HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/18/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MAY 18, 2009
A regular meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30
p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the
following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, and
Condon. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Maxeiner, City Clerk
Jones, City Attorney McArdle.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Request for special event liquor license and waiver of fees for MBA Family Picnic Day,
June 6, 2009,VFW Post 4600;
B. Request for special use/picnic permits;
C. List of Bills:
ACRES GROUP 2,179.10
AMERICAN HEATING & COOLI 160.00
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 75.00
AT&T 3,191.64
AUTO TRUCK GROUP 352.90
BARRIER GROUP LLC, THE 10,000.00
BROWNELLS INC 843.50
BUSS FORD SALES 229.16
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 94.20
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 507.79
COMCAST CABLE 75.78
COMED 221.05
CROSS MATCH TECHNOLOGIES 1,620.00
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 1,983.42
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 90.00
ENGLISH, PATTI 145.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 144.03
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATI 184.00
FIRST STUDENT 1,770.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 1,947.75
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 934.36
G IMPRESSIONS INC 40.00
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 229.95
GMIS INTERNATIONAL 75.00
GMIS-IL 100.00
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 160.40
HARM'S FARM 44.78
HAWKINS INC 1,914.98
INNOVATIVE DATA SOLUTION 1,351.25
INTEGRA BUSINESS SYSTEMS 295.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 161.90
J G UNIFORMS INC 38.96
JC LICHT AND COMPANY 114.88
JULIE INC 38.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 56.99
KIMBALL MIDWEST 522.19
KLITZ CUTTING TOOLS INC 164.14
~' LAI LTD 4,735.00
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MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 45.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 477.50
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 52.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 400.00
MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 272.27
METALMASTER ROOFMASTER 295.00
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 291.16
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 308.88
NORTHEASTERN IL REGIONAL 27,306.27
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE 1,335.00
PAYLINE WEST INC 13.36
PERFORMANCE DIESEL 1,850.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 2,521.42
PETROW, STEPHANIE S 50.00
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 46.00
R&J CONTRUCTION SUPPLY C 360.00
RADICOM INC 6,835.41
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION 59.97
RAMOS, ABELARDO 1,500.00
RAXCO SOFTWARE 853.28
REBARS & STEEL COMPANY 21.00
RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC 106,000.00
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 62.90
S&S WORLDWIDE INC 430.26
SAM'S CLUB 774.90
SCHMITT, MATTHEW 14.72
SHERATON CHICAGO NORTHWE 100.00
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 550.20
SPRINT 116.67
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 298.78
TAYLOR, LEE ANN 105.00
THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 735.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 184.02
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES 8,188.00
VAN GALDER BUS COMPANY 624.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,395.02
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 4,700.00
WEST PAYMENT CENTER 108.00
WIRCH, STEVE 148.70
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC 297.00
GRAND TOTALS 212,518.79
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 57,412.94
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 107,947.75
WATER/SEWER FUND 24,659.73
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 22,498.37
TOTALS 212,518.79
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK,TEMPORARY SIGNS AND WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED
FEES FOR ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL,JUNE 10 THROUGH JUNE 13 2009
City Administrator Maxeiner stated a request was received from the McHenry Lions Club
to host their annual carnival at Petersen Park on June 10 through June 13, 2009.The Club is also
seeking permission to past temporary advertising signs and for a waiver of all associated fees.
City Administrator Maxeiner noted the carnival company will submit an employee list
for background checks in addition to the standard paperwork such as site plan and insurance.
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Additionally, the carnival workers would like to stay overnight in campers on the site. This
requires Council action to waive Municipal Code Section 16-25 which prohibits overnight stays
in City parks.
City Administrator Maxeiner noted Staff has reviewed the request and recommends
approval as presented.
Alderman Condon stated it is a good family event and she would support its approval.
Alderman Glab concurred with Alderman Condon.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff recommendation to approve the
request submitted by the McHenry Lion's Club to host its annual carnival at Petersen Park on
June 10-13, 2009, including:
1. Use of Petersen Park for the carnival;
2. Waiver of park use and sign permit fees for the event;
3. Waiver of Municipal Code Section 16-25 to allow overnight stays in the park for the
duration of the event.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO HOST TWO OFF-SITE VEHICLE SALES EVENTS IN
THE MCHENRY COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 2000 NORTH
RICHMOND ROAD—GARY LANG AUTO GROUP
In attendance was Gary Lang of Gary Lang Auto Group.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated a request was received from Gary Lang seeking
permission to host two off-site vehicle sales events at the McHenry Commons Shopping Center.
The purpose of the events is to attract customers from northern Lake and McHenry Counties as
well as customers from southern Wisconsin. The events would occur during June and August;
each event would run for approximately one week.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated Mr. Lang intends to erect two 20' by 20' tents and
utilize one of the vacant store fronts for sales, billing, etc. Property owner Regency Center
Corporation has agreed to the proposed use of its property.
City Administrator Maxeiner noted Staff has reviewed the request and recommends its
approval as presented.
Alderman Schaefer stated the events would provide good exposure for Gary Lang Auto
Group as well as for potential leasing of the vacant spaces in the shopping center.
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Alderman Murgatroyd stated unusual times call for thinking outside of the box. He
supports the request. Mr. Lang stated he is hoping to draw customers from Wisconsin. He
noted with all of the retail in the immediate vicinity of the shopping center, he believes it will
be a good opportunity for his business.
Alderman Glab stated he had questions regarding the advertising balloons. Mr. Lang
responded the balloons are 40'tall, similar to those typically used for his on-site sales events.
In response to Alderman Santi's inquiry, Mr. Lang stated the event hours would extend
until 9 p.m. unless there are customers on the premises, in which case it might be 10 p.m.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation, to
approve a request submitted by Gary Lang Auto Group to hold two off-site vehicle sales events
at the McHenry Commons Shopping Center located at 2000 North Richmond Road, formerly
known as Dominick's Store, and to approve the use of two 40' advertising balloons for the
events,as presented,subject to:
1. The balloons shall not be located in City right-of-way;
2. The balloons shall not obstruct traffic vision or pose a hazard to traffic in any way.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reminded Council of the Memorial Day Ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. at
Veterans Memorial Park.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner noted Staff is investigating a way to restrict events such as
the off-site vehicle sales events proposed by Gary Lang Auto Group to local dealers only.
City Administrator Maxeiner announced the Grand Opening Ceremony of Petersen Park
Field #2 is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. The ceremonial first pitch will be
thrown at 4:00 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Condon stated the grass along Crystal Lake Road is getting very high in several
places, and requested Staff look into alleviating the issue.
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Alderman Wimmer requested additional discussion take place regarding last week's
Executive Session regarding Property Acquisition.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer,to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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