HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/16/2009 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
A regular meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 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, Deputy City
Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Finance Director Black,
Public Works Director Schmitt.
Mayor Low invited Scouts present from Troops #455 and #459 to lead the
assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Final pay requests for construction remodel of Public Works Facility located at
1415 Industrial Drive:
a. Frost Iron Works, $4330.50;
b. ERC Commercial Inc, $2,850;
c. McHenry County Glass, $517;
d. Wm Tonyan and Sons Inc, $1300;
B. List of Bills:
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 317.92
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 905.27
AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC 52.37
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 1,857.41
ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL CO 30,668.16
ASSOCIATES ROOFING INC 1,697.00
AT&T 73.21
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 90.60
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 6,438.00
BECKER, CASSANDRA L 178.25
BIRK, JOHN 32.00
BUSS FORD SALES 110.24
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 300.71
CERTIFIED SERVICES INC 18.46
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 167.90
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 979.21
CMW WELDING 450.00
COMED 7,981.47
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 33,022.42
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 10.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 210.14
CUMPSTON, LISA 40.00
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 23.25
DELL MARKETING LP 2,894.37
DIXON CONSTRUCTION GROUP 5,505.76
`� DREILING CONSTRUCTION CO 7,290.00
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DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 11.14
ED'S AUTOMOTIVENIM'S MU 183.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 22.50
EPCO PAINT 68.38
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 120.00
FUNK, PAUL D 31.04
G IMPRESSIONS INC 136.00
GARAVENTA USA INC ANTIOC 9,314.40
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 326.30
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 29.00
HAMER SCHUH & CUDA 1,033.20
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 2,309.05
IAEI 102.00
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 100.00
ILLINOIS FBI NA 50.00
INTERNATIONAL SALT CO LL 22,715.89
IPELRA 175.00
JETTS HEATING & AIR INC 142.50
KALE UNIFORMS INC 259.29
KIMBALL MIDWEST 375.13
KTD INC 259.63
LAB SAFETY SUPPLY 274.97
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 210.78
LEXISNEXIS 118.50
LOCK & KEY SPECIALTY 652.50
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 1,711.50
MCCAULEY, MARTIN E 39,186.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 2,214.65
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2,304.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 42.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 120.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 14.99
MCHENRY NAPA 2,195.19
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 128.00
MCHENRY SCHOOLS TRANSPOR 207.44 �^
MCHENRY STORAGE, THE 229.78
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PR 126.00
METALMASTER ROOFMASTER 4,250.00
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 243.86
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 143.60
NIZIOLEK, NICKI 35.00
NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC 288.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 198.81
NOVARA AUTO GLASS 300.00
OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 875.00
PACE 10,912.79
PETROLIANCE LLC 4,863.48
POPP, LARRY 17.25
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 70.41
REINDERS INC 1,601.25
SANDOZ, CHRISTOPHER 53.45
SEC GROUP INC 40,313.66
SEXTON, ERIC M 53.82
SHAW SUBURBAN MEDIA 198.10
SPRING ALIGN OF PALATINE 2,790.56
SPRINT 118.32
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 848.40
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE, 211.54
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 1,178.21
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 500.00
UNITED LABORATORIES 78.00
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 86.31
WITT, CINDY 49.35
GRAND TOTALS 259,115.04
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 45,344.65
ANNEXATION FUND 4,268.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 34,715.89 s
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 799.46
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 98,321.03
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WATER/SEWER FUND 45,583.15
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 16,860.00
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 300.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 3,063.66
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 9,859.20
TOTALS 259,115.04
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST TO BLOCK OFF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF GREEN STREET AND
WAUKEGAN ROAD AND TO PROVIDE CITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE 7TR
ANNUAL ALL-AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009 —
KIWANIS CLUB OF MCHENRY
In attendance representing the Kiwanis Club of McHenry was Mr. James
Marinangel.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the Kiwanis Club of McHenry has
requested permission to host their 7"' Annual All American Soap Box Derby on
Saturday, June 13, 2009 with a June 14, 2009 rain date. Practice day is scheduled for
May 30, 2009 with a rain date of May 31, 2009. The request includes the following:
1. Intermittent closure of Green Street at its intersection with Waukegan Road on
race day between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., as well as on practice day
between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon;
2. The closure of Waukegan Road from Third Street to East Campus from 7 a.m.
until 6 p.m. on race day, and from 9 a.m. until noon on practice day;
3. Police Support: Officers for traffic control during the event at the Green
Street/Waukegan Road intersection;
4. Signage and Barricades: Signage, barricades and traffic cones to alert drivers in
the area of road closures;
5. Bleachers and Trash Receptacles: Six sets of bleachers and trash receptacles
set up along Waukegan Road;
6. Reviewing Stand and Public Address System: Set up of a reviewing stand and
public address system near the finish line at East Campus.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated it is Staffs recommendation to
approve the request as presented.
Mr. Marinangel expressed the Kiwanis Club's appreciation for the City's support
of past events.
Alderman Peterson acknowledged a tremendous amount of work goes into the
preparation and hosting of this event.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation
to approve the request to host the 7t' Annual All-American Soap Box Derby as
submitted by the ICwanis Club of McHenry as follows:
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1. Intermittent closure of Green Street at its intersection with Waukegan Road on
race day between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., as well as on practice day
between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon;
2. The closure of Waukegan Road from Third Street to East Campus from 7 a.m.
until 6 p.m. on race day, and from 9 a.m. until noon on practice day;
3. Police Support: Officers for traffic control during the event at the Green
StreetAA/aukegan Road intersection;
4. Signage and Barricades: Signage, barricades and traffic cones to alert drivers in
the area of road closures;
5. Bleachers and Trash Receptacles: Six sets of bleachers and additional trash
receptacles set up along Waukegan Road;
6. Reviewing Stand and Public Address System: Set up of a reviewing stand and
public address system near the finish line at East Campus.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CLOSE A PORTION OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM
THE RIVERWALK TO BROAD STREET FROM 1 P.M. UNTIL 1:30 P.M. AND TO
HOLD A ST. PATRICK'S DAY COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUP AWARENESS �•
PARADE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2009—ROTARY CLUB OF MCHEN_RY
In attendance was Mr. Phil Sweeney representing the Rotary Club of McHenry.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated a request was received from the
Rotary Club of McHenry seeking permission to host a St. Patrick's Day Parade on
Sunday, March 15, 2009. The parade would begin at 1 p.m. and last no more than thirty
minutes. The purpose of the parade is to raise local awareness regarding community
service groups as well as to recognize St. Patrick's Day.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted the parade route would extend from
the Riverwalk intersection at Riverside Drive, north on Riverside Drive, turning west
onto Broad Street, terminating between Riverside Drive and Park Street. The parade
would include only walking units. It is Staffs recommendation to approve the request as
presented.
Mr. Sweeney addressed Council noting the parade would be good for downtown
merchants. He noted there are many good organizations in the community and the
parade will recognize the organizations and promote volunteerism.
Alderman Condon stated this is a great opportunity to promote service
organizations. She wished the Rotary Club success on their event.
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Alderman Santi inquired if the parade would be an annual event. Mr. Sweeney
responded the Rotary Club hopes to make this an annual event.
Alderman Glab inquired about traffic, asking if the state should be notified of the
closure of Route 120. City Administrator Maxeiner responded the state is typically
notified of the Fiesta Days Parade, particularly as it lasts approximately two hours
during which time there are intermittent closures. City Administrator Maxeiner stated
Staff would notify the state of this parade upon Council approval.
Mayor Low stated she is looking forward to the parade and noted it is a great
idea.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve the intermittent closure of Riverside Drive from the McHenry Riverwalk to
Broad Street for a St. Patrick's Day Community Service Group Awareness Parade on
Sunday, March 15, 2009 from 1 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., as requested by the Rotary Club of
McHenry.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: SUPPORT OF PROPOSED EXTENSION OF ILLINOIS STATE
ROUTE 53
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the McHenry County Economic Development
Commission is once again requesting support of the plan to extend Illinois State Route
53 into McHenry County. City Administrator Maxeiner stated the City has been asked
from time to time to take a position in support of this matter. A resolution indicating the
City's support of the project has been prepared for Council consideration.
Alderman Glab inquired if there has been any action causing this project to move
forward. City Administrator Maxeiner responded there are several projects being
proposed to move forward. He stated he is not aware of any specific proposal regarding
this project at this time.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated the Route 53 extension is something that is needed
to facilitate traffic movement into and around McHenry County.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to pass a resolution in support of the
proposed extension of Illinois State Route 53 into McHenry County.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
APPROVAL OF AUCTION AGREEMENT — OBENAUF AUCTION SERVICE ONLINE
AUCTION
City Administrator Maxeiner stated pursuant to the City's purchase of the new
Public Works Facility at 1415 Industrial Drive, several unique items were discovered left
in the structure that have no use to the City. The items do have value to specific
potential users. The items include two-ton bridge cranes, dock levelers and heavy duty
scales. Staff has determined the City could realize revenue from the sale of these
specialty items. Additionally, Staff would Like to sell outdated Christmas decorations that
have been in storage for the past several years.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff has investigated an online auction
service which specializes in the sale of unusual items. This online auction service has
proven successful for several public entities in drawing more potential buyers and in
realizing a greater return than traditional auctions for these specialty and unique items.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated it is Staffs recommendation to pass an ordinance
authorizing the sale by public auction of the surplus City property and to authorize the
execution of an auction agreement with Obenauf Auction Service Online Auction for the
disposal of the detailed City equipment.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to
pass an ordinance authorizing the sale of surplus City equipment by online auction and
to authorize the execution of an online auction agreement with Obenauf Auction Service
Online Auction.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
2009-2010 HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PLAN
Finance Director Black stated the City's health insurance plan covering City
employees and offered to retirees on a voluntary basis expires March 31, 2009. The
City's current plan consists of self-funded wellness (including vision), prescription, and
dental portions, and a medical portion that is a hybrid plan: the
City is responsible for self-funding a primary layer backed by excess coverage on
individuals and aggregate claims.
Director Black reminded Council Staff was directed to have its insurance broker
obtain quotes for a fully-insured health and dental plan. Subsequently, quotes were
secured. Staff is recommending approval of the Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Plan with
an estimated annual cost of $1,437,396.96, which would be $590,938.02 less than the
City's anticipated costs under the current hybrid plan. In addition, Staff recommends
approval of the Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. City employees could choose to
participate in either the PPO or HMO plan.
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Director Black stated with regard to dental insurance, Staff is recommending
approval of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan which should provide considerable savings
to the City when compared to the current plan. Director Black noted vision care was
previously covered under the health insurance wellness benefit which was a maximum
of$300 per individual and $900 per family per year. This would no longer be covered in
the Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan. Staff has determined that Vision Services Plan offers a
competitive product which also includes a two-year rate guarantee.
Director Black concluded, noting if Council chooses to accept Staff s
recommendations, insurance coverage would be similar to what is currently being
provided to the City employees.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated it appears to be a good plan. It should help to
reduce some of the City's costs.
City Administrator Maxeiner elaborated, noting the savings realized from reduced
premiums would go back into the City coffers to compensate for the Insurance Fund's
long-running deficit.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation
to approve quotes provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Blue Cross Blue Shield
HMO for health coverage during the 2009-2010 plan year; to approve the two-year
quote provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield for dental coverage for the 2009-2010 and
2010-2011 plan years; and to approve the two-year quote provided by Vision Services
Plan for vision coverage during the 2009 2010 and 2010-2011 plan years.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no Statement or Report by the Mayor.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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