Local Liquor Control Commission

VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK Village Hall 20 S Ardmore Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181 Special Meeting Local Liquor Control Commission June 2, 2026 7:00 PM Chairperson: President Patrick Commissioners: Joey De Tomaso, Stephen "Tom" King, Danielle Weis, Zach Wagner Board Liaison: President Kevin Patrick Staff Liaison: Julie Settles Email: liquorcontrol@invillapark.com 1. Call to Order - Roll Call 2. Public Comments on Agenda Items 3. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items 4. Approval of Minutes a. Approval of minutes from Meeting on May 5, 2026 5. Amendments to the Agenda 6. Discussion of Monthly Reports a. Monthly Reports 7. New Business 8. A. Liquor License Revocation Hearings - Consideration of Liquor License Revocation Hearings for the following license holders a. a. Case No. 26-006 – Curling Club Community, Inc. d/b/a Curling Club Community b. Case No. 26-007 – Dance Villa, Inc. d/b/a Mystic Vines c. Case No. 26-008 – El Barrio III Corp. d/b/a El Barrio III Mexican Bar & Grill d. Case No. 26-010 – MKP Corp d/b/a Gyros Express e.Case No. 26-011 – Los Burritos Mexicanos No. 2, Inc. d/b/a Los Burritos Mexicanos No. 2, Inc. f. Case No. 26-016 – Angady 74, Inc. d/b/a Villa Park Shell g. Case No. 26-017 – Simon's K, Ltd. d/b/a Simon's h. Case No. 26-018 – Supreme Lobster & Seafood Co. d/b/a Supreme Lobster & Seafoods i. Case No. 26-019 – Itasca Golf, LLC d/b/a Tribute Food & Bar j. Case No. 26-020 – Villa Park VFW Post #2801 Page 1 of 35 9. B. Agreed Orders - Consideration and approval of Agreed Orders for the following license holders: a. a. Case No. 26-002 – Aldi, Inc. d/b/a Aldi Store #28 b. Case No. 26-003 – OM Riya, Inc. d/b/a Ardmore Station Liquors #2 c. Case No. 26-004 – Fitz's Pub Villa Park, Inc. d/b/a Fitz's Irish Bulldog d. Case No. 26-005 – Tacos & Cemitas Poblana, Inc. d/b/a Tacos & Cemitas Poblana e. Case No. 26-009 – El Patron 64 Bar & Grill, Inc. d/b/a El Patron 64 Bar & Grill f. Case No. 26-012 – Sayulita, Inc. d/b/a Mariscos Miramar g. Case No. 26-013 – The Pride Stores, Inc. d/b/a The Pride Store of Villa Park h. Case No. 26-014 – Safari Land, LLC d/b/a Safari Land i. Case No. 26-015 – LLB, Inc. d/b/a Sal's Beverage World j. Case No. 26-021 – Villa Park Heroes, Inc. d/b/a Villa Park Exxon 10. Consider recommending to the Village Board the application for issuance of an EEEE liquor license to 302 Villa Park LLC, d/b/a 302 Villa Park, 324 E. Central Blvd., Villa Park. 11. Old Business a. Discussion of proposed ordinance amendments from Village Attorney 12. Commissioner Comments 13. Liquor Commissioner comments 14. Village Staff Comments 15. Adjournment The Villa Park Village Hall is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. An elevator is operational at the north side entrance to the Village Hall during normal work hours and also during evenings. lndividuals with special needs are requested to contact the Village's Compliance Officer at (630) 834-8500 so that reasonable accommodations can be made for those persons. Page 2 of 35 Special Villa Park Liquor Commission Minutes Meeting 5/5/2026 7:00pm 1. Commissioner DeTomaso opened the meeting at 7:00 pm 2. Roll Call – Commission Members: King, Wagner, Weis 3. Public comments on agenda items or non-agenda items – No Comments 4. Approval of Minutes – The minutes from the April 7, 2026, meeting was approved by a roll call vote. 5. Amendments to Agenda – A motion was proposed to strike item 6B (video gaming) from the agenda, but the motion failed due to a lack of a second. 6. Discussion of Monthly Reports – No discussion or motions were made 7. New Business a. New Liquor License Application: Puerto Nevo- The commission reviewed a request for a new liquor license for Puerto Nevo (120 West Roosevelt Road). After confirming the business model is a family- oriented restaurant where alcohol sales will not exceed 50% of gross receipts, the commission voted to recommend approval of Class “Quad I” (Restaurant with Bar, No Video Gaming) to the Village Board for consideration. b. Discussion of Outstanding Underage Service Tickets - An update was provided regarding outstanding underage service violations. Out of 18 total cases, 9 have been settled, with efforts continuing to resolve the remainder. Hearings for remaining cases are scheduled for June 2nd c. Discussion of 4/27/26 Village Board Meeting Suggestions - The Commission discussed potential amendments regarding how corporate ownership changes (e.g., a 5% threshold) trigger the need for a new license. Concerns were raised about the feasibility of publicly traded chains. Trustees and Commissioners debated the risks for business owners who invest in property before receiving formal liquor license approval. The idea of an "advisory role" for the Commission was proposed to guide new businesses before full application submissions. Multiple proposed ordinance amendments—including changes to commission structure, tavern license definitions, and video gaming cafe classifications—were tabled for further research and discussion at the next meeting. d. Discussion of Signage Enforcement - It was clarified that current signage enforcement is being conducted based on existing ordinances, not new policies initiated by the liquor commission itself. e. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Amendments from Village Attorney - Discussed formalizing a 50% gross receipts rule for restaurants (excluding gaming). Reviewed license classes (E, G, L, Z), specifically moving to define "video gaming cafes" more clearly and prohibiting gaming on banquet licenses (Class L). Proposed adding a section to renewal applications to report food, alcohol, and gaming revenue for transparency. Discussed transitioning from one-time background checks to a 5-year recurring requirement. Multiple proposed ordinance amendments—including changes to commission structure, tavern license definitions, and video gaming cafe classifications—were tabled for further research and discussion at the next meeting. 8. Commissioner Comments – No Comments 9. Liquor Commissioner Comments – Not in attendance 10. Village Staff Comments – No Comments 11. Meeting adjourned at 9:07 pm Page 3 of 35 Special Villa Park Liquor Commission Minutes Meeting 5/5/2026 7:00pm Page 4 of 35  ILLINOIS GAMING BOARD 5/19/2026 VIDEO GAMING REPORT 4:13 pm Villa Park April 2026 VGT Wagering Activity VGT Income VGT Tax Distribution License VGT Amount Amount Net Wagering Net Terminal State Municipality Municipality Establishment Number Count Played Won Activity Funds In Funds Out Income NTI Tax Share Share Villa Park BACCI LLC 200702381 6 $335,648.81 $303,735.81 $31,913.00 $128,516.30 $96,603.38 $31,912.92 $11,169.53 $9,572.29 $1,597.24 Villa Park Bet Crazy Inc. 210700458 6 $607,144.67 $554,200.89 $52,943.78 $242,758.37 $189,814.59 $52,943.78 $18,530.37 $15,880.52 $2,649.85 Villa Park Blackhawk Restaurant Group LLC Series 130702815 6 $706,922.75 $655,249.43 $51,673.32 $254,218.26 $202,544.94 $51,673.32 $18,085.67 $15,499.42 $2,586.25 VDVillaPark Villa Park CAPTAIN B'S SHRIMP HOUSE TWO, INC. 220701833 3 $71,131.93 $62,475.36 $8,656.57 $32,980.32 $24,323.75 $8,656.57 $3,029.83 $2,596.57 $433.26 Villa Park Dance Villa Inc. 240701416 6 $62,645.30 $57,996.89 $4,648.41 $23,796.61 $19,148.20 $4,648.41 $1,626.98 $1,394.32 $232.66 Villa Park DD DEVINE, INC. 230701655 6 $90,868.78 $80,663.53 $10,205.25 $33,650.96 $23,445.67 $10,205.29 $3,571.94 $3,061.15 $510.79 Villa Park Fitz's Pub - Villa Park, Inc. 120712310 6 $779,249.52 $711,592.80 $67,656.72 $290,657.06 $223,000.34 $67,656.72 $23,679.86 $20,293.64 $3,386.22 Villa Park FRANK GF INC. 130700397 6 $456,261.13 $423,323.47 $32,937.66 $195,525.13 $162,587.92 $32,937.21 $11,528.08 $9,879.56 $1,648.52 Villa Park K3 WINE BAR INC. 190702472 6 $937,842.59 $855,456.06 $82,386.53 $374,659.60 $292,273.07 $82,386.53 $28,835.32 $24,711.87 $4,123.45 Villa Park M.K.P. CORPORATION 140704034 6 $152,813.25 $140,499.76 $12,313.49 $59,135.70 $46,822.21 $12,313.49 $4,309.76 $3,693.46 $616.30 Villa Park Mahoney's Pub, Inc. 120711227 6 $435,487.83 $389,564.56 $45,923.27 $171,088.93 $125,165.66 $45,923.27 $16,073.10 $13,774.64 $2,298.46 Villa Park MAY'S VILLA PARK, LLC 190702439 6 $633,620.70 $569,495.78 $64,124.92 $249,231.10 $185,106.18 $64,124.92 $22,443.75 $19,234.29 $3,209.46 Villa Park MEAGRAH, INC. 120711316 6 $642,068.78 $571,929.29 $70,139.49 $257,445.94 $187,306.45 $70,139.49 $24,548.81 $21,038.33 $3,510.48 Villa Park MILICIA INC. 160701591 6 $163,500.91 $150,230.96 $13,269.95 $67,820.21 $54,550.26 $13,269.95 $4,644.50 $3,980.34 $664.16 Villa Park MORTADELI LLC 240702540 6 $206,802.83 $186,780.30 $20,022.53 $81,835.56 $61,813.03 $20,022.53 $7,007.88 $6,005.76 $1,002.12 Villa Park NEW TRIPOLIS INC. 170702628 6 $680,930.40 $621,620.05 $59,310.35 $254,143.13 $194,831.78 $59,311.35 $20,759.03 $17,790.49 $2,968.54 Villa Park Park Blvd. Tavern, Inc. 120711214 6 $655,815.15 $601,014.43 $54,800.72 $273,958.99 $219,158.27 $54,800.72 $19,180.28 $16,437.50 $2,742.78 Villa Park RH2024 LLC 240701420 6 $133,104.85 $124,239.19 $8,865.66 $54,339.72 $45,474.20 $8,865.52 $3,102.95 $2,659.22 $443.73 Villa Park Safari Land, L.L.C. 140702528 6 $171,191.34 $156,871.40 $14,319.94 $66,543.93 $52,224.44 $14,319.49 $5,011.84 $4,295.15 $716.69 Villa Park SELECTIVE LIQUORS LLC 200700818 6 $599,644.14 $547,954.46 $51,689.68 $247,828.07 $196,138.39 $51,689.68 $18,091.46 $15,504.39 $2,587.07 Villa Park Shelby's - Villa Center, LLC 130703638 6 $1,034,598.75 $948,785.60 $85,813.15 $394,353.84 $308,540.69 $85,813.15 $30,034.64 $25,739.69 $4,294.95 Villa Park Stella's - North Park, LLC 170700521 6 $949,052.37 $846,471.06 $102,581.31 $436,661.99 $334,080.68 $102,581.31 $35,903.48 $30,769.28 $5,134.20 Villa Park Stella's - Villa Oaks, LLC 130703551 6 $901,177.01 $805,708.99 $95,468.02 $329,195.00 $233,726.98 $95,468.02 $33,413.85 $28,635.67 $4,778.18 Villa Park TACOS & CEMITAS POBLANA INC. 190700978 6 $314,950.46 $283,216.93 $31,733.53 $121,650.11 $89,916.58 $31,733.53 $11,106.85 $9,518.57 $1,588.28 Villa Park Three Paws, Inc. 120711586 6 $935,572.50 $857,732.24 $77,840.26 $306,367.34 $228,527.08 $77,840.26 $27,244.16 $23,348.24 $3,895.92 Villa Park Ultimate Lounge, Inc. 130700898 6 $135,272.69 $129,630.16 $5,642.53 $38,770.32 $33,127.79 $5,642.53 $1,974.92 $1,692.50 $282.42 Villa Park Villa Park Post No. 2801, Veterans of Foreign Wars 130900531 6 $308,164.71 $268,694.43 $39,470.28 $129,886.64 $90,416.36 $39,470.28 $13,814.59 $11,839.10 $1,975.49 of the United State, Inc. REPORT TOTAL: 27 Establishments 159 $13,101,484.15 $11,905,133.83 $1,196,350.32 $5,117,019.13 $3,920,668.89 $1,196,350.24 $418,723.43 $358,845.96 $59,877.47 Page 1 of 1 Page 5 of 35 Page 6 of 35 Page 7 of 35 Page 8 of 35 Page 9 of 35 Page 10 of 35 Page 11 of 35 Page 12 of 35 Page 13 of 35 Page 14 of 35 Page 15 of 35 Page 16 of 35 Page 17 of 35 Page 18 of 35 Page 19 of 35 Page 20 of 35 Page 21 of 35 Page 22 of 35 Page 23 of 35 Page 24 of 35 Page 25 of 35 Sec. 3-202. - Local liquor control commission created. (a) Created; membership. A local liquor control commission is created which shall be composed of five (5) members, who shall be appointed by the village president. The village president shall not be a member of the commission and chairperson, however the village president shall not vote on any matter before the local liquor control commission. The remaining four (4) members shall be appointed by the village president. The members shall be qualified electors of the village who have resided therein for one (1) year immediately preceding their appointment. The village president shall also name two of the appointed members of the commission as the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the commission, respectively. (b) Term. The term of the appointed members shall be one (1) year. Members shall hold office for their designated terms and until their successors have been appointed. (c) Meetings, purpose and duties. The chairman chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the local liquor control commission. The purpose of the local liquor control commission shall be to assess and make recommendations regarding liquor license applications, to assess and make recommendations regarding liquor ordinances within the village, and conduct formal disciplinary hearings involving any licensee and make disciplinary recommendations following those hearings. In furtherance of those purposes, the commission shall have and exercise the following powers and duties: (1) To review and assess original and renewal applications submitted to the local liquor control commissioner as provided in Article 3 of this Chapter. *** *** Sec. 3-303. – Classification Village retail alcoholic liquor licenses are hereby divided into classes as follows: *** (a) Class A-1—Tavern, beer and wine only, restricted: Class A-1 licenses shall authorize the sale at retail of beer and wine only to patrons alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises described in the license and the sale of beer and wine at retail in original packages but no sales of any alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises provided package sales shall be allowed up to 20% of overall sales, shall only be permitted while tavern is in regular operation, and package sales are taxed the same as poured alcohol. Video gaming is allowed but may only be active while alcohol service is Page 26 of 35  in operation. No A-1 license shall issue unless the proposed licensee has possessed an A- 3 or A-4 license for a period of at least eighteen (18) months. (b) Class A-2 A —Tavern, unrestricted: Class A-2 A licenses shall authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises described in the license and the sale of any alcoholic liquor at retail in original packages for consumption off the premises provided package sales shall be allowed up to 20% of overall sales, shall only be permitted while tavern is in regular operation, and package sales are taxed the same as poured alcohol. Video gaming is allowed but may only be active while alcohol service is in operation. No A-2 license shall issue unless the proposed licensee has possessed an A- 3 or A-4 license for a period of at least 18 months.. Class A-2 AA —Tavern, beer and wine only, no video gaming: Class A-2 AA licenses shall authorize the sale at retail of beer and wine only to patrons for consumption on the premises described in the license and the sale of beer and wine at retail in original packages for consumption off the premises provided package sales shall be allowed up to 20% of overall sales, shall only be permitted while tavern is in regular operation, and package sales are taxed the same as poured alcohol. Video gaming is prohibited. (c) Class A-3 AA —Tavern, beer and wine only, no video gaming: Class A-3 AA licenses shall authorize the sale at retail of beer and wine only to patrons for consumption on the premises described in the license and the sale of beer and wine at retail in original packages for consumption off the premises provided package sales shall be allowed up to 20% of overall sales, shall only be permitted while tavern is in regular operation, and package sales are taxed the same as poured alcohol. Video gaming is prohibited. Class A-3 A —Tavern, unrestricted: Class A-3 A licenses shall authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises described in the license and the sale of any alcoholic liquor at retail in original packages for consumption off the premises provided package sales shall be allowed up to 20% of overall sales, shall only be permitted while tavern is in regular operation, and package sales are taxed the same as poured alcohol. Video gaming is allowed but may only be active while alcohol service is in operation. No A-3 license shall issue unless the proposed licensee has possessed an A- 1 or A-3 unrestricted license for a period of at least eighteen (18) months (d) Class A-4 AAA Tavern, unrestricted, no video gaming: Class A-4 AAA licenses shall prohibit video gaming terminals but shall authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises described in the license and the sale of any alcoholic liquor at retail in original packages for consumption off the premises provided package Page 27 of 35  sales shall be allowed up to 20% of overall sales, shall only be permitted while tavern is in regular operation, and package sales are taxed the same as poured alcohol. Video gaming is prohibited. No A-4 license shall issue unless the proposed licensee has possessed an unrestricted license for a period of at least eighteen (18) months . *** (i) Class E-1 E —Restaurant, restricted, beer and wine only: Class E-1 E licenses shall authorize the sale at retail in restaurants of beer and wine only to patrons at tables on the premises described in said license. Patrons are to be served only if they are seated at a table. The alcoholic beverages are to be consumed only in the portion of the premises described in the license in which food is ordered and served to patrons, and then only as part of the food ordered by and served to said patrons provided that the sale of liquor may only occur while food service is in operation and available to the public. Video gaming is allowed. Full kitchen service must be available to the public during all operating hours while alcoholic liquor is served, except the final two hours before closing. No E-1 license shall issue unless the proposed licensee has possessed an E-2 or E-4 license for a period of at least 18 months. produces less than fifty (50) per cent of the total gross receipts for such restaurant and that a restaurant holding this license must derive at least fifty percent (50%) of its annual gross receipts, excluding gaming revenue, from the sale of food and non alcoholic beverages served in the restaurant, and shall provide proof of compliance upon application, renewal, and upon request by the Village. (j) Class E-2— Restaurant, beer and wine only, no video gaming: Class E-2 licenses shall authorize the sale at retail in restaurants of beer and wine only to patrons on the premises described in said license. The alcoholic beverages are to be consumed only in the portion of the premises described in the license in which food is ordered and served to patrons provided that the sale of liquor may only occur while food service is in operation and available to the public, except the final two hours before closing. Video gaming is prohibited and that a restaurant holding this license must derive at least fifty percent (50%) of its annual gross receipts,, from the sale of food and non alcoholic beverages served in the restaurant, and shall provide proof of compliance upon application, renewal, and upon request by the Village. (j k) Class E-3 EE —Restaurant, unrestricted: Class E-3 EE licenses shall authorize the sale at retail in restaurants of alcoholic liquors to patrons at tables on the premises described in said license. Patrons are to be served only if they are seated at a table. The alcoholic beverages are to be consumed only in the portion of the premises described in the license in which food is ordered and served to patrons, and then only as part of the food ordered by and served to said patrons provided that the sale of liquor may only occur while food service is in operation and available to the public. Video gaming is allowed. Full kitchen Page 28 of 35  service must be available to the public during all operating hours while alcoholic liquor is served, except the final two hours before closing. No E-3 license shall issue unless the proposed licensee has possessed an E-2 or E-4 unrestricted license for a period of at least 18 months. produces less than fifty (50) per cent of the total gross receipts for such restaurant. and that a restaurant holding this license must derive at least fifty percent (50%) of its annual gross receipts, excluding gaming revenue, from the sale of food and non alcoholic beverages served in the restaurant, and shall provide proof of compliance upon application, renewal, and upon request by the Village. (k l) Class E-4 EEE —Restaurant, Uunrestricted, (Nno video Ggaming): Class E-4 EEE licenses shall prohibit video gaming but shall authorize the sale at retail in restaurants of alcoholic liquors to patrons at tables on the premises described in said license. Patrons are to be served only if they are seated at a table. The alcoholic beverages are to be consumed only in the portion of the premises described in the license in which food is ordered and served to patrons, and then only as part of the food ordered by and served to said patrons provided that the sale of liquor may only occur while food service is in operation and available to the public, except the final two hours before closing. Video gaming is prohibited. produces less than fifty (50) percent of the total gross receipts for such restaurant. No E-3 license shall issue unless the proposed licensee has possessed an unrestricted license for a period of at least 18 months and that a restaurant holding this license must derive at least fifty percent (50%) of its annual gross receipts, from the sale of food and non alcoholic beverages served in the restaurant, and shall provide proof of compliance upon application, renewal, and upon request by the Village. (l m) Class G F—Special events, by the day: Class G F licenses shall authorize the sale at retail of beer and wine only by a bona fide educational, fraternal, political, civic, religious, or nonprofit organization only, and only on special occasions, and only for consumption on the premises described in the license, and only on the specific dates designated in the license. Such license may be issued by the local liquor control commissioner, but only upon evidence of proper liquor liability insurance coverage. (n) Class G—Video Gaming Café: Class G licenses shall authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises described in the license and only if the primary focus of the establishment is video gaming, to which the service of alcohol and food is incidental to the operation of video gaming. An establishment shall be considered a video gaming café if at least 60% of its gross revenue on an annual basis exclusively from video gaming activities. The holder of a Class G license shall provide certified financial records to the Village upon request to verify the establishment’s qualifications for a Class G license. The pertinent financial records shall include financial statements, business financial reports, State of Illinois tax information, and any other record deemed acceptable by the Village. Page 29 of 35 (m o) Class H—Package, grocery or drug store: Class H licenses shall authorize the sale at retail of beer and wine only, and only in original packages, and in no event to be consumed on the premises described in the application of said license. (n) Class I—Restaurant sit-down bar, unrestricted: Class I licenses shall authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor in restaurants to patrons, the same to be consumed by patrons only at tables or at a bar on the premises described in said license. Patrons are to be served only if they are seated at a table or at a bar. (o) Class IIII—Restaurant sit-down bar, unrestricted: Class IIII licenses shall prohibit video gaming terminals but shall authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor in restaurants to patrons, the same to be consumed by patrons only at tables or at a bar on the premises described in said license. Patrons are to be served only if they are seated at a table or at a bar. *** (s) Class L— Class L licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on premises described in the license where the business is that of a banquet facility. A banquet facility is any place kept, used, maintained, advertised or held out as a place where a prearranged private party, function or event for a specific social or business occasion may be held, either by invitation or reservation and not open to the general public, where the guests in attendance are served in a room designated and used exclusively for a private party, function or event, and where prepared meals and alcoholic beverages are sold pursuant to a contract. Video gaming is prohibited. (t) Class LLLL—Class LLLL licenses shall prohibit video gaming terminals but shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on premises described in the license where the business is that of a banquet facility. A banquet facility is any place kept, used, maintained, advertised or held out as a place where a prearranged private party, function or event for a specific social or business occasion may be held, either by invitation or reservation and not open to the general public, where the guests in attendance are served in a room designated and used exclusively for a private party, function or event, and where prepared meals and alcoholic beverages are sold pursuant to a contract. (u t) Class Z—Family recreation and entertainment center: Class Z licenses shall prohibit video gaming terminals but shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor to patrons in the licensed premises where the premises are used for a family recreation and entertainment center business, subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) Alcoholic liquor shall be ordered only in the designated alcohol service area, and alcoholic liquor shall be consumed only in the designated alcohol service area of the premises; Page 30 of 35  (2) The licensee shall provide both physical limitations and employee supervision to prevent ordering or consumption of alcoholic liquor out of the designated alcohol service area; and (3) The designated alcohol service area shall be delineated on a floor plan on file with and approved by the liquor commissioner, together with a plan to limit service outside of the designated alcohol service area of the premises. (4) Notwithstanding the foregoing prohibition on video gaming terminals, any Class Z licensee lawfully operating video gaming terminals pursuant to a validly issued license on or before may continue such operation, provided that the Class Z license remains continuously active and is not surrendered, revoked, or transferred to a different location; any Class Z license issued after (insert date) shall be prohibited from operating video gaming terminals. For purposes of this Section, a Class Z license shall be deemed “surrendered” if the licensee voluntarily relinquishes the license, fails to timely renew the license, allows the license to lapse or expire, ceases operations under the license, or otherwise takes any action or omission resulting in the termination of the licensee’s lawful authority to operate under the Class Z license. (v) Class ZZZZ—Family recreation and entertainment center: Class ZZZZ licenses shall prohibit video gaming terminals but shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor to patrons in the licensed premises where the premises are used for a family recreation and entertainment center business, subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) Alcoholic liquor shall be ordered only in the designated alcohol service area, and alcoholic liquor shall be consumed only in the designated alcohol service area of the premises; (2) The licensee shall provide both physical limitations and employee supervision to prevent ordering or consumption of alcoholic liquor out of the designated alcohol service area; and (3) The designated alcohol service area shall be delineated on a floor plan on file with and approved by the liquor commissioner, together with a plan to limit service outside of the designated alcohol service area of the premises. For purposes of this Chapter 3, “Banquet Facility” shall mean any place kept, used, maintained, advertised or held out as a place where a prearranged private party, function or event for a specific social or business occasion may be held, either by invitation or reservation and not open to the general public, where the guests in attendance are served in Page 31 of 35 a room designated and used exclusively for a private party, function or event, and where prepared meals and alcoholic beverages are sold pursuant to a contract. "Restaurant" as that term is used in any of the provisions of this or any other section relating to alcoholic liquor shall have the same meaning as defined in the 235 ILCS 5/1-3.23. [That current definition is: any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and regularly served, without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests.] For purposes of this Chapter 3, "Restaurant" shall mean any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public as a place where meals are actually and regularly prepared, cooked, and served on the premises for immediate consumption, without sleeping accommodations. Such place shall have adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and shall have employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook, and serve suitable for its guests. Video gaming and the sale of alcohol shall be secondary to that of food service. In addition, a restaurant shall: • Maintain a full-service kitchen with equipment necessary to prepare meals to order; • Employ sufficient staff to prepare and serve food; • Provide suitable indoor seating and tables for dining; • Not primarily offer prepackaged or ready-to-eat food; • Ensure that full-kitchen food service is available to the public during all operating hours while alcoholic liquor is served, except the final two hours before closing; Restriction. No "restaurant" license shall be issued or reissued unless the sale of liquor produces less than fifty (50) percent of the total gross receipts for any such restaurant. Restriction. No "restaurant" license shall be issued or renewed unless the establishment operates as a bona fide restaurant. Compliance shall be determined based on operational and physical characteristics in accordance with the above definition, including but not limited to: (1) availability of a full-service kitchen; (2) preparation of food to order on the premises; (3) seating and dining facilities; (4) two hours prior to closing the full kitchen food service being available relative to alcohol service; and (5) floor area devoted to dining versus gaming or bar use. Page 32 of 35 For purposes of this Chapter 3, “Video Gaming Café” shall mean any establishment where at least 60% of its gross revenue on an annual basis exclusively from video gaming activities. Sec. 3-305 – Investigation and fingerprinting of applicant (a) No license shall be issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter until the applicant shall have been investigated by the local liquor control commission and a report filed in the records of the commission approving the issuance of such license. As a part of this investigation, all new applicants not heretofore licensed or any manager not heretofore approved shall be fingerprinted and photographed by the village police department. A copy of fingerprint cards and photographs shall be held on record by the police department and a copy of the same shall be held by the local liquor control commission. (b) Completed investigations for license applications shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days after the license applicant has been notified of approval by the local liquor control commissioner. Any applicant who fails to take all required action, including payment of original issuance fee and annual fee, to obtain a license within ninety (90) days after notification shall not be eligible for a license until a new background investigation is completed and additional investigation fees paid. (c) In addition to the initial investigation required herein, all licensees, managers, and other individuals required to submit fingerprints shall undergo updated fingerprinting and background investigations every five (5) years. Such updated investigation may shall be required as a condition of license renewal. The cost of such investigation shall be paid by the applicant or licensee unless otherwise determined by the village board. Sec. 3-309. – Persons eligible for license. No retail liquor license shall be issued to: (1) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he they reside. *** (22) A person who knowingly makes a false statement, misrepresentation, or omission of material fact in any application, renewal, report, or other submission to the local liquor control commission. Sec. 3-309.2. – False statements; penalties. Page 33 of 35 Any applicant or licensee who knowingly provides false, misleading, or incomplete information to the local liquor control commission shall be subject to suspension, revocation of license, and/or fines, as determined by the local liquor control commissioner in accordance with this chapter, and may also be subject to prosecution and any other remedies or penalties permitted under applicable law. [Sec. 3-314. – Original issuance fee. The original issuance fees for all liquor licenses within the village shall be as hereinafter set forth: [entire section deleted] Sec. 3-316. – Annual fee. License Fees (a) The annual fee for liquor licenses in the village shall be as follows commencing January 1, 2024: [Class | Definition | Annual Fee] (Note: No change to annual fee amounts or structure.) ... (d) In addition to the annual fee set forth herein, there is hereby established a uniform initial license fee, which shall be required for the issuance of any new liquor license regardless of classification. (e) The initial license fee shall be set by resolution of the village board and shall apply equally to all license classifications. Such fee shall be paid at the time of application and shall be nonrefundable. (f) No initial license fee shall be required for the renewal of an existing license unless the applicant is required to submit a new application pursuant to this chapter. Sec. 3-318.1. – Change in use of licensed premises. Any license issued pursuant to this chapter shall automatically terminate upon a change in the use of the premises described in the license. If any licensee intends to change the use of the premises described in the license, the licensee shall submit a new application for a local liquor license to the local liquor control commissioner Page 34 of 35 in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, including payment of any applicable nonrefundable application fee. Such application shall be submitted no less than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed change in use taking effect. Page 35 of 35