HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/02/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 2, 2009
A regular meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 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, Deputy City Clerk Kunzer, City Attorney McArdle,
Deputy City Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Finance Director
Black, Public Works Director Schmitt, Construction and Neighborhood Services Director
Schwalenberg, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, Chief of Police Brogan. Absent:
City Clerk Jones.
PROCLAMATION: SALUTE TO LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
In attendance was Mr. Phil Sweeney of the Rotary Club of McHenry.
Mayor Low noted Council had previously approved the Rotary Club's request to
host a St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 15, 2009 in an effort to recognize
and raise the community's awareness to service groups and volunteers. In support of
the Rotary Club's efforts Mayor Low read into the record of the meeting a Proclamation
offering a Salute to Local Volunteers and stated it would be presented to the Rotary
Club on Thursday, its regular meeting day.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input
Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Annual list of temporary signage advertising City of McHenry events;
B. Request for temporary advertising signs for Friend of McHenry Public Library
Book Sale;
C. City Council Minutes:
a. February 9, 2009 regularly scheduled meeting;
b. February 16, 2009 regularly scheduled meeting;
D. List of Bills:
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 24.81
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 793.31
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 616.70
ALHEIT, DEBORAH 64.50
ANDREWS, MAUREEN J 129.00
APWA 246.00
ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 622.02
AT&T 7,602.49
AT&T GLOBAL SERVICES INC 1,278.64
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 86.60
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 455.45
BATTERIES PLUS 133.17
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BRIGHT INSIGHT COMPUTER 395.00
BUSS FORD SALES 154.40
CELESKI, GREGORY L 960.00
CENTURY SPRINGS 33.60
CERTIFIED FLEET SERVICES 450.00
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 767.98
COMCAST CABLE 75.78
COMED 29.33
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 40,808.13
COX, KEVIN 10.69
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 45.26
CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 198.75
DESI TELEPHONE LABELS IN 118.00
DIXON CONSTRUCTION GROUP 523.36
DOBBE MARKETING & PR INC 2,850.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 808.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 402.45
FEES, DAVID W 31.79
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 79.26
FONE ZONE-MCHENRY, THE 54.98
FURST, KATHY 45.00
G IMPRESSIONS INC 20.00
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 923.85
GRAPHIC IMAGINATION FLEE 326.00
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 426.50
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN 120.75
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 179.73
INDUS-TOOL 71.00
IRISH PRAIRIE RECREATION 1,100.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 1,122.02
KIMBALL MIDWEST 530.03
KIRCHNER FIRE 160.50
KIRK, WENDY 120.00
KITTL, AMBROSE M 40.00 ---.
KTD INC 1,090.91
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 267.64
MAR-VEL INTERNATIONAL IN 168.25
MARATHON TOWING 20.00
MARYS FLOWERS & GIFTS 57.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 223.09
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 517.50
MCHENRY COUNTY JUVENILE 15.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 835.50
MCHENRY COUNTY SWCD 25.00
MCHENRY SCHOOLS TRANSPOR 345.33
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 113.90
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 404.22
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 4,923.66
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 384.50
NEXTEL 2,804.41
NICOR GAS 7,019.46
NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 50.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 129.87
OFFICE DEPOT INC 39.98
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 38.90
PAYLINE WEST INC 142.68
PECHOUS, ROGER 6.90
PETROLIANCE LLC 8,960.04
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 405.45
PITNEY BOWES INC 196.47
POLARIS DIGITAL SYSTEMS 160.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 180.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 78.38
R&J CONTRUCTION SUPPLY C 56.00
REBARS & STEEL COMPANY 40.00
REICHERT CHEVROLET BUICK 27.88
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 1,553.89 --�
REX AUTO BODY 2,564.71
RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC 815.00
ROWE, HERBERT W 600.00
RUSHING, RHONDA 140.00
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RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 47.88
SANTO SPORT STORE 1,971.00
SCHAFER, PAT 84.47
SEC GROUP INC 520.00
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 165.19
SMALE, GUY 65.00
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPA 47.28
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 465.95
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 187.98
STATE TREASURER IDOT 6.,971.79
STULL, RICH 52.97
TEMPLE DISPLAY LTD 15,700.00
UNITED LABORATORIES 174.02
USA BLUEBOOK 119.59
VERIZON WIRELESS 155.10
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,751.35
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 12,345.31
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 342.66
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 5,900.00
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 423.06
WILKENS-ANDERSON 54.74
WILLIAMS, TOM 21.37
WITT, CINDY 62.58
WOOD, ROLAND 261.03
ZAHN, DAN 1,547.00
ZMT INC 20.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 9,840.00
GRAND TOTALS 161,955.67
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 73,384.13
TOURISM FUND 2,850.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 523.36
WATER/SEWER FUND 79,336.20
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2,890.71
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 1,759.77
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 1,211.50
TOTALS 161,955.67
Voting Ayer Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO HOST JEWELRY/COLLECTIBLES
SHOW AT THE HAMPTON INN, 1555 SOUTH ROUTE 31
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was received from Crescent
Jewelers of Frankfort, Illinois, seeking permission to host a buying and appraisal show
at the Hampton Inn on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Deputy City
Administrator noted this is not an activity authorized to take place on an industrially
zoned parcel. Consequently, a temporary use permit for the event is required. There
appears to be no parking issues, as the Hampton Inn has recently increased its parking
in conjunction with its building addition. Staff has reviewed the request and
recommends approval.
Alderman Condon stated this would provide a new and unique opportunity for
citizens of the community.
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Alderman Peterson inquired if the event would compete with existing City -�
businesses. Mayor Low responded the applicant would not be selling items, merely
providing appraisals and opportunity for residents to sell their items to the applicant.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve an application for a temporary use permit to allow a buying and appraisal show
at the Hampton Inn located at 1555 South Route 31 by Crescent Jewelers on Tuesday,
March 10, 2009 as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Peterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 BUDGET PRESENTATION
Finance Director Black presented an overview of the statistics leading up to the
proposed 2009/2010 Fiscal Year Budget for the General Fund. He displayed a
PowerPoint Presentation for Council's edification.
Director Black explained that Staff had been very diligent and deliberate in its
attempts to be conservative in budget requests for the 2009/2010 Fiscal Year. In
2008/2009 two positions were eliminated and five vacancies remain going forward.
Additionally, Staff is proposing the reduction of two additional police positions by
attrition. The departments have provided requests that would come in under proposed
revenues.
Director Black noted such issues as economic slowdown, reduced sales tax
revenues and income tax revenues have heavily impacted City's projected revenues. In
addition, the City could realize little or no growth of property tax revenues in future years
due to the effects of the depressed state of the real estate market.
The City is anticipating the special partial census results will be certified by May
1, 2009, which would provide a bump in income tax per capita (based upon the
increased number of residents), even though there is a projection that income tax
revenues could be down by approximately 10% from last year's totals.
Director Black stated Staff has worked to reduce proposed expenses to keep
them in line with projected revenues. Ways the expense reductions have occurred
include reduced temporary seasonal help for streets, downtown maintenance and park
maintenance. Staff is looking at consolidating positions while impacting customer
service as minimally as possible. The proposed Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget cuts.
represent a reduction of approximately 4.5% of the 2008/2009 Fiscal Year Budget.
Director Black stated due to the significant increase in salt purchase costs, there
would be no funds available for a 2009/2010 street repair/improvement project.
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Director Black concluded his presentation, noting Staff would like to begin budget
presentation to and deliberation with the Finance and Personnel Committee this month
for recommendation and adoption by Council at its Annual Meeting in April.
Alderman Glab, referencing the income tax revenue, inquired what impact upon
the City would be as a result of the President's stimulus package. Director Black
responded that he has not yet reviewed what potential impact the stimulus package
may have upon the City's income tax receipts. He stated he is not sure how this
package could or would affect the local government level.
Alderman Murgatroyd, Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman, stated the
City's financial state is what it is. He admitted the proposed budget is not rosy, but it is
realistic and does, take into consideration the state of the economy. He noted there are
decisions that need to be made. The budget needs to be reviewed at the committee
level. He concurred with Director Black that if Finance and Personnel Committee
members are available, meetings could be scheduled on March 9t' and 23rd as there
are no Council meetings on those evenings. He encouraged committee members to
contact Director Black regarding their availability for budget meetings this month. He
noted the committee should proceed with budget discussions in an orderly and timely
manner.
Alderman Glab inquired what criteria Staff utilizes in projecting the decrease in
sales tax revenues. Director Black responded Staff uses trends based on what has
previously occurred. Alderman Glab opined restaurants are still crowded and grocery
stores should still be doing well and should continue to generate sales tax.
Mayor Low thanked Director Black, City Administrator Maxeiner and all of the
Department Heads for what they have done to initiate the 2009/2010 Fiscal Year budget
process.
Alderman Murgatroyd noted any Council members who are not on the Finance
and Personnel Committee may submit recommendations and/or comments to the
committee or Staff for consideration during the upcoming discussions.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff does not wish to bring the budget
forward at the Annual Meeting and have the Council be surprised by its contents. He
noted what is -presented at the Annual Meeting could be substantially the same as what
is before Council this evening. It could also be drastically changed following committee
deliberation. Staff is seeking a balanced budget. Council will decide what needs to
happen to make that possible.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low noted the Chamber of Commerce Expo was held at West Campus on
Saturday, February 28t'. She expressed her gratitude to Deputy City Administrator
Martin and Assistant City Administrator Hobson for putting together the very attractive
..� display. She acknowledged their attendance throughout the event, along with
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assistance from Sergeant King of the Police Department, and Aldermen Glab and -�
Murgatroyd. She noted it was a well-attended event.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Administrator Hobson reported McHenry Elementary School
District 15 is hosting its annual Celebration of the Arts event at First Midwest Bank on
Thursday, March 5th from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson also reported the St. Patrick's Day Parade is
scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2009 on Riverside Drive.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Mayor Deputy City Clerk