HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/19/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2009
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled October 19, 2009 meeting of the McHenry
City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab,
Murgatroyd, 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.
PRESENTATION BY KAY RIAL BATES,MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Kay Rial Bates, Executive Director of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce,
addressed Council, expressing the Chamber's gratitude for the many years of community
service of.Alderman Steve Murgatroyd. She presented.Alderman Murgatroyd with a lifetime
membership award in recognition of his selfless service.
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
Alderman Peterson requested Consent Agenda Item #A be considered independently.
Alderman Condon inquired if Staff had any concerns regarding the proposed block party
on Halloween. Assistant City Administrator Hobson replied there were none.
Motion by Santi,seconded by Peterson,to approve the Consent Agenda as amended:
B. Block Party Request:
October 31,2009,Annette Maldonado,214 Bamwood Trail,winding Creek subdivision;
C. City Council Minutes:
October 5,2009 regularly scheduled meeting
D. List of Bills:
A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 155.25
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,342.10
ACRES GROUP 11,580.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 40.00
ALL AMERICAN FLAG COMPAN 331.00
ASSOCIATED BAG COMPANY 68.60
AT&T 3,335.73
BANK OF NEW YORK, THE 91,870.63
BEAUDRY, LYNNE 36.00
BENCK, TARCY 54.00
CAREY ELECTRIC 210.00
CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 23,641.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 94.99
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 2,679.80
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 1,474.40
COMCAST CABLE 75.78
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITAT 465.00
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CONCRETE SOLUTIONS 211.00
CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS 56.71
CONSERV FS 502.60
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 225.40
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 35.00
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 54.25
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 95.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 205.00
EISERMAN, JERRY 13.32
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 274.70
FEES, DAVID W 44.50
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 147.00
FOUR SEASONS DISPLAY INC 5,394.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 1,348.20
GRAND AMERICA HOTEL 706.74
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 160.95
HACH COMPANY 108.09
HARM'S FARM 415.25
HAWKINS INC 3,153.45
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON 3,718.17
JULIE INC 272.75
KALE UNIFORMS INC 375.73
KIMBALL MIDWEST 118.98
KING, LAURA 124.10
LISAFELD, JEFF 60.00
MCHENRY BANK & TRUST 30.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 42.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL O 76.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 1,123.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 249.19
MCHENRY NAPA 2,358.38
MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY 1 2,525.00
MEIER & SONS FENCE MFG, 57.00
MENNER, LISA 25.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 496.25
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 274.50
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 31.06
NATIONAL RECREATION AND 550.00
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00
OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 141.74
PACE 7,008.57
PETROLIANCE LLC 3,266.88
PIONEER ATHLETICS 23.10
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION 105.55
REINDERS INC 117.58
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 106.48
SAM'S CLUB 105.00
SCHATZ, DONALD 195.00
SEC GROUP INC 1,737.50
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 469.50
SPRINT 118.8E
STANARD & ASSOCIATES INC 1,580.00
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 488.36
TOTAL BROKER BENEFITS 255.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 374.35
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 32.22
US IDENTIFICATION MANUAL 82.50
USA BLUEBOOK 104.50
VAN BOURGONDIEN & SONS I 845.30
VERIZON WIRELESS 155.10
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 6,782.17
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 9,955.10
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 561.50
GRAND TOTALS 197,769.63
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 68,414.98
TIF FUND 697.50
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 91,870.63
WATER/SEWER FUND 28,816.47
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 255.00
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RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2,525.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 431.88
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 4,758.17
TOTALS 197,769.63
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #A: REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT— HAMPTON INN 1555
SOUTH ROUTE 31
Alderman Peterson stated he is opposed to the idea of an outside sales company
competing with local vendors in a temporary use situation.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Condon, to approve a temporary use permit for
buying and/or appraisal of jewelry and collectibles by the Hampton Inn located at 1555 South
Route 31 on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Peterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT, INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT, AND OUTSIDE SEATING —
BUDDYZ RIVERWALK. LOCATED AT 1138 N GREEN STREET:
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request for conditional use permit was
submitted by BuddyZ Riverwalk for a conditional use permit to allow the following in
conjunction with their restaurant located at 1138 North Green Street:
1. Service of alcoholic beverages;
2. Live entertainment within the establishment;
3. Outside seating.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the matter was considered by the Planning and
Zoning Commission at a public hearing held on July 9, 2009. The request received a unanimous
recommendation for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. The outside seating shall be gated off from external admittance to the area and shall
only be accessed by patrons from within the establishment;
2. The outside seating shall be with tables and chairs not intended to be removed on a
daily basis.
Alderman Glab stated he has concerns regarding the lack of parking for the business but
noted it would be discussed at a later date. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded as the
subject property is zoned C4 Downtown Commercial, there are no requirements for parking on
the site.
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Alderman Peterson, referencing the second condition, stated he does not recall that
type of condition being imposed on other restaurants with a similar request. Deputy City
Administrator Martin responded the requirement would depend upon the aesthetics and the
locale of the facility.
Alderman Condon stated to the best of her knowledge the City always stipulated that
outside seating would be of a permanent-type nature.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer to accept the unanimous recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant a conditional use permit to allow the following as
submitted by BuddyZ Riverwalk for their facility located at 1138 North Green Street:
1. Service of alcoholic beverages;
2. Live entertainment within the establishment;
3. Outside seating.
Subject to the following conditions:
1. The outside seating shall be gated off from external admittance to the area and shall only be accessed by patrons
from within the establishment;
2. The outside seating shall be with tables and chairs not intended to be removed on a daily basis.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SEEK PROPOSALS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WIRELESS ALARM
MONITORING SYSTEM
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the City's current alarm monitor board is
out-of-date and dependent upon hard-wired telephone lines. It is difficult to maintain because
of its age and the availability of replacement parts. The City's building code requires
approximately 200 commercial and industrial businesses located within the City to have fire
alarms installed. There are currently about 130 alarms being monitored by City dispatch
through Norshore Alarms.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the Police Department and McHenry
Township Fire Protection District advocate moving towards a wireless system which would
provide several public safety benefits including:
• Reduced number of false alarms;
• Improved response times for fire alarms.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the Finance and Personnel Committee
considered conversion to a wireless alarm monitoring system and recommended that Council
authorize Staff to seek proposals for the purchase of such a system.
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Alderman Murgatroyd stated the wireless alarm monitoring system is technologically
needed and, hopefully, would be financially feasible.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Condon,to accept the unanimous recommendation of
the Finance and Personnel Committee to authorize Staff to seek proposals for the installation of
a wireless alarm monitoring system.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low stated this is a bittersweet evening as it is Alderman Murgatroyd's last
meeting serving as an elected official in the City of McHenry. She noted other commitments in
his life are taking priority. Mayor Low noted that during the past years she has been serving the
City, she has learned from Alderman Murgatroyd to never lose one's integrity. She further
stated Alderman Murgatroyd is the consummate community servant and commended him for
his devotion to his community.
Mayor Low requested a resolution honoring Alderman Murgatroyd be passed and
approved by Council and incorporated into the record of this meeting.
Alderman Glab stated he would be proud to make the motion to pass such a resolution.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to pass a resolution honoring the service and
accomplishments of Alderman Murgatroyd for his 15 years of community service.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Abstaining: Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Low presented Alderman Murgatroyd with the signed and framed resolution as
approved by Council
Alderman Murgatroyd thanked Mayor Low and the City Council for their kind words. He
noted the time has gone by quickly. He stated he has met a lot of good people, all of whom
have assisted in making the City what it is today. He applauded Staffs efforts and stated he is
happy to have accomplished some things that are moving the City forward. He noted he has
faith the Council will continue to do well. He thanked everyone for recognizing him for his
service.
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Aldermen Wimmer and Peterson acknowledged it has been a pleasure serving with --`
Alderman Murgatroyd.
Aldermen Condon, Santi, and Schaefer expressed it has been an honor serving with
Alderman Murgatroyd.
Mayor Low noted it is a testament to Alderman Murgatroyd's fine service that so many
Staff were in attendance at this evening's meeting to recognize him.
Mayor Low then read a plaque of appreciation and gratitude which she then presented
to Alderman Murgatroyd.
City Administrator Maxeiner noted he has always appreciated Alderman Murgatroyd's
support which will be greatly missed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS .
Chairman Alderman Condon reported a Community Development Meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner announced Trick or Treat hours have been scheduled for
Saturday, October 31, 2009 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No Future Agenda Items were discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Low thanked Staff and all who attended this evening's meeting.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab,to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
IT meeting was adjourne at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor City Clerk