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, May 23, 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: Christopher Bitz, Claudia A. Martorano, Desiree A. Dickey, Benjamin D. Marcin, JaswinderSingh, Lt. Brian Saftig, West Allis Police Dept., Nicholas Cerwin, Assistant City Attorney and Ann Marie Neff, Secretary to the Committee. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2017-0315 Minutes (draft) of the License & Health regular meeting of April 25, 2017, recess meetings of April 18, 2017, and May 2, 2017. Attachments: 042517 LH Minutes (draft) 041817 LH recess Minutes (draft) 050217 LH recess Minutes (draft) A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Weigel, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 2. 2017-0279 Police Department Report involving Flappers, 7527 W. Becher St., of Mark S. Silber, Incident Date: April 3, 2017. Nonappearance of Mark S. Silber. Mr. Silber contacted the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested he be ordered to appear at the next scheduled License & Health Committee meeting. This matter was Held. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 6/9/2017 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes May 23, 2017 3. 2017-0282 Police Department Report involving Jock Stop Sports Bar, 7930 W. National Ave., of JOCII Enterprises, LLC, Christopher Bitz, Agent, Incident Date: April 22, 2017. Appearance by Christopher Bitz. Discussion ensued regarding the police report. The Committee informed Mr. Bitz to call the police when there are problems in the establishment and not to push the trouble out into the parking lot or neighborhood. Mr. Bitz was reminded that he is still responsible for activity in the parking lot. 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 4. 2017-0283 Police Department Report involving Burnham Bowl, 6016 W. Burnham St., of Blaine Enterprises, Inc., Claudia A. Martorano, Agent, Incident Date: April 23, 2017. Appearance by Claudia A. Martorano. Discussion ensued regarding the police report. Ms. Martorano commented that she was told the minor came into the establishment already intoxicated. The Committee reminded Ms. Martorano that it is illegal to serve someone intoxicated and suggested she set a policy to card everyone because her bowling establishment allows underage persons on the premise. 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. 2017-0288 2017-2018 Class B Tavern License application no. 2431 of WA Cheese & Sausage Shoppe, Inc., Mark S. Lutz, Agent, d/b/a Ka-Bob’s Restaurant, 6807 W. Becher Street. (new-existing location). Nonappearance of Mark S. Lutz. Mr. Lutz did not contact the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested he be ordered to appear at the next scheduled License & Health Committee meeting. This matter was Held. 6. 2017-0287 2017-2018 Class B Tavern License application no. 2444 of Classic Reality of West Allis LLC, Jose Montejano, Agent, d/b/a Classic Reality of West Allis LLC, for premises located at 3411 S. 108 Street. (new-existing location). Nonappearance of Jose Montejano. Mr. Montejano did not contact the Clerk's Office. The Committee requested he be ordered to appear at the next scheduled License & Health Committee meeting. This matter was Held. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 6/9/2017 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes May 23, 2017 7. 2017-0254 2017-2019 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) renewal application no. 19-35 of Desiree A. Dickey. Appearance by Desiree A. Dickey. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Dickey's record check report. Ms. Dickey stated the latest incident was not listed on the application because it happened after she submitted her renewal. The Committee cautioned Ms. Dickey about getting a third OWI. A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Weigel, 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 8. 2017-0298 2017-2019 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) renewal application no. 19-60 of Benjamin D. Marcin. Appearance by Benjamin D. Marcin. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Marcin's record check report. Mr. Marcin was reminded to check identification and he was informed of the City's Compliance Check Programs. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, 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 9. 2017-0198 2016-2017 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 17-571 of Annette R. Harris. Second nonappearance of Annette R. Harris. Ms. Harris did not contact the Clerk’s Office. The Committee Recommended denial based on two (2) nonappearances. A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Weigel, 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 10. 2017-0200 2016-2018 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 18-248 of Sarinah L. Robinson. Second nonappearance of Sarinah L. Robinson. Ms. Robinson did not contact the Clerk’s Office. The Committee Recommended denial based on two (2) nonappearances. 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 City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 6/9/2017 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes May 23, 2017 11. 2017-0202 2016-2017 Adult-Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application no. 2423 of Joshua J. Bascom. Second nonappearance of Joshua J. Bascom. Mr. Bascom did not contact the Clerk’s Office. The Committee Recommended denial based on two (2) nonappearances. 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 12. 2017-0304 2016-2017 Combination Class A Liquor License application no. 2448 of Class One Liquor, Inc., Jaswinder Singh, Agent, d/b/a Class One Liquor, Inc., for premises located at 8423 W. Cleveland Avenue (new-nonexisting location). Appearance by Jaswinder Singh. Mr. Jaswinder Singh told the Committee he is leasing the business with the option to purchase. Upon Attorney Cerwin questioning Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Mr. Jaswinder Singh stated he is not related to Mr. Beant Singh; that Mr. Beant Singh, his family members, or former employees will not be involved in anyway with the operations of Class One Liquor, located at 8423 W. Cleveland Ave. Attorney Cerwin informed the Committee that a license could not be issued to the address of 8423 W. Cleveland Ave. until Mr. Beant Singh withdrew his appeal regarding the revocation of his license, d/b/a Cleveland Avenue Bunty's Liquor or the license year expired on June 30, 2017. Attorney Cerwin advised the Committee that they could approve Mr. Jaswinder Singh's license application subject to necessary requirements and subject to certain conditions. One of the conditions being Mr. Jaswinder Singh submitting an updated plan of operation to include affirmation that neither Mr. Beant Singh, his wife, or previous employees of Cleveland Avenue Bunty's Liquor would be involved in any way with the operation (employee or otherwise) of Class One Liquor; and that there is no relationship between Mr. Beant Singh or his family and Mr. Jaswinder Singh. The other condition would be on the ability for the City to issue a license to the address of 8423 W. Cleveland Ave., which would require Mr. Beant Singh withdrawing his appeal. Mr. Jaswinder Singh was advised to submit his updated plan of operation and his affirmation statements to the Clerk's Office before June 1st for the City Attorney to review and the Common Council could vote on the License & Health Committee's recommendation on June 6, 2017. A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Weigel, that this matter was Recommended for Approval subject to the necessary requirement(s) and conditions. 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 6/9/2017 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes May 23, 2017 E. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Haass, to adjourn at 6:46 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Ann Marie Neff Secretary to the Committee City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 6/9/2017