Liquor Commission

VILLAGE OF PALATINE VILLAGE HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 E. WOOD STREET PALATINE, IL 60067-5339 – (847) 359-9050 http://www.palatine.il.us PALATINE LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 14, 2025 Regular Meeting 7:05 PM I. ROLL CALL – TIME: 8:18 PM Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Jim Schwantz Commissioner Present Tim Millar Commissioner Present Scott Lamerand Commissioner Present Doug Myslinski Commissioner Present Joe Falkenberg Commissioner Present Kollin Kozlowski Commissioner Present Brad Helms Commissioner Present Also Present: Village Clerk Marg Duer, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Patrick Brankin, Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Police Chief William Nord, Fire Chief Patrick Gratzianna, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Andrew Brown, Director of Human Resources Monika Pandya, and Deputy Village Clerk Kristin La Russo II. MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Palatine Liquor Commission - Regular Meeting - March 10, 2025 - Accepted RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg, Commissioner AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms III. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Consider a Motion Granting a Class E (Temporary) Liquor License for the St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church Annual 'GreekFest' to be Held on June 20 - 22, 2025 at 133 S. Roselle Road - Approved by Voice Vote VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 Minutes April 14, 2025 RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Millar, Commissioner SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, Commissioner AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms 2. Consider an Application for a Class G-1 Restaurant (Seasonal Beer & Wine) Liquor License for Morkes Chocolates Located at 1890 N. Rand Road - Approved by Voice Vote RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joe Falkenberg, Commissioner SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, Commissioner AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms IV. ADJOURNMENT – TIME:8:20 PM 1. Motion to Adjourn the Liquor Commission - Motion Carried by Voice Vote RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, Commissioner SECONDER: Tim Millar, Commissioner AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms SUBMITTED BY: Margaret R. Duer Village Clerk VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 2  2.1 VILLAGE OF PALATINE VILLAGE HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 E. WOOD STREET PALATINE, IL 60067-5339 – (847) 359-9050 http://www.palatine.il.us PALATINE LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 10, 2025 Regular Meeting 7:05 PM I. ROLL CALL – Time: 7:43 PM Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 10, 2025 7:05 PM (Minutes Approval) Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Jim Schwantz Commissioner Present Tim Millar Commissioner Present Scott Lamerand Commissioner Present Doug Myslinski Commissioner Present Joe Falkenberg Commissioner Present Kollin Kozlowski Commissioner Present Brad Helms Commissioner Present Also Present: Village Clerk Marg Duer, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Patrick Brankin, Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Police Chief William Nord, Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Lavacchi, IT Manager Rhonda Malcolm, Director of Finance Andrew Brown, and Director of Human Resources Monika Pandya II. MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Palatine Liquor Commission - Regular Meeting - February 10, 2025 - Accepted RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg, Commissioner AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms III. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Consider an Application for a Class G Restaurant (Beer & Wine) Liquor License for Urban Counter Located at 1400 W. Algonquin Road - Approved by Voice Vote VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 Packet Pg. 3  2.1 Minutes March 10, 2025 RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott Lamerand, Commissioner SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, Commissioner AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms 2. Consider an Application for a Class B (Package Liquor Store) Liquor License for J&J Liquor Located at 741 W. Palatine Road - Approved by Voice Vote RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Millar, Commissioner SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, Commissioner Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 10, 2025 7:05 PM (Minutes Approval) AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms IV. ADJOURNMENT - TIME: 7:46 PM 1. to Adjourn the Liquor Commission - Motion Carried by Voice Vote RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, Commissioner SECONDER: Tim Millar, Commissioner AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms SUBMITTED BY: Margaret R. Duer Village Clerk VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 2 Packet Pg. 4  3.1 Consider a Motion Granting a Class E (Temporary) Liquor License for the St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church Annual 'GreekFest' to be Held on June 20 - 22, 2025 at 133 S. Roselle Road BACKGROUND: St. Nectarios is requesting a temporary liquor license to sell alcoholic beverages at their annual festival to be held on the grounds of their church at 133 S. Roselle Road (located at the southeast corner of Palatine and Roselle Roads). They are requesting to sell liquor during the following days and hours: • Friday, June 20: 4 - 11 PM • Saturday, June 21: 3 - 11 PM • Sunday, June 22: Noon - 10 pm KEY ISSUES: Any approval shall be contingent upon anyone involved in the sale or serving of alcohol being required to complete the Village of Palatine Liquor Ordinance Compliance Course. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the request. 2. Recommend different hours. RECOMMENDATION: Action is at the discretion of the Commission. ACTION REQUIRED: Action is at the discretion of the Commission. ATTACHMENTS: • Greek Fest RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Millar, Commissioner SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, Commissioner AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms Page 1 Packet Pg. 5  3.1.a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: Greek Fest (2025 Greek Fest Liquor)  3.1.a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: Greek Fest (2025 Greek Fest Liquor)  3.2 Consider an Application for a Class G-1 Restaurant (Seasonal Beer & Wine) Liquor License for Morkes Chocolates Located at 1890 N. Rand Road BACKGROUND: On this evening's agenda is a request for a Special Use for Morkes Chocolates located at 1890 N. Rand Road. The Petitioner wishes to apply for a Class G-1 (Seasonal Beer & Wine) liquor license. The permitted hours for a Class G-1 Liquor License are 6 AM - 9 PM daily from April 1 through November 30 of each year. KEY ISSUES: A copy of the application is on file in the Village Manager's Office. The Petitioner will be present Monday evening to answer any questions of the Commission. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Class G-1 liquor license. 2. Do not approve the Class G-1 liquor license. BUDGET IMPACT: $1,338 Annual Fee for a Class G-1 Liquor License. RECOMMENDATION: Action is at the discretion of the Commission. ACTION REQUIRED: Action is at the discretion of the Commission. ATTACHMENTS: • Business Plan - Summer • Floor Plan • Menu RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joe Falkenberg, Commissioner SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, Commissioner AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms Page 1 Packet Pg. 8  3.2.a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: Business Plan - Summer (1890 N. Rand Rd - Appl. for Class G-1 Liquor License, Morkes Chocolates)  3.2.b Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: Floor Plan (1890 N. Rand Rd - Appl. for Class G-1 Liquor License, Morkes Chocolates)  3.2.c Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: Menu (1890 N. Rand Rd - Appl. for Class G-1 Liquor License, Morkes Chocolates)