Batavia council renews three late‑night liquor licenses, keeping closing time at 2 a.m.

The Batavia City Council approved three late‑night liquor license renewals on April 6 that keep on‑premise alcohol service hours at 2 a.m., city staff and police said.

City staff recommended approval of renewals for Overflow Management Group (144 W. Wilson St.), RP3 Group at Riverside Plaza (142 W. Wilson St.), and Jay Keller Corp. (Bulldog Seller, 1 E. Wilson St.). “Staff is recommending approval of all three. We do not have any reason to deny them,” a city staff member told the council.

Council members clarified the extension is to 2 a.m. — not later. “This extends it to 2 a.m.,” one council member said; another replied, “Not 4:00 a.m.” The council noted the annual approval process allows police and the liquor commissioner to reassess licenses if public‑safety issues arise.

Each motion passed by roll call: 13 yes, one absent. The council did not add new conditions to the licenses beyond existing annual review and enforcement procedures.

Why it matters: Late‑night service hours are tied to police calls for service; city leaders said keeping renewals under annual review and using police monitoring has helped maintain compliance. Council members said strict local enforcement and periodic reviews give them authority to act if problems emerge.

What’s next: The licenses remain subject to routine review; council members said the police department and liquor commissioner have authority to address violations if they occur.