HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/16/1997 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 16, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Steven Cuda on Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke,
Bates, Lawson, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Clerk
Althoff. Absent: City Attorney McArdle, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito,
Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, 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 Bates, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) April 2, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(2) Request from Noon Kiwanis Club to pass proclamation designating May
4-10, 1997 as Builders Club Week;
(3) Picnic/Beer Permit Requests;
(4) List of "As-Needed" checks;
(5) List of Bills as follows:
AS-NEEDED CHECKS (List #1) :
85472 FBI NAA 30.00
85479 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 9,294.55
85481 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 27,494.58
85470 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSN 20.00
85471 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSN 10.00
85475 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS ASSN 700.00
85476 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS ASSN 453.10
85480 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT 9,246.13
85474 WATER/SEWER FUND 56,709.00
85478 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 301 2,361.00
85477 UNITED WAY 305.00
85473 NORTH EASTERN ILLINOIS HOSPICE 55.00
TOTAL 106,678.36
13362 GENERAL FUND 500, 000.00
13363 TREASURER STATE OF ILLINOIS 8,565.00
TOTAL 508, 565.00
7134 A-1 DRYWALL $ 60.00
7135 NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS $ 900.00
7136 CAREN RISCHE $ 6.00
7137 MARK COYLE $ 25.00
7138 LITTLE CAESARS $ 35.94
7139 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 1291.85
Report Totals 2318.79
AS-NEEDED CHECKS (List #2)
85542 COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $ 15000.00
85543 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 410000.00
85544 PETTY CASH FUND $ 97.52
65545 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 10.00
85546 NAPM - CHICAGO $ 225.00
85547 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 27905.48
85548 NWBOCA $ 24.00
85549 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 108809.43
85550 RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND $ 20000.00
85551 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 1760.00
85552 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 10285.00
85553 WATER/SEWER FUND. $ 20000.00
85554 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 45262.10
85555 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
85556 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1391.76
85557 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 3701.64
85553 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1362.60
85559 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4418.30
85560 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5402.45
85561 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 153.00
85562 AFLAC $ 1382.18
85563 JOHN DIETERLE $ 5. 00
85569 IACP HOUSING BUREAU $ 100.00
85570 FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH $ 350000.00
85571 MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK $ 450000.00
85572 MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK $ 125000.00
85573 BOND AND INTEREST $ 100000.00
85575 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 47.00
85576 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 26057.63
85577 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 660.00
Report Totals 1729170.09
April 16, 1997 Page 2
General Fund
85564 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 350.91
85565 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 622.04
85566 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 19.60
85567 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 109.68
85585 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 499.08
85586 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO $ 484.50
85587 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 152 .19 '1
85588 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 233 .55
85589 MIKE ALBERTINI $ 24.00
85590 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 121.57
85591 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC $ 165.00
85592 AMERITECH $ 68.41
85593 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1108.32
85594 ARMOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION $ 8.10
85595 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 207.84
85596 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 1797.56
85597 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 174.32
85598 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 10156.16
85599 B AND H INDUSTRIES $ 62.40
85600 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 7983.53
85601 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 46.50
85602 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 615.00
85603 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 1525.37
85604 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 88.08
85605 BUSS FORD SALES $ 157.28
85606 CARROT-TOP INDUSTRIES INC $ 56.00
85607 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 236.76
85608 CENTEGRA-NORTHERN $ 110.00
85609 COMED $ 65.62
85610 CONSERV FS $ 230.00
85611 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 152.40
85612 CRYSTAL LAKE SKI & BIKE $ 70.00
85613 CRYSTAL LAKE TIRE & $ 897.32
85614 DIRECT DESIGN LTD $ 4500.00
85615 DONIS TOWING $ 35.00
85616 DAVID HERDA $ 29.60
85617 IAHPC $ 40.00
85618 PATRICK J JOYCE $ 28.62
85619 PAT LUBBEN $ 17.00
85620 PHILLIP MAGGIO $ 12.50
85621 ANTHONY P MUCCIANTE $ 187.20
85622 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 2184.00
85623 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH $ 1536.00
85624 BRIAN J MCKEEN $ 187.20
85625 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 1003.31
85626 P F PETTIBONE & CO $ 963.95
85627 FRED PRYOR SEMINARS $ 59.00
85628 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 48.00
85629 RICH STULL $ 66.15
85630 FAST TAX SERVICE $ 30.00
85631 THE PRUDENTIAL $ 30.00
13390 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 162.81
13394 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 252.71
13395 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 132.57
13396 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 104.15
13397 A G PLUMBING $ 89.50
Water/Sewer Fund
13398 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 241.93
13399 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54
13400 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 37676.56
13401 G W BERKHEIMER CO INC $ 21.03
13402 BEST WAY TOWING $ 50.00
13403 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 588.07
13404 BRISTOL BABCOCK INC $ 68.16
13405 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 13.38
13406 COMED $ 93 .76
13407 ROBERT J CONWAY D/B/A $ 125.00
13408 CST CORPORATION $ 56.28
13409 WILLIAM P CUNNINGHAM $ 50.30
13410 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING $ 44.45
13411 AB DICK PRODUCTS CO $ 7.51
13412 GARY GILPIN $ 85.00
13413 MIKE PALMER $ 102.27
13414 PAUL ROGERS $ 60.69
13415 JON SCHMITT $ 47.28
Report Totals 40190.95
Parks Fund
7154 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 151.14
7155 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 38.60
7156 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 149.65
7157 COMED $ 354.05
7158 CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS $ 73 .21
7159 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 201.00
7160 AB DICK PRODUCTS CO $ 83.09
7161 FANTASTIC CHARTERS INC $ 323.00
7162 RAY FELTSON $ 225.00
7163 PETE MERKEL $ 122.53
7164 MILWAUKEE WORLD FESTIVAL $ 300.00
7165 NATIONAL ARCHERY ASSOC $ 50.00
7166 FRED PRYOR SEMINARS $ 99.00
7167 SHELLY TROST $ 31.44
7168 KELLY PIERRO $ 10.00
7169 KIT VANNATTA $ 31.00
Report Totals 2242.71
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION FOR SALE OF BONDS AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT - EAST SIDE
SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION AND SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
EXPANSION
Mayor Cuda stated in order to sell the $3.6 million General Obligation Bonds to
finance the East of the River sanitary sewer extension, and the $1 .6 million General
Obligation Bonds to finance the South Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, a
resolution approving the preliminary official statement of the City describing the
bonds, dated April 16, 1997 and prepared by Harold Warren Associates, as well as
authorization to mail the Official Statement to all interested bidders and investment
institutions for subsequent sale of said bonds on April 30, 1997, must be passed.
In response to Alderman Bates' inquiry Mayor Cuda noted City Attorney
McArdle has reviewed all the bond documents and submitted a letter dated April 8,
1997 stating he had reviewed the proposed bond documents which implement the
financing plan as outlined by bond consultant Harold Warren over the past year.
City Attorney McArdle also notes that as both these issues are general
�... obligation bonds, payable primarily from pledged revenues, sales tax and water/sewer
fees, property tax revenues are also planned in the event the primary pledged
revenues are not sufficient to meet the debt service. The City of McHenry will need
to abate real estate tax extensions by the County Clerk every year as it does with
other bond issues. In conclusion, McArdle also suggests the City of McHenry may
wish to look at purchasing insurance to cover a loss of sales tax revenues.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to pass a resolution approving the City
of McHenry's Official Statement describing the $5.2 million General Obligation Bonds
dated April 16, 1997 prepared by bond financial consultant Warren Associates and to
authorize the Official Statement's mailing to all interested bidders and investment
institutions for the subsequent sale of said bonds on April 30, 1997.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT - INLAND BUSINESS PARK (TABLED FROM MARCH 19 1997 COUNCIL
MEETING)
Mayor Cuda reminded Council that at the March 19, 1997 regularly scheduled
meeting, Council tabled the approval of the Final Plat of Inland Business Park, Phase
I until further investigation into Irish Prairie Homeowner Association concerns
regarding drainage, structural damage and the location of stockpiled dirt, could be
conducted. Mayor Cuda, referencing Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito's memo,
informed Council that Director Lobaito had met with the Association president and two
other members on-site to discuss and review their claims. After visual inspection,
Director Lobaito notes in writing in his April 16, 1997 memo:
■ The alleged structural damage at 4406 Shamrock Lane is not structural, but just normal
cracks in the drywall.
■ Cracking in the parking lot seems to be the normal separation of asphalt at cold joints
due to seasonal temperature changes.
■ Although the stockpile of dirt is located on Inland property, the Association would like
the stockpile of dirt moved a minimum of 1/2 mile from the Irish Prairie property line.
' ■ Although the stormwater drainage is entirely located on Inland's property, the Irish
Prairie Homeowner's Association has requested the drainage swale be piped, as
stormwater previously had drained to the west until Inland had installed the required
berms and caused the stormwater to drain to the north.
April 16, 1997 Page 4
Mayor Cuda noted that, although these were legitimate concerns,they were not
sufficient to deny approval of Inland Business Park's Final Plat - Phase I. He further
noted all Subdivision Control Ordinance requirements have been met. Some
discussion followed.
Alderman Baird requested staff be directed to work with the Irish Prairie
Homeowners'Association representatives and Inland to alleviate the drainage problem,
as well as the relocation of the stockpiled dirt. Alderman Baird also requested
information be provided to the full Council regarding the required height of the berms,
when the berms were required to be constructed, and if the stockpiled dirt were
located on the City's dedicated lot.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to acknowledge the Plan Commission's
September 5, 1996 unanimous approval, and approve the Final Plat of Inland Business
Park, Phase I, subject to providing a construction surety and a recordable plat within
six months of the date of Council approval and written confirmation of the intent of
Inland Capital Fund, L.P. to loop the water main via Centegra's "Ring Road."
Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda reminded Council that at the beginning of the 1994 calendar year,
Council determined that the second regularly scheduled meeting of each month would
be utilized as a working meeting to discuss relevant issues concerning development,
planning and other City related matters. This evening's meeting will be devoted to
further discussion regarding the hiring of a City Administrator.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR DISCUSSION
Municipal search firm, David M. Griffith Associates, representative Mike Casey
was in attendance. Mayor Cuda also noted Aldermen Elect Andrew Glab, Frank
McClatchey and Steven Murgatroyd had been invited to this evening's meeting and
were in attendance.
Mike Casey informed Council that his firm had acted on behalf of the City of
McHenry, placing advertisements and conducting a search for a City Administrator.
Resume and/or application submissions had been closed as of Friday, April 4, 1997.
Mr. Casey reported between 85 and 87 applications had been received and
approximately 40% were from Illinois applicants. Mr. Casey then reviewed the -�
selection process and requested Council and Council-Elect input with regard to this
process and candidate qualifications. A lengthy discussion ensued. It was the
consensus of Council and Council-Elect desirable qualifications for a City Administrator
include:
■ Financial skills, specifically with regard to Illinois Statute requirements;
■ Experience with rapid development
■ Excellent employee management skills
Regarding the selection process, Council and Council-Elect decided Mayor Cuda
and Mr. Casey should select five or six candidates for further Council consideration
and written responses to a developed, realistic municipal scenario be solicited from
each candidate. Mr. Casey noted a group of 10-12 potential candidates could be
selected and presented for Mayoral consideration within the next 14-18 days. Staff
will be directed to create municipal scenarios.
April 16, 1997 Page 5
Mayor Cuda thanked Mr. Casey for attending this evening's meeting, as well
as the Council-Elect for their input.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
�— Mayor Cuda informed Council he had received the enclosed (?) letter from
Thomas J. Rupp subdivision Shamrock Partners Hank Fleming and William Newman
offering to make an $18,000 cash contribution to the City of McHenry for the
installation of a traffic light at Shamrock Lane and Route 31 in lieu of the installation
of sidewalks around the perimeter of the Thomas J. Rupp subdivision. Mayor Cuda
noted he had requested written confirmation of the $18,000 for sidewalk installation.
He noted no further correspondence had yet been received from Shamrock Partners
regarding the $18,000.00. Some discussion followed regarding the need for a traffic
signal at the Shamrock Lane/Route 31 intersection versus the desirability of sidewalks
within the Thomas J. Rupp subdivision. Mayor Cuda noted at this time he had been
informed this afternoon the Illinois Department of Transportation, in response to the
City of McHenry's request for traffic light installation at the Route 31/Shamrock Lane
intersection, was requesting additional warrant information. Further information
regarding this request will be presented at the next regularly scheduled Council
meeting on April 23, 1997 by Director of Public Works Batt. No action was taken at
this time regarding Shamrock Partners' offer of a cash contribution for the installation
of a traffic light at Shamrock Lane and Route 31 in lieu of the installation of sidewalks.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Lawson noted the Finance Committee
had met on April 7th and April 14th to discuss the 1997-98 Budget. He requested
Council include further budget discussion during the regularly scheduled April 23,
1997 Council meeting. Council concurred. Minutes of the April 14, 1997 Finance
Committee meeting will be forthcoming.
Alderman Baird requested Council discuss the inclusion of $100,000 for the
West McHenry Bypass and an additional $140,000 for the Shamrock Lane/Route 31
intersection improvements be discussed further at this time.
City Clerk Althoff reminded Council of the scheduled prescribed wetlands burn
on the Knox-Busch property located directly east of the Municipal Building on Friday,
April 18, 1997. Area property owners had been contacted and informed.
Informational brochures had also been distributed. City Clerk Althoff also informed
Council 1997-98 vehicle stickers will go on sale May 1 , 1997.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bolger stated he had been informed by Ronda Road property owners
that no stop signs were installed along the entire stretch of Ronda Road, yet signs
were installed at the dead end intersections at Ronda on Fairway, Lorient, Katie,
Bretons, Skyway and Turnberry. Alderman Bolger suggested Council consider the
replacement of the stop signs with "Yield" signs. Alderman Bolger noted High Street
resident Donna Santi had requested Council consider additional sidewalk installation
in the Edgebrook Heights area to assist school age children walking to and from
school.
Alderman Lawson reminded staff to include on the next regularly scheduled
April 23, 1997 Council agenda discussion on the elimination of street parking along
the west side of Driftwood Trail. Alderman Baird directed staff to contact Riverwood
School Principal Susan DeRoche and Elementary School District 15 Superintendent
William Dodds informing them of this upcoming discussion. "No Parking" would be
restricted to Monday through Friday during school hours.
Alderman Baird requested staff be directed to clean the drainage ditch along
Beach Drive, adjacent to the Conservation District. Alderman Baird also requested
Council consider the Irish Prairie Homeowner Association's request for assistance with
their drainage problem. The Irish Prairie Homeowners' Association will incur the cost
of all materials if the City of McHenry would provide labor at no cost to the
Association. City Clerk Althoff reported the approximate cost to the City to provide
labor is $2,500.00.
April 16, 1997 Page 6
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. "1
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
MAYOR �ICLERK
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