December 15, 2020

“Motion to accept the $150,000 donation from Schneider Electric for Foxborough Town Common electrical and structural upgrades by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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“Motion to approve the Change of Manager for Red Robin International, Inc. d/b/a Red Robin Gourmet Burgers + Spirits from Ashley Wyatt to John Massaro by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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“Motion to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Norfolk by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Discussion: CM – How would you handle other towns who want to have this agreement with Foxborough? MK – We would come back and figure out the best way to do this. We are competitive and cost around 25% less than a commercial shop. MK - We have an apprentice as well who has 3 certifications towards Master Level mechanics and learning from one of the best in the industry. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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“11.1 Motion to approve the 2021 Liquor, Common Victualler, Entertainment and Auto License Renewals by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Discussion: LG – Can you update the Spreadsheet to the manager of Red Robin? Katie Lang – That doesn’t happen until after this is approved. Their Change of Manager needs to be reviewed and approved by the ABCC, which can take up to six weeks, after it is approved I will send them notification and print out an updated license. CM – Katie can you go over acronyms? What does RS mean? Do Veterans club get a discount KL - Explained acronyms (ABCC acronyms, RS is restaurant, PK is package store, HT is hotel, CL is club and VC is veterans club) and yes, the Veterans club does get a discount as well. CM – Can you separate them out for next year? (Liquor licenses) BK – This is the one of the most organized that this has ever been. LG – Do we need to discuss Olive and Mint? KL - We separated out Olive and Mint and worked with Finance to make sure every ones is paid up. LG – This was an issue last year, any 2019 fees? BK – Any outstanding balances have to be resolved this year. I worked with Paula because by state statute she is the only one can authorize a payment plan. They made a payment today. If they don’t meeting the minimum payment requires I notified them that they will be called in front of the board to determine if they will keep their licenses. We’ve taken a strong approach so they can make that payment. I’m happy to take further direction from the board. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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“Motion to approve the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Nirvi Inc. doing business as Olive & Mint on the condition that all taxes and outstanding payments due to the Town are made by December 31, 2020, at 12:30pm or that an agreed upon payment plan has been established with the Town's Revenue Officer by December 31, 2020 at 12:30pm by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Discussion: BK – When we found there was an outstanding bill for the town, they were called in. We discussed that this was the 2nd year that this has happened. We understand that it has been difficult with covid but because that has happened before covid that we encourage them to pursue other options to make payments. They need to meet the minimum requirement by December 31st. I would hold them accountable and if they don’t make the minimum payment and if they don’t continue with payments to call them in. SM – What taxes are we talking about? BK – It is just water and property taxes, and that is your jurisdiction. ME – If we approve this, can we get a month update and what is the process if they fall behind? How can we be proactive? BK – Yes, we can do that. If they fall behind you would call them in front of the Board if I report they have fallen behind. We put the payment plan in place as well as call them in front of the Board in January. ME - Let’s bring them in the new year and let them know if they don’t get it paid then they will be back in and have their license potentially revoked. CM – We should not make this a practice. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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“Motion to approve the Petition for Conduit Location by Verizon New England to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface for East Belcher Road and Spring Brook Road to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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“11.3 Motion to approve extended liquor license hours for Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse at Patriot Place for all Sundays in 2021 for brunch alcohol service to begin at 10:00 am by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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“11.4 Motion to approve extended liquor license hours for Wormtown Brewery at Patriot Place for Sunday, January 3, 2021 for brunch alcohol service to begin at 10:00 am by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Discussion – CM -Does Wormtown actually sell food? BK – It’s a farmers pouring licenses, they have it set up that can be ordered. LG – They also have a menu, along with being able to order from other restaurants SM – Are they doing it every Sunday? Christina Metcalf – No, these were carried over from requests from 2020 that the Board didn’t want to approve without approving their 2021 licenses first. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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“11.5 Motion to approve extended liquor license hours for Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place for Sunday, January 3, 2021 for brunch alcohol service to begin at 10:00 am by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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“11.6 Motion to approve extended liquor license hours for Lake View Pavilion for all Saturdays in 2021 for brunch alcohol service to begin at 11:00 am by S. McGowan 2nd by C. Mitchell. Discussion – SM – Are they doing any business right now? KL – We make sure that their requests are correct and we do encourage them when they do ask to ask in bulk instead of one at a time. We had a few that didn’t want to have their extended hours they requested for the games now so we will notify Foxborough PD and have them make sure that they are not operating if they don’t have the extended hours approval. Roll Call: CM – Yes, SM – Yes, ME – Yes, EO – Yes, LG – Yes.” (Motion: McGowan, second: Mitchell)

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