Minutes

of the Town of Provincetown Licensing Board Meeting and Work Session on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 in the Judge Welsh Hearing Room, 260 Commercial Street.

Present: Nick Robertson (Vice Chair and Clerk), Irene Rabinowitz, Richard McMasters and Elizabeth Hartsgrove (Licensing Agent)

Excused: Hunter O'Hanian (Chairman), John Foley and Cassandra Benson

Absent:

Others Present:

Public Statements

Renewal License

Common Victualler

1. Family Tran, Inc., Dieu Tran mgr d.b.a. Szechuan Restaurant, 175 Commercial St

2. Luster-Packard, Inc., Larry Luster mgr d.b.a. Ciro and Sal's, 4 Kiley Ct.

3. Edward Carreiro d.b.a. Tip For Tops'n, 31 Bradford St.

Motion to approve #1 by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by Richard McMasters. Passed 3-0

Motion to approve 2 and 3 by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by Richard McMasters. Passed 3-0

Richard McMasters discloses he is a Lodging House License holder.

Innholder

1. Crowne Pointe Inc., Thomas Walter mgr d.b.a. Crowne Pointe Inn and Spa, 82 Bradford St.

Motion to approve by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by Nick Robertson. Passed 2-0-1

Richard McMasters discloses he is a Lodging House License holder.

Lodging

1. K and E Realty Trust, Kathryn Atwood mgr d.b.a. The Secret Garden Inn, 300A Commercial St.

Motion to approve by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by Nick Robertson. Passed 2-0-1

Taxi Cab

1. Valerie Martin d.b.a. Cape Cab, 10C Nelson Ave - VIN#1FALP57U0TG211148, 1996 Ford Taurus

Motion to approve by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by Richard McMasters. Passed 3-0

Taxi Operator

1. Gail Gibbs, Provincetown

2. Melissa Jones, Provincetown

Motion to approve 1 and 2 by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by Richard McMasters. Passed 3-0

Correspondence

• Letter from Richard Corsino dated 1/31/05. Re: The Alibi closing dates.
• Notice from ABCC dated 01/13/05 Re: Café Heaven and Angel Foods Hearing
• Notice from ABCC dated 01/27/05 Re: Clem and Ursie’s Hearing
• Notice from ABCC dated 01/27/05 Re: Clem and Ursie’s Decision and Suspension.

Minutes – January 7 and January 11, 2005

Motion to approve January 7, 2005 as amended by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by Nick Robertson Passed 3-0

Motion to approve January 11, 2005 as written by Nick Robertson Seconded by Irene Rabinowitz. Passed 3-0

Work Session

1. Taxi Rules and Regulations

§ Advertising

a) Concerns

1. Limitation of size.

2. Placement.

3. Adult Content.

b) Regulate

1. Size of Signs

2. Placement to the top and back of vehicle only (Any other place would need Licensing Board and Police Dept. approval) and no automated/moving advertising.

3. Licensing plate and cab # can not be blocked

§ Other Possible ideas for re-doing or adding to the rules and regs:

a) Winter fees and summer fees

b) Discount for senior citizens.

Licensing Board Statements

§ Welcome Richard McMasters to the Licensing Board!

§ Welcome back Liz!

Licensing Agent Statements

Other Business – any other business, which shall properly come before the board.

Motion to adjourn by Irene Rabinowitz at 6:30 P.M.