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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 21, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
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Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, December 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S.
Green Street, McHenry, IL.
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, and Alderman
Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others
present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Interim Director of Public Works Strange,
Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and
`.- Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City
Planner Sheriff, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge
Comments: No public Comments
Public Hearing: Public Hearing for the 2020 Property Tax Levy in the amount of $2,951,489
A. Motion to adopt the 2020 Property Tax Levy Ordinance in an amount not to exceed
$2,951,489. (Director Lynch)
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to close the
public hearing as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Per Administrator Morefield it was pointed out to The Council that this is the loth year in a row
that they have been able to maintain and keep the levy flat.
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A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Harding to
to adopt the 2020 Property Tax Levy Ordinance in an amount not to exceed $2,951,489.
approve the public hearing as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Public Comments: No public comments
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Ordinances providing for the Abatement of Real Estate Taxes for GO Bonds (Refunding
Series 2020A in the amount of $368,958.33, GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 2012 in the
amount of $206,132.50, GO Bonds (Refunding) Series 2013 in the amount of
$35,110.00, and GO Bonds (Refunding) Series 2015 in the amount of $578,978.76;
(Director Lynch)
B. Adoption of the Eighth Continuation of Proclamation of the Local Disaster Emergency
for the City of McHenry to March 15, 2021;
*(Clerks note. Consent Agenda C was pulled for separate consideration)
D. December 7, 2020, City Council Meeting Minutes;
E. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $187,892.45;
F. Issuance of As -Needed -Checks in the amount of $136,569.03.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Item:
C. Rise Up Foundation 1) use of Petersen Park to setup, host, and cleanup for the Splash
Pad Benefit Concert from Thursday, June 17th through Saturday, June 19th; 2) Special
Event Liquor License for the sale of beer, wine, and malt liquor with drink ticket sales to
cease 30-minutes prior to park closure each day; 3) permission for a 10 minute firework
display on Saturday, June 19th at 11 pm; and, 4) a 50% reduction of charges for city
services incurred as a result of the event. (Director Hobson)
Consent Agenda Item (C) was pulled out for separate consideration by Alderman Glab, " N
requesting more information. As explained by Director Hobson, there was another day added
a firework display and more room is being created for spacing of crowds in the field's temporary
stage. This Consent Agenda Item was brought up last year and was already approved in this
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final stage last time. The proceeds will help pay for a free splash pad for the community.
Alderman Glab stated that he is not in favor of creating the 501 C, Alderman Glab feels that
there needs to be more parking, and it is needed to know how much funding will be used for
the parking before the splash pad is put in. Mayor Jett stated this is the approval for the concert,
therefore the splash pad plans will be presented afterwards. Alderman Schaefer clarified that
tonight's vote is for the concert, wanted to know if Alderman Glab would support that. Alderman
Glab expressed firmly that he will not support this because it is just part of the entire project.
Alderwoman Miller stated that she is in major support of this venue. This discussion went on
for some time.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays-
Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda.
A. Motion to approve an Ordinance annexing the property at 219 S. Barreville Road.
(Director Martin)
�— As presented by Director of Economic Development, Martin. Joe Doherty property owner, was
asked if he wants to annex the property, per Attorney McArdle. It was explained that the
ordinance cannot grant use variances forcefully annexing or reach an agreement. Joe Doherty
would like to turn the property over to his tenant when appropriate, doesn't want to be a renter
forever. Attorney Guy Youman is the lawyer representing Ms. Knoxs, she is one of the
neighbors to this property, and she is against it because the horse waste dries up and gets
dusty and washes the waste down to the neighbor's home. The county stated that the horses
cannot be within too many feet of the well. Her lot is south closer to the city side. Per Attorney
McArdle, this needs direction from The Council. Alderman Schaefer wanted clarification
between use variance and non -conforming ordinance.
In regards to the horses they have been on the property three years ago. Brian Kilinski spoke
as a neighbor to this property as well, he is located downhill from the property. Mr. Kilinski
stated that the odors from the hourses are over bearing, along with the dust and manure in the
summer as well. This discussion went on for some time.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to table 7A &
713 Individual Agenda items for review of the Community and Development Committee
as presented Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer,
Alderman Hardin, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine. 1-nay-Alderwoman Miller, 0-abstained.
Motion carried.
B. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a use variance to allow three horses for the
property located at 219 S. Barreville Road. (Director Martin)
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A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to approve
Individual Agenda items as presented Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine. 1-nay-
Alderwoman Miller, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
C. Motion to enter into a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant agreement with Jexal's Wing-
Zeria, located at 1260 N. Green Street, in an amount not to exceed $15,000. (Director
Martin)
Want to install roof system state of the art, this will not be funded until next budget year,
no previous funding had been requested.
No public comment
A motion was made by Alderman Sant! and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve
Individual Agenda items as presented Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Hardin, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine. 0-nay-
Alderwoman Miller, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
E. Motion to approve a budget amendment Ordinance in the amount of $45,498 in the
FY20/21 Parks Developer Donations Fund; and, to approve an expenditure in the
amount of $45,498 for the purchase of a 40' x 60' pavilion for Veteran's Memorial Park
from Porter Corporation/Poligon. (Director Hobson)
Improvement of Veteran's Park and the washroom structure was the start of this project per
Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson, it is taking longer than he would have liked. The new
pavilion was also a key item for an upgrade, allowing some multi -seasonal functions. A
synthetic ice rink or smaller rink may be added to that plan. Due to the concern over pricing in
construction materials, due to COVID, he would like to approve this locked in pricing. The above
pricing will be held from the fall if we approved.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to approve
Individual Agenda items as presented Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Hardin, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine. 0-nay-
Alderwoman Miller, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Discussion Items.
Staff Reports: Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson, explained that the finalized 1st
McHenry Christmas House Decoration winners have been announced and it was also posted
on social media. A Thank you went out to Alderwoman Miller and realtor team for the gift cards
along with her help with other donations by local realtors.
Mayor's Report: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
City Council Comments: Alderman Schaefer was looking at the grant information out General
Fund, wanted to know if there was a way to add on to the applications. He wants to get quotes
form McHenry or Lake County, and wanted to see if we can add that as a line item on the
application. Administrator Morefield stated that preference would be given to businesses in
McHenry county etc. This will be reviewed and could be added as a line item for the application
process, per Attorney McArdle this is legal and they are able to add this.
Executive Session if Needed: Not at this time.
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Harding to
adjourn the meeting at 8:45PM. Roll Call: Vote:8-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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