HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/21/15 SPECIAL MEETING August 21, 2015 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Brent McFall County Manager Christina Hooper Assistant County Attorney Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re- convene as the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Liquor License Authority Kathy Scriver, Clerk an Recorder's Office Other Liquor Business 1. Transfer of Ownership/Temporary Permit—BC Chop, LLC. DBA Beaver Creek Chophouse and C-Bar APPLICANT: BC Chop, LLC DBA: Beaver Creek Chophouse and C-Bar REPRESENTATIVE: Philip Long—Owner LOCATION: 15 West Thomas Place—Beaver Creek Plaza REQUEST: Transfer of Ownership/Temporary Permit STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver CONCERNS /ISSUES: None DESCRIPTION: The applicant has applied for the transfer of a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License w/2 Opt.Premises and is requesting a Temporary permit to allow them to operate during the period in which the application to transfer ownership of the license is pending. The applicant has submitted all of the required documents and associated fees for the transfer. The license,is currently held by Big Sky Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Beaver Creek Chophouse Foxnut Slopeside Sushi. STAFF FINDINGS: t rf 1. The premises where the alcoholic beverages w1,11,be"sold jiatO been previously licensed by the State and Local Licensing Authority, and were valid as of the date of receiving the application. 2. The applicant has applied on forms provided by the Department of Revenue and includes the name and address of the applicant,the names and addresses of the president,vice-president, secretary and 1 08/21/2015 managing officer,the applicant's financial interest in the proposed transfer, and the premises for which the Temporary Permit is sought. 3. A statement that all accounts for alcohol beverages sold to the applicant are paid have been filed. 4. The application for the Temporary Permit has been filed no later than thirty(30)days after the filing of the application for the transfer of ownership and the appropriate fees have been paid. DISCUSSION: Mr. Long thanked the board for taking the time to review their request. It meant a tremendous amount to him personally. Ms. Scriver stated that the applicant wished to transfer a hotel and restaurant license with 2 optional premises and was requesting a temporary permit. The soonest staff could get the request on the agenda was Tuesday,August 25, 2015. Dan Roemer spoke. He was also an owner and had been a property owner in the valley since 2003. He was excited about this new business opportunity. He also thanked the board for holding the meeting for them. Dave Riddle the applicant's council was also present. Mr. Long stated that they had been working on this deal for a long time. He believed this was a great opportunity to increase the quality of service and food, and add to the local economy to the Beaver Creek Village. The summer season provided a great opportunity for patio music. They also took ownership of the Vail Chophouse and would be creating a family between the two. Chairman Chandler-Henry was pleased to have them in Beaver Creek and hoped it went well. Commissioner McQueeney moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the issuance of a Temporary Permit to BC Chop, LLC d/b/a Beaver Creek Chophouse and C-Bar which will be valid until such time as the application to transfer ownership of the license is granted or denied or for one hundred twenty(120) days, whichever occurs first; except that, if the application to transfer the license has not been granted or denied within the one-hundred-twenty day period and the transferee demonstrates good cause,the local licensing authority may extend the validity of said permit for an additional period not to exceed sixty(60) days. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority and re-convene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners, Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. o SAc There being no further business .- g3,:� , � �. the meeting s adjourned until August 25, 20 5. Attest: 111./ 5((A,—u c' oreOO / �. w_.Lam. Clerk to the oard C airma) 1171—t'. 2 08/21/2015