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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 01/30/2012 - City Council REGULAR MEETING January 30,2012 Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled January 30, 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 Black, Deputy Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Construction and Neighborhood Services Director Schwalenberg, Wastewater Superintendant Ruzicka, Parks and Recreation Director Merkel, Chief of Police Jones, City Engineer Pieper. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Low stated Consent Agenda Item D, Temporary Use Permit for Treasure Hunter's Road Show, at 1555 South Route 31, was pulled by the applicant. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: A. Recommendation to approve HR Green, Inc. Professional Services Agreement Amendment#1 for Pearl Street Bridge deck joint replacement in an amount not-to-exceed$3,000; B. Authorization as recommended by the Public Works Committee to: L,. 1)seek Request for Proposals for exclusive residential waste hauling services;and, 2)approve 60-day extension of the current refuse contract with MDC Environmental Services; C. Request from Bond Drug Company of Illinois LLC d/b/a Walgreens#05469 to transfer existing Class B4 Liquor License to Class F2 Liquor License and approval of ordinance amending Municipal Code by increasing the number of Class F2 Liquor Licenses from eight to nine and decreasing the number of Class B Liquor Licenses from three to two; E. City Council Minutes: January 16,2012 regularly scheduled meeting; F. List of Bills: ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 206.00 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 365.14 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 513.53 AIRGAS SAFETY INC 368.34 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 77.00 AT&T 7,199.40 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 149.32 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 559.50 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 428.00 BATTERIES PLUS 59.85 BEUCKMAN, JESSICA 113.75 BEYER, THOMAS 220.63 BLAKE RICHMOND II LLC 375.00 BUSS FORD SALES 1,294.34 CAREY ELECTRIC 990.00 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 280.77 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 142.10 CHICAGO COMMUNICATIONS L 90.80 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 382.02 CINTAS CORPORATION #355 936.44 COCO KEY WATER RESORT 200.00 COMCAST CABLE 140.81 COMED 25,419.34 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 18,485.34 Regular Meeting Page 2 January 30,2012 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 44.53 CRITICAL REACH 395.00 CROSS MATCH TECHNOLOGIES 1,620.00 CUSTOM LANDSCAPING 510.00 DEBOLT, JUSTIN 27.49 DOOR SERVICE INC 4,946.04 ECKELS MCHENRY FLEA MARK 30.00 FBI NAA 85.00 FISHER, MARC 5.00 FOERSTER, JEFFERY S 38.76 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 85.00 GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 35.50 GROVE, KELLY 195.00 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 92.59 HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 70.00 HRGREEN 4,278.00 IACP 360.00 ICC 125.00 ILLINOIS GFOA 470.00 IMAGETEC LP 790.08 IRISH PRAIRIE RECREATION 1,375.00 JETTS HEATING & AIR INC 2,235.00 KALE UNIFORMS INC 163.00 KIESLER'S POLICE SUPPLY 8,214.70 KIMBALL MIDWEST 355.72 KIRCHNER FIRE 186.25 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 107.06 LISS, NEVA 97.50 LTS 873.78 MARATHON TOWING 240.00 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 98.23 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 380.00 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 343.00 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 75.46 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 64.50 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 737.78 NEUMANN JR, EDWARD J 500.00 NEVILLE, HOLLY 92.88 NICOR GAS 4,816.10 NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 1,096.50 OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 906.50 PACE 8,741.12 PERRY, LEANN 52.00 PETROLIANCE LLC 15,909.16 PETTIBONE & CO, P F 107.20 PORTER LEE CORPORATION 1,150.00 PORTER, DAVID 104.66 PRECISION SHARPENING 31.00 QUILL CORPORATION 207.27 REGNER, WILLIAM J 50.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,478.43 RIETESEL, BYRON 960.00 RIGAN, KRISTOPHER 7.17 ROCKALL, KRISTIAN 2,440.00 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL 86.00 ROGERS, MATT 91.98 ROTARY CLUB OF MCHENRY 236.00 SAFARI LAND LLC 50.00 SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 242.94 STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00 STANS FINANCIAL SERVICES 135.00 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 704.50 STEPHAN, MEAGHAN 52.00 SUGAR BUZZ CUPCAKES 30.00 SYNEK, JENNIFER 9.40 TEAM REIL INC 239.99 THIRD MILLENNIUM ASSOCIA 995.00 TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 401.95 TRAX DEPOT CAFE 30.00 Regular Meeting Page 3 January 30,2012 TRIKHA, SHEEL K 2,145.00 TRYBOM, MATTHEW 500.00 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATI 29.95 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-G 4,601.00 USA BLUEBOOK 459.00 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,887.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 12,677.64 WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 5,300.00 ZAHN, DAN 243.00 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 10,950.00 GRAND TOTALS 170,761.73 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 102,075.47 MCHENRY AREA CHARACTER COUNTS 29.24 DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 428.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 2,908.00 WATER/SEWER FUND 58,568.28 MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 675.00 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 34.30 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 3,427.22 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 2,245.00 POLICE PENSION FUND 371.22 TOTALS 170,761.73 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO CITY OF MCHENRY ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER XII SECTION Q REGULATING THE USE OF GENERATORS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Deputy Administrator Martin stated the Community Development Committee discussed the use of temporary generators in residential zoning districts at its November 8, 2011 meeting. As Council will recall, the use of temporary generators arose as a result of the extended power outage in 2011. The Committee recommended Staff take the matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. Deputy Administrator Martin noted the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the request at a public hearing held on January 19, 2012. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of a text amendment to allow the use of generators during periods of power loss and/or outage on residentially-zoned property only. Deputy Administrator Martin stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve a text amendment to Chapter XII Section C.3 of the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding generators in residential zoning districts and to amend Chapter 14 Section 14-8K of the Municipal Code as presented. Alderman Glab referenced comments made by Chairman Shepler at the Public Hearing �, and questioned whether the ordinance addressed the intent of the discussion in changing text Regular Meeting Page 4 January 30,2012 from power loss to power outage or simply adding power outage to the text. Deputy Administrator Martin stated the change in language as currently written was approved to address both power losses for any reason and/or power outages. Alderman Schaefer asked if a 3500 watt generator could provide power to an entire house. He stated his belief it could only temporarily power a refrigerator/freezer and possibly one or two other household appliances. Deputy Administrator Martin stated that Alderman Schaefer's understanding is correct. Alderman Glab recommended amending the text language to close any loopholes which would allow residents to use portable generators to power their homes in the event of a power loss due to nonpayment of utility bills. Alderman Condon opined she feels comfortable with the way the current ordinance is written and stated she does not believe anyone would use a portable generator long-term. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon,to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance amending Chapter XII Section C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 14 Section 14-8K of the Municipal Code to allow the use of temporary generators as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRIC POWER AGGREGATION CONSULTING SERVICES WITH INDEPENDENT ENERGY CONSULTANTS INC..OF AURORA OHIO Deputy Administrator Martin stated at the November 7, 2011, meeting City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a referendum question to be placed on the March 20, 2012 General Primary Election Ballot regarding municipal power aggregation for residential and small commercial retail users. Municipal power aggregation is a process whereby governmental units coordinate with a consultant for the purchase of electricity seeking a reduced rate from an alternative residential electrical supplier (ARES). Deputy Administrator Martin stated the City has been working in conjunction with the McHenry County Council of Governments and other participating communities, including McHenry County, to review submissions from five consultants who responded to a request for proposal to assist with municipal electrical aggregation for residential and small commercial retail customers. The committee recommended Independent Energy Consultants (IEC) based in Aurora, Ohio. Each government entity is required to enter into a separate consulting agreement with the consultant. The firm would provide a variety of services including: '1 Regular Meeting Page 5 January 30,2012 `- 1) educating residents and small commercial retail users about the program; 2) create and review bid documents for ARES services; 3) obtain historical energy load data from ComEd; and 4) be present at two required public hearings. Deputy Administrator Martin noted the agreement with Independent Energy Consultants (IEG) would be contingent on the March 20, 2012 referendum passing by majority. The agreement before Council for consideration this evening is for a two-year term; however, there will be no charge to the City if the referendum does not pass. Deputy Administrator Martin stated it is Staff's recommendation to pass an ordinance authorizing the Mayor's execution of an agreement for consulting services with Independent Energy Consultant's Inc. of Aurora, Ohio, as presented. Alderman Santi asked if the agreement would be null and void if the referendum on the March ballot is voted down. Deputy Administrator Martin answered in the affirmative. Alderman Santi asked if all the other participating MCCG municipalities are going through this same procedure. Deputy Administrator Martin responded that all of the communities who want to participate in this consortium would have to approve the agreement with IES and also pass a subsequent intergovernmental agreement. He also stated that all participants were extremely comfortable with this consultant. If the referendum does not pass, a new agreement would have to be signed. Alderman Glab stated he was concerned that the agreement does not state the contract would be null and void if the referendum fails to pass. Deputy Administrator Martin stated if the referendum does not pass, the contract would be null and void. He noted the City Attorney has reviewed the document and has indicated he is comfortable with the agreement. If the referendum passes, the residents and businesses in the City will be given multiple notices offering them the opportunity to opt out of participation. Alderman Peterson asked if there could be multiple suppliers of energy. Deputy Administrator Martin stated that there is normally just one supplier. The intergovernmental agreement would layout what the City is looking for from a bidder and the City would choose one supplier based on the terms of the bids. Regular Meeting Page 6 January 30,2012 Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve an '1 ordinance authorizing the Mayor's execution of an agreement for consulting services with Independent Energy Consultants Inc. of Aurora, Ohio, as presented. 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 There were no Committee Reports. STAFF REPORTS There were no Staff Reports. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no Future Agenda items discussed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. IV ayor City Clerk '"1