HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/14/2010 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 14, 2010
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled June 14, 2010 meeting of the McHenry City
Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Schaefer,
Wimmer, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: Blake. Also in attendance were: City Administrator
Maxeiner, Deputy City Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, City Clerk
Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Construction Neighborhood Services Director Schwalenberg,
Public Works Director Schmitt, and Parks and Recreation Director Merkel.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one in attendance who wished to address Council during the Ten Minute
Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted a minor change on Consent Agenda Item A,
Landmark commissions request to post advertising signs for the Day at Petersen Farm Event. He
noted the 3' by 6' roadside banner would be posted from June 15th until June 28th.
Alderman Glab requested Consent Agenda Item C, the Prevailing Wage Ordinance, be
pulled for further discussion.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended:
A. Landmark Commission request to post temporary advertising signs for the Day at Petersen Farm event;
B. Special Event Liquor License request,VFW Post 4600;
D. Block Party Requests:
Nicholas J Wirth,Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision,,July 3,2010;
Cindy Gottstein,Trails of Winding Creek Subdivision,July 3,2010;
E. Special Use/Picnic Permits;
F. City Council Minutes:
June 7,2010 regularly scheduled meeting;
G. List of Bills:
A-YARD CORP 455.00
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 2,307.05
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 8.64
AGS REBUILDERS 50.00
AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC 58.50
ALTERNATE POWER INC 2,368.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GR 331.93
ANCHOR TOWING 125.00
ANDERSON, LORI 300.50
AT&T 61.37
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 496.75
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 228.00
BANK OF NEW.YORK, THE 400.00
BARBATO, EMIL 42.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,021.50
BELL, NATALIE 50.00
BERKHEIMER CO INC, G W 368.07
BIASCO, ROSEANN 157.00
BIRK, JOHN 51.94
�� BLACKSTONE LANDSCAPE INC 8,076.00
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BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 38.50
BREISCH, CARLA 110.00
BRENNAN, DAN 2,075.00
BROWNELLS INC 89.21
BSN SPORTS 58.41
CAPITAL GAINS INCORPORAT 4,356.00
CAREY ELECTRIC 257.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 122.67
CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 550.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 326.00
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 166.60
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 208.76
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 1,406.65
COMCAST CABLE 74.90
COMED 28,912.46
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 26,224.53
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 54.42
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 5,356.79
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 46.50
DELL MARKETING LP 11,558.24
DUCAK, KELLY 250.00
DUDLEY, SKYRA 30.00
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 103.20
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 2,243.00
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 92.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 109.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 260.70
FAUST, ELANA 45.00
FBI NAA 50.00
FEDEX 22.79
FIORE, STEPHANIE 75.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 222.80
G & E GREENHOUSES INC 2,033.40
G IMPRESSIONS INC 851.48
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 546.50
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GMIS INTERNATIONAL 150.00
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 512.75
GOVERNALE, MARY 123.00
GRAINGER 112.59
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 23.50
GROVE, KELLY 170.63
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 403.40
HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 65.00
HARM'S FARM 50.88
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 1,965.24
HEALTH SYSTEMS CENTEGRA 50.00
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN L 125.97
HOBSON, BILL 72.90
IMAGE MASTER 1,832.68
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 203.00
INTERNATIONAL FIRE EQUIP 27.25
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 99.60
KELLEY, KELLY 133.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST 199.28
KIRCHNER FIRE 121.25
KREASSIG, DANIEL 8.00
LEE AUTO MCHENRY 448.44
MACUK, MAYLEE 23.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 828.72
MCCLOUD, MICHAEL 25.00
MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 45.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL O 38.00
MCHENRY COUNTY EDC 900.00
MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT C 26.60
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 180.18
MDC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC 4,580.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 800.57 �^
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 1,465.08
MIDCO 267.50
MIDWEST MOBILE WASHERS L 8,337.50
MILINAC, VICTORIA 37.00
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MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 348.54
MORRIS, MATT 44.50
MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 192.98
NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 1,341.18
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE 72.00
PEPSIAMERICAS 1,311.69
PERRICONE GARDEN CENTER 38.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 11,836.19
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 651.95
PITNEY BOWES INC 255.00
PLASTINA, DARREN 60.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 274.43
PRIME TACK & SEAL CO 895.95
REINDERS INC 36.60
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 1,638.38
REX AUTO BODY 1,238.55
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 69.61
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 221.96
RYBA, RON 46.77
SCHAFER, PAT 55.26
SEC GROUP INC 50,426.71
SEXTON, ERIC M 17.75
SHAW SUBURBAN MEDIA 198.10
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 373.65
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 495.60
SWIFT CO INC, JOHN S 2,941.00
TONYAN & SONS INC, WILLI 4,560.00
UNITED LABORATORIES 187.48
USA BLUEBOOK 1,502.12
VALENTINES REPAIR 8.42
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 255.00
VALLIANATOS, NATALIE 40.00
VILLAGE SQUIRE, THE 30.00
WABASH VALLEY MANUFACTUR 830.00
WARRIORS LAX 223.00
i WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 8,677.44
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 649.90
ZAHN, DAN 408.00
GRAND TOTALS 223,012.98
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 86,-249.74
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 2,232.68
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 50,426.71
WATER/SEWER FUND 65,333.10
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 1,309.11
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 13,105.64
POLICE PENSION FUND 4,356.00
TOTALS 223,012.98
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Blake.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C: PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE
Alderman Glab stated he feels the prevailing wage ordinance takes the competition out
of the bidding process., He opined it needs to be reviewed at the state level.
Alderman Peterson inquired about an outside contractor mowing lawns, and asked if
they were required to comply with the prevailing wage ordinance. City Administrator Maxeiner
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responded if a new landscaping or hardscape project is contracted out it would be covered by
the Prevailing Wage Ordinance. The City's mowing contract is not covered by the ordinance.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to pass the Prevailing Wage Ordinance as
required by State statute and the Prevailing Wage Act.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: Blake.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING BY MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING
COUNTRY MEADOWS EVENT AND WINE TASTING FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 19 2010•
1. USE OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK:
2. POSTING TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS:
3. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE
In attendance was McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Kay Bates.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated this year the McHenry Chamber has elected
to move its annual Country Meadows event from Petersen Park to Veterans Memorial Park. In
addition, they are taking over the coordination of the annual Wine Festival and holding it in
conjunction with Country Meadows. The joint event is scheduled for Sunday, September 19,
2010 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Chamber is also seeking permission to post temporary
advertising signs announcing the joint event. Signs would be posted from September 10th until
September 20th. The Chamber will require issuance of a special event liquor license for the wine
tasting festival portion of the event. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated Staff has
reviewed the request and supports the event as presented.
Alderman Glab expressed concerns regarding music on Sunday and the level of sound
which may disturb adjacent residents in the neighborhood.
In response to Alderman Peterson's inquiry, Ms. Bates stated there would be
approximately 100-120 craft vendors and 5-6 food vendors for the event.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve
the following as requested by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce for the Country
Meadows Event from 9.am. until 4 p.m. and Wine Tasting Festival from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on
Sunday, September 19, 2010:
1. Use of Veterans Memorial Park;
2. Posting temporary advertising signs from September 10`h until September 20th in city Rights-of-Way as
specified;
3. Special Event Liquor License for the Wine Tasting Festival.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Blake.
Motion carried.
Mayor Low expressed her appreciation for the Chamber taking on the wine tasting
festival and working in conjunction with the craft fair to capitalize on both events.
REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCE — MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT 809 NORTH FRONT
STREET
In attendance was McHenry Public Library District employee Kathy Lambert.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the McHenry Public Library submitted a
request for a sign variance to allow an electronic message center on their existing freestanding
sign located at 809 North Front Street. The sign currently has a manual display board sign area.
A variance is required to allow an electronic message board exceeding 33% of the total sign
area. As it currently stands, the existing sign is nonconforming as the changeable copy exceeds
33% of the sign. The size of the sign will not be changed. Deputy City Administrator Martin
noted Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval of the sign as presented.
Alderman Condon stated she is concerned with changing messages on signs being a
distraction to motorists. Ms. Lambert noted the message would change weekly, on an average
of one time per week, and would be utilized for announcing library events only.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staff's recommendation and
approve a sign variance to replace the manual display board with an electronic message center
on the McHenry Public Library District freestanding sign located at 809 North Front Street as
presented.
Alderman Glab requested that the motion include certain restrictions.
Alderman Wimmer stated the motion stands as presented.
Voting on the Motion:
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Blake.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR A CARNIVAL — MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL -�
DISTRICT 156 WEST CAMPUS
In attendance was Mr. Ed Dame, local resident and representative of North American
Midway Entertainment Company, Dr. Michael Roberts, West Campus Principal.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by McHenry High
School District 156 to host a carnival on their West Campus facility located at 4724 West Crystal
Lake Road from July 28, 2010 through August 1, 2010. The North American Midway
Entertainment Company is seeking a temporary use to allow the event in the West Campus
south parking lot. The company has agreed to make a donation to the school's athletic
department and District 156 has approved the temporary use of their property for the carnival.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted City Staff have met with Mr. Dame, McHenry
city resident and representative of the carnival company, as well as representatives from the
school district to discuss the logistics and concerns related to the request. Following discussions
it was agreed as follows:
1. The carnival company would adhere to the City's noise ordinance which requires the carnival to be open
no later than 11 p.m.on any day or begin any earlier than 7 a.m.on any day;
2. The carnival company would post"no parking"signs on adjacent residential streets;
3. The available number of parking spaces south of the West Campus facility does not include the eighteen
spaces adjacent to the drop-off lane immediately west of the school building;
4. The carnival company would employ security personnel (off-duty police officers)for the event;
5. No carnival workers would remain on-site overnight;
6. There would be an on-site manager;
7. No roadway signs advertising the event would be posted;
8. The sole City service to be provided would be City police officers to assist with traffic control with all
expenses incurred for this service to be paid by the carnival company.
Deputy City Administrator stated it is Staff's recommendation that Council consider the
stipulations agreed to by the carnival company and deliberate on the request.
Alderman Condon stated the carnival is a new event for the high school which is hoping
to raise funds for its athletic department. She stated she approves the location and the carnival
as the potential to be a good event.
Alderman Santi noted Staff thoroughly researched the event and he is looking forward
to seeing how successful it is.
Alderman Glab opined additional information is required before Council should consider
making a decision regarding the request. He stated parking is an issue and he had reservations
in approving the event as it would greatly impact area residents.
Mr. Dame addressed Council stating that parking was not an issue during graduation
ceremonies when more people were in attendance than would be present for the carnival.
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Mayor Low stated reasonable measures are being taken regarding the parking issues
and concerns.
Alderman Glab opined the carnival should be required to shut down by 10 p.m. as he
does not want area neighbors to be impacted by the event late in the evening.
Alderman Wimmer expressed his hopes for a good event.
Mr. Dame stated he hopes for a successful event that will continue in future years.
Mayor Low stated she spoke earlier with Chief of Police Brogan who expressed no issues
with the proposed carnival.
Alderman Peterson stated he had some concerns with noise in the residential area and
parking issues. However, he hoped the residents enjoyed the event.
Alderman Glab stated he arrived at the meeting this evening after assuring area
residents that their concerns would be addressed.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to approve a request submitted by North American
Midway Entertainment Company and McHenry High School District 156 to allow a carnival at West
Campus High School south parking lot on July 28, 2010 through August 1, 2010,as presented:
1. The carnival company would adhere to the City's noise ordinance which requires the carnival to be open no
later than 11 p.m.on any day or begin any earlier than 7 a.m. on any day;
2. The carnival company would post"no parking"signs on adjacent residential streets;
3. The available number of parking spaces south of the West Campus facility does not include the eighteen
spaces adjacent to the drop-off lane immediately west of the school building;
4. The carnival company would employ security personnel(off-duty police officers)for the event;
5. No carnival workers would remain on-site overnight;
6. There would be an on-site manager;
7. No roadway signs advertising the event would be posted;
8. The sole City service to be provided would be City police officers to assist with traffic control with all
expenses incurred for this service to be paid by the carnival company.
Voting Aye: Santi,Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: Blake.
Motion carried
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low expressed sorrow that she was unable to attend the Annual Soap Box Derby
last Saturday, but applauded the Kiwanis on a well-organized and fun-filled event.
Mayor Low announced the Mike Singletary fundraising event is scheduled for next
Saturday afternoon June 19th at West Campus. She noted every dime raised by the event would
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help local families in need in the City of McHenry. She encouraged everyone to try to attend the -�
event.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Peterson reported the Parks and Recreation Committee met last
Wednesday,June 9, 2010 and minutes would be forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner announced there are plenty of tickets still available for the
Mike Singletary event.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson announced the Miss McHenry Pageant is scheduled
for Saturday, June 19, 2010 at West Campus auditorium at 6 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Peterson requested Council further discuss the proposed sales tax increase
with Finance Director B►ack at a Council meeting in the near future.
Alderman Schaefer,announced he and Alderman Santi are hosting a coffee open house
with residents on Saturday, June 26th from 9 a.m. until noon to allow for resident input on
various issues facing Council. The event will be held at the McHenry VFW Post.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Blake.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
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