2025-05-01 Liquor Commission Minutes Hilo

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Ichikawa: Yes. Okabe: Are there any changes to the report? Ichikawa: No changes to the report. Okabe: No changes, any other public testimony? There was no public testimony. Okabe: Hearing none. Commissioners, do you have any questions? Taniguchi: So where is this going to be, it says Suite A-1, is that a new section? Yuen: No, so you know the building where if you're looking at the area where Macaroni Grill is, the wine market, and then that building that's never been occupied at all, the one on the far right, there's not even flooring in it, we're pouring cement this week. So, there's never been anyone there, so. Okabe: Mr. Greenwell, you have a question? Greenwell: You said the bar and the retail will be adjoining each other or next to each other, is there any demarcation between the retail and the bar? Ichikawa: Well, there's an outdoor seating and a bar area, and then as you enter into the retail, there is a break in the walls but you can freely enter in and out. So employees will be monitoring all the different patrons if they choose to go and shop while they come back for their food, and they'll be monitored as they go through. Greenwell: Okay. Okabe: I'd like to entertain a motion to approve or deny Application No. 24-36? Greenwell: This is Greenwell, I'll make the motion to approve Application No. 24-36. If approved, public hearing to be held July 3, 2025, in Hilo. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Greenwell moved to approve Application No. 24-36, Tommy Bahama R&R Holdings, Inc., dba Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, for an Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite A-1, Waikoloa, Hawaii, TMK: 6-9-008:017, with public hearing to be held on July 3, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, MAY 11 2025 - HILO PAGE 27 OF 63