License Commission

Minutes of meeting of the License Commission held Thursday, November 8, 2012, convened at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 2nd floor, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852 Present: Commissioner Brian T. Akashian, presiding, Commissioner Christy K. Delaney, Commissioner Denis T. Teague, Capt. Jonathan Webb of Lowell police dept., Elliott Veloso, Assistant Solicitor. Public amusement applications Thomas McKay - Mill City Management, Inc., Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St. Show, REO Speedwagon, Thursday, November 15, 2012, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Mill City Management Presents, promoter Show, Cake Boss, Friday, November 23, 2012, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., MCMP / Mills Entertainment, promoter Show, Sister's Christmas Catechism, Thursday, December 6, 2012, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., MCMP / Mills Entertainment, promoter Concert, Dark Star Orchestra, Saturday, December 8, 2012, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., MCMP / BB King Entertainment, promoter Concert, Martina McBride, Saturday, December 15, 2012, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., MCMP / Elite Entertainment, promoter Concert, Shrek, Thursday, December 27, 2012 matinee show, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., MCMP, promoter Show, Shrek, Thursday, December 27, 2012 evening show, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., MCMP, promoter To allow for public comment per order of the License Commission, the following special one-day license applications for all alcoholic beverages approved at a regular meeting of the License Commission on October 18, 2012; licenses issued October 19, 2012: Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society for Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., for Brazilian Night at Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village St. Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society for Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., for Soao Jorge Gala at Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village St. Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society for Friday, November 2, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., for New England Stars (hockey team) fundraiser at Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village St. Special one-day license applications for all alcoholic beverages: Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society for Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., for HG Noite A Portuguesa Gala at Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village St. Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society for Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., for Brazilian Night at Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village St. Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society, Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village Street, cancer fundraiser, Saturday, November 17, 2012, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society, Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village Street, wedding reception, Saturday, December 1, 2012, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society, Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village Street, back Central Street kids fundraiser, Friday, December 7, 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society, Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village Street, Dwane birthday party, Saturday, December 8, 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Natalia Melo of the Holy Ghost Society, Holy Ghost Park, 65 Village Street, Holy Ghost New Years Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2012, 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. License Commission minutes November 8, 2012 side 1 o f 3 Special one-day license applications for malt beverages & wines only Corey Belanger of Major's Pub, Athenian Corner parking lot at corner of Shattuck and Market Sts., Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Keelyn Sebeny of United Teen Equality Center for Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. UTEC’s Grand Opening at 34 Hurd Street. Special events permit for amplified outdoor public entertainment application Chris Samaras, City of Lowell, parade, choral concert, public address, and musicians with portable sound systems, 2012 City of Lights Parade and Holiday Art Stroll, Saturday, November 24, 2012, 12 noon to 8:30 p.m., Arcand Drive stage in front of City Hall; Mack Plaza on Shattuck St.; St. Anne's Churchyard on Merrimack St.; downtown sidewalks of Merrimack, Middle, Market, Central Sts. Application by Knickerbocker Athletic Association, all alcoholic beverages Club licensee for premises at 36 Chamberlain Street, for change of manager of record from James R. Cameron to Frederick J. Hamel of Derry, NH Hearing scheduled October 18, 2012 by License Commission on the application by Bhumi Liquors, Inc. for the transfer of the all alcoholic beverages Package Goods Store license from Ornelas Enterprises, Inc. for premises at 1012 Gorham Street. Second Hand Motor Vehicles-Used Car Dealer , Class II, license application Continued from September 27, 2012 the matter of the application from KMH Automotive Corp., Keith Harley, President, d/b/a KMH Motors Corp., for premises at 45 Meadowcroft Street, unit #3, and to include fenced area adjacent to unit #4 and area in front; unit #3 is 1200 square feet [per lease]. Hearing on the allegation of misconduct as charged by Kenneth E. Lavallee, Superintendent of Police, against CB Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Major’s Pub, Corey Belanger, Manager, all alcoholic beverages Restaurant licensee at 197 Market Street, re MGL chapter 138, section 34, to wit - sale or delivery of alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years of age [2 counts]. Hearing on the allegation of misconduct as charged by Kenneth E. Lavallee, Superintendent of Police, against Camila, LLC, d/b/a Reservations, Dolores Cruz, Manager, all alcoholic beverages Restaurant licensee at 179 Central Street, re MGL chapter 138, section 34, to wit - sale or delivery of alcoholic beverage(s) to a person under 21 years of age [2 counts]. Hearing on the allegation of misconduct as charged by Kenneth E. Lavallee, Superintendent of Police, against Lowell Sports Club, Inc., Manuel A. Silva, Manager, all alcoholic beverages Club licensee at 490 Central Street, re MGL chapter 138, section 34, to wit - sale or delivery of alcoholic beverage(s) to a person under 21 years of age [2 counts]. Hearing on the allegation of misconduct as charged by Kenneth E. Lavallee, Superintendent of Police, against 280 Central Inc, d/b/a Ward Eight, Erin Yates, Manager, all alcoholic beverages Restaurant licensee at 276-280 Central Street, re MGL chapter 138, section 34, to wit - sale or delivery of alcoholic beverage(s) to a person under 21 years of age [2 counts]. License Commission minutes November 8, 2012 side 2 o f 3 Applications by Number Two China Star LLC for an all alcoholic beverages Restaurant license, common victualler license, and license for entertainment in a licensed restaurant for premises at 1733 Middlesex St. Communication from Kenneth E. Lavallee, Superintendent of Police, dated October 16, 2012, regarding allegation of misconduct against Newbliss, Inc., d/b/a Garcia Brogan’s, all alcoholic beverages Restaurant licensee for premises at 131 Middlesex St., unit #5 Communication from Kenneth E. Lavallee, Superintendent of Police, dated November 6, 2012, regarding report from Lowell police of the absent manager of record Dolores Cruz for Camila, LLC, d/b/a Reservations, 179 Central St. Executive Secretary: mailings for notice of hearing on November 8, 2012 for Camila, LLC, d/b/a Reservations, Dolores Cruz, Manager, all alcoholic beverages Restaurant licensee at 179 Central Street were undeliverable by U.S. Postal Service; contact information for manager of record has expired. Motion by Commissioner Akashian, second by Commissioner Teague, it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted Ryan Wynn, Ex. Secretary-License License Commission minutes November 8, 2012 side 3 o f 3