9/26/1994 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 7 i Board of Selectmen Minutes September 26, 1994 ,point Appointment of Housing Authority Commissioner: Selectman Vaccaro motioned t make the vote unanimous to appoint 'Theresa Bard as a member of the Mashpee Housing Authority. Motion seconded by Selectman Costa. Board of Selectmen VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Housing Authority VOTE: Unanimous. - . 7:27 p.m. Public Dearing: Best Buy Beverage, Inc.: Selectman Mills opened the Public Hearing on the application of Best Buy Beverage, Inc. for an All-Alcoholic Package Goods Store license in accordance with MGL Chapter 138, Section 17B. Mr. whritcnour submitted communication to the Board dated September 2 , 1994 relative to the two applications received for the conversion of seasonal liquor licenses pursuant to the newly adopted section 17B of Chapter 138 of the General Laws. It was noted that a Public Hearing will follow on the application of BIA, Inc, d/b/a Deer Crossing Market. As advised by the Executive Secretary, the new statute is subject to the interpretation of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABC }in its application. As noted by Mr. Whriteur, the ABCC was contacted regarding Section 17B. They indicated that they favor an interpretation of the law which limits its application to only those establishments licensed prior to June 30, 1984, With regards to the conversion, Mr. whritcn ur indicated that the Board can convert one license per year. The Board can also approve an application for an All-Alcoholic Package Goods Store effective January 1, 1995. Arthur DePaul, 32 Thornberry Circle, Manager of Best Buy Beverage y was present to discuss the license application with the Board. As noted by Mr. DePaul, the establishment located on 16 Echo Road is the only package goods sure in the area. Seven local residents are employed by the store informed Mr. DePaul. We serve the local community and offer a redemption center indicated Mr. DePaul. It was noted that approximately 350 to 400 customers are scared during the winter months in relation to 250 to 300 seasonal customers.