BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
PUBLIC SAFETY/ENV PROT/PERMITS/LICENSES COMMITTEE
JANUARY 9, 2012
PRESENT:
P. BLAKE H. FEDER H. LINK
S. MILLER T. MISKEL J. PORCELLI
G. REILLY M. SHAMES M. SILVERMAN
L. SONES B. STOLTZ T. VAZQUEZ
EXCUSED:
N. DUTTA M. SCOTT J. WOLFE
ABSENT:
T. ALEXANDER
GUESTS:
A. GARDNER A. VICKER R. CALLAHAN
J. ISIDORI C. BARNHARDT M. PISCIOTTA
BEN HOEN E. NAZZARO
***MINUTES***
The meeting was called to order by the Chair.
A motion was made by Tom Miskel and seconded by Lou Sones to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 28, 2011.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Continued presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Pok Pok NY LLC dba Pok Pok at 127 Columbia Street (between Kane/Degraw Streets).
Questionnaire had been completed Notice form was proper and had been sent Inside and outside space comply with public assembly – 24 inside and max of 36 outdoors Will comply with Board guidelines for outside space hours.
One member of the community had questions about whether CB6 limits the outdoor hours.
A motion was made by Tom Miskel to approve as presented and seconded by Lou Sones.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of TTT Brooklyn, Inc. dba Jolie Cantina at 241 Smith Street (between Butler/Douglass Streets).
Questionnaire had been completed Notice form was proper and had been sent Restaurant is upgrading from a Beer and Wine license Already has an unenclosed sidewalk café permit Will comply with Board guideline for hours of outdoor space
Joe Porcelli moved to approve as presented and Tom Miskel seconded.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Dizzy’s 5th Avenue at 230 5th Avenue (between President/Carroll Streets).
Questionnaire had been completed Notice form was proper and had been sent American restaurant that has a beer and wine license at its other location in the area. Transfer of prior license. No complaints on file. Outdoor space is part of premises and not a café but will comply with the Board’s guidelines for hours.
A motion to approve was made by Harry Feder and seconded by Hildegaard Link.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of LV Tapas Inc. dba La Vara at 268 Clinton Street (between Warren Street/Verandah Pl.).
Questionnaire had been completed Notice form was proper and had been sent
A motion was made by Joe Porcelli and seconded by Matt Silverman to accept as presented.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Arthur on Smith at 276 Smith Street (between Sackett/Degraw Streets).
This is an Italian restaurant with a Michelin star chef. Questionnaire had been completed Notice form was proper and had been sent Have not applied for outdoor space
Transfer of beer and wine license and step up to a full liquor license.
A motion to accept as presented was made by Tom Miskel and seconded by Joe Porcelli.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Snowday LLC dba The Skylark at 477 5th Avenue (between 11th/12th Streets). Questionnaire had been completed Notice form was proper and had been sent Seeking a full liquor license and stating that a kitcen and food will be added prior to any application for outdoor space.
Joe Porcelli had a bad experience with this operator concerning claims of food service in the past. Steve Miller and Gary Reilly stated that the problem was corrected.
A motion to accept as presented was made by Hildegaard Link and seconded by Matt Silverman
VOTE: 11…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION APPROVED
Savoia Restaurant appeared for renewal of a sidewalk café license. There were no complaints and they are celebrating their ten year anniversary on Tuesday. A motion was made by Mark Shames and seconded by Bette Stoltz to approve as presented.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
After the first license application, the new Commanding Officer of the 78th Precinct, Captain Michael Ameri spoke to the committee and pledged cooperation with the community in policing licensed establishments including having quarterly meetings with such establishments. Steve Miller asked for cooperation with regard to complaints to the precinct and the Commsnding Officer said he will aid us consistently with Police Department policy.
A motion to adjourn was duly made and seconded and the committee adjourned.
Minutes were submitted by Mark Shames.