9/28/1994 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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F } Page Board of Selectmen Minutes September 2 , 1994 enrich Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Liquors: The Public Hearing notice has been corrected by the second notice and by the continuation of the hearing today indicated Attorney Nlarder. On this date, the Board has the authority to grant the transfer of license from the current location to the new location indicated Attorney Nirder. The Board cannot issue a license until the new establishment is built and has inspected by a licensing authority to ensure the terms of the building have been met to specifications. Attorney Nl rd r indicated that the Building Inspector can inspect the new building and make a recommendation to the Board. i Mr. Rent indicated that . .C.C. has not approved the license application to slate. The license remains under the name of Sea Breeze Liquors. with approval from the two entities, the new owners will assume responsibility until the move to the new location noted Mr. Rent. Being no further comment, Selectman Bills opened the Public Hearing for public comment. Peg Marsch asked if the Board would have sufficient information today to vote on this matter. She was informed by Selectman Mills that the Board should have sufficient information to vote on this matter today. For the record, Nis. Marsch requested input from each Board Member as to how the liquor store will benefit Mashpee and its citizens. Ms. Harsch expressed concern to the size of the store and long tern impact to residents. As noted by Ms. Harsch, the liquor stare can create additional domestic abuse, drunk driving and have the lives of policemen on the line. what are the benefits to a mega liquor store asked Nis. Harsch. Selectman Mills indicated that young people will not be corrupted by seeing a liquor store. This is a legal substance used in the home. The issue is, its a legal business indicated Selectman Mills. To infer that it is a business that will sell to minors infers that it will be operating illegally. Selectman Caffyn indicated that a liquor store in Forth Market Street is not an advantage for the conununity. She noted that there is little in Mashpee for families and children to do together. what is here for the year round resident asked Selectman Caffyn. Selectman Caffyn expressed disappointment to the proposal and the close proximity to the school. A large liquor warehouse is inappropriate indicated Selectman Caffyn. Kathleen Lyne related concerns to potential liquor signs. Lets remember that this is a DARE community stated Nis. Lynch who recommended adding more trees to serve as a natural barrier between the buildings.