HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/24/2010 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MAY 24, 2010
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled May 24, 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, and Condon. Absent: Peterson. Also in attendance were: City Administrator
Maxeiner, Deputy City Clerk Kunzer, City Attorney McArdle, Construction Neighborhood
Services Director Schwalenberg, Finance Director Black, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel
and Police Chief Brogan.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one in attendance wishing to address Council during the Ten Minute
Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. List of Bills:
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 54.18
ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND 210.00
ASSOCIATES ROOFING INC 825.00
AT&T 77.43
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 78.20
BOONE CREEK GOLF ACADEMY 452.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 3,709.70
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 58.80
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 542.28
COMCAST CABLE 75.78
COMED 497.88
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 115.00
CONCRETE SOLUTIONS CORP 1,044.75
CONSERV FS 606.00
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 38,662.92
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 22.27
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 6,781.50
DUFFY, DANIEL 14.56
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 20.00
EDESIGN 195.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 530.05
FIRST STUDENT CORP 1,936.50
FISCHER BROS FRESH 1,232.00
FORE GOLF LLC 255.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 381.40
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 30.00
GMIS-IL 100.00
HARM'S FARM 3,360.00
HAWKINS INC 732.34
INTEGRA BUSINESS SYSTEMS 295.00
JUNGMANN, MARLENE B 314.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 22.99
KIMBALL MIDWEST 272.26
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 33.60
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 370.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 16,687.37
MENARDS - WOODSTOCK 251.08
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 174.10
MOLNAR, JAMES 37.00
MUELLER ORNAMENTAL IRON 275.00
�i NEXTEL 1,917.39
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NICOR GAS 914.59
NUTOYS LEISURE PRODUCTS 146.00
OTTER SALES & SERVICE IN 111.20
PACE 6,624.59
PADDOCK, TIMOTHY 94.00
PARKLAND SCHOOL 100.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 1,453.65
RADICOM INC 1,100.00
RAXCO SOFTWARE 792.00
REWIAKO, RICHARD 8.00
SAM'S CLUB 180.21
SEC GROUP INC 93,600.54
SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 217.46
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 579.96
USA BLUEBOOK 2,125.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 45.06
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,757.79
GRAND TOTALS 193,332.38
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 33,272.64
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 6,621.45
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 17,631.25
WATER/SEWER FUND 46,422.18
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 73,887.54
MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 10,048.64
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 88.80
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 4,807.38
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 552.50
TOTALS 193,332.38
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None. '
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM MCHENRY AREA JAYCEES FOR THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE 2010
JAYCEES DAY CELEBRATION:
1. USE OF PETERSEN PARK ON JULY 3, 2010;
2. CITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE EVENT:
3. WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES:
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 3, 2010 TO
MELROSE PYROTECHNICS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,000
In attendance were McHenry Area Jaycees President Chuck Tonyan and Jaycees
Fireworks Committee Members Josh Ruer and Patrick Potter.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated each year the City partners with the McHenry
Jaycees to host the annual fireworks display in celebration of the Fourth of July. The event this
year is scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd at Petersen Park. The Jaycees are seeking permission to
use the park for the event, City support services and waiver of all associated fees. Staff is
recommending approval of the request.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the Jaycees annually contribute $10,000 toward the
cost of the fireworks display. Although the City's typical contribution has been reduced from
s
$10,000 to $5,000 this year, the Jaycees have agreed to maintain their share of $10,000 which
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will ultimately provide for a nice display for the community. Staff is seeking authorization to
award the contract for the display to Melrose Pyrotechnics in the amount of$15,000.
Alderman Schaefer stated he was disappointed the City was forced to reduce its
contribution toward the display this year but hoped the City and the Jaycees would be able to
come up with an outstanding fireworks display.
Alderman Condon concurred with Alderman Schaefer, noting financial circumstances
dictate the reduction in the contribution towards the event.
In response to Alderman Santi's inquiry, City Administrator Maxeiner stated Melrose
Pyrotechnics has provided the annual display for the past eight or nine years. Alderman Santi
stated he is looking forward to a nice display.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation as
requested by the McHenry Area Jaycees for its annual Jaycees Days Celebration on July 3, 2010
with a rain date of Sunday, July 4, 2010 as follows:
1. Use of Petersen Park
2. City support services for the event;
3. Waiver of all associated fees;
4. Award of contract for annual fireworks display to Melrose Pyrotechnics in the amount
not-to-exceed $15,000.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried..
McHenry Area Jaycees President Tonyan presented Mayor Low with a $10,000 check to
be used for the 2010 annual fireworks display. President Tonyan noted the money was raised
from the Jaycees Annual Haunted House.
Mayor Low thanked President Tonyan and the Jaycees for their continued partnership
and their monetary contribution toward this year's event.
Parks and Recreation Director Merkel stated the Jaycees have also contracted with a
local band which will entertain at the event prior to the fireworks. The Jaycees have obtained
sponsorship to underwrite the cost of the band. He also noted he would be meeting with the
Jaycees Fireworks Committee to finalize details for the event after this evening's Council
meeting.
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MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported the City's Annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Monday,
May 31, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park and urged everyone to attend the
ceremony honoring those who have served our country and community.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no committee reports.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the following concerts are scheduled for Veterans
Memorial Park prior to the next Council meeting:
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010 McHenry High School Symphony Band
7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010 Martin Lopez Violin Academy
7:30 p.m. Thursday,June 5, 2010 McHenry City Band
City Administrator Maxeiner noted Finance Department employee Kathy Hettermann is
retiring on Friday, May 28, 2010 and invited Council to attend a farewell reception scheduled
for Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
MayorX Deputy j7ity Clerk