HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/27/2012 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
August 27, 2012
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled August 27, 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, and Condon. Absent: Peterson. Also in attendance were City Administrator
Morefield, Deputy 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.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Bob Torman and Gregg Fagg of McHenry Shamrock Baseball Team, 904 N. Green Street,
addressed Council with a request for the Shamrock baseball team to be recognized by the City in
order not to incur fees for use of the city baseball fields for their 13U travel baseball team. Mayor
Low stated no action will be taken during the City Council meeting. Parks and Recreation Director
Merkel stated he will contact Mr. Torman and Mr. Fagg to discuss the request.
Tony Pintozzi of 3510 Larkin Lane addressed Council regarding the proposed dog park. Mr.
Pintozzi opined charging fees to help offset costs of maintaining the park is a good idea as long as
the fees are practical. Mr. Pintozzi questioned if it is really feasible in this economic downturn to
build and maintain a dog park in the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Authorization to seek requests for qualifications for architectural services for replacement of roof and shop furnaces
at Public Works building located at 1415 Industrial Drive;
B. Contract for purchase of bulk rock salt through the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing program;
C. Ordinance authorizing donation of Police abandoned/found property to charitable organizations;
D. Temporary use permit for the Church of Holy Apostles,5211 W.Bull Valley Road,to host free community dinners;
E. Special Use/Picnic Permits;
F. August 6,2012 City Council meeting minutes;
G. August 13,2012 City Council meeting minutes;and
H. List of Bills:
ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 135.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 902.60
ADVANCED PUBLIC SAFETY I 507.15
AHRENS, MALLORY 31.04
AMELIO, ROBERT 117.50
AMERICAN RED CROSS -SABA 300.00
AT&T 5,535.91
BAKER & SON CO, PETER 4,171.29
BARRINGTON TRANSPORTATIO 628.00
BARTOS, DONNA 24.38
BOONE CREEK GOLF ACADEMY 1,930.00
BUCK BROS INC 143.77
BUCKUN, TONY 375.00
BUSS FORD SALES 333.78
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 436.76
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 99.96
CHRISTOPHER, DAVID 106.96
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE-ACCTS 2,984.00
COMCAST CABLE 82.79
COMED 117.84
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CONCRETE SOLUTIONS CORP 58.00
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 10.00
CROWDER, TRACY 97.38
CURTIS, TINA 280.00
DAWSON, CHRISTINE 169.90
DELISI, PHIL 175.00
DELL MARKETING LP 1,969.74
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 267.00
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 124.78
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 75.20
E & E LIGHTING INC 544.96
ECKEL, CARL 375.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 91.25
ENVIRONMENTAL AQUATIC MG 1,492.50
EVANS, JAMES 92.00
FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 95.00
FIRE WAGON HOLDING LLC 1,500.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 1,824.56
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 88.23
FORE GOLF LLC 1,060.00
FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY 4,071.82
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 614.00
FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS 540.00
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 30.00
GALLS AN ARAMARK CO LLC 160.47
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 15.65
GREENBERG FARROW 375.00
GREVE, CODY 46.00
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 1,529.00
HAWKINS INC 3,051.25
HBK WATER METER SERVICE 1,356.80
HOBSON, BILL 258.76
HRGREEN 20,860.36
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 214.69
IACE 35.00
ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL 10.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 130.06
KIM SOOL, BYUNG 375.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST 696.36
LEXISNEXIS 117.50
MAACO COLLISION REPAIR & 428.93
MARATHON TOWING 85.00
MAZZUCA, JOE 92.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 517.50
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 16,068.30
MCHENRY COUNTY DIV OF TR 1,537.68
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 284.00
MDC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC 3,001.36
MEADE INC 131.76
MERTZ, GARY 60.00
MESIROW INSURANCE SERVIC 3,900.00
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 3,358.87
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 214.06
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 56.80
MIDCO 447.50
MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 271.57
MIDWEST METER INC 82,500.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 146.00
MULCH CENTER, THE 2,800.00
NATIONAL RECREATION AND 115.00
NEUMANN JR, EDWARD J 500.00
NICOR GAS 964.78
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00
NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC 6.00
OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 1,672.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 11,022.09
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 1,990.97
PILLOW, TED 175.00
PITEL SEPTIC INC 975.00
PRIME TACK & SEAL CO 715.54
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PROSAFETY INC 112.10
PUCHALSKI GOODLOE MARZUL 3,857.68
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION 3.19
REKENTHALER, SUE 30.00
REX AUTO BODY 2,717.00
ROTH, CORKI 325.00
SAM'S CLUB 952.15
SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STANS FINANCIAL SERVICES 135.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 878.96
STERWERF, JASON 46.00
SUPERVALU 89.97
SWIFT CO INC, JOHN S 1,739.00
SYMBOLARTS 885.00
TAPCO 32.01
THELEN MATERIALS LLC 389.00
THREE D DESIGN STUDIO LL 366.65
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 311.95
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATI 3,706.45
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 41.39
USA BLUEBOOK 257.50
VACULA, JOHN T 2,650.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 2,059.58
VILLAGE SQUIRE 355.00
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 5,300.00
ZAHN, DAN 138.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 10,310.00
GRAND TOTALS 235,845.24
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 73,592.34
TOURISM FUND 366.65
PAGEANT FUND 56.04
ALARM BOARD FUND 4,071.82
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 4,583.87
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 3,452.00
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND 3,706.45
WATER/SEWER FUND 108,926.73
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 9,333.25
MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 11,484.43
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2,747.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 3,411.98
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 2,355.00
POLICE PENSION FUND 7,757.68
TOTALS 235,845.24
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE TO ISSUE $3.1 MILLION GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
(SERIES 2012)
City Administrator Morefield stated two projects were in the budget for FY2012-13 that
were to be funded with bond issues. One project is the redevelopment of Water Treatment
Plant 2 for$2.2 million. The second project is for roof and heating and air conditioning repair at
the Public Works building in the amount of $830,000. In order to save on bond costs, one
issuance will be completed for both projects for a total of$3.1 million. A bond bid opening was
scheduled for the morning of August 27, 2012 and the results of the sale will be brought to the
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City Council to formalize the sale through a bond ordinance. Administrator Morefield stated "1
tonight's action is to approve an ordinance to issue $3.1 million general obligation bonds.
Dan Forbes of Speer Financial, Inc., the City's advisor on the bond issue, stated news is
excellent in the bond market. Six very close bids were received. The City has a great rating and
Finance and Accounting Manager Carolyn Lynch did an excellent job.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve an ordinance to issue $3.1 million
General Obligation Bonds (Series 2012) to fund redevelopment of Water Treatment Plant #2 as
well as the improvements at the Public Works building, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DEDICATION OF HONORARY STREET
Deputy Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted for an honorary street sign
at the intersection of Green Street and Washington Street. The recipient has an amazing story
of human kindness and community empowerment and exemplifies the six pillars of Character
Counts!. Staff supports the request to approve an honorary street sign at the intersection of
Green Street and Washington Street as an Honorary Street designation, as presented.
Mayor Low stated the individual this sign is being proposed for is not aware of the
designation request and asked Council members to refrain from using the names of recipients.
Mayor Low and all the Aldermen stated the request is very appropriate and the education
aspect of this request is truly remarkable.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staff's recommendation to pass a
resolution establishing the intersection of Green Street and Washington Street as an Honorary
street designation in the City of McHenry.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINI WAREHOUSES AND USE
VARIANCE TO ALLOW FIVE PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS AND TWO PRINCIPAL LAND USES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 305 N FRONT STREET
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated at the August 13 City Council meeting the
conditional use permit and use variance request for the property located at 305 N Front Street
was tabled to August 17 so Staff could work with the applicant, Thomas Grieco, to come up "1
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with a revised proposal for the property. The applicant is no longer proposing a car wash use or
`-- drive-through establishment at the location but is alternatively proposing construction of a dual
functioning building housing climate-controlled storage immediately and retail uses in the
future. The design would be similar to the original design of the building approved by City
Council in 2010 and similar to the design of the Fountain Shoppes. The four warehouse storage
buildings to the west would house a total of 196 storage units. Staff believes this is an
appropriate use for the property and is recommending approval of the ordinance.
Alderman Condon inquired about the glass on the east side of the building while it is
used for storage. Thomas Grieco responded there will be dark glass in the windows until it is
converted to retail space.
Alderman Glab stated the landscape buffer on the south side will not work and asked
the applicant to reconsider the type of trees being planted. Thomas Grieco responded he is
willing to work with staff and install whatever trees are suggested.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to approve a conditional use permit for mini
warehouses and use variance to allow five principal buildings and two principal land uses in
accordance with the revised site and landscape plans and building elevations, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
�— Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOG PARK
AND CONTRACT WITH 3D DESIGN FOR PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND
BID SPECIFICATIONS
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel stated a license agreement with Kohl's and a
permit of use from IDOT have been obtained in order to complete the cooperative agreements
and final plans for the proposed dog park to be located on the FAP420 property north of Kohl's.
The Parks and Recreation committee reviewed the final plan and estimated cost for this project
at the August 14, 2012 meeting and recommended the committee bring the project forward to
City Council for approval. This dog park has been discussed since 2005 and operational costs
should be maintained through the sale of annual passes. Director of Parks and Recreation
Merkel stated it is a great location and the City has cooperation from a local corporate
merchant and IDOT on the project which will help make things cost-effective.
Discussion ensued regarding the annual fee being charged and maintenance of the park.
Alderman Condon opined she would be hesitant to purchase a pass without knowing how her
dog would react in the park. Alderman Glab would like to see the non-resident fee raised and
opined the dog park should pay for itself.
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Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Condon, to approve a recommendation from the '1
Parks and Recreation Committee to approve development of a dog park and a contract with 3D
Design for preparation of construction documents and bid specifications, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no statement or report by Mayor Low.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Wimmer reported there was a Finance & Personnel Committee meeting
before the City Council meeting. Minutes will be forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items submitted.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi,to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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Mayor City Clerk