HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes07-01-10 MINUTES July 1 , 2010
The Kauai Liquor Control Commission held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 1 ,
2010, at 4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room #3 of the Lihue Civic Center, Mo'ikeha Building,
4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, to transact business as did properly come
before the meeting as follows:
ROLL CALL: In response to roll call, Chair Gerald Matsunaga, Vice Chair Shirley Akita
and Commissioners Clifford Nakea, William Gibson and Gary Pacheco were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Vice Chair Akita made a motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Pacheco, and unanimously carried, to approve the hearings and regular
meeting agendas as prepared by the Director.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CASA DI AMICI RESTAURANT: Application No. 2010-106 was filed on May 13, 2010
for transfer of Restaurant General License No. 2G-053 (live entertainment but no
dancing, with conditions) from Dikilato L.L.C. dba Casa di Amici to Keahi Yates, LLC
dba Casa di Amici Restaurant located at 2301 Nalo Road, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii. The
Commission accepted Application No. 2010-106 for publication and public hearing on
June 3, 2010 and ordered to print notice of public hearing in The Garden Island
newspaper on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, scheduling the public hearing on Thursday,
July 1 , 2010 at 4:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter in Meeting Room #3 of the Lihue Civic
Center, Mo'ikeha Building, 4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.
The Director reported that all legal requirements for today's public hearing have been
met and up to the time of this public hearing, the department has not received any
letters objecting to or supporting this application.
Chair Matsunaga opened the public hearing and asked if they've received the
Investigator's Report.
Mr. Randall Yates and Ms. Joanna Keahi, Members of the limited liability company,
represented the applicant. Mr. Yates stated that he's received and read the
Investigator's Report and he did not see anything that was concerning to him.
Chair Matsunaga asked for anyone who wished object to this application. Seeing none,
Chair Matsunaga asked for anyone who wished to speak in favor of this application.
Mr. Yates stated that he'd be delighted to answer any questions the commission may
have.
Since there were no questions, Chair Matsunaga closed the public hearing on
Application No. 2010-106.
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Commissioner Nakea made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Gibson,
and unanimously carried, to approve Application No. 2010-106 for transfer of
Restaurant General License No. 2G-053 from Dikilato LLC dba Casa di Amici to Keahi
Yates, LLC dba Casa di Amici Restaurant.
The Commission adjourned the hearings agenda and continued with the agenda for the
regular meeting.
1 . DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
(a) INVESTIGATORS' REPORTS.
(b) INCOMING COMMUNICATIONS:
(1) From Hinman & Carmichael LLP, Re: Camel Road Winery Rebate
Promotions and Cambria Winery Rebate Promotions.
(2) From Kauai Bar, Re: Update on premises.
(3) From MillerCoors, Re: Miller Lite March Hoops Sweepstakes.
(4) Disturbance Reports from Nawiliwili Tavern, Tradewinds, A South Seas Bar
(2) and Trees Lounge.
(c) OUTGOING COMMUNICATIONS:
(1) To All Wholesale Licensees, Re: Transfer of Licenses.
(d) EMPLOYEES IN LICENSED PREMISES:
Managers and Assistant Managers — See Attachment "A"
(e) ACTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR:
(1) PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.: Approval of Application Nos.
2010-178 through 2010-187 filed on June 14, 2010 by Princess Cruise
Lines, Ltd. for Transient Vessel licenses aboard the Royal Princess and
Golden Princess while docking on various dates at Nawiliwili Harbor,
Kauai, Hawaii.
(2) NANI MOON MEAD: Approval of Application No. 2010-206 filed on
June 17, 2010 by Nani Moon Mead, LLC dba Nani Moon Mead for a
Special Beer & Wine license on June 19, 2010 at the Kilohana Luau
Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.
(3) FRIENDS OF DICKIE CHANG: Approval of Application No. Free 2010-34
filed on June 22, 2010 by the Friends of Dickie Chang for a Free One-Day
Special Dispenser Beer & Wine license on June 27, 2010 at the Kilohana
Luau Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.
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(e) ACTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR: (Cont'd.)
(4) KILOHANA: Approval of special requests for temporary decrease of
premises by excluding the Luau Pavilion on June 19, 2010 from 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. and on June 27, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(5) DA KINE WINE: Approval of special request to conduct wine tastings, per
list, on June 19, 2010 and June 26, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(6) THE ST. REGIS PRINCEVILLE RESORT: Approval of special request for
temporary increase of premises to include Fort Alexander, per diagram
submitted, on June 14, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on June 26,
2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m.
(7) TIMES SUPER MARKET: Approval of special request to conduct wine and
distilled spirit tastings, per list and diagram submitted, on July 2, 2010 from
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on July 3, 2010 from 1 :00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(f) INFORMATIONAL MATTERS.
Commissioner Gibson made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Pacheco,
and unanimously carried, to approve the above Director's Report.
2. RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES: See Attachment "B"
A motion was made by Vice Chair Akita, seconded by Commissioner Pacheco, and
unanimously carried, to approve applications for renewal of liquor licenses as listed on
Attachment "B".
3. RENEWAL OF PERMITS: See Attachment "C"
Commissioner Pacheco made a motion, which was seconded by Vice Chair Akita, and
unanimously carried, to approve the renewal of permits listed on Attachment "C".
4. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION IN TIME TO SUBMIT TAX CLEARANCES FOR
RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES.
The Director stated that there are 6 licensees, Lihue Bowling Center, 1 sc Tee Mini Bar,
Bali Hai Restaurant, Makai Golf Course, Market Street Diner, and Simply Sundry, trying
to clear their State and IRS liabilities. During the extension period, no alcohol can be
sold but the licensees are given time to obtain their tax clearances.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Akita, seconded by Commissioner Pacheco, and
unanimously carried, to approve the requests from the above 6 licensees for extension
in time to submit tax clearances for renewal of liquor licenses.
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5. CHANGE INCORPORATE OFFICERS:
(a) KMART CORPORATION: Election/appointment of Alfred Herbert Jasser, Vice
President &Treasurer; removal of Allen Robert Ravas, Senior Vice President,
Finance.
(b) KAUAI KILOHANA PARTNERS: Gregg Solomon replacing Courageous Kauai
Ltd. as limited partner.
(c) KIM CHEE RESTAURANT #9, LLC: Addition of Dong Kyung Chun, member.
(d) KOLOA RUM CORP.: Addition of John Stein, Secretary/Director, and Robert
Weist, Rita Gregory, Christopher Wolf and Michael Bacco as Directors;
resignation of J. Gregory Schredder as Secretary/Treasurer and Director.
(e) THE LODGE AT KOKEE: Addition of Elizabeth K. Faye and Gail Morgan as
Directors; removal of Alexander L. Faye, Jr. and Margaret Morgan as Directors.
(f) MK VENTURES LLC (Merriman's Kauai): Addition of Robin Dane, Brochick
Investment Co., LLC and Susan M. Ernest, Trustee of Susan M. Ernest
Revocable Trust as Members.
(g) SAFEWAY INC.: Withdrawal of Raymond Girard Viault, Robert Irwin
MacDonnell and Rebecca Atkinson Stirn as Directors.
Commissioner Pacheco made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Gibson,
and unanimously carried, to approve the above change in corporate officers, (a) through
(g), inclusive.
6. SALE OF 25% OR MORE OF OUTSTANDING CAPITAL STOCK:
KOLOA RUM CORP.: Transfer of stock from J. Gregory Schredder to Robert Weist,
resulting in Robert Weist holding 39% of the outstanding shares.
A motion was made by Commissioner Pacheco, seconded by Commissioner Gibson,
and unanimously carried, to approve the above transfer of stock of Koloa Rum Corp.
7. ALCOHOL PURCHASE PERMIT:
NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN: Request for permit to purchase
absolute and diluted alcohol solutions.
The Director explained that these alcohol solutions are used for scientific research and
to sanitize their equipment.
A motion was made Commissioner Pacheco, seconded by Commissioner Gibson, and
unanimously carried, to approve the above request for a permit to purchase absolute
and diluted alcohol solutions.
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8. CANCELLATION OF TEMPORARY LICENSE:
KAPAA LIQUOR & WINE CO. LLC: Effective June 18, 2010, cancellation of
Temporary License No. T 2010-08 issued to Kapaa Liquor & Wine Co. LLC dba
same.
Commissioner Nakea made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Pacheco, and unanimously carried, to accept the cancellation of Temporary License
No. T 2010-08.
The Director distributed the furlough schedule and explained that the Fridays in green
on the calendar indicate days when the office will be closed. The investigators will be
on staggered furlough schedules, similar to trash collectors and lifeguards.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to transact, Chair Matsunaga
adjourned the meeting at 4:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Nakaahiki
Commission Secretary
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