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2014-02-16CITY of BEVERLY LICENSE BOARD 191 Cabot Street Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 Phone (978) 605 -2333 Fax (978) 922 -0285 Mayor Michael P. Cahill Chairman Richard S. Kelley, Esq, Board Members John .Roccio Joseph I i ainor Clerk Martha A. Lewis LICENSE BOARD MINUTES — FEBRUARY 6, 2014 The meeting of the Beverly License Board was called to order on Thursday, February 6, 2014 in the City Council Chambers at 6:30 pm. In attendance at the meeting were: Board Members Richard Kelley, John Roccio, Joseph Trainor, Police Liaison Sgt. William Page and Clerk, Martha Lewis. Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairman Kelley. Approval of the Minutes — Minutes of the meeting for January 9, 2014 were reviewed. Mr. Roccio made a motion to accept minutes as submitted. Mr. Trainor seconded the motion. Motion passed 3 — 0. 2. Continuation of discussion regarding the Non - renewal of License issued to G & S Sports Inc. dba Sports Page Pub Raymond Howell Manager. In attendance at the meeting was Mr. Angelo Perrina, Manager of Toscana Express located at 90 Rantoul Street and Atty. Tom Alexander. Atty. Alexander expressed the interest of Mr. Perrina to submit an application for the all alcohol license previously issued to the Sports Page Pub. Mr. Perrina was issued a seasonal all alcohol license for his establishment and wishes to convert that seasonal license to an annual license. Chairman Kelley explained that the license issued to the Sports Page Pub was not renewed. The licensee did not remit payment for the Annual Fee, and did not submit the required certificate of inspection and proof of liquor liability insurance. As a result, the license will revert back to the City. The License Board is waiting for a written opinion from the City Solicitor as to the action/next steps and how to proceed. He further stated that due to the fact there was a past discussion with the former Mayor and City Council as to whether the City may want to charge a one -time fee to a new applicant for any license that becomes available. The fee would be above and beyond the Annual License fee. The intent of the new fee is to appease the many current license holders who obtained their licenses through a transfer of license, in many cases paying several thousands of dollars Minutes of License Board Meeting held February 6, 2014 for that license, and their claim that it is not fair for anew applicant to be granted an available license for no cost other than the ABCC's $200 application fee and the City's annual license fee. Also, there had been discussion as to how to notify interested parties that there is a license available. It has been the procedure that available licenses were issued on a first -come, first - serve basis. Some communities advertise and go through an RFP process to find the most suitable licensee. With a new administration now in office, the new Mayor may have definite thoughts on how to issue licenses if /when they become available. The License Board needs to seek guidance from the Mayor concerning the application process and institution of a one- time fee. Atty. Alexander acknowledged Chairman Kelley's explanation. He stated that even though Mr. Perrina was issued a "Seasonal, all - alcohol license" last year, Mr. Perrina is very much interested in obtaining an "Annual, all - alcohol license ". He is prepared to submit an application for the license as soon as it is available and would do so knowing that the above - mentioned issues needed to be addressed. Chairman Kelley set the date for the next meeting to be held on March 6, 2014. By that date, the Board should have an opinion by the City Solicitor as well as an understanding on how to proceed. 3. Approval of Annual Report 2013 Draft of the Annual Report was reviewed. Board members approved the level of detail included in the report. Mr. Trainor made a motion to approve the draft as written. Mr. Roccio seconded the motion. Motion passed 3 — 0. Annual Report to be submitted to ABCC prior to the February 15 deadline. 4. One -Day Applications Six applications were received and reviewed. All were within the four -hour maximum time limit. Mr. Trainor made a motion to approve the six applications. Mr. Roccio seconded the motion. Motion passed 3 — 0. Hearing no further business, Mr. Roccio made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Trainor seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 6:30 pm in City Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall, 191 Cabot Street. Respectfully yours, v Martha A. Lewis, Clerk Minutes of License Board Meeting held February 6, 2014