Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2000 11 27

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: November 27, 2000 Page 3 Authority Attorney Kathleen Kelly noted for members that the attorney for the licensee, Kevin Moore had submitted via fax an Entry of Appearance and Motion to Continue at 5:14 p.m. November 27, 2000. She stated to the Authority that a determination must be made prior to proceeding with the hearing whether or not to grant the request for continuance submitted by Attorney Moore. Member Kimmett stated that he felt the licensees and their attorney were notified well before the scheduled hearing, and that he was not in favor of granting a continuance. Member Jeffers moved to deny the request for continuance. Member Evans seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Kimmett - yes, Lipton - yes, Turner - yes, Evans - yes, Jeffers - yes. All members were in favor, the motion carried. Vice Chairperson Lipton called the Show Cause hearing to order and stated the following: "For the record, I am Marguerite Lipton, Vice Chairperson of the City of Louisville Local Licensing Authority. This is the hearing to show cause why the liquor license held by Holly & Mike's Ribs, Inc., d/b/a Hickory Sticks, should not be suspended or revoked for alleged violations of one or more provisions of the State Statutes, Colorado Liquor Code and Liquor Code Regulations and/or the Louisville Municipal Code." She continued that "the purpose of this hearing is to receive evidence to enable the Authority to make findings and reach a conclusion as to whether there is sufficient evidence proving the Licensee violated one or more of the laws and regulations specified in the Show Cause Order, and if so, whether revocation or suspension of the Licensee' s license is appropriate." Vice Chairperson Lipton stated that the order of the hearing would be as follows: Opening Statements by the City and the Licensee. Presentation of evidence by the City, followed by cross-examination by the Licensee. Presentation of evidence by the Licensee, followed by cross-examination by the City. Rebuttal Evidence by the City and Licensee, if any. Closing statements by the City 'and the Licensee. Vice Chairperson stated that "this hearing is being recorded. Anyone wishing to address the Authority must speak clearly into the microphone and identify himself or herself by name and address. All testimony will be given under oath. Exhibits will be first marked by the Secretary and then identified before offering them for admission. A record will be kept of all exhibits admitted and rejected." Vice Chairperson Lipton asked the attorneys for the City and Licensee to please identify themselves and state whether they are ready to proceed. Attorney Steve Barnett, appointed Special Prosecutor for the Authority, stated his name and address for the record and stated that he was ready to proceed. 3