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ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
October 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, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: Commissioner Shaw.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2019 meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin,
Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Public Hearing on the Amended Application for a Class F Liquor License Jester’s Fast Food, Inc. d/b/a Jesters’ Fast Food located at 96 Tyler Creek Plaza
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, to remove the item
from the table. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application. He noted that the
applicant had previously applied for a Class E-3 and they subsequently amended the application
to a Class F liquor license. The Class F is only for a service bar to serve beer and wine with of a meal. The Class F does not qualify for a local video gaming license. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the memo.
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the
amended application for a Class F liquor license for Jester’s Fast Food, Inc. d/b/a Jesters’ Fast Food located at 96 Tyler Creek Plaza subject to the conditions outlined in the memo. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Public Hearing on the Application for a Class B-4 Liquor License 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven #33918J located at 1024 McLean Boulevard
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application noting the location
currently holds a Class B-1 and that the corporation would be taking over operations from the
franchisee. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the memo.
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Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gavin, to approve the
application for a Class B-4 liquor license for 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven #33918J located at 1024 McLean Boulevard subject to the conditions outlined in the memo. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Public Hearing on the Application for a Class S Banquet Facility Liquor License Sommelier Sutton LLC d/b/a The Highland Lofts located at 168 East Highland Avenue
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application and the requirements for
the Class S liquor license. The Class S license is currently held by several different event spaces,
including The Haight, and the applicant has a similar business model. The applicant was also seeking to have a wine club at the location. The concept is to allow customers to taste wine prior
to purchasing a bottle to take home. There was discussion regarding the wine club concept and
staff stated they will present further information at an upcoming commission meeting. Staff
recommended approval of the Class S liquor license subject to conditions outlined in the memo.
Commissioner Shaw made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the
application for a Class S Banquet Facility liquor license for Sommelier Sutton LLC d/b/a The
Highland Lofts located at 168 East Highland Avenue subject to the conditions outlined in the
memo. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman
Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Applications for Licenses for Video Gaming Establishments and
Distributors for the Period of November 1, 2019, through April 30, 2020
Corporation Counsel Cogley noted that thirty-two establishments and six distributors had submitted applications for video gaming licenses. It was recommended that the establishment
and distributor license fee for the 148 gaming machines be prorated for the initial application
period of November 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. Staff recommended approval subject to
conditions outlined in the memo. Commissioner Lopez made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to approve the
applications for Licenses for Video Gaming Establishments and Distributors for the Period of
November 1, 2019, through April 30, 2020 subject to the conditions outlined in the memo. Upon
a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Adjournment
Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dixon, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis December 4, 2019
Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved