HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/19/2010 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
July 19, 2010
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled July 19, 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
Administrator Black, Deputy City Administrator Martin, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney Richard
Flood, Construction and Neighborhood Services Director Schwalenberg, Public Works Director
Schmitt, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, Chief of Police Brogan.
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. Block Party request:
Ron Bielski,1719 Jennifer Lane,Mill Creek Subdivision,August 28,2010;
B. City Council Minutes:
July 12,2010 regularly scheduled meeting;
C. List of Bills:
ABIOL, CONNIE 85.00
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 2,340.30
ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 125.00
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS 167.76
AGS REBUILDERS 159.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GR 17.00
ANCHOR TOWING 125.00
ANELLI, MAUREEN 20.00
AT&T 3,540.63
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 1.05
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 845.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN 5,764.50
BELLMORE, STEVE 40.00
BRENNAN, DAN 980.00
BUSS FORD SALES 1,780.04
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 702.10
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 205.29
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 826.36
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 1,615.64
COMCAST CABLE 75.79
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 105.00
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 10.00
CULVERS OF MCHENRY 224.00
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 4,954.36
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 62.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 307.96
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 123.84
DUNNING, TAMMY 165.00
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 752.18
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 1,665.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 56.80
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 105.69
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 102.48
FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS 10,820.00
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 15.45
�� HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 65.00
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IIMC 165.00
ILLINOIS EPA 1,000.00
IPMA-HR 360.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST 158.76
KING CUT CONCRETE CUTTER 600.00
KOMLINE-SANDERSON ENGINE 3,979.97
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 369.96
LEE AUTO MCHENRY 166.73
MARTIN, DOUG 31.92
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 103.74
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 1,627.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2,306.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 761.50
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 292.43
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 135.00
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 80.00
MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 244.84
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 30.45
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 182.25
MJ'S COFFEE BAR 48.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 2,068.40
OTTER SALES & SERVICE IN 344.22
OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 1,190.00
OWSLEY, MIKE 156.15
PACE 8,984.60
PETROLIANCE LLC 3,403.30
PITEL SEPTIC INC 1,625.00
PROSAFETY INC 5.96
REINDERS INC 877.82
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 230.68
ROCKALL, KRISTIAN 2,958.75
ROGERS, MATT 113.94
SAM'S CLUB 1,470.65
SCHAFER, PAT 174.45
SEC GROUP INC 30,377.40
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 1,786.41
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 231.66
SPRINT 117.55
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 276.26
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 222.02
SUPERVALU 106.35
TASER INTERNATIONAL 1,061.55
ULINE 149.63
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 532.23
UNITED LABORATORIES 625.70
VERIZON WIRELESS 221.51
WARD & ASSOC INC, ROBERT 6,200.00
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 4,800.00
GRAND TOTALS 122,127.96
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 4,7636.63
ANNEXATION FUND 4,068.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 36,577.40
WATER/SEWER FUND 22,099.75
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 11,746.18
TOTALS 122,127.96
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR FENCE VARIANCE—LINDA HIATT, 3207 FOXVIEW HIGHLANDS DRIVE
Mayor Low noted the Agenda Item regarding the request for a fence variance as
submitted by Linda Hiatt of 3207 Foxview Highlands Drive has been pulled from consideration
on this evening's agenda.
REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCES—PATRIOT ESTATES SUBDIVISION
In attendance was Stefanie Spitson of Cunat Inc., developer of Patriot Estates
Subdivision.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Cunat Inc. for sign
variances for its Patriot Estates Subdivision. The request is for two advertising banners and two
additional informational signs at the subdivision entrance at Crystal Lake Road. The signs would
be as follows:
• Two sixteen square foot freestanding informational signs;
• Two twenty-four square foot banners.
The applicant is seeking permission to post the signs until April 1, 2011. Deputy City
Administrator Martin noted, in conjunction with the request is the condition that the sign
variances approved on October 6, 2008 be repealed. If Staff determines the banners become
tattered, worn or unsightly, they would have to be replaced with identical banners.
Alderman Glab stated he does not care for the sign. The sign colors of red and yellow
are unappealing. He stated he cannot support the request.
Alderman Schaefer inquired if the age-restricted language would be addressed. Deputy
City Administrator Martin responded in the affirmative.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Blake, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
sign variances for Patriot Estates Subdivision as submitted by Cunat Inc. as follows:
• Two sixteen square foot freestanding informational signs to be located at the
subdivision entrance at Crystal Lake Road;
• Two twenty-four square foot banners to be placed on existing homes within the
subdivision;
Subject to the banners being replaced with identical banners if Staff determines that they have
become tattered, worn or unsightly.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab, Peterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR RECAPTURE AGREEMENT— MICHAEL ECKSTEIN, 1910 ORCHARD
BEACH ROAD
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated on June 29, 2010 Council approved an
ordinance entering into a pre-annexation agreement with Michael and Ann Eckstein for their
property located at 1910 Orchard Beach Road (ORD-09-1471). The ordinance allowed the
Ecksteins to connect to the City's sanitary sewer system, even though their property is currently
located in unincorporated McHenry County. The pre-annexation agreement was subsequently
amended by Ordinance No ORD-10-1498 and now contains a provision for the Ecksteins to be
able to recapture fees expended in extending the sanitary sewer main to their property. The
recapture fees would impact benefited property owners. The amount to be recaptured from
the benefitted property owners is $23,256.94. Staff is recommending approval of an ordinance
providing for the terms of a 20-year recapture agreement between the City and Michael and
Ann Eckstein.
Alderman Schaefer requested clarification regarding the need for reimbursement to the
Ecksteins. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded the Ecksteins expended a total of $29,
300.08 of which approximately $6,000 was the cost of running the sanitary sewer line to their
residence. The difference of$23,256.94 would be shared among the four benefitted properties.
Alderman Glab noted this is a distressed property that required use of the municipal
sanitary sewer. Deputy City Administrator Martin concurred. Alderman Glab stated it is his
belief there should be a penalty for those who wait until their property is distressed before
deciding to connect to the City sanitary sewer.
Alderman Glab cited a copy of state statute 651LCS5/9-5-1 et seq. (Reimbursement of
subdivider for facilities, roadways or improvements beneficial to public) which he provided to
Council and stated that recital should be eliminated as it does not apply to a home rule-
community. Attorney Flood stated it does apply as it provided additional coverage. Alderman
Glab stated he would approve the agreement this evening but requests the inquiry be looked
into further. Attorney Flood stated it does not hurt anything to remove it and noted he would
investigate the issue further.
In response to Alderman Schaefer's inquiry, Attorney Flood stated the recapture
agreement remains attached to the benefited property. Alderman Schaefer inquired about the
interest rates included on past recapture agreements approved by Council. Deputy City
Administrator Martin noted the standard was between 8% and 9%.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to pass an ordinance providing for the Mayor's
execution of a recapture agreement with Michael and Ann Eckstein regarding their property
located at 1910 Orchard Beach Road in the amount of$23,256.94.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low thanked the Chamber for their efforts this past week in producing Fiesta
Days. Mayor Low also expressed her appreciation to the City employees who did a phenomenal
job during the event.
Mayor Low reported the opening ceremonies for CABA 2010 are scheduled for Sunday,
July 25th at Petersen Park. The Fast Pitch Frenzy Softball Tournament is scheduled for Sunday,
July 25th at Petersen Park. Family Faith Night is scheduled for Saturday, July 315t
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL
Motion by Condon, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel
at 7:59 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:01 p.m.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to go back into Open Session at 8:52 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 8:52 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION ^'
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to terminate effective July 13, 2010 the
Employment Agreement with Douglas Maxeiner which was executed June 29, 2009.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to adjourn the meeting at 8:52p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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Mayor y, City Clerk