HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/04/2012 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
June 4,2012
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled June 4, 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 Administrator Martin, 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 introduced Montini Catholic School students Lilly and Maggie Sharp. Their
grandfather was the high bidder at a recent school auction. Lilly and Maggie were awarded the
opportunity to be "Mayor for the Day". Mayor Low visited their classroom in May.
Mayor Sharp called the meeting to order and asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Mayor
Sharp then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Low thanked Mayors Lilly and Maggie Sharp for their attendance this evening.
She informed them City Council meetings are televised on cable Friday nights at 7:30 p.m.
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 Wimmer,to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. Temporary Use Permit,McHenry Area Jaycees Haunted House,including temporary sign and fee waiver;
B. Temporary Use Permit,The Chapel McHenry,church picnic at West Campus High School,June 24,2012;
C. Temporary Use Permit,Nicolino's Trackside,621 Ridgeview Dr.,Belmont Stakes Party,June 9,2012;
D. Special Event Liquor License,Nicolino's Trackside,621 Ridgeview Dr;
E. Block Party;
F. May 7,2012 regular City Council meeting minutes;
G. List of Bills:
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 204.13
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 101.86
AG PLUMBING 470.00
AGS REBUILDERS 190.00
ALTERNATE POWER INC 220.00
AMELIO, ROBERT 211.50
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 77.00
AT&T 3,579.34
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 491.44
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 4,582.30
BAKER & SON CO, PETER 6,579.10
BATTERIES PLUS 79.80
BLACK, CHRIS 31.00
BLUELINE.COM, THE 646.00
BREMER, CURTIS H 52.00
BRENNAN, DAN 2,310.00
BROWN, PAUL 184.00
BUSS FORD SALES 1,676.13
CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 418.00
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CDW GOVERNMENT INC 127.19
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 63.70
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 2,591.75
CLESEN, NICHOLAS 258.51
CMS COMMUNICATIONS INC 136.00
COMED 238.51
CONSERV FS 118.60
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 20.00
CUNAT CONTRACTING 51.06
DELISI, PHIL 100.00
DELL MARKETING LP 4,655.21
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 1,299.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 360.00
EVANS, JAMES 46.00
EVERETT, MARGARET 127.98
FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 356.50
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 76.75
FIORE, CLARISSA 21.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 1,147.76
FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY 1,092.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 465.00
FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS 540.00
GALLS AN ARAMARK CO LLC 341.97
GEMPLER'S INC 261.95
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 167.25
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 352.40
HARM'S FARM 159.86
HARMENING, CHRISTOPHER M 138.00
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN L 139.75
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 32.33
I-PAC C/O WILLIAM WALSH 125.00
IACP 240.00
J G UNIFORMS INC 220.00
KAMAN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOL 1,260.62
KIMBALL MIDWEST 1,006.38
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 55.99
MAZZUCA, JOE 46.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 940.00
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 355.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 16,068.30
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 7,208.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 250.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 30.00
MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT 130.13
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 1,685.98
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 129.02
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 392.58
MOORE, KEVIN 51.00
MORRIS, MATT 50.26
MULCH CENTER, THE 1,105.00
NICOR GAS 1,701.03
NORTH AMERICAN SALT COMP 1,478.38
NORTHEASTERN IL REGIONAL 30,306.27
NORTHWEST POLICE ACADEMY 50.00
OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 204.00
PADDOCK, TIMOTHY 94.00
PADRO, PEDRO 45.98
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY 1,033.74
PETERSON, DWAYNE 92.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 9,281.53
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 394.99
PITEL SEPTIC INC 600.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 65.33
R&S FENCE COMPANY 325.00
RADAR MAN INC 295.00
REINDERS INC 150.63
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 372.91
RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,192.69
ROGERS, MATT 350.00 '�
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S&S WORLDWIDE INC 101.00
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 320.62
SMITH, WILLIAM 200.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 525.74
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 80.86
STATE MOTOR & CONTROL SO 3,324.18
STEINER ELECTRIC COMPANY 1,105.42
STERWERF, JASON 161.00
SYNEK, JENNIFER 8.00
THELEN MATERIALS LLC 77.00
TOBIN, TRACY 47.25
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 721.90
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002 805.88
USA BLUEBOOK 1,259.38
VACULA, JOHN T 2,500.00
VANDERSTAPPEN SURVEYING 450.00
WALSH, THOMAS M 30.95
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,503.68
WEST PAYMENT CENTER 142.00
WICKENKAMP, JODI 28.00
GRAND TOTALS 143,165.23
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 87,213.03
PAGEANT FUND .90
ALARM BOARD FUND 1,092.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 1,478.38
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 4,583.87
WATER/SEWER FUND 26,983.54
MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 11,484.43
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2,600.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 7,729.08
TOTALS 143,165.23
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Low introduced Mary Napolitano and Pat Schaefer of the McHenry Garden Club.
Mayor Low read a Proclamation naming the week of June 3 through 9, 2012 National Garden
Week. Mary Napolitano thanked Mayor Low and City Council for all their support.
REQUEST FROM ECKEUS MCHENRY FLEA MARKET, LOCATED AT 3705 WEST ELM STREET, FOR
EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 12-04-028 ALLOWING OUTSIDE SALES AND DISPLAY
OF MERCHANDISE
Construction and Neighborhood Services Director Schwalenberg stated a request was
made by Carl Eckel for an extension on the Temporary Use Permit approved by City Council at
its April 2, 2012 meeting, for Eckel's McHenry Flea Market located at 3705 West Elm St. The
temporary use permit is set to expire on June 9, 2012, and Mr. Eckel is requesting an extension
be granted until July 3, 2012. Director Schwalenberg noted that Mr. Eckel is in attendance to
answer any questions Council may have.
The purpose of the Temporary Use Permit, when it was approved, was to include
Monday evenings to supplement the Cruise Night events. Unfortunately, the temporary use
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permit is set to expire prior to the first Cruise Night taking place. Mr. Eckel is also working with
Staff on pursuing a conditional use permit to allow up to 15 vendors for the outside display and
sales of merchandise on a permanent basis.
Alderman Schaefer commented that he is okay with the temporary use but still would
want to see uniformity if a conditional use is requested.
Alderman Wimmer stated that in previous outdoor displays at this location there were
no tents and there were items displayed hanging off of vehicles. Mr. Eckel responded he
informed all vendors that was no longer allowed and vehicles needed to be parked away from
the display area. Alderman Condon asked that this stipulation be noted in the motion for
approval.
Alderman Peterson stated he would like to see how this event works in conjunction with
the Monday Cruise Nights.
Alderman Santi asked the number of vendors that have displayed outside previously.
Mr. Eckel responded there have been five so far. Alderman Santi reiterated he would like to
see uniformity of color for all the tents in the outside display area. Alderman Santi asked if
people attending the Cruise Nights and Flea Market would be walking across the Route 120
Bridge to travel back and forth. Mr. Eckel responded his parking lot is already being used by
many people on Monday nights for parking for the Cruise Nights. Hours of the flea market
would be coordinated with the hours of the Cruise Nights; approximately 3:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.
Alderman Glab stated he has concerns with extending the temporary use permit as he
has not been impressed with the outside displays he has seen so far. He also suggested the
Community Development Department should look into regulating and licensing flea markets.
Mr. Eckel stated he makes a concerted effort to address any concerns with any issues that
come up immediately.
Alderman Santi asked if the inside flea market will also be open at the same time on
Monday nights. Mr. Eckel responded the interior will be closed; it will be outside display only.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Glab, to approve the request from Eckel's McHenry
Flea Market, located at 3705 West Elm St., for extension of Temporary Use Permit 12-04-028
allowing outside sales and display of merchandise with the following conditions, as presented:
1. Any additional requests for outdoor display of merchandise or outdoor vendors this
year will require application for a conditional use permit;
2. The site and surrounding properties shall remain free from trash and debris at all
times;
3. All tents shall be maintained and remain in good condition for the duration of the
temporary use permit; '"1
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�. 4. There shall not be any vehicles permitted in the display area and all merchandise
must be displayed under tents; and
5. All merchandise shall be removed and site cleaned at the end of each business day.
Voting Aye: Schaefer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Santi, Glab, Blake, Wimmer.
Absent: None.
Motion denied.
REQUEST FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO WAIVE FEES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1605 HILLSIDE LANE
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was received from Mr. Jerry Monica,
Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County, requesting reimbursement of
all or a portion of the $14,379 in city fees required to construct a new 1304 square-foot single
family home at 1605 Hillside Lane, in the Lincoln Hills Subdivision. In 1995 City Council waived
fees in excess of$7,500 for a Habitat for Humanity home on Park Lane Avenue and in 2003 City
Council waived fees in the amount of $7,296 for a Habitat for Humanity home on Clearview
Drive. Habitat for Humanity does not profit from the construction of homes and relies heavily
on donated materials and volunteers to construct the home. Mr. Monica is in the process of
requesting fee waivers from the fire, library and school districts for 1605 Hillside Lane as well.
Deputy Administrator Martin stated Staff recommends approval of a reimbursement of fees
paid in the amount of $14,379 for the new construction of a Habitat for Humanity home
located at 1605 Hillside Lane, as presented.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to authorize reimbursement of fees in the
amount of $14,379 for the new construction of a Habitat for Humanity home located at 1605
Hillside Lane, as presented.
Discussion on the Motion
Alderman Condon endorses this request as a whole and stated it is important as a
community that we try to help those who are in need.
Alderman Santi stated he would like to see this home constructed but has a concern in
regard to costs the City must incur. He would like to see any fees waived in the form of a
percentage. Alderman Santi also asked if requests for fee waivers were granted from the
school, library and fire districts back in 1995 and 2003. Mr. Monica stated Habitat for Humanity
did receive fee waivers from those districts as well, both in 1995 and 2003.
Alderman Glab concurs with Alderman Santi regarding the City needing to collect some
city fees associated with the construction, especially due to the economic times. He is
especially concerned with fees that affect residents directly. Alderman Glab also suggested a
foreclosed home be bought and renovated rather than building a new home.
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Alderman Schaefer inquired what percentage of materials are donated, what the actual
price of construction will be, and whether Habitat for Humanity has heard anything from the
school districts yet. Mr. Monica responded less than half of the materials are donated; they do
have corporate sponsors. The materials Habitat for Humanity must buy are also bought locally.
They have a great number of volunteers and use local contractors as well. Mr. Monica also
replied the price is actually$160,000 but then credit is given for volunteer labor from HUD. The
sale price is based on the ability to pay and the mortgage is held by Habitat for Humanity at 0%
interest. He also stated he has not heard anything back from the school districts yet.
Alderman Peterson asked if the house will be built whether they get a fee waiver or not,
and the completion time to build the house. Mr. Monica confirmed the foundation was already
poured and the house will be built regardless. He also stated it will take about four to five
months to build, work being done primarily on Saturdays.
Mayor Low invited Joe Barabas, an audience member residing three blocks from the
subject property, to address City Council briefly, at his request. Mr. Barabas stated he is
addressing City Council as a representative of many of the homeowners in the development the
Habitat for Humanity home is being built in. He stated they are concerned with any motion to
waive fees for the home because they feel it will negatively affect values of other homes in the
area. At the minimum, Mr. Barabas and other homeowners ask City Council to deny the fee
waiver or possibly just reduce fees charged; or to postpone any decision and allow residents in
the neighborhood to voice their concerns. Fees and taxes are the same thing from the
neighboring homeowners' perspective and they are concerned a precedent will be set.
Alderman Condon stated fee waivers will not affect property values and during these
economic times it is imperative to lend assistance when we are able. City Council members are
stewards of public funds and must be careful of how funds are used or waived and not
collected, but as a Character Counts! Community, it is very important support is given within
our community.
Alderman Santi asked Mr. Monica why they chose now to build. Mr. Monica replied
there is an overwhelming need in this county right now for housing for the homeless.
Alderman Santi asked whether the development has a homeowner's association. He stated he
is in favor of waiving some fees but not all of them. Assistant City Administrator Martin
confirmed that there is no homeowner's association.
Alderman Glab asked if any Habitat for Humanity homes have gone into foreclosure.
Mr. Monica replied there are not any Habitat for Humanity homes in foreclosure. Alderman
Glab stated he would like to help out but is not sure to what extent. He does not support
waiving sewer and water fees.
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Alderman Schaefer stated he does not want to waive all the fees and suggested
postponing a vote to a later date in order to analyze the fee breakdown.
Mayor Low invited City Administrator Morefield to comment on the fee waiver
discussion. Mr. Morefield suggested waiving the fees associated with the parks, tap-on,
annexation, building and plumbing, which would bring the fee waiver to about $7,511. He
stated this amount would preserve the capital development, sewer and water, developer
donation, and water meter fees, essentially reducing total fees charged by about half.
Alderman Schaefer clarified the fee waiver amount is $7,511 and we were not reducing
it by$7,511 and he is comfortable with that. Alderman Blake concurred.
Alderman Condon amended her motion to approve a waiver of fees in the amount of
$7,511 total, for new construction of a Habitat for Humanity home located at 1605 Hillside Lane
as amended per the recommendation of City Administrator Morefield. Alderman Wimmer
seconded the motion, as amended.
Discussion was held regarding correcting wording in the motion to reflect approval of a
fee waiver of some other taxing body district fees being subject to their own approval.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to approve a waiver of fees in the amount of
$7,511 total, for new construction of a Habitat for Humanity home located at 1605 Hillside
Lane, excluding fees, subject to approval from School Districts 15 and 156, and the McHenry
Library District and Fire District, as amended.
Voting Aye: Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Santi.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Low introduced Mary Donner from Pace. Mary stated McHenry County is
partnering with Pace in a single contract for the City of McHenry, the City of Crystal Lake, and
the City of Woodstock for consistent rates, consistent hours, consistent, longer and cheaper
service and better routes in McHenry County. Pace hopes to provide information via the
internet as well.
REQUEST FROM THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE RTA(PACE) FOR:
1. APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF THE
ADVERTISING TRANSIT SHELTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCHENRY,
SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE RTA (PACE). TITAN OUTDOOR, AND PIONEER
CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES:AND
2. APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM THE SIGN ORDINANCE TO PERMIT OFF-SITE
ADVERTISING ON THE PACE BUS SHELTER AT 4001 DAYTON STREET.
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Assistant City Administrator Martin stated that last year, Pace implemented an
advertising transit shelter replacement program in the City, whereby the property owner
receives one-half or 31.25% of Pace's share of gross advertising billings. Advertising transit
shelters are located on Green Street adjacent to the former City Hall, at 4100 Veterans
Parkway, and at the northeast corner of Ridgeview Drive and Prime Parkway. An additional
shelter will be constructed at 5330 West Elm Street, the location of Transitional Living Services
for Veterans. To date the City has received $1,963 from the ad shelter on Green Street and the
shelter at the NE corner of Ridgeview Drive and Prime Parkway. Pace is also proposing to
remove two non-ad shelters and install one ad shelter on property owned by Pioneer Center,
located at 4001 Dayton Street. The City will not receive any monetary compensation as the
shelter will be installed on private property; however, it is within the city's corporate limits.
The City will not be liable or responsible for the shelter in any way but Council approval of a
variance is required to allow off-site advertising on the shelter.
Alderman Schaefer asked City Attorney McArdle if the City has any liability by agreeing
to this partnership agreement. City Attorney McArdle would like to review the agreement
more thoroughly and suggests a motion is made subject to attorney review.
Alderman Santi suggested a cigarette butt disposal unit be added to the shelters,
especially the shelter located in front of the old City Hall on Green Street. Mary Donner
responded that Titan Outdoor is supposed to clean up the shelters once a week and she will
look into making sure they are maintained better.
Alderman Glab stated he has issues with the request due to the fact that the City does
not collect revenue but still has liability. He has concerns with the financial liability.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Condon, to approve a request from the Suburban Bus
Division of the RTA(Pace)for:
1. Approval of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor's execution of the Advertising Transit
Shelter Agreement between the City of McHenry, Suburban Bus Division of the RTA
(Pace),Titan Outdoor, and Pioneer Center for Human Services; and
2. Approval of a variance from the sign ordinance to permit off-site advertising on the Pace
bus shelter at 4001 Dayton Street,
subject to City Attorney's review, as amended.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low introduced Ben Spengel, a resident in the audience. Ben has been
responsible for bringing the Run & Roll Track Meet to our community. This year it will be held
Wednesday evening,June 6 at 5:00 p.m. at McCracken Field. It is the 5th year of the event.
The first City band concert will be held this Thursday, June 7 at Veterans Park, and the
Kiwanis Soap Box Derby will be held this Saturday,June 9.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Condon stated the Community Development Committee meeting scheduled
for Tuesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. needs to be rescheduled to Tuesday June 26. Committee
members are asked to contact either her or Assistant City Administrator Martin.
Alderman Wimmer stated the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting is scheduled
for Monday,June 18, at 6:30 p.m.,just prior to the City Council meeting.
Alderman Blake stated the Public Works Committee meeting will be held on Monday,
July 2, at 6:00 p.m.,just prior to the City Council meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Administrator Morefield stated a list of tentative future agenda items for the June
11 and June 18 City Council meetings was provided to the Council noting the list is tentative and
items may be removed and added.
Alderman Glab asked if Community Development Committee could look into developing
restrictions for dumpsters regarding requiring permits and limiting the amount of time they can
be left out.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
T e meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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