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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-07 Liquor Commission Agenda KonaLIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick N ish imoto Deputy Managing Director County of Hawaii LIQUOR COMMISSION Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261 (808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov Gerald A. Takase Director Wil Okabe, Chair David Greenwell, Vice Chair Gene Nakashima, Commissioner Laurisa Nishimoto, Commissioner Alan Okamoto, Commissioner Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner Melvin Ventura, Commissioner Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner DATE: Thursday, August 7, 2025 TIME: 10:00 A.M. PLACE: Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hanama Place 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Public Testimony may be done in person, or in writing by email, fax, or mail/walk-in. To ensure timely delivery to the Commission, written testimony must be received by 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by: (1) Email: cohdlc(a_hawaiicounty.gov; (2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail/walk-in: 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, H196720. Indicate agenda item submitting for; submit separate testimony for each item. All testimony regardless of time of receipt will be part of the permanent record. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes — July 3, 2025 III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items V. Public Hearings 1. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 2. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 24-35 Duke's Kona LLC D u ke'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 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 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer LIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM 3. APPLICATION NO.: 24-39 APPLICANT: Papale LLC TRADE NAME: Patina PLACE OF BUSINESS: Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite E1 /E2, Waikoloa, Hawaii TM K: 6-9-008: 017 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1 4. APPLICATION NO.: 24-40 APPLICANT: Johnson Brothers of Hawaii, Inc. TRADE NAME: Johnson Brothers of Hawaii PLACE OF BUSINESS: 73-5627 Maiau Street, Units #1-5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TM K: 7-3-051:115 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Wholesale General liquor license Preliminary Hearings 1. APPLICATION NO.: 24-42 APPLICANT: Sean's Kitchen LLC TRADE NAME: Sean's Kitchen PLACE OF BUSINESS: 75-5660 Kopiko Street, Suite B5 and B6, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii TM K: 7-5-004: 011 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1 2. APPLICATION NO.: 25-01 APPLICANT: Big Island Booch Inc. TRADE NAME: The Booch Bar PLACE OF BUSINESS: 230 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii TM K: 2-2-054: 031 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A 3. APPLICATION NO.: 25-02 APPLICANT: Big Island Booch Inc. TRADE NAME: The Booch Bar PLACE OF BUSINESS: 110 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii TM K: 2-3-005: 008 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Adding its current Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, as an additional location to its pending Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A, located at 230 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii; Increase in Licensed Premises to include an adjacent unit consisting of 1,200 square feet, and a Change in Category to B2, from its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1 AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 2 OF 10 LIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM VII. Unfinished Business Vill. New Business 1. Change in Officers/Directors/Members/Managers Submitted for Approval a. RMG Waikoloa, LLC, dba Romano's Macaroni Grill, approval of Change in Members and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest as follows: • Removal of RMG Acquisition Company, LLC, Member; • Appointment of Manna Restaurant Group LLC, as Member; • Transfer of 100% Membership Interest from RMG Acquisition Company, LLC to Manna Restaurant Group LLC; • Personal History and Affidavit for Jason Roe, Member of Manna Restaurant Group LLC; effective July 12, 2024, by forms received June 13, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite 1010, Waikoloa, Hawaii. b. Holoholo Brewing Company LLC, dba Holoholo Brewing Company, approval of Change in Managers and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest as follows: • Removal of Laurie Jeffries, Manager, effective December 12, 2023; • Removal of Ronald Jeffries, Manager, effective September 19, 2024; • Appointment of Koleagold Holdings LLC, as Manager, effective September 12, 2024; • Appointment of Kainoa Jiminez, as Manager, effective September 12, 2024; • Appointment of Naka Nui Holdings Inc., as Manager, effective September 26, 2024; • Transfer of 9.67% Membership Interest from Ronald Jeffries to Naka Nui Holdings, Inc., effective September 26, 2024; • Personal History and Affidavits for Kainoa Jiminez, Manager, and Melvin Mason, Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Director of Naka Nui Holdings Inc.; by forms received June 30, 2025; of its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A, located at 275 East Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. AGENDA -LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 3 OF 10 LIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM C. Waikoloa Village Association, dba Waikoloa Village Golf Course, approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows: • Removal of William Campbell, Director; • Removal of Rebecca Sckrabulis, President; • Removal of Michael Konowicz, Director; • Removal of David Berg, Treasurer; • Appointment of Frank Even, as Director; • Appointment of Aislinn Chalker, as Director; • Appointment of Robert Yagi, as Treasurer; • Change in Title of Arlene Larrua, from Vice President to President; • Change in Title of Dan Richards, from Secretary to Vice President; • Change in Title of Dean Au, from Director to Secretary; • Personal History and Affidavits for Frank Even, Director; Aislinn Chalker, Director; and Robert Yagi, Treasurer; effective May 10, 2025, by form received June 18, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1792 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii. d. Seven -Eleven Hawaii, Inc., dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kaumana) #54136, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kawili) #54258, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Keaau) #54284, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kilauea) #54138, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kinoole) #54222, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kurtistown) #54277, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Pahoa) #54284, approval of Change in Directors as follows: • Removal of Ryuichi Isaka, and Fumihiko Nagamatsu, Directors; • Appointment of Tomohiro Akutsu, and Hiroki Takei, as Directors; effective June 1, 20255 by form received June 24, 2025; of its Retail General liquor licenses, for all Hawaii Island store locations. e. Hilo Yacht Club, dba Hilo Yacht Club, approval of Change in Directors as follows: • Appointment of Grant Omura, as Director, effective May 29, 2025, by form received July 2, 2025; • Personal History and Affidavit for Grant Omura, Director; of its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 77 Laehala Street, Hilo, Hawaii. f. Accor Management US Inc., dba The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, approval of Change in Officers, with the removal of Barbara Kilner, Senior Vice President and General Counsel; effective June 25, 2025, by form received July 3, 2025; of its Hotel liquor license, located at One North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 4 OF 10 LIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM g. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC, dba Southern Glazer's of HI/SGWS, approval of Change in Managers as follows: • Removal of Bennett Glazer, Manager; • Appointment of Samuel Glazer, as Manager; • Personal History and Affidavit for Samuel Glazer, Manager; effective June 15, 20251 by form received July 15, 2025; of its Wholesale General liquor license, located at 61-3785 Maluokalani Place, Kawaihae, Hawaii. h. Alibi Tavern Incorporated, dba Alibi Tavern Inc., approval of Change in Officers/Directors and Application for Transfer of Stock as follows: • Removal of Lloyd Eggstaff, President; • Removal of Dawn Eggstaff, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer; • Appointment of Jobe Leialoha, as President, Treasurer, and Director; • Appointment of Castly Dingle, as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer; • Appointment of Ikaika Galinato, as Secretary; • Transfer of the 50% stock shares held by Lloyd and Dawn Eggstaff to Jobe Leialoha (17%), Castly Dingle (16.5%), and Ikaika Galinato (16.5%); the remaining 50% shares are currently held by Alibi Tavern Incorporated; • Personal History and Affidavits for Jobe Leialoha, President, Treasurer, and Director; Castly Dingle, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer; and Ikaika Galinato, Secretary; effective July 8, 2025, by forms received July 17, 2025; of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kea`au Plaza, 16-566 Pahoa Highway, #5, Kea`au, Hawaii. i. Kowa Premium Foods Hawaii Corporation, dba Kowa Premium Foods Hawaii Corporation, approval of Change in Officers/Directors and Application for Transfer of Stock as follows: • Removal of Soichi Oda, President and Director; • Removal of Satoshi Yoshida, Vice President and Director; • Removal of Taishi Kurihara, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director; • Removal of Yasuo Nomura, Director; • Appointment of Masakazu Idemitsu, as President and Director; • Appointment of Kazunari Kubohara, as Vice President and Director; • Appointment of Kazuki Itoh, as Secretary and Director; • Appointment of Megumi Ochi, as Treasurer and Director; • Transfer of 100% stock shares held by Kowa Company, Ltd., to Akatsuki International Corporation; • Personal History and Affidavits for Masakazu Idemitsu, President and Director; Kazunari Kubohara, Vice President and Director; Kazuki Itoh, Secretary and Director; and Megumi Ochi, Treasurer and Director; AGENDA -LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 5 OF 10 LIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM effective August 20, 20251 by forms received July 28, 2025; of its Retail General liquor license, located at 73-357 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 2. Request to Extend the Time Issuance Submitted for Approval a. Original Thai Cuisine LLC, dba Original Thai Cuisine, approval of request to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from August 1, 2025, to and including August 1, 2026, by letter received July 28, 2025, of its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the Ilima Court, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite 175, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 3. Permits Issued for Ratification a. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application for Entertainment Permits, for an event on June 28, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 27, 2025; for an event on July 13, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 10, 2025; and for events on July 26-27, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 28, 2025, of its Winery liquor license, Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii. b. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on July 16, 2025; approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 14, 2025; of its Special General liquor license, located at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, H awa i `i . C. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122, ratification of Application for Game Permits, for an event on August 21, 2025; and events from August 1-31, 2025; approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 23, 2025; of its Special General liquor license, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-Al85a and 3-Al85b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. d. Tropics Ale House LLC, dba Tropics Ale House, ratification of request to transfer liquor inventory to Transcontinental Development (Hawaii) Corporation, dba The Kings' Course at Waikoloa Beach Golf Club, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 25, 2025, of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 69-1022 Keana Place, Waikoloa, Hawaii. AGENDA -LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 6 OF 10 LIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM 4. Outside Storage Permits Issued for Ratification a. Holualoa Enterprises LLC, dba Kona Style (On Board Vessel "Noa Noa"), ratification of Application for Outside Storage Permit, located at 75-5660 Palani Road, Suite C8, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 1, 2025, of its Tour or Cruise Vessel liquor license, Category B1, moored at Kailua Bay Pier, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. b. LBC Volcano LLC, dba Lanikai Brewing Company, ratification of Application for Outside Storage Permit, located at 19-4005 Haunani Road, Volcano, Hawaii, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 25, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 19-4005 Haunani Road, Volcano, Hawaii. 5. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification a. Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC, dba Willie's Hot Chicken, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on July 12, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 9, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 75-5599 Pawai Place, Bays 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. b. Limberg Inc., dba Oceans Sports Bar and Grill, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to include outside grass area for events every Friday, Saturday, and holidays on June 27-July 30, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 27, 2025; and for events every Friday, Saturday, and holidays for 90 days starting August 1, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 24, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5811 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. C. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on July 4, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 30, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5655 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. d. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on July 14, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on on July 11, 2025; and for an event on July 29, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 29, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, Hawaii. e. Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, dba Island Hopper Taproom, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on September 27, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 23, 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. AGENDA -LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 7 OF 10 LIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM 6. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification a. License No. SP-25-008, Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, for a Special General liquor license, for events on July 1 - September 30, 20251 held at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 185A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. b. License No. SP-25-009, North Kohala Community Resource Center, dba North Kohala Community Resource Center, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on August 2, 2025, held at Kamehameha Park / Hisaoka Gym. C. License No. SP-25-011, `Ewalu Inc., dba `Ewalu Industries, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on August 2, 2025, held at 74-5606 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. d. License No. SP-25-012, Hilo Rotary Club Foundation, dba Hilo Rotary Club Foundation, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on July 12, 2025, held at the Hilo Yacht Club, 77 Laehala Street, Hilo, Hawaii. e. License No. SP-25-013, Hilo Community Players, dba Hilo Community Players, for a Special General liquor license, for events on July 10, 17, 19, 24 & 311 2025, held at 280 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii. f. License No. SP-25-014, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on July 12, 2025, held at the Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. g. License No. SP-25-015, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on July 18-20, 25- 27; August 1-3 2025, held at the Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. h. License No. SP-25-016, Laupa`i, dba Laupa`i, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on September 13, 2025, held at the Afook- Chinen Civic Auditorium, 323 Manono Street, Hilo, Hawaii. i. License No. SP-25-017, Laupa`i, dba Laupa`i, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on September 13, 2025, held at the Afook- Chinen Civic Auditorium, 323 Manono Street, Hilo, Hawaii. j. License No. SP-25-018, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special General liquor license, for events on July 25-27; August 1-3; 8-10, 2025, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii. AGENDA -LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 8 OF 10 LIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM k. License No. SP-25-019, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on August 2, 37 9 & 177 2025, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. 7. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification a. License No. TV-25-007, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Coral Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor Hilo Hawaii, on October 13, 2025; and in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on January 30, 2026 b. License No. TV-25-008, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Emerald Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor Hilo Hawaii, on November 24, December 21, 2025; January 25, February 12, 26; March 14, 30, 2026. C. License No. TV-25-009, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Island Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on October 13, 2025; April 30, 2026; and in port at Hilo Harbor Hilo Hawaii, on April 29, 2026. d. License No. TV-25-010, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Ruby Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor Hilo Hawaii, on Novmber 7, December 6, 2025; January 7, March 23, April 11, 2026; and in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on December 25, 2025; February 5 & 26; April 10, 2026. e. License No. TV-25-011, Holland America Line Limited, dba Ms Zaandam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on October 6, November 25, December 267 2025; January 12, 2026; and in port at Hilo Harbor Hilo Hawaii, on October 11, November 29, December 24, 2025. f. License No. TV-25-012, Holland America Line Limited, dba Ms Westerdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on September 20, 2025; and in port at Hilo Harbor Hilo Hawaii, on September 21, 2025. g. License No. TV-25-013, Holland America Line Limited, dba Ms Noordam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on on April 9, 2026. h. License No. TV-25-014, Holland America Line Limited, dba Ms Nieuw Amsterdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor Hilo Hawaii, on January 17; February 2, & 21; April 22, 2026; and in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on January 18; February 3, & 24; April 17, 2026. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 9 OF 10 LIQUOR CONTROL 07/31 /2025 03:43 PM License No. TV-25-015, Holland America Line Limited, dba Ms Koningsdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor Hilo Hawaii, on October 10, 2025; and in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on October 14, 2025. j. License No. TV-25-016, Holland America Line Limited, dba My Sojourn, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor Hilo Hawaii, on December 26, 2025; and in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on December 29, 2025. k. License No. TV-25-017, Holland America Line Limited, dba My Quest, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on March 30, 2026. IX. Announcements Meetings of the Liquor Commission September 4, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. October 2, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. X. Adjournment For information relative to any of the above -mentioned applications and/or procedures for protesting against a liquor license, call the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218. Anyone requiring auxiliary aid / service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218, or by email at cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov, as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate accessible formats. AGENDA -LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 10 OF 10