HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIQUOR COMMISSION - 12/27/2007 - SMOKE H UB Public Hearing before the
Elk Grove Liquor Commission
901 Wellington Avenue
December 27, 2007- 1:00 p.m.
Present: Liquor Commission
Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Liquor Commissioner
Trustee Samuel L. Lissner
Trustee James P. Petri
Also Present George B. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney
Ann I. Walsh, Village Clerk
Officer Kristen Julian, Elk Grove Police Department
Smoke Hub Jayesh Patel
Kanaiya Patel
Mayor Johnson called the public hearing to order at 1:10 p.m.
Jayesh Patel, Kanaiya Patel and Police Officer Julian were duly sworn in as
witnesses herein.
Officer Julian described the events leading up to the arrest of minors who had
purchased alcohol at the Smoke Hub, 652 Meacham Road, on Friday, December
7, 2007.
Officer Julian testified the Police had been watching the Smoke Hub due to a "tip"
received that alcohol was easily purchased by minors and proper identification
not required.
Officer Julian testified that Smoke Hub had various paraphernalia and adult
literature displayed at the counter in plan view.
J. Patel stated the paraphernalia had been since removed and adult magazines
have been covered.
K. Patel responded to inquiries regarding ownership of the Smoke Hub. It was
noted Mamta Patel, spouse of J. Patel, was the owner of record. K. Patel is
employed as the manager.
Mayor Johnson mentioned prior conversations he had with the Patels whereby
he had warned them that the prior owners had problems and that he would not
tolerate further problems at that location.
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During examination by Village Attorney Knickerbocker, J. Patel confirmed the
clerk on duty on December 7, 2008 no longer works at the Smoke Hub.
A complete testimony of all proceedings is contained within the court reporter's
transcript which is on file in the Village Clerk's Office.
Upon hearing testimony, the Liquor Commission adjourned to deliberate in
closed session (1:30 p.m.)
The Liquor Commission returned to open session at 1:44 p.m.
Mayor Johnson addressed J. and K. Patel and spoke of the issues brought forth
during the public hearing.
The following findings and orders were announced:
1. Respondent shall pay a fine in the amount of five hundred dollars
($500.00) by January 4, 2008.
2. Court Reporter fees shall be paid within ten (10) days of receipt of
statement.
3. The Class B Liquor License issued to Smoke Hub shall be suspended
for four (4) days commencing at 12:00 Noon on December 28, 2007
through 12:00 Noon on January 1, 2008.
4. Prior to the re-opening of the Smoke Hub, all paraphernalia items shall
be removed from the store and all adult magazines shall be relocated
and except for the title, shall be covered and not viewable by the
general public.
The proceeding in the above-entitled cause were adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Submitted by:
Ann I. Walsh, Village Clerk
C: Mayor and Board of Trustees, Village Attorney, Village Manager, Police
Chief, Liquor file
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