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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-01 Liquor Commission MinutesI. COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL LIQUOR COMMISSION November 1, 2018 HILO LAGOON CENTRE, 101 AUPUNI STREET, UNIT 230, HILO, HAWAII Call To Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Art Taniguchi at 10:00 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: Absent and Excused: Others Present: Art Taniguchi, Chair Warren Arakaki, Commissioner David Greenwell, Commissioner Michael Hughes, Commissioner Stephen Lopez, Commissioner Claude Onizuka, Commissioner Dawn Raymond, Commissioner Allen Salave`a, Commissioner Shelby Nahale-a, Vice Chair Gerald Takase, Director Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Tech. Dorsi Lim, Secretary to the Board & Commission Taniguchi: I'd like to call this meeting of the Liquor Commission to order. I'd like to ask everyone to put their phones on vibrate or silent. We appreciate it. Let's start off with introductions. Gonzalez: Good morning. Brandon Gonzalez, Administrative Officer. Waltjen: Good morning. Stacie Waltjen, Licensing Tech. Takase: I'm Gerald Takase, Director. Hughes: Mike Hughes, Commissioner. Arakaki: Hello, I'm Warren Arakaki, Commissioner. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 1 Onizuka: Claude Onizuka, Commissioner. Taniguchi: Art Taniguchi, Commissioner. Masuda: Craig Masuda, Commission Counsel. Raymond: Dawn Raymond, Commissioner. Greenwell: David Greenwell, District 9 Commissioner. Lopez: Steven Lopez, Commissioner. Salave`a: Allen Salave`a, Commissioner. Lim: Dorsi Lim, Secretary. Fujimoto: Gail Fujimoto, Licensing Officer. II. Approval of Minutes Taniguchi: Thank you very much. We deferred our September minutes at the last meeting. Can I have a motion to approve our minutes for September 6, 2018, and October 4, 2018, which were circulated via email? Greenwell: I'II make the motion. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to approve the September 6, 2018, and October 4, 2018, Liquor Commission Minutes as circulated; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. Taniguchi: It's been 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you very much. The motion was carried unanimously. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 2 Taniguchi: Director, do we need to approve Executive Session minutes? Takase: Since they were circulated, you may approve them. Taniguchi: Okay. Motion to approve our Executive Session minutes? Greenwell: I move to approve the Executive Session minutes. Salave`a: Second. 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. III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda Taniguchi: There is no supplemental agenda. IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items Taniguchi: Do we have any public statements on any agenda items? There were no public statements. Taniguchi: Since none, we'll move on to Public Hearings. V. Public Hearings Taniguchi: Item No. 1, Application No. 18-07, Rocco's Pizza Pub LLC, dba Rocco's Pizza Pub, submits Change of Category to Category B2, and Change of Location to 84-4830 Hawaii Belt Road, Captain Cook. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 3 1. Application No. 18-07 (10:02 A.M.) Rocco's Pizza Pub LLC, dba Rocco's Pizza Pub, submits Change of Category to Category B2, 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 B1. Yvonne Rocco, Manager, was present. Taniguchi: Good morning. Rocco: Good morning. Taniguchi: Can you identify yourself and your relationship to the business please? Rocco: Yes, my name is Yvonne Rocco and I'm Owner/Operator of Rocco's Pizza Pub. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe your business? Rocco: Yes. We're a family-owned pizzeria. We primarily do pizza and salads and a little bit of pasta and fresh-baked bread. We've been operating almost three years here on the Big Island. Taniguchi: Are there any changes to your report? Rocco: (nodded indicating there are no changes). Taniguchi: Director, any protests? Well, we have one that we just received. Takase: Mr. Chairman, the applicant submitted two out of two notices within 100 feet, and 15 out of 22 within 500 feet. There were 17 properties entitled to protest, and we did received one protest application. I believe copies were provided to the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony regarding this application? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Since none, Commissioners, any questions? Mr. Greenwell? Greenwell: Gerald, could you explain a bit about this procedure that they have or the ownership of the property versus a lease? Takase: Right now, the property is a leasehold property. However, she is in the process of acquiring the leasehold as well. At the end of the day, she will be the fee owner of the property. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 4 Greenwell: But according to this, they have to have a lease in place for a year before we can issue a license? Takase: What we require is either ownership or a lease. We treat a lease, one year or more, as a permanent lease. She could proceed with just a lease, but in this case, she's doing both. She has a lease but she is in the process of also acquiring the fee under the lease. Greenwell: But her lease is currently month-to-month? Rocco: The easiest way for the current owner and when I met with Ashley at Bishop, 100 percent of the lease is going to the purchase of the property right now. They have six more years left on the leasehold that we are going to be taking over. It's going to take some time to transition that over and renegotiate, so the best way that everybody could (inaudible) was to do the lease in that form since we are purchasing the property at the same time. Greenwell: You said there are six years left on the lease? Rocco: On the current lease, but we are able to take it over. Yes. Taniguchi: Any other questions? Lopez: In looking at the protest and your hours. You're only open Wednesday through Sunday to 9:00 P.M.? Rocco: Correct. Lopez: So would this individual potentially be impacted three nights per week? Rocco: Yes. Lopez: Have you talked to them? Or do you know this (person)? Rocco: This is the first that I've seen of this. Lopez: Thank you. Taniguchi: Mr. Onizuka? Onizuka: I have a question on a point that was brought up on this protest which is about parking. Where is your parking? Rocco: We have our own parking lot that we built specifically for that building. There is adequate parking. There's basically one property that is close to the pizzeria and I'm suspecting this might be the property at hand with this letter of protest. But the property incline goes straight up to the property which no one could easily go up there to park or NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 5 mistake that for the pizzeria. Obviously, we can put a cone or a "no parking" sign or whatever it takes to prevent anybody from driving up that incline, that driveway. But, really don't see that happening easily. Unless of course, to turn around, but it's pretty distinct that it's a residential driveway. Onizuka: How many parking stalls do you have? Rocco: We have our handicapped, and about 10 parallel. I'm going to say we have about 20. Onizuka: Twenty parking stalls? Rocco: Twenty. Onizuka: This is the old Morihara Store, right? Rocco: Yes. There's also parking in the front (parallel). Taniguchi: Any other questions, Commissioners? In reading this complaint, it seems as though the music is affecting them now. Rocco: Right. Now we're shutting down the music at 7:00 P.M. Taniguchi: At 7:00? Is that live? Rocco: Yes. It's live music. We have Hawaiian music, Country. Taniguchi: Is it amplified music or just acoustic guitar type? Rocco: Acoustic, they do plug in. Taniguchi: So this 8:30 matter is moot now since you don't have music past 7:00? Rocco: Right now I don't. I obviously want to go to 8:30 and close at 9:00. But right now, I'm currently ending music at 7:00. I see that they have it (in the protest) as 8:30. Their 8:30 time that they put in the protest should work fine with what we're doing because we close at 9:00. I always shut down the music at 8:30. At our previous location, we closed at 10:00 and I always closed down the music at 9:00. We'll need to work with them. I'm okay with that 8:30 time. I completely understand that she has children and we have no problem with that. We always try to be courteous to people that are around us when the music gets loud. Plus the patrons love the music, the atmosphere, so we're trying to balance it all. I have no problem with 8:30. Taniguchi: I guess the difference between now and your request is dancing? If you're closing at 9:00 and it's a family pizza place, so you're okay with ending and closing at 9:00? Dancing? NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 6 Rocco: Yes. And the reason for the dancing was two-part. I've had private parties, Christmas parties, birthday parties, and people like to get up and dance. When we have our Hawaiian music, typically a couple will just get up and start dancing. I just don't want to be in any violation in our liquor license. These are the reasons for the dancing. It's not a club scene, just basically couples that will get up sometimes and dance. Taniguchi: Okay. Mr. Greenwell? Greenwell: I can't read this fellow's signature or woman's signature on the bottom here, but I see at the top it's Vanessa M. Puou. Are you familiar with them? Have you ever spoken to them? Rocco: I don't, and no one has come in to make any complaints or called. I'm really surprised to see this. Like I said, I don't know her and I suspect most of the residents and neighbors came in and are enjoying the pizza and just being there. I suspect it might be that house at the top, but I'm not sure. Greenwell: Okay. Taniguchi: Gerald? Takase: Yvonne, is your place air conditioned or is it just open air? Rocco: It's open air. Takase: I ask you to reach out to this person. She must be close (in proximity) to you. Rocco: I think it might be that one particular house. Takase: At the far end of the property? Rocco: Yes. I can talk to her. Takase: Looking at our map, it seems she's one property away from your parcel to the north. But reading her letter, it seems she's right next to you. So, it's one of those two properties. Rocco: I'II just have to go and look up her name and parcel number and find out if that's really where she's at. Takase: If you rather not, then we will start negotiating for you. But I implore you to do it. Rocco: Yes, absolutely. I can speak with her. I just want to say, when I call her about anybody driving on the property, I will make sure that it won't happen and that most of NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 7 our customers are families so I don't see that happening. But I want to make sure address that with them. Takase: Finally, are you going to do something with Planning? Rocco: Yes, I'm working with them now. Yes, I'm already that far. Takase: Okay, that's all the questions I have. Taniguchi: Mr. Onizuka? Onizuka: This is going to be a new location? Taniguchi: They're moving to Captain Cook. Takase: Yes. She was in Kealakekua before. Onizuka: Mango Court? Takase: Yes, used to be. Onizuka: So you moved to this other location? Rocco: Yes. Onizuka: Question to the Department, this B2, Class 5 license goes until what time? What is the maximum? Takase: The maximum is 2:00 (A.M.). Onizuka: If you're agreeing to 9:00, is that a restriction that would be put on the license? Takase: If you want to enforce it, you would put that on it. Onizuka: I think we could do that if we have another complaint. Takase: Yes. Rocco: In the previous location, I always welcomed the (noise level checks). We've always passed that. Takase: I don't recall any complaints in their other location and they had people in back of them. Taniguchi: When you reach out to this person, also address the littering problem. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 8 Rocco: Yes, I saw that (addressed in the protest). Taniguchi: Looking at the picture, there is a house directly behind you. Is that the one you're thinking of? Rocco: That's the one I'm thinking of. It's behind and up. Taniguchi: Where's the driveway? Takase: I don't think that's the house. It's at the end of your parking lot. Rocco: On the other side? Takase: Yes. Rocco: Okay. Taniguchi: Any other questions, Commissioners? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Onizuka: Move to close public hearing. Taniguchi: Okay. Do we have a second? Greenwell: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any other discussion? There was no other discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, 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. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 9 Taniguchi: Motion to approve or deny Application No. 18-07? Onizuka: Motion to approve Application No. 18-07, pending payment of $17.88 in additional publication costs and final inspection. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 18-07, Rocco's Pizza Pub LLC, dba Rocco's Pizza Pub, for a Change of Category to Category B2, 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 B1, payment of $17.88 in additional publication costs and final inspection; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any further discussion? There was no further 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. Rocco: Thank you. Taniguchi: Item No. 2, Application No. 18-08, Foodman Hawaii Corp., dba Tetsumen, for an original Dispenser General liquor license, Category A. 2. Application No. 18-08 (10:17 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. Stephanie Ota, Assistant Manager, was present. Taniguchi: Can you identify yourself, please, and your relationship to the business? NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 10 Ota: I'm Stephanie Ota. I'm the assistant manager of Tetsumen. Taniguchi: Have you read the report? Any changes to the report? Ota: No. Taniguchi: Can you briefly describe the business? Ota: Yes. We are a tonkatsu ramen place. We specialize in ramen. Taniguchi: Director, any report of protests? Takase: Mr. Chairman, the applicant mailed three out of three notices within 100 feet, and 46 out of 52 within 500 feet. There were 55 properties entitled to protest, and there were no protests to this application. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony on this application? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Since none, Commissioners, any questions? No questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Can I have a motion to close public hearing? Onizuka: Move to close public hearing. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to close the public hearing; 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." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 11 The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Motion to approve? Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. 18-08, pending final inspection. Raymond: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. 18-08, 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, pending final inspection; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any further discussion? There was no further 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. Ota: Thank you. VI. Preliminary Hearings Taniguchi: Application No. T18-11, 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. 1. Application No. T18-11 (10:18 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. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 12 Newton Chu, representing the applicant; Marcus Bender, Manager; and Scott Thompson, Master Brewer, were present. Taniguchi: Good morning. Chu: Good morning, Chair Taniguchi and members of the Commission. Newton Chu on behalf of the applicant, Pacific Aqua Beverages, LLC. To my left is Marcus Bender who is Manager and Member of Pacific Aqua Beverages. I do have one change to the investigator's report. If I can direct your attention to the first page of the report under Applicant, John Molina and Kevin Davis as Managers. There's been a slight change in transaction. It changed from an equity, from them taking an equity position in Pacific Aqua Beverages from financing positions so there would be one manager, and that would be Marcus Bender. We are in the process where the Corporate Attorney is on Oahu making those changes now. Taniguchi: Thank you. Can you briefly describe the business? Chu: The finest beer brewed in Hilo with some new products to come, hopefully, and continuation of a brewery started by the Shindo family back in ... Bender: Dustin Shindo and his father, Cal; I can't even remember, it's been so long, but they started it. Taniguchi: It was in the 90's. Chu: For the Commission's information, Scott Thompson who is the current Brewmaster for DeMare will stay on as will virtually all of the employees. Hilo will still be represented well. We're looking forward to Marcus bringing new energy to the business. Taniguchi: Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any questions? Hughes: You'll still have the tasting room? Are there future plans for anything more than that, like a restaurant? Anything? Bender: Right now, I'm talking to some different individuals that have restaurants here in Hilo that we might be able to collaborate with. Hughes: Also, what are the restroom facilities in your tasting room? Is there a restroom facility available? Bender: There is, yes. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 13 Arakaki: Is the brewery going to keep doing the same kind of beers, or doing something different? Bender: We have some other recipes that we're looking at investing, and try to consolidate and do some things that we know from the sales and our distribution partner, Johnson Brothers. I've met with them and they've given me some good feedback about what really is well-received and what is sort of not above the 80-20 rule. We're going to focus on the winners and try to introduce some seasonal beers and things that will re -invigorate the public's interest in what we're doing as well as re- address the packaging and try to brand it so it's not so confusing. There's some Mehana beers, there's Hawaii Nui beers, so what is it? We want to bring it all together in some new packaging and what I'II call a re -launch in the community in terms of re- invigorating people's interest and being able to identify what it is. Chu: Mr. Bender was involved in creating the Hawaiian Springs water on the map and to the public in the 90's. Bender: In 1997 I took it public on the NASDAQ, but I started in 1994. Before that I had hands in sodas and so on. I've been in the beverage business since 1981, with Hinano beer in Tahiti. I was the importer for many years for the Martin family. I sort of got baptized in the beverage business in beer and my exit will be in beer, so to speak. Taniguchi: When you were under Hawaii Nui, that was on Kauai, right? Bender: My understanding of it, the history of it, it was a brewery on Kauai that merged together with Mehana. Then they went bankrupt. Taniguchi: They were brewing everything up there or still doing everything here? Bender: I think it was all here, just under different labels. I think there was even one called Keoki, if I'm not mistaken, back in the day. So, there was Hawaii Nui, Keoki, Mehana, everybody was trying to figure out who's going to succeed in being the primary name and I don't think anyone really came to any conclusion. Taniguchi: Getting back to Mr. Hughes' question about the restrooms, somebody mentioned that they were at Mehana's tasting room and tourists asked to use the restroom and was told there was no public restroom. You might want to check with your employee on that, because I heard the same thing. It was a good question. Thompson: There are two public restrooms. Bender: I've used the restroom there, that's why I said yes. Taniguchi: But they said no public (restrooms). You're an employee. Maybe it was just a miscommunication type of thing. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 14 Chu: We'll address that. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We will check on that. Bender: Definitely. That's a very important point if you're drinking beer. Taniguchi: Commissioners, any other questions? There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, ... Onizuka: Move to approve Application No. T18-11, if approved, public hearing to be held December 6, 2018, in Hilo. Arakaki: Second. Mr. Onizuka moved to approve Application No. T18-11, 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. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Any further discussion? There was no further 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. Chu: Thank you very much. Bender: Thank you. VII. Unfinished Business Taniguchi: There's no unfinished business. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 15 VIII. New Business Taniguchi: Item No. 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. 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. Greenwell: Move to ratify. Lopez: Chair? I believe as a member, I recuse myself from the vote? Mr. Lopez recused himself from voting on New Business, Item No. 1. Taniguchi: Okay. Mr. Lopez is recusing himself because he is a member of the Elks. We have a motion, do we have a second? Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the Application for Game Permit, for a Texas Hold'em Dinner on September 17, 2018, and October 22, 2018, submitted by Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, 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; seconded by Mr. Salave`a. 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." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 16 Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 2, Waikoloa Venture, LLC, dba Island Gourmet Markets, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, for renovation and refurbishment of its Deli Department, no changes to its Liquor Department. 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. Salave`a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Alteration Permit, for renovation and refurbishment to its Deli Department, no changes to its Liquor Department, submitted by Waikoloa Venture, LLC, dba Island Gourmet Markets, 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; seconded by Ms. Raymond. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Masuda: Mr. Chairman, the record shall officially reflect that Mr. Lopez was back on the record on that last motion. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 17 Taniguchi: I'm sorry, yes. Mr. Lopez just recused himself from Item No. 1. He's back on Item No. 2. Taniguchi: Item No. 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. 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. Salave`a: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. Taniguchi: Taniguchi: Taniguchi: Taniguchi: Taniguchi: acceptance for Ramesh Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to its back parking lot for an event overflow on September 28, 2018, submitted by JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Lounge, 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; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Moved and seconded. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Item No. 4, Sodexo America, LLC, dba Sodexo America, LLC, of the Personal History and Affidavit received on September 26, 2018, Mahalingam, Vice President/Director, effective July 1, 2017. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 18 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 Hawaii at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. Salave`a: Move to accept. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to accept the Personal History and Affidavit received on September 26, 2018, for Ramesh Mahalingam, Vice President/Director, effective July 1, 2017, submitted by Sodexo America, LLC, dba Sodexo America, LLC, to its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B2, located at the Campus Center Cafeteria, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 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. 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. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 19 Taniguchi: Mr. Lopez, you're going to recuse yourself? Lopez: Chair, again, recusing. Taniguchi: Mr. Lopez will recuse himself from Item No. 5. May I have a motion? Salave`a: Move to accept. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to accept the Personal History and Affidavit received on September 26, 2018, for Lourdes Hernaez, Director, effective April 1, 2018, submitted by Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Mr. Lopez is back on again for Item No. 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. 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. Salave`a: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 20 Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the 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, submitted by Pacific Aqua Beverages, LLC, dba Mehana Brewing, to its pending sale and transfer of the Manufacturer Beer liquor license, located at 275 East Kawili Street, Hilo, 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 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. 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. Salave`a: Move to approve proposed changes. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to approve Proposed Changes to LLC, with the admission of Southern Wine and Spirits Corporation, and Glazer's Venture Holdings, Inc., effective September 1, 2018, submitted by Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC, dba Southern Glazer's of HI/SGWS, to its Wholesale General liquor license, located at 61-3785 Maluokalani Place, Kawaihae, Hawaii; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 21 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 8, Joan Fujimoto and Taro Kodama, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for Takanoi Shuzo Sake, not available in Hawaii, not to exceed five gallons (19 liters) per person. 8. Joan Fujimoto and Taro Kodama, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for Takanoi Shuzo Sake, not available in Hawaii, not to exceed five gallons (19 liters) per person, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 2, 2018. Salave`a: Move to ratify. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for Takanoi Shuzo Sake, not available in Hawaii, not to exceed five gallons (19 liters) per person, submitted by Joan Fujimoto and Taro Kodama, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 2, 2018; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Second. Question? Greenwell: I think we went over this before, but how many permits can they get in a year? Takase: I think it's unlimited. Greenwell: Unlimited? Takase: There's no limit. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 22 Greenwell: Okay. Taniguchi: Good question. Is this for re -sale or just for personal (use)? Takase: No, just personal. Greenwell: Personal. Takase: She said they've been going but don't know when they'll be going again so they wanted to bring back a lot this time. Taniguchi: When you have this kind of thing, do you still have to pay duty? If you exceed the amount? Takase: That's between you and Customs. Taniguchi: So you're still subject to that, though? Takase: I get varying reports. When I went through Customs, they said you could bring back one bottle. Others say you can bring back two or three. Anything above that, whatever that limit is, you're supposed pay Customs on. Masuda: Gerald, when you bring it back, is there a limit on the quantity? Like 1.9 liters. Takase: No, they just go by the bottle. Greenwell: There used to be a limitation of one gallon was duty free. I don't know if it's changed. Taniguchi: I think it's less than that for sake. I think it's like that 720 milliliters. It's not one gallon. I was wondering, because with this amount, (referring to HRS 281-33.1, as stated on the application), not to exceed five gallons, it's a lot. Takase: Well, nine bottles. I hear the duty is not that high on it. Taniguchi: That's a good question, Mr. Greenwell. I didn't know you had to do this. How much before you need approval for? Not even one gallon? Takase: Usually, they're going to bring back a big amount. The only times we actually see these are when people are moving. Especially military, because the military movers will require that you get a permit. Taniguchi: So this is unusual? Takase: Yes. I think she's bringing back two cases so they wanted to make sure. Arakaki: Is there a fee that they have to pay for this application? NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 23 Takase: No. No fee. Taniguchi: It's been moved and seconded. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 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 April 1, 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 April 1, 2018, to its Club liquor license, Category 62, located at 150 Kino'ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii. Taniguchi: This is the Hilo Elks, should Mr. Lopez recuse himself? Lopez: I'm a member of the Elks. Does it matter which Lodge? Taniguchi: He's a member of the Kona Lodge. Masuda: (to Mr. Lopez) You vote independently, each Lodge acts independently, right? Lopez: Yes. Taniguchi: He doesn't have to recuse himself? Masuda: No. Taniguchi: Can I have a motion? NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 24 Salave`a: Move to accept. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a move to accept the Personal History and Affidavit received on October 2, 2018, for Jessie May Ann Camacho Mata, Trustee, effective April 1, 2018, submitted by 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, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 150 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: It's been moved and seconded. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 10, Kona Brewery, LLC, dba Kona Brewery, ratification of Application for Product Tasting by Class 1. Manufacturer's License, on November 3, 2018. 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. Salave`a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a move to ratify the Application for Product Tasting by Class 1. Manufacturer's License, on November 3, 2018, submitted by Kona Brewery, LLC, dba Kona Brewery, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 3, 2018, to its Manufacturer Beer liquor license, NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 25 located in the Kona Industrial Subdivision, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 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. 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. Salave`a: Move to accept. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a move to accept the Personal History and Affidavit received on October 4, 2018, for Ted H.S. Hong, Trustee, effective March 29, 2018, submitted by Hilo Yacht Club, dba Hilo Yacht Club, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 77 Laehala Street, Hilo, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Do I have to recuse myself since I am a member? Masuda: No. It's just a personal history. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. All those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 26 There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 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. 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, 2018i, approved by Director Gerald Takase, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 19-4084 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii. Salave`a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Outside Storage Permit, at the Hawaii True Value Building, 19-3985 Kilauea Road, Building #1, Volcano, Hawaii, effective October 5, 2018, submitted by Maurice Thomas, dba Thai Thai Bistro and Bar, approved by Director Gerald Takase, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 19-4084 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 13, Maurice Thomas, dba Orchidland General Store, ratification of Application for Pool Buying Agreement, between Maurice Thomas, dba Orchidland NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 27 General Store, dba Hawaii True Value, and dba Thai Thai Bistro and Bar, effective October 5, 2018. 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. Taniguchi: Do we have a motion? Salave`a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the 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, submitted by Maurice Thomas, dba Orchidland General Store, 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; seconded by Ms. Raymond. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. Discussion? What is this about? Takase: We allow licensees to get together and buy together. Wholesalers will offer discounts if you buy in volume. What the "little guys" can't get are these discounts. In this case, he actually owns these three places and he's asking to buy it all under one name. That's why the outside permit as well. If he gets enough, he's entitled to discounts available from the wholesalers. Greenwell: How does Hawaii True Value fit into this? Takase: Hawaii True Value sounds like a hardware store, but it's also a convenience store in Volcano that's actually next to the Thai Thai Bistro and Bar restaurant. Hughes: It's not an Ace Hardware? Takase: It is a True Value Hardware, but they also are a convenience store up in the village. Taniguchi: Good question. Any other questions? NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 28 There were no other questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Since none, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 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. 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. Salave`a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to the parking lot fronting the building, for event on October 13, 2018, submitted by JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, 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; seconded by Ms. Raymond. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 29 Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 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. 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 General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawai'i. Salave`a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to the Banquet Room, for event on October 20, 2018, submitted by O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 12, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 16, Pleasant Travel Service, dba Royal Kona Resort, ratification of Application for Game Permit for BINGO on November 16, 2018. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 30 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. Salave`a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Game Permit, for BINGO on November 16, 2018, submitted by Pleasant Travel Service, dba Royal Kona Resort, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 18, 2018, to its Hotel liquor license, located at 75-5852 AIi`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; seconded by Ms. Raymond. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 17, Innersea Discoveries LLC, dba UnCruise Adventures, ratification of Application for Outside Storage Permit. 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, Hawai'i. Salave'a: Move to ratify. Raymond: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the Application for Outside Storage Permit, submitted by Innersea Discoveries LLC, dba UnCruise NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 31 Adventures, 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; seconded by Ms. Raymond. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 18, Special Licenses issued for ratification. Request a motion for ratification of Special Licenses, Application No. SP -18-22 to SP -18-39, Item No. 18(a) to 18(r). Greenwell: I make that motion. Salave`a: Second. Mr. Greenwell moved to ratify the following Special Licenses: 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. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 32 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. 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, Hawaii. g. 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. J• 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 Hawi Road, Hawi, 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, Hawaii. m. Application No. SP -18-34, Cooper Center Council, dba Cooper Center Council, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 33 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, Hawaii. p. Application No. SP -18-37, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, fora 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. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salave`a. 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: Opposed, "Nay." Greenwell: Gerald, there's an awful lot of drinking at Kahilu Theatre. They've got about six applications here. There's a lot of liquor being sold in Waimea. Takase: There's a lot of events. There might actually be even more because this past Legislature changed the rules so that now special permits are free. We used to charge NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 34 twenty dollars if you had a three -event permit and if you went over four or six. Now, all special permits are free. We'II see what's going to happen if it catches on. Greenwell: Wait. You say all special permits are free? Takase: Yes. Greenwell: That doesn't make sense. Why do you have to pay for a permit, but when it becomes a special permit, it's free? Takase: Previously, special permits are restricted to non -profits, and secondly to political candidates. Previously under our rules, you could have up to four free and after that, you used to pay twenty dollars to try and keep it down. Because of the uproar on Maui, the Legislature stepped in and cancelled all fees, so they could come in everyday and apply for a special permit. Masuda: You also had actions going on in Maui where a non-profit (would apply) and Maui was saying you need to have a criminal history check and you need this and that, so this was the push -back. Takase: We, as a State couldn't get together. Kauai was fighting Maui, but Honolulu didn't take a position. That was the Legislature's response to Maui. If you remember, Maui was getting very strict with special permits. All of the Board of Directors for a non- profit would have to come in and get fingerprinted prior to any event. There were a lot of cancellations of fundraisers and events of that nature. The Maui Commission was unrelenting. If they didn't get full compliance, your event was cancelled. We were victims of the backlash from it as well. Since they couldn't get anything done through Maui, they went to the Legislature and they're passing legislation for the whole State. Taniguchi: We still haven't voted on this. We had a motion and second. All those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. Taniguchi: Item No. 19, Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification. Request a motion for ratification of Transient Vessel License, Application No. TV 18-30, Item No. 19(a). NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 35 Salave`a: Move to ratify. Hughes: Second. Mr. Salave`a moved to ratify the following Transient Vessel License: 19. 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. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hughes. 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: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. IX. Announcements Meetings of Liquor Commission Taniguchi: Next meeting will be December 6, 2018, in Hilo, right? Takase: Yes. Taniguchi: And January 3, 2019, in Kona. So we're going to switch now? January used to be in Hilo. Takase: We'II figure it out and let you know if we're going back to the old schedule. The December meeting will be our annual meeting as well. Place to be determined. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 36 X. Adjournment Taniguchi: Can I have a motion to adjourn? Lopez: So move. Greenwell: Second. Mr. Lopez moved to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Greenwell. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded. All those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 A.M. Id Takase Director The November 1, 2018, Liquor Commission minutes were approved as circulated via email/mail on November 29, 2018, by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii on December 6, 2018. NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 37