License and Health Committee (INACTIVE)

City of West Allis 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, June 25, 2019 6:00 PM City Hall, Room 128 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. REGULAR 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. Haass, Ald. May, and Ald. Weigel Others present: Amanda M. Fernando, Shyanna N. Her, Christina I. Lopez, Satwinder Singh and Sharon Walia, Omer J. Audi, Pooja Dhaliwal, Steven A. Braatz, City Clerk, Nicholas Cerwin, Assistant City Attorney, and Ann Marie Neff, Secretary to the Committee. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2019-0404 Minutes (draft) of the License & Health special meeting of June 4, 2019, recess meetings of June 4, 2019 and June 18, 2019. Attachments: 060419 LH Special Minutes (draft) 060419 LH recess Minutes (draft) 061819 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. 2019-0435 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 8462 of Jennifer L. Schroeder. Nonappearance of Jennifer L. Schroeder. Ms. Schroeder 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 1 Printed on 8/13/2019 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes June 25, 2019 3. 2019-0436 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 8466 of Amanda M. Fernando. Appearance by Amanda M. Fernando. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Fernando's police report. Ms. Fernando was reminded to co-operate and be a partner with the police, to make good choices for her customers, that is is illegal to serve intoxicated patrons, to check identification, and was told of the City's Compliance Check Program. A motion was made by Ald. Weigel, 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. Haass, Ald. May, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 4. 2019-0402 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 8428 of Shyanna N. Her. Appearance by Shyanna N. Her. Discussion ensued regarding Ms. Her's police report. Ms. Her admitted driving to the meeting with a suspended Driver's License and stated she would continue to do so to support her family. A motion was made by Ald. Roadt, seconded by Ald. Weigel, that this matter was Recommended for Denial based on the habitual pattern and nature of the violations in relation to licensed activity. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, Ald. May, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 5. 2019-0407 2019-2021 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) application no. 8430 of Jacob A. Kruse. Nonappearance of Jacob A. Kruse. Mr. Kruse did not contact the Clerk's Office. The Committee Recommended denial based on two (2) nonappearances and multiple liquor related violations. A motion was made by Ald. May, seconded by Ald. Roadt, that this matter was Recommended for Denial based on two (2) nonappearances and multiple liquor related violations. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Ald. Czaplewski, Ald. Roadt, Ald. Haass, Ald. May, and Ald. Weigel No: 0 6. 2019-0411 Police Department Report involving One More, 7534 W. Beloit Rd., of The 5 Spot, LLC, Christina I. Lopez, Agent, Incident Date: May 7, 2019. Appearance by Christina I. Lopez. The Committee could not discuss the report with Ms.Lopez at this time while a Summons and Complaint is in the process of being prepared. This matter was Held City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 8/13/2019 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes June 25, 2019 7. 2019-0420 Communication from Assistant City Attorney regarding list of licensed/permitted businesses with delinquent personal property taxes: dated June 5, 2019. Attachments: CA comm re PPT Non-payment Ltr 2018 The following paid their personal property taxes in full and did not need to appear. Citalie E. Mendieta, Antigua Latin Restaurant; Elizabeth Doyle, BD Cooking Co., LLC; Joseph S. Braun, Brauns Power House; Julie Messmer, Chamberlains by Juls Floral & Gifts LLC; Enrique H. Gonzalez, In and Out Grocery; William Waple, Jets Pizza; Christina I. Lopez, One More; Michael R. Hottinger, Peanut Butter and Jelly Deli; Eric G. Millard, Guzzler's Sports Lounge; Antonette M. Zirnhelt, Kokopelli's Pub-n-Grub; Kathy L. Goedde, Limanski's Pub; Justin A. Fernandez, Mama Mia Italian Cuisine; Maria E. Rupena Karczewski, Rupena's Foods; Ricky Sergeant, Sarge's Corner; Jahan Ara Noorani, Smokers Pub; Rachel L. Daniels, Stallis Pallace; Patrick Kosidowski, The Alibi; Robin L. Mastera, The Farmer's Wife; Navneet K. Randhawa, West Allis Liquor & Tobacco. Nonappearance of Robert J. Griffiths, Western Illinois Numismatics. Mr. Griffith made a partial payment to the Treasurer's Office. Nonappearance of Beverly Ciendenen, Bevs Hospitality Catering LLC; Mike Ebert, Big Ebe's; Dave Deason, Jersey Mike's; Anu Vu Nguyen, Pho Cali Restaurant; Eduardo Diaz, Pizza Hut; Juan M. Sanchez, Prestige Motors; Rodney Robinson, RBJ Restaurant Group; Marcello Orlando, Sacred Skin; Selman Ismaili, Sofia's; Steven P. Swetlik, Uncle Ned's Consignment. The Committee directed the City Attorney to prepare Summons and Complaints to those that did not appear and have not paid their delinquent personal property taxes. This matter was Held 8. 2019-0424 Petition to exceed the alcohol license quota submitted by Satwinder Singh, for a 2019-2020 Combination Class A Liquor License for Spring West LLC, d/b/a Pantry 41 #105, located at 10537 W. Greenfield Ave. Attachments: 20190625 Memo re Pantry 41 Exceeding Quota Documents in Support Petition.Opposition Emails of concern Martin Moldenhauer Appearance by Satwinder Singh and Sharon Walia. Mr. Singh commented on gas station competition. Mr. Singh stated wants to bring more purchasing options to the neighborhood based on requests from the neighbors. Appearance by Omer J. Audi, Pooja Dhaliwal, and other West Allis business and license holders wishing to speak regarding this license application, the location and proximity to other alcohol retail establishments, and alcohol licenses being granted to fueling stations. Discussion ensued regarding the saturation of locations liquor can be purchased on W. Greenfield Ave. between S. 68 St. and S. 109 St., the image of the city, reference to crime and safety with increased liquor purchasing options, and setting precedence for and against to allow alcohol to be sold at gas stations. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 8/13/2019 License & Health Committee Meeting Minutes June 25, 2019 Mr. Braatz stated a Public Hearing would not be needed to exceed the quota, but that there is still a Public Hearing on the Special Use for this location. This matter will be held until the Special Use Public Hearing scheduled for July 16, 2019. This matter was Held 9. 2019-0324 2019-2020 Combination Class A Liquor application, of Spring West, LLC, Satwinder Singh, Agent , d/b/a Pantry 41 105, for the premises located at 10537 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-nonexisting location). Attachments: 20190625 Memo re Pantry 41 Exceeding Quota See legislative file no. 2019-0424. This matter was Held E. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ald. Haass, seconded by Ald. Weigel, to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Ann Marie Neff Secretary to the Committee All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 8/13/2019