Carlesa Peterson

The Board held a virtual hearing to review several requests for Special Sunday Sales Permits. The Board approved the permits for Hyattsville Spirits & Grill, La Licoreria Wine and Liquor, Brothers Liquors, Seitz Liquors, North South Liquor, Cox's Liquors, Chillum Wine & Spirits, Crown Liquors, 201 Drive-thru Liquors, Liquor King, J.C. Liquors, and Avenue Liquor. The Board denied the request for a permit for C.D. Liquors and granted a postponement for the permit request submitted by Bell's Drive-In Liquors to allow for further discussion with the town of Capital Heights.

The meeting addressed multiple violation hearings and permit requests. For alleged violations, the Board continued a case involving El Viajero Restaurant, issued a license suspension and conditions for Aroma Ultra Lounge, and assessed a fine and mandatory training for C.D. Liquors due to after-hours sales. Additionally, the Board approved requests for a delivery permit for Parkway Liquors and a special Sunday sales permit for North South Liquors.

The board meeting agenda includes the review and approval of the meeting agenda, the review and approval of prior meeting minutes, and a session dedicated to the review of contractor license applications for six individuals.

The agenda focuses on the discussion regarding the role of the Vice Chair and the selection of an LDC member to record minutes during a staff leave. Additionally, the meeting includes a review of submitted recommendations concerning the multi-year spending plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, planning for the upcoming meeting agenda, and an open forum for public discussion.

The Board conducted a hearing involving multiple agenda items, including a status hearing regarding a court remand for Hyattsville Spirits and Grill. Special Entertainment Permits were approved for Pollo Sabroso and Lisp Restaurant and Lounge. Delivery Permits were granted for Branch Avenue Liquors and Keller's Market. Additionally, the Board heard testimony regarding an alleged violation concerning the sale of alcohol to underage persons at National Golf Club at Tantallon, resulting in a motion to postpone the case to a future hearing.