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Spain, appearing pro se, told the board he is the sole owner of Jaybird Bar LLC and described his experience operating the Bagel Bin in Ellicott City and plans to expand Sonoma's service and hours while retaining experienced Sonoma staff. He said he will bring a principal manager from his existing business to manage kitchen operations, maintain certification tracking and be on-site full time.

Spain said he earned an alcohol-awareness certificate, will require staff training and planned to open earlier to add lunch service, change weekday hours and extend weekend hours. He described plans to maintain rigorous ID checks and said the existing head bartender and long-tenured staff at Sonoma's would remain in place. \"I will create and enforce a culture of carding those who look under 40, and I will not tolerate overserving our guests,\" Spain said.

Board members asked about management, certification tracking and operational hours; Spain said he plans to be on-site full time, keep certification records and rely on a trusted manager for kitchen responsibilities. He confirmed that the Bagel Bin remains open and that he is no longer the day-to-day manager there.

Board members praised Spain's organization and community ties; several members noted his prior local business experience and support for the village-center concept. The motion to approve the license transfer carried by recorded vote; Spain waived his right to appeal at the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Howard - Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - June 24, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board approved transfer of a Class B/D seven-day on-sale license for Sonoma's Bar and Grill in Columbia from Calcutta Inc. to Jaybird Bar LLC (owner Jacob Spain). The board heard the applicant's business plan, staffing and training commitments and voted to approve the transfer.","taxTitle","Howard County, Maryland","taxId",13634,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523142,"Howard County approves new Class D license for Family Music Studio after testimony on safeguards",1470,1710000,3180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065637-8fcc08539fe0061a02489ebc1c5300e8&start=1710&end=3180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065637-8fcc08539fe0061a02489ebc1c5300e8/thumbnail_1710000.jpg","/articles/6523142/Howard-County/Maryland/Howard-County-approves-new-Class-D-license-for-Family-Music-Studio-after-testimony-on-safeguards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523142-f5a867e6b349a55b9a9a357d82b7da4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176637&Signature=VEurfIqGEPfL-fsMJj7wga0RYk98mB2RyPJrAfn9BAsDDWu-BAgDQDNxCM2F2DSzg-poq~zaSEfekhesKTUQRX9CTrVdt4yrVRr0oqdwRDJmQND8Sj7eVBX3VZ4qf5gsXxqPs35pmnNEiJX~A6P4AKq3M9H91WQpnneX0mWi9YkhRXXzPoWdm8OOcU6QEsmx0MFdb8rrySHywzpoZFQUEBUB0pAbRW5cBHjjl8bNw3~8oTAXX4p3C0nHG1V7larpmYvha7Vf8Ap~OCQiXsyhvihQWZTuCzqV6r7vt6tkQxpvlVizuWmGpEhHumFlssVX26yHUxnwYf4~1-0SDsrZig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board on June 24 granted a new Class D (beer, wine and liquor) seven-day on-sale license to JHL Family Inc., operating as Family Music Studio, at 3240 Corporate Court, Suite F, Ellicott City.

Martin Johnson of Maryland Liquor License Services, representing applicant Jung Hee (Junghi) Lee, told the board the business previously held a liquor license that lapsed April 30 after a missed renewal; the applicant is now applying for a new license. Johnson and the applicant described operations at the 2,800-square-foot venue, which rents eight private karaoke/music rooms by the hour and maintains a staffed front desk and a beverage cooler for immediate-service alcohol.

Johnson and supporter Scott Hahn described operational safeguards. Johnson told the board the business performs bag checks, keeps sealed stock in locked storage and provides alcohol only through the manned front desk. ‘‘Anybody who looks under 40 is going to be carded,’’ Johnson said, describing a written, house-level policy and a proposed safe-alcohol-service manual he will help prepare. Hahn, who testified in support, said he had observed staff refuse service and offer assistance to patrons who appeared impaired.

Applicant Jung Hee Lee testified she has owned the business since 2015, runs the operation with a manager (Julius Smallwood) and said she would be on-site at least 40 hours per week. Lee described operating hours of 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week as currently practiced and said she expects to continue close oversight, keep alcohol sales and employee records on-site and require government photo ID for patrons who appear under 40.

Board members pressed on safety and egress; Johnson said there is a single public entrance with a locked emergency exit that is not accessible from outside. The board discussed the business's house policies limiting alcohol in semi-private rooms when mixed-age groups are present: if anyone in a rented room is under 21, no alcohol is allowed in that room and patrons over 21 must consume alcohol at the lobby front desk.

Board members characterized the application as fit and proper, noting the establishment's prior licensing history and the applicant's described precautions. The motion to approve the new Class D license passed by recorded vote; Lee waived her right to appeal at the hearing.","The Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board approved a new Class D beer, wine and liquor seven-day on-sale license for JHL Family Inc., trading as Family Music Studio (3240 Corporate Court, Suite F, Ellicott City). The board heard testimony about ID checks, bag searches, room rules for mixed-age groups and the business's prior licensing history.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523146,"Howard County board approves change of resident agent for Dexter's Caddy Shack",1055,65000,1120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065637-8fcc08539fe0061a02489ebc1c5300e8&start=65&end=1120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065637-8fcc08539fe0061a02489ebc1c5300e8/thumbnail_65000.jpg","/articles/6523146/Howard-County/Maryland/Howard-County-board-approves-change-of-resident-agent-for-Dexters-Caddy-Shack","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523146-e9485d6423ff134680597afcea0cb94e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176637&Signature=XJsjhL1xpKKgEn7dn6OVaJjAcmi5eIinsY1SaaBUKoTuHiYgosuAkn8fQ0mo3qrvT5t9cTaWrmFKcJW1M5F0ie~FKTnrNZJ-TRnVn6cXk9ss~Ud5foJtZaRTPR8W8P~J3I8vq7567lTn9vlhVeL4~gysKMnX0BSi6DeAQvCU~HTBeLYimwJ90AL875O0SvXw-300vRvJZjejBUfCgUVMPeeDxuigTGECgb92woMhfoo8k6U9iTznERkohkEkuG7-ZS9cIx078kksrUxwvgIRNQsldJETZf7RMYUcOCotMq6DNSMCHQFNjTK~P3cpAFZXH-i26lJCLpIl8zYoJeDpng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board on June 24 approved a change of resident agent for the Class D (beer, wine and liquor) seven-day on-sale license held by Dexter's Caddy Shack.

The change names Eric Daniel Slosik as the resident agent in place of Benjamin J. Wilson for the tavern located at 12980 Livestock Road, West Friendship. The license covers a 962-square-foot snack bar, a 1,260-square-foot patio and the golf course property at the Willow Springs Golf Club, described at the hearing as about 111 acres. The board voted to approve the change after hearing sworn testimony from Slosik and a recommendation from the applicant's counsel.

The applicant's attorney introduced Slosik and said he manages operations at the snack bar and pro shop for the course and would act as the on-site resident agent. Slosik testified he lives on the property and would be available to oversee daily operations. \"I live here, so I'm here full time whether I'm down here in the actual snack bar or not, so I can, always attend any issue if needed,\" Slosik said under oath.

Board members asked about employee training, ID checks and on-course monitoring. Slosik testified the snack bar employs about 10 to 12 people; three staff members, including him, already had alcohol-awareness training and he said he would ensure all employees who serve alcohol complete the required training. He described ID and service practices, including checking horizontal (adult) IDs, monitoring customer behavior for signs of intoxication and periodic cart or ranger patrols on the golf course to identify potential issues.

Counsel told the board that the property ownership and business structure include Centerville 123 LLC (owner of the property), Friendship USA LLC (course operator) and Dexter's Caddy Shack (snack bar operator), and that Mohammed Naim is the listed owner of the entities. The board incorporated documents on file into the record before taking testimony.

During deliberations board members described the application as straightforward. A motion to approve the change of resident agent was made, seconded and carried by recorded ayes. Counsel for the applicant confirmed the applicant waived the right to appeal at the hearing.

The change of resident agent is effective as approved at the June 24 hearing; the board did not specify additional conditions beyond the standard requirements of the county's liquor rules and the applicant's commitments at the hearing.","The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board approved a change of resident agent for Dexter's Caddy Shack's Class D beer, wine and liquor license, moving the resident agent from Benjamin J. Wilson to Eric Daniel Slosick. The board voted unanimously and the applicant waived appeal rights.","actionData","errors"]

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