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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-02 Liquor Commission Packet KonaLIQUOR CONTROL 09/25/2025 02:30 PM C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto 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, October 2, 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 — Regular Meeting, September 4, 2025 Executive Session, September 4, 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: 24-42 Sean's Kitchen LLC Sean's Kitchen 75-5660 Kopiko Street, Suite B5 and B6, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-5-004:011 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1 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 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer LIQUOR CONTROL 09/25/2025 02:30 PM VI. 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 its current Licensed Premises to include an adjacent unit consisting of 1,200 square feet, and a Change in Category of its current licensed premises to B2, from its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1 4. APPLICATION NO.: T25-03 APPLICANT: JR Ohana Grill, LLC TRADE NAME: Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill (Kona) PLACE OF BUSINESS: Pottery Terrace, Suite L, 75-5995 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TM K: 7-5-030:024 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC, dba Jackie Rey's O'hana Grill Kona Preliminary Hearings 1. APPLICATION NO.: 25-05 APPLICANT: GKIVI, Inc. TRADE NAME: Ko`a Honokohau Harbor PLACE OF BUSINESS: 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Space No. 17, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TM K: 7-4-008:042 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1 2. APPLICATION NO.: 25-06 APPLICANT: Black Onyx Entertainment LLC TRADE NAME: Black Onyx PLACE OF BUSINESS: 202 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii TM K: 2-3-007:015 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Cabaret liquor license AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025 - KONA PAGE 2 OF 7 LIQUOR CONTROL 09/25/2025 02:30 PM VII. Unfinished Business 1. Change in Members 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. 2. Referral for Executive Session, Selection Process for the New Director of the Department of Liquor Control, Deputy Corporation Counsel Keyra Wong, requesting an attorney -client confidential discussion to consult with the Commission regarding the above matter. The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the Commission's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote of the members present is necessary to hold an executive meeting, pursuant to Section 92-4(a) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. Vill. New Business 1. K.O. Pizza, dba K.O. Pizza, approval of Updated Alcohol Delivery Compliance Plan, received August 20, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 55-3406 Akoni Pule Highway, Haw-, Hawaii. 2. Wailuku Brew Works Inc., dba Wailuku Brew Works, approval of Application for Increase in Licensed Premises, to include it's second story balcony, storage closet, and restroom, of approximately 290.5 square feet, and approval of Application for Alteration Permit; of its current licensed premises; of its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B2, located at 16-205 Wiliama Place, Kea`au, Hawaii. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025 - KONA PAGE 3 OF 7 LIQUOR CONTROL 09/25/2025 02:30 PM 3. Request to Extend the Time for Issuance of License Submitted for Approval a. Four Palms LLC, dba SoKo Kitchen and Cocktails, approval of request to extend the time for issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from October 7, 2025, to and including October 7, 2026) by letter received September 3, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Mango Court Shopping Center, 79-7460 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite #A-104 and 105, Kealakekua, Hawaii. 4. Change in Officers/Directors/Managers Submitted for Approval a. IES Retail, LLC, dba IES Retail, LLC, approval of Change in Managers, with the removal of Michael Koike, Joshua Goldman, and Thomas Lamothe, Managers; effective August 20, 2025, by form received August 27, 2025; of its Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, located at 321 Maka`ala Street, Hilo, Hawaii. b. Safeway Inc., dba Safeway Store #1117, dba Safeway Stores, Inc. #2893 (Maka'ala), dba Safeway (Hilo Fuel Center), approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows: • Removal of Vivek Sankaran, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Bradley Beckstrom, Secretary, Director, and Group Vice President; • Appointment of Robert Larson, as President and Director; and Marilyn Beardsley, as Vice President, Secretary, and Director; • Change in Title of Cody Perdue, from Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, Director, and Group Vice President; to Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, Director, and Senior Vice President; effective August 6, 2025, by forms received September 17, 2025; of its Retail General liquor licenses, located at 75-971 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and 381 East Maka`ala Street, Hilo, Hawaii. 5. Permits Issued for Ratification a. Hiroaki Yomo, Solicitor, JFC International Inc., ratification of Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 16, 2025, of its Wholesaler -General liquor license, located at 2968 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii. b. Adrianna Ahia, Solicitor, Ohana Beverage Company, ratification of Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 17, 2025, of its Wholesaler -General liquor license, located at 173 Alamaha Street, Unit 5, Kahului, Hawaii; and 2915 Kaihikapu Street, Honolulu, Hawaii. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025 - KONA PAGE 4 OF 7 LIQUOR CONTROL 09/25/2025 02:30 PM C. Scott Ushiroda, Solicitor, Ohana Beverage Company, ratification of Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 24, 2025, of its Wholesaler -General liquor license, located at 173 Alamaha Street, Unit 5, Kahului, Hawaii; and 2915 Kaihikapu Street, Honolulu, Hawaii. d. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application for Entertainment Permit, for an event on September 27, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 22, 2025; of its Winery liquor license, Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii. e. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on September 23, 2025, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 15, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, Hawaii. f. Sakura Japanese Restaurant Inc., dba Sakura Japanese Restaurant, ratification of request to transfer liquor inventory to Sakura Kona LLC, dba Sakura Japanese Restaurant, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 24, 2025, of its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the Crossroads Shopping Center, 75-1027 Henry Street, Suite No. 108B, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 6. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification a. License No. SP-25-034, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on September 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27; October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, & 31, 2025, held at 16-111 `Opukaha`ia Street, Kea`au, Hawaii. b. License No. SP-25-035, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on September 13, 2025, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii. C. License No. SP-25-036, Mala`ai, dba Mala`ai, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on September 6, 2025, held at 65-1227 Opelo Road, Waimea, Hawaii. d. License No. SP-25-037, 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 September 11, 2025, held at the Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. e. License No. SP-25-038, 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 September 13, 2025, held at the Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025 - KONA PAGE 5 OF 7 LIQUOR CONTROL 09/25/2025 02:30 PM f. License No. SP-25-039, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on September 21, 2025, held at79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii. g. License No. SP-25-040, Kapa Mag-More than a Magazine, dba Kapa Mag-More than a Magazine, for a Special General liquor license, for events on September 19-21, 2025, held at Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. h. License No. SP-25-041, Hilo Community Players, dba Hilo Community Players, for a Special General liquor license, for events on September 11, 18, 22, 25-27, 2025, held at 280 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii. i. License No. SP-25-043, Donkey Mill Art Center, dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on October 25, 2025, held at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii. j. License No. SP-25-044, Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance, dba Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on October 17, 2025, held at the Mauna Kea Golf Course, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, Hawaii. 7. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification a. License No. TV-25-018, Magical Cruise Company, Limited, dba Disney Wonder, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on October 2, 2025. b. License No. TV-25-019, Carnival License Holdings Limited, dba Carnival Legend, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on September 29, 2025. C. License No. TV-25-020, Carnival License Holdings Limited, dba Carnival Spirit, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on October 5, 2025. d. License No. TV-25-021, Carnival License Holdings Limited, dba Carnival Radiance, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on October 26, December 7, 2025; January 18, February 15, March 15, & April 12, 2026. e. License No. TV-25-022, Intercruises as agents for Celebrity Cruises, dba Celebrity Edge, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on September 27, 2025. f. License No. TV-25-023, Intercruises as agents for Celebrity Cruises, dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on September 28, 2025. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025 - KONA PAGE 6 OF 7 LIQUOR CONTROL 09/25/2025 02:30 PM g. License No. TV-25-024, Intercruises as agents for Celebrity Cruises, dba Celebrity Edge, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on September 28, 2025. h. License No. TV-25-025, Intercruises as agents for Celebrity Cruises, dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona Hawaii, on September 29-30, 2025. 8. Memorandum Dated September 4, 2025, Hawaii County Salary Commission's Inquiry to the Appointing Authorities Concerning Proposed Salary Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 9. Reminder Regarding Sunshine Law, Not to Discuss Commission Business While at Events. IX. Announcements Meetings of the Liquor Commission November 6, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. December 4, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, 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, OCTOBER 2, 2025 — KONA PAGE 7 OF 7 C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto Deputy Managing Director TO: County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i 967204261 (808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov July 28, 2025 APPLICATION REPORT Liquor Commission Gerald A. Takase Director SUBJECT: Application No. 24-42, Sean's Kitchen LLC dba Sean's Kitchen, for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Kopiko Plaza, 75-5660 Kopiko Street, Suite 135 and 136, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; TMK: 7-5-004:011. NATURE OF APPLICATION: This is an application for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1. CATEGORY Bl: Category B1 allows the licensee to provide recorded music and entertainment within its licensed premises. APPLICANT: The applicant, Sean's Kitchen LLC is a domestic limited liability company, registered with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii, on March 14, 2024. It is member -managed, with its sole member as follows: XINXIONG HE The name of the registered agent in the State of Hawaii is as follows: Xinxiong He, 75-272 Aloha Kona Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. PERSONAL HISTORY: For information relative to the personal history of the applicant, please refer to Exhibit 1 attached. OTHER LICENSES HELD: Xinxiong He is also the President, Secretary, and Director of Taka Sushi Inc., which holds the following liquor license in the County of Hawaii: • Taka Sushi- Restaurant General liquor license, Category A (REST-G-1000). Located at 75-5803 AIN Drive, Suite B-5 and B-5X, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Taka Sushi, Inc. has no violations and has been operating in a reputable manner. Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Liquor Commission Sean's Kitchen LLC dba Sean's Kitchen Page 2 LOCATION OF PREMISES: The proposed licensed premises is located at the Kopiko Plaza, 75-5660 Kopiko Street, Suite B5 and B6, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. For further information, please refer to Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 3 attached. DETAILS OF PREMISES: The proposed licensed premises, Suite B5 and B6, consists of approximately 3,168 square feet. Suite B5, the former location of TJ's Pau Hana Hale (DG-906), is approximately 1,056 square feet and is adjacent to Suite B6, which is approximately 2,112 square feet. The interior of the proposed licensed premises consists of kitchen facilities, two separate food prep areas, two separate dining areas, two separate ordering counters, a bar with stools and storage. Suite B5 and B6 has its own entrance/exit and is currently two separate units, however, Applicant is currently working on obtaining proper permits with the Department of Public Works, Building Division, to internally connect the two units. For further information, refer to Exhibit 4 attached. Common shared separate men and women restrooms are located adjacent to Suite B6, and ample parking is available throughout the shopping complex. For further information, see Exhibit 3 attached. Tfiiotos of outside /inside Sean's Kitchen/Wfstrooms Liquor Commission Sean's Kitchen LLC dba Sean's Kitchen Page 3 KIND OF BUSINESS: Applicant is currently open and operating out of Suite B6 as a Japanese restaurant and would like to add beer, wine and distilled spirits to its menu. Applicant is open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. —11:00 p.m. Applicant is not occupying Suite B5, however, is in the process of opening a dine -in restaurant under the dba "Sumo" in the near future. For further information, refer to Exhibit 4 attached. Employment consists of approximately five (5) employees, three (3) of which will be certified by the Department of Liquor Control to supervise the sale, service, and consumption of liquor, with each unit (Suite B5 and B6) having its own Person in Active Charge to supervise the sale, service, and consumption of liquor. KOPIKO PLAZA LEASE: This Kopiko Plaza Lease ("Lease") dated May 1, 2024, by and between Lawrence Lit Wai Chan Revocable Living Trust dated December 24, 1985, and Linda Yee Wah Chan Revocable Living Trust dated December 24, 1985 (collectively "Landlord") and Sean's Kitchen LLC ("Tenant"), commenced on May 1, 2024 and terminating on March 31, 2029, regarding Suite B6, consisting of approximately 2,112 square feet. FIRST AMENDMENT TO KOPIKO PLAZA LEASE: This First Amendment to Kopiko Plaza Lease ("First Amendment") dated January 17, 2025, with the effective date as of February 1, 2025, by and between Lawrence Lit Wai Chan Revocable Living Trust dated December 24, 1985, and Linda Yee Wah Chan Revocable Living Trust dated December 24, 1985, (collectively "Landlord") and Sean's Kitchen LLC ("Tenant"), includes the additional leased premises, Suite B5, located on the first floor at the Kopiko Plaza and adjacent to Suite B6, which comprises an additional 1,056 square feet (for a total of 3,168 square feet). ZONING: General Commercial / Permitted Use: Bars, Nightclubs, Cabarets SURROUNDING AREA: Survey of the surrounding area reveals that there are no schools or churches within 500 feet of the proposed licensed premises. There is one liquor licensee with the same class and kind within 500 feet of the proposed licensed premises: • Grand 88, LLC dba Pho Kim Anh (REST-G-490) At the present time there are 133 of the same class and 116 of the same kind of liquor licenses being lawfully exercised in the County of Hawaii. SECTION 281-56(6), HRS: The applicant is qualified and has complied with the minimum requirements set forth under Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised St s amended, relative to the making and filing of this application. STACIE T. WALTJEN Liquor Control Licensing Officer DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COUNTY OF HAWAI'I Hilo Lagoon Centre. 101 Aupun M, Hilo. Hawaii 96720' Phone: (808196 t-8218 ''R CU ME D E-Mail:Cohdlcshowaiicounty.00v 1`L_ CI v PERSONAL HISTORY AND AFFIDAVIT (Type or Print All Information) MAY 16 2025 NAME He. XivAlov) cj Dept. of Liquor Control 1. 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Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto Deputy Managing Director TO: County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 967204261 (808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov July 28, 2025 APPLICATION REPORT Liquor Commission Gerald A. Takase Director SUBJECT: Application No. 25-01, Big Island Booch, Inc., dba The Booch Bar, for an original Small Craft Producer Pub license, Category A, located at 230 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii; TMK: 2-2-054:031. NATURE OF APPLICATION: This is an application for an original Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A. CATEGORY A: Category A allows the licensee to provide recorded music within its licensed premises. APPLICANT: The applicant, Big Island Booch, Inc., is a domestic profit corporation, registered with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii, on January 14, 2014. Its officers are as follows: Kela Cosgrove — CN/S/D Brendan Roberts — CEO/P/T/CFO The name of the registered agent in the State of Hawaii is as follows: Brendan Roberts, P.O. Box 10763, Hilo, Hawaii 96721. PERSONAL HISTORY: For information relative to the personal history of the applicant, refer to departmental files. OTHER LICENSES HELD: Applicant holds a Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1 (REST-G-943), located at 110 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii: • The Booch Bar — Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1 (REST-G-943). The Booch Bar (REST-G-943) has had one violation within the last five (5) years. The violation is as follows: Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Liquor Commission Big Island Booch Inc. dba The Booch Bar Page 2 JULY 13, 2021: Licensee allowed its customers to drink and/or display in public view intoxicating liquors on the County of Hawaii sidewalk, in violation of Rule 4-2(H) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii and Section 14-1(a)(1) of the Hawaii County Code. Current licensee was assessed a penalty in the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00), to be paid within thirty (30) days upon receipt of the Decision and Order for said violation. Payment was submitted on time. PENDING APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE: Under Application 25-02, Applicant is concurrently applying for the following: 1. Add its current Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1(REST-G-943) as an additional location to its pending Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A located at 230 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo; 2. Increase in its current Licensed Premises to include an adjacent unit consisting of 1,200 square feet; 3. Change in Category of its current licensed premises to B2, from its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1. LOCATION OF PREMISES: The proposed licensed premises is located at 230 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii. For further information, please refer to Exhibit 1 attached. For reference, this location was the former meat processing facility for Miko Meats. r XaJ The (Booch Bar— manufacturing location Liquor Commission Big Island Booch Inc. dba The Booch Bar Page 3 DETAILS OF PREMISES: The proposed licensed premises is situated in a commercial building consisting of approximately 20,000 square feet; however, Applicant currently occupies approximately 13,000 square feet. Currently, Hawaii Farm -to -Car operated by Ho`61a Farms, operates out of a space within this commercial building, however, they will be relocating in October 2025. Upon their relocation, Applicant will take over this space and incorporate it with its current operation, to which their licensed premises will be approximately 20,000 square feet. For further information, refer to Exhibit 2 attached. KIND OF BUSINESS: Applicant has been manufacturing kombucha at this location from July 2015 and would like to start manufacturing hard kombucha as well. The proposed licensed premises will be for manufacturing/bottling only. Applicant does not plan to have retail sales to the public or on -premises consumption at this location. Applicant is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. and employment consists of approximately seven (7) employees. Liquor Commission Big Island Booch Inc. dba The Booch Bar Page 4 LEASE: This Tenant Lease ("Lease") made on September 2, 2014, by and between Designer Meats, Inc., ("Lessor") and Big Island Booch Bar, Inc., ("Lessee"), commenced on July 16, 2015 with an end date of July 31, 2020. Upon the end date of July 31, 2020, said Lease turned into a month -to -month lease, which to date, Applicant has been operating under. INTENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT: Applicant provided a signed Intent to Lease Agreement, entered into on June 30, 2025, by and between Designer Meats, Inc. ("Landlord") and Big Island Booch, Inc., ("Tenant') regarding the proposed licensed premises, 230 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii. The proposed lease term is for a period of three (3) years, commencing on or about July 30, 2025, with an option to renew for two (2) years. A copy of the Lease is forthcoming. ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU APPROVALS: Forthcoming. ZONING: Limited Industrial. Applicant received zoning approval from the Planning Department to manufacture hard kombucha as it is considered an accessory use in the Limited Industrial zoned district. For further information, please see Exhibit 3 attached. SURROUNDING AREA: Survey of the surrounding area reveals that there are no churches or schools located within 500 feet of the proposed licensed premises, however, there is one (1) liquor licensee with the same class located within 500 feet of the proposed licensed premises: Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation dba Ola Brew Co. (2"d location) — CRAFT-903-B o Ola Brew Co. (2"d location) operates as a restaurant and does not manufacture at this location. At the present time, there are ten (10) of the same class of liquor licenses being lawfully exercised in the County of Hawaii: Out of the ten (10), four (4) of them have other locations under their Class 18 Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license. SECTION 281-56(6), HRS: The applicant is qualified and has complied with the minimum requirements set forth under Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, relative to the making and filing of this application. ZSTACIE T. WALTJEN Liquor Control Licensing Officer Big Island Booch Inc., dba The Booch Bar • n J 40 i i ^l� ,!t'•� 7 , � � Y :`4, 1 r•' ALLY +1. ,` C. 11� v✓ - _ �o oe s ` EXHIBIT 1 10/02/2022 C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mgvor William V. Brilhantc, Jr. Managing Director West Hawaii Office 74-5044 Mc Keohokalole Hwy Kailua-Kona. Hawai'i 96740 Phone (808) 3234770 Fax (808) 327-3563 July 2, 2025 Brenden Roberts Big Island Booch Kombucha 230 Kekuanaoa Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Email: b.bigisland(a;Kmail.com Dear Brenden Roberts: County of Hawaii PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PERMITTED USES I PL-INT-2025-010014 - Amended APPLICANT/AGENT: BRENDEN ROBERTS Tax Map Key: (3) 2-2-054:031 Hilo, Hawaii Jeffrey W. Darrow Director Michelle S. Ahn Dep tv Director East Hawai'i Office 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo. Hawaii %720 Phone (808) %1-8288 Fax (808) %1-8742 RECEIVED V11) JUL - 2 2025 Dept. of Liquor Control HILO This is in response to your e-mail request received on March 7, 2025, inquiring if a microbrewery is permitted in the Downtown Hilo Commercial District (CDH) zoning district and if the manufacturing of alcoholic kombucha at your 230 Kekuanaoa Street is allowed in the Limited Industrial (ML) zoning district. A microbrewery is considered an accessory use in a restaurant and/or bar which are permitted uses in the Downtown Hilo Commercial District (CDH) zoning District. Section 25-7-22. Permitted uses. (c) states: Buildings and uses normally considered accessory to the above uses shall also be nennitted used in the limited Industrial (ML) zoned district. After further review we have also determined that the manufacturing of alcoholic kombucha is considered as an accessory to uses pennitted in the Limited Industrial (ML) zoned district. 141. Section 25-5-W (d) of the Zoning code states: "Buildings and uses normally considered directly accessory to the permitted in this section shall also he permitted in the Limited Industrial (ML) district. " Therefore, we confirm that the uses described in your letter comply with all applicable zoning codes currently in force within the zoning district of the subject property. www,Rlapnm' hawainoWuty v llawai'i County is an Equal Opporlunitv Provider and Emplover plannin¢(dhawaii EXHIBIT 3 Benden Roberts Bib Island Booch Kombucha Permitted Uses PL-INT-2025-010014 July 2, 2025 Page 2 If you should have further questions about this matter, please feel free to contact Larry Nakayama at (808) 961-8149, or via email at Lan-y.Nakayama(a;hawaiicounty.gov. Sincerely, J 2#Y2� W. Avl oW Jeffrey . Darr (Ju(2, 202511:21 HST) JEFFREY W. DARROW Planning Director LHN:sklo \,C0H01 planning\public wpwm60,lhn myuines\Brenden Robens Big Island Booch Kombucha TMK 22054031000 PL-I\T-2024-010014- Amended doc Department of Liquor Control C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto Deputy Managing Director TO: County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261 (808)961-8218 9 Fax (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov July 28, 2025 APPLICATION REPORT Liquor Commission Gerald A. Takase Director SUBJECT: Application No. 25-02, Big Island Booch, Inc., dba The Booch Bar, adding its current Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1 as an additional location to its pending Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A located at 230 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii; Increase in its current Licensed Premises to include an adjacent unit consisting of 1,200 square feet and a Change in Category of its current licensed premises to B2, from its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1 located at 110 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii; TMK: 2-3-005:008. NATURE OF APPLICATION: This is an application for: 1. Add its current Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1 as an additional location to its pending Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A located at 230 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii; 2. Increase in its current Licensed Premises to include an adjacent unit consisting of 1,200 square feet; 3. Change in Category of its current licensed premises to B2, from its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B I. REASON 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, HAWAI`I: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §281-3 1 (r)(9), Small Craft Producer Pub licensees are allowed to conduct activities at other locations other than its (primary) licensed premises, provided that each of the other locations: • operates within the State under the same trade name for the premises; and • is properly licensed within the county of its operation as a class 1 manufacturer licensee, class 2 restaurant licensee, class 4 retail dealer licensee, class 5 dispenser licensee, class 12 hotel licensee, class 14 brewpub licensee, or class 18 small craft producer pub licensee. Applicant meets these requirements as its current Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1 (REST-G-943) will operate under the same trade name as its pending Small Craft Producer Pub Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Liquor Commission Big Island Booch Inc. dba The Booch Bar Page 2 license, Category A, located at 230 Kekuanaoa Steet, Hilo, Hawaii and is properly licensed within our county as a restaurant license. REASON FOR INCREASE IN LICENSED PREMISES: Applicant would like to permanently expand its current licensed premises to include an adjacent unit, specifically 104 Keawe Street, consisting of approximately 1, 200 square feet to include an area for live entertainment, dancing, additional dining, employee restroom and an area for retail sales for Applicant's merchandise and non-alcoholic kombucha. REASON FOR CHANGE IN CATEGORY TO B2: Applicant currently has a Category B 1 (a premises in which recorded music and live entertainment is permitted), however, would like to change its Category to B2 (a premises in which recorded music, live entertainment and dancing are permitted) to allow for dancing. APPLICANT: The applicant, Big Island Booch, Inc., is a domestic profit corporation, registered with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii, on January 14, 2014. Its officers are as follows: Kela Cosgrove — CN/S/D Brendan Roberts — CEO/P/T/CFO The name of the registered agent in the State of Hawaii is as follows: Brendan Roberts, P.O. Box 10763, Hilo, Hawaii 96721. PERSONAL HISTORY: For information relative to the personal history of the applicant, refer to departmental files. PENDING APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE: Under Application 25-01, Applicant is concurrently applying for the following: • Small Craft Producer Pub license, Category A, located at 230 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo. o This location will be for manufacturing/bottling only. Applicant does not plan to conduct retail sales to the public or on -premises consumption at this location. DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN LICENSED PREMISES: Applicant will be expanding its current licensed premises to include an adjacent unit, specifically 104 Keawe Street, consisting of approximately 1, 200 square feet. The interior will consist of an area for live entertainment, dancing, additional dining, employee restroom and an area for retail sales for Applicant's merchandise and non-alcoholic kombucha. Applicant is currently working on obtaining permits with the Department of Public Works, Building Division, to internally connect the proposed increase in licensed premises to its current licensed premises. For further information, refer to Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2 attached. Liquor Commission Big Island Booch Inc. dba The Booch Bar Page 3 Increase in licensed premises View from 4fawe Street - increase in licensed premises wiIT 6e connected internalry via two openings on Mis side of walT The Booch Bar main entrance Increase in Licensed premises DETAILS OF THE CHANGE IN CATEGORY: Applicant currently has live entertainment and would like to offer dancing to its customers. KIND OF BUSINESS: Applicant has been operating as a restaurant since 2014 serving nutritious meals and drinks at its current location of 110 Keawe Street, Hilo. In November 2019, Applicant came before the Liquor Commission with an application for a liquor license and on January 2, 2020, Applicant received its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B 1 (REST-G-943). In April 2022, Applicant came back before the Liquor Commission with an application for an increase in licensed premises to include the adjacent unit, 106 Keawe Street, Hilo (the former location of Bears' Coffee). Upon completion of the renovation to internally connect the two units and receiving all inspections, Applicant incorporated this increase to its licensed premises effective November 21, 2023. Liquor Commission Big Island Booch Inc. dba The Booch Bar Page 4 On July 2, 2025, Applicant received approval from the Planning Department to microbrew at its restaurant as microbrewing is considered an accessory use in a restaurant and/or bar and is permitted within its zoning of Downtown Hilo Commercial District. Any alcohol Applicant brews at its restaurant can be consumed at its restaurant or sold in growlers for off -premises consumption only. For further information, please refer to Exhibit 3 attached. Applicant plans to remain open seven (7) days a week, with its hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Employment consists of approximately twenty-five (25) employees, twelve (12) of which are certified by the Department of Liquor Control to supervise the sale, service and consumption of liquor. LEASE REGARDING 104 KEAWE STREET, HILO (PROPOSED INCREASE IN LICENSED PREMISES): This Lease Term Sheet ("Lease") made on March 1, 2025, by and between Sai Baba Hawaii, LLC ("Landlord") and Big Island Booch Bar, Inc., ("Tenant"), regarding 104 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii, having commenced on March 1, 2025 with an end date of February 28, 2030. This Lease will automatically renew if Tenant or Landlord does not provide written notice of termination of Lease ninety (90) days prior to expiration of Lease. The Department has on file Applicant's leases for its current licensed premises. ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU APPROVALS: Applicant submitted its Brewer's Notice (BR-HI-21056) dated May 9, 2025. ZONING: Downtown Hilo Commercial District. SURROUNDING AREA: Survey of the surrounding area reveals that there is no churches, however, there is one school, Connections Public Charter School located within 500 feet of the licensed premises. There are six (6) liquor licenses located within 500 feet of the licensed premises that hold a Restaurant General liquor license; none of which are identified as additional locations of a Class 18 Small Craft Producer Pub license. • Bella Pacific Properties LLC dba Hilo Town Tavern (REST-G-747) • Hilo Sunrise LLC dba Moms Hilo (REST-G-837) • JROG, LLC dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo (REST-G-882) • Hatch Enterprises Incorporated dba The Temple (REST-G-929) • Layne T. Oki, Inc., dba Cronies (REST-G-476) • Mo's Fish and Chips LLC dba Mohala's Bay Front Fish and Chips (REST-G-932) Liquor Commission Big Island Booch Inc. dba The Booch Bar Page 5 At the present time, there are ten (10) Small Craft Producer Pub liquor licenses being lawfully exercised in the County of Hawaii. Out of the ten (10), four (4) of them have additional locations under their Class 18 Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license. SECTION 281-56(6), HRS: The applicant is qualified and has complied with the minimum requirements set forth under Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes -emended, relative to the making and filing of this application. / STACIE T. WALTJEN Liquor Control Licensing Officer Big Island Booch Inc., dba The Booch Bar - pl� �h t h Bar EXHIBIT 1 10/02/2022 isrY..o.w.w i.w�ur.+o WIN S icro- 3 :1 . urrent Iicep ed memises I w 4 a 0 z Z 1 � J _n �f it Y= ! n q ti TI1 I 1:1 Y 3 A �l( =�ru�.o„ i � I Jflifb Cl SSVJ � 1332L1S 3M -CA I Z 01 Increase in licensed prem s W L _ � s d �1 1. O 0 � ' F.-C>z CL KEAWE STREET 11 I U J O E a � c U 0 � E 0 0 �efr1ES +` E EXHIBIT 2 a r C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhantc, Jr. Managing Director West Hawaii Office 74-5044 Me Keohokalole Hwy Kailua-Kona. Hawaii %740 Phone (808) 323-4770 Fax (808)327-3563 July 2, 2025 Brenden Roberts Big Island Booch Kombucha 230 Kekuanaoa Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Email: b.biRisland(a),gmai1.conl Dear Brenden Roberts: County of Hawaii PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PERMITTED USES I PL-INT-2025-010014 - Amended APPLICANT/AGENT: BRENDEN ROBERTS Tax Map Key: (3) 2-2-054:031 Hilo, Hawaii Jeffrey W. Darrow Director Michelle S. Ahn Deputv Director Fast Hawaii Office 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo. Hawaii %720 Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) %1-8742 RECEIVED V;1J JUL - 2 2025 Dept. of Liquor Control HILO This is in response to your e-mail request received on March 7, 2025, inquiring if a microbrewery is permitted in the Downtown Hilo Commercial District (CDH) zoning district and if the manufacturing of alcoholic kombucha at your 230 KekuanaWa Street is allowed in the Limited Industrial (ML) zoning district. A microbrewery is considered an accessory use in a restaurant and/or bar which are permitted uses in the Downtown Hilo Commercial District (CDH) zoning District. Section 25-7-22. Permitted uses. (c) states: Buildings and uses normally considered accessory to the above uses shall also be permitted used in the limited Industrial (ML) zoned district. After further review we have also determined that the manufacturing of alcoholic kombucha is considered as an accessory to uses permitted in the Limited Industrial (ML) zoned district. 141 Section 25-54R (d) of the Zoning code states: "Buildings and uses normally considered directly accessory to the permitted in this section shall also he permitted in the Limited Industrial (ML) district. " Therefore, we confirm that the uses described in your letter comply with all applicable zoning codes currently in force within the zoning district of the subject property. wwwX1XMtiP&hawaijs.4SlRtY"1i llawai'i Counn' is an EqualOpportuniry Provider arul Emplqver plaaninf(a;.hawniicountY,rm 001149=0] ■ 991 Benden Roberts Bib Island Booch Kombucha Permitted Uses PL-INT-2025-010014 July 2, 2025 Page 2 If you should have further questions about this matter, please feel free to contact Larry Nakayama at (808) 961-8149, or via email at Larry.Nakayama(a;hawaiicounty.gov. Sincerely, 3—Aret1 W byrow Jeff reyrVT. Darr (Jul 2, 2025 11:21 HST) JEFFREY W. DARROW Planning Director LHN:sklo VC01-101 planning\publicwpwm60,lhwmywnes\Brenden Robens Big Island Booch Kombucha TMK 22054031000 PL-INT-2024-010014- Amended doc Department of Liquor Control C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto Deputy Managing Director TO: County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720-4261 (808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov August 25, 2025 APPLICATION REPORT Liquor Commission Gerald A. Takase Director SUBJECT: Application No. T25-03, JR Ohana Grill, LLC dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill (Kona), for a Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC dba Jackie Rey's O'hana Grill Kona, located at the Pottery Terrace, Suite L, 75-5995 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; TMK: 7-5-030:024. NATURE OF APPLICATION: This is an application for a Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC dba Jackie Rey's O'hana Grill Kona. They operate under license number REST-G-513. CATEGORY B2: Category B2 allows the licensee to provide recorded music, live entertainment and dancing within its licensed premises. APPLICANT: The applicant, JR Ohana Grill, LLC is a domestic limited liability company, registered with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii, on February 24, 2025. It is manager -managed with its manager as follows: Duane A. Otte The name of the registered agent in the State of Hawaii is as follows: Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher, A Law Corporation, 733 Bishop Street, Suite 1900, Honolulu, HI 96813. PERSONAL HISTORY: For information relative to the personal history of the applicant, please refer to Exhibit 1 attached. OTHER LICENSES HELD: Duane A. Otte is also a manager and member of the following liquor license in the County of Hawaii: • Harbor House Kona, LLC dba Harbor House — Restaurant Beer and Wine, Category A Located at Gentry's Kona Marina, 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Space Nos. 4 & 5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Licensee has no violations and has been operating in a reputable manner. Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Liquor Commission JR Ohana Grill, LLC dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill (Kona) Page 2 OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE: JR Ohana Grill, LLC is the operating entity that will hold the liquor license. The members of JR Ohana Grill, LLC are as follows: Ohana Grill Holdings, LLC — Attention: Hilary Jandl DO 7 LLC — Attention: Duane Otte JRYM LLC — Attention: Matthew Mather LOCATION OF PREMISES: The licensed premises is located within the Pottery Terrace, a commercial multi -building complex, located at 75-5995 Kuakini Highway, Suite L, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. For further information, please refer to Exhibit 2 attached. .rlwrj �,•f'� , i � DETAILS OF PREMISES: The licensed premises consists of approximately 3,100 square feet. The interior consists of kitchen facilities, dining area, bar area with stools, storage, separate men and women restrooms for its customers and employees. For further information, refer to Exhibit 3 attached. Ample parking is available throughout the complex. For further information, refer to Exhibit 2. Liquor Commission JR Ohana Grill, LLC dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill (Kona) Page 3 KIND OF BUSINESS: Applicant will continue to operate as a contemporary casual restaurant offering a variety of fresh seafood, steaks and island cuisine. Applicant will be open seven (7) days a week from 4:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Employment will consist of approximately forty-nine (49) employees, fifteen (15) of which are certified by the Department of Liquor Control to supervise the sale, service and consumption of liquor. Applicant will have live entertainment in the form of a soloist, once or twice a week during dinner hours, with no amplification. MANNER OF OPERATION: The current licensee, Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC dba Jackie Rey's O'hana Grill Kona (REST-G-513) has had no violations and has operated in a reputable manner. ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE AND CONSENT OF LESSOR: This Assignment and Assumption of Lease and Consent of Lessor ("Assignment and Consent") by and between Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC ("Assignor") dated July 12, 2025, JR Ohana Grill, LLC ("Assignee") dated July 14, 2025 and GLACS, LLC ("Lessor") dated July 14, 2025, hereby assigns and transfers to Assignee all of Assignor's right, title and interest in and to that certain Lease dated June 9, 2025, by and between Assignor and Lessor, covering certain premises located at 75-5995 Kuakini Highway, Suite L, Kailua-Kona, HI. STANDARD LEASE: This Standard Lease ("Lease") made on June 9, 2025, by and between GLACS, LLC ("Landlord") and Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC ("Tenant"), having commenced on July 1, 2025 and expiring on May 31, 2030. Tenant shall have the option to extend said Lease for one additional period of four (4) years and eleven (11) months, commencing immediately after the expiration of the Initial Term, provided that Tenant delivers to Landlord written notice of its intention at least one hundred eighty days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term. TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE: A temporary liquor license was issued with the effective date of August 1, 2025. ZONING: Village Commercial / SLU - Urban. SURROUNDING AREA: Survey of the surrounding area reveals there are no schools, churches or liquor licenses with the same class and kind located within 500 feet of the licensed premises. At the present time there are 133 of the same class and 117 of the same kind of liquor licenses being lawfully exercised in the County of Hawaii. Liquor Commission JR Ohana Grill, LLC dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill (Kona) Page 4 SECTION 281-56(6), HRS: The applicant is qualified and has complied with the minimum requirements set forth under Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, relative to the making and filing of this application. STACIE T. WALTJEN Liquor Control Licensing Officer DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COUNTY OF HAWAI'I Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni St. Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ` Phone: (808)961-8218 `RfCITFVM E-Mail: cohdlc@hawoiicountv.Qov PERSONAL HISTORY AND AFFIDAVIT JUL 2 5 2025 (Type or Print All Information) j� Dept. of Liquor Control NAME ii '�!i /l,� fac N C H I LO If not a U.S. citizen ind aie type of visa Resident .alien Card or immigration Department N: Please submit copy. 1. INFORMATION AS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS: J llv � I List registered business name and dbo. riAGclo &ye, G7t7cZ.�� t h *i' Current office/title you hold with registered business- �n11�1(�-jam f M/4n/4 C5e4-- Effective Date: If applicable the percentage of stocks/shores you h•+Id 1670. II. LIST PAST OWNERSHIP OF LIQUOR LICENSE: LICENSEE J'NAME DBA ADDREScS� .� Ill. EMPLOYMENT RECORD. (10-year history beginning with th _• rno�t recent employment J(�JYU FROM nTO POSITION NAME OF COMPANY CITY/STATE / I1- �9/_✓ 1 Ll %Z� tITOR- �UF,-r""1CCrV lS�/tT --�C6i%!J t YEAR 24 zj. If additional space is needed use reverse side. ��.��,� p. Hp••'•• IV. CRIMINAL RECORD, IF ANY: Check box. t-r I have not been nvic led of any felony harge(s) } ( ) I have been c,onvi�ted of a felony chorgels). It the answer is in the affirmative, please list. ti Y ! .• c St OV tip.• I being first duly sw rn deposes and says that the above information is true and correct '••;M� RCH��� ;.•` SI ature of Applicant be ore Notary Subscribeand sw rn to before me �1 ihi 1 day of 20_ v� _. 4 '��- Notary Publi- ,,ignoture) e� k Notary Publ rint name) STATE OF kj My commission expires.._____ 154 ' . , Dale 0 l l � V� tt pages Nome. �� VV 1 p G� 3 Circuit Doc. Description. � r nal i - ta! m nt Si Revised: 08/2017 Hawaii County is an gual al L-- &V CIA Provider and Employer JR Ohana Grill, LLC dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill (Kona) .. 4 � iris �J,1lfa 1 06/03/2014 - 03/06/2023 EXHIBIT 2 Aulhe,hsign ID B6BTAl68A9ASFp/1-8F7C 1a�2 K U A K N H I G H W A Y FLOOR PLAN EXHIBIT A FLOOR PLAN OF THE PREMISES EXHIBIT 3 26 G. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto Deputy Managing Director County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hilo Lagoon Centro 101 AtIIIUM (_nit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261 (908) 90 W 18 . l �iv (808) 961-8684 I. -\[ail: colidlcithawaiicounty.gov September 22, 2025 APPLICATION REPORT TO: Liquor Commission Gerald A. Takase Director SUBJECT: Application No. 25-05, GKM, Inc. dba Ko`a Honokohau Harbor for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Honokohau Harbor, 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Space No. 17, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-4-008:042. NATURE OF APPLICATION: This is an application for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B I. CATEGORY B1: Category Bl allows the licensee to provide recorded music and live entertainment within its licensed premises. APPLICANT: The applicant, GKM, Inc., is a domestic profit corporation, registered with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii, on February 26, 2001, Its sole officer is as follows: SHANE O'BRIEN President and Director The name of the registered agent in the State of Hawaii is as follows: Shane O'Brien, 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 PERSONAL HISTORY: For information relative to the personal history of the applicant, please refer to departmental files. Liquor Commission GKM, Inc. dba Ko'a Honokohau Harbor Page 2 of 4 OTHER LICENSES HELD: GKM, Inc., also holds the following liquor license in the County of Hawai'i: The Yard Market — Retail Beer and Wine liquor license (RBW-678) Located at the Honokohau Harbor, 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The Yard Market has had no violations and has been operating in a reputable manner within the last five years. LOCATION OF PREMISES: The proposed licensed premises is located at the Honokohau Harbor, Gentry's Kona Marina, 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Space No. 17, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. For further information, please refer to the site map of the premises, attached as Exhibit 1. This location had a previous Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license under Keoni's Point of View, LLC, dba Keoni's Point of View, who cancelled its liquor license on February 25, 2024. DETAILS OF PREMISES: The premises is situated within a single -story wooden building and contains approximately 1,128 square feet of interior space and approximately 1,189 square feet of exterior space, for a total of 2,317 square feet. It will consist of a kitchen, office space, bar with seating, dining area, and an outside lanai area with additional seating. For further information, please refer to the floor plan of the proposed premises, attached as Exhibit 2. Common shared separate men and women restrooms are located in the Kona Marina Gentry's main building. Ample parking is available within the Kona Marina Gentry. For further information, please refer to Exhibit 3 attached. Applicant is currently working with Department of Public Works to obtain a. Building Permit to install a single, unisex, ADA restroom within its proposed licenses premises. Front entry of proposed licensed premises Liquor Commission GKM, Inc. dba Ko' a Honokohau Harbor Page 3 of 4 KIND OF BUSINESS: Applicant will operate as an Asian Sushi restaurant from 11:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m., six (6) days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Mondays. Employment will consist of approximately six (6) employees, three (3) of which will be certified by the Department of Liquor Control to supervise the sale, service, and consumption of liquor. HARBOR LEASE NO. H-82-4: This Harbor Lease No. H-82-4 ("Lease") was made on the 8t' day of April 1983, by and between the State of Hawaii, by its Director of Transportation, ("Lessor") and Gentry -Pacific, Ltd., ("Lessee"). The term of said Lease was for thirty-five (35) years, having commenced on April 1, 1984, and having expired on March 31, 2019. EXTENSION OF HARBOR LEASE NO. H-82-4: This Extension of Harbor Lease No. H-82-4 ("Extension") was made and entered into on the 12t' day of May, 2006, by and between the State of Hawaii, hereinafter referred to as the ("Lessor"), by its Board of Land and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the (`Board") and GKM, INC., a Hawaii corporation, whose address is 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740, hereinafter referred to as the ("Lessee"). Harbor Lease No. H-82-4 ("Lease") was extended for an additional twenty (20) years, from April 1, 2019, up to and including March 31, 2039. All terms, conditions, and covenants contained in said Lease shall continue to remain in full force and effect until the termination date of the Extension, unless sooner terminated ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE: An Assignment of Lease was entered into on October 15, 2002, by and between Gentry Properties ("Assignor") and GKM, Inc., ("Assignee"), where Assignor sold, assigned, transferred, set over and delivered unto Assignee all of tliat certain Harbor Lease No. H-82-4 dated April 8, 1983, made by and between the State of Hawaii as Lessor and Gentry -Pacific, Ltd., as Lessee; consent thereto given by the State of Hawaii, Board of Land and Natural Resources, by unrecorded instrument executed March 19, 2003. ZONING: County -Open f Use not permitted per zoning unless DLNR approves. Applicant is working with DLNR to obtain required approval letter. SURROUNDING AREA: Survey of the surrounding area reveals there are no schools or churches, or liquor licenses with the same class and kind located within 500 feet of the proposed licensed premises. At the present time, there are 136 of the same class and 119 of the same kind of liquor licenses being lawfully exercised in the County of Hawai'i. Liquor Commission GKM, Inc. dba Ko'a Honokohau Harbor Page 4 of 4 SECTION 281-56(6), HRS: The applicant is qualified and has complied with the minimum requirements set forth under Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, relative to the making and filing of this application. ft&Y-WO"- ZOE NN K. BERTELMANN Liquor Control Licensing Tech II EXHIBIT 1 Entryway/ Front Door r side ating Bathrooms OUTSIDE PATIO I � 11 WATERFRONT EXHIBIT 2 Vo EXHIBIT3 C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto Deputy Managing Director TO: County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720-4261 (808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov September 22, 2025 APPLICATION REPORT Liquor Commission Gerald A. Takase Director SUBJECT: Application No. 25-06, Black Onyx Entertainment LLC dba Black Onyx, for an original Cabaret liquor license, located at 202 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; TMK: 2-3-007:015. NATURE OF APPLICATION: This is an application for an original Cabaret liquor license. CLASS 11, CABARET LICENSE: A cabaret license shall be general only and shall authorize the sale of liquors for consumption on the premises. This license shall be issued only for premises where food is served, facilities for dancing by the patrons are provided, and live or amplified recorded music or professional entertainment, is provided. Meals prepared in suitable kitchen facilities connected therewith, containing the necessary equipment and supplies for cooking an assortment of foods, shall be available to patrons while the premises is open for business. The premises shall have a minimum of 100 square feet suitable for dancing. Each area where dancing by patrons will be provided shall contain no less than 100 square feet and shall not obstruct the normal flow of traffic. APPLICANT: The applicant, Black Onyx Entertainment LLC, is a domestic limited liability company, registered with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii, on August 29, 2024. It is manager -managed with its sole manager as follows: Tasmine Curenton The name of the registered agent in the State of Hawaii is as follows: Tasmine Curenton, 202 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720. PERSONAL HISTORY: For information relative to the personal history of the applicant, please refer to Exhibit 1 attached. OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE: Black Onyx Entertainment LLC is the operating entity that will hold the liquor license. The sole member of Black Onyx Entertainment LLC is as follows: Tasmine Curenton HawaH County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Liquor Commission Black Onyx Entertainment LLC dba Black Onyx Page 2 LOCATION OF PREMISES: The proposed licensed premises is located in downtown Hilo at 202 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. For further information, please refer to Exhibit 2 attached. DETAILS OF PREMISES: The proposed licensed premises is located in a commercial building, containing approximately 2,167 square feet. The interior consists of a cold kitchen, which will include a 3-in-1 convection oven that will operate as a microwave, convection oven and air flyer, multiple seating areas, a bar, stage for live performances, a DJ booth, a dance floor, a private karaoke room, an area for miniature golf and skee ball, and a unisex restroom. Applicant will ensure that its dance area contains no less than 100 square feet and will work with the Hawaii County Fire Department to ensure that the dance floor does not obstruct the normal flow of traffic. For further information, refer to the floor plan of the premises attached as Exhibit 3. Liquor Commission Black Onyx Entertainment LLC dba Black Onyx Page 3 KIND OF BUSINESS: Applicant will operate as a bar; therefore, no minors will be allowed within the proposed licensed premises; it will be strictly for 21 years and older. Applicant plans to be open seven (7) days a week with the following hours of operation: • Monday: 6:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m., the following day • Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., the following day • Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., the following day • Thursday: 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., the following day • Friday: 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., the following day (may extend to 4:00 a.m. for permitted special events) • Saturday: 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., the following day • Sunday: 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. the following day (may extend to 4:00 a.m. for permitted special events) Applicant is aware that food service will need to be available to its customers at all times when they are open for business. Employment will consist of approximately nine (9) employees, three (3) of which will be certified by the Department of Liquor Control to supervise the sale, service and consumption of liquor. Applicant will have live entertainment consisting of live music, DJ's, open mic nights, poetry slams and comedy shows. Applicant will start its live entertainment at 8:00 p.m. and will end with enough time to ensure that they can close at their designated closing time. AGREEMENT OF LEASE: This Agreement of Lease ("Lease") made on September 1, 2024, by and between INCA 206 LLC ("Landlord") and Tasmine Curenton ("Tenant"), regarding 202 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii ("premises"), having commenced on November 1, 2024 and expiring on October 31, 2026. The Lease further states "[t]he premises shall be used exclusively for the purposes of a social club. Tenant may serve liquor, food, and have live entertainment, where [T]enant obtains permits from the County of Hawaii or State of Hawaii." Liquor Commission Black Onyx Entertainment LLC dba Black Onyx Page 4 Landlord submitted a Consent and Acknowledgment for Liquor License Application dated June 12, 2025 consenting that Tasmine Curenton, named in the Lease as the Tenant for the referenced address of 202 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, may proceed with applying for a liquor license with the County of Hawaii, Department of Liquor Control. Landlord also acknowledged and recognized that Tasmine Curenton is the authorized representative of Black Onyx Entertainment LLC, operating under the dba Black Onyx and is applying for a liquor license. ZONING: Downtown Hilo Commercial District / State Land Use — Urban. SURROUNDING AREA: Survey of the surrounding area reveals that there is one church, Central Christian Church, and one school, Connections Public Charter School, located within 500 feet of the proposed licensed premises. There are no liquor licenses with the same class located within 500 feet of the proposed licensed premises. At the present time, there are two (2) of the same class of liquor license being lawfully exercised in the County of Hawaii. DETERMING PROTESTS WITHIN 500 FEET OF A SCHOOL OR PLAYGROUND: Section 281-39.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, states in relevant part, "The liquor commission... may deny or restrict the issuance of a liquor license for on -site sale and consumption by the drink to any applicant whose establishment is or would be located within five hundred feet of a public or private elementary, intermediate, or high school, or public playground utilized extensively by minors, as determined by the liquor commission." Section 281-39.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, also states in relevant part, "...that the liquor commission... shall deny the issuance of a liquor license if forty per cent of the registered voters... owners and lessees of record of real estate and owners of record of shares in a cooperative apartment within five hundred feet of the nearest point of the premises for which the licensed is asked; have duly filed or caused to be filed their protests against granting the license." PREVIOUS OPERATION AS A NON -LICENSEE: On or about November 10, 2024, our Department received a tip that a business located at 202 Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo was selling and serving liquor, including offering bottle service, without a liquor license. Upon further investigation by the Department, including an undercover investigation, it was determined that Applicant was selling and serving alcohol without a liquor license. On November 27, 2024, the Department of Liquor Control delivered/issued Applicant a notice to immediately cease and desist all liquor operations, including but not limited to the sale (selling, serving, or furnishing) of liquor, to surrender its liquor inventory and appear before the Liquor Commission on January 9, 2025. Approximately, twenty-six (26) bottles of liquor were removed from the premises. Liquor Commission Black Onyx Entertainment LLC dba Black Onyx Page 5 Prior to the January 9, 2025, Liquor Commission meeting, the Department met with Applicant on January 6, 2025, to discuss her situation. The Department told the Applicant that if she wanted to continue selling and serving liquor, she should get the proper government approvals and apply for a liquor license so she could be properly licensed in our County. At the conclusion of the meeting, Applicant agreed to: NOT sell and serve liquor without a liquor license; apply for a liquor license if she wanted to sell and serve liquor; the forfeiture of the liquor from November 27, 2024. Therefore, the hearing regarding the Cease -and -Desist Letter dated November 27, 2024, was removed from the January 9, 2025, Liquor Commission agenda. As of meeting with Applicant on January 6, 2025, our Department has not received any complaints or know first-hand of Applicant selling and serving liquor illegally at her premises. SECTION 281-56(6), HRS: The applicant has complied with the minimum requirements set forth under Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, relative to the making and filing of this application. STACIE T. WALTJEN Liquor Control Licensing Officer DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COU ' Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni St., Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720' Phone: (808)961-8218' F� E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicovnty.gov PERSONAL HISTORY AND AFFIDAVIT AUG 2 6 1025 jPk (Type or Print All Information) Debt. of Lint Inr f'nn+rnt Please submit copy. I INFORMATION AS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS: List registered business name and dba: 61iV_ A E► kV fE1'rrWrW'%+ t_ Current office/title you hold with registered business: re Effective Date. ' 24- z- If applicable, the percentage of stocks/shares you hold: II LIST PAST OWNERSHIP OF LIQUOR LICENSE: LICENSEE NAME DBA ADDRESS ffm III. EMPLOYMENT RECORD. 10-year history beginning with the most recent employment) FROM TO POSITION NAME OF COMPANY CITY/STATE Pnchiflfa't,q Hilo , Hi -- •.•••,..A...., ''--- HDO If additional space is needed, use reverse side. ;• `Q�: """"' •., 5yti•; NOTARY ,,,111W„ CRIMINAL RECORD IF ANY Check box. :.� PUBLIC _ �. ; ►lave not been convicted of any felony charged). ve been convicted of a felon char e s If the answer is in the affirmative, please list. - * No. 23 320 NOTARY ( �b Y 9 ( I v ' PUBLIC —i - - — ------ -- ,;r�.q '' ........p�� *' No. 23-32b beir� Rrst duty swom, deposes and says that the above information is true and core, , OF HA 31.' •........• P�•' _ q� OF NP..`' Si nature o Appl' ant before Notary '131'3uiiscribed and sworn to before me this �{day ofy` . 20 � _--. Doc. Date: _ L�� LCL� k Pages: Name(A" AWONn.411u'' 3(A Circuit Notary FFblic (signature) Doc. Description: Personal History Statement �-� .�QY►1ah�lohgnui I � --- Notary PubJ li�c� (print nome) T� STATE OF -,ilictl l ����- � .�• �ZS My commission expires: Dp,;QNW( Nota Signature Date Revised: 08/2017 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer EXHIBIT 1 Black Onyx Entertainment LLC dba Black Onyx EXHIBIT 2 10/02/2022 Y. \low, • 10 aim _J b RECEIVED By Stacie at 6:38 am, Sep 25, 2025 Kamehameha Avenue Cold kitch U nisex restroom EXHIBIT 3 COUNTY OF HAWAI'I — DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 TEL: (808) 961-8218 FAX: (808) 961-8684 EMAIL: COHDLC@hawaiicounty.gov RECEIVE® JUN 13 2025 Dept. of Liquor Control HILO ADD OR DELETE MEMBERS/MANAGERS/PARTNERS FOR LLC, PARTNERSHIP, OR UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION HRS Section 281-41, Rule 4-6 Date: June 12, 2025 Liquor License # Licensee Name: RMG Waikoloa, LLC Trade Name (Doing Business As) Romano's Macaroni Grill Class: Restaurant Kind: B-1 Recorded Music+Live Entertainment T-Rest-G-693 (Dispenser, Retail, etc.) (Beer, Wine, General) Premise Address: 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite 1010, Waikoloa, HI 96738 Phone: 808-271-0639 Fax: Email: Jason.Roe@Mannarestaurantgroup.com Changes to Members/Managers/Partners as follows (attach additional sheets, if necessary): IF ADDING A NEW MEMBER/MANAGER/PARTNER, please provide a notarized Personal History & Affidavit and copies of supporting documents to confirm the appointment of the position. m Q o Effective Date Name of Member/ % of of Chance Mananer/Partner Title(s) Ownershin 07/12/2024 RMG Acquisition Company, LLC Member 100% 07/12/2024 Manna Restaurant Group LLC Member 100% / INITIAL I certify that all Members/Managers/Partners listed above are at least 21 years of age. 6/12/25 SIGNATURE of Lic rSsee (Owner)/Authorized Agent Jason Roe, Manager of Manna Restaurant Group LLC PRINT NAME of Licensee (Owner)/Authorized Agent) DATE Note: If submission by Authorized Agent, please submit a Letter of Authorization signed by the Licensee/Owner. Rev. 02/18/2022 DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni St., Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 * Phone: (808)961-8218 * Fax: (808)961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@co. hawaii. hi. us APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST RMG Waikoloa, LLC Romano's Macaroni Grill T-Rest-G-693 Name of Limited Liability Company dba License No. Jason Roe VVT^li'cbject , iL 96-138oa-271-0639 64-2J i 'h/�ti-.la0. &e.t, DI-. -0 10fo Licensee or Authorized Representative Address Phone Fax 07/10/2023 Hawaii 08/01/2024 Date of Organization State of Organization Date Registered, DCCA, State of Hawaii RMG Acquisition Company, LLC 100% 100% ORIGINAL MEMBER MEMBERSHIP PERCENTAGE INTEREST HELD Manna Restaurant Group LLC 100% 100% PROPOSED MEMBER MEMBERSHIP PERCENTAGE INTEREST TO BE HELD RECEIVED �W PROPOSED MEMBERS (All proposed members shall file a personal history form) AN 13 2025 07/12/2024 Dept. of Liquor Control HiLO PROPOSED DATE OF TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate the name, address, telephone and facsimile for the following: A. Notice of hearings. B. Service of process (within State of Hawai`i). C. Department of Liquor communications. D. License renewal. E. Financial reports. SUBMIT: Membership Interest purchase offer. Minutes of Election of Members, when applicable. *Personal History Forms. *Transfer of 25% or more, or person becomes owner of 25% of membership interest, file personal history form. I hereby certify that there have been no changes in members, managers or membership interest holders except as authorized by the Liquor Commission and that each such members, managers or membership interest holders is the real party in interest of the limited liability corporation. Authorized Signatory: Title: Manager of Manna Restaurant Group LLC Date of Liquor Commission Approval: Print Name: Jason Roe Date: 6/12/25 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COUNTYRlEilllV E Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Avpuni St., Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720' Phone: t808J961-8218' Fax: (808)961-868�qv „ E-mail: cohdlc@howaiicovnty.gov PERSONAL HISTORY AND AFFIDAVIT JUN 13 2025 (Type or Print All Information) NAME: Roe, Jason William Dept. of Liquor Control HILO Last First Middle Maiden I. INFORMATION AS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS: List registered business name and dba: RMG Waikoloa, LLC dba Romano's Macaroni Grill Current office/title you hold with registered business: CEO Effective Date: If applicable, the percentage of stocks/shares you hold: N/A II. LIST PAST OWNERSHIP OF LIQUOR LICENSE: LICENSEE NAME DBA ADDRESS YEAR NIA III. EMPLOYMENT RECORD: (1n-year history beginning with the most recent employment) FROM TO POSITION NAME OF COMPANY CITYISTATE 2020 2025 owner Kundalini Coffee Company LLC Arizona 2016 2020 owner Best Roast Coffee LLC Wyoming 2012 2016 owner Yokumon LLC California If additional space is needed, use reverse side. IV. CRIMINAL RECORD, IF ANY: Check box. 0 I have not been convicted of any felony charges). ❑ I have been *awi;t ed of a felony charge (s). If the answer is in the affirmative, please listPH At. kC AW - G ,- , being firfdu 46 Subscribed 1 this 3 day of Not(* Public (si �sw N67, de wd says that the abb4);�6�m afl'a C � and correct. • •■ + Ap, �� * ; Sig to o .p nt before Notary yarn to` vrVrn e * : —�l ft I h. 0 -$ •......•••' 1, t. 20 Doc' 6. ^ . •`' # Pages: • f ,,- Circuit Name: ��' S � Doc. Description: Personal History Statement Notary Public Print name) - - - -� STATE OF July commission expires: It Notary Signature **TDate Revised: 08I2017 Hawaii County is an Equal opportunity Provider and Employer ACTION BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT OF SOLE MEMBER OF RMG WAIKOLOA, LLC Adopted: July 12, 2024 ("Effective Date") RECEIVED JUN 13 2025 Dept. of Liquor Control HiLO The undersigned, being the sole member of RMG WAIKOLOA, LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company ("Company"), pursuant to the authority to so act without a meeting in accordance with Hawaii law, do hereby consent to the taking of the following actions by the Company and do hereby adopt the resolutions set forth below. This Action by Unanimous Written Consent ("Consent") is in lieu of a meeting of the member(s) of the Company and all the actions taken herein shall have the same force and effect as if they were taken and adopted at a meeting of the member(s) of the Company. WHEREAS, as of the Effective Date, Manna Restaurant Group LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company ("Member"), purchased all of the membership interest and ownership in the Company from RMG Acquisition Company LLC, and the Member owns all of the issued and outstanding membership in the Company, as evidenced by a Bill of Sale, dated June 24, 2024, but effective July 12, 2024, attached hereto as Exhibit "I"; WHEREAS, JASON ROE and UNITY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, constitute all of the members of Manna Restaurant Group LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company; and WHEREAS, the Company desires to (i) notify the County of Hawai'i — Department of Liquor Control ("Liquor Control Agency") of the change in membership of the Company, and (ii) apply for an approval of the transfer of the membership interest in the Company. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the undersigned Member, being the sole member of the Company, do hereby approve of the preparation, execution and submission to the Liquor Control Agency of the following: (i) Add or Delete Members/Managers/Partners for LLC, Partnership, or Unincorporated Association ("Membership Change") to note the change in the member of the Company from RMG Acquisition Company LLC to Manna Restaurant Group LLC, and (ii) Application for Transfer of Membership Interest ("Membership Transfer Application") for approval of the transfer of all of the membership interest in the Company from RMG Acquisition Company LLC to Manna Restaurant Group LLC; RESOLVED, FURTHER, that JASON ROE is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or advisable to execute the (i) Membership Change, and (ii) Membership Transfer Application; and the actions of said JASON ROE in having executed or in executing said documents are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved as and for the actions of the Company; and RESOLVED, FURTHER, that these resolutions shall constitute a continuing authority to said JASON ROE to so act on behalf of the Company. This Consent may be executed in two or more counterparts, transmitted by facsimile, email, or otherwise; each counterpart, when executed, is to be deemed an original. All of the counterparts together shall constitute one and the same document, binding on all those signing it, even though all did not sign the original or the same counterpart. The undersigned further direct that this Consent is to take effect upon the Effective Date noted above and be filed with the Company's minutes. DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2025. MEMBER: MANNA RESTAURANT GROUP LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company By: -- Jason Roe Its Manager By: Unity Global Solutions LLC, Its Manager By: Jason Ro Its Manag 2 EXHIBIT "I" Docuegn Envelope ID CEA42337 D591-437F-942F-6A4826B6DAF6 Bill of Sale I n consideration of Dollars ($ ) as referred in an Purchase and Sales Agreement, dated April 8 of 2024, a valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned RMG Acquisition Company LLC (seller) together with its board and members and affiliated company does hereby sell, transfer and deliver unto Manna Restaurant Group LLC (the Buyer), full right, title, interest, and ownership in the following; Business DBA Romano's Macaroni Grill, the associated leases, furnitures, fixtures, all government license, permissions and rights to use trade names and marks for the aforesaid business and property with two current locations at the following addresses; 1) 1450 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 4240, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814 2) 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive Suite 1010, Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 Seller hereto further agrees to sale of the following two Delaware companies. 1) RMG HONOLULU, LLC ( Hawaii Registration 303056 C6} 2) RMG RMG WAIKOLOA, LLC ( Hawaii Registration 303055 C6) The seller assigns to the Buyer all control, and 99.9% majority ownership, 100% economic rights, 100% control rights, and the right to be admitted as a controlling member, together with transfer of full control stock and ownership interest. This Bill of Sale for the companies shall confirm full control management and ownership of the above business and associated company, and its bank accounts. In event of conflicting language or any conflicting in the Delaware LLC Act or Docusign Envelope ID CEA42337-D591437F-942F-6A4B2686DAF6 facilitative language in the Delaware company LIC operating agreement this bill of sale is considered prevailing document and will superseded any other documents The transfer of ownership sale applicable laws is the state of Ilawai'i The Assets of Business Being Purchased By The Buyer And Sold By: Entity Name: RMG Acquisition Company, LLC Entity Mailing Address. 1536 Cole Blvd., Suite 210 Lakewood, CO 80401 State Of Incorporation / Organization: Delaware Entity Type: Limited Liability Company (LLC) The transfer of property shall take effect immediately upon notarized execution of this Bill of Sale by both parties. Upon notarized signing this Bill of Sale, confirmed by independent Fiduciary First Hawaiian Title Company and its escrow officer the above -mentioned assets and property, together with business trading rights shall belong exclusively to the Buyer, and the Seller shall have no further responsibility for, liability towards or interest from this date in, said property other than Seller's stock ownership. The seller shall hold harmless the buyer for all matters prior to the execution of this bill of sale. Included with Bill of Sale : 1) Exhibit A - FF&E Inventory List 2) Exhibit B Tangible & Intangible Assets List being sold to Manna Restaurant Group Docusign Envelope ID CEA42337-D591-437F-942F-6A4826B6DAF6 3) Ownership and interest transfer in RMG Honolulu LLC 4) Ownership and economic interest in RMG Waikoloa LLC 5) Exclusive Licensing Agreement to State of Hawaii 6) Exclusive Licensing Agreement to State of Arizona 7) Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Malaysia and Philippines. 8) Purchase and sales agreement with addendum's 9) Signed resolutions This Bill of Sale is accordance with Hawai'i law and federal were business being sold is located and companies being transferred are registered as foreign entities, to conduct business in accordance with Hawai'i statute and federal laws, The undersigned hereby warrants that they sign for and represent the lawful owner of companies and said furniture fixtures business being sold and s/he has authority and ability to sell it as s/he sees fit. Signatures to follow Docusign Envelope ID CEA42337-0591-437F-942F-6A4B26B6DAF6 IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties executed this Bill of Salc on June 24, 2024 Manna Restaurant Group, LLC Na&e C EO Title ^�a2- Date RMG Acquisition Company, LLC Namc CEO Title 07/DB/2024 Date Additional Notes: Ooc.slgn Envelcpe 10 CEA42337-D591437F 942F-6A4R26860AF6 - Make sure that this Bill of Sale document is completed and signed by both parties. Once signed, it will go into effect on the effective date specified in the document. - The Buyer should be provided with the original document, and a copy should be made and provided to the Seller. - This document is for the purpose of selling business and its furniture fixtures and transfer of ownership it cannot be used to legally buy or sell real estate. (PLACE NOTARY SEAL HERE) July Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th Day of 20 24 by Jason R Kemp N/A who has/have produced the proper identification as noted above. Notary Public, State of, My Commission expires, Texas 10/13/2024 hvYaa Butvrtl iPv 2 • �� ID `1UN0ER f � lur:6961 �i cr <<��e ca«rsvoN eaRlRes AbgT1�F OC1 r 13. 2424 Electronically signed and notarized online using the Proof platform. 5 Sayles, Hauoli From: Sayles, Hauoli Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 5:38 PM To: Frendo, Stephen; Talerico, Stefan A; Ikeda, Makanamakamaeomanaolana (Manao); Kouchi, Andrew; Makua, Mary; Adair, Jay M; Salva, Chance; Takase, Gerald; Fukamizu, deEtte; Gonzalez, Brandon; Waltjen, Stacie; Bertelmann, Zoeann; Hatori, Nyssa; Iwami, Naomi; Lim, Dorsi; Arruda, Malia; Sayles, Hauoli Cc: Wong, Keyra; Hirayama, Emily Subject: Internal Recruitment Announcement for Director Position Attachments: 2025-09-04 Memo-Announcement.pdf Importance: High To: Employees of the Liquor Control Department See attached Memorandum Announcement Mau'S S"etas; tliguuoi Adjudication Board — Liquor Lolmimilssion County of Hawali"i — Department of Liquor Control Hilly Lagoon tentua-101 AupunilSt. Unit 230-Hilo 96,720 Phone::: (808) 9P61-8318, — Fax:: (0,08)960684 '�" .%rr W'.b.....:: w!RJ''!w".fla'Rtalll'CaRUn;l'ga�'�.��.....Iri'parflal'flt5f lll'Ial"-CV3fli$mal C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto Deputy Managing Director County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261 (808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Employees of the Liquor Control Department FROM: Wilfred Okabe, Chairperson, Liquor Commission Gerald A. Takase Director RE: Internal Recruitment Announcement for Director Position DATE: September 4, 2025 At the September 4, 2025, duly noticed Liquor Commission meeting, in anticipation of Director Takase's December 30, 2025, retirement from the Department, the Commission voted unanimously to conduct an internal recruitment for the director position. This internal recruitment is open to only Liquor Department employees. A copy of the position description and desired qualifications, which was approved by the Commission, is attached to this memo. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest addressed to the Commission and resume no later than September 30, 2025, to Hau`oli Sayles, Commission Secretary, by email at hauoli.sayles __hawaiicounty.gov. WO : h s Attachment: Position Description Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Position Description Director of Liquor Control ZO-00038 Effective September 4, 2025 The Director of Liquor Control is the County's principal liquor control officer, serving as the administrative head of the Department of Liquor Control. Pursuant to Hawai'i County Charter, Section 7-34., the director shall be appointed by the Liquor Commission and may be removed by the Liquor Commission. This position is responsible for the administration of the County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control as prescribed in Section 281-17, Hawai'i Revised Statues, and Hawaii County Charter, Section 7, Chapter 3. The position is under the general supervision and control of the Mayor through the Managing Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Exercises responsibility over all activities of the Department, Liquor Commission and Liquor Adjudication Board; promulgates and administers the liquor laws as required by Chapter 281, Hawai'i Revised Statues, Administrative Procedures Act, and the Rules of the Liquor Commission. a. Develops and administers policies, rules, and procedures: • Enforcing state liquor laws and rules of the commission for violations or non- conformance of laws and rules in the operation of business and in the issuance of citations, notifications, and subpoenas. • Relating to application and issuance of liquor licenses to business establishments, and governing operations of licensed premises. • Prohibiting the sale, service, or consumption of liquor by minors and the employment of minors at liquor establishments. • Relating to the collection of and receipt of monies for payment of liquor license fees, other miscellaneous fees, permits, fines, and refunds to applicants when licenses are issued. b. Reviews, evaluates, and revises existing policies and procedures to assure effective and efficient licensing programs. • Confers with all county liquor officials statewide when drafting and recommending statutory changes and revisions to the liquor licensing laws; • Renders written and oral testimony for or against legislative proposals; and • Provides materials and guidelines for implementing such changes with the aim of establishing consistency and uniformity on a statewide basis. c. Prepares annual budget; develops appropriate revenue accounting controls to insure proper fiscal management; authorizes transfer of funds when necessary; and approves all vouchers, and payroll reports, d. Outreach: ■ Maintains relationships with other federal, state and county agencies on matters of mutual concern. Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Position Description Director of Liquor Control ZO-00038 • Maintains liaison with representatives of the liquor industry to discuss and resolve problems, and to develop and improve policies and procedures in the providing alcoholic beverages to the public. e. Develops and implements public liquor -related educational and enforcement programs. Develops and updates Liquor Law training programs for licensees, employees, commission and board members, etc. f. Directs the development of work programs, schedules, determines priorities and deadlines. g. Determines proper execution and application of liquor laws and rules, Develops knowledge of the liquor industry and trade problems and practices through contact with the licensees, others in the trade and liquor law enforcement officials, h. Prepares and disseminates news releases, correspondence and other reports. i. Examines for accuracy that all procedural requirements have been complied with; signs all licenses and permits authorized for issuance by the commission. j. Makes personal inspections of existing and proposed licensed premises regarding conditions of the premises. Reports back to the commission. k. Authorizes issuance of citations, notifications, subpoenas, findings and decisions on behalf of the commission. I. Keeps current with programs to curb underage drinking. m. Prepares detailed agenda for each commission/board meeting to include investigative reports, n, Attends all meetings of the commission and board; advises members on points of law, rules and policies. Reviews and corrects minutes of each meeting to ensure that they are accurate and complete and that entries of the commission's/board's actions are filed in proper files. o. Sets dates for preliminary and public license application hearings in compliance with laws. p. Prepares annual report of the commission for submission to the Mayor. q. Represents the department at meetings and public hearings on matters affecting or pertaining to the commission. r. Receives and reviews incoming letters, reports, applications and other matters directed to the commission. Assigns, as necessary, to staff for processing and/or to the commission for action. s. Prepares comments and recommendations, as necessary or desirable for the commission's/ board's guidance. t. Keeps county officials, licensees and their employees, applicants for licenses, general public, and other jurisdictions informed of commission's actions, policies, and rules. u. Reviews recommendations and renders decisions for approval, disapproval, or concurrence in any matters concerning the commission. v. Reviews, analyzes and reports findings on all investigative reports submitted to the commission by investigators and auditors. w. Supervises, plans, and coordinates the overall operations and human resource functions of the department. Advises, develops, and maintains morale and discipline; provides guidance to subordinate supervisors on day-to-day activities and operations. Page 2 of 4 Position Description Director of Liquor Control 20-00038 • Establishes and enforces rules of conduct and work standards for employees. • Evaluates work performance of subordinates; and reviews divisional employees' performance evaluations. ■ Recommends all personnel actions including hiring, reallocations, disciplinary actions and terminations. x. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications These are the desired requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position. The director, at the time of appointment and thereafter, shall be familiar (working knowledge of) with the liquor control licensing and enforcement laws and or shall have general knowledge of strategic management, liquor control laws. Citizenship and Residency: ■ Must be a citizen of the United States of America, and • A resident of the State of Hawai'i for at least one year immediately preceding appointment. Education/Experience: ■ Baccalaureate degree in business or public administration, political science, finance or a related field. Liquor control management experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. • Five (5) years progressively responsible general administrative work; ■ Three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial concept. Managerial work experience must include planning, developing, analyzing, administering, and implementing policies, procedures, rules and regulations for a major program of significant size and/or scope. Licenses and Certificates: A valid Type 3 driver license. Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of governmental organization and functions. • Liquor laws of Hawai'i and rules and regulations of Hawai'i Island Liquor Commission; • Financial practices of wholesale and retail liquor industry; • Principles and practices of public administration, organization, management and supervision; • Principles of governmental accounting and budgeting: • Business and financial practices and procedures; • Public and media relations; • Investigative methods and procedures; and • Report writing. Page 3 of 4 Position Description Director of Liquor Control ZO-00038 Ability to: ■ Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of others; ■ Interpret, apply and enforce polices, rules and regulations of the liquor commission; ■ Obtain, analyze and evaluate facts and make sound management decision based thereon; ■ Analyze and make sound decisions; ■ To conduct meetings and hearings; ■ Communicate effectively orally and in writing; ■ Formulate, develop and improve operational polices, practices and procedures; ■ Maintain effective working relationships with others; and ■ Operate personal computers and peripherals and related software. Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light Page 4 of 4 RECE1vE AUG 2 u 2025 Dept. of Liquor Control HILO K.O. Pizza Updated Alcohol Delivery Compliance Plan Submitted to: County of Hawaii Liquor Commission Purpose: To ensure K.O. Pizza's alcohol delivery operations comply fully with all Hawaii County liquor regulations and rules. 1.Overview K.O. Pizza is expanding its delivery service to include beer and wine, only when purchased with food. We are committed to following all applicable laws and have updated our procedures to address requirements from the County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control. 2. Ordering & Payment Procedure • Orders can be placed over the phone • All alcohol orders must be paid for by credit or debit card —**cash transactions are not allowed**. • The name on the credit card must match the name on the government -issued ID presented at the time of delivery. • Orders must include food; we will not deliver alcohol on its own. • Alcohol will only be delivered directly from K.O. Pizza's licensed liquor inventory. 3. Identification Verification Procedure • Alcohol will only be delivered to the person who placed the order. • The delivery driver will verify that: - The name on the order matches the name on the presented government -issued ID. - The date of birth confirms the person is 21 or older. - The photograph on the ID matches the person accepting the order. • The driver will fill out a physical delivery log form at the time of delivery. • Information logged will include: full name, ID type and issuing state, date of birth, last 4 digits of the ID, last 4 digits of the credit card used, and driver initials. • The delivery driver is required to take a photo of the presented government -issued ID at RECEIVED AUG 2 0 2025 the time of delivery. This photo will be stored securely and used for verification p rE05tsof Liquor Control only, in accordance with privacy and record keeping policies. H I LO 4. Driver Requirements & Training • All delivery drivers handling alcohol must be at least 21 years of age. • Drivers are required to complete the 'Persons In Active Charge' liquor training program with the Department of Liquor Control. • Drivers are prohibited from picking up alcohol from any third -party store; all deliveries must come directly frorn K.O. Pizza's licensed liquor inventory. S. Delivery Log Sample Format A physical logbook will be maintained in the delivery vehicle with the following fields: - Date & Time - Full Name on ID Type of ID (e.g., HI DL, Passport) - Date of Birth Last 4 of Credit Card Driver Initials Notes (e.g., refusal reason, ID issue) 6. POS System and Recordkeeping • Our POS system will retain all alcohol and delivery transactions for a minimum of two (2) years, in compliance with Liquor Rule 3-6(D). • Sales data will be available for audit, including breakdowns of on -premises vs. delivery alcohol sales. • Gross liquor sales reports will be submitted in accordance with annual reporting requirements. 7. Acknowledgement and Next Steps K.O. Pizza acknowledges the responsibility of handling alcohol delivery and is implementing these safeguards to ensure full compliance. We are available to provide the physical log format and screenshots or demos of our online ordering and POS system if requested. Signature (Owner, K.O. Pizza): RECEIVED N AUG 2 0 2025 Dept. of Liquor Control HILO K.O. Pizza Alcohol Delivery Log This form must be filled for each alcohol delivery to comply with Hawaii County liquor laws. Date & Time Customer Name ID Type DOB Last 4 of Card Liquor Type Driver Initials C. Kimo Alameda, Ph. D. Mayor William V. Brilhante, Jr. Managing Director Merrick N ish imoto Deputy Managing Director County of Hawaii Department of Liquor Control Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261 (808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov September 8, 2025 APPLICATION REPORT TO: Liquor Commission Gerald A. Takase Director SUBJECT: Wailuku Brew Works Inc., dba Wailuku Brew Works, submits an Application for an Increase in Licensed Premises to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, located at 16-205 Wiliama Place, Kea`au, Hawaii, to include a balcony, storage closet, and restroom located on the second floor, adding approximately 290.5 square feet to its current licensed premises; TMK: 6-1-146:001. NATURE OF APPLICATION: This is an Application for an Increase in Licensed Premises to its current location at 16-205 Wiliama Place, Kea` au, Hawai `i (license number CRAFT-1003 -A). Applicant would like to permanently increase its licensed premises to include a balcony, storage closet, and restroom, located on the second floor, adding approximately 290.5 square feet to its current licensed premises. APPLICATION FOR ALTERATION PERMIT: Wailuku Brew Works Inc., dba Wailuku Brew Works, is concurrently applying for an Alteration Permit. The balcony, storage closet, and bathroom is connected to the existing mezzanine, which required renovations being made to the existing licensed premises. Applicant is in the process of obtaining a Building Permit from the Department of Public Works for this renovation. APPLICANT: The applicant, Wailuku Brew Works Inc., is a domestic profit corporation, registered with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii, on May 7, 2021. Its officers are as follows:r-. Jillane Bosscher: CFO/D Brian Bosscher: P/Head Brewer Jacob Parcels: COO John K. White: CEN The name of the registered agent in the State of Hawaii is as follows: Jillane Bosscher, 2110 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720. Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Liquor Commission Wailuku Brew Works Inc. dba Wailuku Brew Works Page 2 PERSONAL HISTORY: For information relative to the personal history of the applicant, refer to departmental files. REASON FOR INCREASE: The Applicant would like to increase its licensed premises for the purpose of enhancing customer experience and accommodating operational growth with additional seating overlooking the brewery, an additional restroom, and dry storage closet. DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED INCREASED AREA: The proposed increase in licensed premises is a second -floor balcony, storage closet, and bathroom totaling approximately 290.5 square feet which overlooks the brewery below and is attached to the existing mezzanine and office space, which is approximately 744 square feet. For further information, please refer to Exhibit 1 attached and photos below. Upon approval of the proposed increase, the total square feet of the entire licensed premises will be approximately 3,652.5 with 1,034.5 square feet of licensed premises being the second floor. ftoposed Increase to Licensed Itemises: Balcony overlooking Brewery 6elow, storage closet and bathroom COMMERCIAL LEASE: This Commercial Lease ("Commercial Lease") was executed by and between Emma Cantu ("Landlord and Owner of 16-205 Wiliama Place, City of Keaau, 96749") and Wailuku Brew Works Inc. ("Tenants") on May 25, 2023, but effective as of May 15, 2022. The term of this lease between Wailuku Brew Works and Eman LLC commenced on May 15, 2022, and will end on May 15, 2028, with yearly reviews by Eman LLC. If tenant is in full compliance with all terms of this lease and the expiration of term, Tenants will have the option to renew this lease for an additional year with all the terms and conditions of this lease remaining the same. Liquor Commission Wailuku Brew Works Inc. dba Wailuku Brew Works Page 3 SECTION 281-62, HRS: Pursuant to Section 281-62, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, as amended, "[t]he liquor commission may, in its discretion, permit the reduction or increase in the area of the licensed premises of any licensee without publication of notice at a public hearing; provided that, where an increase in premises may significantly impact the public, the commission may require hearings pursuant to sections 281-39.5 and 281-57 to 281-60. Whenever any reduction or increase is permitted, the same shall be endorsed in some appropriate manner upon the license." SECTION 281-56(6), HRS: The applicant is qualified and has complied with the minimum requirements set forth under Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, relative to the making and filing of this application. lam/ ZOE K. BERTELMANN LiquorItnLicensing Tech II �x+herr I Q 0 ..., LU LM o > C--.iC= 0 N V L Y Q •J 2na Rmw. U Z o t� Q. Q) 103�q s C JV ib - ao5 WiLAAMA Sir vIEw pt,. WGILOW srcWwoAtHc. 29 r Wailuku Brew Works - meazaine only Licensed Premises 2FD ensee Signature D Invesfigator's Signature/Date RECE1V',,*",-) AUG 2 Z 20'L') Dept. of Liquor CL.:,"cl HILO 1 Mezzanine �J Balcony 232' bq. baorp(A Totah"817"81'' CASor— 24' w_ O r w 00 r ifl'proP�{d ir�gs� i io RECEIVED AUG 21 2025 Dept. of Liquor Control HILO Aloha Stacie, Unfortunately we are once again submitting another request for a 12 month extension on our Liquor License. Thankfully it appears as though all the irregular property issues that carried over from the prior land owner have finally been cleared and our permits are once again back in the que awaiting approval. We are waiting upon final approval of those permits & will be ready shortly after they are granted to call for inspections & get the doors open! Thank you to the commission in advance for their consideration of this matter! Mahalo! Thomas Worden SoKo Kitchen & Cocktails RECEIVE' SEP 0 3 2025. Dept. of Liquor Control HILO ADD OR DELETE MEMBERS/MANAGERS/PARTNERS FOR LLC, PARTNERSHIP, OR UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION Date: � 127125 Licensee Name: IES Ret; HRS Section 281-41, Rule 4-6 Trade Name (Doing Business AS) IES Retail, LLC Class: Retail (Dispenser, Retail, etc.) Premise Address: Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: 808-523-2564 Fax: N/A Liquor License #: RBW-448 Kind: Email: COUNTY OF HAWAI9 — DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTRO�y r- r r a�/ED 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 � TEL: (808) 961-8218 FAX: (808) 961-8684 A: 2 7 2025 ,al EMAIL: COHDLC@hawaiicounty.gov De'0.0 Li =,uor Control HiLO Changes to Members/Managers/Partners as follows (attach additional sheets, if necessary): IF ADDING A NEW MEMBER/MANAGER/PARTNER, please provide a notarized Personal History & Affidavit and copies of supporting documents to confirm the appointment of the position. a a a m m d Effective Date 0 of Change Name of Member/ Manager/Partner % of Title(s) Ownershio 8/20/25 Michael Koike Manager 0 8/20/25 Joshua Goldman Manager 0 8/20/25 Thomas Lamothe Manager 0 /N t , I certify that all Members/Managers/Partners listed above are at least 21 years of age. SIGNATURE of Licensee (Owner)/Authorized Agent DATE Isabelle Harwood Constant / Authorized Aqent PRINT NAME of Licensee (Owner)/Authorized Agent) 7 /25 Note: If submission by Authorized Agent, please submit a Letter of Authorization signed by the Licensee/Owner. Rev. 02/18/2022 CERTIFICATION OF IES RETAIL, LLC REc . AUc 2 `!, 25 Dept of liau",' c ontrol "tHILO I, Albert Duck Kong Chee, Jr., do hereby certify that the following action has been taken by IES Retail, LLC dba IES Retail, LLC (the "Company"): 1. Michael Takeo Koike resigned as Manager, effective August 20, 2025. 2. Joshua David Goldman resigned as Manager, effective August 20, 2025. 3. Thomas Daniel Lamothe resigned as Manager, effective August 20, 2025. With the aforementioned changes, the following are the present Managers and Member of the Company: Name Albert Duck Kong Chee, Jr. Jonathan Ward Mauer Island Energy Services, LLC Title Manager Manager Member (100%) [Remainder of page intentionally left blank. Signature page follows.] RECEIVED AUG 2 7 B25 ft Dept of Liquor Control HILO 4901-3654-9730.1.069087-00004 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have affixed my signature as Manager on August 26, 2025. A&46&c-'c 4�� Albert Du k Kong Chee, Jr Manager 4901-3654-9730.1.069097-00004 COUNTY OF HAWAVI — DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RECEIVED TEL: (808) 961-8218 FAX: (808) 961-8684 EMAIL: COHDLC@hawaiicounty.gov SEP 17 2025 , Dept. of Liquor Control ADD OR DELETE OFFICERS/DIRECTORS CORPORATION ONLY H I L HRS Section 281-41, Rule 4-6 Date: AUGUST 6, 2025 Licensee Name: SAFEWAY INC. Trade Name (Doing Business As) SAFEWAY STORES, INC. #2893 (Maka'ala) Class: RETAIL Kind: GENERAL (Dispenser, Retail, etc.) Premise Address: 381 EAST MAKA'ALA STREET Liquor License #: RG-309 (Beer, Wine, General) HILO, HAWAII 96720 Phone: (808) 535-5700 Fax: (808) 535-5799 Email: RKI@KSGLAW.COM Changes to Officers/Directors as follows (attach additional sheets, if necessary): IF ADDING A NEW OFFICER/DIRECTOR, please provide a notarized Personal History & Affidavit and copies of supporting documents to confirm the appointment of the position. INITIA Effective Date % of of Chanae Name of Officer/Director Title(s) Ownership 08/06/2025 VIVEK (NMN) SANKARAN CEO/P 0 08/06/2025 BRADLEY REED BECKSTROM S/D/GROUP VP 0 08/06/2025 ROBERT BRUCE LARSON P/D 0 08/06/2025 MARILYN KAYE BEARDSLgbVP/S/D 0 08/06/2025 CODY MATTHEW PERDUE T/AS/D/GVP 0 08/06/2025 CODY MATTHEW PERDUE T/AS4D/SRVP 0 I certify that all Officers/Directors listed above are at least 21 years of age. V, September 11, 2025 SIGNATURE of Licensee (Owner)/Authorized Agent DATE ROBERT KIYOSHI ICHIKAWA, Authorized Agent PRINT NAME of Licensee (Owner)/Authorized Agent) Note: If submission by Authorized Agent, please submit a Letter of Authorization signed by the Licensee/Owner. Rev. 02/18/2022 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I —DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RECEIVED TEL: (808) 961-8218 FAX: (808) 961-8684 EMAIL: COHDLC@hawaiicounty.gov SEP � 7 2025 Dept. of Liquor "`onk rol ADD OR DELETE OFFICERS/DIRECTORS CORPORATION ONLY HILO HRS Section 281-41, Rule 4-6 Date: AUGUST 6, 2025 Licensee Name: SAFEWAY INC. Trade Name (pang Business As) SAFEWAY Class: RETAIL #1117 (Dispenser, Retail, etc.) Premise Address: 75-1027 HENRY STREET Liquor License #: RG-446 Kind: GENERAL (Beer, Wine, General) KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII 96740 Phone: (808) 535-5700 Fax: (808) 535-5799 Email: RKI@KSGLAW.COM Changes to Officers/Directors as follows (attach additional sheets, if necessary): IF ADDING A NEW OFFICER/DIRECTOR, please provide a notarized Personal History & Affidavit and copies of supporting documents to confirm the appointment of the position. Vkt INITI Effective Date % of of Chanae Name of Officer/Director Title(s) Ownershin 08/06/2025 IVIVEK (NMN) SANKARAN CEO/P 0 08/06/2025 BRADLEY REED BECKSTROM S/D/GROUP VP 0 08/06/2025 ROBERT BRUCE LARSON P/D 0 O8/06/2025 MARILYN KAYE BEARDSLE VP/S/D 0 08/06/2025 CODY MATTHEW PERDUE T/AS/D/GVP 0 08/06/2025 CODY 11ATTHEW PERDUE T/AS/D/SRVP 0 F_ certify that all Officers/Directors listed above are at least 21 years of age. September 11, 2025 SIGNATURE of Licensee (Owner)/Authorized Agent DATE ROBERT KIYOSHI ICHIKAWA, Authorized Agent PRINT NAME of Licensee (Owner)/Authorized Agent) Note: If submission by Authorized Agent, please submit a Letter of Authorization signed by the Licensee/Owner. Rev. 02/18/2022 COUNTY OF HAWAVI — DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 TEL: (808) 961-8218 FAX: (808) 961-8684 EMAIL: COHDLC@hawaiicounty.gov ADD OR DELETE OFFICERS/DIRECTORS CORPORATION ONLY HRS Section 281-41, Rule 4-6 Date: AUGUST 6,2025 Liquor License #: RG-826 . - - Licensee Name: SAFEWAY INC. �isia - " 0 \ J. J. -A. W J. A- - ---- Trade Name (Doing Business As) SAF EWAY (Hilo Fuel Center) Class: RETAIL Kind: GENERAL (Dispenser, Retail, etc.) Premise Address: 381 EAST MAKA'ALA STREET HILO, HAWAII 96720 V_. SEP 172025 )ept. of Liquor Control HILO (Beer, Wine, General) Phone: (808) 535-5700 Fax: (808) 535-5799 Email: -RKI@KSGLAW.COM Changes to Officers/Directors as follows (attach additional sheets, if necessary): IF ADDING A NEW OFFICER/DIRECTOR, please provide a notarized Personal History & Affidavit and copies of supporting documents to confirm the appointment of the position. Effective Date % of of Change Name of Officer/Director Title(s) Ownership 08/0612029 VIVEK (NMN) SANKARAN ICEO/P 10 08/06/2025 IBRADLEY REED BECKSTROM S/D/GROUP VP 0 08/06/2025 ROBERT BRUCE LARSON P/D 0 08/06/2025 MARILYN KAYE BEARDSL9AVP/S/D 0 08/06/2025 CODY MATTHEW PERDUE (CIT) T/AS/D/GVP 0 08/06/2025 CODY MATTHEW PERDUE (CIT) T/AS/D/SRVP 0 1 1 1 1 1 09 1 certify that all Officers/Directors listed above are at least 21 years of age. INITIbL September 11, 2025 SIGNATURE of Licensee (Owner)/Authorized Agent DATE ROBERT KIYOSHI ICHIKAWA, Authorized Agent PRINT NAME of Licensee (Owner)/Authorized Agent) Note: If submission by Authorized Agent, please submit a Letter of Authorization signed by the Licensee/Owner. Rev. 02/18/2022 Bert T. Kobayashi, Jr.* Kenneth M. Nakasone* Of Counsel: Alan M. Goda* Harry Y. Oda Kenneth Y. Sugita* Gregory M. Sato* John R. Aube* Charles W. Gall* Jesse W. Schiel* Wendell H. Fuji* Neal T. Gota Craig K. Shikuma* Clifford K. Higa* Charles D. Hunter Lex R. Smith* Burt T. Lau* Robert K. Ichikawa* Joseph A. Stewart* Larry L. Myers* Christopher T. Kobayashi* P Y Brian D. Ton 99 David Y. Suzuki* Jan M. L. Y. Kutsunai* David B. Tongg" KOBAYASHI SUGITA & GODA, LLP David M. Louie* Caycie K. G. Wong Andrew M. Carmody Nicholas R. Monlux Ashley L. Choo Attorneys at Law Jonathan S. Moore *A Law Corporation Ying Gu Aaron R. Mun Drew K. Ichikawa Bruce A. Nakamura Daniel K. Jacob Austin H. Jim On Stephen G. K. Kaneshiro Travis Y. Kuwahara Ryan D. Louie Zachary K. Shikada Timothy T. Silvester Reece Y. Tanaka September 11, 2025 1 R E C F ,VE7D Mr. Gerald Takase, Director SEP 17 20'25 � Department of Liquor Control Dept. of Liquor Control County of Hawaii H I LO 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 230 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Change in Officers for SAFEWAY INC. Dear Gerald: This letter is a follow-up to the "Add or Delete Officers/Directors" documents that we filed regarding a change in the officers for licensee Safeway Inc. ("Safeway"). We have removed Vivek Sankaran and Bradley Beckstrom as officers and have added Robert Larson and Marilyn Beardsley as officers for the licensee. Cody Perdue has also changed his title from Group Vice President to Senior Vice President. These changes are consistent with Safeway's records with the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the current officers and their titles are listed below: ROB ERT B RUCE LARS ON President, Director CODY MATTHEW PERDUE Senior Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, Director, Primary Decision Maker MARILYN KAYE BEARDSLEY Vice President, Secretary, Director Please note that there is no change in Primary Decision Maker ("PDM") and since there is a PDM, notification toyour Department of the change in officers should be acceptable with no vetting process of the new officers. 999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600, Honolulu, HI 96813 1 Tel: 808-535-5700 1 Fax: 808-535-5799 1 www.ksglaw.com I rki@ksglaw.com 2059120_1 Mr. Gerald Takase September 11, 2025 Page 2 As always, please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you. Very t yours, OBERT K. ICHIKAWA for KOBAYASHI, SUGITA & GODA, LLP Enclosures 2059120_1 DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COUNTY OF HAWAI` I Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni St., Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720 *Phone: (808) 961-8218 *Fax: (808) 961-VIE C E' V E D Email: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov APPLICATION FOR SOLICITOR'S PERMIT SEP 16 2025 Pursuant to Rule 3-2-D-4, of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the'&Wdfliauor Control Hawaii, application is hereby made for a Solicitor's Permit for: H I LO Section L To be completed by Applicant for a Solicitor's Permit Applicant: Hiroaki Yomo Business Address: 2968 Koapaka St. Honolulu, HI 96819 Applicant requests permission to possess liquor for sampling to buyers: If yes: inventory will be stored at How many cases? Applicant: (Signature) Name: Hiroaki Yomo Date: ©3 / ZO2,- Phone No.: 08-537-9528 Fax: 808-526-0389 E-Mail: hyomo@jfc.com Date of Birth: 07/04/1975 Attachments: Personal History Statement Copy of Liquor License Section 11. To be completed by Manufacturer or Wholesale Dealer JFC International Inc. Name of Manufacturer or wholesale Dealer ❑ Beer and Wine ($120) in the County of ❑ Maui ❑ Kauai Hiroaki Yomo ❑ Yes ® No a valid holder of a liquor license for N General ($180) ❑ Alcohol ($5) *4-zI'0 �il'.4)r,17S N City and County of Honolulu, does hereby appoint as OUT. solicitor- . r (Signature) Name: Hidetaka linuma Title: Senior Vice President Date: 8/29/2025 Phone No.: 323-721-6100 E-Mail: sshimanuki@jfc.com PERMIT Your Application for a Solicitor's Permit was approved on (Direct shipment may be retrieved by the licensee or a licensed common carrier for delivery to the retail licensee) [Rule 1-11 The Commission: ❑ Did not approve possession of liquor for the purpose of conducting samplings to liquor buyers. ❑ Approved possession of liquor for the purpose of conducting samplings to liquor buyers and inventory shall not exceed cases. By: Date: Gr SEP 16 201 Director Expiration Date: Ratified by the. Liquor Commission on: Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COUNTY OF HAWAI'1 llilo Lagoon Centre, Rd Anpuni St., Unit 230, Ililo, Hawaii, 96720 * Phone: (808) 461-8218 * 1-'a.r: (808) 461.8684 Entail: cohdlc(ii)hatvaiicounlv.gov APPLICATION FOR SOLICITOR'S PERMMIT R C E IVE D Pursuant to Rule 3-2-D-4, of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of tllt'-Codn?y 9025 V Ilawai'i, application is hereby made for a Solicitor's Pcrmit for: Dept, of LiquorControl Section L To be completed by Applicant for a Solicitor's Permit H I LO __ Applicant: Business A t 789 8/i Applicant requests permission to possess liquor for sampling to buyers: Yes No If yes: inventory will be stored at JV.,d j Arz', ✓C Lt%Qe IJ/'I `ff'Q//7�{3!✓. ,ND S raf� How many cases? Applicant: (Signature Attachments: Name:-61alwa /1�1�i Personal History Statement Date: .S Copy of Liquor License Phone No.: Fax: E-Mail: Section 11. To be completed by Manufacturer or Wholesale Dealer C1 X a n t2 & vz--tg9e 041Va,17V a valid holder of a liquor license for Name or Manufacturer or holesalc Dealer Lj Beer and Wine ($120) in the County of Maui General (S 180) F Alcohol ($5) cy-woo 11nfi5 Kauai City and County of Honolulu, does hereby appoint >4 `1 a lln a. as oup'Vicit PERMIT Your Application for a Solicitor's Permit was approved on (Direct shipment mrrt be retrieved l), the licensee or a licensed common carrier.lnr delivery to the retail licensee.) [Rule 1-1J The Commission: ❑ Did not approve possession of liquor for the purpose of conducting samplings to liquor buyers. u Approved possession of liquor for the purpose of conducting samplings to liquor buyers and inventory shall not exceed cases. Director Date: SEP 17 2025 Ratified by the Liquor Commission on: Expiration Date: I lawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer DETARTMENT OF L1QU()R OFHAWAPI 4. ILV 00 o rr cc? I ri 10 1 lhnvai 'i, 907M Now: (ROM 961-A V Er) i a 11 /? i1c, ir A1111LI(IALT10N -1, Oil S01ACITOR'S PERMIT E 0251 [Dept. of LIQ Ycar Control Pursu,ani to ; 3-2-D-4, of the Rules and Rcgulafiuns of the Liquor Commission of the County 114,1 �� �i 1, 1, zip p I I c i t I on is her bey made for a S o I icitor's Perm 1 t for - H�o Sectit.PnL T(e completed by Applicant for a Solicitor's Permit 471 0 1 C? e5 -r�- A icant- C io 61� V,--o Z/,?, t'at�� ofBirth: 0% rpl, Business Address: Re t- ej /k/ 61 Applicant requests pennission to possess liquor for sampling to buyers: Yes No Ifycs inventory will at W1 A, -vt wz AS Z!�x 14o%v many cnces'l N . ,tachnivT11--", Personal History Statellielit Copy of Liquor License Arp I �s IgIlatL11'e) Date: [/ 5— 2s— Phone No.: 800-- L 11: Section 11. To be completed kyManufacturer or Witolesale Dent ,a Ag A ij avand holdet- hquor 11ccrisc lor �2 I of 'ZO-1 Fo 11!�Dealer Name of'Manufacturer or holoale . , 4L lculwl (S5) H c c r and \V 1', n c (S I'L2 0) General (S ISO) inthe Countyo- 14,;Maul Kauai XC it,y and County ot'Honolulu, does hci,Qbv appoint cis 0ur"'i"k ito, (Signature) N T1 t,c Lcl r)-e rAeo PhoneNo.* &-14., 03s', 9603 F-Mai 1: eh a- o, k- c-e cpka not PERMIT Youi- ApplILM1011 for a Sohcltor`Permit was ap -xoN-12d on 1, iri-c� r delivcry i0irc-i.,:hipmew mc#vbe reirievc-d bydic iiceascc ijr-t 1j, c 1 1(! I;Wi'a'<Ili li'l- The COM I'll] SS ioll: D'd not Lirpro%,e poswssion ofikluor lbr the purpose ofconduct][10 1-I'LAMI)II1105, tO li'.(JUOr t)LIVCFS, Approved possession of liquor for thy.; purpos�: of conduc till SiAMP1111"S TO 11LIUOr bLIVC-iS Zffl(l inventory shal� not cxceL�d CdScs, B 4 SEP 2 4 20 DiroctOr F-Viration Dutt,: Ratified by the Liquor Commission on, Hawal'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COUNTY OF HAWAI'I Hilolagmw Comm. 101.lupn ri St., Unit 230. F(ilo, Hamwi'i 96720 "Phone: (-5081 961,5218 • Fay: (808) 961-5684 F.-.11atl: cohd1c6co.hmon.h0is APPLICATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT Class 1. Manufacturer Class 3. Wholesale Dealer Class 4. Retail Dealer Pursuant to Rule 3-2-D.2. of the Rules of the Liquor Commission of the Count} of Hawaii. application is hereb% made for an entertainment permit for live music and entertainment for special events. as folloi� s: DATE: C1 TIME: Z.S � M yx °ED FIND OF EVENT: ?p1) D �a� n �- " noon+ l iv4'u ` s ar SEP 2 2 2025 KIND OF ENTERTAINMENT: Dept. of Liquor Control HILO Sb YnjSI CA a o - �wt�a; t 6-A (aWre�. . Licensee: VOIC&no V)'-` 6rcJS, L(,C- By (Signature) Name: Title: s• M4Av !er Date: °I 2y(zs Phone No.: 909- `1 -1 E-Nlai1: Ci PERMIT The application for an entertainment permit has been approved and is issued subject to the following conditions: l . Time of event shall be between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 2. The licensee shall comply with provisions of Rule 6-4. relating to noise code. 3. The permit shall be posted at the site. By Director Date: SEP 2 2 2025 Ratified by the Liquor Commission on: Hawaii Count} is an Equal Oppommit% Provider and Employer DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni St., Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720 * Phone: (808) 961-8218 * Fax: (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY INCREASE IN LICENSED PREMISES Pursuant to Rule 4-8, of the Rules of the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii, application is hereby made for a temporary increase in licensed premises, as follows: LICENSEE: Napua Hilo LLC DBA Lehua at Imiloa DATE OF EVENT: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 TIME OF EVENT: 6:00pm - 9:00pm AREA AND LOCATION OF INCREASE: Classroom of Imiloa Astronomy Center PROPOSED USE: Sale &consumption of liquor f; � t"Vk %14'r7"r 'i I►.vJrslAr<<o~� ;, _ 6 � f4 r'J NUMBER OF PERSONS ATTENDING: 25 1 ENTERTAINMENT (Per Category of License): B2 SUBMIT: Consent of Landlord Sketch of site indicating bar, how area will be cordoned off, ingress, egress • Permit for Temporary Structure (Bldg. Division), if applicable. RE C E I V E D SEP 15 20250 Dept, of Liquor _o_ntrol HILO _ By Omik (Signature) Name: Desarae Javillonar Title: Event Coordinator/Manager Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 Phone No.: 808-746-2226 Fax: E-Mail: desarae(cDlehuarestaurant.com PERMIT The application for temporary increase has been approved and is issued subject to the following conditions: 1. Time of event shall not exceed 12:00 midnight. 2. The Commission or Director may impose conditions, as follows: 3. The permit shall be posted at the site. By � s ,'m Director Date SEP 1.5 2025 Ratified by the Liquor Commission on: Not more than 6 applications per license year: ❑ Event 1 ❑ Event 2 ❑ Event 3 ❑ Event 4 ❑ Event 5 ❑ Event 6 11/6/17 Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer MitcheH A Roth Mayor Gerald A. Takase Director Countv ofHawal"i DEPARTMENT OF LKWOR CONTROL v Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720-4261 Phone: (808) 961-8218 9 Fax: (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov -.10-ROM LICENSEE.w 6aKura Japanese Restaurant Inc., dba SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT TO BUYER: Sakura Kona LLC, dba SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT APPROVED: �d� ,� �fn Gerald Ta Director Department of Liquor Control DATE. SEP 2 4 2025 10 Alk"d FIX 6 I.ATOTM9 J11T to_ vk f I 11M, MM"'AME, P Ta", _117707, m7=71 M, m 9/10/2024 2024-09-10 - Inventory - Sampte L Iwami, Naomi From,: Mei Zhang <meirongzhang88@yahoo.com> Sent: ® September 9, 2025 12:29 PM To: Iwaml, Naomi Subject: Resending inventory form Attachments: Adobe Scan 2025*7)�7H.pdf We had sent an inventory form on July 7. Miho, who is assisting us with the liquor 10 icense application, informed us that we could sell the remaining stock to Skura Kona LLC, and we already did so in July. 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B r0la+iZel, Jr. M a*wLg4uj, D Crecta-r M ewr6ck N &sh4naro- D ep aty M a*utgc'�' D rectiar .e C , Ca��yOUOf a4/ t/ Satcwy Ccinmi4-si� Aupu*t&Ce,nter., 101 PavahvS&eet; Suitel2, HU& 14"ail`y96720 (808) 961-8361 Fag/(808) 961-8617 September 4, 2025 Steve+vPava,o- cha4lr S&M~ - kd ,441- .r. 7o upv- E-, Y.,- off&av- Afembew Sent via Email 0n1v To: C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D., Mayor, County of Hawaii Holeka Goro Inaba, Ed.D., Chair, Hawai'i County Council Kelden Waltj en, Prosecuting Attorney, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Gerald Kosaki, Chair, Fire Commission Wil Okabe, Chair, Liquor Commission Gabriella M. Cabanas, Chair, Merit Appeals Board Rick Robinson, Chair, Police Commission 5Q<6&t,7 From: Steven Pavao, Chair, Salary Commission Subject: Hawai'i County Salary Commission's Inquiry to the Appointing Authorities Concerning Proposed Salary Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 On behalf of the Hawaii County Salary Commission (Salary Commission), we kindly ask for your participation in answering a few questions concerning the salaries of I department heads and deputies for your respective departments/agencies. The objective of this exercise is to secure the best available information in determining whether future salary adjustments should be incorporated into the County of Hawai'i's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The adjustments may represent increases, decreases, or status quo (no adjustments). The questions are as follows: 1. What are the primary duties and responsibilities of the department/agency? 2. How many employees does the department/agency employ? 3. What is the department/agency organizational structure? 4. What does the department/agency operating budget and funding encompass? 5. What major challenges do the department/agency face? 6. Are there any overtime requirements of the department/agency? 7. What is your recommended salary adjustments and the rationale for these adjustments? Jute*DuAott, LuaiiiuwNa*naRoe,, Sa*)vNo16&vi/, Da+,~ R 6orda*v, M e*nbves, Hawcw"E/ Cou*ity ilse a*v EquzLll Opp Provizter ands Employer. Memo to All Appointing Authorities September 4, 2025 Page 2 of 2 For informational purposes, at its meeting held on August 28, 2025, the Salary Commission discussed HGEA's recent negotiated raises for its members for the next four years. The Salary Commission is proposing to mirror HGEA's salary increases for executives and elected officials for the next four years: 3.5°.`o increase for year one, 3.790 0 increase for year two, 40,,'o increase for year three, and 40 , increase for year four. Enclosed is "Exhibit A" which outlines the proposed salary increases over the four-year period. We would sincerely appreciate receiving your response by Monday, September 15, 2025. For our boards and commissions, we understand your availability may be limited since advanced notice of our request may have to comply with meeting schedules and appropriate public notice for your respective boards and commissions. In such cases., we would be happy to accommodate you as best as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Sommer Tokihiro at (808) 961-8361 or by email at Sommer. Toki hi ro Lehawai i county.gov. Please submit your response via email to Glynis Yamada at Glynis.Yamada rx,hawai.icounty. ov. Your responses will be compiled and presented to the Salary Commission at their meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, at 10:00 a.m., at the Council Chambers (you are welcome to attend). We appreciate your time and effort and are grateful for your participation. SR`,gy Enclosure Copy to Department Directors/Administrators (via email only): Office of the Corporation Counsel Office of the County Auditor Office of the County Clerk Environmental Management Department Finance Department Fire Department Office of Housing and Community Development Human Resources Department Information Technology Department Liquor Control Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience Parks and Recreation Department Planning Department Police Department Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Public Works Department Research and Development Department Position Base Compensation as of July 1, 2024 3.5% Increase eff. Jan. 1, 2026 Base Compensation eff. Jan.1, 2026 Mayor 209,028 7,320 216,348 Managing Director 197,496 6,924 204,420 Deputy Managing Director 170,676 5,976 176,652 Prosecuting Attorney 197,004 6,900 203,904 First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 187,668 6,576 194,244 Fire Chief 194,400 6,804 201,204 Deputy Fire Chief 184,680 6,468 191,148 Chief of Police 197,052 6,900 203,952 Deputy Chief of Police 187,668 6,576 194,244 Corporation Counsel 197,004 6,900 203,904 Assistant Corporation Counsel 187,668 6,576 194,244 Director of Human Resources 165,384 5,796 171,180 Deputy Director of Human Resources 157,668 5,520 163,188 Director of Environmental Management 170,676 5,976 176,652 Deputy Director of Environmental Management 162,540 5,700 168,240 Director of Finance 170,652 5,976 176,628 Deputy Director of Finance 162,516 5,700 168,216 Housing Administrator 162,540 5,700 168,240 OSCER Administrator 162,540 5,700 168,240 Director of Planning 170,676 5,976 176,652 Deputy Director of Planning 162,540 5,700 168,240 Director of Public Works 170,460 5,976 176,436 Deputy Director of Public Works 162348 5,688 168,036 Director of Parks and Recreation 165,540 5,796 171,336 Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation 157,668 5,520 163,188 Director of Information Technology 162,540 5,700 168,240 Director of Liquor Control 162,540 5,700 168,240 Director of Research and Development 162,540 5,700 168,240 Deputy Director of Research and Development 146,292 5,124 151,416 County Clerk 162,540 5,700 168,240 Deputy County Clerk 146,292 5,124 151,416 County Auditor 162,540 5,700 168,240 Council Chair 991,024 3,468 102,492 Council Member 90,024 3,156 93,180 EXHIBIT "A" Position Base Compensation as of Jan. 1, 2026 3.79% Increase eff. July 1, 2026 Base Compensation eff. July 1, 2026 Mayor 216,348 8,208 224,556 Managing Director 204,420 7,752 212,172 Deputy Managing Director 176,652 6,696 183,348 Prosecuting Attorney 203,904 7,728 211,632 First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 194,244 7,368 201,612 Fire Chief 201,204 7,632 208,836 Deputy Fire Chief 191,148 7,248 198,396 Chief of Police 203,952 7,740 211,692 Deputy Chief of Police 194,244 7,368 201,612 Corporation Counsel 203,904 7,728 211,632 Assistant Corporation Counsel 194,244 7368 201,612 Director of Human Resources 171,180 6,492 177,672 Deputy Director of Human Resources 163,188 6,192 169,380 Director of Environmental Management 176,652 6,696 183,348 Deputy Director of Environmental Management 168,240 6,384 174,624 Director of Finance 176,628 6,696 183,324 Deputy Director of Finance 168,216 6,384 174,600 Housing Administrator 168,240 6384 174,624 OSCER Administrator 168,240 6,384 174,624 Director of Planning 176,652 6,696 183,348 Deputy Director of Planning 168,240 6,384 174,624 Director of Public Works 176,436 6,696 183,132 Deputy Director of Public Works 168,036 6,372 174,408 Director of Parks and Recreation 171,336 6,504 177,840 Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation 163,188 6,192 169,380 Director of Information Technology 168,240 6,384 174,624 Director of Liquor Control 168,240 6,384 174,624 Director of Research and Development 168,240 6,384 174,624 Deputy Director of Research and Development 151,416 5,748 157,164 County Clerk 168,240 6,384 174,624 Deputy County Clerk 151,416 5,748 157,164 County Auditor 168,240 6384 174,624 Council Chair 102,492 3,888 106,380 Council Member 93,180 3,540 96,720 EXHIBIT "A" Position Base Compensation as of July 1, 2026 4% Increase eff. July 1, 2027 Base Compensation eff. July 1, 2027 Mayor 224,556 8,988 233,544 Managing Director 212,172 8,496 220,668 Deputy Managing Director 183,348 7,344 190,692 Prosecuting Attorney 211,632 8,472 220,104 First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 201,612 8,076 209,688 Fire Chief 208,836 8,364 217,200 Deputy Fire Chief 198,396 7,944 206,340 Chief of Police 211,692 8,472 220,164 Deputy Chief of Police 201,612 8,076 209,688 Corporation Counsel 211,632 8,472 220,104 Assistant Corporation Counsel 201,612 8,076 209,688 Director of Human Resources 177,672 7,116 184,788 Deputy Director of Human Resources 169,380 6,780 176,160 Director of Environmental Management 183,348 7,344 190,692 Deputy Director of Environmental Management 174,624 6,996 181,620 Director of Finance 183,324 7,344 190,668 Deputy Director of Finance 174,600 6,984 181,584 Housing Administrator 174,624 6,996 181,620 OSCER Administrator 174,624 6,996 181,620 Director of Planning 183,348 7,344 190,692 Deputy Director of Planning 174,624 6,996 181,620 Director of Public Works 183,132 7,332 190,464 Deputy Director of Public Works 174,408 6,984 181,392 Director of Parks and Recreation 177,840 7,116 184,956 Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation 169,380 6,780 176,160 Director of Information Technology 174,624 6,996 181,620 Director of Liquor Control 174,624 6,996 181,620 Director of Research and Development 174,624 6,996 181,620 Deputy Director of Research and Development 157,164 6,288 163,452 County Clerk 174,624 6,996 181,620 Deputy County Clerk 157,164 6,288 163,452 County Auditor 174,624 6,996 181,620 Council Chair 106,380 4,260 110,640 Council Member 96,720 3,876 100,596 EXHIBIT "A" Position Base Compensation as of July 1, 2027 4% Increase eff. July 1, 2028 Base Compensation eff. July 1, 2028 Mayor 233,544 9,348 242,892 Managing Director 220,668 8,832 229,500 Deputy Managing Director 190,692 7,632 198,324 Prosecuting Attorney 220,104 8,808 228,912 First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 209,688 8,388 218,076 Fire Chief 217,200 8,688 225,888 Deputy Fire Chief 206,340 8,256 214,596 Chief of Police 220,164 8,808 228,972 Deputy Chief of Police 209,688 8,388 218,076 Corporation Counsel 220,104 8,808 228,912 Assistant Corporation Counsel 209,688 8388 218,076 Director of Human Resources 184,788 7,392 192,180 Deputy Director of Human Resources 176,160 7,056 183,216 Director of Environmental Management 190,692 7,632 198,324 Deputy Director of Environmental Management 181,620 7,272 188,892 Director of Finance 190,668 7,632 198,300 Deputy Director of Finance 181,584 7,272 188,856 Housing Administrator 181,620 7,272 188,892 OSCER Administrator 181,620 7,272 188,892 Director of Planning 190,692 7,632 198,324 Deputy Director of Planning 181,620 7,272 188,892 Director of Public Works 190,464 7,620 198,084 Deputy Director of Public Works 181392 7,260 188,652 Director of Parks and Recreation 184,956 7,404 192,360 Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation 176,160 7,056 183,216 Director of Information Technology 181,620 7,272 188,892 Director of Liquor Control 181,620 7,272 188,892 Director of Research and Development 181,620 7,272 188,892 Deputy Director of Research and Development 163,452 6,540 169,992 County Clerk 181,620 7,272 188,892 Deputy County Clerk 163,452 6,540 169,992 County Auditor 181,620 7,272 188,892 Council Chair 110,640 4,428 115,068 Council Member 100,596 4,032 104,628 EXHIBIT "A"