HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/29/2010 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled November 29, 2010 meeting of the McHenry
City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab,
Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: Schaefer. 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 INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Blake, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. City Council minutes:
November 15,2010 regularly scheduled meeting;
B. List of Bills:
A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 211.98
ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND 4,680.00
AMERICAN HEATING & COOLI 160.00
ANTTI, RALPH AND GRACE 98.88
AT&T 3,770.57
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 124.58
BARRIER GROUP LLC, THE 127.65
BERGGREN, LEE 105.00
BLACKSTONE LANDSCAPE INC 6,156.75
BONO, JOE 30.00
BROWNELLS INC 68.71
BUSS FORD SALES 864.96
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 743.73
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 269.31
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 288.12
COMCAST CABLE 75.78
COMPLETE OUTDOOR CARE 225.00
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 651.58
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 108.90
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 10,825.48
DELL MARKETING LP 1,828.80
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 258.00
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 311.23
DUCAK, KELLY 16.27
DURA BILT FENCE II INC 16,500.00
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 2,058.57
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 74.76
ELKHORN CHEMICAL 24.00
FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 32.00
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 132.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 2,177.00
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 75.19
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 801.60
FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS 364.55
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 1,124.30
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 310.24
HACH COMPANY 72.B0
HAWKINS INC 2,751.12
`� HBK WATER METER SERVICE 168.45
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HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 72.38
HOME STATE BANK 52,750.00
ICC 100.00
IPPFA 775.00
IPRA 732.00
JULIE INC 223.50
JUNGMANN, MARLENE B 408.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 173.01
KIMBALL MIDWEST 374.02
KLEAN, TRACY 21.59
MARATHON TOWING 230.00
MCAULIFF & SEMROW PC 1,725.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 442.00
MCCREARY, BARBARA 48.75
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,240.00
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 650.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 500.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CONVENTIO 12,000.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL O 219.00
MCHENRY RIVERWALK FOUNDA 6,254.00
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 81,068.45
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 87.45
MIDWEST METER INC 882.81
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 162.42
NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 3,496.37
NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL R. 1,050.00
NATIONAL RECREATION AND 575.00
NEUMANN JR, EDWARD J 500.00
NICOR GAS 2,018.84
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVER 100.00
NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMEN 656.83
NORTHWEST HERALD 234.00
OHLIN SALES INC 48.92 ^
ONG, MARYBETH 24.00
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 58.51
PADDOCK, TIMOTHY 94.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 16,917.80
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 225.00
PITEL SEPTIC INC 75.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 52.80
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 127.08
PROMISING PICASSOS INC 232.00
PROSAFETY INC 115.58
QUILL CORPORATION 120.43
RADICOM INC 92.50
REID, MICHAEL 60.00
ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL 86.00
RUSHING, RHONDA 125.00
SANDOZ, CHRISTOPHER 60.00
SEC GROUP INC 33,105.30
SECRETARY OF STATE 18.00
SERVICE SELECT 30.00
SHAW SUBURBAN MEDIA 2,197.30
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 217.50
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 835.00
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 45.66
STULL, RICH 31.20
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 2,602.33
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 101.75
USA BLUEBOOK 537.08
VAN GALDER BUS COMPANY 644.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 2,380.93
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 5,287.65
WALMART COMMUNITY 69.73
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 4,800.00
WATER WELL SOLUTIONS 3,250.00
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 115.55
ZAHN, DAN 570.00
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ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 5,627.50
GRAND TOTALS 309,686.38
i FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 66,298.52
TOURISM FUND 12,000.00
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 16,587.45
TIF FUND 6,254.00
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 52,750.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 6,228.00
LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND 15,780.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 41,969.72
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 85,252.30
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 117.60
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 3,310.49
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 2,363.30
POLICE PENSION FUND 775.00
TOTALSs 309,686.38
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE RENEWAL
City Administrator Black stated the City's current employee health and dental insurance
plan year extends from April 1st to March 31st. Staff earlier recommended moving the insurance
plan year to a calendar year basis which corresponds to the time period used for the flexible
spending program and insurance deductibles. City employees have the option of choosing one
of three available plans:
1. Preferred Provider Option (PPO)—typical PPO plan
2. Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) — sets a higher deductible but the City
reimburses the employee for every dollar expended above the deductible established by
the City up to the amount of the BC/BS deductible; or
3. HMO—typical HMO plan with lower premiums and less flexibility.
City Administrator Black stated the options provided for the employees offer plans
which they can elect to participate in which are most responsive to their needs. In addition a
dental plan is also offered which helps to lower employee out-of-pocket expenses. A Vision
Services Plan is offered at a rate which represents an 11%savings from the prior year's plan.
City Administrator Black noted because of the increase in premiums for existing
coverage, Staff is recommending modifications to the current HRA Plan. The change would
increase the deductible established by the City to $250. This would result in the single
deductible at $500, the employee/children or employee/spouse deductible at $750 and the
family deductible at $1,000. This modification would result in a likely savings of $7,500 to the
City. This amount could actually increase dependent upon the actual reimbursement by the City
of amounts up to the plan's actual deductible per employee covered in this plan.
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City Administrator Black noted the actual premium increase over last year's cost is
approximately 9.5%. It is Staffs recommendation to approve employee health, dental and
vision insurance plan renewals effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 as follows:
1. Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, HRA and HMO plans for health coverage during the
2011 plan year;
2. The revised in-house deductibles for the BC/BS HRA Plan for the 2011 plan year;
3. The BC/BS Dental Plan for the 2011 plan year;
4. The VSP Plan for vision coverage during the 2011 plan year.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
employee health, dental and vision insurance plan renewals effective January 1, 2011 through
December 31, 2011 as follows:
1. Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, HRA and HMO plans for health coverage during the
2011 plan year;
2. The revised in-house deductibles for the BC/BS HRA Plan for the 2011 plan year;
3. The BC/BS Dental Plan for the 2011 plan year;
4. The VSP Plan for vision coverage during the 2011 plan year.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF VARIOUS BOND ISSUES
City Administrator Black stated over the years the City has historically issued a variety of
bonds that pledge various funding sources for repayment backed by the full faith and credit of
the City. The bond ordinances require the County Clerk to levy property taxes for the debt
service required on the bonds unless ordinances providing for the abatement of the property
tax by the City are approved and filed with the County Clerk. Each year the City passes
ordinances providing for the abatement of property taxes required for repayment of the bonds.
Staff is recommending Council consider ordinances abating the property taxes levied for the
specified bond issues:
1. General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2005 in the amount of$170,072.50
2. General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2006 in the amount of$238,375.00
3. General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2007 in the amount of$246,595.00
4. General Obligation Bonds (Refunding) Series 2010A in the amount of$366,915.00
5. General Obligation Bonds (Recovery Zone & Build America) Series 2010B in the amount
of$490,979.13
6. General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2010C in the amount of$442,428.13.
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City Administrator Black noted an additional abatement is required on Special Service
Area #1A used for the financing of traffic signal and intersection improvements at Route 31 and
Shamrock Lane in the amount of$25,000.
City Administrator Black stated it is Staffs recommendation to pass ordinances
providing for the abatement of the bond issues as presented.
Alderman Glab inquired when the term of the SSA#1A Bond expires. City Administrator
Black responded he will investigate and provide the exact date upon which the bonds will be
retired.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to accept Staff's recommendation to pass
and approve ordinances providing for the property tax abatement for taxes levied regarding the
following bond issues:
1. General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2005 in the amount of$170,072.50
2. General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2006 in the amount of$238,375.00
3. General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2007 in the amount of$246,595.00
4. General Obligation Bonds (Refunding) Series 2010A in the amount of$366,915.00
5. General Obligation Bonds (Recovery Zone & Build America) Series 2010B in the amount
of$490,979.13
6. General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2010C in the amount of$442,428.13;
7. Special Service Area #1A Bonds in the amount of$25,000.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported she attended the Christmas Tree Lighting at Daley Plaza on
Wednesday, November 24th and it was really enjoyable.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Administrator Hobson reported the Holiday Bazaar will take place on
Saturday, December 4th at Riverwood School from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Partial proceeds will be
presented to local charities.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to go into Executive Session at 7:41 p.m. to
review Executive Session Minutes.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi,to go back into Open Session at 7:46 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 7:46 p.m.
OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to pass a resolution approving the following
Executive Session Minutes as presented:
3/29/10 Executive Session Min 7/12/10 Personnel 8/16/10 Personnel
4/19/10 Property Acquisition 7/19/10 Personnel 8/30/10 Personnel
5/3/10 Potential Litigation 8/2/10 Personnel 10/4/10 Personnel
6/7/10 Potential Litigation 8/2/10 FPC Personnel
7/12/20 Potential Litigation 8/16/10 Potential Litigation
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi,to:
a.) To pass a resolution authorizing the release of the following Executive Session Minutes:
7/12/00 Potential Litigation 10/14/02 Personnel 1/19/04 Property Acquisition
5/16/01 Potential Litigation 10/21/02 Potential Litigation 4/12/04 Pending Litigation
7/2/01 Personnel 1 1/11/02 Potential Litigation 3/14/05 Property Acquisition
11/19/01 Personnel 12/16//02 Potential Litigation 1/9/06 Personnel
11/19/01 Potential Litigation 12/30/02 Potential Litigation 11/13/06 Property Acquisition
1/14/02 Potential Litigation 1/13/03 Property Acquisition 11/13/06 Potential Litigation
5/20/02 Potential Litigation 2/17/03 Potential Litigation 12/4/06 Potential Litigation .�
6/10/02 Potential Litigation 2/17/03 Property Acquisition 12/18/06 Potential Litigation
9/4/02 Potential Litigation 12/1/03 Pending Litigation 1/8/07 Potential Litigation
9/4/02 Personnel 12/15/03 Personnel 2/12/07 Personnel
10/14/02 Potential Litigation 12/15/03 Pending Litigation 12/3/07 Potential Litigation
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10/20/08 Sale Property 3/1/10 Potential Litigation 8/2/10 FPC Personnel
3/16/09 Potential Litigation 3/15/10 Property Acquisition 8/16/10 Potential Litigation
' 4/20/09 Sale Property 3/15/10 Potential Litigation 8/16/10 Personnel
7/20/09 Potential Litigation 3/29/10 Exec Session Minutes 8/30/10 Personnel
11/2/09 Sale Property 4/19/10 Property Acquisition 10/4/10 Personnel
1/4/10 Property Acquisition 6/7/10 Potential Litigation
2/15/10 Property Acquisition 8/2/10 Personnel
b.) To pass a resolution authorizing the destruction of the following audio tapes of Executive Session
Meetings:
10/20/08 3/16/09 5/11/09
11/17/08 3/28/09
1/19/09 4/20/09
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Mayor City Clerk