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 16, 2014 6:15 PM City Hall Room 128 SPECIAL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Czaplewski at 6:15 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel Others present: Bakul V. Patel, Ashley L. Kames, Whitney K. Demore Jones, Jennifer A. Falendysz, Lt. Jessica Johnson, West Allis Police Dept. and Ann Marie Neff, Secretary to the Committee. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2014-0774 Minutes (draft) of the License & Health special meeting of December 2, 2014 and recess meeting of December 2, 2014. Attachments: 12-02-14 LH Special Minutes-Draft 12-02-14 LH recess Minutes-Draft A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Haass, to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2014 Special meeting and December 2, 2014 recess meeting. The motion carried unanimously. All in attendance were told of the importance of calling 911, encouraged to call for any signs of trouble and to be helpful and cooperative with the police when they arrive. They were reminded it is illegal to over serve or serve intoxicated patrons. They were informed of the City's Compliance Check Programs and to check identification. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 1/8/2015 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2014 D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 64. 2014-0767 2014-2015 Class B Tavern License application no. 2165 of BHP Partners, LLC, Bakul V. Patel, Agent, d/b/a Town Beer & Liquor, for premises located at 907 S. 84 St. (new-existing location). Appearance by Bakul V. Patel. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Patel's experience with running a tavern and liquor store. He was encouraged to develop a policy regarding employees drinking while working and reminded to check identification and if there is doubt of the ID being valid to hold onto it and call the police. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Weigel to amended the Public Entertainment Form to include the maximum of five (5) amusement devices. The motion carried unanimously. This matter was Recommended for Approval as amended and subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 65. 2014-0768 2014-2015 Combination Class A Liquor License application no. 2164 of BHP Partners, LLC, Bakul V. Patel, Agent, d/b/a Town Beer & Liquor, for premises located at 903 S. 84 St. (new-existing location). See legislative file no. 2014-0767. This matter was Recommended for Approval subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Weigel, to approve all the actions on the preceding items on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 66. 2014-0769 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-531 for Desiree Mariah Henningfield. Nonappearance of Desiree Mariah Henningfield. Ms. Henningfield did not contact the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested she be ordered to appear at the next scheduled License & Health meeting. This matter was Held. 67. 2014-0770 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-532 for Durell L. Miller. Nonappearance of Durell L. Miller. Ms. Miller did not contact 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 2 Printed on 1/8/2015 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2014 68. 2014-0771 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-536 for Ashley L. Kames. Appearance by Ashley L. Kames. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Kames police report. This matter was Recommended For Approval. Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 69. 2014-0811 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-538 for Whitney K. Demore Jones. Appearance by Whitney K. Demore Jones. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Demore Jones police report. She was reminded to not handle problems on her own, to call the police and to cooperate when they arrive. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Weigel, that this matter was Recommended For Approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 70. 2014-0772 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-537 for Jennifer A. Falendysz. Appearance by Jennifer A. Falendysz. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Falendysz's police report. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter was Recommended For Approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 71. 2014-0766 Police Department Report involving The Drunken Duck, 5906 W. Burnham St., (Hector E. Guillermo, 2013-2015 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) no. 15-156, Incident Date: October 13, 2014. Nonappearance of Hector E. Guillermo. Mr. Guillermo did not contact the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter be Referred for Summons and Complaint to the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 1/8/2015 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2014 72. 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. She was represented by Attorney Patrick Hessling. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Guillermo's absence with regard to the management of The Drunken Duck. Attorney Hessling could not tell the Committee how long Ms. Guillermo has been out of town or how long she plans to be out of town, or if she is looking at appointing a new agent. The Committee asked that Ms. Guillermo be ordered to appear during recess at the Common Council meeting of January 6, 2015 or that her Attorney appear with a written statement from Ms. Guillermo regarding the management and the police report incidents. This matter was Held. 73. 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). See legislative file no. 2014-0715. This matter was Held. 74. 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 Nonappearance of Anthony Volpe, Cold Stone Creamery, 2935 S. 108 St. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel and seconded by Ald. Barczak to issue a Summons & Complaint for Cold Stone Creamery. All other businesses paid their delinquent personal property taxes in full or have entered into a payment plan agreement with the City Attorney. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter was Referred for Summons and Complaint to the City Attorney for Cold Stone Creamery. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 1/8/2015 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2014 E. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, 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 5 Printed on 1/8/2015