HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/17/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2009
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled August 17, 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, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, City
Engineer Cieslica.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Spokesman Curt Pepe, resident of 304 DePaul Court, addressed Council regarding the
proposed disc golf course in Cold Springs Park. Mr. Pepe stated both he and his wife are avid
disc golf players. He stated the park was supposed to be passive in use to preserve wildlife and
allow limited foot paths. Windsor took great pains to assure the property owners that the
property would remain passive. Mr. Pepe read passages from Windsor's commitment to
property owners regarding the projected passive use of the park. He noted concerns expressed
by Park Ridge Estate residents regarding increased traffic on the property, hard discs being
thrown at trees and shrubbery, and potentially hitting children.
Mr. Pepe stated it is a wooded park which is not suitable for disc golf. His neighbors also
expressed concerns regarding littering the park with cans, bottles and cigarette butts.
Additionally, the residents are worried about parking within their neighborhood. He suggested
it is irresponsible to consider implementing such a project without adequately addressing
parking for the park's users. He noted subdivision streets are not adequately engineered to
accommodate increased traffic due to the park's less passive use. Mr. Pepe stated the Park
Ridge Estates residents are requesting the same studies be conducted as would be done for any
other project of this nature.
Mr. Pepe further suggested Miller Riverfront Park would be a more adequate venue for
this project. He stressed this is not a NIMBY (not in my backyard) concern. He stated the Park
Ridge Estates residents are requesting the City honor the original commitment agreement from
Windsor regarding potential park use. Mr. Pepe thanked Council for allowing the residents to
be heard. He noted the land was donated 12 years ago with the understanding it would be
utilized in a passive manner and retain its wetlands integrity.
Mayor Low thanked Mr. Pepe for his articulate presentation and thanked members of
the audience for being respectful of the Council meeting and process to voice their concerns.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Glab inquired if Consent Agenda Item A, Contract to purchase salt through the
State's Joint Purchasing Program, afforded the City the best price for salt purchase. City
Administrator Maxeiner noted vendors attempted to capitalize on the salt shortage last year.
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He stated the State's quality of salt typically supersedes salt which could be purchased from -�
other entities.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Contract purchase order for rock salt through State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program in an amount not-to-exceed
$247,656;
B. Sale of surplus property by auction:
Contract with McHenry County Council of Governments for auction;
Ordinance authorizing sale of specific surplus property;
C. Picnic Permits;
D. City Council Minutes:
August 3,2009 regularly scheduled meeting;
E. List of As-Needed Checks;
ALBERTSONS 151.87
AMERICA'S ACTION TERRITO 300.00
ARAMARK 176.64
BANKCARD SERVICES 830.55
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 0 116,477.51
BULL VALLEY LIQUORS OF I 1,100.00
ENCHANTED CASTLE 340.25
FOP UNITS I/II 1,710.00
FORE GOLF LLC 450.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF 514.51
IUOE, LOCAL 150 1,961.18
KISHWAUKEE YMCA 538.00
MCGUIRE AQUATICS 276.00
MERKEL, MARISA 535.39 �^
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 42.33
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 320.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 2,050.00
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES 181.30
SHERATON CHICAGO NORTHWE 848.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 56.45
UNUM 1,431.27
GRAND TOTALS 130,291.25
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 13,077.80
PAGEANT FUND 735.94
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 116,477.51
TOTALS 130,291.25
F. List of Bills:
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 2,606.63
ACRES GROUP 11,580.00
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 210.83
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 4.00
ADAMS, JOHN 285.00
AFTERMATH INC 95.00
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 248.34
AMELIO, ROBERT 540.50
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCI 456.00
ARAMARK 136.97
ARVIDSON POOL & SPAS - C 25.97
AT&T 3,574.07
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 215.50
BAXTER & WOODMAN 670.45
BENTZ, DONALD J 153.00
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 23.00 r
BREMER, CURTIS H 52.00
BRIGHT INSIGHT COMPUTER 150.00
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BUENZLI INC, JAMES J 1,227.00
BURRIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 130.47
BUSS FORD SALES 53.60
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 192.50
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 3,081.94
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CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 107.60
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 250.59
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 1,591.08
CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL MOS 8,666.80
COMCAST CABLE 150.68
COMED 33,691.84
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 115.00
CONAWAY, TINA 54.10
CONCRETE SOLUTIONS 150.00
CONKLIN, CHARLENE 560.00
CONSERV FS 622.95
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 97.01
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 5,451.58
CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 185.00
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 38.75
DELISI, PHIL 250.00
DENOVO, KIRA 18.36
DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY 207.11
DIXON ENGINEERING INC 1,300.00
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 466.73
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 349.35
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 183.00
FAMILY SERVICES 5,616.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 158.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 1,876.89
FONE ZONE-MCHENRY, THE 160.98
FOWLER, JEFF R 230.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 216.72
GARCIA, LLUVIA 100.00
GERBER COLLISION & GLASS 252.92
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 1,049.10
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFIC 375.00
GRAINGER 706.91
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 69.90
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 1,637.04
HAPPY JACKS 113.97
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 2,086.55
IDENTATRONICS INC 163.20
IN TIME SOLUTIONS INC 693.00
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 10,199.77
JIMANOS PIZZERIA 33.00
JOSEPHSON INSTITUTE 186.43
JUSKE, TRACY 100.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 249.37
KIMBALL MIDWEST 215.40
KOENIG & STREY GMAC REAL 24.68
KTD INC 160.45
LAKESIDE PEST CONTROL SE 100.00
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 72.25
LECHNER, ANDY 188.13
LEXISNEXIS 125.00
LOCKER'S FLOWERS 52.00
LUNSMANN, JOAN 90.78
MAZZUCA, JOE 230.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 107.18
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 5,474.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 7,497.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 90.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 1,687.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 266.56
MCHENRY NAPA 608.76
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 414.00
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PR 64.00
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 63.15
+ter MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 586.85
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MERKEL, MARISA 1,500.00
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 2,338.88 1,
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 25.15
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 358.64
MIDWEST METER INC 1,210.96
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 142.00
MOBILE OFFICE DESIGNS IN 242.20
MOORE, KEVIN 331.50
MUNICIPAL CLERKS OF 80.00
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 555.45
NICOLET SCENIC TOURS 3,498.00
NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC 145.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 11.96
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 46.20
PADDOCK, TIMOTHY 176.25
PEARCE, JAMISON 49.00
PECHOUS, ROGER 75.41
PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 461.08
PETROLIANCE LLC 10,970.80
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 664.97
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 48.63
PRIME TACK & SEAL CO 1,035.18
RASMUSSEN REBUILDING & M 240.00
REINDERS INC 1,455.43
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 3,321.80
RIVERVIEW THEATRE CO 30.00
ROBERTS, PATRICIA J 544.00
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 81.36
ROTH, SALLY 560.00
RYBA, RON 25.11
SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC 101.08
SEC GROUP INC 117,606.81
SETON IDENTIFICATION PRO 295.78
SHAW SUBURBAN MEDIA 3,029.01
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 2,149.48
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 2,204.00
SHUETT, DEBORA 32.09
SIMPLEX GRINNELL LP 210.00
SPRINT 118.97
SROKA INC, KURT 210.00
STANARD & ASSOCIATES INC 2,655.73
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 179.00
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 584.92
STATE TREASURER IDOT 6,971.79
TAPCO 495.00
TEGTMEIER, TERRY 322.00
TONYAN, LUCY 2,304.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 740.44
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 250.00
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 595.00
VERBICK, JIM 1,500.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 110.04
VISU-SEWER OF ILLINOIS L 4,380.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,901.76
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 1,794.64
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 4,700.00
WELCH BROS INC 210.00
GRAND TOTALS 323,28-9.34
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 139,659.73
PAGEANT FUND 1,700.00
ANNEXATION FUND 13,449.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 1,000.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 12,191.96
WATER/SEWER FUND 44,401.37
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 95,531.10
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 240.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 4,570.73
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 10,545.45
TOTALS 323,289.34
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR FENCE VARIANCE—MICHAEL DEAN, 312 CREEKSIDE TRAIL
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Michael Dean for a
fence variance on his property located at 312 Creekside Trail. Mr. Dean would like to construct
a five-foot high picket fence in the required front yard on his property. Deputy City
Administrator Martin noted the property is pie-shaped which creates obstacles in maintaining
the required front yard setback. Staff has reviewed the application and supports the request.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve a fence variance to allow a five-foot high picket fence in the required front yard
setback as requested by Michael Dean for his property located at 312 Creekside Trail.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ANTIQUE CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW
FUNDRAISER ON AUGUST 22, 2009 — PIONEER CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES 3941 DAYTON
STREET
Mayor Low stated the request for a temporary use permit to allow an Antique Car and
Motorcycle Show fundraising event as submitted by Pioneer Center for Human Services was
pulled from consideration at this evening's meeting at the applicant's request. The applicant is
rescheduling the event to a different date.
REQUEST FOR ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 BY MCHENRY DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION:
1. USE OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK:
2. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE:
3. WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the McHenry Downtown Business
Association (DBA) is requesting a special use to host their third annual wine festival on
September 12, 2009 with a proposed rain date of September 19, 2009 in Veterans Memorial
Park. The event would take place between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.The park rental fee is
$100 which the DBA is requesting be waived. Staff has reviewed the request and supports the
special use as presented.
Alderman Glab noted he could not support waiving the fees for the event.
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Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve -�
the request for the third annual wine festival on September 12, 2009 with a rain date of
September 19, 2009 as submitted by the McHenry Downtown Business Association as
presented:
1. Use of Veterans Memorial Park for the event;
2. Special Event Liquor License;
3. Waiver of all associated fees.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE TO ALLOW A CIRCUS ON SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
18, 2009 BY KELLY MILLER CIRCUS:
1. USE OF PETERSEN PARK:
2. TEMPORARY WAIVER OF MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16-25 TO PERMIT OVERNIGHT
STAYS OF CIRCUS PERSONNEL IN THE PARK FOR EVENT
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated Kelly Miller Circus has submitted a request
to host a circus at Petersen Park on September 15th through the 18th. The circus would arrive
on September 15th and set up in the hayfield parking lot for two 1 % hour shows each evening.
The special use park rental fee is $1,000. Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted this is a
mid-week performance schedule which would not interfere with previous park rental use
agreements.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated a part of the request is to allow overnight
stay of circus personnel in the park which requires a temporary waiver of Municipal Code
Chapter 16, Section 16-25. The circus will leave town on September 18, 2009. Staff has
reviewed all aspects of the request and supports the special use as requested.
Alderman Peterson noted he takes exception to the special use because of the potential
abuse of the animals and stated he cannot support the event.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve a
request for special use permit to allow a circus by Kelly Miller Circus as presented:
1. Use of Petersen Park on September 15th through September 18th for the event;
2. Temporary waiver of Municipal Code Chapter 16,Section 16-25 to permit overnight stays of circus personnel in the
park for the event.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Peterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no Statement or Report by Mayor Low,
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd announced a Finance and Personnel Committee
meeting has been scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aldermen's
Conference Room.
Chairman Alderman Condon announced a Community Development Committee
meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's
Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Mayor City Clerk