Liquor Commission Agendas &

ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING September 10, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaptain at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 208, South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioners Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Steffen and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Steffen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Good, to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2025, meeting as amended. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Emily’s Mexican Grill #2, Inc. d/b/a Emily’s Mexican Grill, 818 S. McLean Boulevard, Elgin, IL; LC 2025-6 Corporation Counsel Beck gave an overview of the complaint regarding the sale to a minor during a routine check at the establishment. A fine of $500 for this offense was recommended. Commissioner Good made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Steffen to approve the Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of Emily’s Mexican Grill #2, Inc. d/b/a Emily’s Mexican Grill, 818 S. McLean Boulevard, Elgin, IL; LC 2025-6. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of 2 South State, Inc. d/b/a J.J. Peppers Food Store #21, 10 S. State Street, Elgin IL; LC 2025-7 Corporation Counsel Beck gave an overview of the complaint regarding the sale to a minor during a routine check at the establishment. A fine of $500 for this offense was recommended. Commissioner Ortiz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez to approve the Stipulation and Agreed Order Regarding the Liquor Commission Complaint in the Matter of the Retail Alcoholic Liquor Dealers License of 2 South State, Inc. d/b/a J.J. Peppers Food Store #21, 10 S. State Street, Elgin IL; LC 2025-7. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Liquor Commission Meeting September 10, 2025 Page 2 Miscellaneous Commissioner Ortiz asked that the fine structure be reviewed to assess if changes need to be made. Corporation Counsel Beck provided information on the historical fines for these liquor violations. The last ten years the fee structure has remained the same Public Comment None. Adjournment Commissioner Good made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Good, Martinez, Ortiz, Steffen and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis October 8, 2025 Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved