License and Variance Board Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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February 26, 2025 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 2 of 11 John Watterson, agent, stated that he has been with Publix for 25 years. He is a district manager who oversees 10 stores in the greater Cobb area. The computer-based training all employees who cashier, including managers and managers in charge, receive is required and taken yearly. Mr. Watterson spends 0-35/week visiting the 10 locations. Chairperson Garland explained that the Smyrna Police Department takes the sale of alcohol to minors very seriously and reminded Mr. Watterson they do ongoing compliance checks. Mr. Watterson acknowledged that and stated Publix does similarly using a third- party company. Board Member Andrea Worthy made a motion to approve item LIC2025-015; seconded by Board Member Bo Jones. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Garland, Board Member Jones, Board Member Worthy Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None B. LIC2025-017 Privilege License - Change of Agent Request – Package (Beer, Wine and Sunday sales) – 4480 S Cobb Dr SE Unit STE L, Smyrna, GA 30080- Publix Super Markets, Inc., DBA Publix Super Markets, Inc. #0753 with John Watterson as agent. Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould Application was made for privilege license – Change of Agent Request for Publix Super Markets, Inc. DBA Publix Super Markets, Inc. #0753 for the sale of Beer, Wine and Sunday Sales. John Watterson is the agent applicant. John Watterson will be the registered agent responsible for the sale of alcohol at 4480 S Cobb Dr SE Unit STE L, Smyrna, GA 30080. The applicant has been given a copy of the Alcoholic Beverage ordinances and attended the mandatory alcohol awareness workshop. A background investigation conducted by the Smyrna Police Department failed to reveal information that would preclude issuance of this license. Mr. Watterson has agreed to abide by the guidelines set forth by the City of Smyrna ordinance governing the sale of alcohol. Board Member Bo Jones made a motion to approve item LIC2025-017; seconded by Board Member Andrea Worthy. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Garland, Board Member Jones, Board Member Worthy Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None