City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission met Aug. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
Commissioners present
Commissioner Jeff Doherty, Commissioner Lee Fronabarger, Commissioner Tom Grant, Commissioner Carolin Harvey, Commissioner Adam Loos, Commissioner Jessica Bradshaw, and Chairman John M Henry
A regular City Council meeting followed this Liquor Commission meeting.
Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM
1. Preliminaries to the Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting
2. General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission
Action: 2.1 Approval of Minutes from the Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting of July 23, 2019
MOTION: Approve the minutes from the Local Liquor Control Commission meeting of July 23, 2019
Motion by Carolin Harvey, second by Tom Grant.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, John M Henry
Action: 2.2 Consideration of an Application for a Class B4 (On-Premises Consumption - Special Conditions) Liquor License for Chalky's, LLC at 500 New Era Road
Carl Martin was present to respond to Commission questions. He explained why he was requesting the special condition of a lowered entry age, including his own experiences with billiards, the resurgence of the sport, the desire to develop youth leagues, providing an alternative for youths in the area, and his hopes for the business’ future.
Commissioners inquired about the hours when the youths would be on the premises for practice, the opening date, how the matter of legal guardians would be addressed, operational questions about the facility, what action was appropriate at this time, and how handle the votes upon the criteria and the overall approval or denial.
The City Attorney commented on requirements and liability with regard to the use of legal guardians.
MOTION: Approve the individual criteria in one motion Motion by Jeff Doherty, second by Jessica Bradshaw.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, John M Henry
MOTION: Approve the issuance of a B4 Liquor License to Chalky's, LLC at 500 New Era Road with the special condition of an entry age of 16 years of age
Motion by Adam Loos, second by Jessica Bradshaw.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Adam Loos, Jessica Bradshaw, John M Henry
3. Citizen Comments for the Local Liquor Control Commission 4. Adjournment of the Local Liquor Control Commission
Procedural: 4.1 Adjourn meeting
There being no further business to come before the Local Liquor Control Commission, the meeting wahttps://www.explorecarbondale.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08132019-984s declared adjourned at 6:25 p.m.