HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/04/2010 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 4, 2010
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled October 4, 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, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: None. 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, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, Chief of Police Jones.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Corie Smith of 1713 Knoll Avenue addressed Council regarding dogs being neglected in
her neighborhood. Ms. Smith stressed there are dogs being maintained in a poor condition in
the area and when she notified McHenry County Animal Control it took more than two hours
for someone to come to her home in response to the complaint. When Animal Control arrived
the dogs were returned to their owner. Ms. Smith noted there are four other dogs in the house
plus a cat. She questioned how many dogs and cats were allowed on a single residence by City
ordinance. She further opined that McHenry County Animal Control has been negligent in their
duties.
Roberta Pantaleo of 1702 Knoll Avenue addressed Council regarding property
maintenance of a residence in her neighborhood. She stated the house is falling apart, the roof
is covered with tarps, and the yard is in terrible shape.
Mayor Low stated Chief Jones had shared with her his concerns regarding neglected
dogs in the area. Mayor Low noted the McHenry County Board meets two times per month.
County representatives are listed on the County website. Concerns regarding the functions of
McHenry County Animal Control should be addressed to the McHenry County Board.
Mayor Low assured those in attendance that Director of Construction and
Neighborhood Service Schwalenberg and Chief of Police Jones would address concerns
expressed this evening as they pertain to City of McHenry ordinances and regulations.
CONSENT AGENDA
At the request of Alderman Glab, Consent Agenda Item A, an ordinance providing for
the amendment to the Municipal Code Chapter 23 Article IV, Sections 23-37 and 23-38 relating
to Taxation,was pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake,to approve the Consent Agenda as amended:
B. Request to transfer Class H-1 Liquor License to Franchise Management Investors US, LLC d/b/a Pizza Hut Store
#405189,4401 West Elm Street;
C. Special event liquor license to serve beer and wine for"A Chicago Bears Talk"on Friday,October 22,2010—Church of
Holy Apostles;
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D. Request to post temporary signs in rights-of-way,for the purpose of advertising a book sale at the McHenry Public
Library on October 23`d and 24th-Friends of the McHenry Public Library;
E. List of Bills:
ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 125.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 51.13
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 75.00
AT&T 2,955.60
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 832.14
BANK OF NEW YORK, THE 928.00
BATTERIES PLUS 21.89
BIRK, JOHN 541.00
BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE 30.00
BPMS SOFTWARE 397.00
BRENNAN, DAN 520.00
BUSS FORD SALES 867.81
CAPITAL GAINS INCORPORAT 4,447.00
CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 2,658.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 2,709.99
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 176.40
COMED 2,763.17
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 7,270.46
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 55.94
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 1,070.37
CUSTOM LANDSCAPING 1,760.00
CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 185.00
DORAN, ROBERT A 305.00
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 128.74
DYAL, HOLLY 36.00
FEDEX 49.42
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 164.60
G & E GREENHOUSES INC 892.60
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 13.70
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 247.00 '
HUEMANN & SONS INC, JOSE 263.98
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 102.00
ILLINI POWER PRODUCTS 4,935.00
IRISH PRAIRIE RECREATION 1,300.00
JULIE INC 277.75
KALE UNIFORMS INC 966.51
KIMBALL MIDWEST 145.90
MARATHON TOWING 125.00
MAXIM CONSTRUCTION CORP 76,428.00
MCH CTY MUNICIPAL RISK M 456,797.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 93.00
MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 4,119.00
METZ, CHRIS 88.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 164.23
MHS PHYSICIAN SERVICES 91.25
MIDCO 766.32
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 36.50
MUNIMETRIX SYSTEMS CORP 3,040.00
NATIONAL CAP & SET SCREW 133.31
NEVILLE, HOLLY 93.62
NICOR GAS 187.71
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00
O'MALLEY, JENNIFER 30.00
OWSLEY, MIKE 60.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 7,287.66
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 68.41
RADICOM INC 75.00
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 197.70
RUSHING, RHONDA 150.00
SASAK, TODD 31.64
SEC GROUP INC 154.00
SPEER FINANCIAL 18,983.23
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 254.40
SUNRISE ENVIRONMENTAL SC 157.63
SYNEK, JENNIFER 38.49
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 515.26
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TRIEBOLD IMPLEMENT INC 6.94
USA BLUEBOOK 264.00
USTA 35.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 6,509.92
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC 628.00
GRAND TOTALS 617,924.32
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 28,100.40
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 928.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 40,302.23
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 76,428.00
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 91.25
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 460,660.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 6,967.44
POLICE PENSION FUND 4,447.00
TOTALS 617,924.32
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A: ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE
IV,SECTIONS 23-37 AND 23-38, RELATING TO TAXATION
Alderman Glab stated he would not support an ordinance providing for an amendment
to the Home Rule Local Municipal Retailers Occupation Tax and Home Rule Municipal Service
Occupation Tax.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass an
ordinance providing for the amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 23, Article IV, Sections 23-
37 and 23-38 relating to the Home Rule Municipal Retailers Occupation Tax and Home Rule
Municipal Service Occupation Tax, as required by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab, Blake.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING IN VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK — TEMPLE DISPLAY IN
THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED$14,699.82
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated for the past five years the City has hired a
professional contractor to install holiday tree lighting at Veterans Memorial Park. The intent is
that by installing the lighting the community would promote the downtown area and
tourists/residents would be attracted to the downtown area to make purchases for the holiday
season. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated $17,500 was included in the 2010/2011
fiscal year budget for this purpose.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated bids were sought for the annual holiday tree
.� lighting for the upcoming holiday season. The lowest responsible bid was submitted by Temple
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Display in the amount of $14,699.82. It is Staffs recommendation to award the bid for the
project to Temple Display as presented. The lighting would be installed by Saturday, November
20, 2010 and be removed no later than February 4, 2011 with all maintenance throughout the
holiday season to be done by the contractor.
Alderman Peterson inquired if the project was to be expensed from the General Fund.
City Administrator Black responded in the affirmative.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to award
the bid for the holiday tree lighting for the 2010/2011 holiday season to Temple Display in the
amount not-to-exceed $14,699.82 as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Peterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PORTABLE TRUCK SCALE FOR MCHENRY POLICE
DEPARTMENT FROM WALZ SCALE IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED S8,895
Chief of Police Jones noted State law prohibits trucks over 80,000 pounds on designated
local roads and streets. Overweight vehicles present traffic safety issues and cause damage to
local streets and roadways. Chief Jones noted the Department's truck enforcement unit
consists of seven patrol officers. However, currently the Department does not have a scale to
weigh vehicles which are suspected of being overweight. As a result officers must take vehicles
to Meyer Material in order to be weighed. There are times when the scales are not available for
City use thereby preventing enforcement.
Chief Jones noted the Department has secured three quotes for a portable truck scale
which would satisfy the needs of the truck enforcement unit in the Department. The lowest
quote was submitted by Walz Scale in the amount of$8,895, which includes initial certification
of the unit. It is Staffs recommendation to authorize the purchase of the scale as presented.
Alderman Wimmer noted the scale purchase is long overdue.
Alderman Peterson stated initially he though the cost was excessive but after speaking
with Chief Jones realized there is a great benefit to the City's authorizing the purchase.
Alderman Condon inquired about the set of scales and requested clarification as to how
the scales are used. Chief Jones explained how the set of scales are used to weigh vehicles.
Alderman Glab opined the purchase of a portable truck scale is a great idea.
Alderman Schaefer concurred noting the purchase makes a lot of sense.
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Alderman Blake concurred with Alderman Peterson.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
authorize the purchase of a portable truck scale from Walz Scale in the amount not-to-exceed
$8,895.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17 ZONING
ORDINANCE CHAPTER IX, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF UNSAFE ABANDONED OR
UNLAWFUL SIGNS
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated at the request of the Construction and
Neighborhood Services Department Staff, the City's regulations relating to unsafe, abandoned
or unlawful signs were reviewed by the Community Development Committee. Staff noted the
current regulations are difficult to enforce and provide for an extended time period to display
unsafe, abandoned or unlawful signs. Upon review by the Committee a recommendation was
made to amend the existing sign ordinance relating to these signs. The amendment modifies
the time during which an unlawful or unsafe sign would have to be removed from 14 to three
days. The amendment also reduced the timeframe for removal of abandoned signs from 120
days to 60 days.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the Planning and Zoning Commission
considered the proposed amendments at a public hearing held on August 19, 2010 and
unanimously recommended approval.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance providing for the amendment of
Municipal Code Chapter 17 , Zoning Ordinance, Chapter IX relating to unsafe, abandoned or
unlawful signs as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no Statement or Report from Mayor Low.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Chairman Alderman Peterson announced there is an open house scheduled for Tuesday,
October 12, 2010 to provide an opportunity for public input regarding McHenry Zone Skatepark
improvements.
Chairman Alderman Schaefer announced a Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting
is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2010 in the Aldermen's Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Black reported the City's annual fall leaf pickup program begins on
Monday, October 11, 2010.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab stated the parking at Olive Garden is insufficient for the amount of
people that utilize the restaurant. He inquired if parking regulations should be revisited.
Alderman Peterson inquired if any discussions have yet occurred regarding the status of
liquor license fees. City Administrator Black noted this matter would be discussed during the
2011/2012 budget process.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel at 8:01 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:04 p.m.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake,to go back into Open Session at 8:09 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi,Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:09 p.m.
OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the employee agreement with
the City Administrator as presented.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson,Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson,to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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