Waukesha committee approves three operator licenses, defers two after background concerns

The Waukesha City Ordinance and Licensing Committee on Monday reviewed invited bartender and operator license applications and recommended approval of three applicants while deferring two for further review.

The committee recommended approval of Zamaya Marie Rose Kloski, Jennifer Marcella Bloomer and Marion Ferris (name as recorded in the application). Each approval will be presented on the council consent agenda at the next Common Council meeting. Two other applicants — James Davis and Grace Marie Davis — were not approved at the meeting. The committee agreed to hold those applications for follow-up: James Davis was asked to return after a period of on-the-job supervised training and Grace Davis was asked to return with her employing agent present.

Committee members said public safety and an applicant’s recent history were central to deliberations. “I’m just really concerned about the clear pattern of behavior based on your record,” committee member Alicia said addressing one applicant, adding she was “not ready to support you…