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A motion was made and seconded to elect Kevin Hall; the board voted by voice and approved the election. Talchinsky announced “We have a new vice chair, Kevin Hall.”

Ending: Kevin Hall will serve as vice chair until the board elects a permanent chair at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","12/14/2017 Alcohol Beverage Board","oneSentenceSummary","At the start of its Dec. 14 meeting the Alcohol Beverage Board voted to elect Kevin Hall as vice chair following the departure of a prior member.","taxTitle","St. Mary's County, Maryland","taxId",51086,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6358792,"Board votes to formally request sheriff assign an Alcohol Enforcement Coordinator",718,3468000,4186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83&start=3468&end=4186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83/thumbnail_3468000.jpg","/articles/6358792/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Board-votes-to-formally-request-sheriff-assign-an-Alcohol-Enforcement-Coordinator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358792-c8c4dcc6c18429d44935488b8f220eea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204892&Signature=DbduvYbqQBp3nKXQT0HSTGldd38zQe1NI3HWv-GBeryrwHQMo5t9B37a9gLQHyugza5s-F8y7w2hc-8~N8LLeFXGGjDXvSjUh8RuRIm0VComR8UBFiUqnv4z7rrL4WV5sah4nt84ZRDkfnBzvI~JOEi8OXAD~yoBcAGdiFwt2qQZA~lFDzjjRsb0UEJh7T9Cg55UEZgOJNxoaGXXCEDJhvu3OKHsIAzB1hZdG~rbNARkcya~hrwMPrUtMBKR-N0jIX3xF1oZajuSYlw3Fma5ESeFu~0xOJHXnKGgCpi259vVuQXT52vDRHP4i0gtW1nT1f5QvjACf44t02mPW9eU7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary's County Alcohol Beverage Board voted Dec. 14 to send a formal written request to the sheriff’s department asking that an Alcohol Enforcement Coordinator (AEC) be assigned to the board.

The action follows a discussion prompted by the sheriff’s earlier suggestion to consider a civilian AEC or a change in how enforcement duties are staffed. Board members and staff had followed up by contacting Calvert County, where an inspector position performs administrative inspection duties while the sheriff’s office continues law‑enforcement checks. Staff told the board the Calvert inspector does not organize compliance‑check stings; law enforcement conducts those operations.

Tammy Hildebrand summarized that the division of responsibilities in other counties separates administrative inspection work from police powers. The board debated whether a civilian could perform the role and whether statutory language required police powers for certain enforcement actions. Ultimately the board voted to place a formal request on record, asking the sheriff’s office to assign an AEC to the board.

The motion passed by voice vote; board members instructed staff and counsel to prepare a written request for signature to be sent to the sheriff. Hildebrand said she would draft the letter so members could sign it and that the board attorney would advise on form if necessary.

Ending: Staff will prepare a written request for the sheriff’s office, and the board recorded the vote as an official, on‑the‑record request for assignment of an Alcohol Enforcement Coordinator.","After discussing Calvert County practice and enforcement roles, the Alcohol Beverage Board voted to send a formal written request to the St. Mary's County Sheriff’s Department asking that an Alcohol Enforcement Coordinator be assigned to work with the board.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6358797,"Alcohol Beverage Board adopts FY2019 budget; adds $250 transfer fee projected to raise ~$5,000",294,3147000,3441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83&start=3147&end=3441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83/thumbnail_3147000.jpg","/articles/6358797/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Alcohol-Beverage-Board-adopts-FY2019-budget-adds-250-transfer-fee-projected-to-raise-5000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358797-c9b95c51cb1bb4c33c4b7ec1690d58dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204892&Signature=hoyjvY3PxYBhjdC70smPB6T2SfXybefFmnaHPRpaK~UHYTYwvmBFp4vlNKERCuQqNn~2hZ7LKyCllxzWws2eHFi12Aqm8FnKUp2CPmRG7fc3wIg48ZoUa2sLUzTj7-rgE2iPoWT0U0r4JBZBH6My5XaUEnz~~NNhp1VsmNsJnX85t0P39EdIwityO-Avn8nyjWdr6EqIe9Z2tTy7q-mY3cenVAfJcgpIyAV3lnUTj~OPsyiG9y3tFlHoLjxzUoW0oNnwc0yOcbps8dcm6-pDPD18bjx9MiGAbixjjZHTrDH9UFIuHxiGkYi-K4rXsbDEkCHSK~hDRkECJO7QIBDWdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary's County Alcohol Beverage Board approved its fiscal year 2019 budget at the Dec. 14 meeting, adopting staff proposals that do not raise operating expenses and that add a $250 transfer/new‑license filing fee effective July 1, 2018.

Tammy Hildebrand, the board administrator, told members the budget does not request additional expense funding and that the new $250 fee — applied to transfers or new licenses — is projected to generate approximately $5,000 in additional revenue for FY2019 based on estimated transaction volume.

Hildebrand reviewed internal revenue tracking and performance measures included in the packet; she noted total alcohol sales revenue recorded in a recent year as about $98,700, with the corporate town (Leonardtown) share noted separately as roughly $13,100 (net Leonardtown figure listed as $85,600 in packet accounting). Hildebrand said these figures and the standard performance measures were included to show license and enforcement activity trends.

The board voted to approve the FY2019 budget as presented. Board members were given one month to request any adjustments before finalization; no changes were requested during the meeting.

Ending: The approved budget will take effect in the next fiscal year; staff will issue updated reports and incorporate the RQIN computer reports into the final packet when available.","The Alcohol Beverage Board approved its FY2019 budget without increasing expenses and included a new $250 transfer/new‑license filing fee projected to add roughly $5,000 in revenue starting July 1.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6358803,"Board approves New Year’s‑Eve permit extensions for six establishments with conditions",177,2739000,2916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83&start=2739&end=2916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83/thumbnail_2739000.jpg","/articles/6358803/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Board-approves-New-YearsEve-permit-extensions-for-six-establishments-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358803-e0e041733a91e9f951a10a9bf5f18454/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204892&Signature=idP-22KSWtfx~GRb5Bb84FID4XuQ1npuI3y3erVDdVgCh7sSn4BK0Of3h3tHaFLBHYz~W63O~BLznd32MeX0a83CNG5PkNCT1p~iIWzxvzFg0OmPV-IQVcZ3fMMrH5wzdrltJX7pGJhvGm1Dp8yz35Vx6QH9-GDTAsONg6u6DbOP-NnBW8tWmh5u3vBXulw7YVtDMb2Wfoo1hTWxDqosKyYmFiakSbWwWLCV3PEb85omhyLheGcT9b-5C3VyaRCZFMkWK7n5-nDmygQSGFejVtkETDJhfRemp4F1fYHlaKstCKvFDj8GYyffOPK2T0uQjJ6Tdnoe3HSkaySr1tceAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary's County Alcohol Beverage Board approved New Year’s‑Eve permit requests for six establishments at its Dec. 14 meeting, allowing them to remain open later into Jan. 1 under conditions. The permits extend allowed operating hours from a 2 a.m. closing to 6 a.m. on Jan. 1, provided prepar ed food is offered free of charge and no carryout alcohol is permitted.

The establishments included in the blanket approval were Bramley Inn, Butler's Place, Elk's Lodge No. 2092, Lexington Restaurant and Lounge, O'Ci Pub (listed as 'OCI Pub' in meeting materials), Pizza King and Sea Breeze. Tammy Hildebrand, board administrator, said the health department had approved prepared‑food offerings for these events.

Board members noted the permit deadline and that late applications could not be considered after the meeting. The board approved the group of applications as a blanket action; no written protests had been reported in advance and staff said they had received no protests by the application deadline.

Ending: The board instructed licensees to provide prepared food free of charge during the extended hours and emphasized the no‑carryout condition attached to the permits.","The Alcohol Beverage Board approved New Year’s Eve permit extensions — allowing operations to remain open until 6 a.m. on Jan. 1 — for six businesses provided they serve prepared food free of charge and prohibit carryouts.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6358808,"Saint Inigo's General Store approved to serve beer and wine on‑site; catering permit granted; outdoor extension approved conditionally for 90 days",1192,1488000,2680000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83&start=1488&end=2680","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83/thumbnail_1488000.jpg","/articles/6358808/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Saint-Inigos-General-Store-approved-to-serve-beer-and-wine-onsite-catering-permit-granted-outdoor-extension-approved-conditionally-for-90-days","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358808-275f3336514ab93025bb798a85a93415/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204892&Signature=fBq~RSw4TkmP9ptBMW1sKwb6BWCQg52VCBPDGHJ6KGSsD3FCLeAoBJA~iM6aOdlTg23FXT589UNFm8gdpi5HQHC4TEe43ixPGIDhcJvDyuP59Hikx2~1gcDhKlwi4w3op2Y~FJSfxmKerNIrNfabcLOAs2jk6JR8jOoX6U64roUT8R7O6xohPNYGLLRkvZc5t9KBYgtxQ0fuGcACBiAUZvLJl5BYvYjWQ88gw~PewbZ-zkbDc7Mfg~eVOsxtiOvgGx~50O9QgubP0OnoxFsHGVecqUVC51SI4s1YkTk63PWB0ZOWGjYPGkGaARwt5pise8AuAZPpiW4TcagrEReemA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved three related actions Dec. 14 for Saint Inigo's General Store (Flying Moon Restaurant LLC) at 15094 Point Lookout Road in Saint Inigo's: a license conversion to a Class B restaurant license with on‑site beer and wine limited by the owners, a catering privilege, and a conditional 90‑day approval for an extra serving counter and an extension of premises for outdoor service.

Timothy Robert Blasco, speaking on behalf of owner Nora Blasco, described an extensive multi‑year effort to obtain interior seating approvals, health department permitting and fire‑marshal sign‑offs. “Sunday will actually be our 5 year anniversary of being open,” Blasco told the board, and he said the health department had issued a catering license the prior day.

The board recorded that the owners self‑limited on‑site consumption to beer and wine only; the transcript records that off‑sale (retail sales for off‑premises consumption) would remain able to include other liquor types per current rules. The board accepted this owner limitation as part of the conversion vote.

Blasco described plans for a fenced outdoor courtyard with a small service counter for tastings, historical displays to attract tourists and a permanent public restroom inside the building; the outdoor area remains in preliminary engineering and survey stages and will require additional agency approvals. Board staff clarified that special events using the outdoor area would be filed and approved individually until formal engineered plans are submitted. The owner said he plans to retain an engineering firm to prepare a formal site plan and that the outdoor area design would likely change as engineering work progresses.

The catering privilege application was approved without condition; the outdoor extension approval was granted as a 90‑day conditional authorization pending receipt of the health department approval, fire marshal approval and an updated UNO. Tammy Hildebrand, the board administrator, confirmed the three required items for finalization and said the maximum conditional extension the board could grant is 90 days.

Board members noted the property’s constrained parking and proximity to residential apartments; Blasco said interior seating is limited to six seats, consistent with the health department’s prior decision, and that the business will schedule special events that staff will review in advance.

Ending: The board’s approvals allow the business to pursue on‑site beer and wine sales and catering immediately, while outdoor‑service plans must clear technical and safety approvals within the 90‑day conditional window.","The Alcohol Beverage Board approved Nora Blasco’s upgrade of Saint Inigo's General Store to a Class B restaurant license for on‑site beer and wine, granted a catering privilege, and gave a 90‑day conditional approval for an outdoor service extension pending health, fire and UNO clearances.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6358812,"Hollywood bar Toots granted 30‑day conditional Class D license, board imposes three conditions",944,381000,1325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83&start=381&end=1325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2211024-61ed8483d7496684410136b75cf79a83/thumbnail_381000.jpg","/articles/6358812/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Hollywood-bar-Toots-granted-30day-conditional-Class-D-license-board-imposes-three-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358812-734be7324c19ea143790cbb2bbab6aef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204892&Signature=HIKrIMOMqCaM~n5J1SLpPvQTIgFYbglyMMHwcaUamI6rPTc3CrThex3U3PDc2peIdaEVdS2zo9FczpIhUht3Klwlw6VqLFJf6JKbmcn1aqQCpHN2~dus6P9ou~hNsKKUEmxySI23BxB75fKX2Un6EJKqHzVYGgBo5dNWPHenrL2dWY17xQv0fYJCLql1llTau0bwMbMNX7vY01n~0wyTcwJ5DvhdSkYTWlSf0YsK5XdR4as2JX~FCjQkD7eniGOXseNbGdd0Dgoun4UN-M2~EiURjMA7y28hzVTLfqhePf5Lj23XvkH8zUlfQ3NRpIqjfdbguHfQjuKWWrXPZjxm1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary's County Alcohol Beverage Board on Dec. 14 approved a 30‑day conditional Class D (VWL) license for Toots, an establishment at 23971 Merfeldene Road in Hollywood, owned by Joseph Terry Gatton Sr. and Lisa Woods Gatton.

The license was approved with three conditions: presentation of a valid trader’s license, an UNO (use and occupancy) certificate and approval from the fire marshal. Tammy Hildebrand, the board administrator, said the approval is “conditional on presentation of the trader's license, the UNO, and the fire marshal approval.”

Applicant Joseph Terry Gatton Sr. told the board he and his wife plan to re‑open the business and resume charity and benefit events they ran previously. “We’re hoping to bring it back around to our charities and benefits that we have been used had used and had there for over the years,” Gatton said during his appearance before the board.

Board members and staff discussed operational and safety details, including a trailer on the property that the owner has offered for overflow motorcycle parking. Gatton said the trailer has been used for storage and the owner expects to remove it; he estimated removal in January or spring. Garland Thompson, the liquor board inspector, asked whether the trailer would be gone within 30 days; Gatton said removal was planned but not guaranteed within that exact window.

Board members also confirmed layout and crowd‑control measures for the outdoor area behind the bar. Thompson noted the back area is fenced and that patrons must enter the courtyard through the building during night hours; Gatton said daytime events would open the larger gate for access and that an overflow gate would remain locked at night. Thompson referenced a previous issue with the gate needing to remain open for fire‑marshal reasons and said the fire marshal would assign interior capacity and may comment about the exterior area.

The board pressed the applicant on noise and parking controls. Thompson and others noted prior complaints at the property and asked how the licensee would limit nuisance impacts on the adjacent road. Gatton said he has ordered 72 acoustic panels for interior sound containment and expects to use removable panels for occasional outdoor events; he also said he will provide security staff for outdoor events and estimated four security personnel when needed.

At the board vote the motion to approve the application with the three conditions carried. The board recorded the approval as a 30‑day conditional license pending the trader’s license, UNO and fire‑marshal sign‑offs.

The board’s motion and approval require the licensees to return with the required documents; Tammy Hildebrand said those items could be delivered to the office and that staff expected to receive the fire‑marshal approval soon.

The board’s action was procedural and did not set a permanent outdoor‑service approval beyond the 30‑day conditional period; the board noted that any continuing or larger events would require the licensee to file event dates and receive specific approvals in advance.

Ending: The licensees were instructed to provide the outstanding documents to staff to finalize the conditional approval; the board advised the applicants to manage noise and parking as they resume events.","The Alcohol Beverage Board granted Joseph Terry Gatton Sr. and Lisa Woods Gatton a 30‑day conditional Class D (VWL) license for Toots in Hollywood, contingent on trader’s license, UNO and fire‑marshal approval and subject to controls on outdoor areas and noise.","actionData","errors"]

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