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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIQUOR COMMISSION - 07/30/1997 - EZ PANTRY/BUSTERS/DOMINICKS/SUNNY ELK GROVE VILLAGE Liquor Commission Meeting Minutes July 30, 1997 Chernick Conference Room PRESENT: Craig B. Johnson, Liquor Commissioner James P. Petri, Commission Member Samuel L. Lissner, Commission Member ALSO PRESENT: Bart K. Dill, Trustee George B. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney Steve Schmidt., Deputy Police Chief Patricia S. Smith, Village Clerk EZ PANTRY 1105 Nerge Road The Liquor Commission members discussed the stipulations that were placed on the applicant before consideration of recommending a license . Mr. Patel had previously agreed to the stipulations as stated in the letter from the Village Attorney dated May 20, 1997 and signed the letter on June 12 , 1997 . There was discussion of the possible lack of security in trying to service both stores with only one employee. Mr. Patel arrived at 7 : 00 p.m. and was interviewed by the Commission Members concerning safety measures and his understanding of the concerns of the Commissioners as to the stipulations of hours of operation, the requirement of two cash registers and that the employee working at the register must be over 21 years of age . Mr. Patel assured the Commissioners that he was aware of the ramifications should there be a breach of any of the regulations as far as sale of cigarettes and/or alcohol to minors . He further explained his precautions and security measures that would be installed. Upon questioning, Mr. Patel stated that if he could not have a common sales counter, he could not operate both the EZ Pantry and the liquor store due to the cost for stocking cigarettes and lottery machines . President Johnson informed Mr. Patel that the Village will strictly monitor the stores should the license be granted and that no violation will be tolerated. He was also informed that there are two other inquiries for liquor licenses in close proximity to his store and the Village does not want to see "liquor store heaven" Mr. Patel was told that the Commission will discuss a recommendation and he will be notified of when this item will be on the Village Board agenda. After Mr. Patel left the meeting the Commission considered the points of discussion and also the surrounding area where the stores will be located relating to crime potential . Trustee Lissner spoke to the possible setting of a precedent for other convenience stores to ask for a liquor license . President Johnson stated that each requester would have to meet the same stipulations as given to Mr. Patel . It was the unanimous decision of the commissioners to recommend the granting of a license to Mr. Patel to the Village Board. Trustee Dill offered no objections . Trustee Petri stated that if the license is approved by the Board there should be the added stipulation that there should be a gate installed between the registers when one store is not open. Comments were made that if only one store is open, only one employee is needed. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that there be a meeting scheduled after September 1, 1997 to review the Liquor Control Ordinance. BUSTER' S 2801 Touhv The Commissioners discussed a request from Busters Billiards for an extended hours license . They currently have a Class "D" license which allows for the sale of beer and wine only for consumption on premise . There is no license for extended hours for a Class "D" license. Mr. Bieze, owner of Buster' s was informed of this by the Village Clerk and was told that the only extended hour license is a Class AA which is only considered for granting to a business holding a Class "A" License which is a full liquor license for consumption on premise . It was the consensus of the Commissioners to review this request after the scheduled meeting for consideration of the Liquor Control Ordinance . The Village Clerk was directed to inform Mr. Bieze of the this decision. DOMINI Elk Grove Town Center The Commission reviewed the application for a Class "B" Liquor License for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off-premise. It was the consensus of the Commissioneers that the application be sent to the Police Department for investigation. SSUNNY' S LIQUORS 1049 - 1051 Rohlwing Road Mr. Sunny Patel arrived at 8 : 00 p.m. President Johnson explained the process that would take place before a recommendation would be given to the Village Board regarding his application for a Class "B" liquor license, sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off premise . Mr. Patel was informed of the other requests for Class B licenses within the proximity of his proposed liquor store . Mr. Patel was questioned about his other business ventures and his security measures, proposed hours of operation and number of employees; when the store would be opened should the license be granted. Mr. Patel responded to the questions as posed by the commissioners stating that he would be very strict in the adherence to the Village regulations and would open the business as soon as possible upon receipt of a liquor license. He further stated that the size of the store would be approximately 2, 000 square feet and would be open from 11 : 00 a.m. to 10 : 00 p.m. and have two (2) employees . Mr. Patel informed the commission that it was his intention to purchase the entire shopping center, that he would have a one (1) year lease with a one (1) year option to buy. The Liquor Commissioner told. Mr. Patel that the commission would consider his application further and he would be informed if his application is sent to the Police Department for to begin the investigation. The issuance of a license would then be considered upon the recommendation of the investigative report . Mr. Patel stated that he did not foresee any problem with the investigation as he has a license in Schaumburg. After Mr. Patel left the meeting, the committee reviewed his comments and it was their consensus to send the application to the Police Department to begin the investigation. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 25 p.m. Village C1 C: President and Board of Trustees, Village Manager, Police Chief, Village Attorney, Village Clerk