ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING OF THE
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Held: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Lansing District Office 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Michigan
Present: Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Geralyn Lasher, Commissioner
Absent: Pat Gagliardi, Chair
Staff: Kerry Krone, Business Manager Sara Weber, Licensing Director Pam Hamilton, Finance Director Barb Subastian, Regional Enforcement Director David Marvin, State Administrative Manager Megan Minnick, State Administrative Manager Don McGehee, Assistant Attorney General Brittany Jenks, Administrative Analyst Jeannie Vogel, Communications Kelly Hunt Departmental Technician ______
Commissioner Olshove called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. noting a quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Applicant Request ID Number Mexican Gardens, Inc. 2004-05961 GMRI, Inc. (A Florida Corporation) 2005-06725 GMRI, Inc. (A Florida Corporation) 2005-06719 Ronin Sushi Royal Oak, L.L.C. 2005-06827 Kraal Space, LLC 2006-07557 OPA Hospitality, LLC 2006-07768 Wheatfield Golf Course Management Co. 2006-08117 Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, LLC (A Virginia Limited Liability Company) 2005-06626 Meijer, Inc. 2005-07398 Miller on Hamilton, Inc. 2005-07233
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Barcade Detroit LLC (A Delaware Limited Liability Company) 1809-12644 Quality Dairy Company 2006-07445
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Administrative consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Special Licenses Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 1, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Special Licenses Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 1, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
CONDITIONAL LICENSE
Applicant Request ID Number Camino Real, Inc. 2003-04633 Granite City Food & Brewery, Inc. 2005-06836
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Conditional License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
NEW PERMITS & PERMISSIONS
VIII. Limited Permanent Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Northville Lodge No. 1190, Loyal Order of Moose, Incorporated 2006-08798
Administrative Meeting Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Page 3 MVCC Limited Partnership (A Delaware Limited Partnership) 2006-08791 Mermaid Business LLC 2006-08800 DTW North Parntes JV, LLC 2006-08831 Bo’s Management Corp. 2006-08851 Soul Squeeze Cellars, LLC 2006-08852 Northern Brewing LLC 2006-08854 Tousignant-Ramile Post #5670, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 2007-08957
XI. Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Marty’s Bar, LLC 2006-08781 La Fonda De Imlay City LLC 2006-08830 Keltic Liquors, LLC 2006-08783 Transient Artisan Ales LLC (An Illinois Limited Liability Company) 2006-08230 Transient Artisan Ales LLC (An Illinois Limited Liability Company) 2006-08539 Heidinger Investments, LLC 2006-08770
XIII. Sunday Sales Permit (AM) Applicant Request ID Number Price, Rick L & Price Teresa Sue 2006-08860
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Permits & Permissions request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
TEMPORARY LICENSES
Applicant Request ID Number Jacque Ann, Inc. 2006-08705 Tantrick Brewing Co. LLC 2006-08706 Spaulding Enterprises, LLC 2004-06167
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Temporary License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Administrative Meeting Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Page 4 Nays – None
M & W SALESPERSON/VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Commission considered matters relevant to the approval of the items of the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 1, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 1, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Proof of Financial Responsibility report, which summarily will suspend licenses with expired liquor liability insurance, as presented and included in the attached report dated July 1, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Proof of Financial Responsibility Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 1, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Conditional License - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Buckboard Enterprises LLC 2005-06848 Cut River Grille, Inc. 2005-06546 Green Pine Needles, LLC 2005-07682 James Pizzo & Heidi M. Pizzo 2003-04587
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
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Special Licenses - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Little Traverse Bay Foundation 2006-08670 Manistee Golf & Country Club II 2006-08722 Fraternal Order of Eagles Inc. – Boyne City Aerie 1583 2006-08726 Cadillac Freedom Festival 2006-08745 Powers Spalding Lions Club, Inc. 2006-08815 Edwin J. Leyanna Post 671, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 2001-02355
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Meridian Township 2003-04498 Loud and Proud 2004-05704
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
DOCKET #11067
Section I – A On Premise -The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Barilik Enterprises, LLC 2005-07364 Troy Elite Hospitality, LLC 2001-00193
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Administrative Meeting Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Page 6 Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Winter Golf, L.L.C. 1904-05612
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number 7 MG LLC 1912-20845 Bird Nest, LLC 1910-16360
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be held for further Commission consideration.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section V – A M & W- The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Two James Spirits LLC 1909-15222 Homes Brewery, LLC 1909-14795
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be held for further Commission consideration.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Temporary License Permit- The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Alpha Brewing Company, LLC 2006-08600
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Administrative Meeting Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Page 7 request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the meeting be adjourned at 12:19 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote.
Dennis Olshove Commissioner ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING OF THE
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Held: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Lansing District Office 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Michigan
Present: Pat Gagliardi, Chair Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Geralyn Lasher, Commissioner
Absent: None
Staff: Kerry Krone, Business Manager Sara Weber, Licensing Director Tom Hagan, Enforcement Director Pam Hamilton, Finance Director Megan Minnick, State Administrative Manager Brittany Jenks, Administrative Analyst Don McGehee, Assistant Attorney General Jeannie Vogel, Communications Kelly Hunt Departmental Technician ______
Chair Gagliardi called the meeting to order at 10:33 a.m. noting a quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Applicant Request ID Number Southwest Dining, Inc. (An Indiana Corporation) 2005-06832 Maxwell’s International Inc. (A Delaware Corporation) 2005-06873 The Kitchen of the Electric Cheetah LLC 2005-07372 Thornapple Club, LLC 2006-08119 Fireplace of Lake Fenton, LLC 2006-08723 PTPL, LLC 2006-07524 Seven Slot Grille, LLC 2006-07560 Peelie, L.L.C. 2006-08148 Tequilas Mexican Grill LLC 1804-04531 Edwin J. Leyanna Post 671, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 2001-00645 Cedar Springs Brewing Company, LLC 2005-06889
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Taqueria MI Pueblo Restaurant, Inc. 1910-16323 Wal-Mart Stores East, Limited Partnership 2006-08558 Rachelle Corporation 2006-08608 Blarney Castle Oil Co. 2006-08655 Applewood Party Store, Inc. 2001-00730 Joleen & Russ Incorporated & 7-Eleven, Inc. (A Texas Corporation) 2002-04151 Andrew K, Inc. 2003-04363
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Administrative consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Proof of Financial Responsibility report, which summarily will suspend licenses with expired liquor liability insurance, as presented and included in the attached report dated July 7, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Proof of Financial Responsibility Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 7, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
CONDITIONAL LICENSE
Applicant Request ID Number Sahil Corporation & 7-Eleven, Inc. 2005-07405 RTSG, LLC & 7-Eleven, Inc. 2005-06683 19th Hole Group LLC 2004-06082 Burger Bar & Tap, Inc. 1811-15215 MCLS, LLC 2006-08177 TYCLS, LLC 2006-08265 RWCLS, LLC 2006-08215 HPCLS, LLC 2006-07927 CHCLS, LLC 2006-08009
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Page 3 888 Troy Café LLC 2002-03880 BPM Liquor LLC 2006-08537 The Artisan Taproom, LLC 1809-13278
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Conditional License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Special Licenses Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 7, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Special Licenses Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 7, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
M & W SALESPERSON/VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Commission considered matters relevant to the approval of the items of the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 7, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 7, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
NEW PERMITS & PERMISSIONS
I. Additional Bar Permit Applicant Request ID Number Jon & Davies, Inc. 2007-08895
Maple Creek Golf Course Bar & Grill, Inc. 2007-08896 Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Page 4 Mariscos El Korita, LLC 2007-09010 Simmons Properties, LLC 2007-08924
II. Beer, Wine & Spirit Sampling Permit Applicant Request ID Number Twelve Corners Vineyards, LLC 2007-09016
VIII. Limited Permanent Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Zal Gaz Grotto M.O.V.P.E.R., No 34, Inc. 2007-08904 Leon of Kentucky Jolly Road, Inc (A Kentucky Corporation) 2006-07731 Poppycock’s Incorporated 2007-08901 Tallulah, LLC 2007-08942 Big Brother Holding Company, LLC 2007-08947 Old School Restaurant on Main, LLC 2007-08952 Mulrenin Brothers Management Company, LLC 2007-08955 GTV Enterprises, Inc. 2006-08808 Cottage Inn, Inc. 2006-08566 Amway Hotel Corporation 2007-08956 Dog House Saloon Acquisition, LLC 2006-07522 Marine City Venture LLC 2007-08913 Coloma Tavern, LLC 2006-08520 Great Lakes Center for the Arts (A Michigan Non- Profit Corporation) 2007-08954 Doherty Operating Corporation 2007-08978 M Janz, Inc. 2007-08979 The Film Lab, LLC 2006-08768 Pietsch/McWebb Hospitality Group, LLC 2007-08958 Ashley’s Restaurants, Ltd. 2006-07698 Jai Enterprises LLC 2007-09011 Florence Properties, LLC 2007-09014 CMH Restaurants, Inc. 2007-09017 Tormac, Inc. 2007-09018 Sauce Italian Grill & Pub, LLC 2007-09019 Fifty Five Broad Street Tavern LLC 2007-09021 J & W LLC 2007-09022 Ferris Coffee and Nut Company 2007-09023 Burke and Dunn, Inc. 2007-09024 Redemption Savings, Inc. 2007-09025
Wilson’s Rivers Edge, Inc. 2007-09027 Happy Pants LLC 2007-09028 Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Page 5 Tony J’s Inc. 2007-09029 K & D Weldon, Inc. 2007-09030 Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 884 2007-09031 Johnle Corporation 2007-09032 Polish Falcons Aid Society of Grand Rapids 2007-09033
XI. Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number J & St. Dev., LLC 2007-08897 Zimba Financial LLC 2007-08898 T & R Enterprises, Inc. 2007-08899 Lexla, Inc. 2007-08903 VLP, Inc. 2007-08907 Third Monk Brewing Company, LLC 2007-08911 Labert Enterprises, LLC 2007-08914 Sepsakos Hospitality L.L.C. 2006-08545 Mack Hawthorne Group, Inc. 2007-08910 2317 LLC 2006-08579 Sashabaw Road Ventures, LLC 2006-08579 Redcoat Tavern, Inc. 2007-08905
XIII. Sunday Sales Permit (AM) Applicant Request ID Number J & K Catering, Inc. 2007-09015
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Permits & Permissions request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Conditional License - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Royal Oak Beverage & Smoke LLC 2006-07994 Thompson Olsen, LLC 2005-06712 Jeff & Jo Holdings LLC 2004-05994
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Page 6 Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
DOCKET #11068
Section I – A On Premise -The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Mumma Maria Enterprises, LLC 1909-14460
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section II – A Off Premise - The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Macomb Retail, LLC 2006-08643
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section V – A M & W- The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Presque Isle Farm Cider, LLC 2002-04186
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Licensing- The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Page 7 request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number L.M. C-Store, Inc. 2002-02607
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Temporary License Permit- The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Cass River Development, Inc. 2006-08845
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the meeting be adjourned at 11:13 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote.
Pat Gagliardi Chair ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING OF THE
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Held: Thursday, July 9, 2020 Lansing District Office 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Michigan
Present: Pat Gagliardi, Chair Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Geralyn Lasher, Commissioner Ed Clemente, Commissioner
Absent: None
Staff: Kerry Krone, Business Manager Sara Weber, Licensing Director Tom Hagan, Enforcement Director Pam Hamilton, Finance Director Megan Minnick, State Administrative Manager Don McGehee, Assistant Attorney General Brittany Jenks, Administrative Analyst Jeannie Vogel, Communications Kelly Hunt Departmental Technician ______
Chair Gagliardi called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. noting a quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Applicant Request ID Number Rake Beer Project LLC 2006-07611 Harbrinel, Inc. 775790 Tog Kona Macadamia, LLC (A Delaware Limited Liability Company) 1912-19786 Shades of Teal, L.L.C. 2003-05246 Forrest AM Food L.L.C. 2006-07928 The Delft Bistro LLC 2006-08113 Czapski Catering, LLC 2005-06968 Genmar, Inc. 2005-07368 Century Banquet Center, L.L.C. 2006-07489 Sof, Inc. 2006-07565 408, Inc. 2006-07761
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Tripel Root, LLC 2006-07804 Taqueria MI Pueblo Restaurant, Inc. 2006-07973 Five G’s, Inc. 2006-08116 Simmons Properties, LLC 845924 Aidens Place LLC 2005-07132 Clinton Robin, Inc. 2005-07149 Bonter, Sally K 2005-07417 Mad Hatters Tavern, Inc. 2006-07631 Ingalls Business Acquisition, Inc. 2006-08201 Cameron’s Restaurant, LLC 1908-12740 Union Estates, LLC 2006-07603 Transient Artisan Ales LLC (An Illinois Limited Liability Company) 2006-08230 Campbell 14 LLC 2004-06445 Pica’s Bait & Tackle, Inc. 2003-04610
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Administrative consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Proof of Financial Responsibility report, which summarily will suspend licenses with expired liquor liability insurance, as presented and included in the attached report dated July 9, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Proof of Financial Responsibility Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 9, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
CONDITIONAL LICENSE
Applicant Request ID Number BLH Acquisition Co., LLC 2006-07894 BLH Acquisition Co., LLC 2006-07898
Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 3 BLH Acquisition Co., LLC 2006-07907 BLH Acquisition Co., LLC 2006-07909 BLH Acquisition Co., LC 2006-07922 Beach’s Up North Tavern LLC 2006-08522
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Conditional License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
NEW PERMITS & PERMISSIONS
I. Additional Bar Permit Applicant Request ID Number The Old Shillelagh LLC 2006-08732 Mcfroede, Inc. 2006-08753
VIII. Limited Permanent Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Darla Holdings LLC 2006-08587 Long Road Distillers LLC 2006-08617 M.T. Legacy, Inc. 2007-09057 Ambassador Cigars, LLC 2007-09058 Royal Oak Brewing Co. 2007-09055 TSFR Apple Venture LLC 2007-09059 Roberts and Roberts, Inc. 2007-09076 Smith Beverages Limited, LLC 2007-09064 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc. Flint Aerie #629 2007-09067 Laura’s Catering, Inc. 2007-09073 Lake Country Corporation 2007-09077 Dedic’s Bar & Grill, LC 2007-09080 Ferndale Project LLC 2007-09085 The Paisley Pig Gastropub, LLC 2007-09086 I.P. Enterprises, Inc. 2007-09087 TSFR Apple Venture LLC 2007-09070 The Workshop Brewing Company, LLC 2007-09091 Views Bar and Grill, LLC 2007-09092 Saline American Legion Memorial Association, Inc. 2007-09096 Miller on Hamilton, Inc. 2007-09100 Lockhart’s BBQ, LLC 2007-09074
North Coast, LC 2007-09084 Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 4 Holland Pub, LLC (An Illinois Limited Liability Company) 2006-07523 Pizza House Ann Arbor, Inc. 2006-07737 Muskegon Recreation Club 2006-07946 El Arbol, LLC 2006-08423 G. Reg Molson, LLC 2006-08493 Artkos LLC 2006-08506 River Stop Saloon, L.L.C. 2006-08596 The Old Shillelagh LLC 2006-08731 Clayton Murray Post 159 American Legion 2006-08772 American Fifth Spirits Co. 2007-09066 Brooks Brewing, LLC 2007-09088 Chopo’s Northside Bar, LLC 2006-08803 CMT, Inc. 2007-09131 North Center Brewing Co., LLC 2007-09133 Blauvelt’s Inc. 2007-09140 Los Amigos of Jenison, Inc. 2007-09142 DJ Jeffries Management LLC 2007-09150 Flats, LLC 2007-09136 Marrow, LLC 2007-09072 Clawson Aerie #3926, Fraternal Order of Eagles 2007-09170 Berger’s Tavern, Inc. 2007-09166
XI. Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Coppercraft Distillery, LLC 2007-08908 Armand Roth, Inc. 2007-09061 Phil’s Bar & Grille, LLC 2007-09098 15112 Kercheval, LLC 2007-09056 Krishna Industries, Inc. 2007-09118 Huck’s Pub & Grill, Inc. 2007-09120 Gigi’s Birdcage, LLC 2007-09121 First Watch Restaurants, Inc. 2003-04393 Merkel Restaurant Group, LLC 2007-09125 Inspired Hospitality, LLC 2007-09141 JLJM, Ltd. 2007-09134 Luna Pier Waterworks, LLC 2007-09148 Ozone’s Brewhouse, LLC 2007-08940 Co-Gab Enterprises, Inc. 2007-09130
XIII. Sunday Sales Permit (AM) Applicant Request ID Number Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 5 Mona Lake Boating Clulb 2007-09135
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Permits & Permissions request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
TEMPORARY LICENSES
Applicant Request ID Number Cornwell Turkey Products, Inc. 2007-09049 Front Row Bar & Grill, LLC 2007-09050 Exclusive Catering, Inc. 2007-08948 Stadium Management Co. 2007-09052 Bayside Hospitality, Inc. 2006-08401 Nuthouse, Inc. 2006-08515 Starr Craft Brewery LLC 2006-08795 Jamex Brewing Co. 2007-09174 SLCT Holdings, LLC 2007-09147
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Temporary License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALERS
II. Combined License Requests Applicant Request ID Number Toppling Goliath, Inc. 2006-08235 United States Distilled Products Co. 2005-06909
III. Direct Shipper Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Domaine Co. 2006-08224 Drake Makes Wine, Inc. 2006-07591 Emmitt-Scorsone Wines LLC 2006-08395
Fresh Grapes, LLC 2006-08227 Lawton Ridge Winery, LLC 2005-07412 Oak Farm Vineyards, LLC 2006-07758 Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 6 Rubenstein’s, LLC 2006-08340 Second City Meadery, Inc. 2006-08246 Shiba Wichern Cellars, LLC 2006-08690
IV. Limited Alcohol Buyer Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Vertellus LLC 2006-08343
V. Outstate Seller of Beer Licenses Applicant Request ID Number MPL Brands NV Inc. 2005-07073
VII. Outstate Seller of Wine Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Fresh Grapes, LLC 2006-08686 Precision Brand Collection Wine & Spirits LLC 2006-08234
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Manufacturers & Wholesalers request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
M & W SALESPERSON/VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Commission considered matters relevant to the approval of the items of the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 9, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 9, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Special Licenses Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 9, 2020.
Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 7 Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Special Licenses Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 9, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES
The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Sons of Amvets Post 114 2007-08987
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Committee to Reelect Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack 2007-09063
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Conditional License - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Aurabella, Inc. 2005-07050 Hank’s Bar & Grill LLC 2006-07931
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be held for further Commission consideration.
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Applicant Request ID Number Local 3 Grill & Tap Inc. 2006-08612 Schloff Industries, Inc. 2002-03147
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Mike Lince, Inc. 2001-00675 Palushaj Food Group Inc. 2006-08173
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
DOCKET #11069
Section I – A On Premise -The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Bird Nest, LLC 1910-16360 Wen & Shun, LLC 1907-10892
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Lake House Venue, LLC 2006-08286
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that Outdoor Service area #1 be approved and Outdoor Service area #2 be held for further consideration. Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 9
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Dearborn Elite Hospitality, LLC 1912-20980
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section II – A Off Premise - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Smyth, Terry G. 2005-06518
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number HIH, Inc. 2002-04056
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section V – A M & W- The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Allegan Lager Company, LLC 2005-07244
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied. Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 9, 2020 Page 10
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Twelve Corners Vineyards, LLC 2005-06913 Homes Brewery LLC 1909-14795
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be held for further Commission consideration.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section VIII - A Step 1-2 Files- The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Two James Spirits LLC 1909-15222
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number 7MG LLC 1912-20845
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be held for further Commission consideration.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the meeting be adjourned at 12:21 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote.
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Pat Gagliardi Chair ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING OF THE
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Held: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Lansing District Office 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Michigan
Present: Pat Gagliardi, Chair Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Geralyn Lasher, Commissioner Ed Clemente, Commissioner
Absent: None
Staff: Kerry Krone, Business Manager Sara Weber, Licensing Director Tom Hagan, Enforcement Director Pam Hamilton, Finance Director Megan Minnick, State Administrative Manager Don McGehee, Assistant Attorney General Jeannie Vogel, Communications Kelly Hunt Departmental Technician ______
Chair Gagliardi called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. noting a quorum was present.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher, that the minutes of the Commission Administrative Meetings for May 2020, included in the attached consent agenda dated July 14, 2020, be approved as written and presented, motion carried by unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Applicant Request ID Number Gold Stars Corporation, Inc. 1911-19031 Bahri, Hilda 1911-19258 Urban Restaurants LLC 2004-06432 MIWings, LLC 2005-07308 Holly Lanes Ventures LLC 2006-07575 Smoky’s of Northville, LLC 2006-07942
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Leaf & Loin, LLC 2006-07954 Take Sushi, Inc. 2006-07961 Crappie Coffee Roasting L.L.C. 2006-08858 City of Lansing, Lansing Entertainment and Public Authority 2006-07987 Zeito, Inc. 1907-11774 Plainfield Market LLC 2004-05861 Alyssa, Inc. 2006-08593 Zoma & Oraha, Corporation 2006-08825 Foggy Mountain Spirit Company, LLC 2003-04532
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Administrative consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Proof of Financial Responsibility report, which summarily will suspend licenses with expired liquor liability insurance, as presented and included in the attached report dated July 14, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Proof of Financial Responsibility Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 14, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Special Licenses Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 14, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Special Licenses Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 14, 2020.
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Page 3 Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
NEW PERMITS & PERMISSIONS
I. Additional Bar Permit Applicant Request ID Number Eighty Ate LLC 2007-09305 Clegg Enterprises, LLC 2007-09319 JCH Lake House L.L.C. 2007-09321 Redsmoke Detroit LLC 2007-09326 Pelino LLC 2006-08756
V. Entertainment Permit Applicant Request ID Number Guardian Brewing Company LLC 2006-08859
VIII. Limited Permanent Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number R. Antekeier, L.L.C. 2007-09094 E and G Ventures, LLC 2005-07350 Gigi’s Birdcage, LLC 2007-09226 BJ’s Restaurant Operations Company (A California Corporation) 2007-09230 PO Billy’s Bar Enterprises, LLC 2007-09231 Maniaci’s Banquet Center, Inc. 2007-09257 Used To Be a Japanese Restaurant, LLC 2007-09112 Grand Haven Lodge No. 1200, of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 2007-09138 Fred’s Italian Restaurant, Inc. 2006-08582 Brothers Tap Room, L.L.C. 2007-09301 Legacy Bars Inc. 2007-09304 Captain’s Lounge, LLC 2007-09306 Wineguys, L.L.C. 2007-09081 Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2504 2007-09345 F.R.A.K., Inc. 2007-09338 Sholty’s Bar, Inc. 2007-09354 FSJ, Inc. 2007-09337 Schafer’s Bar, LLC 2007-09357 Northern United Brewing Company, LLC 2006-08749
XI. Outdoor Service Area Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Page 4 Applicant Request ID Number Crispelli’s Clarkston, LLC 2006-07589 Tantrick Brewing Co. LLC 2007-09206 Phase II, Inc. 2007-09214 Buck – Reasoner Post 238, The American Legion, Department of Michigan 2008-09216 Winery at Black Star Farms, L.L.C. 2007-09218 Sandbar Enterprises LLC 2007-09111 734 Brewing Company Inc. 2007-09254 Rare Co LLC 2006-08478 Eight Ate LCL 2007-09305 Brickside Brewery LLC 2007-09307 SJ Acquisition Entity LLC 2007-09309 Fern Lounge, L.L.C. 2007-09322 Redsmoke Detroit LLC 2007-09326 Armand Roth, Inc. 2007-09327 Cab Cellars, LLC 2007-09324 Cody Kresta Vineyard and Winery, L.L.C. 2007-09323 Blue Water Winery, LLC 2007-09320 Chateau Operations, Ltd. 2007-09317 Wyncroft, L.L.C. 2007-09315 Shady Lane Partners, LLC 2007-09314 Chateau Aeronautique Winery, LLC 2007-09308 Mackinaw Trail Winery, Inc. 2007-09313 Brys Winery, LC 2007-09312 Burgdorf’s Winery, LLC 2007-09310 State Fair Lounge, Inc. 2007-09343 Sansu Corporation 2007-09335
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Permits & Permissions request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALERS
VII. Outstate Seller of Wine Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Grand Prix Beverage LLC 2005-06910
X. Transfer Location of Outstate Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Page 5 Serendipity Wines, LLC 2004-06417
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Manufacturers & Wholesalers request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
M & W SALESPERSON/VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Commission considered matters relevant to the approval of the items of the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 14, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 14, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Licensing- The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Aparium Hotel Group, LLC 1909-14525 Bill & Tim, Inc. 1908-13821 City of Whitehall 1906-09404 Cresent Hotels & Resorts, LLC 1906-10050 Sugar Loaf Golf Course, LLC 1906-09934
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
DOCKET #11070
Section I – A On Premise -The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Page 6 Applicant Request ID Number Wow Concepts LLC 2006-08556
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section II – A Off Premise - The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Pine River Store LLC 2005-06944
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section V – A M & W- The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Bois Blanc Vineyard, LLC 1908-13461
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
FINANCE DIVISION
Ms. Hamilton presented the E-Quote report for product listings in three categories (see attached report) and requested approval of the following:
That 130 new items with case size exceptions be approved for listing with an effective date of August 2, 2020; and
That 115 regular new items be approved for listing with an effective date of August 2, Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Page 7 2020; and
That 16 new items with special packaging be approved for listing with an effective date of August 2, 2020.
After discussion, the following fifty (50) products were denied:
Benchmark Beverage Co. 50ml Myschyf Vodka 60 Bottles/case Detroit City Distillery 750ml Summer Rum 6 Bottles/case Lotta Beverage America 375ml Soonhari Citron 20 Bottles/case 375ml Soonhari Peach 20 Bottles/case Jacquin Chas Et Cie 200ml Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Nog 24 Bottles/case St Julian Wine Company, Inc. 750ml St Julian Mich Cherry Vodka 6 Bottles/case 375ml St Julian Grappa 12 Bottles/case 750ml St Julian Blkbrry Vodka 6 Bottles/case 750ml St Julian Cucumber Vodka 6 Bottles/case 750ml St Julian Lemonade Vodka 6 Bottles/case 750ml St Julian Mich Whiskey 6 Bottles/case 750ml St Julian Raspberry Vodka 6 Bottles/case Sazerac Company, Inc. 50ml Grind Espresso Shot PL Rum 60 Bottles/case 50ml Blk Haus Blkbrry PL Schnapps 120 Bottles/case 50ml Parrot Bay Passion Fruit PL 120 Bottles/case 50ml Parrot Bay Pineapple PL 120 Bottles/case 50ml Parrot Bay Strawbrry PL 120 Bottles/case 50ml Ram’s Point Peanut Butter PL 120 Bottles/case 50ml Sheep Dog Peanut Butter PL 120 Bottles/case Redline Brewing Company 750ml Redline Brewing Co Rum 12 Bottles/case 750ml Redline Brewing Co Gin 12 Bottles/case 750ml Redline Brewing Co Aquavit 12 Bottles/case 750ml Redline Brewing Co Drk Rum 12 Bottles/case 750ml Redline Brewing Co Devil Msh 12 Bottles/case 750ml Redline Brewing Co Vodka 12 Bottles/case 750ml Redline Brewing Co Sobrbon 12 Bottles/case Sazerac North America 1000ml Mr Boston Long Island Tea 12 Bottles/case 1000ml Mr Boston Orange Curacao 12 Bottles/case 1000ml Mr Boston Crème De Cassis 12 Bottles/case
D’Still, LLC 750ml Motor City Gas Dog Hse Rye 12 Bottles/case 750ml Motor City Gas Swtpnts BBN 12 Bottles/case 750ml Motor City Gas Cellarman 12 Bottles/case Phillips Products Co. LLC 50ml Prairie Apple,Pear & Ggr Vod 120 Bottles/case 50ml Prairie Grpfrt, Hibis, Chamom 120 Bottles/case Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Page 8 50ml Prairie Wtrmln, Cumber, Lime 120 Bottles/case 50ml Revel Stoke Cherry PL 120 Bottles/case 50ml Revel Stoke Peach PL 120 Bottles/case Diageo Americas, Inc. 50ml Capt Morgan Sliced Apple Rum 120 Bottles/case 50ml Smirnoff Ppprmnt Twist Vodka 120 Bottles/case 750ml Casamigos Anejo w/2 Rk Gls 6 Bottles/case 750ml Casamigos Blanco w/2 Rk Gls 6 Bottles/case 750ml Casamigos Mezcal w/2 Rk Gls 6 Bottles/case 750ml Casamigos Reposado w/2 Gls 6 Bottles/case 750ml Ketel One w/50ml Bulleit BBN 12 Bottles/case Mast-Jagermeister US 750ml Jagermeister w/Mug 6 Bottles/case Heaven Hill Sales Co. 750ml Carolan’s Irish Crm w/Mug 6 Bottles/case 750ml Elijag Craig Sm w/coktl mix 6 Bottles/case 750ml Larceny w/Gl & Flask 6 Bottles/case Pernod Ricard USA 750ml Jameson w/50ml Blk Brrl Wsky 12 Bottles/case 750ml Mlibu Coco w/50ml Mlibu Stwby 12 Bottles/case
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request for 211 products to be approved and for 50 products to be denied, in accordance with the E-Quote report dated July 9, 2020, be approved as written and presented; motion carried by unanimous vote.
Ms. Hamilton 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 seventy-eight (78) different licensees requesting price reductions; that 1229 product price reductions could be approved; and that 4 product price reductions should be denied.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the 1229 special price reductions be approved as indicated on the attached Approval for Price Reduction on Liquor reports, motion carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that 4 special price reductions be denied for the reason stated in the attached Notification of Denial for Price Reduction reports, motion carried by unanimous vote.
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Page 9 With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the meeting be adjourned at 11:06 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote.
Pat Gagliardi Chair ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING OF THE
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Held: Thursday, July 16, 2020 Lansing District Office 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Michigan
Present: Pat Gagliardi, Chair Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Geralyn Lasher, Commissioner Ed Clemente, Commissioner
Absent: None
Staff: Kerry Krone, Business Manager Sara Weber, Licensing Director Pam Hamilton, Finance Director Barb Subastian, Regional Enforcement Director David Marvin, State Administrative Manager Megan Minnick, State Administrative Manager Don McGehee, Assistant Attorney General Brittany Jenks, Administrative Analyst Jeannie Vogel, Communications Kelly Hunt Departmental Technician ______
Chair Gagliardi called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. noting a quorum was present.
Licensing- The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Business ID Number Habrinel, Inc. 2149
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that a Show Cause Hearing be held as to what steps the licensee will take to protect the employees and patrons from COVID-19.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Applicant Request ID Number LB Entertainment, Inc. 2002-03666 Shiangmi, LLC 2004-05717 Maxwell’s International Inc. (A Delaware Corporation) 2005-06871 Tet, Inc. 2005-07284 Vino & Vibes, LLC 2005-07381 Donovan’s Pub Inc. 2006-07575 Brown Water, L.L.C. 2006-07972 FST Foods, LLC 2006-07562 SG Two, Inc. 2006-08389 Fifth Street Development, LLC 1907-10524 Jim & Gary’s, LLC 2006-08194 Wooded Island Event Center, LLC 2005-06900 Ho Management, LLC 2006-08422 Bergin Building Management Co., L.L.C. 2006-08276 Chelsea Ventures, LLC 2006-08575 Honey Creek Inn, Inc. 2006-07727 RCB Main Floor, LLC 2006-08350 The Agitated Grape Inc. 2006-08508 Transient Artisan Ales LLC (An Illinois Limited Liability Company) 2006-08539 Sepsakos Hospitality L.L.C. 2006-08545 J & St Dev., LLC 2007-08897 Dog House Saloon Acquisition, LLC 1911-18701 Mediterraneo, LLC 2006-08216 Marty’s Bar, LLC 2006-08781 Decker, William J. 1908-13200 Shaba Investments, L.L.C. 2005-06736 See You Tomorrow, LLC 1912-21045 The Wildemere LLC 1912-20922 Pump-N-Go Party Store LLC 2004-06201 JJPA Enterprises, Inc. 2006-08720 7-Eleven, Inc. (A Texas Corporation), Schaffer, Bonita J. 1911-19288 Schloff Industries, Inc. 2002-03147 Menaal & Zayn Corp. 2003-04665 Tom’s Party Store, Inc. 2004-05821 Wilson’s By MJ, LLC 2001-00368
Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 3 Colling, Ingrid 2007-09299 Little Bear Creek, LLC 2007-09187 Viva Insurance Agency L.L.C. 2005-07127
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Administrative consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Proof of Financial Responsibility report, which summarily will suspend licenses with expired liquor liability insurance, as presented and included in the attached report dated July 16, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Proof of Financial Responsibility Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 16, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Special Licenses Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 16, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Special Licenses Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 16, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
NEW PERMITS & PERMISSIONS
I. Additional Bar Permit
Applicant Request ID Number Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 4 Patty Fleming’s Irish Pub, LLC 2007-09129 Villa Del Signore, Inc. 2007-09451
VIII. Limited Permanent Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number One Well Brewing, LLC 2007-09371 Zingerman’s Roadhouse, LLC 2007-09393 Brew Detroit, LLC 2007-09424 BJ’s Restaurant Operations Company (A California Corporation) 2007-09426 Center Hospitality, LLC 2007-09432 Vintage, LLC 2007-09436 J & J Bar Corp. 2007-09303 High Five Spirits LLC 2007-09438 Erratic Ale Co., LLC 2007-09373 Southside Bar & Grill Inc. 2007-09446 Villa Del Signore, Inc. 2007-09451 Lost Creek Back Woods Lodge Corp. 2006-08062 The Brown Jug, Inc. 2007-09152 Houghton Ocean Ventures, LLC 2007-09472 Smokehouse 52 Saline, Inc. 2007-09474 HHAJ LLC 2007-09460 Popovich Holdings Inc. 2007-09468 139 Main, LLC 2007-09447 B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 1575 2007-09470 MCE DTW, LLC 2007-09431 Nikki’s L.L.C. 2007-09504 Toast Enterprises, LLC 2007-09505
XI. Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Warren Lodge 2292 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America 2007-09370 Goralski Enterprises LLC 2007-09144 Fort Street Eats, Inc. 2007-09411 Chateau Aeronautique Winery, LLC 2007-09416 Grape Harbor, Inc. 2007-09417 Gallaghers Vineyard and Winery Corp. 2007-09419 Sandhill Crane Vineyards, LLC 2007-09421 Chaos Vintners LLC 2007-09422
Fish Hook Distilling Company, LLC 2007-09325 Leaf & Loin, LLC 2007-09430 Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 5 South Shore Place, LLC 2007-09211 E and G Ventures, LLC 2007-09466 Vassar Aerie #2380 Fraternal Order of Eagles 2007-09369 SmythPhillips Company 2007-09485 Tsipis, Pericles E 2006-08209 State Road Provisions, LLC 2007-09374
XIII. Sunday Sales Permit (AM) Applicant Request ID Number 100 Acre Hospitality, Inc. 2007-09406 Parklane Party Store, Inc. 2007-09469
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Permits & Permissions request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
TEMPORARY LICENSES
Applicant Request ID Number Subho Management, Inc. 2007-09289
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Temporary License request consent agenda item.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALERS
II. Combined License Request Applicant Request ID Number Nude Beverages, Inc. 2007-09119
III. Direct Shipper Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Brewdog Brewing Company LLC 2007-09193 Broc Cellars, LLC 2007-09452
JSQ MSQ LLC 2007-09095 Macchia, Inc. 2007-08992 Madorom, LLC 2007-09158 Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 6 Modus Operandi Cellars, LLC 2006-08816 Municipal Winemakers, LLC 2007-09168 Rued Winery Inc. 2007-09291 Spicer’s Orchard Winery, LLC 2007-09041 The Fableist Wine Co. 2007-08935 Tom Eddy Winery LLC 2007-09448 Wine Expedite, LLC 2006-08819 Mishigama Craft Brewing Company LLC 2006-07691
IV. Limited Alcohol Buyer Licenses Applicant Request ID Number DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, Inc. 2007-09116
V. Outstate Seller of Beer Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Athletic Brewing Company, LLC 2007-09458
VII. Outstate Seller of Wine Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Amphora Imports L.L.C. 2006-08786 Lovall Valley Winery, LLC 2006-08237 Ovum Wines LLC 2007-08894
X. Transfer Location of Outstate Licenses Applicant Request ID Number JZ Wine Company 2007-09117 Napa Wine Cellar, Inc. 2006-08560
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Manufacturers & Wholesalers request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
M & W SALESPERSON/VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Commission considered matters relevant to the approval of the items of the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 16, 2020.
Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 7 Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 16, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Special Licenses - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Imlay City Downtown Development Authority 2007-09318
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
DOCKET #11071
Section I – A On Premise -The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Randu Inc. 1810-15016 BCB Partridge Creek LLC 2001-02477 Mermaid Business LLC 2004-05641
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Chansage Ventures, Inc. 1910-16934
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied. Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 8
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section II – A Off Premise - The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Kamal Oil, Inc. 1904-06676
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section V – A M & W- The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Cab Cellars, LLC 2006-07533
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Cascabel Ventures, L.L.C. 2002-08512
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be held for further Commission consideration.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section VIII - A Step 1-2 Files- The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Henry’s Heritage, LLC 2002-03656 Lucky Girl Brewing Company – Cross Roads LLC 2002-03542 Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 9
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Kajy Michigan, Inc. 2002-03542 66 Six Mile, Inc. 2005-06953
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be held for further Commission consideration.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the meeting be adjourned at 11:46 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote.
Pat Gagliardi Chair ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING OF THE
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Held: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Lansing District Office 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Michigan
Present: Pat Gagliardi, Chair Dennis Olshove, Commissioner
Absent: Geralyn Lasher, Commissioner
Staff: Kerry Krone, Business Manager Sara Weber, Licensing Director Tom Hagan, Enforcement Director Pam Hamilton, Finance Director Megan Minnick, State Administrative Manager Don McGehee, Assistant Attorney General Jeannie Vogel, Communications Kelly Hunt Departmental Technician ______
Chair Gagliardi called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m. noting a quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Applicant Request ID Number Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 2004-06145 Streetcredit Coworking and Events L.L.C. 1912-20924 Redcoat Tavern, Inc. 2003-05296 Prickly Pear Café, Inc. 2005-07037 Westgate Snack Bar, Inc. 2005-07390 Chemical Bank 2006-08696 Michigan D & P Inc. 1906-10073 Wain’s Corp. 2004-05825 CV Kwik Mart, LLC 2004-06453 The D-A Restaurant, LLC 2005-06628 GD & F LLC 2005-07105 425 Michigan St., LLC 2005-07128 Union Lake Aerie #3575, Fraternal Order of Eagles 2006-08663 Thorne Brothers Golf Operations, LLC 2007-09026
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Page 2
Grosse Village Grille, Inc. 2006-07951
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Chair Gagliardi that the Commission approve the Administrative consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove Nays – None
NEW PERMITS & PERMISSIONS
VIII. Limited Permanent Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Gone Wired Café LLC 2007-09514 VNB, LLC 2007-09515 Jankovic Holdings Inc. 2007-09525 Ottomatic, Inc. 2007-09528 Showboat LLC 2007-09529 Urban Restaurants LLC 2007-09547 Co-Gab Enterprises, Inc. 2007-09552 Corbat’s P.K. Investments, Inc. 2007-09553 Salt & Pepper Pub and Grill, Inc. 2007-09560 RWB Group LLC 2007-09513 M Czerwinski LLC 2007-09591 Diversified Restaurant Group, LLC 2007-09601 CH Novi LLC 2007-09608 The 414 Home Association of Bay City, Michigan 2007-09611 Baus Barber LLC 2007-09078 Todd Talaski Enterprises, LLC 2007-09613 Plainfield Floral and Gift Shoppe, Inc. 2007-09614 Plainfield Floral and Gift Shoppe, Inc. 2007-09616 Tee’s, Inc. 2007-09617 MBR, Inc. 2007-09619 Amway Hotel Corporation 2007-09620
XI. Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number VNB, LLC 2007-09516 Polish Legion of American Veterans Gen. Wladyslaw Sikorski Post No. 10 2007-09518 Chill Hill, LLC 2006-08616 Huffaker Group LLC 2007-09464
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Page 3 B2C2E, LLC 2007-09592 Pvt. John Kozdron Sgt. Jos. Zeyer VFW 4553 2007-09596 Anchor Bay Brewing Company, LLC 2007-09610 Goralski Enterprises LLC 2007-09379
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Chair Gagliardi that the Commission approve the Permits & Permissions request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove Nays – None
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Proof of Financial Responsibility report, which summarily will suspend licenses with expired liquor liability insurance, as presented and included in the attached report dated July 21, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Chair Gagliardi that the Commission approve the Proof of Financial Responsibility Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 21, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove Nays – None
TEMPORARY LICENSES
Applicant Request ID Number Houghton Ocean Ventures, LLC 2007-09563
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Chair Gagliardi that the Commission approve the Temporary License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove Nays – None
MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALERS
I. Broker Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Great Lakes Wine & Spirits, LLC 2006-08393
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Chair Gagliardi that the Commission Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Page 4 approve the Manufacturers & Wholesalers request consent agenda item.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove Nays – None
M & W SALESPERSON/VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Commission considered matters relevant to the approval of the items of the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 21, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Chair Gagliardi that the Commission approve the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 21, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Special Licenses Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 21, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Chair Gagliardi that the Commission approve the Special Licenses Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 21, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove Nays – None
CONDITIONAL LICENSE
Applicant Request ID Number Hotel Iroquois Mackinac, LLC 2007-09102 Brockway Market, LLC 2005-06788 King of Roseville, LLC 2007-09277 Noel Savaya Inc. 2006-08802
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Chair Gagliardi that the Commission approve the Conditional License request consent agenda items. Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Page 5
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove Nays – None
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Chair Gagliardi, that the minutes of the Commission Administrative Meetings for June 2020, included in the attached consent agenda dated July 21, 2020, be approved as written and presented, motion carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Lasher joined the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
DOCKET #11072
Section I – A On Premise -The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Don Luis, Inc. #2 2003-05261 Lake House Venue, LLC 2006-08286
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Hometown Hospitality, Inc. 1911-19001
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Yanizhibachi, LLC 2003-04876
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Page 6 Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be held for further Commission consideration.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Conditional- The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Aurabella, Inc. 2005-07050
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the meeting be adjourned at 11:02 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote.
Pat Gagliardi Chair ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING OF THE
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Held: Thursday, July 23, 2020 Lansing District Office 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Michigan
Present: Pat Gagliardi, Chair Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Geralyn Lasher, Commissioner
Absent: None
Staff: Kerry Krone, Business Manager Tom Hagan, Enforcement Director David Marvin, State Administrative Manager Megan Minnick, State Administrative Manager Don McGehee, Assistant Attorney General Brittany Jenks, Administrative Analyst Jeannie Vogel, Communications Kelly Hunt Departmental Technician ______
Chair Gagliardi called the meeting to order at 10:33 a.m. noting a quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Applicant Request ID Number Laginess & Sons LCL 1912-20138 Harless & Hugh Coffee, LLC 1902-02238 ABM Azzo Karana, Inc. 2001-00699 Fisher Lake Inn, Inc. 2005-06580 BWD’z L.L.C. 2005-07085 Orian Twp Baldwin St, LLC 2007-09270 CSRL Group, LLC 1909-15653 Sage Creek Winery & Coffee Bistro, Inc. 2002-03888 KA Borthers LLC 2002-04035 Manraj Corp. 2003-04287 K Block’s BBQ, LLC 2005-06648 D&D Hospitality, LLC 2005-06956 Tantrick Brewing Co. LLC 2007-09206 Ume Asian Cuisine Inc. 2006-07967
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2020 Page 2
Downtown Midland Entertainment, LLC, Gratzi Restaurant in Midland, LLC 2006-08183 Jamboozies Sports Bar and Grill, LLC 2006-08840 Ferris Coffee and Nut Company 2007-09023 Co-Gab Enterprises, Inc. 2007-09130 Lomonaco Bowling, Inc. 2007-09160 Lakeview Vets, Incorporated 2007-09243 Burgdorf’s Winery, LLC 2007-09310 Brys Winery, LC 2007-09312 Mackinaw Trail Winery, Inc. 2007-09313 Chateau Operations, Ltd. 2007-09317 Blue Water Winery, LLC 2007-09320 Cody Kresta Vineyard and Winery L.L.C. 2007-09323 Fish Hook Distilling Company, LLC 2007-09325 Cab Cellars, LLC 2007-09324 Armand Roth, Inc. 2007-09327 Egan’s Pub LLC 2005-07303 Witherell Entertainment, Inc. 2006-07428 Anazeh Sands Ltd. 2006-07770 BRG Investments, Inc. 2006-07963 The Public House LLC 2006-08134 Free Play Pinball Arcade LLC 2006-08239 Paul Clayton Collection, Inc. 2006-08561 HBT Madproperty, LLC (An Illinois Limited Liability Company) 2007-09235 Chateau Aeronautique Winery, LLC 2007-09308 Shady Lane Partners, LLC 2007-09314 Wyncroft, LLC 2007-09315 Blue State Entertainment, Inc. 2007-09435 Ford Motor Company 2005-06996
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Administrative consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2020 Page 3 The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Proof of Financial Responsibility report, which summarily will suspend licenses with expired liquor liability insurance, as presented and included in the attached report dated July 23, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Proof of Financial Responsibility Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 23, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
CONDITIONAL LICENSE
Applicant Request ID Number Logan’s Roadhouse II LLC 2006-07845 Logan’s Roadhouse II LLC 2006-078514 Logan’s Roadhouse II LLC 2006-07855 Logan’s Roadhouse II LLC 2006-07859 Logan’s Roadhouse II LLC 2006-07864 Logan’s Roadhouse II LLC 2006-07866 Logan’s Roadhouse II LLC 2006-07810 Logan’s Roadhouse II LLC 2006-07870 Gun Lake Pub Inc. 2004-06072
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Conditional License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Special Licenses Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 23, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Special Licenses Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 23, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2020 Page 4 Nays – None
M & W SALESPERSON/VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Commission considered matters relevant to the approval of the items of the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 23, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 23, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
TEMPORARY LICENSES
Applicant Request ID Number Century Banquet Center, L.L.C. 2007-09491 Three Firemans Bar Inc. 2007-09682
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Temporary License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
NEW PERMITS & PERMISSIONS
I. Additional Bar Permit Applicant Request ID Number Milan Concept, L.L.C. 2006-08752 TD Enterprise Group LLC 2007-09703
VI. Extended Hours Permit Applicant Request ID Number Dearborn Avenue Bistro, Inc. 2007-09706
VIII. Limited Permanent Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2020 Page 5 Nonna Marias L.L.C. 2007-09640 Buve LLC 2007-09655 Northville HP Development, LLC (An Ohio Limited Liability Company) 2007-09657 TSFR Apple Venture LLC 2007-09658 Three Fireman’s Bar Inc. 2006-08517 TSFR Apple Venture LLC 2007-09659 Jayal, LLC 2007-09669 Foodfirst Global Restaurants, Inc. 2007-09670 Sherwood Brewing Company, LLC 2007-09502 Primanti Corporation (A Delaware Corporation) 2007-09716 Steve & Rocky’s of Novi, Inc. 2007-09720 Carl E. Stitt, Post No. 232, American Legion, Department of Michigan 2007-09730 Gull Lake Restaurant Group II, LLC 2007-09732 Pizza House Ann Arbor, Inc. 2007-09733
XI. Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Spicer’s Orchard Winery, LLC 2007-09465 American Legion Wilbur Bartlett Post 315 The American Legion Department of Michigan 2007-09713
XII. Specific Purpose Permit Applicant Request ID Number Dearborn Avenue Bistro, Inc. 2007-09706
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Permits & Permissions request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Special Licenses - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Gerald R. Ford Metro Lodge No. 97 Inc. Fraternal Order of Police 2007-09500
Houghton-Higgins Lake Elks Lodge, No 1982, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America 2007-09641 Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2020 Page 6 Lt. William E. Lozier Post No. 10704, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Inc. 2007-09644 Iron Bandogs Asylum Crew 2007-09660 Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 3646 2007-09663
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Cole-Briggs Post, American Legion, Memorial Home Corporation 2001-01370
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Conditional License - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number LM Bros., Inc. 2007-09054 Harding’s Galesburg Market, Inc. 2007-09268 Hank’s Bar & Grill LLC 2006-07931 Dockside Market, LLC 2005-06708
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
DOCKET #11073
Section I – A On Premise -The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2020 Page 7 Hole Shots Bar and Grill, LLC 2001-00022
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Hub Stadium LLC 2005-07342 Michigan Brew LLC 2003-04752
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Michigan & Trumbull Pizza, LLC 2006-08028 Cascabel Ventures, L.L.C. 2006-08512 Green Meadows Golf Course, Inc. 2006-08700 Binder Park Zoological Society, Inc. 1911-18556
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be held for further Commission consideration.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section II – A Off Premise - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Beverage Delivery Software, LLC 1910-16800
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2020 Page 8
Applicant Request ID Number Let’s Play Two LLC 2003-04395
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section V – A M & W- The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Ciderhouse 59 LLC 2006-08081 Coopersville Brewing Company, LLC 2002-04002
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the meeting be adjourned at 12:03 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote.
Pat Gagliardi Chair ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING OF THE
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Held: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Lansing District Office 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Michigan
Present: Pat Gagliardi, Chair Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Geralyn Lasher, Commissioner
Absent: None
Staff: Kerry Krone, Business Manager Sara Weber, Licensing Director Pam Hamilton, Finance Director Barb Subastian, Regional Enforcement Director David Marvin, State Administrative Manager Megan Minnick, State Administrative Manager Don McGehee, Assistant Attorney General Brittany Jenks, Administrative Analyst Jeannie Vogel, Communications Kelly Hunt Departmental Technician ______
Chair Gagliardi called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. noting a quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Applicant Request ID Number Hackert Enterprises, LLC 2004-06278 Gone Wired Café LLC 2006-07581 Mvee’s, Inc. 2006-07950 La Posada, Inc. 2001-02120 Oak Ridge Golf, Inc. 2006-08505 Madison Pub, Inc. 2006-08147 P & J Investment, Ltd. 2006-08397 Blaha & Blackburn, Inc. 2006-08844 Ingesoulian, Inc. 2007-09205 First National Bank of America 2003-04349 Sage Creek Winery & Coffee Bistro, Inc. 2002-03888 EDMS, LLC 2001-00863
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Café De Miro LLC 1912-20497 Wine Merchants Market, Inc. 2003-04281 Red Barn Market #11, Inc. 2003-04945 Red Barn Market #11, Inc. 2003-04954 Red Barn market #11, Inc. 2003-04957 Sam’s Liquor Center, LLC 1912-19546 Vishal, Inc. 2003-04367 The Kroger Co. of Michigan 2004-05913 Brown, Elizabeth J 2007-09258 Unruly Brewing Company, LLC 2005-06745 Robin Hills Farm, LLC 2005-07078
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Administrative consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Proof of Financial Responsibility report, which summarily will suspend licenses with expired liquor liability insurance, as presented and included in the attached report dated July 28, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Proof of Financial Responsibility Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 28, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
NEW PERMITS & PERMISSIONS
I. Additional Bar Permit Applicant Request ID Number Merlyn’s Inc. 2006-08741
II. Beer, Wine & Spirit Sampling Permit Applicant Request ID Number Gull Lake Distilling Company LLC 2007-09522
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Page 3 VIII. Limited Permanent Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Salty Dog Bar, Inc. 2007-09737 Toast Birmingham, LLC 2007-09079 BCB Partridge Creek LLC 2007-09717 Bear and Bee L.L.C. 2007-09760 Houndstooth, L.L.C. 2007-09827 Silver Beach/Shadowland 2007-09848 Italian American Club Banquet Hall, Inc. 2007-09849 Gus Mom’s, LLC 2007-09850 Ford Lanes, Inc. 2007-09852 Duso’s Tavern, Inc. 2007-09853 Buddy’s West LLC 2007-09855 Buddy’s Rendezvous Pizzaria LLC 2007-09856 Ridin’ The Rails, LLC 2007-09857 1529 Adelaide, LLC 2007-09861 Blue Llama Enterprises, LLC 2007-09864 Plainfield Floral and Gift Shoppe, Inc. 2007-09866 Conor O’Neill’s of Ann Arbor LLC 2007-09868 Greenbush Brewing Co. 2007-09851 Blue Lagoon, Inc. 2007-09854 BCDW Operating, LLC 2007-09453 Sweetwater Brew LLC 2007-09800 Elmhurst Bar, LLC 2007-09876 PKT Twelve, Inc. 2007-09859 U Monroe, LLC 2007-09894 Speciation Artisan Ales, LLC 2006-08746
X. Off Premises Storage Applicant Request ID Number Stoney Ridge Winery, LLC 2007-09643
XI. Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Marge’s Bar, Inc. 2007-09739 Tormac, Inc. 2007-09860 Ramshackle Brewing Company LLC 2007-09862 K & G Management, LLC 2007-09454 VWS Holdings, LLC 2007-09888
XIII. Sunday Sales Permit (AM) Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Page 4 Applicant Request ID Number Quick Sav Food Stores, Ltd. 2007-09865
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Permits & Permissions request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
MANUFACTURERS & WHOLESALERS
I. Broker Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Imperial Beverage Company 2006-07610
III. Direct Shipper Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Angela Investments LLC 2007-09743 Cannonball Wine & Spirits, LLC 2007-09642 Cross Key Vineyards, LLC 2007-09673 Surh Cellars, Inc. 2006-08837 Flint Knoll LLC 2007-09097 Goose Egg, LLC 2007-09832 J and D Bucher Enterprises, Inc. 2007-09756 Twisted Oak Winery, LLC 2007-09190 Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Inc. 2007-09647
VI. Outstate Seller of Mixed Spirit Drink Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Koloa Rum Company 2007-09681
VII. Outstate Seller of Wine Licenses Applicant Request ID Number Burns, Donald T & Burns, Claudia K 2007-09744 Husch Vineyards, Inc. 2007-09542 Ribevi Wines International 2007-09546
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Manufacturers & Wholesalers request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Page 5
M & W SALESPERSON/VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Commission considered matters relevant to the approval of the items of the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 28, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 28, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
TEMPORARY LICENSES
Applicant Request ID Number Kensington Valley Ice House Skating Arena, Inc. 2007-09290 Redemption Savings, Inc. 2006-08797 Coco Joes Beach House, Inc. 2007-09738 Stiggs Brewing Company 2001-00720 Bad Brewing Company LLC 2002-04044
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Temporary License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
CONDITIONAL LICENSE
Applicant Request ID Number Rama Petroleum, LLC 2007-09199 Blind Mice, Inc. 2007-09090 Toby’s Tavern LLC 2003-04531 Bridgewater General Store LLC 2006-08170 Middle 14 LLC 2005-06654
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Conditional License request consent agenda items.
Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Page 6 Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Conditional License - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Red Barn Market #12, Inc. 2005-06692 Ordinary LLC 2007-09083 Bay Port Inn 2020, Inc. 2003-04359 Auburn Hills Superior Hospitality, LLC 2006-08164
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Special Licenses Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 28, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Special Licenses Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 28, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
DOCKET #11074
Section I – A On Premise -The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Dod Keqi, Inc. 2002-03159
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Page 7 request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number 3 Saads, LLC 1912-21032
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section V – A M & W- The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Tapistry Brewing Company, Inc. 2003-04751
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Licensing- The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Michigan & Trumbull Pizza LLC 2006-08028
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Temporary License Permit- The following docket item was placed before the Commission, and the request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number KBR Inc. 2007-09490 Administrative Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Page 8
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
FINANCE DIVISION
Ms. Hamilton presented a request for pre-approval of new items with an August 30, 2020 effective date. She stated we have ADA changes for 32 vendors involving 263 products, totaling 62,361 cases.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests pre-approval on new items, be approved as written and presented; motion carried by unanimous vote.
With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the meeting be adjourned at 11:25 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote.
Pat Gagliardi Chair ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING OF THE
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Held: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Lansing District Office 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Michigan
Present: Pat Gagliardi, Chair Dennis Olshove, Commissioner Geralyn Lasher, Commissioner
Absent: None
Staff: Kerry Krone, Business Manager Sara Weber, Licensing Director Tom Hagan, Enforcement Director Pam Hamilton, Finance Director David Marvin, State Administrative Manager Megan Minnick, State Administrative Manager Brittany Jenks, Administrative Analyst Jeannie Vogel, Communications Kelly Hunt Departmental Technician ______
Chair Gagliardi called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m. noting a quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Applicant Request ID Number Northern Oak Brewery, Inc. 2004-06312 RYA, LLC 1912-20893 The Kroger Co. of Michigan 2007-09727 The Kroger Co. of Michigan 2007-09729 The Kroger Co. of Michigan 2007-09731 The Kroger Co. of Michigan 2007-09769 Earle’s Garage, Inc. 2006-07531 Meijer, Inc. 2006-08584 Meijer, Inc. 2006-08667 Meijer, Inc. 2006-08710 Meijer, Inc. 2006-08810 Meijer, Inc. 2007-08930 M Janz, Inc. 2007-08933 Michigan Beer Growler Company, LLC 2007-08996
Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 2 Gabe’s Country Smoked Products, LLC 1911-18460 The Old Goat LLC 2005-07361 Roberts and Roberts, Inc. 2007-09198 The Locale, LLC 2007-10019
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Administrative consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Proof of Financial Responsibility report, which summarily will suspend licenses with expired liquor liability insurance, as presented and included in the attached report dated July 30, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Proof of Financial Responsibility Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 30, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
CONDITIONAL LICENSE
Applicant Request ID Number Singhpuramj, LLC 2007-09273 Jolene’s, LLC 2004-06063 NP Central LLC 2007-09153 Logan’s Roadhouse II LLC 2006-07829 RSRG Grotto L.L.C. 2007-09280 RA Liquor, LLC 2007-09350 Matti Petro, Inc. 2002-03815
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Conditional License request consent agenda items.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
SPECIAL LICENSES Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 3
The Commission met and considered matters relevant to the approval of the items on the Special Licenses Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 30, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Special Licenses Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 30, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
NEW PERMITS & PERMISSIONS
I. Additional Bar Permit Applicant Request ID Number Ridin’ the Rails, LLC 2007-09858 2 Wheel Tavern, LLC 2007-09221
II. Beer, Wine & Spirit Sampling Permit Applicant Request ID Number Vipercam Net, Inc. 1911-18797 NS2 Investment LLC 2007-10052
VIII. Limited Permanent Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Supino, L.L.C. 2007-09715 White Wolf Japanese Patisserie, LLC 2007-09896 Teresa’s Place, Inc. 2007-09904 Wood Chips LLC 2007-09923 Dominique’s Empire, L.L.C. 2007-09069 Wright One, Inc. 2007-09941 Coco Bar LLC 2007-09968 Bel Lago Ventures, LLC 2007-09988
XI. Outdoor Service Area Applicant Request ID Number Roger B. Chaffee American Legion Post 154 2007-09847 Smith Beverages Limited, LLC 2007-09945 2 Wheel Tavern, LLC 2007-09221
Moved by Commissioner Olshove, supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Permits & Permissions request consent agenda items.
Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 4 Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
M & W SALESPERSON/VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
The Commission considered matters relevant to the approval of the items of the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket as presented and included in the attached report dated July 30, 2020.
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the Commission approve the Salesperson and Vendor Representatives Docket items as presented in the attached report dated July 30, 2020.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Special Licenses - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Goodrich Festivals & Events, Inc. 2007-09742 St. Petka Serbian Orthodox Church-Vratnica 2007-09751 Friends of the Bohm Theatre 2007-09997
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Axemen Fire Fighters Motorcycle Club 2007-09940
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Conditional License - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 5 WL Junction, LLC 2006-08003 Valley Meat Market LLC 2007-09687
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
DOCKET #11075
Section I – A On Premise -The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Cannonsburg, LLC 2006-08136
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be held for further Commission consideration.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Ella Sharp Museum Association of Jackson 2006-08349 Mac Sal, Inc. 2006-08192
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the requests be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section II – A Off Premise - The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Wahenoor K Bhagtana, LLC 1909-14632
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied. Administrative Meeting Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 6
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Section V – A M & W- The following docket items were placed before the Commission, and each request was reviewed and acted upon individually:
Applicant Request ID Number Maple Moon Family Sugary Inc. 2005-06616
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be denied.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
Applicant Request ID Number Currant Mist, LLC 1909-15070 Fabiano Bros., Inc. 2006-07683
Moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the request be approved.
Vote: Yeas – Gagliardi, Olshove, Lasher Nays – None
With no further business, moved by Commissioner Olshove and supported by Commissioner Lasher that the meeting be adjourned at 11:29 a.m., motion carried by unanimous vote.
Pat Gagliardi Chair