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Nishimoto: Nishimoto, second. <br />Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve the request to <br />extend the time for issuance of the liquor license for good <br />cause shown for an additional 6 months, from October 4, 2025, <br />to and including April 4, 20269 by letter received August 28, <br />2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category 132, <br />located at the Puna Kai Shopping Center, 15-2714 Pahoa <br />Village Road, Suite D1 and D2, Pahoa, Hawaii; Seconded <br />by Commissioner Nishimoto. <br />Okabe: Okay, moved and seconded, discussion to the motion? <br />Taniguchi: Yes, I have a question, first of all, what's this person's relationship, is he <br />the owner? <br />Takase: I think he's part-owner. <br />Taniguchi: Because he's just saying I'm writing on behalf of, it doesn't have any title or <br />anything. <br />Takase: This Jones, I don't have the file with me but he's one of the owners, yes. <br />Taniguchi: Okay, so he has a legitimate stake? <br />Takase: Yes, they bought a place that was already built, so they had to kind of for one, <br />think come up with "as -built" plans for it, but they also I think started to make a few <br />changes while they were in there so, hopefully they'll come online shortly. <br />Taniguchi: So, when does their thing expire? <br />Takase: October 4t" <br />Taniguchi: Yes, so they just want it just like an additional month and then it opens? <br />Takase: Yes. <br />Taniguchi: Makes sense. <br />Takase: Yes, over anticipate. <br />Taniguchi: Thank you. <br />Ventura: So, Gerald, good cause doesn't have to be that they're waiting for the County <br />or waiting for inspections? <br />MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - HILO PAGE 28 OF 37 <br />