HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/25/2011 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JULY 25, 2011
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled July 25, 2011 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 Peterson. Absent: Condon. Also in attendance were 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 Jones.
PRESENTATION AND SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: CANINE OFFICER DUKE
Mayor Low announced a swearing—in ceremony would take place for the newest
member of the City of McHenry Police force and introduced Officer Duke.
Chief of Police Jones stressed the importance of having a canine unit and noted the unit
is funded by money realized from drug seizures. He stated the search for the appropriate
canine and the department's chosen handler was the result of a rigorous interview process.
Chief Jones stated there is canine officer funding available for the next two years as a result of
drug seizures. Chief Jones introduced canine handler Officer Larry Popp and his family.
Police Commission Chairman Sean Haley swore in Officer Duke.
Alderman Peterson inquired as to the Officer Duke's duties. Chief Jones responded
Officer Duke has been trained to search for missing persons as well as other functions of the
police department.
Attorney McArdle noted swearing in of the canine elevates the status of the dog to a
police officer so that if anyone harms the dog, the assailant can be charged the same as if he
were harming a human police officer.
PRESENTATION: SILVER CREEK/SLEEPY HOLLOW CREEK WATERSHED PLANNING PROJECT
In attendance was Lynn Rotunno, Watershed Coordinator for the Silver Creek/Sleepy
Hollow Watershed Planning Project. Ms. Rotunno provided Council with a presentation
explaining what a watershed is and noted the value of the planning project. She stated the
project provides an opportunity for better planning for limited resources. Currently the project
members are holding monthly meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 22,
2011 at 1:00 p.m. Ms. Rotunno extended an invitation to all present to attend the meeting.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
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A. ]DOT Resolutions for Debt Obligation Retirement;
B. Purchase of Police Department vehicle from Landmark Ford through State of Illinois Purchasing Program;
C. Special Use/Picnic Permits;
D. Block Party requests:
Michael Coveny,Legend Lakes Subdivision,August 13,2011;
Jennifer Bantner,Green Valley Subdivision,September 3,2011;
E. City Council Minutes:
July 18,2011 regularly scheduled meeting;
F. List of Bills:
A-T SOLUTIONS INC 299.00
ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND 1,540.00
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 139.27
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 407.25
BATTERIES PLUS 396.00
BETTS, JEANETTE 179.00
BOONEBAGO EDUCATIONAL SE 672.00
BUSS FORD SALES 464.83
CAPITAL GAINS INCORPORAT 4,400.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 158.92
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 176.40
CONSERV FS 227.40
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 17,816.96
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 428.16
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 27.00
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 72.81
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 202.60
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 30.00
GALLS AN ARAMARK CO LLC 396.21
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 1,159.49
GROVE, KELLY 780.00
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 73.98
HAWKINS INC 729.70
HUCKABAY, AUDRA 59.00
HUSTLER SPORT CENTER 23.95
ILLINOIS EPA 15,000.00
JESSEN, ROBIN 59.00
KOMLINE-SANDERSON ENGINE 314,919.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 450.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 16.00
MCHENRY SCHOOLS TRANSPOR 793.13
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 81.46
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 661.50
MIDCO 165.50
MIDWEST METER INC 85.99
MILLER MONUMENT COMPANY 168.98
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 28.00
NICOR GAS 90.61
O'HALLERAN, EVELYN 179.00
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY 1,361.64
PETROLIANCE LLC 8,575.45
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 29.99
PITEL SEPTIC INC 875.00
REINDERS INC 349.00
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 519.65
SAFARILAND LLC 107.90
SCHWELITZ, LAURA 60.84
SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 99.00
SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 3,122.16
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 319.55
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 507.83
STEWART INC, H R 900.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 45.17
ZAHN, DAN 400.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 10,135.00
GRAND TOTALS 390,976.28
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FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 31,981.31
WATER/SEWER FUND 38,925.55
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 314,919.00
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 30.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 720.42
POLICE PENSION FUND 4,400.00
TOTALS 390,976.28
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Condon.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Deputy Administrator Martin stated in 2009 the Council approved an Economic
Development Plan for the City. The plan details goals and objectives for ensuring continued
economic development and business retention in the community. Deputy Administrator Martin
stated the Community Development Committee, following lengthy discussions, created a
strategy which focuses on implementing the goals and objectives included in the Economic
Development Plan. The Committee at its May 17, 2011 meeting directed Staff to bring the
Economic Development Strategy to Council for consideration.
Alderman Santi opined this would be a working document which could be adjusted from
time to time.
Alderman Glab stated while he is leery of offering incentives, if guidelines are followed,
it would be a plus for taxpayers and the City.
Alderman Blake expressed his support of the Economic Development Strategy.
Alderman Peterson noted the Strategy is a guide.
Alderman Schaefer suggested inclusion of the Strategy in future agenda supplements in
order to refresh the Council's memories when a potential development comes forward.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Peterson, to accept the recommendation of the
Community Development Committee to adopt the Economic Development Strategy as a City of
McHenry Policy as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Condon.
Motion carried.
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MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low announced the CABA Opening Ceremony was spectacular on Sunday
evening. It is a wonderful event in Petersen Park. Mayor Low also stated the new scoreboard is
beautiful and she thanked the Catholic Order of Foresters for providing it.
Mayor Low reported Thursday, July 28th is the final City Band Concert of the season.
Mayor Low noted the Character Counts! Coalition intends to recognize citizens at
Council's August 8th meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Santi complimented Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Assistant
Administrator Hobson, noting Petersen Park Field #2 is beautiful.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake,to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Condon.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
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