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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 18, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely
only.
The public can observe and participate by connecting online via Zoom at
https://citVofmchenrv.zoom.us/m/95497337738
Or via phone at: +1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID: 954 9733 7738
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, November 2, 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, Alderman Harding -
absent, 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
Public Comments: No public comments
Consent Agenda: Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. IDOT Resolution for Maintenance for the Purchase of Rock Salt for 2021 in the amount
of $68,940,00; (Director Lynch)
B. Authorization to Execute the Renewal of a Lease Agreement between the City of
McHenry and Trey & Tom Corp d/b/a Main Street Station, located at 4005 W. Main
Street; (Administrator Morefield)
C. December 21, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes;
D. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $161,034.80;
E. Issuance of As -Needed -Checks in the amount of $91,257.25.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
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Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller, 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda.
A. Motion to approve the transfer of a Class C Liquor License from V4 Gasoline, Inc. to
Rahyl Petroleum LLC for the business located at 4713 W. Elm Street conditioned upon
the satisfactory completion of a background check and the identification of an eligible
Business Agent within 30 days. (Mayor Jett)
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Harding to
approve Individual 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.
B. Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the FY20/21 Water Sewer Capital
Development Fund Budget in the amount of $16,776; and, to accept the proposal from
LAI, Ltd of Rolling Meadows, IL for the purchase of a Moyno progressive cavity dryer
sludge cake feed pump in an amount not to exceed $16,776, (Director Strange)
This item was brought through public works about a week ago with the importance that we get
this approved tonight. Alderman Glab supported the amendment. Alderman Schaefer stated
that we need to keep an eye on the spending. Per Director Strange, this is the first amendment
one of the year. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Mihevc to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santl, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller, 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
C. Motion to approve an Ordinance adopting text amendments to Chapter 13: Fences of
the City of McHenry Municipal Code. (Director Polerecky, City Planner Sheriff)
Cody Sherrill explained this item. No public comments 42" to 48" the height is the only thing
that is being changed per director Polorecky, answering some questions that Alderman Glab
had asked.
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 Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller, 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
D. Motion to approve an Ordinance adopting various text amendments to the City of
McHenry Zoning Ordinance. (Director Polerecky, City Planner Sheriff)
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This no longer applys to the zoning districts three 50 percent rule, grandfather in all lawfully
created structures not unpermitted structures, garage verbiage regarding paved paths to the
right away, parking pads that have to be uniformity, there we other points that were touched on
regarding this. This was explained by City Planner Sherrif, this discussion went on for some
time. Alderman Santi commented that it's good that standards are the same glad we are
moving forward with this. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Individual 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.
E. Motion to approve an Ordinance annexing approximately 2.19 acres located at 219 S.
Barreville Road. (Director Polerecky, City Planner Sheriff)
This item was explained by Director Polerecky, was asked by the committee to present to The
Council. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderman Devine to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 8-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
F. Motion to deny an Ordinance for a use variation to accommodate 3 horses and 4
chickens on the property located at 219 S. Barreville Road. (Director Polerecky, City
Planner Sheriff)
Per Directory Polerecky there needs to be a formal vote on this. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Devine to approve
Individual 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.
G. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting approval of the Final Plat for Legend Lakes
Neighborhood 1 Resub division, with conditions; and, an Ordinance authorizing the
Mayor's execution of a development agreement between the City of McHenry and
CalAtlantic Group, Inc. (Director Polerecky, City Planner Sheriff)
This would include 52 dwelling units total Per Director Polerecky. This is being purchased to
finish out the subdivision. Alderman Glab was asking about current fees, per Director Polerecky
wanted to lock in the fees no reduction. Alderman Santi expressed he is looking forward to
getting this completed. Alderman Schaefer questioned the description of being" locked" in for
the year means. According to Director Polerecky, they just wanted to lock into the year for their
future. They have the option to pay standard fee within the year, if fees did go up within the
year. Alderman Schefter wanted to know if there is an estimated time for completing the project.
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According to Rick Murphy petitioner with Lennar, they want to get working as soon as possible.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett, 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
H. Motion to approve a Zoning Map Amendment from C-2 Neighborhood District to C-5
Highway Commercial District, a Conditional Use Permit, and various Zoning Variations
to accommodate an Automobile Fueling Station and future Drive-Thru quick service
restaurant, located at 5520 W. Elm Street, be approved, with conditions. (Director
Polerecky, City Planner Sheriff)
Director Polerecky explained this item. It was also explained in the packet proposal. The
Trio gastation proposal was given to The Council regarding this. Chris Kalischefski
presented the plan proposal to The Council, Alderman Harding asked for clarification
regarding trucks. John Grahm is was the property owner/developer of this discussion. This
discussion went on for some time, regarding the access into and out of the gas station
regarding safety of large trucks vs. regular cars.
Luan Aboona present on the call, conducted the traffic study of this site. The traffic study
was done February of 2018 weekday 6:30-9/ 2pm -6:30 pm, to respond to Alderman
Schaefer's questions regarding traffic flow.
Mayor Jett stated that McHenry School District 15 has been involved in this regarding the
new parking lots at Parkland Middle School located next to the proposed gas station. Talks
which can help with the traffic on Ringwood Road and how the flow will work. Chief Birk
was asked to give his insight on this regarding the police perspective, stating this proposal
is the safest of the ones that have been presented. This discussion went on for some time,
the safety and the patters of traffic were the main topics of this item. No public Comments.
A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Items:
A. Residences of Stonewood Subdivision —Conceptual Presentation and Discussion
Paul Swanson the developer presented his ideas to The Council, he is representing Arthur
Swanson and Associates. He is purposing a town home development, 10 -6 unit townhomes.
Alderwoman Miller a bit concerned about the traffic in that area, would like some additions to
entrance not only from Crestwood, congested in that area, is favorable of the units.
Alderman Glab is not in favor of this, due to the traffic.
Staff Reports: None
Mayor's Report: None
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City Council Comments. Alderman Glab explained that many residents complained about
road conditions during the last ice storm.
Executive Session if Needed1 Not needed.
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to
adjourn the meeting at 9223 PM. 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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City Clerk Trisha Ramel