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Votes at a glance: Cranston council approves Bridal Month resolution, liquor license and several reappointments
Summary
At its May 27 meeting the Cranston City Council unanimously approved a Bridal Month resolution and a BV liquor license for Elquist Restaurant and Lounge LLC, and confirmed multiple board reappointments; one reappointment drew a single no vote.
The Cranston City Council on May 27 approved a series of routine resolutions, a liquor-license request, and multiple municipal reappointments. Items were moved as a block where indicated and decided by roll call.
Bridal Month resolution: The council adopted a resolution recognizing June as Bridal Month. Councilwoman Horoyan introduced the resolution, and several members volunteered to be co-sponsors, including Councilman Buono and Council Vice President Wall. Councilwoman Horoyan said the city’s annual bridal flag-raising will be held Monday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. The resolution passed by roll call.
BV license: The council approved a BV license for Elquist Restaurant and Lounge LLC, 355 Dyer Avenue. The license application was described as "over capped" and required full council approval. The council recorded the applicant's proposed hours as Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. The motion to approve passed by roll call.
Reappointments: The council approved several reappointments: Mario Carlino to the Zoning Board of Review as Alternate No. 2 for the term beginning July 12 of this year through July 12 of next year; Regina Spirito to the Public Library Board of Trustees for the term July 31 this year through July 31, 2028; Diane Schaeffer to the Public Library Board of Trustees for the term July 31 this year through July 31, 2028; and the reappointment of Nancy Vitulli to the Arts Commission (term details not clearly specified on the record). The reappointment of Mario Carlino passed with one recorded no vote from Councilman Andujar; other reappointments were recorded as approved by roll call.
Other business: The council received a legal expense report for the period ending May 27 with no vote required. A block of new-business items was moved to the respective committees by unanimous voice or roll call, as recorded. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
Votes at a glance (selected): - Bridal Month resolution: approved (roll call) - BV license — Elquist Restaurant and Lounge LLC, 355 Dyer Ave, Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–1 a.m.: approved (roll call) - Reappointment — Mario Carlino, Zoning Board of Review (Alternate No. 2), July 12 to July 12 (one-year term): approved (roll call); one no vote recorded (Councilman Andujar) - Reappoint — Regina Spirito, Public Library Board of Trustees, term to July 31, 2028: approved (roll call) - Reappoint — Diane Schaeffer, Public Library Board of Trustees, term to July 31, 2028: approved (roll call) - Reappoint — Nancy Vitulli, Arts Commission: approved (roll call); term dates not specified on record.
