LICENSES COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes LICENSES COMMITTEE ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR Ald. Nik Kovac, VICE-CHAIR Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, Ald. Nikiya Dodd, and Ald. Chantia Lewis Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. The meeting convened at 9:09 AM Present 5 - Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis, Zamarripa 1. 201506 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 08 VEGA, Ruben, Agent for "Four Wheels Auto Sales & Repairs, LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Application Requesting Non-Consensual Towing -Repossession Only, Collecting/Delivering Junk, Valuable Metal, and Salvaged Motor Vehicle Parts for "Four Wheels Auto Sales & Repair" at 1643A S 38TH St. Appearing with the applicant as interpreter: Pauline Bell 1106 S 1st St Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 05 CHAY, Marshall I, Agent for "Acme Enterprises LLC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "McDonald's" at 11313 W SILVER SPRING DR. (Expires 5/28/2021) Ald. Dodd moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 11, 2021 Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 05 KLER, Baljit S, Agent for "Appleton Express, Inc", Public Entertainment Premises License Application Requesting 5 Amusement Machines for "Appleton Express" at 7646 W Appleton Av. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 03 MARKING, Nicholas E, Agent for "Primetime Events LLC", Class B Beer and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands, Disc Jockey, Karaoke, and Patrons Dancing for "The Tap Yard MKE" at 1301 N EDISON St. The applicant was present. Ald. Kovac stated he has not received opposition from neighbors. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 04 LEVIN, Robert M, Agent for "Toro MKE, LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Applications for "2A Wine Merchants" at 577 E Erie St. The applicant was present. Individual also present: Ald. Bauman stated that he has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 The meeting recessed at 9:24 AM The meeting reconvened at 9:26 AM 201506 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 04 BARRETT, Richard J, Agent for "Carson's Ribs of Milwaukee, LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Transfer of Stock for "Carson's" at 301 W Juneau Av. (Expires 5/20/2021) Appearing on behalf of the applicant: City of Milwaukee Page 2 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 11, 2021 Atty. Michael Maistelman Dean Carson 456 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL Individual also present: Ald. Bauman stated there was a complaint from a neighbor and he has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 The meeting recessed at 9:31 AM The meeting reconvened at 9:35 AM 201506 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 04 MUSA, Nasser I, Agent for "Serv Group LLC", Food Dealer License Application for "Moosas" at 405 N 27th St. The applicant stated he will close at 9 PM. Individual also present: Ald. Bauman stated the premises will be located inside a gas station that has problematic operations. He added that he has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 The meeting recessed at 9:40 AM The meeting reconvened at 9:52 AM 201506 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 01 KURASZ, Dennis A, Agent for "A-1 Junk Cars Inc", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Application Requesting Dealing, Storing, Transporting, Removing and/or Recycling Junk/Valuable Metal and Salvaged Motor Vehicle Parts for "A-1 Junk Cars" at 4900 N 32ND St. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Zamarripa moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0) The applicant stated he accepts full responsibility for everything he did. City of Milwaukee Page 3 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 11, 2021 Individual also present: Ald. Hamilton stated he has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 The meeting recessed at 9:53 AM The meeting reconvened at 10:07 AM 201506 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 14 HARRIS, Joey, Agent for "Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.", Weights & Measures License Renewal Application for "Home Depot #4941" at 150 W Holt Av. (Expires 5/21/2021) The applicant was not present. The meeting recessed at 10:10 AM The meeting convened at 10:13 AM Individual present: Ald. Dimitrijevic stated she is disappointed that they did not appear. She added that small businesses can be present, so she doesn't understand why the corporations cannot appear. Ald. Zamarripa moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 14 WISHMAN, Timmy T, Agent for "Old Skoolz LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting 7 Amusement Machines, Jukebox, and Patrons Dancing for "Old Skoolz" at 1100 E POTTER Av. The applicant stated he will not be having live music and will have double doors to prevent noise from going outside. He added that he hasn't owned a Harley in 12 years and he does have friends that ride them. He stated that he doesn't like the noise either, but he will not allow revving up or other noise. He added that he tried to send out flyers but he couldn't put them in mailboxes. Individual also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic stated that she wants the applicant to be respectful to neighbors and provide them his contact information. Individual present in opposition: Kenneth Chrisien 2561 S Clement Ave stated that he has had problems with the premises in the past and other premises in the area. He added that he has called the police about fights and drug use. He stated that the applicant is a Harley rider and he is concerned about the number of motorcycles in the neighborhood at 3 AM. He added that the applicant has homophobic and racist remarks on his Facebook page. City of Milwaukee Page 4 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 11, 2021 Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 15 SALEM, Ahmed I, Agent for "OMAR FOOD MARKET LLC", Class A Malt and Food Dealer License Applications for "Omar Food" at 2803 N 35TH St. Appearing with the applicant: Damon Hurria 5379 S 23rd St Individual also present: Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Stamper has no objections. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 15 BARNETT, Peter A, Agent for "Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Family Dollar #31784" at 2117 W Center St. (Expired 10/25/2020) Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Atty. Josh Gimbel Denelle Gordon Harry Sussman stated they have been working diligently to get routine cleaning services. Individual also present: Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated they receive calls about litter around the premises. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 12 WHITELAW, Eric, Agent for "HEX VENTURES LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands, Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Karaoke, Dancing by Performers, Patron Contests, and Patrons Dancing for "Hex Nightclub" at 715-17 S 5TH St. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Emil Obviagele Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated he has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa City of Milwaukee Page 5 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 11, 2021 No 0 06 LATHERIN, JR, Thomas, Agent for "SATURNLTJR, LLC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Applications Requesting to be Open 24 Hours for "Mc Donald's" at 420 E CAPITOL DR. Ald. Zamarripa moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Zamarripa moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0) The applicant stated the drive-thru will only be open 24 hours. Individual also present: Akuwa Dantzler - 6th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Coggs has no objections. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 13 KC, Tilak B, Agent for "KC Petroleum Inc", Public Entertainment Premises License Application Requesting 5 Amusement Machines for "Himalayan Oil" at 3515 S 13th St. The applicant stated that he unplugged the machines and applied for his license. Individual also present: Ald. Spiker stated he has no objections. Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 DOOLAN, Colleen C, Class D Operator's License Application. The applicant stated that she lived in the middle of nowhere and her boyfriend was being abusive to her, so she drove her car to escape. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 ELLIS, Bryant A, Class D Operator's License Application. The applicant stated he takes full responsibility and it was a lack of judgement. Ald. Lewis moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 MILLER, Matthew J, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired City of Milwaukee Page 6 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 11, 2021 12/31/2020) Ald. Dodd moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 SHERIFF, Kadijah S, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Zamarripa moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 WISE, Heidi A, Class D Operator's License Application. The applicant stated she no longer drinks and drives. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 Agenda Only 09 BERNARD, David J, Agent for "Truck Country of Wisconsin, Inc", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application Adding Shareholders for "Truck Country" at 9202 N 107th St. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 Warning Letter 01 DASARI, Lokesh, Agent for "Villard Pump & Pantry Inc", Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer, Filling Station, Weights & Measures, and Extended Hours Establishments License Renewal Applications for "Villard Pump & Pantry" at 4105 W Villard Av. A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa No 0 A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Lewis and Zamarripa City of Milwaukee Page 7 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 11, 2021 No 0 The meeting recessed at 11:21 AM Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 8