HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/14/2012 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
May 14, 2012
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled May 14, 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, Assistant City Administrator Hobson,
City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Construction and Neighborhood Services Director
Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt, Chief of Police Jones.
PRESENTATION: CHARACTER COUNTS! RECOGNITION AWARDS
Alderman Condon, President of the Character Counts! Coalition called forward Jack
Holding, award recipient. Mr. Holding was nominated by Mr. Fitzgibbons, McHenry High School
East Campus Assistant Principal, for a Citizen of Character Award after hearing Jack share his
inspiring story of being a cancer survivor before his peers. Alderman Condon then read and
presented the Character Counts! Recognition Award to Mr. Holding.
Mayor Low stated that Mr. Fitzgibbons was unable to attend the City Council meeting
but wanted to share what a fine example and inspiration Jack Holding is as a person of
exemplary character.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Glab requested Consent Agenda Item C, Authorization to waive bid
requirements and purchase water meter reading equipment from Midwest Meter, Inc., be
pulled for further consideration and discussion regarding costs.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as amended:
A. Authorization to advertise for bids for aerial bucket lift truck;
B. Authorization to waive bid requirements and purchase 2012 Ford F-250 4x4 for Street Division from Buss Ford,
McHenry,in an amount not to exceed$35,300;
D. 2012/13 Northern Illinois Crime Lab membership assessment of $27,306.27 and intergovernmental maintenance
agreement of$3,000;
E. Annual list of temporary signage advertising City Band Concerts and Farmers Markets
F. April 23,2012 City Council meeting minutes;and
G. List of Bills:
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 2,206.68
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 120.00
ALTERNATE POWER INC 2,368.00
APPASSURE SOFTWARE INC 3,747.50
AT&T 35.06
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 480.44
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 867.22
BANKCARD PROCESSING CENT 2,201.38
BARBATO, EMIL 189.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN 330.68
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BOXX THIS INC 120.56
BUSS FORD SALES 319.99
CALEA 4,065.00
CAREY ELECTRIC 184.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 441.88
CERTIFIED SERVICES INC 17.08
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 69.87
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 343.92
COMCAST CABLE 100.16
COMED 82,610.58
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 33,849.87
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 19.52
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 186.39
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 54.25
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 130.00
FIRST GOAL LLC 208.00
FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY 884.00
GMIS-IL 100.00
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 244.76
HRGREEN 32,453.57
IAHPC 50.00
ILEAS 100.00
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 2,145.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST 67.40
LEADSONLINE 2,578.00
LEXISNEXIS 112.50
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 94.68
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 120.00
MCHENRY AREA YOUTH COMM 1,000.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 601.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 84.84
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 2,387.95
MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 14.96
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 590.22
MOREFIELD, DERIK 45.42
NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 1,884.55
NATIONAL AWARD SERVICES 13.90
NORTH AMERICAN SALT COMP 14,604.43
NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 4,160.00
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECH 175.00
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE 4,635.00
NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIA 141,992.00
O'HERRON CO INC, RAY 300.88
PETROLIANCE LLC 7,217.70
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 220.00
POWER DMS INC 1,504.50
QUILL CORPORATION 168.01
RADAR MAN INC 720.00
RADICOM INC 6,811.62
RAXCO SOFTWARE 857.60
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 444.56
RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,572.09
REX AUTO BODY 778.00
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 130.44
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 35.88
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 179.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 76.52
STATE SURPLUS PROPERTY R 600.00
SYMBOLARTS 165.00
THINK INK INC 1,313.27
THIRD MILLENNIUM ASSOCIA 6,595.49
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES 9,469.40
USA BLUEBOOK 311.35
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 640.20
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 8,675.67
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 370.72
GRAND TOTALS 395,564.11
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FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 280,171.56
ALARM BOARD FUND 884.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 14,604.43
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 5,288.02
WATER/SEWER FUND 77,992.84
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 22.13
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 16,270.45
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 330.68
TOTALS 395,564.11
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C: REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS
AND PURCHASE WATER METER READING EQUIPMENT FROM MIDWEST METER, INC. IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$112,625
Alderman Glab asked for further explanation and breakdown of the exact costs involved
and how many replacement transponders are included in the equipment purchase proposal.
Public Works Director Schmitt responded the proposal includes 550 replacement transponders.
The new equipment would be an upgrade and would also provide a reduction in manpower and
vehicle costs. The proposal is a package bundle, there is not a line by line item cost breakdown.
Alderman Condon commented that this item is already approved in the budget and the
approval in the consent agenda is simply following protocol. Alderman Santi agrees with
Alderman Condon but would also like to see a more complete breakdown of expenditures.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Blake, to approve Staff's request for authorization to
waive bid requirements and purchase water meter reading equipment from Midwest Meter,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $112,625.
Voting Aye: Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Santi, Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM FAMILY FUN CIRCUS FOR:
1. SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO HOST CIRCUS AT PETERSEN PARK ON JUNE 1 AND 2, 2012;
2. VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16, SECTION 16-25 TO ALLOW
OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE PARK FOR THE EVENT
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated a request was received from Family Fun
Circus for a special use permit to allow a small circus at Petersen Park on June 1 and June 2,
2012. The circus is a one-ring circus with no exotic animals such as elephants or tigers. The
Family Fun Circus last performed in the City of McHenry in 2009 and there were no issues with
the show or the grounds at that time.
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Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted the request also includes a variance from the
Municipal Code, Chapter 16, Section 16-25, which prohibits overnight stays in City parks. The
applicant is seeking permission to stay on premises during the event, which would allow
oversight of equipment and animals during off-hours. Staff has reviewed the request and
supports the request to host the event as submitted.
Alderman Glab inquired if the waiver for overnight stays is for circus personnel only.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson replied affirmatively.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Blake, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
the request submitted by Family Fun Circus for the following as presented:
1. Special Use Permit to host a Circus at Petersen Park on June 1 and June 2, 2012;
2. Variance from Municipal Code Chapter 16, Section 16-25 to allow overnight stay in the
park for circus personnel.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY RIVERVIEW THEATER COMPANY OF MCHENRY
(RTC) FOR ANNUAL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL TO ALLOW:
1. USE OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ON JULY 13, 14, 15. 18 AND 22•
2. USE OF CITY SERVICES AS REQUESTED:
3. OVERNIGHT PARKING OF EQUIPMENT TRAILER IN A PARKING STALL ADJACENT TO THE
PARK AND AN ADDITIONAL STORAGE BIN IN THE PARK:
4. POSTING OF A TEMPORARY SIGN AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK JULY 6 THROUGH
JULY 22,AS PRESENTED.
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated the Riverview Theater Company has submitted a
request to host their fourth annual Shakespeare Festival in the Veterans Memorial Park on July
13, 14, 15, 18 and 22, 2012. All performances are free and will occur from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00
p.m. with a proposed attendance of 100 persons per performance. City services required would
include setup and breakdown of the stage. Assistant Administrator Hobson noted the
application includes a request to place one temporary advertising banner only at the Park from
July 6 through July 22; as well as allowing the overnight storage of an equipment trailer in a
parking stall adjacent to the park and a small storage bin for costumes in the Park behind the
washroom structure. Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval as presented.
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�. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve the
special use permit request submitted by Riverview Theater Company for the 4th Annual
Shakespeare Festival in the Park as follows:
1. To allow the use of Veterans Memorial Park on July 13, 14, 15, 18 and 22, 2012 for the
event;
2. To allow the use of City services as requested;
3. To permit overnight parking of an equipment trailer in a parking stall adjacent to the
park and an additional storage bin for costumes in the park for the duration of the
event;
4. To allow posting of a temporary sign at Veterans Memorial Park July 6 through July 22,
2012, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4113 WEST SHAMROCK
LANE AS REQUESTED BY SHANNON DELGADO,TOUCH OF ITALY
Deputy Administrator Martin stated an application was submitted by Shannon Delgado,
Touch of Italy Restaurant, for a conditional use permit to allow the service of alcohol in
�— conjunction with a restaurant at the property located at 4113 West Shamrock Lane. The matter
was presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing held on April 26,
2012, and the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request.
Deputy Administrator Martin noted that Touch of Italy is relocating to the space that
was formerly occupied by Nana's Kitchen. Nana's Kitchen was given approval for a conditional
use permit to sell alcohol in conjunction with a restaurant at 4113 Shamrock Lane in 2007;
however that conditional use permit no longer exists as Nana's Kitchen has been closed for a
period of over three continuous months. A restaurant serving alcoholic beverages is common
in this location and would not alter the general character of the area.
Deputy Administrator Martin stated it is Staff's recommendation to accept the
unanimous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an Ordinance
granting a conditional use permit for Touch of Italy, as presented.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to accept the unanimous recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant a conditional use permit to allow the service of
alcohol in conjunction with a restaurant at the property located at 4113 West Shamrock Lane as
requested by Shannon Delgado,Touch of Italy, as presented.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR CLASS G1 LIQUOR LICENSE FROM GRUMPY'S TOUCH OF ITALY, INC. D/B/A
TOUCH OF ITALY RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 4113 SHAMROCK LANE; AND ORDINANCE
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4 GRANTING AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS
G1 LIQUOR LICENSES FROM SIX TO SEVEN
Mayor Low stated she met with Shannon and Abraham Delgado, owners of Grumpy's
Touch of Italy, Inc. d/b/a Touch of Italy Restaurant, who are seeking a Class G1 liquor license for
their new location at 4113 Shamrock Lane in the Liberty Square retail center. The liquor license
for their previous location at 3910 Main Street expired on April 30, 2012, and they are
requesting a license for their new location pending approval of the conditional use permit,
which has now been done at this meeting.
Mayor Low noted the applicants have operated Grumpy's Touch of Italy at 3910 Main
Street for over 15 years with no liquor control violations. The applicant was fingerprinted by
McHenry Police and all associated fees have been paid. Mayor Low stated it is her
recommendation to approve the Class G1 liquor license for Grumpy's Touch of Italy, Inc. d/b/a
Touch of Italy Restaurant, located at 4113 Shamrock Lane, conditioned upon a satisfactory
fingerprint report and BASSETT certification for employees serving alcohol; and to approve an
ordinance increasing the number of Class G1 liquor licenses from six to seven.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to accept the Mayor's recommendation to
approve a Class G1 liquor license for Grumpy's Touch of Italy, Inc. d/b/a Touch of Italy
Restaurant, located at 4113 Shamrock Lane, conditioned upon a satisfactory fingerprint report
and BASSETT certification for employees serving alcohol; and to approve an ordinance
increasing the number of Class G1 liquor licenses from six to seven.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no statement or report by Mayor Low.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Condon reported there is a Community Development Meeting on May 15 at
7:00 p.m. in the Alderman's Conference Room.
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STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Administrator Morefield stated a list of tentative agenda items for the May 21 City
Council Meeting is attached to Council packets. He noted Council is welcome to bring up
additional items to be discussed or added to future agendas but this is a working list Staff is
addressing from a procedural standpoint.
Alderman Blake commented the dance recital was very well-organized and he praised
the Parks Department for an excellent job.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer,to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Ma r City Clerk