HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/10/1997 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 1997
�. The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 in the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Absent: Baird. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public
Works Batt, Chief of Police Joyce, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, City
Planner Maggio. Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Bob Kirschner of 4516 Lakewood Road addressed Council stating his
dissatisfaction with the loose leaf pick-up program. Mr. Kirschner noted his leaves
had not been picked up since Halloween, even after numerous phone calls to the
City's contracted waste hauler, Waste Management North. Mayor Cuda informed Mr.
Kirschner the waste hauler had promised to make one last complete leaf pick-up
throughout the entire City until all the leaves are gone. He thanked Mr. Kirschner for
his efforts to assist the City 's decreased leaf burning. City Administrator Lobaito also
stated Staff intends to review the program and contractor's performance in
preparation for the 1998 fall loose leaf pick-up.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLICE SERGEANT WILLIAM BROGAN
Chief of Police Joyce introduced newly-commissioned Sergeant William Brogran.
Chief Joyce noted Sergeant Brogan has been with the McHenry Police Department
for fifteen years. Mayor Cuda and Council congratulated Sergeant Brogan and wished
him well.
PRESENTATION BY MAYOR TO MR. AND MRS. DENNIS YOUNG - CHARLES HENRY
GRANGER RESIDENCE - LANDMARK COMMISSION PLAQUE #18
Mayor Cuda reminded Council the designation of Landmark Plaque #18 to the
Charles Henry Granger residence located at 3803 West Main Street had been
approved by Council at the regularly scheduled October 15, 1997 Council Meeting.
Mayor Cuda presented Landmark Plaque #18 to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Young who in
turn thanked the Mayor, Council and the Landmark Commission for considering and
awarding the historic designation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Cuda noted the presence of residents in the audience who had expressed
their interest in Consent Agenda Item #3, Ordinance adding a stop sign on Washington
Street at Green Street. In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, the residents stated their
resounding approval of the Ordinance. Some discussion followed regarding the
original proposed location of the stop sign on Court at Green.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
1. Tuition Reimbursement Request - Kristine Paprocki: Introduction to Windows
95, $104.00;
2. Ordinance Amending Traffic Code - Adding Handicapped Parking Space on
Riverside Drive and Elm Street;
3. Ordinance Amending Traffic Code - Additional Stop on Washington at Green
Street;
4. Ordinance Amending Traffic Code - "No Parking Anytime" on Oak Drive
between Route 120 and Prairie; and "No Parking Anytime" on Orleans between
railroad tracks and Oak Drive;
5. 1998 Annual PACE/Dial-A-Ride Local Share Agreement;
6. List of As-Needed Checks:
GENERAL FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
88029 SAM'S CLUB $ 10.00
88030 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 2160.50
88031 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 45.00
88032 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 80.00
88033 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 173.83
88034 CONCAILDI, STEVEN $ 710.00
88035 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 28296.00
88036 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 6720.00
88037. POLICE PENSION FUND $ 7393.57
88038 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF $ 20.00
88039 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 116084.70
88040 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
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88041 MAR.Y ANN MILITANO $ 200.00
88042 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150.00
88043 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1391.76 -1
88044 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4225.32
88045 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1133.46
88046 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4744.35
88047 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5346.02
88048 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 38.00
88049 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 10992 .84
Report Totals 190025.35
WATER/SEWER FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
13959 GENERAL FUND $ 23192.98
13960 GENERAL FUND $ 175000.00
13961 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 212.46
Report Totals 198405.44
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
Alderman Murgatroyd requested in the future Staff place ordinance and
contractual approvals as separate Agenda Items as opposed to inclusion on the
Consent Agenda. Staff concurred.
INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS - KINGSBURY LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP (GLS CORPORATION)
Richard Przeworski, Chris Smith, and Nancy Dehmlow, GLS representatives,
were in attendance. City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council GLS was granted
a Conditional Use Permit for the installation of outdoor silos at their 833 Ridgeview
Drive, McHenry, location at the September 3, 1997 regularly scheduled Council
Meeting. GLS is currently requesting the City of McHenry issue $5.5 Million in
Industrial Revenue Bonds for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a 60,000
square foot plastics manufacturing and distribution facility. In order for GLS to
proceed an inducement resolution must be passed which authorizes the Mayor and
City Clerk's executive of a Memorandum of Agreement which relates to the initial
approval to issue industrial bonds by the City
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to pass an Inducement Resolution
authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of
McHenry and Kingsbury Limited Partnership, providing for and authorizing the issuance
and sale by the City of McHenry of revenue bonds not-to-exceed $5.5 Million, for the
purpose of financing property acquisition, construction, and equipping of a plastics
manufacturing and distributing facility to be located at 833 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry,
Illinois, in the City of McHenry's Inland Business Park.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Richard Przeworski, of GLS
Corporation, explained Revenue Bonds are available to municipalities on a first-come
first-served basis. The bonds are also categorized for home rule and non-home rule
municipalities. McHenry is a non-home rule municipality and the Industrial Bonds in
question will be provided through the non-home rule Industrial Revenue Bond Fund.
ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY - OAKS OF MCHENRY TOWNHOMES
Mayor Cuda informed Council this Agenda Item was being pulled from this
evening's Agenda as the appropriate paperwork had not been provided to Staff.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GAME TIME INC. FOR PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT FOR NORTH OAK AND PEBBLE CREEK PARKS
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council proposals for the
purchase of playground equipment for North Oak Park and Pebble Creek Park were
sought and submitted on October 29, 1997. All proposals were reviewed by the
Parks and Recreation Committee at their November 4, 1997 meeting. The Committee
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voted unanimously to recommend to full Council the award of bid to Game Time, Inc.
of Oswego, Illinois, who had the low quote of $36,151 .24. Director Merkel also
noted the 1997-1998 Budget reflects an amount of $75,000 for the completion of
these two park sites. The budgeted playground equipment amount was $49,520.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to award the purchase of
playground equipment contract for the development of North Oak Park and Pebble
Creek Park, to Game Time, Inc. of Oswego, Illinois in an amount not-to-exceed
$36,151 .24.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BAXTER AND WOODMAN FOR PREPARATION OF
CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM FOR UNDERGROUND LEAKING STORAGE TANKS
Steve Zehner, a representative from the City's Engineering Firm, Baxter &
Woodman, was in attendance. City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency had classified the City of McHenry's leaking gasoline
storage tank problem at the Public Works Garage on Green Street as a high priority.
A submittal of a High Priority Corrective Action Program is therefore required. The
City of McHenry's Engineering Firm, Baxter & Woodman, has provided an outline of
preliminary requirements prior to preparation of the action plan. These activities
include:
• Four soil borings
• Two additional monitoring wells
• Analyzation of the soil borings
• Analyzation of the monitoring well information.
The total cost of services is estimated at approximately $23,000. The Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency submittal date is January 20, 1998. Director of
Public Works Batt noted the City has expended $27,300 on this project, including
consulting fees and submittal of the Site Classification Report. Director Batt also noted
the 1997-1998 Budget reflects an $80,000 expenditure for this project. It is the
recommendation of Staff to approve the City engineering firm of Baxter & Woodman
as consultants to prepare a Corrective Action Program and submit the Program to the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, prior to January 20, 1998 in an amount not-
to-exceed $23,000.
Motion by Glab, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the City of McHenry's
engineering firm Baxter & Woodman as consultants to prepare the Corrective Action
Program and submit said program to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency prior
to January 20, 1998 for the leaking gasoline storage tank problem located at the City
of McHenry's Public Works Garage in an amount not-to-exceed of $23,000.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
-- Motion carried.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Director of Public Works Batt
noted the Corrective Action Program will provide the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency as well as the City of McHenry with an estimated time frame and cost to
correct the leaking gasoline storage tank problem.
`.. In response to Alderman McClatchey's statement, City Administrator Lobaito
noted this type of work is typically awarded to the City's engineering firm, Baxter &
Woodman, as opposed to soliciting bids.
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RECOMMENDATION FROM BUILDING & ZONING COMMITTEE FOR SELECTION OF
LAND PLANNER IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CITY OF MCHENRY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council on September 19, 1997, a request
for detailed proposal for an update to the City's Comprehensive Plan was sent to
nineteen planning consulting firms located in the Chicagoland area. The City received
ten proposals in response to this request. Of these ten proposals, four firms were
selected for interviews:
• Land Planning Services of St. Charles, Illinois;
• Planning Resources of Wheaton, Illinois;
• Teska Associates of Evanston, Illinois;
• Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne of Chicago, Illinois.
The interviews were held on November 19th and 20th, 1997, before a selection
committee comprised of the Building & Zoning Committee members, the Plan
Commission Chairman, the City Administrator and the City Planner. Each firm
presented its qualifications and recommended approach to the project. On December
3, 1997, the Building & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend to full
Council the selection of the planning consulting firm of Planning Resources, Inc. of
Wheaton, Illinois in an amount not-to-exceed of $57,428. City Administrator Lobaito -�
noted this contract would include approximately $17,000 that is ear-marked for a
transportation planning service. The Building & Zoning Committee is also
recommending that Council consider budgeting in 1998-1999 additional funds for
transportation planning efforts in order to address specific problem areas which may
be identified through the Comprehensive Plan Update. Some discussion followed.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk's execution of a contract with the firm of Planning Resources of Wheaton,
Illinois to update the City's Comprehensive Plan for an amount not-to-exceed
$57,428.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay; None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
Some discussion followed regarding the Committee's recommendation to
budget additional funds for transportation planning efforts. Aldermen Glab and
McClatchey stated the importance of obtaining community input during the
Comprehensive Plan Update process. Alderman Bolger also requested Staff utilize all
available information from the County, NIPC, and State agencies, when preparing the
Comprehensive Plan Update process, in an attempt to reduce costs. Alderman
Murgatroyd noted the update of the Comprehensive Plan was just a vehicle. Council
should consider addressing an overall development policy. He requested Staff address
this recommendation within the near future.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda informed Council the next meeting of the Human Relations
Commission was scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. He noted
the Commission will be electing officers and adopting Bylaws.
Mayor Cuda also reported AI Jourdan had been retained by the McHenry
County Board to obtain the necessary right-of-way for Phase III of the Bull Valley
Arterial from the Bull Valley Bridge to Chapel Hill at U.S. Route 120. A meeting with
affected property owner Ray Roberts, Mr. Jourdan and Mayor Cuda has been
tentatively scheduled for next week. Mr. Jourdan also informed Mayor Cuda this
transportation project is still the highest priority with the County Board. --�
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
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STAFF REPORTS
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council bids were being
sought with a December 29, 1997 submittal date for installation of the playground
equipment at North Oak Park and Pebble Creek Park. A recommendation will be
presented for Council review and approval at the January 7, 1998 regularly scheduled
Council Meeting.
City Administrator Lobaito provided Council with an update on the City's loose
leaf pick-up program noting he had spoken with numerous other municipalities who
provided a leaf vacuuming program. All of the municipalities stated they too were
experiencing numerous difficulties with their leaf programs this year, citing the
unpredictableness of nature, specifically the late date of the first major frost. City
Administrator Lobaito reported the City of McHenry's waste hauler, Waste
Management North, has verbally committed to completing one full last cycle within
the City of McHenry's corporate limits until all the leaves have been picked up. Some
discussion followed regarding Waste Management North's potential breach of contract
and the City of McHenry's available options.
NEW BUSINESS
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Mayor Cuda informed Council a letter
had been sent to Johnsburg Village President David Dominguez naming Aldermen
Bolger and Murgatroyd to the City of McHenry's Committee and requesting tentative
meeting dates.
Alderman Bolger also noted the parking situation on John Street was not
measurably improved by the City's recent passage of ordinances restricting parking
in this area. Mayor Cuda concurred. Staff was directed to review the situation
developing possible solutions and bring these back for full Council review.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session to
discuss the Acquisition of Property.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
`- Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:13 p.m.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to go back into Open Session.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:55 p.m.
In response to Alderman Bolger's request, Mayor Cuda directed Staff to place
the Economic Development Commission resolution requests regarding the Miller and
Walsh Memorials on the December 15, 1997 regularly scheduled Council Meeting
Agenda.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's suggestion, Mayor Cuda stated the
Economic Development Commission will be invited to a Council Meeting sometime in
January or February of 1998. A discussion was initiated by Alderman Glab regarding
the possibility of a joint informal meeting between the City of McHenry, the School
Districts, the Economic Development Commission, the City of McHenry Zoning Board
of Appeals, and the City of McHenry Plan Commission. Mayor Cuda recommended
more Ward Meetings similar to that of Alderman McClatchey's held on Tuesday,
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November 4, 1997, be initiated. Mayor Cuda informed Council Alderman Glab's
suggestion will be explored further by City Administrator Lobaito, himself and
Alderman Glab.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK