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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
June 10, 2015
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 Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell (arrived at 4:34 p.m.), Rauschenberger (arrived at 4:32 p.m.), Shaw, and Chairman
Kaptain. Absent: Commissioners Prigge and Steffen.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, to approve the minutes
of the May 6, 2015, meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin,
Martinez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Public Hearing on consideration of a Class B Liquor License Application for Rambhadra
Inc. d/b/a Armanetti’s Wine and Spirits, located at 920 South McLean Boulevard
Assistant Corporation Counsel Christopher Beck provided an overview of the application, noting
that the applicant currently hold a Class B license. This application was for a different location
and would operate under a different corporate entity. Mr. Beck noted that the required
Conditional Use was on the City Council agenda and that staff was recommending approval of
the application.
There was discussion regarding a violation for underage sales from 2004 and potentially
prorating annual and one time fees for the applicant.
Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, to approve the
application, subject to conditions, for a Class B Liquor License Application for Rambhadra Inc.
d/b/a Armanetti’s Wine and Spirits, located at 920 South McLean Boulevard. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and
Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Liquor License Complaint Against The Dolins Group d/b/a/ The Walnut
Speakeasy, 214 Walnut Avenue – Proposed Dismissal Order
Assistant Corporation Counsel Christopher Beck provided an overview of complaint and the
proposed dismissal order. Mr. Beck noted that the criminal matter, the basis of the complaint,
had been resolved and the licensee had been found not guilty. Due to this finding it was
recommended that the complaint be dismissed.
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Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gavin, to approve proposed
dismissal order for The Dolins Group. d/b/a The Walnut Speakeasy at 214 Walnut Avenue.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Miscellaneous
Commissioner Shaw asked for a status on the Gasthaus Zur Linde, Inc discussions as well as the
other establishments that had potential issues with their percentage of food sales.
Adjournment
Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis July 8, 2015
Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved