License and Health Committee (INACTIVE)

City of West Allis 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. West Allis, WI 53214 Meeting Minutes License & Health Committee Alderperson Michael J. Czaplewski, Chair Alderperson Daniel J. Roadt, Vice-Chair Alderpersons: Gary T. Barczak, Kevin Haass, Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM City Hall Room 128 SPECIAL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Czaplewski at 6:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel Excused 1- Ald. Barczak Others present: Dale J. Kristbaum, Rafael P. Quintero, Angela N. Griffin, Shamsher S. Randhawa, Erin M. Bartes, Douglas M. Ross, Dorene J. & John Monty, James Foti, Lt. Jessica Johnson, West Allis Police Dept., Jenna Merten, Assistant City Attorney, Monica Schultz, City Clerk and Ann Marie Neff, Secretary to the Committee. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2014-0738 Minutes (Draft) of the License & Health special meeting of November 18, 2014 and recess meeting of November 18, 2014. Attachments: 11-18-14 LH Hearing-Minutes-Draft 11-18-14 LH recess Minutes-Draft A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. All in attendance were told of the importance of calling 911 for any signs of trouble, encouraged to call and to be helpful and cooperative with the police when they arrive. They were told to make good choices when serving patrons and that it is illegal to over serve or serve someone already intoxicated. They were informed of the City's Compliance Check Programs and to check identification. They were reminded that a licensed bartender must be on duty during all hours of operation. The Class B Tavern License applicants were told that they must buy beer and alcohol from a distributor. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 12/17/2014 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 31. 2014-0743 2014-2015 Class B Tavern License application no. 2156 of Papa’s Pub, LLC, Dale J. Kristbaum, Agent, d/b/a Papa’s Pub, for premises located at 1101 S. 60 St. (new-existing location). Appearance by Dale J. and Linda Kristbaum. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Kristbaum's experience in running a tavern. He informed the Committee of Ms. Kristbaum's experience and that she would be the manager. This matter was Recommended for Approval subject to the necessary requirement(s). Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 32. 2014-0747 2014-2015 Class B Tavern License application no. 2159 of Riderz, LLC, Rafael P. Quintero, Agent, d/b/a Tailgaters Sports Pub, for premises located at 6404 W. National Ave. (new-existing location). Appearance by Rafael P. Quintero. Discusssion ensued regarding Mr. Quintero's experience in owning and running a tavern. Mr. Quintero asked the Committee if he could change the d/b/a name to Tailgaters Sports Bar. Chair Czaplewski informed him to write a letter regarding the name change and submit it to the Clerk's Office. This matter was Recommended for Approval as amended and subject to the necessary requirement(s). Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 33. 2014-0693 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-520 for Willie E. Johnson, Jr. Second nonappearance of Willie E. Johnson, Jr. Mr. Johnson did not contact the Clerk's Office. This matter was Recommended for Denial based on two (2) nonappearances.. Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 34. 2014-0724 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-522 for Angela N. Griffin. Appearance by Angela N. Griffin. Discusssion ensued regarding Ms. Griffin's police report. A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter was Recommended For Approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 12/17/2014 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 35. 2014-0739 2014-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 16-243 for Shamsher S. Randhawa. Appearance by Shamsher S. Randhawa. Discusssion ensued regarding Mr. Randhawa's police report and the letter he submitted. This matter was Recommended for Denial based on the police report. Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 36. 2014-0740 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-527 for Erin M. Bartes. Appearance by Erin M. Bartes. Discusssion ensued regarding Ms. Bartes's police report. Ms. Bartes was reminded to make good choices for the customers and herself to not overserve. This matter was Recommended For Approval. Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 37. 2014-0720 Police Report involving Six Points Pub & Grille, 6200 W. Greenfield Ave. (2014-2015 Class B Tavern License no. 863, Dance Hall License no. 865, and Instrumental Music License no. 866 of Escape Horse Inn, LLC, Douglas M. Ross, Agent, Incident Date: November 1, 2014). Appearance by Douglas M. Ross. Discussion ensued regarding the police report. Mr. Ross apologized to the Police Department and the Committee for the way he came across in the police report. He meant no disrespect toward the officers or the Police Department. Ald. Vitale commented he received a call from Mr. Ross after the incident with concerns about the incident and the patrons parking. Mr. Ross was advised to speak to Public Works regarding additional parking limitation signs, such as no parking or motorcycle parking only. This matter was Recommended to be Placed on File. Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 38. 2014-0714 Police Report involving The Drunken Duck, 5906 W. Burnham St. (2014-2015 Class B Tavern License no. 1743 and Instrumental Music License no. 1788 of Beer Garden Entertainment LLC, Lindsey Anne Guillermo. Agent, Incident Date: October 5, 2014). Nonappearance of Lindsey Anne Guillermo. Ms. Guillermo contacted the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested she be ordered to appear at the next scheduled License & Health meeting. This matter was Held. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 12/17/2014 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 39. 2014-0715 Police Report involving The Drunken Duck, 5906 W. Burnham St. (2014-2015 Class B Tavern License no. 1743 and Instrumental Music License no. 1788 of Beer Garden Entertainment LLC, Lindsey Anne Guillermo. Agent, Incident Date: October 13, 2014). Nonappearance of Lindsey Anne Guillermo. Ms. Guillermo contacted the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested she be ordered to appear at the next scheduled License & Health meeting. Nonappearance of Hector Guillermo. Mr. Guillermo did not contact the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested he be ordered to appear at the next scheduled License & Health meeting. This matter was Held. 40. 2014-0077 Amended Findings and Recommendations in the Matter of the Complaint Against Scardina Bakery & Delicatessen, Inc., d/b/a Scardina Bakery & Delicatessen, for premises located at 5901 W. Beloit Rd. (2013-2014 Food Permit renewal application). Attachments: Amended F&R - Scardina's.pdf Nonappearance of Fred and Sue Scardina. They did not contact the the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested Mr. & Mrs. Scardina be sent a letter regarding the Findings and Recommendations for the meeting of January 6, 2015. This matter was Held. 41. 2014-0520 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against PM Pub & Grub, Inc., Dorene J. Monty, Agent, for the premises located at 6533 W. Mitchell St., d/b/a PM Pub & Grub (2014-2015 Class B Tavern License renewal application no. 1447). Attachments: Summons PM Pub & Grub. 8-26-14.pdf Complaint PM Pub & Grub. 8-26-14.pdf See legislative file no. 2014-0429. This matter was Recommended To issue a Findings and Recommendation on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 12/17/2014 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 42. 2013-0652 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against PM Pub & Grub, Inc., Dorene J. Monty, Agent, for the premises located at 6533 W. Mitchell St., d/b/a PM Pub & Grub (2013-2014 Class B Tavern License renewal application no. 1447, Dance Hall License renewal application no. 1449, amusement devices renewal, phonograph license renewal and Food-Related renewal Permit). Attachments: Summons PM Pub & Grub 11-19-13.pdf Complaint PM Pub & Grib 11-19-13.pdf See legislative file no. 2014-0429. This matter was Recommended To issue a Findings and Recommendation on a Block Vote. 43. 2014-0429 2014-2015 Class B Tavern License renewal application no. 1447 and Dance Hall License renewal application no. 1449, PM Pub & Grub, Inc., Dorene J. Monty, Agent, d/b/a PM Pub & Grub for premises located at 6533 W. Mitchell St. Appearance by Dorene and John Monty. Discussion ensued regarding the delinquent taxes. The Committee directed the City Attorney to prepare Findings and Recommendations for the Council meeting of December 16, 2014 with a January deadline payment date. This matter was Recommended for Nonrenewal and To issue a Findings and Recommendation on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Roadt, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 44. 2014-0750 Communication from Assistant City Attorney regarding outstanding personal property taxes for the following: Cat Network, 8121 W. National Ave.; Cold Stone Creamery, 2935 S. 108 St.; Fratelli Restaurant, 6202 W. Lincoln Ave.; Jets Pizza, 9129 W. Greenfield Ave.; Marv’s Gold Coast Subs, 5901 W. Burnham St.; Sacred Skin, 9509 W. Greenfield Ave.; Sammy’s, 10534 W. Greenfield Ave.; dated November 20, 2014. Attachments: CA com. dated 11-21-14 delq. ppts Nonappearances of Anthony Volpe, Coldstone Creamery and Marcello Orlando, Sacred Skin. They did not contact the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested they be ordered to appear at the next scheduled License & Health meeting. Nonappearance of Lynette Weidner, Cat Network. Ms. Weidner contacted the City Attorney's Office and paid her delinquent personal property taxes in full. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 12/17/2014 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 Nonappearance of Timothy Sanchez, Fratelli Restaurant. Mr. Sanchez signed a payment agreement with the City Attorney's Office for the delinquent personal property taxes. Nonappearance of William Waple, Jet's Pizza. Mr. Waple contacted the Clerk's Office and will be paying the delinqunet personal property taxes in full. Nonappearance of Rodney Waters, Gold Coast Subs. Mr. Waters contacted the City Attorney's Office. Attorney Merten informed the Committee Mr. Waters is a new owner and therfore not responsible for the delinquent personal property taxes. Nonappearance of Sammy Bohringer, Sammy's. Mr. Bohringer signed a payment agreement with the City Attorney's Office for the delinquent personal property taxes. This matter was Held. 45. 2014-0751 Communication from Assistant City Attorney regarding Outstanding Municipal Court Judgment issued against Golden Chicken, 8901 W. Greenfield Ave., James Foti, (2014-2015 Food Permit/License). Attachments: CA com dated 11-21-14 Appearance by James Foti, Golden Chicken. Discussion ensued regarding the Municipal Judgment. Mr. Foti was informed that no appearance would be needed in January if this matter is taken care of and paid in full. This matter was Held. E. DISCUSSION ITEM 2014-0760 Discussion relative to late fee for liquor, beer and wine license renewal applications. Attachments: 2014-2015 Lic renewal call stats 2014 Survey Late Filing Fee Discussion ensued regarding applying a fee and the amount to late renewal applications. Monica Schultz, City Clerk, informed the Committee of other Municipalities fees. The Committee directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance regarding a late fee of $100 for Class B Tavern License renewal applications and Combination Class A Liquor License renewal applications and a fee of $50 for Beer License renewal applications and Wine License renewal applications. The ordinance would be mailed to license holders with a letter to inform them once the ordinance is passed. This matter was Discussed and Consensus Given. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 12/17/2014 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 2, 2014 F. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Weigel, to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Ann Marie Neff Secretary to the Committee City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 12/17/2014