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Home My WebLink About1981 Liquor Control Commission CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION AGENDA February 11 , 1981 6 : 45 P.M. (A) Call to Order (B) Roll Call (C) Other Business (1) Request to approved application of St. Edward High School for temporary liquor license . (2) Request to approve change in major stock- holders of The Wherehouse, Inc . (3) Request to approve application of Enrico ' s Restaurant for a Class AA liquor license. (D) Adjournment T Elgin Liquor Control Commission Meeting February 11, 1981 The regular meeting of the Elgin Liquor Control Commission was called to order at 6:45 P.M. by Board President Verbic. Present: Board Member Barnes, Waters, Board President Verbic, Assistant Corporation Counsel Binninger and Acting City Clerk Nancy Johnson. Request to Approve Class G License, St. Edward Central Catholic High School The Commission unanimously approved a Class G license for St. Edward Central Catholic High School at 335 Locust Street for March 20, 21, 27 and 28. Request to Approve Change in Major Stockholders at The Wherehouse Inc. , 216 Lawrence Avenue The Commission unanimously approved the request to change stockholders. Request for Class AA License, Enrico's Restaurant The Commission after reviewing the application, directed the Assistant Corporation Counsel to notify Mr. Barnash to appear before the Commission e" at its next meeting to be questioned regarding his request. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Elgin Liquor Control Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Nancy Jon cting City Clerk CITY OF ELGIN , ILLINOIS ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION AGENDA May 13 , 1981 3 : 30 P .M. (A) Call to order (B) Roll Call (C) Other Business ( 1 ) Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications for 1981 - 1982 . ( D) Adjournment r Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting May 13 , 1981 A Special Meeting of the Elgin Liquor Commission was called to order at 3 :40 P.M. , by Board President Verbic. Present : Board Member Schmidt , Waters, Board President Verbic, Assistant Corporation Counsel Binninger and City Clerk Marie Yearman . Consideration of liquor license renewal applications for 19131 - 19b2 . The Commission reviewed the following applications : American Legion Post 57 Appolo Restaurant Lounge Aqua Lounge Barley & Hops B C A Bills , Inc . Bill ' s Tap Blue Moon Restaurant Bob ' s Lounge, Inc. Bowlway Lanes Buttermans KCMN Westerns, Inc . (Cassidys) Chicago Restaurant Conner ' s Tavern Dieterles Restaurant Eaton ' s Redwood Inn Elgin Lanes Corp. Elgin Restaurant & Lounge Elgin Riverside Club Elgin Turners Elk' s Lodge 1704 Elk' s Lodge 737 Enrico' s Restaurant First Stop Liquors Frontier Lanes Gasthaus Zur Linde Great Drive In Liquors Griffins Liquor Mart - 229 National Griffins Liquor Mart - 601 Cooper J . R. Enterprises (Holiday Inn) John ' s Tap Howard Johnson Restaurant Kimball St . Bridge Club Lazzaras Pizza Leitner ' s Hamburgers Liquorland - 695 Villa St . Liquorland - 1341 Manor Court Loyal Order of Moose 799 Neighborhood Package Liquors Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting May 13, 1981 Page 2 New Grove Liquors Northwest Liquors Osco Drug Pizza Hut - 985 N . McLean Pizza Hut - 816 E . Chicago St . Poor Boy ' s Club of Elgin Ramada Inn Schneider ' s Recreation Shanghai Restaurant Smitty ' s Tap Sport ' s Pub Square One Town Liquors West Western Tap Wiese ' s Blvd. Tap Owl Athletic Club Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board Member Schmidt to approve the aforementioned license renewals . Yeas : Board Member Waters , Schmidt and Board President Verbic. Renewal of Liquor License for V . F .W. , 262 S . Grove Avenue Fred Carlson from the City ' s health and housing staff appeared before the Commission and stated there was a serious problem with the health code violations regarding the food service operation in this establishment. Mr . Carlson further stated that although he had discussed these violations with Jim Young , the Manager, many times nothing had been done. The Commission directed Counsel to have Mr . Young and the Vice-Commanders appear before the Commission on May 27, 1981 , at 4 : 00 P.M. Renewal of Liquor License for Walnut Inn, 214 Walnut Avenue . Mr. Binninger pointed out there was some possibility that John F . Noto, owner of this establishment, was no longer a resident of the City of Elgin. The Commission directed Counsel to have Mr . Noto appear on May 27th, to discuss his residency status . Issuance of Liquor License to Osco Drug at 1670 Larkin Avenue. Mr . Binninger advised the Commission that he had received a letter from Attorney Daniel Weiler, which stated that he was representing a group of Elgin Liquor Dealers , and he would like the opportunity to address the Commission relative to the issuance of a liquor license to Osco Drug at 1670 Larkin Avenue . A Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting May 13 , 1981 Page 3 The Commission directed Counsel to have Attorney Weiler appear on May 27th to discuss this matter. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Elgin Liquor Commission, Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board Member Schmidt to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Board Member Schmidt, Waters and Board President Verbic. Nays : None . The meeting was adjourned at 4: 56 P.M. Marie Yearm , City Clerk r /i►� 1�I U t t�' E6 / gl,ee I .150 DEXTER COURT ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120 C,CC.4/1 ��'wv PHONE MAYOR May 26 1981 312 - 695-6500 Y Marie Yearman, City Clerk City of Elgin 150 Dexter Court Elgin, Ill . 60120 Dear Mrs . Yearman: By virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor and President of the Local Liquor Control Commission, I .. e"' hereby call a special meeting of the Local Liquor Control Commission of the City of Elgin, Illinois , to be held on May 27 , 19 81 , at 4: 00 P.M. , in the City Council Chambers , 150 Dexter Court , Elgin, Illinois . Please cause notice of the special meeting to be given to all members of the Local Liquor Control Commission and to any local newspaper of general circulation or any local radio or television station that has filed an annual request for such notice . tjl it- -e..AALC.) ichar L. Verbic, Mayor and 1'f President of the Local Liquor / Commission . r e". CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION AGENDA May 27, 1981 4: 00 P.M. (A) Call to Order (B) Roll Call (C) Other Business ( 1 ) Renewal of Liquor License for the V . F .W. Post 1307, 262 S . Grove Avenue (See C ( 1 ) attached) ( 2) Renewal of Liquor License for the Walnut Inn, 214 Walnut Avenue (See C (2) attached) ( 3) Osco Drug, Inc . , Application for Liquor License at 1670 Larkin Avenue (See C (3) attached) ( D) Adjournment r . . May 15, 1981 James Young, Commander V.F.W. Post 1307 262 South Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120 RE: Renewal of Liquor License 262 South Grove Avenue Dear Mr. Young: At the regular meeting of the Liquor Control Commission on May 13, your application for renewal of your license was reviewed. The Commission was concerned about the continuing health code violations regarding your food service operation. The Commission did not approve the renewal of your license and has rft requested that you and the Vice-Commanders appear at their next meeting on May 27, 1981 at 4:00 p.m. The Commission wishes to informally review the food service operation and your plans for up- grading the kitchens. I would suggest that you bring with you your plans and contracts for your improvements. Very truly yours, James W. Binninger Assistant Corporation Counsel JWB/nlj cc: M. Yearman � 1 May 15, 1981 W. John F. Noto 360 South State Street Elgin, IL 60120 RE: Renewal of Liquor License 214 Walnut Avenue Dear Mr. Noto: At the regular meeting of the Liquor Control Commission on May 13, your application for renewal of your license was reviewed. The Commission was concerned that you may no longer be eligible for a license as you are no longer a resident of the City of Elgin. The Commission did not approve your license renewal and has requested that you appear at their next meeting on May 27, 1981 at 4:00 p.m. The Commission wishes to informally review with you your current residency status. I would suggest that you bring with you any supporting documentation showing your current residence. Very truly yours, James W. Binninger Assistant Corporation Counsel JWB/nlj cc: M. Yearman r Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting May 27, 1981 A Special Meeting of the Elgin Liquor Commission was called to order at 4:05 P.M. , by Board President Verbic. Present: Board Member Schmidt, Waters, Board President Verbic, Assistant Corporation Counsel Binninger and City Clerk Marie Yearman. Renewal of Liquor License for the V .F .W. Post 1307, 262 South Grove. Board President Verbic stated the reason for this meeting was to see if something could be done to eliminate the continuing health code violations , which were reported to the Commission by the staff in the city Health and Housing Department . George Brinkman stated that he had made an inspection yesterday and there was very little done to correct the situation . Fred Carlson stated that the violations cited in March still prevail . Jim Young, the present Commander of Post 1307, stated this was not true . When he took over the premises were in bad shape rt. and the club was $3 , 000 in debt. Since that time the bathrooms have been remodeled, the kitchen re-plastered and painted, and the refrigerator repaired. Mr . Young stated that much progress had been made with the limited amount of funds that were available . Mr. Carlson stated there is a lack of kitchen upkeep, rodent problems , old and active food stocks are mixed together, and junk storage. Mr . Carlson said these problems existed in January and the notice to appear in court was initiated in February. Willis Lewis , Sr . Vice Commander , stated they do have plans to fill in the gaps under the doors to help eliminate the rodent problem, and they now have Orkin coming in every month. Mr . Willis stated he will be the next Commander, having been elected to that post, next month, and he would like to propose to the membership that the place be closed down for ten days in order to get it cleaned up. Board Member Waters felt that the Executive Board of the Post should take this matter to the entire membership and make them aware of the possibility of the place being shut down unless these violations are eliminated. Attorney Binninger stated the Commission could grant the renewal license now and have Mr. Carlson submit monthly reports to the Commission on the Club' s progress . Board Member Waters made a motion to approve the renewal license, subject to progress reports from the staff . Board Member Schmidt seconded said motion. Yeas : Board Member Waters , Schmidt and Board President Verbic. Nays : None . t. Liquor Commission Meeting May 27, 1981 r., Page 2 Renewal of Liquor License for the Walnut Inn, 214 Walnut Ave. Attorney Binninger stated the Commission was being asked to review this matter because there was a question of residency for John Noto, owner of the Walnut Inn . Mr. Binninger said this question came up through a local attorney who was attempting to make service on Mr. Noto concerning a dram shop suit . This attorney advised the city he was unable to make service and he did not believe Mr. Noto was a resident of Elgin. Since receiving the city ' s May 15th letter advising Mr . Noto of this informal hearing today, Mr. Noto talked with Attorney Binninger and informed him that he was a life long resident of Elgin, owns property at 360 S . State St. , where he resides , has an Illinois Drivers License and an automobile which is registered in Illinois . Mr. Noto stated that when the attorney was trying to make service on him, he was on vacation in Florida for five weeks . Mr . Noto said he would be flying today and would be unable to make today' s meeting and he would have his attorney appear on his behalf . Attorney Richard Travis appeared before the Commission on Mr . Noto' s behalf and offered several documents to substantiate the fact that Mr. Noto is a resident of Elgin. Attorney Travis stated that if the Commission was still in doubt he could arrange to have Mr . Noto present at some future date . Attorney Binninger stated that he felt Mr . Noto had cleared up the residency issue to his satisfaction. Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board Member Schmidt to approve to renewal license for the Walnut Inn. Yeas : Board Member Waters , Schmidt and Board President Verbic. Nays : None. Osco Drug , Inc. Application for Liquor License at 1670 Larkin Avenue. Attorney Binninger advised the Council that Osco Drug has now submitted their application and check for a liquor license at the subject premises . Attorney Binninger reviewed the floor plan for the remodeled store and stated Osco had met the requirements set forth by the Commission, and the license should be issued at this time. Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board Member Schmidt to approve the license at the subject location . Yeas : Board e"" Member Schmidt, Waters and Board President Verbic. Nays : None . , „ Liquor Commission Meeting May 27, 1981 Page 3 Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Elgin Liquor Commission, Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board Member Schmidt to adjourn the meeting . Yeas : Board Member Schmidt , Waters and Board President Verbic. Nays : None. The meeting was adjourned at 5: 05 P.M. a Marie Yearmal, City C er r r �t� OF EiC J � �_ �= i ti ; . , ,C..e ,?( ' (2/407 150 DEXTER COURT ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120 ✓/ • ,!�/4 / / _ PHONE MAYOR August 21 , 1981 312 - 695-6500 Marie Yearman, City Clerk City of Elgin 150 Dexter Court Elgin , Iii . 60120 Dear Mrs . Yearman: By virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor and r President of the Local Liquor Control Commission, hereby call a special meeting of the Local Liquor Control Commission of the City of Elgin Illinois to be held on August 24 , 19 81 , at 1 : 60 P.M. , in the City Council Chambers , 150 Dexter Court , Elgin, Illinois . Please cause notice of the special meeting to be given to all members of the Local Liquor Control Commission and to any local newspaper of general circulation or any local radio or television station that has filed an annual request for such notice. Richard L. Verbic , Mayor and President of the Local Liquor Commission . r ____ _ ___ CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION AGENDA August 24, 1981 1 : 00 P.M. (A) Call to Order (B) Roll Call (C) Other Business ( 1 ) Consideration of application for Class AA license, change in ownership of Frontier Lanes (See C ( 1 ) attached) ( 2) Consideration of application for Class A license, 17 North Grove Avenue (Formerly Paul ' s Tap) (See C ( 2) attached) (3) Consideration of application for Class B license, at 117 East Chicago St . ( formerly Latin Social Club) (See C (3) attached) (4) Consideration of Elgin Fire Department inspection of property located at 216 Lawrence (Kimball Street Bridge Club) (See C (4) attached) ( 5) Consideration of application for bartender ' s permit for Iran Ramirez and Miguel Garcia (See C (5) attached) (6) Consideration of proration of Liquor License Fees (See C (6) attached) (D) Adjournment r Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting August 24, 1981 A special meeting of the Elgin Liquor Commission was called to order at 1 :00 P.M. , by Board President Verbic . ROLL CALL Roll call was answered by Board Member Waters and Board President Verbic . Absent : Board Member Schmidt . Also present : Marie Yearman, City Clerk and Erwin Jentsch, Corporation Counsel . Consideration of Elgin Fire Department inspection of property Tocated at 216 Lawrence (Kimball Street Bridge Club) . Deputy Chief Gerald Knust advised the Commission that after nearly one year of work with the operators of the Kimball Street Bridge Club there are still 34 violations of the City of Elgin Life Safety and Fire Codes . Deputy Knust felt that the owner of this establishment had inherited many of the problems when he bought the establishment frcrnthe former owner, but the Fire Prevention Bureau had been more than lenient in both the areas of reasonable time frame and what was considered solution to the individual violations . A thirty day period of time is again being allowed to the owner for compliance and at the conclusion of this time a reinspection will be made. If corrections are incomplete and a reasonable explanation of incompleted work is not made, legal action will be commenced. Deputy Knust explained this matter was brought to the Commission because he felt some action on their part might put additional pressure on the owner to take some action on these violations . Board President Verbic stated he would send the owner a letter pointing out that failure to comply with applicable codes may result in suspension or revocation of the retail alcoholic liquor dealer ' s license issued for the premises . Consideration of application for bartender ' s permit for Iran Ramirez and Miguel Garcia. The City Clerk advised the Commission that as a result of a check into police records it was revealed that both of these individuals had records which contained continuous infractions of the law, and that Mr. Garcia was currently on probation . Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board President Verbic to deny permits to Mr. Ramirez and Mr. Garcia. Yeas : Board Member Waters and Board President Verbic. Nays : None . Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting August 24, 1981 Page 2 Consideration of proration of Liquor License Fees . The City Clerk advised the Commission that in some instances in the change of ownership of an establishment the new owner will pay the license fee at the time of transfer of the license. This payment of the fee might be made two or three months prior to the city ' s billing for an annual license fee and this new owner would be billed again for the annual fee. There have been numerous complaints relative to this procedure over the past six years . Corporation Counsel Jentsch advised the Commission that any provision for a proration of the annual license fee for initial applications received after the commencement of the license year requires that an ordinance be passed by the City Council authorizing such prorations and describing the manner of the proration authorized. The Commission directed that the Corporation Counsel draft such a proration ordinance and that same be submitted to the Council . Consideration of application for Class AA license for change in ownership of Frontier Lanes . The Commission reviewed the application of William T . Davies and Sherry Davies, who are purchasing the Frontier Lanes from Tony Ceresa. The Davies ' propose to call the establishment the Shamrock Lanes . Counsel Jentsch stated that the application and supporting documents were in order. Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board President Verbic, to approve the subject application. Yeas : Board Member Waters and Board President Verbic. Nays : None . Consideration of application for Class A License , 17 North Grove Avenue (now known as Paul ' s Tap. The Commission reviewed an application for the above premises submitted by James Shales . Counsel Jentsch stated that the attorney for Paul ' s Tap had until September 24, 1981 , to seek leave to file an appeal in the Supreme Court. Counsel Jentsch also stated that the Liquor Control Act ( Ill .Rev. Stat . , Ch . 43, 156) prohibits the issuance of a license for the premises for a period of one year after revocation. Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting August 24, 1981 Page 3 Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board President Verbic to table this matter until after September 24, 1981 . Consideration of application for Class B License at 117 East Chicago Street ( formerly the Latin Social Club. The Commission reviewed an application for a Class B License submitted by Carmelo R. Villanueva and Jose L. Villanueva. Board President Verbic stated it was his understanding that the present ordinance allowed the distribution of 11 Class B licenses and these 11 licenses had been issued. The City Clerk pointed out that this ordinance had been amended and the number of Class B licenses had been increased to 13 and at the present time there is 1 B license available for issuance . Board President Verbic asked that the matter be tabled until he had the opportunity to review the amended ordinance . Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board President Verbic to table this application. Yeas : Board Member Waters and Board President Verbic . Nays : None. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Elgin Liquor Commission, Board Member Waters made a motion, seconded by Board President Verbic, to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Board Member Waters and Board President Verbic. Nays : None. The meeting was adjourned at 1 :55 P.M. Marie Yearman, City Clerk r