Commissioners pause Pizza Barn liquor-license transfer until after July renewal; clerk to seek written withdrawal

Weston County commissioners on June 3 discussed a proposed liquor-license transfer from Pizza Barn to Pizza Barn LLC and agreed to delay final action until after the July 1 renewal period to avoid opening the license to public application.

County staff told the board that the renewal for the current license year must be approved 30 days before the new term. Because the renewal paperwork for Pizza Barn LLC had not been completed in time for a July 1 renewal, the clerk advised that approving the transfer now could leave the license available to any applicant on July 1. Staff recommended the business withdraw the current transfer application and reapply after the renewal takes effect to preserve the incumbent's position.

The applicant and the county clerk discussed discrepancies on the application form, including how member ownership of Pizza Barn LLC is listed and a phone-number correction. The clerk said a written withdrawal of the transfer would be needed if the applicant wishes to pause the process and reapply later. Commissioners asked staff (Amber and County Attorney Michael) to work with the business and the applicant’s attorney to produce the withdrawal and coordinate the July filing.

No formal approval of the transfer occurred at the meeting; the board directed staff to handle the paperwork so the renewal is not jeopardized. Staff said the earliest a transfer could be considered after the July start of the new license year would likely be the board’s July 15 meeting, contingent on proper notification and advertising rules.

Ending: County staff will pursue a written withdrawal from the applicant and advise the business on reapplying for the transfer after the July 1 renewal takes effect.