2011-03-10LICENSE BOARD
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Richard S. I(elley, Esq., Chairman
George Heller
John Roccio
LICENSE BOARD MINUTES — March 10, 2011
The meeting of the Beverly License Board was called to order on Thursday, March 10, 2011 in
the Council Chambers at 6:30 pm.
In attendance at the meeting were: Board Members Chairman Richard Kelley, George Heller
and Clerk, Martha Lewis.
Also in attendance: Sgt. William Page of the Beverly Police Department.
Absent: John Roccio
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairman Kelley
1. Essex County Liquors, Inc.
Notification from the ABCC received concerning indefinite suspension of license at
Essex County Liquors, Inc. dba Alexander's. The license was turned into the Board by
Sgt. Page. The Board placed the letter of file pending further action by the ABCC.
(subsequent to meeting, the ABCC contacted the Clerk concerning the suspension. The
investigator from the ABCC advised the Clerk that the license was suspended due to
problem with a past tax payment with the prior owner and the local licensing board could
resubmit transfer of license application for reconsideration. The clerk has sent in Form
43 and the transmittal form for reconsideration to the ABCC. The ABCC will then
schedule a hearing with licensee.)
2. One- Day Special Licenses
Eight Applications were received and reviewed.
All applications were complete and all events were scheduled for no more than 4 hours.
Mr. Kelley made a motion to approve the applications. Mr. Heller seconded the motion.
The applications were .approved 2 — 0.
Other Business
City Solicitor Roy Gelineau has reviewed a prior request from the Police Chief Mark Ray
appointing two officers — Lt. Michael Devlin and Sgt. William Page as agents of the License
Board.
Following a discussion with Chief Ray and a review of Sgt. Page's letter dated January 29, 2011,
Atty. Gelineau has endorsed the request action.
A discussion of the background leading up to the request took place. Mr. Heller asked if the
request extended to all officers or just the two named — Sgt. Page and Lt. Devlin.
Sgt. Page stated that any infractions will be reported by the Agents to the Board.
Mr. Heller made a motion to appoint Sgt. William Page and Lt. Michael Devlin as agents to the
License Board. The request was seconded by Mr. Kelley.
Motion was passed 2 — 0.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 7, 2011 in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha A. Lewis, Clerk