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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 06/26/1996 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JUNE 26, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday,, June 26, 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 arrived at 9:16 P.M. 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, and Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Ed Naydol of 3103 Lincoln Road informed Council he owns a craft shop located on the east side of the Fox River, contiguous to properties recently annexed to the City of McHenry. He requested Council consider annexing his property to the City of McHenry as well. Mayor Cuda directed Mr. Naydol to contact City Clerk Althoff and begin the annexation procedure. PUBLIC HEARING - McHENRY CORPORATE CENTER, UNIT 6 Mayor Cuda called a Public Hearing to order at 7:30 P.M. Dan Curran, attorney for the petitioners, and Scott Dixon, McHenry Corporate Center representative, were in attendance. Attorney Curran stated that McHenry Corporate Center is requesting Council approval for Amendment 5 of the McHenry Corporate Center Annexation Agreement, �-- dated July 19, 1989. The Fifth Amendment revises the Annexation Agreement's original concept plan. The most significant change is the configuration of Dayton Drive. Dayton Drive originally traversed the length of the business park, however, in order to accommodate the development of McHenry Corporate Center, Unit 6, Dayton Drive has now been redesigned to end at existing Corporate Drive. Director of Public Works Batt noted the reconfiguration is acceptable to staff in light of the County's construction of that portion of Ridgeview Drive from Bull Valley Road to the northern boundary of the Corporate Center. Mayor Cuda asked if any Aldermen or anyone in the audience had comments on the Fifth Amendment to the McHenry Corporate Center Annexation Agreement dated July 19, 1989. No comments were forthcoming. Mayor Cuda then asked City Clerk Althoff if the Clerk's office had received any written or oral comments on the Fifth Amendment to the McHenry Corporate Center Annexation Agreement. The Clerk reported there were no comments. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to close the Public Hearing on the Fifth Amendment to the McHenry Corporate Center Annexation Agreement dated July 19, 1989. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:35 P.M. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to pass an ordinance approving the Fifth Amendment to the McHenry Corporate Center Annexation Agreement, revising the original concept plan and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Fifth Amendment. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Cuda. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. JUNE 26, 1996 Page 2 McHENRY CORPORATE CENTER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS, UNIT 6 Dan Curran, Attorney for the petitioners, and Scott Dixon, McHenry Corporate Center representative, were in attendance. Attorney Curran stated the petitioners were seeking Council approval of the Preliminary and Final Plats for McHenry Corporate Center, Unit 6. Unit 6 is a three-lot subdivision, with Follett Library developing a 240,000 square foot 2-story building on Lots 1 and 2 . Lot 3 will be reserved for potential expansion. The facility will be located directly across from Motorola with the office area facing Ridgeview Drive. Director of Public Works Batt reported that McHenry Corporate Center, Unit 6 meets all the requirements of the City of McHenry Subdivision Control Ordinance's Fast Tract provisions since there are no public improvements within Unit 6, and has City Engineers Baxter & Woodman's approval. The City of McHenry's Plan Commission voted unanimously to approve both the Preliminary and Final Plats for McHenry Corporate Center, Unit 6. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to concur with the Plan Commission's unanimous recommendation and approve McHenry Corporate Center's Unit 6 Preliminary and Final Plats dated May 10, 1996 and May 21 , 1996 respectively. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Alderman Bates, the June 5, 1996 regular Council Meeting minutes and the Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson bill for $2,923.44 were removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda eliminating the June 5, 1996 Council Meeting minutes and the Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson bill in the amount of $2,923.44, as follows: (1) City Council Meeting Minutes; - May 29, 1996 Regular Meeting; - July 12, 1996 Special Meeting; - July. 12, 1996 Special Meeting - Executive Session July 12, 1996 Regular Meeting; (2) Tuition Reimbursement Requests; - Susan Christensen - Computer Applications for Accounting; - Principles of Management; Est. $258.00 total; - Laura Moats - Technical Communications; $146.00; Rhonda F. Lang-Rushing - Advanced Local Area Networks (Novell) - $1 17.00; (3) Block Party Requests: - Ron & Sue Roeser: 7/13/96 - Veretta Court (Winding Crk); - Laurie Malm-Schachtner: 7/13/96- Crystal Tr. to Glenbrook Tr. (Winding Crk); - Kim Lister: 7/13/96 - 7/13/96 - S. Broadway (McHenry Shores); - Marianne Torkelson - 7/27/96 - Windhaven Tr./Ct. (Winding Creek); (4) Picnic/Beer Permits; (6) Final Payment to Layne-Western for Well #10 - $2,702.00; (7) Two Lists of "As-Needed Checks" for review and approval; (8) Second portion of May Bills for Approval "AS-NEEDED CHECKS" General Fund 83233 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 7533.37 83234 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 36.00 83235 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 '1 83236 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1517.70 83237 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4118.60 83238 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4554.25 83239 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 112419.01 83240 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 4958.94 83241 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 46663.68 83242 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 153.00 83243 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 7838.57 83244 AFLAC $ 1343.70 83245 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 4080.25 83247 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 36.00 JUNE 26, 1996 Page 3 General Fund (cont'd) 83248 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 250.00 83249 PROJECT ASSESSMENT FUND $ 20000.00 83250 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 50000.00 83251 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 12847.00 83252 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 2800.00 83253 DEVELOPER DONATIONS $ 35113 .50 83254 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 193 .00 Report Totals 316566.57 Water/Sewer Fund 12655 GENERAL FUND $ 23066.33 12656 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 4635.00 12657 RETIREMENT FUND $ 8129.17 12658 BOND AND INTEREST $ 34904.17 12659 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 197.62 Report Totals 70932.29 Parks Fund 6266 GENERAL FUND $ 9352.76 6267 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 975.00 6268 GENERAL FUND $ 30.00 Report Totals 10357.76 SECOND LIST OF AS-NEEDED CHECKS GENERAL FUND 83255 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL $ 42206.65 83256 FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH $ 350000.00 83257 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL $ 612.50 83258 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR $ 1744.39 83259 ILLINOIS CITY MANAGEMENT $ 275.00 83342 PARTYMAKERS $ 55.00 83343 PETTY CASH FUND $ 155.03 83344 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 4788.11 83345 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 115774.19 83346 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 83347 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1517.70 83348 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4118.60 83349 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4680.30 83350 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 4958.94 83351 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 48272.55 83352 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 100000.00 83353 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 36.00 83354 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 250.00 83355 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 15955.83 83356 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 905.20 83357 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 3254.29 83358 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 69440.82 Report Totals 769111.10 WATER/SEWER FUND 12681 GENERAL FUND $ 22811.05 Report Totals 22811.05 PARKS FUND 6343 PETTY CASH FUND $ 31.94 6344 GENERAL FUND $ 12002.11 6345 MAGIC WATERS WATERPARK $ 495.00 Report Totals 12529.05 SECOND PORTION OF MAY BILLS FOR APPROVAL: GENERAL FUND 83360 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 770.00 83364 AMERITECH $ 746.02 83365 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1108.32 83366 ANDERSON TREE SERVICE INC $ 338.00 83367 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 43.56 83368 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 1999.64 83369 BRUCE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT $ 131.86 83370 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 556.00 83371 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 153.47 83372 SUSAN CHRISTENSEN $ 35.13 83373 COLORADO TIME SYSTEMS INC $ 532.00 83374 COMED $ 785.00 83375 CONSERV FS $ 4204.40 83376 COUNTRYSIDE FLOWER SHOP $ 607.20 83377 KEVIN COX $ 21.51 83378 DIVISION OF MGMT SERVICES $ 45.00 83379 EDER RIEDEL & CO $ 5000.00 83380 FDC CORPORATION $ 180.00 83381 FISCHER BROS CONST CO INC $ 1355.00 83382 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 768.91 83383 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 218.65 83384 HALSEN PRODUCTS CO $ 63.49 83385 DON HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT $ 140.00 83386 HARDWARE SERVICE CO $ 58.16 83387 HELSLEY SUPPLY COMPANY $ 159.27 83388 CAROL HOLIAN $ 20.03 83389 IACP $ 135.00 JUNE 26, 1996 Page 4 GENERAL FUND (cont'd) 83390 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 48.00 83391 IL WILDLIFE CONTROL INC $ 1100.00 83392 JEWEL FOOD STORES $ 12.05 83393 KAR PRODUCTS $ 615.49 83394 KDS TECH SERVICES INC $ 528.75 83395 KETCHUM KAR & KARRIERS $ 42.25 83396 K-MART STORES $ 55.74 83397 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 6975.00 83398 KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 5.00 83399 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 178.91 83400 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 190.67 83401 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 137.50 83402 MANPOWER $ 2002.23 83403 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 101.49 83404 LYNN G MARTENSON $ 86.76 83405 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE $ 237.09 83406 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 444.21 83407 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 140.94 83408 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP $ 436.11 83409 MISSISSIPPI TOOL SUPPLY $ 207.65 83410 TIMOTHY L MITSVEN $ 14.67 83411 LAURA MOATS $ 32.88 83412 MCCANN POWER & EQUIPMENT $ 909.84 83413 MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF $ 60.00 83414 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 843.36 83415 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & $ 53 .51 83416 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 283 .90 83417 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 491.47 83418 MCH CTY MUNICIPAL ASSN $ 67.00 83419 MCHENRY FIRESTONE $ 491.55 83420 MCHENRY PRINTING SERVICE $ 93.50 83421 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 108.09 83422 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 21.82 83423 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 153 .07 83424 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC $ 86.00 83425 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 777.13 83426 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 794.70 83427 RAY O'HERRON CO INC $ 29.34 83428 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY $ 674.00 83429 PITNEY BOWES $ 198.83 83430 PREFERRED STAFFING INC $ 96.00 83431 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 22.80 83432 PRECISION POOL & SPA $ 50.7.00 83433 FRED PRYOR SEMINARS $ 99.00 83434 RADICOM INC $ 85.00 83435 RADIO SHACK $ 40.92 83436 REILLY GRAHAM MCANDREWS & $ 5600.00 83437 ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY $ 65.00 83438 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 146.95 83439 R & T SPECIALTY INC $ 2347.94 83440 SCAN-AM $ 1740.00 83441 SELECT BEVERAGES INC $ 102.00 83442 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 637.11 83443 SKILLPATH SEMINARS $ 385.00 83444 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 3180.91 83445 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 6046.15 .� 83446 THE STAR NEWSPAPERS $ 17.89 83447 EDWARD STAUBER WHOLESALE $ 22.60 83448 SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS $ 276.00 83449 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO $ 54.44 83450 THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV $ 300.00 83451 TRAFFIC CONTROL & $ 467.50 83452 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 201.98 83453 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 49.60 83454 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICES $ 70.60 83455 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 568.55 83456 WARNING LITES OF ILLINOIS $ 307.45 83457 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 45.14 83458 WINDSOR DOOR SALES & SERV $ 480.00 83459 ZUKQWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 4593 .75 83460 REGAL RIVERFRONT $ 264.00 83461 ZEKE SALK $ 30.00 83462 TOWN & COUNTRY LANDSCAPE $ 396.27 Report Totals 69153 .67 WATER/SEWER FUND 12682 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 200.00 12686 AMERITECH $ 41.67 12687 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54 12688 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 64.35 12689 CHERYL ANN BARONE, CSR $ 987.20 -_N 12690 BAXTER &WOODMAN $ 3134.50 12691 CAREY ELECTRIC $ 585.00 12692 ROBERT J CONWAY $ 550.00 12693 FISCHER BROS CONST CO INC $ 682 .51 12694 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 159.30 12695 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 405.98 12696 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 230.00 12697 JEPSEN TIRE CO INC $ 25.00 JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 5 WATER/SEWER FUND 12698 KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 8.02 12699 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 94.58 12700 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 107.90 12701 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 195.52 12702 MID AMERICAN WATER $ 387.33 12703 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 4.83 12704 MCCANN CONSTRUCITON SPEC $ 1493.50 12705 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 204.00 12706 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 116.26 12707 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 318.00 12708 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 105.53 12709 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 24.80 12710 MCHENRY FIRESTONE $ 330.09 12711 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 3.41 12712 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 70.05 12713 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 162.11 12714 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 2507.42 12715 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 220.78 12716 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 188.00 12717 KRISTINE PAPROCKI $ 131.87 12718 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 57.20 12719 PITNEY BOWES $ 60.24 12720 PORTABLE TOOL SALES & $ 547.42 12721 MICHAEL REID $ 31.94 12722 R & N TRUCKING $ 230.00 12723 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 2370.26 12724 SCRANTON GILLETTE COMM $ 25.00 12725 SPRING GROVE DISTRIBUTORS $ 38.20 12726 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 19.50 12727 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICES $ 111.02 12728 USA BLUE BOOK $ 103.33 �. 12729 WASTE MANAGEMENT - WEST $ 593 .00 12730 WATER ENVIRONMENT $ 147.00 12731 ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPANY $ 68.00 12732 TOWN & COUNTRY LANDSCAPE $ 116.55 Report Totals 18375.71 PARKS FUND 6346 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 140.00 6348 ALTHOFF INDUSTRIES INC $ 122.50 6349 VAL AMANDES $ 30.81 6350 AMERITECH $ 138.18 6351 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 151.14 - 6352 DON BENTZ $ 40.00 6353 CHAPEL HILL GOLF COURSE $ 125.00 6354 CLASSIC PRODUCTS $ 799.60 6355 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 689.00 6356 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY $ 3514.50 6357 IPRA $ 60.00 6358 J & L POOL CO INC $ 609.00 6359 LEONARDI'S PIZZA $ 1921.25 6360 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 28.00 6361 JERRY LUBBEN $ 140.00 6362 LORENE MARCINEK $ 52.99 6363 MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT CT $ 246.98 6364 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 10.19 �- 6365 NATIONAL ARBOR DAY $ 15.00 6366 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 159.56 6367 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 119.04 6368 PITNEY BOWES $ 42.18 6369 MARK E PRISCARO $ 240.00 6370 PRECISION POOL & SPA $ 4595.00 6371 KATHLEEN QUICK $ 36.12 6372 JERRY SCHILLER $ 40.00 6373 VIOLET SCHADECK $ 85.00 6374 HENRY A ST CLAIR $ 80.00 6375 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 98.46 6376 TODD TROCKI $ 100.00 6377 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 240.38 6378 WILSON RACQUET SPORTS USA $ 227.60 6379 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH $ 405.00 6380 DONNA ALSHANSKI $ 60.00 6381 DEANNE BELL $ 58.52 6382 TIM BENOY $ 109.00 6383 MARGARET BJORKMAN $ 36.00 6384 ROSALIE BUDRECK $ 136.00 6385 DEANNA CARSTENS $ 62.00 6386 PATTI CAVANAUGH $ 42.00 6387 KATHLEEN CASSIDY $ 36.00 6388 CHROMA CORPORATION $ 60.00 6389 LEIGH CISZEK $ 30.00 6390 STEVEN CUDA $ 24.00 6391 SUSAN CUTLER $ 46.00 6392 TERESA DERRON $ 55.00 6393 MARY EDDY $ 30.00 6394 LUCY FICK $ 97.00 6395 DAWN FOLLIARD $ 24.00 6396 DEBORAH FORD $ 30.00 6397 PAUL GRUEBNAU $ 62.00 JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 6 PARKS FUND (cont'd) 6398 DEBORAH HANSEN $ 22.00 6399 STEVE HANUSA $ 44.00 6400 YVONNE HAMILTON $ 28.00 6401 TERRY HARGROVE $ 65.00 6402 SUSAN HATHCOCK $ 56.00 6403 MARY SUE HEINZELMANN $ 34.00 6404 SUZANNE HELFAND $ 60.00 6405 CELESTE HEIDEMANN $ 32.00 6406 MARIE HOLM $ 208.50 6407 DEBBIE HURCKES $ 60.00 6408 KELLY KASZYNSKI $ 95.00 6409 LISA KINDSTROM $ 85.00 6410 MARK KINDER $ 40.00 6411 WILLIAM KLAPPERICH $ 60.00 6412 AMY LARSON $ 30.00 6413 MAIDA LERMAN $ 35.00 6414 GERRI LUNDE $ 34.00 6415 JOAN LUNEBACH $ 40.00 6416 KAREN MALDA $ 35.00 6417 MARY MAUCH $ 25.00 6418 ED MCGINNIS $ 30.00 6419 CHRIS NEWLON $ 30.00 6420 DALE POPP $ 35.00 6421 BILL RECTOR $ 33.60 6422 EILEEN ROWAN $ 27.00 6423 BHUPINDER SAINI $ 34.00 6424 HENRY SCHMIDT $ 36.00 6425 KELLY STEADMAN $ 20.00 6426 BARBARA SURRAN $ 70.00 6427 JOSHUA STEVENS $ 30.00 6428 PATRICIA STURTEVANT $ 30.00 6429 STEPHANIE TETA $ 26.00 6430 LEONE TONYAN $ 60.00 6431 LAURIE TONYAN $ 32.00 6432 CHRISTINA VOSS $ 34.00 6433 PAULINE WALKER $ 95.00 6434 KEVIN WEISS $ 23.00 6435 SUSAN WILHITE $ 65.00 6436 TAMMY WILKOSZ $ 34.00 6437 LAURA WIRTZ $ 24.00 Report Totals 18157.10 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Alderman Bates requested City Clerk Althoff to verify the votes taken on the following motions at the June 5, 1996 meeting: The tabling of the County's Zoning Petition #96-22 to the June 26, 1996 Regular Council Meeting; and the approval of Pioneer Center's request for a reduction in their vehicle sticker fees. Alderman Bates stated he recalled his vote on both motions to be "Nay". He also requested clarification of the Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson invoice. He noted two different hourly rates for Attorney Kramer's services. Mayor Cuda directed City Clerk Althoff to obtain and provide to Council further clarification of the Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson invoice, prior to payment approval. Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to approve the June 5, 1996 Council meeting minutes, as corrected. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. REQUEST FROM McHENRY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION -BUSINESS RECOGNITION PROGRAM Tom McCarthy, Chairman of the Environmental Advisory Commission, and Commission member Audrey Buellesbach were in attendance. Chairman McCarthy presented for Council consideration a recognition program for businesses and civic organizations which are environmentally friendly through recycling efforts, waste reduction, etc. McCarthy noted the program complements the City's residential curbside recycling program. He explained the City would be responsible for the cost of approximately 500 copies of a cover letter and 2-page survey, postage and the window sticker production. JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 7 Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to approve the proposal by the City's Environmental Advisory Commission for implementation of a recognition program not to exceed $500 per year for City of McHenry businesses and service organizations which are environmentally friendly through recycling efforts, etc.. IN... Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda directed Chairman McCarthy to contact City Clerk Althoff to coordinate the program. REQUEST FOR WATER AND/OR SEWER SERVICES - LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION AND ST. PAUL AVENUE Mayor Cuda acknowledged residents from St. Paul Avenue were in attendance. Lakewood Subdivision representatives were invited to the July 10, 1996 Council meeting in error. City Clerk Althoff was directed to place the Lakewood Subdivision water and sewer request on the July 10, 1996 Council agenda. Residents on St. Paul Avenue have for years requested City sewer service. Presently Mr. Carey, residing at 3805 St. Paul Avenue, is requesting a connection to �— the 30" trunk sewer in his rear yard. Director of Public Works Batt advised against this connection, as the integrity of the 30" trunk sewer pipe may be destroyed. An alternative suggestion is to install approximately 450 feet of 8" sanitary sewer pipe through Mr. Carey's side yard and across the frontage of the residents of 3709 and 3705 St. Paul. An estimated cost of this installation, including service lines, however, not including engineering, permit fees or capital development fees, is approximately $25,000. St. Paul Church representative Jerry Cordrey informed Council the church is interested in obtaining City sanitary sewer service. Mr. Cordrey noted St. Paul Lutheran Church has a pending building permit to expand the church and the church's septic system. He stated the County's Planning & Development offices will not issue the septic permit until an opinion is obtained from the City of McHenry regarding the feasibility of providing City sewer service to this location. In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, Mr. Cordrey noted the church's willingness to enter into a recapture agreement with the City to extend the sanitary sewer main line. Director of Public Works Batt was instructed to schedule a meeting with representatives from St. Paul's Church, City staff members and the residents of 3709 and 3705 St. Paul Avenue to further explore the feasibility of entering into a recapture agreement with St. Paul Lutheran Church and to provide sanitary sewer service to St. Paul Avenue residents. RIVERSIDE AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (R.A.B.A.) REVITALIZATION PLAN Mayor Cuda noted representatives from the Riverside Area Business Association (RABA) were in attendance. Director of Public Works Batt explained that revitalization meetings with the RABA, as per Council's direction, concluded that one block on Riverside Drive, between Route 120 and Pearl Street, could be improved for the amount of money Council budgeted if R.A.B.A. downscaled of their proposed May 1 , 1996 plan . City Administrator Jordan and Director of Public Works Batt are now proposing Council consider funding approximately $75,000 of the $150,000 earmarked for downtown revitalization toward the downscaled revitalization plan for the full three-block Riverside Drive area. Director of Public Works Batt noted work South of Route 120 would be postponed until after the completion of the extension of sanitary sewer service to East of the River properties. JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 8 Some discussion followed regarding the City's long term commitment to downtown revitalization and whether it was feasible to fund the revitalization of the Riverside Drive area with monies originally earmarked for one of the City's other downtown areas. Mayor Cuda recognized Main Street downtown revitalization .., representative John Swierk. Swierk stated his support of City Administrator Jordan's and Director Batt's recommendation to fund a more comprehensive revitalization project for the Riverside Drive downtown area, borrowing the monies from other downtown area funds with the understanding that revitalization monies would be guaranteed for the other two downtown areas in the near future. Swierk also distributed revitalization plans for the Main Street area from Route 31 west to Crystal Lake Road. Further discussion ensued. City Administrator Jordan expressed his concerns regarding the lack of a comprehensive approach to each of the three designated downtown areas. He strongly recommended Council's commitment on a long-term basis to the revitalization of each of the three downtown areas. Mayor Cuda concurred, noting sales tax revenues from the Wal-Mart, Target and K-Mart area could be utilized for this project. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to approve the revised Riverside Drive revitalization plan presented by Riverside Area Business Association, including 33 streetlights, 10 trees, installed brickwork and cast iron tree grates, waiving bid requirements and obtaining a minimum of three quotes for all purchases not to exceed $75,000. 1 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. REQUEST FROM DON YELTON - LEISURE LINKS - PRORATION OF MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE City Clerk Althoff reported that Mr. Donald Yelton, owner and operator of Leisure Links recreational center located on Route 31 within the City of McHenry, is requesting, as he has in years past, Council consideration of a semi-annual or yearly proration of its mechanical amusements license fees. A staff-conducted telephone poll of four other McHenry County municipalities revealed not only higher yearly license fees, but also no semi-annual or seasonal prorations of license fees. Some discussion followed regarding Mr. Yelton's absence. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to deny Mr. Yelton's request to prorate the City of McHenry's mechanical amusements license fees or institute a semi-annual license fee for his business known as Leisure Links on North Route 31 . Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. BUDGET AMENDMENTS City Clerk Althoff reported that during the process of preparing the 1996-97 Appropriation Ordinance it became evident that some items were inadvertently omitted from the budget. Additional corrections and transfers, particularly in light of the reorganization of the Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Department, are also submitted for Council approval. City Clerk Althoff also noted that all additions and corrections approved by Council will be reflected in the printed City of McHenry 1996-97 Budget. Some discussion followed regarding individual budget adjustments. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the 1996-97 Budget amendments as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 9 MANAGEMENT CODE City Administrator Jordan informed Council he was seeking approval and adoption of the Management Code, which was presented for Council review in the Friday, May 3, 1996 Council packets. He noted that adoption of this Management Code will encourage a climate of openness, allow employees to perform at their highest level, develop and maintain a high level of morale and will overall make the City a better place to work. In response to Alderman Locke's inquiry, City Administrator Jordan noted this code had been adopted by other municipalities after legal review. Alderman Locke expressed his concerns and requested Council delay - adoption of this Management Code until City Attorney McArdle has an opportunity to review it thoroughly. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve and adopt the Management Code, as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: Locke. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. COUNTY ZONING PETITION #96-22 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MINI-WAREHOUSES CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 5, 1996 COUNCIL MEETING Petitioners John Fuhler and John Fuhler, Jr. were in attendance. Mayor Cuda reminded Council that this issue was tabled to this evening's meeting, as per Council action at the June 5, 1996 Regular Council Meeting. The petitioners were instructed to work with staff on an acceptable compromise, including the following conditions: (1) Additional berming along the north property line; (2) Blacktopping the entire area; (3) Installation of low-intensity motion activated lighting; (4) Prohibition of outside storage of any kind; and, (5) Language limiting the County's B-3 General Business zoning to mini warehouse use only. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Cuda stated the restrictions were not negotiable and if the petitioners found them unacceptable, it would be his recommendation to pass the resolution formally objecting to the proposed amendment and conditional use permits on Petition #96-22 filed with the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals. City Attorney McArdle reaffirmed the necessity to restrict the County's B-3 zoning classification to mini-warehouse use through a deed restriction. Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to postpone the passage of a resolution formally objecting to the proposed amendment and conditional use permits on petition #96-22 filed with the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals until an acceptable agreement can be reached among Mayor Cuda, City Staff, the property owner, McHenry State Bank Trust #4226, and the developer, John Fuhler, petitioners. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to pass a resolution and present it to the County Board formally objecting to the proposed amendment and conditional use permits on Petition #96-22 filed with the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals if an acceptable agreement among Mayor Cuda, City Staff, and the petitioners is not reached by July 11 , 1996. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 10 Alderman Bolger stated his disappointment that this issue could not be resolved this evening. Mayor Cuda called for a recess at 9:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:17 ,.., P.M. with everyone still in attendance, and Alderman Baird who had arrived at 9:16 P.M. Mayor Cuda informed Council that during the break, the petitioners agreed to accept the language of the ordinance presented to Council on June 26, 1996 with a modification that the Trustee's Deed restricting the subject property to mini-warehouse use be attached to the ordinance and be amended only with the written consent of the McHenry City Council. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to support County Zoning Petition #96- 22, subject to the County Board passing that draft of the proposed ordinance presented to the McHenry City Council on June 26, 1996 with modifications that the proposed Trustee's Deed be attached to said ordinance and that said Trustee's Deed restricting the use of the subject property to mini-warehouses be amended only with the written consent of the McHenry City Council. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bates. Absent: None. Motion carried. ZONING ORDINANCES - McHENRY SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 (a) Parkland Junior High School - Elementary School District Superintendent William Dodds and Assistant Superintendent Jeff O'Connell were in attendance. Superintendent Dodds informed Council Elementary School District 15 is requesting the subject property, Parkland Junior High School, located at 1802 N. Ringwood Road, be granted a conditional use to permit the continuation of an educational institution along with a variance to permit two principle buildings on one zoned lot. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito informed Council that the conditional use permitting the continuation of an educational institution is being sought by the School District at the staff's request. The existing school facility was never granted a conditional use permit by the City to operate at this location. Superintendent Dodds stated the variance request is being made in order for Elementary School District 15 to keep pace with the rapid growth occurring in the City of McHenry. The mobile unit is a temporary solution and contains three classrooms. Superintendent Dodds also noted the Zoning Board of Appeals' unanimous recommendation to grant the conditional use and variance. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted the variance was granted subject to renewal by the Zoning Board of Appeals, otherwise it would expire on June 15, 2001 . Lobaito also noted staff's recommendation to require additional landscape screening along the property's north lot line between the school and it's residential neighbors. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass the following ordinances: (1) granting a conditional use to allow the property at 1802 N. Ringwood Road to continue to be used as a School District 15 educational institution;, and (2) granting a variance to allow two principal buildings on one zoned lot at the 1802 N. Ringwood Road location, subject to the following conditions: (1) The variance may be renewed by the Clty, upon petition of the School District, or it will expire on June 15, 2001 ; and (2) Additional landscape screening as required by the City's Zoning Ordinance. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 11 (b) McHenry Junior High - Superintendent Dodds stated McHenry Elementary School District 15 was also seeking Council approval granting a conditional use permit for the operation of a public school in a residential zoning district and a variation to allow four principal buildings on one zoning lot. The Conditional Use permit is being sought as the School District is expanding the school site to include the recently purchased house adjacent to the school's property directly to the west, and as with Parkland Junior High, at staff's direction in order to bring the school site into conformance with the City's zoning regulations. Superintendent Dodds noted the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended unanimously to grant the Conditional Use allowing the property located at 3711 and 3801 Kane Avenue be used as an educational institution. Dr. Dodds informed Council after receiving a negative recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals on their variance request, the School District changed the trailer location from the original plan. The mobile units originally placed along Kane Avenue on the house site have been relocated to the rear of the existing school building as depicted on the June 4, 1996 site plan. The house originally scheduled for demolition will now be remodeled to accommodate additional classrooms and some administrative offices, eliminating the need for one of the two mobile units originally requested. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted objectors attending the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on June 3, 1996 had reviewed the new site plan and stated their approval. `- Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to (1) accept the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass an ordinance granting a Conditional Use to allow the property at 3711 Kane Avenue to continue to be used as a School District 15 educational institution: and (2) to acknowledge the Zoning Board of Appeals no recommendation pass an ordinance granting a variance to allow four principal buildings on one zoned lot at 3711 and 3801 W. Kane Avenue, subject to the placement of the mobile units as depicted in the June 4, 1996 site plan and the variance may be renewed by the City, upon petition of the School District, or it will expire on June 15, 2001 . Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION FOR RESUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION - BROOKSIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT �.. Mayor Cuda reminded Council that last year's efforts to obtain a grant under the Illinois Department of Natural Resources under it's OSLAD Program for the development of Brookside Park were unsuccessful. The development includes construction of four soccer fields, a picnic area, a playground, parking lot concessions and bathroom facilities, a storage building and a trail system to provide linkage to the regional trail system. Estimated cost for construction is $320,840.00. The OSLAD Program provides 50% matching funds up to a maximum grant amount of $200,000.00. The grant application has been revised and the amount being requested is $160,420.00. It is the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee to resubmit the grant application and pass a resolution authorizing it's submission. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bates, to pass a resolution authorizing the re- submission of a grant application to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources under its OSLAD Program for the development of Brookside Park in an amount of $160,420.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. `- Absent: None. Motion carried. JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 12 AWARD OF BID FOR SCHOOL AND COACH BUS SERVICES Council was presented with the results of the June 14, 1996 school and coach bus bids for the Parks and Recreation Department's 1996 Fall field trips. It is staff's recommendation to award the school bus bid to low bidder Olsen Transportation for $270.00, and the coach bus bid to low bidder Jones Coach Travel in the amount of $1 ,305.00. Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to award the school bus contract for the 1996 Parks and Recreation Department's Fall field trips to low bidder Olsen Transportation in an amount not to exceed $270.00, and to award the coach bus bid for the Parks and Recreation Department's 1996 Fall field trips to low bidder Jones Coach Travel in an amount not to exceed $1 ,305.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAIN STREET PARKING - SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY Mayor Cuda requested Council approval to move this agenda item to Executive Session because of Potential Litigaion. Council concurred. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda referenced his memo regarding the rescheduling of Council meetings for the month of July, due to scheduling conflicts and Fiesta Days. He suggested Council change the July meeting schedule from July 3, 10 and 31 to July 10, 24, and 31 . Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to reschedule the July Council meetings from July 3, 10 and 31 to July 10, 24 and 31 . Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda also informed Council that Clara Overton has donated two lots located at the intersection of John Street and Crescent Avenue to the City of McHenry as open green space. Some expenses will be incurred by the City for the title report and payment of 1995 taxes. Mayor Cuda requested formal Council approval for the expenditure of City funds for these expenses. Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to authorize the expenditure of funds to pay for the title report on the 801 N. John Street Clara Overton property donated to the City of McHenry to be used as open green space, and for the payment of the property's 1995 real estate taxes in an amount not to exceed $650.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda also directed City Clerk Althoff to send a letter to Mrs. Clara Overton thanking her for her generous donation. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports. JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 13 STAFF REPORTS Director of Public Works Batt informed Council that District #156 High School student advisor Jerry Rankin has requested permission to use the Public Works garage to build a Homecoming float for East Campus. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to approve the use of the Public Works garage by District #156 High School East Campus students to construct their Homecoming float under the supervision of student advisor Jerry Rankin and Director of Public Works Batt. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Director Batt reported that two of his Public Works employees, one in the Building and Maintenance Department and one in the Water Department, are currently on disability leave for an undetermined period of time. He requested Council approval to advertise for two full-time replacements. Final applicants will, of course, be brought back to Council for final approval prior to hiring. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to approve the advertising for two full- time Public Works employees, one in the Building and Maintenance Department and one in the Water Department, subject to the conditions and limitations of the Public Works Union contract. Some discussion followed. It was noted that the vacant Water Department position was a higher grade classification and a temporary internal promotion was possible. It was the consensus of Council to temporarily promote an existing City of McHenry Public Works employee to the vacant Water Department position and advertise for a full-time replacement for that vacated position and the Building and Maintenance position. Alderman Lawson withdrew his original motion. Alderman Bates withdrew his second. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to authorize staff to advertise for full- time replacements for the Building and Maintenance position and the appropriate .`, Water Department position, subject to the terms and conditions of the Public Works Union contract. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Director Batt informed Council that the removal of the underground storage tanks located at the Public Works garage was complete, however, contaminated soils were discovered and require removal. Council, in their original motion for approval, authorized only the removal of the tanks themselves. The low bidder for contaminated soil removal was Metro Environmental. Metro Environmental was also awarded the storage tank removal. Some discussion occurred. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to award the contract for contaminated soil removal at the Public Works Garage to the low bidder, Metro Environmental in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00. `-' Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Director Batt concluded his report, informing Council that the pump at Well #10 is not operating properly. He will keep Council informed as to the status. JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 14 Chief of Police Joyce reported that two interpreters were required during the recent City of McHenry homicide investigation. The interpreter required by the State's Attorney's Office submitted a bill for $1 ,200.00, which was submitted to the State's Attorney's Office in hopes of payment. The second interpreter, Mr. Keith Vlk, .� volunteered his services. Mr. Vlk provided 49 hours of service during the _ investigation. Chief Joyce requested Council consider payment to Mr. Vlk in the amount of $500.00. Chief Joyce noted monies for the special investigative services is appropriated every year. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to authorize a $500.00 payment to Mr. Keith Vlk for interpretive services rendered during the recent City of McHenry homicide investigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. City Administrator Jordan reported that police negotiations were scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, June 27, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. Jordan also reported he had attended the Illinois City Managers' Conference in Galena, IL and will be distributing some information he obtained at the conference to all the Aldermen. He also attended a Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission conference today, Wednesday, June 26, 1996, where transportation issues were discussed. City Clerk Althoff, noting the rescheduling of the July 3, 1996 Council meeting, distributed a resolution for IDOT, authorizing the partial closing of Route 120 during the Fiesta Days Parade on Sunday, July 21 , 1996. She requested Council consider and pass the resolution. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to pass a resolution for IDOT requesting the partial closing of State Route 120 during the Fiesta Days Parade on Sunday, July 21 , 1996. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. City Clerk Althoff drew Council's attention to her memo regarding the use of .� the Municipal Center by the McHenry Elementary Education Foundation on Tuesday, July 9, 1996 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. for a Student Art Gallery reception. She requested Council formally approve the use of the Municipal Building for this purpose. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the use of the Municipal Center on Tuesday, July 9, 1996 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. by the McHenry Elementary Education Foundation for a Student Art Gallery reception. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS In response to Alderman Bates' inquiry, City Clerk Althoff informed Council that Lakeland Park residents experiencing standing water and having concerns with mosquito control can contact her offices or Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. directly for assistance. Alderman Baird requested an update on the 1995 Sidewalk Program's landscaping restoration work. Baird also requested driveway repairs done in conjunction with this program be discussed qs an agenda item at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 15 Alderman Locke requested staff correct a street light problem on Sandburg Avenue. He also noted that the Thornwood drainage ditch is retaining water and requested staff look into the problem. Alderman Lawson noted the McHenry Elementary Education Foundation had provided a proclamation declaring July as "Student Art Gallery Month". The Foundation requested Council pass the proclamation. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to pass a proclamation proclaiming July "Student Art Gallery Month". Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to go into Executive Session to discuss Potential Litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. L- Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 10:00 P.M. Motion by Bolger, 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 10:10 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. 'MAYOR CIT CLERK