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STATE OF ARIZONAARIZONA STATE LIQUOR BOARD800 WEST WASHINGTON, 5 TH FLOORPHOENIX, AZ 85007PHONE: (602) 542-9789 FAX: 602-542-5707Website: www.azliquor.govWebsite: www.azliquor.gov/liquor_board.aspJANICE K. BREWER CHARLES HUELLMANTEL JERRY A. OLIVER SR.Governor Board Chair DirectorArizona State Liquor Board Hearing MinutesApril 1, 2010Members Present:Members Absent:Counsel Present:Staff Present:Charles Huellmantel-Chair, J.D. Ghelfi -Vice Chair, Bill DuPont, Robin Cantrell, TimLinden, Jim CarruthersNoneCamila Alarcon, Assistant Attorney GeneralKelly Stetson, Board AdministratorA. Call to OrderThe hearing of the Arizona State Liquor Board was called to order on April 1, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. with Mr.Huellmantel presiding.B. Roll CallAll Board Members are present.C. Minutes: review, consideration and actionMinutes from the March 2010 Board Hearings were approved by a 6-0 vote of the Board.D. Agenda: review, consideration and action1. Restaurant Liquor License No. 12103989 - Original ApplicationBryan T. Mazon, AgentBoca, LLCBoca828 E. Speedway BoulevardTucson, AZ 85719The agent, Bryan T. Mazon, appeared at the hearing, and was not represented by counsel. Assistant City ProsecutorGioia Sanderson appeared on behalf of the City of Tucson, and addressed the Board. Assistant Attorney GeneralCamila Alarcon was present to provide legal advice to the Board.Motion to Grant License -Seconded -Yay -Nay -Abstained -Disposition -DuPontLindenHuellmantel, DuPont, Cantrell, Linden, Carruthers, GhelfiNoneNoneLicense Granted1

2. Beer & Wine Store Liquor License No. 10103554 -Original ApplicationRandy A. Guse, AgentWalgreen Arizona Drug Co.Walgreens #040454685 E. Grant RoadTucson, AZ 85712The agent, Randy A. Guse, appeared at the hearing, and was represented by counsel, Peter H. Schelstraete, Esq.David Zezuto and Chris Elliott also appeared on behalf of the applicant, were sworn, and testified. AssistantAttorney General Camila Alarcon was present to provide legal advice to the Board.Motion to Grant License -Seconded -Yay -Nay -Abstained -Disposition -DuPontCarruthersHuellmantel, DuPont, Cantrell, Linden, Carruthers, GhelfiNoneNoneLicense Granted3. Beer & Wine Store Liquor License No. 10103565 -Original ApplicationRandy A. Guse, AgentWalgreen Arizona Drug Co.Walgreens #042662150 W. Orange Grove RoadTucson, AZ 85741The agent, Randy A. Guse, appeared at the hearing, and was represented by counsel, Peter H. Schelstraete, Esq.Mark Lawson and Lee Nevarez also appeared on behalf of the applicant, were sworn, and testified. AssistantAttorney General Camila Alarcon was present to provide legal advice to the Board.Motion to Grant License -Seconded -Yay -Nay -Abstained -Disposition -GhelfiCantrellHuellmantel, DuPont, Cantrell, Linden, Carruthers, GhelfiNoneNoneLicense Granted4. Beer & Wine Store Liquor License No. 10075898 -Original ApplicationRandy A. Guse, AgentWalgreen Arizona Drug Co.Walgreens #031841585 E. Guadalupe RoadGilbert, AZ 85234The agent, Randy A. Guse, appeared at the hearing, and was represented by counsel, Peter H. Schelstraete, Esq.Thomas McNamara and Robert Dettmann also appeared on behalf of the applicant, were sworn, and testified. JohnIgleski appeared as a public protestor, was sworn, and testified. Assistant Attorney General Camila Alarcon waspresent to provide legal advice to the Board.Motion to Grant License -Seconded -Yay -Nay -Abstained -Disposition -DuPontGhelfiHuellmantel, DuPont, Cantrell, Linden, Carruthers, GhelfiNoneNoneLicense Granted2

5. Beer & Wine Store Liquor License No. 10075879 -Original ApplicationRandy A. Guse, AgentWalgreen Arizona Drug Co.Walgreens #060659009 N. 67 th AvenueGlendale, AZ 85302The agent, Randy A. Guse, appeared at the hearing, and was represented by counsel, Peter H. Schelstraete, Esq.Margaret Ryan and Jim Kawashima also appeared on behalf of the applicant, were sworn, and testified. AssistantAttorney General Camila Alarcon was present to provide legal advice to the Board.Motion to Grant License -Seconded -Yay -Nay -Abstained -Disposition -GhelfiCarruthersHuellmantel, DuPont, Cantrell, Linden, Carruthers, GhelfiNoneNoneLicense GrantedThe Board recessed at 10:10 a.m.The Board reconvened at 10:21 a.m.6. Beer & Wine Bar Liquor License No. 07070374 - Person & Location Transfer ApplicationFrom:Lori Tapia, AgentAlas de Oro, LLCIbiza Blue Restaurant1964 N. Alma School Road, Suite 1-4Chandler, AZ 85224To:H. J. Lewkowitz, AgentPrecision Housing Distributor, LLCSouthern Exposure3420 S. Central AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85040The owner, Jason Blechmann, appeared at the hearing, and was represented by counsel, H. J. Lewkowitz, Esq.Harry Rabadi and Matthew Blanton also appeared on behalf of the applicant, were sworn, and testified. AssistantCity Prosecutor Robert Smith appeared on behalf of the City of Phoenix, and addressed the Board. Luis Arellanoand Ruben Gallego also appeared on behalf of the City of Phoenix, were sworn, and testified. Assistant AttorneyGeneral Camila Alarcon was present to provide legal advice to the Board.Motion to Grant License -Seconded -Yay -Nay -Abstained -Disposition -GhelfiCantrellDuPont, Cantrell, Linden, Carruthers, GhelfiHuellmantelNoneLicense GrantedE. Call to the PublicNone.F. Future Board DateThe next meeting of the Arizona State Liquor Board is scheduled for May 6, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.3

G. AdjournmentThe Board adjourned at 11:36 a.m._____________________________Kelly StetsonAdministrator of theArizona State Liquor Board______________________________Date4