10/21/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 12 Board of Selectmen Minutes October 21, 1396 APPQI NTS AND HEARINGS: Po ones t Cora, Obla Popponesset Inn-..Change of License: Selectman Caffyn related concerns with respect to the private beach and cabana clubs that are not open for public use. It was noted that the Inn, and cabana club have been licensed as one unit since the 1930's. The beach club,a new institution, is a seasonal business, and is included in the subject license application. Selectman Caffyn suggested the Board further address this matter when renewing the license application. Selectman Frye agreed and recommended that Town Counsel review the possibility of a second license for the beach and cabana club. In addition, Selectman Caffyn stated that the owner of the nominee trust has not paid all outstanding taxes due to the Town to date. For the record, Selectman Caffyn indicated that the applicant should pay all taxes when requesting a change or renewal of license. Selectman Caffyn recommended the Board further review the tax payment issue. If residents owe taxes, we should not issue a license stated Selectman Caffyn. Attorney Gildea indicated that in his own individual capacity, the applicant owes back taxes. Approval is at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen. Mr.Whritenour noted that the bylaw addresses the license holder as it pertains to the individual corporation. The applicant of the Popponesset Inn does not owe any outstanding taxes pertaining to this establishment. Selectman Marsters indicated that the Popponesset Inn employs many local residents, and is an economical and viable entity for the Town of Mashpee. He recommended approval. Motion made by Selectman Marsters to approve the application of Popponesset Corp., d/b/a Popponesset Inn, William Zammer, Jr., Manager, to change their Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License to an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License. Motion seconded by Selectman Frye. VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0. Selectman Caffyn abstained.