HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/07/2011 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 7, 2011
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled March 7, 2011 meeting of the McHenry City
Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Gfab, 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, Construction and Neighborhood Services Director Schwalenberg, Public Works
Director Schmitt, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, 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 Peterson requested Consent Agenda Item A, Request for temporary use
permit to host Treasurer Hunters Road Show event at the Hampton Inn, 1555 S. Route 31, be
pulled for further discussion.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Blake,to approve the Consent Agenda as amended:
B.Request for temporary sign permit advertising McHenry Public Library Book Sale,809 North Front Street;
C.Request for temporary use permit from The Chapel to hold services at McHenry West Campus High School;
D.Request for special event liquor license,the Church of Holy Apostles;
E.City Council Minutes:
`— February 21,2011 regularly scheduled meeting;
F.List of As-Needed checks:
BANKCARD PROCESSING CENT 6,795.21
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 0 120,232.68
FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH 1,000,000.00
FOP UNITS I/II 1,767.00
FOX VALLEY OPERATOR ASSO 60.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF 2,075.49
IUOE, LOCAL 150 1,992.78
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 256.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 3,451.43
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES 284.90
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 50.73
UNUM 1,648.72
GRAND TOTALS 1,138,614.94
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 717,779.65
WATER/SEWER FUND 300,584.96
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 120,232.68
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 17.65
TOTALS 1,138,614.94
G.List of Bills:
A W TOOL SALES INC 350.00
ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 250.00
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 1,256.72
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 396.90
�.' ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND 6,791.37
AMERICAN HEATING & COOLI 298.50
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OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 55.50
r PACE 10,592.41
PETERSON, DEAN 33.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 19,677.65
POPP, LARRY 20.90
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 547.72
PROSAFETY INC 45.78
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 3,569.51
REX AUTO BODY 1,814.63
RICCI, DONNA 31.25
ROCKALL, KRISTIAN 1,535.00
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS 90.00
SEC GROUP INC 20,232.42
SEILER INSTRUMENT MANUFA 205.00
SERVICEMASTER BY DIDIER 1,152.00
SHAMROCK CLEANERS 30.00
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 292.67
SPORTS SUPPLY GROUP INC 2,968.99
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 238.50
THENNES, JACQUELINE 36.00
THIRD MILLENNIUM ASSOCIA 5,990.00
TONYAN BROS INC 9,809.25
TREASURER, STATE OF ILLI 190,012.61
ULINE 189.81
UNITROL / STINGER SPIKE 184.00
USA BLUEBOOK 98.39
VACULA, JOHN T 2,900.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 9,394.20
WALMART COMMUNITY 343.08
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,904.19
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 190.82
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 5,000.00
WATKINS, BONNIE 45.00
ZAHN, DAN 360.00
GRAND TOTALS 464,067.50
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 84,450.58
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 11,679.89
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 928.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 199,693.17
WATER/SEWER FUND 45,051.80
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 113,101.17
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 4,670.78
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 3,659.96
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 831.55
TOTALS 464,067.50
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A: REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO HOST TREASURE
HUNTERS ROAD SHOW EVENT AT THE HAMPTON INN LOCATED AT 1555 SOUTH ROUTE 31
Alderman Peterson voiced his objection to this type of event. He opined it does not
generate income for the City. He noted he went on the internet and viewed comments about
other shows this firm has held and the firm does not have a good reputation. He concluded he
would prefer to do business with a local business establishment.
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individuals and wanted subjects, as well as detect illegal narcotics. The unit would also be
utilized in public relations with the community.
Chief Jones stated it is Staffs recommendation to re-establish the canine unit with the
cost of purchasing the canine and associated training, food and medical care to be expensed
from the fund comprised of proceeds obtained from illegal drug asset seizures.
Alderman Condon stated the canine unit is a great program. It would be an asset to the
Police Department and the community. It was the consensus of Council that it would be good
to re-establish the canine unit in the Police Department.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi,to accept Staff's recommendation to:
1. Re-establish the McHenry Police Department canine unit;
2. Accept the proposal submitted by TOPS Kennels for the purchase and related training
for a canine and handler in the amount not-to-exceed $11,565 as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION: FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BUDGET
City Administrator Black provided Council with an overview of the preliminary draft of
the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 budget. He noted the Finance and Personnel Committee will
commence budget discussions at a meeting scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2011. -
City Administrator Black noted as the City moves forward planning the 2011/2012
budget as well as future budgets, it is important to sustain services while working to modify the
budget and reduce costs where possible.
City Administrator Black provided a summary of the highlights contained in the General
Fund, including estimated Property Tax Revenue, Sales Tax Revenue, Income Tax Revenue and
Local Sales Tax Revenue. He stated Staff would like to establish a Capital Equipment Fund,
noting good equipment is essential to continuing and maintaining City services.
It was the consensus of Council to refer the 2011/2012 Fiscal Year Budget to the Finance
and Personnel committee for review and consideration.
Alderman Santi inquired if the City would be awarded funds to reimburse costs
expended for providing services during the 2011 blizzard. City Administrator Black responded
the City has not received notification regarding its request for reimbursement.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson,to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Mayor City Clerk