BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PERMITS & LICENSES
AUGUST 22, 2016
ATTENDANCE
P. Blake P H. Link E M. Ruiz A D. Buscarello A S. Miller A M. Shames P D. Carcache A T. Miskel P R. Underwood E B. Fuller-Googins A R. Myers A P. Gibson A M. Peretz A G. Kelly E L. Pinn P J. Li P M. Racioppo P
P = present, E = excused, A = absent
GUESTS
D. Abramson – Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit R. Cahill M. Livingston B. Krakow M. Kelly
*** MEETING MINUTES***
The meeting was called to order at 6:36pm.
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of The Douglass at 149 4th Avenue (between Butler/Douglass Streets).
Michael Kelly represented the applicant. They are buying the assets of the Sheep Station including full kitchen and full menu. May apply for outdoor space. It consists of 15 tables with 40 seats plus the bar. Windows will close at 10pm during the week and 11pm on the weekend.
Motion was made by Mark Shames to accept the application as presented and seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 6…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0….. ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 320 Court Street (between Degraw/Sackett Streets).
Mr. Kelly again represented owner. Premises currently occupied. Going into foreclosure on September 16th. Hoping to purchase. Will have full kitchen and menu. Stop serving one hour before closing. 10 tables with 44 seats 11-foot bar. No outdoor seating but live music. Closing windows at 10pm weekdays and 11pm on weekends.
They will have tenants.
Recommendation made by Mark Shames and seconded by Tom Miskel: that the application be conditionally approved subject to a written stipulation that the windows be closed at 10pm weekdays and 11pm on weekends.
VOTE: 5…..YEAS 2…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
NOT-ON-AGENDA ITEM RAISED:
Shooting on Flatbush Avenue and 6th Avenue close to Prospect Place. Regina Cahill, President of the North Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District spoke about what has been done regarding three businesses on Flatbush Avenue. She has recommended a fixed NYPD post at this location.
Melissa Livingston, a resident of 6th Avenue asked what CB6 can do. There was a fight on Saturday, 8/21/16 – 911 called and continuous noise coming from these establishments. There has been a police report on file – Residents need some help from CB6. Various residents had emotional issues e.g. meters, parking etc.
New Business: Committee recommended that this matter regarding actions at Woodland, Sugarcane and Bleachers be referred to CB6’s Transportation/Public Safety Committee due to recent incidents.
Recommendation approved unanimously.
Daniel Abramson representative from the Mayor’s office spoke and committed to working with elected officials and CB6 to do the right thing.
Meeting adjourned at 7:46pm.
Minutes were submitted by Pauline Blake.