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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORMAL LOCAL LIQUOR COMMISSION HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 EAST PHOENIX AVENUE, NORMAL, MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2003.

  1. CALL TO ORDER:

    Commissioner Koos called the regular meeting of the Normal Local Liquor Commission to order at 6:37 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2003.
     
  2. ROLL CALL:

    The Acting Secretary called the roll with the following persons
    PRESENT:    Commissioner Koos and Board Members Garrett Scott, Cheryl L. Gaines, Adam Nielsen, Craig Ward.
    ABSENT: Board Member Sonja Reece arrived at 6:42 p.m.
     
  3. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

    There were no items removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

    MOTION:

    Mr. Scott moved, seconded by Mr. Ward, the Commission approve the Omnibus Vote agenda.

    AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    ABSENT: Reece.
    Motion declared carried.
     
    1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 21, 2003; Omnibus Vote.

      LIQUOR LICENSES; Omnibus Vote:
       

    2. MEET, INC., d/b/a Fast Stop, 817 W. College Avenue – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    3. CASEY’S GENERAL STORES, INC., d/b/a Casey’s General Store, 1930 N. Linden Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    4. STEAK AND ALE OF ILLINOIS, INC., d/b/a Bennigan’s Tavern, 115 Veterans Parkway – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00 – Seating Capacity of 170 Persons.
       
    5. EAGLE FOOD CENTERS, INC., d/b/a Eagle Food Center #299, 1110 N. Main Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    6. C.Y. HERITAGE INN OF BLOOMINGTON, INC., d/b/a Bloomington-Normal Courtyard Inn, 310A Greenbriar Drive – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE - Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00 – Seating Capacity of 32 Persons.
       
    7. KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP I J-347, 1550 E. College Avenue – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    8. Q & E, LLC d/b/a Qik N Ez, 1510 E. Vernon Avenue – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    9. FAST BREAK FOOD MART, INC., d/b/a Northtown Fast Break, 1617 N. Main Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00.
       
    10. HARBAUGH ENTERPRISES, INC., d/b/a Pizza Hut, 1601 E. College Avenue – CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $1,000.00 – Seating Capacity of 102 Persons.
       
    11. SWILL ENTERPRISES, INC., d/b/a Diamond Dave’s Taco Company, College Hills Mall – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00 – Seating Capacity of 80 Persons
       
    12. YU, INC., d/b/a Mandarin Garden House, 106 S. Mall Drive – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00 – Seating Capacity of 135 Persons.
       
    13. MONICAL’S PIZZA CORPORATION d/b/a Monical’s Pizza, 1219 S. Main Street – CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $1,000.00 – Seating Capacity of 81 Persons.
       
    14. FREEDOM OIL COMPANY, 601 S. Main Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    15. EXPRESS MART, INC., 108 N. Linden Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00.
       
    16. DE ANGELIS HOTEL CORPORATION d/b/a Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 1715 Parkway Plaza Drive – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00 – Occupancy Load 114.
       
    17. ROKOS, INC., d/b/a Pub II, 102 N. Linden Street – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00 – Seating Capacity of 192 Persons
       
    18. BUDGET LIQUORS, INC., 200 S. Linden Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00.
       
    19. AMERICAN DRUG STORES, INC., d/b/a Osco Drug #3019, 1503 E. College Avenue – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    20. AMERICAN DRUG STORES, INC., d/b/a Osco Drug #3073, 901 S. Cottage Avenue – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    21. MAC’S CONVENIENCE STORES, LLC. d/b/a MAC’S #139, 300 N. Main Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    22. MAC’S CONVENIENCE STORES, LLC. d/b/a MAC’S #21, 1701 Parkway Plaza Drive – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    23. COST PLUS INC., d/b/a Cost Plus World Market, 200 N. Greenbriar, Suite C – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    24. LUNKER’S INC., 104 S. Linden Street – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00 – Seating Capacity of 81 Persons.
       
    25. B.J. & D. ASSOCIATES, INC., d/b/a University Liquors, 706 W. Beaufort Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00.
       
    26. HARPER OIL COMPANY, 1301 S. Main Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    27. MERCEDES RESTAURANTS INC., d/b/a Alexander’s Steakhouse, 1503 E. College Avenue – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00 – Seating Capacity of 365 Persons.
       
    28. RUPINDERJIT K. DHILLON d/b/a BP Gas and Mini Mart, 315 W. Beaufort Street – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00.
       
    29. MG KOCH ENTERPRISES, INC., d/b/a Micheleo’s Pizza, 114 North Street – CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $750.00 – Seating Capacity of 50 Persons.
       
    30. KUP T.K. TCHENG d/b/a Rocky’s, 103 E. Beaufort Street – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00 – Seating Capacity of 125 Inside and 230 Outside.
       
    31. DELGO, INC., d/b/a Delgado’s, 201 Landmark Drive – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00 – Seating Capacity of 111 Persons.
       
    32. MGN FOODS, INC., d/b/a Franzetti’s, 207 Broadway – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00.
       
    33. CONVENIENT FOOD MART, INC., d/b/a Soooo Convenient, 509 Raab Road – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00.
       
    34. CENTRAL ILLINOIS RIBS, INC., d/b/a Damon’s – 1701 Ft. Jesse Road – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00 – Seating Capacity of 301 Persons.
       
    35. CLARK RETAIL ENTERPRISES, INC., d/b/a Clark Oil #2079, 309 Landmark Drive – CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.
       
    36. 4-H VENTURES, LTD., d/b/a Godfather’s Pizza, 1540 E. College Avenue – CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $500.00 – Seating Capacity of 160 Persons.
       
    37. BLOOMINGTON MOTEL PARTNERS LTD., d/b/a Holiday Inn, #8 Trader’s Circle – CLASS C – OFF-PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid In Full - $3,000.00 – Seating Capacity of 1164 Persons (182 in Restaurant).
       
    38. HARRIS SALES, INC., d/b/a Cellar II, 102 S. Linden Street – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00 – Seating Capacity of 94 Persons.

  4. CATERING LICENSES; Omnibus Vote:
     

    1. CJ’S CATERING, 2613 S. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington – Fee Paid in Full - $25.00.
       
    2. ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY – CAMPUS DINING SERVICES, Bone Student Center, Normal – Fee Paid in Full - $25.00.
       
    3. BUDGET LIQUORS, INC. – 200 S. Linden Street, Normal – Fee Paid in Full - $10.00.
       
    4. REDBIRD CATERING – 1507 N. Main, Bloomington – Fee Paid in Full –
      $25.00.

    ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS; Omnibus Vote:
     

    1. DEANGELIS HOTEL CORPORATION, INC., d/b/a Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Occasional Entertainment
       
    2. ROKOS, INC., d/b/a Pub II – Entertainment once a week.
       
    3. LUNKER’S INC. – Live music one to three times monthly.
       
    4. FOUL SHOTS ONE, INC. – Live music approximately six times per year.
       
    5. DELGO, INC., d/b/a Delgado’s – Band or DJ once or twice per year.
       
    6. KUP TCHENG – Rocky’s – DJ nightly and live music once per week.
       
    7. BLOOMINGTON MOTEL PARTNERS, LTD., d/b/a Holiday Inn – Live Bands twice yearly and DJ’s on occasion for weddings, etc.
       
    8. AKEMI HOMESTYLE JAPANESE RESTAURANT – Operation of a Karaoke Machine.
       
    9. HARRIS SALES INC., d/b/a Cellar II – Occasional music.
  1. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

    There were none.

    GENERAL ORDERS:
     

  2. TINA NAVARRO d/b/a Akemi Homestyle Japanese Restaurant, 1531 Ft. Jesse Road – CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,312.50 – Seating Capacity of 72 Persons. – CASE # 2003-01

    Attorney Wayne Karplus reported Akemi Homestyle Japanese Restaurant is now in full compliance of the fire code. He recommended the renewal of the liquor license on the condition this establishment submits a floor plan by May 1, 2003.

    MOTION:

    Mr. Scott moved, seconded by Mr. Ward, the Commission approve the renewal of the liquor license on the condition this establishment submits a floor plan by May 1, 2003.

    AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    ABSENT: Reece.
    Motion declared carried.
     
  3. MAC’S CONVENIENCE STORES, LLC, d/b/a MAC’S #150, 1606 N. Main Street CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE – Fee Paid in Full - $3,000.00.

    Attorney Wayne Karplus recommended the renewal of the liquor license on the condition this establishment replace the dead plants and maintain the landscaping.

    MOTION:

    Mr. Nielsen moved, seconded by Mr. Ward, the Commission approve the renewal of the liquor license on the condition this establishment replace the dead plants and maintain the landscaping.

    AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    ABSENT: Reece.
    Motion declared carried

    Mrs. Reece arrived at 6:42 p.m.
     
  4. FOUL SHOTS ONE, INC., d/b/a Foul Shots, 706 ½ W. Beaufort Street – Class C Liquor License – One-Half Fee Paid - $1,500.00:

    MOTION:

    Mrs. Reece moved, seconded by Mr. Ward, the Commission approve the renewal of the liquor license with the stipulation this establishment submit monthly reports regarding liquor and non-liquor sales. After six months, a hearing will be held to determine if the requirement is met regarding sales from non-liquor items.

    AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Reece, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    Motion declared carried
     
  5. FIRST APPEARANCES – LIQUOR CODE VIOLATIONS:
     
    1. BLOOMINGTON MOTEL PARTNERS, LTD., d/b/a Holiday Inn, #8 Trader’s Circle - CASE # 2003-02

      Attorney Wayne Karplus reported this was the first offense for Bloomington Motel Partners, Ltd., d/b/a Holiday Inn, #8 Trader’s Circle, and a stipulated agreement had been reached for this offense. Mr. Karplus recommended a fine in the amount of $250.00.

      MOTION:

      Mr. Nielsen moved, seconded by Mr. Ward, the Commission recommend a fine in the amount of $250.00.

      AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Reece, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    2. CASEY’S GENERAL STORES, INC., d/b/a/ Casey’s General Store, 1930 N. Linden Street – CASE # 2003-03

      Attorney Wayne Karplus reported this was the second offense for Casey’s General Store, 1930 N. Linden Street and this establishment is requesting a hearing on April 21, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.

      MOTION:

      Mr. Scott moved, seconded by Ms. Gaines, the Commission schedule a hearing on April 21, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. for consideration of the second offense for Casey’s General Store, 1930 N. Linden Street.

      AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Reece, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    3. MAC’S CONVENIENCE STORES, LLC, d/b/a Mac’s #21, 1701 Parkway Plaza Drive – CASE # 2003-04

      Attorney Wayne Karplus reported this establishment would like to request a sanctions only hearing on April 21, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.

      Rick Cagle of Mac’s Convenience Stores, was present and agreed to a hearing on sanctions only.

      Mr. Ward moved, seconded by Mrs. Reece, the Commission consider sanctions for this offense at the hearing on April 21, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. for Mac’s #21, 1701 Parkway Plaza Drive.

      AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Reece, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    4. MEET, INC., d/b/a Fast Stop, 817 W. College Avenue – CASE # 2003-05

      Attorney Wayne Karplus reported this was the first offense for Meet, Inc., d/b/a Fast Stop, 817 W. College Avenue and a stipulated agreement had been reached. Mr. Karplus recommended a fine in the amount of $250.00 for this offense.

      MOTION:

      Mrs. Reece moved, seconded by Mr. Ward, the Commission recommend a fine in the amount of $250.00.

      AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Reece, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    5. CONVENIENT FOOD MART, INC., d/b/a Soooo Convenient, 509 Raab Road – CASE # 2003-06

      Attorney Wayne Karplus reported a stipulated agreement had been reached with Convenient Food Mart, Inc., d/b/a Soooo Convenient, 509 Raab Road. Mr. Karplus recommended a fine in the amount of $2,000 be paid in three installments as follows: $750 by April 1, 2003, $750 by May 1, 2003 and $500 by June 1, 2003. Mr. Karplus reported a three day suspension also had been served March 14, 2003 through March 18, 2003.

      MOTION:

      Mrs. Reece moved, seconded by Mr. Ward, the Commission recommend a fine in the amount of $2,000 to be paid in three installments: $750 by April 1, 2003, $750 by May 1, 2003 and $500 by June 1, 2003 .

      AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Reece, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    6. BUDGET LIQUORS, INC., 200 S. Linden Street – CASE # 2003-07

      Attorney Wayne Karplus reported this was the second offense within three years for Budget Liquors, Inc., 200 S. Linden Street and a stipulated agreement had been reached with this establishment. Mr. Karplus recommended a fine in the amount of $1,000 for this offense.

      MOTION:

      Mrs. Reece moved, seconded by Mr. Ward, the Commission recommend a fine in the amount of $1,000.

      AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Reece, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    7. MERCEDES RESTAURANTS, INC., d/b/a Alexander’s Steakhouse, 1503 E. College Avenue – CASE # 2003-08

      Attorney Wayne Karplus reported this was the second violation within three years for Mercedes Restaurants, Inc., d/b/a Alexander’s Steakhouse, 1503 E. College Avenue and a stipulated agreement had been reached with this establishment. Mr. Karplus recommended a fine in the amount of $750.00 for this offense.

      MOTION:

      Mr. Nielsen moved, seconded by Ms. Gaines, the Commission recommend a fine in the amount of $750.00.

      AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Reece, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.
       
  6. REPORT FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT:

    The Finance Department reported all required establishments have met the 51% non-liquor sales requirement, with the exception of Foul Shots One, Inc. at 34.9% non-liquor sales for a six-month reporting time. Financial records are on file with the Liquor Commission Secretary for the Commission’s review.
     
  7. REPORT FROM LIQUOR COMMISSION SECRETARY:

    We have 40 establishments in Normal licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. The breakdown of those licenses is as follows:

    Class A Packaged Liquor 21
    Class B Beer by the Drink 4
    Class C
         		 All Liquor by the Drink
         		 15
    Class W Catering 4
     
  8. OTHER BUSINESS:

    There was none.
     
  9. CONCERNS:

    There was none.
     
  10. ADJOURNMENT:

    There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Commissioner called for a Motion to Adjourn.

    MOTION:

    Mr. Scott moved, seconded by Ms. Gaines, the meeting be adjourned.

    AYES: Scott, Gaines, Nielsen, Ward, Reece, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    Motion declared carried.

Commissioner Koos adjourned the regular meeting of the Normal Local Liquor Commission at 6:53 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2003.


Deborah K. Koeppel
Acting Secretary
Normal Local Liquor Commission

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