BUSINESS MEETING of the MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION Held: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Lansing District Office 525 W Allegan
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BUSINESS MEETING OF THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION Held: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Lansing District Office 525 W Allegan Lansing MI 48933 Present: Andrew J. Deloney, Chairman Teri L. Quimby, Commissioner Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Absent: None Staff: Liliana Paceagiu, Deputy Director of Finance Division Anita Fawcett, Administrative Assistant ______________________________________ The meeting was called to order by Chairman Deloney at 9:36 a.m., noting a quorum was present. I. Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Quimby, that the minutes of the Commission meeting of May 29, 2018, be approved as written and presented, motion carried by unanimous vote. II. Ms. Paceagiu presented licensee requests for special price reductions on spirit products in accordance with the provisions of the Commission’s Order of September 11, 2012 regarding special price reductions on spirit products, which was effective on January 1, 2013. She advised there were twenty nine (29) different licensees requesting price reductions; that 648 product price reductions could be approved; and that were zero product price reductions to be denied. Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Quimby that the 648 special price reductions be approved as indicated on the attached Approval for Price Reduction on Liquor reports, motion carried by unanimous vote. III. Chairman Deloney advised we have received a request for a declaratory ruling from New Holland Brewing Company regarding MCL 436.1534, in part, on May 30, 2018. He stated the Commission, under administrative rule R 436.1973(1) has 30 days to notify the petitioner whether a declaratory ruling will be accepted. If accepted, the Commission then has 90 days to issue the declaratory ruling. Any written comments on the request must be received before June 30, 2018, and a copy of the request is on the Commission’s website. Meeting Conducted on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Page 2 IV. Old Business. There was no Old Business. V. New Business. Chairman Deloney advised that Investigator Dexter Lee from the Grand Rapids District Office has passed away after 30 years of working for the Commission. He stated Mr. Lee will be missed and offered our condolences to his family and friends. VI. Public Comments. Attorney Michael Brown echoed the Chairman’s comments and stated he had worked with Mr. Lee for a lot of years and he would be sorely missed, great person to work with. Mr. Brown asked the Commission to look at a request to transfer ownership of a license for one of his clients, Fiesta Charra DeWitt 1 Corp, Request ID# 904744. He advised the current licensee has a pending violation and was given a suspension date of June 7, 2018. Mr. Brown would like the Commission to expedite the request to transfer ownership so the license is not suspended for a lengthy time period. With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Quimby, that the business meeting be adjourned at 9:40 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote. Andrew J. Deloney Chairman Anita Fawcett Administrative Assistant BUSINESS MEETING OF THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION Held: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Lansing District Office 525 W Allegan Lansing MI 48933 Present: Andrew J. Deloney, Chairman Teri L. Quimby, Commissioner Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Absent: None Staff: Pam Hamilton, Director of Finance Division Liliana Paceagiu, Deputy Director of Finance Division Anita Fawcett, Administrative Assistant ______________________________________ The meeting was called to order by Chairman Deloney at 9:30 a.m., noting a quorum was present. I. Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Quimby, that the minutes of the Commission meeting of June 5, 2018, be approved as written and presented, motion carried by unanimous vote. II. Ms. Hamilton presented the E-Quote reports for product listings in three categories and requested approval of the following: A. That the products listed below be granted exceptions to the standard pack size, inasmuch as the items are packaged nationally or meets other exceptions as indicated and be approved for listing in the approved products list effective July 1, 2018: COMPANY/ADA PRODUCT PACK SIZE Alltech’s Beverage Division, LLC 750ml Pearse Irish Whiskey Coopers 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 750ml Pearse Irish Whiskey Distiller 6 Bottles 750ml Pearse Irish Whiskey Founders 6 Bottles 750ml Pearse Irish Whiskey Original 6 Bottles 750ml Town Branch Bourbon 6 Bottles 750ml Town Branch Gin 6 Bottles 750ml Town Branch Rye 6 Bottles Meeting Conducted on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Page 2 Balcones Distilling LLC 750ml Balcones Texas Rye 100 Proof 6 Bottles (General Wine & Liquor Co.) Jim Beam Brands Co. 750ml Pavan 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 1000ml Suntory Toki Whiskey 6 Bottles Black Rock Spirits, LLC 750ml Sparkle Donkey Anejo Tequila 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) Temperance Distilling Company 200ml Cask & Kettle Irish Coffee PL 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 200ml Cask & Kettle Spiked Cider PL 6 Bottles Copper and Kings American 750ml Copper & Kings Pear Brandy 6 Bottles Brandy Company (NWS Michigan, LLC) Detroit City Distillery, LLC 750ml Detroit City Bourbon Sngl Brrl 6 Bottles (General Wine & Liquor Co.) 750ml Detroit City Rye Single Barrel 6 Bottles 750ml Lumber Baron Gin 6 Bottles 750ml Norden Aquavit 6 Bottles Domaine Select Wine Estates 750ml Don Ciccio & Figle Cerasum 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 750ml Gracias a Dios Gin 6 Bottles 750ml Paul John Classic Whiskey 6 Bottles E. & J. Gallo Winery 750ml The Dalmore Port Wood Rsrve 6 Bottles (General Wine & Liquor Co.) Hpsepicurean, LLC 750ml Distiller’s Art-15 Year 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 750ml Distiller’s Art-23 Year 6 Bottles 750ml Distiller’s Art-24 Year 6 Bottles 750ml Domaine de Charron Brandy 6 Bottles 750ml Espiritu Lauro Mezcal Joven 6 Bottles 750ml LaFee Absinthe Parisienne 6 Bottles Hotel Tango Whiskey, LLC 750ml Hotel Tango Golf Gin 6 Bottles (CKL Corporation) 750ml Hotel Tango Romeo Rum 6 Bottles Imperial Brands, Inc. 750ml Gautier XO Gold & Blue Cognac 6 Bottles (General Wine & Liquor Co.) Infuse Spirits Group LLC 750ml Infuse Broken Barrel Cask 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 750ml Infuse Spirits Broken Barrel 6 Bottles 750ml Infuse Spirits Heresy Rye 6 Bottles 750ml Infuse Vodka Orange & Clove 6 Bottles Charles Jacquin Et Cie, Inc. 750ml Bartenders Awesome Orange CR 6 Bottles (General Wine & Liquor Co.) 750ml Bartenders Cosmo 6 Bottles 750ml Bartenders I’m Coconuts Over U 6 Bottles 750ml Bartenders Kick Ass Mudslide 6 Bottles 750ml Bartenders Pina Colada 6 Bottles 750ml Bartenders Pineapple Rum 6 Bottles 750ml Bartenders Strawberry Daquri 6 Bottles 750ml Bartenders Strawberry Mrgrita 6 Bottles Meeting Conducted on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Page 3 750ml Bartenders Tequila Strawberry 6 Bottles Laird and Company 750ml Reviseur VS Cognac 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 750ml Reviseur VSOP Cognac 6 Bottles Li Destri Beverages, LLC 375ml Cask & Crew Whiskey Combo 3 Pk 12 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) MHW, Ltd. 100ml Brumby Cowboy Choc Chrry & Cr 18 Bottles (General Wine & Liquor Co.) 750ml Combier Apricot 6 Bottles 750ml Combier Peche de Vigne 6 Bottles 750ml Control Original Pisco Prem Brandy 6 Bottles 750ml Teaz Vodka 6 Bottles MHW, Ltd. 750ml Bom Bom Coco Mochanut 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 50ml Bom Bom Fully Baked 60 Bottles 750ml Bom Bom Fully Baked 6 Bottles 50ml Bom Bom Nilli Vanilli 60 Bottles 750ml Bom Bom Nilli Vanilli 6 Bottles Mammoth Distilling LLC 750ml Mammoth Rum 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) Mexcor, Inc. 750ml Azulejos Skelly Blanco Tequila 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 750ml Azulejos Skelly Reposado Tequila 6 Bottles 200ml Casa Maestri Tequila 1965 24 Bottles 200ml Mocambo Solera 10-Yr. Rum 12 Bottles 200ml Reserva de MFM Whiskey 1965 24 Bottles Niche Import Co. 750ml Kleiner Feigling 6 Bottles (General Wine & Liquor Co.) 750ml Mamont Vodka 6 Bottles 750ml Mossburn Ardmore Whiskey 6 Bottles 750ml Mossburn Blair Athol Whiskey 6 Bottles 750ml Mossburn Inchgower Whiskey 6 Bottles 750ml Mossburn Island Whiskey 6 Bottles 750ml Mossburn Linkwood Whiskey 6 Bottles 750ml Mossburn Miltonduff Whiskey 6 Bottles 750ml Mossburn Teaninich 6 Bottles 50ml Old St. Andrews Scotch 36 Bottles 1000ml Old St. Andrews Scotch 6 Bottles 375ml Schladerer Himbeergeist Brandy 6 Bottles 375ml Schladerer Kirschwasser Brandy 6 Bottles 1000ml Stroh Jagertee 6 Bottles Oregon Brewing Company 750ml Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey 2-Yr. 6 Bottles (CKL Corporation) Park Street Imports LLC 750ml Avua Balsamo Rum 6 Bottles (General Wine & Liquor Co.) 750ml Floh Vodka 6 Bottles 750ml Floh Vodka Pink Grpfrut Dragon 6 Bottles 750ml Honor Redencion Reposado 6 Bottles Meeting Conducted on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Page 4 750ml Honor Reflexion Blanco 6 Bottles 750ml Ilegal Mezcal Anejo 6 Bottles 750ml Ilegal Mezcal Joven 6 Bottles 750ml Ilegal Mezcal Reposado 6 Bottles 750ml Virginia Highland Charity Cask 6 Bottles 750ml Virginia Highland Rum Cask Fin 6 Bottles 750ml Virginia Highland Sherry Cask 6 Bottles 750ml Virginia Highland Tstd Wine Cask 6 Bottles Park Street Imports LLC 750ml Caravedo Mosto Verde Brandy 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 750ml La Caravedo Puro Torontel Brandy 6 Bottles Pernod Ricard USA 750ml Chivas Regal Mizunara Scotch 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) Piedmont Distillers Inc. 50ml Midnight Moon Apple Pie 48 Bottles (General Wine & Liquor Co.) 50ml Midnight Moon – 100 48 Bottles Redemption Spirits LLC 750ml Café Rumba Cream 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) Salt Lake City Distillery, LLC 750ml Hugh Moon White Whiskey 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) Sazerac Company, Inc. 750ml Los Vecinos Espadin Mezcel 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 750ml Speyburn Companion Cask 6 Bottles Moet Hennessy USA, Inc. 750ml Ardbeg Grooves Scotch 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) 750ml Hennessy XO Marc Newson Gold 3 Bottles 750ml Hennessy XO Marc Newson Silver 3 Bottles Splinter Group NAPA, LLC 750ml Whip Saw Straight Rye 6 Bottles (NWS Michigan, LLC) Stoller Imports, Inc.