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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/12/1997 - City Council REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Clerk Althoff, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito. Absent: Chief of Police Joyce, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION ddressed Council stating his concerns Rory Mattioli of 4011 Prestwick a regarding the Building & Zoning Committee's proposed new hours of permitted construction. A lengthy discussion followed. Mr. Mattioli acknowledged the difference between home repair construction and subdivision development, however, noted the lack of supervision with regard to Saturday construction work on the Olde Mill Pond subdivision site. He stated his opposition to the extension of construction hours for any type of subdivision development. Chairman of the Building & Zoning Committee, Alderman Baird, informed Mr. Mattioli Sunday construction hours were for home repair only. The proposed new construction hours prohibited the use of heavy equipment. Director of Building & Zoning Lobaito also noted effective immediately a City of McHenry Building Inspector will be on site a minimum of three times a week at the Old Mill Pond subdivision. Ms. Gilliam of 4006 Prestwick recommended the City poll the entire the entire McHenry community to obtain feedback regarding the proposed extension of construction hours. In response to Ms. Gilliam's question regarding an evaluation of the sound levels produced by Olde Mill Pond subdivision's construction equipment, Director of Building & Zoning Lobaito noted a sound performance evaluation had been conducted on Tuesday, March 11 , 1997. All but one band level fell well below the performance standard. The one band which did exceed the performance standard did so by only .6 decibels. Judy Vanooyen of 4013 Prestwick inquired as to the status of the City's tree preservation ordinance. She noted the difficulty she was encountering with the Olde ~ Mill Ponds subdivision development in preserving a large old oak tree in her rear yard. Director of Building & Zoning Lobaito noted the tree preservation ordinance needed to be reviewed by the Plan Commission and developers prior to being submitted to Council for final review and action. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Bolger requested the $300 bill to the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce be removed from the list of bills for further discussion under new business. Council concurred. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1 . Resolution in recognition of Riverwood School Fifth Grade Class; 2. Ordinance - Expansion of Conditional Use Permit for McHenry Lube Express; 3. List of Bills for review and approval as follows: General Fund 35298 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 149.15 85296 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 76 .01 85297 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 982.68 85300 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 367.04 85312 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSN $ 90.00 85313 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 227.90 85314 FREDRIC C BATT $ 37.00 85315 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 7.80 85316 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 5479.45 85317, LOREN W BERGGREN $ 73.00 85318 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 235.00 85319 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 596.34 85320 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 98.86 85321 BUSS FORD SALES $ 32.88 March 12, 1997 Page 2 General Fund (cont,d) 85322 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 556.00 85323 CDW COMPUTER CENTERS INC $ 1325.93 85324 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 74.06 85325 CHIPPER BY THE DOZEN $ 30.00 85326 CLC LUBRICANTS CO $ 112 .00 85327 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 850.00 85328 CONE KALB WONDERLICK $ 1321.18 85329 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 59.26 85330 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO $ 363.00 85331 EAPAMERICA $ 975.00 85332 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35 85333 PATRICK GORNIAK $ 40.00 85334 DAVID HERDA $ 25.21 85335 HUGHES INC $ 1410.00 85336 ILLINOIS FIRE & POLICE $ 195.00 85337 KATHLEEN KUNZER $ 11.70 85338 ANDY LECHNER $ 187.38 85339 LETN $ 388.00 85340 LIGHTNING POWDER COMPANY $ 302.15 85342 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 1456.00 85343 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH $ 1024.00 85344 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 109.30 85345 MCHENRY COUNTY SWCD $ 480.00 85346 BILL OEFFLING $ 80.92 85347 PRECISION COMPUTER SYSTEM $ 3000.00 85348 MATT ROGERS $ 69.06 85349 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 70.71 �. 85350 VIDEOCHRON PRODUCTIONS $ 25.00 85351 WEARGUARD $ 247.65 85352 DONNA L WILKINSON $ 150.00 85353 HAIR CUTTERY $ 30.00 85354 LAKELAND HOME INTERIORS $ 30.00 Report Totals 23849.17 Water/Sewer Fund 13298 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 94.83 13299 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 29.65 13300 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 50.91 13302 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP $ 864.00 13303 AQUAPREP $ 584.64 13304 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 36476.67 13305 BEST WAY TOWING $ 100.00 13306 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 6.69 13307 CRYSTAL LAKE DISPOSAL INC $ 118.98 13308 WILLIAM P CUNNINGHAM $ 53.24 13309 DAN DUFFY $ 40.00 13310 GARY GOUGH $ 84.88 13311 KIRCHNER FIRE $ 117.00 13312 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 1.58 13313 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 69.09 13314 WALTER BOLGER $ 24.00 Report Totals 38716.16 Parks Fund 7094 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 62 .15 7095 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 21.40 7096 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 67.00 7097 IPRA $ 508.00 7098 KEN MILLER $ 594.00 7099 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 10.60 7100 NATIONAL RECREATION AND $ 21.20 7101 SUPERWASH $ 75.00 7102 MIA SZAMLEWSKI $ 11.01 7103 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 14.61 7104 LORI DONY $ 50.00 71,05 TRACY MASBAUM $ 31.63 Report Totals 1466.60 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. 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. March 12, 1997 Page 3 DISCUSSION ON THE RENEWAL OF SCAVENGER CONTRACT Director of Public Works Batt noted representatives from U.S.A. Waste Services Company d/b/a Northshore Waste Control and Marengo Disposal were in attendance. He noted the City of McHenry's current scavenger contract with Northshore Waste Control expires May 31 , 1997. Director Batt made the following recommended changes: • the performance bond requirement be waived in lieu of a monetary contribution for recycling education. • the City Attorney review the insurance coverage requirements. • to additionally include as the minimum recycling service class "3" recyclables and #5 and #6 plastics. • include contract language allowing the reopening of Section 4, yard waster, in the event the City of McHenry bans burning within the terms of this contract. • consideration of a cost reduction for the use of the yard waste drop-off site on Saturdays. • include plastic bags as an approved yard waste container. • include wastewater screening to those additional services provided by the waste hauler at no cost to the City. • delete the clause allowing a two cents per bag cost for spring cleanup. • delete the clause allowing a cost factor for class "3" recyclables at the drop-off site. Director Batt observed the cost of a toter was determined by formula incorporating the number of garbage bags a toter can hold. Toter prices are higher than bag prices in an effort to encourage recycling efforts. Director Batt also noted the new agreement should continue to offer the following non-exclusive services: • the availability of 10 and 20 yard dumpsters at a to be specified cost and; • the pickup of white goods i.e. appliances, at a specified cost. It was the consensus of Council to discuss possible yard waste alternatives at length. Mayor Cuda inquired about the feasibility of allowing a total yard waste amount of 80 pounds, regardless of the number of containers used as opposed to the current program of 80 pounds in one 33 gallon container. The Northshore representative suggested a subscription service be considered. This program allows, for a fee, curbside yard waste pickup throughout the year. Participants must subscribe for the service on an annual basis. Council also discussed the feasibility of including an 8 or 10 week leaf pickup program in the new scavenger contract. Alderman Baird suggested Council consider subsidizing the current leaf bag program. Further discussion occurred regarding a leaf pickup program. Director of Public Works Batt also noted Council had considered the possibility of purchasing an air curtain. Further discussion ensued. The Northshore representative informed Council plastic bags would not be accepted at any compost site and leaves typically do not compact well. Director of Public Works Batt was directed to draft a Request for Proposal for the scavenger contract including a request for yard waste and leaf pickup options as well as all of the previously enumerated recommendations and to exercise the current contract option to extend its length for an additional 60 days. Council will then review the proposed Request for Proposal prior to distribution. The purchase, installation and operation of an air curtain should also be investigated further. Mayor Cuda opened the floor to audience comment. March 12, 1997 Page 4 Bonnie Spasojevich requested a copy of the Environmental Advisory Commission's meeting schedule. City Clerk Althoff was directed to provide Ms. Spasojevich with said meeting schedule. -� Michelle Reibel addressed Council stating "burning should no Longer be an allowable option". She requested Council prohibit leaf burning immediately. Director of Public Works Batt also recommended Council considered permitting leaf burning beginning April 1 st rather than April 15th. The Northshore representative also noted yard waste was not allowed in any compost site. Art Noveau addressed Council stating leaf burning was a health hazard and other communities subsidized leaf pickup programs. Mr. Noveau also noted Cook County had recently banned leaf burning altogether. Alderman Lawson stated the community must be educated regarding burning alternatives. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda informed Council a division of Seaquist would be relocating to the McHenry Corporate Center in the near future. He will keep Council informed as to -� new developments. COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Bolger noted the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 1997, would be forthcoming. He also requested Council consider pursuing the construction of a public roadway around the Irish Prairie Condominiums intersecting with Ridgeview Drive. He recommended Council actively lobby for monies from the State of Illinois for this project. Alderman Baird recommended a resolution be drafted and presented for Council approval requesting additional monies from the State of Illinois be provided the county of McHenry for transportation projects. Chairman of the Finance Committee, Alderman Lawson, reminded Council of the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Alderman's Conference Room. .� DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Director of Building &Zoning Lobaito reported drafts of the nuisance ordinances requested from City Attorney McArdle regarding generator noise and street littering will be included in Friday's Agenda Packets for Council review. The ordinances will be included on the April 2, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting Agenda for Council review and discussion. Director of Public Works Batt reported the Metra Commuter Parking Lot will be reopened completely by Wednesday, March 19, 1997. Director Batt noted property owner Jim Althoff had graciously allowed overflow commuter parking on his 804 North Mill Street property adjacent to the Metra commuter parking lot. City Clerk Althoff reported that the bonds for the East of the River Sanitary Sewer extension and the South Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion will be prepared and ready for sale before April 30, 1997. March 12, 1997 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS Alderman Bates informed Council he had been contacted by a McHenry resident who lives on Parkway Avenue in Lakeland Park. The residents, Mr. and Mrs. Dino Ghilarducci had been experiencing severe flooding for the past three years and were requesting that the City provide them with some type of relief. Director of Public Works Batt noted the current contract with Gluth Brothers for Phase 1 of the Lakeland Park Drainage Project could be amended to immediately correct the flooding program in this area of Lakeland Park. In response to Council inquiry, director Batt noted the cost of this amendment would be approximately $169,000. Director Batt noted this area was scheduled for correction in Phase 3 of the project. Mr. Dino Gihlarducci addressed Council requesting immediate relief. Some discussion followed. Director of Public Works Batt also noted the Lakeland Park Drainage problem had in part been alleviated by the development of a detention facility by Meyer Material on their gravel pit property. He recommended the City contact Meyer Material and request the detention facility be maintained. Alderman Bolger suggested Council visit and survey the property in question prior to further discussion. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bates to go into Executive Session at 9:27 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Locke, seconded by Bates to go back into open session at 9:54 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Referencing the removal of the $300 McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce payment from the Consent Agenda, Alderman Bolger informed Council he objected to the use of the use of the Aldermanic $500 stipend to pay for admission to social occasions. A discussion ensued. It was the consensus of Council to contact the Chamber of Commerce regarding the possibility of reducing the cost of social tickets for City Aldermen. Council also directed City Clerk Althoff to pay the $300 McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce invoice. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. I MAYOR CITY ERK J