HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-24 Liquor Hearing MinutesMINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD BEFORE
THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE LIQUOR COMMISSION
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024
PRESENT: Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Liquor Commissioner
Trustee Joseph D. Bush
Trustee Jeffrey C. Franke
ALSO PRESENT: George B. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney
Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk
Elk Grove Village Police Investigators Mazzuca and Marzec
Erin's Eatery & Gaming, Raymond Samlow (2024-1)
Mayor Johnson called the public hearing to order at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Charles
J. Zettek Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
The Liquor Commissioner introduced himself, Mayor Craig Johnson, along with Trustees Franke and
Bush as members of the Liquor Commission. Also present is Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker
and Village Clerk, Lorrie Murphy. The Mayor explained the purpose of the public hearing was to
consider evidence concerning the sale of alcohol to a minor and the possible fine or other sanctions, if
any, as deemed appropriate for Raymond Samlow, Erin's Eatery & Gaming, 600 E. Devon Avenue.
Mayor Johnson asked if the respondent had received the Notice of Hearing.
Respondent confirmed receipt.
The Court Reporter swore in Mr. Samlow, and Inspectors Mazzuca and Marzec prior to testimony.
Investigator Marzec and his partner were doing sting operations with a Confidential Informant (CI) on
September 26, 2024. At 12:10 p.m. the Cl entered the establishment of Erins Eatery & Gaming and
asked for a White Claw that was $5.50. The Cl had no identification on them.
Mayor Johnson asked if the Informant was 19 years of age. The Investigators acknowledged yes.
Both investigators acknowledged that the woman that sold the alcoholic beverage was the Bartender on
duty. Mayor asked if the Investigator gave the citation to the owner or the bartender. Mr. Samlow
agreed that she was the bartender that is normally in the evening but was covering for someone in the
daytime.
Mayor asked if she attended court for the citation or did Mr. Samlow. The owner answered that he
attended Court. The owner's testimony is that the bartender normally does card but covered for
someone and worked a day shift. The woman that normally oversees the bartender was off that day.
The owner stated that she decided that bartending wasn't for her and no longer works for Erin's Eatery
and Gaming.
Mayor stated that there are a lot more cars in the parking lot now with the new restaurant at that
establishment. Mr. Samlow said the favorites are the Oxtail sandwiches and chicken wings.
Mayor asked Mr. Samlow if he had any questions.
The Liquor Commission adjourned to deliberate in closed session 4:15 p.m. The Liquor Commission
reconvened to open session at 4:25 p.m. and announced the following orders:
Mayor asked if the name Dorries Kitchen is important to the restaurant. Mr. Samlow answered yes.
Here is the Finding of today's hearing:
1) Incorporate Dorries Kitchen into your name so that her name is on the licensing.
2) The Liquor Violation is normally $250.00 but I am going to waive the normal violation to a
$100.00 fine plus the Court Reporter fees for today.
In this Village, anyone that has 3 violations will lose their license in Elk Grove Village.
This is a good business and has been doing business in Elk Grove Village for a long time.
We haven't had many hearings ever since we passed the law that anyone purchasing alcohol must be
carded regardless of their age.
Mayor asked Mr. Samlow if he had any comments.
There were no further questions.
Erins Eatery & Gaming — The minimum fine of $100.00 in addition they will be responsible for
court reporter fees.
A COMPLETE TESTIMONY OF ALL PARTIES IS CONTAINED IN THE COURT
REPORTER TRANSCRIPTS ON FILE IN THE VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE.
Submitted by:
Loretta M. Murphy, Vii Cler
Mayor Craig B. Joh on
Liquor Commissi er
cc: Mayor Board of Trustees, Village Attorney, Village Manager, Police Chief, Finance Director