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Lowell License Commission I lVleeting Minutes for 2A24.06.1.3 This meeting was held in City Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM, and by Zoom. Video of this meeting is available: httos://www.voutube.com/live/ECTbSMXTCGM?si=Hw 2CYvz-lkGPIYU ROLL CALI On a rol! call at 18:00, members present were, namely: Commission Chair Howe, Commissioner Krieger, Commissioner Donahue, Commissioner Mercier, and Commissioner Taing. MINUTES: 0 Acceptance of the meeting minutes for May 23,2024. Commissioner Krieger made a motion to approve the minutes for the meeting of Thursday, May 23, 2024; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. Commissioner Howe abstained.4 yeas, APPROVED. 1 Ratification of an application by Vinny Boungnasy for "Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment" permits, for the Wat Lao Mixayaram Annual Monks Ceremony on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, 2A24, from Noon to 4 PM on Temple Grounds, 45 Bernier Street. Vinny Boungnasy appeared before the Commission in Council Chambers. Motion to ratify by Commissioner Taing; seconded by Commissioner Mercier. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 2 Application by iames Macdonald for a seasonal "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for the 34th Season of the 'Lowell Summer Music Series,' to be held on some Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until LL PM, and some Sundays until 10 PM, from June 21 through September L5,2024, at Boarding House Park,40 French Street. James Macdonald spoke about his organization's plans for this season. Move approva! by Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 3 Application by Jack Lally for a "special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" and an Amplification permit for the 2024 Lowell lrish Festival. Event to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Lowell Memorial Auditorium grounds, 50 East Merrimack Street. Jack Lally reviewed his plans for the lrish Festival. Move approval by Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Taing. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 4 Application by KoriThomas, for a "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for announcements and recorded music to be performed at the Centralville Welcome Mural Reveal, Saturday, June 22,2024, from L1:30 to 2:30 PM at740 Aiken St. Kori Thomas joined the meeting via Zoom. Move approval by Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Mercier. 5 yeas, APPROVED. City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 1 of 4 Lowell License Commission I tVleeting Minutes for 2024.06.13 5 Applications by Joel Mongeon and Fionna Brennan for seven "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 7,2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a Drag Show & Concert. . Saturday, September L4,2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a Market & Concert. . Saturday, September 2L,2024, Noon-11:30 PM for a Market & Wedding Reception. . Saturday, September 28,2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a Market & Drag Show. . Saturday, October 5,2024, Noon-L1:00 PM for a drag show. . Friday, October Lt,2024,5:00-11:00 PM forthe LowellCelebrates Kerouac Festival. Joel Mongeon participated in the meeting through Zoom. He reviewed his events and noted that his September L4 event had changed and would no longer require alcohol license. Move approval by Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Mercier. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 6 Application by PJ Mercier, for a "special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages only," for Lowell's 4th of July Celebration, to be held on Thursday, July 4,2024, from 3:00 to 9:00 PM on French Street. Alternate location is Lelacheur Park grounds. Rain date July 5. Mr. Mercier explained his plans for the lndependence Day event coordinated with the City of Lowell. Commissioner Mercier recused himself. Move approval by Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Taing. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 7 Application by Lisa Richards for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for a family reunion on Saturday, September 7 ,2024, from Noon to 7:00 PM at Shedd Park Pavilion, 495 Rogers Street. Lisa Richards and her cousin Maria Dari appeared before the Commission. They spoke about their family event, and how they would manage the alcohol service f or 70 adults. Move approval by Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 8 Application by Stanley Tabi, for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for a Graduation Party on Saturday, June 29,2024, from 8 to L1 PM at UTEC, 35 Warren Street. Stanley Tabi appeared before the Commission and spoke about his event. He explained that he had 3 TIPS Certified bartenders for about 150 guests. Move approval by Commissioner Mercier; seconded by Commissioner Taing. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 9 Application by Amanda Etinge, for a "special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages only," for a 60th Birthday Celebration fromT PM to 1:30 AM on Saturday, June 29,2024, at the Hellenic Center, 41 Broadway Street. Amanda ftinge joined the meeting via Zoom. She reviewed her event and explained she has four TIPS Certified bartenders for two hundred guests. City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 2 of 4 I lowell License Commission I tVleeting Minutes for 2024.06.L3 Move approval by Commissioner Mercier; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 10 Public hearing to amend the premises for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" Restaurant license for Athenian Corner Restaurant and Lounge lnc., for premises at207 Market Street. Theodore Panagiotopoulos went before the Commission to speak about his license amendment. He confirmed that he wanted to make his "COVID Emergency outdoor seating" permanent, and he confirmed that he was removing the outdoor seating that used to be in his parking area. At the public hearing, no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to granting the license. Move approval by Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 5 yeas, APPROVED. LL Amendment to an application by Ambersi lncld/b/al lndian Pizzeria, Kaur Prabhjot, proposed license manager for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises at L7t7 Middlesex Street, Unit 3. Prabhjot Kaur appeared before the Commission and explained that the financial plan for her alcohol license application had changed. Move approval by Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Mercier. 5 yeas, APPROVED. L2 Request for a hearing for an application by CEC Entertainment LLC \dlblal Chuck E. Cheese, Zachary Small, proposed license manager for a "Wines and Malt Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 199 Plain St. Unit 5. lt is requested that legal notice be published in the local newspaper, and public hearing to be held on July 11.,2024, at 6 PM. Motion made by Commissioner Taing to hold a public hearing at the May 23, 2024, meeting of the Lowell License Commission, seconded by Commissioner Mercier. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 13 Request for a hearing for an application by Santos ltalian Pizza lnc ldlb/al Rosso's Pizza Steak House, Ernane Martins Dos Santos, proposed license manager for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises al L275 Pawtucket Blvd. Unit 7. lt is requested that legal notice be published in the local newspaper, and public hearingto be held onJuly 17,2024, at5 PM. Motion made by Commissioner Mercier to hold a public hearing at the May 23, 2024, meeting of the Lowell License Commission, seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 5 yeas, APPROVED. L4 Request for a public hearing to amend the premises for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" Restaurant license for New Star MA lnc [d/b/a] Koto Restaurant,T6 Merrimack Street. lt is requested that legal notice be published in local newspaper, and public hearing be held on July 11,2024, at 5 PM. Motion made by Commissioner Donahue to hold a public hearing at the May 23, 2024, meeting of the Lowell License Commission, seconded by Commissioner Taing. 5 yeas, APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 3 of 4 Lowell License Commission I l\4eeting Minutes for 2024.06.13 Commissioner Krieger made a motion to adjourn at 18:20, seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 4 yeas, APPROVED. Submitted by: lohn Pyers Executive Secretary >i< City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 4 of 4 I towell License Commission I Draft Meeting Minutes for 2024.06.13 This meeting was held in City Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM, and by Zoom. Video Of this meeting iS availablel httos://www.voutube.com/live/ECTbSMXTCGM?si=Hw 2CYvz-lkGPiYU ROLL CALL: On a rollcallat 18:00, members present were, namely: Commission Chair Howe, Commissioner Krieger, Commissioner Donahue, Commissioner Mercier, and Commissioner Taing. MINUTES: 0 Acceptance of the meeting minutes for May 23,2024. Commissioner Krieger made a motion to approve the minutes for the meeting of Thursday, May 23, 2024; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. Commissioner Howe abstained. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 1 Ratification of an application by Vinny Boungnasy for "Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment" permits, for the Wat Lao Mixayaram Annual Monks Ceremony on Saturday and Sunday, June !-2, 2024, from Noon to 4 PM on Temple Grounds, 45 Bernier Street. Vinny Boungnasy appeared before the Commission in Council Chambers. Motion to ratify by Commissioner Taing; seconded by Commissioner Mercier. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 2 Application by James Macdonald for a seasonal "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for the 34th Season of the 'Lowell Summer Music Series,' to be held on some Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until 11 PM, and some Sundays until 10 PM, from June 2l through September L5,2024, at Boarding House Park, 40 French Street. James Macdonald spoke about his organization's plans for this season. Move approvalby Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 3 Application by Jack Lally for a "special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" and an Amplification permit for the 2024 Lowell lrish Festival. Event to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Lowell Memorial Auditoriurh grounds, 50 East Merrimack Street. Jack Lally reviewed his plans for the lrish Festival. Move approval by Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Taing. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 4 Application by Kori Thomas, for a "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for announcements and recorded music to be performed atthe Centralville Welcome Mural Reveal, Saturday, June 22,2024, from 11:30 to 2:30 PM at74O Aiken St. Kori Thomas joined the meeting via Zoom. Move approva! by Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Mercier.5 yeas, APPROVED. City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 1 of 4 Lowell License Commission I Draft Meeting Minutes for 2024.06.13 5 Applications by Joel Mongeon and Fionna Brennan for seven "Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for events that will be held at Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson Street on: r Saturday, September 7,2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a Drag Show & Concert. . Saturday, September L4,2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a Market & Concert. . Saturday, September 27,2024, Noon-11:30 PM for a Market & Wedding Reception. . Saturday, September 28,2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a Market & Drag Show. . Saturday, October 5,2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a drag show. . Friday, October LL,2024,5:00-11:00 PM for the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival. Joel Mongeon participated in the meeting through Zoom. He reviewed his events and noted that his September 14 event had changed and would no longer require alcohol license. Move approval by Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Mercier. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 6 Application by PJ Mercier, for a "special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages only," for Lowell's 4th of July Celebration, to be held on Thursday, July 4,2024, from 3:00 to 9:00 PM on French Street. Alternate location is LeLacheur Park grounds. Rain date July 5. Mr. Mercier explained his plans for the lndependence Day event coordinated with the City of Lowell. Commissioner Mercier recused himself. Move approval by Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Taing. 4 yeas, APPROVED. 7 Application by Lisa Richards for a "special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for a family reunion on Saturday, September 7,2024, from Noon to 7:00 PM at Shedd Park Pavilion, 495 Rogers Street. Lisa Richards and her cousin Maria Dari appeared before the Commission. They spoke about their family event, and how they would manage the alcohol service for 70 adults. Move approval by Commissioner Krieger; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 8 Application by Stanley Tabi, for a "special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for a Graduation Party on Saturday, June 29,2024, from 8 to 11 PM at UTEC, 35 Warren Street. Stanley Tabi appeared before the Commission and spoke about his event. He explained that he had 3 TIPS Certified bartenders for about 150 guests. Move approval by Commissioner Mercier; seconded by Commissioner Taing.5 yeas, APPROVED. 9 Application by Amanda Etinge, for a "special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages only," for a 60th Birthday Celebration from 7 PM to 1:30 AM on Saturday, June 29,2024, at the Hellenic Center, 41 Broadway Street. Amanda Etinge joined the meeting via Zoom. She reviewed her event and explained she has four TIPS Certified bartenders for two hundred guests. City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 2 of 4 I towell License Commission I Draft Meeting Minutes for 2024.06.13 Move approval by Commissioner Mercier; seconded by Commissioner Donahue. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 10 Public hearing to amend the premises for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" Restaurant license for Athenian Corner Restaurant and Lounge lnc., for premises at2O7 Market Street. Theodore Panagiotopoulos went before the Commission to speak about his license amendment. He confirmed that he wanted to make his "COVID Emergency outdoor seating" permanent, and he confirmed that he was removing the outdoor seating that used to be in his parking area. At the public hearing, no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to granting the license. Move approvalby Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 5 yeas, APPROVED. LL Amendment toan application byAmbersi lnc [d/b/a] lndian Pizzeria, Kaur Prabhjot, proposed license manager for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises atl7L7 Middlesex Street, Unit 3. Prabhjot Kaur appeared before the Commission and explained that the financial plan for her alcohol license application had changed. Move approval by Commissioner Donahue; seconded by Commissioner Mercier. 5 yeas, APPROVED. lZ Request for a hearing for an application by CEC Entertainment LLC ldlb/al Chuck E. Cheese, Zachary Small, proposed license manager for a "Wines and Malt Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 199 Plain St. Unit 5. lt is requested that legal notice be published in the local newspaper, and public hearing to be held on July 7L, 2024, at 5 PM. Motion made by Commissioner Taing to hold a public hearing at the May 23, 2024, meeting of the Lowell License Commission, seconded by Commissioner Mercier. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 13 Request for a hearing for an application by Santos ltalian Pizza lnc ldlbla) Rosso's Pizza Steak House, Ernane Martins Dos Santos, proposed license manager for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premisesatt2T5 PaMucket Blvd. Unit 7. lt is requested that legal notice be published in the local newspaper, and public hearing to be held onJuly LL,2024, at6 PM. Motion made by Commissioner Mercier to hold a public hearing at the May 23, 2024, meeting of the Lowell License Commission, seconded by Commissioner Krieger. 5 yeas, APPROVED. 14 Request for a public hearing to amend the premises for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" Restaurant license for New Star MA lnc [d/b/a] Koto Restaurant,T6 Merrimack Street. lt is requested that legal notice be published in local newspaper, and public hearing be held on July LL,2024, at 6 PM. Motion made by Commissioner Donahue to hold a public hearing at the May 23, 2024, meeting of the Lowell License Commission, seconded by Commissioner Taing. 5 yeas, APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT: City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 3 of 4 I towell License Commission I Draft Meeting IVIinutes for 2024.06.13 Commissioner Krieger made a motion to adjourn at 18:20, seconded by Commissioner Donahue.4 yeas, APPROVED. Submitted by: John Pyers Executive Secretory >i< City of Lowell License Commission | 375 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Page 4 of 4 June 13, 2024, License Commissi on Meetine Draft Transcript Commissioner Howe oo:35 lt: oo Good evening, everyone and welcome to the June 13, 2023, Lowell License Commission meeting. Secretary Pyers Has the meeting been posted? Commissioner Howe 00:43 It has. Commissioner Howe 00:44 Rollcall please. Secretary Pyers 00.47 Commission chair Howe? Commissioner Howe 00:48 Here. Secretary Pyers 00:49 Commissioner Krieger? Commissioner Krieger 00:50 Yeah. Secretary Pyers 00:51 Commissioner Donahue? Commissioner Donahue 00:52 Yep. Secretary Pyers 00:52 Commissioner Mercier? Commissioner Mercier 00:M Here. Secretary Pyers 00:54 Commissioner Taing? Commissioner Taing 00.55 Here. Secretary Pyers 00:56 Five present none absent. Zeroth is the acceptance of the minutes for May 23,2024. Page-1-of14 June L3,2024, License Commission Meetine Draft Transcript Gommission"r;'1svys e 1 r)2 Motion on the floor by Commissioner Krieger, seconded by Commissioner Donahue. I will abstain. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none motion carries. Secretary Pyers 01'.14 Ratification of an application by Vinny Boungnasy for "Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment" permits, for the Wat Lao Mixayaram Annual Monks Ceremony on Saturday and Sunday, June 1- 2,2024, from Noon to 4 PM on Temple Grounds, 45 Bernier Street. Vinny is here today. Commissioner Howe 01 37 Good evening. State your name please. Vinny Boungnasy 01:40 My name is Vinny Boungnasy. The president of Temple Wat Lao Mixayaram Commissioner Howe 01.46 And everything went well on June first and second? Commissioner Howe 01:49 Yes, it turned out that it was quiet. Commissioner Howe 01:54 Motion on the floor by Commissioner Taing to approve, seconded by Commissioner Mercier. Allthose in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none motion carries. Thank you. lt's been ratified. Vinny Boungnasy 02.04 Thank you. Thank you. Secretary Pyers 02:08 Application by James Macdonald for a seasona! "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for the 34th Season of the 'Lowell Summer Music Series,'to be held on some Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until 11 PM, and some Sundays until 10 PM, from June 21 through September '15,2024, at Boarding House Park, 40 French Street. Gommissioner Howe 02 31 Good evening, state your name please. James Macdonald 02:32 My name is James McDonald, series director for Lowell Summer Music Series. Commissioner Howe 02:36 Excellent. You've been before us many times. Page-2-of14 Lune L3,2024, License Commission Meeting Draft Transcript James Macdonald 02:39 I have. This my second time, of course over the 34 years. Sure, yes. Commissioner Howe 02.43 Excellent. Any questions or comments from the board? Commissioner Krieger 02.47 Move approval. Commissioner Howe 02'.49 Motion on the floor by Commissioner Krieger seconded by Commissioner Donahue. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none motion carries. Good luck with allthe events. Great. James Macdonald 02:58 I hope you all come and join us. Thank you. Thanks. Secretary Pyers 03:05 Application by Jack Lally for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" and an Amplification permit for the 2024 Lowdl lrish Festival. Event to be held on Saturday, September 14,2024, at Lowell Memorial Auditorium grounds, 50 East Merrimack Street. John Lally 03:24 l'm Jack Lally partner with Lowell management group that manages the Lowell auditorium. And this is our fifth lrish festival that we're going to entertain on September 14. Hopefully everyone will be able to come and we get good weather. Commissioner Howe 03:37 Excellent. We appreciate you running this event. I thought this September was a typo seems to be going by quickly. John Lally 03:43 Yeah, pretty much Commissioner Howe 03 44 Questions or comments from the board Commissioner Krieger 03.49 This is outside not inside, right? Page-3-of14 Ju ne L3 , 2024, License Com m ission M eeting Draft Transcript John Lally 03:52 It's outside and inside, outside and outside for the patio. Just beer and wine and the amplification for a couple of bands of folk group that we have set up. Commissioner Krieger 04:03 Move approval. Commissioner Howe 04:04 Motion on the floor by Commissioner Krieger to approve seconded by Commissioner Taing. All those in favor say Aye. Any opposed Hearing none motion carries. Good luck with your event. Thank you. John Lally 04:15 Thank you so much. Secretary Pyers 04:18 Application by Kori Thomas, for a "Special Events Permit for Amplified Outdoor Public Entertainment," for announcements and recorded music to be performed at the Centralville Welcome Mural Reveal, Saturday, June22,2024, trom 11:30 to 2:30 PM at across the street from 740 Aiken Street. Hold on just one moment while I bring Kori in. Hi Kori, are you there? Commissioner Howe 05:06 Hi KoriThomas. KoriThomas 05:09 Hi, how are you guys? Commissioner Howe 05:1 1 Hi, how are you? KoriThomas 05:12 I'm doing good. Commissioner Howe 05.14 Please tell us a little bit about your event. KoriThomas 05.17 Okay, um, so the event is for the mural reveal the Centralville Welcome Mural. We're gonna have just a DJ for a couple hours and artists talk, some vendors, and all of that. lt's on the corner of Aiken Street and VFW cross from the top donut on city property. Page-4-of14 June l-3, 2024, License Commission Meetine Draft Transcript Commissioner Howe 05:41 Excellent questions or comments from the board. Motion on the floor by Commissioner Donahue seconded by Commissioner Mercier. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none motion carries. Kori, good luck with the event. We look forward to seeing the mural. KoriThomas 05:58 Thank you. Have a great day. Thank you. Bye Secretary Pyers 06:03 Applications by Joel Mongeon and Fionna Brennan for seven "Special One Day Licenses to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for events that wil! be held at Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson Street on: . Saturday, September 7, 2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a Drag Show & Goncert. . Saturday, September 14,2024, Noon-l1:00 PM for a Market & Concert. . Saturday, September 21,2024, Noon-11:30 PM for a Market & Wedding Reception.. Saturday, September 28, 2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a Market & Drag Show. . Saturday, October 5,2024, Noon-11:00 PM for a drag show. . Friday, October 11,2024, 5:00-11:00 PM for the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival. And if I remember one of these is being canceled. Joel Are you there? Joe! Mongeon 06:56 I'm here. Commissioner Howe 06:59 Hi, Joel. How are you? Joe! Mongeon 07:00 I'm very well, how are you? Commissioner Howe 07:02 Great. Questions or comments from the board? Commissioner Donahue 07:05 Maybe this is just I'm sorry. Mr. Pyers. ljust have a question that says in the thing, seven events. But it lists only six. So Secretary Pyers 07:16 It is six. That's my typo.Typo. Commissioner Donahue 07:18 Thank you. Thank you. Joel Mongeon 07'.23 And it also turns out that I only need five of them. We booked a birthday party for a teenager on September 14. So we are no longer going to need an alcohol license for that. But the rest of these are Page-5-of14 June l-3, 2024, License Commission Meetin ho Draft Transcript just kind of continuing our concert series into the fall and I'm pre planning to because we're applying for an annual license so well that's under review. I'm gonna need these for the fall. Commissioner Howe 07:47 That's great, thank you. Commissioner Krieger? Commissioner Krieger 07 50 What, what are you doing for the Kerouac festival? Joel Mongeon 07:55 So that's going to be about an hour and a half of mu- poetry and then two hours of music so it's pretty standard to what we already do for our concerts. Commissioner Krieger 08.04 Okay. Move approval. Commissioner Howe 08:07 Motion on the floor by Commissioner Krieger to approve seconded by Commissioner Mercier. Allthose in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none motion carries Joel, Good luck with allthe events. Joel Mongeon 0B:18 Thank you very much. You're welcome. Secretary Pyers 0B:21 Application by PJ Mercier, for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages only," for Lowell's 4th of July Gelebration, to be held on Thursday, July 4,2024,irom 3:00 to 9:00 PM on French Street. Alternate location is LeLacheur Park grounds. Rain date July 5. Commissioner Howe 0B:41 Good evening. State your name please. PJ Mercier 08:42 PJ Mercier. Gommissioner Mercier 0B:43 l'm gonna recuse myself from this vote. Commissioner Howe 0B:45 Thank you. Please tell us about this event. PJ Mercier 08:49 Well, we've been invited by the city to come down and serve beer for the for the Fourth of July event. Page-6-of14 June L3, 2024, License Commis sion Meetine Draft Transcript Commissioner Howe 08.55 It's the navigation brewery? PJ Mercier 0B:56 Yes. Commissioner Howe 0B:57 Awesome. No wine served. PJ Mercier 08:59 No, you know just just Yeah, hard salsa. No, no wine. Commissioner Howe 09:05 Excellent. Any questions or comments from the board? Commissioner Donahue 09:08 Move approval Commissioner Howe 09:09 Motion on the floor by Commissioner Donahue to approve seconded by Commissioner Taing. Allthose in favor say aye. Aye Opposed hearing none. motion carries good luck with your event. We look forward to it. Have a good night. Thank you. Secretary Pyers 09:22 Application by Lisa Richards for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for a family reunion on Saturday, September 7,2024, from Noon to 7:00 PM at Shedd Park Pavilion,495 Rogers Street. Llsa Richards 09:36 Hi, my name is Lisa Richards and we're holding a family reunion at the shed Park pavilion and we're looking for a one day license for a beer and wine. Commissioner Howe 09 45 And approximately how many people are you expecting? Lisa Richards 09:49 Close to 100 and about 30 of them will be small kids Commissioner Howe 09.54 in what is there as far as service of alcohol what is do you have a process to make sure that no minors is served and people aren't overserved. Page-7-of14 June L3, 2024, License Commission Meetin ho Draft Transcript Lisa Richards 10 03 Yeah, we're going to have our coolers, there'll be alcoholic and non alcoholic, the alcoholic will be behind an adult. My sister is going to be the bar manager. She's going to kind of take care of that. And then we'll put posters on all around all the exits to say that no liquor is a provider per bet, prohibited beyond this point. Commissioner Howe 10:26 So and you understand your responsibilifies under this license? Lisa Richards 10 29 Yes. Commissioner Howe 10.30 Do we have any other questions? Commissioner Donahue 10.33 The servers are going to be family? Yes, the family members, Lisa Richards 10 37 They're family members from babies from a year to 85 years of age. Commissioner Donahue 10:44 We normally - in many of these instances, there are people that are trained to know when someone has had too much to drink, and question people as to their age requirements. Do you have any plan for that? Other than it's a family aff air? And everybody knows everybody? Lisa Richards 11 08 Exactly. This is my cousin. She's also running this with us. Gommissioner Howe .1 1 :.14 Oh, please state your name, please. Maria Dari '1 1 :16 Maria Dari. Commissioner Howe 1 1.'17 Thank you. MariaDari 11.'lB So we do have a couple of people that worked at bartending at school, you know, and so they are familiar with what to look for and whatnot. And there'll be people there alternating and watching to see what's going on. We will have a good handle on what's going on. Page-8-of14 June L3,2024, License Commission Meeting Draft Transcript Commissioner Donahue 1 1:34 Okay. Commissioner Howe'1'1.35 Thank you. Do we have a motion? Motion to approve by Commissioner Krieger seconded by Commissioner Donahue to approve all those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none. motion carries. Good luck with your event. Lisa Richards 1'1 49 Allright, thank you. Secretary Pyers 11:53 Application by Stanley Tabi, for a "Special One Day License to sell/dispense Malt Beverages & Wines" for a Graduation Party on Saturday, June 29,2024, from I to 11 PM at UTEC, 35 Warren Street. Commissioner Howe 12 08 Good evening, please state your name, Stanley Tabi 12:10 Stanley Tabi. Commissioner Howe 12:12 And Stanley, nice to meet you. Why don't you tell us about your event? Who's graduating? Stanley Tabi 12 17 Oh, my niece. She's going from Harvard University. And we thought we should give her a little graduation party she deserves Commissioner Howe 12.24 Congratulations. Approximately how many people are you expecting? Stanley Tabt 12.29 We're looking at about 150. Commissioner Howe'12:31 And I'll ask the same question of the prior applicant. What process or procedure do you have in place to make sure first of allthat minors are not served and also that adults are not overserved? Right. Stanley Tabi 12 44 So, we do have three certified TIPS Certified bartenders who will be on site. And I'll be primarily responsible for the general supervision to ensure that there's not overconsumption of alcohol and Page-9-of14 June L3, 2024, License Commissi on Meetine Draft Transcript relatedly because we're only having a few hours. So we want to ensure that the crowd will be or the guests will be well served and on the limits. Commissioner Howe'1 3:07 Excellent. Thank you. Any questions or comments? TIPS certified? Alright. motion on the floor by Commissioner Mercier to approve seconded by Commissioner Taing. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none. motion carries. Good luck with your event. Congratulations to your neice. Stanley Tabi 13.23 Thank you Secretary Pyers 13'.27 Application by Amanda Etinge, for a "SpecialOne Day License to sell/dispense Wines and Malt Beverages only," for a 60th Birthday Celebration from 7 PM to 1:30 AM on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Hellenic center,41 Broadway street. Amanda is joining us on Zoom. Commissioner Howe 1 3:46 Good evening, Amanda. Amanda Etinge 13:52 Hello, Commissioner Howe. Commissioner Howe 13:54 Hi, how are you? Amanda Etinge 13 56 Good. Thank you. You were away last time. Commissioner Howe'14:02 Please tell us about your event. Amanda Etinge 14:05 So sixtieth birthday celebration. Again, same usual about 200 guest and four certified bartenders will be present at the event Commissioner Howe 14:'18 Four certified - excellent. Questions or comments from the board. Commissioner Mercier 14'.22 l'll move approval Page - 10 - of 14 June 13 2024 License Commission Meetin o h Draft Transcript Commissioner Howe 1 4:24 Motion on the floor by Commissioner Mercier to approve seconded by Commissioner Donahue. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed Hearing none motion carries. Amanda, great to see you good luck. Amanda Etinge 14:36 Same here, bye Secretary Pyers 14:40 Public hearing to amend the premises for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" Restaurant license for Athenian Corner Restaurant and Lounge !nc., for premises at 207 Market Street. Commissioner Howe 14:55 Good evening, please state your name for the record. Theodore Panagiotopoulos 14:57 Good evening, Theodore Panagiotopoulos, representing Athenian Corner restaurant. Commissioner Howe 15:02 Excellent. Hi, how are you? Theodore Panagiotopoulos 15:03 Good. How are you? Commissioner Howe 15:04 Good, thanks. Do we have any questions or comments from the board? I reviewed the application. And now it's just obviously you're just trying trying to make permanent what the covlD? Theodore Panagiotopoulos 1 5:1 6 Yes, it's the same setup we've been using since the special COVID regulations in 2020, and with a new process this year, we need to make it permanent with the city in the ABCC. Theodore Panagiotopoulos 1 5:27 And you have no more, no more seating in the parking lot area? Theodore Panagiotopoulos 1 5:31 That, that we've done away with that and we're just going to use the street area. Commissioner Howe 15:37 Questions. Commissioner Donahue? Commissioner Donahue'15:39 No, you asked the right question. Page- 11 -of14 June 13, 2024, License Commis sion Meetine Draft Transcript Commissioner Howe 15:42 Questions from the board. So public hearing anyone here to wish that wishes to speak in favor in favof ln favor Hearing none that portion of the public hearing is closed. Anyone here wishing to speak in opposition? ln opposition? Hearing none, that portion of the public hearing is closed. What is the wish of the body? Double motion to approve by Commissioner Donahue seconded by Commissioner Krieger. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none. motion carries. Good luck. Theodore Panagiotopoulos 1 6. 1 7 Thanks very much enjoy the rest of the night. Secretary Pyers 16:2'1 Amendment to an application by Ambersi lnc [d/b/a] lndian Pizzeria, Kaur Prabhjot, proposed license manager for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 1717 Middlesex Street, Unit 3. Joti's joining us on Zoom. Prabhjot Kaur 16'.42 Hello, everybody. Commissioner Howe 16.45 Hi, please state your name. Prabhjot Kaur 16.47 My name is Prabhjot Kaur. Commissioner Howe 16.49 Excellent. Why don't you tell us about a little bit about the amendment. I did read the documents. lt's just a financialdisclosure amendment. Yes. Prabhjot Kaur 16:57 lnitially, we thought we were looking at bigger you know, project of construction inside and to like, you know, kegs and draught beer and stuff. But then we realized the space is an issue because we have no basement and no roof access. So we can't put walk in coolers for the kegs. So we dropped that idea. And then we didn't need that much funds. And we didn't get approved by the bank, either. We were looking at some equity. We didn't get it. Get that funds. So we decided to just do like, you know, bottles and rest of the alcohol beer for just bottles. So we you know, our funds, that requirements went a lot down. So that's why we amended the application and change the funding. And Commissioner Howe 17 43 it's my understanding the applicant owns four other restaurants. Prabhjot Kaur 17'.48 Yes, I do. Page - 12 - ol 14 Ju ne L3 , 2024, License Com m ission Meeting Draft Transcript Commissioner Howe 17:49 So there's familiarity with service of alcohol Prabhiot Kaur 17:52 Yes, yes. Commissioner Howe 17:54 Any questions or comments from the board? Commissioner Krieger? Commissioner Krieger 18 02 So, this is sort of off licence, but lndian piza is different from Neapolitan pizza, how? Prabhjot Kaur '18 13 So, we have our own different, like fusion sauces, for I don't know if we ever had lndian food like chicken tikka masala. This is like a tomato creamy sauce, which we in you know, incorporated into the pizzeria sauce. I really would like to invite you all to come. Prior pizas, it's very different. lt's fusion with lndian spices and sauces are not just tomato base, we have different kinds of sauces. And again, we have you know, added some different lndian spices in the sauces which gives it a different kick to it. And even like the chicken that goes on top has been marinated with the nene spices and stuff. So it's it's really different different than normal piza you would have. I '...'i Commissioner Howe 1B:57 That is the best question you've ever had. sounds really good. Thank you very much. Prabhjot Kaur 19.03 I encourage you guys to come and try our pizza, please. Commissioner Howe I-ci 0!r Motion on the floor by Commissioner Donahue to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Mercier. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none. motion carries. Thank you very much. Have a good night. Prabhjot Kaur 19:2'1 Thank you. Thank you. Secretary Pyers 19:25 Request for a hearing for an application by cEC Entertainment LLC [d/b/a] chuck E. cheese, Zachary Small, proposed license manager for a "Wines and Malt Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 199 Plain St. Unit 5. !t is requested that legal notice Ue published in the local newspaper, and public hearing to be held on July 11,2024, at 6 pM. Page - 13 - of 14 June 13 2024 License Commission Meetin Draft Transcript Commissioner Howe 19:48 motion on the floor by Commissioner Taing seconded by Commissioner Mercier to schedule a public hearing on July 11 2024. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed Hearing none motion carries Secretary Pyers 20:00 Request for a hearing for an application by Santos Italian Pizza lnc [d/b/a] Rosso's Pizza Steak House, Ernane Martins Dos Santos, proposed license manager for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" restaurant license for premises at 1275 Pawtucket BIvd. Unit 7. lt is requested that legal notice be published in the local newspaper, and public hearing to be held on July 11, 2024, at 6 PM. Commissioner Howe 20.28 Motion on the floor by Commissioner Mercier seconded by Commissioner Krieger to hold a public hearing on July 11 2024. All those in favor say aye. Opposed Hearing none motion carries. Secretary Pyers 20:39 Request for a public hearing to amend the premises for an "All Alcoholic Beverages" Restaurant license for New Star MA lnc [d/b/a] Koto Restaurant, 76 Merrimack Street. lt is requested that legal notice be published in local newspaper, and public hearing be held on July 11,2024, at 6 PM. Commissioner Howe 20:59 I t: 2a Motion on the floor by Commissioner Donahue seconded by Commissioner Taing allto hold the public hearing July 11 2024. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none. motion carries. Before we adjourn, ljust have a point of personal privilege. ljust want to say the Celtics are the best team in the NBA history goes Celtics motion by motion to adjourn.Bye. Bye bye miss by Mr. Gommissioner Krieger seconded by Commissioner Donahue. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none motion carries. Good night. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Page - 14 - of 14