HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/03/2012 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
December 3, 2012
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled December 3, 2012 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 Morefield, Deputy City Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator
Hobson, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Public Works Director Schmitt and Chief of
Police Jones.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF MCHENRY 2012 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE AND UPON CLOSE OF
PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON 2012 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE
Mayor Low opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 pm.
Mayor Low inquired if there were any comments from Council. There were no
comments from Council.
Mayor Low inquired if there were any comments or questions from the audience. There
were no questions or comments from the audience.
City Administrator Morefield briefly summarized the annual tax levy. He reiterated that
at the November 19, 2012 regular City Council Meeting, the Council considered and approved a
Resolution Determining the Amount of Funds to be levied for the 2012 Tax Year through real
estate taxes for the City of McHenry and set today's date as the date for a Public Hearing.
Subsequent to the closure of the Public Hearing, Council can consider the adoption of the Tax
Levy Ordinance.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Blake, to close the Public Hearing at 7:32 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance
of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2012 and
ending April 30, 2013.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Mr. Pete Packman, 3217 Foxview Highland Drive, McHenry, addressed the Council and
inquired whether anyone has a familiarity with "Agenda 21" issues. Mr. Packman stated that
"Agenda 21" related to Homeland Security issues and he would like to discuss his concerns
regarding the topic.
Mayor Low informed Mr. Packman that Council does not respond, nor does Council take
action, to topics in Public Input Session. She suggested he contact City Administrator Morefield
to discuss the topic and his concern more fully.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented:
A. Temporary Use Permit to allow a one-day auction on December 28, 2012 for the Fox River Flea Market, located at
3017 W.Route 120;and
B. List of Bills:
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 663.45
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 234.02
ADVANCED PUBLIC SAFETY I 338.10
AFTERMATH INC 310.00
ALDERSON, BARB BILINSKI 28.00
ANCHOR TOWING 135.00
AT&T 6,727.45
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 264.74
BAKER & SON CO, PETER 6,386.31
BARRINGTON TRANSPORTATIO 341.00
BARTOS, DONNA 203.13
BUNCH DISTRIBUTING INC 117.60
BUSS FORD SALES 15.00
CALABRESE, TARA 511.88
CAREY ELECTRIC 350.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 196.19
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 88.20
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES & SE 337.13
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 1,174.27
COMED 1,001.47
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 54.89
CUSTOM BUILT COMMERCIAL 42,783.33
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 1,073.16
DOUG'S TRANSMISSIONS 1,450.00
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 192.00
DULTMEIER SALES INC 61.79
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 115.46
FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 56.00
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 154.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 3,928.27
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 110.29
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 316.00
FREUND, MICHAEL 145.00
FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS 540.00
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 60.00
GALLS LLC 2,985.00
GANDOR, MARK 54.00
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 9,142.98
HAWKINS INC 6,737.36
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 25.32
HOUFF COMPANY, THE ROY 551.00
ILLINOIS DEPT OF AGRICUL 50.00
ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL 41.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 347.90
ISA 250.00
J G UNIFORMS INC 1,009.00
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JONES, JOHN 19.07
KALE UNIFORMS INC 124.33
KIMBALL MIDWEST 591.57
KING, LAURA 68.13
KLASEK, ROBERT J 8.00
KLEAN, TRACY 26.74
LOFGREN, GREG 16.85
MARTIN, DOUG 16.00
MCAULIFF & SEMROW PC 525.00
MCDC 141.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,030.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 1,164.19
MCHENRY COUNTY DIV OF TR 1,566.56
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 250.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 205.52
MCMAHON, JASON 60.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 270.59
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 292.00
MIDCO 1,075.44
MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 244.27
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 466.75
MYERS-SCHMITZ, CAROL 130.00
NICOR GAS 2,877.82
NORTH AMERICAN SALT COMP 1,431.09
NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 250.00
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00
NWBOCA 80.00
ONEYS TREE FARM 440.00
OVERHEAD INC 797.50
PAPAS ESTATE, JAMES S 315.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 11,395.70
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 922.10
POLIDORI, PATRICK 34.24
POPP, LARRY 163.04
PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION 390.00
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 981.93
RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,150.16
RNOW INC 1,640.00
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS I 140.25
SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 198.00
SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 20.00
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 95.40
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 291.86
STULL, RICH 33.49
SYMBOLARTS 150.00
THELEN MATERIALS LLC 32.50
US IDENTIFICATION MANUAL 82.50
USA BLUEBOOK 106.56
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 85.00
WALWORTH COUNTY SHERIFFS 800.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 8,593.61
WATER WELL SOLUTIONS 15,448.22
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC 671.50
ZIEMANN, KAREN 60.00
GRAND TOTALS 149,671.17
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 50,600.67
ANNEXATION FUND 1,398.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 1,431.09
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 50,528.31
WATER/SEWER FUND 41,916.31
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 60.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 3,276.79
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 460.00
TOTAL 149,671.17
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Low announced that this evening, following the regularly scheduled Council
meeting, an Executive Session will take place to discuss Property Acquisition.
REQUEST FROM MCHENRY ROTARY CLUB FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF
WAUKEGAN ROAD, GREEN STREET AND JOHN STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AND
PERMISSION TO USE CITY STREETS FOR THE ANNUAL SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K ON MARCH 16,
2013 FROM 8:00 AM TO 9:30 AM
Assistant City Administrator Hobson informed the Council that McHenry Rotary Club is
requesting permission to again host a 5K Shamrock Shuffle run on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at
8:00 am.
The Rotary Club of McHenry has teamed with the Run Your Life ("RYL") running club to
organize the event. The RYL club has also assisted with initiating the annual Elementary
Education Foundation Run in Park Ridge Estates and Trails of Winding Creek.
Pre-race preparations will take place in the area of East Campus High School. Runners
will begin running west on Waukegan Road, turning south on Green Street and east on John
Street. Once on John Street, runners will wind their way through the Country Club
neighborhood and culminate at the finish line located in the bus lane of East Campus High
School.
The even requires the temporary closure of a portion of Waukegan Road, near East
Campus High School when the race begins, and also a portion of Green Street between
Waukegan Road and John Street, which would last no longer than 15 minutes. Staff consulted
with the Police Department to analyze the course and request for road closure. Due to the
brevity of the street closure, the Police Department recommended the use of two duty officers
assigned to the neighborhood to provide traffic control when necessary. No other City services
would be required. Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted that last year the event was held
with no incidents reported and no unnecessary burden was placed on police services.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake, approving the McHenry Rotary Club's request for
permission to utilize City streets for a 5K run on March 16, 2013 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and
closure of Waukegan Road from the East Campus entry to Green Street and Green Street, from
Waukegan Road to John Street from 8:00 am to 8:15 am on March 16, 2013.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
`- Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Blake stated that he is familiar with this event and it is well organized.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM
THE MCHENRY BASEBALL ASSOCIATION FOR WAIVER OF $16,633 IN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
FEES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 1-1/2-INCH WATER METER FOR MCHENRY VFW'S BUSS FIELD
Assistant City Administrator Hobson informed the Council that the McHenry Baseball
Association ("MBA") over the course of the last four years has completely renovated the
baseball field just west of the VFW. The field, referred to as Buss Field, has been upgraded to
include:
• New fencing;
• Netting;
• Dugouts;
• Lighting; and
• Scoreboard.
Buss Field is the premiere 13-year old field in the City of McHenry. Aside from the play it hosts
for the MBA league games, it has hosted the championship games for the CABA tournament in
that age level each year the City participated in the tournament and has played a key role in
hosting this year's USSSA/MCYSA tournament.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated that the maintenance of the field is the sole
responsibility of volunteers. One of the major challenges to maintaining the field is accessibility
to water. Currently, the volunteers are utilizing garden hoses and/or buckets of water from the
VFW to accomplish tasks such as watering down the infield between games or repairing the
home plate and pitcher's mound areas.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted that during the timeframe that Buss Field
was renovated the City completed the overhaul and renovation of Petersen Park Field No. 2.
This renovation was done with assistance from the MBA and McHenry High School District 156.
Volunteers and donations secured by the MBA played a large role in the transformation,
making Petersen Park Field No. 2 one of the finest fields in McHenry County. One of the final
pieces to Petersen Park Field No. 2 was the installation of a 2" water line and yard hydrants to
help maintain the field. The MBA noted the success of the water line and would like to install
something similar at Buss Field. However, the capital development fee of $16,633, typically
charged with the installation of a 1 %" water meter, is an obstacle. The MBA is requesting a
waiver of the capital development fee in order to complete the final piece to the renovation of
Buss Field.
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Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated that Capital Development Fees have not
been waived in the past. The Capital Development Fees are implemented and utilized to fund
future expansion and improvements to the water and wastewater systems. The size of the
meter installed dictates the amount of Capital Development Fee to be charged. This fee is
almost always associated with new homes or businesses and not to provide water to a park or
field. The MBA intends to install two yard hydrants to apply water to the fields themselves, but
there will not be any additional structures or facilities. Additionally, the MBA will be
responsible for all water and sewer fees for water used at the site that goes through the meter.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the MBA provides a great service to the
community with their league. The MBA has also partnered with the City for many years and
assisted in upgrading and maintaining the City's fields. The MBA has also worked tirelessly
through its volunteers to support outside tournaments drawing visitors from across the country
and even internationally to the City of McHenry.
It is Staff's opinion that the request to waive the Capital Development Fees does not
have any adverse impact to the City in these unique circumstances. The MBA intends to pay all
other applicable fees, as well as being responsible for the full cost of all water through the
meter and the installation of the meter and corresponding water line.
Alderman Condon opined that the organization has long standing in the community.
She agreed that under these unique circumstances waiving the Capital Development Fee makes
sense.
Alderman Santi concurred with Alderman Condon. He stated that while $16,000 is a
large sum it is well worth it. Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry regarding whether the
VFW would have access to the water line, Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated that the
line is accessed from a side road, only the MBA would be using the line however, should the
VFW want to access the line and hookup to the water line, it would be a completely separate
issue.
Responding to Alderman Glab's concern about other hookups to the line in the future
and whether those hookups would be held responsible for the Capital Development Fees,
Assistant City Administrator Hobson answered affirmatively.
Alderman Glab stated he was concerned that the $16,633 was coming out of the Water
Sewer Fund rather than the General Fund. He suggested the sum be paid to the Water Sewer
Fund via the General Fund.
Alderman Schaefer stated he would not want to start a precedent, however, this is a
good example of a long lasting partnership.
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Alderman Blake stated he concurs with Alderman Schaefer regarding not wanting to
`- start a precedent, this is an exceptional situation. He noted that excellent work is done by the
MBA and they need to get water to the field.
Alderman Wimmer stated this is a unique partnership and a reasonable request under
the circumstances.
Alderman Peterson stated he supports the waiver, but agrees with Alderman Glab that
where the money comes from should be looked into.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, to allow the waiver of $16,633 in Capital
Development Fees to the McHenry Baseball Association ("MBA") to install a 1 %" water meter
at the site of Buss Field at the VFW.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LEATHERS AND ASSOCIATES FOR RENOVATION OF FORT
MCHENRY PLAYGROUND FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF$169,700
Director of Parks & Recreation Merkel informed the Council that the Parks & Recreation
Committee, for the last two to three years, have had discussions regarding the renovation of
the Fort McHenry playground. Several options have been explored ranging from complete
reconstruction to removing the existing playground and replacing it with a traditional
commercial built unit.
One of the options favored by the Committee is to renovate the playground by using
Leathers and Associates to act as the design and construction consultant, with the work
completed by a qualified contractor. Director Merkel noted that Leathers and Associates was
the design firm who originally worked with the City to coordinate the original volunteer
community built playground in 1994/1995.
In 2010 an Open Space and Land Acquisition grant was submitted to the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources for funding assistance to facilitate this project. The grant was
not received for this type of maintenance project in 2011.
Director Merkel informed the Council that renovations would include replacing much of
the wood decking, handrails, baluster and some of the facades. All of the wood will be replaced
with PVC material. Most of the slides and swings will be replaced with new equipment and
hardware. Other play equipment and materials would be replaced as needed. The playground
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renovation will be certified to meet all ASTM F1487 standards, Consumer Product Safety
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Commission Pub. 325 Guidelines and all current ADA standards. A representative of Leathers '1
and Associates will be on site as a construction consultant during the entire renovation.
Professional fees for the project will vary only if additional work is requested or
required. Total professional design and construction consultation fees are $29,700. The cost
for the purchase of materials and estimated contractor labor is $140,000. The total estimated
cost for the project is $169,700. The project will be funded through the Developer Donation
Fund. The work is scheduled to be completed in the spring/summer of 2013.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Glab, to enter into a Professional Services Contract
with Leathers and Associates for the renovation of Fort McHenry playground for a total
estimated cost of$169,700.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RECREATION ACCESSIBILTY CONSULTANTS FOR
COMPLETION OF AN ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT AND TRANSITION PLAN FOR PARKS & RECREATION
FACILITIES FOR$19,458
Director of Parks & Recreation Merkel informed the Council that the City of McHenry
has allocated $22,000 in the fiscal year 2012/2013 budget to have a qualified firm perform an
Accessibility Audit and Transition Plan to review the City's indoor and outdoor recreation
facilities. He stated that the Parks & Recreation Department completed renovations of existing
facilities in the mid-1990's to meet the guidelines of the American with Disabilities Act ("ADA")
passed in 1991. Any new parks and facilities built after 1991 were designed to comply with
ADA requirements.
Director Merkel stated that new guidelines were adopted in 2010 for a variety of
outdoor recreation facilities. Communities are required to review existing parks and facilities
and develop a plan for these amenities to come into compliance with the new standards.
Staff was directed to solicit proposals for professional services from qualified firms to
complete a required audit. Two firms were identified that have completed similar project with
the City's fellow member agencies in NISRA. Only one proposal was submitted by the deadline
date of November 7, 2012, from Recreation Accessibility Consultants. Director Merkel
introduced John McGovern, President of Recreation Accessibility Consultants.
Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry regarding the timetable for the project, Director
Merkel stated completion of the project is anticipated in January 2013.
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Alderman Schaefer inquired if any funding or grants are available for this type of project.
�-- Mr. McGovern informed the Council that no funding or grants are available.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to approve the Professional Services Agreement
with Recreation Accessibility Consultants for completion of an accessibility audit and transition
plan for Parks & Recreation facilities in the City of McHenry, in the amount of$19,458.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN FOR JANUARY 1 2013
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013 WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PPO, HRA AND HMO PLANS
FOR HEALTH, GUARDIAN PPO DENTAL PLAN, VSP FOR VISION AND REVISED IN-HOUSE
DEDUCTIBLES FOR BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD HRA PLAN
City Administrator Morefield informed the Council that Staff obtained quotes from the
market for fully insured health plans through the City's insurance broker. In addition to Blue
Cross Blue Shield ("BCBS"), Humana and United Healthcare also submitted competitive quotes.
However, City Administrator Morefield noted that the plan designs received from Humana and
United Healthcare were significantly different than BCBS for the Health Reimbursement
Arrangement ("HRA") and it is likely the company's quotes would increase prior to
�-' implementation. As a result, the BCBS plans are the viable plans to choose from in the renewal
year.
City Administrator Morefield summarized the Health Insurance, Dental Insurance and
Vision Insurance plans. Additionally, he noted a small modification to the HRA plan, increasing
the HRA deductible by$100 for each tier.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, approving the following:
• Renewal of the Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HRA and HMO plans for health coverage
during the 2013 plan year;
• The revised in-house deductibles for the Blue Cross Blue Shield HRA plan for the 2013
plan year;
• The Guardian PPO dental plan for the 2013 plan year; and
• The VSP vision coverage plan for the 2013 plan year.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE POLICE PENSION FUND ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY
2011/2012,AS REQUIRED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
City Administrator Morefield informed the Council that the Illinois Department of
Insurance requires that the City Council approve an annual report for the Police Pension Fund.
The report contains important information that is also found in the actuarial report.
City Administrator Morefield stated that the report lists the 2011/2012 total fund assets
and investment income for the fund, as well as estimated receipts for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, approving the Police Pension Fund annual
report for fiscal year 2011/2012.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR VARIOUS BOND ISSUES AS
FOLLOWS:
• GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ALTERNATE) SERIES 2005, $153,697.50;
• GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ALTERNATE) SERIES 2006, $242,100;
• GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ALTERNATE)SERIES 2007, $246,395;
• GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (REFUNDING) SERIES 2010A, $393,260;
• GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (RECOVERY ZONE & BUILD AMERICA) SERIES 201013,
444 985•
• GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS(ALTERNATE)SERIES 2010C, $444,432.50;AND
• GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS(ALTERNATE)SERIES 2012,$207,688.21
City Administrator Morefield informed the Council that over the years the City has
issued a variety of bonds that pledge various funding sources for repayment backed by the full
faith and credit of the municipality. In pledging the full faith and credit of the municipality, the
bond ordinances require the County Clerk to levy property taxes for the debt service required
on the bonds unless an abatement of the property tax by the local municipality is approved and
filed with the County Clerk.
In structuring the bonds in this manner, it was the intent of the City to annually abate
the taxes, provided the primary source of repayment is sufficient to cover the debt service
requirement. Historically, the primary source of repayment has been sufficient to cover the
debt service and the property tax has been abated. Projections indicate that the revenue
sources in the coming year will continue to provide adequate coverage for debt service
requirements allowing the abatement of the property tax.
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City Administrator Morefield stated that in order for the County Clerk to abate, or
`- reduce the property taxes levied, the Council is required to approve the Ordinances authorizing
the abatement.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, approving the Ordinances for the
abatement of real estate taxes for various bond issues as follows:
• General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2005, $153,697.50;
• General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2006, $242,100;
• General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2007, $246,395;
• General Obligation Bonds (Refunding) Series 2010a, $393,260;
• General Obligation Bonds (Recovery Zone & Build America) Series 2010b, $444,985;
• General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2010c, $444,432.50; And
• General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2012, $207,688.21
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low had nothing to report this evening.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee reports.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Schmitt announced that the City of McHenry is partnering with
Elgin Recycling to host a holiday light recycling program. Broken and unwanted lighting can be
recycled December 3, 2012 through January 31, 2013, Monday through Friday at the Public
Works facility from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and the Municipal Center from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Director Schmitt stated that this program does not include garland, live greens, wreaths or
other non-recyclables.
Chief of Police Jones announced that beginning next Monday, December 10, 2012, and
on the second Monday of each month, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, he will host "Coffee with the
Chief" in the Municipal Center classroom. On Monday, December 10, 2012, Officer Cox will
speak about the NIPAS program, followed by a Question &Answer session with Chief Jones.
City Administrator Morefield announced that the City is now online with Facebook and
Twitter accounts as an additional means to communicate with the residents of McHenry.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake, to adjourn to Executive Session to discussion
Property Acquisition at 8:24 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Peterson,to return to Open Session at 8:42 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council returned to Open Session at 8:42 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 pm.
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