Local Liquor Control Commission

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 City Council Chambers, Room 108 200 South Illinois Avenue Carbondale, Illinois 62901 6:00 p.m. 1. Preliminaries to the Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting Subject : 1.1 Roll Call Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Procedural Public Content 2. Citizens' Comments for the Local Liquor Control Commission Subject : 2.1 Citizen Comments for the Liquor Commission Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Public Content Citizens comments for the Local Liquor Control Commission 3. General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission Subject : 3.1 Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting Minutes from August 26, 2025 Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action Recommended Action : Approve the minutes from the Local Liquor Control Commission meeting of August 26, 2025. Public Content Originating Department: City Clerk's Office File Attachments Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting Minutes 26 August 2025.pdf (125 KB) 3. General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission Subject : 3.2 Application for an On-Premises Secondary Restaurant Liquor License with Package Sales, Video Gaming, and Catering Riders from Pagliai's Pizza of Carbondale, Inc. d/b /a Pagliai's Pizza Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action Recommended Action : Approve the issuance of an On-premises Secondary Use Restaurant liquor license with package sales, video gaming, and catering riders, contingent upon receipt of all outstanding items; or Approve the issuance of an On-premises Secondary Restaurant liquor license without one or more of the license riders, contingent upon receipt of all outstanding items; or Deny the issuance of the liquor license based on one or more provisions of the Liquor Code. Public Content Originating Department: City Clerk's Office Background: Pagliai's Pizza of Carbondale, Inc. d/b/a Pagliai's Pizza, located at 509 South Illinois Ave., has applied for an On-Premises Secondary Use Restaurant liquor license with package sales, video gaming, and catering liquor license riders. Liquor Code Provisions: On-Premises Secondary Use Restaurant: The sales of alcohol and/or video gaming revenues should be ancillary to the operation of the business. The principal source of revenue shall come from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages and food. There is no minimum age for entry. 2-4-5: PROCEDURE FOR CRITERIA FOR ISSUING A LICENSE: A.Notice: Upon the filing of an application for a liquor license, the application shall be reviewed by City staff for completeness, accuracy, and recommendation to the Commission; the application will then be considered at the next available Liquor Commission meeting. The applicant shall be notified of the date of said meeting not less than three (3) business days in advance. Failure of the applicant to accept, read, or review the notice, whether provided by mail, email, or telephone, does not constitute improper notification by the Commission. B.Hearing And Evidence: The Commission shall receive and may require such evidence deemed necessary to make findings based upon the standards and factual criteria set out below and elsewhere in this title. C.Standards And Factual Criteria: After the hearing, the Liquor Commission may grant a liquor license, contingent upon receipt of outstanding items, if it is determined that the grant of the license would not be detrimental to the general welfare of the City. The Commission may deny an application or may require changes to the applicant's plans in order to establish grounds for the issuance of the license if they find that the application meets one or more of the factual criteria listed below. 1.The application does not contain all the information, supporting documents, or fees required by this title. 2.The issuance of the license would be in violation of any part of this title. 3.The applicant does not have sufficient financial assets to maintain the proposed liquor establishment or has demonstrated insufficient financial responsibility. 4.The applicant is a convicted felon who has not been adequately rehabilitated. 5.The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create excessive noise, traffic, parking, or litter problems. 6.The applicant has a history of problems with regard to violations of health regulations, laws, and ordinances at prior establishments owned or managed by the applicant.  7.The building in which the applicant seeks to operate does not meet building and zoning code ordinances and regulations. 8.The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create a nuisance such as excessive and repeated breaches of the peace. 9.The applicant has previously had a liquor license revoked or suspended in this or any other state or jurisdiction. 10.The applicant is seeking a restaurant license and does not provide sufficient facilities or menu items to operate as a restaurant. Outstanding Items: The $100 application fee has been paid and the criminal history checkdid not reveal anything that would preclude the applicant from holding a liquor license. All other items are outstanding. Staff Recommendation: Approve License classification is appropriate for the operation. Applicant previously operated at this location with the same classification. File Attachments Pagliai's - Corrected Liquor Application WITH Signatures 2025-09-08_Redacted.pdf (3,049 KB) Determinants for Granting or Denying Application for a Liquor License.pdf (21 KB) 2-4-8 Special Conditions and License Riders.pdf (452 KB) 3. General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission Subject : 3.3 Application for an On-Premises Secondary Restaurant Liquor License with a Package Sales Rider from Tienda y Taqueria La Paloma Corp. d/b/a Tienda y Taqueria La Paloma Corp. Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action Recommended Action : Approve the issuance of an On-premises Secondary Use Restaurant liquor license with a package sales rider, contingent upon receipt of all outstanding items; or Approve the issuance of an On-premises Secondary Use Restaurant liquor license without the license rider, contingent upon receipt of all outstanding items; or Deny the issuance of the liquor license based on one or more provisions of the Liquor Code. Public Content Originating Department: City Clerk's Office Background: Tienda y Taqueria La Paloma Corp. d/b/a Tienda y Taqueria La Paloma Corp., located at 1402 North Illinois Ave., Suite 505, has applied for an On-Premises Secondary Use Restaurant liquor license with a package sales liquor license rider. Liquor Code Provisions: On-Premises Secondary Use Restaurant: The sales of alcohol should be ancillary to the operation of the business. The principal source of revenue shall come from the sale of nonalcoholic beverages and food. There is no minimum age for entry. 2-4-5: PROCEDURE FOR CRITERIA FOR ISSUING A LICENSE:  A.Notice: Upon the filing of an application for a liquor license, the application shall be reviewed by City staff for completeness, accuracy, and recommendation to the Commission; the application will then be considered at the next available Liquor Commission meeting. The applicant shall be notified of the date of said meeting not less than three (3) business days in advance. Failure of the applicant to accept, read, or review the notice, whether provided by mail, email, or telephone, does not constitute improper notification by the Commission. B.Hearing And Evidence: The Commission shall receive and may require such evidence deemed necessary to make findings based upon the standards and factual criteria set out below and elsewhere in this title. C.Standards And Factual Criteria: After the hearing, the Liquor Commission may grant a liquor license, contingent upon receipt of outstanding items, if it is determined that the grant of the license would not be detrimental to the general welfare of the City. The Commission may deny an application or may require changes to the applicant's plans in order to establish grounds for the issuance of the license if it finds that the application meets one or more of the factual criteria listed below. 1.The application does not contain all the information, supporting documents, or fees required by this title. 2.The issuance of the license would be in violation of any part of this title. 3.The applicant does not have sufficient financial assets to maintain the proposed liquor establishment or has demonstrated insufficient financial responsibility. 4.The applicant is a convicted felon who has not been adequately rehabilitated. 5.The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create excessive noise, traffic, parking, or litter problems. 6.The applicant has a history of problems with regard to violations of health regulations, laws, and ordinances at prior establishments owned or managed by the applicant. 7.The building in which the applicant seeks to operate does not meet building and zoning code ordinances and regulations. 8.The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create a nuisance, such as excessive and repeated breaches of the peace. 9.The applicant has previously had a liquor license revoked or suspended in this or any other state or jurisdiction. 10.The applicant is seeking a restaurant license and does not provide sufficient facilities or menu items to operate as a restaurant. Outstanding Items: The $100 application fee has been paid and the criminal history checkdid not reveal anything that would preclude the applicant from holding a liquor license. All other items are outstanding. Staff Recommendation: Approve License classification is appropriate for the proposed operation File Attachments Tienda y Taqueria - Liquor License App._Redacted.pdf (3,361 KB) Determinants for Granting or Denying Application for a Liquor License.pdf (21 KB) 2-4-8 Special Conditions and License Riders.pdf (452 KB) 4. Adjournment of the Local Liquor Control Commission Subject : 4.1 Time of Adjournment for Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Procedural Public Content 5. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting Subject : 5.1 Roll Call Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Procedural Public Content 5. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting Subject : 5.2 Citizens' Comments and Questions Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Procedural Public Content Citizens may address the City Council for up to four minutes on any agenda item. Public comments will be accepted for a maximum of 30 minutes per item. Those wishing to address the City Council should raise their hand to be recognized by the Mayor prior to approaching the podium. Speakers should provide their names for the minutes and end their comments when the four-minute time limit is announced. The Council may suspend or waive the speaker time limit with the consent of a majority of Council members present and are not required to respond to public remarks during the meeting. 5. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting Subject : 5.3 Council Comments, General Announcements, and Proclamations Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Procedural Public Content General Comments from the City Council and City Manager. Proclamations, Special Recognition,and Oaths of Office will periodically beadministered at this time. 5. Preliminaries to the City Council Meeting Subject : 5.4 Proclamation for National APEX Day Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Procedural Public Content Originating Department: Mayor's Office Background: A Proclamation declaring October 8, 2025, as National APEX Day File Attachments Proclamation for National Apex Day, 2025-09-23.pdf (51 KB) 7. Consent Agenda of the City Council Subject : 7.1 City Council Meeting Minutes from September 9 and 11, 2025 Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Approve the minutes from the regular City Council meeting of September 9 and the City Council Retreat of September 11, 2025 Public Content Originating Department: City Clerk's Office File Attachments Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 9 September 2025.pdf (138 KB) City Council Retreat Meeting Minutes 11 September 2025.pdf (125 KB) 7. Consent Agenda of the City Council Subject : 7.2 Approval of Warrant for the Period Ending: 09/12 /2025 for the FY 2026 Warrant 1520 in the Total Amount of $1,645,956.83 Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Accept the following report of payments made for the period ended: 09/12/2025 totaling $1,645,956.83 Goals : Goal #3: Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and transparency while providing high-quality City services Public Content Originating Department: Finance Background: File Attachments Warrant 1520 2025-09-23.pdf (299 KB) 7. Consent Agenda of the City Council Subject : 7.3 A Resolution Authorizing Staff to Initiate a Text Amendment Relative to Emergency Services Training Facilities in the AG, General Agriculture, District Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Staff to Initiate a Text Amendment Relative to Emergency Services Training Facilities in the AG, General Agriculture, District Goals : Goal #1: Provide a high quality-of-life and foster a sense of community for all residents Goal #3: Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and transparency while providing high-quality City services Goal #7: Build on, expand, and develop new relationships with SIU and other regional entities Public Content Originating Department: Community Development Background: MTU-15 (Mobile Training Unit), a subsidiary state organization, is interested in developing an emergency services training facility in Carbondale. The land they are interested in is currently City-owned property that is zoned AG, General Agriculture, and would be in the vicinity of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant, a firefighter training facility, and the City firearms range. Staff finds that the proposed location is appropriate for such a facility; however, the zoning code (Title 15 of the Carbondale Revised Code) does not currently have a Land Use Type for Residential Districts (of which AG is considered), where this facility would be categorized. As such, Staff is seeking authorization to initiate a Text Amendment of Title 15 to permit this type of facility in an AG District. Upon adoption of this Resolution, Planning Staff will prepare a staff report and present it to the Planning Commission as part of a public hearing. The Planning Commission will make its recommendation to the City Council, and the Council will make the final decision to approve or deny the Text Amendment. File Attachments Resolution Authorizing Staff to Initiate Text Amendment for Emergency Services Training Facilities in AG District 2025-09-23.pdf (116 KB) 7. Consent Agenda of the City Council Subject : 7.4 Award the Purchase of One (1) 2026 Ford Crew Cab Police Pickup from Vogler Ford, Carbondale, IL in the amount of $49,130.00; Award the Purchase of Four (4) Police SUV Vehicles from Vogler Ford, Carbondale, IL in the Amount of $201,068.00; Approve an Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Adjustment to Increase the Police Department's FY /26 Budget in the Amount of $30,198.00 Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Award the purchase of one (1) 2026 Ford Crew Cab Police Pickup from Vogler Ford, Carbondale, IL in the amount of $49,130.00; Award the purchase of four (4) Police SUV vehicles from Vogler Ford, Carbondale, IL in the amount of $201,068.00; Approve an Ordinance authorizing a Budget Adjustment to increase the Police Department's FY26 Budget in the amount of $30,198.00 with the use of restricted funds Public Content Originating Department: Police Department Background: The Police Department's FY2026 budget includes $220,000.00 to purchase four (4) Police SUV vehicles. In addition, the Police Department is requesting to use Police Department restricted funds to purchase one (1) police package truck to be assigned for police K-9 use.The new vehicles are needed to maintain safe and reliable police vehicles for responses in the City and to continue the take-home car program for officers who live within the City limits. Specifications for the police vehicles were prepared and the bid was advertised in theSouthern Illinoisanon Saturday, August 30, 2025, made available on the City website, and both bids were sent to thirteen (13) dealerships, and two (2) planhouses as shown on the attached bid certificates. Three (3) bids were submitted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 for each bid. The lowest bid received that met the minimum specifications and delivery time, as shown on the attached bid tab was from Vogler Ford, Carbondale, IL in the amount of $201,068.00 for the police SUV vehicles and $49,130.00 for the truck. It is recommended that Vogler Ford, Carbondale, IL be awarded the bid. File Attachments 26-12 Crew Cab Police Responder Pickup bid tab 2025-09-23.pdf (19 KB) 26-12 Crew Cab Police Responder Pickup Certificate 2025-09-23.pdf (22 KB) 26-13 4 2026 Police SUV's bid tab 2025-09-23.pdf (19 KB) 26-13 4 2026 Police SUV's Certificate 2025-09-23.pdf (23 KB) Ordinance Authorizing a BA for the Purchase of a K-9 Pickup- 2025-09-23.pdf (221 KB) Exhibit A - Budget Adjustment from Restricted account to 504- 2025-09-23.pdf (14 KB) 7. Consent Agenda of the City Council Subject : 7.5 Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the Amount of $250,000 and Approving a Budget Adjustment to Increase the Community Development FY2026 Budget in the Amount of $250,000 Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Adopt the Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the Amount of $250,000 and Approving a Budget Adjustment to Increase the Community Development FY2026 Budget in the Amount of $250,000  Goals : Goal #4: Encourage progressive economic development, tourism, arts, and entertainment Goal #2: Establish programs, processes, and networks to address diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice Goal #3: Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and transparency while providing high-quality City services Goal #1: Provide a high quality-of-life and foster a sense of community for all residents Public Content Originating Department:Community Development Services | Sustainability Background:The City of Carbondale has been awarded a second round of funding from the State of Illinois Environmental Protection Agencys Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). TheEECBG Program supports municipalities and counties with the development or revision of existing strategic energy or climate action plans. Such plans will help prepare local governments for future project funding opportunities, either offered by the State or Federal government. The City of Carbondale received the first round of no-match funding to 1) contract Local Governments for Sustainability (known as ICLEI) to perform greenhouse gas inventories for the municipality and community-scale Years 2020 - 2025, 2) utilize modeling software to predict and prepare regional infrastructure planning for the electrification of building stock, transportation, and climate migration, and 3) to initiate a communication and storytelling plan contract for the Our Energy Project with climate-focused consulting agency Pleiades Strategy. Our Energy project is a forward-thinking, people-led project of Carbondale and the Village of Dowell that is designed to grow local prosperity by taking greater control over our energy systems and its costs. This project will pair agriculture-friendly solar and mature storage technology to produce more than enough electricity for Carbondale and Dowell community members. The second round of funding, which requires no match, was approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (ILEPA) to fund the following: 1.Conduct comprehensive energy audits of all nineteen energy-served sites owned by the City of Carbondale, in partnership with the University of Illinois EnergySense Resilience Center. 2. Convert Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plan blower system to intermittent operation, decreasing aeration system energy demand by roughly 60%. a.Costs will only be incurred if the 2025 Energy Audits affirm this conversion. 3.Contract immediately actionable energy efficiency upgrades identified in the 2025 Energy Audits of all nineteen energy-served sites owned by the City of Carbondale, including but not limited to: installation of energy efficient lighting, installation of insulation, weather sealing, retrofit of windows/doors, HVAC upgrades to existing systems, purchase/installation of energy efficient commercial appliances and equipment, and retrofit of pumps/motors. a.Actionable upgrades will be prioritized based on community use and purpose, specifically emergency or resiliency building infrastructure that supports shelter relief, communication, and other emergency services. b.The Carbondale Warming Center is a prime candidate for LED lighting retrofit, pending a formal energy audit by the EnergySense Resilience Center. File Attachments Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of $250000 Grant from the Illinois EPA and a BA to increase the Community Development Budget (2025-09-23).pdf (108 KB) Exhibit A - Budget Adjustment - EECBG (IEPA) Round 2.pdf (16 KB) 7. Consent Agenda of the City Council Subject : 7.6 Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Approve all Consent Agenda items not pulled for separate consideration Public Content 8. General Business of the City Council Subject : 8.1 An Ordinance Amending Title Eighteen by adding Chapter Seventeen of the Carbondale Revised Code Permitting Government-Owned Utillity Task Vehicles to be Operated Upon City Streets Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action Recommended Action : Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title Eighteen by adding Chapter Seventeen of the Carbondale Revised Code, permitting government-owned UTVs to operate upon City Streets. Public Content Originating Department: Legal Background: The City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University (SIU) both utilize utility task vehicles (UTVs) in the performance of property maintenance and emergency operations. At present, City Code does not permit the operation of UTVs on public streets, which restricts their lawful use. Authorizing government- owned UTVs to operate on City streets will enable municipal and university personnel to conduct official duties efficiently and without violating traffic regulations. SIU has recently purchased a UTV for use by its Department of Public Safety in conducting patrols of campus and adjacent properties, many of which can only be reached by traveling upon City-owned streets. File Attachments An Ordinance Amending Title 18, Chapter 17 Permitting Government-Owned UTVs 2025-09-23.pdf (116 KB) Exhibit A - Amendment to Title 18, adding Chapter 17 for Government Owned UTV 2025-09-27.pdf (207 KB) 9. Executive Session Subject : 9.1 Executive Session to Conduct the Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Meeting Minutes Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action Recommended Action : Enter into an Executive Session to conduct the semi- annual review of executive session minutes as permitted under the Illinois Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Public Content Originating Department: City Clerk's Office Background: The Illinois Open Meetings Act requires the public body to conduct a review of executive session minutes on a semi-annual basis. Upon return to open session, final action will be preceded by a public recital of the nature of the matter being considered and other information that will inform the public of the business being conducted. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 9. Executive Session Subject : 9.2 Return to Open Session Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action Recommended Action : Return to Open Session Public Content Originating Department: City Clerk's Office 9. Executive Session Subject : 9.3 Action to Approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes, Declare the Need for Confidentiality Still Exists in Whole or in Part for Executive Session Meeting Minutes, and Authorize the Destruction of Audio Recordings for Meetings Conducted More Than 18 Months Ago Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Action  Recommended Action : Approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes from September 24, October 22, November 16 and 23, 2024, and January 8, 14, 28, February 11, and March 11, 2025; Declare the need for confidentiality exists, in whole or in part, for Closed Meeting Minutes; and authorize the destruction of audio recordings of all Closed Meetings that were conducted more than 18 months ago for which minutes have been approved and no appeals have been filed with the Public Access Counselor or Circuit Court. Public Content Originating Department: City Clerk's Office Background: Once the City Council has returned from Executive Session into Open Session, the City Council should act either in one motion or separate motions to approve the Executive Session meeting minutes from April 8, May 13, May 27, July 1, and August 12, 2025; declare the need for confidentiality still exists, in whole or in part, for the remaining Closed Meeting Minutes from the City Council meetings; and to authorize the destruction of audio recordings of all Closed Meetings that were conducted more than 18 months ago for which minutes have been approved and no appeals are pending. 10. Adjournment of the City Council Meeting Subject : 10.1 Adjourn meeting Meeting : Sep 23, 2025 - Local Liquor Control Commission and Regular City Council Meeting September 23, 2025 Type : Procedural Public Content The Mayor will declare the meeting adjourned.