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DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION

LIQUOR CONTROL DIVISION

MINUTES

MEETING PLACE: Commission Meeting Room - Room 124

MEETING DATE: March 3, 2005 - 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. - 9:05 a.m.) Mary Ellen Gillon, Paralegal Specialist (8:30 a.m. - 8:52 a.m.) Diana Sedok, Secretary

HEARINGS - Mary Ellen Gillon:

1. MORALES, JOSE - LCA.5460 Remove from hearings. Permit lapsed.

2. IMBROGNO, ROBERT - LIR.16188 Remove from hearings. Permit lapsed.

3. REGENSBURGER, JOSEPH - LCA.6201 Remove from hearings. Request for exotic dancers as form of entertainment on renewal withdrawn.

4. DISTASI, LIBERTO - LCT.106 Commission takes no further action on alleged violation of Section 30- 22b. Liquor Control Minutes March 3, 2005 Page 2 of 7

5. FORD-BEY, LEON - LIP.12321 Commission accepts offer in compromise in lieu of hearing of 3 days and $750 for incident of 9/10/04.

6. PATEL, HARESH - LIP.13664 After compliance, commission accepts offer in compromise in lieu of hearing of 14 days and $5,000 for incidents of 1/14/04, 1/24/04, 2/21/04, 8/28/04, 9/13/04 and 2/7/04.

7. CAVROS, EMMANUEL - LCA.5118 Commission accepts offer in compromise in lieu of hearing of 3 days and $1,000 for incident of 4/16/04.

8. MATHERS, DANIEL - LCA.5083 After compliance, commission accepts offer in compromise in lieu of hearing of 1 day and $2,000 for incident of 3/26/04 and 10/8/04.

9. MCNAMARA, STEPHEN - LCA.6311 Commission accepts offer in compromise in lieu of hearing of $650 for incidents of 6/8/04 and 8/4/04.

10. CIANCI, PATRICIA - LCA.5606 Commission accepts offer in compromise in lieu of hearing of $850 for incident of 7/21/04.

11. HEWETT, ROBERTA - LIP.13209 Remove from hearings. Commission takes no further action on incidents of 10/20/03 and 11/1/03. Permittee/sole backer deceased.

12. CARTER, ROBERT - LIP.12076 Commission rejects offer of 3 days and $6,500. Commission would accept 3 days and $10,000 for incident of 12/20/03.

13. LAFRENIERE, HOLLY - LIR.16209 After compliance, commission rejects offer of 5 days and $1,500 for incident of 11/21/03.

14. PATEL, NELAM - LGB.13821 After review of additional documentation furnished by applicant, commission grants final grocery beer liquor permit, subject to the agent’s final requirements. Liquor Control Minutes March 3, 2005 Page 3 of 7

15. ALOMARI, MOHAMMED - LGB.13792 After review of additional documentation furnished by applicant, commission requests formal hearing.

DISCUSSION - Lynn Fiore:

1. WAHLSTEDT, RICK - LIH.1661 Commission requests compliance meeting regarding 1/1/03 alleged violations of 30-6-A1(f), 30-6-A41(a), 30-47(6) and 30-58.

2. DYER, KATHLEEN - LCA.5643 Commission requests compliance meeting regarding 12/29/03 alleged violations of 30-6-A8(d) and 30-6-A10. Would consider OIC of 7 day suspension and $1,000 fine following compliance meeting.

3. SKEHAN, SHAWN - LCA.6342 Commission requests compliance meeting regarding 8/3/04 and 8/28/04 alleged violations. Would consider OIC of 1 day suspension and $1,000 fine following compliance meeting.

4. SINGH, MOHINDER - LIR.16466 Commission requests compliance meeting regarding 12/27/03 alleged sale to minor (2 counts), 2/27/04 alleged sale to minor, and 9/13/04 alleged violations following inspection. Would consider OIC of 15 day suspension and $3,475 fine following compliance meeting.

PROVISIONAL PERMITS:

1. SINGH, JAGLISH - LGB.13892 Danbury Variety & Food, Danbury Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, cancel permit LGB.12638, bill of sale, sellers affidavit. Liquor Control Minutes March 3, 2005 Page 4 of 7

2. TORRES, FLOR MARIA - LRW.4246 Pantanel Restaurant, Bridgeport Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, cancel permit LRW.4209, health certificate, withdrawal letter for permit LRW.4209.

3. ROACH, BONITA - LIR.16832 Matty’s Corner, Bridgeport Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee.

4. BRACAGLIA, MARCO - LIR.16821 Bella Sera, Fairfield Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, health certificate, completion of application (Section’s J, K, M, N).

5. SEMMONELLA, ANDREW - LIP.13990 Friendly Liquor Shop, Milford Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, cancel permit LIP.13863, bill of sale, sellers affidavit, completion of application (Section N), receipt of $750. offer in compromise for sale to minor on permit LIP.13863. (Received signed offer in compromise and payment on 3/3/05 for permit LIP.13863).

PROVISIONAL PERMIT EXTENSIONS:

1. GOLDSTEIN, EUGENE - LIH.1689 Connecticut Grand Hotel, Waterbury Extension of provisional permit approved.

2. THOMPSON, GRAHAM - LCA.6537 Stash’s Café, New London Extension of provisional permit approved.

FINAL PERMITS:

1. RICHARDS, DOUGLAS - LSL.944 Weibel Inc., Woodbridge, CA No requirements. Ok to issue final permit. Liquor Control Minutes March 3, 2005 Page 5 of 7

2. BRILLIANT, NAOMI - LSW.128 Frank Johnson Vineyards, Healdsburg, CA No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.

3. MONDAVI, ROBERT - LSL.946 Folio Wine Co LLC, Napa, CA No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.

4. MURR, MICHAEL - LSW.127 M E M LLC, Walla Walla, WA No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.

5. ZEPEDA, ROBERTA - LCA.6516 Fiesta Mexico, Norwalk Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of backer signature and notary (Section M & N) on application, articles of organization for LLC (backer), 8 x 10 photos of interior, 8 x 10 photos of lockable storage and sealed door at for right of premise.

6. VENTO, JOSEPH - LIR.16818 Pizza Pasta & Brew, Darien Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of copy of health certificate, cancel permit LRW.4061. Endorse patio and service bar.

7. COTTO, MIRIAM - LGB.13885 Family Convenience Store, Bridgeport Commission approved request to amend LLC to Family Convenience LLC. Need to placard again.

8. GRAMMER, BOB - LGB.13834 Aldi of Connecticut Inc., Wallingford Ok to issue final permit when in receipt copy of sales and use tax permit, photo and dimensions of lockable storage.

9. GRAMMER, BOB - LGB.13835 Aldi of Connecticut Inc., Torrington Ok to issue final permit when in receipt copy of sales and use tax permit, photo and dimensions of lockable storage.

10. GRAMMER, BOB - LGB.13836 Aldi of Connecticut Inc., Bristol Ok to issue final permit when in receipt copy of sales and use tax permit, photo and dimensions of lockable storage.

11. GRAMMER, BOB - LGB.13833 Aldo of Connecticut Inc., Waterbury Ok to issue final permit when in receipt copy of sales and use tax permit, photo and dimensions of lockable storage. Liquor Control Minues March 3, 2005 Page 6 of 7

12. CHIRNOMULA, PRASAD - LIR.16820 Thali, Redding No requirements. Ok to issue final permit.

13. GEROLIMATOS, ROBERT - LIR.16788 Tuscano, Danbury Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of bill of sale, sellers affidavit, copy of articles of organization for Tuscano LLC (backer), cancel permit LIR.16395, confirmation of LLC’s good standing with the Secretary of the States Office, personal history and release forms for Jennifer O’Leary, copy of sales and use tax permit or proof of applying for sales tax number.

14. PEREZ, EDGAR - LGB.13845 NJK Deli Market, Hamden Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of FEIN.

15. ROGERS, ERIC - LRW.4224 Sweet Relief, New Haven No requirements. Ok to issue final permit. Endorse patio and no bar.

16. GONZALEZ, DAMIAN - LIP.13985 Hopeville Package Store, Waterbury Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of bill of sale, sellers affidavit, signed copy of lease, cancel permit LIP.13403, financial affidavit, signed copy of $35,000 promissory note.

17. PATEL, AISHA - LGB.13876 Tri State Mini Market, Meriden Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of bill of sale, photo of lockable storage, photo of lockable cooler, LLC documentation.

18. WILSON JR., EDWARD - LRW.4221 Wilson’s Holy Smoke BBQ, Fairfield File returned to agent. Need additional dimension’s of premise.

19. CHEN, FEI - LIR.16775 Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, Bristol Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of copy of sales and use tax permit, corporation papers for Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse Inc.

20. KURMASKIE, CATHERINE - LCA.6534 Mike’s Arena Restaurant, Hartford Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of fully executed promissory note for $150,000 – all funds assigned to Mike’s Arena Restaurant Inc., photos of exterior. Liquor Control Minutes March 3, 2005 Page 7 of 7

21. SARMIENTO, SEGUNDO - LRW.4191 El Idolo Restaurant, Norwalk Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of sales and use tax permit, completion of application (Section’s J, M, N), affidavit that “counter will be used as service bar only”, 8 x 10 photo of interior including lockable storage and kitchen. Endorse service bar only.

OTHER:

1. LI, XI - LIP.13972 Yankee Liquors, Hartford Commission approved request to waive section 30-6-A36(b), period of credit, on provisional permit.

2. ROSEN, KENNETH - LIP.13500 Plaza Liquors, Southbury Commission approved request for removal.

Adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jack Suchy Director of Liquor Control ds