HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-08 Liquor Commission Agenda HiloLIQUOR CONTROL 12/31/2025 03:15 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
DATE: Thursday, January 8, 2026
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii
Stacie T. Waltjen
Director
Jennifer Yadao, Chair
Wil Okabe, Vice Chair
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Steve Morifuji, Commissioner
Gene Nakashima, Commissioner
Laurisa Nishimoto, Commissioner
Alan Okamoto, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Melvin Ventura, Commissioner
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 — December 4, 2025, Regular Session
December 4, 2025, Executive Session
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
Interested persons wishing to provide testimony on any agenda item may do so
now or at the time the applicable agenda item is called.
V. Welcoming the New Director of the Department of Liquor Control,
Stacie Waltjen
VI. Public Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
25-07
S. Tokunaga Store, Inc.
The Bunker Hilo
26 Hoku Street Hilo, Hawaii
2-2-016:029
Original Retail General liquor license
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
VII. Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
2. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
Vill. Unfinished Business
None.
IX. New Business
25-08
Kona Biscuit Company, Inc.
Kona Biscuit Co.
Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach
Drive, Suite H 1-4, Waikoloa, Hawaii
6-9-008:017
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B 1
25-11
Toprich Inc.
Miyazaki Sushi & IZAKAYA
75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-5-007:002
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B 1
25-12
Hilton Grand Vacations Management, LLC
Ocean Tower Bistro and Bar
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii
6-9-007:039
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2
1. Request to Extend the Time for Issuance of License Submitted for Approval
a. Hotel Management Partners, LLC, dba Island Bar and Grill by
Trader Vic's, RE: Application No. 24-09, requesting to extend the time
for issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional
12 months, from January 9, 2026, to and including January 9, 2027) by
letter received December 17, 2025, of its Hotel liquor license, located at
75-5739 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii .
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2. Change in Managers/Members/Officers/Directors Submitted for Approval
a. Hilo Yacht Club, dba Hilo Yacht Club, requesting approval of
Change in Officers / Directors as follows:
• Change in Title of Joseph Marsh, from Vice Commodore to Commodore;
• Change in Title of Carol Myrianthis, from Commodore to Vice
Commodore;
• Change in Title of Bonnie Geiger, from Vice Commodore to Director;
• Change in Title of Mihaela Ryer, from Director to Secretary;
effective February 5, 2025; by form received December 17, 2025; of
its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 77 Laehala Street, Hilo,
Hawaii.
b. Nani Mau Glory Management, LLC, dba Nani Mau Gardens,
requesting approval of Change in Members and Application for
Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
• Removal of Marsar Leung, Member, effective December 31, 2023;
• Removal of Maggie Zhang, Member, effective February 29, 2024;
• Removal of Yee Shum Severson, Member, effective May 1, 2025;
• Transfer of 5% Membership Interest from Marsar Leung,
to Zengdi Cui, Member, effective December 31, 2023;
• Transfer of 15% Membership Interest from Maggie Zhang
to Zengdi Cui, Member, effective February 29, 2024;
• Transfer of 10% Membership Interest from Yee Shum Severson,
to Zengdi Cui, Member; effective May 1, 2025;
by forms received December 18, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B2, located at 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
C. MS Ginger Patch, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Ginger Patch), requesting
approval of Change in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 26 Kekela Street, Hilo,
Hawaii.
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d. MS Hamakua, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Hamakua), requesting approval of
Change in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 45-3244 Mamalahoa
Highway, Honoka`a, Hawaii.
e. MS Hawi, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Hawi), requesting approval of Change
in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 55-503 Hawi Road, Hawi,
Hawaii.
f. MS Honokaa, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Honoka'a), requesting
approval of Change in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 45-3550 Mamane Street,
Honoka`a, Hawaii.
g. MS Kamuela, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Kamuela), requesting approval of
Change in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 64-964 Mamalahoa
Highway, Kamuela, Hawaii.
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h. MS Kawaihae, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Kawaiihae), requesting
approval of Change in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 61-3657 Akoni Pule
Highway, Kawaihae, Hawaii.
i. MS Keaau, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Keaau), requesting approval of
Change in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 16-119 Orchidland Drive,
Kea`au, Hawaii.
j. MS Kohanaiki, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Kohanaiki), requesting approval
of Change in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 73-4041 Hulikoa Drive,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
k. MS Laupahoehoe, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Laupahoehoe), requesting
approval of Change in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail General liquor license, located at 36-2266 Hawaii Belt
Highway, Laupahoehoe, Hawaii.
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I. MS Leilani, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Leilani), requesting approval of
Change in Managers as follows:
• Removal of Diane Kennedy, Manager;
• Appointment of Greg Cabanting, as Manager;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Greg Cabanting, Manager;
effective November 30, 2025) by forms received December 23, 2025;
of its Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, located at 763 Leilani Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
3. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Waikoloa Village Lessee LLC, dba Hilton Waikoloa Village, ratification
of Application for Reduction in Licensed Premises, of approximately 5,983
square feet, approved by Director Gerald Takase on December 30, 2025,
of its Hotel liquor license, located at 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa,
Hawaii.
b. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122,
ratification of Application for Game Permits, for an event on December 18,
2025; and events on December 1-31, 2025, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on December 1, 2025; and for events on January 1-31, 2026;
approved by Director Gerald Takase on December 29, 2025; of its
Temporary Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-A185a and 3-A185b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and
Spa, ratification of Application for Teen Event Permit, for an event
on December 5, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
December 1, 2025, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128
Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. Chrismund Agcaoili, ratification of Application for Individual Importation
of Liquor Permit, for shipment of liquors part of household goods,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on December 2, 2025.
e. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application
for Entertainment Permits, for an event on December 14, 2025, approved
by Director Gerald Takase on December 12, 2025; and for an event on
December 27, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on December
22, 2025; of its Winery liquor license, Category A, located at the Volcano
Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii.
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4. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an
event on December 7, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on December 2, 2025; and for an event on December 13, 2025,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on December 1, 2025; of
its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
0600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, Hawaii.
b. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on
December 13, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
December 10, 2025; of its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at 75-5655 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
C. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea
Company, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed
Premises, for an event on December 12, 2025, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on December 10, 2025; of its Restaurant Beer and Wine
liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center,
74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC, dba Willie's Hot Chicken, ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for events
on January 10, and January 24, 2026, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on December 17, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1,
located at 75-5599 Pawai Place, Bays 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
e. KBXtreme, LLC, dba KBXtreme, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on January 23,
2026, approved by Director Gerald Takase on December 24, 2025,
of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
75-5591 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
5. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-25-078, Pahoa Lava Zone Museum, dba Pahoa
Lava Zone Museum, for a Special General liquor license, for events
on November 28; December 5, 12-13, 19-20, 26 & 27, 2025; held at
15-2942 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-25-079, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Theatre, for a Special General liquor license, for events on
December 11-26, 2025, held at the Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa
Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
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C. License No. SP-25-080, Alexander & Duke De Rego Foundation,
dba Alexander & Duke De Rego Foundation, for a Special Beer
and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 5, 2025, held at
64-783 Paeli Alanui Street, Kamuela, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP-25-081, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 13,
2025, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-25-082, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on January 9, 11, 16, 18, 22, 25, & 31, 2026; held at 67-1186
Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-25-083, 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 December 17, 2025, held at the Hilo
Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-25-084, 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 December 19, 2025, held at the
Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-25-085, 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 December 21, 2025, held at
the Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-25-086, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc.,
dba Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, for an event on January 16, 2026, held at the
Waikoloa Dry Forest Preserve, Quarry Road, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP-25-087, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special General liquor license, for events
on January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2026; held at the Aloha Theatre,
79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
k. License No. SP-25-088, Pahoa Lava Zone Museum, dba Pahoa
Lava Zone Museum, for a Special General liquor license, for
events on January 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31; February 6-7,
13-14, 20-21, 27-28; March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 2026, held
at 15-2942 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, Hawaii.
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6. Transient Vessel License Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-25-030, Magical Cruise Company, Limited,
dba Disney Wonder, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on February 20, 2026.
7. Memorandum dated December 9, 2025, from Brandon Gonzalez,
Liquor Administrative Officer, reporting about the meetings,
sessions, business, and benefits of attending the National Liquor
Law Enforcement Association Annual Conference, November 16-19,
2025, in Fort Worth, Texas
X. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
February 5, 2026, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of
Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
March 5, 2026, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
XI. 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.
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