LA Minutes 05-10-2022AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Avon
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022
SETUP AS A HYBRID MEETING BOTH IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM) COLORADO
6. PUBLIC HEARING FOR RENEWAL
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6.1.APPLICANT: WILLS INVESTMENTS VII LLC D/B/A 7 ELEVEN #34209B
LOCATION: 8 NOTTINGHAM ROAD
TYPE: FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE OFF PREMISES (CITY)
MANAGER: DONALD R. WILLS
Board member Prince joined the meeting in person at 5:10 p.m.
Applicant Arnold Tonner and Director of Operations for Wills Investments and 7-Eleven incorporation in
Colorado Vonley Starkey were present in person, and their attorney Kevin Coates was present virtually via
Zoom. They answered several questions from the Board.
Kevin Coates said that the criminal action is still pending with the state, but they admit the violation. Board
member Underwood asked if there is a way to overwrite the system and 7-Eleven representatives explained
the overhaul of their ID verification system. Vonley Starkey responded no, that the only way for the sale to
proceed is either slipping or scanning the identification or manually entering the birthday. Councilor Hardy
mentioned there are places where they enter any date of birthday so there is no really any accountability.
Board member Prince asked about the violations and suspensions and Attorney Kevin Coates explained.
Board member Thuon moved to approve the liquor license renewal application for Wills Investments VII LLC
d/b/a 7 Eleven #34209B. Vice Chairwoman Philips seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of
6 to 0. Board member Andrade was absent.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM APRIL 12, 2022 MEETING
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Board member Thuon moved to approve the liquor license meeting minutes for Tuesday, April 12, 2022 as
presented. Vice Chairwoman Philips seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0. Board
member Andrade was absent.
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 5:28 p.m.
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.highfivemedia.org.
AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Avon
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 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, and Tamra Underwood. Board members Scott Prince and RJ Andrade were absent. Also
present were Planning Director Matt Pielsticker, Mobility Manager Eva Wilson, Sergeant Jeremy Holmstrom,
Interim Town Attorney Karl Hanlon, CASE Manager Danita Dempsey, Town Manager Eric Heil, and Secretary
Brenda Torres.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Board member Underwood moved to approve the Liquor Licensing Authority agenda as presented. Vice
Chairwoman Philips seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 5 to 0. Board members Prince
and Andrade were 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.
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR PERMIT
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5.1. APPLICANT NAME: EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF EAGLE COUNTY
EVENT: EVENING OF STARS
DATE AND TIME: 6:00 PM —9:00 PM ON JUNE 2, 2022
LOCATION: 1 LAKE STREET — HARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARK/PAVILION
TYPE: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
MANAGER: WENDY RIMEL
Tessa Kirchner, representing the applicant, was present in person and answered questions from Board
members. She said this is always a great celebration for all the educators in the county and that this year they
also invited all teachers of the private charters too. Board member Underwood asked her to explain about the
perimeters and how it will be controlled. Wendy Rimel said there will be check -in tables, identifications will
be checked, a bracelet will be given and a coupon for a meal and two drinks. Chairwoman Phillips make sure
that there will be signs for "no outside alcohol allowed" and verified the times in the application. Councilor
Thuon asked her about how she feels regarding the marijuana tax revenues. She said that from the county,
more councilors have been hired through the Hope Center with those funds.
Chairwoman Smith Hymes called for public comments and no public comments were made.
Board member Underwood moved to approve the Special Events Permit application for the Evening of Stars
special event on June 2, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Board member Hardy seconded the motion and the
motion passed with a vote of 5 to 0. Board members Prince and Andrade were absent.
AVON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Avon
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022
SETUP AS A HYBRID MEETING (BOTH IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM) COLORADO
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Brenda Torres, Secretary
APPROVED:
Sarah Smith Hymes
Amy Phillips
Chico Thuon
Scott Prince
Tamra Underwood
Lindsay Hardy
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