BOARD OF LIQUOR LICENSE COMMISSIONERS FOR BALTIMORE CITY PROPOSED DOCKET – THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012 ROOM 215 - CITY HALL - 100 NORTH HOLLIDAY STREET

Please note: If you are interested in a particular case, please call 396-4385 the day before these hearings to verify that a particular case is still scheduled for this date. 
 

1:00 P.M. Cases

William CV. Spann, Belgish, Inc., No trade name given, 1604 Kelly Avenue – Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor License - Application for a new Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor Restaurant license under the provisions of Rule 2.08 requiring $200,000 in capital investment in restaurant fixtures and facilities and seating capacity for a minimum of 75 people

Emmanuel Georgalas & Loui Georgalas, Green Villa, Inc. T/a Green Villa, 5423 O’Donnell Street – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor License –- Review of transfer pending for more than 180 days under the provisions of Article 2B §10-503(d)(4) “A transfer of any license shall be completed not more than 180 days after the Board approves the transfer” (Re: Transfer approved on August 2, 2007)

Pietro Rugulo & David Rugolo, Pergusa Enterprises, Inc. T/a Jerry’s Belvedere Tavern, 5928 York Road – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor License - –- Review of transfer pending for more than 180 days under the provisions of Article 2B §10-503(d)(4) “A transfer of any license shall be completed not more than 180 days after the Board approves the transfer” (Re: Request for outdoor table service approved on June 25, 2009)

Gurpreet Singh & Jamel Tate-Spruill, G & S 3724, LLC T/a Main Street Bar & Liquors, 3724 Eastern Avenue – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor License – Application to transfer ownership & location of Class BD7 license presently in the name of a secured creditor at the location 40 N. Streeper to the applicant at the new address

Modupeola T. Obayanju, Surviving Spouse, Tiku’s, Inc. T/a Smith’s Place, 2006 Harford Road – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor License – Request to remove restrictions presently on license, namely, NO SALE OF SINGLE CANS OR BOTTLES OF BER, NO SALE OF MINIATURES, NO SALE OF CHEMICAL WINES

3:00 P.M. Cases

Veronica Jackson, Jackson Lounge, Inc. T/a Roots Unltd., 2148-52 Vine Street – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor license – Violation of Rule 4.18 “No licensee shall commit or allow the commission on his premises of any act which shall be contrary to any federal, state or local statute, law or ordinance or against the public peace, safety, health, welfare, quiet or morals” from May 1, 2011 to date (Re: Licensee does not have 2011 Trader’s license as required by Business Regulation Article of Annotated Code of Maryland §17-1804) 

Joanne Peang & Gregory Fisher, Liquor Store of Maryland, LLC T/a Robbie’s Nest, 2250 E. North Avenue- Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor license – Violation of Rule 4.15 “No licensee shall allow his premises to be used for the purpose of gambling in any form” on October 12, 2011 (Re: Police officer witnessed a payoff to a customer playing a video gaming machine on the licensed premises) and on October 19, 2011 (Re: Police officer witnessed a payoff to a customer playing a video gaming machine on the licensed premises) and on October 27, 2011 (Re: Execution of search and seizure warrant; cash, video gaming machine microprocessors, remote transmitters, box containing 55 pay-out slips and video gaming machine power packs seized); Violation of Rule 3.06 “Licensees shall operate their establishments at all times in accordance with the requirements of the Health Department of Baltimore City, the Building Code of Baltimore City, and the rules and regulations of the Fire Department of Baltimore City” on October 15, 2011 (Re: Area where patrons were dancing had exit doors that were locked with a key and a dead bolt lock); Violation of Rule 3.03(c) “Licensees shall keep on their premises records containing the legal names, aliases, addresses, ages, and Social Security numbers of all persons employed by them. Such records shall be open for inspection at all times by duly authorized representatives of the Board, the Police Department of Baltimore City, and other governmental agencies” on October 15, 2011 (Re: No employee records available)

Shirley Barner T/a Shirley’s Honey Hole, 2300 E. Oliver Street – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor License – Violation of Rule 3.12 “Licensees shall operate their establishments in such a manner as to avoid disturbing the peace, safety, health, quiet, and general welfare of the community” on October 15, 2011 (Re: Patron assaulted inside licensed premises); Violation of Rule 3.02 “Licensees shall cooperate with representatives of the Board, members of the Police Department, Health Department, Building Engineer's office, Grand Jury and representatives of other governmental agencies whenever any such persons are on official business” from October 15, 2011 to October 20, 2011 (Re: Employees were not cooperating in investigation of assault that took place at the licensed premises); Violation of Rule 4.18 “No licensee shall commit or allow the commission on his premises of any act which shall be contrary to any federal, state or local statute, law or ordinance or against the public peace, safety, health, welfare, quiet or morals” on October 20, 2011 (Re: Second floor of location being used for storage of alcoholic beverages and other activities without Liquor Board or Zoning Board approval); Violation of Rule 4.18 “No licensee shall commit or allow the commission on his premises of any act which shall be contrary to any federal, state or local statute, law or ordinance or against the public peace, safety, health, welfare, quiet or morals” on October 20, 2011 (Re: Liquor Board Inspectors observed filled ashtray indicating smoking in violation of Baltimore City Health Code §12-105); Violation of Rule 3.06 “Licensees shall operate their establishments at all times in accordance with the requirements of the Health Department of Baltimore City, the Building Code of Baltimore City, and the rules and regulations of the Fire Department of Baltimore City on October 20, 2011 (Re: More than 20 bags of trash observed in back yard of location); Violation of Rule 3.03(c) “Licensees shall keep on their premises records containing the legal names, aliases, addresses, ages, and Social Security numbers of all persons employed by them. Such records shall be open for inspection at all times by duly authorized representatives of the Board, the Police Department of Baltimore City, and other governmental agencies” on October 20, 2011 (Re: No employee records available)

Jeremy Freeman & Emory White, Northwood Lounge, LLC T/a Northwood Lounge, 1552-54 Havenwood Road – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor License – Application to transfer ownership of license presently in the name of the secured creditor for Covington Association, Inc. T/a New Haven Lounge to the applicants at the same location; application includes a request for live entertainment