May 16, 2011
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Vice Chairman Goodnow.
The meeting was turned over to Ms. Bokoski who asked for nominations for the Chairman’s position.
Mr. Goodnow made a motion, seconded by Mr. Soter to nominate Mr. Connor as Chairman with all members voting in the affirmative.
Mr. Connor asked for nominations for the Vice Chairman’s position. Mr. Goodnow nominated Mrs. Davies who in turn asked Mr. Goodnow if he would like to serve as Vice Chairman another year. Mr. Goodnow answered in the affirmative. Mrs. Davies made a motion, seconded by Mr. Featherston to nominate Mr. Goodnow as Vice Chairman with all members voting in the affirmative.
Public Hearing – application of JPM Management, LLC d/b/a Our Kitchen, Gwendolyn Zoppo, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol License from the Dept. of Revenue as successor in interest of C & B Corp. d/b/a Ma Glockner’s, Christopher Ballarino, Mgr. and application for a Common Victualler License, 799 So. Main St., Unit #4
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
The applicants, Michael Bucciero and Gwendolyn Zoppo were in attendance. Also present were Attorney Zoppo and Attorney Paris.
Mr. Bucciero stated that he and Gwendolyn Zoppo are the members of JPM Management LLC and are planning to open a restaurant in the plaza at 799 South Main St. He stated the hours of operation will be Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 1 AM; Sunday, Noon – 1 AM.
Mr. Soter asked how many individuals would be employed at this establishment. Mr. Bucciero stated there would be two kitchen employees, bartender and wait staff. Mr. Soter asked what type of food would be served. Mr. Bucciero stated they originally wanted to serve Italian food, but an Italian restaurant opened recently in the plaza. He stated it is a work in progress. Mrs. Zoppo stated it would be home-style American food.
Mr. Bucciero was asked if he has any restaurant experience. He stated he was a cook in his father’s restaurant and he was also involved in the management of G.W.’s on Mendon St. which is now the Fifty’s Lounge.
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Mrs. Davies asked if the employees will be TIPS certified. Mrs. Zoppo stated there will always be TIPS certified staff in the restaurant.
Public Hearing – application of Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC d/b/a Outback Steakhouse, Stephanie M. Morales, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol & Common Victualler License from Outback/New England – I, LP d/b/a Outback Steakhouse, Stephanie M. Morales, Mgr., 275 No. Main St.
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to continue this hearing at the conclusion of the hearing for Our Kitchen.
Mrs. Davies asked if this alcohol license would be able to be transferred at a later date. She was advised if the current license transfer is approved by the ABCC, then the license could transferred to another applicant, either stay at this location or move to another location of their choice.
Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor or opposition to this application. No one responded.
On a Goodnow/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Goodnow/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of JPM Management, LLC d/b/a Our Kitchen, Gwendolyn Zoppo, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol License from the Dept. of Revenue as successor in interest of C & B Corp. d/b/a Ma Glockner’s, Christopher Ballarino, Mgr. and application for a Common Victualler License, 799 So. Main St., Unit #4 with hours as stated this evening.
Public Hearing – Outback Steakhouse (continued)
An application was received with regard to the transfer of the license from the Limited Partnership Licensee to the General Partner of the Licensee, an entity within the previously approved corporate structure. This transaction involves 19 Massachusetts locations and due to the magnitude of these transactions, the ABCC has received the information and documents from the applicant. The Commission is satisfied the transaction is consistent with the purposes of MGL, c.138 and would not result in the individual corporate licenses being deemed to be out of compliance with the applicable statute.
Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor or opposition to this application. No one responded.
On a Davies/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Davies/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC d/b/a Outback Steakhouse,
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Stephanie M. Morales, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol & Common Victualler License from Outback/New England – I, LP d/b/a Outback Steakhouse, Stephanie M. Morales, Mgr., 275 No. Main St.
State House Note – On a Davies/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve and sign a State House Note in the amount of $298,000 awarded to Easton Bank at a rate of 1.25% to be paid in 30 days.
On a Davies/Goodnow motion, the Board voted to accept the May 2nd minutes as submitted. Mr. Featherston and Mr. Soter abstained.
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to update the Board on the status of negotiations with the Fire, Police, AFSCME Clerical and AFSCME DPW.
Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Selectmen unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM noting they would not be returning to public session.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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