City of Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission met Nov. 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
Commissioners present:
Commissioner Jeff Doherty, Commissioner Lee Fronabarger, Commissioner Tom Grant, Commissioner Carolin Harvey, Commissioner Adam Loos, Commissioner Ginger Rye Sanders, and Chairperson John M Henry
Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM
1. Preliminaries to the Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting
1.1 Roll Call
2. General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission
2.1 Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting Minutes from November 9, 2021
MOTION: Approve the minutes from the Local Liquor Control Commission meeting of November 9, 2021
Motion by Lee Fronabarger, second by Carolin Harvey.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Adam Loos, Ginger Rye Sanders, John M. Henry
2.2 Consideration of the Hearing Officer's Report and Recommendation in 2021-02 Side Traxx LLC d/b/a Traxx
Members of the Commission felt that the recommendations from the Hearing Officer and the City Attorney’s Office was too severe given the nature of the charges. It was unknown if the staff of Traxx knowingly admitted a seventeen year old into the establishment and knowingly served alcohol to three other persons under the age of twenty-one. It was stated that most establishments have very little control considering that persons under the age of twenty-one are allowed to be on the premises in certain areas. Since it cannot be said with certainty that the establishment staff knew about the aforementioned circumstances, the penalties recommended by the City Attorney’s office and the Hearing Officer should not be so excessive.
Assistant City Attorney Analisa Parker explained to the Commission that the establishment has been cited for multiple, similar violations over the last 12 – 18 months. They have served a suspension as well as paid fines.
Bryan Woodruff, representative of Traxx, and his attorney Webb Smith were present to address any questions from the Commission. Mr. Smith stated that Mr. Woodruff takes full responsibility for the actions of his establishment and is taking the matter very seriously. Mr. Woodruff explained the measures already taken to avoid any future problems such as installing additional cameras and lighting, purchasing a hand scanner which is used to detect fake identification, and terminating problematic staff.
The Commission believes that the steps taken by the establishment will be effective and feels that a fine with no suspension will suffice.
MOTION: Assess a fine of $2,500.00 as a penalty for the offenses.
Motion by Jeff Doherty, second by Adam Loos.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jeff Doherty, Lee Fronabarger, Tom Grant, Carolin Harvey, Adam Loos, Ginger Rye Sanders, John M. Henry
3. Citizens' Comments for the Local Liquor Control Commission
None
4. Adjournment of the Local Liquor Control Commission
4.1 Time of Adjournment for Local Liquor Control Commission
The Local Liquor Control Commission adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
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