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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
January 11, 2017
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaptain at 4:30 p.m. in in Conference Room 208,
South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: Commissioners Martinez and
Shaw.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to approve the minutes
of the December 7, 2016, meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioner
Steffen.
Consideration of proposed Stipulation and Agreed Order on the Liquor License Complaint
LC 2016-7 against J & N Liquors, Inc. d/b/a J & N Liquors, 333 S. McLean Boulevard
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the complaint and the proposed agreed
order with a fine of $500. He noted that this violation, and the others on the agenda, were related
to the sale of alcohol to a minor as part of a routine police department compliance operation and
they were the first violations for each establishment.
Commissioner Powell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Steffen, to approve the
stipulation and agreed order regarding the Complaint LC 2016-7 against J & N Liquors, Inc.
d/b/a J & N Liquors, 333 S. McLean Boulevard. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners
Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain:
Commissioner Prigge.
Consideration of Proposed Stipulation and Agreed Order on the Liquor License Complaint
LC 2016-8 against Grotto at Elgin Corporation d/b/a The Grotto at The Grove, 2300 N.
Randall Road, Unit D
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Steffen, to approve the
stipulation and agreed order regarding the complaint LC 2016-8 against Grotto at Elgin
Corporation d/b/a The Grotto at The Grove, 2300 N. Randall Road, Unit D. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen and
Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Proposed Stipulation and Agreed Order on the Liquor License Complaint
LC 2016-9 Against RMH Illinois, LLC d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 125
S. Randall Road
Commissioner Steffen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dunne, to approve the
stipulation and agreed order regarding the complaint LC 2016-9 Against RMH Illinois, LLC
d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 125 S. Randall Road. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen and Chairman Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Consideration of Proposed Stipulation and Agreed Order on the Liquor License Complaint
LC 2016-6 Against Moon Food & Liquor Inc. 1015 N. Randall Road
Commissioner Steffen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gavin, to approve the
stipulation and agreed order regarding the Complaint LC 2016-6 Against Moon Food & Liquor
Inc. 1015 N. Randall Road. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Discussion Regarding Proposal to Shorten the Hours of Late Night Liquor Licenses
Commissioner Prigge, made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rauschenberger, to table the
discussion regarding proposal to shorten the hours of late night liquor licenses Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen and
Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Discussion Regarding Incidents at the Smooth Fox, 51 S. Grove, and Consideration of
Proposed Amendment to Liquor Code to Remove Exception which Allows Restaurants to
Allow Patrons or Customers to Remain on a Licensed Premises After the Hours Within
Which the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor is Permitted
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided a review of the calls for service at the location including
the types of incidents and the times that they occurred. Mr. Cogley outlined the meetings the
Police Department had with the owner of the establishment and suggested measures to reduce
calls for service. Corporation Counsel Cogley reviewed the changes in the proposed ordinance,
which would eliminate the restaurant exception to the hours for liquor sales.
There was discussion regarding other remedies available to the commission. There were
concerns about the types of police calls to this location including assaults and weapons fired.
Also discussed was the impact of the proposed ordinance on other restaurants, consistent
enforcement of the liquor code and residents safety.
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Mr. Justin Hodge, owner of the Smooth Fox, arrived at 5:15 p.m. He outlined his efforts to
reduce police calls for service. He stated his concerns regarding the proposed ordinance and its
potential impact on the Smooth Fox’s financial status.
Corporation Counsel Cogley noted that the commission could request sales receipts to verify if
an establishment is meeting sales requirements for a particular license class. Chairman Kaptain
requested that Mr. Hodge provide receipts for the following dates: August 20, 2016; October 16,
2016 and November 6, 2016. Chairman Kaptain stated that the matter would continue to be
discussed at the next commission meeting on February 8, 2017.
Commissioner Steffen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gavin, to amend section
6.06.140M of the liquor code to remove the exception which allows restaurants with liquor
license to allow patrons to remain on premises after the hours within which the sale of alcohol is
permitted. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Steffen and Chairman
Kaptain. Nays: Commissioners Powell, Prigge, and Rauschenberger.
Adjournment
Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis February 8, 2017
Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved