HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-01 Liquor Commission AgendaHarry Kim
Mayor
Wilfred M. Okabe
Managing Director
County of Hawaii
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720-4261
(808)961-8218 • Fax(808)961-8684
E -Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
Gerald A. Takase
Director
Art Taniguchi, Chair
Shelby Nahale-a, Vice Chair
Warren Arakaki, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Michael Hughes, Commissioner
Stephen Lopez, Commissioner
Claude Onizuka, Commissioner
Dawn Raymond, Commissioner
Allen Salavea, Commissioner
DATE: Thursday, November 1, 2018
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni
Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. Application No. 18-07 (10:00 A.M.)
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Rocco's Pizza Pub LLC, dba Rocco's Pizza Pub, submits Change of
Category to Category 62, and Change of Location to 84-4830 Hawaii Belt
Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii, TMK: 8-4-015:010, to its Dispenser General
liquor license, Category 61.
2. Application No. 18-08 (10:00 A.M.)
Foodman Hawaii Corp., dba Tetsumen, for an original Dispenser General
liquor license, Category A, located at the Manono Street Marketplace,
697 Manono Street, Suite 103, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-034:085.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. T18-11 (10:00 A.M.)
Pacific Aqua Beverages, LLC, dba Mehana Brewing, for a sale and transfer of
the Manufacturer Beer liquor license, currently held by DeMare Enterprises,
Inc., dba Hawaii Nui Brewing, located at 275 East Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii,
TMK: 2-2-050:006.
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
1. 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 Dinner on September 17, 2018, and
October 22, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on
September 21, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at
74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
2. Waikoloa Venture, LLC, dba Island Gourmet Markets, ratification of
Application for Alteration Permit, for renovation and refurbishment to its Deli
Department, no changes to its Liquor Department, approved by Administrative
Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 24, 2018, to its Retail General liquor
license, located at the Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive,
Waikoloa, Hawaii.
3. JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Lounge, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its back parking lot for an event
overflow on September 28, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon
Gonzalez on September 26, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license,
Category B2, located at 340 Kuawa Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
4. Sodexo America, LLC, dba Sodexo America, LLC, acceptance of the
Personal History and Affidavit received on September 26, 2018, for
Ramesh Mahalingam, Vice President/Director, effective July 1, 2017, to its
Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B2, located at the Campus
Center Cafeteria, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo,
Hawaii.
5. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the
United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, acceptance of the Personal
History and Affidavit received on September 26, 2018, for Lourdes Hernaez,
Director, effective April 1, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at
74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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6. Pacific Aqua Beverages, LLC, dba Mehana Brewing, ratification of Application
for Product Tasting by Class 1. Manufacturer's License, for the term of the
license held by the licensee and shall not be transferable, to its pending sale and
transfer of the Manufacturer Beer liquor license, located at 275 East Kawili
Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
7. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC, dba Southern Glazer's of
HI/SGWS, approval of Proposed Changes to LLC, with the admission of
Southern Wine and Spirits Corporation, and Glazer's Venture Holdings, Inc.,
effective September 1, 2018, to its Wholesale General liquor license, located at
61-3785 Maluokalani Place, Kawaihae, Hawaii.
8. Joan Fujimoto and Taro Kodama, ratification of Application for Individual
Importation of Liquor Permit, for Takanoi Shuzo Sake, not to exceed five gallons
(19 liters) each, not available in Hawai'i, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
October 2, 2018.
9. Hilo Lodge, No. 759, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the
United States of America, dba B.P.O. Elks No. 759, acceptance of the
Personal History and Affidavit received on October 2, 2018, for
Jessie May Ann Camacho Mata, Trustee, effective January 1, 2018, to its Club
liquor license, Category B2, located at 150 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
10. Kona Brewery, LLC, dba Kona Brewery, ratification of Application for
Product Tasting by Class 1. Manufacturer's License, on November 3, 2018,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 3, 2018, to its Manufacturer
Beer liquor license, located in the Kona Industrial Subdivision, 75-5629 Kuakini
Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
11. Hilo Yacht Club, dba Hilo Yacht Club, acceptance of the Personal History and
Affidavit received on October 4, 2018, for Ted H.S. Hong, Trustee, effective
March 29, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 77 Laehala
Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
12. Maurice Thomas, dba Thai Thai Bistro and Bar, ratification of Application for
Outside Storage Permit, at the Hawaii True Value Building, 19-3985 Kilauea
Road, Building #1, Volcano, Hawaii, effective October 5, 2018, approved by
Director Gerald Takase, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1,
located at 19-4084 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
13. Maurice Thomas, dba Orchidland General Store, ratification of Application for
Pool Buying Agreement, between Maurice Thomas, dba Orchidland General
Store, dba Hawaii True Value, and dba Thai Thai Bistro and Bar, effective
October 5, 2018, until license is transferred or cancelled, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on October 5, 2018, to its Retail General liquor license, located at
the Orchidland Convenience Center, 16-125 Orchidland Drive, Kea'au, Hawaii.
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14. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratification of Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises to the parking lot fronting the building, for event
on October 13, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 12, 2018,
to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5655 Palani
Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
15. O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room, for event on
October 20, 2018, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 12, 2018,
to its Restaurant liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street,
Waikoloa, Hawai'i.
16. Pleasant Travel Service, dba Royal Kona Resort, ratification of Application for
Game Permit for BINGO on November 16, 2018, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on October 18, 2018, to its Hotel liquor license, located at 75-5852 Ali`i
Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
17. Innersea Discoveries LLC, dba UnCruise Adventures, ratification of
Application for Outside Storage Permit, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
October 19, 2018, to its Transient Vessel liquor license in port at the Kawaihae
Boat Harbor, 61-3651 Kawaihae Road, Kawaihae, Hawaii.
18. Special Licenses issued for ratification
a. Application No. SP -18-22, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on September 22, 2018, at the Kahilu Theatre,
67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
b. Application No. SP -18-23, Rotary Club of Hilo Bay, dba Rotary
Club of Hilo Bay, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on
October 5, 2018, at the Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo,
Hawaii.
c. Application No. SP -18-24, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on October 6 and 9, 2018, at the Kahilu Theatre,
67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
d. Application No. SP -18-25, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on November 1, 3, 4, 15-18, and 24, 2018, at the
Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
e. Application No. SP -18-26, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on December 1, 8, 9, 14 and 15, 2018, at the
Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
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f. Application No. SP -18-27, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on January 5, 12, 13, 19, 23 and 29, 2019, at the
Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawai'i.
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Application No. SP -18-28, Friends of the Palace Theater,
dba Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer liquor license,
on October 5 and 6, 2018, at the Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
h. Application No. SP -18-29, Friends of the Palace Theater,
dba Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer liquor license,
on October 12 and 13, 2018, at the Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
Application No. SP -18-30, Friends of the Palace Theater,
dba Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer liquor license,
on October 19 and 20, 2018, at the Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
Application No. SP -18-31, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and
Industry of Hawaii, dba Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
of Hawaii, for a Special General liquor license, on October 21, 2018, at
the Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
k. Application No. SP -18-32, Feed Hawaii, dba Kohala Village Hub, for a
Special General liquor license, on October 27, 2018, at the Kohala
Village Hub, 55-514 HawT Road, HawT, Hawaii.
Application No. SP -18-33, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on October 25, 2018, at the
Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawai'i.
m. Application No. SP -18-34, Cooper Center Council, dba Cooper Center
Council, fora Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on October 13, 2018,
at the Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
n. Application No. SP -18-35, Hilo-Hamakua Community Development
Corporation, dba Hilo-Hamakua Community Development Corporation,
for a Special General liquor license, on October 20, 2018, at the Kings'
Shops, 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
o. Application No. SP -18-36, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on November 2, 2018, at the Kahilu Theater,
67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawai'i.
p. Application No. SP -18-37, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on December 21-23, 2018, at the Kahilu Theater,
67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
q. Application No. SP -18-38, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on January 27, 2019, at the Kahilu Theater,
67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
r. Application No. SP -18-39, Hawaii Artist Collaboration, dba Hawaii
Artist Collaboration, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on
November 3, 2018, at the Holualoa Inn, 76-5932 Mamalahoa Highway,
Holualoa, Hawaii.
17. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification
a. Application No. TV -18-30, Innersea Discoveries LLC, dba UnCruise
Adventures, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kawaihae
Harbor, Kawaihae, Hawaii, on November 2 and 17, 2018;
December 1, 15 and 29, 2018; January 12 and 26, 2019; February 9
and 23, 2019; March 9 and 23, 2019; and, April 6, 2019.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
December 6, 2018, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
January 3, 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.
X. Adjournment
For information relative to any of the above-mentioned applications and/or procedures
for protesting against a liquor license, please call the Department of Liquor Control at
(808) 961-8218.
The meeting place (or facility) is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone who
requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of
policies or procedures to participate in this meeting should contact the Department at
(808) 961-8218 as soon as possible, but no later than October 26, 2018.
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