HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/21/2011 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2011
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled February 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 McArdle, Construction and Neighborhood Services Director
Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, Chief of
Police Jones.
Mayor Low invited Members of Den 8 of Cub Scout Pack #351 to lead the assembly in
the Pledge of Allegiance and noted she was happy to have them in attendance.
PRESENTATION: MCHENRY CUB SCOUTS PACK 351, BEAR SCOUTS
The McHenry Cub Scouts Pack 351 Bear Scouts are attempting to lead the celebration of
the 175th birthday of the City and made letter box puzzles to be used to advertise the
celebration. Clues to find the solution to the letterbox puzzles will be found at seven area
locations. For more information go to www.letterboxing.org.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Resolution amending 457 Deferred Compensation Program implementing Roth IRA Plan Option;
B. City Council minutes:
February 7,2011 regularly scheduled meeting;
c. List of Bills:
ACCUCUT 33.00
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,997.98
ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 125.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 46.58
ANDREWS, MAUREEN J 66.00
AQUAPREP 5,764.00
ASCAP 312.37
AT&T 3,765.10
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 88.20
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 217.86
AUTO TRUCK GROUP 326.26
BALDUS COMPANY, THE 16,050.00
BARRIER GROUP LLC, THE 682.42
BATTERIES PLUS 303.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN 323.75
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 23 .00
BURRAFATO, SAM 7.28
BUSS FORD SALES 24.86
�..�.• CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 519.14
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CDW GOVERNMENT INC 3,355.53
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 323.40
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 2,592.34
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 1,146.57
CLESEN, NICHOLAS 32.00
COMCAST CABLE 150.68
COMED 6,369.92
CONSERV FS 49.32
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 46,251.88
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 7.30
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 333,541.54
CYNOWA, LEROY 199.00
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 25.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 416.00
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 76.95
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 160.00
FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 19.50
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 228.25
FBI NAA 85.00
FRIES, BRITTANY 55.00
GANDOR, MARK 114.40
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 19.45
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 315.75
HUFFMAN, DAWN 42.79
HYDROTEX 111.28
IAEI 102.00
JC LICHT/EPCO 67.98
JETTS HEATING & AIR INC 258.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 203.50
KIMBALL MIDWEST 672.59
KIRCHNER FIRE 488.00
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 473.14
LEXISNEXIS 1.20.50
LTS 30.09
MARK'S PLUMBING PARTS 1.72.67
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCAULIFF & SEMROW PC 1,200.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 2,1.19.00
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 170.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 150.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 766.50
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 479.08
MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT 97.30
MCMAHON, HELEN 60.00
MDC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC 4,640.00
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 1,872.00
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 732.85
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 307.75
MORRIE AND SONS INC 40.00
MORTON SALT 50,453.24
MUELLER, JEANNE 30.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 2,280.69
NEUMANN JR, EDWARD J 500.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 18,318.57
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 195.00
PORTER LEE CORPORATION 176.50
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 185.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 550.75 _
PRECISION SHARPENING 56.00
PROSAFETY INC 61.62
QUICK, KATHLEEN 18.30
RUSHING, RHONDA 30.00
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RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 120.00
SAFARI CHILDCARE 30.00
SCHMITT, JON 260.15
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 145.00
SMITH ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 480.36
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 179.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 1,075.18
STATE TREASURER IDOT 7,445.79
SYMBOLARTS 435.00
TASER INTERNATIONAL 387.13
THOME, BRYAN 85.99
USA ARCHERY 90.00
USA BLUEBOOK 518.37
VACULA, JOHN T 2,000.00
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 85.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 1,542.40
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 6,020.40
WAREHOUSE DIRECT 669.67
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,816.50
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 333.32
ZAHN, DAN 540.00
ZEP SALES & SERVICE 185.03
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 5,437.50
GRAND TOTALS 557,347.06
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 69,834.36
BAND FUND 312.37
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 50,453.24
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 349,591.54
WATER/SEWER FUND 80,968.50
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 323.40
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 5,028.40
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 527.50
POLICE PENSION FUND 307.75
TOTALS 557,347.06
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM KIWANIS CLUB OF MCHENRY TO:
1. HOST 9T" ANNUAL ALL AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY ON JUNE 11, 2011 WITH A
RAIN DATE OF JUNE 12, 2011;
2. HOLD PRACTICE EVENT ON JUNE 4, 2011 WITH A RAIN DATE OF JUNE 5, 2011;
3. AUTHORIZE CITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE EVENT:
4. AUTHORIZE CLOSURE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF GREEN STREET AND WAUKEGAN
ROAD FOR THE PRACTICE AND RACE EVENTS;
5. WAIVE ALL ASSOCIATED FEES
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated the Kiwanis Club of McHenry has requested
permission to host their annual All American Soap Box Derby on June 11, 2011 with a practice
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scheduled for June 4, 2011. The proposed schedule of events is unchanged from last year. The
event includes the following City support services:
1. Street closure of Waukegan Road from Third Street to East Campus from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. for the race
and from 9 a.m. until noon for the practice. Intermittent street closure of Green Street while
races/practices are underway.
2. Police officers for traffic control during the event. Officers would be posted at Waukegan Road/Green
Street intersection.
3. Signage, barricades and traffic cones to alert drivers in the area of intermittent road closures.
4. Bleachers and trash receptacles to be provided along Waukegan Road.
5. Setup of reviewing stand and public address system near the finish line.
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve the
request as submitted.
Alderman Santi, noting the practice event would be held on June 4th, inquired how long
the intermittent road closures could last. Assistant Administrator Hobson responded it typically
never takes that long for a practice of event run to be completed.
Alderman Peterson opined this is a great event enjoyed by all.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
the following as requested by Kiwanis of McHenry:
1. Host 9th annual All American Soap Box Derby on June 11, 2011 with a rain date of June 12, 2011;
2. Hold practice event on June 4, 2011 with a rain date of June 5, 2011;
3. Authorize City support services for the event;
4. Authorize closure of certain portions of Green Street and Waukegan Road for the practice and race
events;
5. Waive all associated fees.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 SOUTH GREEN STREET — JOHN
SMITH
In attendance was Applicant John Smith, resident and owner of the property located at
200 South Green Street.
Deputy Administrator Martin stated Council at its December 13, 2010 meeting reviewed
an application for variances submitted by John Smith for his property located at 200 South
Green Street. Variances requested included:
1. To allow the construction of a second detached garage on the premises;
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2. To allow a total of 2,000 square feet for all accessory structures on the premises;
i 3. To allow concrete or paver brick materials to be used for any driveway extension.
Following a lengthy discussion, the matter was tabled until further information and clarification
was provided by the applicant, including:
1. Exact size of the proposed garage;
2. Specific location of garage on the property;
3. Scaled plat or engineered drawing depicting the precise location and dimensions of the proposed garage.
Deputy Administrator Martin stated the applicant has provided all requested
information. At this time the applicant has decided to expand his existing detached garage
instead of constructing an additional building on the site. It is Staffs recommendation to
approve:
1. a variance to allow a total of 2,000 square feet for all accessory structures on the premises;and
2. The driveway extension to be surfaced with concrete or paver brick;
subject to the condition that the existing detached garage is expanded in substantial
conformance with the schematic drawing provided which shall be attached as an exhibit to the
ordinance providing said variances.
Alderman Wimmer stated he had no issues with the variances as currently being
presented.
Alderman Schaefer noted all of his questions and concerns have been addressed.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass an
ordinance granting the following variances to John Smith for his property located at 200 South
Green Street:
1. a variance to allow a total of 2,000 square feet for all accessory structures on the premises;and
2. The driveway extension to be surfaced with concrete or paver brick;
subject to the condition that the existing detached garage is expanded in substantial
conformance with the schematic drawing provided and the drawing shall be attached as an
exhibit to the ordinance.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce annual Carnival of
Commerce was held last Saturday, February 7th, and it was a well-attended event.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS 1'
Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman Condon announced a
committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Council
Chambers./
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Condon noted the green hair extension she is using to show her support of
fundraising efforts for St. Baldrick's Day. Although she is not willing to shave her head, she
wholeheartedly supports the project.
Alderman Glab inquired if there was any chance the Carnival of Commerce could be
extended beyond a one-day Saturday event. Assistant Administrator Hobson responded he
would discuss the possibility with the event planners, noting after the interest shown in this
year's event, they might be willing to expand.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Th meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
Mayor `, City Clerk