Hawaii County Liquor Commission met Jan. 4.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
Thursday, January 4, 2024
10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i
Laurisa Nishimoto, Chair
Wil Okabe, Vice Chair Doug Espejo, Commissioner David Greenwell, Commissioner Ronald Ibarra, Commissioner Paula Thomas, Commissioner Jennifer Wilkinson, Commissioner Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner
Public Testimony may be done in person, or in writing by email, fax, or mail/walk-in. To ensure timely delivery to the Commission, written testimony must be received by 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by: (1) Email: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail/Walk-in: 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, HI 96720. Indicate agenda item submitting for, submit separate testimony for each item. All testimony regardless of time of receipt will be part of the permanent record.
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AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes - December 7, 2023
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: 23-05
APPLICANT: MamaMaria L.L.C.
TRADE NAME: Gill's Lanai
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 54-3866 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa'au, Hawai'i
TMK: 5-4-005:049
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1
2. APPLICATION NO.: 23-07
APPLICANT: Puna Chocolate Company
TRADE NAME: Hale Cocoa
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 79-7378 Hawai'i Belt Road, Kealakekua, Hawai'i
TMK: 7-9-007:005 and 7-9-007:006
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1
3. APPLICATION NO.: 23-08
APPLICANT: Grand 88, LLC
TRADE NAME: Jade Palace
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Lanihau Center, 75-5595 Palani Road, #A9, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
TMK: 7-5-004:010
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A
4. APPLICATION NO.: 23-09
APPLICANT: Island Lava Java LLC
TRADE NAME: Island Lava Java
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 75-5801 Ali'i Drive, Building A, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
TMK: 7-5-009:028
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Change in Category to B2, from its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1
VI. Preliminary Hearings
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
1. Request to Extend the Time Issuance Submitted for Approval
a. Tabaraka LLC, dba Tabaraka, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 6 months, from January 7, 2024, to and including July 7, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 272 Waiānuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawai'i.
b. Dimple Cheek Café and Market LLC, dba N & F Store, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 6 months, from January 6, 2024, to and including July 6, 2024, of its Retail General liquor license, located at 17-4003 Ahuahu Place, Mountain View, Hawai'i.
2. Change in Members Submitted for Approval
a. Big Island Alehouse LLC, dba Humpy's Big Island Alehouse, approval of Change in Members and Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
• Removal of Nigel Guest, Member (deceased), and the appointment of Lisa Fink, as Member;
• Transfer of 9% Membership Interest from Nigel Guest, Member (deceased), to Lisa Fink, Member;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Lisa Fink, Member;
effective December 4, 2023, by form received December 12, 2023; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5815 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
b. Kohola LLC, dba Laverne's Sports Bar, approval of Change in Members and Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
• Removal of Nigel Guest, Member (deceased), and the appointment of Lisa Fink, as Member,
• Transfer of 9% Membership Interest from Nigel Guest, Member (deceased), to Lisa Fink, Member;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Lisa Fink, Member;
effective December 4, 2023, by form received December 12, 2023; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5815 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
3. Change in Officer as Primary Decision-Maker Submitted for Approval
a. Target Corporation, dba Target Store T2412, dba Target Store T2682, approval of Change in Officer as Primary Decision-Maker, with the removal of Corey Haaland (Senior Vice President and Treasurer), Primary Decision-Maker, effective December 9, 2023, by form received December 18, 2023; of its Retail General liquor license, located at 74-5455 Makala Boulevard, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, and 391 East Maka'ala Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
4. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-23-073, Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii, dba Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 8, 2023, held at 600 'Imiloa Place, Hilo, Hawai'i.
b. License No. SP-23-078, Zonta Club of Hilo Foundation, dba Zonta Club of Hilo Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 10, 2023, held at 76 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawai'i.
c. License No. SP-23-079, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on January 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, and 26, 2024, held at 16-111 Opukahaia Street, Keaau, Hawai'i.
d. License No. SP-23-080, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 23, 2023, held at 79-7384 Māmalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawai'i.
e. License No. SP-23-081, Kona Dance & Performing Arts, Inc., dba Kona Dance & Performing Arts, Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 16, 2023, held at 81-973 Haleki'i Street, Kealakekua, Hawai‘i.
f. License No. SP-23-082, Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events from January 1 - 31, 2024, held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
g. License No. SP-23-084, Kalani Honua, Inc., dba Kalani Honua, Inc., for a Special General liquor license, for an event on December 31, 2023, held at 12-6870 Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road, Pāhoa, Hawai'i.
h. License No. SP-23-085, Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii-St. Michael the Archangel Parish, dba St. Michael the Archangel Parish, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 29, 2023, held at 75-5769 Ali'i Drive, Kailua- Kona, Hawai'i.
5. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-23-032, Carnival License Holdings Limited, dba Carnival Miracle, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, and Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i, on January 14, February 25, April 14, 2024 in Kona; and January 15, 29, February 26, April 15, 2024 in Hilo.
b. License No. TV-23-033, Magical Cruise Company, Limited, dba Disney Wonder, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i, on March 3, 2024.
Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
February 1, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
March 7, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i.
X. Adjournment
For information relative to any of the above-mentioned applications and/or procedures for protesting against a liquor license, call the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218.
Anyone requiring auxiliary aid service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218, or by email at cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov, as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate accessible formats.
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