HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-06 Liquor Commission Agenda
August 29, 2012
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, MEETING
AND DECISION-MAKING OF
HAWAI‘I LIQUOR COMMISSION
DATE: Thursday, September 6, 2012
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Office of Aging Conference Room, 1055 Kinoole Street,
Suite 101, Hilo, Hawai‘i
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes (August 2, 2012)
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. Application No. 11-34
(10:00 A.M.)
Patricio’s Mexican Taqueria, Inc., dba Patricio’s Mexican Taqueria, for an
original Dispenser Beer and Wine, Category A, liquor license, located at the
Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5586 Palani Road, Space No. 7,
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-015:001.
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. 12-6
(10:00 A.M.)
David A. Buehler, dba Kona 76 Sun Mart, for an original Retail General
liquor license, located at the Kona International Market, 74-5533 Luhia
Street, Building B, Space B-1, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-008:069.
2. Application No. 12-7
(10:00 A.M.)
S. Yokoyama Inc., dba Kawailani Mart, for an original Retail General liquor
license, located at 511 Kawailani Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-4-019:025.
3. Application No. T12-8
(10:00 A.M.)
Kohola, LLC, dba Lulu’s, for a sale and transfer of the Restaurant General,
Category B2, liquor license, currently held Guava Jelly Incorporated,
dba Lulu’s, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5819 Alii Drive,
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-5-009:027 & 25.
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
1. Hilo Burger Joint LLP, dba Hilo Burger Joint,
submits application for
Change of Classification of its Dispenser General, Category C1, liquor
license to a Restaurant General, Category B1, liquor license.
2. Hilo Burger Joint LLP, dba Hilo Burger Joint,
ratification of Application
for Game Permit for a Texas Holdem Buzz Time System Event held on
August 6, 2012, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 31, 2012.
3. Big Island Alehouse, LLC, dba Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse,
submits
application for Change of Classification of its Dispenser General,
Category C2, liquor license to a Restaurant General, Category B2, liquor
license.
4. Mauna Lani Resort (Operation), Inc., dba The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
and Bungalows,
by letters dated April 25, 2012 received April 27, 2012,
and June 29, 2012 received July 3, 2012; informs the Liquor Commission of
the appointment of Takashi Yamakawa as Vice President of Mauna Lani
Resort (Operation), Inc., effective April 16, 2012.
5. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (U.S.) Inc., dba The Fairmont Orchid,
Hawaii,
by resolution dated October 31, 2011 received June 19, 2012;
informs the Liquor Commission of the appointment of Jennifer Fox
Gambrell as President effective November 1, 2011; of Fairmont Hotels &
Resorts (U.S.) Inc.
6. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (U.S.) Inc., dba The Fairmont Orchid,
Hawaii,
by letter dated July 30, 2012, received July 30, 2012, submits
request to transfer 10,000 shares (100%) of the outstanding stock held by
“Fairmont Hotels Inc.” to “FHI Finance (U.S.) Inc.”; and requests approval.
7. Kona Sunrise Charters, Inc., dba Hula Kai,
by minutes dated January 5,
2012 received July 13, 2012; informs the Liquor Commission of the election
of Alexander Dant as Vice President of Operations and Director of Kona
Sunrise Charters, Inc. effective January 5, 2012.
8.Kona Village Investor's, LLC, dba Kona Village Resort,
Hotelliquor
license H-221, by e-mail dated August 3, 2012; requests to transfer their
liquor inventory to Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hotel liquor license H-439;
and to Hualalai Trading Company, Retail General liquor license RG-440.
9. Always HI, LLC, dba Lighthouse Delicatessen
, located at 55-3419 Akoni
Pule Highway Space #5, Hawi, Hawai‘i; ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of the parking lot behind Kohala
Trade Center for a Beer Garden/live music event held on August 16, 2012,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on August 8, 2012.
10. Always HI, LLC, dba Lighthouse Delicatessen
, located at 55-3419 Akoni
Pule Highway Space #5, Hawi, Hawai‘i; ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of the parking lot behind Kohala
Trade Center for a Beer Garden/live music event held on August 18, 2012,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on August 8, 2012.
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11.Casa De Luna, LLC, dba Casa De Luna, LLC,
requests withdrawal of
John Tong, as Member of Casa De Luna, LLC.
12. Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC, dba Outback Steakhouse,
requests
withdrawal of Dirk Andrew Montgomery as Member and admission of David
John Deno as new Member of Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC.
13. Chevron Stations, Inc., dba Chevron Stations,
by letters dated May 3,
2012, received May 18, 2012; July 25, 2012, received July 30, 2012, informs
the Liquor Commission of the appointment of Paul D. Casadont as Vice
President and Secretary effective May 1, 2012; the resignations of Brant
Thomas Fish as Director effective June 28, 2012; Paul D. Casadont as
Secretary effective July 1, 2012; Karen Rheny as Vice President and
Secretary effective May 1, 2012; the appointments of Beth A. Claar effective
May 3, 2011; Cary Knuth effective June 28, 2012; and Adam M. Sparks
effective January 1, 2004; as Directors; Jerry Mejia as Vice President and
Secretary effective July 1, 2012; Warren J. Brechtel as Assistant Secretary
effective August 14, 2010; Steven H. Peth effective March 1, 2010 and
Sellers Stough effective February 3, 2010 as Assistant Treasurers; of
Chevron Stations, Inc.
14.Lemongrass Limited Liability Company, dba Lemongrass,
requests
admission of Preyanut Keosavang, as new Member of Lemongrass Limited
Liability Company.
15.Tesoro Hawaii Corporation, dba 2 GO TESORO #89 (Kaloko);
dba 2 GO TESORO #87 (Kealakekua); 2 GO TESORO #81 (Kam Ave.);
conversion from Tesoro Hawaii Corporation to Tesoro Hawaii, LLC.
16. Golden Room, Inc., dba Golden Room, Inc.
, ratification of Application for
Game permit for a Bingo Event held on August 18, 2012; approved by
Director Gerald Takase on August 14, 2012
17. Golden Room, Inc., dba Golden Room, Inc.
, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of its old Game/Pool Room for a
Bingo Event held on August 18, 2012, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on August 14, 2012.
18. Golden Room, Inc., dba Golden Room, Inc.,
submits Application for
Increase in Licensed Premises to include the Hilo Lanes Diner (restaurant
and kitchen) within the Hilo Lanes building.
19.Golden Room, Inc., dba Golden Room, Inc.,
on August 14, 2012,
received minutes of meeting held on July 1, 2012, on the election of new
officers and received Personal History and Affidavit for Sherman
Na’eahonua Kaopua as Treasurer.
20. Christopher Auble, dba Kona Town Tavern
, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to utilize a portion of the
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common area of the Ilima Court Shopping Center for its 4 Anniversary
Party held on August 15, 2012, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
August 15, 2012.
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21. MNS, Ltd., dba ABC Store #62, dba ABC Store #63, dba ABC
Store #71, dba ABC Store #75,
by letter dated August 10, 2012, received
August 13, 2012, informs the Liquor Commission of the election of Scott
Shimogawa as Director of MNS, Ltd., effective July 16, 2012.
22. Kilauea Market, LLC, dba Kilauea Market, LLC,
requests withdrawal of
Tanya Tonnu Pham, as Member of Kilauea Market, LLC.
23. Kilauea Market, LLC, dba Kilauea Market, LLC,
ratification of Application
for Alteration Permit to install a hood and convert area to deli, approved by
Administrative Officer Steve Morifuji on August 21, 2012.
24.Big Island Brewhaus LLC, dba Big Island Brewhaus & Tako Taco
Taqueria,
by letter received on August 21, 2012, requests to add four new
members to the LLC; namely, Michael S. Dahler, Ruth D. Dahler, Diane
Rosman, and Guy Rosman.
25.Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel,
submits
Application for Increase in Licensed Premises to include the Hapuna Golf
Course Clubhouse (Arnie’s).
26. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Mauna Kea Beach Hotel; dba Hapuna
Golf Course; dba Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
, submits Personal History
and Affidavit for Mr. Jon Gersonde, Vice President of Mauna Kea Resort
LLC.
27.EA Restaurants, LLP, dba Eddie Aikau Restaurant and Surf Museum
,
by letter dated August 17, 2012, received August 22, 2012 from Linda D.
Gillette, informs the Liquor Commission of the closing of this business
effective July 31, 2012, and requests cancellation of its liquor license,
DG-768, effective July 31, 2012.
28. Italian Restaurant #2, LLC, dba Romano’s Macaroni Grill,
requests
withdrawal of Vermeer Holdings LLC, as Member and the admission of
Great Hawaiian Investments LLC as new Member of Italian Restaurant #2,
LLC.
29. Kanoa, Inc., dba Body Glove Boat (Kanoa II),
by minutes received
January 15, 2012 received July 9, 2012, informs the Liquor Commission of
the election of Mark Davis as Treasurer and the change of ownership of
Capital Stock from Mark & Sue Davis (46.66%), Robert & Rosalind Davis
(33.33%) and Scott Bell (10%) to Maggie Brown (20%) and Mark Davis
(80%) for Kanoa, Inc.
30. Special Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. SP-12-7,
Hilo Orchid Society, dba Hilo Orchid
Society for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located at Edith
Kanakaole Tennis Stadium – Ho‘olulu Complex, at 799 Piilani Street,
Hilo, Hawai‘i on August 2, 2012.
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b. Application No. SP-12-8,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located in
the Fraternal Eagles Building, at 16-111 Opukahaia Street, Keaau,
Hawai‘i on August 11, 2012.
c. Application No. SP-12-9,
EastHawaii Cultural Council, dba East
Hawaii Cultural Council, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
located in Uncle Billy’s Restaurant, at 87 B Banyan Drive, Hilo,
Hawai‘i, on August 10, 2012.
d. Application No. SP-12-10,
Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, located in the Aloha Theatre Building,
at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai‘i, on August 18, 22,
23, 24, 2012.
e. Application No. SP-12-11,
Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
located in the Kahilu Theatre Building, at 67-1186 Lindsey Road,
Kamuela, Hawai‘i, on August 26, 2012.
f. Application No. SP-12-12,
Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, located in the Aloha Theatre Building,
at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai‘i, on August 25, 26,
2012; September 7, 8, 2012.
g. Application No. SP-12-13,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located in
the Fraternal Eagles Building, at 16-111 Opukahaia Street, Keaau,
Hawai‘i on September 8, 2012.
31. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. TV-12-11,
Holland America Line N.V. (Operator),
dba ms Zaandam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo,
Hawai‘i, on September 29, 2012; November 1, 22, 2012;
December 13, 2012.
b. Application No. TV-12-12,
Holland America Line N.V. (Operator),
dba ms Volendam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo,
Hawai‘i, on October 4, 2012.
c. Application No. TV-12-13,
Holland America Line N.V. (Operator),
dba ms Oosterdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo,
Hawai‘i, on October 7, 2012.
d. Application No. TV-12-14,
Holland America Line N.V. (Operator),
dba ms Westerdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo,
Hawai‘i, on October 12, 2012.
e. Application No. TV-12-15,
Holland America Line N.V. (Operator),
dba ms Amsterdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo,
Hawai‘i, on November 29, 2012.
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f. Application No. TV-12-16,
Holland America Line N.V. (Operator),
dba ms Statendam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo,
Hawai‘i, on December 1, 2012.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
October 4, 2012, 10:00 A.M.,
Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole
nd
Highway, Building B, 2 Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
November 1, 2012, 10:00 A.M.,
Meeting Room, Office of Aging
Conference Room, 1055 Kinoole Street, Suite 101, Hilo, Hawai‘i.
X. Adjournment
For information relative to any of the above-mentioned applications and/or procedures
for protesting against a liquor license, please call the Department of Liquor Control at
(808) 961-8218.
The meeting place (or facility) is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone who
requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of
policies or procedures to participate in this meeting should contact Naomi at
(808) 961-8218 as soon as possible, but no later than August 31, 2012.
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