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date: 2007-10-11
title: October 11, 2007 Minutes
source: 2007-10/2007-10-11_October 11, 2007_Minutes.pdf
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October 11, 2007

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MINUTES
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 11, 2007

A Special Meeting of the Stockbridge City Hall was held on October 11, 2007 with Mayor R.G.Kelley
presiding. Member present were Harold Cochran, Fred Evans, W. A. Gardner, LeilaTurner and Steve Moon.

Harold Cochran made a motion to convene; Fred Evans seconded; and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised this is a Special Call Meeting to hear two cases regarding alcohol sales to minors.

ABDULALI M. KESHODKAR, FOOD MART, INC., 5047 NORTH HENRY BOULEVARD

A.J. Welch advised the Council that this is the case up at the BP Station, 5047 North Henry Boulevard and
Flippen Road. Abdulali M. Keshodkar also known as Food Mart, Inc. 5047 North Henry Boulevard,
Stockbridge, Georgia. They have been charged with the offense of selling alcohol to a minor. At this time
we want to put into the record a copy of the charge that has been filed on them, a copy of the criminal charge
that was made against the person that sold the alcoholic beverage to the minor, and their plea. The code
citation which they are charged for the violation of: and a certified copy of the plea that was made in the
matter and the disposition of it. It is his understanding that this is the first alcohol offense that this station has
had and this license has had. Mr. Welch stated that we do note that they have had some problems at the
location concerning the payment of fee on time but those items are not listed in the charge and cannot be
considered in the charge. The recommendation of his office in this matter after discussing this with their
attorney is the license be under a probated license that would automatically be revoked in the event there
are any other violations between now and January 1, 2008 and that he pay a civil penalty of $1,000.00. Mr.
Welch stated that it is his understanding from Mr. Keshodkar’s lawyer that he does admit and accept the
charge. That is Mr. Welch’s recommendation to the Mayor and Council.

Fred Evans made a motion to accept the plea bargain; W. A. Gardner seconded, and passed unanimously.

BAHARAT SHAH, AJAB CORPORATION, D/B/A/ BUCK SAVER AMOCO, 5180 NORTH HENRY
BOULEVARD, STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA
The next charge is filed against Mr. Baharat Shah, Ajab Corporation, d/b/a Buck Saver Amoco, 5180 North
Henry Boulevard, Stockbridge, Georgia. This is the second charge for this location. This location is also
charged with the offense of selling to a minor. In order to perfect the record, Mr. Welch is putting in a copy
of the charge that has been served on them, a copy of the code citation, a copy of the criminal charges filed
against the person that made the sale and the disposition of that and a copy of their business license that is
being put into the record in this matter. At this time, do you admit or deny the charges that were set forth in
the notice? Mr. Shah stated that he does not understand what Mr. Welch is saying. Mr. Welch stated that
his site/location has been charged with selling to a minor, does he admit or deny the charges? Mr. Shah
stated that he does not understand. Mr. Welch advised Mr. Shah that his site and he as license holder are
being charged with the violation of beer and wine alcoholic beverage ordinance of the City. The charge is
that an employee of Mr. Shah’s sold alcoholic beverages to a minor. Do you admit or deny that charge? Mr.
Shah admitted that his employee sold alcohol to a minor. Mr. Welch stated that based upon his admission
that the offense occurred, it is being pointed out to the Mayor and Council that he previously had a sale to a
minor at this location back in May, 2004 which a charge has not been brought before the Council but it is part
of the record for this particular site. Mr. Welch asked his assistant, Lindsay Hodgson if there are any other
records that need to be put in. Ms. Hodgson responded “No” just the May, 2004 violation. Mr. Welch asked
if she has those documents. Ms. Hodgson responded “Yes”. Mr. Welch stated that those document will be
put in the record, too. In this particular case because of the previous violation it is recommended a minimum
of thirty (30) days revocation of the right to sell and one year probation. If he violates probation during the
year, probation will be automatically revoked. And a $1,000.00 civil fine. That is Mr. Welch’s
recommendation.

Mr. Shah stated that he does not mind the one year probation but he does not want to lose his license for 30
days. It’s up to the Council to make that determination. Mayor Kelley advised Mr. Shah that 30 days is the
minimum the Council has been approving in other cases and he does not see how the Council can remove
the 30 days minimum.

Harold Cochran pointed out that it’s only been five (5) months since is last violation. Mayor Kelley stated that
the Council gets serious about selling alcohol to minors.

Mr. Shah said he was sending a letter saying that on May 4, 2006 that they tried to buy alcohol through an
undercover person and they did not make the sale. This fact will be put in the record but they did make a
sale in May, 2007.

Councilman Evans asked what the date of sale on this charge. Mr. Welch responded the sale on this charge
occurred on June 15, 2007. Councilman Evans stated that if there was one in May why hasn’t come up? Mr.
Welch responded he doesn’t know but for some reason it never got to us to prosecute. Mr. Welch apologized
that there is only two (2) charges, May, 2004 and June 15, 2007. The recommendation remains for 30 days
and a year’s probation.
Harold Cochran made a motion to approve a minimum of thirty (30) days revocation of the right to sell alcohol
beverages from October 4 to November 4, 2007, a one year probation and a civil fee of $1,000.00; Fred
Evans seconded and passed unanimously.

Harold Cochran made a motion to adjourn; Fred Evans seconded, passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned
at 5:50 P. M.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
