License and Variance Board Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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January 08, 2025 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 2 of 7 Randy Earl Banks will be the registered agent responsible for the sale of alcohol at 3150 Highlands Pkwy SE STE 202 SE, Smyrna, GA 30082. 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. Banks has agreed to abide by the guidelines set forth by the City of Smyrna ordinance governing the sale of alcohol. Chairperson Worthy explained that the Smyrna Police Department performs compliance checks. Board Member Jones asked if they had pl;ans on acquiring a POS system to scan ID’s. Mr. Banks stated they currently have the Clover system and are going to order a fake ID detector. Board Member Randall asked if it is their policy to ID everyone regardless of age. Mr. Banks stated he has all employees ID everyone. Board Member Bo Jones made a motion to approve item LIC2025-001; seconded by Board Member Eric Randall. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Worthy, Board Member Jones, Board Member Randall Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None B. LIC2025-002 Privilege License Agent Change Request – Beer & Wine (retail package) and Sunday Sales – 3240 S Cobb Dr SE, Smyrna, GA 30082 - The Kroger Co with Stephen Aldridge as agent. Ward 5 Councilmember - Susan Wilkinson Stephen Michael Aldridge, Jr, agent and store leader, came forward. He has been with Kroger for over 15 years. He served as agent at his last store. Kroger policy is to verify age by checking ID, and all are checked regardless of age. They do not currently have an ID scanner. If a vertical ID/underage ID is presented, the cashier must verify it with a manager. On day one, employees have web-based learning, online training courses, and they must adhere to GA law and company policy. Each year, everyone must retake training. If an infraction occurs, all employees must retake training. Chairperson Worthy stated that application was made for privilege license agent change for The Kroger Co for the sale of beer & wine (retail package) and Sunday Sales. Stephen Aldridge is the agent applicant. Stephen Aldridge will be the registered agent responsible for the sale of alcohol at 3240 S Cobb Dr SE, Smyrna, GA 30082. 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. Aldridge has agreed to abide by the guidelines set forth by the City of Smyrna ordinance governing the sale of alcohol.