HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/28/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28,2009
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled September 28, 2009 meeting of the McHenry
City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab,
Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Absent: None. Also in attendance were:
City Administrator Maxeiner, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Deputy City Administrator
Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Police Chief Brogan, Director Construction
Neighborhood Services Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt, Finance Director Black,
City Engineer Cieslica.
PUBLIC HEARING;CREATION OF WAUKEGAN-MAIN HISTORIC DISTRICT
Mayor Low called a Public Hearing to order at 7:32 p.m. regarding the creation of the
Waukegan-Main Historic District.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the purpose of the public hearing is to provide
an opportunity for public input regarding the creation of the proposed District. Certified notices
of the Public Hearing were sent to all property owners within'the proposed District. Abutting
property owners were also notified via regular mail of the Public Hearing. Notice was published
in the Northwest Herald.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted several verbal comments have been received in
the Office of the City Clerk. Written correspondence was received from Ron Bykowski who
owns several parcels within the proposed District. He is requesting the properties from 3810 to
3822 Waukegan Road be excluded from the District as he plans to redevelop this property in
the future. Additionally, Nancy Vazanno who owns the vacant parcel directly west of Landmark
School has requested the portion of her property which extends down to Waukegan Road be
excluded from the District.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated at the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the
Council may choose to:
• Designate the landmark or preservation district by ordinance;
• Refer the report and recommendation back to the Landmark Commission with
suggestions for revisions;or
• Deny the landmark designation.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted if Council denies the creation of the District, no
nomination for landmark designation of the same site,structure or district shall be made within
90 days of the denial.
Mayor Low invited questions and comments from the audience.
Richard Smith of 3705 Main Street addressed Council noting his residence was
constructed in the 1900's by his wife's family. He inquired why the apartment building and AI'N
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Ann's building are not included within the District. Mr. Smith requested that his home be
excluded from the District.
Scott Schultz of 3619 Main Street addressed Council stating he likes the idea of
establishing an historic district. He noted, however, he has issues with how this historic district
is set up. He stated the biggest issue is the fact that no buildings within the business district
have been incorporated into the District. He opined some vital pieces to McHenry's history are
not being included in the District. Mr. Schultz further stated there are many issues which need
to be addressed if this is to be done properly. Mr. Schultz inquired how building a house on a
vacant lot would be affected if the vacant land is located within the District.
Matthew Olk of 3701 Main Street addressed Council and inquired if other communities
with established historic districts have been asked the pros and cons regarding this issue. He
also inquired how the parameters of the District were established.
Jason Golnick of 3608 John Street addressed Council and stated he built the house on
John Street for his parents. He stated he has had experience dealing with building in historic
districts. He noted there has been some difficulty with regard to obtaining building department
approvals when an historic district has been involved.
Marion Metz of 3813 Waukegan Road addressed Council stating he fundamentally
resents having to ask an agency for permission to do something to his own home. He noted
good people take care of their homes.
Julie Pieruccini of 3811 Waukegan Road addressed Council stating her home needs
renovation. She noted there are rentals across the street from her home. Everyone on her side
of the street takes care of their homes.
Dennis Young of 3803 Main Street addressed Council stating he ran into difficulty with
homeowner's insurance this past summer because his house is plaqued. He inquired what sort
of difficulty would be encountered once his property is located within the historic district.
Jason Golnick of 3803 Main Street addressed Council again noting a lot of people will
have difficulty selling their property if their homes are included in the historic district. He stated
as a contractor he has discovered many people do not want to pay additional costs which could
be associated with being included in a District. This would cause a burden on included
homeowners.
Gerhard Rosenberg of 3716 Waukegan addressed Council stating some misinformation
about the historic district has been spread throughout the community. He stated houses can be
built that are similar to those already existing in the area.
Deputy City Administrator Martin responded to some of the comments/questions as
follows:
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• Five years ago the City attempted to establish an historic district which included a fairly
large area and incorporated commercial properties within its boundaries. The proposed
district before Council for consideration this evening was deliberately made smaller in
order to be more manageable;
• In order for the District to be successful, it must be properly administered;
• The school buildings have not been included as the schools are part of a separate taxing
body and not subject to City building regulations;
• Packets were not sent to every property within and/or abutting the District due to the
cost of producing and mailing them;
• The Landmark Commission has done extensive research and communicated with other
communities regarding their established historic districts;
• Research conducted by the City has indicated there would be no immediate increase in
taxes as a consequence of the District being implemented;
• Simply put, a building at least 50 years old would qualify to be considered of historic
value.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated all information received this evening will be
summarized for the Landmark Commission who will then make a recommendation to City
Council regarding the possible establishment of the historic district.
Matthew Olk of 3701 Main Street stated he would like more in-depth answers to his
questions. He suggested the Landmark Commission along with City Council be made available
to respond to residents/property owner's questions.
David Gelwicks of 3817 Waukegan addressed Council stating he has concerns with his
home becoming part of a small exclusive group that is managed by government control.
Mayor Low suggested that any further questions be directed to Deputy City
Administrator Martin as he is the Staff liaison with the Landmark Commission. She noted the
Landmark Commission meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Municipal
Center.
Joseph Aguilar of 3715 Waukegan addressed Council asking if the intent of the City is to
have an historic district in which everyone would participate and that all properties would be
"cleaned up".
Laurie Marshall of 3806 Main addressed Council inquiring why the City states they
cannot afford to send out informational pamphlets.
Matthew Old inquired if there would be another meeting which would afford the public
to comment and ask questions about the District. City Attorney McArdle stated there would be
a public Council meeting at which the audience would have an opportunity to state their
opinion.
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Terri Golnick of 3608 John Street addressed Council about her concerns about traffic -�
due to the implementation of the historic district.
Dee Ann Warner of 3701 Main Street addressed Council and asked what her Alderman,
Vic Santi, felt about the proposed District.
Motion by Wimmer,seconded by Schaefer,to close the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input
provided by Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer,seconded by Santi,to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Donation of surplus computer equipment to IDOT for distribution to various municipal police departments in the state
of Illinois;
B. Request for waiver of temporary sign permit fee—McHenry Township Fire Protection District;
C. Special use/picnic permits;
D. City Council Minutes:
September 14,2009 regularly scheduled meeting;
E. List of Bills:
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 450.00
AFTERMATH INC 95.00
ANDERSON, LORI 155.00
AT&T 126.39
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 66.21
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 204.50
BATTERIES PLUS 220.93
BENTZ, DONALD J 102.00
BIRK, ADRIANA 16.00
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 207.83
CONSERV FS 3,080.93
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 38,363.80
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 537.84
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 7,309.29
CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 92.50
D'S MARINE SERVICE INC 108.88
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 248.75
DORAN, ROBERT A 330.00
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 108.33
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 57.50
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 4,875.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 45.90
ELGIN BABE RUTH 7,500.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 2,009.38
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 764.61
FOWLER, JEFF R 138.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 88.40
GANDOR, MARK 88.40
GAVULA, LUANN 171.00
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GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 95.00
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 384.28
HACH COMPANY 477.11
HUNT, KATHLEEN 76.00
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 20.00
JULIE INC 283.50
KALE UNIFORMS INC 15.90
KIMBALL MIDWEST 469.50
KING, LAURA 155.00
KLITZ CUTTING TOOLS INC 166.05
KOSCINSKI, LESLIE 169.00
LANGE, SHANNON 61.70
LEMBKE TRUCK SERVICE INC 178.00
LUNDY & MILLER EXCAVATIN 5,060.00
MAZZUCA, JOE 184.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 375.00
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 162.50
MDC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC 4,580.00
MENDEZ LANDSCAPING & BRI 2,500.00
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 392.33
MIDWEST METER INC 143.37
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 339.00
MOABBER, RONALD 139.00
NICOR GAS 641.08
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE 884.53
OWSLEY, MIKE 160.50
PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 127.76
PERRICONE GARDEN CENTER 360.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 6,531.03
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 605.24
PITEL SEPTIC INC 825.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 192.92
PRO PLAYER CONSULTANTS I 1,110.00
RADICOM INC 172.50
REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER 168.00
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 331.50
ROTH, SALLY 102.66
RUSHING, RHONDA 25.00
SCHATZ, DONALD 195.00
SEC GROUP INC 585.00
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 92.31
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 710.43
TEAM REIL INC 437.00
TEGTMEIER, TERRY 460.00
THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 735.00
TRIEBOLD IMPLEMENT INC 105.11
UNITED LABORATORIES 370.20
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 23.41
USTA 35.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,375.80
WALMART COMMUNITY 132.53
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 532.00
WILSON, MARY 66.50
WIRTZ, PAT 125.22
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 9,250.00
GRAND TOTALS 111,501.84
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 41,434.47
TOURISM FUND 5,060.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 8r037.84
WATER/SEWER FUND 49,249.85
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 469.68
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 7,250.00
TOTALS 111,501.84
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon. '\
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCE—PATRIOT ESTATES DEVELOPMENT
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Cunat Inc for
approval of the extension of the temporary advertising sign permit for the existing off-site
advertising sign for Patriot Estates Subdivision. The sign is located at the southeast corner of
the intersection of Bull Valley Road and Crystal Lake Road. The sign consists of two 10' by 10'
identical panels shaped in a "V" configuration. The applicant has annually requested extension
of the sign permit. Staff has reviewed the request and supports a one-year permit extension
subject to the applicant coming before Council for approval of additional future extensions.
Alderman Condon stated the City needs to provide an opportunity for the developer to
advertise as much as possible and she would support the extension of the permit.
Alderman Santi concurred with Alderman Condon.
Alderman Glab noted the sign has been posted for a long time and stated he would
support the permit extension for one more year.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve a one-year extension of the temporary advertising sign permit for Patriot Estates
Subdivision for the off-premises advertising sign located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Bull Valley Road and Crystal Lake Road as requested by Cunat Inc., subject to the
condition that the developer return to City Council for renewal on an annual basis.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT '
There was no Statement or Report from Mayor Low.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner reported the curbside fall leaf collection program begins on
October 5, 2009 and will occur on residents' regular refuse disposal days.The City's fall hydrant
flushing program is scheduled to begin on October 5, 2009 and should be completed by
October 16, 2009.
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Assistant City Administrator Hobson reported the Antique Truck and Tractor Show at the
Petersen Farm Homestead is scheduled for next weekend, October 3rd and 4th
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No Future Agenda Items were discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Executive Session Minutes at 8:21 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:27 p.m.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer,to go back into Open Session at 8:30 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:31 p.m.
OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd to pass a resolution authorizing the
release of the following Executive Session Minutes:
April 20,2009 Personnel
January 19,2009 Property Acquisition
November 17,2008 Personnel
October 20,2008 Collective Bargaining
September 29,2008 Executive Session Minute Review and Approval
September 15,2008 Personnel
August 25,2008 Property Acquisition
March 31,2008 Litigation
February 18,2008 Personnel
December 17,2007 Executive Session Minutes Review and Approval
November 19,2007 Personnel
and to pass a resolution authorizing the destruction of the following audio tapes of Executive
Session Minutes:
1/14/08 412/07
2/4/08 4116/07
2/11/08 6/4/07
2/19108 11/19/07
12/3/07
%Wft., 12/17/07.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer,seconded by Santi,to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab,Schaefer, Murgatroyd,Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The eeting was alJournedeat :32 p.m.
Mayor " City Clerk