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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
March 6, 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 (4:31 p.m.), Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Members absent: Commissioners
Dixon and Steffen.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the February 13, 2019, meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin,
Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, 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 the discussion regarding
video gaming. Mr. Cogley provided information regarding how revenues are determined, and the percentage that is allocated to the municipality. He further outlined ways to limit the number of gaming licenses, including limiting to certain liquor license classifications, food and
beverage revenue requirements and capping the number of video gaming licenses that are issued.
There was discussion regarding the next steps to finalizing the ordinance, how the changes would be conveyed to the establishments, the timing of implementation, and how the collected fees could be allocated. Based on the discussion Corporate Counsel would incorporate the
changes and prepare a final ordinance for further review and approval.
Commissioner Powell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rauschenberger, to increase the distributor’s terminal fee from $1200.00 to $1500.00 per year. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: Commissioner
Gavin.
Adjournment Commissioner Powell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
Liquor Commission Meeting
March 6, 2019
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Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved