License Commission

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS City Hall, 718 Main Sh-eet ^ ^ ^ggK Fitchburg MA 01420 (978)829-182021aftu6-4 IH 8: 31 Daniel Sarefield, Chairman Glenn Fossa Richard Boscardin MINUTES QF MEETING A meeting of the Board of License Commissioners was held on March 4, 2020 in the Fitchbiirg Fire Department Conference Room, 33 North St., Fitchburg, and called to order by Cornmissioner Sarefield at 6:00 P.M. Commissioners Boscardin and Fossa were also present. FPD Liaison Lieutenant Howe zuas present. L REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Minutesfrom the previous meeting of February 19, 2020 were reviewed and signed. DISCUSSION: Board ofHealth Complaint, Singapore Restaurant General Sanitation/Health Department Complaint - re-inspection Commissioner Boscardin stated that he had attended the re-inspection ofthe Singapore Restaiirant with Ms. Stephanie Holinko, Food Inspectorfor the Fitchbiirg Board ofHealth He noted that many ofthe original issues were being addressed, inchidmg new stainless steel sinks, a deep cleaning by a professional company, and that they are advertising and intervie^ingfor new staff. He mentioned that over the 2 l/2 hours that they were present, he coiddsee that they ^vere taking positive steps to complete the list. He noted that he was satisfied with howprogress was going and that he expected, \vhen the jinal re-inspection happened on March 13th, even more would he accomplisheci Commissioner Fossa thankecl Commissioner Boscardinfor offering assistance in this situation, and pointed out that as recommended (in a prior occasion) by aformer Assistant City Solicitor, Christine Tree, the License Commission continue to act only as an assisting authority for this particular incident, 'spiin^ew. as the matter did not fall under the License Commission As thefmal re-inspection will takeplace on March 13th, it was agreed by the Commission that the matter would be contimied to the nexl License Commission meeling on March 16, 2020. 3/0 II. APPLICATIONS Solicitor: Anita Saini, 66 Leyte Road - Solar Installation and Services for Eclipse Energy, LLC. Ms. Saim \vas not present. The City Clerk will reach out to her cmd ask that she appear at the next License Commission meeting, Continued to March 16. 2020 3/0 Page 1 Special One Dav License - All Alcoholic Beverages 1. Fitchburg Lions Club, 14 Wallace Avenue, for Fundraiser, from 3PM to 9PM on Saturday, April 25, 2020 for 150 people at the O'Neill Hall. Mr. Dimbar, representative ofthe Lions Club, waspresent. Approved 3/0 2. Fitchburg Lions CIub, 14 Wallace Avenue, for Fundraiser, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2020 for 150 people at the O'Neill Hall. Mr. Dunbar, representative ofthe Lions Club, waspresent. Approved 3/0 3. Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl Street, for Dinner Presentation, from 4 PM to 9 PM on both Friday, March 26, 2020 and Saturday, March 27, 2020 for 150 people each night at Hammond Hall, street lobby. Commissioner Sarefield recused himselfand left the room. Mr. Flanagan \vas present. He mentioned that the incorrect dates had been put on the application andaskedthat they be amendedto Friday, March 27th, and Satiirday, March 28th. Approved with amended dates 2/0 Special OneDay License - Wine & Malt Beverages 1. Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl Street, for Money Free Casino Night, from 8 PM to 12 AM on Friday, May 1, 2020 for 450-500 people at Hammond Hall, street level. Mr. Joseph Flanagan ^vas present. Approved 2/0 Commissioner Sarefield reentered the room. Amend Sundav Entertainment Permit Ipanema Productions, 567 Crawford Street, for live amplified music, DJ, dancing for Monday, N4ay 25, 2020 (Adding rain date for already approved permit). Mr. Carlos Silva \vas present. He explained that the extra date wasjust to providefor an additional rain date, ifnecessary. Lt. Howe asked that when thefinal date \vas set that Mr. Silva contact him as soon aspossible so that he could prepare for police coverage at the event. Mr. Silva agreed. Approved 3/0 Application for Automatic Amusement Devices FunStufParky Place, 791 Water Street, for claw machine (1). Mr. Ethan Deslauriers and Mr. Francis Dower were present They explained that they already had t\vo (2) machines in place and this would add a third. Approved 3/0 Page2 DISCUSSION - Incident, Major's Cafe ofFebruary 14th, 2020. Lieiitenant Howe stated that an incident happened at Major rs Cafe, 149 Limenburg Road, on Febniary 14th. Several parties \{)ere caiising a distiirbance. The Cafe called the police immediately and everyone had disbursed before the police arriveci There was no indication of intoxication and the Cafe seems to have handled the situation m an appropriate matter. As this is a licensed establishment, Lieiitenant Ho^ve wanted to present the mformation to the Commission. Motion made that there appears to be no violation by the Licensee and the matter is closed. 3/0 III. NEW BUSINESS - None The meeting adjoumed at 6:28 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Mary de Alderete, City Clerk Approved: Daniel Sarefield, Chair Glenn Fossa Richard Boscardin Page 3