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I lowell License Commission I tVleeting tvlinutes for January 1,2,2023 This meeting was held in City Counci! Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. on Thursday, January 12,2023, at 6:00 PM and remotely byZoom: Meeting lD:859 4L320674 Passcode: 504401. Video of this meeting is available: https://youtu.be/vSu7K-hDGxo ROLL CALL: On a roll call at 18:00, members present were, namely: Commissioner Krieger, acting Chair, Commissioner Howe, Commissioner Chhan, and Commissioner Donahue. Commission Chair Descoteaux was absent. MINUTES: 0 Acceptance of the meeting minutes for December 15, 2022. Commissioner Howe made a motion to approve the minutes and place minutes on file for the Lowell License Commission Meeting of Thursday, December 15, 2022; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 1 Application by Reed Styers, owner of Centralville Foods LLC [d/b/a] Moe's Southwest Grill, for transfer of a "Common Victualler" license for premises at 1235 Bridge Street. Reed Styers of Williamsville New York reviewed his work history and explained that he bought two operating franchises of Moe's Southwest Grill. At Commissioner Krieger's request he described his operations. Move approval by Commissioner Chhan; seconded by Commissioner Howe. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 2 Application by Vinh Le for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages Only," for the First Annual Lunar New Year Festival, to be held on Sunday, January 22nd,2023 from 3 to 11 PM at L75 Merrimack Street. Vinh Le, owner of Loyal Lounge, 177 Merrimack St., in downtown Lowell, described his proposed temporary use of some additional space in the building he owns. At Commissioner Donahue's request, he gave a quick overview of the Lunar New Year event he is planning. He described his work with the City of Lowell and with other local businesses to create a safe and fun family environment. At Commissioner Kriege/s question, Mr. Le explained that the Lowell Police Department has been included in the plans and preparations, and at Commissioner Howe's QU€ry, he stated that he hoped there would be 200 attendees. TlPs certified bartenders from Loyal Lounge will serve. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 1 of 3 Lowell License Commission I Meeting tvlinutes for January 12,2023 3 Applications by Aramark, Patrick Fitzgibbons Manager, for two "special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages only." The first is to be held on Sunday, January 22nd,2023 from Noon to 3:00 PM. The second is to be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 from Noon to 3:00PM. Both are for UML Basketball Game Day Gatherings at Costello Athletic Center, 275 Riverside st. Mr. Fitzgibbons reviewed his two events for the University's basketball gathering and explained that both events were closed door, in a lounge with a TlPs certified bartender and police in attendance. The events would each have about 50 attendees from the athletic department, and that the event would not be in the stadium. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 4 Application by Steve Syverson, for two "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines only." The first is forthe'Food and Drink'artist reception, to be held on Saturday, January 14th,202} The second is for the 'Hearts of Machines' artist reception, to be held on Saturday, March 18th, 2023. Both events are from 3 to 5 PM at the ALL Arts Gallery, 307 Market Street. Mr. Syverson confirmed for Commissioner Krieger that these receptions would be just like the gallery's other receptions: a TlPs certified bartender for a small number of art enthusiasts for a couple of hours. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 5 Application by Joel Mongeon for two "special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines." The first is for a Live Music Event on Saturday, January 27,2023 from 7 to 11:30 PM and the second is for a Live Music Event on Saturday, February L8,2023 from 5 to L1 PM. Both are at Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson Street. Joel Mongeon stated that Rock'N Roll would be the genre of music performed at these concerts. Commissioner Howe confirmed that Mr. Mongeon had held the license before. Captain Peaslee confirmed that there have been no police calls to the address for any of their events. Move approval by Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Howe.4 yeas, APPROVED. 6 Application by Brush Art Gallery & Studios, James Dyment, Executive Director, for seven "Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Gallery Wines only," for the following events at 255 Market Street: a. Saturday, January 74th,2023,2-4PM; Flora & Fauna Exhibit Reception; snow date L/15. b. Saturday, March 18th, 2023,2-4PM: Cartoons & lllustrations Exhibit Reception; snow date 3/19 c. Satu rday, M ay 6th, 2023, 2-4 P M: Associate Artists Exh i bit Reception. d. Saturday, June 10th, 2023, 2-4PM: Lowell National Historical Park Exhibit Reception. e. Saturday, August L2th,2023,2-4 PM Flower Power Art Quilt Reception. f. Thursday, September 28th, 2023,5-7 PM: Annual Studio Artist Reception. g. Saturday, December Znd,2023,2-4 PM: Annual Member Exhibit Reception. Commissioner Krieger noted that Mr. Dyment was planning well ahead. Jim Dyment discussed how he runs the events and some background that affects these events: namely that his premises are rented City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 2 of 3 I Lowell License Commission I Meeting l'Vlinutes for January 12,2023 from the National Park, which requires him to maintain liquor liability insurance and hire TlPs Certified bartenders for events. He noted that he expected about 75 people at each ofthe two hour events. At Commissioner Krieger's query, he further explained that he didn't seek Lowell Police Department assistance, but that he knew who to call if there were issues. Captain Peaslee noted that there has never been an issue or incident at any of the Brush Gallery events. At Commissioner Howe's query, Mr. Dyment stated he has been operating the Brush Art Gallery & Studios for about 8 years. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 7 Application by Clemente Park Committee, Jhonnatha Cheam, Committee Chair, for a "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for the '13th Annual Khmer New Year's Celebration,'to be held on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 from 1L:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Pailin Sports Complex at Clemente Park, 803 Middlesex Street. Rain date 4/23. Jonnatha Cheam of Lowell was present. At Commissioner Krieger's request, Mr. Cheam described the kid-friendly event and noted that no alcohol license was requested. He also noted that Lowell Police would be present at the event to keep the place safe. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Chhan. 4 yeas, APPROVED 8 Request for a hearing for an application by Linna LLC [d/b/a] Hong Kong Restaurant, Linna Chhuon, proposed license manager, for transfer of an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 308 Westford Street. lt is requested that legal notice be published in local newspaper, and public hearing to be held on January 26,2023 at 6 PM. Motion made by Commissioner Howe to hold a public hearing at the January 26,2023 meeting of the Lowell License Commission, seconded by Commissioner Chhan.4 yeas, APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Howe made a motion to adjourn at 18:18, seconded by Commissioner Donahue.4 yeas, APPROVED. Submitted by: John Pyers Executive Secretary >l< city of Lowell License commission | 375 Merrimack st. Lowell, MA 01g52 Page 3 of 3 Lowell License Commission I Draft Meeting Minutes forJanuary 12,2023 This meeting was held in City Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. on Thursday, January L2,2023, at 5:00 PM and remotely by Zoom: Meeting lD: 859 4L320674 Passcode: 504401. Video of this meeting is available: https://youtu.be/vSu7K-hDGxo ROLL CALL: On a roll call at 18:00, members present were, namely: Commissioner Krieger, acting Chair, Commissioner Howe, Commissioner Chhan, and Commissioner Donahue. Commission Chair Descoteaux was absent. MINUTES 0 Acceptance of the meeting minutes for December 15, 2022. Commissioner Howe made a motion to approve the minutes and place minutes on file for the Lowell License Commission Meeting of Thursday, December 15, 2022; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 1 Application by Reed Styers, owner of Centralville Foods LLC [d/b/a] Moe's Southwest Grill, for transfer of a "Common Victualler" license for premises at 1235 Bridge Street. Reed Styers of Williamsville New York reviewed his work history and explained that he bought two operating franchises of Moe's Southwest Grill. At Commissioner Krieger's request he described his operations. Move approva! by Commissioner Chhan; seconded by Commissioner Howe. 4 yeas, AppROVED. 2 Application by Vinh Le for a "special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages Only," forthe First Annual Lunar New Year Festival, to be held on Sunday, January 22nd,2023 from 3 to 11 PM at 175 Merrimack Street. Vinh Le, owner of Loyal Lounge, !77 Merrimack St., in downtown Lowetl, described his proposed temporary use of some additional space in the building he owns. At Commissioner Donahue,s request, he gave a quick overview of the Lunar New Year event he is planning. He described his work with the City of Lowell and with other local businesses to create a safe and fun family environment. At Commissioner Krieger's question, Mr. Le explained that the Lowell police Department has been included in the plans and preparations, and at commissioner Howe's query, he stated that he hoped there would be 200 attendees. TlPs certified bartenders from Loyal Lounge will serve. Move approva! by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, AppRoVED. city of Lowell License commission | 375 Merrimack st. Lowell, MA o1gs2 Page 1 of 3 Lowell License Commission I Draft Meeting Minutes forJanuary 12,2023 3 Applications by Aramark, Patrick Fitzgibbons Manager, fortwo "special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages only." The first is to be held on Sunday, January 2lnd,2023 from Noon to 3:00 PM. The second is to be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 from Noon to 3:00PM. Both are for UML Basketball Game Day Gatherings at Costello Athletic Center, 275 Riverside st. Mr. Fitzgibbons reviewed his two events for the University's basketball gathering and explained that both events were closed door, in a lounge with a TlPs certified bartender and police in attendance. The events would each have about 50 attendees from the athletic department, and that the event would not be in the stadium. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 4 Application by Steve Syverson, for two "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines only." The first is forthe'Food and Drink'artist reception, to be held on Saturday, January L4th,2023. The second is forthe'Hearts of Machines' artist reception, to be held on Saturday, March 18th, 2023. Both events are from 3 to 5 PM at the ALL Arts Gallery, 307 Market Street. Mr. Syverson confirmed for Commissioner Krieger that these receptions would be just like the gallery's other receptions: a TlPs certified bartender for a small number of art enthusiasts for a couple of hours. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 5 Application by Joel Mongeon for two "special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines." The first is for a Live Music Event on Saturday, January 2L,2023 from 7 to 1i.:30 pM and the second is for a Live Music Event on Saturday, February L8,2023 from 5 to 1j. pM. Both are at Mill No. 5,250 Jackson Street. Joel Mongeon stated that Rock'N Roll would be the genre of music performed at these concerts. Commissioner Howe confirmed that Mr. Mongeon had held the license before. Captain peaslee confirmed that there have been no police calls to the address for any of their events. Move approval by Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Howe. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 6 Application by Brush Art Gallery & Studios, James Dyment, Executive Director, for seven ',Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Gallery Wines only," for the following events at 25G Market Street: a. Saturday, January L4th,2023,2-4PM: Flora & Fauna Exhibit Reception; snow date 1/15. b' Saturday, March 18th, 2023,2-4PM Cartoons & lllustrations Exhibit Reception; snow date 3/i.9. c. saturday, May 6th,2023,2-4 pM Associate Artists Exhibit Reception. d. Saturday, June LOth,2023,2-4PM Lowell National Historical park Exhibit Reception. e. Saturday, August tzth,2023,Z-4pM: Flower powerArt euilt Reception. f. Thursday, September 28th, 2023,5-7 PM: Annualstudio Artist Reception. g. Saturday, December Znd,2023,2-4 PM:Annual Member Exhibit Reception. commissioner Krieger noted that Mr. Dyment was ptanning well ahead. Jim Dyment discussed how he runs the events and some background that affects these events: namely that his premises are rented city of Lowe, License commission 375 Merrimack | st. Loweil, MA 01g52 page 2 of 3 Lowell License Commission I Draft Meeting Minutes for January 12,2073 from the National Park, which requires him to maintain liquor liability insurance and hire Tlps Certified bartenders for events. He noted that he expected about 75 people at each ofthe two hour events. At Commissioner Krieger's query, he further explained that he didn't seek Lowell Police Department assistance, but that he knew who to call if there were issues. Captain Peaslee noted that there has never been an issue or incident at any of the Brush Gallery events. At Commissioner Howe's query, Mr. Dyment stated he has been operating the Brush Art Gallery & Studios for about 8 years. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 7 Application by Clemente Park Committee, Jhonnatha Cheam, Committee Chair, for a "special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for the '13th Annual Khmer New year's Celebration,'to be held on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at pailin Sports Complex at Clemente Park, 803 Middlesex Street. Rain date 4/23. Jonnatha Cheam of Lowell was present. At Commissioner Krieger's request, Mr. Cheam described the kid-friendly event and noted that no alcohol license was requested. He also noted that Lowell police would be present at the event to keep the place safe. Move approva! by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Chhan. 4 yeas, APPROVED 8 Request for a hearing for an application by Linna LLC [d/b/a] Hong Kong Restaurant, Linna Chhuon, proposed license manager, for transfer of an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 308 Westford Street. lt is requested that legal notice be published in local newspaper, and public hearing to be held on January 26,2023 at 6 PM. Motion made by Commissioner Howe to hold a public hearing at the January ZG,2O2l meeting of the Lowell License Commission, seconded by Commissioner Chhan. 4 yeas, APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Howe made a motion to adjourn at 18:18, seconded by Commissioner Donahue.4 yeas, APPROVED. Submitted by: John Pyers Executive Secretory >l< city of Lowell License commission | 375 Merrimack st. Lowell, MA 01952 Page 3 of 3 I Lowell License Commission I Meeting Minutes for January L2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Thursday, January 12, 2023 18:00 - 18:18 . 18:09 Gommissioner Krieger Welcome to the first meeting of the Lowell License Commissionfor 2023. Has the meeting been posted? Secretary Pyers Yes it has. Commissioner Krieger The role. Secretary Pyers Commission Chair Descoteaux is not here. Commissioner Howe Commissioner Krieger Commissioner Donahue Commissioner Chhan, four present one absent. Zeroth is the acceptance of the December 15 2022 minutes. Commissioner Howe Move approval Commissioner Krieger Okay. Number two Secretary Pyers Application by Reed Styers, owner of Centralville Foods LLC [d/b/a] Moe's Southwest Grill, for transfer of a "Common Victualler" license for premises at 1235 Bridge Street. Commissioner Krieger Please state your name and address Reed Styers Reed Styers. I live in 19 Pine court. lt's in Williamsville, New York 14221. And, Welcome to Moe's. Commissioner Krieger So you're all the way from New York. Reed Styers Yeah, I'm originally from Michigan. But I've been living in New York for about six, seven years now. We have I own and operate 15 Moe's Southwest grill franchises and we acquired these two last year end of 2022. So we're excited to be here in the Massachusetts area. Commissioner Krieger Okay. 1 I Lowell License Commission ! Meeting Minutes for January L2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Commissioner Donahue Welcome to Lowell. Commissioner Krieger Now Reed Styers Welcome to Lowell Reed Styers Yeah. Commissioner Krieger Tell us a little bit about Moe's Southwest grill then, please Reed Styers Yeah, they're quick service or cat fast casual. Burrito, taco, we have the best Queso, with the chips. I'm biased because obviously I own and operate it. But it's just a great little quick service restaurant. Moe's started in 2000 based out of Atlanta, and why I started with Moe's back in 2016 and acquired franchises. So the previous franchise had owned this for a while they actually franchise a bunch of Dunkin Donuts, offer to sell it to me and my group. And here we are today. Commissioner Krieger Any questions? Commissioner Howe No. ljust want to thank you for coming to the city Reed Styers Yeah, thanks. Thanks for having me. And I'm usually here every anywhere between three to four weeks. And then my general manager he lives locally Juliano. So if he needs to attend any meetings, I let him know, when I spoke to him today. He's local, and I pop in every three to four weeks. Check on the stores. Commissioner Howe Second, Gommissioner Krieger okay, we have a motion for approval. Second. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed. So it looks like you've got it. Welcome to Lowell. -2- I Lowell License Commission I Meeting Minutes for January L2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Reed Styers thank you very much. And then I think Ann sent over all the information what are the next steps? I guess for me just to write in the mail, it comes Are you send it to the store? Secretary Pyers I'm going to email it to you Reed Styers Oh, wonderful. Okay. Excellent. Well, thank you very much. I appreciate it. All right. Thank you have a nice day. Secretary Pyers Application by Vinh Le for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages Only," for the First Annual Lunar New Year Festival, to be held on Sunday, January 22nd,2023 from 3 to 11 PM at 175 Merrimack Street. Commissioner Krieger Please give us your name and your address. Vinh Le Good evening. My name is Vine Le. I live in 160 Broadway in Haverhill, Massachusetts Gommissioner Krieger And you were a special one day license. Tell us about your event. Yes Commissioner Donahue What are you going to be doing? Vinh Le Oh, I'm sorry. We're gonna do like our first hosting our first annual festival Lunar New Year. And usually is always like, you know, we always do like a private event somewhere in like, you know, like a hall or something. But this year with the City's permission, I was able to do it in downtown. And then hopefully that, you know, the mayor willjoin us and go into ditferent businesses to businesses, to wish them well have a good new year, you know, the rest of the way and hopefully we can continue doing it every year after that. But then the hall that l'm trying to use it is asked like a place where the kids can go in and join the traditional games, you know, like bingos, and playing those old traditional games with prizes for the kids to enjoy. So I just want to have the liquor license just to you know, just to have it there so that you know, some people you might want to have like a toast, drink beer or something like that, but I'm not expecting too many of it drinking. So I'm going to have a bartender, be TlPs certified, she's going to be there to serve the beers. And I want to have two security one in front one and back. And one security in front. He's going to check for the lD to make sure that everyone is over 21 and put a wristband on them. And that's it. -3-  I Lowell License Commission I Meeting Minutes for January t2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Commissioner Krieger You've checked in with the police. Vinh Le Yes. Commissioner Krieger Okay, Any questions? Commissioner Howe You answered all my questions except Did you say how many people you are expecting Vinh Le the first year I'm not expecting too many because not too many people know about it, but hopefully what the city helps we can advertise and hopefully we have more people. So hopefully over like 200 I hope Commissioner Howe thank you Commissioner Donahue what is which building is 175 I'm trying Vinh Le once is right next a very crowded enterprise right next to the church 169. 177 is a lounge that's my lounge loyal lounge. 177 Merrimack street is right off Kirk street Commissioner Donahue yes Vinh Le yes that's Loyal Lounge. Loyal Lounge right now is there since 2018. Loyal Lounge it used to be all star loyal Yes. That's Yes. I'm the owner of Loyal Lounge. Yes. And I'm also the owner of the building I took over the building two months ago Vinh Le yes the loyal lounge because I want because I want to do it on 175 Merrimack street because the space is a little bit more bigger. So we can have more people more kits in there. So and then the 175 177 Loyal Lounge is that we're gonna have a night events with me like you know, concert activities and stuff so I didn't want to get both way mix so I just want to have everything done, the day events on one side only -4- I Lowel! License Commission I Meeting Minutes for January L2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Commissioner Howe move approval Commissioner Krieger I guess it's happy new year for you Vinh Le Thank you very much Secretary Pyers Applications by Aramark, Patrick Fitzgibbons Manager, for two "Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages only." The first is to be held on Sunday, January 22nd,2023 from Noon to 3:00 PM. The second is to be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 from Noon to 3:00PM. Both are for UML Basketball Game Day Gatherings at Costello Athletic Center, 275 Riverside st. Gommissioner Krieger Please give us your name and address Patrick Fitzgibbons Patrick Fitzgibbons 300 MLK Jr. Way, Tsongas center Commissioner Krieger and tell us about your event Patrick Fitzgibbons There's two basketball games I believe the flrst games against Bryant and then the second game is Binghamton, I believe. Both events. The athletic department wants to have 50 people in their lounge where they would serve beer and wine. I have a tip certified bartender and thus far this year, I believe they're 14 and three, playing a little bit better than the hockey team and I think they're getting a little excited. Gommissioner Krieger Okay. And do you have a bartender? Patrick Fitzgibbons Yes, we have TlPs certified bartenders. lf Angeles Heron Takus for both nights Commissioner Krieger and you've made security arrangements. -5-  ! Lowell License Commission I Meeting Minutes for January 1"2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Patrick Fitzgibbons Lowell police will actually be on site, I meant UMass Lowell police will be on site for that. And it is not open to Costello it is a closed environment. Where containers are not going into the stadium. lt's not okay on this at all. Commissioner Howe Move approval. Commissioner Donahue Second. Commissioner Krieger Okay, moved and seconded. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed. Enjoy congratulations Happy New Year. Secretary Pyers Application by Steve Syverson, for two "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines only." The first is for the 'Food and Drink' artist reception, to be held on Saturday, January 14th,2023. The second is for the 'Hearts of Machines' artist reception, to be held on Saturday, March 18th, 2023. Both events are from 3 to 5 PM at the ALL Arts Gailery, 307 Market Street. Commissioner Krieger your name and address please Steve Syverson Steve Syverson, 269 Dutton Commissioner Krieger and this is your standard kind of activity Steve Syverson Typical. Yep. Another art show Commissioner Krieger And what is the heart of the machine? Steve Syverson It is a an approach to depicting machinery imagined or real in an artwork, so either sculptural or paintings, whatever drawings of machinery. Commissioner Krieger Okay, any questions? -6- I Lowell License Commission I Meeting Minutes for January L2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Commissioner Donahue No, no questions. Gommissioner Howe Move approval. Commissioner Krieger Moved and seconded. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed. Steve, you've got it. Thank you very much Thank you. Secretary Pyers Application by Joel Mongeon for two "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines." The first is for a Live Music Event on Saturday, January 21,2023 from 7 to 1 1:30 PM and the second is for a Live Music Event on Saturday, February 18,2023 from 6 to 1 1 PM. Both are at Mill No 5, 250 Jackson Street. Commissioner Krieger Your name and your address, please Joel Mongeon Joel Mongeon, 174 Panic and road Lancaster mass Commissioner Krieger And what kind of music are you playing? Joel Mongeon Rock and roll. Commissioner Krieger Rock and roll. Okay. Yeah, that was after my youth. Alright, anybody have any questions for Joel? Commissioner Howe You've held this license before, right? Gommisebaer.gonafrue- r4" 2tu?? Yes, ma'am. Commissioner Howe All right. No questions. Commissioner Donahue Captain, no problems? -7 - I Lowell License Commission I Meeting Minutes for Janua ry L2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Captain David Peaslee No issues. Commissioner Donahue Thank you. Move approval Commissioner Howe Second, Commissioner Krieger all in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed. Okay, you got it. Thank you very much. Enjoy the music. Secretary Pyers Application by Brush Art Gallery & Studios, James Dyment, Executive Director, for seven "Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Gallery Wines only," for the following events at 256 Market Street: a. Saturday, January 14tn,2023,2-4 PM. Flora & Fauna Exhibit Reception; snow date 1/15. b. Saturday, March 18th, 2023, 2-4PM: Cartoons & lllustrations Exhibit Reception; snow date 3/19. c. Saturday, May 6tn,2023,2-4 PM'. Associate Artists Exhibit Reception. d. Saturday, June 10tn,2023, 2-4 PM Lowell National Historical Park Exhibit Reception. e. Saturday, August 12th,2023,2-4 PM. Flower Power Art Quilt Reception. f. Thursday, September 28th, 2023,5-7 PM. Annual Studio Artist Reception. g. Saturday, December 2nd, 2023,2-4 PM Annual Member Exhibit Reception. Commissioner Krieger Name and address please James Dyment Jim Dymenl,241 Methuen street Lowell mass Commissioner Krieger I see you're planning way out there. That's good James Dyment Yeah, well, I have to get another set of permits from the park, from the National Park. So it's a lot easier to just do it all at once. Commissioner Krieger Okay, and how do you intend to run these events? You've got a bartender? James Dyment Yeah, we have to have a TlPs certified bartender because of the National Park and we have the doors open for two hours, we usually get about 75 people. And it's kind of low key environment. -8- I Lowell License Commission I Meeting Minutes for January L2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Commissioner Krieger Okay, and you've established a relationship with the police? Not that you're expecting trouble, but James Dyment we don't usually have a policeman there no Captain David Peaslee We've never had any issues with them. Commissioner Krieger you, but you know who to call, right? James Dyment Yes, I do. Commissioner Krieger Yeah. And what is a gallery wine? James Dyment Gallery wine. Commissioner Krieger Yeah. That's cool. lt says just one that's Secretary Pyers already wine. That's the license. James Dyment It's specific for the galleries because it's, it's a less expensive license and it's just we don't serve anything else. Okay, except water. Commissioner Krieger Anybody else have a question? Commissioner Donahue ljust had one question. You have to go before who? the historic commission to get a license from National Park or who do you apply to for that? James Dyment Directly or yes, no, I have to go through Peter Lonsway. He's the assistant to the superintendent of the National Park. -9- I Lowe!! License Commission ! Meeting Minutes for January L2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Commissioner Dorlahue I see. James Dyment And he's representative at the Brush for the park. Commissioner Donahue Okay. Just curious. Thank you Commissioner Howe I have a question. Commissioner Donahue Oh, go ahead. Commissioner Howe Jim. How many years? You've been doing this? James Dyment Well, l've been at the brush. Eight years. This is I guess, yeah. roughly eight years. And we've been getting licenses. Probably about six years. Gommissioner Howe Thank you. James Dyment Thanks. Commissioner Howe Move approval Commissioner Donahue Second. Commissioner Krieger All in favor say aye. Opposed? Well, congratulations and good luck. All right, thank you Secretary Pyers Application by Clemente Park Committee, Jhonnatha Cheam, Committee Chair, for a "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for the '13th Annual Khmer New Year's Celebration,' to be held on Saturday, April22nd,2023 from 1 1:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Pailin Sports Complex at Clemente Park, 803 Middlesex Street. Rain date 4/23. -10-  I Lowell License Commission I Meeting Minutes for Janua ry 1,2,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Gommissioner Krieger State your name and address please Jhonnatha Cheam Jonnatha Cheam ol 21, Emmerson Ave in Lowell Gommissioner Krieger and describe your event for us please Jhonnatha Cheam This year will be our 13th annual event. So we usually have a little live band, food vendors, merchandise vendors, traditional games, and a lot of celebration, I guess, going on a little festivity to celebrate the New Year. Commissioner Krieger And you have children at the event as well as adults. Jhonnatha Cheam Yes, we do have a kids area for the kids itself. usually have the Boys and Girls Club Do Face Painting for the children's in kids games. Commissioner Krieger And do servers are TlPs certifled? Jhonnatha Cheam No alcohol. Commissioner Krieger Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. lt's totally confused or event. No alcohol. Amplified outdoor public entertainment. lt's right there in front of me for sound. Okay, as long as I can't hear it up in the Belvedere. lt's good. Jhonnatha Cheam We will have LPD as well for details Commissioner Krieger All right. Commissioner Howe Move approval. Commissioner Krieger -11 - I Lowell License Commission I Meeting Minutes for January 12,2023 Draft Transcript 01 Okay, moved and seconded. All in favor say aye. Aye. Oppose. Well, Happy New Year. Jhonnatha Cheam Thank you. Yep. Secretary Pyers Request for a hearing for an application by Linna LLC [d/b/a] Hong Kong Restaurant, Linna Chhuon, proposed license manager, for transfer of an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 308 Westford Street. lt is requested that legal notice be published in local newspaper, and public hearing to be held on January 26,2023 at 6 PM. Commissioner Howe I move we schedule a public hearing on January 26 2023. Commissioner Krieger Okay, move Second. All in favor say aye. Hi. Gommissioner Howe Motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn Commissioner Donahue Second. Commissioner Krieger All in favor say aye. Thank you -12-