DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
LIQUOR CONTROL DIVISION
MINUTES
MEETING PLACE: Commission Meeting Room - Room 124
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2004 - 8:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Domenic Mascolo, Liquor Control Commissioner
Gary Koval, Liquor Control Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT: Gerald C. Langlais, Administrator of Liquor Control
Jack Suchy, Director of Liquor Control
Elisa Nahas, Legal Counsel
Lynn Fiore, Administrative Hearings Attorney
(8:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.)
Mary Ellen Gillon, Paralegal Specialist
(8:30 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.)
Diana Sedok, Secretary
HEARING - Mary Ellen Gillon:
1. KROM, DOUGLAS - LIT.1741
Commission would accept $1,000 offer for incident of May 20, 2004.
2. ABBAS, EZZAT - LGB.13745
After formal hearing and review of additional 9 item breakdown, commission denies application for grocery beer permit.
DISCUSSION - Lynn Fiore:
1. PAPACHRISTOU, PARTHENA - LCA.6053
Commission finds no violation of 30-86a and requests compliance meeting regarding remaining alleged violations (including 30 counts of sale to minors and 62 minors found in one room café) from 2/26/04 investigation. Will accept OIC of voluntary revocation in lieu of formal hearing.
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PROVISIONAL PERMITS:
1. FITZER, ERIC - LIT.1759 L, Waterbury
Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, completion of application (Section N #6).
2. SAWICKI, RUSSELL - LRW.4171 The Wandering Moose Café & Catering, W. Cromwell
Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, sketch with dimensions, articles of organization, completion of application (Section’s C, M & N). Endorse patio and service bar only.
3. SISOUNTHONE, BENZ - LRW.4174 Thai Cuisine, Bridgeport
Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, bill of sale, buyer/seller affidavits, cancel permit LRW.1754, completion of application (Section’s E, G, M & N). Endorse service bar only.
4. LI, WAI MING - LIR.16663 Panda IV, Fairfield
Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, personal history and background release information on Bao Zhuo. Commission also approved substitute permittee.
FINAL PERMITS:
1. BROWNE, ANDREW - LSB.663 Precept Brands LLC, Seattle, WA
No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.
2. SHAMBLIN, DAVID - LTR.111 Commercial Carrier Corp., Auburndale, FL
No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.
3. WRONOWSKI, SUSAN - LIB.44 Tatobam, New London
No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.
4. ROYCE, JOHN - LRC.237 The Waterview, Monroe
No requirements. Ok to issue final permit. Endorse patio and 3 service bars.
5. RANA, KAMLESH - LGB.13789 Shippan Candies, Stamford
File returned to agent.
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6. FLORES, RAMON - LRW.4166 Caridad Restaurant, Hartford
Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of lease in name of LLC. Endorse no bar.
7. GERRITY, MARK - LIP.13903 Bahre’s Package Store, Canton
Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of bill of sale, buyer/seller affidavits, cancel old permit LIP.13051.
8. ENGLISH, BERNARD - LIH.1679 Ramada Plaza Hotel, Meriden
No requirements. Ok to issue final permit. Endorse patio and 10 ACB’s.
9. CARDOSO, FRANK - LIR.16608 Lobster Barn/Evolutions, Simsbury
Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of affidavit stating there is no interior access to living quarters – space to be used as office for business; photos of renovated area (dining room and bar room).
10. AUN, JEFFERSON - LCA.6479 Longshot Sports Bar, Plainville
Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of bill of sale, buyer/seller affidavits, cancel old permit LCA.5940.
11. COLAVOLPE, GINA - LIR.16688 Antonio’s Restaurant, East Haven
No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.
12. PIERCE, ALICIA - LGB.13762 Kaps Express Mart, Stafford
No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.
13. WILSON, PATRICK - LCT.117 Patrick’s Bistro Catering, Newtown
No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.
OTHER:
1. WILSON, PATRICK - LCT.117 Patrick’s Bistro Catering, Newtown
Commission accepts amendment to application to remove 10 year old son from LLC.
2. DILEO, MARTA - LIR.16648 Tuscany Restaurant, Bethel
Ok patio. Endorse permit.
3. MASTROIANNI, EUGENE - LIR.14430 Chef Eugene Restaurant, Hartford
Ok patio. Endorse permit.
4. MIRANDA, JOHN - LIR.15371 Frog Pond Restaurant, Stratford
Ok patio. Endorse permit.
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5. SILVA, DEBORAH - LCA.5015 Tom’s Café, Plainville
Commission approved request for patio on 7/17/04 only.
6. GRABEK, DONNA - LCA.5323 Winchester Café, Portland
Commission approved request for patio from 7/04/04 through 11/30/04 only.
7. CASTRO, JORGE - LCA.6435 Irelands, Portland
Ok patio. Endorse permit. Need 8 x 10 photo of patio.
8. KELLY, DONALD - LCA.6294 The Thirsty Turtle, Stamford
Commission approved request for patio on 7/15/04, 7/22/04 and 7/29/04 only.
9. HELWIG, JOHN - LCA.5581 Helwigs Café, Milford
Endorse permit with patio and one ACB.
10. THIBEAULT, BRENDA - LCA.5165 Chasers Café, Bristol
Ok patio. Endorse permit.
11. HOWLEY, TIMOTHY - LCA.5633 Rookies Sports Bar & Grille, Cromwell
Ok patio. Endorse permit.
12. MADORE, JUDY - LCA.6316 Crystals Nightclub, Forestville
Ok patio. Endorse permit.
13. CALTABIANO JR., ANTHONY - LIR.15631 Tony’s Huntington Inn, Bridgeport
Endorse permit with one ACB. Need 8 x 10 photo of ACB.
14. BERRY, BRIAN - LCA.5990 Berry’s Emerald Pub, Waterbury
Assigned to a hearing, section 30-39, remonstrance.
15. PETERS, DAVID - LIR.16697 Mayor Mike’s Restaurant, Hartford
Commission discussed request in email from Mayor Mike’s Restaurant to apply for credit with distributors on provisional permit. Commission approved request.
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16. Commission discussed letter dated July 8, 2004 from Andrew Glassman, Esq. of Pullman & Comley regarding Slocum & Sons, Inc. and Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery. Matter to be discussed further at the July 15 commission meeting.
Adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gerald C. Langlais
Administrator of Liquor Control
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