D. Committee of the Whole

APPROVED VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OCTOBER 13, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 8:45 pm. ROLL CALL: Present –Mayor Tolomei, Trustees Branding, Callahan, Johnson, McAvoy, Poynton, and Taylor. Also present –Administrator Vitas, Village Attorney Mueller, Finance Director Zochowski, Police Chief Finlon, Fire Chief Mastandrea, Park and Recreation Director Perkins, Public Works Director/Engineer Heyden, and Building and Zoning Director Peterson. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 MINUTES: MOTION made by Trustee McAvoy, seconded by Trustee Callahan, to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2008 Committee of the Whole as submitted. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. GRAHAM C-STORES CO., 1 N. RAND ROAD, REQUEST FOR LIQUOR LICENSE President Tolomei advised the Board liquor licenses have not been previously granted to convenience stores located at gas stations. Michael Graham, 33978 N. Hwy. 45, Gages Lake, owner of Lake Zurich 66 for sixteen years, located at One North Rand Road, spoke regarding their request for a beer/wine liquor license. Seven of their other locations have this type of license and would like to be able to offer this service to the community. John Graham, 33978 N. Hwy. 45, Gages Lake, commented on their staff training and take the sale of alcohol very seriously. Their cash register prompts the employee to provide a birth date when alcohol or cigarettes are sold. The Committee asked questions regarding hours of operation, wine tastings, percentage of sales at other locations, and whether hard liquor was also being considered. Chief Finlon warned the petitioner that the Police Department makes frequent compliant checks with underage people attempting to purchase beer and wine. Judy Thode, 52 & 58 Robertson Road, questioned whether other gas stations would now be allowed to sell beer and wine if Lake Zurich 66 is granted a license. President Tolomei reminded everyone a precedent will be set if the license is granted and may be difficult to distinguish between different operations and what is being offered. President Tolomei then suggested the liquor code be updated accordingly to reflect this classification. Attorney Mueller suggested developing a separate classification that 1)restricts how much space is allowed for beer and wine and 2)can address any concerns the Board or staff may have. Committee of the Whole Minutes, October 13, 2008 2 This item will be tabled until the next Board meeting for further discussion under Other Business. NEWSLINE – NOVEMBER EDITION Trustee Johnson suggested the map on page 2, depicting the Bristol Trails Park improvements be enlarged. The Board concurred. Trustee Poynton suggested we provide a final date for leaf collection rather than state early December to avoid what happened last year. Public Works Director/Engineer Heyden stated winter came early last year and prohibited the final collection of leaves from the street. Leaf collection begins this week and runs for the next six weeks. MOTION was made by Trustee Poynton, seconded by Trustee McAvoy, to recommend the Board of Trustees approve the November edition of Newsline. AYES: 6 Trustees Branding, Callahan, Johnson, McAvoy, Poynton, and Taylor NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT: MOTION was made by Trustee McAvoy, seconded by Trustee Callahan, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending, probable or imminent litigation and not reconvene to open session. AYES: 6 Trustees Branding, Callahan, Johnson, McAvoy, Poynton, and Taylor NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 pm. Submitted by: Approved: 10/27/08