2017

2017 Minutes

2017-11 Beer Board Meeting

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Town of Nolensville
Beer Board Meeting
Date: November 2, 2017, Time 6:30 p.m.
Nolensville Town Hall, 7218 Nolensville Road

Mayor Jimmy Alexander opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.  Members present were Mayor Alexander, Aldermen Tommy Dugger, Larry Felts, Jason Patrick and Brian Snyder.  Staff present: Administrator McLawhon, Counsel Robert Notestine and Recorder Kali Mogul.  There were 5 citizens present.

Mayor Alexander led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Kristian Morgan represented Pork Belly Farmhouse, LLC, 7263 Nolensville Road, Building #4 seeking an on-premises beer consumption permit.  Mr. Morgan gave remarks regarding his experience.

There was a question regarding which owners need a background check.  The three owner-operators were checked.  Other owners are required to be listed but not checked.

Mayor Alexander made a motion to approve the beer permit application for on-premises consumption at Pork Belly Farmhouse at 7263 Nolensville Road, Building #4.  Alderman Brian Snyder seconded the motion.  Alderman Dugger pointed out that all service staff should understand and follow TABC rules and regulations.  The motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Alexander thanked the audience and adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.

The applicants initialed minor revisions to their application following the meeting.

2017-02 Beer Board Meeting
Town of Nolensville
Beer Board Meeting
Date: February 16, 2017, Time 6:30 p.m.
Nolensville Town Hall, 7218 Nolensville Road


Mayor Jimmy Alexander opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.  Members present were Mayor Alexander, Aldermen Tommy Dugger, Larry Felts, Jason Patrick and Brian Snyder.  Staff present: Counsel Robert Notestine and Recorder Kali Mogul.  There were 50 citizens present.

Alderman Patrick led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Keith Lamb and Mr. George “Lou” Leiker represented Nolen’s Place, 7240 Nolensville Road, seeking an on-premises beer consumption permit.

Mayor Alexander gave a brief introduction, explaining the need for a new beer permit, including a change of ownership and failure to meet the minimum 65% food sales requirement per the Town of Nolensville’s Municipal Code.

Mr. Lamb summarized some changes that would be made to help meet the 65% requirement, including keeping the kitchen open later and offering a lunch menu.  He said the management would take as many steps necessary to meet the requirements of the Ordinance.

There was a lengthy discussion with the applicants about the format for the restaurant, the process and requirements for an on-premises beer permit and information stated on the permit application form.  Item #16 on the beer permit should be amended—the previous beer permit holder should be listed as Nolen’s Place.

After continued dialogue, Mayor Alexander moved to approve the beer permit for Nolen’s Place, seconded by Alderman Patrick. Following additional discussion about levying a fine for the illegal sale of beer for two years, a vote was taken, and the beer permit was approved unanimously.

Mayor Alexander thanked the audience and adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

2017-01 Beer Board Meeting
Thursday, January 5, 2017
6:30 p.m.

Mayor Jimmy Alexander opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.  Members present were Mayor Alexander, Aldermen Tommy Dugger, Larry Felts, Jason Patrick and Brian Snyder.  Staff present: Counsel Robert Notestine and Recorder Kali Mogul.  There were 6 citizens present.

Mayor Alexander led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Ms. Becky Hammond, brew master at Mill Creek Brewing Co. at 2008-B Johnson Industrial Boulevard represented the applicant, Chris Going.

There were several questions from the Board regarding background checks and the amendment recently passed allowing the manufacturer to sell beer on-premises.  Alderman Dugger clarified that 10% of the annual sales at Mill Creek Brewing Company must be food. 

 
After the brief discussion, Mayor Alexander moved to approve the on-premises beer permit for Mill Creek Brewing Co.  Alderman Felts seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 4 – 1, with Alderman Snyder opposed.

Mayor Alexander adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.