COVER SHEET

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION August 6 & 7, 2019

REVIEW OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED

EXPENDITURES OVER $100 FOR MONTH OF JULY, 2019 APPROVED

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/INDUSTRY FORUM: August 6, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.

AGENDA ITEMS: August 6, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. RATIFIED

FORMAL HEARINGS: August 6, 2019, starting at 10:00 a.m.

(See Yellow Agenda/Docket)

ANY AGENDA ITEMS NOT COMPLETED PRIOR TO BEGINNING DOCKET HEARINGS

ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, SALE AND

TRAFFIC IN ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS THAT ARE TO BE REVIEWED ARE LISTED ON THE

ATTACHED PAGES OF THE AGENDA.

C E R T I F I C A T I O N

I, Hobert B Rupe, Executive Director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, do hereby

certify that this is the public meeting agenda of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.

_____________________ _____________________________

Dated Hobert B. Rupe, Executive Director

This agenda is subject to daily change to reflect matters before the Commission. Any changes to

this agenda will be posted at the Commission offices on the 1st floor of the Nebraska State

Office Building, located at 301 Centennial Mall, South, Lincoln, Nebraska.

LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION DATE: AUGUST 6 & 7, 2019

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LICENSING MATTERS PAGE 1 RATIFIED

RATIFICATIONS FROM JUNE 22, 2019 – JULY 19, 2019

RETAIL LICENSES ISSUED WITH LOCAL APPROVAL

Arnold Hagler, Kristina J DBA The Exchange 123089-D

Bellevue Haliti, Hisri DBA Luigi’s Italian Restaurant 122950-C

Bellevue Skate City Bellevue Inc DBA Skate City Bellevue 123082-I

Bellevue Youlin Inc DBA Jade Place 122952-I

Broken Bow GSMW Groceries Inc DBA Gary’s Super Foods 123068-C

Burwell Maverick Truck Stop & Café Inc DBA Trotter’s Whoa & Go….. 123097-D

Chadron Diamond DP Inc DBA Bean Broker Coffee House & Pub 123043-CK

Columbus SPSASA LLC DBA Parkview Express 123104-D

Diller Diller Locker Company LLC DBA Diller Locker Company 122998-CK

Elkhorn Maxi-Mae Inc DBA DJ’s Dugout 123079-C

Grand Island Bolanos, Edwin D DBA La Gran Villa Restaurante 122958-C

Grand Island Spirit in the Sky LLC DBA 40 North Tap & Grill 122951-IK

Indianola Dunn, Nicholas T DBA Rocket Inn 123001-C

North Bend Bend Brickhouse LLC DBA Smitty’s Brickhouse 122918-I

Ogallala Driftwood Ogallala LLC DBA Driftwood 122970-IBK

Omaha Barks N Brews LLC DBA Barks N Brews 122837-C

Omaha Catered Affair A Inc DBA Catered Affair A 123073-CK

Omaha Chlupacek, Vanessa DBA Grover Quick & Friendly 123072-D

Omaha Gobrand Inc DBA GoPuff 123078-D

Omaha Hua Yong Inc DBA China Garden 123050-C

Omaha Poppy’s Pizza LLC DBA Sam & Louie’s New York Pizzeria 123083-I

Omaha Rai, Buddhi M DBA Namaste Bazaar 122845-D

Omaha TFL Inc DBA Mega Saver 122930-D

Plattsmouth Little Slice of Heaven Inc DBA Cigar Factory 122088-CK

Ralston Global Spectrum LP DBA Ralston Arena 122943-CK

Scottsbluff B49 Operating LLC DBA Tangled Tumbleweed 123062-C

Trenton Duwanna LLC DBA Buzz Express 123061-C

Wolbach Pokorny, Shelly R DBA Wolbach Bar & Grill 123046-C

RETAIL LICENSES ISSUED WITH NO LOCAL RECOMMENDATION

Hemingford Leisy, Sara C DBA Wild Woman BBQ 122927-CK

Kearney Pepperjax Development LLC DBA Cellar Hometown Bar….. 123077-IK

Norfolk Dudes Harbor Bar LLC DBA Harbor Bar 122948-C

North Platte CL Concepts LLC DBA Good Life on the Bricks 123088-C

LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION DATE: AUGUST 6 & 7, 2019

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LICENSING MATTERS PAGE 2 RATIFIED

WHOLESALE LICENSES ISSUED

Grand Island Nebraskaland Distributors LLC DBA Nebraskaland Distributors 122995-X

Scottsbluff Chieftain Distribution LLC DBA Chieftain Distribution 123069-W

CATERING ENDORSEMENT ISSUED WITH LOCAL APPROVAL

Scottsbluff Scott’s Bluff Country Club DBA Scottsbluff Country Club 003750-IK

MANAGER APPLICANTS ISSUED WITH LOCAL APPROVAL

Columbus Williams, Tom Columbian Club of Columbus 001234-C

Crofton Deblauw, Luke Crofton Lakeview Golf 017259-I

Deshler Oakman, Steve Thayer County Ag Society 065559-I

Lincoln Chu, Kyoung Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar 078737-C

Lincoln Herres, Will C Nebraska Club 000002-C

Lincoln Perrine, Caleb Sam’s Club 6413 086820-C

Omaha Bauer, Shane Granite City Food & Brewery 074411-C

Omaha Bauer, Shane Granite City Food & Brewery 074412-L

Omaha Dulal, Kamala Shahi 121973-C

Omaha Heidel, Brandon Courtyard by Marriott 044529-I

Omaha Johnson, Bonnie Tobacco Hut 1 076038-D

Omaha Johnson, Bonnie Tobacco Hut 15 076041-D

Omaha Olson, Joshua Aksarben Suites Omaha 122713-C

Scottsbluff McKee, Nancy Scottsbluff Country Club 003750-IK

Superior Elledge, Nicholas American Legion Post 103 003760-I

MANAGER APPLICANTS ISSUED WITH NO LOCAL RECOMMENDATION

Kearney Fox, Michael Eagles Frat Order 2722 011097-C

LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION DATE: AUGUST 6 & 7, 2019

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LICENSING MATTERS PAGE 3 RATIFIED

SHIPPER LICENSES ISSUED

Carlton, OR Le Cep II Inc DBA Anne Amie Vineyards 123173-S1

Gig Harbor, WA Heritage Distilling Co Inc DBA Heritage Distilling Co 123170-S

Lexington, KY Alltech Inc DBA Alltech Beverage Division 123169-T

Lompoc, CA Loring Wine Company LLC DBA Loring Wine Company 123172-S1

Yountville, CA RH Yountville F & B LLC DBA Restoration Hardware 123171-S1

LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION DATE: AUGUST 6 & 7, 2019

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LICENSING MATTERS PAGE 4

1) Special Designated Licenses SDL list with exemptions

(See Attached)

Do you wish to ratify the SDL exemptions list?

YES

2) Class CCS 123071 Mustafa Albusharif listed the following criminal

Eighty Eight Hookah Lounge LLC history:

DBA: Eighty Eight Hookah Lounge

1619 “O” Street 07/2016 DUI

Lincoln, NE 68508

Do you wish to set for hearing?

YES

3) Class IB 074619 Department of Ag could not get into location to

Larson Group LLC inspect and NSP indicated that premises has

DBA: Sports Bar & Grill not been seen open for business.

1604 W “J” Street A business closed letter was sent by the NLCC.

McCook, NE 69001

(See Attached Letter and Response)

Do you wish to set for hearing?

YES

LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION DATE: AUGUST 6 & 7, 2019

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LICENSING MATTERS PAGE 5

1) Woodcliff Lakes Inc Woodcliff Lakes Inc is requesting a waiver of the

980 County Road W twelve (12) SDL’s at one location in one calendar

Lot T – 1018 Suite A year. They have eleven (11) more weddings

Fremont, NE 68025 scheduled and a few pending SDL’s for the

remainder of this year

(See Attached Letter)

Do you wish to waive the requirement?

YES

2) Class D 122090 Speedee Mart 2875 did a remodel at the premise:

Western Oil II LLC

DBA: Speedee Mart 2875 1) Without fire marshal permits

923 – 238th Road 2) Without filing an addition application

Milford, NE 68405

(See Attached)

Do you wish to set for hearing?

NO

NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION-PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

DATE: August 6 & August 7, 2019

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LEGAL MATTERS PAGE A

1. Class B-013164

Gokie Oil Co Inc. Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“Gokie Oil” alcohol to a minor during a

202 E Douglas compliance check on 4/6/2019.

O’Neill NE 68763 (CI 16, ID checked)

Lic prior to 1986 5 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

No previous

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension or HALF)

2. Class D-067855

Walmart Inc. Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“Walmart 1326” alcohol to a minor during a

2250 N Diers Avenue compliance check on 3/22/2019.

Grand Island NE 68803 (CI 20, ID checked)

Lic since 7/05 5 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

Minor-8/06

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension or HALF)

3. Class C-122812

Fairbury Country Club Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“Fairbury Country Club” alcohol to a minor during a

56881 709th Road compliance check on 6/15/19.

Fairbury NE 68532 (CI 18, ID not checked)

Lic since 1/19 12 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

No previous

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension)

NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION-PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

DATE: August 6 & August 7, 2019

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LEGAL MATTERS PAGE B

1. Class I-042131

Westside Restaurant LLC Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“Westside Restaurant” alcohol to a minor during a

49134 US Hwy 20 compliance check on 4/6/2019.

O’Neill NE 68763 (CI 16, ID checked)

See attached

Lic prior to 1998

No previous 5 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension or HALF)

2. Class C-116317

Michael Beckman Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“Spirits by Beckman” alcohol to a minor during a

708 N Chestnut Street compliance check on 6/8/2019.

Wahoo NE 68866 (CI 18, ID not checked)

Lic since 5/98

Minor-6/99 7 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

Minor-12/05

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension of HALF)

3. Class C-119797

White Elm Brewing Co LLC Licensee has plead guilty to

“White Elm Brewing Company” improper purchase of alcohol.

2717 S 8 Street, Suite 100

Lincoln NE 68502

Lic since 11/16 5 DAYS SUSPENSION+ TRAINING

No previous

(Penalty Guideline indicates 5-10 days suspension)

NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION-PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

DATE: August 6 & August 7, 2019

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LEGAL MATTERS PAGE C

1. Class YK-072087

Deer Springs Winery LLC Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“Deer Springs Winery” alcohol to a minor during a

16255 Adams Street compliance check on 6/22/2019.

Lincoln NE 68527 (CI 17, ID not checked)

See attached

Lic since 8/06

No previous 7 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension or HALF)

2. Class D-108525

Creighton 59 LLC Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“59 Express” alcohol to a minor during a

409 Main Street compliance check on 4/6/2019.

Creighton NE 68729 (CI 16, ID not checked)

Lic since 8/14 2 DAYS MANDATORY CLOSURE +

Minor- 10/7/2017 42 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

(Penalty Guideline indicates 2 days mandatory closure + 40 days suspension)

3. Class C-28505

Carmen Maurer & Dale Maurer Licensee has filed a Request for

“Iron Horse Saloon, Food & Spirits” Reconsideration. See attachments.

107 N Main Street

Hooper NE 68031 DENIED

NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION-PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

DATE: August 6 & August 7, 2019

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LEGAL MATTERS PAGE D

1. Class CKG-121890

Irish Pub of Grand Island Inc. Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“McKinney’s Irish Pub” alcohol to a minor during a

123 West 3rd Street compliance check on 3/22/2019.

Grand Island NE 68801 (CI 20, ID not checked)

Lic since 12/17

No previous 12 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension)

2. Class CK-121708

Dado Enterprises LLC Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“Misty’s” alcohol to a minor during a

309 S Main Street compliance check on 4/6/2019.

Verdigre NE 68783 (CI 16, ID not checked)

See attached

Lic since 6/17

No previous 12 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension)

3. Class LK-112988

Bottle Rocket Brewing LLC Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“Bottle Rocket Brewing” alcohol to a minor during a

230 S 5 Street compliance check on 3/30/2019.

Seward NE 68434 (CI 18, ID not checked)

See attached

Lic since 8/15

No previous 12 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension)

NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION-PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

DATE: August 6 & August 7, 2019

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LEGAL MATTERS PAGE E

1. Class CK-108550

3D Bar and Grill LLC Licensee has plead guilty to

“3D Bar and Grill” delinquent credit.

111 S Main Street

Wilcox NE 68982

Lic since 11/14 3 DAYS SUSPENSION

No previous

(Penalty Guideline indicates 3 days suspension)

2. Class C-077045

Northside Inc. Licensee has plead guilty to selling

“Northside” alcohol to a minor during a

1652 N 4 Street compliance check on 4/6/2019.

David City NE 68632 (CI 18, ID checked)

Lic since 8/07

No previous 5 DAYS SUSPENSION + TRAINING

(Penalty Guideline indicates 10-20 days suspension or HALF)

NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION-PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

DATE: August 6 & August 7, 2019

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LEGAL MATTERS PAGE F

1. Class IB-074619

Larson Group LLC Licensee has plead guilty to

“Sports Bar and Grill” improper purchase of alcohol.

1604 W J Street

McCook NE 69001

Lic since 11/06

Gambling-1/09

Refilling-1/09 10 DAYS SUSPENSION

Sanitation- 1/09

Extending credit-1/09

Purchasing from a non-wholesaler-7/11

Purchasing from a non-wholesaler- 8/11

Refilling-8/11

Open container after hours-7/14

(Penalty Guideline indicates 5-10 days suspension)

NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION-PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

DATE: August 6 & August 7, 2019

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LEGAL MATTERS PAGE G

1. Class S1-088421

Raymond Vineyard Cellar Licensee has plead guilty to

“Raymond Vineyard and Cellar” shipping more than

849 Zinfandel Lane 9 liters/108 liters.

Saint Helena CA 94574

Lic since 6/10

No previous 10 DAYS SUSPENSION

(No penalty guideline)

2. Class S1-097688

Deloach Winery Licensee has plead guilty to

“Deloach Winery” shipping more than

1791 Olivet 9 liters/108 liters.

Santa Rosa CA 95401

Lic since 2/12 10 DAYS SUSPENSION

No previous

(No penalty guideline)

3. Class YK-121659

Rich Harvest Vineyard and Winery LLC Licensee has filed a Request

“Rich Harvest Vineyard and Winery” for Reconsideration of the Penalty

3010 G Road Imposed. See attachments.

Syracuse NE 68446 DENIED

4. Discussion and revision of penalty guidelines. See current Penalty Guidelines