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West Allis licensing panel approves two bartender applications, denies three for nonappearance
Summary
A West Allis licensing committee approved two new operator/bartender licenses after applicants described steps taken to regain driving privileges and complete counseling; three other applications were denied after applicants failed to appear, the committee said.
The West Allis licensing committee approved two new bartender operator licenses and denied three others during a session that combined applicant interviews and routine enforcement actions.
Tyler Richards, an applicant for a class D operator’s license, told the committee he plans to work at Lehi Mongolian Grill and described steps he said he took to restore his driver’s privileges. “I have the breathalyzer in my car, so I’m in full compliance,” Richards said. He also said he completed counseling, paid tickets and carries SR-22 insurance. Committee members discussed prior driving and operating-after-revocation concerns and emphasized that licensed bartenders must call police and cooperate if incidents occur on premises.
Bethany Hover, applying for a class C operator’s license, described ongoing steps to meet reinstatement requirements, including enrolling in an IDP program and arranging a safety plan with local clinics and support organizations. “I have to do some digging and calling around,” Hover said, describing outreach to local clinics and a Lutheran church for services as she completes required steps.
For both Richards and Hover the committee expressed appreciation for candor in describing rehabilitation steps and accepted letters of character for applicants. Committee members moved and seconded approval for both applications; both motions passed by voice vote.
The committee also addressed three applications that did not proceed. An applicant identified as Perez did not appear; the committee moved to deny the application citing nonappearance and prior citations for bartending without a license. Another applicant, Michael Ruger Schultz, told a committee member he would withdraw or did not proceed; the committee treated the absence as a withdrawal and denied the application for nonappearance. All procedural denials were carried by voice vote.
Actions recorded by the committee included motions to approve Richards’ and Hover’s licenses and motions to deny Perez’s and Schultz’s applications based on nonappearance. Committee members said denying for nonappearance is standard when applicants fail to attend the scheduled hearing or otherwise withdraw.
The committee closed the licensing portion of the meeting and moved on to other agenda items.
