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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-01 Liquor Commission MinutesHILO LAGOON COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL LIQUOR COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2018 CENTRE, 101 AUPUNI STREET, UNIT 230, HILO, HAWAII I. CaII to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Art Taniguchi at 9:58 A.M., in the Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. The following were present and constituted a quorum: Commissioners: Art Taniguchi, Chair Warren Arakaki, Commissioner David Greenwell, Commissioner Michael Hughes, Commissioner Stephen Lopez, Commissioner Claude Onizuka, Commissioner Dawn Raymond, Commissioner Absent and Excused: Shelby Nahale-a, Vice Chair Others Present: Gerald Takase, Director Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Tech I Dorsi Lim, Commission Secretary Taniguchi: I'd like to remind everyone to put their cell phones on silent or vibrate, we'd appreciate that. I'II start off with self -introductions starting with Brandon. Gonzalez: Good morning. Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer. Fujimoto: Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer. Takase: Gerald Takase, Director. Hughes: Mike Hughes, Commissioner. Arakaki: Warren Arakaki, Commissioner. Onizuka: Claude Onizuka, Commissioner. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 1 Taniguchi: Art Taniguchi, Commissioner. Masuda: Craig Masuda, Commission Counsel. Raymond: Dawn Raymond, Commissioner. Greenwell: David Greenwell, District 9 Commissioner. Lopez: Steve Lopez, Commissioner. Lim: Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board and Commission. Waltjen: Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Tech. II. Approval of Minutes Taniguchi: First order of business, Approval of Minutes. The February minutes were circulated via email and/or mail. Can I have a motion to accept? Greenwell: Motion to accept the February 1st minutes. Lopez: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to accept the February 1, 2018, Liquor Commission minutes as circulated; seconded by Mr. Lopez. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, I call for the question. All those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commission 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. III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda Taniguchi: There is no Supplemental Agenda. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 2 IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items Taniguchi: Are there any public statements on any Agenda items? There were no statements from the public. Taniguchi: Since none, we'll move to Public Hearings. V. Public Hearings Taniguchi: Application No. 17-18, Maui Tacos H1, Inc., dba Maui Tacos, fora Change in Kind of its liquor license from Dispenser Beer and Wine to Dispenser General, Category B1. 1. Application No. 17-18 (10:00 A.M.) Maui Tacos H1, Inc., dba Maui Tacos, for a Change in Kind of its liquor license from Dispenser Beer and Wine to Dispenser General, Category B1, located at the Prince Kuhio Plaza, 111 E. Puainako Street, Space No. 605, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-047:006. Newton Chu, Esq., representing the applicant, and Mandy Kanaiaupio, Manager, was present. Chu: Good morning, Chairman Taniguchi and members of the Commission. Newton Chu on behalf of the Applicant. To my left is Mandy Kanaiaupio. She's the Manager of Maui Tacos in the Prince Kuhio Plaza. Taniguchi: Good morning. Have you read the report? Chu: Yes, we have. Taniguchi: Are there any changes? Chu: No changes. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe the business? Kanaiaupio: Maui Tacos is a Mexican food restaurant. We serve Mexican food, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. We also currently serve beer and wine. Taniguchi: Director? Takase: Mr. Chair, the Applicant mailed 2 out of 2 notices within 100 feet and 4 out of 4 within 500 feet. There were 2 properties entitled to protest and there were no protests to this application. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 3 Taniguchi: Any public testimony on this? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Lopez: Move to close public hearing. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: All those in favor of closing public hearing 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. Lopez: Moved to approve Application No. 17-18, no final inspection required. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to approve Application No. 17-18, Maui Tacos H1, Inc., dba Maui Tacos, for a Change in Kind of its liquor license from Dispenser Beer and Wine to Dispenser General, Category B1, located at the Prince Kuhio Plaza, 111 E. Puainako Street, Space No. 605, Hilo, Hawai`i, TMK: 2-2-047:006, no final inspection required; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 4 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. Chu: Thank you. Taniguchi: Application No. 17-19, Blue Velvet Entertainment, LLC, dba C7 Music Cafe, for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2. 2. Application No. 17-19 (10:04 A.M.) Blue Velvet Entertainment, LLC, dba C7 Music Cafe, for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 69 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-3-003:033. Darryl Castillo, Manager, was present. Taniguchi: Good morning. Castillo: Good morning. Taniguchi: Can you identify yourself and your relationship to the business? Castillo: I am Darryl Castillo, Manager. Taniguchi: Have you read the report? Castillo: Yes. Taniguchi: Any changes? Castillo: No. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe the business? Castillo: It's a new business featuring live music, sushi, grilled sandwiches and salads. Taniguchi: Director? MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 5 Takase: Mr. Chairman, the applicant mailed 8 out of 8 notices within 100 feet and 49 out of 51 within 500 feet. There were 62 properties entitled to protest and there were no protests to this application. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony on this? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: There is none. Commissioners, any questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Lopez: Move to close public hearing. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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: Motion to approve? Lopez: Move to approve Application No. 17-19, pending final inspection. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to approve Application No. 17-19, Blue Velvet Entertainment, LLC, dba C7 Music Cafe, for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 69 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-3-003:033, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 6 Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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. Castillo: Thank you. Taniguchi: Application No. T17-20, Ratchanee, LLC, dba Royal Thai Cafe, for a sale and transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1. 3. Application No. T17-20 (10:09 A.M.) Ratchanee, LLC, dba Royal Thai Cafe, for a sale and transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Chatcharat LLC, dba Royal Thai Cafe, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Space Nos. K-2 & K-3, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-8-010-040. Ratchanee Hoff, (soon to be) Owner, was present. Taniguchi: Good morning. Hoff: Good morning. My name is Ratchanee Hoff. I will be the Owner. We are a Thai food restaurant, also serving beer and wine and open six days a week. Taniguchi: Did you see your application or report? Hoff: Yes. Taniguchi: Are there any changes? Hoff: No. Taniguchi: Earlier you basically described the business. It is a restaurant and you will be selling beer and wine? MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 7 Hoff: Yes, Thai food and beer and wine. Taniguchi: Director, any report of protest? Takase: Mr. Chairman, this is a sale and transfer. Notice was made by publication. We have no protests to this application. Taniguchi: Any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Lopez: Move to close public hearing. Taniguchi: Any second? Onizuka: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Lopez: Move to approve Application No. T17-20, pending final inspection. Onizuka: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to approve Application No. T17-20, Ratchanee, LLC, dba Royal Thai Cafe, for a sale and transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 8 held by Chatcharat LLC, dba Royal Thai Cafe, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Space Nos. K-2 & K-3, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-8-010-040, pending final inspection; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: Is there any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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. VI. Preliminary Hearings Taniguchi: Application No. 17-23, Mid Pac Petroleum, LLC, dba NOMNOM (Kaumana), for an original Retail General liquor license. 1. Application No. 17-23 (10:11 A.M.) Mid Pac Petroleum, LLC, dba NOMNOM (Kaumana), for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 370 Kaumana Drive, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-5-017:033. Robert Ichikawa, Esq., representing the Applicant, and Lorraine Taniyan-Makimoto, Area Manager, were present. Taniyan-Makimoto: Good morning. Taniguchi: Good morning. Ichikawa: Good morning, Mr. Chairman, members of the Commission and Mr. Takase. Robert Ichikawa representing Mid Pac Petroleum, LLC. To my right is Lorraine Taniyan-Makimoto, Area Manager. There are no changes to the report. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe the business? MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 9 Taniyan-Makimoto: It's a convenience store that also offers fuel. Basically, we carry items that are quick and easy to pick up such as groceries, non -edible items as well, health and beauty items. We also offer food service items. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 17-23, if approved, public hearing to be held on May 3, 2018, in Hilo. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 17-23, Mid Pac Petroleum, LLC, dba NOMNOM (Kaumana), for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 370 Kaumana Drive, Hilo, Hawai`i, TMK: 2-5-017:033, public hearing to be held on May 3, 2018, in Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Any other discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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. Taniguchi: Application No. 17-24, Mid Pac Petroleum, LLC, dba NOMNOM (Honokaa), for an original Retail General liquor license. 2. Application No. 17-24 (10:14 A.M.) Mid Pac Petroleum, LLC, dba NOMNOM (Honokaa), for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 45-3533 Mamane Street, Honoka`a, Hawaii, TMK: 4-5-005:018. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 10 Robert Ichikawa, representing the Applicant, and Lorraine Taniyan-Makimoto, Area Manager, were present. Ichikawa: Good morning, members of the Commission. I am Robert Ichikawa representing Mid Pac Petroleum, LLC. To my right is Lorraine Taniyan-Makimoto, Area Manager. Again, there are no changes to the report. Taniyan-Makimoto: Basically, it's the same type of business. Convenience store, selling fuel as well. Taniguchi: Any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: No public testimony. Commissioners, any questions? Greenwell: Where are you moving into? What was there before? Ichikawa: It's an existing operation. Taniyan-Makimoto: It's the same. Just the name is different. Takase: It was a 76 Union. Onizuka: It was the Union Station. Taniguchi: On the Mauka side? Taniyan-Makimoto: Yes, across Blane's. Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 17-24, if approved, public hearing to be held on May 3, 2018, in Hilo. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 17-24, Mid Pac Petroleum, LLC, dba NOMNOM (Honokaa), for an original Retail General liquor license, located at 45-3533 Mamane Street, Honoka`a, Hawaii, TMK: 4-5-005:018, public hearing to be held on May 3, 2018, in Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 11 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. Ichikawa: Thank you. Taniyan-Makimoto: Thank you. Taniguchi: Application No. 17-25, Island Hops Taproom LLC, dba Island Hops Taproom, for an original Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B1. 3. Application No. 17-25 (10:15 A.M.) Island Hops Taproom LLC, dba Island Hops Taproom, for an original Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B1, located at 82-6167 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, Hawaii, TMK: 8-2-015:017. Riley Roberts and Kurt Voorhees, Co-owners of Island Hops Taproom, were present. Taniguchi: Good morning. Roberts: Riley Roberts, Partner in the business. Voorhees: Kurt Voorhees, also Partner in the business. Taniguchi: Have you read the report? Any changes to the report? Voorhees: No. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe the business? Roberts: We have a food truck parked outside a brick and mortar. We're using the brick and mortar as the restaurant, but all the food is cooked in the food truck. The food truck is permanently located there; it does not move. Our hours are 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., seven days a week. We have some seating inside and outside. It's a small lanai with about eight seats outside and four picnic tables located inside. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony? MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 12 There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: There is no public testimony. Commissioners, any questions? Lopez: "Taproom" implies there are varieties of beers on tap. Voorhees: The ultimate goal will be to put more variety as we go. The initial start-up will be smaller, limited to four or less (inaudible) taps inside. Lopez: But it will be inside the brick and mortar? Voorhees: Yes. Lopez: Thank you. Onizuka: Where is this location? Roberts: It's in Captain Cook, across the Pure Kona Green Market, before the Manago Hotel. There used to be the Tie Dye Hobo Shop there. Onizuka: That used to be the old potato chip place? Roberts: Yes. It was a chocolate factory at one point. It was a liquor store at one point. Taniguchi: Any other questions? Raymond: You'll be serving inside, but are you asking as well to allow customers to drink outside since you'll be cooking food from the wagon? Roberts: The alcohol will be consumed only in the dining area which is inside the building and the lanai in the back. Voorhees: The lanai can only be accessed going through the door. There is one main front door. If they want to drink outside on the lanai, they could only get to it through the main door. Raymond: Thank you. Taniguchi: Any other questions? Takase: Commissioners, we're seeing a lot more of these food trucks operating as the restaurant kitchen itself. I'm not sure that our Planning Department rules are up to speed, but we're working with them to see what we can do to recognize this. For those of you who travel across the mainland, you'll see more and more food trucks that are becoming the restaurant. It's an easier way to get into the market and reduce their cost. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 13 Roberts: We had a different plan originally. If you would like to hear it, it's quite an interesting idea. Takase: Sure. Roberts: Kurt has owned food trucks for quite a while in Oregon. He's been building them himself and running them in locations that are primarily for serving craft beers. In Oregon, there's a lot of craft beer culture where everyone's brewing their own beer. The food trucks will park outside of the brewery. I'm not sure how it is here, but in Oregon it's required that food must be served in order to have alcohol consumption. Is that how it is here? Takase: No. Taniguchi: Not necessarily. It depends on the kind of license. Roberts: (In Oregon) you have to have the food trucks parked outside to make it okay to sell the beer without having a kitchen. We've had food trucks at a place called Wild Ride, and in the city where we're from there's a place called the Lot who does this. Our initial plan was to have a space like that where food trucks could park. But now it's just this food truck and the beer. Voorhees: Moving forward, coming up with another way to deal with it, may be to have different permits for what we're doing. In Oregon, a lot of people will set up three or four food trucks around it. A lot of them have a lease agreement with the food truck being in a permanent location. Takase: The County started doing some at the Old Airport. They tried to make a food truck park. I'm not sure what happened with it. Voorhees: Yes, I was there. There wasn't enough food trucks there regularly in order to make it worth it. It became more of a hassle. There was a lot of conflict with parking because of soccer games. It was doing well for about two months then died down. Taniguchi: I have a question. The caption under the picture in the report says "Food truck parked where coconut stand is." Is the coconut stand the food truck? Roberts: I saw it on Google Maps and I think there used to be a drink stand there. Taniguchi: So the food truck isn't in the picture? Roberts: The picture was taken long before we were ever there but the food truck is parked where that coconut stand is, yes. When we saw the place, we thought it was built for a food truck. Lopez: Interesting. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 14 Taniguchi: Any other questions, Commissioners? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Lopez: Move to approve Application No. 17-25, if approved public hearing to be held on May 3, 2018, in Hilo. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to approve Application No. 17-25, Island Hops Taproom LLC, dba Island Hops Taproom, for an original Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B1, located at 82-6167 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, Hawaii, TMK: 8-2-015:017, public hearing to be held on May 3, 2018, in Hilo; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Is there any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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. Greenwell: Thank you, good luck. Lopez: Good luck. Looking forward to trying it. VII. Unfinished Business Taniguchi: There's no unfinished business. Where is Mr. Chu? VII. New Business Takase: He left to make a call. Gonzalez: Number two can go. Fujimoto: Stu (Stuart Miller) is here. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 15 Takase: Yes, Stu is here. Taniguchi: We'll just take Item No. 1, under New Business, Kukio Golf and Beach Club. Gonzalez: Go to Item No. 2. He's waiting. Taniguchi: I thought Newton was representing (the Applicant). Fujimoto: He's the Owner. Takase: We can call him. Taniguchi: We'll take New Business, Item No. 2 out of order if there is no objection. There was no objection by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Item No. 2, WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Double Tree by Hilton, submits Application for Increase in Licensed Premises, to its Hotel liquor license, to include entire parcel of TMK: 2-1-001:012, also known as the Naniloa Golf Course. 2. WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Double Tree by Hilton, submits Application for Increase in Licensed Premises, to its Hotel liquor license, to include entire parcel of TMK: 2-1-001:012, also known as the Naniloa Golf Course, located at 120 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii. Newton Chu, representing the Applicant and Stuart Miller, President, were present. Takase: Mr. Chairman, WHR LLC owns both the hotel and the (inaudible). Taniguchi: Excuse me. (Newton Chu returned to the meeting room). Chu: Good morning, Chairman Taniguchi, Newton Chu on behalf of the Applicant WHR LLC, dba the Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Double Tree by Hilton. We have no changes to the investigator's report [sic Report to Commission]. Taniguchi: This was for the Golf Course? Gonzalez: Application for Increase in Licensed Premises, for the Hotel liquor license, to extend to the parcel of the Naniloa Golf Course. Takase: Mr. Chairman, they are going to start beverage service on the course. Onizuka: Move to approve increase in licensed premises. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 16 Taniguchi: Do we have a second? Lopez: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve the Application for Increase in Licensed Premises submitted by WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Double Tree by Hilton, to its Hotel liquor license, to include entire parcel of TMK: 2-1-001:012, also known as the Naniloa Golf Course, located at 120 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Lopez. Taniguchi: Any questions or discussion? There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all 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. Chu: Thank you. Taniguchi: Item No. 1, Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., submits letter and Minutes for the election of new officers. 1. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., submits letter and Minutes for the election of new officers Rod Reed, Vice President and Treasurer, James Edward Rubnitz, Secretary and Director, James Douglas Bond, Director, and Helen Suzanne Gates, Director, effective January 1, 2018, received on February 14, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at the 87 Mile Marker on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Ka`upulehu, N. Kona, Hawaii. Taniguchi: Do we have a motion to approve? Onizuka: Move to approve. Greenwell: Second. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 17 Mr. Onizuka moved to approve the letter and Minutes for the election of new officers Rod Reed, Vice President and Treasurer, James Edward Rubnitz, Secretary and Director, James Douglas Bond, Director, and Helen Suzanne Gates, Director, effective January 1, 2018, received on February 14, 2018, for Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at the 87 Mile Marker on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Ka`upulehu, N. Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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 No. 3, Spanky's Bar & Grill LLC, dba Spanky's Bar & Grill, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in License Premises, to its parking area for a vaping competition, held on February 10, 2018. 3. Spanky's Bar & Grill LLC, dba Spanky's Bar & Grill, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in License Premises, to its parking area for a vaping competition, held on February 10, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on February 9, 2018, to its Temporary Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1 and D, located at 750 Kino'ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii. Onizuka: Move to approve ratification. Arakaki: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve the ratification of the Application for Temporary Increase in License Premises, for Spanky's Bar & Grill LLC, dba Spanky's Bar & Grill, to its parking area for a vaping competition, held on MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 18 February 10, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on February 9, 2018, to its Temporary Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1 and D, located at 750 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawai`i; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any questions? Greenwell: Question. Taniguchi: What is "vaping?" Takase: It's done with those electronic cigarettes. Greenwell: I'd like to hear from Gerald. Are we getting involved in vaping? Takase: No. Masuda: Vaping is done with electronic cigarettes to see how much smoke can be made. Takase: Yes. Gonzalez: On their application, we ask them to describe the type of event they're having. It could have been a birthday luau. We're not regulating the vaping itself. They were just describing the event that was occurring on the premises. Taniguchi: So we're perfectly okay with that sort of event? Gonzalez: Yes. Good question, though. Masuda: But you're not liable if they drink in the parking lot, it's just an event, right? Taniguchi: Like Texas Hold 'Em? Masuda: Yes. I've never heard of a vaping competition. Taniguchi: Craig can explain what it is. Masuda: Some of it involves an electronic cigarette and you use different (techniques) to see how big a cloud of smoke you can make. Taniguchi: I've never heard of it (laughter). Okay, call for the question, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 19 Taniguchi: All those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 4, Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Lodge, ratification of Application for Game Permit for a Texas Hold'em Dinner, to be held on February 19 and 25, 2018, March 5, 2018, and April 9 and 23, 2018. 4. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Lodge, ratification of Application for Game Permit for a Texas Hold'em Dinner, to be held on February 19 and 25, 2018, March 5, 2018, and April 9 and 23, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 13, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Lopez: Chairman, I recuse myself on vote. There's a conflict of interest. Taniguchi: Noted. Mr. Lopez has advised of his recusal. Can we have a motion? Onizuka: Move to approve the ratification. Arakaki: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve the ratification of the Application for Game Permit for a Texas Hold'em Dinner, for Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Lodge, for a Texas Hold'em Dinner, to be held on February 19 and 25, 2018, March 5, 2018, and April 9 and 23, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 13, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 20 Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 5, Kona Brewing Co., LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., LLC, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for a Craft Night Beer Dinner, held on February 17, 2018. 5. Kona Brewing Co., LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., LLC, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for a Craft Night Beer Dinner, held on February 17, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez, on February 13, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Onizuka: Move to approve ratification. Taniguchi: Any second? Arakaki: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve the ratification of the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for Kona Brewing Co., LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., LLC, for a Craft Night Beer Dinner, held on February 17, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez, on February 13, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Arakaki. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 21 The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 6, Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., submits Application for Increase in Licensed Premises, to its parking area fronting the building, for a Beer Garden to be used for special events, and may include a craft market every other month. 6. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., submits Application for Increase in Licensed Premises, to its parking area fronting the building, for a Beer Garden to be used for special events, and may include a craft market every other month, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, located at 74-5598 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Onizuka: I have a question. Taniguchi: Motion? Lopez: Move to approve. Taniguchi: Motion to approve. Any second? Greenwell: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to approve the Application for Increase in Licensed Premises, for Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., to its parking area fronting the building, for a Beer Garden to be used for special events, and may include a craft market every other month, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, located at 74-5598 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? Mr. Greenwell? Greenwell: Mr. Chairman, do they still have to apply for every venue that they have? Or is this giving them a free pass to do it once or twice a month, whenever they choose? Takase: It will be a permanent increase to their property. Greenwell: But do they still come before us to get the individual venue (approved)? Takase: No, they won't because this will become part of their premises, permanently. Greenwell: So we don't care how often they do it? Takase: That's the question to the Commission, whether you want to allow it or not. If you want to have them come in and explain what they're doing, we can do that. But if MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 22 approved, it will become a permanent increase to their area and they will be allowed to use that area. Greenwell: Are they going to be policed every other month? Down the road they may say, "Well, we're getting by every month, it's real profitable, we're going to do it every month." Takase: Potentially they could do it every month, every day. The location is the parking lot along the south side of the property. It's might be about 15 feet wide and about 60 feet deep, right outside of their roll-out doors. They've had events inside their brewery area and that spilled out into the parking lot area. They are located in the industrial area across from My Bar, so as far as noise or anything in the area, it's not really a problem. They usually have these events in the evening, so there's lots of street parking as well. We haven't really had any problems with the events they've had so far. Greenwell: As long as we're not setting a precedence and there's isn't any erosion of what they're doing here, it's okay. But I just don't want to see this go down the road of someone else saying, "Well, he can do it, why can't we do it?" Takase: Well, they can. That's part of their license. They have a Small Craft Producer license so they have manufacturing, actually all four parts to their license. They can manufacture, they can wholesale, they can sell, and they can dispense. That's within the rights of their license. We can still dictate when and where we want them to do it. They are asking to increase that area to be able to use it as well. The Commission will decide whether you want to allow it or not. It's certainly within their rights as a Small Craft Producer Licensee to allow these types of events. Taniguchi: Mr. Onizuka had a question. Onizuka: Where is this located? Takase: It's on Luhia Street where My Bar is. Right across the street. I think it used to be a furniture store. They have their administrative offices upstairs and in the back is the warehouse where they're brewing. Onizuka: Knowing the composition of the kind of bars that we have in that area, I'd like to see them submit an application each time they use it as a beer garden. Otherwise we may be opening a can of worms for the rest of the bars in that area that want to use their parking lots as beer gardens. I think they should submit a request each time they have a beer garden so that we would have control over that. Lopez: You said that it's in the evening, so parking shouldn't be a problem and they'd park on the street. But, is there parking permitted on Luhia Street? Takase: Yes. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 23 Lopez: There is? Okay. I thought it may be an issue depending on the size of the crowd. Takase: Where they're going to be located is actually about half of their parking during the day. That's where they run their trucks in and out of because that's the warehousing side. They will have reduced capacity for parking during these events. Onizuka: I feel that if it's within the building or the space that they're renting, asking for an increase of licensed premises like a lanai or something, I can see. But to include a parking lot; I disagree with that. Lopez: I understand Director Takase made a point. We could ask them to come back to explain the nature of these events. Personally, I would like to have more information. We could talk about the impacts at the same time. Taniguchi: Are they the only tenant in that warehouse? Takase: Building? Yes, they're the only tenant on that property. They don't share it with anyone else. Taniguchi: They won't be taking anybody else's spot, right? Takase: No. Taniguchi: But wouldn't they have to get their landlord's approval? Takase: They are the landlords. They have the lease for that property. Taniguchi: For the whole parking lot? Takase: Yes, and when they originally came in, they Noticed the whole parcel. Taniguchi: So that's a little different. Takase: Yes. Taniguchi: Is that the same as the one we approved before? The restaurant in Pahoa? Takase: Luquin's? Taniguchi: Not Luquin's. The restaurant that had the other building across their parking lot but they owned the whole thing. Takase: Kaleo's. Taniguchi: Is that the same principle as this? MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 24 Takase: Sort of. Onizuka: There was an increase in improving the other building, right? Takase: Yes. Taniguchi: But they controlled the whole thing, right? Onizuka: Yes. Takase: If the Commissioners are uncomfortable, we can continue this matter and we meet in Kona next month so we can have them come. We can even take a site visit if you want to. Greenwell: Thank you, Gerald. Thank you. Gonzalez: I could take more photos, too. Taniguchi: Do you wish to withdraw the motion? Lopez: I withdraw my motion. Taniguchi: Do we have a second? Masuda: We can just withdraw the motion. Taniguchi: The motion is withdrawn and the Application is deferred to the next meeting. Takase: Mr. Chair, motion to continue? Gonzalez: Make a motion to continue. Taniguchi: May we have a motion to continue? Lopez: So moved to the next meeting in Kona. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to continue the Application for Increase in Licensed Premises, for Hawaiian OIa Brewing Corporation, dba OIa Brew Co., to its parking area fronting the building, for a Beer Garden to be used for special events, and may include a craft market every other month, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, located at 74-5598 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, to April 5, 2018, in Kona; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 25 Taniguchi: 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. Masuda: (inaudible) Takase: Do the Commissioners want to see the place? Lopez: I'II be doing that. Gonzalez: The next meeting is in Kona. Greenwell: I'm comfortable not seeing the place. I just don't want to see giving these people a "free pass" and as Mr. Onizuka said, we don't want to see this thing go down the road where somebody else is saying, "Well, he did it, I did it, you did it." I'm a little concerned about the enforcement side, keeping control. Lopez: I've not been there but people I know go there and say it's a very popular place. It gets very crowded. I'm concerned about impact. Taniguchi: I guess we'll have them at the next meeting. Masuda: As a caution for the Department, if there's going to be a site visit, Notice should be published. Taniguchi: I think photos are better. Gonzalez: We'll take photos. We'll start with photos. Taniguchi: Thank you very much. Taniguchi: Item No. 7, Holualoa Enterprises LLC, dba Kona Style (on board vessel "Noa Noa"), requests approval to transfer the liquor inventory, from Kona Snorkel and Sail, LLC, dba Kona Style (on board vessel "Noa Noa"), to its Tour or Cruise Vessel liquor license, effective February 1, 2018. 7. Holualoa Enterprises LLC, dba Kona Style (on board vessel "Noa Noa"), requests approval to transfer the liquor inventory, from Kona Snorkel and Sail, LLC, dba Kona Style (on board vessel MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 26 "Noa Noa"), to its Tour or Cruise Vessel liquor license, Category BI, effective February 1, 2018. Taniguchi: Director, can you let us know what this is about? Just transferring their inventory to another vessel? Is that what it is? Gonzalez: If I may? If I recall correctly, Chair, the legal entities had to get their paperwork straight so that their permitting with the Department of Land and Natural Resources could be approved to meet their requirements. Part of the renaming of the entities is now transferring the liquor inventory from the old entity to the new entity. Taniguchi: It's the same thing, just different name? Takase: Yes, it's basically the same thing. Their mooring permit was in a different name so they had to update it, consequently changing the liquor license. But it's basically the same entity. Taniguchi: Can we have a motion to approve? Greenwell: Motion to approve. Lopez: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the transfer of the liquor inventory, for Holualoa Enterprises LLC, dba Kona Style (on board vessel "Noa Noa"), from Kona Snorkel and Sail, LLC, dba Kona Style (on board vessel "Noa Noa"), to its Tour or Cruise Vessel liquor license, effective February 1, 2018; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 27 Taniguchi: Item No. 8, Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim's at Hilo Muni, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its covered patio fronting the restaurant, for a special event held on February 24, 2018. 8. Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim's at Hilo Muni, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its covered patio fronting the restaurant, for a special event to be held on February 24, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez, on February 15, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license, located at 340 Haihai Street, Hilo, Hawaii. Taniguchi: Motion to approve? Lopez: So moved. Onizuka: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to approve the ratification of the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim's at Hilo Muni, to its covered patio fronting the restaurant, for a special event to be held on February 24, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez, on February 15, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license, located at 340 Haihai Street, Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? Onizuka: I think this is a good example of what we're talking about compared to the one that we deferred. This is at the Muni and they keep coming back and there's no licensed premises, there's a patio area, and they could very well apply for a permanent. Taniguchi: But they have to get the County's approval. Takase: They don't own that patio area. Onizuka: But what I'm saying is that at least this way, we have control. We know when they're using it. With the other one, we don't. This is just a comment. Takase: To explain this situation, they are actually a Restaurant Licensee and they probably won't be coming to the Commission anymore because they will just cater there which doesn't require Commission approval. Taniguchi: Because they don't serve liquor outside? Takase: No, they will serve liquor. They are allowed six temporary increases, so they're going to run out pretty soon. But as a restaurant, they can cater into that area anyway. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 28 On the Mauka side, they have a new County multi-purpose room and they've been given sole authority to serve liquor in that room. That will all be done under catering permits. Onizuka: So that patio area will not be used for golf tournaments? Takase: Actually, the lower and upper one will be used next week for the Hilo Open. Onizuka: What I'm saying is once they run out of their six ... Takase: No, what I'm saying is they actually didn't have to keep coming in for a Temporary Increases because they could just cater out into that area since they are a Restaurant Licensee. Part of their authorization is to cater off site. It's next door, but technically it's off site. What I'm saying is you probably won't be seeing them coming in anymore. Arakaki: So, technically, they could serve or "cater" outside every day? Takase: Correct. They would just have to notify the Department that they are. Arakaki: Your Department? Takase: Yes. Takase: And the Department of Parks and Recreation as well, because they need permission from them. For the upper multi-purpose room the Department of Parks and Recreation has already signed the lease with them allowing them to be the exclusive dispenser for that area. For that area they will have to let us know (whenever they are catering) but they won't have to come back to get the Department of Parks and Recreation's approval. Taniguchi: Thank you very much. Are there any other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 29 Taniguchi: Item No. 9, WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Double Tree by Hilton, ratification of Application for Game Permit for a special event, held in the Ho`omalimali Room by Bay Clinic, Inc., on February 17, 2018. 9. WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Double Tree by Hilton, ratification of Application for Game Permit for a special event to be held in the Ho`omalimali Room by Bay Clinic, Inc., on February 17, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez, on February 16, 2018, to its Hotel liquor license, located at 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii. Taniguchi: Motion to approve? Onizuka: Move to approve ratification. Lopez: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve the ratification of the Application for Game Permit, for WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Double Tree by Hilton, for a special event to be held in the Ho`omalimali Room by Bay Clinic, Inc., on February 17, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez, on February 16, 2018, to its Hotel liquor license, located at 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii. Taniguchi: Any questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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 No. 10, Julie Rogers, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for a single shipment of liquor not to exceed five gallons. 10. Julie Rogers, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for a single shipment of liquor not to exceed five gallons, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 21, 2018. MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 30 Onizuka: Move to approve ratification. Lopez: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve the ratification of the Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for a single shipment of liquor not to exceed five gallons, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 21, 2018; seconded by Mr. Lopez. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any questions? Discussion? There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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 No. 11, O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant & Bar, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its banquet room, for a meeting and lunch event, held on February 21, 2018. 11. O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant & Bar, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its banquet room, for a meeting and lunch event, held on February 21, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 21, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Greenwell: Move to approve. Lopez: Second. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 31 Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Question, Gerald. Why are yours and Brandon's name lined out on our Agenda? Takase: That was to help the Chairman. We have it lined out on the Agenda so the Chairman doesn't have to read the whole thing. Taniguchi: Item No. 12, Special Licenses. May I have a motion? Lopez: Motion for ratification of Special Licenses, Application No. SP -17-78 to SP -17-84, Item No. 12(a) to 12(g). Raymond: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to ratify the following Special Licenses: 12. Special Licenses issued for ratification a. Application No. SP -17-78, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, to be held at the Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii, on March 4, 8, 10, 16-17, 20, 23, 25-26 and 29, 2018. b. Application No. SP -7-79, Hawaii Island Humane Society S.P.C.A., dba Hawaii Island Humane Society S.P.C.A., for a Special General liquor license, to be held at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hualalai Ballroom, located at 72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on March 23, 2018. c. Application No. SP -17-80, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., dba Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., for a Special General liquor license, held at the Waikoloa Stables, located at 68-1936 Waikoloa Road, Waikoloa, Hawaii, on February 9, 2018. d. Application No. SP -17-81, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 32 Special Beer liquor license, to be held in the Lobby at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawai'i, on February 17, 2018, March 31, 2018, and April 28, 2018. e. Application No. SP -17-83, Innovation for Education Foundation, dba Innovation for Education Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, to be held at 94-1581 Kaulua Circle, Na'alehu, Hawaii, on February 24, 2018. f. Application No. SP -17-84, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, dba Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, to be held at Central Pacific Bank, 525 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, on February 15, 2018. g. Application No. SP -17-82, North Hawaii Hospice Inc., dba North Hawaii Hospice Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, to be held at Waiki'i Ranch Clubhouse, 67-1026 Palekaiko Road, Kamuela, Hawai'i, on February 24, 2018. The motion was seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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 No. 13, Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification. Do we have a motion? MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 33 13. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification Lopez: 13(a). a. Application No. TV -17-43, MS Amadea Shipping Ltd., dba MS Amadea Shipping Ltd., for a Transient Vessel license, in port Hilo Harbor, on February 4, 2018. Motion to ratify Transient Vessel Licenses, Application No. TV -17-43, Item No. Taniguchi: Is there a second? Greenwell: Second. Taniguchi: Taniguchi: Mr. Lopez moved to ratify Application No. TV -17-43, MS Amadea Shipping Ltd., dba MS Amadea Shipping Ltd., for a Transient Vessel license, in port Hilo Harbor, on February 4, 2018; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Moved and seconded. Are there any questions or discussion? There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners. Since 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: Are there any announcements? Director? Takase: Next month the Mauna Lani Hotel and Resort is coming up for a transfer of the golf cart operation on the Mauna Lani Golf Course. Shiono's is running the cart operation on the golf course but they're going to give that up and it's going to go back to the hotel. I wanted to find out ahead of time if the Commission would waive the Notice requirements. We actually did it (albeit backwards) with Naniloa. Naniloa is going to go out for Notice to all the property owners because there was no previous alcohol service on the golf course. But for Mauna Lani, since they already have beverage service on the course and it's just transferring from Shiono's back to the landlord, Mauna Lani, I'm asking if the Commission is willing to waive Notice requirements for them to do this MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 34 transfer. Basically, it's been in place. Previously, Mauna Lani was running the concession; they gave it to Shiono; Shiono can't do it, so they're going to take it back. It's the same operation; just different owners. If it's okay, I will let Mauna Lani know. Taniguchi: Commissioners? Lopez: I personally don't see an issue because it's an existing situation, just changing hands. Greenwell: I feel the same way. Arakaki: I don't have a problem with it. The Commission was in agreement to waive the Notice requirement. Takase: We don't have to take a vote. I'll notify them. Taniguchi: Didn't we just approve Shiono? Masuda: About three meetings ago. Taniguchi: It's just going back to what it was before? Takase: Shiono will still keep the Clubhouse restaurant. They're just going to give up the carts. Taniguchi: To the public, there's no change? Takase: Good question. I don't know. Taniguchi: Any other announcements? There were no other announcements. Meetings of Liquor Commission Taniguchi: Since none, the next meeting is on April 5th in Kona; and May 3rd in Hilo. April 5, 2018, 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. May 3, 2018, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. MARCH 1, 2018 — LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 35 X. Adjournment Taniguchi: May I have a motion to adjourn? Lopez: So moved. Greenwell: Second. Takase: I wanted to recognize our new Commissioner, Dawn Raymond. Dawn is from District 3, taking Bill Takaba's place. She's currently a teacher at Waiakea High School. Welcome aboard. Taniguchi: Welcome. Moved and seconded. Are there any questions or discussion? There were no questions or discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since 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. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 A.M. Gerald Takase, Director MARCH 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 36