HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/07/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2009
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled December 7, 2009 meeting of the McHenry
City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab,
Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: None. Also in attendance were: City
Administrator Maxeiner, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Deputy City Administrator
Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Construction Neighborhood Services Director
Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt, Finance Director Black, Parks and Recreation
Director Merkel, Chief of Police Brogan, City Engineer Gary Rozwadowski.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF MCHENRY 2009 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE
Mayor Low opened the Public Hearing for consideration of the City's 2009 Tax Levy at
7:28 p.m.
Finance Director Black stated Council passed a resolution at its November 2, 2009
regularly scheduled meeting establishing the Public Hearing for consideration of the 2009 Tax
Levy as December 7, 2009. Upon Council approval the signed ordinance providing for the 2009
Tax Levy must be filed with the County Clerk by the last Tuesday in December.
Director Black noted the proposed 2009 Tax Levy is in the amount of $4,618,466. It is
Staffs recommendation to approve the tax levy as presented.
Mayor Low inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address Council
regarding the proposed tax levy. There was no one. In response to the Mayor's inquiry, City
Clerk Jones stated there had been no written or oral comments received in the Clerk's Office
regarding the tax levy.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer,to close the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR 2009 TAX LEVY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,618.466
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staff's recommendation to
approve an ordinance providing for the 2009 Tax Levy in the amount of$4,618,466.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
'L Motion carried.
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PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Joyce Story of 1617 Leonard Avenue addressed Council regarding video gambling. Ms.
Story suggested it is important to ban video gambling in the municipality and not just outside
the City limits as accomplished by recent action of the McHenry County Board. She stated she is
against video gambling because it is an addiction and she believes it is important that the City
address this matter as soon as possible. Ms. Story further stated video gaming is harmful to
individuals and families. She provided Council with copies of the recently approved County
ordinance which prohibits video gaming in the unincorporated areas of McHenry County.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Ordinance amending Municipal Code under Home Rule Powers of the City of McHenry;
B. City Council Minutes:
November 30,2009 regularly scheduled meeting;
C. List of As-Needed Checks:
BANKCARD SERVICES 1,617.86
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD O 119,048.04
FBI NAA 50.00
FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH 1,700,000.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,841.40
ROUTE 66 HOTEL & CONFERE 27.52
SAM'S CLUB 684.90 --^
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 64.32
UNUM 1,482.72
GRAND TOTALS 1,824,816.76
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 1,705,724.95
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 119,048.04
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 43.77
TOTALS 1,824,816.76
D. List of Bills:
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 96.89
ANELLI, MAUREEN 116.50
APCO INTERNATIONAL INC 69.00
AQUAPREP 5,544.00
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 609.38
BECKER, CASSANDRA L 38.75
COMED 51,010.54
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 27,349.41
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 3,722.78
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 4,975.00
FIREGUARD OF ILLINOIS IN 950.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 20.40
GOTT, LISA M 62.00
GROVE, KELLY 341.25
HOUFF COMPANY, THE ROY 648.95
ICSC 100.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 74.97
JOHNSBURG BOWL INC 353.33
KIMBALL MIDWEST 123.57
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,600.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 42.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL O 192.00 �^
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 250.00
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 250.00
MCHENRY SCHOOLS TRANSPOR 395.88
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 71.58
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MIDCO 267.50
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 1,486.64
' NICOR GAS 291.30
ONE ZERO CHARLIE 3,142.50
PETROLIANCE LLC 4,132.02
PETROW, STEPHANIE S 150.00
RELIABLE MAINTENANCE COR 1,100.00
SECTION 8 DOORS & HARDWA 30.00
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 381.60
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 565.23
STULL, RICH 31.32
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 170.00
WIRCH, STEVE 72.72
GRAND TOTALS 116,029.01
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 69,219.22
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 950.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 42,130.79
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 3,729.00
TOTALS 116,029.01
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LEGEND LAKES SUBDIVISION:
1. APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT DOCUMENT
PREPARATION AND CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT WITH SEC GROUP IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED$54.340:
2. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND TO SEEK REQUESTS FOR
PROPOSALS FROM A LIST OF QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO CONSTRUCT THE
UNFINISHED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SUBDIVISION
City Administrator Maxeiner stated on September 21, 2009 the City Council accepted a
proposal from Arch Insurance to fund the remaining public improvements in the Legend Lakes
Subdivision. The proposal provided an unrestricted cash payment of $1.0 million to the City in
exchange for the release of Arch Insurance from any future obligations to complete the public
improvements in the subdivision.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated SEC Group has submitted an engineering services
agreement for project document preparation to prepare requests for proposals to complete the
public improvements in Legend Lakes Subdivision. The scope of the work includes contract
plans and contract recommendations as well as assisting Staff with limited construction
management services. City Staff will be responsible for performing mark outs, verification of
quantities and quality control.
City Administrator Maxeiner noted the requests for proposals will be divided into four
categories: 1) lot grading/restoration and erosion control; 2) sidewalk, curb, and driveway
apron repair; 3) roadway repair and resurfacing; and 4) shotcrete curb and gutter repair.
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City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff is also seeking authorization to waive the '�•
bidding process and request proposals for the four categories of the project.
City Administrator Maxeiner noted SEC Group was represented this evening by Chad
Pieper, the City's primary contact moving forward, and Gary Rozwadowski. The gentlemen were
available to respond to any questions of Council.
Alderman Condon stated she is glad to see the City is moving forward to get this project
completed. Aldermen Santi and Blake concurred.
Alderman Peterson inquired approximately how many firms would be listed in each of
the four categories and which would ultimately provide the City with proposals. City
Administrator Maxeiner responded proposals will be sought from approximately 5 firms in each
category.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Blake, to accept Staff's recommendation as follows
with regard to the completion of public improvements for Legend Lakes Subdivision:
1. Approve Engineering Services Agreement for project document preparation and
construction oversight with SEC Group in an amount not-to-exceed $54,340;
2. Authorize Staff to waive bidding requirements and to seek requests for proposals from a
list of qualified contractors to construct the unfinished public improvements in the "
subdivision.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no Mayor Statement or Report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab inquired if the City has any control over video poker/gaming. City
Administrator Maxeiner responded he believes they are prohibited if no licensing is provided.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi,to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
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