License Commission

Minutes for the Lowell License Commission meeting for Thursday, June 21, 2018 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 Captain Paul Laferriere of the Lowell Police Department. Absent: Commissioner Clifford Krieger The Commission approved the meeting minutes for June 7, 2018 on the motion by Commissioner Donahue, second by Commissioner Howe. The Commission reviewed the application by Aaronap Cellars LLC, Noel A. Powell, Manager, a Farmer Winery, for a license to sell wine at a Farmer’s Market at the premises of 250 Jackson St., Mill No. 5, 4th floor, Sundays commencing July 1 thru December 30, 2018, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shawna Hollebone was present to represent Aaronap Cellars. The Commission voted to approve the license for Aaronap Cellars LLC on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Donahue. The Commissioner reviewed the applications for special one-day license to sell/dispense malt beverages and wines only, or either one: Ratification of the license issued June 8, 2018 to Tabatha Garnett, Catering Manager, Aramark, Allen House, 2 Solomont Way, New England American Studies Annual Conference, Friday, June 8, 2018, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tabatha Garnett was present. Tabatha Garnett, Catering Manager, Aramark, at Bellegarde Boathouse, 500 Pawtucket Blvd., Athletics Sunset Social, Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jerry Murphy of Kandon, Inc., d/b/a Old Court, enclosed outdoor area Middle St. @ corner of Central St., Lowell Folk Festival 2018, Friday, July 27, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., and License Commission minutes June 21, 2018 page 1 of 5 Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 12:00 noon to 12:00 a.m. Meeghan Cesarz-Corbin, Staff Member of Old Court, was present as representative for Mr. Murphy. Scott Pelletier of G & AA, LLC, d/b/a Fuse Bistro, extension of patio for beverage service at Palmer St. @ corner of Middle St., Lowell Folk Festival 2018, Friday, July 27, 2018, 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2018, 12:00 noon to 12:00 a.m., and Sunday, July 29, 2018, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Pelletier was present. Nikole D. Berrios for Wedding of Nikole Berrios to Joshua Holbert, Friday, August 3, 2018, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at UTEC, 35 Warren Street. Nikole D. Berrios was present. Chairman Descoteaux questioned the Executive Secretary about the Commission’s policy of applicants appearing on their own behalf, as it was duly noted the absence of one of the license applicants. The Secretary stated that Jerry Murphy of Old Court was not able to be present and could not appear at the previous License Commission meeting. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Donahue, second by Commissioner McCarthy, voted approval of licenses for Tabatha Garnett, Jerry Murphy, Scott Pelletier, and Nikole D. Berrios. The Commission reviewed applications for special events permit for amplified outdoor public entertainment. John Marciano for the Lowell Festival Foundation, live music, sound system, for the Lowell Folk Festival, Friday, July 27 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, July 28 from 12 noon to 10 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m., venues Boarding House Park, French & John Sts. / JFK Plaza, City Hall, Arcand Dr. / St. Anne's Churchyard, 8 Kirk St. / Dutton Street Dance Pavilion at NPS parking lot /, Market Street Stage, 246 Market St. / Lee Street Stage @ Lee & License Commission minutes June 21, 2018 page 2 of 5 John Sts./ The Street Performance Area @ John & Merrimack Sts./ The Family Area at Mack Plaza. John Marciano was present. John Marciano for the National Park Service, live music, sound system, for the Lowell Summer Music Series, and Free Fun For Kids, June, July, August, September - 2018, Sunday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., at Boarding House Park, French & John Streets Jerry Murphy of Kandon, Inc., d/b/a Old Court, sound system for the Lowell Folk Festival, Friday, July 27 from 6 p.m. to 12 mid., and Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 12 noon to 12 mid., enclosed outdoor area on Middle St. @ corner of Central St. Meeghan Cesarz-Corbin, Staff Member of Old Court, was present as representative. Robin E. Dupell of Cobblestones, sound system outdoor area at 91 Dutton St., for the Lowell Folk Festival, Friday, July 27 from 6 p.m. to 12 mid., Saturday, July 28 from 12 noon to 12 mid., Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 12 noon to 10 p.m. Robin Dupell was present. Alan F. Kaplan, The Middle Street Village, Inc., d/b/a The Village Smokehouse, sound system, for the Lowell Folk Festival, Friday, July 27 from 6 p.m. to 12 mid., Saturday, July 28 from 12 noon to 12 mid., Sunday July 29, 2018 from 12 noon to 6 p.m., enclosed outdoor area in front of 92-98 Middle Street. Alan Kaplan was present. Nicholas Petrakos, Blue Shamrock, Inc., sound system for live music, d. j., and radio, at the sidewalk seating area Market Street and Palmer St., June, July, August, September, October - 2018, Sunday to Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday - 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Nicholas Petrakos was present. License Commission minutes June 21, 2018 page 3 of 5 Robert J. Howard, Jr. of Heritage Farm Ice Cream & Restaurant, 163 Pawtucket Blvd., sound system for d. j., Jimmy Fund Night, Tuesdays, June 26 to September 18, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Carolyn Howard was present. Bianca Mauro for the 2018 Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race, Saturday, September 22, 2018, sound system for public address, d.j. or local band, locations - Market St. @ Palmer [Start/Finish Line 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.], Lot A off Hall Street [Mud Obstacle 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.], and Sampas Pavillion [Water Obstacle 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.]. Bianca Mauro was present. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner McCarthy, second by Commissioner Howe, voted to approve special events permits for amplification for the Lowell Festival Foundation, National Park Service, Old Court, Cobblestones, Village Smokehouse, Blue Shamrock, Heritage Farm Ice Cream, and Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race. The Commission reviewed applications for Sidewalk Stand permits. Ratification of the permit issued June 8, 2018 to Lydia Blanchard, d/b/a Sweet Lydia's, 160 Merrimack Street, Seasonal June to October 2018. Lydia Blanchard was present. Cindy Dalton, Public Relations Specialist, LUK, Inc., 169 Merrimack Street, for Lowell Folk Festival July 27, 28, 29, 2018. City Dalton was present. Yodelqui Bone, d/b/a Emanuel Boutique, 68 Merrimack Street, Seasonal June to October 2018. Yodelqui Bone was present. Maria Vejar-Mason, d/b/a Galeria De Los Andes, 70 Merrimack Street, Seasonal June to October 2018. Maria Vejar-Mason was present. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Donahue, second by Commissioner Howe, voted to approve Sidewalk Stand permit for Lydia Blanchard, Cindy Dalton, Yodelqui Bone, and Maria Vejar-Mason. License Commission minutes June 21, 2018 page 4 of 5 The Commission reviewed the application filed by Mill City Cheesemongers, LLC, d/b/a Mill City Cheesemongers, Elizabeth A. Falk, LLC Manager, for transfer of malt beverages & wines only package store license from Bearcamp, Inc., d/b/a Tutto Bene Wine & Cheese Cellar, Wendi Wilkens, President, and for change of location from 58 Prescott Street, unit # 3C, to 250 Jackson Street, Unit 453. The Commission voted to have publication of legal notice for June 29, 2018 in the Lowell Sun newspaper, and the public hearing date and time of July 12, 2018 at 6 p.m. to be held in the City Council Chamber. The Commission reviewed license transfer from Gaelic Club to Rex Corp., 255 Chelmsford St. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Donahue, second by Commissioner Howe, voted to cancel the transfer of license and change of type of license per communication received from legal counsel for Rex Corp. The Commission, on the motion by Commissioner Donahue, second by Commissioner Howe, voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Ryan Wynn, Executive Secretary, present at meeting. ***** License Commission minutes June 21, 2018 page 5 of 5