Liquor Commission

LIQUOR COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2025 AT 7:05 PM VILLAGE HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 E. WOOD STREET PALATINE, IL 60067-5339 – (847) 359-9050 http://www.palatine.il.us AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:05 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Palatine Liquor Commision - Regular Meeting - June 9, 2025 B. Palatine Liquor Commission - Regular Meeting - September 15, 2025 IV. AGENDA ITEMS A. Consider an Application for a Class B (Package Liquor) Liquor License for KAP Capital LLC dba Armanetti Beer-Wine-Spirits Located at 44 W. Illinois Avenue Council District: Two V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. ADJOURNMENT VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 27  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 JUNE 9, 2025 Regular Meeting 7:05 PM I. ROLL CALL 7:32 PM Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Greg Langer Commissioner Present Jim Schwantz Commissioner Present Scott Lamerand Commissioner Present Doug Myslinski Commissioner Present Joe Falkenberg Commissioner Present Kollin Kozlowski Commissioner Absent Brad Helms Commissioner Present Also Present: Deputy Village Clerk Kristin La Russo, 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, Deputy Chief Scott Mackeben, IT Director Larry Schroth, and Director of Finance Andrew Brown II. MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Palatine Liquor Commission - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2025 - Accepted RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, Commissioner SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, Commissioner AYES: Langer, Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Helms ABSENT: Kozlowski III. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Consider an Application for a Class E (Temporary) Liquor License for the 4th Annual Parish Picnic on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, 1141 E. Anderson Drive - Approved by Voice Vote VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 Page 2 of 27 Minutes June 9, 2025 Petitioner Vito Manola,1007 N. Plum Grove Road, spoke on behalf of the St. Thomas Villanova parish picnic, explaining that all servers will be certified with the Village, and three BASSET-certified servers will be present to ensure compliance and safety. Mayor Schwantz commended the petitioner for organizing events that have been well received by the community. RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Langer, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg, Commissioner AYES: Langer, Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Helms ABSENT: Kozlowski 2. Consider a Motion Approving Applications for Liquor License Renewals for the 2025/2026 Liquor License Year - Approved by Voice Vote Village Manager Reid Ottesen explained that the Village liquor licenses will be approved with this action. He recommended that the few remaining establishments that still need to fulfill ABSS permit requirements have their license renewal contingent upon approval by the Village Manager. RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joe Falkenberg, Commissioner SECONDER: Greg Langer, Commissioner AYES: Langer, Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Helms ABSENT: Kozlowski 3. Consider an Application for a Class D (Restaurant) Liquor License for Omdharti Inc (dba India Foodie Lounge) Located at 383 W. Northwest Highway - Approved by Voice Vote RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, Commissioner SECONDER: Brad Helms, Commissioner AYES: Langer, Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Helms ABSENT: Kozlowski 4. Consider an Application for a Class D (Restaurant) Liquor License for Islas Jarochas Located at 1417 N. Rand Road - Approved by Voice Vote VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 2 Page 3 of 27 Minutes June 9, 2025 RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Langer, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg, Commissioner AYES: Langer, Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Helms ABSENT: Kozlowski 5. Consider an Application for a Class PS (Product Sampling) Liquor License for Kabir 507 Inc. (dba Millennium Cigar & Liquor) at 235 W. Northwest Highway - Approved by Voice Vote RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, Commissioner SECONDER: Brad Helms, Commissioner AYES: Langer, Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Helms ABSENT: Kozlowski 6. Consider a Motion Acknowledging a Transfer of Ownership Stock for Emmett's PT LLC (dba Emmett's Brewing Co.) Located at 110 N. Brockway Street - Approved by Voice Vote Village Manager Reid Ottesen explained that a 3% buyback of ownership stock will be divided among the original owners, and the stock then remains owned by the original family. RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, Commissioner SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg, Commissioner AYES: Langer, Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Helms ABSENT: Kozlowski IV. ADJOURNMENT 7:37 PM Motion to Adjourn - Motion Carried by Voice Vote RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, Commissioner SECONDER: Greg Langer, Commissioner AYES: Langer, Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Falkenberg, Helms ABSENT: Kozlowski SUBMITTED BY: Kristin La Russo Deputy Village Clerk VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 3 Page 4 of 27  LIQUOR COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 AT 7:05 PM VILLAGE HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 E. WOOD STREET PALATINE, IL 60067-5339 – (847) 359-9050 http://www.palatine.il.us MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 7:05 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Schwantz called the meeting to order at 8:02 PM. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT : Commissioner Jim Schwantz,Commissioner Greg Langer, Commissioner Scott Lamerand, Commissioner Doug Myslinski, Commissioner Joe Falkenberg, Commissioner Kollin Kozlowski, Commissioner Brad Helms ABSENT : Also Present: Village Clerk Maureen Pasqualucci, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Rick Veenstra, Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Police Chief William Nord, Fire Chief Scott Mackeben, IT Director Larry Schroth,Director of Human Resources Monika Pandya, and Deputy Clerk Kristin La Russo III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. AGENDA ITEMS A. Consider an Application for a Class D (Restaurant) Liquor License for Gentlemen Billiards Bar and Grill Located at 1170 E. Dundee Road Council District: Four RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Joe Falkenberg SECONDER: Doug Myslinski AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 of 2 Page 5 of 27 Minutes September 15, 2025 B. Consider an Application for a Class E (Temporary) Liquor License for St. Thomas of Villanova's Music Ministry Fundraiser on Saturday, November 15 at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, 1201 E. Anderson Drive Council District: Four RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Joe Falkenberg SECONDER: Doug Myslinski AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None C. Consider an Application for a Class E (Temporary) Liquor License for the "Music With a Mission" Fund Raising Event at Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist, 1025 N. Smith Street, Saturday, November 8, 2025 Council District: Six RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Scott Lamerand AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None V. PUBLIC COMMENT No one came forward. VI. ADJOURNMENT RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None MEETING ADJOURNED - 8:04 PM SUBMITTED BY: Maureen Pasqualucci Village Clerk VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 2 of 2 Page 6 of 27  IV.A Consider an Application for a Class B (Package Liquor) Liquor License for KAP Capital LLC dba Armanetti Beer-Wine-Spirits Located at 44 W. Illinois Avenue BACKGROUND: On this evening's agenda is a request for a Special Use Transfer for 44 W. Illinois Avenue, known as Armanetti Beer-Wine-Spirits. The petitioner, Anil Patel, wishes to apply for a Class B (Package Liquor Store) liquor license. The Village has an available Class B license due to the 100% ownership change of this store, previously owned by U Zara, Inc. The Petitioner will be present to answer any questions from the Commission. The permitted hours for a Class B Liquor License are Sunday through Saturday, 6 AM to 12 AM. 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 of the questions. BUDGET IMPACT: The annual fee for a Class B Liquor License is $4,097. RECOMMENDATION: Action is at the discretion of the Commission. ACTION REQUIRED: Action is at the discretion of the Commission. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Business Plan 2. 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