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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
January 9, 2019
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 Dixon (4:32 p.m.), Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger (4:32 p.m.), Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Absent:
Commissioner Steffen.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, to approve the minutes, of the December 5, 2018 regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin,
Martinez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioner Powell.
Public Hearing on the consideration of a Class F Liquor License Application, Jirapat Puttanawong d/b/a/ Toom Thai located at 23 South Grove Avenue
Corporation Counsel Cogley stated that this was a change in ownership and the license class,
business hours, and video gaming status would remain the same. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions including submitting liquor license insurance and approval of a new occupancy permit.
Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to approve the
application for a Class F Liquor License Application, Jirapat Puttanawong d/b/a/ Toom Thai located at 23 South Grove Avenue. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Public Hearing on the consideration of a Class O Liquor License Application and Exterior Sales Permit , 51 Operations LLC d/b/a/ Dream Hall Bar located at 51 South Grove Avenue
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application for the Class O Liquor
License. Mr. Cogley noted the conditional use that was in place for this location that restricted the hours of operation and the authorized events. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions including submitting liquor license insurance, a license agreement with the city for the
exterior sales area, and approval of a new occupancy permit.
There was discussion regarding hours of operation, noise, concerts and the conditional use for the property. Also discussed were outstanding fines or fees and if a noise level study could be conducted.
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Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Steffen, to approve the
application, for a Class O Liquor License Application, 51 Operations LLC d/b/a/ Dream Hall Bar located at 51 South Grove Avenue subject to the outlined conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Miscellaneous
Commissioner Rauschenberger asked about the status of the discussion on Video Gaming Fees.
Corporation Counsel Cogley noted he would present information at the next meeting.
Public Comment Judith Colletti discussed the age of patrons going to concerts and shows at Legit Dogs at 51 S.
Grove the hours of operations and staffing.
Matt Habib, owner of Legit Dogs, said they were family friendly business and offered music to enhance the customer experience.
Adjournment Commissioner Powell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis February 13, 2019
Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved