HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/23/2011 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MAY 23, 2011
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled May 23, 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, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle,
Construction and Neighborhood Services Director Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt,
Chief of Police Jones.
Mayor Low introduced Montini Catholic School student Molly Mocogni who was the
high bidder at a recent school auction. Molly was awarded the opportunity to be "Mayor for
the Day".
Mayor Mocogni called the meeting to order and asked the City Clerk to call the roll.
Mayor Mocogni then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Low thanked Mayor Mocogni for her attendance this evening.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Phil Sweeney, resident of 213 Barnwood Trail, addressed Council regarding the
Riverwalk Center. He stated the proposed condo use of Riverwalk Center is the highest and best
�— use for the property. He noted he has a degree in finance and is knowledgeable about the
mortgage approval process. He asked questions regarding proposed financing, boat slips and
covenants and restrictions.
Mayor Low and City Administrator Black offered to have a discussion with Mr. Sweeney
in an effort to answer his questions and concerns.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Low announced a clarification of Consent Agenda Item C, a temporary use permit
by the McHenry Garden Club for use of Veterans Memorial Park includes permission to sell
tickets for the Garden Walk to be held on June 251h as well as posting advertising signs for the
event.
Alderman Peterson requested Consent Agenda Item A, Resolution in opposition to a
reduction in the municipal portion of state revenue collections be pulled for further discussion.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended:
B. Request to advertise for bids for a sewer inspection camera—Public Works Wastewater Division;
C. Request for temporary use permit by McHenry Garden Club to sell tickets for annual Garden Walk, to advertise for
the event in the public right-of-way,for use of Petersen Park on June 25, 2011, and waiver of all associated fees for
the event;
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D. Request to post signs in the public right-of-way for City-sponsored Fiesta Days events;
E. Block party requests:
Timothy Wiltberger,Winding Creek Subdivision,Saturday,June 18,2011;
Marci Zeoli,Fox Ridge Subdivision,Saturday,July 9,2011;
F. List of Bills:
A W TOOL SALES INC 97.19
A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 129.75
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R. 100.74
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 262.64
ADAMS, JOHN 172.41
AG PLUMBING 155.00
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 75.00
ANCHOR TOWING 170.00
AT&T 3,688.99
AT&T LONG DISTANCE. 124.34
BARKER COMPANY INC, BOB 124.05
BATTERIES PLUS 26.50
BAXTER & WOODMAN 958.75
BUSS FORD SALES 20,544.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 173.93
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 58.80
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 1,105.31
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 129.94
COLLINS, ALICE 42.16
COMCAST CABLE 75.79
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 52.35
CRYSTAL CLEAR MUSIC PROD 100.00
CULLOTTA, LAURA 53.32
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 3,420.55
DURA BILT FENCE II INC 5,685.00
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 1,099.76
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 130.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 395.10
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 90.33
FRY, ROBERT J 76.00
G IMPRESSIONS INC 50.00
GALLS AN ARAMARK CO LLC 691.74
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 243.95
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 217.45
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 47.00
HARRISON, JOHN J 70.76
HAWKINS INC 900.75
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN L 137.06
INTEGRA BUSINESS SYSTEMS 295.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST 102.65
LAKESIDE PEST CONTROL SE 110.00
LEXISNEXIS 117.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 82.09
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 390.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 142.74
MIDWEST METER INC 2,346.28
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 125.77
NEUMANN JR, EDWARD J 500.00
NICOLINO'S TRACKSIDE 30.00
NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 4,100.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 152.00
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY 296.44
PETROLIANCE LLC 8,720.09
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 153.50
QUILL CORPORATION 279.56
REINDERS INC 101.02
SAM'S CLUB 1,113.35
SEC GROUP INC 19,032.46
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SECRETARY OF STATE 105.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 297.50 i
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 574.81
THELEN MATERIALS LLC 1,161.18
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TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 193.40
TRITON ELECTRONICS INC 950.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 49.16
USA BLUEBOOK 405.71
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 510.00
VANDYCK, DIANE M 500.00
VELODYNE VELOCITY DYNAMI 67,660.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 45.13
WEST PAYMENT CENTER 130.00
WILSON NURSERIES INC 33.90
ZAHN, DAN 258.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 8,100.00
GRAND TOTALS 161,082.15
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 42,474.31
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 19,991.21
WATER/SEWER FUND 29,735.26
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 67,660.00
MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 142.74
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 58.80
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 519.83
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 500.00
TOTALS 161,082.15
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A: RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO A REDUCTION TO THE
MUNICIPAL PORTION OF STATE REVENUE COLLECTIONS
Alderman Peterson noted he would like to voice his strong opposition to the state's
proposed reduction to the City's portion of the state revenue collections.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass a
resolution in opposition to a reduction to the City of McHenry's portion of state revenue
collections.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCES- CHASE BANK, 4302 WEST ELM STREET
In attendance was John Streetz representing Doyle Signs.
Deputy Administrator Martin noted on April 4, 2011 Council approved several sign
variances for the new Chase Bank facility to be located at 4302 West Elm Street. Subsequently,
Chase Bank submitted a request for two additional signs to be placed on the building. The
request is for two illuminated wall signs (Chase logos) totaling 32 square feet in area to be
mounted on the west and east elevations. Deputy Administrator Martin noted staff has
�-' reviewed the request and believes the applicant would have more than adequate signage as a
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result of the previously approved sign variances and would recommend denial of this evening's
request.
Alderman Schaefer indicated he thought Chase would be requesting signage on the back
of the building (south fagade). Mr. Streetz responded Chase Bank believes the proposed
illuminated logos are more essential to their advertising needs than placement of signs on the
rear of the building.
Alderman Wimmer requested clarification to which Deputy Administrator Martin noted
Chase had previously been granted four sign variances for this project. Mr. Streetz noted the
proposed illuminated logos would be a wayfinding tool for the building.
Aldermen Peterson and Condon stated they would like the logos to be part of the
structural element of the building.
Alderman Glab noted he does not have a problem with Chase Bank's request.
Alderman Wimmer requested an itemization of the previous sign variances granted to
Chase Bank. Deputy Administrator Martin responded the following variances were granted on
April 4, 2011:
1. An additional 27 square feet of wall signage;
2. One additional wall sign(for a total of three wall signs);
3. An additional.16 square feet in area for each of the two directional signs;
4. Additional.25 feet of height for each of the two directional signs.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staff's recommendation to deny
the sign variance request submitted by Chase Bank to allow two additional illuminated wall
signs for the property located at 4302 West Elm Street.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: Glab, Peterson, Condon.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Low stated it is difficult to differentiate the different properties without
appropriate signage.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Condon, to approve a sign variance as submitted by
Chase Bank for its property located at 4302 West Elm Street, to allow two precast logos on the
west and east elevation of the building.
Voting Aye: Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Santi.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCES — GOODWILL OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS, 2006 NORTH
RICHMOND ROAD
Deputy Administrator Martin stated Goodwill of Northern Illinois has requested
permission to post a 144 square foot temporary advertising banner to be displayed on the front
fagade of the building located at 2006 North Richmond Road until their grand opening on
August 1, 2011. The sign would read "Goodwill Opening Soon". The request requires a variance
due to its size and the length of the display being requested. The sign ordinance allows for a
maximum of 32 square foot for a temporary banner which may be displayed for a maximum of
30 days. Staff has reviewed the request and supports its approval as presented.
Alderman Glab opined two months for the display of the temporary banner is too long.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve a
temporary sign variance allowing a temporary advertising sign reading "Goodwill Opening
Soon"comprised of 144 square feet until August 1, 2011 as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low, noting the recent severe storms, reported there had been questions raised
by the community regarding the use of the tornado warning sirens. Staff is in the process of
formulating an explanation regarding the purpose of the sirens and clarification regarding what
constitutes a need to find shelter and what denotes an all-clear signal.
Mayor Low announced the first official City band concert is scheduled for Thursday, June
2nd at Veterans Memorial Park.
Mayor Low also announced the Green Street Cruise Night Car Shows will once again be
held on Monday evenings beginning June 6, 2011 through October 10, 2011.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab noted he has heard and read about various matters regarding the
Riverwalk Center. He suggested Staff and Council convene a meeting to discuss exactly what is
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desired by Council, Staff, and the bank which owns the property. He noted the City must get
back on track so it is clear the direction the project will take.
Alderman Santi stated he is willing to sit down and discuss the Riverwalk Center
sometime in the near future.
Alderman Schaefer concurred with Aldermen Glab and Santi.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to go into Executive Session to discuss Property
Acquisition at 8:01 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:06 p.m.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to go back into Open Session at 8:30 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 8:30 p.m.
OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no action taken in Open Session regarding matters discussed in Executive
Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Ma or City Clerk