Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Judiciary Committee met July 15

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Alderman Jackson called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Murphy, January (RP)

Absent: Smith

I. DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES FOR VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5, CHAPTER 33 AND CLASS G-P LIQUOR LICENSES PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 8, CHAPTER 13:

Chief of Staff Greg Jackson explained the ordinance for the moratorium on the issuance of Licenses for Video Gaming Terminals. There were (53) liquor licenses issued with (199) gaming terminals in the City of North Chicago. He recommended a 1-year moratorium or sooner depending upon the data.

Alderman Coleman questioned if the City was freezing the number of video gaming licenses. Chief of Staff Jackson acknowledged it was. He asked if the city council could have the option and the Chief of Staff reiterated it rested upon the council decision. The numbers wouldn’t change unless “grandfathered in.” Chief of Staff Jackson added or until the moratorium was lifted. This will be placed on the next Council Agenda, August 5, 2024.

Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Evans that Judiciary Committee Meeting stand adjourned.

ROLL CALL:

Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen Murphy, January (RP)

Nays: None

Absent: Smith

The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

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