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Dixmoor board debates timing for liquor‑license hearing, tentatively schedules Monday
Summary
Trustees discussed when to hold a liquor‑license hearing, weighing 3 p.m., 5 p.m. or a Saturday; members noted the village issues five licenses and agreed to pursue a Monday hearing with a suggested 4 p.m. pre‑hearing and 5 p.m. start to accommodate business owners.
Trustees debated when to schedule a liquor‑license hearing and discussed how to make the meeting accessible to business owners and residents.
During public discussion, trustees and residents discussed several possible start times — mid‑afternoon and early evening (3 p.m. and 5 p.m.) — and whether a Saturday session would be preferable. A trustee noted that the village holds a small number of liquor licenses (five), and participants said that fewer items on the agenda would make a weekday hearing feasible.
After back‑and‑forth about availability, one trustee proposed a schedule with a 4 p.m. pre‑hearing followed by a 5 p.m. hearing start; multiple members said they could meet on the coming Monday and asked staff to post notice and confirm the time with affected businesses. The clerk indicated the village would need to issue required hearing notices and that staff would coordinate logistics.
Resident Asar (who identified himself during public comment) asked whether the village would provide a phone number to report fireworks and other disturbances during community events; trustees confirmed event dates and agreed to coordinate enforcement resources. The board did not take a final licensing action at the meeting; scheduling and notice requirements remained to be completed by staff.
Next steps: the clerk to post formal notice of the hearing once the time is confirmed and to provide a point of contact for business owners and residents.
