HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/06/2011 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JULY 6, 2011
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled July 6, 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, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: None. Also in attendance were 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 Jones.
Mayor Low recognized a scout from McHenry Boy Scout Troop #131 and invited him to
lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION—GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Mr. Samuel Schmitz, President of Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois, addressed the
Council and provided an update on the progress of renovation of the site which will house their
McHenry facility at 2006 North Richmond Road. Mr. Schmitz acknowledged Staff was great to
work with, and he thanked everyone for their assistance. He noted a flyer will be mailed to area
residents announcing their grand opening on Thursday,July 215E
Mr. Schmitz noted the facility diverts tonnage away from landfills and employs 35-45
full-time and/or part-time workers. He anticipated approximately $80,000 would be realized in
annual sales tax receipts as a result of the store. Mr. Schmitz also noted the company has
dedicated some space in the store as a "Community Room" which may be used free of charge
by not-for-profit agencies and organizations.
Mayor Low expressed her appreciation for the update regarding the store's progress.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Santi requested Consent Agenda Item E, Council Minutes of June 27, 2011
regularly scheduled meeting, be pulled for further discussion.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended:
A. Resolution amending the 2011 Council Meeting Schedule to move the August 1,2011 meeting to August 8,2011;
B. Request for use of Knox Park Barn, permission to post temporary signs in the municipal right-of-way, and waiver of
associated fees for annual McHenry Area Jaycees Haunted House;
C. Award of bid for purchase of sewer inspection camera to Sewer Equipment Co of America in the amount not-to-
exceed$45,519;
�, D. Special Use/Picnic Permits;
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E. F. List of Bills:
A W TOOL SALES INC 579.00
A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 341.50
ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 113.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 37.50
ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND 8,735.88
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 79.80
ANDERSON, LORI 397.51
AT&T 3,186.88
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 521.25
AVONTS, JANICE 189.00
BENOIT, SALLY 189.00
BERECZKY, KARI 49.00
BLAZ, KELLY 12.00
BRENNAN, DAN 1,085.00
BUILDING & FIRE CODE ACA 595.00
BURRIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 456.42
BUSS FORD SALES 202.77
CARBY, VAL 20.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 904.02
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 361.69
CLOTHIER, DIANE 169.00
COIL RACING ENGINES 270.00
COMED 198.88
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 10.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 367.87
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 3,950.43
CUSTOM LANDSCAPING 1,610.00
CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 106.98
DAWSON, NANCY 189.00
DELL MARKETING LP 15,055.14
DIXON ENGINEERING INC 850.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 498.00
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 725.39
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 113.40
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 2,387.35
FISCHER BROS FRESH 867.00
FOREMAN & COMPANY, JOSEP 876.80
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 267.40
G & E GREENHOUSES INC 840.00
GALLS AN ARAMARK CO LLC 327.58
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 1,038.98
GORMAN, STACEY 68.00
HACH COMPANY 343.11
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 1,497.18
HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 95.00
HAWKINS INC 2,713.14
HELASZEK, MARIA 189.00
HERNDON, SUSAN 69.00
HRGREEN 11,336.12
JIMANOS PIZZERIA 36.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 194.64
KIMBALL MIDWEST 381.26
KRAUS, CHAR 189.00
LAWSON, DAVID 103.00
LEE AUTO MCHENRY 443.36
LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 49.00
MAACO COLLISION REPAIR & 256.61
MANSSEN, JACKIE 15.00
MARCHEWKA, MIKE 630.00
MAXIM CONSTRUCTION CORP 452,158.20
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 389.42
MCH CTY MUNICIPAL RISK M 419,029.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL O 52.00
MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT C 304.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 156.29
MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT 42.55
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 466.50
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MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 124.08
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 36.50
NATIONAL AWARD SERVICES 37.68
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 76.71
NICOR GAS 2,098.87
NORTHWEST TRUCKS INC 495.94
NOYES, AMANDA 40.00
O'HERRON CO INC, RAY 309.90
PACE 14,229.25
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY 449.55
PERFORMANCE DIESEL 260.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 14,221.38
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 159.00
PITEL SEPTIC INC 675.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 36.00
REINDERS INC 1,810.79
REISHUS, DEIRDRE 231.00
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 12.96
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 171.54
ROMANO, ROSALIE 20.00
SCHAEFER, TONY 20.00
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS 90.00
SCHWEITZER, BRIAN H 82.50
SERVICEMASTER BY DIDIER 1,152.00
SEXTON, ERIC M 10.45
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 2,495.00
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 111.30
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 115.42
TAPCO 365.88
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC 465.75
THINK INK INC 1,888.36
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 461.52
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 32.63
UNITED LABORATORIES 188.94
USA BLUEBOOK 1,061.75
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 200.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 4,886.40
WALMART COMMUNITY 368.19
WASILOWSKI, CONNIE 20.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,589.70
WEAVER, DENY 20.00
WEST PAYMENT CENTER 396.00
WIRTH, JEAN 189.00
GRAND TOTALS 1,004,508.74
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 69,957.23
PAGEANT FUND 367.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 10,995.37
WATER/SEWER FUND 25,808.71
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 460,894.08
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 419,029.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 16,607.35
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 850.00
TOTALS 1,004,508.74
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM E: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -DUNE 27, 2011 REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING
Alderman Santi requested paragraph two on page 8 reflect his concerns relating to
1" downtown parking "as stated in the Council minutes of April 11, 2011".
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Alderman Glab requested the first line in the first paragraph on page 12 be stricken.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Glab, to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2011
regularly scheduled Council meeting as amended.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM 3D DESIGN FOR DOG PARK
DESIGN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,925
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel stated the Parks Committee has been in the
process of determining an appropriate site for a dog park for the last couple of years. The
Committee recently narrowed the search down to two sites with the preferred site being
located north of Kohl's on the Illinois Department of Transportation FAP420 site. Kohl's has
agreed to enter into an agreement to provide parking for the site. A license agreement with
IDOT will be developed to allow the City's use of the FAP420 site for recreational purposes.
Director Merkel noted, as directed by the Parks Committee, Staff sought a dog park
design proposal from 3D Design. The company has submitted a proposal in the amount of
$4,925. It is the Committee's recommendation to accept the proposal as submitted.
Alderman Condon noted she was a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee
when the implementation of a dog park was first discussed. She judged the park would be well-
utilized by the community.
Alderman Santi inquired about erecting a structure, i.e. washroom facility, on the IDOT
property. Director Merkel responded he would inquire about that possibility as the project
progresses.
Alderman Glab inquired if the project would be funded through park developer
donations and if the project would be fully funded. City Administrator Black responded in the
affirmative to both inquiries.
Alderman Glab inquired, as the City adds and develops parks, where does the
maintenance funding come from? Is the maintenance of parks paid from the General Fund? He
noted he has reservations regarding no washroom facilities on the premises, but stated he does
not want to see too many permanent structures erected in City parks. Regarding the FAP420,
Alderman Glab opined the Chapel Hill and Route 31 leg needs to be pushed. City Administrator
Black stated Staff believes the user fees will cover maintenance costs of the dog park.
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Alderman Blake acknowledged he was not enthusiastic about the project initially;
however, there appears to be a lot of support for it in the community.
Alderman Wimmer stated it is good to see the project move forward.
Director Merkel noted dogs are not allowed in City parks, which has created a difficult
enforcement issue.
Alderman Blake inquired if the City has to require that dog vaccinations are current in
order to obtain a pass for the park. Director Merkel responded in the affirmative. He stressed
that all of these types of questions would be answered when the project has been approved by
Committee and comes back to Council for approval.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the committee recommendation to
accept the proposal submitted by 3D Design for dog park design in the amount of $4,925 as
presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low expressed her appreciation to the Jaycees and Staff for the annual Fireworks
festivities on Saturday, July 2"d
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman Condon reported minutes
from the last committee meeting would be forthcoming.
Council Liaison Alderman Condon announced that due to declining funding issues, there
will be some structural changes in the McHenry Area Youth Commission organization.
STAFF REPORTS
Assistant Administrator Hobson outlined the upcoming Fiesta Days events for the
coming week. He noted the addition of water fights on Saturday.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Santi thanked the Public Works Department, and Director Schmitt in
particular, for the fine work in restoring John Street. Alderman Blake concurred.
Alderman Santi also thanked Assistant Administrator Hobson for resolving issues with
,� Comcast regarding the airing of Council meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
2 meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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