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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-01 Liquor Commission Minutes KonaCOUNTY OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES — FEBRUARY 1, 2024 HANAMA PLACE 75-5706 KUAKINI HIGHWAY SUITE 107 KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI`I I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Nishimoto at 9:58 A.M., in the Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The following were present and constituted a quorum: Commissioners: Laurisa Nishimoto, Chair Wil Okabe, Vice Chair Doug Espejo, Commissioner David Greenwell, Commissioner Ronald Ibarra, Commissioner Paula Thomas, Commissioner Jennifer Wilkinson, Commissioner Absent and Excused: Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer Others Present: Gerald Takase, Director Michelle Ahn, Deputy Corporation Counsel Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Officer Hau`oli Sayles, Commission Secretary Nishimoto: Please silence phones and other devices. This meeting is being recorded, so speak loud and clear and one at a time. We will now do roll call, please say present when your name is called. Sayles: Vice Chair Okabe. Okabe: Present. Sayles: Commissioner Espejo. Espejo: Present. Sayles: Commissioner Greenwell. Greenwell: Present. Sayles: Commissioner Ibarra. Ibarra: Present. Sayles: Commissioner Wilkinson. Wilkinson: Present. Sayles: Chair Nishimoto. Nishimoto: Present. Sayles: Absent and excused today are Commissioner Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner Jennifer Yadao, and Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez. Others present are Director Gerald Takase, Deputy Corporation Counsel, can you please? Ahn: Michelle Ahn. Sayles: Michelle Ahn, thank you. Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen, and Commission Secretary Hau`oli Sayles. II. Approval of Minutes —January 4, 2024 (9:59 AM) Nishimoto: The January 4, 2024, meeting minutes were circulated via email on January 31, 2024. May I have a motion to approve meeting minutes as circulated? Okabe: Okabe, so moved. Greenwell: Commissioner Greenwell, second. Commissioner Okabe moved to approve the January 4, 2024, Liquor Commission meeting minutes as circulated; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell. Nishimoto: Is there any discussion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 2 OF 37 Nishimoto: All opposed say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: The minutes have been approved. The motion was carried unanimously. III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda (10:00 AM) Nishimoto: There is no addendum and/or supplemental agenda. IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items (10:00 AM) Nishimoto: Are there any public statements from members of the public at this time? There were no statements from members of the public. V. Public Hearings (10:00 AM) 1. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10:00 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 23-12 Nani Mau Glory Management, LLC Nani Mau Gardens 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii 2-2-048:013 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 Cindy Cui, Co-owner, and Dianthe Castillo, were present. Nishimoto: Good morning, can you please state your name and relationship to the business. Cui: Good morning, yes, my name is Cindy, owner of Nani Mau Gardens. Nishimoto: And you are? Castillo: I'm Dianthe Castillo, I'm just here to help her with this process. Nishimoto: Can you please describe your business. Cui: Yes, actually you know this garden is a 23-acre tropical garden with almost 20,000 square feet of building is zoned commercial for restaurant, so it's well known in Hilo area. A lot of local people love to go there have parties, have the meetings, so that's MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 3 OF 37 why we really want to bring all this back to the community, so we want to have this liquor license to serve the people, so that's what we do. Nishimoto: Have you received the application report? Cui: Yes. Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report? ui: No. Nishimoto: Director, are there any reports of protests? Takase: Madame Chairman, the applicants mailed 17 out of 17 notices within 100 feet, 34 out of 34 within 500 feet. There were 34 properties entitled to protest, we received no protests to the application. Nishimoto: Any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Nishimoto: Commissioners, is there any discussion or questions? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Seeing that there are none, may I have a motion to close the public hearing? Okabe: Okabe, so move to close the public hearing. Espejo: Espejo, second. Commissioner Okabe moved to close the public hearing; Seconded by Commissioner Espejo. Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 4 OF 37 Nishimoto: Motion is approved to close public hearing. The motion was carried unanimously. Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve or deny Application No. 23-12, pending final inspection? Ibarra: This is Commissioner Ibarra, I move to approve Application No. 23-12, pending final inspection. Greenwell: Commissioner Greenwell, seconds. Commissioner Ibarra moved to approve Application No. 23-12, Nani Mau Glory Management, LLC, dba Nani Mau Gardens, for an Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-048:013, pending final inspection; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell. Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: So, the motion has been carried to approve the Application No. 23-12. The motion was carried unanimously. VI. Preliminary Hearings (10:04 AM) 1. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10: 04 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: T23-14 Bella Pacific Properties LLC Hilo Town Tavern 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, H awa i i 2-3-006:007 Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 5 OF 37 Peter Berghuis, and Carol Berghuis, Co -owners, were present. Nishimoto: Good morning, can you please state your name and your relationship to the business? Berghuis (Carol): Carol Berghuis, member of the corporation. Berghuis (Peter): And, Peter Berghuis, member of the corporaton. Nishimoto: Can you please describe your business? Berghuis (Peter): Our business is a restaurant and bar in downtown Hilo, serving the community. It's a community bar, and we have live music, we have entertainment, and we have various community groups that decide to have some meetings there too, and that's what it is, it's just a community bar. Nishimoto: Alright, have you received your report? Berghuis (Carol): Yes. Berghuis (Peter): Yeah. Nishimoto: And are there any changes to the report? Berghuis (Carol): No. Berghuis (Peter): No. Nishimoto: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Nishimoto: Seeing none, Commissioners, any discussion or questions? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Okay, seeing that there are none, may I have a motion to approve or deny Application No. T23-14? If approved, public hearing to be held on March 7, 2024, in Hilo. Okabe: Okabe, move to approve Application No. T23-14. If approved, public hearing to be held March 7, 2024, in Hilo. Espejo: Espejo, second. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 6 OF 37 Commissioner Okabe moved to approve Application No. T23-14, Bella Pacific Properties LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern, for a Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern, located at 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawai `i, TM K: 2-3-006:007, with public hearing to be held on March 7, 2024, in Hilo, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Espejo. Nishimoto: Is there any discussion on the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor please say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: The motion has been carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Nishimoto: May I have a motion to ratify the issuance of Temporary License No. T-REST-G-747, effective December 30, 2023? Okabe: Okabe, move to ratify issuance of Temporary License No. T-REST-G-747, effective December 30, 2023. Ibarra: I second, Commissioner Ibarra. Commissioner Okabe moved to ratify issuance of Temporary License No. T-REST-G-747, effective December 30, 2023; Seconded by Commissioner Ibarra. Nishimoto: Any discussion on the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: There's no discussion. All those in favor to ratify issuance of Temporary License No. T-REST-G-747, effective December 30, 2023, please say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: Any opposition, please say "Nay." MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 7 OF 37 There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: There's no opposition, the motion is passed. The motion was carried unanimously. 2. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10:07 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 23-15 Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill LLC Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill Puna Kai Shopping Center, 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Suite D1 and D2, Pahoa, Hawaii 1-5-007:069 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 Kaeo Jones, Owner, and Keenan Lee, Consultant, were present. Nishimoto: Good morning, please state your name and relationship to the business. Jones: Good morning, Kaeo Jones, owner. Lee: Keenan Lee-Ornises, just a consultant. Nishimoto: Could you please describe your business. Jones: We're country-themed, we'd like to do a sports bar and grill, we kind of focus on live music and dining with dancing, just kind of good local food, good local entertainment, and something different, themed nights. We just kind of want to just kind of create a hub, family atmosphere, we'd like to promote also sports. We're going to have a bunch of screens, so that's kind of the gist of it. Nishimoto: Did you receive the application report? Jones: Yes. Nishimoto: And are there any changes to the report? Jones: No. Nishimoto: Any public testimony at this time? There was no public testimony. Nishimoto: Commissioners, discussion, questions? Espejo: I got a question on your name, you have Marzo on there? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 8 OF 37 Jones: Ikaika Marzo is one of my best friends. Espejo: Oh, okay. Jones: So, he'll be working for me, and he's kind of going to draw the talent and of course, he's really talented himself. Espejo: Yes. Jones: So, you know we always go around watching him play every place he goes, so we might as well have someplace he can call home. Espejo: Nice. Jones: So, it's named after him, Ikaika Marzo. Espejo: Thank you. Nishimoto: And I understand it's "Bottoms Up Beer", and it's the first in the State, would you like to share a little bit about that? Jones: Keenan can fill you in on that, that's kind of his thing, Lee: So, ten years ago, I was in Las Vegas, and I saw this contraption, I was super interested, I talked to just the bartender there, he explained. He made eight beers in seconds, basically I reached in my wallet and all the eight beers were in front of me. So, I was like, what? He was there by himself, so I was like, he didn't get no help. And he was like, "Oh, this new system just came out, it started at UNLV (University of Nevada Las Vegas), the inventor is from Indiana." So, I ended up doing research and bought into the company immediately, being that you know, I never seen it anywhere traveling, I never seen it. Basically, normal keg yield is 70% because of the spillage, overpouring, foaming, and what not. With this system, it's 95% keg yield, so you gain that much more, and that kind of piqued interest, what I was thinking with all this waste, save money. Unfortunately, I got into a career where I could no longer run the business, so we kind of shelved it for my kids, and now I have an opportunity to bring it back. I'm super close with the creator of the business, and he's excited to come to Hawaii. So, this is just an opportunity that popped up in my connections, I talked to Nakoa in the past about it, and you know there's ways we can get this to Hawaii. And, being the first one on the Big Island is going to be really good I think, if the opportunity presents itself. Takase: Why don't you explain how it works. Lee: Basically, they have their own receptacles, metal ring on the bottom, magnets, basically you can put any advertisement on the magnets. Basically, it sits just on the magnet, and once you place it down, it pushes the magnet up, fills it to a setting that we set, and then as you pull it off, it'll seal it back up. So, when you see it in action, I sent MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 9 OF 37 the video to someone, and I think they shared it. So, super simple, I mean it seems like it's futuristic and all of that, but it's really just a piston that fits, and then you know, you're no longer slaving, basically you're not slaving there all day doing this, trying to get the foam out, you just leave it, go help the customers ring up a bill and get back to your beer. So, I think it's a great concept ten years ago, so you know it just didn't present itself at the time. Nishimoto: Any other questions, Commissioners? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Takase: I have one more question, you have a, kind of behind your dance floor area, looks like another room? Jones: Oh, that's an elevated platform, it's a six-inch elevated platform with railings around it. Takase: Oh okay, so it's enclosed? Jones: No, it's not enclosed, there'll be railings, it's just kind of gives a little more exclusive area, or if we're not that busy, we can close that section and just kind of focus on keeping everything in one area, and you got a little better view looking over people. Takase: Okay, thanks. Nishimoto: Any additional questions? Espejo: When is the expected opening? Jones: It just depends on how everything plays out, but I mean we'd like to get by mid -year sometime, that would be awesome. We got to just roll with it and see how we go, come through here, and then of course County, and Fire and everything. Espejo: Thank you. Nishimoto: Any other questions? There was no further discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: If not, I'd like to have a motion to approve or deny Application No. 23-15. If approved, public hearing to be held April 4, 2024, in Kona. Greenwell: This is Greenwell, I'll move to approve Application No. 23-15, with a public hearing to be held April 4, 2024, in Kona. Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, second. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 10 OF 37 Commissioner Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 23-15, Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill LLC, dba Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill, for an Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Puna Kai Shopping Center, 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Suite D1 and D2, Pahoa, Hawaii, TMK: 1-5-007:069, with public hearing to be held on April 4, 2024, in Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson. Nishimoto: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's all take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Motion has been carried. The motion was carried unanimously. 3. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10: 14 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: T23-17 RMG Waikoloa, LLC Romano's Macaroni Grill Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite 1010, Waikoloa, Hawaii 6-9-008:017 Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Mac Acquisition of Hawaii LLC, dba Romano's Macaroni Grill Jasylynn Lorenzo, General Manager, was present. Nishimoto: Good morning, can you please state your name and relationship to the business? Lorenzo: Good morning, Jazylynn Lorenzo, General Manager. Nishimoto: Can you please describe the business. Lorenzo: Our restaurant is an Italian restaurant located in Waikoloa at the Queens' MarketPlace. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 11 OF 37 Nishimoto: Have you received the application report? Lorenzo: Yes I did. Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report? Lorenzo: No. Nishimoto: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Nishimoto: Commission, is there any discussion or questions? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: If not, I'd like to have a motion to approve or deny Application No. T23-17? If approved, public hearing to be held on March 7, 2024, in Hilo. Okabe: Okabe, move to approve Application No. T23-17, with hearing to be held March 7t" in Hilo. Nishimoto: Any second? Greenwell: Greenwell, second. Commissioner Okabe moved to approve Application No. T23-17, RMG Waikoloa, LLC, dba Romano's Macaroni Grill, for a Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Mac Acquisition of Hawaii LLC, dba Romano's Macaroni Grill, located at the Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite 1010, Waikoloa, Hawaii, TMK: 6-9-008:017, with public hearing to be held on March 7, 2024, in Hilo, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell. Nishimoto: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 12 OF 37 Nishimoto: Motion has been approved. The motion was carried unanimously. Nishimoto: May I have a motion to ratify issuance of a Temporary License No. T-REST-G-693, effective November 18, 2023? Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, so moved. Nishimoto: May I have a second? Okabe: Okabe, second. Commissioner Wilkinson moved to ratify issuance of Temporary License No. T-REST-G-693, effective November 18, 2023; Seconded by Commissioner Okabe. Nishimoto: Is there a discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Motion has been approved. The motion was carried unanimously. 4. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10: 17 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 23-18 Treehouse Next Door, Inc. Petals & Provisions 76-5905 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii 7-6-004:040 Original Retail General liquor license Mandi Post, President, and Hays Post, Secretary, were present. Nishimoto: Good morning, could you please state your name and the relationship to the business. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 13 OF 37 Post (Mandl): Mandl Post, owner. Post (Hays): Hays Post, Secretary to the corporation. Nishimoto: Have you received the application report? Post (Mandl): Yes. Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report? Post (Mandl): No. Nishimoto: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Nishimoto: Commission, any discussion or questions? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Seeing that there are none, may I have a motion to approve or deny Application No. 23-18? If approved, public hearing to be held on April 4, 2024, in Kona. Ibarra: Commissioner Ibarra, I move to approve Application No. 23-18, with public hearing to be held April 4, 2024, in Kona. Nishimoto: May I have a second? Okabe: Okabe, second. Commissioner Ibarra moved to approve Application No. 23-18, Treehouse Next Door, Inc., dba Petals & Provisions, for an Original Retail General liquor license, located at 76-5905 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii, TMK: 7-6-004:040, with public hearing to be held on April 4, 2024, in Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Okabe. Nishimoto: Is there a discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Okay, let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay." MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 14 OF 37 There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: The motion has been approved. 671 (10: 18 AM) The motion was carried unanimously. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 23-19 Smash Daddy's LLC Smash Daddy's Waikoloa Plaza, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road, #E105, Waikoloa, Hawaii 6-8-003:015 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category 131 Shaun O'Shaughnessy, and Nakoa Pabre, Co -owners, were present. Nishimoto: Can you please state your name and relationship to the business. O'Shaughnessy: Shaun O'Shaughnessy, I'll be co-owner and operator. Pabre: Nakoa Pabre, owner. Nishimoto: Could you please describe the business. O'Shaughnessy: Yeah, we're going to be a burger joint up in the new Waikoloa Shopping Center, serving smash burgers, a nice small bar inside, and that's pretty much it, a nice little burger joint up there. Nishimoto: Have you received the application report? O'Shaughnessy: Yes. Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report? O'Shaughnessy: No. Nishimoto: Any public testimony at this time? There was no public testimony. Nishimoto: Commissioners, any discussion or questions? Go ahead Commissioner Greenwell. Greenwell: Strictly burgers? Anything else besides burgers you guys are going to serve? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 15 OF 37 O'Shaughnessy: Burgers, fries, we'll do a taro burger for a vegetarian option, but basically all burgers, pretty simple. Pabre: Burgers, milk shakes, and beers. O'Shaughnessy: Fries, onion rings. Nishimoto: No poke? O'Shaughnessy: No poke. Pabre: Not this time. You looking for something special we can make for you? Greenwell: No, I like burgers, I like try out the burgers. Pabre: Okay. Nishimoto: Any other questions or discussion, Commissioners? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: If not, I'd like to have a motion to approve or deny Application No. 23-19? If approved, public hearing to be held April 4, 2024, in Kona. Greenwell: This is Greenwell, I'll make a motion to approve Application No. 23-19, with a public hearing to be held April 4, 2024, in Kona. Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, second. Commissioner Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 23-19, Smash Daddy's LLC, dba Smash Daddy's, for an Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Waikoloa Plaza, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road, #E105, Waikoloa, Hawaii, TMK: 6-8-003:015, with public hearing to be held on April 4, 2024, in Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson. Nishimoto: Is there any discussion on the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Okay, let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All those opposed say "Nay." MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 16 OF 37 There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Motion has been carried. The motion was carried unanimously. VII. Unfinished Business (10:21 AM) Nishimoto: There is no Unfinished Business. VIII. New Business (10:21 AM) 1. DJL Holualoa LLC, dba Holualoa Farm Kitchen, approval of Application for an Increase in Licensed Premises, to add approximately 2,354 square (10:21 AM) feet to its current licensed premises, which includes a coffee shop and concrete patio that are adjacent to its licensed premises; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 76-5900 Old Government Road, Holualoa, Hawaii; TMK: 7-6-004-015. Kelly Lawrence, Co-owner, and Mike Conboy, husband, were present. Nishimoto: Hello, can you please state your name and relationship to the business? Lawrence: I'm Kelly Lawrence, Partner. Conboy: Mike Conboy, husband. Nishimoto: Could you please describe the business. Lawrence: We are a farm and kitchen, I put a hoop house in the backyard, we're trying to grow a lot of our produce that we're using, we have for 16 years owned a coffee farm, 17 acres in Holualoa, we've acquired another 80 acres that we're currently trying to plant, and I'm building another greenhouse to supply the kitchen. The problem with what I'd like to do to expand right now is our kitchen is big, and if I can section it off for increasing the liquor license, and then the coffee shop, where we can have take -away food already prepared in the coffee shop, that will let me increase my hours, and not have the whole property open at one time. Also, my goal is to serve the community with lunch and dinner, we have brunch on Sunday, we have limited hours right now because we're training staff, learned that kitchen staff, so we've recruited young people which we have a great chef, and he's training. We'll be able to stay open longer because we'll have pre -made food in the coffee shop, and I'll section off the other side that's large, and have that for more formal dining in the evenings. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 17 OF 37 Nishimoto: Alright, thank you. Have you received the application report? Lawrence: Yes. Nishimoto: Are there any changes to the report? Lawrence: No. Nishimoto: Director, are there any reports of protest? Takase: Madame Chairman, the applicant mailed 10 out of 10 notices within 100 feet, 47 out of 47 within 500 feet, there were 36 properties entitled to protest, we received no protests to this application. Nishimoto: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Nishimoto: I see that there are none. Commissioners, any questions, discussion? Commissioner Greenwell? Greenwell: You said you have 80 acres of coffee that you're planting? Lawrence: No, we haven't started planting the coffee yet, I plan to plant the 80 acres. Greenwell: 80 acres of coffee? Lawrence: We won't have a whole 80 acres, if I can get, that's the size of the property, but I'd like to get another maybe 15-20 acres to plant. Greenwell: I was gonna say if you have 80 acres of coffee, you wouldn't have time for the restaurant. Lawrence: No, no, well the restaurant detoured me from planting the coffee, I got so busy working on the restaurant, that I stopped working on the other property, so you know, it's been challenging getting this restaurant and the property up to the level that want it at, I've been working on it for 2 �/2 years, and it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm providing an upscale experience I feel like in the jungle up there, and having big growing beds that we're putting tomatoes in, got the hoop house and I've put an outdoor area that I call the internet lounge that people can come and get on their computers and work and have a cup of coffee, not just booze, you know? I get a lot of people in the morning that come up because they don't have internet up there, and it's beautiful gardens. But, to support that kitchen, and open that big kitchen up and staff it is a challenge, so having this liquor license in the coffee shop, I can section off the internet lounge, and around the monkey pod tree, and not have the big kitchen open, where can pre -make take -away food, take -away salads and so forth that people can grab and either get a mimosa, a beer, or a cup of coffee and enjoy the gardens. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 18 OF 37 Greenwell: Thank you. Nishimoto: Any other questions, discussion? There was no further discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Seeing that there are none, I'd like to have a motion to approve the Application for Increase in Licensed Premises. Ibarra: Commissioner Ibarra, so moved. Nishimoto: May I have a second? Greenwell: Commissioner Greenwell, second. Commissioner Ibarra moved to approve the Application for an Increase in Licensed Premises, to add approximately 2,354 square feet to its current licensed premises which includes a coffee shop and concrete patio that are adjacent to its licensed premises, TMK: 7-6-004-015; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 76-5900 Old Government Road, Holualoa, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell. Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Motion has been approved. The motion was carried unanimously. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 19 OF 37 2. Big Dreams Foundation, dba Big Dreams Foundation, approval of Application for Special Liquor License received December 26, 2023, for (10:25 AM) an event on February 2, 2024, to address concerns and issues raised at the previous event; held at 74-5612 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Jaclyn Moore, President, Dylan Shropshire, Secretary, Mattson Davis, Landlord (Manini Holdings, LLC), and Cary Knowlton, General Manager (Kona Brewing Hawaii), were present. Nishimoto: Please state your name and relationship to the business. Moore: Jacyln Moore, Director and President of Big Dreams Foundation. Shropshire: I'm Secretary of Big Dreams Foundation. Moore: My partner, Dylan Shropshire. Davis: Mattson Davis, landlord, Manini Holdings. Knowlton: Cary Knowlton, Kona Brewing Company, supporting them. Nishimoto: Can you please describe your business and event? Moore: So, we are a non-profit, and the event that we are applying for a Class 10 Special permit is for tomorrow night, it's a concert. We're partnering also with one of the largest production teams in the entire State whose responsible for bringing huge acts, musicians over from the mainland, they do concerts over at the Shell and Blaisdell on `O`ahu, and they're partnering with the foundation to bring Brett Young over tomorrow night, over to the Brew. So, we're very, very excited for this opportunity to work with these very seasoned professionals who have been doing this for over 30 years, and to have access for the people that live here, to such world class musicians. Shropshire: Also, it's country music, for all ages. Nishimoto: Commissioners, any discussion or questions? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Takase: We provided you with a copy of our report from the last event, there were some shortcomings. Are you folks able to address that? Moore: Absolutely, thank you for the opportunity to do that. Last year, we did have a mixed area, right? The infrastructure was not in place clearly to help support that environment, so this year we made some very clear distinctions and remedied the MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 20 OF 37 situation by providing two separate areas for consumption, and also for general use area. Furthermore, it's separated by a minimum of a five-foot barricade. We are working with a very professional and mature, seasoned security team that will be coming over, and we're increasing the amount of security guards to 37, so there will be 37 on -site tomorrow. In addition to that, we are partnering with Kona Brew, and using a very well -seasoned blue card team. Mattson is also working with an event coordinator that has been doing events on that specific piece of property for many years, so we are trying to do everything we can to meaningfully address any shortcomings that we had last year. Nishimoto: Thank you for sharing that because there were some concerns, it's nice to see the support. Any other questions, discussion? There was no further discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Seeing that there is none, can I have a motion to approve Application for Special License? Okabe: Okabe, so moved. Nishimoto: May I have a second? Wilkinson: Wilkinson, second. Commissioner Okabe moved to approve the Application for Special Liquor License received December 26, 2023, for an event on February 2, 2024, to address concerns and issues raised at the previous event; located at 74-5612 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson. Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Takase: I got one more question, so one of the problems that came up last year was about marijuana use, and you know I realize that people can have medical marijuana, but it's not for public consumption, and I think that was one of the complaints that we got. I think it was actually your own security was saying that they were trying to stop it but they were being told that if they have a marijuana card, they're allowed to have it and use it. And, I guess I wanted to reiterate not only our position, but the law enforcement's position is that you know, you can have medical marijuana, but that's really for private use at your own residence, so if you can take it out? So, you know guess we're going to expect you folks to reinforce that position, because your security MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 21 OF 37 said they would help take care of it, but they were told to not bother last time, and there seemed to be some mix up as to whether they could or not. Moore: May I respond, sir? Takase: Sure. Moore: This year, the dispensary is closing early, they won't even be open, it's not going to be an issue, and to address last year in all honesty, and I'm a pharmacist, I've been a pharmacist for 20 years, I have a Doctor of Pharmacy, all I was simply acknowledging is because there was a dispensary on premises, that their patients have certain rights, and that I was not in a position to say legally what to enforce or not, that if the liquor inspector wanted to have that directive to the security team, no problem, but that I was not a lawyer and I did not want to get into any kind of legal discussion about it. I just didn't feel like it was my place to be honest with you, but we completely mitigated that by just having the dispensary and that team, it's closing early, not closed for the whole day, so hopefully that addresses that concern, sir. Takase: Okay, thank you. Moore: Thank you. Nishimoto: Is there any other discussion of the motion? Ibarra: Yes, you understand that even if the Commission approves this Class 10 Special License, that you must comply with all other laws of the State and County applicable to you and the business. Moore: Understood, thank you, sir. Shropshire: Understood. Nishimoto: Very good, alright, let's move to a vote. All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: It has been approved for your Special Class 10 license. The motion was carried unanimously. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 22 OF 37 3. Request to Extend the Time Issuance Submitted for Approval (10:33 AM) a. Black Rock Pizza #2 Kona, LLC, dba Black Rock Pizza - Kona, RE: Application No. 22-09, approval of request to extend the time (10:33 AM) issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional six months, from February 2, 2024, to and including August 2, 2024) by letter received January 24, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at 75-5813 Alii Drive, #H, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Passage requires finding of good cause pursuant to Rule 4-2(M) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii. If the Commission finds good cause, state what that good cause is when making the motion. Nishimoto: May I have a motion please to approve with good cause? Okabe: Okabe, so moved with good cause. Nishimoto: And the good cause being? Okabe: Following the rules, I guess. Greenwell: I think maybe in this case here we should have something because the number of issues that need to be resolved before final inspection, they seem to have a whole laundry list of reasons why they can't do it, a lot of them are probably maybe personal or of their own shortfalls, I can't pin the tail on the donkey as being only the Building Department. Nishimoto: Okay, so motion being that they have a number of items to satisfy before final licensing. Greenwell: I think if Commissioner Okabe would follow up on that, because he made the motion. Okabe: I don't see it, this is the County 's department, right? As far as the building and all that kind of stuff, right? Nishimoto: The third one. Okabe: This one, right? Ahn: Yes. Takase: Maybe we should get a second first so we can discuss it? Ahn: Well, I think initially there needs to be a motion made MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 23 OF 37 Nishimoto: With good cause? Ahn: Exactly, stated in the motion itself, yes. Nishimoto: Is it okay for one to make a motion, and somebody else to give the good cause? I'm not sure. Ahn: No. Nishimoto: Okay, one person needs to do the motion and good cause. Takase: I think they said based on what's in the communication, I guess. Okabe: Yeah. Nishimoto: Is that sufficient? Ahn: It should be restated then, that is the basis of the good cause that supports the motion, then you can say it all in one statement that this is what you're moving. Okabe: Okay, so how would I word it? I don't know how to word that? Takase: So maybe you would move to approve the extension based on the letter received from Black Rock Pizza, the reasons stated in their letter. Ahn: I think that is sufficient for the motion you would like to make. Okabe: Yes, that is stated by Black Rock in the document, that's all I have to say? Ahn: If that's what you want. Okabe: Yes, that's what I was going to say, yes. Ahn: Okay, yes. Nishimoto: Alright, may I have a second? Ahn: Wait, he has to say it. Nishimoto: Oh, he didn't say it? Ahn: Please. Okabe: Motion to approve as stated in the documentation by Black Rock, with good cause. Nishimoto: May I have a second? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 24 OF 37 Greenwell: Okay, I'll make the second, then. Commissioner Okabe moved to approve the request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional six months, from February 2, 2024, to and including August 2, 2024, by letter received January 24, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at 75-5813 AM Drive, #H, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell. Nishimoto: Discussion of the motion? Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, we have almost always approve these, and most of the rationale has been because the reason for the delay has been out of their control, and I understand that they're saying that they're ready, but the reason for the delay has been that they aren't for the most part. Even the first one was they didn't have the staff in place that they were confident with, the second one was because of the parking structure in the Coconut Grove, it decreased their income, so their decision to move on that is again of their own choosing. So, I just want to make sure that we're applying the same standard when we approve these, that we are across the board. Can I ask, what would happen if we don't approve this, do they just have to start over? Takase: Yes. Wilkinson: And how far have they come? Takase: They've been approved for a license already, they just trying to get through final inspections, so it's a little bit different than the normal ones because most of them are waiting for County approvals, which they don't seem to be so much in this case. But I think part of the past time was spent on that part, so they're kind of ready to move. This one seems to be talking more about their financial crisis, whether they should move forward or not. Wilkinson: So, can we condition the approval that it's just one, unless good cause appears that it's out of their control for an additional extension? Takase: Yes, we can. Wilkinson: Just to make sure that if they choose to move forward, and anything that would allow us or convince us to approve an additional extension, it would have to be out of their control, or something like that? Okabe: So, I have a question. So, can Commissioner Wilkinson make an amendment to the motion to include that particular statement? Takase: Yes. Okabe: Into the motion, you know what I mean? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 25 OF 37 Takase: Yes. So, she can amend the main motion, yes. Okabe: Amend the main motion of what you're saying so that we can vote on the amendment, and then move it forward that way. Wilkinson: Okay. Okabe: Then that way we kind of like in a situation where there's some caveats, so the next time they come again, we'll have all that taken place, but I understand what you're saying though, that's a good point. Wilkinson: So, do I just second with the amendment, how does that work? Okabe: No, there already has been a motion. Takase: So, technically she would make an amendment to the motion, but being that this is the State of Aloha, we have what's called friendly amendments where you can accept her amendment to your motion, and we can go that way. Wilkinson: But wouldn't she have to restate it though, so it's specifically noted for the minutes? Ahn: If we do the friendly Aloha way where you're accepting her amendment, then you would restate it, so you would restate your motion as amended with her additional conditions. Wilkinson: Am I seconding the original with an amendment? Or am I moving to amend the original motion? Moving to amend the original motion to approve this extension, and note that any additional request for extensions, the good cause would have to be circumstance out of their control. Okabe: I accept your amendment. Takase: You got that, Hau`oli? Sayles: Do we need a second to this amendment motion? Okabe: I thought we're doing a friendly. Nishimoto: No, she restated it, she amended it, I just need a second. Greenwell: I'll second it as amended. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 26 OF 37 Commissioner Wilkinson moved to amend the main motion to approve the request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional six months, from February 2, 2024, to and including August 2, 2024, by letter received January 24, 2024, provided that for any additional requests for extensions made would require the good cause to be circumstances out their control, and not for financial reasons within your control; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at 75-5813 AM Drive, #H, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i7-5-009:025; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell. Nishimoto: Alright, any other discussion? There was no further discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Okay, let's move to a vote, all in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Okay, it has been approved to extend with conditions. The motion was carried unanimously. b. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122, RE: Application No. 19-35, approval of request to extend the time (10:43 AM) issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional six months, from February 6, 2024, to and including August 6, 2024) by letter received January 23, 2024, of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-A185a and 3-A185b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Passage requires finding of good cause pursuant to Rule 4-2(M) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii. If the Commission finds good cause, state what that good cause is when making the motion. Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve with good cause? Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, motion to approve the extension of time due to the fact that the applicants are still waiting for final inspections. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 27 OF 37 Nishimoto: May I have a second? Greenwell: Greenwell, second. Commissioner Wilkinson moved to approve the request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional six months, from February 6, 2024, to and including August 6, 2024, by letter received January 23, 2024, of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-A185a and 3-A185b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell. Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: All in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All opposed say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: It has been approved to extend their license. The motion was carried unanimously. C. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, (10:44 AM) RE: Application No. 20-38, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown, for an additional six months from March 2, 2024, to and including September 2, 2024, by letter received January 23, 2024, of its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Passage requires finding of good cause pursuant to Rule 4-2(M) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii. If the Commission finds good cause, state what that good cause is when making the motion. Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve with good cause? Greenwell: This is Greenwell, I make the motion to approve pending their final inspection by the Fire Department. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 28 OF 37 Nishimoto: May I have a second? Espejo: Espejo, second. Commissioner Greenwell moved to approve the request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown, for an additional six months from March 2, 2024, to and including September 2, 2024, by letter received January 23, 2024, of its Club liquor license, Category 132, located at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Espejo. Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion? Greenwell: Yes, I'd like to make a discussion here, it seems like we're giving them a six months extension just for a final fire inspection. In other words, we gotta give six months for the Fire Department to come out here and do an inspection, now that's kind of anti -business, isn't it? Takase: Yes, it is. Greenwell: Yes, we kind of trapped like we've been so many other times where people are looking for an extension just to get through building processing, or building permitting, and all they're waiting for is a fire inspection, and we're going to give them six months? Nishimoto: Do they even have it scheduled, I don't even know? Greenwell: Just food for thought, just talking. Takase: Yeah, so hopefully within the next six months, Fire can get out there and do their inspection. We could make it shorter, but then it's almost like we're penalizing them and ourselves because it keeps coming up. Greenwell: They're asking for six months, I mean Takase: Yeah, I don't think that's unreasonable, even though things aren't moving that quickly. Greenwell: I don't know, I'm just saying it just seems like for a fire inspection, we're going to give them a six-month extension, maybe the Mayor needs to hear about this, don't know. Takase: The Mayor is touting how fast everything has become. Nishimoto: Alright, any other discussion? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 29 OF 37 Okabe: But it's not the purview of the Commission to intervene in the inspection, right? Takase: Yes. Okabe: We don't intervene, let's say if a business has a fire inspection, or electrical, or building, the Commission doesn't go and go out of their way to try to see to speed up the process, right? Takase: No, and we've kind of stayed away from pushing it. Okabe: It's the business responsibility to contact the County, right? Takase: Yes, and they have, before you use to just call for them, but now you have to go through the EPIC (Electronic Processing Information Center) system, so you do everything electronically now, so you go right in, and you get queued in. And then, think it's not high on the list because it's kind of like, you're in operations so what are you guys worried about? They're trying to get through houses and things of that nature, so it has kind of dragged on, it shouldn't be that way, because I suppose if we starting denying them, then we'll create a big huer. And then, they're going to come back to us and say why don't we just approve it? So, we're kind of back where we were, so it's bad, yes we kept waiting, but I don't want to insert ourselves as the most important out there, and we've got two former managing directors, they can appreciate the managing part of it. Nishimoto: Any other further discussion? There was no further discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's move to a vote, all in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: All opposed say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Motion has been passed to extend their time issuance of their liquor license. The motion was carried unanimously. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 30 OF 37 4. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., (Retail), approval of (10:49 AM) Change in Directors as follows: • Removal of James Rubnitz, President and Director, and Stephen Watson, Director; • Appointment of Katrina Lake, and William Hudspith, as Directors; • Personal History and Affidavits for Katrina Lake, and William Hudspith, Directors; effective January 1, 2024) by form received January 19, 2024; of its Retail General and Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 72-250 Kukio N u i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Nishimoto: May I have a motion to approve the change in directors? Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, so moved. Greenwell: Greenwell, second. Commissioner Wilkinson moved to approve the Change in Directors as follows: Removal of James Rubnitz, President and Director, and Stephen Watson, Director; Appointment of Katrina Lake, and William Hudspith, as Directors; Personal History and Affidavits for Katrina Lake, and William Hudspith, Directors; effective January 1, 2024, by form received January 19, 2024; of its Retail General and Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 72-250 Kukio Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Greenwell. Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's take a vote. All in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Motion has been approved. The motion was carried unanimously. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 31 OF 37 5. Permits Issued for Ratification (10:51 AM) a. Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC, dba Willie's Hot Chicken, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on January 27, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 4, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 75-5599 Pawai Place, Bays 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. b. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122, ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on January 18, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 9, 2024; of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-A185a and 3-A185b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. C. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to include parking lot for an event on January 20, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 22, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5655 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. d. Layne T. Oki, Inc., dba Cronies, ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on January 26, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 19, 2024; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 11 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii. e. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application for Entertainment Permit, for an event on March 23, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 23, 2024, of its Winery liquor license, Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii. Nishimoto: May I have a motion to ratify? Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, motion to ratify. Okabe: Okabe, second. Commissioner Wilkinson moved to ratify Permits Issued for Ratification, Item Nos. 5(a) through 5(e), as stated in the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Okabe. Nishimoto: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Seeing none, let's take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 32 OF 37 The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: Opposed, say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Motion has been passed. The motion was carried unanimously. 6. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification (10:51 AM) a. License No. SP-23-086, Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, for a Special General liquor license, for events from January 1 - February 29, 2024, held at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 185A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. b. License No. SP-23-087, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on January 13, 2024, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii. C. License No. SP-23-088, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2024, held at 16-111 Opukahaia Street, Keaau, Hawaii. d. License No. SP-23-089, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on January 12, 13, 14, 18, 21, 27, 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. e. License No. SP-23-090, Daughters of Hawaii, dba Hulihe`e Palace, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on January 27, 2024, held at 75-5718 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. f. License No. SP-23-091, Laupa`i, dba Laupa`i, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on February 11, 2024, held at93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii. g. License No. SP-23-092, Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, dba Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on January 20, 2024, held at 777 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 33 OF 37 h. License No. SP-23-093, Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events from February 1 - 29, 2024, held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. i. License No. SP-23-094, Hawaii Island Humane Society S.P.C.A., dba Hawaii Island Humane Society, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on March 16, 2024, held at 72-100 Ka`upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. j. License No. SP-23-096, Society for Kona's Education & Art (SKEA), dba Society for Kona's Education & Art (SKEA), for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on February 4, 2024, held at 84-5191 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, Hawaii. Nishimoto: May I have a motion to ratify? Greenwell: Greenwell, I make the motion. Wilkinson: Wilkinson, second. Commissioner Greenwell moved to ratify Special Licenses Issued for Ratification, Item Nos. 6(a) through 60), License Nos. SP-23-086 through SP-23-094 AND SP-23-096, as stated in the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson. Nishimoto: Any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Okay, take a vote, all in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: Those opposed, say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Motion has been passed. The motion was carried unanimously. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 34 OF 37 7. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification (10:52 AM) a. License No. TV-23-034, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Crown Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii; and Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in Hilo on January 12, March 1, 14, April 12, 2024; and in Kona on January 15, February 29, March 17, April 11, 2024. b. License No. TV-23-035, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Island Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on January 25, 2024. C. License No. TV-23-036, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Discovery Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on March 23-24, 2024. d. License No. TV-23-037, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Emerald Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii; and Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; in Hilo on March 29, 2024, and in Kona on March 28, 2024. e. License No. TV-23-038, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Coral Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii; and Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in Hilo on April 11, 2024; and in Kona on April 12, 2024. f. License No. TV-23-039, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Ruby Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on April 22, 2024. g. License No. TV-23-040, Oceania Cruises Ltd., dba Insignia, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, and Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii; in Kona on January 20, 2024; and in Hilo on January 21, 2024. h. License No. TV-23-041, Seven Seas Cruises Ltd., dba Regent Seven Seas Cruises, dba Ms Seven Seas Mariner, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on February 2, 2024. i. License No. TV-23-042, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Serenade of the Seas, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, and Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai`I; in Hilo on February 17, 2024; and in Kona on February 18, 2024. j. License No. TV-23-043, MS Artania Shipping Ltd., dba MV Artania, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on February 9, 2024. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 35 OF 37 Nishimoto: May I have a motion to ratify? Okabe: Okabe, move to ratify. Wilkinson: Commissioner Wilkinson, second. Commissioner Okabe moved to ratify Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification, Item Nos. 7(a) through 70), License Nos. TV-23-034 through TV-23-043, as stated in the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson. Nishimoto: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Let's take a vote, all in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Nishimoto: Opposed, say "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Nishimoto: Okay, motion has been ratified. The motion was carried unanimously. IX. Announcements (10:52 AM) Meetings of the Liquor Commission March 7, 20249 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. April 4, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2024 - KONA PAGE 36 OF 37 X. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 10:52 A.M. 4eral Takase Director The February 1, 2024 meeting minutes were approved as circulated, via email on February 29, 2024, by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii on March 7, 2024. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024 - KONA PAGE 37 OF 37