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, April 21, 2015 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 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel Others present: Sonia Verma, Christopher D. Surges, John G. Mackowski, Corey L. Harris, Ray A. Fearen, Andre L. Pitts and Dale Kristbaum, Robert L. Oukrust, Jason T. Gierach, Roslyn Lee, Laurie K. Sherock, Shane E. Ragland, Bhola Singh, Amjad A. Jamal, Pravinkumar R. Patel, Lt. Jessica Johnson, West Allis Police Dept. and Ann Marie Neff, Secretary to the Committee. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2015-0263 Minutes (draft) of the License & Health regular meeting of March 24, 2015 and recess meeting of April 7, 2015. Attachments: 032415 LH Minutes - draft 040715 LH recess Minutes - draft A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 52. 2015-0233 2014-2015 Combination Class A Liquor License application no. 2188 of State Fair Liquor, Inc., Sonia Verma, Agent, d/b/a State Fair Liquor, for premises located at 1568 S. 81 St. (new-existing location). Appearance by Sonia Verma. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Verma's experience with operating a convenience store. She was reminded to check identification for all alcohol and cigarette sales. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Roadt, that this matter was Recommended for Approval subject to the necessary requirement(s). 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 1 Printed on 6/9/2015 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 53. 2015-0231 2014-2015 Class B Tavern License application no. 2181, Dance Hall License application no. 2182 and Instrumental Music License application no. 2184, of JRSlims, LLC, Christopher D. Surges, Agent, d/b/a Jack Rabbit Slims, for premises located at 8028 W. National Ave. (new-existing location). Appearance by Christopher D. Surges. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Surges' experience, the type of music and food they will have, and the remodeling taking place. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Roadt, that this matter was Recommended for Approval subject to the necessary requirement(s). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 54. 2015-0232 2014-2015 Class B Tavern License application no. 2185 of ZJ Squared Ventures, LLC, John G. Mackowski, Agent, d/b/a Brass Monkey, for premises located at 11904 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-existing location). Appearance by John G. Mackowski. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Mackowski's experience. A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter was Recommended for Approval subject to the necessary requirement(s). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 55. 2015-0234 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-591 for Corey L. Harris. Appearance by Corey L. Harris. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Harris' police report. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Roadt, that this matter was Recommended for Denial based on the police report. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 56. 2015-0235 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-592 for Ray A. Fearen. Appearance by Ray A. Fearen. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Fearen's police report and the amount of time since his last incident. Mr. Fearen was reminded that no alcohol is allowed outside the establishment, the doors should remain closed and to clean up around the area. He was told the business needs to be respectful of the neighbors. 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: 3- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Barczak, and Ald. Haass No: 2- Ald. Roadt, and Ald. Weigel City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 6/9/2015 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 57. 2015-0236 2014-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 16-282 for Steven N. Pohlabel, II. Nonappearance of Steven N. Pohlabel, II. Mr. Pohlabel contacted the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Roadt, 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 58. 2015-0237 2014-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 16-285 for Andre L. Pitts. Appearance by Andre L. Pitts and Dale Kristbaum. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Pitts' police report. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Roadt, that this matter was Recommended for Denial based on the police report. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 59. 2015-0238 2014-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 16-288 for Robert L. Oukrust. Appearance by Robert L. Oukrust. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Oukrust's police report. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Barczak, 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 60. 2015-0204 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application 15-590 for Jason T. Gierach. Appearance by Jason T. Gierach. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Gierach'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 City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 6/9/2015 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 61. 2015-0208 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-589 for Roslyn Lee. Appearance by Roslyn Lee. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Lee's police report. She was reminded to list all her violations on future applications. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Roadt, 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 62. 2015-0158 2014-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 16-280 for Laurie K. Sherock. Appearance by Laurie K. Sherock. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Sherock's police report. Ms. Sherock was reminded to check identification and if in doubt to call the police to verify that the ID card is valid. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Roadt, 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 63. 2015-0145 2014-2015 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 15-450 for Alaa A. Mahmoud. Second nonappearance of Alaa A. Mahmoud. Mr. Mahmoud did not contact the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter was Recommended for Denial based on two (2) nonappearances. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 64. 2015-0191 2014-2016 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 16-274 for Shane E. Ragland. Second nonappearance of Shane E. Ragland. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Barczak, that this matter was Recommended for Denial based on the police report. 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 6/9/2015 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 65. 2015-0246 Police Department Report regarding March 22, 2015 Tobacco Compliance Check involving thirteen (13) West Allis businesses, resulting with three (3) selling tobacco to an underage person without requesting identification (2014-2015 Cigarette License no. 1014 of National Quick Food Mart, LLC, Bhola Singh, Agent, d/b/a Kwik Pantry, premises located at 5631 W. National Ave.). Appearance by Bhola Singh. Mr. Singh informed the Committee that the employee has been fired for selling cigarettes to an underage person. This matter was Recommended to be Placed on File on a Block Vote. 66. 2015-0247 Police Department Report regarding March 22, 2015 Tobacco Compliance Check involving thirteen (13) West Allis businesses, resulting with three (3) selling tobacco to an underage person without requesting identification (2014-2015 Cigarette License no. 2110 of In and Out Grocery LLC, Amjad A. Jamal, Agent, d/b/a In and Out Grocery, premises located at 5932 W. Burnham St.). Appearance by Amjad A. Jamal. Mr. Jamal informed the Committee that his brother was the employee that sold cigarettes to an underage person. This matter was Recommended to be Placed on File on a Block Vote. 67. 2015-0248 Police Department Report regarding March 22, 2015 Tobacco Compliance Check involving thirteen (13) West Allis businesses, resulting with three (3) selling tobacco to an underage person without requesting identification (2014-2015 Cigarette License no. 1078 of Shivkrupa, LLC, Pravinkumar R. Patel, Agent, d/b/a Express Pantry, premises located at 8530 W. Greenfield Ave.). Appearance by Pravinkumar R. Patel. Mr. Patel informed the Committee that the employee has been fired for selling cigarettes to an underage person. This matter was Recommended to be Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Barczak, 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 City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 6/9/2015 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 E. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION a. 2015-0062 Discussion regarding 2014-2015 Class B Tavern and Class B Beer Licenses not yet issued. Attachments: 2014-15 ltrs for Lic. not issued 1-27-15 2014-15 ltrs for Lic. not issued 4-21-15 Nonappearance by Mary Louise Eli. Ms. Eli did not contact the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested she be ordered to appear at the next License & Health meeting. Nonappearance of Charline Hart. Ms. Hart notified the Clerk's Office that she was working on obtaining her WI State Seller's Permit. A motion was made by Ald. Barczak, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter was Discussed and Consensus Given. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Barczak, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 b. 2015-0151 Discussion relative to Assistant City Attorney’s list of licensed/permitted businesses with delinquent 2014 personal property taxes for West Allis locations: dated March 19, 2015. Attachments: comm. nonpayment 2014 PPTs 4-7-15 Delq. 2014 PPT letters 4-7-15 comm. nonpayment 2014 PPTs updated 4-16-15 Second nonappearance of Fratelli Restaurant Group, Timothy Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez did not contact the Clerk's Office. Second nonappearance of Stallis Palace, Rachel Wesenberg. Ms. Wesenberg contacted the Clerk's Office stating she would pay the delinquent personal property taxes on April 22, 2015. Second nonappearance of Krap Shoot, Diane Plumeri. Ms. Plumeri contacted the Clerk's Office and said she would pay the delinquent personal property taxes. Second nonappearance of Sacred Skin, Marcello Orlando. Mr. Orlando contacted the Clerk's Office and said he would be in April 22, 2015 to pay the delinquent personal property taxes. This matter was Held. 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 6 Printed on 6/9/2015