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: Kevin Haass, Michael P. May, Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, February 28, 2017 6:00 PM City Hall Room 128 REGULAR 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. May Others present: Christina I. Lopez, Daniel R. Seiy, Kevin M. Nugent, Gavin Robinson, and Attorney Paul Petterson, Megan S. Brown, Ronald L. Mellantine, David P. Bickler & Theodore M. Galaszewski, Lt. Brian Saftig, West Allis Police Dept., Nicholas Cerwin, Assistant City Attorney, John Stibal, Director of Development, and Ann Marie Neff, Secretary to the Committee. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2017-0109 Minutes (draft) of the License & Health regular meeting of January 24, 2017, recess meetings of February 7 and February 21, 2017. Attachments: 012417 LH Minutes (draft) 020717 LH recess Minutes (draft) 022117 LH recess Minutes (draft) A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Weigel, that this matter was Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 2. 2017-0085 Police Department Report involving One More, 7534 W. Beloit Rd., of The Spot, LLC, Christina I. Lopez, Agent, Incident Date: January 1, 2017. Appearance by Christina I. Lopez. Discussion ensued regarding the police report and what steps Ms. Lopez might do in the future to prevent this type of incident. A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Roadt, that this matter was Recommended to be Placed on File. 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 1 Printed on 3/29/2017 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes February 28, 2017 3. 2017-0088 Police Department Report involving 6500 Restaurant & Bar, 6500 W. Greenfield Ave., of JM 6500 Investments, LLC, Tonja M. Bassett, Agent, Incident Date: January 1, 2017. Nonappearance of Tonja M. Bassett. Ms. Bassett contacted Ald. Czaplewski. The Committee requested she be ordered to appear at the next scheduled License & Health meeting. This matter was Held. 4. 2016-0717 Police Department Reporting involving The Hideout, 6201 W. Mitchell St., of Hideout West Allis, Inc., Daniel R. Seiy, Agent, Incident Date: October 30, 2016. Appearance by Daniel R. Seiy. Discussion ensued regarding the police report. A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Weigel, that this matter was Recommended to be Placed on File. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 5. 2017-0045 Police Department Report involving The Shooters Shop, 2465 S. 84 St., of The Shooters Shop, Inc., Kevin M. Nugent, Agent, Incident Date: November 27, 2016. Appearance by Kevin M. Nugent, Gavin Robinson, and Attorney Paul Petterson. Discussion ensued regarding the police report. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Roadt, that this matter was Recommended to be Placed on File. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 6. 2017-0046 Police Department Report involving The Shooters Shop, 2465 S. 84 St., of The Shooters Shop, Inc., Kevin M. Nugent, Agent, Incident Date: December 5, 2016. Appearance by Kevin M. Nugent, Gavin Robinson, and Attorney Paul Petterson. Discussion ensued regarding the police report. Lt. Saftig advised that the police should have been called. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Roadt, that this matter was Recommended to be Placed on File. 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 3/29/2017 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes February 28, 2017 7. 2017-0031 Police Department Report involving Megan S. Brown, 2015-2017 Operator's License (bartender/sales clerk) no. 17-29, (Remedy Bar, 1309 S. 60 St.) Incident Date: December 5, 2016. Appearance by Megan S. Brown. Discussion ensued regarding the police report and Ms. Brown's allegations against Remedy Bar. A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter was Recommended to be Placed on File. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 8. 2017-0055 2016-2017 Class B Tavern License application no. 2398 of Top Dog Enterprises, LLC, Ronald L. Mellantine, Agent, d/b/a The Choice Eatery and Entertainment, for the premises located at 9638 W. National Ave. (new-existing location). Attachments: Top Dog Enterprises Affidavit of Publication Appearance by Ronald L. Mellantine. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Mellantine's progress and anticipated opening date. Attorney Cerwin commented on whether Mr. Mellantine had to wait twelve (12) months since revocation before reapplying. The Committee decided to hold Mr. Mellantine's application until the next License & Health meeting while this matter is investigated. This matter was Held. 9. 2016-0451 2016-2017 Entertainment Club License application no. 2346 of Just For Today Recovery Club, Inc., Fred D. Bell, Agent, d/b/a Just For Today Recovery Club, for the premises located at 1900 S. 60 St. Nonappearance of Fred D. Bell. Discussion ensued regarding the police report of Mr. Bell's and the conviction. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter was Referred for Summons and Complaint to the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 10. 2016-0720 2016-2017 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 17-516 of Tara Morehouse. Second nonappearance of Tara Morehouse. Ms. Morehouse did not contact the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Weigel, that this matter was Recommended for Denial based on the police report. 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 3 Printed on 3/29/2017 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes February 28, 2017 11. 2016-0721 2016-2017 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 17-537 of Amanda J. Halverson. Second nonappearance of Amanda J. Halverson. Ms. Halverson did not contact the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter was Recommended for Denial based on the police report. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 12. 2016-0723 2016-2018 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 18-228 of Angela A. Schroeder. Second nonappearance of Angela A. Schroeder. Ms. Schroeder did not contact the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Haass, that this matter was Recommended for Denial based on two (2) nonappearances. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 13. 2017-0062 2016-2017 Class B Tavern License application no. 2400 of Ponys LLC, George Poniewaz, Agent, d/b/a Shenanigans, for the premises located at 5630 W. Lincoln Ave. (new-existing location). Attachments: 5630 W Lincoln Affidavit of publication Second nonappearance of George Poniewaz. Mr. Poniewaz called the Clerk's Office and said he was not pursuing this license. Mr. Poniewaz was advised to write a letter withdrawing his application. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, seconded by Ald. Roadt, that this matter was Recommended to be Placed on File. 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 4 Printed on 3/29/2017 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes February 28, 2017 E. DISCUSSION ITEM 14. 2017-0108 Discussion regarding 2016-2017 Class B Tavern Licenses not yet issued (2-28-17). 2016-2017 Class B Tavern License applications: Second nonappearance of Susan J. Fazen, Agent, 1641 S. 68 St., d/b/a The Dog House, Council approval date August 2, 2016. Ms. Fazen did not contact the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Haass to refer this matter for Summons and Complaint to the City Attorney's Office. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 Appearance by David P. Bickler, Agent & Theodore M. Galaszewski, 5630 W. Lincoln Ave., d/b/a Bobblehedz, Council approval date May 17, 2016. Discussion ensued regarding the requirements needed to reopen Bobblehedz. Mr. Bickler and Mr. Galaszewski explained to the Committee their plans to begin the process to reopen the business, which includes applying for a Special Use Permit, and that they have the business and building for sale with an agent. Mr. Bickler and Mr. Galaszewski told the Committee the prior applicant withdrew his offer to purchase the business. Nonappearance of Gerald M. Pfeifer, Agent, 1101 S. 60 St., d/b/a Hawley House, Council approval date November 15, 2016. Mr. Pfeifer contacted the Clerk's Office and Ald. Czaplewski. Appearance by Nabil R. Alfahel, Agent, 3411 S. 108 St., d/b/a Classic Reality of West Allis, Council approval date September 20, 2017. Discussion ensued regarding Mr.Alfahel's progress with remodeling the building. Mr. Alfahel informed the Committee he is waiting for his outside building permit to be approved and addressed unauthorized cars parking in the lot with for sale signs on them. F. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Roadt, to adjourn at 6:52 p.m. The motion carried unanimously Respectfully submitted, Ann Marie Neff Secretary to the Committee City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 3/29/2017