HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/02/2010 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 2010
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled August 2, 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 Interim 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 Brogan.
PRESENTATION: CHARACTER COUNTS! RECOGNITION PROGRAM
CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition Chairman Alderman Condon noted the Coalition has
developed a program whereby it recognizes area citizens for extraordinary and uncommon acts
of service within the community. Chairman Condon offered a brief description of actions of two
local residents who recently exemplified the virtues and pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS!:
• Jose Ruiz bravely entered a burning house with the intention of helping anyone who
may have been trapped inside the building;
• Wayne Jett organized the Mike Singletary speaking event at West Campus High School
from which 100% of the proceeds raised were used to benefit residents in need of
financial assistance.
Chairman Condon stated the Coalition wished to acknowledge the exemplary
contributions of these two gentlemen through a presentation of a plaque recognizing them as
Citizens of Character. Unfortunately, neither recipient was able to be present for this evening's
meeting.
PRESENTATION: SWEARING IN CEREMONY—SERGEANT RYAN J. SCIAME
Mayor Low noted the attendance of so many police officers for the ceremony speaks
volumes for the camaraderie within the department and expressed her deep appreciation to all
who attended the ceremony.
Mayor Low acknowledged the presence of Police Commission Chairman Haley, and
invited him to come forward to swear in the newest sergeant on the City's Police Department.
Chairman Haley swore in Sergeant Ryan J. Sciame, whereupon Celeste Sciame pinned
the sergeant's badge on her husband. Sergeant Sciame introduced his family.
Mayor Low invited those in attendance to join Sergeant Sciame and his family for cake
and coffee in the Municipal Center Classroom.
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PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
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CONSENT AGENDA '\
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. McHenry High School Homecoming Parade;
B. Special Use/Picnic Permits;
C. City Council Minutes:
July 26,2010 regularly scheduled meeting;
D. List of Bills:
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 42.00
ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND 7,254.00
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 531.60
ASHLAND SPECIALTY CHEMIC 2,610.00
AT&T 2,776.43
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 625.50
BRENNAN, DAN 525.00
BURRIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 9.12
BUSS FORD SALES 183.19
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 270.67
CELESKI, GREGORY L 360.00
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES & SE 393.87
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 5.92
CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL MOS 1,125.00
COMED 2,460.46
CONCRETE SOLUTIONS CORP 678.00
CONSERV FS 137.00
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 42,390.89
CUSTOM LANDSCAPING 220.00
CYNOWA, LEROY 245.00
DILLON, JOHN 60.00 �^
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 335.00
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 4,425.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 23.77
ELM STREET DESIGN 45.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 581.60
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 30.00
HACH COMPANY 428.11
HLP SYSTEMS INC 4,995.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF 689.31
JC LICHT/EPCO 480.00
KASZUBOWSKI, SUE 120.01
KIMBALL MIDWEST 227.47
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 510.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 459.38
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 54.00
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 90.35
MIDWEST METER INC 10.60
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 469.00
MORRIE AND SONS INC 50.00
NICOR GAS 244.85
PACE 7,134.13
PETROLIANCE LLC 1,662.14
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 908.40
PITEL SEPTIC INC 875.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 276.33
PROSAFETY INC 162.35
REINDERS INC 54.65
SASAK, TODD 106.99
SEC GROUP INC 41,263.50
SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00
SPRING ALIGN OF PALATINE 443.02
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 151.05
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 360.56
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 85.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,405.00
WALMART COMMUNITY 160.36
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 6,468.06
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ZAHN, DAN 210.00
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC 331.00
GRAND TOTALS 139,239.64
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 24,795.52
PAGEANT FUND 589.01
LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND 41,263.50
WATER/SEWER FUND 64,905.65
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 7,254.00
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 30.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 401.96
TOTALS 139,239.64
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR FENCE VARIANCE - BRENT DIAZ, 4907 DARTMOOR DRIVE
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by McHenry resident
Brent Diaz of 4907 Dartmoor Drive, seeking a fence variance to allow a six-foot privacy fence in
his corner side yard. The sign ordinance requires a 15-foot setback. Staff has viewed the site
and does not have any line-of-sight concerns should the variance be granted. It is therefore
Staff's recommendation to approve a fifteen-foot variance to allow construction of a six-foot
privacy fence in the corner side yard along Abbington Drive for the property located at 4907
Dartmoor Drive as presented.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve a
fifteen-foot fence variance to allow a six-foot privacy fence along Abbington Drive for Brent
Diaz for his property located at 4907 Dartmoor Drive.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF EXISTING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN OFFICE
TRAILER AT 3610 WEST ELM STREET— MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated in July 2009 Council granted a one year
temporary use to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District to allow an office trailer to be
situated on its property located at 3610 West Elm Street. The temporary use expired on July 20,
2010. Assistant Fire Chief Mike Majercik has submitted a request for a one year extension to
afford the District ample opportunity to investigate their options for expanding their
headquarters on the premises. Staff has no concerns regarding the request.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve a
temporary use one year extension as requested by the McHenry Township Fire Protection
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District to allow an office trailer on their property located at 3610 West Elm Street until August
2, 2011.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK FOR GRASS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT ON SUNDAY,
AUGUST 21, 2010—CLUB FUSION VOLLEYBALL
In attendance was Eric Schulze of the Club Fusion Volleyball organization.
Interim City Administrator Black stated a request was submitted by Eric Schulze on
behalf of Club Fusion Volleyball seeking permission to host a grass volleyball tournament at
Petersen Park on Saturday, August 212010 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. He stated no alcohol would
be sold at the event. However, the applicant has requested permission to allow spectators to
bring in their own beer and wine in coolers. No glass containers would be allowed.
Interim City Administrator Black acknowledged Mayor Low and Staff, including the
Police Department and Parks Department, have reviewed the request and support approval of
the event as presented. ,---
Alderman Schaefer expressed concerns regarding potential damage to the grass as a
result of the tournament. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted as the tournament
would be a single-day event, there should be no damage to the turf. Alderman Schaefer
inquired as to the projected attendance for the event. Mr. Schulze responded approximately
750 to 1,000 attendees are anticipated. He further noted there would be three to four
members on each team comprised of persons in their twenties. This would be an adult event.
He noted usually only participants attend these events.
Alderman Condon opined this is a good opportunity to show off the City parks and the
McHenry community.
Alderman Santi expressed concerns about lighting and the proposed 9 p.m. close of the
event. Mr. Schulze noted the event would likely be concluded by 5 or 6 p.m. The event
organizers need the extra time to tear down and clean up following the event.
Alderman Glab inquired if beer and wine would be allowed/provided, would it be
monitored? Mayor Low responded initially she had concerns regarding allowing the event
participants and spectators to bring in coolers of beer and wine. However, she stated she was
reassured after speaking with Mr. Schulze and Chief of Police Brogan about this issue, and she
no longer had any concerns. r
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Alderman Glab inquired the rate being charged for park rental. Interim City
Administrator Black responded Mr. Schulze is a City resident and the organization is being
charged the residential rate of$400 for use of the park. Alderman Glab stated he does not think
$400 for 1,000 people using the park is reasonable.
Alderman Schaefer noted the park rental fee structure was approved by Council action.
He stated no additional taxpayer money for services would be incurred if the permit is granted.
Director Merkel concurred with Alderman Schaefer.
Mr. Schulze stated it is hoped this tournament becomes an annual event.
Mayor Low stated she concurs with Alderman Condon. This is the type of activity the
City hopes to attract. It is the reason the City chooses to invest in its parks.
Alderman Glab reiterated his concerns regarding alcohol consumption during the event.
Mr. Schulze stated he would comply with whatever Council instructs him to do to ensure this is
a safe event in the City.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Blake, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
the request from Club Fusion Volleyball to host a grass volleyball tournament at Petersen Park
on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and to allow carry-in of coolers
containing beer and wine as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported the CABA festivities have wound down and some of the games
were transferred to McHenry on Saturday due to the heavy over-night rains experienced at
Woodstock fields on Friday night. She stated it was a great week of baseball entertainment in
the City.
Mayor Low reported two band concerts remain in this season's summer series. Fireball
Eight will play on Thursday, August 5tn and John Smith has chosen to sponsor a City Band
concert on Thursday, August 12tn
RESOLUTION: SPIRIT OF 45 DAY
Mayor Low stated a request was submitted by local resident Ron Bykowski, to seek the
Mayor and Council support of an event called the "Spirit of 45" which would commemorate the
end of World War II. Mr. Bykowski informed the Mayor an effort is being made to have Taps
played simultaneously across the country on this day. In fact, Mr. Bykowski is hoping to arrange
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for several buglers to play Taps on the perimeter of Veterans Memorial Park simultaneously in
recognition of the event.
Mayor Low read a proposed resolution naming August 14, 2010 as Spirit of 45 Day in the
City of McHenry and requested a motion to approve the resolution.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, to pass and approve a resolution naming
Saturday, August 14, 2010 as Spirit of 45 Day in the City of McHenry.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Schaefer reported a Finance and Personnel Committee meeting
was held this evening prior to the Council meeting and minutes will be forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Peterson inquired if Staff has begun reviewing the liquor license application
fees. Interim City Administrator Black responded that has not occurred yet. The matter will be
discussed at the Finance and Personnel Committee in the near future.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL
Mayor Low requested an Executive Session to discuss Personnel.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel at 8:09 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:12 p.m.
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Motion by Condon, seconded by Blake, to go back into Open Session at 8:29 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 8:29 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Peterson,to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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