HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/05/2012 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
March 5,2012
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled March 5, 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
Black, Deputy Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, City Clerk Jones,
Construction and Neighborhood Services Director Schwalenberg, Public Works Director Schmitt,
Chief of Police Jones.
Mayor Low announced Cub Scout Pack 351's participation in tonight's Council Meeting
will be rescheduled.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
A. IDOT Resolution for repair work in state rights-of-way from January 1,2012 through December 31,2013;
B. Request from Friends of the Library to post temporary signs in municipal rights-of-way advertising their annual book
sale April 21 and 22,2012 and waiver of fees;
C. Approve contract with Rollins Aquatic Solutions for McCullom Lake herbicide treatment in an amount not-to-exceed
$12,995;
D. City Council Minutes:
February 20,2012 Committee of the Whole meeting;
E. List of Bills:
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 592.10
ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND 440.00
AT&T 183.16
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 122.86
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 928.00
BERKHEIMER CO INC, G W 170.66
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 305.85
BUSS FORD SALES 4,957.57
CAREY ELECTRIC 750.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 615.41
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 74.75
CERTIFIED FLEET SERVICES 420.73
CHESTERTON COMPANY, A W 263.33
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 1,979.25
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE-ACCTS 50.00
COMED 137.14
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 31.30
DOOR SERVICE INC 3,950.28
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 245.20
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 116.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 105.06
EJ EQUIPMENT 861.72
EQUIPMENT DEPOT 84.25
FEDEX 19.04
FRY, ROBERT J 50.00
GRAINGER 58.96
HAWKINS INC 2,245.44
`� HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 66.24
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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 100.00
IRCA 495.00
JONES, JOHN 90.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 39.05
KIMBALL MIDWEST 944.77
KING, DANIEL 5,730.14
KIRCHNER FIRE 413.50
KLEAN, KENNETH P 215.98
KRAMES STAYWELL 634.78
KREASSIG, DANIEL 90.00
LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 11.75
LUNSMANN, JOAN 10.26
MARSH USA INC 160.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCCAFFERTY, BRITTANY 90.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 3.55
MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 230.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 180.00
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 60.00
MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & M 159.00
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 78.85
MIDCO 369.50
MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 11.40
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 1,159.39
MURDOCK SUPER SECUR 219.07
NICOR GAS 3,686.54
NORTH AMERICAN SALT COMP 34,411.80
NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIA 35.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 14,525.62
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 397.35
PIONEER MANUFACTURING CO 18.50
PITNEY BOWES INC 255.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 129.61
QUILL CORPORATION 195.98
RADICOM INC 198.65
REINDERS INC 30,934.08
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 215.28
RENAISSANCE MOBILE RIVER 408.12
RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,104.31
ROAD RAGE INC 35.00
SASAK, TODD 26.73
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS I 90.00
SPRING ALIGN OF PALATINE 62.01
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 159.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 94.80
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 282.92
SUGAR BUZZ CUPCAKES 30.00
TEAM REIL INC 566.20
TEMPLE DISPLAY LTD 14,849.38
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 309.95
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 71.10
USA BLUEBOOK 259.99
VACULA, JOHN T 1,000.00
WINSTON CONTRACT 2,628.76
ZAHN, DAN 327.00
GRAND TOTALS 145,428.97
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FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 59,794.46
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 34,411.80
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 928.00
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND 30,611.01
WATER/SEWER FUND 12,740.83
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 5,730.14
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 179.04
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 817.71
POLICE PENSION FUND 215.98
TOTALS 145,428.97
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR CLASS G1 LIQUOR LICENSE FROM ISRAEL HERNANDEZ, REGISTERED AGENT OF
ISRAEL & JOSE CORP D/B/A THE TACO HOUSE LOCATED AT 4305 WEST ELM STREET; 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 applicant Israel Hernandez, share holder Jose Morales,
and share holder/manager Isabel Luna who are seeking a Class G1 Liquor License for Israel &
Jose Corp. d/b/a The Taco House which is located at 4305 West Elm Street. She noted the
applicant has completed all paperwork, paid all fees and submitted to fingerprinting and she
has no concerns. Mayor Low stated it is her recommendation to approve the liquor license and
to approve an ordinance increasing the number of Class G1 Liquor Licenses from six to seven.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Blake, to accept the Mayor's recommendation to pass
an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 4 increasing the number of Class G1 Liquor
Licenses from six to seven, and to approve a Class G1 Liquor License be granted to Israel &Jose
Corp d/b/a The Taco House located at 4305 West Elm St.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WONDER LAKE SKI TEAM'S
ANNUAL HAUNTED HAYRIDE IN OCTOBER 2012:
1. USE OF PETERSEN PARK FOR THE EVENT ON OCTOBER 13, 19, 20, 26 &27, 2012;
2. POST TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS IN MUNICIPAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY;
3. WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES.
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated a request was made by the Wonder Lake Water
Ski Team to use Petersen Park for its annual Haunted Hayride Program to be held throughout
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the month of October 2012. This will be the 15th year for this fundraising event. Rides will
open at 7:00 p.m. and close at 10:30 p.m. The event will include a "Kiddie Matinee" from 3:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 20th. Last year, the event was successful with over
4,500 attendees throughout the month. City Staff has been working with the event organizers
to move the rides from the picnic side of Petersen Park to the Petersen Farm side, due to noise-
related complaints received from residents in the surrounding neighborhood.
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated the applicant is also requesting permission to
post temporary advertising signs in the municipal rights-of-way and a waiver of all associated
fees. It is Staff's recommendation to approve the request as presented.
Alderman Wimmer stated this is always a good event.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
the request submitted by the Wonder Lake Water Ski Team for the Haunted Hayride Event to
be held in October 2012 as follows:
1. Use of Petersen Park for the event on October 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2012;
2. Post temporary advertising signs in municipal rights-of-way;
3. Waiver of all associated fees.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING IN CONJUNCTION WITH "MOVIE IN THE PARK" EVENTS ON SIX
FRIDAY EVENINGS FROM SEPTEMBER 7 TO OCTOBER 12 2012•
1. USE OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK FOR THE EVENT•
2. POST TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS IN MUNICIPAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY•
3. WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES.
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated a request was submitted by Mr. Paul Letizia to
host the third annual Friday evening "Movie in the Park" events from September 7, 2012
through October 12, 2012. Movie in the Park events have become very popular in the past two
years with over 100 people attending each movie night. There is no charge to attend and each
event will offer local food vendors and various family activities beginning at 6:00 p.m., with
movies starting at 7:15 p.m., and all activities concluding at 9:00 p.m. There is very little impact
to city services. The events would be held at Veterans Memorial Park. The applicant is also
requesting permission to post temporary advertising signs in the municipal rights-of-way and a
waiver of all associated fees. Staff fully supports the request as presented.
Alderman Condon stated she supports the waiver of fees adding that the movie events
are wonderful for the community.
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Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
`- the request submitted by Mr. Paul Letizia for the Movie in the Park Events to be held on Friday
evenings from September 7, 2011 through October 12, 2012 as follows:
1. Use of Veterans Memorial Park for the event;
2. Post temporary advertising signs in municipal rights-of-way;
3. Waiver of all associated fees.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING FROM PAUL LETIZIA REGARDING THE 2012 DOWNTOWN
MCHENRY CRUISE NIGHT EVENT:
1. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EVENT ON MONDAYS FROM 6 TO 8:30 P.M.
BEGINNING JUNE 11, 2012 AND ENDING OCTOBER 8,2012;
2. PERMIT PARKING OF SHOW CARS ON THE WEST SIDE OF GREEN STREET;
3. POSTING OF TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS AS SUBMITTED;
4. WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES FOR THE EVENT
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the Downtown McHenry Cruise Night has
been extremely successful for the past two years. Mr. Paul Letizia has approached Staff
regarding the planning for the 2012 event. The event would take place on Monday evenings in
the municipal parking lot behind Green Street Cafe and in the McHenry Savings Bank Lot, along
with 35 spaces in the vacant Justen Funeral Home site. This year's request also includes parking
of show cars on the west side of Green Street to assist with advertising the event. Mr. Letizia is
requesting permission to post temporary advertising signs at site-specific locations, including a
small inflatable sign that blows in the wind at the entrance to the Municipal Lot off of Route
120, which would be posted and then removed the night of each event. Mr. Letizia is also
requesting that all fees associated with the event be waived.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated Mr. Letizia has gained the support of Green
Street businesses and has secured the involvement of community groups such as the McHenry
Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis Key Club, and the Northern Illinois Streeters Car Club. Activities involved
with the event include a DJ for announcements and music, 10'x10' vendor tents in a select area,
and live music. Minimal city support and some police support will be necessary. Noting the
popularity of the event, Staff supports the request as presented.
Alderman Santi inquired about the number of vendors that could participate. Mr.
Letizia responded there is room for 15 vendors and McHenry businesses would be given the
first opportunity for space.
Mayor Low thanked Mr. Letizia and his committee for their contributions to this event.
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Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
the following as submitted by Paul Letizia for the 2011 Downtown McHenry Cruise Night Event:
1. Grant a temporary use permit to allow the event on Mondays from 6 p.m. until 8:30
p.m. beginning June 11, 2012 and ending October 8, 2012;
2. Permit parking of show cars on the west side of Green Street;
3. Approve the posting of temporary advertising signs as submitted;
4. Waive all fees associated with the event.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7, BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS REQUIRING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION AND CHAPTER 1
SETTLEMENT OF OFFENSES
Construction and Neighborhood Services Director Schwalenberg stated the Community
Development Committee discussed Rental Property Registration at its January 17, 2012
meeting. The Committee unanimously recommended Staff move forward with a
recommendation to City Council for approval of an ordinance requiring residential rental
property registration and establishment of fines for non-compliance.
Director Schwalenberg presented a Rental Registration Form which would be required
for all residential rental properties to register with the City. Approximately 25% of the City's
housing stock or 2,685 units are used as rental income property. The main intent of registering
rental properties is to provide accurate, accessible information on property owners to assist in
determining property ownership when zoning issues arise, emergency property maintenance is
needed, and to pursue matters through the City's administrative adjudication hearing process.
Staff is proposing registration be required every three years and is not proposing a fee for
registration at this time. Additionally, Staff proposes a one-year amortization be established
following passage of the ordinance whereby property would be required to be in compliance.
Director Schwalenberg stated a data base of landlords would be compiled utilizing
sewer/water billing records, building files, and common knowledge. Letters would be sent to
each property owner advising them of the requirement to register. Citations will only be issued
if a registration form has not been submitted by the end of the amortization period, including a
fine of $100 when settlement payment is made within seven days of the time a notice is
delivered and $200 when settlement payment is made between the eighth and fourteenth day
of the time a notice is delivered.
Construction and Neighborhood Services Director Schwalenberg stated it is Staff's
recommendation to approve an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 7, Buildings and
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Building Regulations requiring Residential Rental Registration, and Chapter 1, Settlement of
`— Offenses as presented.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staff's recommendation to approve
an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations requiring
Residential Rental Registration, and Chapter 1, Settlement of Offenses, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION: FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 BUDGET
Mayor Low announced the presentation of the proposed budget for fiscal year
2012/2013. She stated the challenge during the current financial downturn was to continue to
provide services at the level we are currently providing.
City Administrator Black provided Council with an overview of the preliminary draft of
the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 budget and outlined what was done to reach a balanced budget in
the last couple of years. He also provided a summary of the highlights contained in the General
Fund, including estimated Property Tax Revenue, State Sales Tax Revenue, and Personnel.
It was the consensus of Council to refer the 2012/2013 Fiscal Year Budget to the Finance
and Personnel Committee for review and consideration. City Administrator Black stated he is
currently preparing binders that will include breakdowns which will be distributed prior to the
Finance and Personnel Committee meetings.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low announced she would present the State of the City address to the McHenry
Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday March 7, 2012 at 11:45 a.m. at McHenry Country
Club. She added that the Run for Your Life Shamrock Shuffle will be held this Sunday March
11, 2012 and City Newsletters will be in the mail on Tuesday March 7, 2012.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to go into Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. to
discuss Personnel.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:17 p.m.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Blake, to go back into Open Session at 9:15 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:15 p.m.
OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no action taken in Open Session regarding matters discussed in Executive
Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Peterson.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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