Hawaii County Liquor Commission will meet May 2.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
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: cohd/c0-hawaiicounty.pov; (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.
Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes — April 4, 2024
III. Approval of Addendum and/ or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: 23- 13
APPLICANT: Volume Services, Inc.
TRADE NAME: Sodexo Live! - Hilo
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Hilo International Airport, 2450 Kekuanao`a Street, Bldg. 307, Room 145B, Hilo, Hawaii
TM K: 2- 1- 012- 009- 0048
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A
2. APPLICATION NO.: 23- 16
APPLICANT: 4K Hawaii Pacific LLC
TRADE NAME: 4K Yakiniku Bar & Grill
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Waikoloa Plaza, 68- 1820 Waikoloa Road, E104, Waikoloa, Hawaii
TM K: 6- 8- 003.015
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2
3. APPLICATION NO.: T23-21
APPLICANT: CK Foods, Inc.
TRADE NAME: Eunice Lounge & Bar
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 200 Kanoelehua Avenue, Space No. 106, Hilo, Hawaii
TMK: 2- 2- 032. 095
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, C, and D, currently held by Oriental Garden, LLC, dba Club Rose
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: T23-29
APPLICANT: MS Hamakua, LLC
TRADE NAME: Minit Stop ( Hamakua)
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 45- 3244 Mamalahoa Highway, Honoka`a, Hawaii TMK: 4- 5- 004- 072
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, currently held by Convenience Plus LLC, dba Convenience Plus
2. APPLICATION NO.: 23- 30
APPLICANT: MS Hamakua, LLC
TRADE NAME: Minit Stop ( Hamakua)
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 45-3244 Mamalahoa Highway, Honoka`a, Hawaii TMK: 4- 5- 004- 072
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Change in Kind to General, from Retail Beer and Wine
3. APPLICATION NO.: T23- 32
APPLICANT: Ohana Foods Inc.
TRADE NAME: Kilauea Shell
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1104 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii
TMK: 2- 2- 021. 040
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, currently held by Duke' s Enterprises, Inc., dba Kilauea Shell Food Mart
4. APPLICATION NO.: 23- 33
APPLICANT: Ohana Foods Inc.
TRADE NAME: Kilauea Shell
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1104 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii
TMK: 2- 2- 021. 040
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Change in Kind to General, from Retail Beer and Wine
VII. Unfinished Business
Vill. New Business
1. Volume Services, Inc., dba Centerplate - Aloha, approval of Subcontract Agreement Entered May 17, 2023, between Umekes Airport LLC, received April 12, 2024; of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, located at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, Aloha Airlines Terminal, 73- 200 Kupipi Street, Keahole, North Kona, Hawaii.
2. Request to Extend the Time Issuance Submitted for Approval
a. Kapapala Ranch, dba Kapapala Ranch, RE: Application No. 19- 24, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from May 7, 2024, to and including May 7, 2025, of its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B2, located at 98- 1900 Hawaii Belt Road, Pahala, Hawaii.
b. Paradise Express LLC, dba Paradise Express, RE: Application No. 19- 18, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from May 7, 2024, to and including May 7, 2025, of its Retail General liquor license, located at 84-4811 Hawaii Belt Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii.
c. RLS1 Mauna Lani, LLC, dba Torsap Thai Kitchen, RE: Applicaton No. 21- 31, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from June 2, 2024, to and including June 2, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68- 1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 122, Kamuela, Hawaii.
3. Change in Members/Officers/ Directors Submitted for Approval
a. Big Island Alehouse, LLC, dba Humpy' s Big Island Alehouse, approval of Change in Members and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
Removal of Lisa Fink, Member; 9% Transfer of Membership Interest from Lisa Fink to Arnold Arellano, Member; effective December 31, 2023;
Removal of Kevin Joaquin, Member; 1 % Transfer of Membership Interest from Kevin Joaquin to Arnold Arellano, Member; effective February 6, 2024; by form received March 11, 2024; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75- 5815 Ali`i Drive, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
b. Kohola LLC, dba Laverne's Sports Bar, approval of Change in Members and Applicaton for Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
Removal of Lisa Fink, Member; 9% Transfer of Membership Interest from Lisa Fink to Arnold Arellano, Member; effective December 31, 2023;
Removal of Kevin Joaquin, Member; 1 % Transfer of Membership Interest from Kevin Joaquin to Arnold Arellano, Member; effective February 6, 2024;
by form received March 11, 2024; of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75- 5819 Ali`i Drive, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
c. Stay Dream LLC, dba Sushi Cocoro & Udon Noodle, approval of Change in Members, and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest, as follows:
Appointment of Misako Sanada, as Member; effective March 11, 2024, by form received March 25, 2024;
50% Transfer of Membership Interest from Yoshito Sanada to Misako Sanada, effective March 11, 2024, by form received April 1, 2024;
Personal History and Affidavit for Misako Sanada, Member; of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, located at 75- 5699 Ali`i Drive, Suite F, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
d. Hilo Lodge, No. 759, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba B. P. O. Elks No. 759, approval of Change in Officers/ Directors as follows:
Change in Title of Elizabeth Moore, from President to Trustee, and Lily Chan -Harris, from Treasurer to President;
Removal of Dawn Sumida, Vice President; Richard Davis, Vice President; and Kyle Usui, Trustee;
Appointment of Loren Pabila, as Vice President, Pamela Paulo, as Vice President; Tantra Bates, as Trustee; Gary Larson, as Vice President, Marva Lynn Chew, as Secretary, and Sandra Walker, as Treasurer;
Personal History and Affidavits for Loren Pabila, Vice President, Pamela Paulo, Vice President; and Tantra Bates, Trustee;
effective April 1, 2024, by forms received March 27, 2024; of its Club liquor license, located at 150 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
e. Hale Inu, Inc., dba Hale Inu Sports Bar, approval of Change in Officers/ Directors, and Application for Transfer of Stock as follows:
Removal of Geraldine Bibilone, President, Treasurer, and Director; Appointment of Clark Bibilone, as Secretary and Director; Change in Title of Saizzean Miguel- Saturnio, from Vice President, Secretary, and Director, to President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Director; effective February 29, 2024, by form received April 10, 2024;
50% Stock Transfer from Geraldine Bibilone to Saizzean Miguel Saturnio, effective June 8, 2023, by form received April 10, 2024;
Personal History and Affidavits for Saizzean Miguel- Saturnio, President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Director; and Clark Bibilone, Secretary and Director; of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 400 Hualani Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
f. Accor Management US Inc., dba The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows:
Appointment of Benjamin Caldwell, as Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO), United States, effective August 31, 2021;
Change in Title of Barbara Kilner, from Senior Vice President, Secretary, Director, and General Counsel, North & Central America, to Senior Vice President, Secretary, Director, and General Counsel, Fairmont & Luxury North America; Appointment of Mark Willis, as President; and Matthew Blackmore, as Director; effective March 31, 2023;
Appointment of Salaheddine Fouissi, as Treasurer, effective April 30, 2023;
Removal of Mark Willis, President; Change in Title of Benjamin Caldwell, from Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO), United States, to President, Director, and Chief Operating Officer, (COO), North & Central America; effective December 31, 2023;
Change in Title of Salaheddine Fouissi, from Treasurer, to Treasurer and Director; and Barbara Kilner, from Senior Vice President, Secretary, Director, and General Counsel, North & Central America, to Senior Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, Fairmont & Luxury North America; effective January 1, 2024;
Personal History and Affidavits for Matthew Blackmore, Director; Benjamin Caldwell, President, Director, and Chief Operating Officer, COO), North & Central America; Salaheddine Fouissi, Treasurer and Director; and Barbara Kilner, Senior Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, Fairmont & Luxury North America;
by forms received April 12, 2024; of its Hotel liquor license, located at One North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii.
4. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Trevor La Torre, dba Trevor La Torre, ratification of Application for Alcohol Purchase Permit, for 5 gallons of corn, cane, and grape organic alcohol from Organic Alcohol Company, for industrial use, approved by Director Gerald Takase on March 27, 2024, located at 73- 4412 Huehue Street, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
b. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122, ratification of Applications for Game Permits, for an event every Monday in April 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 3, 2024; for an event on April 18, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 8, 2024; and for events on May 4, 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 22, 2024; of its Special General liquor license, located at 74- 5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-Al85a and 3-Al85b, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
c. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on April 10, 2024; approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 5, 2024; of its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 75- 170 Hualalai Road, Suite E- 100, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. Kona Beach Hotel Management, LLC, dba Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha' s Kona Beach Hotel, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, for renovations to pool and spa, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 5, 2024, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 75- 5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
e. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application for Entertainment Permit, for an event on April 14, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 8, 2024, of its Winery liquor license, Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii.
5. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. Honokaa Public House LLC, dba Honokaa Public House, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on May 24, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on March 25, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 45-3490 Mamane Street, Units G & F, Honoka`a, Hawaii.
b. Kawaihae Pizza, Inc., dba Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on April 7, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on March 25, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at the S. Hata Building, 308 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
c. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on April 2, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on March 28, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, Hawaii.
d. Krislada, LLC, dba Royal Thai Cafe, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on April 21, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 11, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78- 6831 Ali`i Drive, Suite 402, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
e. KBXtreme, LLC, dba KBXtreme, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to include parking lot for a concert on May 4, 2024, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on April 19, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75- 5591 Palani Road, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
f. Kuleana Spirits, Inc., dba Kuleana Rum Shack, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on April 20, 2024, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on April 17, 2024, of its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, located at the Queens' MarketPlace, 69- 201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Spaces H5, H6 and H7, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
g. Waikoloa Shrimp Co WBR LLC, dba Waikoloa Shrimp Co., ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for events on June 13, 27; July 11, 25; August 8, 22; September 12, 26; October 10, 24; November 14, 28; and December 12, 26, 2024; approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 23, 2024, of its Restaurant Beer & Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the Queens' Marketplace, 69- 201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite F- 6, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
6. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP- 23- 112, Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation, dba Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on May 6, 2024, held at The Club at Hokuli' a, 81- 6636 Pu' u Oahu Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP- 23- 132, The Waiakea High School Foundation, dba The Waiakea High School Foundation, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on April 19, 2024, held at 1099 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
c. License No. SP- 23- 133, The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on April 5, 6, 13, 14, 18, 28, 2024, held at 67- 1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP- 23- 134, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on March 23, 2024, held at 79- 7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP- 23- 135, Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation, dba Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on April 20, 2024, held at the Mauna Lani Golf Course, 68- 1050 Makaiwa Place, Waimea, Hawaii. License No. SP- 23- 136, Kona Elks Club, dba Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events from April 1 - 30, 2024, held at 75- 170 Hualalai Road, Suite E- 100, Kailua- Kona, Hawai`I.
g. License No. SP- 23- 137, Knights of Columbus Council No 13227 St. Michael The Archangel, dba Knights of Columbus Council No 13227 St. Michael The Archangel, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on April 20, 2024, held at 75- 5769 Ali`i Drive, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP- 23- 138, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on April 13, 2024, held at 19- 4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP- 23- 139, Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc., dba Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc., for a Special General liquor license, for an event on April 27, 2024, held at Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP- 23- 140, Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, dba Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on April 20, 2024, held at 777 Kinoole Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
k. License No. SP- 23- 141, Kona Cacao Association Inc., dba Kona Cacao Association Inc., for a Special General liquor license, for an event on April 27, 2024, held at 69- 275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii.
l. License No. SP- 23- 142, Kona Elks Club, dba Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events from May 1 - 31, 2024, held at 75- 170 Hualalai Road, Suite E- 100, Kailua- Kona, Hawai`I.
7. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-23- 047, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on April 27-28, 2024.
b. License No. TV-23- 048, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Celebrity Solstice, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on April 29- 30, 2024.
c. License No. TV-23-049, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Quantum of the Seas, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii, on April 21- 22, 2024.
d. License No. TV-23-050, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Ovation of the Seas, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on May 2- 3, 2024.
e. License No. TV-23-051, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Brilliance of the Seas, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on April 29, 2024.
f. License No. TV-23-052, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Celebrity Edge, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii, on May 5, 2024.
g. License No. TV-23-053, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Celebrity Edge, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on May 3-4, 2024.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
June 6, 2024, 10: 00 A. M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
July 3, 2024, 10: 00 A. M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
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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