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Village of Wheeling Liquor Control Commission met July 1

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

1. Call to Order

Chairperson Horcher called the Meeting to order at 6:31 PM

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairperson Horcher

3. Roll Call Led by Village Clerk Kathryn M. Brady

Present: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel

4. Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting of June 3, 2024

Chairperson Horcher asked for a motion to approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel

5. Citizen Concerns and Comments - None

6. New Business

A. Consideration of a Request for a Class B Liquor License from Unut, Inc. d/b/a Kazan Restaurant, a

Proposed Restaurant at 94 South Milwaukee Avenue

Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Village Manager Jon Sfondilis introduced the item and read the following conditions for approval:

Motion to approve conditionally on 1) passage of an ordinance by the Board of Trustees authorizing the creation of a new Class B liquor license, 2) payment of all applicable fees, 3) submittal of a certificate of liquor liability insurance, 4) submittal of BASSET certificates for all applicable individuals, and 5) satisfactory background check results for all applicable individuals.

There were no questions from the Commission. Chairperson Horcher asked for a motion to approve with conditions as read.

Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Jim Ruffatto.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel

B. Consideration of a Request for a Class A-V Liquor License from Skytop LLC d/b/a MP Kitchen and Bar, an Existing Restaurant at 403 West Dundee Road in the Wheeling Town Center

Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Manager Sfondilis introduced the item and read the following conditions for approval:

Motion to approve conditionally on 1) payment of all applicable fees, 2) submittal of BASSET certificates for all applicable individuals, 3) submittal of an executed lease for the subject premises for the full term of the requested license, 4) satisfactory background check results for all applicable individuals, and 5) the forfeiture of the existing liquor license for the subject premises.

Petitioner Uguumur “Uggi” Tsogtbataar was present and answered a question from the Commission. Chairperson Horcher asked for a motion to approve with conditions as read.

Motion by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel

7. Adjournment

Chairperson Horcher asked for a motion to adjourn.

Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger.

Final Resolution: Motion carried by voice vote, all ayes, the meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.

https://www.wheelingil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07012024-2636