ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING. April 11, 2018

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1 ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING April 11, 2018 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaptain at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 208, South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne (4:34 p.m.) Gavin, Martinez, Powell (4:42 p.m.), Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: Commissioners Rauschenberger and Steffen. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the minutes, of the March 7, 2018 regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Shaw and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioner Dixon. Public Hearing on the Application for a Class M Liquor License by Giffords Bar and Restaurant LLC d/b/a/ Gifford s located at 2300 Bushwood Drive Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application noting the business plan, occupancy and unique nature of the Class M license class. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions including submission of a security plan to the Police Department for approval. The security plan, the number of cameras to be installed and the types of events that would be held at the location were discussed. Steve Dattomo, previous liquor license applicant at this location, addressed the commission regarding the status of his lease at 2300 Bushwood Drive. The commission discussed the previous liquor license application for this location and the status of the lease for Steve Dattomo and Bushwood Lodge. Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to table the consideration of the application for a Class M Liquor License by Giffords Bar and Restaurant LLC d/b/a/ Gifford s located at 2300 Bushwood Drive. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne, Powell, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez and Shaw. Page 1 of 6

2 Consideration of Application for an Exterior Sales Permit by Elgin Area Table LLC, also known as Uncorporate America Beverage Company, d/b/a the Elgin Area Taproom, for an Exterior Sales Permit at 51 S. Grove Avenue Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application for an exterior sales permit. The location was recently approved for the newly created Class O liquor license. There was discussion regarding noise, the terms of the right of way agreement, and hours of operation for the exterior sales area. Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to amend the conditions to include a 75 foot noise restriction and to allow for televisions in the exterior sales area. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Commissioner Powell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dunne, to approve Elgin Area Table LLC, also known as Uncorporate America Beverage Company, d/b/a the Elgin Area Taproom, for an Exterior Sales Permit at 51 S. Grove Avenue. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Antunez Group, Inc. d/b/a Casa Lara, 7 Clock Tower Plaza, Elgin, Illinois 60120, LC Mr. Cogley described the nature of the complaint, sale to a minor. He noted that this was the first offense, therefore a $500 fine was being recommended. There was discussion regarding the number and the nature of previous police calls for service to this location. Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the stipulation and agreed order regarding the Complaint LC against Antunez Group, Inc. d/b/a Casa Lara, located at 7 Clock Tower Plaza. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Elgin Buffet, Inc. d/b/a Elgin Buffet, 300 S. McLean Boulevard, Unit 12, Elgin, Illinois 60120, LC Mr. Cogley described the nature of the complaint, which was the sale of alcohol to a minor. He stated that this was the first offense, therefore a $500 fine was being recommended. He noted that the employee that provided the alcohol was only 17 years old. If there was a similar Page 2 of 6

3 incident in the future the recommended penalty would be more severe. There was discussion regarding the potential penalties should there be another incident brought before the Commission. Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the stipulation and agreed order regarding the Complaint LC against Elgin Buffet, Inc. d/b/a Elgin Buffet, located at 300 S. McLean Boulevard, Unit 12. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration for Applications for Renewal of Liquor Licenses in for the Period of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019 Corporation Counsel Cogley noted that the renewal applications were handled through an online process this year. The change created efficiencies in the process for the applicants and the staff. Commissioner Powell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gavin, to approve the renewal applications for the Period of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019, as outlined below. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. 1. LIST A COMPLETED APPLICATIONS 7- Eleven (Summit) 7-Eleven (McLean) Afterset A.J. Foodshop Aldi #38 Aldi #50 Alexander s Al s Café & Creamery American Legion Post 57 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Armanetti s Wine and Spirits Baker Hill Boni Liquor Bowlway Lanes Brushed Chicago Burnt Toast Butera Market (Clock Tower) Butera Market (Tyler Creek) Café Roma Carmina s Restaurant Casa Lara Restaurant Centre Chicago Pizza Authority Colonial Café and Ice Cream CVS Pharmacy D Hangout Danny s Pizza Dog s Paw Brewing Easton s Redwood Inn Elgin BP Elgin Buffet Elgin County Club Elgin Elks Lodge #737 Elgin Fresh Market Elgin Fruit Market Elgin Lanes Elgin Liquor and Wine Page 3 of 6

4 Elgin Lodge No 799 Loyal Order of Moose Elgin Public House Elgin Riverside Club Elgin Shell The Grove Mart Elgin Turners Estrellas Del Millenium Extra Value Wine and Spirits Fatsoz Fiesta Mexicana Frida s Party Room Geno s Fine Wine and Spirits Grand Victoria Casino Grotto at the Grove Grumpy Goat Tavern The Haight Hemmens Cultural Center Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites/Bennigan s Grill Hoopers Sports Bar Hoppe s Corner Islas Marias Restaurant J&N Liquors J.J. Peppers Foodstore Jimmy s Charhouse Larkin s Discount Liquor Liberty Liquors Maciano s Pizza and Pastaria Marcus Cinemas Mariscos El Amigo 2 Mariscos El Charco Martini Room Medusa Meijer Store #183 Moon Food & Liquor Neighborhood Liquors Nick s Pizza & Pub Northwest Liquors Oasis on 20 Olde Towne Inn Osco Drug #3291 Osco Drug #3313 Otter Creek Wine & Spirits Owl s Athletic Club Pops Pantry Porter s Pub Portillo s Hot Dogs Price Rite Gas and Food Price Rite Liquors The PRIDE of Elgin RAM Food Rookies Sports Bar Sammy s Mexican Restaurant Sam s Club #4942 Side Street Studio Arts Silver Lake Restaurant Speedway #7514 Stop N Shop Super Saver Food Mart Sushi Station Target Store T-0834 Toom Toom Thai Total Liquors Villa Liquors Village Pizza and Pub Walgreens #02986 Walgreens #07100 Walgreens #09439 Walgreens #12772 Walmart #1814 Walnut Speakeasy Wing Park Golf Course Wing Park Liquors Wingstop Page 4 of 6

5 2. LIST B EXTERIOR SALES PERMITS Al s Café and Creamery, (Designated Exterior) Café Roma, (Designated Exterior) Danny s Pizza (Designated Exterior) Fatsoz, (Designated Exterior) Jimmy s Charhouse (Designated Exterior) Old Republic (Designated Exterior) Olde Towne Inn, (Designated Exterior) Sammy s Mexican (Designated Exterior) Sushi Station (Designated Exterior) TJ s Bar and Grill (Designated Exterior) Toom Toom Thai Restaurant (Designated Exterior) 3. LIST C - YOUNG ADULT AND TEEN NIGHT PERMITS Medusa 4. LIST D - APPLICATIONS WITH ISSUES Secretary of State Issues: Papa Saverio s Dissolved Pending Occupancy Permit: Old Republic Kitchen + Bar TJ s Bar and Grill Rubio s Café Name Change: La Tremenda 2 to Taqueria La Tremenda 2 5. ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH HAVE NOT SUBMITTED RENEWAL APPLICATIONS The following establishments have not submitted renewal applications: Green Jade (indicated they are not renewing) Big Skillet (paid annual fee) Papa Saverio s (paid annual fee) Page 5 of 6

6 Adjournment Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis May 9, 2018 Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved