License Commission

Minutes for the Lowell License Commission meeting for Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., held in the City Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852. Present: John Descoteaux, Commissioner, Chairman, Commissioners Terry McCarthy, Martha Howe, and Joseph Donahue; and Deputy Superintendent Jack Webb of the Lowell Police Department. Absent: Commissioner Cliff Krieger The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Donahue, second by Commissioner McCarthy, voted to approve the minutes for meeting February 16, 2017. The Commission reviewed the applications for special one-day license to dispense wines only from Jim Dyment, Executive Director, The Brush Art Gallery & Studios, 256 Market Street. Mr. Dyment was present. The events are: Artist Reception "Exploring Relationships: Instructors and Students", Saturday, March 25, 2017, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Artist Reception "Contemporary Visions of Greece's Golden Age", Sunday, April 23, 2017, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Artist Talk "Book Design by Susan Gaylord", Saturday, May 20, 2017, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Artist Reception "Annual Studio Artist Exhibition", Thursday, June 29, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and, Artist talk "Annual Studio Artist Exhibition", Sunday, July 23, 2017, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Howe, voted to approve licenses to dispense wines only for Jim Dyment of The Brush Art Gallery & Studios. The Commission reviewed the applications for special one-day license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only, or either one from Patricia Donahue, Gallery Z, 167 Market Street. Ms. Donahue was present. The events are: Artist reception "Seeing Italy", Friday, March 10, 2017, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday brunch with Steve Clement, Sunday, March 12, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Coffee House/Music with David Warren, Saturday, March 18, 2017, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; "Cantia Italiana" [fundraiser/dinner for GZ Italian Music, wine by Tuttobene Wine Cellars], Saturday, March 25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and, Sunday brunch with Steve Clement, Sunday, March 26, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Howe, second by Commissioner License Commission minutes March 9, 2017 page 1 of 5 Donahue, voted to approve licenses to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only for Patricia Donahue of Gallery Z. The Commission reviewed the application for special one-day license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only, or either one for James Dyment of Brush Art Gallery and Studios, Onyx Room, Western Ave. Studios, 122 Western Ave., 35th Brush Birthday Party Fundraiser, Saturday, April 8, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Dyment was present. Mr. Dyment stated the event is a fundraiser with silent auction for The Brush Art Gallery. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Howe, voted to approve the license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only for Jim Dyment of The Brush Art Gallery & Studios. The Commission reviewed the application for special one-day license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only, or either one for Richard S. Barrett of Kilkenny Pub, enclosed area at parking lot adjacent to Kilkenny Pub, 660 Rogers Street, St. Patrick's Day, Friday, March 17, 2017, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mr. Barrett was present. Mr. Barrett stated that Kilkenny Pub has hosted the St. Patrick’s Day event for 17 years. Chairman Descoteaux asked Deputy Supt. Webb if there had been a problem with last year’s event. Deputy Webb stated a disturbance occurred among some of the patrons. After the discussion, the Commission, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Donahue, voted to approve the license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only for Richard S. Barrett. The Commission reviewed the application for special one-day license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only, or either one for Joann Gumby of Gormley's Café, 139 East Merrimack Street, St. Patrick's Day fundraiser for End 68 Hours of Hunger, Friday, March 17, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ms. Gumby was present. Ms. Gumby explained to the Commission that the fundraiser will benefit school children, ten percent of sales to benefit the program. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Howe, voted to approve the license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only for Joann Gumby. License Commission minutes March 9, 2017 page 2 of 5 The Commission reviewed the application for special one-day license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only, or either one for Tabatha Garnett, Catering Manager, Aramark, Allen House, 2 Solomont Way, Chancellor's Celebration of Music - Reception, Friday, March 31, 2017, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ms. Garnett was present. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Howe, second by Commissioner Donahue, voted to approve the license to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only for Tabatha Garnett. The Commission reviewed the application for a special events permit for amplified outdoor public entertainment by Richard S. Barrett of Kilkenny Pub, Inc., sound system for band, disc jockey, St. Patrick's Day, Friday, March 17, 2017, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in an enclosed area at the parking lot adjacent to Kilkenny Pub, 660 Rogers Street. Mr. Barrett was present. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Donahue, voted to approve the special events permit for amplified outdoor public entertainment for Richard S. Barrett of Kilkenny Pub, Inc. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Donahue, second by Commissioner Howe, voted to ratify the following regarding special one-day licenses to sell/dispense malt beverages & wines only: Amended license: Tabatha Garnett, Catering Manager, Aramark, Allen House Gallery, 2 Solomont Way, John Kaag Reading & Book Signing, Thursday, March 9, 2017, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from February 9, 2017, credit of license fee paid 02-02-2017; License cancellation: License approved on 02-16-2017, event cancelled 02-22-2016 - Tabatha Garnett, Catering Manager, Aramark, Alumni Hall, 84 University Ave., Chancellor’s Celebration of Music, Saturday, February 25, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; License issued 3-2-2017: Tabatha Garnett, Catering Manager, Aramark, at Allen House Gallery, 2 Solomont Way, Portuguese Culture & Research Advisory Board Reception, Thursday, March 2, 2017, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Commission opened the public hearing on the application by Coco Luna LLC, d/b/a Coffee and Cotton, James T. Lichoulas III, Manager Member, for a malt beverages and wines only restaurant License Commission minutes March 9, 2017 page 3 of 5 license for premises at 250 Jackson Street, unit # 434. It is requested that James T. Lichoulas III be approved as manager of record for Coco Luna LLC. Coco Luna LLC filed application for license for entertainment in a licensed restaurant for live music, disc jockey, juke box. James Lichoulas was present. The Commission reviewed affidavit of notice to abutters, and white postal slips. Chairman Descoteaux requested a review of the plan of the premises; Mr. Lichoulas approached the Commissioners’ table to describe the layout of the restaurant “Coffee and Cotton.” Chairman Descoteaux opened the hearing for public comment. There was no one present to speak in favor of or against the application by Coco Luna LLC. The hearing was declared closed, and the following action taken on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Donahue: To approve license for malt beverages and wines only restaurant for Coco Luna LLC for premises at 250 Jackson Street, unit # 434 for calendar year 2017; to approve James T. Lichoulas III as manager of record; to approve license for entertainment in a licensed restaurant for live music, disc jockey, and juke box for calendar year 2017. The Commission reviewed the application filed for change of officers, directors, shareholders, manager of record, and business name on behalf of BS Collaborative, Inc. all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensee for premises at 61 Merrimack Street. It is proposed that Ms. Yu Ping Li be approved as manager of record, corporate officer, director, shareholder; Mr. Wen Qing Chen as corporate officer, director, shareholder for BS Collaborative, Inc., d/b/a Fuji [new business name]. On the motion by Commissioner Donahue, second by Commissioner McCarthy, the Commission ratified the publication of the legal notice for March 10, 2017, and to hold a public hearing for March 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The Commission reviewed the application filed by The Liquor Shack, Inc., Theanseng T. Cheam, Manager, 815 Lakeview Ave., for alteration of premises, i.e. first floor 2 rooms, 2,225 sq. ft.; basement 2 storage rooms, 1,810 sq. ft. On the motion by Commissioner Howe, second by License Commission minutes March 9, 2017 page 4 of 5 Commissioner Donahue, the Commission ratified the publication of the legal notice for March 10, 2017, and to hold a public hearing for March 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The Commission voted, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Howe, to table Commissioner Krieger’s motions for License Commission to (a) review Alcoholic Beverages Regulations for Licenses Issued by the Lowell License Commission; (b) to have managers attend session on review of alcoholic beverages regulations from time to time. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Howe, second by Commissioner Donahue, voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Ryan Wynn, Executive Secretary, present at meeting. **** License Commission minutes March 9, 2017 page 5 of 5