Board of Health

I I! CITY OF GARDNER OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION ROOM 29, CITY HALL GARDNER, MASSACHUSETTS 01440 Phone (978) 630-4013 Fax (978) 6324682 Michael Fitzsirnmons Nancy Binder Kenneth Arsenaul Chairperson NI em her Member Meeting Minutes Date 12/12/2023 City Council Chambers Reszular Meeting Members Present: Nancy Binder, Member Kenneth Arsenault, Member Johnathan Czasnowski, Lieutenant Ashley Metivier, Clerk Attendees Present: Stacey Kazinskas J001 Thompson Jeff Gallant Bermon Henrie William Hallett Call to Order: 4:30pm Openin2 Announcements Minutes: Approval of the November 14,2023, special meeting minutes was held off until next regular meeting due to absence of Chairperson, Michael Fitzsimmons. Hcarins: Stacey Kazinskas presented on behalf of Moon Hill Brewing for the request ofa 1-Day Beer/Wine License for the Mayor Nicholson’s Inauguration. This event would take place at Perry Auditorium within City Hall, on January 4, 2024. The Board Members reviewed the application and supporting documents, then agreed to approve the request. Stacey remained present for representation of Moon Hill Brewing for the next I-Day request. This request was made on behalf of Fitness Concepts, for a I-Day Beer/Wine License for their Member Social on January 19, 2024, onsite at Fitness Concepts. All documentation was reviewed, and approval was granted for this event. Next on the agenda, Joel Thompson stepped forward to speak on behalf of American Legion for the request made for Change ofOfficers!Directors!LLC Managers. The change is due to the unfortunate passing of a member, which in turn would create the need for a shift in responsibilities. The application and its supporting documents were reviewed by Members, Nancy and Kenneth, to which they agreed to accept and allow submission to the ABCC. Jeff Gallant, Trustee, presented for the Napoleon Club, called to December’s meeting due to failure to complete their 2024 Liquor License Renewal. Jeff explained they are waiting to have their fire system inspected and tested so that they are able to schedule their 304 Inspection with the Building Department. License Commission Clerk, Ashley, voiced that there had not been application started with the Building Department which would hold up the scheduling process. It was mentioned that they would be able to submit a place holder document where the fire inspection report was requested to have that application open and moving through the department checks needed before scheduling. Clerk, Ashley also pointed out that upon review of their license renewal application they have made changes to officers within the club, which in turn would require a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers application to be completed, submitted on the local level, then to the state. Jeff agreed to comply by completing this requirement and stated he would contact the Building Department for scheduling their inspection. Ovila Case Post #905 VFW representatives, Bermon Henrie, Quartermaster, and William Hallett, Bar Manager moved forward to speak on their failure to apply for their 2024 Liquor License. Bermon stated that they are waiting for their Board of Health Inspection to be completed for their Food Permit; Ashley explained this is separate from their liquor license and should not allow that to hold up submitting their application for renewal of their liquor license. Member, Kenneth pointed out that as of December 3 l’ at midnight they would no longer be able to serve alcohol. Bermon mentioned the need for Con cheeks and reorganization within the club, as well as some difficulties timewise completing the application. The Board Members and Clerk Ashley discussed with Bermon and William coordinating schedules to assist with completed the application for renewal as well as an application for change of officers to avoid a lapse of their license. William brought up his concerns about the building inspection which hadn’t been scheduled yet. Kenneth stated that it is a requirement of his license renewal, so it would need to be scheduled and completed as soon as possible. Ashley explained that the Building Department sent out their inspection renewal reminders/instructions in September but if they did not have that paperwork to contact Mariela, Administrative Coordinator of the Building Department, and she would be able to assist. Bermon and William agreed to contact Ashley for assistance with their renewal. Old Business: No old business was discussed. New Business: Approval of the completed 2024 Annual Liquor License renewals was granted by Nancy and Kenneth to those who followed the requirements; All except the two called to hearing at this meeting. Lt. Czasnowski touched on a local incident involving gun shots behind the Napoleon Club the night prior at 10:30pm. He stated another call came in shortly after that one for a bullet going through a resident’s window on Boulder Drive. Lt Czasnowski assured the GPD were on top of this case and its’ suspect(s). Date of next regular meeting: Tuesday, January 9, 2023, at 4:30pm Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Nancy Binder, seconded by Kenneth Arsenault, meeting - adjourned at 5:02 PM. Approved by: Date Approved: 2