Local Liquor Control Commission

Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 6:00 PM Civic Center, Room 108 200 South Illinois Avenue Visitors are welcome to all meetings of the Local Liquor Control Commission. Please silence electronic devices before entering the City Council Chambers. 1. Roll Call 2. Public Comments 3. General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission 1. Local Liquor Control Commission Minutes from February 24, 2026 2. Special Use Permit Application from Hangar 9, LLC for the Southern Illinois Irish Festival during April 25 - 26, 2026, at Evergreen Park 3. Application from Green Earth for a Not-For-Profit Special Event Retailer's License for Nature On Tap at Oakland Nature Preserve on May 2, 2026 of the Rain Date of May 30, 2026 4. Adjournment Agenda Item Details Meeting: April 14, 2026 - Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting Category: General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission Subject: Local Liquor Control Commission Minutes from February 24, 2026 Type: Action Recommended Action: Approve the minutes from the Local Liquor Control Commission meeting of February 24, 2026 Goals: Goal 2: Establish programs/processes/networks to include diversity/inclusion/equity and justice. Originating Department: City Clerk Background: Additional Information: Attachments: 1. Local Liquor Control Commission Minutes 24 February 2026 Motion & Voting: Approve the minutes from the Local Liquor Control Commission meeting of February 24, 2026 Motion by None, seconded by None. Final Resolution: Motion Yea: None Nay: None Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting February 24, 2026 1. Roll Call Commissioners present Commissioner Nathan Colombo, Commissioner Clare Killman, Commissioner Adam Loos, Commissioner Nancy Maxwell (attended remotely), Commissioner Dawn Roberts, Chairperson Carolin Harvey Commissioners absent Commissioner Brian Stanfield Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM. MOTION: Allow Commissioner Maxwell to attend remotely in accordance with 1-2B-13 of the Carbondale Revised Code Motion by Nathan Colombo, second by Adam Loos Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yea: Nathan Colombo, Clare Killman, Adam Loos, Dawn Roberts, Carolin Harvey 2. Public Comments Members of the public addressing the Local Liquor Control Commission included Jairus Harvey. 3. General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission 1. Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 MOTION: Approve the minutes from the Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting of February 10, 2026 Motion by Dawn Roberts, second by Nathan Colombo Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yea: Nathan Colombo, Clare Killman, Adam Loos, Nancy Maxwell, Dawn Roberts, Carolin Harvey 2. Application from Bombay Olive, LLC d/b/a Bombay Olive for an On-Premises Secondary Restaurant Liquor License at 518 South Illinois Avenue, Suite B MOTION: Approve the Issuance of an On- Premises Secondary Use Restaurant Liquor License to Bombay Olive, LLC dba Bombay Olive, Contingent Upon Receipt of All Outstanding Items Motion by Clare Killman, second by Dawn Roberts Final Resolution: Motion Passed Yea: Nathan Colombo, Clare Killman, Adam Loos, Nancy Maxwell, Dawn Roberts, Carolin Harvey 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Local Liquor Control Commission, the meeting was declared adjourned at 6:12 p.m. _______________________________ _______________________________ Jennifer R. Sorrell, City Clerk Date Agenda Item Details Meeting: April 14, 2026 - Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting Category: General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission Subject: Special Use Permit Application from Hangar 9, LLC for the Southern Illinois Irish Festival during April 25 - 26, 2026, at Evergreen Park Type: Action Recommended Action: Approve the issuance of a Special Use Permit for Hangar 9, LLC, for the purpose of conducting retail sales of alcohol at the Southern Illinois Irish Festival, contingent upon receipt of all outstanding items; or deny the issuance of the permit to Hangar 9, LLC, based on one or more provisions of the liquor code. Goals: Goal 1: Provide a high quality of life and foster a sense of community. Goal 4: Encourage responsible and progressive economic development/tourism/arts and entertainment. Originating Department: City Clerk Background: Hangar 9, LLC, holds an annual on-premises primary liquor license and has submitted an application for a Special Use Permit to transfer a portion of their alcohol inventory to Evergreen Park in order to conduct retail sales during the Southern Illinois Irish Festival on April 25-26, 2026. The proposed hours of alcohol sales are noon to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, and noon until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. The issuance of this temporary license authorizes the applicant to conduct retail sales of alcohol at the location designated in the temporary license. There are no outstanding items for this application. Additional Information: 2-4-7.E. Temporary Event License Modification: 2. Special Use Permit. Special use approval shall allow a licensed retailer to transfer a portion of its inventory from its retail licensed premises to the premises specified in the request, and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the request, the transferred alcoholic liquor for use or consumption, but not for resale in any form. An applicant for special use approval must also submit dramshop liability insurance for the location where alcohol will be served. Fee: Twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Attachments: 1. Hangar 9 - Special Use Liquor License App. (Irish Festival) - Updated April 9 2. 2026 Evergreen Park Layout 3. 2026 Hangar 9 Acknowledgement from Irish Festival 4. Determinants for Granting or Denying Application for a Liquor License Motion & Voting: Approve the issuance of a Special Use Permit for Hangar 9, LLC, for the purpose of conducting retail sales of alcohol at the Southern Illinois Irish Festival, contingent upon receipt of all outstanding items; or deny the issuance of the permit to Hangar 9, LLC, based on one or more provisions of the liquor code. Motion by None, seconded by None. Final Resolution: Motion Yea: None Nay: None Print Temporary Liquor and Event Licensing Application - Submission #20945 Date Submitted: 3/18/2026 Name of Organization / Establishment Name (DBA)* Hangar 9, LLC Temporary Licenses NOT-FOR-PROFIT SPECIAL EVENT RETAILER'S LICENSE: Temporary sales of alcohol for use or consumption, but not for resale, by Not-For-Profit Special Event not-for-profit organizations on specific dates designated for a special Retailer's License event. *Holders of an annual retailer's license are not eligible for this Temporary Event License license* TEMPORARY EVENT LICENSE: The sale of alcohol by for-profit retailers for use or consumption on premises at a designated location during a special event. Temporary Event License EXTENDED PREMISES: Authorizes a license holder in good standing to Modification temporarily sell alcohol for consumption in an expanded area adjacent to Extended Premises the controlled premises, as defined in section 2-1-1 of the title, covered by the primary liquor license on a date certain. The licensee will be Special Use Permit required to obtain a state special use license prior to holding the event. Alcohol Free Night SPECIAL USE PERMIT: Special use approval shall allow a licensed retailer to transfer a portion of its inventory from its retail licensed premises to the premises specified in the request, and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the request, the transferred alcoholic liquor for use or consumption, but not for resale in any form. An applicant for special use approval must also submit dramshop liability for the location where alcohol will be served. ALCOHOL-FREE NIGHT: The license holder shall certify that no alcohol will be possessed, sold, delivered, and/or consumed by any person upon the licensed premises during the hours of the proposed activity. Depending on the description of the event in the application, the Chair may limit the ages of attendees for an alcohol-free night and for any guardians or chaperones. If you DO NOT currently hold an annual Carbondale liquor license, please complete the entire application. If you are a current City of Carbondale liquor license holder, please skip to Section 2 Event Details. Does applicant hold an annual liquor license in another jurisdiction? Yes No If yes, list the business name and location(s) Type of Ownership Corporation Not-for-Profit Partnership LLC Individual Business Name Business Address Name of Organization / Establishment Name (DBA) Primary Contact / Event Manager Information Name Address Phone Email Address Secondary Contact Information (if applicable) Name Address Phone Email Address  Will this be a PUBLIC or Expected number of PRIVATE event?* attendees* 1,500 Public Private Event Name (if applicable) Event Location / Address* Southern Illinois Irish Festival Evergreen Park 1205 West Pleasant Hill Road Attach proof of property owner's permission below Date(s) and Time(s) of event* 4/25/26 to 4/26/26 Saturday - Noon until 8:00 p.m.; Sunday - Noon until 4:00 p.m. Description of premises* Evergreen Park, multiple bathroom, with trash receptacles, tents, etc. Include the number and location of restroom facilities, trash cans, fencing, seating, etc. Description of event activities* free event celebrating the beauty and heritage of Irish music and Celtic culture Date application received Fee Amount Date Paid 03/19/2026 $25.00 03/19/26 Notes Certificate of insurance is outstanding. Should receive closer to event. = Received April 2, 2026. The undersigned does hereby swear (or affirm) that the manager/agent in whose name this affidavit is made will not violate any of the ordinances of the City of Carbondale or the laws of the State of Illinois or the United States of America, in the conduct of the place of business described herein, and that the statements contained in the application are true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and he/she understands that violation of any ordinances or laws shall constitute grounds for suspension or revocation of the license. I also acknowledge that this completed application and information contained in the files pertaining to this application is public record, except that information considered to be private information as defined under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, and authorize its distribution and release.  Electronic Signature Agreement* By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date. I agree. Electronic Signature and Title of Applicant* Andrew Perlmutter Co- Owner Electronic Signature and Title of Applicant Scott Moller Co-Owner Please upload the following: Detailed diagrm of event set-up* Certificate of Insurance showing dram State issued liquor license map of evegreen Park.jpg shop liquor liability* IL State Liquor LIcense.pdf Cert. Of Liability Insurance.pdf If licensee holds an annual license The certificate must indicate that coverage extends to the location of the event. Criminal Background Check* Valid State ID or Driver's License Property owner's permission* Background Check.pdf processed-286CF5D5-95A9-45E9- letter of permission.docx Download PDF here 945D-29C495F73553.jpeg Required if the applicant does not hold an annual liquor license or if the applicant has not previously held temporary liquor licenses issued by the City Temporary Liquor and Event Licensing Fee* Not for Profit Special Temporary Event Extended Premises - Special Use Permit - Event Retailer's License - 100.00 25.00 25.00 License - 50.00 Quantity 1  souf;}:erln tllfnofs fnfs}z estfr;orl P.O. Box 3276, Carbondale,lL 62902 (618) 559-7595 www. facebook. comlS.outhern. Illino i s.Irish. Festival www.siirishfest.org 3/18n026 To whom itmay concefir: The Southern Illinois Irish Festival is parhering/working with the owners of "Hanger 9o' to have them provide the Alcohol Service at Evergreen Park during the 2026 Annual Irish Festival and Celtic Fair to be held on April 25 &,26,2A26. Southern Illinois Irish Festival 2-4-4: INELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSE: No license of any class shall be issued to any person to whom issuance of a license is prohibited by section 6-2 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act (235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-1 et seq.), as hereafter in force and as from time to time amended. (Ord. 2021-22) 2-4-5: PROCEDURE FOR CRITERIA FOR ISSUING A LICENSE: A. Notice: Upon the filing of an application for a liquor license, the application shall be reviewed by City staff for completeness, accuracy, and recommendation to the Commission; the application will then be considered at the next available Liquor Commission meeting. The applicant shall be notified of the date of said meeting not less than three (3) business days in advance. Failure of the applicant to accept, read, or review the notice, whether provided by mail, email, or telephone, does not constitute improper notification by the Commission. B. Hearing And Evidence: The Commission shall receive and may require such evidence deemed necessary to make findings based upon the standards and factual criteria set out below and elsewhere in this title. C. Standards And Factual Criteria: After the hearing, the Commission may grant a liquor license, contingent upon receipt of outstanding items, if it is determined that the grant of the license would not be detrimental to the general welfare of the City. The Commission may deny an application if they find one or more of the following: 1. The application does not contain all the information, supporting documents, or fees required by this title. 2. The issuance of the license would be in violation of any part of this title. 3. The applicant does not have sufficient financial assets to maintain the proposed liquor establishment or has demonstrated insufficient financial responsibility. 4. The applicant is a convicted felon who has not been adequately rehabilitated. 5. The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create excessive noise, traffic, parking, or litter problems. 6. The applicant has a history of problems with regard to violations of health regulations, laws, and ordinances at prior establishments owned or managed by the applicant. 7. The building in which the applicant seeks to operate does not meet building and zoning code ordinances and regulations. 8. The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create a nuisance such as excessive and repeated breaches of the peace. 9. The applicant has previously had a liquor license revoked or suspended in this or any other state or jurisdiction. 10. The applicant is seeking a restaurant license and does not provide sufficient facilities or menu items to operate as a restaurant. D. Conditions On Issuance: If the Commission finds that any change in the applicant's plans is/are needed to create grounds for the issuance of such license, the Commission may require such change(s). A condition on the granting of a license and the failure of the applicant at any time to adhere to or perform such condition shall be considered a violation of this title. (Ord. 2021-22) Agenda Item Details Meeting: April 14, 2026 - Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting Category: General Business of the Local Liquor Control Commission Subject: Application from Green Earth for a Not-For-Profit Special Event Retailer's License for Nature On Tap at Oakland Nature Preserve on May 2, 2026 of the Rain Date of May 30, 2026 Type: Action Recommended Action: Approve the issuance of a Not for Profit Special Event Retailer's liquor license to Green Earth, Inc., contingent upon receipt of all outstanding items, or deny the issuance of the license based on one or more provisions of the liquor code Goals: Goal 1: Provide a high quality of life and foster a sense of community. Goal 2: Establish programs/processes/networks to include diversity/inclusion/equity and justice. Originating Department: City Clerk Background: Green Earth, Inc. d/b/a Green Earth has submitted an application for a not-for-profit special event retailer's liquor license that would permit the organization to hold a ticketed fundraising event called "Nature On Tap" at the Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve hiking trails on May 2, 2026, with a rain date of May 30, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eight craft beer stations will be placed along Oakland Preserve hiking trails that will allow participants who purchase tickets for a designated time slot the opportunity to sip beers as they hike between the stations. Live music and light concessions will be available as well. Green Earth previously held this event in 2024. The license fee has been paid, and the event diagram submitted; a certificate of dramshop insurance is outstanding. Additional Information: Carbondale Revised Code 2-4-7. D. Temporary Licenses: 1. Not-For-Profit Special Event Retailer's License: Temporary sales of alcohol for use or consumption, but not for resale, by not-for-profit organizations on specific dates designated for a special event; holders of an annual retailer's license are not eligible for this license. Fee: Fifty dollars ($50.00). Attachments: 1. Green Earth, Inc. Not-For-Profit Temporary Liquor License Application - Nature On Tap 2. Determinants for Granting or Denying Application for a Liquor License Motion & Voting: Approve the issuance of a Not for Profit Special Event Retailer's liquor license to Green Earth, Inc., contingent upon receipt of all outstanding items, or deny the issuance of the license based on one or more provisions of the liquor code Motion by None, seconded by None. Final Resolution: Motion Yea: None Nay: None 2-4-4: INELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSE: No license of any class shall be issued to any person to whom issuance of a license is prohibited by section 6-2 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act (235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-1 et seq.), as hereafter in force and as from time to time amended. (Ord. 2021-22) 2-4-5: PROCEDURE FOR CRITERIA FOR ISSUING A LICENSE: A. Notice: Upon the filing of an application for a liquor license, the application shall be reviewed by City staff for completeness, accuracy, and recommendation to the Commission; the application will then be considered at the next available Liquor Commission meeting. The applicant shall be notified of the date of said meeting not less than three (3) business days in advance. Failure of the applicant to accept, read, or review the notice, whether provided by mail, email, or telephone, does not constitute improper notification by the Commission. B. Hearing And Evidence: The Commission shall receive and may require such evidence deemed necessary to make findings based upon the standards and factual criteria set out below and elsewhere in this title. C. Standards And Factual Criteria: After the hearing, the Commission may grant a liquor license, contingent upon receipt of outstanding items, if it is determined that the grant of the license would not be detrimental to the general welfare of the City. The Commission may deny an application if they find one or more of the following: 1. The application does not contain all the information, supporting documents, or fees required by this title. 2. The issuance of the license would be in violation of any part of this title. 3. The applicant does not have sufficient financial assets to maintain the proposed liquor establishment or has demonstrated insufficient financial responsibility. 4. The applicant is a convicted felon who has not been adequately rehabilitated. 5. The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create excessive noise, traffic, parking, or litter problems. 6. The applicant has a history of problems with regard to violations of health regulations, laws, and ordinances at prior establishments owned or managed by the applicant. 7. The building in which the applicant seeks to operate does not meet building and zoning code ordinances and regulations. 8. The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create a nuisance such as excessive and repeated breaches of the peace. 9. The applicant has previously had a liquor license revoked or suspended in this or any other state or jurisdiction. 10. The applicant is seeking a restaurant license and does not provide sufficient facilities or menu items to operate as a restaurant. D. Conditions On Issuance: If the Commission finds that any change in the applicant's plans is/are needed to create grounds for the issuance of such license, the Commission may require such change(s). A condition on the granting of a license and the failure of the applicant at any time to adhere to or perform such condition shall be considered a violation of this title. (Ord. 2021-22)