City of Haverhill, January 7, 2008 Meeting of the License Commission was held at 7:00 PM In Room 202, City Council Chambers, City Hall.

Present:

• Chairman Edwards
• Commissioner Sullivan
• Commissioner Hanson

On the motion of Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by Chairman Edwards the minutes for the December meeting were accepted and they were unanimously approved.

Application was received for approval of a New Officer/Director and Transfer of Stock from RARE Hospitality International, Inc. d/b/a LongHorn Steakhouse located at 59 Plaistow Road. Mr. Barry Gerstein appeared in favor and no one appeared in opposition. On the motion of Commissioner Hanson and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan, the application was unanimously approved.
APPROVED

Application was received for approval of Transfer of License and Transfer of Stock from Applebee’s Restaurants North LLC d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar located at 56 Plaistow Road. Attorney Demakis appeared in favor and no one appeared in opposition. On the motion of Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by Commissioner Hanson, the application was unanimously approved.
APPROVED

Application was received for pre approval of a transfer of a Common Victuallers License from Nathan Sandwich & Variety Shop located at 135 Washington Street. Carmen Navarro Nunes to Mardy Tes. Miss. Tes appeared in favor and no one appeared in opposition. On the motion of Commissioner Hanson and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan the application was unanimously approved.
APPROVED

Application was received for approval of a Class II Car Dealers License for auctions only from JR Auto.Com located at 2 Sheldon Street. Junior Torres, applicant. Mr. Torres appeared in favor and no one appeared in opposition. On the motion of Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by Commissioner Hanson the application was unanimously approved.
APPROVED

Application for approval of an Entertainment License from Essex Street Grille located at 25 Essex Street. Michael Spencer applicant. Mr. Spencer appeared in favor and no appeared in opposition. On the motion of Commissioner Hanson and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan the application was unanimously approved.
APPROVED

Item for Discussion: Mr. Richard Picone appeared in front of the Commission to speak on behalf of the Sons of Italy and the possibility of keeping the Alcohol License for the club. This establishment was one of the clubs that did not meet the fire safety requirements set by the state. Chief Borden of the Haverhill Fire Department spoke of the importance of having the sprinkler system, and said that he would be happy to help out in what ever way he can. Chairman Edwards explained to Mr. Picone that the local License Commission can’t renew the license, this law is set by the state and all licensees must be in compliance.
NO ACTION TAKEN

Show Cause Hearing: JP McBride’s for over serving a customer on December 15, 2007. Officer Moore spoke on behalf of the Haverhill Police Department; he offered testimony of the events that took place that evening. Mr. John Lovett spoke on behalf of the establishment and said it was a busy night and he does not recall this person coming into his establishment. Chairman Edwards said they had other incidents prior to this one, and he feels they need to have a police detail for the next sixty days. He feels this will help crowd control. On the motion of Commissioner Hanson and seconded by Commissioner Hanson the establishment will need to hire a police detail for sixty days Friday and Saturday nights.
POLICE DETAIL PRESENCE ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS JANUARY 11, 2008 - MARCH 15, 2008

Show Cause Hearing: Essex Street Grille for overcrowding on November 21, 2007. Sgt. Dana Burrill spoke on behalf of the Haverhill Police Department. He said he and Chairman Edwards were out that night checking the establishments, and when they entered the Essex Street Grille it was clearly over crowded. Mr. Spencer owner of the establishment, said he was guilty and would try to be more cautious. Chairman Edwards reminded Mr. Spencer of the importance of what Chief Borden stated tonight. In the future they will have to call the fire department and the establishments that are over crowded will be evacuated.
NO ACTION TAKEN

Show Cause Hearing: The Lasting Room for overcrowding on November 21, 2007. Sgt. Dana Burrill spoke on behalf of the Haverhill Police Department he said this was also one of the establishments that was in violation of overcrowding. Mr.Willett owner of the establishment said that after hearing Chief Borden he has a better understanding of how important it is to keep the establishments to their capacity.
NO ACTION TAKEN

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. The next meeting will be held on Monday February 4, 2008.

Attest:
Commission’s Clerk