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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. COW Minutes 11/26/2013�1IIIIll:. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES November 26, 2013 I. CALL TO ORDER — ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, by Mayor Arlene Juracek. Trustees present included Paul Hoefert, John Korn, John Matuszak, Steven Polit and Richard Rogers. Staff present included Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager Doreen Jarosz. II. DEFERRAL OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2013 Motion made by Trustee Korn second by Trustee Hoefert. Deferral was approved. III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None IV. CHAPTER 13 LIQUOR CODE REVISIONS Mayor Juracek stated that she has been heavily involved in liquor license management since taking office and has found there is a need for some updates to the liquor code to address a number of requests that have come through regularly regarding liquor service which is not addressed in the current code. Restaurant Corkage License and Restaurant Corkage Endorsement: One item that she is recommending is the option for a patron to bring their own wine bottle into a restaurant establishment for the sole purpose of consumption. She stated that this is already occurring in many other communities and this allows Mount Prospect establishments to be competitive. The corkage license outlines the requirements for utilizing this option which requires the manager of the facility to have Basset training and follow all the rules and regulations in Chapter 13 with the only liquor service limited to patrons bringing in their own wine for consumption. The corkage endorsement allows for patrons to bring their own wine bottle into a fully license establishment for corkage service at the table. The restaurant itself would limit the number of bottles that would be allowed under this endorsement presuming that if the restaurant has a liquor license they would want to sell liquor to the patrons at some point in the evening. Committee of the Whole Page 1 of 3 11/26/13 Neither the corkage license nor endorsement includes hard liquor or beer. If the bottle is not completely consumed under both circumstances it would be resealed in an approved container for transport home. General consensus of the Village Board was supportive of this addition to the liquor code. Bottle service at a Banquet Hall: This addition would allow for the delivery of spirits to each table for a toast and general consumption at the table by patrons. General consensus of the Village Board was supportive of this addition to the liquor code. Service at beauty salons, barbershop, or spa license: This would allow for service to patrons that are waiting for or receiving such personal service and is limited by the number of drinks that are available to patrons. Managers of these facilities must have Basset training. General consensus of the Village Board was supportive of this liquor license addition. Ad hoc permit: This allows for flexible options on rules to regulate liquor under different circumstances as they arise or are requested for consideration. General consensus of the Village Board was supportive this liquor license addition. Due process: This section better describes the process and lists maximum fines in addition to offering suggested potential fines as part of the process for requesting a hearing to address the penalty phase when there are alleged violations. General consensus the Village Board was supportive of this liquor code clarification. Gourmet license: This addition would also allow for specialty beer to be sold and sampled at the licensed premise. General consensus of the Village Board was supportive of this liquor license addition. Committee of the Whole Page 2 of 3 11//26/13 Catering license: This would allow service of alcoholic beverages by a caterer at an offsite location for consumption as an incidental part of food service. General consensus of the Village Board was supportive of this liquor license addition. There was also clarification regarding the closing hours on the evening before Thanksgiving allowing additional time without request. General consensus of the Village Board was supportive of this additional operating time. Mayor Juracek suggested these changes be brought before the Village Board for final approval by early January 2014 so that it is effective with the renewals for the upcoming year. Mayor Juracek also stated that the Village Board will be setting up Strategic Planning Session Workshops in January 2014. V. MANAGER'S REPORT Manager Janonis stated that the tree lighting ceremony is set for 5:00 p.m. on November 27. He also stated the Village Hall will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on November 27. VI, ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Korn stated that he will be involved in the Turkey Trot race at the Mount Prospect golf course on Thanksgiving Day and invited everyone to participate. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. DAVID STRAHL Assistant Village Manager Committee of the Whole Page 3 of 3 11//26/13