LA Minutes 06-14-2022AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Avon
TUESDAY, JUNE 14 2022
SETUP AS A HYBRID MEETING (BOTH IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM) COLORADO
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in person, as well as in a virtual format, via Zoom.us. Chairwoman Smith Hymes called
the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and Board members present were Amy Phillips, Lindsay
Hardy, Chico Thuon, RJ Andrade, and Tamra Underwood. Board member Scott Prince was absent. Also present
were Judge Buck Allen, Chief of Police Greg Daly, Town Attorney Karl Hanlon, Town Manager Eric Heil, General
Government Manager Ineke de Jong, Town Special Counsel Elizabeth Pierce -Durance, and former General
Government Intern Emily Myler (in the absence of Secretary Brenda Torres).
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Board member Underwood moved to approve the Liquor Licensing Authority agenda as presented. Board
member Hardy seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0. Board member Prince was
absent.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
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No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT —COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA
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Chairwoman Smith Hymes asked for public comments by anyone present in person or virtually. No public
comments were made.
S. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR PERMIT
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5.1. APPLICANT NAME: WALKING MOUNTAINS SCIENCE CENTER
EVENT: A TASTE OF NATURE
DATE AND TIME: 5:00 P.M. — 10:30 P.M. ON JULY 7, 2022
LOCATION: 318 WALKING MOUNTAINS LANE
TYPE: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
MANAGER: JAMES KENLY
Town Special Counsel Elizabeth Pierce -Durance presented this item. Applicant James Kenly was present in
person, talked aboutthis event, and answered questions from Board members. He said this is a big fundraising
for Walking Mountains Science Center. Board member Underwood asked him about the perimeters and how
it will be controlled, and how patrons attending this event will be screened to make sure they receive a
bracelet only if they are 21+. He explained the alcohol management plan and mentioned that patrons will get
registered in person, and all are substantially over 21, and if anyone is in question, they will then ask for an
ID.
Board member Underwood moved to approve the Special Events Permit application for the A Taste of Nature
special event on July 7, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Board member Thuon seconded the motion and
the motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0. Board member Prince was absent.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING FOR RENEWAL
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6.1. APPLICANT: BENCHMARK LIQUORS INC D/B/A BEAVER LIQUORS
LOCATION: 110 EAST BEAVER CREEK BLVD
TYPE: LIQUOR STORE (CITY)
MANAGER: DAVID COURTNEY
Town Special Counsel Elizabeth Pierce -Durance presented this item and explained this application is presented
tonight because there is a cigarette and alcohol sale to a minor violation in the past year. Applicant was not
present, but she mentioned she had spoken with the manager David Courtney, and he said the employee has
been terminated, reiterated staff training, and agreed to pay a fine to the Department of Revenue. She
expressed this violation has been resolved.
Board member Underwood asked why the Department of Revenue had to deal with this violation and not the
Town having a show -cause hearing first. Town Attorney Karl Hanlon explained that because they are the ones
running the sting operations.
Board member Prince joined the meeting in person at 5:11 p.m.
Board member Underwood moved to approve the Liquor License Renewal Application for Benchmark Liquors
INC d/b/a Beaver Liquors. Vice Chairwoman Phillips seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote
of 6 to 0. Board member Prince abstained from the vote.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM MAY 10, 2022 MEETING
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Board member Underwood and Board member Hardy made some corrections, including to change the name
of the applicant to the applicant's representative on item 5.1.
Board member Underwood moved to approve the liquor license meeting minutes for Tuesday, May 10, 2022
as amended. Vice Chairwoman Phillips seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 5 to 0.
Board member Andrade and Board member Prince abstained from the vote.
8. WRITTEN REPORT
8.1. REPORT ON RECENT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS (LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY SECRETARY BRENDA TORRES)
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Avon Liquor Authority meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES avon
TUESDAY, JUNE 14 2022
SETUP AS A HYBRID MEETING (BOTH IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM) COLORADO
These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the Local Liquor Licensing Authority meeting. They are
not intended to be comprehensive or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete
accuracy. The most accurate records of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town
Clerk's office, and the video of the meeting, which is available at www.highfivemedio.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Bren a Torres, Secretary
APPROVED:
Sarah Smith Hymes
Amy Phillips
Chico Thuon
Scott Prince
Tamra Underwood
Lindsay Hardy
RJ Andrade