Politics & Government
Oconee County Commission Chairman Davis Suggests Revisions To Draft Alcohol Ordinance
Chairman Davis wants to consider changing the ratio of food to alcohol in the ordinance and expanding the areas where alcohol can be sold.
The Oconee County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night agreed to consider over the next three weeks changes in the draft ordinance presented to it that will allow for the sale of liquor by the drink in county restaurants.
Commission Chairman Melvin Davis recommended that the Board review the requirement in the draft ordinance that no more than 25 percent of the gross income at the restaurant be from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Davis also asked commissioners to consider removing the requirement in the ordinance drafted by County Attorney Daniel Haygood that the sale of alcoholic beverages include the sale of food.
The commissioners also should look into expanding the areas in the county where alcohol can be sold in restaurants, Davis said.
Commissioners John Daniell and Jim Luke did not attend the meeting tonight, and Commissioner Margaret Hale, who did attend, will complete her term at the end of the year.
Commissioner Mark Saxon agreed with Davis’ suggestion, saying he and his fellow commissioners have “some areas we still need to address” before the next meeting of the group on Jan. 6.
For more on the discussion tonight, go to Oconee County Observations.
Pictured: Davis at meeting.