2000-01-06RICHARD S. KELLEY, Esq., Chairman
GEORGE HELLER
RONALD RANTA, Esq.
LICENSE BOARD
CITY OF BEVERLY
MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES - BEVERLY LICENSE BOARD - January 6, 2000
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
All members present. Lt. Roccio also present.
Board introduced by Chairman Kelley.
1. Continuation of hearing for Sonny's Mobile from meeting
December 16, 1999.
At December meeting, Councilor Murray spoke and submitted
letter from CIS in opposition to the application.
116 Standley Street - Opposed
Susan Kenney - Spoke and submitted letter. Opposing the sale
of alcohol at the convenience store. Letter read into record.
Letters from the following also submitted - Shawn Mahoney,
Judy Boyle, Claude Burr.
Mr. Calabro - submitted information about location manager
and assistant manager.
Mr. Michael Fazio - owner - was present and spoke. Since we
have opened, we have not had a problem. Upgraded the
property. Presently selling cigarettes. Have had two other
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stores. Never had a problem. We are a very good neighbor.
Realize we are in a neighborhood. No kids hanging around.
Feel we have been excellent neighbors.
Councilor Murray - Submitted letter from Win Rand - read
letter into record.
Audrey Civitarese, 462 Essex Street - against.
Judy Boyle, 458 Essex Street- Submitted petitions in
opposition. Stated they have done a fine job at the store.
Opposed to the granting of the license. Extremely concerned.
Harriet Campbell, 2 Boyden Street - Opposed. It is a concern
with the school nearby. Traffic. Area has been highly
developed. Safety reasons.
Lawrence Gallant, 17 Scenna Road - resident for 31 years. I
don't see how it will be an enhancement for them. They will be
providing service to the people outside the community. Not in
favor.
Shawn Mahoney, 7 Eagle Lane - Grossly inadequate. Opposed.
Bonnie Ingemi, 456 Essex Street, Opposed to the license.
Concerned it will diminish value of property.
Maureen Banks, 42 Middlebury Lane - Lots of children.
Undermines what DARE Program teaches. Opposed.
Diane Kwiatek, 13 Millbrook Road - In close proximity of the
playground. Opposed.
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Lt. Roccio - Chief Terry is in opposition. Strongly feels no
community need.
Petition in favor submitted - Not all names have addresses.
Extensive number of signatures.
John Murray - My name is on the petition, but I did not sign.
Ed Potvin - Opposed - too close to Harry Ball Field..
Mr. Kelley - The Statute speaks in terms of the licenses to serve
the public need. Doesn't give much guidance. Really a
question of availability. Closest package stores are North.
Beverly and Beverly Farms. It is a question of whether or not it
is necessary as a public need for the common good. Basically
for the convenience. There are 30 individuals who feel strongly
to attend. There are signatures indicating others are in favor.
Cannot validate signatures.
Any questions?
Mike Fazio - We have done a good job. We are trying to
enhance the property. We would do everything fight at our
convenience store.
Mr. Ranta - Appreciate citizens taking the time to be heard. I
am a member of your community. The licenses are granted
based on a quota. It is determined by the population.
Availability is pre-determined. A lot of what I have heard is
adverse to alcohol. Beverly is not a dry town. It is an issue of
public convenience. These are items sold in the community.
Appears there is a necessity in the area. Closest are North
Beverly and Beverly Farms. Is a need at this time in the area for
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the sale of beer and wine. Appreciate your concern. I say this
as a resident of Centerville.
Eric Kenney, 120 Standley Street - Petition in opposition.
Mr. Heller- Seems as though I agree that the new owners of the
establishment seem to be doing a good job of keeping the place
up. We assume that the license applicants are responsible
business people. They are constantly under surveillance. Feel
that the reasons given in opposition could be valid for every
license in the city.
Mr. Kelley - Have considered comments for and against. A lot
of concerns are about store and traffic. For that reason I will be
in favor of granting the liquor license. I don't think it will
change the texture of the community.
Motion - Mr. Kelley - To take a vote on the application.
Mr. Murray - Have a convenience store which is obviously
different than the store that used to be in Centerville. Do not
have same situation. This will add to the problem.
Motion to have a vote - Seconded and carried 3 - 0.
Motion made and seconded to approve the application for a
Beer and Wine Package Goods license. Motion carded 3 - 0.
2. Re-application fxom Emerald Eye for a full license. Tom .
Hamilton present. Doing a lot of renovation. Converted it from
a pub to a restaurant. We are going to concentrate on food. 50
seat capacity. Bar sits 8. Previously transferred from previous
license.
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Anyone present, to speak? No.
Motion - Mr. Ranta - to approve the license. Seconded by Mr.
Kelley. Motion carried 3 - 0.
2. One-Day Licenses - Motion made and seconded to approve
the following licenses.
Masonic Temple
Endicott College
3. Motion made and seconded to approve the following policy
to be adopted effective immediately concerning the use of
CORIs.
a. CORI will be a part of the application package.
b. Clerk will sign requests for CORI
c. Self-address stamped.envelope will be included with
request.
d. CORI will be returned to the applicant at the public
meeting and a receipt will be issued.
e. Clerk will destroy any CORIs for person not in
attendance at the meeting. A note to that effect will be
filed in the folder. Motion carried 3 - 0.
Next meeting scheduled for February 3.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Giallongo
Clerk