DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LIQUOR CONTROL DIVISION MINUTES MEETING PLACE: Commission Meeting Room - Room 124 MEETING DATE: May 27, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Angelo J. Faenza, Liquor Control Commissioner Stephen R. Somma, Liquor Control Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: John Suchy, Director of Liquor Control Elisa Nahas, Legal Counsel Mary Ellen Gillon, Paralegal Specialist 2 (8:30 a.m. – 8:53 a.m.) Douglas Deveny, Secretary HEARINGS – Mary Ellen Gillon: 1. STAHL, JENNIFER A. - LIR.17528 J D Tucker’s, Washington, CT Remove from hearings; obligation to Dept. of Labor resolved. 2010-315 2. LE, HOAI T. - LCA.6502 Mi Bar, Café, Hartford, CT Remove from hearings; fire marshal form received. 2010-402 3. SIDARA, MANOLA N. - LRW.4554 East-West Grille, West Hartford, CT Remove from hearings; fire marshal form received. 2009-6185 4. ROSARIO, JOSE - LGB.13491 Alexa Grocery, Norwalk, CT Commission grants Attorney Donnelly’s requires for a continuance of the compliance meeting. 2010-112 5. SHINDE, UDAY KUMAR P. - LGB.14441 7-Eleven, Cheshire, CT Commission grants Attorney Laden’s request for a continuance of the formal hearing. 2009-6257 6. DEGRUTTOLA, DANNY A. - LIR.17067 The Brickhouse, Stamford, CT Commission notes that patio approval granted and takes no further action incident of 8/29/09. 2009-5417 Liquor Control Minutes May 27, 2010 Page 2 of 3 7. RANDAZZO, NICOLE - LIH.1537 Courtyard by Marriott, Norwalk, CT Remove from hearings; fire marshal form received. 2010-545 8. LOUKAS, DESPINA - LRW.3257 Tonys Pizza, Willimantic, CT Remove from hearings; fire marshal form received. 2010-547 PROVISIONAL PERMITS: 9. COLON, PHILIP JR. – LCA.7203 Jessie’s Café, Hartford, CT Commission approves to issue provisional permit upon receipt of stipulated agreement, $500 fee. Commission approved request to waive COD requirement for provisional permit. 10. FRANCO-CAMACHO, SUZETTE E. - LIR.18149.P-CW The Suburban, Branford, CT Commission approves the issuance of provisional permit when in receipt of stipulation agreement, $500 fee for provisional permit, and health approval. Commission approves request allowing wholesalers to extend credit while the premises is operating with provisional permit. PROVISIONAL PERMIT EXTENSIONS: 11. BRENNAN, VIVIENNE F. – LCA.7162.P.CW Brennan’s Shebeen Isish Bar and Grill, Bridgeport, CT Commission approved to extend provisional permit. 12. AKHTAR, SAAD T. – LIR.18048.P.CW Shelly’s on the River, Stamford, CT Commission approved to extend provisional permit. 13. PATEL, ALPESH K. – LIP.14626.P.CW B&L Package Store, Seymour, CT Commission approved to extend provisional permit. FINALS: 14. MORUZZI, JOSEPH M. – LIP.14702 Wethersfield Discount Wine & Liquor, Wethersfield, CT Commission approves to issue final permit when in receipt of lease, LLC documents, sales and use tax, 8x10 photos of interior, CSBI (to be returned and reviewed by agent). 15. CORNISH, WILLIAM – LFR.46 Coppenwood, New London, CT Commission approves to issue final permit when in receipt of right of occupancy for Coppenwood LLC, fire marshal approval, health department approval, copy of approval letter of license from Special Revenue at proposed locations, 8x10 photos (of completed interior, dining rooms, bar room, OTB area, kitchen, patio). Endorse patio and interior access. Liquor Control Minutes May 27, 2010 Page 3 of 3 16. DONG, XING JUN – LRW.4726.P Karaku Restaurant, Seymour, CT Commission approved to issue final permit. Endorse no bar. 17. PITT, THERESA A. – LCA.7187 Thirty Plus, Bridgeport, CT Commission approved to issue final permit. OTHER: 18. VENTRILIO, ROBERT – LIC.2022 Pequonnock Yacht Club, Bridgeport, CT Commission approved removal on stipulation – complete proper publication notice and satisfactory inspection and investigation by department. Endorse extension of use for patio. 19. EFIANAYI, BENEDICTA – LIP.14559 Mack’s Wine & Liquors, Manchester, CT Commission approved transfer of interest and Bertram L. Koppisch, Jr. as substitute permittee. 20. STEVENS, SHEPARD T. – LIR.17932 Uncorked, West Hartford, CT Commission grants extension ONLY until June 7, 2010. If no final is issued by 6/7/10 applicant will need to re-file permit. 21. MOTTA, SALVATORE J. - LCA.7035 Hidden Vine Wine Bar and Lounge, Newington, CT Commission approves permanent patio approval request. Adjourned at 9:25 a.m. Respectfully submitted, John Suchy Director of Liquor Control dd .