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Lowell License Commission | Meeting Minutes for 2023.09.28 This meeting was held in City Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM, and by Zoom. Video of this meeting is available: https://youtu.be/rEOpyRBQRro?si=BDQXGm0kpQd16‐oi. ROLL CALL: On a roll call at 18:01, members present were, namely: Commission Chair Descoteaux, Commissioner Krieger, and Commissioner Mercier. Commissioner Howe and Commissioner Taing were absent. MINUTES: 0 Acceptance of the meeting minutes for September 14, 2023. Commissioner Krieger made a motion to approve the minutes and place minutes on file for the Lowell License Commission Meeting of Thursday, August 10, 2023; seconded by Commissioner Taing. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 1 Application by the City of Lowell's Planning & Development Office for a "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for live & recorded music, and MC for a Cambodia Town Night Market, to be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 5 to 9 PM at Clemente Park, 803 Middlesex Street. Ms. Mortimer represented Planning & Development. She reviewed the concept of the event, describing it as an evening farmers’ market and expressed the hopes that it would become an annual event. She anticipated 50 to 100 attendees for the inaugural event. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 2 Application by Eileen Haley, Lowell Irish Inc., for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Wine and Malt Beverages" for a thank you event on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 4 to 7 PM at St. Patrick's Parish, 282 Suffolk Street. At Commissioner Descoteaux’s request, Ms. Haley explained that a “Thank you Event” was intended to thank St. Patrick’s supporters who provided funds for renovations to the property and the organ. She also stated that they anticipate 80 to 100 participants. Move approval by Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Howe. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 3 Application by Jennifer Sharkey for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense All Alcoholic Beverages" for the 2023 Harvest of Hope Benefit Fundraiser to be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 6 to 8:30 PM at the Thorndike Exchange, 165 Thorndike Street. Ms. Sharkey appeared before the Commission. She noted that this is the 37th annual fundraiser for the non‐profit and that this year they anticipated 100 to 120 supporters would be celebrating their City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 1 of 4 Lowell License Commission | Meeting Minutes for 2023.09.28 accomplishments. At Commissioner Descoteaux’s request, Ms. Sharkey noted that Lenzi’s would be catering the event and supplying TIPS certified bartenders. Move approval by Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Howe. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 4 Application by Sandra Gulezian for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense All Alcoholic Beverages" for the Greek Bouzouki & Mezze Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 7 to 10 PM at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way. Ms. Gulezian introduced herself and gave a brief description of the fundraiser and entertainment for the evening, noting that the fundraiser would benefit the Church’s 100th anniversary in 2024. At Commissioner Howe’s request, Ms. Gulezian stated that she anticipates about 160 attendees to the fundraiser; she also noted that her two bartenders would be TIPS certified. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 5 Applications by Joel Mongeon for three "Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for events that will be held at Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson Street on: • Saturday, September 30, 2023, 6‐11:00 PM. • Saturday, October 14, 2023, 6‐11:00 PM. • Saturday, October 21, 2023, 6‐11:00 PM. Joel Mongeon appeared before the Commission. Captain David Peaslee confirmed for the Commission that the venue and Mr. Mongeon, himself, have not had any issues or complaints before the Lowell Police Department. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 6 Applications by Pedro Bazan, Catering Supervisor for Aramark at Tsongas Center, for two "Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Malt Beverages and Wines only," for the following events on UMass Lowell's campus: a. Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 2 to 4 PM ‐ Sheila Celebration at Coburn Hall, 850 Broadway Street. b. Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4 to 7 PM ‐ Associate Dean Retirement Celebration at Allen House, 2 Solomont Way. Pedro Bazan introduced himself as a new representative for Aramark, contracted to provide event services at UMass Lowell. Mr. Bazan reviewed each event, including projected attendees and TIPS certified bartenders, to the Commission’s satisfaction. Mr. Bazan could not explain what a “Sheila Celebration” was. Move approval by Commissioner Taing; seconded by Commissioner Howe. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 2 of 4 Lowell License Commission | Meeting Minutes for 2023.09.28 7 Application by Jeff Venuti of Blisspoint LLC [d/b/a] Blisspoint Meadery, a Farmer Winery, for License to sell outside at the Lowell Farmer Market on Fridays from September 29, 2023, to October 27, 2023, from 11AM to 3PM, 350A Dutton Street. Mr. Venuti joined the meeting via Zoom. He explained that this was his third time obtaining the license – this time for a new market in the City of Lowell. Commissioner Howe confirmed with Mr. Venuti that he had received the required approval from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and provided that to the Secretary. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Taing. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 8 Application by Francisco Pena, LLC Manager of Pena‐Disla LLC [d/b/a] 7‐Eleven 37342C, for transfer of Common Victualler License for 494 Bridge Street. Francisco Pena appeared before the Commission on Zoom. The secretary confirmed all paperwork was in order. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 9 Public hearing on the application by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensee, for a ‘change of officers’ for premises at 30 Industrial Avenue East. Attorney Whitney Gilling of Bluebonnet Consulting represented the Sonesta. She reviewed the changes being presented. At the public hearing, no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to granting the license. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Taing. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 10 Request for a public hearing for an application by Valentina's Portuguese Market LLC, Maria Arsenault, proposed license manager, for a "Wines and Malt Beverages" package store license for premises at 888 Central Street. It is requested that legal notice be published in local newspaper, and public hearing to be held on October 12, 2023, at 6 PM. Motion made by Commissioner Taing to hold a public hearing at the October 10, 2023, meeting of the Lowell License Commission, seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. 11 Public hearing for an application by LMG Presents Inc. [d/b/a] Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Peter Lally, proposed license manager, for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 50 East Merrimack Street. Attorney Elizabeth Pisano represented LMG Presents Inc. at the meeting. Proposed License Manager Peter Lally and Project Manager Greg Alexandropoulos also appeared before the Commission. Ms. City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 3 of 4 Lowell License Commission | Meeting Minutes for 2023.09.28 Pisano presented an overview of the application and explained that it would be like the previous license held for the Lowell Memorial Auditorium (a property owned by the City of Lowell). At the public hearing, no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to granting the license. Move approval by Commissioner Howe; seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Taing made a motion to adjourn at 18:18, seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 4 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier), APPROVED. Submitted by: John Pyers Executive Secretary ✻ City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 4 of 4 September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Commissioner Descoteaux Good evening, Welcome to the September 28 meeting of the Lowell license commission. Secretary Pyers, was meeting posted? Secretary Pyers It was. Commissioner Descoteaux Roll call please. Secretary Pyers Commission chair Descoteaux. Commissioner Descoteaux Yeah. Secretary Pyers Commissioner Krieger Commissioner Krieger Here. Secretary Pyers Commissioner Howe Commissioner Howe Here. Secretary Pyers Commissioner Mercier is absent. Commissioner Taing. Commissioner Taing Here. Secretary Pyers Four present one absent. Zeroth is the acceptance of the September 14, 2023, minutes. Commissioner Krieger Move approval. Commissioner Descoteaux Move approval by Commissioner Krieger second by Commissioner Taing, all in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? motion carries number one of the agenda please. -1- September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Secretary Pyers Application by the City of Lowell's Planning & Development Office for a "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for live & recorded music, and MC for a Cambodia Town Night Market, to be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 5 to 9 PM at Clemente Park, 803 Middlesex Street. Commissioner Descoteaux Good evening, state your name and your address. Sophie Mortimer Hi, I'm Sophie Mortimer. I'm the neighborhood planner. There'll be shy the Department of Planning and Development. I live at three two three Arlington Street in Watertown. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good. Tell us about your event. Sophie Mortimer So DPD is going to be putting on a Southeast Asian style night market in Cambodia town. Essentially, it's modeled after the outdoor night markets that you would see in Southeast Asia, they're very similar to what you would see from a North American farmers market. It's just that it's so hot outside during the day that they tend to happen after hours. This is something that has come up as a topic of conversation, when we've been doing community engagement for the Cambodia town neighborhood plan. And we have some remaining grant funding and thought it would be a really fun opportunity for a pilot event that could hopefully be carried on as an annual tradition. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good. How many people are you anticipating? Sophie Mortimer Um, I would be really happy if we got somewhere between 50 and 100. People. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good Captain Peaslee. Captain David Peaslee Thank you, Mr. Commissioner. We have no concerns. Commissioner Descoteaux Very well. Commissioners, any questions for the applicant? Move approval rule by Commissioner Howe, seconded by Commissioner Krieger. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? motion carries. Good luck with the event. Hope it goes well. Thank you very much. All right. Have a good night. -2- September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Secretary Pyers Application by Eileen Haley, Lowell Irish Inc., for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Wine and Malt Beverages" for a thank you event on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 4 to 7 PM at St. Patrick's Parish, 282 Suffolk Street. Commissioner Descoteaux Good evening, state your name for the record. Eileen Haley Eileen Haley. Commissioner Descoteaux Oh, how are you, Eileen? Good. Tell - what is the thank you event? I think Pete might want to know behind. Yeah, he's gonna have a couple of those behind. Eileen Haley The Thank you event is for people who gave nice donations for the church when we were restoring it in Commissioner Descoteaux Oh great! Eileen Haley When we restored the organ, and when we got the bell back to the church. Commissioner Descoteaux Oh, very good. Eileen Haley We're just - this is our first time we're doing it. But we hope it's going to be successful. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good, how many people you think will be attending? Eileen Haley We hope 80 to 100. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good. Very good. Questions or comments for the applicant. Commissioner Krieger Commissioner Krieger Move approval. -3- September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Commissioner Descoteaux Move approval by Commissioner Krieger seconded by Commissioner Howe All in favor signify by saying Aye. Any opposed? motion carries. Eileen, Good luck with the event sounds, sounds like a good time. Secretary Pyers Application by Jennifer Sharkey for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense All Alcoholic Beverages" for the 2023 Harvest of Hope Benefit Fundraiser to be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 6 to 8:30 PM at the Thorndike Exchange, 165 Thorndike Street. Commissioner Descoteaux Good evening, state your name and address for the record, please. Jennifer Sharkey Hi, my name is Jennifer Sharkey. And he put up on our House of Hope we are at 812 Merrimack Street in Lowell. Commissioner Descoteaux Tell us about your event. Jennifer Sharkey So, this event is the harvest of hope. And we've been doing this this is a 37th year. And we have a collection of friends and people who will support us financially to have an event to celebrate our accomplishments as a shelter and housing supplier in the area. Commissioner Descoteaux Great. Jennifer Sharkey So, we have typically, every year we do a little bit of a different theme. And so this year we're doing it at the Thorndyke exchange because it's and we will we're expecting like 100 might be 120 people but probably right about 100 Commissioner Descoteaux Very good. So, we have some tips certified bartenders will be helping you out? Jennifer Sharkey Yes, Lenzi's. Commissioner Descoteaux Lenzi's is going to be doing okay fine. Any other questions from the commissioners? -4- September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Commissioner Krieger Which house of hope? Jennifer Sharkey Oh, we're House of Hope we've been for 38 years we've been here in Lowell. Commissioner Krieger Okay. Commissioner Descoteaux Almost at the top of Merrimack Street up Jennifer Sharkey There's an organization called Dwelling House with hope that started up within the past year we're not affiliated with them Commissioner Krieger That's I was just trying to separate those in my mind, yeah, thanks, move approval. Commissioner Descoteaux Move approval by Commissioner Krieger seconded by Commissioner Howe, All in favor signify by saying 'aye ' Any opposed? motion carries. Want to wish you the best of luck in your event. All right. Have a good night. Secretary Pyers Application by Sandra Gulezian for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense All Alcoholic Beverages" for the Greek Bouzouki & Mezze Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 7 to 10 PM at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way. Commissioner Descoteaux Lucky he's not Greek. Sandra Gulezian It's a mouthful. Commissioner Descoteaux State your name for the record? Sandra Gulezian Sandra Gulezian Commissioner Descoteaux Howe are you, Sandra. -5- September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Sandra Gulezian Fantastic. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good. Tell us about your event. Sandra Gulezian Yes. Basuki in Missoula night is a fundraiser for our church, and a social event. Next year is our 100th anniversary as a church in Lowell. So we need some funds to help us put on the events for 2024. We have three Basuki musicians coming to play music. They'll be explaining their pieces before they perform, well in the night with some Greek dancing, and we're also starting the night with Greek homemade mirza or appetizers. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good. Wow. almost 100 years. Sandra Gulezian I'm sorry? Commissioner Descoteaux Almost 100 years. That's amazing. It is fantastic. Questions or comments for the advocate. Commissioner Howe How many people are you expecting? Sandra Gulezian Right now? We've presold, I think 141 tickets were expecting about 160. Commissioner Howe And will you have tip certified bartenders? Sandra Gulezian I'm sorry. Commissioner Howe Will you have bartenders that are TIPS certified? Sandra Gulezian Yes. Yes. I am sorry. I can't hear too well. Commissioner Descoteaux So, it'd be 160 people. We would suggest you probably have two bartenders on it, though bartenders -6- September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Sandra Gulezian Two bartenders are on at all times. Yes. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good. Very good. Any other further questions or comments for the applicant? Commissioner Howe None, move approval. Commissioner Descoteaux Move approval by Commissioner Howe, seconded by Commissioner Krieger, all in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? motion carries Sandra. Best of luck. I hope you raise a lot of money and we look forward to next year's hundredth. Sandra Gulezian Thank you Commissioner Descoteaux All right. Secretary Pyers Applications by Joel Mongeon for three "Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for events that will be held at Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson Street on: • Saturday, September 30, 2023, 6-11:00 PM. • Saturday, October 14, 2023, 6-11:00 PM. • Saturday, October 21, 2023, 6-11:00 PM. Commissioner Descoteaux Good evening, state your name for the record, please. Joel Mongeon Joel Mongeon. Commissioner Descoteaux Joel Hawaya Joel Mongeon I am well how are you? Commissioner Descoteaux Things well? -7- September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Joel Mongeon Yes, very well. Commissioner Descoteaux Guys are doing okay over there. Joel Mongeon We're doing great. Commissioner Descoteaux Fantastic. Always do a good job. Captain Peaslee? Captain David Peaslee Now they do a great job. We have no issues with them at all. Commissioner Descoteaux Very well. Questions or comments for the applicant. Commissioner Howe Move approval. Commissioner Descoteaux Move approval by Commissioner Howe, seconded by Commissioner Krieger, all in favor signify by saying Aye. Any opposed? motion carries. Joel, good for you. Joel Mongeon Thank you as always. Commissioner Descoteaux You bet. Secretary Pyers Applications by Pedro Bazan, Catering Supervisor for Aramark at Tsongas Center, for two "Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Malt Beverages and Wines only," for the following events on UMass Lowell's campus: a. Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 2 to 4 PM - Sheila Celebration at Coburn Hall, 850 Broadway Street. b. Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4 to 7 PM - Associate Dean Retirement Celebration at Allen House, 2 Solomont Way. Commissioner Descoteaux Good evening. State your name for the record. -8- September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Pedro Bazan Pedro Bazan. Commissioner Descoteaux How are you, Pedro? Pedro Bazan Good. Thank you, sir. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good. So, we have two events going on here. How many people at each event? Pedro Bazan The first event will be 100 people? Commissioner Descoteaux Yep. Pedro Bazan The second event will be 30 people hoping to go well. Commissioner Descoteaux And you already have your bartenders in place. Pedro Bazan Yes. We have three on the first event. We have three certified bartenders we have on the second one, we have two. Commissioner Descoteaux Very good, very good for the questions for the applicant. Commissioner Howe I have one question. What is the Sheila celebration? Pedro Bazan To be honest, is I have to read it, because I forgot. Commissioner Descoteaux Just trying to give you a hard time will be Pedro Bazan Just a cash bar will include liquor, red wine, white wine, sodas, and hummus pita chips, pretzels. -9- September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Commissioner Krieger Oh, and they think she's really asking, what are the Australians doing here? Pedro Bazan I have no idea. That's what I asked myself. Commissioner Descoteaux Motion on the floor by Commissioner Taing to approve seconded by Commissioner Howe. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Pedro, all set you take care Yep, good luck. Secretary Pyers Application by Jeff Venuti of Blisspoint LLC [d/b/a] Blisspoint Meadery, a Farmer Winery, for License to sell outside at the Lowell Farmer Market on Fridays from September 29, 2023, to October 27, 2023, from 11AM to 3PM, 350A Dutton Street. And Jeff is joining us on Zoom. Jeff Venuti Hi, can you hear me? Commissioner Descoteaux How are you, Jeff? Jeff Venuti I'm good. Thanks. Commissioner Descoteaux Good. Tell us, I believe. Have you done this event before at all, Jeff? Jeff Venuti Not this event. I've been before the commission before for the Lowell five - Mill number five farmers’ market. This is another farmers market in Lowell, in a newly redeveloped area. Commissioner Descoteaux All right. Your name sounds familiar. It's just that I don't see you on Zoom. So, I just want to make sure you had done some of these before in the past. Jeff Venuti I have twice before. Commissioner Descoteaux Yep. Okay. Questions or comments for the applicant? - 10 - September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Commissioner Howe I know that the recent email we had said that he could not get we could not give a license unless he was received MD AR approval. Was that done? Secretary Pyers Yes, it is. Commissioner Howe Right, move approval. Commissioner Descoteaux Move approved by Commissioner Howe, second by Commissioner Taing. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? motion carries. Jeff, you're all set. Good luck to you. Jeff Venuti Thank you, commissioners. Commissioner Descoteaux All right. Secretary Pyers Application by Francisco Pena, LLC Manager of Pena-Disla LLC [d/b/a] 7-Eleven 37342C, for transfer of Common Victualler License for 494 Bridge Street. Francisco is joining us on Zoom. Commissioner Descoteaux Francisco. Francisco Pena Hi. How are you? Commissioner Descoteaux How are you? Francisco Pena I'm fine. Commissioner Descoteaux Okay, so we're looking for transfer Common victualler license. I would ask the Secretary is everything in line with the application. Secretary Pyers It is. - 11 - September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Commissioner Descoteaux Doesn't have any problems, right? Secretary Pyers None. Commissioner Descoteaux All right, wish of the body move approval like Commissioner Howe, seconded by Commissioner Krieger. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? motion carries. You're all set Francisco. Francisco Pena Thank you very much. Commissioner Descoteaux Have a good night. Secretary Pyers Public hearing on the application by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, all alcoholic beverages restaurant licensee, for a ‘change of officers’ for premises at 30 Industrial Avenue East. Commissioner Descoteaux We have anybody on Zoom. Gianna? Whitney Gilling Yes. Hi, my name is Whitney Gilling. I'm with bluebonnet consulting. I filed the application on behalf of the Sonesta and this is just a routine change of corporate officers. We are adding a couple of individuals and removing a couple as well. The new officers are Bradford Maxwell and P few peers and we are removing Mark Sherwin Steven Miano and Carlos Flores. Commissioner Descoteaux Secretary Pyers everything in order. Secretary Pyers It is. Commissioner Descoteaux It is fantastic wish of the body public hearing public hearing. Of course. At this time, we'll open up the public hearing anybody like to speak in opposition? In opposition in opposition? hearing no one that portion of the public hearing is closed. Anybody like to speak in favor? In favor in favor? hearing no one that portion of the public hearing is closed. Motion on the floor by Commissioner Howe to approve - 12 - September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript Second by Commissioner Taing, all in favor signify by saying Aye. Any opposed? motion carries. You're all set. Whitney Gilling Awesome. Thank you so much. Commissioner Descoteaux All right, buh bye Secretary Pyers Request for a public hearing for an application by Valentina's Portuguese Market LLC, Maria Arsenault, proposed license manager, for a "Wines and Malt Beverages" package store license for premises at 888 Central Street. It is requested that legal notice be published in local newspaper, and public hearing to be held on October 12, 2023, at 6 PM. Commissioner Descoteaux Motion on the floor by Commissioner Taing, seconded by Commissioner Krieger to set public hearing October 12. All in favor signify by saying Aye. Any opposed motion carries. Next on the agenda please. Secretary Pyers Public hearing for an application by LMG Presents Inc. [d/b/a] Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Peter Lally, proposed license manager, for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 50 East Merrimack Street. Commissioner Descoteaux Good evening, both of you state your name for the record. Elizabeth Pisano Good evening, Chairman members of the board Elizabeth Pisano from Upton Cornell and Devlin on behalf of the applicant LMG presents Inc. is is an application for a new general on premise license at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, there was a license previously there. So there has been the public need established in the past, the operations will keep on the same way they're not changing anything the same exact licensed areas as the previous licensee. With me is Peter Lally. He is the director and president of LMG presents Inc and the proposal manager of record for the license. And we're happy to answer any questions that you have very good. Commissioner Descoteaux The prior license was at a contract that was just expired and we've gone this route does that by the way. That's what I figured. Okay. And Mr. Lally will be the big kahuna here, right? Yes. Miss lol he has a very good reputation and city. I know he'll do a very good job. Any questions or comments for the applicant? motion on the floor by Commissioner Howe. Don't laugh out today. At this time we'll open up the public hearing anybody like to speak in favor? In favor in favor? hearing no one that portion of the public hearing is closed. Anybody like to speak in opposition? In opposition in opposition? That portion - 13 - September 28, 2023, Meeting of the Lowell License Commission Draft Transcript of the public hearing is closed. Mr. Lally, I know you do a good job. You have a great reputation in the city. How do you do fine, thank you very much. Motion on the floor by Commissioner Howe seconded by Commissioner Krieger. All right. Thank you. Thank you. Motion on the floor by Commissioner Taing seconded by Commissioner Krieger to adjourn. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? motion carries. Ladies and gentlemen, have a good evening. - 14 -