Alcohol License Committee Delays Timothy Consigni's Application Due to OWI Concerns

The Alcohol License Review Committee (ALRC) of Madison, Wisconsin, convened on July 20, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including the application for an operator license by Timothy Consigni, who has a history of alcohol-related offenses.

The meeting began with a recommendation to place on file the municipal approval for full-service retail alcohol sales for State Line Distillery LLC. Following this, the committee turned its attention to Consigni's operator license application. Captain Hartman from the Madison Police Department provided a background check summary, highlighting multiple offenses, including two Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) convictions in 2021 and 2025, and a hit-and-run liability conviction from 2024.

Consigni, present via Zoom, acknowledged his past mistakes, describing them as lapses in judgment. He stated that he has since adopted a biking lifestyle to avoid driving and is in the process of installing a breathalyzer in his vehicle. He expressed his commitment to sobriety and outlined plans to attend an alcohol treatment program at Madison Area Technical College (MATC).

Committee members raised concerns regarding Consigni's incomplete application, which did not disclose his prior convictions. Consigni explained that he was unsure about what to include, as he was still navigating the legal process at the time of application. The committee emphasized the importance of transparency in the application process and the need for substantial evidence of rehabilitation for approval.

After extensive questioning, committee members suggested that Consigni defer his application for one month to provide proof of enrollment in the treatment program and to submit a complete application. The motion to refer the application to the next meeting was unanimously adopted, with members expressing appreciation for Consigni's willingness to address their concerns.

The committee's next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025, where Consigni will have the opportunity to present the required documentation and further discuss his application.