2017-08-03 Liquor Commission Minutes

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Takaba: There might be a conflict. Takase: Yeah, they are overseeing it but it's their tenant. We will have them come in and at least be a part of this conversation. They are right there so they will be the easiest to complain to as well. I'll ask Roger to come in when we do have the meeting. Anglin: I would just like to add, when a formal complaint is filed, it doesn't build a strong relationship between the business and the community that filed the complaint. We would much prefer to deal with this on a one-on-one level rather than involving a compliance and formal order. If we have a problem, then I agree, that's the solution that makes sense. I think it's better if we can do that through you folks rather than the police. People call the police on their neighbors when there's a large party all night, but we'd rather deal with this directly with the owner. We're not out to get their license revoked. Takase: We did talk to this owner previously about "Banjy's" and what had happened. She wants to be a restaurant first rather than a bar. If she does well as a restaurant, then usually you don't have to do the late night and other things. From your perspective, if you tell the Association to support this restaurant and she does well, this makes things go a lot easier. There is some "give and take" on both sides. Anglin: Yes. Takase: I will meet with both of you and make a resolution. Anglin: Outstanding. I appreciate that. Takaba: Thank you, Gerald. Onizuka: Mr. Chair, I move that we continue the public hearing to the October meeting. Nahale-a: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved that the public hearing on Application No. 16-35, O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Waikoloa Village Clubhouse, 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii, TMK: 6-8-003:008; be continued to October 12, 2017, in Kailua-Kona; seconded by Ms. Nahale-a. Takaba: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Takaba: Hearing none. All those in favor of the motion say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Takaba: Those opposed, "Nay." AUGUST 3, 2017 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 10