MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF METTAWA, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT THE HOUR OF 7:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 IN THE COTTONWOOD ROOM OF THE HILTON GARDEN INN HOTEL LOCATED AT 26225 N. RIVERWOODS ROAD, METTAWA, ILLINOIS 60045.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ray called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL
Upon a call of the roll, the following persons were:
Present: Trustees Armstrong, Brennan, Falbe, Maier, Nicholson and Tindall; and Mayor Ray.
Absent: None.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
Also Present: Village Attorney John Zimmermann of the firm of Raysa & Zimmermann, Attorney Adam Simon of the firm of Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer P.C. , and Village Clerk Cathy Nelson
C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF METTAWA.
It was moved by Trustee Tindall and seconded by Trustee Brennan to approve the Amendment to Ordinance Number 601, section 18.305.
Mayor Ray circulated a document provided by the Hotel showing serving hours at other local hotels.
Attorney Zimmermann stated that the hotel’s attorney informed him that the extended hours made the hotel more attractive for weddings and banquets.
Mayor Ray stated that the Village has Village the right to rescind if the hotel does not maintain the decorum of the Village.
Trustee Nicholson questioned the merit of extending the time. That it could not be policed at either closing hour. Also questioned how much wedding and banquet revenue would be generated.
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Mayor and Village Board
July 1, 2009
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Trustee Falbe questioned why we are changing the license number from two to one.
Attorney Zimmermann responded that the Marriot Resort Inn did not renew it’s license and is not serving liquor.
After further discussion and upon a call of the roll, the following voted:
Aye: Trustees Armstrong, Brennan, Falbe, Maier and Tindall
Nay: Trustee Nicholson
Mayor Ray declared the motion to Amend Chapter 18 of the Municipal code carried.
D. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Mayor Ray entertained a motion to adjourn to a closed EXECUTIVE SESSION for the purpose of discussing Pending Litigation.
It was so moved by Trustee Falbe and seconded by Trustee Maier.
Upon a call of the roll, the following voted:
Aye: Trustees Armstrong, Brennan, Falbe, Maier, Nicholson, Tindall
Nay: None
Mayor Ray declared the motion carried and the meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:15 P.M.
E. UPON ADJOURNMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Nicholson and seconded by Trustee Maier, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon a call of the roll the following voted:
Aye: Trustees Armstrong, Brennan, Falbe, Maier, Nicholson, Tindall
Nay: None.
Mayor Ray declared the motion carried and the Special Meeting adjourned at
9:45 P.M.
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Cathy Nelson, Village Clerk
