License Commission

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS City Hall, 718 Main Street FITCHBURG CITY CLERK Fitchburg MA 01420 May 07 2024 12:07 pm (978) 829-1820 Daniel Sarefield, Chairman Richard Boscardin Glenn Fossa MINUTES OF MEETING A regular meeting of the Board of License Commissioners was held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in person and called to order by Commissioner Sarefield at 6:00 PM. Commission Boscardin was present, Commissioner Fossa was absent. FPD Liaison Lieutenant Jeffrey Howe, City Clerk Joanna Bilotta and Assistant City Clerk Elizabeth McNiff were present. I. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024 The Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024 were amended and approved by roll call vote 2/0. II. NEW APPLICATIONS Please note that the Commission may enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a) (5) (Discussion of CORI results), if required during this portion of the Agenda, and will return to regular session upon completion. Taxi Driver Application 1. Louis Capo – City Cab, Inc. Mr. Capo was absent for the third time of being on the agenda for his application. Application denied roll call vote 2/0. Monday – Saturday Entertainment Permit Victor Vicioso, Mamajuana Restaurant, 423 Main Street, for live amplified music, DJ, and Karaoke annually. Mr. Vicioso was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the application and verified that Mr. Vicioso is aware that all entertainment must be shut down thirty minutes prior to closing. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 2/0. Page 1  Mark Gallant, Dogfather Vending LLC DBA Stein & Vine, Food Truck Festival & Craft Fair, 166 Boulder Drive, Front of River Styx, for live acoustic and amplified music on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, for approximately 1500 people. Mr. Gallant was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield asked what sort of event Mr. Gallant has planned and confirmed the times. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 2/0. Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Mark Gallant, Dogfather Vending LLC DBA Stein & Vine, Food Truck Festival & Craft Fair, 166 Boulder Drive, Front of River Styx, on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, for approximately 125 1500 people. Mr. Gallant was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed application and verified all servers have TIP certifications. Mr. Gallant also explained the set up to the commission and the usage of wrist bands for guests that are able to drink. Lt. Howe informed the commission that there would be no community police officers this year due to the budget restraints, other than that he had no concerns. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 2/0. III. SUMMONS HEARING Mamajuana Restaurant, Victor Vicioso, 423 Main Street. Mr. Vicioso was present at the meeting. Ms. Maribel Cruz from Community & Development was present as a translator for Mr. Vicioso. Officer George explained to the commission that on his normal patrol through Main Street had noticed that Mamajuana appeared to be operating as a night club rather than a restaurant, for which they are permitted. Mr. Vicioso explained that on weekend nights he will do karaoke. He was unaware he had to have an entertainment license approved from the Commission in order to do that. He applied for an annual entertainment permit and apologized to the Commission. Lt. Howe explained that besides this mistake, Mamjuana Restaurant has been operating well with the Fitchburg Police. No action taken on the summons hearing approved by unanimous roll call vote 2/0. IV. CORRESPONDENCE No correspondence. V. NEW BUSINESS Vote to authorize Commissioner Sarefield to send letter to March 29, 2024 Open Meeting Law Complaint. Page 2 No action taken on the summons hearing approved by unanimous roll call vote 2/0. NEXT REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 6, 2024 Joanna Bilotta-Simeone, City Clerk The meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM Respectfully submitted, Joanna Bilotta, City Clerk Approved: __________________ ___________________ Daniel Sarefield Richard Boscardin Glenn Fossa Page 3