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Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council Minutes of February 27, 2009 Special Meeting

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council
Friday, February 27, 2009
8:15 a.m.
Crystal Mountain Resort
Thompsonville, Michigan
Approved May 7, 2009

Members Present:
Chair Don Koivisto, Director, Michigan Department of Agriculture
Amanda Danielson, Trattoria Stella
Charlie Edson, Bel Lago Winery
Bob Jacobson, Leelanau Wine Cellars
Dan Matthies, Chateau Fontaine
Melinda Remer, Travel Michigan

Members Absent:
Dave Anthony, Hannahville Indian Community
Steve Arbaugh, Bayside Beverage
Doug Buhler, Michigan State University
Heather Price, Sandhill Crane Vineyards
Julie Wendt, Michigan Liquor Control Commission

Others Present:
Karel Bush, Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council
Robert Craig, Michigan Department of Agriculture
Sherri Goodreau, Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council
Linda Jones, Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council

Chair Don Koivisto called the special meeting to order at 8:15 a.m. A quorum was present. The Chair stated that this special meeting is specifically for the consideration of Douglas Valley Winery as a producer of Michigan wine.

DOUGLAS VALLEY WINERY
Linda Jones stated that she received an application from Douglas Valley Winery on November 1, 2008, to be added to the Council's list of Michigan wine producers. This application had previously been tabled by the Council at the November 13, 2008 meeting and also the January 22, 2009 meeting until the winery had established their license. Linda confirmed that the winery has been licensed by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission as a small winemaker. Linda recommended that Douglas Valley Winery be approved.

MOTION: CHARLIE EDSON MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVE DOUGLAS VALLEY WINERY AS A "PRODUCER OF MICHIGAN WINE" FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES OF THE COUNCIL. AMANDA DANIELSON SECONDED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 a.m.


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