NO DAN IT’S NOT US
We have been told that former Councilman Dan Gould is blaming the delay in his request for a liquor license on the First Capitol News. You were a Councilman Dan until Dottie Greer defeated you. You should know that we do not have a vote on the City Council. But maybe that was covered at one of the many, many meetings you missed.
No Dan, you alone are responsible. You were the one who was arrested and jailed for driving under the influence. You were the one who berated and was belligerent to the police officers. You were the one who threatened and then apparently attempted to bribe the officers with a take home police car. You were the one who became a member of the committee and signed the papers for the recall attempt to try to get Councilwoman Dottie Greer removed from office after she soundly defeated you. No Dan, blame it on yourself.
The First Capitol News did not complain that your kitchen did not meet code and did not have a hood. Other restaurant owners made that complaint.
I don’t remember the exact working Dan but the liquor license requirements require the applicant to be of good character and to know and obey the laws especially the liquor laws. As for as good character, I won’t even go there. People should make up their own minds. As for obeying the laws, you may have a problem.
There have been ads placed notifying customers that Oliver’s is under new ownership. If indeed this is true and you have completed the sale, and you are operating the Restaurant/Bar, then you have already violated the laws. Even before your application has been voted on. The liquor laws of the state are very strict Dan. They do not allow you to operate under another persons liquor license or use their product.
The penalties can be very severe. No Dan, we do not vote on your liquor license, but if we did our vote would be NO. If you can't comply with the law before you get the license, why would they expect you to comply if a liquor license is issued.
Yes I know, you have been reported as saying you believe, business is business and politics is politics and they should not be mixed. I guess when you tried to put this newspaper out of business you forgot your beliefs.
A CONFLICT OF INTEREST?
We received a call from a local bank. They were complaining that the Economic Development Director for St. Charles, Nadine Boon, had mailed a invitation on official St. Charles City letterhead inviting Main Street Merchants to a meeting on June 8th. The letter told the invited merchants that refreshments would be furnished by Rocco Russo of Frontenac Bank. Their complaint was that Boon is on the Board of Frontenac Bank, and was using her official position and city funds to promote the bank. I wonder if the City Administration will take any action against Boon.
WHILE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT BANKS
An attempt by members of the County Convention and Sports Facilities Board to move the Convention Center accounts from Commerce Bank to Premier Bank has been thwarted by the City Council Finance and Audit Committee. A bill authorizing the move had been on the agenda at the last City Council meeting. It was moved to the Audit and Finance Committee where it was rejected Thursday evening. Premier, a relatively new player on the scene, recently opened a store front location on South Fifth Street. It is rumored that they plan to build a facility on the site of the former Burger King. Based in Jefferson City, they already indicate on their web pages they are the official depository for the Convention Center. They also have their advertisements on the large outdoor sign at the Convention Center. The only private business listed on the sign which they are using to promote their mortgage rates. Now their name will have to be removed from the sign and they will have to change their web page. The City Charter and ordinances call for the bank to be the official depositary to be determined by the City Council. Premier also has a location in St. Peters and their web pages announce they are involved in joint projects with TR Hughes. Darrell Roegner is the local Manager of Premier Bank.
