HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIQUOR COMMISSION - 03/12/2019 - Anna's Cafe & Grill, 600 E. DevonELK GROVE VILLAGE LIQUOR COMMISSION
Minutes of the Public Hearing
Held on March 12, 2019
3:00 p.m.
Docket 2019-1
PRESENT: Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Liquor Commissioner
Trustee Nancy J. Czarnik, Liquor Commission
ALSO PRESENT: George B. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney
Lorrie Murphy, Village Clerk
Mayor Johnson called the public hearing to order at 3:09 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
The Liquor Commissioner explained the purpose of this hearing was to consider evidence
concerning the violations of the liquor ordinance and the possible fine, suspension or
revocation of liquor and video gaming license, or, such other sanctions, if any, as deemed
appropriate regarding the following liquor license owner at Anna's Cafe & Grill, located at 600
E. Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
All parties present were duly sworn in as witnesses should they be required to testify as well as
the owner of record, Anthony Donato. The owner confirmed receipt of Notice of Complaint
that was hand delivered on Friday, March 8, 2019.
The Liquor Commissioner cited a list of violations that occurred between February 21, 2019 and
March 10, 2019. A complete testimony of all parties is contained within the court reporter's
transcript which is on file in the Village Clerk's Office.
3:20 p.m. Upon hearing testimony, the Liquor Commission adjourned to deliberate in closed
session.
3:34 p.m. The Liquor Commission returned to open session.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order.
The Liquor Commissioner noted that as a business owner he wants to be fair. The liquor and
gaming licenses will be suspended at noon tomorrow but he will allow Anna's to still serve food
to keep the business operational. Basset Certifications and a modified menu will need to be
submitted to the Village Clerk's Office by noon tomorrow. There are ways to modify a menu
without much effort but he needs to work with the Health Department to ensure food safety.
An official order will be delivered at noon tomorrow. If the requirements are met, the license
will not be suspended but the Police Department will watch to ensure compliance. The Mayor
stated that a fine will be imposed at the minimum amount per statute but that the owner will
need to be responsible for the court reporter fees.
The following orders were announced:
Respondent is to provide proof of Basset Certifications for all employees and submit a
modified menu for the evening hours and weekends by noon today or the license will be
suspended.
Basset Certifications have been received via email for the three current employees
and two will be forwarded for new hires when the training is completed. The License
will not be suspended since the kitchen will now be open through 9:00 p.m. This
should be watched closely to ensure that the Respondent follows through with the
requirements.
2. Respondent shall pay a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and the Court
Reporter fees within ten days after invoice is created.
Village Clerk will send an invoice for fees upon receipt of transcript from Court
Reporter. A Police Officer will serve the Findings and Order before noon on March 13,
2019 to inform the Respondent of the Order.
The proceeding in the above -entitled cause was adjourned at 3:39 p.m.
Submitted by:
Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Liquor Commissioner
C: Mayor and Board of Trustees, Village Attorney, Village Manager, Police Chief, Liquor File
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