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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-05 Liquor Commission Minutes KonaCOUNTY OF HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES —JUNE 59 2025 HANAMA PLACE 75-5706 KUAKINI HIGHWAY SUITE 107 KAI LUA-KONA, HAWAI `I I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Greenwell at 10:00 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: David Greenwell, Vice Chair Gene Nakashima, Commissioner Laurisa Nishimoto, Commissioner Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner Absent and Excused: Wil Okabe, Chair Melvin Ventura, Commissioner Gerald Takase, Director Others Present: Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer Keyra Wong, Deputy Corporation Counsel Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Officer Zoeann Bertelmann, Licensing Technician Hau`oli Sayles, Commission Secretary Greenwell: Please silence your cell phones and devices, this meeting is being recorded, speak loudly, clear and one at a time so the recording can be understandable. We will now do a roll call, please say present when your name is called. Sayles: Commissioner Nakashima. Nakashima: Present. Sayles: Commissioner Nishimoto. Nishimoto: Present. Sayles: Commissioner Taniguchi. Taniguchi: Present. Sayles: Commissioner Yadao. Yadao: Present. Sayles: Chair Greenwell. Greenwell: Present. Sayles: Absent and excused today are Chair Wil Okabe, Commissioner Melvin Ventura, and Director Gerald Takase. Others present are Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez, Deputy Corporation Counsel Keyra Wong, Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Technician Zoe Bertelmann, and Commission Secretary Hau`oli Sayles. II. Approval of Minutes —April 3, 2025, and May 1, 2025 (10:01AM) Greenwell: The April 3, 2025, meeting minutes were circulated via email on May 2, 2025. Asking for a motion? Taniguchi: Move to approve. Nishimoto: Nishimoto, second. Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve the April 3, 2025, Liquor Commission meeting minutes as circulated; Seconded by Commissioner Nishimoto. Greenwell: Is there any discussion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 2 OF 37 Greenwell: The May 1, 2025, meeting minutes were circulated via email on May 29, 2025. Asking for a motion to approve meeting minutes as circulated? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, move to approve meeting minutes as circulated. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve the May 1, 2025, Liquor Commission meeting minutes as circulated; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Any discussion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda (10:02 AM) Greenwell: There is no addendum and/or supplemental agenda. IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items (10:02 AM) Greenwell: Any public statements from members of the public at this time? There were no statements from members of the public. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 3 OF 37 V. Public Hearings (10:02 AM) 1. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10: 02 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 24-25 Kona Cocktail Academy LLC Big Island Bottle Shop 75-5729 Ali`i Drive, #C104, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-5-007:005 Original Retail General liquor license Representing applicant: Gabrielle Maser -Smith, Owner. Greenwell: Please come forward, please state your name. Maser -Smith: Gabrielle Maser -Smith. Greenwell: Okay, your relationship to the business? Maser -Smith: I'm the Owner. Greenwell: Can you describe the business for us? Maser -Smith: Yes. It's going to be a bottle shop, I'm gonna feature local spirits, craft beers, and mocktail options for the local community as well as some cocktail classes and tastings. Greenwell: Did you receive the application report? Maser -Smith: Yes. Greenwell: Are there any changes to the report? Maser -Smith: No. Greenwell: Brandon, are there any reports of protests? Gonzalez: Mister Chair, this is an application for an original retail general liquor license. The applicant mailed 90 out of 92 notices within 100 feet, 118 out of 125 notices within 500 feet, and one notice to a condominium or cooperative property owner. There were 113 total properties within 500 feet entitled to protest, and we did not receive any protests to this application. Thank you. Greenwell: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Greenwell: Hearing none. Commission, discussion or questions? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 4 OF 37 There was no discussion by Commissioners. Taniguchi: Move to close public hearing. Yadao: Second. Commissioner Taniguchi moved to close the public hearing; Seconded by Commissioner Yadao. Greenwell: Any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Okay, this is another motion to approve or deny Application No. 24-25, pending final inspection. Nishimoto: Nishimoto, move to approve Application No. 24-25, pending final inspection. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve Application No. 24-25, Kona Cocktail Academy LLC, dba Big Island Bottle Shop, for an Original Retail General liquor license, located at 75-5729 AlVi Drive, #C104, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-007:005, pending final inspection; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 5 OF 37 The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Gonzalez: Mr. Chair, the Department requests that we skip Item No. 2 under Public Hearings, the applicant is not here yet, and move on to Item No. 3 NEXT ITEM WAS SKIPPED 2. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10:05 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 24-29 Baan Thai Family Cuisine LLC Baan Thai Family Cuisine Kona Inn Shopping Center, 75-5744 Ali`i Drive, #208, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-5-007-021 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A Representing applicant: Miyavadee Khamya, Owner, not yet present. 3. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10:05 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 24-31 Tacos Jalisco Taqueria LLLP Tacos Jalisco Taqueria Puna Kai Shopping Center, 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Suite C-1, Pahoa, Hawaii 1-5-007-069 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A Representing applicant: Troy Nakamoto, Partner. Greenwell: Representative? Nakamoto: Troy Nakamoto, Partner. Greenwell: Ask you to describe the business? Nakamoto: Authentic Mexican cuisine. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 6 OF 37 Greenwell: Have you received the report? Nakamoto: Yes. Greenwell: Are there any questions? Nakamoto: No. Greenwell: Brandon, are there any reports of protests? Gonzalez: Thank you, Mister Chair, this is an application for an original restaurant general liquor license, Category A, the applicant mailed 2 out of 2 notices within 100 feet, 12 out of 12 notices within 500 feet, and 0 notice to a condominium or cooperative property owner because this is located in the Puna Kai Shopping Center. So, there were 11 total properties within 500 feet entitled to protest, and we did not receive any protests to this application. Thank you. Greenwell: Any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Greenwell: Commissioners, discussion, questions? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Hearing none, I'm asking for a motion to close the public hearing? Taniguchi: Move to close public hearing. Nishimoto: Nishimoto, second. Commissioner Taniguchi moved to close the public hearing; Seconded by Commissioner Nishimoto. Greenwell: Is there any discussion to the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Hearing none, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 7 OF 37 The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: There's a second motion to approve or deny Application No. 24-31, pending final inspection? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, move to approve Application No. 24-31, pending final inspection. Yadao: Yadao, second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve Application No. 24-31, Tacos Jalisco Taqueria LLLP, dba Tacos Jalisco Taqueria, for an Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road #C-1, Pahoa Hawaii, TMK: 1-5-007-069, pending final inspection; Seconded by Commissioner Yadao. Greenwell: Is there any discussion on the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. 4. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10:08 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: T24-37 LBC Volcano LLC Lanikai Brewing Company 19-4005 Haunani Road, Volcano, Hawaii 1-9-005:019 Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by `Ohelo Cafe LLC dba `Ohelo Cafe Representing applicant: Steve Haumschild, Owner. Greenwell: Applicant forward? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 8 OF 37 Haumschild: Yes, I'm Steve Haumschild, I'm the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Lanikai Brewing Company that wholly owns LBC Volcano LLC (Limited Liability Company). Greenwell: Okay, describe your business, please. Haumschild: Our primary business is beer and alcohol production, but we also have a restaurant group on Oahu and building a few other restaurants. This particular one is taking over the former `Ohelo Cafe space, and it will be just a restaurant location that serves our beer, alcohol, locally -sourced foods. Gonzalez: What kind of food are you going to be serving? Haumschild: We have a wood fire pizza oven which is what we also have on `O`ahu, that will be the initial primary purpose will be starting with pizzas to keep it simple, and then expanding from there. Greenwell: Have you received the application report? Haumschild: I did prior to the first hearing, yes. Greenwell: Are there any changes to the report? Haumschild: No. Greenwell: Brandon? Gonzalez: Thank you, Chair, Members of the Commission, this is an application for a sale and transfer of a liquor license, so mailed notices were not required, only publication in the newspaper. Publication was made in the Hawaii Tribune Herald and hawaiiantribuneherald.com on Sunday, May 11, 2025. We have received no protests to this application. Greenwell: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Greenwell: Commissioners, discussion, questions? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: If not, I'd like to entertain a motion to close the public hearing? Taniguchi: Move to close public hearing. Nishimoto: Nishimoto, second. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 9 OF 37 Commissioner Taniguchi moved to close the public hearing; Seconded by Commissioner Nishimoto. Greenwell: Is there any discussion on the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Asking for another motion to approve or deny Application No. T24-37, pending final inspection? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, move to approve Application No. T24-37, pending final inspection. Greenwell: Second? Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve Application No. T24-37, LBC Volcano LLC, dba Lanikai Brewing Company, for a Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by `Ohelo Cafe LLC dba `Ohelo Cafe, located at 19-4005 Haunani Road, Volcano, Hawaii, TMK: 1-9-005:019, pending final inspection; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Any discussion on the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 10 OF 37 There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Okay, we're going back to Item No. 2 under Public Hearings. RETURNED TO SKIPPED ITEM 2. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10: 11 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 24-29 Baan Thai Family Cuisine LLC Baan Thai Family Cuisine Kona Inn Shopping Center, 75-5744 Ali`i Drive, #208, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-5-007-021 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A Representing applicant: Miyavadee Khamya, Owner. Greenwell: Please state your name. Khamya: My name is Miyavadee Khamya, the Owner of Baan Thai Family Cuisine. Greenwell: Okay, and can you describe your business? Khamya: We serving Thai food, at 75-5744 Ali`i Drive. Greenwell: Okay, have you received the application report? Khamya: Yes. Greenwell: Were there any questions? Khamya: No. Greenwell: Okay, Brandon, are there any reports of protests? Gonzalez: Thank you, Mister Chair, and Members of the Commission, this is an application for an original restaurant general liquor license, Category A, this application the applicant mailed 2 out of 2 notices within 100 feet, 109 out of 110 notices within 500 feet, and 1 notice to a condominium or cooperative property owner. There were 104 total properties within 500 feet entitled to protest, and we did not receive any protests to this application. Thank you. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 11 OF 37 Greenwell: Any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Greenwell: Okay, Commissioners, do you have any questions, discussion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to close the public hearing? Yadao: Commissioner Yadao, motion to close public hearing. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Yadao moved to close the public hearing; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Okay, we take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 24-29, pending final inspection? Nishimoto: Commissioner Nishimoto, move to approve Application No. 24-29, pending final inspection. Taniguchi: Second. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 12 OF 37 Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve Application No. 24-29, Baan Thai Family Cuisine LLC, dba Baan Thai Family Cuisine, for an Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at 75-5744 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-007-021, pending final inspection; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. VI. Preliminary Hearings (10:13 AM) 1. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10:13 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 24-35 Duke's Kona LLC Duke's Kona Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, 78-128 `Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-8-010-038 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 Representing applicant: Robert Ueoka, Esq., Authorized Agent, and Dylan Ching, Vice President. Ueoka: Good morning, Chair Greenwell, Members of the Commission, I'm Robert Ueoka, on behalf of Duke's Kona. Present to my right, Mr. Dylan Ching, he is the Vice President. We have no changes to the investigator's report. This is for a restaurant to open in the existing Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, similar restaurant to our other Duke's restaurants in Waikiki, Kauai, and Maui as well. We're looking to open in March 2026, so we're asking to get the approval right now so we can hopefully go through final inspections smoothly and get the restaurant open in March. Greenwell: Okay, you received the report? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 13 OF 37 Ueoka: I did, no changes to the investigator's report. Greenwell: No changes, okay. Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Greenwell: Commissioners, discussion, questions? Ueoka: I just want to note, the space is previously Rays on the Bay, the space of the restaurant, that was the previous occupant. Taniguchi: That's the existing restaurant, right? That was there before? Ueoka: Yes, at Outrigger, it was there before, yeah the one right by where they look at the manta rays, I think overlooks Keau hou Bay, yes. Gonzalez: Mr. Ueoka, that's the next item that we have you to clarify because the hotel is also your client? Ueoka: Correct, I do represent Outrigger as well. Gonzalez: Thank you for being here to ask questions. Greenwell: Okay, discussion is over, looking for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 24-35? If approved, the public hearing to be held August 7, 2025, in Kona. Taniguchi: Move to approve Application No. 24-35. If approved, public hearing to be held August 7, 2025, in Kona. Yadao: Second. Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve Application No. 24-35, Duke's Kona LLC, dba Duke's Kona, for an Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, 78-128 `Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-8-010-038, with public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Yadao. Greenwell: Any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 14 OF 37 Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Okay, so the motion is carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Changed the Order of Business: The following item was taken out of order VIII. New Business (10:16AM) 3. Permits Issued for Ratification (10:16 AM) (10:16 AM) a. Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, ratificaton of Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises, of approximately 24,080 square feet, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 8, 2025, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Representing licensee: Robert Ueoka, Esq., Authorized Agent Ueoka: Robert Ueoka on behalf of Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa for a reduction which corresponds with the Preliminary Hearing matter for Duke's Kona. Greenwell: Commission, is there any discussion or questions? Nishimoto: I have a question, a reduction of 24,000 square feet, so how much does that leave you? Ueoka: We have the hotel license so it's huge, I mean I think the property is several acres, so we still have a lot of space. Gonzalez: Mr. Ueoka, so this is just to document that Duke's is applying for a license for the restaurant space that was formerly Rays on the Bay which is approximately 24,000 square feet? Ueoka: Correct. Gonzalez: And they're not taking over the whole hotel? Ueoka: Not at all, just the restaurant space. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 15 OF 37 Gonzalez: So that's why you're reducing the hotel footprint by what Duke's is taking over? Ueoka: Exactly, that exact amount, it matches. Nishimoto: I see, I was like confused, thank you. Gonzalez: Good question. Nishimoto: Thank you for the clarification. Greenwell: Commission, anymore questions? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to ratify the reduction in licensed premises? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, move to ratify the reduction in licensed premises. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to ratify the Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises, of approximately 24,080 square feet, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 8, 2025, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. The motion was carried unanimously. Returned to the Order of Business MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 16 OF 37 VI. Preliminary Hearings (10: 18 AM) 2. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10: 18 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: T24-38 NC Oceanview Inc. Island Lava Java Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5801 Ali`i Drive, Building A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-5-009:028 Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Island Lava Java LLC, dba Island Lava Java Representing applicant: Xiaolan Chen, Co-owner. Greenwell: Your name, please? Chen: Xiaolan Chen. Greenwell: And state your relationship to the business. Chen: Yes, I'm transferring the liquor license to the restaurant, the new owner. Greenwell: Are you the owner? Chen: Yes, I'm the owner. Greenwell: Okay, thank you. Did you receive the report? Chen: Yes. Greenwell: Are there any changes to the report? Chen: No. Greenwell: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Gonzalez: What's your restaurant going to be? Chen: Yes, we serve like brunch and also American food. Gonzalez: Can you describe what kind of food? Chen: Yes, it's like American food so like burgers and pizzas. Greenwell: Okay, thank you. Commissioners, any discussion, questions? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 17 OF 37 There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to approve or deny Application No. T24-38? If approved, public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona. Nishimoto: Nishimoto, move to approve Application No. T24-38. If approved, public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve Application No. T24-38, NC Oceanview Inc., dba Island Lava Java, for a Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Island Lava Java LLC, dba Island Lava Java, located at 75-5801 Ah'i Drive, Building A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-009:028, with public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Is there any discussion on the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Okay, I'm asking for a motion to ratify the issuance of a temporary license No. T-DG-890, effective May 16, 2025? Nishimoto: Commissioner Nishimoto, move to ratify issuance of temporary license no. T-DG-890, effective May 16, 2025. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to ratify issuance of Temporary License No. T-DG-890, effective May 16, 2025; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 18 OF 37 There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Take a vote, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Okay, motion is carried. The motion was carried unanimously. 3. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10:22 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 24-39 Papale LLC Patina Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite EVE2, Waikoloa, Hawaii 6-9-008:017 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1 Representing applicant: Keith Pajinag, Owner. Greenwell: Representative, state your name, sir. Pajinag: Keith Pajinag. Greenwell: Okay, what is your relationship with the business? Pajinag: I'm the owner, sir. Greenwell: The owner? Okay, describe your business. Pajinag: It will be a modern American gastropub, very little upscale elevated food but very quaint and intimate dining. Greenwell: Okay, have you received the report? Pajinag: Yes, sir. Greenwell: Are there any changes to the report? Pajinag: No, sir. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 19 OF 37 Greenwell: Any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Greenwell: Commissioners, discussion, questions? Taniguchi: I have a question, so looking at the photo, is that the last building at the end? Pajinag: The last unit at the end, yes. Taniguchi: By Macaroni Grill is on this side? Pajinag: It's taking over the former space occupied by Charley's Restaurant. That's in the back by the shuttle service area. Greenwell: Any other discussion? There was no further discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: I'm asking for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 24-39? If approved, public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona. Nishimoto: Commissioner Nishimoto, move to approve Application No. 24-39. If approved, public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona. Taniguchi: I'll second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve Application No. 24-39, Papale LLC, dba Patina, for an Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite EVE2, Waikoloa, Hawaii, TMK: 6-9-008:017, with public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Is there any discussion on the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 20 OF 37 Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. 4. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: (10: 24 AM) TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 24-40 Johnson Brothers of Hawaii, Inc. Johnson Brothers of Hawaii 73-5627 Maiau Street, Units #1-5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-3-051:115 Original Wholesale General liquor license Representing applicant: Newton Chu, Esq., Authorized Agent, and Miles Jones, General Manager. Chu: Good morning Members of the Commission, and Deputy Director Brandon Gonzalez, Newton Chu on behalf of the Johnson Brothers, to my right is General Manager Miles Jones. We have no changes to the investigator's report. Greenwell: Okay, describe the business? Chu: Well, Johnson Brothers is one of the largest distributors that's been around Jones: 35 years. Chu: In Hawaii? Jones: In Hawaii, 35 years. Chu: And across the nation? Jones: Over 50 years. Chu: Over 50 years, so they know the business well, if you ever buy alcohol at any of the major retailers including Costco, these are the guys. Gonzalez: What's their labels? Chu: Pardon? Gonzalez: What are their labels? Chu: Labels? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 21 OF 37 Jones: We clear most of the Kirkland brands for Costco, and then we represent, we're about now about a 50 share of wine, so every other bottle is sold in the retail space in Hawaii comes through our building, so. Chu: I asked him that exact same question, I just wanted to be updated. Jones: Yeah. Gonzalez: No, it's nice to know, rather than a generic description, you know some people like to know. Chu: Yeah, right? Jones: Yeah. So, Kirkland is and our largest brand right now is High Noon, so. Greenwell: Okay, so you've received the report? Chu: Yes. Greenwell: Are there any questions? Chu: No changes. Greenwell: No questions. Okay, public testimony, is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Greenwell: Commissioners, discussion or questions, now's your chance. Taniguchi: I have a question, so this is for Brandon, so aren't you a wholesaler already? Chu: Yes, but in our County, instead of an outside warehouse, you have to get another license, so we're creating a warehouse on this side. Jones: Right now everything is based out of Hilo, and we're looking to open a facility in Kona. Greenwell: You once upon a time had a warehouse in Kawaihae? Jones: Yes, yes we did, that was our original location in Kawaihae. Chu: You have good memory, yeah. Jones: Yeah. Greenwell: Okay, Commissioners, any more questions? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 22 OF 37 There was no further discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: I'll ask for a motion to approve or deny Application No. 24-40? If approved, public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona. Taniguchi: I'll move to approve Application No. 24-40. If approved, the public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona. Nishimoto: Nishimoto, second. Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve Application No. 24-40, Johnson Brothers of Hawaii, Inc., dba Johnson Brothers of Hawaii, for an Original Wholesale General liquor license, located at 73-5627 Maiau Street, Units #1-5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-3-051:115, with public hearing to be held on August 7, 2025, in Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Nishimoto. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Hearing none, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. VII. Unfinished Business (10:27 AM) Greenwell: Is there any Unfinished Business? There was no Unfinished Business. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 23 OF 37 VIII. New Business (10:28AM) 1. Request to Extend the Time for Issuance of License Submitted for Approval a. Lucy's Taqueria Inc., dba Lucy's, RE: Application No. 20-36, approval of request to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license for good (10:28 AM) cause shown for an additional 12 months from September 2, 2025) to and including September 2, 2026, by letter received May 6, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 98 Ponahawai Street, Hilo, 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. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to approve with good cause? Nishimoto: Commissioner Nishimoto, move to approve the extension due to the waiting of permits from the County of Hawaii Planning Department for the renovations of the building. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve the request to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from September 2, 2025, to and including September 2, 2026, by letter received May 6, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 98 Ponahawai Street, Hilo, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: I would like to say that if a representative was here I would thank them for asking for this extension early on and not waiting until after September 2nd. Okay, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 24 OF 37 The motion was carried unanimously. 2. Change in Members/Officers/Directors Submitted for Approval (10:29 AM) a. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, (10:30 AM) approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows: • Removal of Chris Harris and Michaellola Durch, Vice Presidents; Robert Gebbia, Treasurer; and Amberlyn Fisher, Trustee, effective March 31, 2025; • Appointment of James Dykes, III, and Brendalynn Torado, as Vice Presidents; Bridget Smith, as Treasurer; and Claudette Mahoney, as Trustee, effective April 1, 2025; • Personal History and Affidavits for James Dykes, III, and Brendalyn Torado, Vice Presidents; Bridget Smith, Treasurer; and Claudette Mahoney, Trustee; by forms received April 24, 2025; of its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to approve? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, motion to approve. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve the Change in Officers/Directors as follows: Removal of Chris Harris and Michaellola Durch, Vice Presidents; Robert Gebbia, Treasurer; and Amberlyn Fisher, Trustee, effective March 31, 2025; Appointment of James Dykes, III, and Brendalynn Torado, as Vice Presidents; Bridget Smith, as Treasurer; and Claudette Mahoney, as Trustee, effective April 1, 2025; Personal History and Affidavits for James Dykes, III, and Brendalyn Torado, Vice Presidents; Bridget Smith, Treasurer; and Claudette Mahoney, Trustee; by forms received April 24, 2025; of its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 25 OF 37 Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. b. The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., dba The Club at Hokuli`a, dba The Club at Hokuli`a (Retail), approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows: (10:30 AM) • Removal of Bruce Totten, President; and Conrad Tirre, Director; • Appointment of Jason Pammer, and Bruce Webster, as Directors; • Change in Title of Christopher Williams, from Director to President; Timothy Graff, from Secretary to Vice President; and John Lopez, from Vice President to Secretary; • Personal History and Affidavits for Jason Pammer, and Bruce Webster, Directors; effective March 17, 2025) by forms received April 25, 2025; of its Restaurant General, Category B2, and Retail General liquor licenses, located at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii. Greenwell: Asking for a motion for approval? Taniguchi: Move to approve. Nishimoto: Nishimoto, second. Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve the Change in Officers/Directors as follows: Removal of Bruce Totten, President; and Conrad Tirre, Director; Appointment of Jason Pammer, and Bruce Webster, as Directors; Change in Title of Christopher Williams, from Director to President; Timothy Graff, from Secretary to Vice President; and John Lopez, from Vice President to Secretary; Personal History and Affidavits for Jason Pammer, and Bruce Webster, Directors; effective March 17, 2025, by forms received April 25, 2025; of its Restaurant General, Category B2, and Retail General liquor licenses, located at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Nishimoto. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 26 OF 37 Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: No discussion of the motion, all in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. C. Costco Wholesale Corporation, dba Costco Wholesale, approval of Change in Officers as Primary Decision -Maker as follows: (10:31 AM) • Removal of Gail Tsuboi, Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Primary Decision -Maker; • Appointment of Gary Swearingen, as Assistant Secretary and Primary Decision -Maker; • Personal History and Affidavit for Gary Swearingen, Assistant Secretary and Primary Decision -Maker; effective April 2, 2025, by form received May 5, 2025; of its Retail General liquor license, located at the Kaloko Light Industrial Park, 73-5600 Maiau Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to approve? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, motion to approve. Taniguchi: Second. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 27 OF 37 Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve the Change in Officers as Primary Decision -Makers as follows: Removal of Gail Tsuboi, Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Primary Decision -Maker; Appointment of Gary Swearingen, as Assistant Secretary and Primary Decision -Maker; Personal History and Affidavit for Gary Swearingen, Assistant Secretary and Primary Decision -Maker; effective April 2, 2025, by form received May 5, 2025; of its Retail General liquor license, located at the Kaloko Light Industrial Park, 73-5600 Maiau Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. d. Hilo Yacht Club, dba Hilo Yacht Club, approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows: (10:31 AM) • Removal of Kerry Umamoto, and Will Lee, Directors; and Terianne Brown, Secretary and Director; • Appointment of Joseph Kamelamela, and Beth deYoung, as Directors; • Personal History and Affidavits for Joseph Kamelamela, and Beth deYoung, Directors; effective February 5, 2025, by forms received May 9, 2025; of its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 77 Laehala Street, Hilo, Hawaii. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to approve? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, motion to approve. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 28 OF 37 Yadao: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to approve the Change in Officers/Directors as follows: Removal of Kerry Umamoto, and Will Lee, Directors; and Terianne Brown, Secretary and Director; Appointment of Joseph Kamelamela, and Beth deYoung, as Directors; Personal History and Affidavits for Joseph Kamelamela, and Beth deYoung, Directors; effective February 5, 2025, by forms received May 9, 2025; of its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 77 Laehala Street, Hilo, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Yadao. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. e. Made In Hawaii Marketing LLC, dba Honoka`a Market, approval of Change in Members and Transfer of Membership Interest as follows: (10: 32 AM) • Removal of Theresa Cherry, Member; • Appointment of Derek Hughes, and Ashley Hughes, as Members; • 100% Transfer of Membership Interest to Derek Hughes (50%) and Ashley Hughes (50%); • Personal History and Affidavits for Derek Hughes and Ashley Hughes, Members; effective June 5, 2025) by forms received May 20, 2025; of its Retail General liquor license, located at 45-3745 Honoka`a-Waipi`o Road, Honoka`a, Hawaii. Greenwell: Asking for a motion of approval? MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 29 OF 37 Taniguchi: Move to approve. Nishimoto: Nishimoto, second. Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve the Change in Members and Transfer of Membership Interest as follows: Removal of Theresa Cherry, Member; Appointment of Derek Hughes, and Ashley Hughes, as Members; 100% Transfer of Membership Interest to Derek Hughes (50%) and Ashley Hughes (50%); Personal History and Affidavits for Derek Hughes and Ashley Hughes, Members; effective June 5, 2025, by forms received May 20, 2025; of its Retail General liquor license, located at 45-3745 Honoka`a-Waipi`o Road, Honoka`a, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Nishimoto. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. f. Accor Management US Inc., dba The Fairmont Orchid, (10: 32 AM) Hawaii, approval of Change in Directors as follows: • Removal of Matthew Blackmore, Director; • Appointment of Matthew Vega, as Director; • Personal History and Affidavit for Matthew Vega, Director; effective January 1, 2025) by forms received May 22, 2025; of its Hotel liquor license, located at One North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to approve? Taniguchi: Move to approve. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 30 OF 37 Yadao: Second. Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve the Change in Directors as follows: Removal of Matthew Blackmore, Director; Appointment of Matthew Vega, as Director; Personal History and Affidavit for Matthew Vega, Director; effective January 1, 2025, by form received May 22, 2025; of its Hotel liquor license, located at One North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Yadao. Greenwell: A discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: All those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. g. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., (Retail), approval of (10:33 AM) Change in Officers/Directors as follows: • Removal of James Rubnitz, President and Director; • Change in Title of Katrina Lake, from Vice President and Director, to President and Director; Neil Hudspith, from Vice President and Director, to President and Director; and Robert Reif, from Director, to Vice President and Director; • Appointment of Jamie Weinstein, as Director; effective February 19, 2025, by form received May 28, 2025; of its Retail General and Club, Category B2, liquor licenses, located at 72-250 Kukio Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Taniguchi: Move to approve. Nishimoto: Second. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 31 OF 37 Commissioner Taniguchi moved to approve the Change in Officers/Directors as follows: Removal of James Rubnitz, President and Director; Change in Title of Katrina Lake, from Vice President and Director, to President and Director; Neil Hudspith, from Vice President and Director, to President and Director; and Robert Reif, from Director, to Vice President and Director; Appointment of Jamie Weinstein, as Director, effective February 19, 20259 by form received May 28, 2025; of its Retail General and Club, Category 132, liquor licenses, located at 72-250 Kuki`o Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Seconded by Commissioner Nishimoto. Greenwell: Discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. 3. Permits Issued for Ratification (10:33 AM) ITEM ALREADY TAKEN OUT OF ORDER a. Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, ratificaton of Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises, of approximately 24,080 square feet, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 8, 2025, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. b. Target Corporation, dba Target Store T2412, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, for alterations to the Guest Services Center, (10:33 AM) approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on May 21, 2025, of its Retail General liquor license, located at 74-5455 Makala Boulevard, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 32 OF 37 C. Robert Biven, Solicitor, Chambers & Chambers, Inc., ratification of Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 12, 2025, of its Wholesaler -General liquor license, located at 501 Kokea Street, Unit Al/A2, Honolulu, Hawaii. d. Sakura Japanese Restaurant III Inc., dba Sakura Japanese Restaurant III, ratification of request to transfer liquor inventory to Sakura Hilo LLC, dba Sakura Sushi & Grill, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 27, 2025, of its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the Waiakea Square Warehouse, 200 Kanoelehua Avenue, Suite 100A, Hilo, Hawaii. Greenwell: Asking for a motion to ratify? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, motion to ratify. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to ratify Permits Issued for Ratification, Item Nos. 3(b) through 3(d), as stated in the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 33 OF 37 4. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification (10:34 AM) a. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea Company, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed (10: 34 AM) Premises, for an event on May 9, 2025, approved by Administrataive Officer Brandon Gonzalez on April 29, 2025, of its Restaurant Beer and Wine, Category B2, and Retail Beer and Wine liquor licenses, located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. b. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on May 12, 2025, approved by Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen on May 5, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, Hawaii. C. Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, dba Island Hopper Taproom, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on July 5, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 27, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 108, Kamuela, Hawaii. Greenwell: Motion to ratify? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, motion to ratify. Taniguchi: Second. Commissioner Nishimoto moved to ratify Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification, Item Nos. 4(a) through 4(c), as stated in the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Taniguchi. Greenwell: Discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 34 OF 37 The motion was carried unanimously. 5. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification (10:35 AM) (10:35 AM) a. License No. SP-24-154, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on May 4, 10, 15-17, 24 & 25, 2025, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. b. License No. SP-24-155, Akaka Falls Lions Club, dba Akaka Falls Lions Club, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on May 31, 2025, held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii. C. License No. SP-24-156, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on May 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31; June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2025, held at 16-111 `Opukaha`ia Street, Kea`au, Hawaii. d. License No. SP-24-157, Hilo Community Players, dba Hilo Community Players, for a Special General liquor license, for events on May 2-5, 9-11, 16-18, 23-34 & 30-31, 2025, held at 280 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii. e. License No. SP-24-158, Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii, dba Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on May 8, 2025, held at the Nani Mau Gardens, 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii. f. License No. SP-24-159, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on May 16-18, 2025, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii. g. License No. SP-24-160, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on June 1, 77 14, 20, 21, 22 & 28, 2025, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. h. License No. SP-24-161, Kona Elks Club, dba Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events on June 1-30, 2025) held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Taniguchi: Move to ratify Nishimoto: Nishimoto, second. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 35 OF 37 Commissioner Taniguchi moved to ratify Special Licenses Issued for Ratification, Item Nos. 5(a) through 5(h), License Nos. SP-24-154 through SP-24-161, as stated in the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Nishimoto. Greenwell: Discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: All those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Greenwell: Those opposed "Nay." There was no opposition by Commissioners. Greenwell: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. 6. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification (10:35 AM) a. License No. TV-25-001, Pride of America Ship Holding, LLC, dba Pride of America, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at (10:35 AM) Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii , on 2025: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 2026: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. b. License No. TV-25-002, Pride of America Ship Holding, LLC, dba Pride of America, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on 2025: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug. 67 13, 20, 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 47 11, 18, 25; Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24. C. License No. TV-25-003, Oceania Cruises Ltd., dba Regatta, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on July 28, Aug. 5, Oct. 4 & 24, Dec. 6, 2025. Greenwell: Looking for a motion to ratify? Nishimoto: Nishimoto, motion to ratify. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 51 2025 - KONA PAGE 36 OF 37 Commissioner Nishimoto moved to ratify Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification, Item Nos. 6(a) through 6(c), License Nos. 1 1 • •h TV-25-003, as stated in the agenda;• •`• by • • `Taniguchi. Greenwell: Is there any discussion of the motion? There was no discussion by Commissioners. Greenwell: Hearing none, all those in favor say "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." There was no opposition by • IX. Announcements (10:36 AM) July 3, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i. August 7, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquo Control, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua- o! I a X. Adjournment (10:36 AM) The June 5,, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as circulated, via email on ,v 2025.q by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawai"i on Jul LIQUOR MINUTES - COMMISSIONA ' PAGE 37 OF 37