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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 10/27/19990 A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, October 27, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. (Secretary's Note: Authority member Morris resigned effective October 26, 1999) Staff Members Present: Aimee Jensen, City Clerk's Office Greg Tempel, City Attorney's Office Thomas Reznik, Police Department Consent Calendar The Consent Calendar is intended to expedite the meeting and allow the Authority to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Items on the Consent Calendar are (1) routine items; and (2) those of no perceived controversy. Anyone may request that an item be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately immediately following adoption of the Consent Calendar. Approval of minutes from January 27 1999 March 24 1999 April 28 1999 May 26 1999, June 23, 1999, and September 22 1999 Report of Trade Name Change: from Total #2452 to Total #4105, 2501 South Shields. from Total #2487 to Total #4106, 2025 South College. from Total #2622 to Total #4102, 200 West Horsetooth. from Total #2448 to Total #4104, 4701 South Lemay. from Total #2369 to Total #4103, 803 Riverside Drive. October 27, 1999 3. Report of Trade Name Change from Wine & Liquor Depot to Liquor Depot 356 East Harmon. Unit #6C. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to adopt and approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Gerard Henry Boyle as Manager of Chesterfield, Bottomsly & Potts, 1415 West Elizabeth. Approved Gerard Boyle, manager, described his employment history. He stated he began working for Chesterfield, Bottomsly & Potts as a server four years ago. Mr. Boyle stated they do their own compliance checks. He described the training all employees are required to attend. He stated he has had no liquor violations and that he has terminated employees for serving underage patrons. Mr. Boyle stated he has the liquor code on premise. He stated his criminal history is complete. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve Gerard Henry Boyle as Manager of Chesterfield, Bottomsly & Potts, 1415 West Elizabeth. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Michael Patrick Smuck (Owner) as Manager of San Felipe's Cantina, 11 Old Town Square Suite 120 Approved Mike Smuck, owner and general manager, detailed his employment history and training. He stated he is on premise Tuesday through Saturday evening. Mr. Smuck stated he is currently undergoing extensive training and is familiarizing himself with the Liquor Code. He stated he has taken steps to clarify and streamline operating procedures. Mr. Smuck stated Officer Rich Johnson has reviewed the operating procedures. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve Michael Patrick Smuck as Manager of San Felipe's Cantina, 11 Old Town Square, Suite 120. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. October 27, 1999 Registration of Christine Elaine Elmer as Manager of Pizza Hut, 4643 South Mason, Approved Christine Elaine Elmer, manager, stated she has been with Pizza Hut for nine years. She stated the owners have zero tolerance for liquor code violations. Ms. Elmer stated she is responsible for training all the servers. Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Duffy , to approve Christine Elaine Elmer as Manager of Pizza Hut, 4643 South Mason. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Marcus Arnold Mann as Manager of Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1212 Oakridge Drive. Approved Marc Mann, manager, stated he has been with Carrabba's Colorado I Ltd since 1993. He detailed the training he received. He stated he has read the Liquor Code. Mr. Mann stated any employee found in violation of the liquor code is automatically terminated. Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to approve Marcus Arnold Mann as Manager of Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1212 Oakridge Drive. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Registration of Daniel Scott Humphrey as Manager of The Armadillo, 354 Walnut Street. Approved Dan Humphrey, manager, described the training all employees are required to attend. He stated all servers are required to review the bar manual. Mr. Humphrey described how to look for signs of intoxication. He stated he has had no liquor violations. Mr. Humphrey stated his application is complete. Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve Daniel Scott Humphrey as Manager of The Armadillo, 354 Walnut Street. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. October 27, 1999 Request from Outback/Denver-I, Limited Partnership, dba Outback Steakhouse, 807 East Harmony Road, to Change, Alter, or Modify the Licensed Premises Approved Tom Flanagan, owner, described the modification. He stated he will amend the diagram to describe the fence surrounding the porch area. Mr. Flanagan stated the modifications have been completed. Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Crowfoot, to approve the modification of premise at Outback Steakhouse, 807 East Harmony Road. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Creekside Liquors, 1005 West Stuart, from Thomas King to Son Tran and Kathy Doan, Approved Son Tran, applicant, stated he has had no experience selling liquor. He stated the former owner will continue to train him and his wife Kathy Doan. Mr. Tran stated he has reviewed the liquor code and is planning on becoming TIPS certified. He stated they do not plan on hiring any employees. Mr. Tran stated he will be on premise approximately 40 hours a week. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to approve the transfer of ownership of Creekside Liquors, 1005 West Stuart, from Thomas King to Son Tran and Kathy Doan. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Ownership of Match -Ups, 625 South Mason from Match -Ups, Inc., to BenCorp, LLC, Approved Gary Benson, applicant, stated he has been in the liquor business since the mid-70's. He stated Match -Ups has been in the family since 1985. Mr. Benson stated he has never had a liquor violation and has terminated employees for serving minors. He stated TIPS training is mandatory and that he is familiar with the liquor code. Shannon Benson, manager, detailed his criminal history. He stated he is on premise approximately 60 hours a week. October 27, 1999 Authority member Crowfoot made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to approve the transfer of ownership of Match -Ups, 625 South Mason, from Match -Ups, Inc., to BenCorp, LLC. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: Cooper. THE MOTION CARRIED. Renewal Hearing for Star Light, 167 North College, Renewal Hearing Postponed to December 1 1999 Brad March, attorney representing the licensee, stated they are requesting that the hearing be postponed to December 1, 1999, since the posting requirements were not met. He stated the Licensee has resolved many of the issues brought before the Authority September 22, 1999. Mr. March stated the Licensee is willing to stipulate to open the patio only after 9:00 p.m. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Oldham, to postpone the renewal hearing to December 1, 1999 and to order the Licensee to post the premise not less than 10 days. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ron Vaughan, party in interest, stated he has a law office at 116 North College and that he has comments regarding the owner, Scott Leary. Assistant City Attorney Greg Tempel stated the Authority would have to decide if Mr. Vaughan's testimony is relevant to the Star Light's renewal. The Authority requested that Mr. Vaughan attend the December 1, 1999 hearing. Other Business Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to elect Authority member Cooper as Chairperson. Yeas: Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Authority member Cooper made a motion, seconded by Authority member Schmitz, to elect Authority member Crowfoot as Vice -Chairperson. Yeas: Cooper, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. October 27, 1999 Adjournment Authority member Schmitz made a motion, seconded by Authority member Duffy, to adjourn. Yeas: Cooper, Crowfoot, Davis, Duffy, Oldham, and Schmitz. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 a.m. 4ChrpfsonLg��-