Waukesha committee approves three operator licenses, delays two applications

The Waukesha City Ordinance and Licensing Committee on Oct. 13 approved three operator (bartender) license applications and postponed action on two others after questioning applicants and their employing agents about criminal histories and training.

Committee members said they wanted to balance public‑safety concerns with employment opportunities while ensuring employers would supervise and vouch for employees who would work behind the bar.

The committee approved an operator's license for Zamaya Maria Rose Kloske, whose agent, Lana, general manager at Buffalo Wild Wings, told the committee Kloske had completed a 30‑day bartending trial and the company requires licensing to continue the position. Alicia (committee member) made the motion to approve and Alderson Manion seconded; the committee voted unanimously, 5–0–0, to forward the approval to the city council. The chair said the matter will appear on the council consent agenda at the next council meeting and the applicant may pick up the license after council approval.

The committee also approved licenses for Jennifer Marcella Bloomer and Marion Ferris after agents or managers described recent employment history and…