Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2005 02 28

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: February 28, 2005 Page 4 of 7 AUTHORITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Wilson asked about the training the Authority members will be required to take due to the new charter amendment. Attorney Light reported training will be offered twice a year and each member will have to attend once every two years. No dates have been set yet. Koertje asked about the availability of the Rules of Procedures and Bylaws. Attorney Light stated they could easily be made available in electronic form. AUTHORITY BUSINESS - CONTINUED E. Show Cause Hearings/Renewal Hearing - Celtic Way, L TD d/b/a Druids Arms - Tavern License - 809 Main Street Mulvahill opened the renewal hearing for Druids Arms. Mark Shapiro, special prosecutor for the Local Licensing Authority entered his name for the record. He stated the attorney for Druids Arms, Michael Rennich, had informed him there would be no one present for the licensee for this hearing. Mulvahill noted there was no one present for the licensee, either themselves or by attorney representation. Attorney Light asked Secretary Hanson about the history of the application for renewal. He asked if the premises had been posted concerning the hearing. Hanson responded they had not as the premises closed before the ten day time period and there was not access. Light asked if the applicant was served notice of the hearing. The answer was yes. Attorney Light reported the renewal fees have not been paid and asked Secretary Hanson to provide background. Hanson reported the license had expired on 9/22/04, a late renewal was submitted on 11/22/04 and on 2/14/05 she received an email from Mr. Shapiro stating he had heard from Mr. Rennich and Druids Arms had decided to close their doors on 2/12/05. Hanson stated Mr. Rennich came to her office and confirmed the establishment closed. Mr. Charnley also visited Hanson and reported with the combination of high rent and a possible suspension, Druids had decided to close their doors. The checks for the renewal were given back to Mr. Charnley and he stated the bank account was closed. Attorney Light reported state liquor code states renewal can be denied for good cause which includes non-payment of annual renewal fees. Attorney Light reviewed the options available the Authority. Discussion centered on proceeding with the show cause hearings or pursuing the non-payment of fees issue. Mr. Shapiro commented after the last hearing, the Authority made it clear they wanted him to pursue both the show cause issues and the renewal issue. After hearing from Mr. Rennich concerning the closing of Druids he conferred with Tiffanie Bleau and was told the show cause 4 G:\L1QUORI2005\MINUTES\MINUTES FEB 05.DOC