License Commission

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS City Hall, 718 Main Street FITCHBURG CITY CLERK Fitchburg MA 01420 (978) 829-1820 Mar 25 2025 11:28 am Daniel Sarefield, Chairman Richard Boscardin Glenn Fossa MINUTES OF MEETING A regular meeting of the Board of License Commissioners was held on Monday, February 3, 2025 in person and called to order by Commissioner Sarefield at 6:03 PM. Commissioner Boscardin and Fossa were present. FPD Liaison Lieutenant Ryan Keenan, City Clerk Joanna Bilotta, and Assistant City Clerk Elizabeth McNiff were present. I. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) 1. Regular Minutes of January 23, 2025 The Regular Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2025 were approved by roll call vote 3/0. 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 Permit Richard Guzman – City Cab Co. Mr. Guzman was present at the meeting, Commissioner Fossa disclosed that while he has a relationship with the corporation, he has no financial impact at stake. Commissioner Sarefield discussed the Taxi & Livery Service Regulations, as well as his driving history. Application approved roll call vote 3/0. Taxi Driver Permit Steven Sterner – Trinity Solar, LLC Commission enters 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. Roll Call Vote to enter into Executive Session at 6:14 PM, approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0 Commission returns to regular session at 6:19 PM Motion to continue to the next meeting 3/0. Page 1  Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Jeff McVoy, Seated Dinner, First floor dining room area of Iver Johnson House, 131 Highland Avenue, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 and Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, for approximately 10-15 people. Mr. McVoy was present at the meeting. Commissioner Sarefield stated for the record that while he is an employee at Fitchburg State University, he has no financial stake or connection to this event. Commissioner Sarefield reviewed the applications and verified all servers have TIP certifications. Lieutenant Keenan had no concerns. Application approved by unanimous roll call vote 3/0. III. CORRESPONDCE IV. NEW BUSINESS Lieutenant Keenan informed the commission about a minor disturbance that took place at Mill City Pub on Sunday, February 2, 2025. By the time the FPD arrived at the scene, the disturbance had already been resolved, and the situation had dispersed. No action taken. NEXT REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM Respectfully submitted, Joanna Bilotta, City Clerk Approved: __________________ ___________________ Daniel Sarefield Richard Boscardin Glenn Fossa Page 2