Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2015 03 23

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes February 23, 2015 Page 5 of 5 noted the reports concerned intoxicated persons. Hanson agreed to draft the letter and send it to Chairperson Machado for review. C. Incident Report — Centennial Wine & Spirits — 1/15/15 Police responded to a call of suspicious persons. The liquor store clerk had refused service to some individuals because one was underage. When he closed the store and left to catch the bus, he noticed them still in the area. He then called the police. The report was forwarded to the Authority to show the clerk's sound judgement in not selling to them in the first place. Lipton moved the Secretary write a letter to the establishment commending him. Tennessen seconded. All in favor. Officer Redard reported Sergeant Lanphere had retired from the Louisville Police Department. He noted he and Corporal Gordanier would be the police department liaisons to the Authority. Secretary's Report No report. Authority Attorney's Report No report. Authority Comment and Discussion Items for next meeting Tennessen, referred to a conversation at a previous meeting concerning questioning witnesses at show cause hearings. He noted the Rules of Procedure, Rule 17 d. states "At a show cause hearing, any Authority member may question any witness, including the Licensee." Authority Attorney Culley and Authority members thanked him for his research. Carlson updated the Authority on some current legislation. Powdered alcohol was banned. There is movement to change common consumption areas to allow manufacturing breweries to be included. HB 1217 would give local authorities some say concerning tasting rooms attached to breweries. He noted this was to be heard soon and he would report back. Machado noted the Authority had already determined a quorum would be available for next month and asked for any other comments. Adjourn — Carlson moved to adjourn. Lipton seconded. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.