HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/02/2011 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MAY 2, 2011
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled May 2, 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, 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.
OATH OF OFFICE—NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Low invited City Clerk Jones to administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected
officials.
City Clerk Jones swore in the following:
Alderman Ward 2 Andrew Glab, term expires 4/30/2015;
Alderman Ward 4 Geoffrey Blake, term expires 4/30/2015;
Alderman Ward 6 Robert Peterson, term expires 4/30/2015;
Alderman Ward 7 Geraldine Condon, term expires 4/30/2015.
Mayor Low congratulated the newly elected Aldermen and noted her appreciation of
their willingness to serve the McHenry community. Mayor Low noted she is proud to serve with
them.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Condon, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Combined Veterans Organization Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade;
B. Temporary use permit for Kentucky Derby Event—Nicolino's Trackside,621 Ridgeview Drive;
C. Special event liquor license for Kentucky Derby Event—Nicolino's Trackside,621 Ridgeview Drive;
D. Temporary use permit for outdoor display of merchandise—McHenry Power&Equipment,3622 West Elm Street;
E. City Council minutes:
April 25,2011 annual meeting;
F. List of Bills
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 38.95
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 121.89
ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND 33,383.10
AGS REBUILDERS 169.00
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 112.50
AQUAPREP 5,764.00
AT&T 3,176.10
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 208.50
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 78.75
BRIGHT INSIGHT COMPUTER 350.00
BUSS FORD SALES 685.72
�. CDW GOVERNMENT INC 504.00
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES & SE 1,016.35
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CHICAGO COMMUNICATIONS L 1,283.00
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 10.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 126.86
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 605.01
EJ EQUIPMENT 1,307.38
FOX VALLEY OPERATORS ASS 40.00
G IMPRESSIONS INC 55.00
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 30.00
GEMPLER'S INC 58.20
GOAL SPORTING GOODS INC 138.78
GREVE, CLINT 136.47
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 82.84
HAWKINS INC 2,629.68
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 381.00
IMAGETEC LP 105.24
JENSEN SALES CO INC, LEE 1,300.00
JUNGMANN, MARLENE B 284.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST 196.97
KIWANIS CLUB OF MCHENRY 60.00
KUHL, JOHN 96.74
LIBERTY TAX SERVICE 30.00
MANHARD CONSULTING LTD 723.94
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 285.06
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 62.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 1,663.00
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 348.07
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 32.00
MIDWEST METER INC 1,573.51
NICOR GAS 977.43
PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC 689.71
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY 272.95
PETROLIANCE LLC 2,943.32
PIONEER MANUFACTURING CO 66.40
POCIASK, CASSANDRA 210.00 i
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 39.00
QUILL CORPORATION 120.50
REINDERS INC 105.32
RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 150.00
SCORE TRONICS INC 1,130.98
SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 99.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 68.05
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 192.35
STEINER ELECTRIC COMPANY 389.00
TOLUCA'S RESTAURANT 200.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 656.38
TRITON ELECTRONICS INC 432.80
UNITROL / STINGER SPIKE 106.00
USA BLUEBOOK 624.06
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,887.00
VOGELSANG 129,975.00
WALGREENS #5469 5.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 9,426.60
GRAND TOTALS 211,020.46
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 14,297.03
PAGEANT FUND 200.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 723.94
WATER/SEWER FUND 31,298.33
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 163,193.10
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 411.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 897.06
TOTALS 211,020.46
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY RIVERVIEW THEATER COMPANY FOR ANNUAL
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL TO ALLOW:
1. USE OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ON JULY 13, 17 20 22 23 AND 24•
2. USE OF CITY SERVICES AS REQUESTED'
3. OVERNIGHT PARKING OF EQUIPMENT TRAILER ADJACENT TO THE PARK;
4. POSTING OF TEN ADVERTISING SIGNS IN MUNICIPAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY AS PRESENTED.
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated the Riverview Theater Company has submitted a
request to host their fourth annual Shakespeare Festival in the Veterans Memorial Park on July
13, 17, 20, 22, 23 and 24, 2011. All performances will occur from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with
a proposed attendance of 100 persons per performance. City services required would include
setup and breakdown of the stage. Assistant Administrator Hobson noted the application
included a request to place advertising signs in the municipal rights-of-way as well as allowing
the overnight storage of an equipment trailer in a stall adjacent to the park. Staff has reviewed
the request and recommends approval as presented.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve
the special use permit request submitted by Riverview Theater Company for the 4th Annual
Shakespeare Festival in the Park as follows:
1. To allow the use of Veterans Memorial Park on July 13, 17, 20, 22, 23 and 24 for the
event;
2. To allow the use of City services as requested;
3. To permit overnight parking of an equipment trailer in a stall adjacent to the park for
the duration of the event;
4. To allow posting of ten advertising signs in municipal rights-of-way in locations as
presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR FENCE VARIANCE—AARON AND ROSANNA KLEKOVICH 3006 BEACH DRIVE
Director of Construction and Neighborhood Services Schwalenberg stated a request for
a fence variance was submitted by Aaron and Rosanna Klekovic, owners of the property located
at 3006 Beach Drive. The request is for a variance to allow the construction of a 4' chain link
fence in the required front and side yards on their property which is located at the northwest
corner of the intersection of Riverside Drive and Beach Drive in McHenry Shores Subdivision.
Staff supports a variance allowing for the installation of the fence along the five-foot setback
from the front yard and corner side yard property lines as presented.
Alderman Glab inquired if there would be a sight line matter for the neighbor to the
west of the subject property. Director Schwalenberg responded the neighbors have approved
of the installation of the fence in the requested location.
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Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve a
fence variance for the property owners of 3006 Beach Drive to allow the construction of a 4'
high non-opaque chain link fence to be set back five feet from the front and corner side yard
property lines along Riverside Drive and Beach Drive as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported on Tuesday, May 10tn, the City is celebrating its 175tn birthday.
Several events have been planned as part of the celebration.
• Robin Prendergast will be doing an aerial photograph of the City between 12 p.m. and
12:30 p.m. on that day. Everyone is asked to go outside, to wear red, white and/or blue,
and wave a United States flag. Mayor Low stated outside group events are planned for
both the Municipal Center and the Public Works facility on Industrial Drive.
• Birthday cake will be served at the Municipal Center throughout the day on May 10tn
• The City is hosting a program and McHenry High School Jazz Band Concert at Veterans
Memorial Park at 7 p.m. on May 10tn
Mayor Low also announced many events have been planned throughout the summer. '
She acknowledged the unique painted "foxes" around the business district which are on
display.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Schaefer announced a
committee meeting has been scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2011 at 4 p.m. in the Aldermen's
Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Schmitt reported the annual spring cleanup is scheduled for the
week of May 16-May 19. Additional information is available in the March City Newsletter and
on the City's website located at www.ci.mchenry.il.us.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Mayor City Clerk