Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Committee of the Whole met Feb. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Mayor Rockingham, Jr., called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January

Absent: Coleman

I. DISCUSSION OF LAKE COUNTY UNIVERSITY CENTER; 4-YEAR DEGREE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY OF YOUNG ADULTS AND WORKING INDIVIDUALS DESIRING TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION:

North Chicago Community Information Coordinator Hombre Darby explained his experience with the Lake County University Center. Anani Moy, Associate Dean Academic Services & Programs introduced the team members; Dr. Mytzy Rodriguez-Kufner, Advisor & Recruitment Specialist and Leslie Bertholdt, Director of Educators’ Center. Ms. Moy continued that the Lake County University Center was a hub for (13) different Illinois Universities for alternate programs. The College of Lake County had donated property to them. She explained that students could transfer to the center continuing their education provisions up to master’s degree. The courses offered were in-person, online and Hybrid on evenings/weekends.

Alderman Allen left at 7:44 p.m.

The Mayor asked if the students of CLC could start at the University Center. The Center worked in conjunction with the College of Lake County who was a partner and didn’t prefer competing with them.

They offered only to the student who accrued (60) credit hrs. that could start at the University Center.

II.. DISCUSSION OF MIS 3 TESOROS RESTAURANT, LIQUOR LICENSE AT 2302C MLK DR:

Chief of Staff, Greg Jackson explained that the owners were seeking a license for a fully stocked bar including (10) tables with (4) seats. It was a Mexican cuisine restaurant. It would also allow video gaming. The Mayor added the previous business had the same license for a restaurant continuing an additional business in the City of North Chicago. He requested removing the wording bar from the previous owner.

Alderman Allen returned at 7:48 p.m.

Alderman Murphy questioned clarification. The Mayor stated the liquor license was non-transferable.

Attorney Silverman explained the Ordinance would create one license for the new owner. He added that Toby’s Bar & Grill needed to apply for a license due to new owners. The license needed wasn’t available at this time.

Item II would be placed on the next Council Agenda, February 19, 2024.

The Mayor asked if the council members would allow the discussion and council approval of Class A Special Liquor License for Toby’s Bar & Grill at the next meeting.

Alderman January questioned noted that no liquor was to be served in addition to no video gaming.

The Mayor agreed. The owners were in the process of background checks etc. The Mayor explained that Herbert Handy still owned Toby’s property but the business was owned by someone else.

Alderman January asked the status of the building violations and if they were resolved; Chief of Staff Jackson explained since new business owners, it required Police, Fire and Building inspections; the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and Gaming Board were privy of the issue.

The Mayor stated was attempting to keep them on a parallel path if possible.

Alderman Smith questioned if there was monitoring of usage or non-usage with serving liquor. Chief of Staff Jackson explained as much as possible.

Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman January that the Committee of the whole Meeting stand adjourned.

MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE

Alderman Coleman was absent.

The meeting stand adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

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