Please download and review ballot carefully before early voting or coming to the polls. To the voters of the City of Dayton, TN, notice is hereby given pursuant to TCA 2-12-111(a) that a Municipal Election will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2017, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Dayton North (Rhea County Welcome Center) Precinct, for the following offices: Council Member (two seats) – four-year term NOTICE OF ELECTION OFFICE LOCATION                             (REVERSE) The office is open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will be closed in observance of the following holidays: Christmas Eve, Friday, December 23, 2016 Christmas, Monday, December 26, 2016 New Year’s Day, Monday, January 2, 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16, 2017 NOTICE TO ELDERLY VOTERS OR VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES            (REVERSE) Any elderly voter (age 60 or older) or voter with a disability whose polling place is inaccessible may vote early, by absentee ballot, or at the election commission office on Election Day (TCA 2-3-109 (e)(1).

If voters choose to vote at the election commission office on Election Day, they must submit an affidavit to the election commission office no later than Saturday, April 8, 29, 2017, stating that their designated polling place is not accessible. For more information contact the Rhea County Election Commission. PHOTO ID REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VOTERS                      (REVERSE) Tennessee state law re quires all voters voting in person to present a federal or a State of Tennessee-issued photo identification containing the voter’s name and photograph. For more information contact our office at 423-775-7816 or visit the Tennessee Division of Elections website at http://tn.gov/sos/election/index.htm. Linda Pendergrass – Chairman                                   Kathleen Garrison – Secretary Skip Griffin – Member                                               Hurley Marsh – Member

Tom Davis – Administrator of Elections Felicia Goodman – Deputy AdministratorWe have a lot to celebrate! Yep, our state was a bit behind but finally the citizens of Tennessee get more freedom of choice! We can now choose to buy our wine in the grocery stores. On July 1st, I was honored to be a part of history at the Green Hills Kroger’s location.  Laws were passed by the will of the citizens of Tennessee and we now get to choose where to buy our wine! Senator Bill Ketron and Speaker Beth Harwell  along with Kroger officials were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kroger’s in Green Hills. Both the Senator and Speaker were proponents of this new law and I was happy to meet them both and thanked them for a job well done. Speaker Beth Harwell, Lisa Mays, Senator Bill Ketron, Community Relations Manager Melissa Eads Jason Becker, the wine maker for Mark West Wines and Constellation Brands were on hand for the celebration. Customers were busy making their selections throughout the aisles.

My friends Joe Pagetta and Erin Holcomb just stopped by to experience the convenience!the best wine bars in portland oregon Christopher, the new manager of the wine department was busy making sure the shelves were well stocked with your favorite wines. wine bar la risacca atraniI have known him now for several years while he was working with the Murray Cheese department and I know first hand that he is courteous, smart and will offer the best customer service for all of his customers.best wine bar wanchai The celebration included a cake, selections of cheese and jazz by The Council! wine box where to buy

Upbeat and delightful jazz filled the air with tunes by “The SaxDoctr” Chris Jordan, Ronnie Yates Sr. and the band.wine grapes for sale yarra valleyMy two most favorite things!the best tasting non alcoholic red wine Cheers to you, guitar man! Tags: Chris Jordan The SaxDr, Constellation Brand, Erin Holcolm, Jason Becker Mark West Wines, Joe Pagetta NPT, Mark West WInes, Nashvilles top Jazz band the council, pair murray's cheese with Kroger wine, ribbon cutting ceremony, Ronnie D Yates Sr The Council Jazz Band Nashville, Senator Bill Ketron, Speaker Beth Harwell, The Council Jazz Band, wine in grocery stores, Wine in Grocery stores in Tennessee, wine in grocery stores means freedom of choice, Wine in Nashville grocery stores Beginning July 1st, all Retail Package Store Managers must be Designated Managers.

(Click here for more information.) Also, Retail Package Store Managers must be Certified Clerks. (Click here for more information.) A retailer's license allows you to sell liquor, wine and high gravity beer at a retail package store located in a city which has authorized the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off premise. A retail license is valid for one (1) year from the date of issue. The forms and fees for this license are available under Public Information and Forms. Applicants for a retail store must contact the city first and apply to the city for a certificate of compliance. The application for a retail store must be approved by the TABC commission at a regular monthly commission meeting. Applications must be complete before being placed on the agenda. A retail store must be located on the ground floor with one (1) main entrance opening on a public street with no other door or entrance for use by the public unless the store is located on the corner of two public streets.

Under those circumstances, a retail store could have a door opening on each of the public streets. Retail stores must be closed for business on Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Labor Day, New Year's Day and the Fourth of July. Their hours of operation are from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. They must be closed on Sunday. Employees of a retail store must be at least eighteen (18) years old and must have a retail employee permit card to work in the store. No person, firm or corporation having at least a five percent (5%) ownership interest in the establishment can have any conviction for 10 years prior to the application of a violation of the laws governing the sale or manufacture of alcoholic beverages or of any felony. No owner can have been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude within 10 years prior to the time they will receive their license, unless their rights of citizenship have been restored or judgment of infamy has been removed by a court of competent jurisdiction.

An owner of a retail liquor store cannot be a public employee, either state, city, local or county. An owner of a retail liquor store cannot hold any type of public office, either appointed or elected, unless that owner is an uncompensated appointee to a municipal board or commission where they have no duty to vote for, overlook, or superintend the sale of alcoholic beverages. No owner can have any interest, either direct or indirect, in any other retail liquor store, wholesale license, or liquor by the drink license. A non-refundable application process fee of $300.00 shall be paid when the application is initially submitted. When your application documents are almost complete, call your local TABC office and make an appointment to come in so your application can be reviewed in your presence. If you prefer to mail your application in, be sure to include your contact information. Run a newspaper article in a local paper following the format in rule 0100-03-.09(10). The notice must run in at least three (3) consecutive issues proceeding the date that the applicant applies to the city for a certificate of compliance.

Apply to the city for a certificate of compliance (each owner). Fill out and submit the Application for License to sell Alcoholic Beverages at Retail. A Lease, Deed, Bill of Sale or other acceptable documentation, indicating the applicant is actually leasing or in possession of the property, shall be furnished to this office. It is also required for the applicant to furnish a copy of the Deed that is registered with the Register of Deed's Office. These documents shall be complete and legible. If the application is from a corporation, LLC, or partnership, the lease should be to that entity that will hold the permit. If you have a purchase agreement or bill of sale, submit a copy to the TABC. If you have a loan associated with the purchase or start-up of this business, submit a copy of your loan documentation. Fill out and submit the Alcoholic Beverage Commission Questionnaire. Owners, partners, officers, managers and/or any person who owns five percent (5%) or more in the corporation/business should complete these forms.

All questions should be answered, even if the answer is N/A (not applicable), and the questionnaire should be signed and notarized. Fill out and submit the List of Corporate Stockholders and Officers with names, titles and percentages of ownership. Fill out and submit the Declaration of Citizenship with the appropriate copies of your Identification. Owners, partners, officers, and/or any person who owns five percent (5%) or more should complete the declaration of citizenship form. Sign and submit the Letter of Waiver of any Right to an Administrative Hearing form (each owner). Fill out and submit the Personal Financial Statement form (each owner). Fill out the cover letter for the Credit Check from Banking/Lending institution. Take this letter with the rest of the form to your bank to be completed by a bank official and returned to the TABC office (each owner). Submit a copy of your certificate of compliance from the city. Submit a copy of the newspaper notice with a sworn affidavit as to its publication.

The Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the local municipality’s codes department. Please contact the local codes department in the jurisdiction in which the store will be located for additional information. This comes from the building inspector, stating that the building meets code, not the occupancy number from the fire marshal. Submit a copy of your city business license. Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission Inspects the premises. The applicant should contact the local TABC office and schedule an inspection after their application has been submitted. The agent will bring you a copy of the rules and regulations and the pregnancy warning sign. Other documentation may be requested after your application is submitted. Your annual license fee will be due after the application has been reviewed by the commissioners, before the permit can be issued. Submit a copy of your Charter, Articles of Organization, or Partnership Agreement from the state of Tennessee.

(This document is required only if the applicant is a corporation, a limited liability company (LLC) or a formal partnership.) A filed copy of the Tennessee charter must be furnished to the local TABC office. If an out-of-state charter has been issued, then approval to do business in the State of Tennessee must be obtained from the Tennessee Secretary of State's Office, 6th Floor, William Snodgrass Building, 7th Avenue North between Charlotte Avenue and Union Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee, telephone (615) 741-2286. If a corporation is registered out-of-state, then a copy of that charter should also be furnished. Submit a copy of the Certificate of Existence from the Secretary of State’s office if you are a corporation or LLC. This must be currently dated, within 30 days. Application for Registration sales and use tax - Submit the original application to Revenue and submit a copy to the TABC. The TABC will need a copy of the sales and use tax certificate of registration when received from Revenue.

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Complete the Alcohol Dealer Registration form, submit a copy of the completed form to the TABC and mail the original to the Cincinnati address for the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau on page 2 of the form. * All forms must be completely filled out, signed and notarized. * All payments must be made with a money order, cashier's check or business check from the licensed establishment and made payable to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Global money orders will not be accepted. * Notaries are available at the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission office for walk in clients. You must be present, have proper identification and the notary must witness your signature. Approximately one month prior to your expiration date a TABC agent will conduct a renewal inspection at your establishment. All documents and the renewal fee should be received in the TABC office prior to the expiration date of the license.