Public Safety Minutes 2012 10-04-12
APPROVED 11/2/12
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:30pm
City Hall Conference Room
In Attendance:
Chairman Carlo Colosimo
Alderman Larry Kot
Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Other City Officials in Attendance:
City Administrator Bart Olson
Deputy Chief Don Schwartzkopf
Administrative Intern Jeff Wechbach
Others in Attendance:
Rhonda Waddle, Valence Holdings
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Chairman Colosimo and a quorum was
established.
Minutes for Correction/Approval:
September 6, 2012
The minutes were approved as presented. Alderman Funkhouser referenced a portion of
the minutes on page 2 where documents were to be part of the official minutes. It was
determined that the statement would remain part of the minutes.
New Business:
1. PS 2012-26 Police Reports for September 2012
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There was no discussion and this item will move to the October 23 consent agenda.
2. PS 2012-27 Request to Amend the Liquor Code to Increase Number of Class A
Licenses
Mr. Olson said whenever a new liquor license is requested, the ordinance must be
amended to increase the number allowed. He said the applicant has already presented a
business plan. Ms. Rhonda Waddle of Valence Holdings d/b/a Dolly’s was in attendance
to present the plan details. She described the proposed facility and said it would be a
coffee shop, gaming facility and a service bar. In order to obtain their gaming license,
the business must have a liquor license. The main focus is the video gaming/convenience
store. She said the age group they hope to attract is 50+.
The business, located at Fountain Square, would have 2 separate facilities, entrances and
employees. There would be a duplication of services in each facility. Each facility is
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allowed 5 gaming units and to be able to have 5 additional games, there must be an
additional liquor license.
Chairman Colosimo asked if there is an age restriction to enter. A patron must be 21
years of age or with someone who is 21. Patrons will be carded.
Ms. Waddle said there will be 5-10 employees per site and the company has full benefits.
Her company likes to hire locally with background checks being conducted on all
employees. The company intends to be involved in the community.
Alderman Kot asked if there are any similar facilities open. Ms. Waddle said there are
none others open, however, within 30 days, she expects Murphysboro to be open and
Channahon and East Dubuque have both been approved also. She said the process has
been somewhat slow due to the time it takes to obtain the gaming license.
The gaming machines can be set up for a variety of games such as card games with 25-30
different ones available. The player would have a choice and payouts are made through a
voucher system from an ATM-type machine. She said the State monitors the machines
closely and an armored car service collects all money.
Ms. Waddle said they hope to partner with the nearby sports bar for food. Alderman Kot
questioned the convenience aspect. Gum, snack items and other items will be available.
All committee members were in favor of this business and liquor licenses and this item
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will move to the October 23 City Council consent agenda.
Old Business -
none
Additional Business -
none
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:48pm.
Minutes transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker
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