HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 Liquor Commission CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
LIQUOR COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting 12 : 00 Noon January 6 , 1988
(A) Call to Order
(B) Roll Call
(C ) Other Business
( 1) In the matter of the retail alcohol liquor license
of The Wherehouse, Ince . , d/b/a Kimball Street
Bridge Club , 216 Kimball Street , Elgin, Illinois '
( See C ( 1) attached)
( 2 ) In the matter of the retail alcohol liquor license
of Daniel Turner, Inc. , d/b/a Sports Pub , 302 S.
McLean Blvd. , Elgin, Ill. ( See C ( 2 ) attached)
( 3 ) In the matter of the retail alcohol liquor license
of Leitner' s Inc. , d/b/a Leitner' s , 992 St .
Charles Street , Elgin, Illinois ( See C( 3 ) attached)
( 4 ) Authorization to set a Commission Hearing for
Griffin ' s Liquor Store on February 3 , 1987 ( Failure
to make payment of assessed fine on December 21,
1986 )
( 5 ) Consideration of application for a Class A Liquor
License for 127South Grove Avenue , by Henry and
Mary Greer ( See C ( 5 ) attached)
( 6 ) Consideration of application for a Class J Liquor
License for 312A McLean Blvd, by Hsiu Teng Morefield
( See C ( 6 ) attached)
(D) Adjournment
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ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
January 6 , 1988
In the matter of the retail alcohol liquor license of The
Wherehouse, Inc. , d/b/a Kimball Street Bridge Club , 216
Lawrence Avenue.
Attorney Blondin reviewed the charge of selling liquor to a
minor, on November 10 , 1987 , at the subject establishment .
Attorney Kevin McCarthy, representing the subject licensee
stated his client is willing to stipulate to the alleged charge ,
and the payment of a fine in the amount of $750. 00.
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board President
Van De Voorde to fine the subject licensee $750 .00 . Yeas:
Board Member Popple and Board President Van De Voorde . Nays:
None .
In the matter of the retail alcohol liquor license of Daniel
Turner, Inc. , d/b/a Sports Pub , 302 S. McLean Blvd.
Attorney Blondin reviewed the charge of selling liquor to a
minor, on November 10 , 1987 , at the subject establishment .
Attorney Kevin McCarthy,representing the subject licensee stated
his client is willing to stipulate to the alleged charge , and
the payment of a fine in the amount of $750 . 00 .
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board President
Van De Voorde to fine the subject licensee $750. 00. Yeas :
Board Member Popple and Board President Van De Voorde. Nays:
None.
In the matter of the retail alcohol liquor license of Leitner' s
Inc. , d/b/a Leitner ' s 992 St . Charles Street .
Attorney Blondin reviewed the charge of selling liquor to a
minor on October 22 , 1987 , at the subject establishment .
Attorney Tim Mahoney, representing the subject licensee stated
his client is willing to stipulate to the alleged charge , and
the payment of a fine in the amount of $750 . 00 .
Mayor Van De Voorde stated although he did not like the pre-
determined amount of the fine, he realized this is the first
offense by these three establishments , and the amount of $750. 00
eimw has been assessed in the past for similar violations , he did
want it noted this might not be the case should a second violation
occur.
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January 6 , 1988
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Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board President
Van De Voorde to fine the subject licensee $750 . 00. Yeas :
Board Member Popple and Board President Van De Voorde. Nays:
None.
Consideration of application for a Class A Liquor License for
127 South Grove , by Henry and Mary Greer.
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board President
Van De Voorde to approve the issuance of the subject license,
subject to all applicable City codes being met . Yeas : Board
Member Popple and Board President Van De Voorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of application for a Class J Liquor License for
312A South McLean Blvd. , by Hsiu Teng Morefield.
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board President
Van De Voorde to approve the issuance of the subject license ,
subject to all applicable City codes being met . Yeas : Board
Member Popple and Board President Van De Voorde. Nays: None.
In the matter of the retail alcohol liquor license of Griffin ' s
Food and Liquor.
The Commission reviewed a request by the subject licensee to
extend the time to pay an assessed fine to the payment of $375 . 00
on January 11, 1988, and a similar payment of $375 . 00 on January
18, 1988. The licensee was unable to make payment on December
21, 1987 , due to an illness , which has also created financial
problems .
Board Member Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Board Member
Popple to extend the payments as indicated above. Yeas : Board
Member Gilliam, Popple and Board President Van De Voorde. Nays :
None .
Request by Board President Van De Voorde to set a special meeting.
Board President Van De Voorde requested a special meeting of
the Commission to go over proposed recommendations to amend
the City' s liquor code , and to direct said recommendations
to the City Council for their consideration.
The Commission directed a special meeting be held on January
21, 1988 at twelve noon.
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January 6 , 1987
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Adjournment
Board Member Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Board Member
Popple to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Board Member Gilliam,
Popple and Board President Van De Voorde. Nays : None. The
meeting adjourned at 12 : 20 p.m.
Marie Yearman , City Clerk
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CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
LIQUOR COMMISSION AGENDA
Special Meeting 12 : 00 Noon January 21, 1988
Call to Order
(B ) Roll Call
(C ) Other Business
( 1) Review of proposed changes to the Municipal Code.
( 2 ) Authorization to transfer Class B ( Package Goods
liquor license for the 7-11 Store presently at I
823 Summit Street to 957 Summit Street ( See C ( 2 )
attached )
(D) Adjournment
ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
January 21, 1988
Board President Van De Voorde called the meeting to
order at 12 : 00 noon , in the Council Conference Room.
Members present : Board Member Gilliam, Popple, and
Board President Van De Voorde. Absent : None .
Authorization to transfer Class B ( Package Goods ) Liquor
License for the 7-11 Store presently at 823 Summit Street
to 957 Summit Street .
Board Member Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Popple to approve the transfer of the subject
license to 957 Summit Street . Yeas : Board Member Gilliam,
Popple, and Board President Van De Voorde. Nays : None.
Proposed Changes to the Municipal Code .
The Commission recommended posting signage on all licensed
premises that any persons under the age of 21 would
be subject to a fine up to $1, 000 for purchasing or
misrepresenting their age for the purpose of obtaining
alcoholic liquor.
It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian to permit
any person under 21 to consume or possess any alcoholic
liquor. It shall be unlawful for any person to give ,
convey, or sell alcoholic liquor to any person under
the age of 21.
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Gilliam to Amend Chapter 606 . 135 to provide sanitary
and health conditions for all licensed premises. It
shall also be unlawful to employ any person with contagious
disease. Yeas : Board Member Gilliam, Popple , and Board
President Van De Voorde. Nays: None.
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Gilliam to amend Chapter 6. 06 to place restrictions
on the issuance of the Class AA License to prevent circumventing
the $10 , 000 fee requirement for the Class B License. Yeas :
Board Member Gilliam, Popple, and Board President Van
De Voorde. Nays : None.
t The Commission further discussed the development of
a Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and
Training (Basset ) Program. That licensees employ persons
over the age of 21 to dispense and serve liquor.
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January 21, 1988
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The following matters were discussed, but were not recommended:
1. Limiting sales of liquor at gasoline/service stations.
2 . Regulate the location of liquor establishments in
relation to residential zones .
3 . Regulation of the location by special use.
4 . Requirement of licensee to notify police in the event
of a disturbance on the licensed premises .
Len Dieder, Owner of Town Liquor requested that the
Council consider allowing licensees to open earlier
on Sundays. Mr. Dieder stated many people shop before
the games appear on television, and these customers
are going down to South Elgin where they are allowed
to open earlier.
Adjournment
Board Member Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Popple to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Board Member
Gilliam, Popple and Board President Van De Voorde. Nays :
None . The meeting adjourned at 1: 00 p.m.• , _e____,,,t/wt_a_4(___
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Marie Yearman, City Clerk
ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting 12 : 00 Noon February 3 , 1988
(A) Call to Order
(B ) Roll Call
(C) Other Business
( 1) In the matter of the retail alcoholic liquor
license for Sierra Petroleum Co. , d/b/a
66 Mini Mart , 275 South McLean Blvd. , Elgin,
Illinois ( See C ( 1 ) attached)
( 2 ) In the matter of the retail alcoholic liquor
license for Emro Marketing Company, d/b/a
Cheker Oil, 1570 Big Timber Road, Elgin,
Illinois ( See C ( 2 ) attached )
( 3 ) Consideration of theClass B Liquor License
of Griffins Food and Liquor.
( D) Adjournment
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February 1, 1988
To: The Elgin Liquor Commission
From: Marie Yearman, City Clerk
Subject : Griffins Food and Liquor
On October 21, 1987 , The Elgin Liquor Commission assessed
a fine against the subject licensee of $750 . 00 for the
sale of alcohol to a minor. This fine was to be paid on or
before December 1, 1987 .
On December 2 , 1987 , the licensee was ordered to pay this
fine on or before December 10 , 1987 .
On December 11, 1987 , the Liquor Comission extended the
rm. time to make this payment to December 21, 1987 .
On January 6 , 1988, the licensee requested that he be
allowed to make a payment of $375 . 00 on January 11, 1988
and a further payment of $375 . 00 on January 18, 1988.
On January 12 , 198 , the licensee made a payment of $250. 00 .
On February 1, 1988 the licensee made a payment of $150 . 00 ,
and there is a balance remaining unpaid of $350 . 00.
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CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
LIQUOR COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting 12 : 00 Noon March 2 , 1988
(A) Call to Order
(B) Roll Call
(C ) Other Business
( 1) Various Revisions to the Elgin Liquor Code
( See C ( 1 ) attached)
( D) Adjournment
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ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
March 2 , 1988
The meeting was called to order by Board President
Van De Voorde at 12 : 00 Noon in the Council Conference
Room. Members present : Board Member Popple and Board
President Van De Voorde. Absent : Board Member Gilliam.
The Commission reviewed a memorandum from Assistant
Corporation Counsel Dan Blondin, which summarizes the
recommendations and matters considered by the Liquor
Commission regarding proposed changes in the Municipal
Code.
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board
President Van De Voorde to forward said recommendations
and matters to the City Council. Yeas : Board Member
Popple and Board President Van De Voorde. Nays: None.
Adjournment
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board
President Van De Voorde to adjourn the meeting. Yeas :
Board Member Popple and Board President Van De Voorde.
Nays: None . The meeting adjourned at 12 : 15 p.m.
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Marie Yearma , City Clerk
Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting
May 4 , 1988
The meeting was called to order by Board President
VanDeVoorde at 12 :00 Noon in the Council Conference
Room. Members present : Board Member Gilliam, Popple
and Board President VanDeVoorde . Absent : None .
Consideration of the 1988-89 Liquor License Renewals .
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Gilliam to withhold issuance of a renewal license for
the following establishments who have failed to obtain
current dram shop insurance:
Library Restaurant on North Spring St .
Aunt Mary' s at Howard Johnson ' s .
Elgin Lanes at 450 Shepard Drive.
Hunan Gardens in Zayre ' s Shopping Center
Al' s Ice Creamery at DuPage and Spring
Smitty' s Tap on Bluff City Blvd.
The Commission further directed the Police Department
to advise the above establishments to immediately stop
all liquor sales until compliance with the liquor ordinance
is reached.
Yeas: Board Member Gilliam, Popple, and Board President
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None .
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Gilliam to withold issuance of a renewal license
for the following establishments who have failed to
submit renewal applications for their licenses :
Chicago Pizza Authority at 840 Summit Street .
Los Porfis at 230 Dundee Avenue
Sierra Petroleum at 275 S. McLean Blvd.
Elks Club at 421 Dundee Avenue.
First Stop Liquors at 920 Villa Street .
The Commission directed the Police Dpeartment to stop
all liquor sales until compliance with the liquor ordinance
is reached.
Yeas: Board Member Gilliam, Popple and Board President
VanDeVoorde . Nays: None.
Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting
May 4 , 1989
Board Member Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Board Member
Popple to send letters to the following licensees re code
violations . Yeas : Board Member Gilliam, Popple and Board
President VanDeVoorde . Nays : None .
Checker Oil , 1570 Big Timber Road
Blue Moon , 1900 Larkin Avenue
Alexander ' s Restaurant , 1725 North State
John' s Place , 835 Summit St .
Holiday Inn
345 W. River Road
Elgin Manor Restaurant , 555 N. McLean Blvd.
Cassiddy' s , 750 Dundee Avenue
Bill' s Tap, 260 Brook St .
Board Member Gilliam made a motion , seconded by Board Member
Popple to send a letter to the following licensees setting
out a public hearing date of June 1st , to deal with health
violations . Yeas : Board Member Gilliam, Popple and Board
President VanDeVoorde. Nays : None .
Holiday Inn
Elgin Manor Restaurant
Cassidy' s
Bill' s Tap
Smitty' s
Board Member Gilliam made a motion , seconded by Board Member
Popple to send notices to the following licensees re the
number of police calls to their establishments .
Walnut Inn, 214 Walnut
212 Club , 212 Ball St .
Douglas Tap, 158 North St .
Eaton ' s Redwood Inn , 118 W. Chicago St .
Barley & Hops , 15 N. State St .
Yeas : Board Member Gilliam, Popple , and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None .
Adjournment
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board Member
Gilliam to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Board Member Gilliam,
Popple and Board President VAnDeVoorde. Nays : None.
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Marie Yearm.Ji , City Clerk
ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION
Regular Meeting June 1, 1988 12 : 00 Noon
(A) Call to Order
(B) Roll Call
(C ) Other Business
( 1) In the matter of Star Service and Petroleum Company,
223 Dundee Avenue , Sale of Liquor to a Minor ( See
C ( 1 ) attached)
( 2 ) Discussion re police calls at various licensed
establishments ( See C ( 2 ) attached)
( 3 ) Discussion re health code violations at various
licensed establishments ( See C ( 3 ) attached)
( D) Adjournment
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June 1, 1988
In the matter of Star Service and Petroleum Company,
223 Dundee Avenue, Sale of Liquor to a Minor.
Evidence was entered into the record substantiating that
on March 29 , 1988 , liquor was sold to Brian Lawrence,
whose date of birth is May 7 , 1968 , at the above licensed
premises .
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board
President VanDeVoorde to fine the subject establishment
$750 .00 for violation of the Elgin Municipal Code , Section
6 . 06 . 140 (L ) . Yeas : Board Member Popple , Walters and Board
President VanDeVoorde . Nays: None.
Griffins Food and Liquor, 229 National Street
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board
President VanDeVoorde to set a hearing on July 6 , 1988
for the above licensee, who has failed to pay the 1988
renewal fee in a timely manner. Yeas : Board Member Popple ,
t'' Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Discussion re police calls at various licensed establishments.
Establishments represented at the Commission Meeting:
Walnut Inn, Douglas Tap, Eaton ' s Redwood Inn, Barley
& Hops and 212 Club.
Members of the Commission stated they were concerned
with police reports which reflected stabbings , shootings
and the sale of drugs in parking lots .
Owners of Eaton ' s Redwood Inn and Barley & Hops stated
a lot of their calls to the police are the result of
street people who refuse to leave the premises .
The Commission made it clear they did not want the owners
to stop calling the police when the need is there to
do so, but they also made it clear that crimes of a serious
nature at any one establishment would be re-evaluated
when the licenses are up for renewal.
Discussion re health code violations at various licensed
establishments.
Holiday Inn - Fred Carlson stated there is a new manager
at this establishment and he is satisfied with the current
operation.
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June 1, 1988
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Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Popple to strike this matter with leave to bring
it back if problems arise and continue to exist . Yeas :
Board Member Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None .
Bills Tap - Mr.Carlson stated he has been able to make
progress with this establishment and the owner is responsive
to the problems .
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Walters to strike this matter with leave to bring
it back if additional problems arise . Yeas: Board Member
Popple, Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde. Nays :
None.
Cassidy' s - Mr. Carlson stated a subsequent inspection
of these premises was made and he is satisfied with the
performance made in correcting the violations.
Board Member Walters made a motion , seconded by Board
Member Popple to strike this matter with leave to bring
it back if additional problems arise and continue to
exist . Yeas: Board Member Popple , Walters and Board President
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None .
Elgin Manor Restaurant - Mr.Carlson reviewed with the
Council 14 health violations at this establishment .
Attorney Jeff Rifkin representing the owner of the premises
requested additional time in which to eliminate said
violations.
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Walters to have this matter brought back to the
Commission for a status report on July 6 , 1988. Yeas :
Board Member Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde .
Adjournment
Board Member Walters made a motion , seconded by Board
Member Popple to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Board Member
Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde. The
meeting was adjourned at 2 : 05 p.m.
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Marie YearmatrA City Clerk
ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION
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Special Meeting 11: 00 A.M. June/A, 1988
(A) Call to Order
(B) Roll Call
(C ) Other Business
( 1 ) Consideration of a request to issue Class B
Liquor License to Suvagia Brothers , Inc. ,
d/b/a Villa Liquors , 695 Villa St . ( Presently
operated as Liquorland South)
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( D) Adjournment
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Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting
June 7 , 1988
Board President VanDeVoorde called the meeting together
at 11:00 a.m. , in the Council Conference Room. Members
present : Board Member Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Absent : Board Member Gilliam.
Consideration of a request to issue a Class B (Package )
Liquor License to Suvagia Brothers , Inc. , d/b/a Villa
Liquors , 695 Villa St . ( formerly Liquorland.
The Planning Department furnished the Liquor Commission
with the following information relative to the subject
premises:
"The subject property is zoned B-1 Community Business
District . Package liquor stores are a permitted use
in B-1 District .
The building located on the subject property appears
to be non-conforming with respect to the required 15
foot front yard along Villa Street and Sherman Avenue .
The use and property are also lawful con-conforming
with respect to the number of off-street parking spaces
(eight required but on six provided) and certain parking
lot design standards ( setbacks , landscaping, etc. ) "
The Inspection Department provided the following information:
A re-inspection was made of the above premises on June
2 , 1988 and all code violations have been corrected. "
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board
President VanDeVoorde to approve the subject license ,
subject to evidence of liquor liability insurance.
Yeas : Board Member Walters and Board President VanDeVoode.
Nays: None .
Adjournment
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board
President VanDeVoorde to adjourn the meeting. Yeas :
Board Member Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde .
Nays : None.
The meeting adjourned at 11: 05 a.m.
Marie Yearman , City Clerk
Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting
(6. July 6 , 1988
Board President VanDeVoorde called the meeting to order at
12 :00 Noon in the Council Conference Room. Members present :
Board Member Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Absent : None .
In the matter of Griffins Food and Liquor, 229 National Street ,
failure to pay 1988 renewal fee in a timely fashion.
The City Clerk advised the Commission that Mr. Griffin was
currently in the hospital.
Board Member Walters made a motion , seconded by Board Member
Popple to continue to this matter to the next meeting on
August 2 , 1988 . Yeas : Board Member Popple, Walters and Board
President VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Elgin Manor Restaurant , 555 N. McLean, status report re health
code violations .
Attorney Jeff Rifken, representing the licensee, stated that
all violations had been removed with the exception of the
water damage to the kitchen ceiling, and this will be taken
care of by his client .
Fred Carlson stated that he had just made another inspection
of the premises and he concurred with Mr. Rifken ' s statement .
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board Member
Popple to approve the 1988 liquor license renewal for the
subject premises with leave to reinstate the code violations.
Yeas: Board Member Popple, Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None.
Request of Arthur Allen for a liquor license for the Performing
Arts Center.
Mr. Allen stated a group of citizens were attempting to buy
the Masonic Temple building at 310 East Chicago Street for
an arts center. They would like a liquor license that would
permit them to sell alcoholic beverages during intermissions ,
weddings or other occasions.
Attorney Blondin rendered a legal opinion wherein it was
stated that no license shall be issued for the sale of of
any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, as is
the case herein .
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Board Member Popple stated she had received complaints re
parking in a neighbor' s drivement adjacent to the Highland
Liquors.
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Deputy Danielson stated he would have the police check on
this situation.
Adjournment
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board Member
Popple to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Board Member Popple ,
Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde. Nays: None .
The meeting adjourned at 12 :40 p.m.
Marie Yearman, City Clerk
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ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION
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Regular Meeting July 6 , 1988 12 : 00 Noon
(A) Call to Order
(B ) Roll Call
(C) Other Business
( 1) In the matter of Griffins Food and Liquor, 229
National Street , Failure to pay 1988 renewal fee
in a timely manner ( See C ( 1) attached )
( 2 ) Elgin Manor Restaurant , 555 North McLean, status
report re health code violations .
(D) Adjournment
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Local Liquor Commission
will conduct a Special Meeting on July 19 , 1988 at 12 :00
Noon in the Council Conference Room of the Elgin Municipal
Building, 150 Dexter Court , Elgin, Illinois , to consider
the following:
( 1) Consideration of a Class B Liquor License
for McLean 76 Mart , 275 South McLean Blvd
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( 2 ) Walgreen Drug Store , Clock Tower Plaza
(attachment )
Dated: July 16 , 1988
Marie Year an , City Clerk
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ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
July 19, 1988
The meeting was called to order by Board President VanDeVoorde at 12:05 p.m., in the
Council Conference Room. Members present: Board Members Popple, Walters and Board
President VanDeVoorde. Absent: None.
Consideration of Application for a Class B Liquor License for McLean 76 Mart at
275 South McLean Boulevard
Board Member Walters stated that his law firm had represented the applicant a number
of years ago and although the application appeared in proper form and acceptable, he
would abstain from voting on this application.
Board Member Popple made a motion, seconded by Board President VanDeVoorde, to
approve the issuance of the subject license. Yeas: Board Member Popple and Board
President VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Abstain: Board Member Walters.
Consideration of Application for a Class B Liquor License for Walgreen Drug Store at the
Clock Tower Plaza
Board Member Walters questioned whether the omission on the application of the name
and address of the agent or manager in charge would constitute a fatal flaw in the
application. Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board Member Popple,
that the application for a Class B liquor license for the Bond Drug Company of Illinois be
approved subject to meeting all statutory requirements and those requirements of the
City of Elgin. Yeas: Board Member Popple, Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None.
Adjournment
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board Member Popple, to adjourn the
meeting. Yeas: Board Members Popple, Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None. The meeting was adjourned at 12:12 p.m.
Nancy Rolf Deputy Clerk
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ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION
Regular Meeting September 7 , 1988 12 : 00 Noon
(A) Call to Order
(B ) Roll Call
(C ) Other Business
( 1) In the matter of Griffins Food and Liquor, 229
National Street , failure to pay 1988 renewal fee
in a timely manner (Continued from August 3 , 1988 )
( 2 ) Consideration of application for Class B Liquor
License by P & K Liquors , Inc. , d/b/a Northwest
Liquors , 995 North McLean Blvd. ( See C ( 2 )
attached )
(D) Adjournment
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LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
September 7 , 1988
The meeting was called to order by Board President
VanDeVoorde at 12 : 00 Noon in the Council Conference
Room. Members present : Board Member Popple , Walters
and Board President VanDeVoorde. Absent : None.
Consideration of application for Class B Liquor License
by P & K Liquors , Inc. , d/b/a Northwest Liquors , 995
North McLean Blvd.
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Popple to approve the subject license. Yeas:
Board Member Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Nays : None .
In the matter of Griffins Food and Liquor, 229 National
Street , failure to pay 1988 renewal fee in a timely
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(A complete transcript of this matter is available)
Board Member Walters made a motion , seconded by Board
Member Popple to fine the subject licensee the sum
of $500 . 00, which is to be remitted by cashier' s check
no later than September 30 , 1988. Yeas : Board Member
Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Discussion re signage for all liquor establishments
setting out the fine for minors attempting to purchase
alcoholic beverages .
Board Member Popple stated she would like to see if
staff could make this signage and have it available
for the liquor establishments .
Board President VanDeVoorde stated he will discuss
this matter with the City Manager.
Adjournment
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Popple to adjourn this meeting. Yeas : Board
Member Popple, Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
''' Nays : None .
The meeting adjourned at 12 :25 p.m.
Marie Yearm , City Clerk
ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
Regular Meeting 12 :00 Noon October 5 , 1988
(A) Call to Order
(B) Roll Call
(C ) Other Business
( 1) Consideration of application for Class A Liquor
License by Gromer National Super Market , Inc.
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( 2 ) Consideration of application for Class B Liquor
License by Gromer National Super Market , Inc.
(See C ( 2 ) attached)
( 3 ) Request for hearing date to consider Griffin
Liquors failure to pay $500 .00 fine , per Order
of the Commission on September 13 , 1988 .
(D) Adjournment
ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
October 5 , 1988
Board President VanDeVoorde called the meeting to order
at 12 : 00 Noon, in the Council Conference Room of City
Hall. Members present : Board Member Popple , Walters
and Board President VanDeVoorde. Absent : None .
Consideration of application for Class A Liquor License
by Gromer National Super Market , Inc.
Board Member Walters made a motion , seconded by Board
Member Popple to approve the subject license, subject
to receipt of liquor liability insurance. Yeas : Board
Member Popple, Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None .
Consideration of application for Class B Liquor License
by Gromer National Super Market , Inc.
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board
Member Popple to approve the subject license, subject
to receipt of the liquor liability insurance. Yeas : Board
Member Popple, Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Nays : None .
Request for hearing date to consider Griffin Liquors
failure to pay $500 .00 fine , per Order of the Commission
on September 13 , 1988.
The City Clerk advised the Commission that Mr. Griffin
came in this morning and paid the $500. 00 fine .
Cassiddy' s Tavern , 750 Dundee Avenue.
The Commission reviewed a police report covering the
above licensed premises . A complaint was received regarding
a horse corral constructed on the tree bank of Lincoln
Avenue next to Cassiddy' s Tap. It was also reported
that several patrons of this establishment were seen
riding horses into the tavern via the front door.
Capt . Bone will have the corral removed, and the Health
Officer will talk to the owner of Cassiddy' s and tell
him horses are not permitted on or within said premises .
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Signage for liquor establishments relative to minors
attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages .
Board Member Popple requested a status report on the
above matter.
Attorney Dan Blonding stated he would look into this
matter and report back to the Commission.
Adjournment
Board Member Walters made a motion , seconded by Board
Member Popple to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Board Member
Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde. Nays :
None .
The meeting adjourned at 12 : 15 p.m.
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ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
Regular Meeting 12 : 00 Noon November 2 , 1988
(A) Call to Order
(B ) Roll Call
(C ) Consideration of application for a Class B Liquor
License from R.U.L . Corporation, doing business as
Seven Eleven Food Store , 975 North McLean Boulevard
( See C ( 1 ) attached )
( D) Adjournment
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ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
November 2 , 1988
The meeting was called to order by Board President VanDeVoorde
at 12 :00 Noon , in the Council Conference Room. Members present :
Board Member Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
Absent : None.
Consideration of application for a Class B Liquor License
from R.U.L . Corporation, doing business as Seven Eleven Food
Store, 975 North McLean.
Board Member Popple made a motion , seconded by Board Member
Walters to approve the subject license, subject to receipt
of liquor liability insurance . Yeas: Board Member Popple,
Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Signage re Warning to Minors .
Asst . Corporation Counsel Blondin advised the Commission these
signs have been ordered.
Adjournment
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board Member
Popple to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Board Member Popple,
Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde . Nays : None .
The meeting adjourned 12 : 05 p.m.
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ELGIN LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING
Regular Meeting 12 : 00 Noon December 7 , 1988
(A) Roll Call
(B ) Other Business
( 1) Consideration of application for Class J Liquor
License by Wilson Vega, doing business as the
Wilson Restaurant , 481 Bluff City Blvd . ( See
B ( 1 ) attached )
(C ) Adjournment
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Elgin Liquor Commission Meeting
December 7 , 1988
The meeting was called to order by Board President VanDeVoorde
at 12 :00 Noon in the Council Conference Room. Members present :
Board Members Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde .
Absent : None.
Consideration of application for Class J Liquor License
by Wilson Vega, doing business as the Wilson Restaurant ,
481 Bluff City Blvd.
Arlene Kollar from the Planning Department submitted a report
regarding the subject premises , and read as follows :
1. The subject property is a lawful nonconforming use of
commercially zoned property.
2 . The subject property does not meet the minimum front
yard requirements .
3 . There exists residential units on the upper floor of
the subject property in a commercially zoned area.
4 . The number of off-street parking spaces availabel does
not meet the requirements specified by the ordinance.
Board Member Walters made a motion, seconded by Board Member
Popple to approve the subject application. Yeas : None.
Nays: Board Member Popple , Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde.
The Commission further stated that Mr. Vega could attend
the January Meeting to discuss their decision in this matter.
Hoppe ' s Corner, Inc. , 1075 North Liberty Street .
The Commission reviewed a police report which indicated
that policy tickets were being sold on the subject premises.
Board Member Popple made a motion , seconded by Board Member
Walters to set a hearing on January 4 , 1989 , to review this
matter. Yeas : Board Member Popple , Walters and Board President
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Adjournment
Board Member Popple made a motion , seconded by Board Member
Walters to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Board Member Popple ,
Walters and Board President VanDeVoorde . Nays : None .
The meeting adjourned 12 :20 p.m.
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Marie Yearman , City Clerk