HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/12/1997 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Steven Cuda on Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers
of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger,
Locke, Bates, Baird. Lawson arrived at 7:50 P.M. Absent: None. City Staff in
attendance were: City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works
Batt, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel,
Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: None.
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 Baird, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) January 29, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(2) Final .Payment to CornerStone Material Recovery in the amount of
$54,279.00;
(3) Final Payment to Gluth Brothers in the amount of $106,473.789 for the
Millstream Water Main Project;
(4) Bills for approval, as follows:
General Fund
85114 GREG BATES $ 28.60
85115 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 4639.50
85116 BUILDING OFFICIALS AND $ 90.00
85117 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 140.89
85118 CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE $ 403 .00
85119 COMARK GOVT EDUCATION INC $ 143 .69
85120 COMED $ 9395.01
85121 COMED $ 8.85
85122 COPLEY NEWSPAPERS $ 150.00
85123 CRYSTAL LAKE TIRE & $ 77.00
85124 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 891.84
85125 JOSEPH DOHERTY $ 42.05
85126 DONTECH $ 17.00
85127 EAPAMERICA $ 975.00
85128 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCT $ 53 .47
85129 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35
85130 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC $ 23.49
85131 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 587.45
85132 MARCI GERAGHTY $ 30.67
85133 DON HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT $ 40.00
\.. 85134 DAVID HERDA $ 23 .03
85135 DAVID HUFF $ 29.12
85136 IAEI $ 40.00
85137 ICMA $ 79.95
85138 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 106.75
85139 ILLINOIS OFFICE SUPPLY $ 979.60
85140 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC $ 547.60
85141 JEPSEN TIRE CO INC $ 20.00
85142 KDS TECH SERVICES INC $ 161.00
85143 KENNETH P KLEAN $ 187.20
85144 LETN $ 388.00
85145 ROBERT LUMBER $ 84.96
85146 MANPOWER $ 1610.75
85147 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP $ 221.24
85148 MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF $ 20.00
85149 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 144.00
85150 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 123.94
85151 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 127.84
85152 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 657.72
85153 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC $ 165.00
85154 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 44969.11
85155 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 57.68
85156 MARYLEE K PETERSON $ 121.18
85157 RYAN SCHWALENBERG $ 35.00
85158 JUDY SMITH $ 129.99
85159 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 36.96
85160 THOMAS M WALSH $ 137.14
85161 WEARGUARD $ 220.34
85162 WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVICE $ 370.00
85163 STEVE WIRCH $ 58.56
85164 APPLE SOUTH INC $ 90.00
85165 APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT $ 30.00
85166 BRUCE A HIRSCHEL $ 10.00
85167 KFC $ 30.00
85168 STEFFANS JEWELERS $ 30.00
85169 STATE APPELLATE $ 100.00
Report Totals 69978.54
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Water/Sewer Fund
13240 BARTER & WOODMAN $ 14014.35
13241 BEST WAY TOWING $ 50.00
13242 COMED $ 25734.77 --�
13243 COMED $ 88.78
13244 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING $ 44.45
13245 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 12.34
13246 FOX VALLEY SYSTEMS INC $ 65.95
13247 GUNDERSON & MARTIN $ 52.40
13248 HARRISON & ASSOCIATES INC $ 750.00
13249 JEPSEN TIRE CO INC $ 21.25
13250 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 67.78
13251 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 564.00
13252 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 161.20
13253 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 2.38
13254 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 357.44
13255 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 1628.30
13256 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 2714.99
13257 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 7.60
13258 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 18.83
13259 U.S. FILTER/WATERPRO $ 48.00
Report Totals 46404.81
Parks Fund
7050 COMED $ 392.75
7051 ILLINOIS LAKE MGMT ASSOC $ 25.00
7052 PATTIE LUNKENHEIMER $ 88.88
7053 LORENE MARCINEK $ 21.19
7054 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE $ 44.00
7055 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH $ 563 .00
7056 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 6.30
7057 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 1445.11
7058 ERIN ANDERSON $ 29.00
7059 BARBARA GOLOSKI $ 42.00
7060 BILL SCHABOW $ 92 .00
7061 KERRY STERBENZ $ 11.15
7062 MARIANNE WOLFMEYER $ 32.00
Report Totals 2792.38
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lawson.
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. -•�
BUDGET DISCUSSION - CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS FOR 1997-98 FISCAL YEAR
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Joyce enumerated the following capital expenditures for the
Police Department:
• Two squad cars with striping
• Three mobile radios; one portable radio
• Four chairs for the radio room
• Crime scene processing equipment
• Modification of three radios in investigation squads
• One squad car light bar
Chief Joyce noted Council had previously approved the purchase of two squad
cars, which will be delivered after May 1, 1997 and paid for in the 1997-98 Fiscal
Year. The three mobile radio purchases will be utilized as replacements.
BUILDING AND ZONING
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito enumerated the following capital
expenditures for the Building and Zoning Department:
• Two personal computers
• Two City entrance signs
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One of the two PC's would be for the recently hired City Planner's use and the
second PC would be for the shared Public Works/Building and Zoning reception area.
4, The availability of a personal computer in the reception area would better
accommodate shared workloads in both departments.
The two City entrance signs would be purchased and constructed in conjunction
with the two entrance signs being donated to the City by the Rotary Club.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Directors Lobaito and Batt stated their
joint decision to postpone purchase of a G.I.S. system.
Mayor Cuda inquired whether monies were budgeted for updating the City of
McHenry's Comprehensive Plan. Director Lobaito noted that monies were budgeted
for a traffic study, which should be completed in conjunction with updating the City's
Comprehensive Plan. He suggested the budgeted $50,000 for the traffic plan be
utilized to obtain proposals for both projects.
Director Lobaito also noted the City's Comprehensive Plan was "silent"
regarding the use of land along portions of Crystal Lake Road outside the City of
McHenry's current corporate limits. Annexation petitions have been filed recently for
several acres of this property which will require further amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan. Director Lobaito strongly recommended, in light of all the recent
Comprehensive Plan amendments, Council consider budgeting monies to update the
City's current Comprehensive Plan in the near future.
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT
City Clerk Althoff enumerated the following capital expenditures for the
Administrative Department:
• Two personal computer NIC cards
• Computer software
• Land acquisition
• Computer scanner
• Internet access and development of a Home Page
• Copier
• The hiring of an outside firm to catalog and update the City of McHenry's
fixed assets, create a data base and train City personnel in its use.
�.. City Clerk Althoff noted the computer software was a carry-over from the 1994-
95 Budget year for the purchase of computer software.
Some discussion followed regarding the necessity to budget for land acquisition.
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT
Director of Public Works Batt enumerated the following capital expenditures for
the Public Works Administrative Department:
• A personal computer upgrade
• Large document stapler
• Flat file
Director Batt noted the personal computer upgrade would be for the Department
Secretary's computer, which had not been upgraded since 1986. The purchase of a
flat file was required for better document recording.
In response to Council inquiry, Director of Public Works Batt noted City mapping
budgeted for the 1996-97 Fiscal Year was completed and further monies were
budgeted for the 1997-98 Fiscal Year.
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PUBLIC WORKS STREET DIVISION
The capital expenditures enumerated for the Public Works Street Division
include:
• Sewer jet replacement
• Lakeland Park drainage project
• Moon paver
• Air compressor replacement
• Two door and frame replacement
• Rebuild Truck #438 and spreader for Truck #427
Director Batt explained many municipalities were now choosing to maintain and
upgrade snow plows and trucks via rebuilding as opposed to new purchases. Director
Batt stated his intent to initiate a similar program in McHenry. The rebuild is
particularly appealing, as a calibrated electronic materials applicator can be installed
which would ultimately save money and the cost of salt. Director Batt also noted his
budget reflects an increase in personnel of 4 employees. Also included in the Public
Works/Street Division capital expenditures for Council consideration are:
• $100,000 for the McHenry Bypass
• Installation of a traffic signal and lane improvements at the intersection
of Route 31 and Shamrock Lane.
Director Batt also recommended monies normally budgeted for the City's
sidewalk program be re-allocated to this year's Street Program.
Alderman Lawson arrived at 7:50 P.M.
Director Batt informed Council the City of McHenry was successful in its
Community Development Block Grant application for the straightening of Industrial
Drive. A total of $100,000 will be allocated from the Community Development Block
Grant Program to the City of McHenry for this project.
Capital projects slated for Motor Fuel Tax monies include:
• Street resurfacing for: Chickaloon; Front Royal from Route 120 to
Chesterfield; Green Street from Washington to Broad Street; Orleans
Street; Washington Street; Shore Drive from Eastern to 5308 Shore;
• Street reconstruction for Main Street from Green Street to Route 31 ; �1
• Traffic signals at the intersection of Crystal Lake Road and Dartmoor;
(these traffic signals are required as part of the annexation agreement for the Park Ridge
Estates development);
• Green Street improvements for the multi-stage street improvement on
Green Street from the new Bull Valley Road to Knox Park;
• The reconstruction and resurfacing of Main Street from Route 31 to the
railroad crossing;
Director of Public Works Batt noted Federal funds required for the continuation
of the Green Street multi-staged project do not appear to be forthcoming.
Alderman Bolger suggested Council consider including in the Streets Program
that portion of Meadow which runs north of U.S. Route 31 alongside the McHenry
Public Library.
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted at this time monies for the "r
continuation of downtown revitalization should also be budgeted.
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PUBLIC WORKS/BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Director of Public Works Batt enumerated capital expenditures for the Public
Works/Building and Grounds Department including:
• Video and monitoring equipment for Council Chambers
• Squad room carpeting
• Municipal Building parking lot resurfacing
• Building network HVAC computer replacement
• Municipal Building interior painting
• Snow blower replacement
Director Batt noted the Municipal Building parking lot required resurfacing in
order to correct the existing drainage problem. The HVAC computer replacement
would eliminate costly repair and maintenance expenses.
PUBLIC WORKS - WATER DEPARTMENT
Director of Public Works Batt enumerated capital expenditures for the Public
Works-Water Department, including:
• Replacement of Water Plant #1
• Exploration of potential well sites
• The addition of personnel, specifically one employee
PUBLIC WORKS - WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
Director of Public Works Batt enumerated capital expenditures for the Public
Works-Wastewater Department, including:
• The need for additional personnel
• Purchase of lift station service truck with crane hoist
The additional staff and lift station truck are required due to the City's increase
in functioning lift stations. Projects currently in progress which may require funding
carry-over include:
• Renovation of sludge piping
• Renovation and engineering of the Donovan Street lift station and force
main
• Engineering and construction of the Anne Street lift station and force
main
`., • East side sanitary sewer engineering and extension
• South Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion
Alderman Locke suggested the $100,000 budgeted for the West McHenry
Bypass be re-allocated to the replacement of Water Plant #1 . He also suggested
monies budgeted for the 1997-98 Sidewalk Program, as well as the $100,000
budgeted for land acquisition, be re-allocated to the 1997-98 Streets Program.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, the Main Street parking lot project
expenditures will most likely be allocated to the 1996-97 Budget year.
PARKS AND RECREA TION DEPARTMENT
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel enumerated capital expenditures in the
Parks and Recreation Department, including:
• Park maintenance equipment:
- Front mount riding mower/snow blower
- Utility vehicle
- Mower deck
• Park facilities equipment:
- Twelve 5-row portable bleachers
- Twenty picnic tables
- Pool deck equipment
• Parking lot resurfacing for Lakeland Park and Petersen Park
• The roofing of three picnic shelters
• Park downtown improvement for the Green Street/Elm Street park
• Park infrastructures, as follows:
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Brookside Park:
- Turf establishment
- Water/Sewer extension
- Paved parking lot
Capital expenditures for the Parks and Recreation Department from Developer
Donation monies include:
• Playground installation, landscape and tree improvements for Pebble
Creek Park
• Playground installation for North Oak Park
• Washroom construction for Fort McHenry
• Brookside Park engineering
• Preliminary architectural concept plans for a recreation center facility
• McCullom Lake restoration services
• Fence installation at Cold Springs Park
• Fence alteration and extension at Petersen Park Beach
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council that Fort McHenry
washroom bids were received and opened on Thursday, February 6, 1997. The low
bid was in excess of $50,000. Approximately $10,000 is available from the Fort
McHenry fund to offset the $50,000 figure. .�
Alderman Bolger requested Council consider additional electrical capacity at
Veterans Park in the 1997-98 Budget to facilitate Christmas decorations.
Mayor Cuda noted the February 19, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting
agenda was light, and if time allowed, further budget discussion regarding 1997-98
projected revenues could be continued. Personnel requests may also be considered.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported the City of McHenry was successful in its Community
Development Block Grant application for the straightening of Industrial Drive. An
amount of $100,000 was allocated for this project. The grant application for the
Lakeland Park drainage project was unsuccessful.
Mayor Cuda also noted Pioneer Center and Senior Services, Inc., located in
McHenry, were also successful in their Community Development Block Grant
applications.
Mayor Cuda reported he and Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel had met
with District 15 Superintendent William Dodds regarding the proposed
Intergovernmental Agreement for the future school site on the Backhaus/Gerstad
property. Further information will be forthcoming.
Mayor Cuda also attended the February 10, 1997 meeting between the Irish
Prairie Homeowners'Association and Centegra representatives regarding the proposed
hospital uses on property adjacent to the Irish Prairie Homeowners' Association site.
Mayor Cuda reported the two entities were pleased with the meeting and are very
close to working out all issues.
Mayor Cuda also reported the State of Illinois had approved HFK Corporation's
request for $5.5 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds.
In conclusion, Mayor Cuda requested Council approve his two appointments:
John Howell to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fulfill the remainder of John Swierk's
term which expires April 30, 1997; and Maura McCarthy as the student representative
to the Landmark Commission. Some discussion followed regarding the timing of Mr. -�
Howell's appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to approve the Mayoral appointment of
John Howell to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fulfill the remainder of John Swierk's
term, which expires April 30, 1997.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: Locke.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Mayoral appointment of
Maura McCarthy as the student representative to the Landmark Commission.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reported Centegra is scheduled to
appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, February 24, 1997 to review
permitted and conditional land uses on specific portions of their property. The public
hearing before the McHenry City Council is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday,
March 19, 1997.
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council Ron Watson, evening custodian,
had tendered his resignation. Staff will begin a search to find his replacement.
Alderman Baird requested the Municipal Building's recycling program be made
a regularly scheduled meeting agenda item.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council the Illinois Department
of Natural Resources had formally approved the land swap between the City of
McHenry and the Village of McCullom Lake. Director Merkel also reported the Youth
Ball Leagues had met last evening, Tuesday, February 11 , 1997, and field scheduling
- was completed.
Chief of Police Joyce drew Council's attention to the letter from Landmark
School Principal Steven J. Phillips requesting the continuance and expansion of the
D.A.R.E. Program in McHenry School District 15 schools to include instruction for
grades Kindergarten through Fourth Grade and Junior High. Currently, the D.A.R.E.
Program is provided solely to Fifth Grade students. Chief of Police Joyce noted plans
to include the D.A.R.E. Program in Fourth Grades throughout District 15 throughout
the 1997-98 school year.
City Clerk Althoff informed Council additional information regarding the land
swap between the Village of McCullom Lake and the City of McHenry would be
provided in Friday's agenda packet.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Baird requested Council approval to utilize the Council Chambers to
conduct a mock City Council meeting for the Riverwood School Fifth Grade class.
Council concurred.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 9:05 P.M.
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Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to go back into Open Session.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. I-S
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:50 P.M.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to authorize the hiring of Curt Carver
for the sole purpose of consulting and coordinating the City of McHenry's 1997-98
Budget, at $40.00 per hour.
Voting Aye: Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Locke.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. "1
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:54 P.M.
MAYOR CITY CLERK