Council approves temporary sound waivers for Greek Fest and Taphouse Grill events

The Fire Policy Committee and the council approved temporary sound-ordinance waivers for two summer events: the Saint Vicarious Greek Orthodox Church Greek Fest (June 24–26, District 1) and Taphouse Grill's Brews and Boots (June 11). The Greek Fest hours were amended to align with prior years and organizers described traffic and exit plans to reduce congestion on Roselle Road. The Taphouse event, scheduled for June 11 in an outdoor tent, will host live country music and was approved with the understanding that prior events had similar waivers.

Committee members noted the events' past history and discussed hours; the Greek Fest plan included an east-side parking-lot exit gate and bus-drop procedures to streamline flow. The council placed both waivers on the consent agenda and approved the consent agenda later in the meeting. The Palatine Liquor Commission also amended hours for the temporary liquor license associated with the Greek Fest.