HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-12 Liquor Commission MinutesCOUNTY OF HAWAPI
DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL
LIQUOR COMMISSION
OCTOBER 12, 2017
WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER, 74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY,
BUILDING B, 2ND FLOOR, KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII
I. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Art Taniguchi at 10:02 A.M., in the
Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, West Hawai`i Civic Center,
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona,
The following were present and constituted a quorum:
Commissioners:
Absent and Excused:
Others Present:
Art Taniguchi, Vice Chair
Warren Arakaki, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Stephen Lopez, Commissioner
Shelby Nahale-a, Commissioner
Claude Onizuka, Commissioner
William Takaba, Chair
Gerald Takase, Director
Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer
Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer
Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Tech I
Nyssa Aoki, T/A Secretary to the Board &
Commission
Taniguchi: Good morning everyone, thank you for coming. I'd like to call this meeting
of the Liquor Commission to order. First of all, I'd like to remind everyone to put their
phones on vibrate or silent mode please. We will begin with introductions starting from
Nyssa.
Aoki: Good morning, Nyssa Aoki, Temporary Secretary.
Waltjen: Good morning Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Tech I
Fujimoto: Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer.
Takase: Gerald Takase, Director.
Arakaki: Warren Arakaki, Commissioner.
Taniguchi: Art Taniguchi, Commissioner.
Masuda: Craig Masuda, Commission Attorney.
Onizuka: Claude Onizuka, Commissioner.
Nahale-a: Aloha, Shelby Nahale-a, Commissioner.
Greenwell: David Greenwell, District 9 Commissioner.
Lopez: Steven Lopez, Commissioner.
Gonzalez: Good morning, Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer.
II. Approval of Minutes
Taniguchi: Thank you very much. First order of business is the approval of the
September 7, 2017, meeting minutes. The minutes were circulated via e-mail and mail
on October 5, 2017. Can I have a motion to accept?
Nahale-a: Move to approve.
Greenwell: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve the September 7, 2017, Liquor
Commission minutes as circulated; seconded by Mr. Greenwell.
Taniguchi: Moved by Shelby and seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Is there any
discussion?
Taniguchi:
Taniguchi:
Taniguchi:
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Hearing none. All those in favor signify by say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Motion carried. Thank you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
Taniguchi: There is no supplemental agenda today.
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
Taniguchi: Moving on to Public Statements. Do we have any public statements on any
of the agenda items?
There was no reply from the public.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. We will move on to Public Hearings.
V. Public Hearings
Taniguchi: First one, Application No. 16-35, O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and
Bar, for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the
Waikoloa Village Clubhouse. Do we have any representatives here?
1. Application No. 16-35
O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, for an original Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Waikoloa Village
Clubhouse, 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawari, TMK: 6-8-003:008.
Wilson Palomo, Manager, was present.
Palomo: Good morning.
Taniguchi: Can you please identify yourself and your relationship to the business?
Palomo: My name is Wilson Palomo. I'm the manager of the Waikoloa Restaurant and
Bar, in the absence of the owner, Ofelia Shively.
Taniguchi: Thank you. Have you had a chance to review the report and do you have
any changes?
Palomo: No, sir.
Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe your business?
Palomo: It's a regular bar and restaurant with a family setting. We also have live music
and sometimes dancing.
Taniguchi: Do we have any protests? I know we had something in file as far as the
meeting.
Takase: Mr. Chairman, the applicant mailed 1 out of 1 notice within 100 feet; 372 out of
384 within 500 feet and 6 notices to condominium of property owners. There were 384
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properties entitled to protest and we did receive one protest to this application from
William Albright. If you remember after the preliminary hearing, we did have some
concerns by the residents in the area for noise that might take place based on what
happened with the previous Licensee. We were able to meet with the Association and
property owners; Dave Francis, Pat Shields and Monte Anglin from the Waikoloa
Fairways Association, Roger Wehrsig, general manager of the Waikoloa Village Golf
Association and Wilson Palomo and Sheryl! Shimata, managers, from the Waikoloa
Restaurant and Bar were also present. Wilson is the full-time manager and is also the
entertainment on Saturday nights. He is very aware of the concerns by the residents.
Were you going to have entertainment until nine o'clock?
Palomo: Probably until 9:30 P.M.
Takase: They also didn't have a problem with karaoke. Right now, the Association was
fine with what the restaurant proposed and has been coming to support their restaurant.
The residents were satisfied they have a responsible manager who is aware and
responsive of their concerns. We left the meeting with no need for any conditions, at
this point in time.
Taniguchi: Do we have any public testimony on this application?
There was no reply from the public.
Taniguchi: If none, can we have a motion to close public hearing?
Lopez: So moved.
Onizuka: Second,
Mr. Lopez moved to close the public hearing on Application
No. 16-35; seconded by Mr. Onizuka.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to close public hearing. Is there any discussion?
Lopez: I just want to applaud the Department and the parties. This is a great example
of our involvement when there is a discrepancy. We bring them together; they talk and
work out a plan. It's just a nice example of this. Thank you, Gerald and the Deparment.
Taniguchi: Good job, Gerald in addressing their concerns were addressed. Anybody
else? If none, all those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
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Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: May we have a motion to approve Application No. 16-35?
Onizuka: Move to approve.
Lopez: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 16-35, O&J LLC, dba
Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, for an original Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B2, located at the Waikoloa Village
Clubhouse, 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawai°ii,
TMK: 6-8-003:008. Permanent license effective October 12, 2017 and
final inspection was completed on July 3, 2017; seconded by
Mr. Lopez.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to approve Application No. 16-35. If approved,
permanent license would be effective October 12, 2017. Final inspection was
completed on July 3, 2017. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: If none, all those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you!
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Application No. T17-04, Ocled Pacific LLC, dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza &
Pasta, for a sale and transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2,
currently held by Jackson Kona, Inc.
2. Application No. T17-04
Ocled Pacific LLC, dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, for a sale and
transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently
held by Jackson Kona, Inc., dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, located
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at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Nil Drive, Space B106,
Kailua-Kona, Hawari, TMK: 7-8-010:040.
Nicole Delaney, Member, was present.
Delaney: I'm Nicole Delaney, owner of Blandli's.
Taniguchi: Do you have any changes to the report?
Delaney: No.
Taniguchi: Okay. So, basically it's the same business? Please describe your
business.
Delaney: Correct. We are a family -style pizza and pasta restaurant.
Taniguchi: Director, any report of protests?
Takase: Mr. Chairman, this is a sale and transfer. There were no protests to this
application.
Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony?
There was no reply from the public.
Taniguchi: If none, can we have a motion?
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to close public hearing.
Onizuka: Second.
Mr, Greenwell moved to close the public hearing on Application No.
T17-04; seconded by Mr. Onizuka.
Taniguchi: Moved by Mr. Greenwell and seconded by Mr. Onizuka to close public
hearing. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Can we have a motion to approve Application No. T17-04?
Greenwell: I'll make the motion to approve Application No. T17-04.
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Onizuka: Second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to approve Application No. T17-04, Ocled
Pacific LLC, dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta for a sale and
transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2,
currently held by Jackson Kona, Inc., dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza &
Pasta, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive,
Space B106, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-8-010:040. Permanent
license effective October 12, 2017 and final inspection completed on
October 3, 2017; seconded by Mr. Onizuka.
Taniguchi: Motion on the floor to approve Application No. T17-04. If approved,
permanent license effective on October 12, 2017 and final inspection was completed on
October 3, 2017. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Delaney: Thank you.
VI. Preliminary Hearings
Taniguchi: Moving on to Preliminary Hearings. Application No. 17-05, C C Sunsets
LLC, dba Sunsets and Sips, for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category
B1, located at Kanaloa at Kona.
1. Application No. 17-05
C C Sunsets LLC, dba Sunsets and Sips, for an original Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B1, located at Kanaloa at Kona,
78-261 Manukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-8-020:028.
Applicant was not present.
Takase: Mr. Chairman, the applicant was not going to appear today, but there may be
some people from the public to testify?
Taniguchi: Do we have anyone from the public wishing to give testimony on this
application?
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There was no reply from the public.
Taniguchi: Can we have a motion to continue this preliminary hearing to December 7,
2017?
Nahale-a: Move to continue the preliminary hearing to December 7, 2017, in
Kailua-Kona.
Onizuka: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to continue the preliminary hearing on
Application No. 17-05, C C Sunsets LLC, dba Sunsets N Sips, for an
original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at
Kanaloa at Kona, 78-261 Manukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i,
TMK: 7-8-020:028, to December 7, 2017, in Kailua-Kona, Hawait
seconded by Mr. Onizuka.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. All those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Application No. 17-06, Kanoa, Inc., dba Body Glove Cruises (Retail), for an
original Retail General liquor license, located at the 'Ilima Court, Suite 120.
2. Application No. 17-06
Kanoa, Inc., dba Body Glove Cruises (Retail), for an original Retail
General liquor license located at the `Ilima Court, 75-5629 Kuakini
Highway, Suite 120, Kailua-Kona, Hawari, TMK: 7-4-010:039.
Margaret Brown, President and Director, was present.
Brown: Hi! My name is Maggie Brown. I'm the owner and president of Body Glove
Cruises and also known as the Director of Funds.
Taniguchi: Have you read your report and do you have any changes?
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Brown: I believe we're good to go.
Taniguchi: Can you describe your business, please?
Brown: We have a 65 -foot catamaran and offer three different cruises; snorkeling and
scuba diving in the morning, seasonal whale watching and we have a historical dinner
cruise to Kealakekua Bay. We have a separate liquor license for that. I also have a
retail store where we do check -ins and I'm in the process of upscaling our retail store.
I'm going local so I can carry local spirits, beers and wines and promote "Hawaii."
Taniguchi: Do we have any public testimony?
There was no reply from the public.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. Commissioners, do you have any questions?
Nahale-a: Not a question, but I just want to applaud you. I appreciate when our local
business support each other.
Brown: Thank you!
Taniguchi: Can we have a motion?
Nahale-a: Move to approve Application No. 17-06, if approved, public hearing to be
held on December 7, 2017, in Kailua-Kona.
Onizuka: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve Application No, 17-06, Kanoa, Inc.,
dba Body Glove Cruises (Retail), for an original Retail General liquor
license located at the ilima Court, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway,
Suite 120, Kailua-Kona, TMK: 7-4-010:039, fora public
hearing to be held on December 7, 2017, in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i;
seconded by Mr. Onizuka.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Do we have any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
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Taniguchi: Motion carried. See you in December.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Brown: Thank you, looking forward to it!
Taniguchi: Application No, 17-07, Spanky's Bar & Grill, LLC, dba Spanky's Bar & Grill,
for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1 and D, located at
750 Kino'ole Street.
3. Application No. 17-07
Spanky's Bar & Grill, LLC, dba Spanky's Bar & Grill, for an original
Dispenser General, liquor license, Category B1 and D, located at
750 Kinoble Street, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-4-025:086.
Darren Hayashi, Owner, was present.
Hayashi: Hi, I'm Darren Hayashi. I'm the owner of Spanky's Bar & Grill in Hilo.
Taniguchi: Thank you. Have you read the report and do you have any changes?
Hayashi: No changes.
Taniguchi: Okay. Can you briefly describe your business?
Hayashi: We are a local "pupu" bar and down the road I want to get more into the
restaurant side too. That's why I call it a "restaurant and bar." But for now, I'm just a
regular "pupu" bar, something like "Joann's"; no live entertainment, though.
Taniguchi: Do we have any public testimony?
There was no reply from the public.
Taniguchi: Do we have any questions by Commissioners?
Takase: Did you open already?
Hayashi: Yes, we had our grand opening this past Friday.
Takase: How is it going?
Hayashi: It's been getting better and better each day. I'm happy with how business is
right now.
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Taniguchi: Reading your application, it seems you're going to be open from the
afternoon and all the way through?
Hayashi: Until 2:00 A.M.
Taniguchi: Can we have a motion?
Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 17-07.
Greenwell: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 17-07, Spanky's Bar &
Grill, LLC, dba Spanky's Bar & Grill, for an original Dispenser
General, liquor license, Category B1 and D, located at 750 Kino`ole
Street, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-4-025:086, for a public hearing to be held
on December 7, 2017, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by
Mr. Greenwell.
Taniguchi: We have a motion to approve Application No. 17-07. If approved, public
hearing to be held on December 7, 2017, in Kailua-Kona. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. All those in favor of the motion say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Nahale-a: Move to ratify the issuance of temporary license, T -DG -899, effective
September 5, 2017.
Greenwell: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to ratify the issuance of temporary license,
T -DG -899, effective September 5, 2017; seconded by Mr. Greenwell.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to ratify. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
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Taniguchi:
Taniguchi:
Taniguchi:
Hearing none. All those in favor of the motion signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Hayashi: Thank you!
Taniguchi: Application No. 17-08, Morimoto Foods LLC, dba TJ's Pau Hana Hale, for
an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Kopiko Plaza.
4. Application No. 17-08
Morimoto:
Taniguchi:
Morimoto:
Taniguchi:
Morimoto Foods LLC, dba TJ's Pau Hana Hale, for an original Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Kopiko Plaza,
75-5660 Kopiko Street, Unit 5B, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-004:011.
Trevor Morimoto, Owner, was present.
Trevor Morimoto, owner of Morimoto Foods LLC.
Have you read the report and do you have any changes?
No changes.
Can you briefly describe your business?
Morimoto: It's going to be a small "pau hana" spot where the locals can stop by and
have a bite and drink,
Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony?
There was no reply from the public.
Taniguchi: Are there any questions from the Commissioners? If none, can we get a
motion?
Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 17-08.
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Nahale-a: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 17-08, Morimoto
Foods LLC, dba TJ's Pau Hana Hale, for an original Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Kopiko Plaza,
75-5660 Kopiko Street, Unit 5B, Kailua-Kona, Hawait
TMK: 7-5-004:011, for a public hearing to be held on December 7,
2017, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaig; seconded by Ms. Nahale-a.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to approve Application No. 17-08. If approved, public
hearing to be held December 7, 2017 in Kailua-Kona. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: All those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Morimoto: Thank you!
Taniguchi: Application No, 17-09, Jennifer Salinas, dba Mi Tierra Mexicana, for an
original Retail General liquor license, located at 852 Kilauea Avenue.
5. Application No. 17-09
Jennifer Salinas, dba Mi Tierra Mexicana, for an original Retail General
liquor license, located at 852 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawail,
TMK: 2-2-019:080.
Andrea De La Cruz, Authorized Representative, was present.
De La Cruz: Hi.
Taniguchi: Morning, how are you?
De La Cruz: Good.
Taniguchi: Can you identify yourself and your relationship to the business please?
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De La Cruz: She is in Mexico. My name is Andrea De La Cruz and I work for her.
Sorry, my English is not that good, but I understand.
Taniguchi: So, are you the agent for the business?
Karina Villarroel, from audience, translating for Ms. De La Cruz.
De La Cruz: Oh yes, I am the manager.
Fujimoto: She is the authorized agent for the applicant.
Villarroel: I don't know her, but I can translate.
Taniguchi: Director, is that OK?
Takase: Sure.
Taniguchi: Come on up. For the record, what is your name?
Villarroel: Karina Villarroel.
Taniguchi: And no relation?
Villarroel: No.
Taniguchi: Well, thank you for your assistance!
Villarroel: Sure, no problem. I speak 11 languages; I always intervene.
Taniguchi: What we wanted to ask her was, "if she is familiar with the report and if
there are any changes?"
Villarroel: [Translating]
De La Cruz: No changes.
Taniguchi: Can you have her describe the business, please?
Villarroel: [Translating]
De La Cruz: We are a Mexican store. We sell groceries, candy, fruits and vegetables.
A lot of stuff is Mexican, from Los Angeles or Mexico.
Taniguchi: Nobody's here, but is there any public testimony? You're not here to testify
are you?
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Villarroel: No.
There was no reply from the public.
Taniguchi: Commissioners, do you have any questions?
There were no questions from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: If none, can we have a motion?
Nahale-a: Move to approve Application No. 17-09.
Onizuka: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve Application No. 17-09, Jennifer
Salinas, dba Mi Tierra Mexicana, for an original Retail General liquor
license, located at 852 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii,
TMK: 2-2-019:080, for a public hearing to be held on December 7,
2017, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Onizuka.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to approve Application No. 17-09. If approved, public
hearing to be held on December 7, 2017, in Kailua-Kona. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
De La Cruz: Thank you so much!
Taniguchi: We'll see you on December 7. Thank you for your help. Are you the next
one?
Villarroel: I think I'm next.
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Taniguchi: Application No. 17-10, Rapa Nui Cucina LLC, dba Rapa Nui Cucina, for an
original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Keopuka Square,
Suite 3.
6. Application No. 17-10
Rapa Nui Cucina LLC, dba Rapa Nui Cucina, for an original Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Keopuka Square,
81-6372 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 3, Kealakekua,
TMK: 8-1-016:020.
Karina Villarroel, Co -Owner, was present.
Villarroel: Karina Villarroel. I'm co-owner with my husband who is also the chef.
Taniguchi: Have you read the report and do you have any changes?
Villarroel: No changes.
Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe the business?
Villarroel: Yes. My husband has been operating the business at a different location for
about a year -and -a -half now. He makes pretty good fresh pasta which is one of the
most popular things to pair with seafood. We were originally located at a kitchen inside
of a coffee farm; so we obviously couldn't get a liquor license there. You can tell from
my accent that I'm not from here. In Italy, it is very difficult to eat fresh pasta with a
Coca-Cola. Luckily, the business, "Mi's" in Kealakekua moved to town. We knew they
were doing very good where they were, so we talked to the owner and asked if we could
rent a space and they said "yes." My husband is painting right now. Hopefully we are
going to do very good there and have wine with pasta.
Taniguchi: I don't see anybody present for public testimony. Commissioners, do you
have any questions?
Lopez: When are you going to be open?
Villarroel: Hopefully next week. Our opening date was at the end of this week, but of
course, when you open a new business, things happen and the place needed more
work. Since we were already open at the other location, we have reservations up until
February. We had to cancel those reservations for this week. My husband is a really
good cook. It's not the normal kind of food you would usually see. He's originally from
Chile and makes the best ceviche. You are all invited.
Taniguchi: Where is this located?
Villarroel: The location is a bit confusing. A lot of people think it is in Captain Cook,
but I went to the post office to ask and it's actually in Kealakekua. It's a little bit before
the State tax office.
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Taniguchi: Any other questions?
There were no further questions from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. Can we have a motion, please?
Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 17-10.
Nahale-a: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 17-10, Rapa Nui
Cucina LLC, dba Rapa Nui Cucina, for an original Dispenser General
liquor license, Category B1, located at the Keopuka Square,
81-6372 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 3, Kealakekua, Hawai`i,
TMK: 8-1-016:020, for a public hearing to be held on December 7,
2017, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Nahale-a.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to approve Application No. 17-10. If approved, public
hearing to be held on December 7, 2017, in Kailua-Kona. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried. See you in December. Good luck!
The motion was carried unanimously.
Villarroel: Thank you very much!
VII. Unfinished Business
Taniguchi: Director, do we have any Unfinished Business?
Takase: Nope.
VIII. New Business
Taniguchi: New Business, Item 1. DeMare Enterprises, Inc., dba Hawaii Nui Brewing,
requests approval to transfer 100% of its stocks to Regus Advisors, Inc., current holder
of Manufacturer Beer liquor license, located at 275 Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
Personal History statements also received. Can we have a motion?
1. DeMare Enterprises, Inc., dba Hawaii Nui Brewing, requests approval
to transfer 100% of its stocks to Regus Advisors, Inc., current holder of a
Manufacturer Beer liquor license, located at 275 East Kawili Street, Hilo,
Hawaii. Personal History and Affidavits for Cengiz Jan Comu as Chief
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Executive Officer and Harley E. Barnes, III, as Managing Partner and
Director, received on September 26, 2017, for approval. Stock Purchase
Agreement received on September 26, 2017.
Nahale-a: Move to approve.
Greenwell: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve the request of DeMare Enterprises,
Inc., dba Hawaii Nui Brewing, current holder of a Manufacturer Beer
liquor license, located at 275 East Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii, to
transfer 100% of its stocks to Regus Advisors, Inc., accepted the
Personal History and Affidavits for Cengiz Jan Comu as Chief
Executive Officer and Harley E. Barnes, I11, as Managing Partner and
Director, received on September 26, 2017 and Stock Purchase
Agreement received on September 26, 2017; seconded by Mr.
Greenwell.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to approve. Is there any discussion?
Takase: They are going to buy out the entire company. The license will still be "Hawaii
Nui Brewing." These two guys are from Texas,
Taniguchi: This is "Mehana"?
Takase: Yes. They are trying to do several things like opening a separate brewpub in
Hilo; similar to what "Kona Brewing" is doing. They are looking at several locations.
Taniguchi: Anything further? If none, all those in favor signify by say "Aye.'
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Item 2, Travel Traders Hotel Stores, Inc., dba Travel Traders #959 (Hapuna
Prince), request to transfer its existing liquor inventory to another location. Can we
have a motion to approve?
2. Travel Traders Hotel Stores, Inc., dba Travel Traders #959 (Hapuna
Prince), current holder of a Retail General liquor license, located at the
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Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kauna'oa, Kamuela, Hawaii,
requests approval to transfer its existing liquor inventory to Travel
Traders Hotel Stores, Inc., dba Travel Traders #3079 (Big Island
Marketplace), located at Hilton Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach
Drive, Spaces 3 and 4A, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
Onizuka: Move to approve.
Nahale-a: Second.
Taniguchi:
Mr. Onizuka moved to approve the request of Travel Traders Hotel
Stores, Inc., dba Travel Traders #959 (Hapuna Prince), current holder
of a Retail General liquor license, located at the Hapuna Beach
Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kauna`oa, Kamuela, Hawaii, to transfer its
existing liquor to Travel Traders Hotel Stores, Inc., dba Travel
Traders #3079 (Big Island Marketplace), located at the Hilton
Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Spaces 3 and 4A,
Waikoloa, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Nahale-a.
Any questions or discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: If none, all those in favor signify by say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi:
operation on
1:00 A.M., a
Item 3, Olu Kai, Ltd., dba Huggo's, submits request to extend hours of
October 15, 2017, for the Ironman After Party, to allow for last call to be at
nd close by 1:30 A.M., to its General liquor license.
3. Olu Kai, Ltd., dba Huggo's, submits request to extend hours of operation
on October 15, 2017, for the Ironman After Party, to allow for last call to be
at 1:00 A.M. and to close by 1:30 A.M., to its Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B2, located at 75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
Nahale-a: Move to approve.
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Onizuka: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to approve the request by Olu Kai, Ltd, dba
Huggo's, to extend its hours of operation on October 15, 2017, for
the Ironman After Party, to allow for last call to be at 1:00 A.M. and to
close by 1:30 A.M., to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category
B2, located at 75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i;
seconded by Mr. Onizuka.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Is there any discussion?
Takase: If you haven't noticed yet, take a drive to town and you'll see this is "Ironman"
week. This is Kona's biggest event and Sunday night is their big celebration. As you
know, "Huggo's" is required to close by twelve midnight. They have been asking to stay
open until 1:30 A.M., and for many years we've been allowing them to. It hasn't been a
problem. I'm not sure if they close Ali'i Drive in that area, but they might.
Taniguchi: Didn't they come for extended hours already? I thought we approved it?
Takase: They've just been coming on these special events.
Taniguchi: Anything further? If none, all those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Item 4, Marriott Hotel Services, Inc., dba Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &
Spa, submits Personal History and Affidavit for Sonia Harden Greene as Assistant
Secretary, effective June 1.
4. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc., dba Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &
Spa, submits Personal History and Affidavit for Sonia Harden Greene as
Assistant Secretary, effective June 1, 2017, received on June 21, 2017, to
its Hotel liquor license, located at 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive,
Waikoloa, South Kohala, HawaiL
Onizuka: Move to approve.
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Greenwell: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to accept the Personal History and Affidavit for
Sonia Harden Green as Assistant Secretary, effective June 1, 2017,
received on June 21, 2017, for Marriott Services, Inc., dba Waikoloa
Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, to its Hotel liquor license, located at
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii;
seconded by Mr. Greenwell.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Blend, Inc., dba Annie's Island Fresh Burgers, ratification of Application for
Alteration Permit. Motion to approve?
5. Blend, Inc., dba Annie's Island Fresh Burgers, ratification of Application
for Alteration Permit, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon
Gonzalez on September 28, 2017, to its Dispenser General liquor license,
located at the Mango Court, 79-7460 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 105,
Kealakekua, Hawaii.
Onizuka: Move to ratify.
Nahale-a: Second
Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Application for Alteration Permit by
Blend, Inc., dba Annie's Island Fresh Burgers, approved by
Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 28, 2017, to
its Dispenser General liquor license, located at the Mango Court,
79-7460 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 105, Kealakekua, Hawaii;
seconded by Ms. Nahale-a.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to ratify. Is there any discussion?
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There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Item 6, Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart Captain Cook,
ratification of Application for Alteration Permit to the existing building, approved by
Director Takase on September 14, 2017.
6. Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart Captain Cook,
ratification of Application for Alteration Permit to the existing building,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 14, 2017, to its Retail
General liquor license, located at 81-6251 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain
Cook, Hawai'i.
Onizuka: Move to ratify.
Nahale-a: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Application for Alteration Permit by
Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart Captain Cook, to the
existing building, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
September 14, 2017, to its Retail General liquor license, located at
81-6251 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, Hawaii; seconded by
Ms. Nahale-a.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to ratify. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
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There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: USDA, ARS, DKI PBARC, ratification of Application for Alcohol Purchase
Permit by Tracie K. Matsumoto Brower, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
September 5, 2017.
7. USDA, ARS, DKI PBARC, ratification of Application for Alcohol Purchase
Permit by Tracie K. Matsumoto Brower, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on September 5, 2017.
Onizuka: Move to ratify.
Greenwell: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Application for Alcohol Purchase
Permit USDA, ARS DKI PBARC, for Tracie K. Matsumoto Brower,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 5, 2017;
seconded by Mr. Greenwell.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to ratify. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Item 8, Aulani Asian Cuisine & Cafe LLC, dba Aulani Asian Cuisine & Cafe,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the front and
back parking lot for a private event for Kristen Morrison held on September 8, 2017,
approved by Gerald Takase on September 1, 2017.
8. Aulani Asian Cuisine & Cafe LLC, dba Aulani Asian Cuisine & Cafe,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to
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the front and back parking lot for a private event for Kristen Morrison held
on September 8, 2017, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
September 1, 2017, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2,
located at 45-3512 Mamane Street, Honoka'a, Hawaii.
Onizuka: Move to approve ratification.
Nahale-a: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Application for Increase in Licensed
Premises for Aulani Asian Cuisine & Cafe LLC, dba Aulani Asian
Cuisine & Cafe, to include the front and back parking lot for a private
event for Kristen Morrison, held on September 8, 2017, approved by
Director Gerald Takase on September 1, 2017, to its Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B2, located at 45-3512 Mamane
Street, Honoka`a, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Nahale-a.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Item 9, Kamaaina Lounge, Inc., dba Sam's Hideaway, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the portion of breezeway
outside the front door for the remembrance of a customer's passing last year held on
September 17, 2017, approved by Gerald Takase on September 14, 2017. Motion?
9. Kamaaina Lounge, Inc., dba Sam's Hideaway, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the portion of breezeway
outside the front door for the remembrance of a customer's passing last
year held on September 17, 2017, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
September 14, 2017, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category A,
located at 75-5729 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
Nahale-a: Move to ratify.
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Greenwell: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to ratify the Application for Increase in Licensed
Premises for Kamaaina Lounge, Inc., dba Sam's Hideaway, to include
the portion of breezeway outside the front door for the remembrance
of a customer's passing last year held on September 17, 2017,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 14, 2017, to its
Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, located at 75-5729 Alii
Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Greenwell
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to ratify. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay"
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Greenwell: Excuse me, Gerald. On these extensions of premises, do they come in
once in a while, 3 or 4 times a year or more often once you tell them they should apply
for a new permit?
Takase: Under our rules, they can come in six times a year to apply for an extension.
In these cases, they are not applying for it permanently because it's off their premises.
For these events, the landlords let them extend out to and use the area.
Greenwell: Thank you.
Taniguchi: Chair requests motion to ratify Items 10 through 13, for Umekes, LLC, dba
Umeke's Kuakini Center.
10. Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke's Kuakini Center, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to Unit No. 110 of the
Kuakini Center, located at 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i for
a comedy show held on September 1, 2017, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on September 1, 2017, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
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Category B2, located at the Kuakini Center, 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Unit No.
112, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
11. Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke's Kuakini Center, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to Unit No. 110 of the
Kuakini Center, located at 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i for
a rave held on September 15, 2017, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on September 15, 2017, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at the Kuakini Center, 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Unit No.
112, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
12. Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke's Kuakini Center, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to Unit No. 110 of the
Kuakini Center, located at 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i for
a concert held on September 16, 2017, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on September 15, 2017, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at the Kuakini Center, 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Unit No.
112, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
13. Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke's Kuakini Center, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to Unit No. 110 of the
Kuakini Center, located at 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for
a concert held on September 23, 2017, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on September 20, 2017, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at the Kuakini Center, 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Unit No.
112, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Onizuka: Move to ratify Items 10, 11, 12 and 13, for Umekes, LLC.
Greenwell: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Applications for Increase in Licensed
Premises for Umekes, LLC, dba Umeke's Kuakini Center, to Unit No.
110 of the Kuakini Center, located at 74-5563 Kaiwi Street,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for events held on September 1, 15, 16 and 23,
2017, approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 1, 15 and
20, 2017, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2,
located at the Kuakini Center, 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Unit No. 112,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Greenwell.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to ratify. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
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The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried,
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Item 14, Thai Rin Restaurant, Inc., dba Thai Rin Restaurant and Bar,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the front of
the restaurant for additional dining and a silent dance held on October 14, 2017,
approved by Director Takase on September 27, 2017.
14. Thai Rin Restaurant, Inc., dba Thai Rin Restaurant and Bar, ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the front of
the restaurant for additional dining and a silent dance held on October 14,
2017, approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 27, 2017, to its
Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, located at the Alii Sunset
Plaza, 75-5799 Ali'i Drive, Unit C-1, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
15. Thai Rin Restaurant, Inc., dba Thai Rin Restaurant and Bar, ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the front of
the restaurant for additional dining held on October 15, 2017, approved by
Director Gerald Takase on September 27, 2017, to its Dispenser General
liquor license, Category A, located at the Ali`i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Alii
Drive, Unit C-1, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Onizuka: Move to ratify Items 14 and 15.
Greenwell: Second.
Mr. Onizuka moved to ratify the Applications for Increase in Licensed
Premises for Thai Rin Restaurant, Inc., dba Thai Rin Restaurant and
Bar, to the front of the restaurant for additional dining held for events
held on October 14 and 15, 2017, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on September 27, 2017, to its Dispenser General liquor
license, Category A, located at the AIi`i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Ali`i
Drive, Unit C-1, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Greenwell
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to ratify. Is there any discussion?
Takase: I suppose you're going to ask what a "silent dance" is. Apparently, keeping up
with technology, the DJ gives everybody headphones; they wear it and listen to the
music. All you can see is people dancing in a room with no sound.
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Nahale-a: Interesting!
Taniguchi: We all learn something new! Steve, do you have a question?
Lopez: No, I got an answer.
Taniguchi: Anything further? If none, all those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Item 16, Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of
Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, ratification of Application for
Game Permit for Texas Hold'em held on September 25, 2017, approved by Director
Takase on September 20, 2017, to its Club liquor license.
16. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, ratification of
Application for Game Permit for Texas Hold'em held on September 25,
2017, approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 20, 2017, to its
Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M
and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Nahale-a: Move to ratify.
Onizuka: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to ratify the Application for Game Permit for
Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, for Texas
Hold'em held on September 25, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on September 20, 2017, to its Club liquor license, Category B2,
located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii;
seconded by Mr. Onizuka.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to approve. Is there any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
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Taniguchi: All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed say "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Special Licenses issued for ratification. Can we have a motion to ratify
Applications SP -17-18 to SP -17-30, Item No. 17(a) to 17(m)?
Nahale-a: Move to ratify issuance of Special Licenses, Application No. SP -17-18 to
SP -17-30, Item No. 17(a) to 17(m).
Arakaki: Second.
Ms. Nahale-a moved to ratify the following Special Licenses:
17. Special Licenses issued for ratification
a. Application No. SP -17-18, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., dba
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, held at The Kings' Shops, located at
69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawari, on
September 16, 2017.
b. Application No. SP -17-19, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art
Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, held at the
Volcano Art Center, located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road,
Volcano, Hawaii, on September 9, and 11, 2017.
c. Application No. SP -17-20, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art
Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, held at the
Volcano Art Center, located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road,
Volcano, Hawaii, on September 19, 2017.
d. Application No. SP -17-21, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art
Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, held at the
Volcano Art Center, located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road,
Volcano, Hawari, on September 30, 2017.
e. Application No. SP -17-22, Paniolo Preservation Society, dba
Paniolo Preservation Society, for a Special General liquor license,
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held at the Parker Ranch Pukalani Stables, located at
64-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, Hawaii, on September 23, 2017.
f. Application No. SP -17-23, Cooper Center Council, dba Cooper
Center Council, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, held at
the Cooper Center, located at 19-4030 Wright Road, Volcano,
Hawaii, to be held on October 14, 2017.
g.
Application No. SP -17-24, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, held at the Aloha Theatre Building, located at
79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawaii, on
September 23, 2017.
h. Application No. SP -17-25, Feed Hawaii, dba Kohala Village Hub,
for a Special General liquor license, held at the Kohala Village Hub,
located at 55-514 HawT Road, HAM, Hawaii, on October 7, 2017.
i. Application No. SP -17-26, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, dba Rotary
Club of Hilo Bay, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, held at
424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, on October 7, 2017.
Application No. SP -17-27, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba
Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, held at the Aloha Theatre Building, located at
79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawaii, on October 6, 7,
and 8, 2017.
k. Application No. SP -17-28, The Friends of the Palace Theatre, dba
The Friends of the Palace Theatre, for a Special Beer liquor
license, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii, to be held on
October 13, 14 and 20, 2017.
I. Application No. SP -17-29, Holualoa Foundation for Arts and
Culture, dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, held at the Donkey Mill Art Center, located at
78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii, on October 7,
2017.
Application No. SP -17-30, Holualoa Foundation for Arts and
Culture, dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, held at the Donkey Mill Art Center, located at
78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii, to be held on
November 11, 2017.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Arakaki.
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Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: If none, all those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Taniguchi: Item 18, Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification. Can we have a
motion to ratify Application No. TV -17-16 to TV -17-31, Item No. 18(a) to 18(p).
Greenwell: I'll make a motion to ratify Transient Vessel Licenses, Application No.
TV -17-16 to TV -17-31, Item No. 18(a) to 18(p).
Nahale-a: Second.
Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the following Transient Vessel
Licenses:
18. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification
a. Application No. TV -17-16, Intercruises as agents for Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Radiance of the Seas, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on
September 16 and 17, 2017.
b. Application No. TV -17-17, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc.,
for Carnival Cruise Lines, dba Carnival Legend, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port Hilo, Hawaii, on September 18, 2017,
and April 25, 2018.
c. Application No. TV -17-18, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc.,
for Carnival Cruise Lines, dba Carnival Miracle, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port Hilo, Hawaii, on October 23, 2017;
December 11, 2017 and January 22, 2018.
d. Application No. TV -17-19, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc.,
dba Ocean Dream, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
Hilo, Hawari, on November 11 and 12, 2017.
e. Application No. TV -17-20, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc.,
for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, dba Seven Seas Navigator, for a
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g.
Transient Vessel liquor license, in port Hilo, Hawai'i, on
December 18, 2017 and January 15, 2018.
Application No. TV -17-21, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc.,
for Oceana Cruises, dba Regatta, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port Hilo, Hawari, on March 26 and 30, 2018.
Application No. TV -17-22, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc.,
for Oceania Cruises, dba Marina, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port Hilo, Hawai'i, on March 28, 2018.
h. Application No. TV -17-23, Waldron Norton Lilly International, Inc.,
for Oceania Cruises, dba Insignia, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port Hilo, Hawai'i, on June 6, 2018.
i. Application No. TV -17-24, Waldron Norton LiIIy International, Inc.,
for Oceania Cruises, dba MS Sirena, for a Transient Vessel liquor
license, in port Hilo, Hawai'i, on April 13, 2018.
j.
Application No. TV -17-25, Waldron Norton LiIIy International Inc.,
for Crystal Cruise Lines, dba Crystal Symphony, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port Hilo, Hawaii, on May 23, 2018.
k. Application No. TV -17-26, Waldron Norton LiIIy International, Inc.,
dba Costa Luminosa, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
Hilo, Hawai'i, on February 17, 2018.
Application No, TV -17-27, Waldron Norton LiIIy International, Inc.,
for Crystal Cruise Lines, dba Crystal Symphony, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, on
May 24, 2018.
Application No. TV -17-28, Waldron Norton LiIIy International, Inc.,
for Carnival Cruises Lines, dba Carnival Miracle, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, on
October 22, 2017; December 10, 2017 and January 21, 2018.
n. Application No. TV -17-29, Waldron Norton LiIIy International, Inc.,
for Carnival Cruise Lines, dba Carnival Legend, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on
September 19, 2017 and April 23, 2018.
o. Application No. TV -17-30, Intercruises as agents for Royal
Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on
September 28, 2017.
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Application No. TV -17-31, Intercruises as agents for Royal
Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port Hilo, Hawaii, on
September 29, 2017.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Nahale-a.
Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried.
The motion was carried unanimously.
IX. Announcements
Taniguchi: Moving onto announcements. The next meeting will be November 2, in
Hilo and after that will be December 7, in Kona.
Meetings of Liquor Commission
November 2, 2017, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo,
Hawaii.
December 7, 2017, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole
Highway, Building B, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
X. Adjournment
Taniguchi: Motion to adjourn?
Lopez: Motion to adjourn.
Greenwell: Second.
Taniguchi: Any discussion?
There was no discussion from the Commissioners.
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Taniguchi: Hearing none. All those in favor say "Aye."
The Commissioners voted "Aye."
Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay."
There was no opposition by the Commissioners.
Taniguchi: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:42 A.M.
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Id Takase
Director
The October 12, 2017, Liquor Commission minutes were approved as circulated
via e-mail/mail on October 26, 2017, by the Liquor Commission of the County of
Hawaii on November 2, 2017.
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