2000-12-13RICHARD S. KELLEY, Esq., Chairman
GEORGE HELLER
RONALD RANTA, Esq.
LICENSE BOARD
CITY OF BEVERLY
MASSACHUSETTS
LICENSE BOARD MINUTES- DECEMBER 13, 2000
Meeting called to order at 3:05 p.m.
All members present.
Chairman Kelley introduced the Board. Lt. Roccio not in attendance.
Crossing Corner Market - Change in description of licensed premises
and change of location. Owner Dipti Patel present. She explained there
was a fire which caused a new building to be built. Building about the
same size. A copy of the plan and the lease were submitted along with
green cards.
Chairman asked if anyone was present in favor or against the application.
No one present.
Mr. Ranta - Motion made to approve the change as presented. Seconded
by Mr. Heller. Motion carried 3-0.
2. Wine Cellar - Frank Bertini present to give an overview of what is being
done. It is a transfer of the license from Richard Reina to Anna Flynn.
There will be an assignee, as there are outstanding bills.
Mr. Bertini explained that his wife would be running the business and he
would be helping out. The interior would be cleaned and freshened up
but no structural remodeling to be done.
When will you be reopening? Would like to re-open as soon as approval
granted, actually as soon as possible. Is your wife up to date on the
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serving of alcohol? Yes. Has she ever taken a course? No, but am sure
she would be happy to do so. Board recommends that she take the
classes.
Is there anyone present in favor or against the application? A
representative from Freeman Cycles present representing Mr. Bick, the
owner. Letter read into record. She explained there have been issues
with the dumpster. Mr. Bertini stated he met with Mr. Bick. They have
been neighbors for 30 years. Recently had a dumpster problem. When
Mr. Reina didn't pay the hauling company, they didn't empty the
dumpster. Also the abandoned cars will be taken away.
Mr. Kelley stated that the License Board doesn't usually deal with those
issues, but the letter would be kept on file.
Motion by Mr. Ranta to approve the transfer. Seconded by Mr. Heller.
Motion carded 3-0.
3. Michael Callahan present with Neff Harwood, JarHar Inc. They applied
for a new license at the formeer Fusion's location. Fusion's did not file a
renewal application and then sent a letter stating they would not continue
to run a restaurant at the Rantoul Street location effective 12/31/2000.
Mr. Callahan stated that the Harwoods had purchased the property.
Fusion's had experienced some financial difficulties. Neil has substantial
experience. 23 years at a club in Randolph, the Randolph Country Club.
They expect to make some cosmetic changes. Fusion's will operate until
the end of the year. Then the building will be cleaned up and gotten
ready.
What are your plans for entertainment? Nothing planned at the moment.
Maybe a single person or duo. If we do, we will apply.
Anyone present in favor or against the application? No one present.
Motion by Mr. Ranta to approve the application subject receipt of the
CORIs. Seconded by Mr. Heller. Motion carded 3-0.
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Depot Restaurant - Application for a change in manager to Michael
Faneuf. Mr. Faneuf present. He stated he had 20 years experience as a
waiter and that he was TIPS certified. Any questions? No.
Motion by Mr. Ranta to approve the change in manager subject to receipt
of the CORI. Seconded by Mr. Heller. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Wild Horse Cafe - Melissa Oraibi present with application to pledge
license on loan as a condition to purchase real estate. It will be pledged
to Massachusetts Business Development.
Motion by Mr. Ranta to approve the pledge contingent upon their
receiving the loan. Seconded by Mr. Heller. Motion carried 3-0.
6. One-day licenses approved.
7. Licenses distributed for the 2001 calendar year.
8. Discussion concerning The Press Box and the letter the Board received
from the Attorney General. Mr. Ranta stated that this type of situation is
a cause for concern. Needs prompt investigation. Mr. Kelley stated he
would ask Lt. Roccio to check into it.
Next meeting scheduled for January 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,