HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/07/2011 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled February 7, 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.
PRESENTATION: PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 17 AND 18 2011 AS ST. BALDRICK'S
DAY EVENT IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY
Mayor Low introduced Cara Otis of West Campus High School. Ms. Otis introduced the
student leadership team responsible for spear-heading the 2011 St. Baldrick's Day events. Ms.
Otis noted the team raised more than $14,000 in 2009 and $28,000 in 2010 as a result of the
event. Ms. Otis acknowledged the participation of the Mayor, Council, Police Chief, Fire
Department and CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition in the event..
Ms. Otis announced this year St. Baldrick's Day fundraiser will be a two-day event,
March 17th and 181h. There will be a community shave from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday,
March 17th at West Campus. The team has already raised $11,750 and is hoping to achieve this
year's goal of$35,000.
Mayor Low stated on behalf of the community she is proud of the students' efforts.
Spearheading the event is a source of great pride in the community and speaks volumes to the
team's organizational skills. The St. Baldricks Day event is inspiring to adults in the community
and shows that each person can make a difference. It is strong evidence that character does
count.
Mayor Low read into the record a proclamation declaring March 17 and March 18, 2011
as St. Baldrick's Day Event in the City of McHenry and noted the proclamation will be displayed
at participating schools, both elementary and secondary participating in this fundraising effort.
Alderman Condon, Council liaison to the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, stated it is a
privilege to partner with the students in participating and endorsing this event. On behalf of
Council, she expressed her gratitude to the team for all of their efforts.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Intergovernmental agreement with McHenry Township Fire Protection District for dispatch services;
B. McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce request for the following regarding their annual Carnival of Commerce Expo on
February 19,2011:
1. Temporary use permit;
2. Variance to allow temporary advertising signs for the event;
C. City Council minutes:
January 31,2011 regularly scheduled meeting;
D. As-Needed checks:
BANKCARD PROCESSING CENT 929.56
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD O 129,901.72
HOME DEPOT/GECF 2,434.43
ILLINOIS SECTION AWWA 250.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 927.81
SUPERVALU 16.55
GRAND TOTALS 134,460.07
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 4,153.31
WATER/SEWER FUND 405.04
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 129,901.72
TOTALS 134,460.07
E. List of Bills:
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 79.80
BATTERIES PLUS 93.99
BUSS FORD SALES 46.44
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1,022.63
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 88.20
COMED 4,670.80
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 105.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 699.32
CROWDER, TRACY 60.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 310.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 129.93
ESCHNER, NICK 56.61
G IMPRESSIONS INC 40.00
HOXIE, KENNETH 2O0.00
IMAGETEC LP 752.46
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 35.82
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 46.30
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 28.84
LEE AUTO MCHENRY 196.22
LETMANSKI, ROBERT 50.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 45.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 49.00
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 581.40
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 3,096.81
MORTON SALT 8,978.14
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00
OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 205.00
PADRO, PEDRO 263.91
PETROLIANCE LLC 911.99
PROSAFETY INC 29.00
S-F ANALYTICAL LABORATOR 485.00
SEC GROUP INC 10,197.52
SHARPE, TIMOTHY W 1,900.00
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURL 254.40
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 186.80
TOLAN, JANET 195.00
TONYAN, LUCY 1,134.00
GRAND TOTALS 37,270.33
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FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 12,175.48
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 8,978.14
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 10,197.52
WATER/SEWER FUND 2,423.53
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 1,595.66
POLICE PENSION FUND 1,900.00
TOTALS 37,270.33
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING BY MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR 2011 FIESTA DAYS:
1. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT ALLOWING EVENT FROM JULY 8, 2011
THROUGH JULY 17, 2011;
2. USE OF CITY FACILITIES FOR THE EVENT;
3. SCHEDULE OF EVENT ACTIVITIES:
4. USE OF CITY SERVICES AS PRESENTED;
S. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE:
6. TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY;
7. WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated this year's Fiesta Days are scheduled to
occur from July 8th through July 17tn. This year's event will celebrate the City's 175tn birthday. A
schedule of events has been prepared for Council consideration. Assistant City Administrator
Hobson noted the schedule includes beer service on Parade Day, Sunday, July 17tn. Staff does
not support this change in the event schedule of activities and services. He stated he has
informed the Chamber of this recommendation to deny the beer service on Sunday July 17tn
Alderman Peterson stated he is glad to see Shakespeare in the Park is back this year.
Mayor Low stated it is a testament to the organization of the Fiesta Days event that
Council has no concerns regarding approving the request as outlined.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
the following as submitted by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce for its annual Fiesta
Days as amended:
1. Approval of special event permit allowing event from July 8, 2011 through July 17, 2011;
2. Use of City facilities for the event;
3. Schedule of event activities;
4. Use of City services as presented;
5. Special event liquor license;
6. Temporary advertising signs in public right-of-way;
7. Waiver of all associated fees.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO INTERMITTENTLY CLOSE PORTIONS OF GREEN STREET FOR FOX
RIVER RUNNING CLUB 5K RUN ON MAY 22, 2011
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the Fox River Running Club has submitted a
request to host their second annual 5K race on May 22, 2011. The run is organized by director
Douglas Foland. This year's run will be based at McCracken Field where it will begin and end.
The proposed layout of the race would include intermittent closure of a small portion of Green
Street for the event. Staff recommends approval of the following parade route:
Green Street north to John, east into Country Club Subdivision, return
west on John Street, conclude at McCracken Field via Center Street.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted the run is being sponsored by Weight
Watchers.
Mr. Foland was in attendance and responded to an inquiry noting they anticipate
between 200 and 600 participants in the event. r
Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake, to accept Staffs recommendation to permit the
Fox River Running Club 5K Run on Sunday, May 22, 2011 as follows:
1. Utilizing City streets as presented;
2. Allowing the intermittent closure of Green Street from Kane Avenue to John Street;and
3. Use of City services as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE PORTIONS OF WAUKEGAN ROAD AND
GREEN STREET FOR MCHENRY ROTARY CLUB 5K SHAMROCK SHUFFLE ON MARCH 13, 2011
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated a request was submitted by McHenry Rotary
Club to host a Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 13, 2011 in conjunction with the salute to
volunteers parade and events previously scheduled and approved by Council for that day. The
run would begin at 8 a.m. at East Campus parking lot. The run is scheduled to:
Begin at East Campus, proceed west on Waukegan Road,south on Green Street,
east on John Street through Country Club Subdivision, ending at East Campus High
School parking lot.
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Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated it is Staff's recommendation to approve the
request as submitted.
Motion by Blake, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to permit the
McHenry Rotary Club to utilize City streets for a 5K run on Sunday, March 13, 2011, and to
allow the temporary closure of Green Street and Waukegan Road for the event as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low expressed her gratitude to Staff for their efforts during the 2011 blizzard.
She noted she has received numerous positive comments, e-mails, and messages
acknowledging the City's efforts during and following the storm.
Mayor Low announced the State of the City presentation is scheduled for Wednesday,
February 16, 2011 at 11:45 a.m. at the McHenry Country Club.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Schaefer announced a
committee meeting has been scheduled for Monday, February 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Condon stated she wished to publicly thank the Public Works Department
employees for their efforts in snowplowing during the recent blizzard and storm events.
Alderman Peterson asked Council to consider beginning Council meetings at 7 p.m.
instead of 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Low stated she would investigate that possibility.
Alderman Glab stated he had issues with state roads during the blizzard and following
the event. He noted City roads were great; however, state roads were not.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
he meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
M6yor City Clerk