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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
February 13, 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 Gavin, Martinez, Powell (4:38 p.m.), Rauschenberger (4:32 p.m.), Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Members
absent: Commissioner Dixon.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the January 9, 2018, meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin,
Martinez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Commissioner Steffen abstained.
Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of
Alexander’s Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Alexander’s Restaurant, Located at 1725 N. State
Street, Elgin, Illinois 60123, LC 2018-4
Corporation Counsel Cogley described the nature of the complaint, sale to a minor. He noted that
this was the first offense within a five year time period, therefore a $500 fine was being
recommended.
Commissioner Steffen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, to approve the
stipulation and agreed order LC 2018-4 against Alexander’s Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Alexander’s
Restaurant, located at 1725 N. State Street, Elgin, Illinois 60123. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Mariscos El
Charco, Inc. d/b/a Mariscos El Charco, Located at 302 S. McLean Boulevard, Unit G,
Elgin, Illinois 60123, LC 2018-5
Corporation Counsel Cogley described the nature of the complaint, sale to a minor. He noted that
this was the first offense within a five year time period, therefore a $500 fine was being
recommended.
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There was discussion regarding the sting operations being conducted by the Elgin Police
Department and the number of establishments found to be in violation.
Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gavin, to approve the
stipulation and agreed order LC 2018-5 against Mariscos El Charco, Inc. d/b/a Mariscos El
Charco, located at 302 S. McLean Boulevard, Unit G, Elgin, Illinois 60123. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman
Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission
Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Kann, Inc.
d/b/a Otter Creek Wine and Spirits, Located at 250 S. Randall Road, Unit C, Elgin, Illinois 60123, LC 2018-6
Corporation Counsel Cogley described the nature of the complaint, sale to a minor. He noted that
this was the second offense within a five year time period, therefore a $750 fine was being
recommended.
There was discussion regarding the five year time period being the standard history timeframe
for offenses and how the fines were determined for the complaints.
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the stipulation and agreed order LC 2018-6 against Kann, Inc. d/b/a Otter Creek Wine and Spirits,
located at 250 S. Randall Road, Unit C, Elgin, Illinois 60123. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Taylor Street Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Taylor Street Pizza, Located at 745 E. Chicago Street, Unit A, Elgin,
Illinois 60123, LC 2018-7
Corporation Counsel Cogley described the nature of the complaint, sale to a minor. He noted that
this was the first offense within a five year time period, therefore a $500 fine was being
recommended.
Commissioner Steffen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the stipulation and agreed order LC 2018-7 against Taylor Street Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Taylor Street
Pizza, located at 745 E. Chicago Street, Unit A, Elgin, Illinois 60123. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain.
Nays: None.
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Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission
Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of
Carmina’s Restaurant & Banquets, Inc. d/b/a Carmina’s Restaurants & Banquets, Located at 1055 N. Randall Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123, LC 2018-8
Corporation Counsel Cogley described the nature of the complaint, sale to a minor. He noted that
this was the first offense within a five year time period, therefore a $500 fine was being
recommended.
Commissioner Steffen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, to approve the
stipulation and agreed order LC 2018-8 against Carmina’s Restaurant & Banquets, Inc. d/b/a
Carmina’s Restaurants & Banquets, located at 1055 N. Randall Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Motion for Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice Regarding the Liquor
Commission Complaint in the Matter of Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Elgin Area Table LLC a/k/a Uncorporate American Beverage Company d/b/a Elgin Area Taproom, located at 51 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60120, LC 2018-9
Corporation Counsel Cogley described the nature of the complaint, which included sale to a
minor and being open past business hours. He noted that this business was no longer operating and recommended dismissing the complaint without prejudice and refiling the complaint through the adjudication process.
There was discussion regarding when the licensee terminated their lease with the landlord, the
viability of the business entity, and the process of adjudication. Commissioner Powell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Steffen, to approve voluntary
dismissal without prejudice regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint LC 2018-9 against
Elgin Area Table LLC a/k/a Uncorporate American Beverage Company d/b/a Elgin Area
Taproom, previously located at 51 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60120. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Draft Ordinance Relating to Video Gaming Licensing by the City
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the history of video gaming and noted how
many establishments currently had video gaming terminals. Mr. Cogley provided information
from surrounding communities and highlighted how they handled permitting and fees for video
gaming terminals. He proposed two licensing fees for video gaming – one that the establishments would pay per video gaming terminal, and another for the video gaming
distributors.
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There was discussion regarding making video gambling an accessory use, the impact of licensing
on existing establishments, revenue generated by the machines, permit fees for video gaming distributors, video gaming terminal fees for the establishments, and how the revenue from the
permits could be utilized.
Adjournment Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gavin, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m.
s/ Jennifer Quinton March 6, 2019
Jennifer Quinton, Recording Secretary Date Approved