HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/06/2010 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 2010
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled December 6, 2010 meeting of the McHenry
City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab,
Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, and Condon. Absent: Peterson. Also in attendance were City
Administrator Black, Deputy City Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson,
City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Construction and Neighborhood Services Director
Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, Chief of
Police Jones.
PUBLIC HEARING: CITY OF MCHENRY 2010 TAX LEVY
Mayor Low opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. regarding the consideration of the
City's 2010 Tax Levy.
City Administrator Black stated Council at its November 15, 2010 regularly scheduled
meeting discussed the proposed 2010 Tax Levy Amount and passed a resolution establishing
today's date for Public Hearing regarding the City's 2010 Tax Levy. He noted there have been no
written or oral inquires received in the City Clerk's Office prior to this evening's meeting
regarding the Levy. The proposed amount of the 2010 Tax Levy is $4,761,587.
Mayor Low invited comments and/or questions from Council.
Alderman Glab stated in light of this year's appropriation and the proposed property tax
levy, perhaps the City should have been tighter with the budget. It was noted the City tried to
be as responsible as possible particularly in view of the state of the economy.
Mayor Low invited comments or questions from the audience. There were none.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to close the Public Hearing regarding the 2010
Tax Levy at 7:33 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF 2010 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to pass an ordinance establishing the City's
2010 Tax Levy in the amount of$4,761,587 as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
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Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. City Council Minutes:
November 29,2010 regularly scheduled meeting;
B. List of As-Needed Checks:
AT&T SERVICES INC 50.00
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 0 108,859.11
CHICAGO TROLLEY CO 1,380.00
FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH 400,000.00
FOP UNITS I/II 1,710.00
GONZALEZ-TEJEDA, GUSTAVO 100.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF 1,927.51
ILLINOIS DIRECTOR OF 2,296.00
IUOE, LOCAL 150 2,007.46
KIMBALL MIDWEST 261.60
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 21.17
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 272.00
PETTY CASH FUND 105.89
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,573.87
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES 142.45
SAM'S CLUB 250.77 .^
SUPERVALU 19.80 f
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 161.73
UNUM 1,693.62
GRAND TOTALS 522,832.98
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 413,823.86
WATER/SEWER FUND 150.01
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 108,859.11
TOTALS 522,832.98
C. List of Bills:
AGUILAR, JEAN 36.00
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 133.23
ANDERSON, LORI 288.88
AQUAPREP 5,764.00
ARAMARK 447.86
ASHLAND SPECIALTY CHEMIC 2,790.00
AT&T 3,526.06
BATTERIES PLUS 91.94
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 278.97
COLEMAN TECHNOLOGIES INC 588.00
COMED 29,619.65
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 312.76
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 745,662.54
CUSTOM LANDSCAPING 660.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 394.00
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 90.75
FISCHER BROS FRESH 765.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 492.00
FREUND, LORETTA 75.00
G IMPRESSIONS INC 28.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF 714.00
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 290.76
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ICMA 941.49
ISA 245.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST 157.59
KREASSIG, DANIEL 8.00
KUS, TOM 102.00
MARTIN, ROWENA 560.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 803.25
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 250.00
MENARDS - WOODSTOCK 172.13
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 355.84
NENA 130.00
NICOR GAS 239.18
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 41.46
OTTER SALES & SERVICE IN 694.78
PACE 8,122.75
PETROLIANCE LLC 7,255.23
PETROW, STEPHANIE S 175.00
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 449.45
POLIDORI, PATRICK 37.01
RAAB, ANNE MARIE 69.00
RADICOM INC 101.67
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 1,167.71
RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,494.03
SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 194.00
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 268.57
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 159.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 1,353.63
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 91.97
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 514.65
TRASKASKI, NICHOLE 15.00
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 255.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 5,914.22
GRAND TOTALS 832,188.01
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 65,817.02
LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND 745,662.54
WATER/SEWER FUND 20,003.98
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 704.47
TOTALS 832,188.01
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7
ARTICLE I, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, SECTION 7-3 PERMIT FEES ESTABLISHED
PENALTY FEE
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated it has been more than ten years since the City
reviewed minor permit fees. A Staff recommendation to the Community Development
Committee was made at its October 26, 2010 meeting. The recommendation was to update
fees currently charged to enable the City to recover some of the costs associated with permit
review and inspections. In addition, Staff recommended implementing a plan review fee of$80
for new construction and additions and a temporary occupancy permit fee of$50. Assistant City
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Administrator Martin noted the plan review fee would not apply to minor building permits. The
proposed increases are as follows:
RESIDENTIAL MINOR PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Permit Type Current Fee Proposed Fee
Air Conditioning $25 $40
Deck $25 $30 plus $0.05/sq ft
Demolition $100 $100 (No change)
Driveway $20 $25
Electric Install/Upgrade $50 $50 (No change)
Fence $20 $25
Fireplace $50 $50 (No change)
Furnace (New unit only) $25 $35
Garage $0.15/sq ft $0.15/sq ft (Nochange)
Gazebo $25 $30 plus$0.05/sq ft
Hot Tub $30 $35
Irrigation $30 $50
Pool (Above ground) $30 $60
Pool (In ground) $75 $115
Reroof $25 $25 (No change)
Sewer/Water Repair $25 $25 (No change)
Shed $25 $30
Siding $20 $25
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $0 $50
Certificate of Occupancy $0 $0 (No change)
Plan Review Fee for New $0 $80
Construction/Addition/Alteration
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated if Council concurs with the Committee's
recommendation, an ordinance has been prepared for Council consideration to implement the
changes.
Alderman Condon stated the Community Development Committee thoroughly reviewed
the existing residential fee structure prior to making this recommendation to the City Council.
Alderman Santi stated the proposed adjustments fall into line with existing fees in
surrounding municipalities.
Alderman Glab noted the proposed increases are in line with other municipalities but he
stated he does not like comparisons with other municipalities. He suggested the proposed
increases are not unreasonable.
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Alderman Glab inquired if there would be a plan review fee for commercial/non-
residential property. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded currently no plan review fee
is in place for non-residential construction. However, Staff and the Community Development
Committee will be reviewing all fees in the near future.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, to accept the recommendation of the
Community Development Committee to pass an ordinance amending the Municipal Code
Chapter 7 Section 7-3 increasing the minor permit fees as presented and implementing a
residential permit plan review fee of $80 and a residential temporary occupancy permit fee of
$50.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO:
1. PURCHASE 2005 BUICK LESABRE FROM BUSS FORD;
2. USE PROCEEDS FROM DRUG SEIZURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,500 FOR THE
PURCHASE
Chief of Police Jones stated the McHenry Police Department seizes vehicles when they
are used in the commission of a crime, particularly if the crime involves drug dealings. The
vehicles are ultimately awarded to the Department by the State of Illinois. Upon being awarded
a vehicle the Department cannot sell or trade the vehicle until one year has elapsed. When a
vehicle is sold the proceeds must be placed in a drug seizure fund.
Chief Jones stated recently the Department auctioned a vehicle which had been in the
Department's possession for more than the required twelve months. The proceeds from that
sale, $13,395, were placed in the City's drug seizure fund. Staff is seeking authorization to
purchase a 2005 Buick LeSabre from Buss Ford in the amount of $8,500 from the drug seizure
fund.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staff's recommendation to
purchase a 2005 Buick LeSabre from Buss Ford in the amount of $8,500 from the drug seizure
fund.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
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RENEWAL OF PACE/DIAL-A-RIDE LOCAL SHARE AGREEMENT
City Administrator Black stated since 1987 the City has entered into an annual Local
Share Agreement with PACE for curb-to-curb service within the City. The program is funded
through user fees, PACE subsidies and a local share portion. The proposed 2011 contract
reflects a local share increase of$8,422 as follows:
Revenue Source Proposed 2011 Share 2010 Share
Rider Fares $15,000 $14,000
PACE Subsidy $230,286 $227,528
Local Share $76,762 $68,340
Total $322,048 $309,868
City Administrator Black stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve the 2011 PACE
Dial-A-Ride Local Share Agreement as presented.
Alderman Condon inquired as to the reason for the increased amount of the contract.
City Administrator Black responded the increased cost of the program accounts for the
increase. He noted there has been less funding at the government, i.e. state and federal, level.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to authorize
the Mayor's execution of a Local Share Agreement with PACE for door-to-door service for the
2011 calendar year including a Local Share amount of$76,762 as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no statement or report by Mayor Low.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab inquired about the status of the Public Hearing regarding the proposed
amendment to the Gary Lang Annexation Agreement. He questions when it would be placed on
Council's Agenda. City Administrator Black responded the hearing process lapsed and the
process will begin again. City Attorney McArdle noted the matter is currently closed because
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the Hearing was not held on the recessed date of November 29, 2010. The matter will begin
anew with republishing of notice.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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