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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/04/1996 - City Council REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday, September 4, 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. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Jim Eaton of 110 Heritage addressed Council requesting information on the construction of washroom facilities at Fort McHenry. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Mr. Eaton that the Ft. McHenry volunteer group had been pursuing donations of materials and construction efforts in an attempt to reduce the total cost of construction. These efforts have not been as successful as originally anticipated. A meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow, September 5, 1996 at 10:30 A.M. to pursue the matter further. Every effort will be made to have the washrooms functional by next season. CONSENT AGENDA A request was made to withdraw Item No.2, Request for Mechanical Amusement Device Variance, Diversions, from the Consent Agenda. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: (1 ) Council Meeting Minutes: - August 14, 1996 Regular Meeting Minutes; - August 21 , 1996 Regular Meeting Minutes; (3) Alarm hook-up request - McHenry State Bank, additional ATM alarm line at Weber Facility, Crystal Lake Road; (4) Picnic/Beer Permit Requests; (5) List of "As-Needed" Checks for approval as follows: General Fund 83726 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 7949 . 05 83727 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 153 . 00 83728 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 301 $ 2361. 00 83729 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 119 . 00 83730 MCHENRY COUNTY MUNICIPAL $ 249048 . 00 83731 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 25 . 00 83766 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 15 . 00 83767 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 9125 .26 83768 BILL KIRK $ 12 . 00 83769 BERNADETTE KOHN D.O. $ 6 . 00 83770 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 660. 00 83771 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 683 . 70 83772 RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND $ 25000 . 00 83773 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110 . 00 83774 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1537 . 70 83775 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4173 . 60 83776 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 100 . 00 83777 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 5501 .28 83778 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 137530 .72 83779 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5264 . 32 83780 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 56735 . 86 83781 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 268 . 66 83782 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 21 .46 83783 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 791.38 83784 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 164 .46 83785 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 2653 . 96 83786 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 136 . 00 83787 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 48 . 00 83788 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 70 . 00 83789 MERLIN MUFFLER $ 540 . 00 83790 JESSUP MANUFACTURING $ 364 . 50 83792 RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND $ 17 .37 83793 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 6995 . 00 83794 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 34562 . 0'0 83921 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 12319 . 64 83922 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5740 .42 83923 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 121440 . 12 83924 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110 . 00 83925 MARY ANN MILITANO $ 400 . 00 83926 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1537 . 70 September 4, 1996 Page 2 General Fund (cont'd) 83927 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4173 . 60 83928 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 100 . 00 83929 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5268 .21 83930 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4927 . 12 83931 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 50062 .47 83932 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150 . 00 83933 SEYFARTH SHAW FAIRWEATHER $ 1285 . 07 83934 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 153 . 00 83935 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 23938 . 17 83936 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 300000 . 00 83937 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 425000 . 00 83938 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 660 . 00 83939 PETTY CASH FUND $ 107 . 62 83940 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 1148 . 80 83941 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 1150 . 00 83942 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 6927 . 00 83943 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 1680 . 00 83944 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 4275 .43 83945 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL $ 28463 . 60 83946 AFLAC $ 1322 . 98 Report Totals 1555084 . 23 Water/Sewer Fund 12814 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 182 . 86 12821 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 200 . 00 12822 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 95 .40 12823 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 25407 . 07 12824 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 4650 . 00 12825 RETIREMENT FUND $ 8129 . 17 12826 GENERAL FUND $ 992 . 50 12874 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 24611 . 87 12875 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 280000 . 00 12876 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 200000 . 00 12877 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 100000 . 00 12878 BOND AND INTEREST $ 3 . 32 12879 PETTY CASH FUND $ 3 . 60 12880 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 200 . 00 12881 GENERAL FUND $ 259 . 91 Report Totals 644735 . 70 Parks Fund 6566 SAM' S CLUB $ 133 .36 6567 CONTINENTAL BAKING $ 30 . 97 6568 IPRA $ 45 . 00 6595 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 140 . 00 6596 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 23 . 85 6597 GENERAL FUND $ 22592 .33 6598 CIRCUS PLAYLAND INC $ 70 . 80 6599 LITTLE CAESERS $ 29 . 00 6600 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 975 . 00 6601 GENERAL FUND $ 1035 . 00 6658 GENERAL FUND $ 17885 .44 6659 PETTY CASH FUND $ 53 . 90 6660 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 140 . 00 Report Totals 43154 . 65 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Some discussion followed regarding Item No. 2 of the Consent Agenda. Candice Jarczyk, Corporate President of Diversions, Inc., is requesting a variance of the provisions of the Municipal Code, Section 9-8, Number of Licenses for Certain Mechanical Amusement Devices Limited. Ms. Jarczyk is requesting 15 mechanical amusement device licenses, whereas Section 9-8 of the Municipal Code limits the number of mechanical amusement devices to 4, unless Council approves the use of additional mechanical amusement devices with the understanding that the gross revenues from such devices may not exceed 25% of the licensee's gross revenues. Alderman Bates asked whether the Building and Zoning Department had an opportunity to inspect the premises to determine the feasibility of housing all 15 devices. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted the department had not yet inspected the premises, however, as this location had previously been a country- western dance facility, space limitations were most likely not a problem. September 4, 1996 Page 3 Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to table the termination of Ms. Jarczyk's request for 15 mechanical amusement device licenses until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on September 11 , 1996. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates. Voting Nay: Bolger, Lawson, Baird. Absent: None. Motion failed. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve Ms. Jarczyk's request for 15 mechanical amusement devices to be housed at the 2314 W. Route 120 location, subject to the Building and Zoning Department's inspection of the premises and subsequent determination of space feasibility. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda, noting the numerous residents in attendance regarding agenda Item No. 9 - Orleans/Industrial Drive Traffic Concerns, McHenry City Centre Business Park, requested Council approve addressing this agenda item next. Council concurred. ORLEANS/INDUSTRIAL DRIVE TRAFFIC CONCERNS, McHIENRY CITY CENTRE BUSINESS PARK Mayor Cuda reminded Council that Linda Hiatt and Laura Davis, residents of the Mill Creek Subdivision, had at the August 14th regularly scheduled Council meeting, addressed Council and presented a petition with 139 signatures stating their concerns regarding the inevitable increase in traffic that the McHenry City Centre Business Park will have upon their subdivision. Council directed staff to place this item on the September 4, 1996 regular Council meeting agenda in order to allow staff ample time to supply Council with the pertinent information regarding this issue. City Administrator Jordan reviewed the McHenry City Centre Business Park's developmental history, noting the original annexation and zoning of this property occurred in February of 1972. He also noted Council had considered and rejected the closing of Orleans Street in 1990 and again in 1992. An additional or replacement crossing across the railroad tracks was investigated, however, the Illinois Commerce Commission and the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company would not support this crossing. After some discussion, it was the consensus of Council not to consider the closing of Orleans Street, but to investigate other means of traffic control in the Mill Creek Subdivision area including traffic control devices and "Pleasure Street" designation. Mayor Cuda then opened the floor to City residents in the audience. The following individuals and comments were recorded: Joan Schwegel of Lakeland Park provided additional development history of Towne's McHenry City Centre Business Park property and stated her opposition to the closing of Orleans Street, citing safety concerns. She also noted Orleans was originally designed as a collector Street. Paul Graham of 1902 N. Central Avenue also stated his opposition to the closing of Orleans Street, citing safety issues. Celeste Mann of Broad Street stated her opposition to the closing of Orleans Street and Oak Avenue, referencing the Comprehensive Plan's designation of collector streets. Ed Rous of 1814 Oak Drive stated his opposition to the closing of Orleans Street and informed Council this issue has been a topic of Council discussions since 1978. Kathleen Quick of Cornell Avenue stated that if Orleans Street was not to be closed, Council must address the increase in traffic impacting the Mill Creek Subdivision. She also cited safety issues. September 4, 1996 Page 4 Cecilia Serritella, former Council member and Lakeland Park resident, stated her opposition to the closing of Orleans Street and informed the current Council that this issue was discussed as an agenda item during her term as Alderperson and needed no further consideration. She also noted alternatives were investigated and none were feasible. Jim Davis of Mill Creek Subdivision stated his concern with additional "cut- through" traffic upon further development of the McHenry City Centre Business Park. He requested the elimination of truck traffic at the very least. William Hiatt of Mill Creek Subdivision also stated his concern with additional traffic upon development of the McHenry City Centre Business Park. He noted particular concern with an increase in traffic during the hours school children are boarding busses in the morning and disembarking in the afternoon. Mr. Hiatt also distributed photographs of various traffic control devices for Council consideration. He suggested signs limiting traffic to authorized vehicles only, particularly between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Coral Ann Marshall of Mill Creek Subdivision requested Council consider the closing of Orleans and Oak Street. Greg Hoff of Mill Creek Subdivision requested Council consider further investigating an additional crossing or an entirely new crossing over the railroad tracks, closing Orleans Street except for emergency vehicles. "1 Jim Getz of Orleans Street stated the traffic on Orleans is excessive for a residential subdivision. He requested Council assist local residents with the excessive "cut-through" traffic, considering the elimination of all truck traffic through the subdivision. Michelle Trausch of Orleans Street noted the excessive traffic and speed problem on Orleans, requested Council action to alleviate these problems. Scott Rickerson of Mill Creek Subdivision also requested Council address traffic problems on Orleans. A resident of Lauren Court stated her concern with additional traffic on Orleans Street, citing safety concerns. Curt Pepe of Mill Creek Subdivision stated the need for another collector street that can share the traffic burden currently experienced on Orleans Street. Mayor Cuda thanked all the residents for sharing their comments and concerns. He asked Council if there were any additional comments they would like to make. Alderman Bolger noted Council's efforts to slow traffic via the placement of stop signs. He also referenced City Attorney McArdle's letter regarding a public driveway designation to control and limit traffic and suggested Mill Creek Subdivision residents pursue this designation further. After further discussion, Council directed staff to investigate additional alternatives to control and alleviate the increase in traffic in the Mill Creek Subdivision incorporating the residents' suggestions. This item will be placed on the October 30, 1996 regularly scheduled Council meeting agenda. Mayor Cuda called for a recess at 9:25 P.M. The meeting was reconvened with everyone still in attendance at 9:35 P.M. BOND ENABLING ORDINANCE AND DESIGN CONTRACT - SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION Mayor Cuda reminded Council that this issue, consideration of an enabling ordinance for the expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant, had been postponed from the August 21 , 1996 regularly scheduled Council meeting. The decision before Council at this time was to enable for the expansion of a 5,000 P.E. or a 10,000 P.E. plant. City Administrator Jordan noted the cost estimate for a 5,000 P.E. expansion was $3,600,000 and the cost estimate for a 10,000 P.E. expansion was $5,600,000. Some discussion followed regarding the lack of information provided regarding the feasibility of joining a sanitary sewer district, increasing capital development and hook-up fees and the elimination or non-extension of the $3 debt service fee. September 4, 1996 Page 5 City Administrator Jordan reported he had contacted the Island Lake Sanitary Sewer District and the following cost figures were provided: • Cost to connect and additional piping - $3 million to $4 million; • Cost to increase capacity to serve `.. City of McHenry residents: - $25 million to $30 million. These figures were confirmed by City Engineer Carl Moon of Baxter & Woodman. Further discussion followed regarding whether to increase the capacity of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant to 5,000 P.E. or 10,000 P.E. It was noted capital development fees have not been raised since 1990. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to pass an enabling bond ordinance for the 5,000 P.E. expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount of $3.6 million. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. �. Council recommended also utilizing capital development monies for the expansion, holding $750,000 - $1 million in reserve. Council recommended review of capital development and hook-up fees with consideration of an increase. In conjunction with the passage of the enabling ordinance, City Administrator Jordan requested Council approve the Baxter & Woodman design contract for the 5,000 P.E. expansion at a cost not to exceed $95,000.00. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to approve the Baxter & Woodman design contract for the 5,000 P.E. expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant at a cost not to exceed $95,000.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all appropriate documents, subject to review by City Attorney McArdle. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. City Attorney McArdle indicated he would distribute the final contract before allowing the City Clerk and Mayor to execute same. STORM DRAINAGE AT 5816 RADCLIFF COURT Mayor Cuda excused himself from the meeting as this agenda item affected his property. Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to appoint Senior Alderman Bolger as Mayor Pro Tern in Mayor Cuda's absence. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstaining: Bolger. Motion carried. Mrs. Poulos of 5816 Radcliff Court is requesting the City construct a piped drainage system on her property to alleviate drainage problems. Director of Public Works Batt reported that the sole contractor interested in constructing the piped drainage system was Hughes Excavating at a cost of $8,200.00. Batt explained that the original stormwater management design for this development provided a swale on Mrs. Poulos' property which apparently was never constructed. The City offered, in 1993, to construct the swale. Mrs. Poulos refused to grant the additional easement required for swale construction. Current cost estimates for construction of a swale on Mrs. Poulos' property are approximately $4,000.00. September 4. 1996 Page 6 In response to Mayor Pro Tem's inquiry, Mrs. Poulos stated she would continue to deny easements for the construction of a swale, however, she would grant an easement for the construction of an underground piped drainage system. City Engineer Carl Moon of Baxter & Woodman explained to Council how the original stormwater drainage system was designed to work. He also noted Mrs. Poulos did not have the legal right to block or hinder the flow of water onto her property to gain access to the detention pond. Mayor Pro Tern Bolger suggested this issue be sent to the Public Works Department for further consideration. As Chairman, he scheduled a Public Works Committee meeting for Wednesday, September 25, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. Council concurred. City Clerk Althoff was directed to inform Mrs. Poulos of the correct time and date. Mayor Cuda returned to the meeting at 10:45 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Bolger stepped down. VARIATION REQUEST - BUSS FORD, 4011 W. MAIN STREET Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reported that petitioner Steven Buss is requesting a variance to allow a front yard setback of 32.6 feet in lieu of the ordinance requirement of 40 feet to construct a vestibule at the front of his building located at 4011 Main Street. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito stated the vestibule would be comprised of a three-foot brick wall, with the upper portion being glass. The proposed entryway will enhance the facade of the building. It was also noted the adjacent properties were all zoned industrial. "1 Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass an ordinance granting a variance for the property located at 4011 W. Main Street owned by Buss Ford for a reduced front yard setback from 40 feet to 32.6 feet. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. FINAL PLAT - OAKS OF McHENRY, PHASE II Roger Gerstad, developer, was in attendance. Mr. Gerstad requested approval of the final plat for the Oaks of McHenry, Phase II single family residential property. There are 83 lots which meet all Subdivision Control Ordinance standards. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to approve the Final Plat of the Oaks of McHenry, Phase II at its June 20, 1996 meeting, subject to five conditions. Mr. Gerstad stated he had agreed to all five conditions, including providing an easement between Lots .., 124 and 125 for public access. The size of the easement will be 8 feet, 4 feet on each side of the property line, with a six-foot asphalted walkway. Upon inquiry by Mayor Cuda, Mr. Gerstad stated he would make every effort to save as many oak trees as possible at this development site. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to accept the Plan Commission's unanimous recommendation and approve the Final Plat of Oaks of McHenry, Phase II, single family residential property dated May 14, 1996, subject to the following conditions: (1) City ownership of Outlot A; (2) An 8-foot easement between Lots 123 and 124, with 4 feet on each side of the property line, with a 6-foot paved (in concrete) surface for purpose of a walkway to gain access to Outlot B; (3) Ingress and egress to Lot 114 be limited to Hazelwood Drive; (4) Street names "Hazelwood" and "Chestnut" be clarified as either "Lane" or "Drive" after discussion with Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito; and, (5) All public utility easements be non-exclusive. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. September 4, 1996 Page 7 FINAL PLAT OF WHITE OAK RIDGE SUBDIVISION Developer Scott Hunt was in attendance. Mr. Hunt noted that the Plan Commission had considered the Final Plat for White Oak Ridge Subdivision at its July 11 , 1996 meeting. He received a unanimous recommendation for approval. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to accept the Plan Commission's unanimous recommendation and approve the Final Plat for White Oak Ridge Subdivisionlocated outisde the City's corporate limits with the latest revision date of June 29, 1996. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: Baird. Absent: None. Motion carried. RIDGEVIEW WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION Director of Public Works Batt reported the Ridgeview Drive water and sewer project has been completed. This project was financed with grant monies from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. The contract's original cost was $174,387.00. Two change orders and the final unit price require Council approval before final payout, as the contract price increases to $185,205.85. City Clerk Althoff noted approval of the final payment would also be interpreted as Council's acceptance of the project. Director of Public Works Batt noted all sewer and water lines have been inspected and found acceptable. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to: 1) authorize Director of Public Works Batt to sign Change Orders #1 and #2 for $4,782.80 and $1 ,436.05 and approve a net increase in unit prices of $4,600.00, which increases the accepted bid price from $174,387.00 to $185,305.85, for the installation of water and sewer lines on Ridgeview Drive, to Motorola, in connection with a DCCA grant; 2) authorize final payment from DCCA to Contour Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $19,158.20 for change orders; increased unit prices; and prior retainage; and 3) accept the water and sewer lines into the City's water and sewer system. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SERVING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, APPLEBEES RESTAURANT - McCULLOM PLACE II L.. Attorneys William Franz and Jim Cowlin were in attendance, as well as Applebee's representative Mr. Delamater. Attorney Franz addressed Council stating the Applebee's restaurant was a good, solid project. The McHenry Applebee's will be owned and operated by the same entity that owns and operates the current Crystal Lake Applebee's. Attorney Franz also noted that only 3% of the company's total income is received from liquor sales between the hours of 1 1 :00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Attorney Franz also noted a 6-foot privacy fence, as well as intense landscaping, would be constructed between the residential and commercial zoning areas. Exterior lighting would follow the requirements of the zoning ordinances. Attorney Franz requested Council approve Apple South, Inc.'s request for a conditional use permit allowing the construction and operation of a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages, but without live entertainment or dancing. Some discussion followed regarding traffic patterns exiting onto Route 31 from this location, and limiting alcoholic sales at this establishment to the hours of 4:00 p.m. - closing. Celeste Mann of 3516 Broad Avenue addressed Council stating her objection to the granting of a conditional use permit allowing a liquor license for Apple South, �- Inc. Ms. Mann cited an increase in traffic through residential areas as a major concern. She also stated that in her opinion, Apple South, Inc. did not meet the six approval criteria required by the Zoning Board of Appeals in their petition for the conditional use. Ms. Mann proceeded to provide her rationale as to why the criteria conditions were not met for Council edification. September 4, 1996 Page 8 Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to acknowledge the Zoning Board of Appeals negative recommendation and pass an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages, but without live entertainment or dancing for Apple South, Inc. d/b/a Applebee's Restaurant to be located on North Route 31 in McCullom Place II. --1 September 4, 1996 Page 8 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bates. Absent: None. Motion carried. In response to Alderman Locke's request, Apple South, Inc. representative David Delamater stated every effort will be made to hire employees serving alcohol who are 21 years of age or older. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda reported the purchase of property for the construction of a lift station along the west side of Boone Creek in conjunction with the extension of sanitary sewer service to East of the River properties would be conducted during Executive Session at the regularly scheduled September 11 , 1996 Council meeting. Mayor Cuda also distributed a letter from Home of the Sparrow Director Rev. Phyllis Mueller requesting water and sewer service at 2116 Ringwood Road, which is outside City limits. He noted this will be an agenda item at a future regularly scheduled Council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee, Alderman Baird, reminded Council of the Building and Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, September 16, 1996 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman of the Public Works Committee, Alderman Bolger, stated a Public Works Committee meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. At this time the Committee will address the 1997 Street Program and discuss the concerns of property owner Susan Poulos at 5816 Radcliff Court. STAFF REPORTS Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito gave a brief update report regarding fire -� at the Irish Prairie Condominiums located at 4408 Shamrock Lane. He stated the structural engineer who was hire by the City will provide a full report regarding the building's damage. Tenants will be contacted regarding access to the building and their belongings. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel drew Council's attention to the letter commending the Parks Department for their maintenance efforts on the ball fields from the Boys Youth League. City Administrator Jordan informed Council that the July sales tax figures were higher than those in July of 1995, as well as higher than the June, 1996 figures. He also reported that the next Police Union negotiations meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 1996. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Bolger praised the brave and quick actions of the three McHenry Police Officers who first responded to the fire alarm at Irish Prairie on Monday, September 2, 1996. He recommended these three officers be presented with resolutions recognizing their swift response and actions in preventing any loss of life during this blaze. Alderman Bates requested staff considgr relocating displaced wildlife from the McHenry City Centre Business Park development. Alderman Baird requested staff contact McHenry resident Robert Schaefer of 106 Ronda Avenue relating to an easement problem. September 4, 1996 Page 9 EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel and Property Acquisition. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 1 1 :45 P.M. Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, 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 12:05 A.M. Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to approve the Real Estate Purchase Contract with property owner Jackie Rudin Palmer in the amount of $10,000 to purchase .029 acres of property at 3320 Bull Valley Road, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all appropriate documents. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: Baird. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to confirm City Clerk Althoff's appointment of Kathleen Kunzer as Deputy Clerk at Grade 9, Step 10, at her current salary rate of $39,825.00, to be effective upon current Deputy Clerk Marth's retirement on January 22, 1997, with training to begin October 1 , 1996. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to authorize staff to advertise for a replacement Code Enforcement Officer at Grade 7, with a salary range of $25,356.00 to $34,61 1 .00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. 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 12:06 A.M. MAYOR CI Y CLERK