HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/02/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 2,2009
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled November 2, 2009 meeting of the McHenry
City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab,
Schaefer, 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, Director Construction Neighborhood Services
Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt, Finance Director Black, Parks and Recreation
Director Merkel, Police Chief Brogan,City Engineer Cieslica.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input Session
provided by Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer,to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Annual Toys for Tots Downtown Christmas Walk and Parade;
B. Resolution establishing 2010 City Council Meeting Schedule;
C. Snowplowing services for Feger Subdivision;
D. Request from McHenry Garden Club for temporary advertising signs and waiver of associated fees for Holiday Floral
Extravaganza;
E. Special Event Liquor License for Church of Holy Apostles November 13t'fundraiser;
' F. Special Event Liquor License for Church of Holy Apostles November 14t'fundraiser;
G. Waive bid requirements and authorize the purchase of 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan from Sunnyside Company of
McHenry in the amount not-to-exceed$17,085;
H. City Council Minutes:
October 12,2009 regularly scheduled meeting;
October 19,2009 regularly scheduled meeting;
I. List of Bills:
AMELIO, ROBERT 376.00
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 75.00
ASCAP 314.17
AT&T 3,448.78
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 61.05
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 1,182.42
BENTZ, DONALD J 255.00
BREMER, CURTIS H 104.00
BURRIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 49.80
BUSS FORD SALES 720.32
CAREY ELECTRIC 852.00
CASSIDY, MAUREEN 94.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 511.35
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 1,938.44
CERTIFIED FLEET SERVICES 8,975.66
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 134.96
CHICAGO TROLLEY CO 1,666.00
COMED 583.27
CONAWAY, TINA 49.55
CONCRETE SOLUTIONS 1,710.30
CONSERV FS 599.30
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 44,916.92
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 5,155.71
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 4,309.52
+i CYNOWA, LEROY A 142.50
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DEBOLT, JUSTIN 37.95
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 1,256.98
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 3,267.21
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 23.00
EJ EQUIPMENT 115.05
FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 8.00
FEES, DAVID W 89.25
FISCHER BROS FRESH 4,789.38
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 209.15
FOWLER, JEFF R 184.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 68.00
GERAGHTY, MARCI 120.30
GLICK, DEBORAH A 63.42
GOODMARK NURSERIES LLC 1,575.00
HACH COMPANY 505.95
HAWKINS INC 2,135.12
HBK WATER METER SERVICE 29.89
HETTERMANN, KATHLEEN 179.30
HOJNACKI, DALE 32.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF 1,029.68
ILLINOIS FIRE & POLICE 375.00
JOHNS TREE SERVICE 475.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 317.47
KIMBALL MIDWEST 420.57
KIWANIS CLUB OF MCHENRY 630.00
KTD INC 1,137.31
LORCH, NANCY 99.00
MAD SCIENCE OF MCHENRY C 1,008.00
MARYS FLOWERS & GIFTS 57.00
MAZZUCA, JOE 138.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 455.00
MCHENRY AREA YOUTH COMM 6,000.00
MCHENRY ENTERPRISES INC 300.00
MCHENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL PT 300.00
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 33.00
MCMAHON, JASON 48.13
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 122.13
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 2,117.45
MILLIGAN, COURTNEY 153.90
MORRIS, MATT 300.30
NATIONAL AWARD SERVICES 23.44
NESTER, F PETER 123.83
NEXTEL 1,772.82
NICOLET .SCENIC TOURS 5,014.00
NICOR GAS 3,759.01
NOVOTNY SALES INC 408.40
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 42.01
OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 1,312.50
OWSLEY, MIKE 86.03
PADDOCK, TIMOTHY 94.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 9,155.15
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 1,687.99
PITEL SEPTIC INC 900.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 288.23
PRIME TACK & SEAL CO 874.80
PROMISING PICASSOS INC 493.00
REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER 120.00
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 1,023.62
ROTH, SALLY 65.03
SCHMITT, JON 465.11
SEC GROUP INC 13,349.72
SEMROW JR, HARRY H 910.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 9,280.00
SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGI 10,271.53
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 524.70
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 7.42
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 579.65
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 119.98
TEGTMEIER, TERRY 184.00
THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV 750.00
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TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 103.48
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 154.54
UNITED LABORATORIES 268.67
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 71.70
USA BLUEBOOK 85.19
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 255.00
VAN GALDER BUS COMPANY 724.00
VISU-SEWER OF ILLINOIS L 3,355.00
VOGT, MARY ANN 50.00
WAGGONER, CAROL A 200.00
WALMART COMMUNITY 79.37
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 51.94
WELCH BROS INC 86.00
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 319.04
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC 165.50
ZIMMERMAN, BOB 96.96
ZOETMULDER, NICOLE 122.50
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 14,760.00
GRAND TOTALS 193,288.77
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 92,930.69
BAND FUND 314.17
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 15,519.40
WATER/SEWER FUND 74,249.68
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 230.30
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 1,932.03
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 8,112.50
TOTALS 193,288.77
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYORAL RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT GEOFF BLAKE TO FULFILL THE REMAINDER OF
THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF WARD 4 ALDERMAN WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 4/30/2011
Mayor Low stated applications were submitted by eight candidates who expressed
interest in fulfilling the unexpired term of Alderman Ward 4. She noted any of the applicants
would have made a suitable candidate. After careful deliberation and interviews of all
candidates being conducted, Mayor Low stated she arrived at the difficult decision to
recommend the appointment of Geoff Blake as Ward 4 Alderman. If confirmed by Council this
evening Mr. Blake would be sworn in at Council's November 16, 2009 regularly scheduled
meeting.
Alderman Condon stated she has known Mr. Blake for years and opined he is a very
conscientious individual and would be an asset to the Council.
Alderman Santi stated all eight candidates were impressive.
Alderman Glab noted he had spoken with some parties who know Mr. Blake and he had
heard many good things regarding his possible appointment.
Alderman Schaefer stated he has known Mr. Blake for a long time and opined he is a
�—' good choice.
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Alderman Wimmer also noted Mr. Blake is a fine choice. -�
Motion by Condon, seconded by Peterson, to accept Mayor Low's recommendation to
appoint Geoff Blake to fulfill the unexpired term of Ward 4 Alderman with a term expiring April
30, 2011.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR HONORARY STREET SIGN—CARMON L. HODGES WAY
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Michael Hodges
seeking an honorary street sign in memory of his father, Carmon L. Hodges. Carmon Hodges
founded the original McHenry Area Rescue Squad in 1971 and served as a paramedic until
1983. Mr. Hodges was also a staff sergeant in the Army during World War II and was present at
the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Mr. Hodges passed away fifteen months ago. His children would
like to honor his lifetime accomplishments by having the intersection of Bonner Drive and
Beach Road named Carmon L. Hodges Way in his honor. Staff has reviewed the application and
recommends it approval.
Mayor Low stated she knew Mr. Hodges and noted he was instrumental in the
formation of the McHenry Area Rescue Squad.
Alderman Peterson noted Mr. Hodges was a member of the McHenry Kiwanis and was a
"doer" in the community.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass a
resolution approving the designation of the intersection of Bonner Drive and Beach Road as the
Honorary Carman L.Hodges Way in the City of McHenry.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF 52,000 TO ART GURDA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3622 WEST ELM
STREET
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated an application was submitted to the Landmark
Commission for a Facade Improvement Grant by Art Gurda for the work he is doing on his
property located at 3622 West Elm Street. Mr. Gurda is currently improving his property and
has expended more than $10,000 on the project. The Landmark Commission considered Mr. '
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Gurda's request at its October 2009 regularly scheduled meeting and recommended approval
of a Fagade Improvement Grant in the amount of$2,000.
Alderman Schaefer stated he is pleased the improvements are being made to the
property.
Alderman Peterson noted the building is looking better every day.
Alderman Glab inquired if the structure is the original building on the premises. Deputy
City Administrator Martin responded he believes the building to be the original structure on the
site.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Peterson, to accept the recommendation of the
Landmark Commission to award a Fagade Improvement Grant in the amount of$2,000 to Art
Gurda for the work on his building located at 3622 West Elm Street.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MCHENRY COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A
PILOT PROGRAM FOR A COORDINATED PACE DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICE PROGRAM BETWEEN
MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND SERVICE AREAS
City Administrator Maxeiner stated McHenry County has been working in conjunction
with PACE and local communities and townships to arrive at a plan for inter jurisdictional PACE
Dial-A-Ride service for the past two years. All barriers blocking 'participation by the various
entities have now been removed. Staff supports entering into the Memorandum of
Understanding with participating entities for a Pilot Program offering expanded PACE Dial-A-
Ride service between the named entities. He noted participation in the program would not
diminish service to McHenry residents nor increase the City's cost of ridership.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Glab, City Administrator Maxeiner stated the
County is underwriting the cost of the program. There would be no additional cost to the City.
Answering further inquiry from Alderman Glab, City Administrator Maxeiner noted the City's
Senior Citizen Vouchers for PACE service would be valid only within the City's service area.
Alderman Glab stated he does not understand why the Vouchers would not be valid for inter-
jurisdictional trips. He expressed his disappointment that other entities do not have a voucher
program to take care of senior citizens.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to authorize
the Mayor's execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with McHenry County for
participation in a pilot program for a coordinated PACE Dial-A-Ride Service Program between
4--- multiple agencies and service areas as presented.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson,Condon. -`
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE
2009 TAX LEVY
Finance Director Black stated the City's population was determined to be 27,525 by a
special census completed in 2008. As a result of recent legislation, the City is now considered a
Home Rule community and is no longer subject to Property Tax Extension Limit Law (PTELL).
Consequently, the property tax levy extension calculated by the City will no longer be reduced
by the County Clerk as part of the property tax levy process. Director Black noted it is critical
that the property tax levy be established in the amount the City needs for its operations.
Director Black stated Staff is proposing a 2009 Tax Levy in the amount of $4,618,466
which represents an increase of 2.9% over last year's levy. It is Staffs recommendation to pass
a resolution establishing the 2009 Tax Levy amount of$4,618,466 and to set a date for a public
hearing regarding the proposed levy.
Alderman Glab inquired about the City's Home Rule status. City Administrator Maxeiner
responded that the State of Illinois Secretary of State Index Department has been notified of
the results of the special census. The City is awaiting documentation of certification of the
census results.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass a
resolution establishing the date of December 7, 2009 for a Public Hearing to consider the City's
2009 Tax Levy in the amount of$4,618,466.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SEC GROUP INC FOR
SANITARY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED 510,000
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the City Council at its March 30, 2009 regularly
scheduled meeting approved an Engineering Services Agreement for Sanitary System
Improvements with SEC Group in the amount of $521,709. The work covered by the contract
includes engineering and design services associated with the improvements to both the Central
Wastewater Treatment Plant and the South Wastewater Treatment Plant as well as the
conveyance line to be constructed between the two facilities. SEC Group has submitted a
proposal to increase the original scope of work to include the following items, generating an
increased cost of$10,000 to the original Engineering Services Agreement: '
• Relocation of the solid handling process from the Central Plant to the South Plant;
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• Engineering, IEPA permitting and bidding services for the solids handling force main;
• Modification of the proposed easement for force main route.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve Addendum
No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement with SEC Group for sanitary system improvements
in the amount not-to-exceed$10,000.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve
the Mayor's execution of Addendum No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement with SEC
Group Inc for sanitary system improvements in the amount not-to-exceed$10,000.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported a Veteran's Day ceremony has been scheduled for Wednesday,
November 11, 2009 at the VFW.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner requested all public officials sign their public official bond
applications and return them to administration as soon as possible.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No Future Agenda Items were discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss
Disposal of Public Property at 8:02 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:03 p.m.
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Motion by Glab,seconded by Wimmer,to go back into Open Session at 8:11 p.m. '\
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:11 p.m.
OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to accept StafYs recommendation to
authorize the Mayor's execution of a real estate contract with Medela Inc. for the sale of Lot 54
in Inland Business Park in the amount of$184,965.36.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer,seconded by Schaefer,to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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