City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2004 05 25

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FOREWARD The year 2003 has been a quieter year in comparison with the past two years for the Louisville Licensing Authority. Hopefully, the Authority can attribute this to the continuation of the training sessions by the State and that training has been successful in enlightening the establishment owners of deferring violations and /or early notification of the police for assistance. If training by the State has been effective in lowering the number of violations, then the. Authority has been successful in meeting the goal of regulating the sales and service of alcoholic beverages to maintain a safe, healthy community. This goal will maintain a, position of priority with the Licensing Authority so Louisville residents can continue to experience that healthy, safe lifestyle in regards to alcoholic beverage sales and service. The Authority accepted the resignation of member Karen Sackett and welcomed Thomas Mulvahill as an associate member. Moniece Schmidt, the secretary, also resigned and Nancy Varra assisted with training of our present secretary, Carol Hanson. This year, the Authority has had to say goodbye to a member who was on the forefront of the Licensing Authority. Bill Kimmett has decided he will not seek re- appointment. Mr. Mulvahill will assume Mr. Kimmett's position on the Authority. Louisville's Authority will continue to consider training a positive factor for an establishment and consider participation in such during a show cause hearing. The Authority does recognize many establishments offer training within their own organization and may not participate in the State program: This information is often made available at the hearing for a license. The Authority will continue to monitor the need for /or against quarterly training. Carol Hanson will continue to publish the newsletter, "Louisville Liquor Lore" which also addresses training issues. The Authority is continually grateful to Tiffanie Bleau, the attorney to the Authority and to Sam Light for filling in during her absence. Much appreciation goes to the Police Department, particularly Detectives Jay Lanphere and Cristi Gordanier, for their time and commitment to the Authority. The Authority conducted a work/study session with the Police Department in 2003 concerning incident reports and offer thanks for the education of newer officers in reporting and clarification of necessary information on those reports and their assistance towards a safer community. The Authority offers appreciation to all members of the Council and City Offices who assist the Authority throughout the year with their support and guidance. Margue Local Li 1 /A 1 e Lipton, C % irperson nsing