HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/10/1997 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September 10, 1997 in the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public
Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent: Chief of Police Joyce.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Consent
Agenda as follows:
1. Alarm Hook-Up Request: Chas. Herdrich & Son, Inc., 4040 Dayton Street,
McHenry;
2. Resolution Supporting Construction of McHenry County Prairie Bike Path;
3. List of As-Needed Checks.
GENERAL FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
87133 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 730.04
87134 FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH $ 350000.00
87135 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 650000.00
87136 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL $ 28666.10
87137 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 18397.21
87138 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 9440.12
87139 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 19313.86
87140 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 1000.00
87141 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 21543.00
87142 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 3865.00
Report Totals 1102955.33
WATER SEWER FUND
13753 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 104.26
13754 FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH $ 300000.00
13755 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 340000.00
13756 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 510000.00
13757 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 275000.00
13758 GENERAL FUND $ 375.00
Report Totals 1425479.26
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF STREET LIGHTS - RIVERSIDE DRIVE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council in order to complete the
Downtown Revitalization of Riverside Drive it is necessary to purchase eight (8)
additional street lights identical to those street lights previously purchased. These
street lights will be installed south of Route 120 on Riverside Drive. Director Batt
noted additional lights were purchased originally, however, four were installed in the
newly constructed Main Street Municipal Parking Lot. The 1997-1998 Budget
includes monies for this purchase. It is the recommendation of Staff to waive the
bidding procedure and approve the purchase of eight (8) street lights from Northwest
Electric of McHenry in the amount of $10,934.88 to complete the Downtown
Revitalization Riverside Drive project.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to authorize the waiving of the bidding
procedure and approve the purchase of eight (8) street lights from Northwest Electric
of McHenry in an amount not to exceed $10,934.88 to complete the Downtown
Revitalization of Riverside Drive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF USED AIR COMPRESSOR - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Director Batt informed Council the Public Works Department's air compressor
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is broken. A $1 ,000 expenditure is necessary to repair the unit. The purchase of a
replacement air compressor was excluded from the 1997-1998 Budget. Staff sought
and was successful in obtaining a used air compressor from McCann Equipment of
Wauconda. A thirty-day free trial was initiated. It is the recommendation of Staff to
purchase the used Sullair 185 CFM Air Compressor in an amount not to exceed
$8,000 from McCann Equipment of Wauconda, Illinois.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director of Public Works Batt noted a
new air compressor would cost approximately $14,000. Alderman McClatchey was
informed in all probability only a thirty-day warranty would be available upon purchase.
It was Staff's opinion, however, the used unit was in excellent repair.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to approve the purchase of a used Sullair
185 CFM Air Compressor in an amount not to exceed $8,000 from McCann
Equipment of Wauconda, Illinois.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried. ..,
ORDINANCE RESTRICTING HOURS OF PARKING AT NORTH MAIN STREET PARKING
LOT
City Administrator Lobaito noted the ordinance presented regulating parking in
the North Main Street Municipal Parking Lot was consistent with all other municipal
parking lots. The ordinance permits 4 hour parking between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. except on Sundays, when it is unrestricted. These hours are the same
as the current parking regulations for the South Main Street Municipal Lot.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass an ordinance restricting the
North Main Street Municipal Parking Lot to 4 hour parking between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except on Sundays.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent; None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reminded Council of the Hickory Creek Farm dedication on
Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 1 1 :00 a.m. He also stated, he, Pat Buhrman, and
Werner Ellman were working together on the formation of the Human Relations
Commission, as well as developing a mission statement and bylaws. Further
information will be presented for full Council review in October. Some discussion
followed regarding the number of commission/board members.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no committee reports.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council the internal advertisement of the
two Public Works Department positions has commanded six interested parties. He
and City Administrator Lobaito will be reviewing the applications and setting up
interviews. Council will be kept informed.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported the first architectural firm for
the City of McHenry's proposed recreation center has been scheduled to appear before
the Parks Committee on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council of an emergency repair situation
during one of the development phases of Windsor's Park Ridge Estates Subdivision off
of Crystal Lake Road. A sub-contractor uncovered a depressed and deteriorating
culvert pipe. This pipe needs to be repaired expeditiously as the developer wishes to
proceed with his construction. City Administrator Lobaito requested Council approve
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the expenditure of monies to repair the depressed culvert pipe by Hughes Excavating
Company in an amount not to exceed $8,000. Some discussion followed.
Motion by Glab, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize the expenditure not to
exceed $8,000 to Hughes Excavating Company for the repair of the depressed and
deteriorating culvert pipe at Crystal Lake Road and Dartmoor Drive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City Administrator Lobaito also reported the Public Works Department is seeking
quotes for the painting and cleaning of the Municipal Building as per the 1997-1998
Budget.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bolger reported Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) had
recently designated Route 31 as a major arterial thoroughfare. He suggested the
Illinois Department of Transportation may now offer some financial assistance with the
widening of this arterial. Mayor Cuda responded noting the 2020 Transportation Plan
shows no major road improvements in McHenry County.
Alderman McClatchey requested Staff address the problem of numerous signs
advertising subdivision development installed in area rights-of way on the weekends.
A lengthy discussion followed. Staff was directed to contact all the developers
informing them the placement of these signs was in violation of City of McHenry
ordinances.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 P.M.
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