Board Meeting Minutes Summary
Executive Staff Meeting Summary (Revised)
April 11, 2005
Chairman Danielsen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Present: Chairman Vernon Danielsen, Commissioner Esther Vassar, Commissioner Warren Barry, Virginia Adams, Curtis Coleburn, Chris Curtis, Becky Gettings, Janet Lawson, Bob Moore, Nancy Murphy, Robert O’Neal, Craig Vanderland, John Wszelaki, and Sandra Hankins.
Absent: Ron Layne and Bob Southall.
The Board approved the January 3, 2005 and March 14, 2005 minutes.
Unfinished Business:
There was no old business to discuss.
New Business:
Commissioner Barry moved and Commissioner Vassar second to approve the following for the record:
- Approval (for the record) to hire P-14 Summer Intern, Public Affairs Division, Position #W73301-Vernon Danielsen
- Approval (for the record) to hire Administrative Office specialist III-#01053, Enforcement Division-Vernon Danielsen
- Approval (for the record) to hire Policy & Planning Specialist I, Position # 943, Wholesale Retail Division-Vernon Danielsen
- Approval (for the record) to hire P-14 POS Roll Out Supervisor, IT Division-Vernon Danielsen
- Approval (for the record) to hire Administrative Office Specialist III (P-14), Enforcement Division-Vernon Danielsen
With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. and will reconvene at 2:30 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 2:30 p.m.
Present: Chairman Danielsen, Commissioner Vassar, Commissioner Barry, Curtis Coleburn, Virginia Adams, John Wszelaki, Chris Curtis, Janet Lawson, Carla Collins, and Sandra Hankins
John Wszelaki - Annual Leave Policy - The Compensation Review Committee presented a Leave Payout Incentive Proposal for the board's consideration. Senator Barry made the motion to refer the policy revision to DHRM and DPB, Commissioner Vassar second the motion and the motion carried.
Janet Lawson - Internal Equity Study - The Compensation Review Committee readdressed the issues in the memo to Secretary Marshall. The Board approved the revisions to send to Secretary Marshall's office on Tuesday.
Virginia Adams - Virginia asked the Board to consider during Victorian Days on Buford Road that a vendor be allowed to have non-alcoholic tasting of products in front of the ABC store. Commissioner Vassar recommended distributing bookmarks and brochures and Senator Barry is okay with the issue. Ms. Vassar reminded Virginia no vendors can provide promotional material at this event.
Curtis Coleburn - ABC asked the Attorney General's office to provide legal counsel to the agents involved in the Irish Pub incident in Altavista. ABC hired a Deputy Sheriff as an undercover agent to visit the Irish Pub. The Lynchburg Office feels that ABC should also provide legal counsel for the Deputy Sheriff. Carla needs an authorization form from the board. Senator Barry moved to provide legal counsel for the Deputy and Commissioner Vassar second the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
Community Idea Station is doing a documentary on wineries. Curtis presented the information to the board and the recommendation was to use this money to enhance responsible drinking education.
Carla Collins - Carla cautioned the board about legal issues in the Aramark case.
Kirin v. Virginia Import - The board needs to review this case in June after the attorneys file their briefs.
Smith Mountain Lake case contains a legal issue. The Code provision says illegally possess, used or allowed employees to use marijuana.
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.