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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 09/18/1996 - City Council REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday, September 18, 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, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Clerk Althoff, City Administrator Jordan, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel and Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: None. Mayor Cuda requested Council concurrence in presenting the City's Resolutions of commendation and the McHenry Township Fire Protection District's recognition of Officers Molnar and Leonard and Sgt. Prazak for their rescue efforts during the Irish Prairie fire on Monday, September 2, 1996, as well as the presentation of $2,000 to the D.A.R.E. Parents Committee and D.A.R.E Officer Patricia Laycock by Steven Farshi, owner and operator of the McHenry Jeep Eagle dealership to the top of this evening's published agenda. Council concurred. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to pass Resolutions of Commendation for Police Officers James Molnar, Kathleen Leonard and Sgt. Kenneth Prazak for their rescue efforts during the Irish Prairie fire on Monday, September 2, 1996. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. .`r Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda then presented the Resolutions to Officer Molnar, Officer Leonard and Sgt. Prazak acknowledging and praising their heroic efforts during the Irish Prairie fire. Wayne Amore and Phillip Gust, Deputy Chiefs for the McHenry Township Fire Protection District, also presented plaques of commendation to each of the officers in recognition of their efforts. Deputy Chief Amore also noted the ongoing cooperative and coordinated efforts between the McHenry Township Fire Protection District and the City of McHenry. Steve Farshi, owner and operator of the McHenry Jeep Eagle dealership, presented a $2,000 check to the McHenry D.A.R.E. Parents Committee and D.A.R.E. -� Officer Patricia Laycock. The $2,000 represents a portion of the proceeds from the D.A.R.E./Jeep Eagle dealership "Back-to-School" fundraiser held in August. Officers of the D.A.R.E. Parents Committee Carol Chrisman, Dave Maire and Mary Brunner graciously accepted the $2,000 and praised Mr. Farshi for his community spirit and interest. Mayor Cuda expressed Council's appreciation for Mr. Farshi's efforts as well. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Lucky Spooner, Development Consultant and Coordinator for Inland Management's Olde Mill Pond Subdivision, addressed Council requesting stormwater management construction work be allowed to take place on Saturdays at the Olde Mill Ponds subdivision located south of McCullom Lake Road. A brief discussion followed regarding City of McHenry ordinance requirements for conducting construction work ort Saturdays. Mr. Spooner was directed to make his request in writing enumerating the reasons why working on Saturdays is necessary. If these reasons concern public health and safety, Council may reconsider this request at its October 2, 1996 regular meeting. -ti I September 18, 1996 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: (1 ) September 4, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes; (2) Executive Session Meeting Minutes, January through June, 1996; (3) Tuition Reimbursement Request - David Bartik, Building Codes and Enforcement, $142.00; (4) Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson invoice - $1 ,260.70; , (5) August 31 , 1996 Treasurer's Report; (6) August 31 , 1996 Budget Report; (7) Bills for approval as follows: General Fund 84013 A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC $ 205.50 84014 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 399.76 84015 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 127.31 84016 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 1199.75 84017 ALEXANDER BATTERY CO INC $ 79.56 84018 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1108.32 84019 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 217.80 84020 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 1316.55 84021 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 14392.80 84022 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 6043.72 84023 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 350.00 84024 BRUCE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT $ 176.52 84025 BUILDING OFFICIALS AND $ 203.20 84026 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 1050.07 84027 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 94.21 84028 BUSS FORD SALES $ 81.78 84029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 556.00 84030 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 420.75 84031 CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL $ 3095.48 84032 COMED $ 9352.34 84033 COMED $ 82.97 84034 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00 84035 DARE' AMERICA MERCHANDISE $ 84.83 84036 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 329.36 84037 DOOR SYSTEMS INC $ 77.00 84038 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 357.65 84039 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35 84040 FASHION STAR INC $ 159.96 84041 FISCHER BROS CONST CO INC $ 1123.13 84042 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC $ 188.09 84043 JOS D FOREMAN & CO $ 384.00 84044 FOTO FAST $ 16.51 84045 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 1062.60 84046 FOX VALLEY CHEMICAL CO $ 84.40 84047 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 580.67 84048 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 402.28 84049 JOSEPH FRETT & SON INC $ 2500.00 84050 W W GRAINGER INC $ 65.25 84051 HARM'S FARM $ 37.90 84052 DAVID HERDA $ 19.83 84053 ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT $ 115.75 84054 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC $ 4794.77 84055 JEPSEN TIRE CO INC $ 15.00 84056 PATRICK J JOYCE $ 41.57 84057 KAR PRODUCTS $ 198.33 84058 KIRCHNER FIRE $ 220.50 84059 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 9585.00 84060 KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 12.00 84061 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 406.71 84062 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 7.38 84063 KATHLEEN M LEONARD $ 18.72 84064 MANPOWER $ 1387.70 84065 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 140.81 84066 DAN J MARCINKO $ 40.00 84067 JAY MAYWALD $ 102.95 84068 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 628.82 84069 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 612.66 84070 TIMOTHY L MITSVEN $ 173.00 84071 MCCANN CONSTRUCTION SPEC $ 106.70 84072 MCCANN POWER & EQUIPMENT $ 75.34 84073 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 725.60 '\ 84074 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 1067.00 84075 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 582.01 84076 MCH CTY MUNICIPAL ASSN $ 57.00 84077 MCHENRY FIRESTONE $ 140.00 84078 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 92.43 84079 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC $ 436.00 84080 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 984.36 84081 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 238.16 84082 PACE $ 2958.61 84083 PACIFIC SALES & MFG CO $ 725.00 84084 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 1199.90 September 18, 1996 Page 3 General Fund (cont'd) 84085 PITNEY BOWES $ 192.57 84086 PRO-CLEAN INC $ 425.00 84087 FRED PRYOR SEMINARS $ 99.00 84088 RADICOM INC $ 151.93 84089 REILLY GRAHAM MCANDREWS & $ 5600.00 84090 R & N TRUCKING $ 260.00 84091 ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY $ 67.50 84092 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 98.43 84093 SELECT BEVERAGES INC $ 102.00 84094 SHERMAN PLUMBING & HEAT $ 673.30 64095 THE SIDWELL COMPANY $ 50.65 84096 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 2166.72 84097 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 2025.25 84098 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 139.79 84099 SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS $ 276.00 84100 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 746.09 84101 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 43.14 84102 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 67.59 84103 WEBER TRANSPLANTERS INC $ 890.00 84104 WINDSOR DOOR SALES & SERV $ 58.00 84105 STEVE WIRCH $ 40.00 84106 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 6884.40 84107 JOHN HAIN $ 31.95 84108 SHIRLEY OZOG $ 5.00 84109 STATE TREASURER OF IL $ 60.00 Report Totals 97594.29 Water/Sewer Fund 12898 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 594.07 12899 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 22,00 12900 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54 12901 AQUAPREP $ 389.76 12902 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 313.25 12903 THE BARN NURSERY $ 17.94 12904 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 9824.64 12905 BEST WAY TOWING $ 100.00 12906 BLACKBURN $ 227.22 12907 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 574.70 12908 BRY-AIR INC $ 103.20 12909 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 106.50 12910 COMED $ 51719.96 12911 COMED $ 60.82 12912 CRYSTAL LAKE DISPOSAL INC $ 106.00 12913 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING $ 57.15 12914 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 24.71 12915 ENVIREX INC $ 126.50 12916 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 117.00 12917 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 12.15 12918 RON GLOSSON $ 375.00 12919 JEPSEN TIRE CO INC $ 25.00 12920 KOCH MECHANICAL INC $ 51.93 12921 LAB SAFETY SUPPLY $ 839.17 12922 L & R MACHINE COMPANY $ 45.00 12923 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 158.82 `., 12924 METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES $ 64.84 12925 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 422.35 12926 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 125.96 12927 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & $ 2751.00 12928 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 297.28 12929 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 6.04 12930 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 34.43 12931 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 220.00 12932 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 152.80 12933 PITNEY BOWES $ 58.34 12934 PORTABLE TOOL SALES & $ 641.76 12935 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 2535.38 12936 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 315.78 12937 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 191.42 12938 USA BLUE BOOK $ 191.82 12939 WASTE MANAGEMENT - WEST $ 304.50 12940 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 5380.00 12941 WALTER BOLGER $ 24.00 Report Totals 79827.73 Parks Fund 6733 AMER ACADEMIC SUPPLIERS $ 55.84 6734 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 151.14 6735 BEN ARVIDSON POOLS & SPAS $ 37.98 6736 DON BENTZ $ 100.00 6737 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 93.46 6738 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 206.p1 6739 COMED $ 269.11 6740 JOHN DEBOER ENTERPRISES $ 312.50 6741 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 75.00 6742 RAY FELTSON $ 450.00 6743 FOTO FAST $ 7.65 6744 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY $ 614.21 6745 HI-LITER GRAPHICS INC $ 4571.60 6746 IPRA $ 100.00 6747 J & A HANDY-CRAFTS INC $ 147.09 6748 PATTIE LUNKENHEIMER $ 33.00 6749 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 15.22 September 18, 1996 Page 4 Parks Fund (cont'd) 6750 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 370.44 6751 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC $ 107.15 6752 PITNEY BOWES $ 40.84 6753 MARK E PRISCARO $ 340.00 6754 JERRY SCHILLER $ 20.00 6755 S & S ARTS & CRAFTS $ 32.17 6756 I HENRY A ST CLAIR $ 280.00 6757 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 15.60 6758 TODD TROCKI $ 80.00 6759 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 6.94 6760 LYNN C WAGNER $ 180.00 6761 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 155.17 , 6762 TOM WARREN $ 80.00 6763 JIM ZASADA $ 160.00 6764 CENTEGRA HEALTH SYSTEMS $ 60.00 6765 FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH $ 90.00 6766 KATE FREUND $ 39.00 6767 SANDRA LARRANAGA $ 39.00 6768 LES LUNSMANN $ 62.00 6769 MODINE MFG CO $ 240.00 6770 BILL RECTOR $ 74.00 6771 CATHY RADIVOY $ 49.00 6772 ESTHER SWANSON $ 75.00 6773 SOPHIE GIBLIN $ 28.00 6774 ST PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH $ 75.00 6775 BRANDY SCHULZ $ 125.00 6776 CAROLYN SCHULENBURG $ 37.00 6777 WHEELING WHEELMEN $ 30.00 Report Totals 10132.02 "1 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - FIRST. AMENDMENT TO THE BUSCH-KNOX ANNEXATION AGREEMENT Mayor Cuda opened the public hearing for the First Amendment to the Busch- Knox Annexation Agreement at 8:00 P.M. He explained the petitioner's attorney, Mr. Guy Youman, was unable to provide all required documents for this evening's public hearing prior to the agenda deadline. Mayor Cuda, therefore, requested a continuance of this evening's public hearing on the First Amendment to the Busch-Knox Annexation Agreement to October 2, 1996, which is the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to adjourn the public hearing on the First Amendment to the Busch-Knox Annexation Agreement and continue it to October 2, 1996, the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ANNUAL CLAIMS ANALYSIS - SCOTT SMIRICKY, THE SPLINTER GROUP Mr. Scott Smiricky of The Splinter Group was in attendance and presented a brief review of the City of McHenry's health, vision and dental claims performance at the end of the first six months. Referencing the cost analysis provided to Council in their agenda packets, Mr. Smiricky noted the City of McHenry is currently experiencing a very good year and is under budget by approximately $6,000. In response to Alderman Bates' inquiry, Mr. Smiricky explained incurred claims are those claims incurred and submitted after February 1st and run-in claims are those claims incurred prior to February 1 st, but submitted for payment after February 1 St. Run-in claims are tracked for specific insurance reimbursement purposes. Specific insurance is the insurance which pays for claims which exceed $30,000.00. City Clerk Althoff also noted that no figure was budgeted for vision claims, although, $8,000 was previously calculated by former City Administrator Jerry Peterson. It was incorrectly assumed by the 1996-97 Budget Committee that the $335,000 figure budgeted for claims included the $8,000 vision claims figure. The City is still under budget, even with this omission. September 18, 1996 Page 5 Mr. Smiricky also noted he had met with City Auditor John Eder to review 1995-96 year-end figures. Mr. Smiribky also stated his availability to assist staff in determining 1997-98 premium and claim figures. In conclusion, Council was provided with cost comparison figures between the City of McHenry's current self-insured program and the 1993-94 City of McHenry Blue Cross/Blue Shield program. It was noted the City of McHenry's current health insurance program is a $51 ,000 savings over the 1993-94 Blue Cross/Blue Shield program, and a comparison of the 1994-95 Blue Cross/Blue Shield renewal proposal reflects a $92,000 savings. Mayor Cuda, noting there were no further questions, thanked Mr. Smiricky for his presentation. RESOLUTION - McHENRY JAYCEES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE McHenry Area Jaycees representative James Humbard addressed Council requesting approval of the annual Jaycees Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 10, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. in conjunction with the Riverside Drive Area Merchants Christmas Walk. The parade route is: Kane Avenue (Edgebrook and McHenry J.H. schools) north to Green Street to Route 120, east to Riverside Drive, then north to Broad Street and west to end at Veterans Park. Mr. Humbard stated this proposed route had been amended at the request of the McHenry Police Department. The alternative route has been reviewed and approved by Lieutenant Donahue of the McHenry Police Department. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to pass an [DOT resolution requesting the partial closing of State Route 120 for the McHenry Area Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 10, 1996 from 10:00 A.M. to Noon. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mr. Humbard invited all Council members to participate in the annual Christmas Parade. ORDINANCE RENAMING INDUSTRIAL DRIVE TO OAK DRIVE FROM ROUTE 120, NORTH TO CITY CENTRE BUSINESS PARK Mayor Cuda reminded Council that at the January 31 , 1996 regularly scheduled Council meeting, Council authorized the renaming of a portion of Industrial Drive to Oak Drive from Route 120 north to the south line of City Centre Business Park ,R. subdivision. Industrial Drive running in an easterly and westerly direction will remain Industrial Drive. City Clerk Althoff noted that official notice must be provided to the election authority, County Clerk Katherine Schultz, and the post office branch of the street renaming. The ordinance will then take effect 30 days after the notice is given. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to pass an ordinance renaming that portion of Industrial Drive from Route 120 north to the southern boundar of the McHenry City Centre Business Park. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE IN NAME OF CITY DEPOSITORY FROM COMERICA BANK TO LA SALLE NATIONAL TRUST, N.S. Mayor Cuda reminded Council that at its September 6, 1995 regularly scheduled Council meeting Council passed a resolution adding Comerica Bink as a designated depository for the City of McHenry. Subsequently, LaSalle National Trust, N.S. of Chicago purchased Comerica Bank. All terms and conditions of the City's agreement with Comerica have been transferred to LaSalle National Trust, N.S. LaSalle banks are owned by ABNAMRO North America, Inc, which is the second largest holding bank in the state of Illinois. In order to continue to take advantage of this investment vehicle, it is necessary for Council to pass the attached resolution changing the name of the approved designated depository from Comerica to Lasalle National Trust, N.S. September 18, 1996 Page 6 Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to pass a resolution approving LaSalle National Trust, N.S. of Chicago as a designated depository for the City of McHenry replacing Comerica Bank and authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and Treasurer to execute the appropriate transfer documents. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF MAIN STREET PROPERTY FOR MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY Mayor Cuda informed Council that as per Council direction, staff has completed negotiations with School Districts 15 and 156, as well as adjacent property owner Mr. James Kirk for the purchase of property located at 3926 Main Street in the amount of $126,000. The reduced purchase price reflects the loss of two parking spaces due to the necessity of redesigning the original parking lot configuration to accommodate Mr. Kirk's prescriptive easement claims. Mr. Kirk has agreed to pay his fair share, $9,000, for the loss of one parking space prior to the real estate closing. The total cost to the City of McHenry for the purchase of property located at 3926 Main Street will be $1 17,000. City Attorney McArdle reported he had reviewed all of the documents and all is in order. Both the School Board Elementary District 15 and High "1 School District 156 have executed the purchase contract. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Purchase Agreement for School Board District 15 and School Board District 156 property located at 3926 Main Street in the amount of $126,000, subject to the payment by Mr. James Kirk of $9,000. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. In response to Alderman Locke's inquiry, City Attorney McArdle noted the property title will be obtained at closing. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda reported he had met with McHenry City Centre property owner and developer Mark Towne. Mr. Towne is requesting Council consider allowing the closure of current Oak Drive between the Boone Creek crossing and his south property line during construction hours Monday through Friday. Mr. Towne is citing safety concerns. Mayor Cuda directed Mr. Towne to provide a detailed written request for Council consideration at its regularly scheduled Council meeting on October 2, 1996. Mayor Cuda reported that in conjunction with the McHenry County's pursuit of right-of-way for Phase II of the Bull Valley arterial project, Route 120 property owner R.J. Roberts has approached the City of McHenry through his attorney investigating annexation possibilities. There is some suggestion the acquisition of this right-of-way may be tied to annexation privileges. Lastly, Mayor Cuda reported the RDG Development Group had met with him and staff to discuss the developmental possibilities of the former 1 1-acre library property located on Green Street, just south of the Green Valley subdivision development. Staff and Mayor Cuda informed RDG of the annexation requirements and conditions. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, Alderman Bates, scheduled a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting for October 15, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. September 18, 1996 Page 7 Chairman of the Public Works Committee, Alderman Bolger, reminded Council of the Public Works Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 1996. He asked that the Committee members meet at 5816 Radcliff Court, Mrs. Poulos' residence, at 6:45 P.M. in order to view her drainage problem first hand. The balance of the meeting will be conducted at the Municipal Center. Chairman of the Finance Committee, Alderman Lawson, reported the Finance Committee had met on Tuesday, September 17, 1996 and the minutes would be forthcoming. Lawson reported the Committee had agreed to make a recommendation to the full Council increasing the Mayor's salary from $9,000/year to $12,000/year, commencing with the beginning of the May, 1997 term. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to authorize staff to draft an ordinance increasing the Mayor's salary from $9,000/year to $12,000/year, commencing at the beginning of the May, 1997 term. Voting Aye: Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger, Locke. Absent: None. Motion carried. Some discussion followed regarding the feasibility and legality of an expense account for the Mayor. Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee, Alderman Baird, reported the Building and Zoning Committee had met September 15, 1996. The minutes would be forthcoming as well as revisions to the current sign ordinance and recommendations regarding a tree preservation ordinance. Alderman Baird also reported representatives of the Landmark Commission had presented an historic preservation ordinance for the Commission's review and comments. The Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission will also be reviewing the proposed ordinance, forwarding their comments on to the Building and Zoning Committee for further review and compilation. STAFF REPORTS Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito informed Council that residents of the Mill Creek subdivision have recently reported their sump pumps have stopped running incessantly. Mr. Lobaito stated these occurrences may be directly related to the current stormwater construction on the adjacent Olde Mill Ponds subdivision property. Director Lobaito stated he would continue to keep Council informed. Director of Public Works Batt informed Council of his numerous discussions with Mr. Spooner throughout the past week leading to Mr. Spooner's request during the Ten Minute Public Input portion of this evening's Council meeting. Director Batt also reported that the Park Street water main is being replaced with a new plastic pipe and the Riverside Drive Downtown Revitalization project is progressing as scheduled. Currently trees and tree grates are being installed and the street lights are scheduled for delivery October 7, 1996. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel drew Council's attention to the Chicago Tribune article on the Petersen family. He also referenced the Illinois Department of Natural Resources letter found in the agenda packets informing the City of McHenry that the Brookside Park grant will not be considered for funding this year. City Administrator Jordan requested the Finance Committeeponsider scheduling �-' a demonstration by Jerry Davenport of the GIS program at 'their next Finance Committee Meeting. City Clerk Althoff requested Council pass the distributed proclamation designating September 29th through October 5th as "Chamber of Commerce Week" in McHenry in honor of the 81 st Anniversary celebration of the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce's. September 18, 1996 Page 8 Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to pass a proclamation declaring Setpember 29th through October 5, 1996 as "Chamber of Commerce Week" in the City of McHenry. Voting. Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. City Clerk Althoff also requested Council approve Mike Wallin's request to host a block party on Sunday, September 22, 1996 at 1702 Knoll Avenue. She noted the request was not received by the Clerk's office until Tuesday, September 17, 1996. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve Mr. Wallin's request for a block party to be held on Sunday, September 22, 1996 on Knoll Avenue. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. In response to City Clerk Althoff's request to set Halloween "Trick-or-Treat" --� hours, a brief discussion ensued. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to set the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31 , 1996 as the official City of McHenry trick-or-treating hours for Halloween. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Bates informed Council he had received requests from City residents to install "Slow" or "Children Playing" signs near North Oak Park. In response to Alderman Locke's inquiry, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted side yard easements vary from development to development. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel and Potential Litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 8:50 P.M. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bates, to go back into Open Session. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 10:55 P.M. Some discussion occurred regarding the,relocation of displaced animals from the McHenry City Centre Business Park development. It was the consensus of Council to defer this issue to the Finance Committee. September 18, 1996 Page 9 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11 :00 P.M. ZZ /L CC// ✓ MAYOR CITY O LERK i