LA Minutes 04-28-2020AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020
SETUP AS A VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 AND TOWN HALL CLOSURE
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in a virtual format, using 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, Scott Prince, Jennie
Fancher, Chico Thuon, Tamra Underwood and Jake Wolf. Also present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Town
Attorney Paul Wisor, Police Chief Greg Daly, Executive Assistant to the Town Manager Ineke de Jong and
Secretary Brenda Torres.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Board member Underwood moved to approve the agenda as presented. Board member Fancher seconded
the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA
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Chairwoman Smith Hymes explained to the public how to participate via video/audio or via phone or via email
for public comments. No public comments were made.
4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR NEW OPTIONAL PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE
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4.1. APPLICANT NAME: TOWN OF AVON D/B/A TOWN OF AVON
LOCATION: 1 LAKE STREET / NOTTINGHAM PARK
TYPE: OPTIONAL PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE
MANAGER: DANITA DEMPSEY
ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 20-01
Special Events theManager Danita Dempsey was present and answered several questions from Board
members. Because of the current situation with COVID-19 and having received no public comments on prior
Public Hearings (Ordinance 20-03, Resolution 20-03 and Resolution 20-04), written petitions were not
required. Chairwoman Smith Hymes opened the public hearing and no comments were made.
Board member Underwood moved to approve the New Optional Premises Liquor License application for Town
of Avon d/b/a Town of Avon, Resolution 20-01 of the Liquor Authority. Board member Wolf seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously by those present.
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR NEW BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE
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5.1. APPLICANT NAME: CRIPPLE CREEK BACKCOUNTRY, INC D/B/A CRIPPLE CREEK BACKCOUNTRY
LOCATION: 82 E BEAVER CREEK BLVD #M-102
TYPE: BEER AND WINE (CITY) LIQUOR LICENSE
OWNERS: RANDALL YOUNG AND DOUGLAS STENCLIK
ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 20-02
Owners Randall Young and Douglas Stenclik were present and answered several questions from the Board
members. Because of the current situation with COVID-19, electronic petitions were accepted. Town Attorney
Paul Wisor reported to the Board that one comment from a neighbor business opposing to this license was
received. Owners explained that their intention is not to become a bar, only serve occasionally a drink to their
AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020
SETUP AS A VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 AND TOWN HALL CLOSURE
customers. Chairwoman Smith Hymes opened the public hearing and no comments were made.
Board member Fancher moved to approve Liquor Authority Resolution No. 20-02 approving the application
of Cripple Creek Backcountry, Inc d/b/a Cripple Creek Backcountry for a new Beer and Wine Liquor License.
Board member Wolf seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those present.
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 22, 2019 MEETING
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Board member Fancher moved to approve the minutes from October 22, 2019 Liquor Authority Meeting. Vice
Chairwoman Phillips seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by Board members present.
7. WRITTEN REPORT
7.1. REPORT ON RECENT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Avon Liquor Authority meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Brenda Torres, Secretary
APPROVED:
Sarah Smith Hymes ___________________________________
Amy Phillips
Jake Wolf
Chico Thuon
Jennie Fancher
Scott Prince
Tamra Underwood