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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 1, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely
only.
The public can observe and participate by connecting online via Zoom at
https://cityofmchenry.zoom.uslj/91004217000
Or call 312-626-6799, Meeting ID. 910 0421 7000
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, March 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S. Green
Street, McHenry, IL.
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer-absent, Alderman
Harding-absent, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett.
Others present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Interim Director of Public Works
Strange, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of
Parks and Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk,
City Planner Sheriff, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Administrator Morefield led the pledge.
Public Comments: Several residents attended the zoom meeting regarding concerns about
Blake Farms, an undecided future Apartment Complex, by Continental. Many concerns had
been communicated in writing and Administrator Morefield had shared those comments with
The City Council before the meeting.
Kristine Reinhard, Keith Varkalis, and Scott Thompson, Sam Catalano, were present on the
call and were given three minutes for public comments.
Directory Polerecky concluded by explaining that there was no previous knowledge to The
Council until the day before, that the property in question was sold, however there is currently
soil sampling going on before the apartment complex would even come to fruition. The next
step for Continental Properties will be to submit a formal application, then it goes to public
zoning and hearing; next a formal proposal will be presented to The Council for the
recommendation, action is then taken at that time. This is in conceptual review phase and the
formal proposal has not been presented to The Council.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:6.A.
A. Resolution Authorizing the Deputy City Clerk to Update the Official Zoning Map and to
Publish a Notice of the Zoning Map Update; (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
B. Mayor's Execution of Intergovernmental Agreements for Dispatch Services between the
City of McHenry and the Marengo Rescue Squad District, Marengo Fire Protection
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District, Union Fire Protection District, Harvard Fire Protection District, and Johnsburg
Police Department; (Police Chief Birk)
C. Authorization to enter into a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant Program agreement
with El Gordo Mexican Restaurant, located at 929 Front Street, in the amount of
$10,000; (Economic Development Director Martin)
D. Approval of the use of Petersen Park, a Special Event Liquor License, a 50% reduction
in city services, and permission to post temporary advertising signage in municipal right-
of-ways for the McHenry Rotary Club Blues Brews and BBQs Festival; (Parks and
Recreation Director Hobson)
E. February 16, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$191,561.53.
No public Comments
*Clerks Note-Alderman Schaefer joined meeting late.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Motion to approve a Use Variation and Zoning Variations to allow 6 parking spaces in
lieu of the required 7.5 parking spaces, to allow a minimum lot width of 75 feet in lieu of
the required 200 feet, and any other variances needed to accommodate a 4-unit,
multifamily building at 3723 Grand Avenue. (City Planner Sheriff)
Alderwoman Miller, needs abstain because she represents this client, the buyer. City Planner
Sherriff explained this Individual Action Item. Alderman Schaefer stated that many people are
against this, another topic brought up for concern was drainage issues. Per Director Polerecky
during the building permitting process that is when they look at drainage issues. Alderman
Glab, explained the importance of communication with the city and our community, has no
problems with this. No public Comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, 0-nays,1-
abstained-Alderwoman Miller. Motion carried.
B. Motion to approve a Sign Variance to 3112 W. Lincoln Road (Munson Ski and Marine)
for two additional wall signs, not to exceed four wall signs, with a combined total of 144
square feet, and to allow for additional wall signs limited to 400 square feet on the south
and west elevations. (Community Development Director Polerecky)
Presented by Director Polerecky, Munsion Ski and Marine would like to advertise brand names ,..,
of their boats. They do not know what brands specifically yet that they will have, therefore,
asking for blanket advertising for now. Alderman Glab asked if the variance would stay if
property is sold, per Director Polerecky stated that language can be added if the use changes
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it could be null and void. Alderman Glab asked if they have outside storage, it was confirmed
yes. Alderwoman Miller, supported the signage placement. Alderman Santi asked for the
demolition time frame, per Director Polerecky, it could start this week, waiting for weather to
break, their goal is to open in May.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi seconded by Alderman Glab to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, 0-nays,0-
abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Items:
A. Discussion regarding permitting 6 video gaming terminals per establishment.
Administrator Morefield, stated that information has been supplied to The Council regarding
this. There was some discussion regarding this topic. Mayor Jett suggested reaching out to
businesses to see who would actually want to act on this. Many supported six as long as the
state was ok with it. Majority wanted to bring this topic back for further review.
Staff Reports:
A. Request to begin March 15th City Council Meeting at 6pm to accommodate a discussion
of the Draft FY21/22 Budget operating funds.
Per Administrator Morefield, stated that he wants permission to start this meeting earlier,
majority at least be for the budget. Yes, to the 6pm per The Council.
Mayor's Report: None
City Council Comments: Alderman Glab, stated that they people were asking for there to be
a police satellite in the old abandoned bank building, located down the road from McHenry
West High School. This idea was brought in to him, may be something to review in the future
and that is why he presented this to The Council.
Executive Session if Needed: Not needed at this time.
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to
adjourn the meeting at 8:06 PM. Roll Call: Vote:8-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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