HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIQUOR COMMISSION - 01/25/2005 - COMFORT INN PUBLIC HEARING
Before the
ELK GROVE VILLAGE LIQUOR COMMISSION
January 25, 2005
PRESENT: Craig B. Johnson, Liquor Commissioner
Trustee James P. Petri, Liquor Commission
Trustee Samuel L. Lissner, Liquor Commission
ALSO PRESENT: George B. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney
Ann I . Walsh, Village Clerk
Police Officer George Winkler
Mr. Pradyuman Shah
Mr. Alfredo E. Young
Mayor Johnson called the public hearing to order at 6 :05 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building, 901
Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village Illinois.
The Mayor stated the purpose of the public hearing was to consider
evidence concerning the sale of alcohol to minors on December 21, 2004
and the possibility of suspension or revocation of the Class A Liquor
License or other such sanctions, as deemed appropriate, regarding
O'Hare Hospitality LLC, doing business as Comfort Inn O'Hare
International at 2550 Landmeier Road, Elk Grove Village Illinois .
Police Officer George Winkler, Pradyuman Shah, and Alfredo Young were
sworn in as witnesses herein.
Police Officer Winkler gave testimony as to the circumstances leading
to the sale of alcohol to two underage informants at the Comfort Inn.
Testimony was then given by the owner, whereupon Mr. Shah stated why
the owners were not on the premises at the time of the offense and
verified that Mr. Alfredo Young had been hired by Comfort Inn as bar
manager. Mr. Shah informed the Commission that since the violation
occurred, a policy has been in place to card all patrons, no matter
what age.
During testimony it was revealed that the Village had not received
notification that Mr. Young was hired as a manager, therefore, no
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background investigation was ever conducted. In addition, Mr. Young
had not yet completed the required BASSET training.
A complete testimony of all parties is contained in the court
reporter' s transcript on file in the Village Clerk' s Office.
Upon hearing the testimony given, the Liquor Commission adjourned to
deliberate in closed session.
The Liquor Commission reconvened the public hearing with all members
present as stated above.
Mr. Shah was directed to submit the necessary paperwork for Mr. Young
and to have him enrolled in BASSET training as soon as possible.
The Mayor commended Mr. Shah for establishing a mandatory carding
policy. The Commission then ordered the respondent to pay a fine of
one hundred dollars ($100 . 00) and pay all costs assessed for the Court
Reporter fee.
The proceedings in the above-entitled cause were adjourned at 6 :25
p.m.
Submitted by:
Ann I . Walsh, Village Clerk
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Liquor Commissioner
Village of Elk Grove Village
C: Board of Trustees, Village Attorney, Village Manager, Chief of
Police, Deputy Village Clerk,
February 10, 2005
LigMincomfortInnl-25-05.doc
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