Department of Consumer Protection s9

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION

LIQUOR CONTROL DIVISION

MINUTES

MEETING PLACE: Commission Meeting Room - Room 124

MEETING DATE: March 14, 2006 - 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 Elisa Nahas, Legal Counsel Mary Ellen Gillon, Paralegal Specialist (8:30 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.) Diana Sedok, Secretary

HEARING - Mary Ellen Gillon:

1. VIROLA-GIL, ERCIDA - LGB.12906 Commission grants Attorney Gold’s request for a continuance of the compliance meeting.

2. KO, ONSUK - LCA.6606 Commission grants request that suspension be served April 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2006.

3. LORENZO, EVELYN - LGB.13976 Commission reviewed additional breakdown of sales forms and requests that formal hearing be held.

PROVISIONAL PERMITS:

1. DALY, ERIC - LIR.17078 Cameron’s Catering, Suffield File returned to agent for additional information. Liquor Control Minutes March 14, 2006 Page 2 of 5

2. PANTALENA, RAYMOND - LIR.17089 Marty’s Seafood Restaurant, Westbrook Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, cancel permit LRW.3325, bill of sale, sellers affidavit, health certificate.

3. BICI, TODI - LIR.17091 Middletown Pizza, Middletown Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, cancel permit LIR.16748, bill of sale, sellers affidavit.

4. DEGRUTTOLA, DANNY - LIR.17067 Brickhouse, Stamford Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, health certificate, business phone number on application.

5. MICHAELSEN, ARTHUR - LIR.17083 The Catch, Ridgefield Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, health certificate, business phone number on application.

6. FATA, LUIGI - LRW.4346 Just Like Mama’s, Norwalk Ok to issue provisional permit when in receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee, health certificate.

PROVISIONAL PERMIT EXTENSION:

1. THOMPSON, NICHOLAS - LIR.17006 The Whiskey Pub, Manchester Extension of provisional permit approved.

FINAL PERMITS:

1. ASFAW, YONAS - LRW.4309 Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant, New Haven Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of publication notice, LLC release form.

2. CHENG, WAI TIN - LRW.4340 Osaka Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Middletown No requirements. Ok to issue final permit. Liquor Control Minutes March 14, 2006 Page 3 of 5

3. CARTER, MICHELLE - LIR.17048 Fanatic Sports Bar & Grill, Storrs Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of photos of furnished interior.

4. AMES, MARGARET - LIP.14140 Rogers Lake Liquor Shoppe, Old Lyme Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of publication notice, corrected seller’s affidavit.

5. RUFO, LYNNE - LIH.1711 Bee & Thistle Inn, Old Lyme No requirements. Ok to issue final permit. Endorse service bar only.

6. GALLAGHER, MICHEL - LRW.4350 Crustworks, Rocky Hill Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of publication notice, health certificate, photos of furnished interior. Endorse patio and no bar.

7. KRIDZELIS, NIKOLAOS - LRW.4336 Johnny’s Pizza Restaurant, Moosup Assigned to hearing for section 30-47, suitability. If approved, still need proof of lockable storage. Endorse no bar.

8. ABARCA, NELLY - LIR.17072 Anthony’s Family Restaurant, Uncasville Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of publication notice. Endorse service bar only.

9. MARCIANO, SANDRA - LCA.6699 Smokin’ Sandy’s, Naugatuck Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of publication notice, corrected seller’s affidavit. Endorse patio.

10. PAWLINA, EVELYN - LCA.6682 Evey’s Sports Café, New Britain Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of sales tax permit, cancel old permit LCA.6619, corrected seller’s affidavit, 8 x 10 photos of exterior and furnished interior.

11. RABBI, FAZLAY - LGB.14027 Hannah Enterprises, Durham Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of publication notice.

12. ROJAS, AURELIANO - LRW.4324 Serenata Restaurant, Bridgeport Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of completion of application (section’s J, K, L, M & N, town clerk signature), sketch of entire premise, photos of kitchen. Endorse no bar. Liquor Control Minutes March 14, 2006 Page 4 of 5

13. SHETH, SANTOSH - LIP.14132 J & J Liquors & Fine Wines, Meriden Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of seller’s affidavit.

14. PATEL, PARIMAL - LIP.14123 Meriden Liquor Mart, Meriden Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of bill of sale, seller’s affidavit, cancel old permit LIP.14072.

15. MALIK, USMAN - LGB.13929 JZS Grocery & Deli, Bridgeport Assigned to hearing for section’s 30-6-A1 (failure to supply documents), 30-47 (disqualification of applicant) and 30-86 (sale to minor). If approved, still need proof of source of $75,000, completion of application (section G), personal history for Khalid Malik, application corrected regarding lease.

16. VALERIO, MATILDE - LGB.14011 Adams Grocery Store, Stamford Ok to issue final permit when in receipt of bill of sale, seller’s affidavit, cancel old permit LGB.12786, completion of application (section’s M, N, phone number), personal history completed (section’s 2 & 3), completed financial affidavit, sales tax permit.

OTHER:

1. COLL, MARY ROSE - LCA.6404 Dalton’s Pub, East Hampton Liquor control division to respond to letter dated March 7, 2006 from Attorney William D. Grady regarding Mary Rose Coll as permittee.

2. HANAFIN, DIARMUID - LIR.16893 Hanafin’s Irish Pub, New London Patio and ACB approved for March 17, 2006 only.

3. PALOMINO, RAFAEL - LIR.16810 None Given, Old Greenwich Regarding Peter Featherston letter dated March 8, 2006. Application must be withdrawn and new application filed due to length of time.

4. LIVINGSTON, LARRY - LCA.5887 Taurus Café, New Haven Assigned to hearing, section’s 30-47 (financial suitability) and 30-52- 400e.

5. NEW ENGLANS WINE & SPIRITS - LIW.534 North Haven Commission approved transfer of stock and substitute permittee. Liquor Control Minutes March 14, 2006 Page 5 of 5

6. BOMOVA, DAUT - LIR.15996 Rolando’s Restaurant, Oxford Commission approved transfer of interest. Need copy of promissory note after closing.

7. RAMSDELL, RALPH - LGB.13948 Big Y, Tolland LGB.12884 Big Y, Newtown LGB.12277 Big Y, Rocky Hill LGB.12486 Big Y, Plainville LGB.12468 Big Y, Danielson LGB.13839 Big Y, Groton LGB.12004 Big Y, Norwich LGB.13769 Big Y, North Haven LGB.13150 Big Y, New Milford LGB.13144 Big Y, East Hartford LGB.13117 Big Y, Avon LGB.12493 Big Y, Stafford LGB.12590 Big Y, Naugatuck LGB.12596 Big Y, Ansonia LGB.13494 Big Y, Waterford LGB.12035 Big Y, Monroe LGB.13148 Big Y, Torrington LGB.12818 Big Y, Mansfield LGB.12279 Big Y, Plainfield LGB.12191 Big Y, Manchester LGB.13429 Big Y, East Windsor LGB.13149 Big Y, Guilford Ok transfer of stock when in receipt of offer in compromise in the amount of $750 for violation of section 30-6-A4a, transfer of stock without approval, on November 22, 2005 and December 27, 2005.

Adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Gerald C. Langlais Administrator of Liquor Control ds