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Village of Palatine Liquor Commission met June 9

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

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 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

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

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