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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 10/30/1996 - City Council REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 30, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday, October 30, 1996 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. Absent: Baird. City Staff in attendance were: City Clerk ~`-- Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, City Administrator Jordan, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, 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 Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: (1 ) October 2, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes; (2) Promotion of Bill Regner from Maintenance Mechanic to Class 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator; (3) Historical Preservation Ordinance: Referral to ZBA and Plan Commission; (4) Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson Invoice for the month of August (tabled from 10/16/96 Council meeting) in the amount of $1 ,818.75; (5) Semi-Annual Payment of 1990 General Obligation Bonds in the Amount of $254,129.58; (6) List of "As-Needed" Checks for Approval as follows: (7) List of Bills for Approval as follows: AS-NEEDED CHECKS: General Fund 84151 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 10069 . 00 84152 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 2320 . 00 84153 COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $ 16000 . 00 84154 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 1288 . 77 84155 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 110701 . 92 84156 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110 . 00 84157 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1537 . 70 84158 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 3628 . 60 84159 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 875 . 00 84160 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4530 .35 84161 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5224 .27 84162 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 47018 .48 84163 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 441. 60 84164 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 2025 . 00 84165 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 301 $ 2411. 00 84166 UNITED WAY $ 79. 14 84167 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 43067. 78 84168 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 40775 . 06 84169 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 7853 . 84 84170 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 153 . 00 84171 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 90 . 00 84172 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 175000 . 00 84173 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 175000 . 00 84174 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 350000 . 00 84175 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 15380 . 80 84176 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 2766 .27 84177 PROJECT ASSESSMENT FUND $ 14000. 00 84178 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 1116 .35 84179 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 2880 . 00 84180 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 12378 . 00 84181 AMERITECH $ 2869 . 00 84341 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 351 . 95 84342 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 60000 . 00 84343 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 108378 .45 84344 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110. 00 84345 MARY ANN MILITANO $ 400 . 00 84346 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150 . 00 84347 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1537. 70 `.. 84348 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4028 . 60 84349 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 875. 00 84350 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4440 . 74 84351 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5224 . 84 84352 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 45701.43 84353 DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE $ 25 . 00 84354 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 1230 .25 84355 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 15000 . 00 84356 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 35000 . 00 October 30, 1996 Page 2 General Fund (cont'd) 20 . 00 84357 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF $ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL $ 28085 .42 84358 8435 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ .29 Report Totals 1367281. 60 Water/Sewer Fund 12950 RETIREMENT FUND $ 8129 . 17 12951 FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH $ 37361 .33 490000 12952 ANNEXATION FUND $POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 12 12953 GENERAL 21305 . 79 12 12954 AL FUND 125000 . 00 12955 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 4650 . 00 12956 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 21061.28 13016 GENERAL FUND $ 50000 . 00 13017 THE ESTATE OF $ Report Totals 272623 . 69 Parks Fund 10 . 00 6784 YMCA OF MCHENRY COUNTY $6785 SHARON GORSKI $ 7140140 . 00 6786 GENERAL FUND 704 .00 17 6787 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 85 . 00 00 6788 SCOTT CHANEY $ 280 . 00 6785 FANTASTIC CHARTERS INC $ 6848 IPRA 330 . 00 6849 GENERAL FUND $ 8210 .36 6850 IPRA 94 . 00 Report Totals 17823 . 53 LIST OF BILLS: General Fund 16 .27 84365 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 78 84366 AMERITECH $ 277 . 44 84367 AMERITECH CLAIMS $ 64 . 84368 ARMSTRONG MEDICAL $ 20 . 02 00 84369 GREG BATES $ . 84370 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 26 . 28 84371 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 969 . 12 84372 GREGORY P BURG $ 225 . 00 84373 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 556 . 00 84374 CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE $ 450 . 00 84375 SUSAN CHRISTENSEN $ 55 .57 84376 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425 . 00 84377 CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO $ 209 . 00 84378 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 152 .40 84379 DICTAPHONE CORPORATION $ 373 . 15 84380 DIRECT SAFETY CO $ 57 .70 84381 RAYMOND J DONAHUE $ 225 . 00 84382 GEORGE T ERKENSWICK $ 225 . 00 84383 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97 .35 84384 FISCHER BROS FRESH $ 541 . 88 84385 GERSTAD BUILDERS $ 30 . 00 84386 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CO $ 431 . 86 84387 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC $ 1164 . 77 84388 PATRICK J JOYCE $ 225 . 00 84389 DANIEL E KINNERK $ 225 . 00 84390 ANNE KRANZ $ 94 . 64 84391 KROHN LAWN &LANDSCAPE $ 3600 . 00 84392 LINCOLN PARK TITLE $ 443 . 50 84393 LOCKER' S FLOWERS $ 40 . 00 84394 MANPOWER $ 339 . 60 84395 MAYFAIR CARPETS $ 1444 .30 843,96 ANTHONY A MILITANO $ 225 . 00 84397 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 241 . 60 84398 LAURA MOATS $ 120 . 71 84399 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 228 .38 84400 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 268 . 00 84401 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 101 .21 84402 MCHENRY TOWNSHIP ROAD DIS $ 3464 .79 84403 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 149 .49 84404 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 3309 . 15 84405 PENINSULA TRANSFER $ 3500 . 00 8440.6 KENNETH J PRAZAK $ 225 . 00 "1 84407 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 46 .75 8.4408 SAFEGARD EXTERMINATING CO $ 78 .50 84409 SAM' S CLUB $ 35 . 00 84410 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 21 .42 84411 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS $ 250 . 00 84412 WARNING LITES OF ILLINOIS $ 101 .76 84413 WEARGUARD $ 100 . 38 84414 GARY R WIGMAN $ 225 . 00 84415 WORDPERFECT MAGAZINES $ 27 . 97 84416 WORKING WORLD STAFFING $ 358 . 50 October 30, 1996 Page 3 General Fund (cont'd) 84417 GOVERNMENT FINANCE $ 48 . 00 84418 PETCARE SUPERSTORE $ 30 . 00 84419 TOOL LAND $ 30 . 00 Report Totals 26851 .24 Water/Sewer Fund 13019 AMERITECH $ 494 .25 13020 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 432 .21 13021 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 74 . 98 13022 CRYSTAL LAKE DISPOSAL INC $ 106 . 00 13023 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 5 . 00 13024 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 671. 89 13025 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 2 . 82 13026 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 13 . 62 13027 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 3207 . 75 13028 SARA ZELEK $ 300 . 00 Report Totals 5308 .52 Parks Fund 6852 AMERITECH $ 49 .22 6853 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 18 .57 6854 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 268 . 00 6855 DOWE & WAGNER INC $ 59. 00 6856 IPRA $ 55 . 00 6857 LANDS' END INC $ 314 . 95 6858 PETE MERKEL $ 100 . 00 6859 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 22 .48 6860 MCHENRY EAST CAMPUS $ 30 . 00 6861 NATIONAL RECREATION AND $ 215 . 00 6862 NEW ENGLAND CAMP SUPPLY $ 81 . 08 6863 LYNN C WAGNER $ 360 . 00 6864 CINDY GELMAN $ 39 . 00 6865 LAURALI KORUNA $ 24 . 00 6866 LORI MADEY $ 20 . 00 6867 WENDY PAWULA $ 13 . 00 6868 BHUPINDER SAINI $ 39. 00 6869 BARBARA SCHATZ $ 32 . 00 6870 CHARLES WOZNIAK $ 39 . 00 Report Totals 1779. 30 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. UPDATE FROM STAFF AND RECOMMENDATION ON ORLEANS DRIVE TRAFFIC City Administrator Jordan informed Council that staff had met with residents of the Mill Creek Subdivision on Tuesday, October 22, 1996 to discuss potential solutions to reduce the volume of traffic and speed on Orleans Drive. Director of Public Works Batt presented a diagram of the proposed solution, explaining no formal Council action was sought during this Council meeting; rather, only Council concurrence to distribute the proposed plan to other affected area residents for comment. The proposed plan depends upon the new configuration of Oak Drive. The only cost involved is the installation of restrictive signs. Director of Public Works Batt noted that although a petition is pending for a public driveway designation, the designation would not be required if the proposed plan is approved. The proposed plan includes restrictive turn signs along the proposed new section of Oak Drive, prohibiting northbound cut-through traffic on Orleans Drive. Orleans Drive continues to serve Lakeland Park and McHenry City Centre subdivision, but does not allow northbound traffic leaving Brake Parts, the shopping centers on Route 120, and Route 120 cut-through traffic. In response to Alderman Lawson's concern regarding Brookside Park traffic being funneled to Route 120, Director of Public Works Batt stated a second park entrance on Willow Street might be created, eliminating this potential problem. Director of Public Works Batt also stated some discussion occurred regarding the Wal- Mart exit onto McCullom Lake Road, across from Orleans. A recommendation was made to limit this McCullom Lake Road exit to a right or left-turn only, eliminating traffic flow from entering Orleans directly. City Administrator Jordan stated all the proposals will be presented to Brake Parts, Jewel Foods, Eagle Foods and Wal-Mart for comment and recommendation. This issue will be scheduled to appear before Council again within the next 30 days. October 30, 1996 Page 4 There being no further Council discussion, Mayor Cuda opened the floor to comments from the audience. Anton Rebel of 4009 Maple Avenue provided a brief history of the development 11 of Mill Creek subdivision and Orleans Drive, as well as an explanation of the City's forced abandonment of a second railroad crossing north of Orleans Drive. Ed Rous of 1814 Oak Drive presented a petition signed by 2/3 of the Oak Drive property owners requesting Oak Drive be designated as a pleasure street. Mr. Rous also requested clarification regarding the permanency of this evening's proposal. Mayor Cuda stated the discussion regarding the restrictive turn sign proposal was preliminary and this issue will be scheduled for Council consideration again within the next 30 days. Dan Quinn of 4009 Lauren Court stated his opposition to the restrictive turn sign proposal, as it impacted him and his family negatively. He suggested limiting the restrictive turns to specific high-traffic volume hours, such as 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Linda Schmidt of 1914 Oak Drive stated that access to Oak Drive from Lakeland Park must be kept open. In response to audience inquiry, Director of Public Works Batt provided the followinr.� traffic counts: 1 . Orleans Drive (just south of McCullom Lake Road) From 9:00 AM Tuesday 10/1/96 until 9 :00 AM Wednesday (Weekend) From 1 :00 PM Friday 10/4/96 until 9:00 AM Mon.10/7/96 16615 (5856/day) 2. Riverside Drive (1600 block) From 9:30 AM Monday 10/7/96 until 9:30 AM Tuesday 10/8/96 6383/c' 3. Green Street (by Division Office) From 10:30 AM Tuesday 10/8/96 until 10:30 AM Wednesday 10/9/96 6190/day 4. Medical Center Drive (just west of Route 31) From 10:00 AM Wednesday 10/9/96 until 10:00 AM Thursday 10/10/96 2534/day 5. Millstream (NW corner Millstream and Grand) From 10:30 AM Friday 10/1 1/96 until 10:30 AM Monday 10/14/96 6705N : �y)(22 6. Lillian Street (just west of Route 31) From 10:30 AM Monday 10/14/96 until 10:30 AM Tuesday 10/15/96 3793/day 7. Dartmoor (just west of Crystal Lake Rd) From 10:30 AM Tuesday 10/15/96 until 10:30 AM Wednesday 10/16/96 1960/day Alderman Lawson noted he had also requested a traffic study be conducted at the intersection of Meadow Lane and Route 120. Director of Public Works Batt noted this traffic study is scheduled to take place during the week of November 4, 1996. Mayor Cuda stated that if interested, a selected group of Lakeland Park residents may schedule a meeting with staff similar to the meeting held with Orleans Dr. residents. Director of Public Works Batt also urged any concerned citizen to submit written comments and/or suggestions to the City Clerk's office regarding this issue. SNOWPLOWING AGREEMENT WITH FEGERS COUNTRY CLUB ROAD AND WATERS EDGE I CONDO. SUBDIVISIONS FOR 1996-97 WINTER SEASON City Clerk Althoff distributed an agenda supplement amendment noting the Country Club Drive area normally included in the City's snowplowing routes had submitted their request for snowplowing services and the required quotes late Friday afternoon, after the agenda packets had been delivered. The City has provided October 30, 1996 Page 5 snowplowing services to unincorporated Fegers Subdivision and Country Club Road for a number of years. The City has again received requests from Fegers Subdivision, the Country Club Road area and for the first time, the Waters Edge I Condominium Association for Devonshire Court. City Clerk Althoff informed Council that utilizing figures provided by Director of Public Works Batt for the 1995-96 season, a flat fee �- of $1 ,000 was charged to Fegers Subdivision, and a flat $900 fee for the Country Club Road area, with supplemental payments for any snowplowing required after 20 days at a rate of $57.00/hour, with a one-hour minimum, and $67.00/hour for overtime. Some discussion followed with Alderman Locke stating if Council grants the snowplowing requests of Fegers Subdivision and the Country Club Road area, the request from the Waters Edge I Condominium Association should also be granted since this area alone falls within the City's corporate limits. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve a letter of agreement with Fegers Subdivision and Country Club Road representatives for snowplowing services in the amount of $1,000 and $900, respectively, with supplemental payments being charged for any snowplowing required after 20 days at a rate of $57.00/hour with a one-hour minimum, and $67.00/hour for overtime. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: Locke. �- Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Court.A brief discussion followed regarding snowplowing services for Devonshire Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to approve a letter of agreement with Waters Edge I Condominium Association representatives for snowplowing services in the amount of $500, with supplemental payments being charged for any snowplowing required after 20 days at a rate of $57.00/hour with a one-hour minimum and $67.00/hour for overtime. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. City Clerk Althoff was directed to inform Fegers Subdivision, the Country Club Road area and Waters Edge I Condominium Association representatives to submit their requests and a minimum of 2 quotes for the 1997-98 season in August of 1997, to allow for a more informed discussion. Mayor Cuda also directed City Clerk Althoff to request clarification from the Waters Edge I Condominium Association as to why only Devonshire Court was selected for City snowplowing services and no other Waters Edge I Condominium Association streets. ORDINANCE GRANTING USE VARIANCE TO PIONEER CENTER OF McHENRY COUNTY Mark Saladin, Attorney for the Pioneer Center of McHenry County, addressed Council stating the Zoning Board of Appeals had unanimously approved the Pioneer Center's request for a use variance to operate an early intervention center for developmentally disabled children in the Tonyan Industrial Park at 4031 Dayton Street on October 7, 1996. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted a Use Variance was being requested, as this type of use is not permitted in an Industrial district. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted Pioneer Center already has the balance of their operations being conducted on the two adjacent properties,to the east. These two uses are permitted in an Industrially-zoned District. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to accept the Zoning Board of Appeals' unanimous recommendation and pass an ordinance granting a Use Variance to operate an early intervention center for developmentally disabled children at 4031 Dayton Street, McHenry, Illinois to the Pioneer Center of McHenry County, subject to the following conditions: October 30, 1996 Page 6 (1) Development of the property according to the October 4, 1996 site plan prepared by Thomas Hopkins; (2) Approval by Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito of a landscaping plan for the screening of existing and proposed parking areas; (3) The outside therapy area must remained fenced at all time; --� (4) No daycare shall be allowed on the premises; and, (5) Provido Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito with o croag-onnomoni parking agreement prior to the issuance of a building permit. Vuliny Ayu: bolyoi, Luc:ko, talon, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Alderman Lawson praised Pioneer Center for their continued efforts in the area of intervention for developmentally disabled children. VARIANCE REQUEST FROM PAMELLA GOUGH-MASSAGE THERAPY REGULATIONS Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito informed Council that Certified Massage Therapist Pamella Gough is requesting a Municipal Code variation from Section 14-53 of the Municipal Code. Paragraph A of Section 14-53 prohibits massage therapists from physical contact with people of the opposite gender. Paragraph B accepts specific professionals in the medical field, however, massage therapists are not listed --� among the professionals granted in exception. The professionals accepted are all licensed by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations. Although, the State of Illinois does not license massage therapists, the Illinois State Board of Education does approve the Chicago School of Massage Therapy where Ms. Gough received her certification. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito also informed Council a similar variation was granted to Past Tense Massage in 1991 . Lobaito requested Council approve the variance request, specifically to Pamella Gough, and to authorize staff to review the Municipal Code on Massage Therapy and recommend to the City Council changes to this ordinance. Motion by Lawson, to grant Pamella Gough a Municipal Code variance in order to operate a massage therapy practice at 5000 Elm Street in McHenry, and to authorize staff to investigate and review the ordinance on Massage Therapy, recommending appropriate changes to the City Council. City Attorney. McArdle informed Council of a potential problem regarding the future revision of this section of the Municipal Code. Attorney McArdle explained that if Ms. Gough was granted a variance and Section 14-53 of the Municipal Code was subsequently rewritten, two non-conforming uses would be in existence: Past Tense Massage and Ms. Gough's practice. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the need and desirability of revising Section 14-53 of the Municipal Code dealing with Massage Therapy. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to grant Pamella Gough a Municipal Code variance of Section 14-53 in order to operate a massage therapy practice at 5000 Elm Street in McHenry, Illinois. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION AT 3926 W. MAIN STREET AND 3442 W. ELM STREET Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito explained, as per previous Council discussion bid specifications for the demolition of recently purchased property located at 3926 W. Main Street and 3442 W. Elm Street have been prepared. Staff is now requesting authorization to advertise for bid on the demolition of these two buildings. The demolition at 3926 W. Main Street will allow for the construction of a parking lot and demolition of the 3442 W. Elm Street building will allow for the development of a park. October 30, 1996 Page 7 Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the advertisement of bids for the demolition of two properties at 3926 W. Main Street and 3442 W. Elm Street. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE LOEDING SUBDIVISION City Clerk Althoff distributed a letter from both School District 15 and School District 156 waiving the developer donation fees for the Loeding Subdivision, located on Ridge Road, noting the existence of two homes on each parcel. Director of Public Works Batt stated the petitioners were seeking tentative and final plat approval for a two-lot subdivision and waiver from the City of McHenry for Park, Fire and Library Developer Donation fees. Director of Public Works Batt noted this subdivision is being constructed to divide one lot with two existing homes into two lots, each lot with one home. The subdivision is not within the City limits of McHenry, however, it is within the City's 1 'h mile jurisdiction. The subdivision does not require public improvements. The Plan Commission unanimously approved both the tentative and final plat of the Loeding Subdivision on October 3, 1996, subject to the following plat corrections: (1 ) The removal of the easement crossing provision; (2) Clarification and correction of the zoning district data; (3) Clarification of a separate well for each property; (4) Removal of the section with regard to the easement crossing provision which deals with the grantor retaining power to override the easement provision. Director of Public Works Batt reported the four corrections had been made. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission and approve the Loeding Subdivision Tentative Plat dated August 28, 1996, Revised October 23, 1996, the Final Plat dated August 22, 1996, Revised October 23, 1996, and to waive the developer donation fees for Parks, Fire and Library. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - EAST SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION Director of Public Works Batt stated City Engineer Baxter & Woodman representative Lyle Hammer was in attendance to answer any questions Council may have regarding this project. The cost estimate for the construction of a sanitary sewer mains to serve the newly annexed portion of McHenry east of the Fox River is $3,325,000. The project includes three lift stations, a river crossing, a creek crossing, and sewers to serve both sides of Route 120 east to Chapel Hill Road. Staff is requesting Council approve the bid advertisement of this project with a bid opening of December 4, 1996, and award of bid on December 16, 1996. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the advertisement of bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer system to serve the newly annexed portion of McHenry, east of the Fox River. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. L.. GARDEN QUARTER APARTMENTS - CALLS FOR SERVICE Mayor Cuda noted Alderman Locke had requested this agenda item be postponed to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on November 6, 1996, when Chief of Police Joyce would be in attendance. Council concurred. October 30, 1996 Page 8 BID ADVERTISEMENT - DONOVAN STREET PUMPING STATION AND FORCE MAIN Alderman Locke noted that, although the project is budgeted at $41 1 ,000, reimbursement from a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $200,000 and $70,000 from the Inland Annexation Agreement will offset the total .� cost of the project. Director of Public Works Batt noted double pumping will no longer be necessary after 'the completion of this project, thereby reducing electrical costs. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to authorize the advertisement of bids for the enlargement of the Donovan Street lift station capacity and the construction of a force main. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. McCULLOM LAKE ROAD SPEED LIMIT STUDY Mayor Cuda stated, as per Alderman Bates' request, a traffic study was conducted on McCullom Lake Road, between Route 31 North and Northtown Automotive. The present posted speed limit is 45 miles per hour. The traffic study ..� results determined a prevailing speed of 42 miles per hour. Director of Public Works Batt noted the traffic study results do not indicate a speed limit reduction would be appropriate. Some discussion followed regarding safety issues. No formal action was taken at this time, however, staff was directed to review the situation early next Summer, after the Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision had initiated home sales. STOP SIGN REQUEST - CHESTNUT AND PINE STREETS Director of Public Works Batt reported that a resident at 1917 Pine Drive had requested a stop sign be placed at the intersection of Chestnut and Pine Streets. Batt explained it is permissible to place a stop sign when a lesser street intersects a heavier traffic street. It is staff's recommendation to direct City Clerk Althoff's office to draft an ordinance stopping westbound traffic on Chestnut at Pine. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to direct City Clerk Althoff's office to draft an ordinance for a stop sign to be placed on westbound Chestnut at Pine. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. D's MARINE SEWER EASEMENT Director of Public Works Batt explained an easement, for the purpose of installing a sewer line in conjunction with the extension of sanitary sewer lines to east of the river properties, has been requested from Mr. Jerry Danko of D's Marine Service at 3308 Waukegan Road. Mr. Danko is requesting, in exchange for the ten-foot easement, the City vacate existing easements which cross Mr. Danko's property for sanitary sewer lines that would no longer be required once the new project is installed and operational. It is staff's recommendation that Council agree to this vacation. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to accept the ten-foot easement from Jerry Danko of D's Marine Service, 3308 Waukegan Road, for the purpose of installing a sewer line in conjunction with the extension of sanitary sewer lines to City properties east of the Fox River with the intent to vacate existing sewer easements on Mr. Danko's property that would no longer be in use and necessary once the new " 1 project is installed and operational. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. October 30, 1996 Page 9 LOSS FUND INCREASE - McHENRY COUNTY MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY City Administrator Jordan reported, after some discussion, it was the unanimous recommendation of the MCMRMA Board for each participating municipality �-- to increase the funding level to 85% for the Loss Fund. As the City of McHenry's 1996-97 Budget reflects a 90% increase, monies were available to fund the additional 5% increase of $4,960.00. Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to approve the expenditure of $4,960.00 to MCMRMA to increase the funding level of the Loss Fund to 85%. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING NUMBER OF CLASS "B" AND CLASS "F" LIQUOR LICENSES City Clerk Althoff informed Council Apple South, Inc. d/b/a Applebee's has submitted their application papers and fee for a Class "A" liquor license. At its September 4, 1996 regularly scheduled meeting, Council had acknowledged the Zoning Board of Appeals' negative recommendation and passed an ordinance granting �. a Conditional Use Permit to Apple South, Inc. d/b/a Applebee's to allow the construction and operation of a restaurant to be located at 1700 Richmond Road, serving alcoholic beverages, but without live entertainment. As the Dobyn's House Restaurant has permanently closed, effective October 15, 1996, there is no need to increase the number of Class "A" liquor licenses at this time, however, Council must approve the Mayor's recommendation for issuance of a Class "A" liquor license to Apple South, Inc. , subject to the receipt of a name and information on the new manager and return of no criminal record on fingerprints from the Illinois State Police Department. City Clerk Althoff also noted Family Food Mart, located at 810 N. Front Street, is requesting their current Class "B" liquor license be upgraded to a Class "F" liquor license to allow the sale of packaged beer and liquor as opposed to packaged beer and wine. The appropriate paperwork has been submitted, reviewed and approved by Liquor Commissioner Mayor Cuda. Council must approve Mayor Cuda's recommendation for issuance of a Class "F" liquor license to Family Food Mart, and to pass an ordinance increasing the number of Class "F" liquor licenses from 7 to 8 and decreasing the number of Class "B" liquor licenses from 6 to 5. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Mayor's recommendation of the issuance of a Class "F" liquor license to Family Food Mart, located at 810 N. Front Street, and to pass an ordinance increasing the number of Class "F" liquor licenses from 7 to 8, and decreasing the number of Class "B" liquor licenses from 6 to 5; and to approve the Mayor's recommendation of the issuance of a Class "A" liquor license to Apple South, Inc. d/b/a Applebee's to be located at 1700 Richmond Road, subject to the receipt of a manager's name and information and a return of a no criminal record on the manager's fingerprints from the Illinois State Police Department. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. ORDINANCE CREATING SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE IN FRONT OF McHENRY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL �— At the October 16, 1996 regularly scheduled Council meeting, Council agreed to draft an ordinance creating a school bus loading zone in front of McHenry Junior High School between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. on Monday through Friday. The required ordinance was distributed for Council's review and formal action. October 30, 1996 Page 10 Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to pass an ordinance creating a school bus loading zone in front of McHenry Junior High School between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. on Monday through Friday. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. '1 Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. RESOLUTION DEDICATING LAND AS NATURE PRESERVE- BUSCH-KNOX PROPERTY Mayor Cuda stated in conjunction with the construction of the Bull Valley Road arterial and the Army Corps of Engineers requirements, Council passed a resolution at its regularly scheduled October 2, 1996 meeting dedicating the 35-foot buffer property as a nature preserve. The balance of the open space property, totaling 19.3 acres and dedicated to the City of McHenry by the Busch-Knox family in the original annexation agreement dated April 25, 1995, must now also be dedicated as a nature preserve. City Clerk Althoff noted all the appropriate paperwork, including land deeds and title insurance, have been received, reviewed and approved by City Attorney McArdle. Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to pass a Resolution dedicating 19.3 acres of open space wetlands dedicated to the City of McHenry by the Busch-Knox family as part of their parks land donation in the Annexation Agreement dated April -� 25, 1996 as a Nature Preserve. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. REQUEST FROM SENIOR SERVICES INC. FOR WAIVER OF SIGN PERMIT FEES City Clerk Althoff reported Senior Services Associates, Inc. is requesting the waiver of the $60.00 sign permit fee. The not-for-profit organization conducted a Country Harvest Festival on September 29, 1996 and acquired an informational sign which was placed in Target's parking lot. They had obtained the appropriate permits and paid the full fee. As there was no Council meeting prior to their September 29, 1996 event, they could not request Council approval to waive the sign permit fee at this time. It was staff's recommendation to waive the $60.00 sign permit fee and reimburse Senior Services Associates, Inc. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to waive the $60.00 sign permit fee for Senior Services Associates, Inc. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR 1997 WINTER/SPRING PARK BROCHURES Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted the bids for the 1997 Winter/Spring Park brochure were opened on October 23, 1996. A total of 2 bids was received. Two options were requested: Option 1 was for a regular cover on the brochure, while Option 2 was for a glossy cover. Hi-Liter Graphics of Burlington, WI bid $3,839.00 on Option 1 and $5,123.00 on Option 2. Minute Man Press of McHenry, IL bid $4,935.00 on Option 1 and $5,135.00 on Option 2. It was staff's recommendation to award the bid for Option 2 to low bidder, Hi-Liter Graphics of Burlington, WI in the amount of $5,123.00. . Some discussion followed regarding the advisability of spending an additional $1 ,300 for a glossy cover. October 30, 1996 Page 11 Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to award the 1997 Winter/Spring Park brochure bid, Option 1 in the amount of $3,839.00 to Hi-Liter Graphics of Burlington, WI. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR BUS/COACH TRANSPORTATION FOR 1997 WINTER/SPRING PARKS FIELD TRIPS Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported that bus bids for the 1997 Winter/Spring field trips were opened on September 27, 1996. Only one bid was submitted for the school bus portion and four bids were submitted for the coach bus portion. Elkhorn Bus Service of Elkhorn, WI was the only bidder on the school bus portion in a total amount of $905.00. The low bidder on the coach bus portion was Fantastic Charters of McHenry, IL for a total amount of $1,796.00. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to award the school bus bid for Parks and Recreation field trips to Alpine Resort, Wilmot Mountain, and Rosemont Horizon to Elkhorn Bus Service, Inc. of Elkhorn, WI in an amount not to exceed $905.00; and to award the coach bus bid for Parks and Recreation field trips to Devil's Head, ti•. Fireside Theater, Cascade Mountain and House on the Rock to Fantastic Charters of McHenry, IL in an amount not to exceed $1 ,796.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. AWARD OF PROPOSAL FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT LAKELAND PARK COMMUNITY CENTER Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee had recommended the proposal for roof repairs submitted by Pilat Roofing Contractors, d/b/a Cost Roofing, be submitted to the City Council for approval. Recently, the Parks Maintenance Staff painted the exterior and replaced all the facia boards. The roof material on the building was inspected at this time and found to be in need of repair. It appears this is the original roof that was installed at the time of construction in the mid 1960's. Roofing proposals were sought and two were received, one from ABC Roofing in McHenry, IL for $3,373.00 and one from Pilat Roofing d/b/a Cost Roofing of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $3,390.00. It was the recommendation of staff and the Parks and Recreation Committee to award the roofing repair contract to Pilat Roofing d/b/a Cost Roofing in the amount of $3,390.00. Although Pilat Roofing's proposal was the higher of the two proposals submitted, Pilat Roofing's proposal included additional work, including the removal and disposal of an asbestos chimney box, installing a new aluminum chimney box and four new air louvres. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to award the roof repair contract for repairs at Lakeland Park Community Center to Pilat Roofing Contractors, Inc. d/b/a Cost Roofing in McHenry, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $3,390.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. October 30, 1996 Page 12 AWARD OF PROPOSAL FOR PLANNING SERVICES AND SITE PLANS FOR PETERSEN PARK Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council funds were allocated in the 1996-97 Budget for Park planning services to develop site plans at four new parks. On Wednesday, October 2, 1996 the Director of Parks and Recreation met with representatives of three planning firms to discuss the creation of a site plan for the Petersen Park waterfront area. Representatives were asked to submit a proposal for providing planning services. Proposals were submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department by the following firms: ■ Thomas Graceffa & Associates, Rockford, IL $12,500.00 ■ Burnidge Cassell & Associates, Elgin, IL $ 7,250.00 ■ EcoLogic Planning, Inc., Harvard, IL $ 1 ,200.00 Some discussion followed regarding the large price discrepancy. It was noted that the low bidder, EcoLogic Planning, Inc. of Harvard, IL quoted a substantially lower hourly rate. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted that Steven Weller, former Executive Director of the McHenry County Conservation District, was one of the principal owners of EcoLogic Planning, Inc. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to accept the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Committee and award the planning services contract for Petersen Park waterfront to EcoLogic Planning, Inc. in an amount not to exceed ^� $1 ,200.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR FREUND FIELD ICE HOCKEY AREA Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported that at its meeting on October 15, 1996 the Parks and Recreation Committee had discussed the proposed development of the Freund Field ice hockey area. The 1996-97 Budget includes $15,000 for Freund Field renovations. It was the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee to approve the purchase and installation of the following equipment for the Freund Field ice hockey area: ■ Freund Field Fencing Revisions Durabilt Fence, Volo, IL $ 4,396.00 ■ Electrical Work at Freund Field Carey Electrical Contracting, McHenry, IL $ 5,390.00 ■ Ice Rink Liner for Freund Field Geo Synthetic's Inc., Waukesha, WI $ 3,595.00 TOTAL: $13,381 .00 Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to approve the purchase and installation of the following equipment for the Freund Field ice hockey area: ■ Freund Field Fencing Revisions Durabilt Fence, Volo, IL $ 4,396.00 ■ Electrical Work at Freund Field Carey Electrical Contracting, McHenry, IL $ 5,390.00 ■ Ice Rink Liner for Freund Field Geo Synthetic's Inc., Waukesha, WI $ 3,595.00 TOTAL: $13,381 .00 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. October 30, 1996 Page 13 MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda reminded Council that in July of 1995 State Representative Ann Hughes had requested the City provide a list of projects to be considered for State Grant funding. The City provided a list consisting of seven projects. Mayor Cuda informed Council that the project approved for State Funding was the Mass Barn renovation and repairs. A draft of the Intergovernmental Agreement will be provided for Council review in the Friday agenda packet. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman of the Finance Committee, Alderman Lawson, scheduled a Finance Committee meeting for Wednesday, November 13,1996 at 6:00 P.M. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, Alderman Bates, noted a copy of the minutes from the October 15, 1996 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting were included in last Friday's agenda packet for Council review. STAFF REPORTS Director of Public Works Batt informed Council the State Fire Marshal's office has officially notified the City of McHenry that any costs incurred in excess of `- $10,000 associated with the removal and restoration of the underground storage tanks near the City garage are reimbursable. Director Batt also noted the City is still working on a permanent resolution to the underground storage tank soil contamination problem. In addition, Batt noted the City of McHenry's Water Department experienced a higher than EPA acceptable bacteria level in one water sample during routine water testings. Although the problem was resolved immediately, the City of McHenry must comply with I.E.P.A. requirements and inform all City of McHenry water users of the problem. Public notice in the form of a postcard will be mailed to all City of McHenry water users tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, 1996. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel stated that two additional recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Committee will appear on the November 6, 1996 regularly scheduled Council meeting agenda. City Administrator Jordan reported he had attended a seminar at the McHenry County Government Center on Community Development Block Grants. He informed Council the County has $1 .2 million available for grant funding. He recommended the City submit a grant application for the Lakeland Park drainage ditch project. It was the consensus of Council to submit the Lakeland Park drainage project as a Community Development Block Grant application. City Administrator stated the deadline for grant application submittals in Monday, December 2, 1996 at 5:00 P.M. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Bolger requested a proclamation be passed noting and commending the McHenry Warrior Football team for their outstanding conference season. Council concurred. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to pass a Proclamation acknowledging -- the undefeated Fox Valley Conference Record of the McHenry Warrior's Football team and wishing them good fortune in their tournament play. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. �- Alderman Bates noted the ribbon cutting ceremony for the revitalized Riverside Drive had taken place prior to this evening's meeting. All the property owners and merchants expressed their thanks to the City of McHenry and stated their pleasure with the results. October 30, 1996 Page 14 In response to Alderman Bates' inquiry as to why the promised fence around the Olde Mill Ponds site development construction was not yet in place, staff informed Council the inclement weather and the decision to purchase the fence delayed installation. Inland Management has assured staff the fence will be installed prior to - IN November 1 , 1996. Alderman Bates also noted the sewer work across Orleans Drive has created numerous ruts and potholes. Director of Public Works Batt explained the volume of traffic on Orleans Drive scatters and displaces the gravel fill in these ruts and potholes. He also noted the City of McHenry Subdivision Control Ordinance allows a maximum of two years to complete these type of public improvements. October 30, 1996 Page 13 Alderman Bates also requested an update on the status of the Chuck Fernstrom property. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito responded the property is zoned C- 5, which allows cars to be parked at this location. The issue in question is the operation of a towing business at this location, which is being addressed by staff. In response to Alderman Lawson's inquiry, City Administrator Jordan updated Council on the current status of new Oak Drive's progress. Alderman Lawson inquired further as to what the consequences might be if the Oak Drive construction is not done prior to the onset of winter weather. Director of Public Works Batt responded if the newly constructed Oak Drive is not complete, old Oak Drive will be opened and graded in order to allow through traffic. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 P.M. J� CLER MAYOR Cl