Beer Board

CITY OF BRISTOL TENNESSEE MINUTES OF THE BEER BOARD MEETING HELD MAY 15, 2013 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT CITY EMPLOYEES PRESENT Mr. Craig Kistner – Chairman Chief Blaine Wade Mr. Walt Vernon – Vice Chairman Lt. Glenn James Ms. Helen Pickel Mr. Jack Hyder Mr. Vince Turner Ms. Robin Stedman Mr. Mike Ketron Call to Order – At approximately 5:00 pm on May 15, 2013, Mr. Kistner, Chairman of the Beer Board for the City of Bristol, Tennessee, called the meeting to order in the Conference Room of the Ewell L. Easley Municipal Bldg., located at 104 Eighth St., Bristol, Tennessee. Review of Minutes – Board Members reviewed the March 20, 2013 meeting minutes, the minutes were approved as read. NEW BUSINESS New Board Member – Mr. Kistner advised Mr. David Dowell has resigned from the Beer Board, he introduced Mr. Mike Ketron, newly appointed Member of the Beer Board. Bristol’s House of Harmony, 102 Belmont Dr., Bristol, TN, 37620 – Ms. Paula Matzner, representing the business, appeared before the Board to request a Permanent On Premises Permit. Lt. James advised the Application is in order and required fees paid, notice was published in the newspaper, background checks revealed no problems, and inspections were good. Mr. Kistner asked if this business is located between the bowling alley and liquor store, Lt. James said it is. He asked what kind of business it is, Ms. Matzner advised it will be open for special events, and at times live music will be played. She described it as more of an upscale club rather than a bar or nightclub. Mr. Kistner asked if she has ever been in business where beer and/or alcohol is served, and if she attended training, she answered yes to both questions. Ms. Pickel asked if food will be served, Ms. Matzner advised there is no kitchen facility, so any food will be catered in by various restaurants. Mr. Vernon made a Motion to approve the Permit, seconded by Ms. Pickel. Mr. Kistner called for comments from the public, there were none. There being no further discussion by the board Mr. Kistner called for a vote, the Motion was approved by unanimous vote. CVS Pharmacy # 7714, 1315 Virginia Ave, Bristol, TN, 37620 – Mr. Michael Kegley, Manager, appeared before the Board to request a permanent Off Premises Permit. Lt. James advised this store is located adjacent the Food City on Virginia Avenue. He briefed Mr. Kegley has already attended his Alcohol Education Awareness Training, and background checks were all good and everything is in order. Mr.Kistner asked if this will be the first license for this store, Lt. James said it is, Mr. Kegley advised when the CVS first opened the trees separating their building from the church were too low and did not provide enough of a buffer, they have now 1 grown enough to provide a definite division. Mr. Kistner asked if Mr. Kegley has ever sold beer before, he said he has not. Mr. Kistner then asked if the business is far enough away from the nearest church, Lt. James advised there is no problem since it is an Off Premises Permit. Ms. Pickel asked what type of cash registers the store uses, Mr. Kegley advised the cashier must enter the date of birth, they also have a device that scans the ID to ensure it is not a fake. Mr. Kistner warned Mr. Kegley of recent problems with cashier’s deliberately entering the wrong date of birth to allow an illegal sale to go through, and asked that he warn his employees that random checks are conducted. Mr. Vernon made a Motion to approve the Permit, seconded by Ms. Pickel. There being no further discussion, the Motion was approved by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS Alcohol Compliance Checks – Ms. Pickel asked if the Suspension Notice was served at El Agave Restaurant, Lt. James advised it was, and he was briefed by an Agent with the Tennessee Alcohol Board that a check was conducted and the restaurant was in compliance with the Suspension. PENDING BUSINESS Lt. James advised he has received one new Application to bring before the Board in June, Mr. Kistner scheduled the next meeting for June 19, 2013. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned. 2