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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/24/1996 - City Council ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 24, 1996 The Annual Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday, April 24, 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, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Chief of Police Joyce, City Attorney McArdle. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Andy Glab of 5001 Oakwood Drive addressed Council on behalf of the Oakwood Drive property owners, stating their concern with trespassers who are using their properties as a cut-through to the park. He requested Council consider placing signs on the park backstops reminding people to respect the rights of the private property owners. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: (1 ) April 10, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes; (2) McHenry Police Department - Investigator Stipend: Jeffrey Foerster, $375:00; and Roger Pechous, $375.00; (3) McHenry Police Department Career Development Program Payments: Police Officer I - $500.00: Thomas Beyer, Daniel Kreassig, Robert Lumber, James Molnar and Thomas O'Meara Police Officer III - $1 ,000: William Brogan, Jeffrey Foerster and Roland Wood (4) Picnic/Beer Permits; (5) End of Fiscal Year 1995-96 Bills for Approval, as follows: GENERAL FUND 82907 PAMELA J ALTHOFF $ 28.56 82908 AMERITECH $ 741.21 82909 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 621.00 82910 DAVID W BARTIK $ 12.00 82911 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 3485.96 82912 CLC LUBRICANTS CO $ 112.00 82913 CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO $ 898.76 82914 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 287.35 82915 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO $ 68.00 82916 THE DARTNELL CORPORATION $ 196.74 82917 JOSEPH DOHERTY $ 51.00 82916 EBY-BROWN CO $ 38.31 82919 EL-COR INDUSTRIES INC $ 47.13 82920 FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP $ 94.14 82921 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 279.90 82922 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 1027.30 82923 THE GLIDDEN COMPANY $ 232.50 82924 W W GRAINGER INC $ 75.89 82925 HRODEY & ASSOCIATES $ 27.00 82926 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 516.25 82927 SHIRLEY JENKINS $ 36.25 82928 KAR PRODUCTS $ 96.44 82929 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 250.99 82930 MANPOWER $ 1620.18 82931 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 66.39 82932 MAC TOOLS $ 18.95 82933 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE $ 94.87 82934 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 2245.54 82935 MIDWEST VISUAL EQUIPMENT $ 34.02 82936 LAURA MOATS $ 76.57 82937 JAMES MOLNAR $ 576.00 82938 MUNICIPAL CLERKS OF LAKE $ 15.00 82939 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 549.35 82940 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE $ 190.00 82941 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 12.00 82942 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 424.00 82943 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 16.47 82944 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 790.34 82945 MCHENRY PRINTING SERVICE $ 240.23 82946 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 1244.70 82947 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 728.00 82948 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 512.00 82949 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 40.47 April 24, 1996 Page 2 GENERAL FUND (cont-d) 82950 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 79.66 82951 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & $ 33.60 82952 NIMC'S ON-THE-JOB PROGRAM $ 55.00 82953 NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL $ 35.00 82954 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 350.42 82955 NORTHERN HYDRAULICS INC $ 72 .31 82956 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 337.27 82957 NORTHERN ILLINOIS MEDICAL $ 100.00 82958 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC $ 316.00 82959 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 718.24 82960 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 1585.84 82961 PACE $ 3215.53 82962 H R PARTH COMPANY $ 510.00 82963 PERFORMANCE DIESEL $ 45.00 82964 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 273.60 82965 PIONEER TRUCK PARTS $ 46.32 82966 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 321.08 82967 FRED PRYOR SEMINARS $ 99.00 82968 QUALITY GRAPHICS $ 198.05 82969 JAMES G RAYCRAFT D/B/A $ 69.00 82970 REILLY GRAHAM MCANDREWS & $ 5600.00 82971 R & N TRUCKING $ 655.00 82972 ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY $ 215.00 82973 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 290.63 82974 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 109.60 82975 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 145.35 82976 SCAN-AM $ 76.65 82977 SCHLEEDE HAMPTON ASSN INC $ 390.00 '1 82978 RYAN SCHWALENBERG $ 12.00 82979 SEARS $ 7.19 82980 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 48.00 82981 SELECT BEVERAGES INC $ 102.00 82982 SHERMAN PLUMBING & HEAT $ 573 .60 82983 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 7376.29 82984 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 106.08 82985 STATE TREASURER $ 369.09 82986 EDWARD STAUBER WHOLESALE $ 69.95 82987 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO $ 81.24 82988 TRANSMATIC TRANSMISSION $ 595.00 82989 TRUSCO MANUFACTURING CO $ 133.31 82990 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 234.00 82991 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 110.96 82992 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICES $ 249.45 82993 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS $ 2595.00 62994 VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL $ 1413.75 82995 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 282 .75 82996 WEARGUARD $ 57.89 82997 WEST PUBLISHING CORP $ 330.05 82998 WINDSOR DOOR SALES & SERV $ 127.00, 62999 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO $ 211.41 83000 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE $ 60.75 83001 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 6194.35 83002 AFTER THE FOX $ 50.00 63003 DEBBIE AGUIRE $ 50.00 �+ 83004 FIRST LADIES LUNCHEON $ 50.00 83005 MCHENRY COUNTY IN THE $ 79.95 83006 RAMADA INN $ 57.20 83007 REMODELERS SUPPLY .CENTER $ 69.18 83008 ART THEODORIS $ 30.00 83009 UW EXTENSION $ 495.00 Report Totals 56885.35 WATER/SEWER FUND 12557 AMERITECH $ 52.82 12558 BEST WAY COMPLETE $ 145.00 12559 FISHER SCIENTIFIC $ 91.27 12.560 JOS D FOREMAN & CO $ 127.00 12561 W W GRAINGER INC $ 25.53 12562 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 98.60 12563, KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 305.45 12564 MARBLEHEAD LIME COMPANY $ 1732.35 12565 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 1342.34 12566 MID AMERICAN WATER $ 600.00 12567 MIDWEST METER INC $ 191.18 -- 12568 MUNICIPAL INST SERVICE $ 295.65 12569 MCCANN CONSTRUCTION SPEC $ 224.32 12570 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 48.00 12571 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 110.82 12572 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 253.70 ., 12573 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 20.53 12574 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 1.17 12575 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 356.62 12576 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 1351.78 12577 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC $ 127.00 12578 OAKS MARATHON $ 125.00 12579 PORTABLE TOOL SALES & $ 297.81 12580 HENRY PRATT COMPANY $ 458.00 12581 WILLIAM J REGNER $ 24.80 12582 RELIANCE SAFETY EQUIPMENT $ 82.96 12583 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 990.38 12584 SES INC $ 16.76 April 24, 1996 Page 3 WATER/SEWER FUND (cont'd) 12585 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 6343.30 12586 SMITH ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS $ 123.65 12587 TONKA EQUIPMENT COMPANY $ 61.75 12588 UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE $ 1954.97 12589 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 71.36 12590 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICES $ 388.57 12591 VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLY CO $ 258.52 12592 WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTH $ 133.00 12593 WATER SERVICES $ 615.00 12594 WATERPRO $ 1033.60 12595 WEARGUARD $ 48.39 12596 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 7500.00 12597 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE $ 36.20 12598 NUSSBAUM TRUCKING INC $ 64.00 Report Totals 28129.15 PARKS FUND 6180 AMERICAN HOTEL REGISTER $ 42.74 6181 AMERITECH $ 124.66 6182 EBY-BROWN CO $ 156.82 6183 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY $ 35.00 6184 J & B BUSINESS SYSTEMS $ 36.00 6185 LEONARDI'S PIZZA $ 94.50 6186 LORENE MARCINEK $ 17.02 6187 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE $ 147.60 6188 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 30.96 6189 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE $ 290.00 6190 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 34.37 6191 MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALTH $ 600.00 6192 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 5.92 6193 NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS $ 37.20 6194 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 360.92 6195 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 46.36 6196 RADIO SHACK $ 63.97 6197 RHONDA F LANG-RUSHING $ 365.30 6198 SCAN-AM $ 823.35 6199 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 219.34 6200 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 106.97 6201 MIA SZAMLEWSKI $ 39.68 6202 WAGNER CHARTER $ 587.50 6203 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 64.07 6204 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH $ 146.00 6205 PAM CRISANTI $ 10.65 6206 SANDY MAC PRODUCTIONS LTD $ 109.00 6207 SCHOOL-TECH INC $ 62.61 Report Totals 4658.51 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. 1996 FIREWORKS AND JAYCEES DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND PRESENTATION Randy Christensen, Jaycees fireworks committee chairman, presented Council with a $15,000 check for the 1996 City of McHenry fireworks display. Mr. Christensen outlined the schedule of events for Jaycees Day on July 6, culminating in the fireworks display at 9:00 P.M. by Melrose Pyrotechnics of Kingsbury, Indiana. Mr. Christensen requested Council approval for the use of Petersen Park on July 6th, citing July 7th as the rain date, support services from McHenry Police Department for traffic control and beach and gate security and assistance from the McHenry Parks and Recreation Department to provide the fencing and installation required, limiting access to the fireworks firing area. Mr. Christensen noted at this time that the Mass Barn roof will be hosed down prior to the fireworks display, and that Melrose Pyrotechnics uses an electronic firing system as opposed to last year's manual firing. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve the use of Petersen Park on July 6th or July 7th for the Jaycees Day events, including the 1996 fireworks display by Pyrotechnics of Kingsbury, Indiana, and to provide the appropriate City support services, subject to the City being named as additionally insured. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. April 24, 1996 Page 4 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS "1 Mayor Cuda noted that in conjunction with his recommendations for the 1996-97 liquor license renewals, the following businesses included in the East of the Fox River annexation needed to be added to the liquor license classifications in the Municipal Code: Class A from 21 to 24, including: Ed's Pizza & Pub Monaco's Vickie's Place Class B from 5 to 6, including: Clark Oil Class D from 2 to 3, including: VFW Class F from 5 to 7, including E & S Mini Mart '1 Sunrise Grocery Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance amending Section 4-6. 1 , 2, 3, and 4 of the McHenry Municipal Code to reflect the addition of businesses included in the East of the River annexation: Section 1 , Class A from 21 to 24 to reflect the inclusion of Ed's Pizza & Pub, Monaco's and Vickie's Place; Section 2, Class B from 5 to 6 to reflect the addition of Clark Oil; Section 3, Class D from 2 to 3 to reflect the addition of VFW; and Section 4 from 5 to 7 to reflect the addition of E & S Mini Mart and Sunrise Grocery. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. 1996-97 ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS Mayor Cuda stated that liquor establishments located in the City limits must annually renew their license with the City of McHenry by April 30th. A list of establishments which have submitted their liquor license renewal applications was included in the Aldermen's agenda packets for Council review. Cuda also noted that some establishments had not yet scheduled fingerprinting appointments for their local managers. These establishments have been notified by letter of the fingerprinting requirement and informed if an appointment is not made prior to May 15, 1996, the liquor license will be revoked. Chief of Police Joyce stated he had reviewed the list of applicants and recommended Council approval. Mayor Cuda concurred with Chief Joyce's recommendation. April 24, 1996 Page 5 Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve the following establishments for renewal of their 1996-97 liquor license, subject to the receipt of fingerprinting results for those establishments whose fingerprinting results are not currently on file with the City of McHenry, so designated with an asterisk: `,. CLASS "A" - Beer & Liquor A-1 McHenry Country Club (Clubhouse)* A-2 First Draft A-3 Foxhole Tap & Pizzeria A-4 Ye Olde Corner Tap A-5 Peking Panda Restaurant A-6 The Gambler of McHenry A-7 Don's Submarine Sandwich Factory A-8 Whale's Tail A-9 Bimbo's Bar & Grill* A-10 Old Bridge Tavern* A-11 Town Club A-12 After the Fox A-13 Main Street Saloon A-14 China Light A-15 Zubryzycki's Warsaw Inn* A-16 Village Squire of McHenry* A-17 Main Street Station* A-18 Tamara Royale Inn A-19 Dobyn's House Restaurant and Excursion Boats A-20 Sloppy T's, Inc. A-21 Haystacks Manor A-22 Ed's Pizza & Pub* A-23 Monaco's* A-24 Vickie's Place* Class "B" - Packaged Beer & Wine B-1 McHenry Drugs, Inc. B-2 Jewel Food Store, Inc.* B-3 White Hen Pantry B-4 Family Food Mart B-5 Eagle Food Center #223* B-6 Clark Oil* Class "D" - Beer & Linuor (Non-Profit) D-1 Liberty Club of McHenry D-2 McHenry American Legion Post #491 D-3 VFW Post - East Rt. 120* Class "F" - Packaged Beer & Liguor F-1 Sullivan Foods F-2 Gold Standard Liquors F-3 Osco Drug Store* �- F-4 Omni Super Store* F-5 Walgreens* F-6 E & S Mini Mart* F-7 Sunrise Grocery* Class "G" - Beer & Liquor - Service Bar Only G-1 Plum Garden Restaurant G-2 Windhill Restaurant G-3 Touch of Italy, Inc. G-4 McHenry Villa G-5 Green Street Cafe Class "H" - Beer & Wine Only H-1 Pizza Hut H-2 McHenry Country Club * -Fingerprint results have not been received. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. `.. Motion carried. Alderman Bolger requested at this time Council consider prior to the renewal of liquor licenses for the 1997-98 fiscal year, the possible inequity of one fee for each classification type regardless of the size of the business. April 24, 1996 Page 6 The next item on the agenda, "Preliminary Approval of Thomas J. Rupp Subdivision", was deferred at this time, as the attorney for the petitioners was not yet in attendance. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda noted he and staff continue to meet with the Busch/Knox family in an effort to resolve outstanding issues pertaining to the Bull Valley Road extension. The Army Corps of Engineers continues to state their concerns regarding the preservation of wetlands in this area. Cuda informed Council the Busch/Knox annexation agreement may need to be amended to address these concerns. Mayor Cuda then presented his 1996-97 appointments. He requested Council approval of these appointments. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve the following Mayoral appointments and Council Standing Committees: CITY ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Dennis E. Jordan Fredric Batt DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND ZONING DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION John A. Lobaito Peter J. Merkel CHIEF OF POLICE CITY COLLECTOR Patrick J. Joyce Pamela J. Althoff CITY ATTORNEY- CORPORATE CITY ATTORNEY- TRAFFIC Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle Reilly, Graham, McAndrews & Cunabaugh CITY ENGINEERS Baxter & Woodman 1996-97 Standing Committees PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE William Bolger* William Baird Greg Bates PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE ,.., Gregory Bates* David Lawson William Bolger BUILDING, ZONING, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT William Baird* Gregory Bates William Bolger FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE David Lawson* Terry Locke William Baird *Denotes Chairperson Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. '1 Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. April 24, 1996 Page 7 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - THOMAS J. RUPP SUBDIVISION Attorney for the petitioners, Guy Youman, was now in attendance. Youman addressed Council stating this agenda item had been tabled at the April 17, 1996 regular Council meeting in order for the petitioners to collect and provide further information regarding the impact the development of this project will have on current traffic flow. He distributed copies of a traffic study conducted by Smith Engineering and stated the study's results indicated an overall 10% increase in traffic flow from the development of this project. He offered his clients' willingness to commit to the assumption of 10% of the total cost for the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Route 31 and Shamrock Lane, citing a $15,000 ceiling. Youman noted this offer was only valid in exchange for the Council's waiving of the Subdivision Control Ordinance's requirement for sidewalks. Youman also noted the petitioners were agreeing to the installation of only two streetlights along Shamrock Lane. After a lengthy discussion regarding Council's desire to enforce the requirement for additional streetlights and sidewalks, it was the consensus of Council to table this agenda item once again. Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to table the approval of the Thomas J. Rupp Subdivision preliminary plat. Voting Aye: Locke, Lawson, Baird. �.. Voting Nay: Bolger, Bates. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda directed the petitioners to meet with staff and attempt to work out all the outstanding issues, including the Subdivision Control Ordinance requirements regarding sidewalks and streetlights. _. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports for this evening's meeting. STAFF REPORTS Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted that the end of the year dance recital, swimming registration and the Fort McHenry volunteer work day were all scheduled for this Saturday, April 27, 1996. Merkel also complimented the Jaycees for their extended efforts in obtaining a reliable service oriented fireworks company. Chief Joyce informed Council, in response to Mrs. Rhonda Clayton's letter regarding safety issues and annoyances in the Martin Woods II area, noted his department was aware of the problems and as stated in Mrs. Clayton's letter, were responding. No other complaints from this area have been received within the last six months. City Clerk Althoff requested formal Council approval for use of the Municipal Center on June 26, 1996 by the McHenry Women In Action. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve the request by Dorothy A. McKenna, President of the McHenry Women In Action, for use of the Municipal Center on Wednesday, June 26, 1996 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm in relation to a garden walk, providing the function does not interfere with City business taking place at the same time. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Bates reminded Council of his meeting with Lakeland Park residents scheduled for Friday, April 26, 1996 at 8:00 P.M. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. April 24, 1996 Page 8 Alderman Bolger requested Council pursue development of the West McHenry Bypass. Individual Council members expressed their commitment to this project, however, they noted affected property owners would need to present, at a minimum, a conceptual plan of their properties' development. .-1\ In response to Alderman Locke's inquiry, City Attorney McArdle informed Counci. municipalities cannot enter into recapture agreements for the reimbursement of expenses associated with City improvements. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session at 8:17 P.M. to discuss Personnel. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to go back into Open Session at 8:33 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. 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 8:35 P.M. —MAYOR CITY LERK v