Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/18/2025
Item Status: Addendum
From: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by: Tiffany A. Givens, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Case No. LV-25003 - Alcohol License Application for Bottles Up Mobile Inc dba Belforest Pointe (One-time Special Event on March 30, 2025)
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Related to Case No. LV-25003 - Bottles Up Mobile Inc dba Belforest Pointe, take the following actions:
1) Waive Baldwin County Commission Policy #2.6 regarding alcohol license applications requiring a public notice sign being placed on the subject property for seven days prior to Commission approval and the applicant providing documentation related to a health department permit; and
2) Approve the issuance of 140 - Special Events Retail (7 days or less) license by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board to Bottles Up Mobile Inc dba Belforest Pointe, for a one-time special event to be held on March 30, 2025, at the Belforest Pointe event venue, 26503 Highway 181, Daphne, Alabama 36526.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The above alcohol license application was received on March 17, 2025, for a special one-time event taking place on March 30, 2025. Due to time constraints, staff is submitting the request as an addendum item for the March 18th meeting. If the request is approved by the Commission, the alcohol license can be issued by the State ABC Board prior to the event. Staff recommendation includes waiving of BCC Policy #2.6 requiring a public notice sign being placed on the subject property for seven days prior to Commission approval, and the applicant providing documentation related to a health department permit.
Staff has verified sales tax requirements have been satisfied, the proposed use is allowed, and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office does not oppose the issuance of the license.
Beer, wine, and liquor will be sold at the special event, and no alcoholic beverages are allowed to leave the licensed premises, Belforest Pointe event hall.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Send correspondence to:
Via Email Only - (Email Group: ABC License Notification)
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
ATTN: Inspectors
2715 Gunter Park Drive West
Montgomery, Alabama 36109
cc: Applicant: Bratton McGregor (barguy@bottlesupmobile.com)
Candace Antinarella, City Clerk (cityclerk@daphneal.com)
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - If approved, run single packet of agenda item. Save item, correspondence, and completed checklist in ABC case folder.