Dover beer board approves license application for Sung Hong Kim

The Town of Dover Beer Board voted to approve a beer license application for prospective owner Sung Hong Kim on a voice roll call, the board’s chair said.

Board member Miss Burkhart moved to approve the application and Mr. Story seconded. The board recorded three affirmative votes; two members were not present for the decision. The chair declared the motion passed.

Why it matters: The board’s action clears a locally required step for a change in ownership of the establishment across the street from the meeting venue in the Town of Dover. Board staff confirmed that the applicant had submitted a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background-check receipt and paid the nonrefundable application fee, which the chair cited as meeting the board’s application requirements.

The meeting record shows the chair asking to confirm the applicant’s name, saying, “Sung Hong Kim?” The applicant replied, “Yes, ma’am.” When the chair asked whether the application had met all criteria, staff member Charles responded, “Yes, ma’am,” indicating the background checks and documentation were complete.

The approval came after the chair solicited discussion and received none that changed course. Miss Burkhart made the motion to approve and Mr. Story seconded; the chair then called a roll. After the vote the chair noted three members present and two absent, and stated the motion passed.

After completing the license item, Mr. Stewart moved to adjourn the beer board portion of the meeting; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The chair declared the beer board adjourned and the meeting proceeded to the next agenda item.

No ordinances, amendments, or conditions on the license were recorded in the meeting transcript.