HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/21/2011 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 2011
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled March 21, 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 Cahill, Superintendent Construction and Neighborhood Services
Regner, Public Works Director Schmitt, Chief of Police Jones.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Condon inquired if the applicant in Consent Agenda Item B, the First United
Methodist Church, requested signs to advertise the events. She noted the supplement did not
indicate any information regarding signage. Deputy Administrator Martin responded the
applicant withdrew the request for signs associated with the events.
Alderman Peterson asked if the monthly dinners referenced in Consent Agenda Item B
would be open to non-members, and was that the reason the request was before Council.
Deputy Administrator Martin responded the event would be a public function and therefore a
temporary use permit would be required.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Resolution authorizing update and publication of City zoning map and directing that notice of annual zoning map
update be published;
B. Request for temporary use permit to host monthly dinners—First United Methodist Church,3717 West Main Street;
C. Request for temporary use permit, temporary advertising signs in public right-of-way, and waiver of all associated
fees—McHenry Garden Club annual Container Garden Extravaganza on April 29,2011;
D. Request for temporary use permit for outdoor garden shop display—WalMart,2019 North Richmond Road;
E. Request for Special Event Liquor License for Montini School Fundraiser to be held at Church of Holy Apostles, 5211
West Bull Valley Road on April 30,2011;
F. Picnic permits;
G. Request to post temporary advertising signs—annual list of City of McHenry events;
H. City Council Minutes:
March 7,2011 regularly scheduled meeting;
I. List of Bills:
A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 184.50
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 2,098.61
ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 375.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 75.37
ADAMS, RUSS 85.59
ADVANTAGE MECHANICAL INC 658.00
ANDREWS, MAUREEN J 264.00
ASHLAND SPECIALTY CHEMIC 2,790.00
AT&T 3,771.56
BARTA, RON 284.66
BATTERIES PLUS 208.00
�1 BEGGS, KEVIN 125.00
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BERGGREN, LEE 2,250.00
BRANIFF COMMUNICATIONS I 2,800.00
BURRIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 19.58
BUSS FORD SALES 6,492.63
CAPITAL GAINS INCORPORAT 4,378.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 458.05
CASSIDY TIRE & SERVICE 89.90
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 2,817.49
CERTIFIED SERVICES INC 15.00
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 2,318.10
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 1,357.83
COMCAST CABLE 150.68
COMED 7,061.56
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 3,744.49
COPY-RITE INC 102.80
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 1,862.76
CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 204.80
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 38.75
DELL MARKETING LP 2,424.00
DISCOUNTID 1,600.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 413.50
DONS CLEANERS 14.56
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 772.74
DUCAK, JASON 23.32
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 138.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 168.45
FEES, DAVID W 101.64
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 73.83
FOX VALLEY OPERATORS ASS 50.00
G IMPRESSIONS INC 10.00
GRAINGER 107.56
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 68.13
HARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL PL 127.14
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 126.89
IACE 25.00
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 100.00
ILLINOIS PROSECUTOR SERV 370.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 99.60
JC LICHT/EPCO 226.91
KALE UNIFORMS INC 870.60
KIMBALL MIDWEST 445.14
KING, LAURA 13.96
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 10.22
LEE AUTO MCHENRY 183.50
LIBERTY TAX SERVICE 30.00
MARTIN, ROWENA 150.00
MAXIM CONSTRUCTION CORP 47,205.00
MCAULIFF & SEMROW PC 1,012.50
MCCAFFERTY, BRITTANY 364.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 61.15
MCCREARY, BARBARA 24.38
MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 230.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 390.00
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 30.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 761.50
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 438.04
MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT 30.29
MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 187.63
MERRYMAN EXCAVATION INC 188,149.73
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 501.46
MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 151.06
MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT I 281.96
NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 2,108.83
NEUMANN JR, EDWARD J 500.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 181.34
NORTHWEST TRUCKS INC 189.25 �^
PETROLIANCE LLC 9,221.64
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 1,038.75
PITNEY BOWES INC 255.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 185.00
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PRECISION SERVICE & PART 740.54
PRECISION SHARPENING 39.00
PROSAFETY INC 31.90
RAINBOW RACING SYSTEM 516.65
REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER 135.00
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 738.16
ROWE, HERBERT W 130.00
ROYKO, CAROLYN 103.00
RYDIN DECAL 4,667,28
SAM'S CLUB 113.88
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS 75.00
SEC GROUP INC 26,298.79
SECRETARY OF STATE 99.00
SERVICEMASTER BY DIDIER 864.00
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 614.85
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 179.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 304.13
SWIFT CO INC, JOHN S 3,056.00
SYNEK, JENNIFER 114.95
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 310.15
USA BLUEBOOK 1,242.55
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 65.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 1,729.28
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,743.40
VOLTAGE ONE INC 75.00
WAGGONER, CAROL A 120.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 9,192.16
WILDE, TERRY 16.02
ZAREK, JENNIFER 114.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 4,087.50
GRAND TOTALS 367,084.10
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 51,065.62
CIVIL DEFENSE FUND 2,800.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 16,741.19
WATER/SEWER FUND 38,549.43
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 244,912.33
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 8,137.53
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 500.00
POLICE PENSION FUND 4,378.00
TOTALS 367,084.10
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM PUBLIC ACTION TO DELIVER SHELTER (PADS) FOR THE FOLLOWING IN
CONJUNCTION WITH ANNUAL PADS SLEEPOUT FOR SHELTER EVENT ON APRIL 30, 2011:
1. SPECIAL USE OF PETERSEN PARK FOR THE EVENT:
2. WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES:
3. WAIVER FROM THE PROVISIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16 SECTION 16-25 TO
ALLOW OVERNIGHT STAYS IN THE PARK FOR THE EVENT
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated a request was submitted by PADS, a division of
Pioneer Center for Human Services located in McHenry, to host a special event at Petersen Park
on April 30, 2011. The PADS Sleepout for Shelter would raise local awareness of the necessity to
help those who are without shelter as well as raise funds to support the organization and its
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recipients. Approximately 300 persons are expected to participate in the opening ceremonies
kickoff event with about 150 spending the night in the park.
Assistant Administrator Hobson noted last year Council approved an overnight sleepout
in Whispering Oaks Park, however the opening ceremonies were held in Lippold Park in Crystal
Lake. He stated it is Staffs recommendation to support the request as presented.
Alderman Condon stated she had no issues with the request and noted the proceeds
would benefit a worthwhile cause.
Alderman Santi inquired if a rain date had been selected to which Assistant
Administrator Hobson responded none had been requested.
Alderman Schaefer opined this is a good event and it raises an awareness for a worthy
cause.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
the request from PADS as presented for the following in conjunction with the annual PADS
Sleepout for Shelter Event on April 30, 2011:
1. Special Use of Petersen Park for the event;
2. Waiver of all associated fees;
3. Waiver from the provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 16 Section 16-25 to allow
overnight stays in the park for the event
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCE— PETCO, 2242 NORTH RICHMOND ROAD
Deputy Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Petco of 2242 North
Richmond Road, for a sign variance to allow an additional "Grooming' sign comprised of 14.21
square feet on their new facility in McHenry Towne Center. Staff believes this is a reasonable
request as other larger retail businesses have similar fagade wall signs indicating a brand or
service they offer.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve a
sign variance as submitted by Petco for their new facility located at 2242 North Richmond Road
to allow a "Grooming" wall sign comprised of 14.21 square feet as presented.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO ORD-07-1374 REGARDING A USE VARIANCE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3601-3637 MUNICIPAL DRIVE:
1. APPROVE ADDITIONAL SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR A COFFEE-SANDWICH SHOP;
2. ALLOW ONE ADDITIONAL WALL SIGN FOR TENANT SPACES WITH BUILDING FRONTAGE
ON TWO SEPARATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Deputy Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by the property owner of
the office building located at 3601-3637 Municipal Drive to allow a restaurant in the building.
Due to the restrictions assigned to the property through City Ordinance ORD-07-1374, the
maximum size of a restaurant in the building is limited to 1,500 square feet. The applicant is
seeking an amendment to the ordinance to allow an 1,800-2,000 square feet restaurant on the
premises. Deputy Administrator Martin noted the applicant is also seeking an amendment to
the same ordinance to allow an additional wall sign for tenant spaces having building frontage
on two separate rights-of-way. Staff has prepared an ordinance providing for the requested
amendments to the 2007 ordinance granting the use variance as requested.
Alderman Santi inquired if the restaurant would require any exhaust fans. Deputy
Administrator Martin responded in the negative.
Alderman Peterson inquired as to the hours of operation of the restaurant. Deputy
Administrator Martin responded it would be open in the morning through early evening hours
as their clientele would draw predominantly from area business parks.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake, to accept Staff's recommendation to pass an
ordinance amending ORD-07-1374 regarding a use variance for the office building located at
3601-3637 Municipal Drive as follows:
1. To allow an 1,800-2,000 square foot restaurant in the building;
2. To allow one additional wall sign for tenant spaces with building frontage on two
separate rights-of-way.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL DESIGN: DOWNTOWN WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PACKAGE
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated on September 27, 2010 Council authorized Staff
to proceed with the development of a downtown wayfinding sign package with Via Wayfinding
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Systems. At that time Council requested review of the final design prior to authorizing
construction. The final proof is before Council for consideration this evening.
Alderman Wimmer noted the project came together well.
Responding to an inquiry, Assistant Administrator Hobson noted the two-sided sign to
be located at Riverside and Elm Street intersection was developed due to sight line constraints.
In response to Alderman Schaefer's inquiry, Assistant Administrator Hobson stated the
project included additional signs as it came in under budget.
Mayor Low commended Assistant Administrator Hobson and Deputy Administrator
Martin for their efforts in bringing this project to fruition.
Assistant Administrator Hobson noted it was hoped the signs would be installed by
summer.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
the final design of the downtown wayfinding signage as provided by Via Wayfinding Systems
and to allow erection of the signs within the municipal rights-of-way.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 156 FOR WEST CAMPUS TENNIS
COURTS INCLUDING:
1. CITY CONTRIBUTION OF$20,000 TOWARD RENOVATION OF THE COURTS;
2. SHARED USE AGREEMENT FOR TENNIS COURT USE FOLLOWING RENOVATION
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated Mchenry High School District 156 has reopened
previous discussions with the City regarding the joint renovation and shared use of the West
Campus tennis courts. An intergovernmental agreement has been prepared by the District
providing for the City's contribution toward the court renovations and allowing for a shared use
agreement following the completion of the project. Staff has prepared an ordinance authorizing
the Mayor's execution of the intergovernmental agreement. He noted the requested
contribution by the City for this project is $20,000.
Alderman Condon opined the City needs to show its support of District 156 and its
sports by having resources available for use.
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Alderman Schaefer expressed concerns that money is not being used to improve City
owned tennis courts and questioned why the City would partner with the school district when
`,. we cannot renovate our own facilities.
Mayor Low stated the way to get things accomplished during these difficult economic
times is to pool available resources.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to pass an
ordinance authorizing the Mayor's execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with
McHenry High School District 156 for the following regarding West Campus tennis courts:
1. City contribution of$20,000 toward the renovation of the courts;
2. Shared use agreement for the tennis courts following renovation.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Schaefer.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS FOR ICE-DAMAGED PIERS AT
RIVIERA MARINA— REINWALL REPAIRS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $6,000
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated a request for proposals was sought for the repair
of the ice-damaged piers at the City-owned Riviera Marina. Reinwall Repairs has submitted a
quote in the amount of $6,000 for this project. Staff is recommending the authorization to
accept the proposal and award the project to Reinwall Repairs in an amount not-to-exceed
$6,000.
Alderman Schaefer stated he would like to see more detail on the quote presented. He
noted it is unclear exactly what repairs would be done with the $6,000. Assistant Administrator
Hobson responded he would verify which piers are being repaired and obtain a more itemized
estimate to satisfy the Council's concerns.
Alderman Peterson inquired if these repairs occur on an annual basis. He opined the
piers should be prepared for the winter season in an effort to prevent annual damage due to
ice, etc.
Alderman Glab expressed concerns that preventative measures may be costly.
City Administrator Black noted the City receives between $60,000 and $70,000 annually
for rental of the property.
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Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to award
the contract for the repair of the ice-damaged piers at Riviera Marina to Reinwall Repairs in an
amount not-to-exceed $6,000 as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS
Superintendent of Construction and Neighborhood Services Regner stated the City last
revised its building codes and adopted updated versions in August of 2006. The Community
Development Committee at its February 22, 2011 meeting considered and recommended
approval of updates to the City building code as follows:
2006 International Building Code
2009 International Energy Conservation Code
2006 International Fire Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2009 International Property Maintenance Code
2006 International Residential Code
2005 National Electrical Code.
Staff has proposed adopting the updated codes and informing the Illinois Building Commission
of their adoption as required by state statutes. The notice of updating codes must be posted for
30 days prior to the implementation of the new codes. Superintendent Regner noted Staff is
anticipating the implementation of the new codes on June 1, 2011.
Superintendent Regner noted the following codes would remain in effect as mandated
by the State of Illinois:
Illinois Accessibility Code, current edition
Illinois State Plumbing Code, current edition.
Superintendent Regner stated an ordinance has been prepared providing for the
adoption of the updated codes and it is the recommendation of Staff and the Community
Development Committee to pass the ordinance adopting the updated codes as presented.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to pass an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code, Chapter 7, providing for the update of City building codes as follows:
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2006 International Building Code
2009 International Energy Conservation Code
2006 International Fire Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2009 International Property Maintenance Code
2006 International Residential Code
2005 National Electrical Code.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting N,ay: Norie.
Absent: ` None. ' r
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported that last Thursday and Friday was the annual St. Baldrick's Day
event in the City. She noted it was a wonderful event held at both high school campuses and
Parkland School. The event raised an incredible amount of money which will benefit the
research of childhood cancer.
Mayor Low reported the Green Street "fox signs" have been hung on lamp posts.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Schaefer announced a
committee meeting has been scheduled for Monday, March 28, 2011 at 4 p.m. in the
Aldermen's Conference Room. Chairman Schaefer also reported minutes of the March 14, 2011
Finance and Personnel Committee meeting would be forthcoming.
Council Liaison Alderman Condon announced the McHenry Area Youth Commission
partnered with the Warriors for Community event which supported a "Town Against Tragedy".
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Black announced spring hydrant flushing would commence on April
4th. Additional information is available on the City website.
City Administrator Black reported financial summary information has been provided to
Council. Any questions should be directed to the office of the City Administrator.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Mayor City Clerk