Minutes

of the Town of Provincetown Licensing Board Public Meeting on Tuesday, August 9th, 2005, at 5:00pm in the Judge Welsh Hearing Room, 260 Commercial Street.

 

Present: Hunter O'Hanian (Chairman), Nick Robertson (Vice Chair and Clerk), John Foley, Irene Rabinowitz, Cassandra Benson and Elizabeth Hartsgrove (Licensing Agent)

Excused: Richard McMasters

Others Present:

 

Public Statements

Special Licenses

1.      Beth O’Rourke representing the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod for a:

Special Entertainment License

Sharon McKnight performing on Sunday September 4, 2005 from 6PM to 11PM to be held in the Auditorium at Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street.  No rain date requested.

Represented by Beth O’Rourke. No one spoke or wrote in favor or against application.

Motion to approve by Nick Robertson Seconded by John Foley. Passed 5-0

 

Hunter O’Hanian stepped down

2.      Bob Seay representing WOMR-FM. for:

Special Entertainment License

A Jazz Festival on Friday, August 12th, from 5pm to Midnight, at Town Hall Auditorium, 260 Commercial St. No rain date requested.

Represented by Bernice Steisel. No one wrote or spoke in favor or against application.

Motion to approve by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by Cass Benson. Passed 4-0

 

Irene Rabinowitz volunteers for the Fine Arts Work Center.

3.      Amy O’Hara representing the The Fine Arts Work Center, for

Special All Alcohol and Entertainment License

A Live Auction on Saturday August 20, 2005 from 6PM-11PM at The Fine Arts Work Center, 24 Pearl St.

Represented by Amy O’Hara. Michael Clifford wrote in favor. No one wrote against. No one spoke in favor or against application.

Motion to approve by John Foley Seconded by Cass Benson. Passed 4-0

 

Hunter O’Hanian rejoined.

New Licenses

Art Gallery

1.      Michael Wilson d.b.a. OZ Gallery, 398 Commercial St.

Motion to approve by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by John Foley. Passed 4-0-1

 

 

Pedicab Operator

1.      Michael Mather

2.      Daniel Fonte

 

Correspondence

§         Code Compliance Report – 08/09/05. No Action taken.

 

Minutes

Motion to approve July 26th Minutes as amended by Nick Robertson Seconded by Irene Rabinowitz. Passed 4-0-1

Motion to approve July 29th Minutes by Irene Rabinowitz Seconded by Cass Benson. Passed 3-0-2

 

Licensing Board Statements

§         The Licensing Board would like to request an opinion from Town Counsel about what authority the Licensing Agent has in enforcement of businesses operating without a license. Does the Licensing Agent have the ability to close a business down?

 

Licensing Agent Statements

§         There are still a few businesses, licensed through the board that is still not licensed for the 2005 year. All businesses, which are not yet licensed regardless of being licensed through the board or as a Corp. Retail, have been sent a notice on August 2, 2005 notifying them they were in violation. Tomorrow the Licensing Agent will be actively citing each business operating without the proper license, registration or inspection.

 

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

 

Motion to adjourn by Cass Benson at 6:10 P.M.