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Liquor License Review Board 1 January 8, 2018
Liquor License Review Board
January 8, 2018
City Council Chambers, City Hall
401 Independence
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Board Present: Lori Meyer, Human Resources Manager, Chief Review Officer
Steve Cook, Assistant Public Works Director
Brandon Cooper
City Staff Present: Bruce Taylor, Deputy City Clerk/Administrative Aide
Greg Young, Assistant City Attorney
Lt. Bradley Smith, Police Department
Others Present:
Call to Order
Chief Review Officer Lori Meyer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. She
introduced the Board and explained the rules of procedure for addressing the Board.
Approval of the March 24, 2017, Liquor License Review Board meeting minutes.
A Motion was made by Cook, Seconded by Cooper, to approve.
Motion passed. 3-0. Ayes: Cook, Cooper, and Meyer.
Items for Review
Review of appeal of revocation of Retail Liquor by the Drink and Sunday Sales
License for Justin T. Aden, d/b/a Mixing 10, located at 2 North Main Street, Cape
Girardeau, Missouri.
Chief Review Officer Lori Meyer called for Applicant Comment.
Justin Aden, applicant appeared. He stated that assault listed on the revocation
was because a partner had been harassing him for a while. Concerning the
alcohol on the premise not from a licensed wholesaler, he stated that it was for
employees, and he did not sell it to customers. He said he did not know that it
could not even be on the premises.
Liquor License Review Board 2 January 8, 2018
Chief Review Officer Lori Meyer called for Staff Comment.
Bradley Smith introduced Gary Tate, Missouri State Alcohol and Tobacco Control
Agent. Smith explained duties related to the enforcement of liquor license laws.
Smith recounted the events from the assault incident and distributed pictures of
the victim. He stated Justin Aden was arrested for a Class E felony.
On October 19, 2017, the Missouri State Alcohol and Tobacco Control Office
received a complaint about the operations of the bar. On October 22, 2017,
made contact with Justin Aden. He recounted the inspection where alcohol not
from licensed wholesaler was found on the premises and in view of customers.
He distributed photographs of evidence collected during the inspection.
Citizens requested to make statements to the Board
Chief Review Officer Lori Meyer allowed it.
Gary Tate introduced himself at an agent from Missouri State Alcohol and
Tobacco Control, and was available for questions.
Lori Meyer asked about the complaint that the State received. Tate said the
complaint was received anonymously.
Brandon Cooper asked about the licensed wholesaler requirement. Tate
explained that in an effort to level the playing field, a wholesaler is licensed to
distribute in a specific area.
The Board reviewed and discussed the information provided.
Chief Review Officer Lori Meyer called upon the Board to make a decision.
A Motion was made by Steve Cook, Seconded by Brandon Cooper, to affirm the
revocation.
Cooper stated he felt that no comments made changed the condition that caused
the revocation.
Motion passed. 3-0. Ayes: Cook, Meyer, Cooper.
Meeting Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting ended at 9:30 a.m.
A Motion was made by Cooper, Seconded by Cook, to adjourn.
Motion passed. 3-0. Ayes: Cook, Meyer, and Cooper.
Minutes taken by:
Bruce Taylor
Deputy City Clerk/Administrative Aide