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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. Draft Minutes 01/13/2009 /;?;~~f~~\ i!.t; ~ 2&\\\ "-; ~lI<1"1l' Iff Jllfllnl "..,,,url[i ~?7 \~~~?// ""''--4.'" /'~"/ ""~l . ~-~i_;_LLl. -' COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES January 13, 2009 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Village Board Room of Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, by Mayor Irvana Wilks. Present at the meeting were: Trustees Paul Hoefert, Arlene Juracek, John Korn, John Matuszak, Steven Polit and Michael Zadel. Staff present included Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Village Attorney Everette Hill, Police Chief John Dahlberg, Administrative Analyst Michael Dallas and Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager Doreen Jarosz. II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of November 11, 2008 motion made by Trustee Korn seconded by Trustee Hoefert. Minutes were approved. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of December 9, 2008 motion made by Trustee Juracek seconded by Trustee Polit. Minutes were approved. Trustees Hoefert and Zadel abstained. III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None IV. CHAPTER 13 LIQUOR CODE REVISIONS Mayor Wilks provided an outline of the liquor code review process. She stated that obtaining a liquor license in the Village is a privilege and not a right and there are some very specific and necessary regulations that are required in order to qualify for a liquor license. She stated as Liquor Commissioner she has noticed a need to modify the code based on current business challenges which includes a change in the various designations of licenses. Village Manager Janonis stated there has been substantial work performed by Doreen Jarosz Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager, Michael Dallas Administrative Analyst and Village Attorney Everette Hill. While there have been some minor changes to the Liquor Code over the last decade the last comprehensive revision was completed in 1994. He stated that many of these recommended changes will bring clarity to the code for applicants and streamline enforcement procedures for the Police Department. He would request the code be approved by early March so that the changes can be communicated to the liquor licenses holders during the next round of renewals which are effective May 1. Village Attorney Everette Hill spoke. He stated the Village of Mount Prospect has been a leader in liquor license regulations and enforcement throughout the State of Illinois for some time. He added that many of the changes the Village has undertaken in the past regarding the Liquor Code have eventually been incorporated in State regulations that consequently impact the rest of the State. He thoroughly described the changes to the code including the new liquor classifications and permits. He added that the consolidation of the class types and definitions now clarify how these designations could be applied to various businesses or business needs. He highlighted the new regulations which address catering operations (including off site permits) and the changes to the lounge size up to 50 % of the total square footage of the establishment. He also mentioned there is a change to the Banquet facility license which now separates the banquet and catering operations. He clarified the service of food as it relates to holding a liquor license. He also highlighted the fact that a Golf Course liquor license now permits service from golf carts out on the golf course as well as service in a club house restaurant or lounge. He reviewed the Specialty License category which includes hotels, bowling alleys, taverns and a gourmet beverage shop. He also highlighted permits for temporary civic, library and village events which normally do not have a license as part of their regular business operations. He added the code also contains provisions for a business outside Mount Prospect to cater events within the community with a liquor permit. He also stated the hearing process has been altered to improve the functioning and will minimize the number of continuances and rescheduling due to the complexity of getting witnesses and personnel mobilized for a hearing. He provided a summary of the deletions that are recommended. Jennifer Martinez business owner of Vino 100 spoke. She thanked the Board for the changes in the code that she believes her business can benefit from. However, she also remains concerned about the food options available to her wine shop and how to comply with the proposed code modifications. General comments from the Village Board suggested additional discussion was needed to clarify wine consumption and the food requirements at her establishment or similar establishments in the community. Matthew Stankowicz 1716 N. Burning Bush spoke. He questioned the service limit for glasses or flights of wine at a wine shop which appears to be incompatible with a sampling limit for an off site sampling event. Attorney Everette Hill noted this question and stated he will review the proposal to clarify the limit. 2 V. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Manager Janonis stated the Celestial Celebration is coming up and tickets are currently available. The date for the Celebration is February 7th. VI. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None VII. ADJOURNMENT Motion made to move into Closed Session by Trustee Hoefert seconded by Trustee Korn to discuss Land Acquisition and Personnel at 9:40 p.m. Meeting reconvened into Open Session at 10:55 p.m. and immediately adjourned due to no other business (~~~ DOREEN JAROSZ -~ Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager 3