HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. COW Agenda 01/13/2009
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Meeting Location:
Mount Prospect Village Hall
50 South Emerson Street
Meeting Date and Time:
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvana K. Wilks
Trustee Arlene Juracek
Trustee John Matuszak
Trustee Michael Zadel
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Steven Polit
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 11, 2008
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2008
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. CHAPTER 13 LIQUOR CODE REVISIONS
Over the course of the last thirty-four years, Chapter 13 of the municipal code entitled "Alcoholic
Liquors" (hereinafter "Liquor Code") has been comprehensively revised only twice (1975 and 1994).
Today, the current version of the Liquor Code fails to adequately address many of the demands
presented by the business community and consumers including wine and beer tasting; promotional,
charity, and outdoor entertainment events; corkage; wine by the glass; and taking a partially
consumed bottle of wine home. Moreover, some of the language in the current Liquor Code is no
longer relevant. Accordingly, during the last eighteen months, Staff has meticulously reviewed the
Liquor Code, as well as the current liquor license application process, and drafted a revised version
that addresses these issues. Notably, liquor licensees were notified of the revision and invited to
attend the COW meeting to share their comment or concerns. Appropriate staff will be on hand to
answer questions and facilitate discussion.
V. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
VI. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION
PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) - The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a
complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity.
LAND ACQUISITION 51LCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the
public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should
be acquired.
NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO A TTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A
DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODA TlON TO PARTlCIPA TE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE
MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056, 847/392-6000,
EXTENSION 5327, TOD #847/392-6064