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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/03/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3, 2009 Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled August 3, 2009 meeting of the McHenry City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Absent: Schaefer. 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 No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input Session. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Picnic/special Use Permits; B. City Council Minutes: July 13,2009 regularly scheduled meeting; July 20,2009 regularly scheduled meeting; c. List of Bills: ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 2.29 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 469.58 ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 1,123.10 AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GR 716.79 ANDREW, DAN 12.00 AT&T 4,053.93 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 75.21 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 411.75 AW CHESTERTON COMPANY 4,988.44 BIRK, JOHN 62.00 BRENNAN, DAN 700.00 BSN SPORTS 449.34 BUSS FORD SALES 399.52 CELESKI, GREGORY L 420.00 CHICAGO COMMUNICATIONS L 257.50 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 432.84 CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL MOS 4,625.00 CLENDENING, ALYSSA 70.00 CLIFFORD-WALD 526.26 COMED 160.09 COMPUTERIZED FLEET AN 2,400.00 CONCRETE SOLUTIONS 1,557.10 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 40,008.25 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 20.96 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 4,996.77 CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 185.00 DELL MARKETING LP 2,207.25 DUGINSKE, JACQUIE 85.00 EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 879.64 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 13.80 FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 24.00 FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 242.30 FISCHER BROS FRESH 3,060.51 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 111.81 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 82.08 GALLS AN ARAMARK CO LLC 88.44 GARELLI, EMILY 24.00 GLICK, DEBORAH A 42.80 �� HAWKINS INC 2,178.08 Page 2 August 3,2009 HOME DEPOTIGECF 267.90 ICSC 990.00 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 103.80 JENSEN'S PLUMBING & HEAT 560.00 JIMANOS PIZZERIA 44.00 JULIE INC 291.20 KALE UNIFORMS INC 702.73 KIMBALL MIDWEST 352.24 KNAACK, MICHELLE 116.00 KRANZ, ANNE 151.95 KRATZ PLUMBING COMPANY 2,875.00 KUTHE, KATHLEEN 45.00 LAIDLAW TRANSIT INC 3.00 LAMBERT, FRANCES B 18.00 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 81.45 MANEVAL CONSTRUCTION CO 5,724.54 MARATHON TOWING 125.00 MARTENSON, LYNN G 310.48 MCCALL, MICHELE 105.00 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 1,100.02 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 652.50 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 16,083.18 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 60.00 MCHENRY SCHOOLS TRANSPOR 1,287.34 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 468.00 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 69.37 MCNALLY, DANIELA 85.00 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 28.75 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 802.00 MIDCO 301.50 MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 10.17 MIDWEST METER INC 501.13 MILLER MONUMENT COMPANY 324.80 MORGAN, DAWN 145.00 MIS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 282.66 r� NEC CORPORATION OF AMERI 3,744.00 NICOR GAS 2,252.86 NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00 NORTHWEST HERALD 211.60 PACE 6,776.07 PAYLINE WEST INC 1,374.49 PERSINO, RICHARD 165.00 PETRAS, JEFF 89.00 PETROLIANCE LLC 5,014.22 PETTIBONE & CO, P F 29.99 PITEL SEPTIC INC 1,250.00 PITNEY BOWES INC 135.98 PRECISION SERVICE & PART 147.82 PRECISION SHARPENING 144.00 RADICOM INC 128.52 REINDERS INC 140.07 REX AUTO BODY 99.86 RIETESEL, BYRON 325.00 RIVERSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC 26.00 RYBA, RON 14.46 S&S WORLDWIDE INC 57.92 S-F ANALYTICAL LABORATOR 445.00 SCHATZ, DONALD 195.00 SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 2,204.00 SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 80.80 SPX PROCESS EQUIPMENT 1,433.00 ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 206.70 STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 54.81 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 136.62 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 56.86 THINK INK INC 1,186.84 THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 490.00 THOME, BRYAN 26.48 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 193.63 TURLEY, LAURA 25.00 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 155.00 Page 3 August 3,2009 UNITED LABORATORIES 465.63 USA BLUEBOOK 278.34 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 8,010.40 WALMART COMMUNITY 273.33 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,155.63 WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 738.75 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 98.45 WOOD, ROLAND 91.05 ZAHN, DAN 138.00 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 10,891.30 GRAND TOTALS 170,436.62 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 63,352.07 PAGEANT FUND 13.59 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 6,369.46 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 5,724.54 WATER/SEWER FUND 72,084.42 MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 9,702.77 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 6,954.77 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 6,235.00 TOTALS 170,436.62 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Schaefer. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MONOPOLE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AND VARIANCES AS TO HEIGHT AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS—PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, 1415 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE In attendance was Ed Murray, Verizon Wireless Facilities consultant. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Verizon Wireless for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a monopole wireless telecommunications facility on the City's Public Works Facility grounds located at 1415 Industrial Drive. Additionally, the request included variances as to height and setback requirements. Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the lease area is 40' by 40'. The conditional use permit would allow the construction of a telecommunications tower facility on the premises which would be 100' in height (requiring a variance from the maximum allowed of 55') as well as a 345 square foot equipment shelter. The request includes a setback variance permitting a rear yard setback of 31'6"and side yard setback of 6'. Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the matter was presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a Public Hearing held on 6/4/09. The Commission unanimously recommended approval subject to the applicant entering into a lease agreement with the City for use of the Public Works property located at 1415 Industrial Drive. Alderman Santi inquired if there would be additional space for expansion of the number of tower users. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded there would be room for two additional users of the facility. Page 4 August 3,2009 Alderman Glab requested clarification as to who has authorization over the tower. -� Deputy City Administrator Martin responded Verizon would have control of the tower and the City would maintain control of the ground space. Consultant Ed Murray provided Council with additional information regarding the circumference of the tower and the additional coverage which would be gained for Verizon Wireless users. Alderman Murgatroyd opined the tower would not present an obstruction to neighboring properties. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance granting the following to Verizon Wireless for its telecommunications facility to be located at 1415 Industrial Drive: 1. Conditional Use Permit to allow a 100'monopole wireless telecommunications facility; 2. Variance as to maximum 55'height limitation for telecommunications towers; 3. Variances as to rear and side yard setback requirements allowing a rear yard setback of 31'6"and side yard setback of 6% 4. Subject to the applicant and the City of McHenry enter into a lease agreement for the subject property. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. r— Absent: Schaefer. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO SMSA LP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS TO CONSTRUCT A 100' MONOPOLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND INSTALL GROUND- MOUNTED EQUIPMENT—PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, 1415 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Deputy City Administrator Martin outlined the terms of a lease agreement worked out between the City and Verizon Wireless for Public Works property located at 1415 Industrial Drive. He noted the lease agreement is similar to those entered into with US Cellular, T-Mobile and A T & T for facilities constructed on City property located at 4225 Sioux Lane. The leased area would be 40' by 40'. Highlights of the agreement include the following: 1. Monthly rent of$2,000;$24,000 annually; 2. Annual rent increases,beginning with year two of 3%over the previous year; 3. Term of agreement of five years with a potential of four five-year extensions; 4. Posting by applicant of$25,000 surety bond to ensure removal of all equipment upon lease termination. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated it is Staffs recommendation to pass an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for the City property located at 1415 Industrial Drive, as presented. Alderman Peterson inquired if there was a difference to the City regarding the lease of ground space. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded each lease agreement is determined and worked out on a case-by-case basis. Page 5 August 3,2009 Alderman Condon inquired if the proposed lease agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney. City Attorney McArdle responded in the affirmative. Alderman Glab inquired about the height of the fence to be constructed around the tower. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the fence would be approximately 8' in height. Alderman Glab expressed concerns that the tower would be located behind Jewel Foods. He wondered if any additional building is going to take place behind Jewel Foods in the future. Alderman Glab also inquired as to the amount of the proposed surety bond. He opined it should be greater than $25,000. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded the surety bond amount was negotiated and is in line with other land lease agreements for the tower located at 4225 Sioux Lane. Alderman Glab stated the bond amount should be increased to allow for the additional amount required in the future to dismantle the tower. There should be an inflationary clause. He stated he could not support the lease agreement which included a $25,000 surety bond submittal. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staff's recommendation to pass an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of a land lease agreement with Chicago SMSA LP, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for the City property located at 1415 Industrial Drive as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: Schaefer. Motion carried. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: CONSIDER CONCEPT PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DISC GOLF COURSE IN COLD SPRINGS PARK In attendance were Kiwanis members Dan Jannotta and Tom Cichowski and disc golf course enthusiast Tom Chrisman. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the Parks and Recreation Committee has reviewed plans for the development of Cold Springs Park as a Disc Golf Course for the past few months. He noted, initially, the McHenry Kiwanis Club approached the City suggesting they partner with the City in a community service project consisting of the development of a disc golf course. The Parks and Recreation Committee has identified Cold Springs Park as the best option for location of such a course. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated a preliminary plan and budget was presented to the Committee at its June meeting with an estimated construction budget of $88,000. Funding for the project includes a $15,000 commitment from the Kiwanis Club, a fundraising target of $10,000 through hole sponsors and donations, with the remainder to be ..� funded through parks donations. Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted the largest single Page 6 August 3,2009 item in the budget is the construction of a gravel parking lot off of Lillian Street.The budget also includes the installation of water fountains, utilities and any necessary fencing. Engineering costs and construction observation have not been included, nor has the cost for trail connection to Lillian Street. Assistant City Administrator Hobson concluded stating the Committee is seeking Council recommendation regarding the concept plan as presented. He noted the matter would be coming back to Council for further consideration once solid project budget numbers have been established. Dan Jannotta thanked Assistant City Administrator Hobson for his very thorough presentation. Alderman Condon stated the disc golf course plan is a good concept and would fulfill a need in the community. She inquired as to the presently-available number of parking spaces located off of DePaul Court. Assistant City Administrator Hobson responded there were 12-14 available spaces. Alderman Condon inquired how many spaces were proposed off of Lillian Street. Assistant City Administrator Hobson responded the area would accommodate 40-50 spaces. Alderman Santi stated he has a better understanding of the proposed disc golf course and likes the amount of activity which would be generated by such a use of Cold Springs Park. r Alderman Glab inquired if disc golf is just a passing phase or is it something that will continue to be utilized. He also inquired if the City is prepared to address issues which may arise from the disc golf course, such as Staff time devoted to course maintenance. He noted when the subdivision was built, the property (Cold Springs Park) was supposed to remain a nature park. Assistant City Administrator Hobson responded that the disc golf course would not require a lot of mowing. He concurred it would be best if the area retains its natural vegetation. Alderman Glab expressed concerns regarding expansion of the parking off of Lillian Street. He questioned why the plan did not include expanding the existing parking off of DePaul Court. Assistant City Administrator Hobson replied it is not feasible to expand the DePaul Court parking area due to the presence of wetlands in this area. Alderman Glab inquired if all the Park Ridge Estates Covenants and associated paperwork had been researched to make sure the project is feasible. Assistant City Administrator Hobson responded not everything has been checked at this point. Alderman Condon thanked the Kiwanis for coming forward with the project. She noted Cold Springs Park has not been utilized appropriately and believes a controlled environment will improve the park. Alderman Condon opined the proposed project has great potential. She stated she would be willing to also look at Ponca Street for parking and access to the park. Page 7 August 3,2009 Alderman Peterson stated he learned a lot about disc golf during the Parks and Recreation Committee discussions. He noted some areas of Cold Springs Park can be quite dense. It is a beautiful area and should be converted and utilized more fully. He believes the project can be dealt with on a volunteer basis. He encouraged Council to approve the concept plan. Alderman Wimmer stated his support for moving forward with the concept plan for the project. He stated he would like to see the park utilized and believes that Ponca is a better venue for parking and access. Alderman Glab stated he does not think in this economy the City has the capacity to maintain the park adequately. Mayor Low stated partnering with the Kiwanis in this project and improving the park is advantageous to the City. The City will still have an attractive park. Mayor Low stated she likes the beauty of the project and noted it would be good for all ages. Alderman Santi concurred with Alderman Condon. He thanked the Kiwanis Club members. He noted he likes the volunteerism aspect of the project. The park has been dormant for years. He opined this is a good project for City residents. He can see the possibilities and agrees with Alderman Wimmer that Ponca is a good location for parking and access to the park. Mayor Low thanked the Kiwanis Club for all the support they have extended to the community. Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee, to approve the concept plan for a disc golf course in Cold Springs Park as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab, Murgatroyd. Absent: Schaefer. Motion carried. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low noted it has been an incredible week in the community. She referenced CABA World Series Games were being played all week at Petersen Park and VFW Fields. Saturday, she witnessed the return of a young man in the military at a reception held at the VFW. Mayor Low stated all City departments have done a spectacular job in partnering through the various summer events. Page 8 August 3,2009 COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports. STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Maxeiner reported the City Band series is over. However, the Fireball 8 will be performing on Thursday,August 6th and the Navy Band will perform on August 13tn FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Alderman Glab opined CABA should do a better job next year. He noted all hotel rooms were not full during the time of the event. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, seconded by Santi,to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Schaefer. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Mayor City Clerk