HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/04/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MAY 4, 2009
A regular meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30
p.m. on Monday, May 4, 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 Treasurer Welter, City Attorney McArdle, Deputy City Administrator Martin,
Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Public Works Director Schmitt.
OATH OF OFFICE: NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Low invited City Treasurer David Welter to come forward to administer the Oath
of Office to City Clerk Janice C. Jones. Subsequently, City Clerk Jones administered the Oath of
Office to the following newly elected officials:
Mayor Susan E. Low
Alderman Ward 1 Victor A. Santi
Alderman Ward 3 Jeffrey A. Schaefer
Alderman Ward 5 Richard W. Wimmer
City Treasurer David M. Welter.
Mayor Low thanked Council for their participation in community service and noted she
1 is glad to continue serving the City as its Mayor. Mayor Low also expressed gratitude to the
families of the elected officials for their support.
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 Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Resolutions: IDOT Obligation Retirement for years 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008;
B. NIPCL Annual Membership Assessment, $27,306.27;
C. Purchase of 22 Zebra RW420 Printers from McHenry County for Police Department
vehicles, $20,500;
D. Purchase of Panasonic Arbitrator Digital Video Equipment from CDS Office
Technologies for Police Department vehicles, $11,500
E. Purchase of four Datalux Mobile Computers from Future Link of Illinois for Police
Department vehicles, $21,000;
F. Appointments to Police Commission;
G. Reduction in Subdivision Bond No. 104666877 pending receipt of Maintenance Bond
and acceptance of public improvements for the Shops at the Fox River development;
H. Estimate from Certified Fleet Services, Inc to refurbish Public Works Hi-Ranger,
►`. $18,339; and
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I. City Council Minutes: --�
March 16, 2009 regularly scheduled meeting.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST TO CONNECT TO MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM — MARK HOFFMAN, 805
NORTH RIVER ROAD
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted, and approved by
Council in February, by Mark Hoffman to connect his property located at 801 North River Road
(also known as Snug Harbor and Mookies) to the municipal sanitary sewer system. Mr.
Hoffman submitted an additional request on April 15, 2009 seeking sanitary sewer connection
to his adjacent property located at 805 North River Road, as well. As the property would not be
contiguous to the City at this time,the applicant would pay non-resident permit and connection
fees, with the understanding that if the property becomes contiguous, annexation would be
required within 90 days.
Deputy City Administrator noted the nearest sanitary sewer is located on River Road
approximately 2,135 feet north of the site. The depth of this line is too shallow to allow the
applicant to use a gravity sewer. Consequently, the applicant is proposing an E-one pump --'
station with a force main. The line would be directionally bored from the site in order to
minimize the disruption to the River Road right-of-way. Deputy City Administrator also noted
that Staff has reviewed the request and determined that the proposed sewer line would be a
service line and any problems incurred would be the responsibility of the owner.
Alderman Glab inquired if the connection is not made, how long would the permission
to do so remain in effect. Deputy City Administrator responded it would remain in effect unless
otherwise spelled out. Alderman Glab suggested a time limit be established.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept the recommendation of Staff to
approve the municipal sanitary sewer connection of the property located at 805 North River
Road as requested by Mark Hoffman, as presented, subject to payment of non-resident permit
and connection fees, and with the understanding that the property will be annexed within 90
days of its becoming contiguous to the City.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT — PAMELA DIETMEYER 2919
MOURINE LANE
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Pamela Dietmeyer, property owner of 2919
Mourine Lane, has requested annexation of her property to the City. The subject property is
adjacent to Hunterville Park Subdivision and is therefore contiguous to the City.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the Planning and Zoning Commission at a Public
Hearing held on April 2, 2009 unanimously recommended approval of the Applicant's request
for zoning reclassification to RS-4 upon annexation. It is therefore Staffs recommendation to
approve the annexation and reclassification of the property located at 2919 Mourine Lane as
requested.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Deputy City Administrator Martin stated
the applicant had secured a building permit over the counter to do some work and was advised
she would have to comply with County codes, as her property was currently in the County, or
be annexed to the City and thereby conform to City codes.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Santi, to accept recommendations of the Planning
and Zoning Commission and Staff to:
1. Pass an ordinance annexing the property located at 2919 Mourine Lane to the City of
McHenry;
2. Pass an ordinance providing for the zoning map amendment to RS-4 of the property
located at 2919 Mourine Lane;
as requested by property owner Pamela Dietmeyer.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon, Low.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN HISTORIC FARM FOR ANNUAL ANTIQUE TRUCK/TRACTOR
SHOW, INCLUDING LIVE MUSIC, CITY SERVICES, TEMPORARY SIGNS AND WAIVER OF ALL
ASSOCIATED FEES
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated Darick Franzen has once again requested use
of the Petersen Historic Farm property to host his fifth annual Antique Truck and Tractor Show
on October 3 and 4, 2009. The request includes permission to have live music, CSO services for
traffic control, temporary advertising signs and waiver of all associated fees. Event attractions
would be similar to years past: petting zoo, pony rides, raffle, hayrides, farmers market and a
garden tractor pull. Concessions will be sold; permission for live music is requested from 3 p.m.
until 5 p.m. on Saturday only. The applicant will charge a $3 admission fee with proceeds going
to the McHenry Township Food Pantry. Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted the show
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has raised more than $27,000 over the past three years for the local food pantry. It is Staffs --�
recommendation to approve the request as presented.
In response to Alderman Peterson's inquiry regarding recent news coverage relating to
the status of FISH Food Pantry, Mayor Low indicated she has heard from a reliable source that
the local McHenry Township food pantry will continue to operate.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve
the request submitted by Darick Franzen to host the fifth Annual Antique Truck and Tractor
Show at Petersen Historic Farm on October 3, 2009 and October 4, 2009, and to approve the
following in conjunction with the event:
1. Permit live music, with a live band on Saturday October 3, 2009, between 3 p.m. and 5
p.m.;
2. Utilize CSO services for traffic control;
3. Allow temporary advertising signs;
4. Waive all associated fees.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS WITH MCHENRY TOWNSHIP AND CLARKE
ENVIRONMENTAL MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
34 296.10
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the City typically partners with McHenry
Township to provide mosquito management in the City. The City is in receipt of an
Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry Township in the amount of$12,337.50 to provide
this service for that portion of the City within McHenry Township. Additionally, The City
partners with Nunda Township and Clark Environmental to provide the same services for that
portion of the City contained in Nunda Township. The terms of the agreements are as follows:
1. Agreement with McHenry Township to provide mosquito management services in an
amount not-to-exceed $12,337.50;
2. Agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management in an amount not-to-
exceed $7,000 for a one time application for larval control in Nunda Township and adult
mosquito control city-wide;
3. No more than two additional city-wide treatments as needed in an amount not-to-
exceed $6,916.80 per application;
4. Sprayings at Veterans Memorial Park as needed prior to the City Band Concerts in an
amount not-to-exceed $1,125.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted Staff is seeking authorization in the amount
of$34,296.10, should the additional as-needed applications be required.
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Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve the following with regard to mosquito management for the 2009 season:
1. Authorization to enter into an agreement with McHenry Township to provide mosquito
management services in an amount not-to-exceed$12,337.50;
2. Authorization to enter into an agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management in
an amount not-to-exceed $7,000 for a one time application for larval control in Nunda Township
and adult mosquito control city-wide;
3. Authorize two additional city-wide treatments as needed in an amount not-to-exceed $6,916.80
per application;
4. Authorize sprayings at Veterans Memorial Park as needed prior to the City Band Concerts in an
amount not-to-exceed$1,125.
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 by Mayor Low.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner announced 2009 vehicle stickers are now on sale at the
Municipal Center. Stickers must be purchased and displayed by June 30, 2009.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab requested Staff investigate signs being posted along Richmond Road in
the right-of-way announcing the Wolf Camera going-out-of-business sale. Deputy City
Administrator noted Bankruptcy Court orders take precedence over City ordinances with regard
to sign posting. City Administrator Maxeiner stated the City is taking the position that the
business does not have the right to display signs in the right-of-way.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Mayor City In,