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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
May 10, 2017
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaptain at 4:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers.
Members present: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne (4:40 p.m.), Gavin, Powell (4:35p.m.),
Rauschenberger (4:32 p.m.), Shaw, Steffen and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gavin, to approve the minutes
of the April 12, 2017, meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez,
and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioners Dixon, Shaw and Steffen.
Discussion Regarding Request by Justin Hodge d/b/a Smooth Fox, 51 S. Grove Avenue for
the Creation of a New Liquor License Classification
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided a review of the previous discussion regarding the Smooth
Fox. Justin Hodge, owner of Smooth Fox, submitted a proposal for a new class of liquor license
for the commission to consider. Mr. Cogley noted that the proposal included various activities
for mixed ages, such as live music, and a smaller food menu. The commission was presented an
analysis of recent police calls for service including several noise complaints. The
establishment’s financial status was reviewed which included past due rent, funds owed to their
liquor distributor, and monies due to the city.
Mr. Justin Hodge, owner of Smooth Fox, provided a response to the concerns of the commission
regarding finances, staffing, security, and the number of police calls. Mr. Hodge outlined his
remedies to reduce the calls for service going forward and proposed changes to the business plan.
There was a discussion regarding the number and types of calls for service since the location had
opened for business. Sergeant James Lalley described the Police Department’s procedures for
answering a noise complaint call for service. Also discussed was the zoning of the property, the
status of occupancy and the types of police calls for service.
There were questions regarding the status of the liquor license renewal application and the
updated Certificate of Occupancy. There was discussion regarding the impact of the proposed
liquor license and business plan changes. The departure from being primarily an eating place a
Conditional Use would be needed.
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Adjournment
Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis June 14, 2017
Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved