S. KELLEY, Esq., Chairman GEORGE HELLER RONALD RANTA, Esq. LICENSE BOARD CITY OF BEVERLY MASSACHUSETTS MINUTES - BEVERLY LICENSE BOARD - March 4, 1999 Meeting called to order at 6:10 p.m. All members present. 1. Wild Horse Cafe - No one present. 2. Continuation of February 4 hearing re Brew House. Continued because of information that was submitted. Mr. Alexander- Was not protesting documents. Was not questioning the Police Department in any way. We wanted you to know that we are not questioning the police actions. We welcome their involvement. We take this very seriously. The incident New Year's Eve - the two employees no longer working. The third was suspended. It was a breakdown that was addressed. Internal memos sent to the staff. a. Must cooperate with police. b. First responsibility is to respond quickly and courteous with the Police Department. Copy submitted. Memo submitted to the Board included summary of changes that have taken place along with a copy of employees that were involved at the restaurant with their ages. Minutes - March 4, 1999 Page 2 Discussion held. We want to emphasize we have seen this as a restaurant. Young people thought it was a bar. Have tried hard to reverse this. We are now hosting Kiwanis, Lions, Beverly Teachers group. We had Rotary today. Regret prior problems. We have instituted number of things that we hope will make this not happen again. Mr. Kelley- Appreciate action taken by the company. However, manager on that night refused to give her name. She no longer works for the company. The server also is no longer with the company. Phil Sak was suspended and reprimanded. I am told he is a good employee and enthusiastic. Went some time with pay. He has demonstrated in the past that he is a good employee. Mr. Kelley - Disappointed that you didn't do this the last time we met. You did bring out a couple of things. Employees' statements indicated the police overreacted. Disappointed with the statements. Changes are important to correct the problem. In a short time there were four incidents. (Incidents summarized.) In a relatively short time there were a number of incidents that did not reflect well on the business. Comes down to whether or not these steps that have been taken significantly address the situation or whether the Board should penalize the Brew House. Mr. Ranta- I would like hear from Lt. Roccio. Have there been any other incidents? Minutes - March 4, 1999 Page 3 Lt. Roccio- Have been no calls for service. Brew House called us that they confiscated a fake ID. No disturbances. Nothing shows on police records. Pleased to see the changes. Feel we are on a positive path. Did not feel that after the last meeting. Those four incidents were serious and flagrant. Should they be penalized? Only the Board can determine that. Mr. Heller- After reading statements and after hearing police, am disturbed. Motion - Considering the severity recommend a 3-day suspension and suspend the suspension for one year. If there is a problem in that year, the suspension would be served along with whatever other action is taken. Seconded by Mr. Ranta with the comment that he agrees it appears to be serious violations. Have an obligation to the community to keep the changes going in a positive direction. Encouraged by what they have done and with what Lt. Roccio had to say. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Alexander - When.would that take effect? Mr. Ranta - Effective today until March 3, 2000. Mr. Alexander - What do you mean by a violation? Mr. Ranta - It would be a matter that the Board would vote, something that would merit a suspension. 3. Police Report - 99-577 - Received and placed on file. Minutes - March 4, 1999 Page 4 4. One-day licenses - Motion made and seconded to approve a one-day license for Endicott College. Motion carried 3-0. 5. Clerk instructed to invite Mr. Hubbard to the Board's next meeting. Next meeting scheduled for April 15. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted,