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September 24,2012
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled September 24, 2012 meeting of the McHenry
City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab,
Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: Schaefer. 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, 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
Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Request for two-year extension to submit final plat for Brooke Estates subdivision;
B. Authorization to advertise for bids for holiday lighting installation in Veterans Memorial Park;
C. Accept quote from Parking Lot Services Maintenance Company to sealcoat and restripe Municipal Center parking lot
for an amount not to exceed$9,150;
D. 2012/13 Snowplowing Services for Feger Subdivision for a flat fee of$2,364 based on 20 snow/ice events;
E. Ordinance amending Municipal Code Ch 4 Sec.4-6(1)reducing the number of Class A liquor licenses from 25 to 24;
F. Special Use/Picnic Permits;
G. August 27,2012 City Council meeting minutes;
H. September 10,2012 City Council meeting minutes;
I. List of Bills:
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 2,233.01
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 124.48
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 104.76
ADAMS, SAMANTHA 336.00
AMELIO, ROBERT 258.50
ARAMARK 265.93
ASAP GARAGE DOOR REPAIR 315.25
AT&T 4,630.85
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 246.27
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 526.79
BAKER & SON CO, PETER 4,725.27
BEHM PAVEMENT MAINTENANC 29,999.81
BLACKSTONE LANDSCAPE INC 10,561.25
BRENNA, LAURA 20.00
BRENNAN, DAN 1,260.00
BUSS FORD SALES 25.00
CAPITAL GAINS INCORPORAT 5,002.00
CAREY ELECTRIC 2,027.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 329.30
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 225.62
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 364.56
CHAPMAN AND CUTLER 12,000.00
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 1,303.14
CLEMENS, JACLYN 36.00
COMCAST CABLE 108.05
COMED 129.82
CONCRETE SOLUTIONS CORP 460.00
CONSERV FS 78.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 92.95
CUSTOM LANDSCAPING 1,840.00
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 38.75
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 189.00
�r DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 54.75
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ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 156.00
EISERMAN, JERRY 55.00
EJ USA INC 950.00
EVANS, JAMES 69.00
FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 59.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 430.80
FISCHER BROS FRESH 1,993.13
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 87.85
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 541.50
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 30.00
GANDOR, MARK 78.25
GOODMARK NURSERIES LLC 540.00
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 1,351.00
HANDZEL, PAUL 30.00
HARMENING, CHRISTOPHER M 253.00
HAWKINS INC 2,186.17
HP SHOOTING CENTER INC 70.00
HRGREEN 34,237.05
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 127.50
INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONA 1,325.00
INFANTE, ALFONSO 1,500.00
JENSEN, TED 50.00
KANE COUNTY SAFE KIDS 50.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST 285.07
KING, LAURA 20.00
KULLY SUPPLY INC 93.62
LAI LTD 699.70
LENCO ELECTRONICS 3,873.27
LEXISNEXIS 115.00
MARATHON TOWING 80.00
MAZZUCA, JOE 46.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 495.31
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,200.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 3,120.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 16.00
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PR 6,812.98
MEYER JR, DONALD 8.48
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 834.60
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 252.50
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 174.08
MOORE, KEVIN 102.00
MULCH CENTER, THE 4,200.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 1,542.76
NESTER, F PETER 128.60
NEUMANN JR, EDWARD J 500.00
NEVILLE, HOLLY 181.24
NICOR GAS 658.21
NUTOYS LEISURE PRODUCTS 1,024.00
PAJAK, MARGARET 130.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 12,001.94
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 986.03
PITEL SEPTIC INC 765.00
PRICE, MARY J 100.00
REINDERS INC 362.50
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 1,554.05
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 60.36
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 327.60
RYBA, RON 163.80
SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE 75.00
SANTO SPORT STORE 1,806.42
SCIAME, RYAN 217.90
SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 1,315.91
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 2,807.50
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 444.00
STANS FINANCIAL SERVICES 135.00
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 179.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 848.61
STERWERF, JASON 138.00
SURESOURCE 119.00
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SYMBOLARTS 105.00
I TASER INTERNATIONAL 470.00
THELEN MATERIALS LLC 354.69
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 75.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 141.01
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 71.11
UNITROL / STINGER SPIKE 159.00
USA BLUEBOOK 1,652.14
VALENTINES REPAIR 60.75
VALLEY NAILS & SPA 30.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 1,736.35
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 12,700.07
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 9,448.63
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 5,300.00
WELCH, DON 83.90
WESTERN RESERVE DISTRIBU 931.30
WILSON LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 264.27
GRAND TOTALS 210,676.62
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 72,218.19
ALARM BOARD FUND 6,812.98
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 29,999.81
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 3,290.32
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 29,417.55
WATER/SEWER FUND 60,711.62
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 1,878.50
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 64.44
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 781.21
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 500.00
POLICE PENSION FUND 5,002.00
TOTALS 210,676.62
``- Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM WATER WELL SOLUTIONS TO PERFORM A
CHEMICAL TREATMENT ON WELL#2 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$14,156.00
Public Works Director Schmitt stated Well #2 last received a chemical treatment in 2009
in order to rehabilitate it. The well has had a steady decrease in the output of gallons per
minute over the years and an iron bacteria in the raw water has been revealed. This bacteria is
not harmful but causes limited water production causing the well to be in need of additional
rehabilitation. The funding source for this project is included in the FY 2012/13 Public Works
Water Division contractual services budget. Staff recommends approval of this proposal.
Alderman Wimmer inquired if this chemical treatment doesn't work to expectations will
it have to be done a second time. Director Schmitt replied Water Well Solutions has had fairly
good success with this process but if it does not work an option may be to keep an on-going
chemical treatment in the well with more frequency.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to approve a proposal from Water Well
Solutions to perform a chemical treatment on Well #2 in an amount not to exceed $14,156.00,
`- as presented.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF BUILDING
PERMIT FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,807.25 ON CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 1600 HILLSIDE LANE IN LINCOLN HILLS SUBDIVISION
Deputy City Administrator Martin summarized a request was received from Mr. Jerry
Monica stating Habitat for Humanity's intention to build a second home in Lincoln Hills
subdivision. Mr. Monica is requesting a reduction or waiver of fees for the building permit.
The total building permit cost for this home is just under $16,000. The total amount includes
fees due to all taxing districts. Total city fees amount to approximately$10,177.25. Habitat for
Humanity would like to begin construction in mid-October. District 15 has already issued a
waiver of fees for this home.
City Council approved a similar request from Habitat for Humanity for construction of a
home at 1605 Hillside Lane at the June 4, 2012 meeting. If City Council uses the same
methodology used for reduction of fees required for 1605 Hillside Lane, the total fee reduction
for 1600 Hillside Lane would equal $5,807.25. This will include park donations fees, water and
sewer tap fees, plumbing inspections, water meter fees, and building and annexation fees.
Staff recommends approval of the request as presented.
Alderman Santi opined Habitat for Humanity is a great organization but he has concerns
with construction of a home this size so near homes twice as large. Alderman Glab stated
Council waives fees for many efforts and he has some reservations in that regard, but he does
support this request. Alderman Blake agreed with Alderman Glab and said he wouldn't mind
looking at fee waivers more closely in the future even though he agrees with this request since
precedent has been set.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to approve a reduction of building permit
fees in the amount of $5,807.25, as well as authorization to reduce/waive fees due to other
taxing districts subject to written approval from District 156, McHenry Fire District and
McHenry Library District, for construction of a new Habitat for Humanity single-family home
located at 1600 Hillside Lane, as presented.
Voting Aye: Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Santi.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE GRANTING A USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A SHOOTING INSTRUCTION AND
`- TRAINING RANGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RETAIL SPORTING GOODS STORE AT 3705 W ELM
STREET AS REQUESTED BY DR. BERTRAM P. IRSLINGER
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Dr. Bertram P.
Irslinger to open a retail outdoor-oriented sporting goods store, including the sale of guns with
a public shooting range, at the former Sullivan's building, currently Eckel's McHenry Flea
Market, located at 3705 W. Elm Street. The retail area and the shooting range area would each
occupy about 50% of the building. Dr. Irslinger has entered into a contract to purchase the
property. Retail is a permitted use at this location, however indoor shooting ranges are not a
permitted use within the City's zoning ordinance and would require a use variance. A variance
from the Municipal Code, Article 3, Weapons, is also required to allow the discharge of firearms
in the City at this location. Dr. Irslinger is not asking for any other relief from the zoning
ordinance so he must comply with all provisions including noise and lighting. The future land
use designation for the property is retail/restaurant within the Core Downtown Sub-Area Plan
and commercial in the Comprehensive Plan but there has been very limited interest shown.
Staff does not believe this property will be seen as a viable site for many large national
brands to locate. The only other option would be to subdivide the building for more than one
retail tenant, which would be extremely difficult and cost prohibitive in order to comply with
today's building code requirements due to the age and size of the building, the setback and
other factors. The proposed store will be offering outdoor sporting goods which will most likely
encourage more downtown pedestrian traffic and increase usage of the Fox River and adjacent
waterway. Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the Planning and Zoning Commission
considered the request at a public hearing held on August 16, 2012. The Commission
unanimously recommended approval of a use variance to allow shooting instruction and a
training range in conjunction with a retail sporting goods store on the property as presented
with the following conditions:
1. Use Variance shall be null and void if the indoor tactical firearms range ceases operation for
90 consecutive days, but this does not include unforeseen circumstances which
unexpectedly may occur and are not within the applicant's control, such as act of nature,
flood,fire,etc.;
2. If the business is sold or another party, other than the applicant, assumes operations of the
business in the future, staff must be notified and all conditions listed herein must be
adhered to;
3. Parking for the retail and firearms range at any one time must be legally maintained on-site
unless prior arrangements have been made and approved by staff;
4. Business operation shall not be permitted to open unless all building issues, including sound
mitigation measures, are properly installed and tested for compliance with City ordinances
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy;
5. A Knox Box shall be installed allowing 24/7 emergency access, by the McHenry Police
Department and/or the McHenry Township Fire Protection District;
6. Indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras shall be installed to allow monitoring of the entire
facility inside and outside and surveillance video/tapes shall be maintained, allowing use by
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law enforcement personnel solely if there is a need to do so, such as a criminal
investigation;
7. The number of shooters shall be limited to the number of firing points or stations identified
on the building plans;
8. A burglary alarm system shall be installed prior to obtaining an occupancy permit, to detect
break-ins or unauthorized access inside the building;
9. The applicant is required to obtain an amendment to the use variance if and when the
shooting range is physically altered from the originally approved building and engineering
plans submitted to the City and constitutes a substantial deviation from the approved plans;
10. The storage of ammunition and firearms on-site shall comply with all applicable city, state
and federal ordinances; and
11. The proposed shooting range must comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws,
rules and regulations regarding the design, construction and operation.
Alderman Santi commented Dr. Irslinger is a long-standing McHenry business owner and
his only concern is the proximity to a school. Alderman Glab inquired about the experience
needed to sell guns and operate a range. Dr. Irslinger responded prescribed courses have been
taken through the National Shooting Federation and he currently runs a gun shop in McHenry
and have both training and firearms sales in that location. Employees must be certified to be
"range stewards" to operate the range. The range proposed would always be manned by
certified range stewards. Alderman Glab stated he also has concerns with the location of the
proposed range and opined it should not be in the downtown area and is too close to a school
and too close to a residential area. "1
Discussion ensued regarding the proximity of the range to a school and the noise that might
be generated. Dr. Irslinger explained the proposed construction of the building that will be
done in order to ensure safety and noise compliance. He also stated this building was chosen
because it meets the criteria required for the shooting range, and since it is located on the
Riverwalk there would be easy access to the waterway for the sporting goods portion of the
business. In response to an inquiry, Police Chief Jones stated he has had no issues with the
current gun range.
In response to an inquiry, Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the use variance is linked
in conjunction with operation of the retail store; therefore, if the store closed the conditional
use for the shooting range would cease. Alderman Condon stated she is impressed and pleased
with the regulations imposed on owners of gun ranges. She also stated concerns with the
proximity to a school but stated further that the property location is a challenge for a viable
business to take on.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to approve an ordinance granting a use variance
to allow a shooting instruction and training range in conjunction with a retail sporting goods
store and a variance from the Municipal Code, Article 3, Weapons, to allow the discharge of
firearms in the City at the property located at 3705 W Elm Street as requested by Dr. Bertram P.
Irslinger, with the following conditions, as presented: "1
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�— 1. Use Variance shall be null and void if the indoor tactical firearms range ceases operation for
90 consecutive days, but this does not include unforeseen circumstances which
unexpectedly may occur and are not within the applicant's control, such as act of nature,
flood,fire, etc.;
2. If the business is sold or another party, other than the applicant, assumes operations of the
business in the future, staff must be notified and all conditions listed herein must be
adhered to;
3. Parking for the retail and firearms range at any one time must be legally maintained on-site
unless prior arrangements have been made and approved by staff;
4. Business operation shall not be permitted to open unless all building issues, including sound
mitigation measures, are properly installed and tested for compliance with City ordinances
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy;
5. A Knox Box shall be installed allowing 24/7 emergency access, by the McHenry Police
Department and/or the McHenry Township Fire Protection District;
6. Indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras shall be installed to allow monitoring of the entire
facility inside and outside and surveillance video/tapes shall be maintained, allowing use by
law enforcement personnel solely if there is a need to do so, such as a criminal
investigation;
7. The number of shooters shall be limited to the number of firing points or stations identified
on the building plans;
8. A burglary alarm system shall be installed prior to obtaining an occupancy permit, to detect
break-ins or unauthorized access inside the building;
9. The applicant is required to obtain an amendment to the use variance if and when the
shooting range is physically altered from the originally approved building and engineering
plans submitted to the City and constitutes a substantial deviation from the approved plans;
10. The storage of ammunition and firearms on-site shall comply with all applicable city, state
and federal ordinances; and
11. The proposed shooting range must comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws,
rules and regulations regarding the design, construction and operation.
Voting Aye: Santi, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE GRANTING A USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL USE AND A FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION AT 4509 W ELM STREET
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the owners of the property located at 4509 W.
Elm Street would like the ability to lease the front commercial half of the building to a financial
institution and the rear residential portion of the building as a residential use. The property has
been vacant for a few years and if approved there would be two principal land uses on one lot,
which is not permitted by the zoning ordinance. Additionally, financial institutions are not
permitted in the C-5 zoning district. A use variance is required to allow the residential use and
financial institution on the same property and specifically permit the financial institution in the
�. C-5 zoning district. The subject property is situated along a vibrant commercial area along
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Illinois Route 120 but has not generated any substantial interest from any user in several years;
therefore, staff believes the financial institution is an appropriate land use at this time. The
property is several hundred feet long and there is a substantial green and vegetative buffer
from the residential properties to the south and west. The distance between the commercial
building on the subject property to the homes to the south and west is approximately 70 and
246 feet respectively.
Staff believes the financial institution is a potential long-term and productive use of the
building which will blend with the commercial businesses along Illinois Route 120. Existing
property maintenance items will need to be addressed on-site prior to building occupancy and
an additional investment to the exterior of the building and landscaping will help the property
be a productive commercial site conforming to the surrounding area. Deputy City
Administrator Martin noted the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the request at a
public hearing held on September 6, 2012. The Commission unanimously recommended
approval granting a use variance to allow a residential and financial institution use at 4509 W
Elm Street with the following conditions:
1. Parking lot is re-striped;
2. Handicapped parking space is re-striped to comply with Illinois Accessibility Code;
3. Overgrown trees and vegetation be trimmed and maintained going forward;
4. The dumpster be fully enclosed;
5. The driveway to the residential area in the rear be re-established with a fresh gravel/stone —�
base;
6. Additional landscape plantings are installed within the general parking area north of the
building. This could be in the form of bushes,trees or a combination thereof with the intent
being to make the property more visually appealing from Illinois Route 120 and break up the
asphalt parking area to the building.
Alderman Condon stated this request is a challenge as she feels strongly about the
restriction on financial institutions in the C-5 zoning district, yet she recognizes that this
property in general is challenging to develop. Alderman Santi inquired about the parking
available. Deputy City Administrator Martin explained the parking is fine but the handicap
parking needs to be reconfigured to comply with ADA requirements and the lot needs to be re-
striped. Alderman Glab asked why pavement of the driveway to the residential area is not
being required. Alderman Santi concurred with Alderman Glab's concerns regarding the gravel
driveway. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated gravel driveways have been allowed in the
past and the existing driveway was not paved. There is a concern with storm water run-off and
the cost to the owner may be prohibitive at this time.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to approve an ordinance granting a use
variance to allow a residential use and a financial institution at 4509 W Elm Street, with the
following conditions, as presented:
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1. Parking lot is re-striped;
2. Handicapped parking space is re-striped to comply with Illinois Accessibility Code;
3. Overgrown trees and vegetation be trimmed and maintained going forward;
4. The dumpster be fully enclosed;
5. The driveway to the residential area in the rear be re-established with a fresh gravel/stone
base;
6. Additional landscape plantings are installed within the general parking area north of the
building. This could be in the form of bushes,trees or a combination thereof with the intent
being to make the property more visually appealing from Illinois Route 120 and break up the
asphalt parking area to the building.
Voting Aye: Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Low.
Voting Nay: Santi, Glab, Condon.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF MCHENRY POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION TO HOST A 5K
WALK/RUN IN LEGEND LAKES SUBDIVISION ON OCTOBER 27, 2012
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the City of McHenry Police Officer's
Association has requested to host a 5K walk/run in the Legend Lakes subdivision from 8:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m. on October 27, 2012 and temporary closure of Cork Lane between Dartmoor
Drive and Donegal Drive from 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Participants will be encouraged to wear a
costume for the event and all proceeds from the themed run will raise money for Special
Olympics. The event should have a minimal impact on the traffic in the City and the City will be
reimbursed for any costs that are incurred due to the event.
Alderman Blake stated the City does a good job and this is a popular event. Mayor Low
stated her admiration in recognition of the police department's dedication to Special Olympics.
Motion by Blake, seconded by Condon, to approve a request from the City of McHenry
Police Officer's Association to host a 5K walk/run in Legend Lakes subdivision along with a
temporary street closure of Cork Lane, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE — ARTICLE
IV DIVISION 3, CITY TREASURER. SECTION 2-99, ELECTION, TERM; SECTION 2-100.1. SALARY;
AND SECTION 2-101, GENERAL DUTIES; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY OF
MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE—ARTICLE III, CITY COUNCIL,SECTION 2-37.1 COMPENSATION
City Administrator Morefield stated compensation levels for all positions, elected and
non-elected, should be reviewed periodically to determine appropriateness. The most recent
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compensation adjustments were made in 2004. The Mayoral compensation level was adjusted
in 2004, the compensation level for Aldermen was last adjusted in 2001, while the
compensation levels for City Clerk and City Treasurer were adjusted in 2004. At the request of
Council the topic of elected official compensation was addressed by the Finance and Personnel
Committee on August 27, 2012 and again on September 17, 2012.
Based on the Finance and Personnel Committee discussion on August 27, the
Committee concurred that the City Administration should conduct a survey of McHenry County
municipalities to compile as much information as possible regarding elected official
compensation, as well as frequency of meetings. In addition, the Committee discussed the
desire to transform the position of treasurer from an elected to an assigned or appointed
position. In summary, the responsibilities of Treasurer would be assigned by the Mayor, with
the consent of the City Council, to an existing staff person (City Administrator, Finance Director,
etc.) as distinct from being an elected position. While this transformation was recently
defeated as a non-Home Rule referendum, Counsel McArdle researched the elected Treasurer
position and determined that it was possible, under Home Rule status, to amend the City Code
to transform the position from an elected to an assigned/appointed position. As a
recommendation, the Finance and Personnel Committee suggested amending the City Code to
reduce the Treasurer's compensation from the current$1,800 per year to $1 per year.
City Administrator Morefield stated if Council concurs with the recommendations of the
Finance and Personnel Committee, then an ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article III, Section
2-37.1, Compensation; Article IV, Division 3, Section 2-99, Election, Term; Section 2-100.1,
Salary; and Section 2-101, General Duties, of the City of McHenry Code should be adopted.
Alderman Peterson stated he would like to separate the motion regarding the City
Treasurer from the motion regarding Alderman compensation. Attorney McArdle stated
Section 1 of the ordinance addresses Alderman compensation and Section 2 of the ordinance
addresses the City Treasurer; therefore, motions can be made to vote on each section of the
ordinance separately.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Wimmer, to approve Section 2 of the ordinance
amending Chapter 2 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code-Article IV Division 3, City Treasurer,
Section 2-99, Election, Term; Section 2-100.1 Salary; and Section 2-101, General Duties, as
presented.
Discussion on the Motion:
Alderman Condon stated the Treasurer position is basically a formality and work is
actually being done by current staff; therefore, this change makes sense. Alderman Glab does
not support going against the voter's recommendation to maintain the Treasurer position as an
elected position even though he agrees that changing the position makes sense. Discussion
ensued regarding the job description of the City Treasurer and the confusing wording of the
previous referendum question.
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Motion by Peterson, seconded by Wimmer, to approve Section 2 of the ordinance
amending Chapter 2 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code-Article IV Division 3, City Treasurer,
Section 2-99, Election, Term; Section 2-100.1 Salary; and Section 2-101, General Duties, as
presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to approve Section 1 of the ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code-Article III, City Council, Section 2-37.1
Compensation, as presented.
Discussion on the Motion:
Alderman Condon pointed out that even with this change McHenry Aldermen
compensation is still at the lower end of the compensation survey done of neighboring
communities and they attend as many, if not more meetings than other communities. She
stated the Aldermen care about service to the community and are not performing their duties
for any other reason. Alderman Peterson added it is an honor for the Aldermen to serve the
residents of McHenry.
Mayor Low explained the way the ordinance is presently written Aldermen up for
election would get the new compensation effective in May 2013, the remainder of the
Aldermen would receive the new compensation in 2015. Alderman Glab suggested the
ordinance be changed to reflect all the Aldermen compensation being put into effect at the
same time. Discussion ensued regarding the timing of the compensation changes to take place.
Alderman Condon and Alderman Santi agreed to amend the original motion to reflect the
change in Aldermen compensation to be put into effect for all Aldermen at the same time, on
May 1, 2015.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to approve Section 1 of the ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code-Article III, City Council, Section 2-37.1
Compensation, to reflect compensation in the sum of a flat fee of $350 per month, payable
monthly, effective May 1, 2015, as amended.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Peterson.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
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MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no Statement or Report by Mayor Low.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Condon stated that Character Counts! issued a certificate award to Linda
Ribskas at McHenry High School West Campus this afternoon.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff reports.
Alderman Glab noted he received a phone call from a constituent regarding non-city
stickered vehicles at the yard-waste drop-off and the lack of personnel making sure the drop-
off is being done by City residents only. He would like to see this addressed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to go into Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. to
discuss Property Acquisition.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:10 p.m.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Blake, to go back into Open Session at 9:35 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:35 p.m.
OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to allow the Mayor's execution of any and all
documents including a real estate contract with Allen Miller on behalf of the Charles J. Miller
Estate for the purchase of the 6 parcels of land commonly referred to as the Dobyn's House
property in the appraisal, amounting to 2.62 total acres for $550,000 plus all closing costs for
the transaction, contingent upon a budget amendment.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
�- Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 9:36 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
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