Judiciary and Licensing Meeting June 30, 2026

The Judiciary and Licensing Committee meeting held on June 30, 2026, focused primarily on the renewal of a Class B combination liquor license for Herkes Properties at 501 South Central. The committee discussed the issue of delinquent property taxes owed by the license applicant and the recent establishment of a payment plan with the Wood County Treasurer. After reviewing municipal code and legal opinions, the committee agreed to grant the liquor license contingent upon the applicant adhering to the payment plan and providing monthly payment receipts to the city clerk. The committee also set a deadline for the applicant to pay the $625 license fee by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting to finalize the license issuance. The motions to approve the license under these conditions and to require the fee payment were both passed unanimously.