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REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 17, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Steven Cuda on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of
_ the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Bates,
Lawson, Baird. Absent: Locke. City Staff in attendance were: City Clerk Althoff,
City Administrator Jordan, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks
and Recreation Merkel. Absent: Director of Public Works Batt. Also in attendance
were: Public Works Engineer Marcinko, Streets Superintendent Herda and Water
Superintendent Gough.
Mayor Cuda began the meeting by introducing new City Administrator Dennis
Jordan and welcoming him to the City.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Bates inquired whether the Youth Commission payment reflected an
expense from the 1995-96 Budget or the as yet to be approved 1996-97 Budget.
Alderman Bates was informed Youth Commission payment was for the 1995-96 Fiscal
Year.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) March 20, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(2) April 3, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(3) Picnic/Beer Permits;
(4) Tuition Reimbursement Requests: Rhonda F. Lang-Rushing, CIS 140
Novell, $110; and Officer James Molnar, MGMT 333 Interview and
Selection, $288;
(5) Alarm hook-up requests: McHenry High School District 156, East &West
Campuses; and Centegra/NIMC Medical Office Building;
(6) Mosquito Abatement Agreements with McHenry Township & for Nunda
Township portion of City, in amounts not to exceed $3,095 and $1 ,277,
for 1996 season;
(7) Authorization of $40,000 expenditure for 1996 Special Census &
Authorization for City Clerk to execute agreement with U.S. Department
of Commerce Census Bureau;
(8) Treasurer's Report;
(9) Budget Report;
(10) Bills for Approval, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
82813 A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC $ 168.00
82814 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 542 .32
82815 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO $ 163.00
82816 ADAMS AIR & RADIATOR SERV $ 97.92
82817 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 372.33
82818 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 1171.67
82819 AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC $ 98.72
82820 ALEXANDER BATTERY CO INC $ 124.80
82821 PAMELA J ALTHOFF $ 34.31
82822 AMERITECH $ 867.81
82823 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1108.32
82824 MARK R AMORE $ 23.45
82825 ARROW ROAD CONST CO $ 184.92
82826 AT&T GLOBAL INFORMATION $ 5354.25
82827 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 397.91
82828 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 1026.72
82829 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 1800.60
82830 G W BERKHEIMER CO INC $ 13.35
82831 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 5377.37
82832 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 47.15
82833 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 210.00
82834 L M BROWNSEY SUPPLY CO $ 149.25
82835 BRUCE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT $ 563.13
82836 BUREAU OF TESTING SERVICE $ 56.25
82837 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 675.42
82838 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 98.75
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GENERAL FUND (cont'd)
82839 BUSS FORD SALES $ 21.22
82840 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 556.00
82841 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 122.72
82842 BOB COMBS $ 53 .24 -�
82843 COMED $ 9283 .11
82844 COMED $ 1249.79
82845 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00
82846 CONSERV FS $ 230.00
82847 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 1261.80
82848 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 530.22
82849 CRYSTAL LAKE TIRE & $ 574.96
82850 DD'S GOURMET COOKIES INC $ 14.40
82851 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 260.37
82852 JOSEPH DOHERTY $ 11.85
82853 DON'S DRAPERY SERVICE $ 831.56
82854 ECLIPSE TECHNOLOGIES+ INC $ 350.00
82855 EDER RIEDEL & CO $ 350.00
82856 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35
62857 FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP $ 94.14
82858 FOTO FAST $ 31.69
82859 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 175.50
82860 FOX VALLEY SYSTEMS INC $ 85.50
82861 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 51319.20
82862 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 2011.95
82863 GERSTAD BUILDERS INC $ 5240.82
82864 THE GLIDDEN COMPANY $ 1088.32
82865 DAVID M GRIFFITH & ASSOC $ 702.71
82866 HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS $ 20.76
82867 DAWN HUFFMAN $ 59.09
82868 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 188.40
82869 ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT $ 68.00
82870 KAR PRODUCTS $ 563 .19
82871 KDS TECH SERVICES INC $ 187.50
82872 K-MART STORES $ 73 .87
82873 ANNE KRANZ $ 92.14
82874 KATHLEEN KUNZER $ 43.48
82875 GARY LANG CHEVROLET INC $ 35.30
82876 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 435.94
82877 LETN $ 388.00
82878 JOAN LUNSMAN $ 12.00
82879 LAURA MOATS $ 201.08
82880 MATT ROGERS $ 212.94
82881 SEYFARTH SHAW FAIRWEATHER $ 9440.05
82882 SKILLPATH SEMINARS $ 59.00
82883 WEARGUARD $ 346.23
82884 COMMERCIAL CARRIER $ 14.00
82885 GOVERNMENT FINANCE $ 51.00
82886 GREEN TREE CHILD CARE $ 30.00
82887 KADISAK TILE $ 30.00
Report Totals 110253.11
WATER/SEWER FUND
12520 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 132.51
12521 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 76.10
12522 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 36.04
12523 A G PLUMBING $ 65.00
12524 ALEXANDER BATTERY CO INC $ 63.60
12525 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP $ 864.00
12526 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & $ 488525.00
12527 AMERITECH $ 533 .89
12528 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54
12529 AQUAPREP $ 4455.00
12530 APCO VALVE & PRIMER CORP $ 782.00
12531 AQUAFLOW CORP $ 1362.74
12532 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 13845.26
12533 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 1169.27
12534 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 85.34
12535 COMED $ 22192.50
12536 COMED $ 68.27
12537 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 335.82
12538 CRYSTAL LAKE TIRE & $ 18.50
12539 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING $ 37.20
12540 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 28.58
12541 DAN DUFFY $ 77.73
12542 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 12 .00
12543 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 5.28
12544 G C C ENTERPRISES INC $ 550.00
12545 GARY GOUGH $ 84.95
12546 HARDWARE SERVICE CO $ 171.78
125.47 GENE HESTER $ 85.00
12548 JEPSEN TIRE CO INC $ 33.00
12549 THE KJELL CORPORATION $ 1957.50
12550 LASALLE NATIONAL TRUST NA $ 647.99
12551 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 52.88
12552 L & R MACHINE COMPANY $ 204.00
12553 MIKE PALMER $ 53 .24
12554 PAUL ROGERS $ 63 .89
12555 WEARGUARD $ 32.99
Report Totals 538826.39
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PARKS FUND
6158 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 71.09
6159 AMER ACADEMIC SUPPLIERS $ 17.25
6160 AMERICAN RED CROSS $ 503.40
6161 AMERITECH $ 287.02
6162 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 151.14
6163 DAVID BARONE $ 200.00
6164 G W BERKHEIMER CO INC $ 40.22
6165 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 48.61
6166 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 302.06
6167 COMPUTERTOTS INC $ 112.00
6168 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 82.61
6169 THE FIRESIDE $ 47.00
6170 LANDS' END INC $ 92.95
6171 LEISURE PURSUIT INC $ 275.00
6172 KATHLEEN QUICK $ 115.24
6173 MARILYN WISNIEWSKI $ 57.05
6174 CHRISTOPHER BURTON $ 115.00
6175 KATHLEEN CANTERBURY $ 94.00
6176 AMY FITZWILLIAM $ 24.50
6177 MAUREEN FORGETTE $ 7.00
6178 LAURA KREASSIG $ 38.00
Report Totals 2681.14
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
ROBERT D. SWAIN (CHROMA CORPORATION) REQUEST FOR $1,300,000 IRB -
PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Mayor Cuda informed Council Robert Swain, President of Chroma Corporation,
is requesting the City of McHenry consider the issuance of $1 ,300,000 in Industrial
Revenue Bonds to finance the acquisition of real estate in Tonyan Industrial Park, as
well as the construction and equipping of a manufacturing building. As McHenry has
reached it's revenue bond cap, monies will be borrowed from neighboring Crystal
Lake's available bond pool. Al Esche, Director of Engineering for Chroma
Corporation, informed Council that the City of Crystal Lake had approved this transfer
at their Council meeting [as evening. He then reviewed the scope of this proposed
project. Council was informed that in order for Chroma Corporation to go forward
with the bond issue, the proposed resolution needed to be passed and the
Memorandum of Agreement executed by the Mayor. Alderman Baird requested
clarification of the fourth paragraph in the bond resolution, referencing reimbursement
expenditures relating to the project. After some discussion, Council directed Al Esche
of Chroma Corporation to provide written clarification regarding these expenditures
from bond counsel Charles Hug of Carlson and Hug.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to pass a preliminary bond resolution
authorizing the issuance of $1,300,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the acquisition
of Tonyan Industrial Park real estate and the construction and equipping of a
manufacturing building by Chroma Corporation; and to authorize the Mayor to execute
the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of McHenry and Robert D. Swain,
President of Chroma Corporation, relating to this bond issuance, subject to receipt of
written clarification of expenses from bond counsel Charles Hug of Carlson and Hug.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda then thanked the City of Crystal Lake and Mayor Robert Wagner
for their cooperation with this beneficial project.
April 17, 1996 Page 4
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT-ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 3706 W. ST.
PAUL'S AVENUE
Jerry Cordrey, Chairman of St. Paul's Building Commission, and architect
Dennis Wonderlick, addressed Council. Mr. Cordrey stated St. Paul's Episcopal "1
Church was seeking a conditional use permit for the existence and expansion of the
church. He also stated the church was seeking a waiver from Section 2 paragraph b.
of the ordinance requiring the trash receptacle be located at the rear of the building
and not visible from St. Paul's Avenue. Current plans for the expansion include a
service drive which will be located on the west side of the building. The trash
enclosure will be located at the end of this service drive, approximately 60-65 feet
back from the road on the side of the building's addition. In response to Council
inquiry, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito stated that the location of the trash
enclosure was of some concern during the Zoning Board of Appeals' hearing,
however, staff has subsequently learned the service drive is not located directly across
the street from one of the objectors who was concerned about trucks using his
driveway in order to navigate to St. Paul's service drive.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve the Zoning Board of Appeals'
4-0 recommendation and pass an ordinance granting a conditional use to permit the
existence and expansion of St. Paul's Episcopal Church located at 3706 W. St. Paul's
Avenue, subject to the following condition: there shall be no automobile drop-off site.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST SUNNYSIDE COMPANY 4810 & 4811 W. ELM STREET
Robert Diedrich, Dealer Principal of Sunnyside Company, addressed Council
stating Sunnyside Company was requesting a sign variance for the addition of (9) 24-
square foot banner signs; 5 to be located at 4810 W. Elm and 4 to be located 4811
W. Elm. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted it was the recommendation of
staff, based on previous Council action, to approve the requested variance for the two
parcels, subject to the following conditions:
At 4810 W. Elm: • The number of signs are limited to 5 light poles (2
banners per pole); and,
At 4811 W. Elm: • The number of signs are limited to 4 light poles (2
banners per pole); and each light pole sign is not to ...,,
exceed 25 square feet.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve the sign variance request of
Sunnyside Company, located at 4810 & 4811 W. Elm Street, subject to the following
conditions:
At 4810 W. Elm: • The number of signs shall be limited to 5 light poles
(2 banners per pole); and,
At 4811 W. Elm: • The number of signs shall be limited to 4 light poles
(2 banners per pole);
and each light pole sign is not to exceed 25 square feet.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
April 17, 1996 Page 5
SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST - 1311 N. RICHMOND ROAD, DAVID HENDERSON
David Henderson addressed Council stating he was the contract purchaser for
the property at 1311 N. Richmond Road. He plans to open a home-based insurance
business and is requesting Council consideration of a sign variance to allow an Allstate
sign to be placed on the front lawn of this property. The property is zoned
Residential, however, zoning laws provide for this type of business to be conducted
in a residential area with limitations. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted
one of the limitations is the prohibition of signage. Director of Building and Zoning
Lobaito noted staff's recommendation was to approve Mr. Henderson's request based
on two unique features: (1) the subject property is located on State Route 31 across
from commercial uses, and (2) the immediate area is in a state of transition regarding
land uses. Abutting property to the south was recently re-zoned from Multi-family to
Office, and the building located three properties to the south is used as an office
building with several tenants. Some discussion followed.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to approve the sign variance request
of David Henderson for the property located at 1311 N. Richmond Road for the
installation of a ground sign on a residentially zoned lot, subject to the following
conditions:
`,r • Maximum sign height not to exceed 6 feet.
• The maximum sign area is not to exceed 16.5 square feet.
• The sign may be illuminated internally.
• Landscaping must be provided around the sign, and,
• At no time should the principal use of the property change from
Residential, unless the property is re-zoned.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson.
Voting Nay: Baird.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF TOM RUPP SUBDIVISION
Attorney Guy Youman and property owners Bill Neuman, Hank Fleming and Dan
Janotta were in attendance. Attorney Youman informed Council that currently Lots
1-4 are owned by McHenry State Bank Trust # 12397 and Lots 5, 6 and 7 are owned
by First MidwestTrust Company # 5689. Both owners are seeking approval for a
resubdivision of 8 acres of property formerly known as Lot 2, Parcel B of the J.B. &
Clara Subdivision. The property is zoned for office use and is subject to an annexation
agreement with the City dated September 23, 1985. Council was informed that on
September 7, 1995, the Plan Commission reviewed the Thomas J. Rupp subdivision
preliminary plat and voted 6-1 to approve the plat, subject to ten conditions. At this
time 2 of the 10 conditions have not been met. Attorney Youman stated the property
owners were seeking waivers for the installation of sidewalks and streetlights.
Youman noted that the adjacent property to the north was not required to install
sidewalks and stated additional streetlights were not necessary, as the streetlights
currently in place provided adequate street illumination. Mayor Cuda also noted the
$1 ,000 per lot contribution offer from the property owners for the installation of a
traffic signal at the Route 31 and Shamrock Lane intersection. After a lengthy
discussion, it was the consensus of Council that some type of sidewalk and streetlight
installation would be required, and further information regarding the traffic impact, the
development of this property would have on the Route 31 and Shamrock Lane
intersection be provided.
April 17, 1996 Page 6
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to table the approval of the Thomas J.
Rupp subdivision preliminary plat until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting
April 24, 1996 at which time further information regarding the impact on traffic, the
development of this property would have on the Route 31 and Shamrock Lane "1
intersection will be distributed.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
RENTAL OF BOAT SLIP SPACE FOR 1115 RIVER ROAD
City Clerk Althoff informed Council that in conjunction with the City's purchase
agreement for the 1115 River Road property, the continued use of this property by
Greg Thomas of Roselle and Andy Koltun of McHenry is before Council for resolution.
The City of McHenry proposed the affected parties retain access to their boats and lift
stations throughout the 1996 boating season for a negotiated rental fee of $400 per
slip. Mr. Koltun, acting for both parties, has submitted a verbal counter-offer of $300
per slip for the balance of the season until September 30, 1996. The rental amount
of $300 per slip would assist the City in defraying electrical costs associated with
powering the boat lifts. After some discussion, it was the consensus of Council to -�
charge the affected parties $400 per slip for the balance of the 1996 boating season
(September 30, 1996) to retain access to their boats and lift stations.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the rental of boatslip space
at 1115 River Road in an amount of $400/slip for the balance of the 1996 boating
season, ending September 30, 1996.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson.
Voting Nay: Baird.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID - MILLSTREAM WATER MAIN PROJECT
Mayor Cuda noted he had previously done work for Gluth Brothers, Inc. as their
attorney, however, he was not currently retained by them so there was no conflict of
interest.
Public Works Engineer Dan Marcinko reported that bid specifications were -�
created and sought for the Millstream Park Subdivision water main replacement
project. Nine bids were received and opened on April 2, 1996. The low bid in an
amount of $203,600.50 was submitted by Gluth Brothers Construction, Inc. of
Woodstock, Illinois. It was the recommendation of staff to award the bid to Gluth
Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $203,650.00. Public Works Engineer
Marcinko did note that this is a unit price contract, and as such, the actual final
contract price may vary from the estimated bid amount. Marcinko also noted that City
Engineers Baxter &Woodman had estimated a cost price of $220,000 for this project.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Council was informed that standard bid
procedure for these project types required unit price bid specifications.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to award the bid for the Millstream Park
Subdivision water main replacement project to the low bidder Gluth Brothers
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $203,650.00 and to authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None. ..y
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
April 17, 1996 Page 7
RENEWAL OF MOWING CONTRACT WITH KROHN LANDSCAPING
Mayor Cuda noted Director of Public Works Batt's supplement recommending
the renewal of the mowing contract with Krohn Landscaping as presented and to
`— approve the Spring clean-up at a cost of $7,800.00. Public Works Engineer Marcinko
was asked to explain in more detail what the Spring clean-up entailed. Marcinko
stated the clean-up would prepare the parks and affected areas for mowing. For
example, the removal of stones, leaves, branches, etc. Marcinko also stated the
$7,800.00 would not exceed the 1995-96 approved mowing contract amount. A
lengthy discussion followed regarding the desirability and advisability of adding
Petersen, Knox and Veterans Park to the mowing contract, as opposed to allowing
City crews to maintain and mow these parks. Council discussion included the
consideration of bid submittals for these three parks, Petersen, Knox and Veterans,
or the recruitment of additional part-time summer help to maintain and mow these
parks.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Baird, to approve the renewal of the 1996-97
mowing contract to Krohn Landscaping for sites 1-47 in the unit prices presented and
eliminating sites 48-51 , Petersen Park, Pearl Street Park, Knox Park and Petersen Park
Beach in addition to the elimination of the $7,800.00 Spring clean-up cost.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
It was noted by Public Works Engineer Marcinko that the unit prices quoted for
sites 1-47 were identical to those prices quoted for the 1995-96 contract.
AWARD OF BID FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL
Alderman Baird left the meeting at 9:25 P.M., as he is currently employed by
one of the companies bidding on this project.
Public Works Engineer Marcinko reported bid specifications were created and
distributed for the removal of three underground storage tanks located at the Public
Works garage located at 105 N. Green Street. Bids were received and opened on
April 8, 1996 with Metro Environmental submitting the low bid in the amount of
$1 ,469.00. Marcinko also informed Council that testing services for this project will
cost approximately $1 ,200.00 to $1 ,500.00, and are not included in the bid price.
In addition, some clean-up cost is anticipated as is the removal of approximately 600
gallons of unused fuel that will have to be removed by the contractor at an additional
cost of .75/gallon. Marcinko also informed Council that it is the Fire Marshal who will
be responsible for the determination of how much, if any, contaminated soil must be
removed.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to award the contract for the
removal of three underground storage tanks at the Public Works garage located at 105
N. Green Street to the low bidder, Metro Environmental Contractors of Wheeling, IL,
in the amount of $1 ,469.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird, Locke.
Motion carried.
Alderman Baird returned to the meeting at 9:35 P.M.
Mayor Cuda called for a recess at 9:35 PM. The meeting reconvened at
�' 9:48 PM with everyone still in attendance.
April 17, 1996 Page 8
NISRA BUDGET APPROVAL
Alderman Bates who represents the City on the NISRA Board of Trustees and
also serves on the NISRA Finance Committee, presented the proposed 1996-97 NISRA
Budget. He noted this budget must be presented to all participating member agencies
and ratified by a 2/3 majority. The membership cost to the City of McHenry for the
1996-97 fiscal year is estimated at $49,976.00. Alderman Bates then highlighted the
vehicle replacement program, staff salaries and noted NISRA's recently established
computerized program can provide information regarding the number of McHenry
residents participating in specific programs.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to approve the 1996-97 NISRA budget
as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION - TREE CITY USA
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted the City of McHenry will
celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, 1996 with a tree planting ceremony at the -�
Municipal Center at 3:00 PM. Arbor Day tree donations have been made for the
Municipal Center and two for park sites. The donated trees will be planted to
celebrate the annual event. One of the requirements of the Tree City U.S.A. program
is the adoption of an Arbor Day proclamation and conducting an Arbor Day tree
planting ceremony. It is the recommendation of staff to pass the presented
proclamation designating Friday, April 26, 1996 as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to pass a proclamation designating
Friday, April 26, 1996 as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported the Ad Hoc Committee on Development had met --�
Thursday, April 11 , 1996 at 7:30 AM to review developer donation fees. It was the
consensus of the committee to present a recommendation to the full Council on May
1 , 1996 to increase the developer donation fees by 7.7%, which reflects the CPI
increase from March, 1993 through February, 1996; and to initiate an automatic CPI
increase annually on May 1 , 1996. Minutes of this committee meeting will be
attached to the May 1 , 1996 supplement for Council review.
Cuda also reported he is continuing to meet with Mike Magnuson of the County
Highway Department in an effort to resolve outstanding issues associated with the
Bull Valley Road extension project.
Alderman Bolger requested the Mayor keep an open dialogue with the County
Transportation Committee regarding the West McHenry Bypass and the City's willing
participation and commitment to this project.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman of the Finance Committee, Alderman Lawson, noted that during
Executive Session of the April 8, 1996 Finance Committee meeting a Special City
Council meeting was agreed to for Monday, April 22, 1996 to discuss the financing
of sanitary sewer expansion to East of the Fox River properties. He requested a
formal motion be made scheduling this special meeting.
April 17, 1996 Page 9
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to schedule a Special City Council
meeting for Monday, April 22, 1996 at 7:30 PM to discuss financing for the extension
of sanitary sewer service to East of the Fox River properties.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted the automatic annual CPI
adjustment for developer donation fee increases required in the Hillside Annexation
Agreement had been put in place. Lobaito also informed Council that formal
application had been submitted by the Pacinis to begin the PUD process on their
property. Lobaito stated his intent to provide Council with a memo outlining past
discussions and decisions relating to the Pacini project.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted the Summer brochures had been
mailed. The Parks Department has received very positive responses from the public
on the new registration procedures, particularly the mail-in process.
Chief of Police Joyce noted that the police negotiations scheduled for April 16,
1996 had been postponed, and the next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 23,
1996 at 10:00 AM. Chief Joyce also noted that the Illinois State Labor Relations
Board has designated Friday, April 26, 1996 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the
Aldermen's Conference Room as the designated time and place to hold the election
to determine whether or not the telecommunications operators, records clerks and
community services officer from the Police Department wish to be represented by the
McHenry Police Officers' Association for the purposes of collective bargaining.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bates requested Council approval to utilize the Aldermen's Conference
Room on Friday, April 26, 1996 for approximately 1 hour to host a meeting with the
Lakewood residents. Council concurred.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel and Property Acquisition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 10:08 PM.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to go into Open Session.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 1 1 :20 PM.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to approve the promotion of Bill
Cunningham from Water Operator I to Water Operator II, Grade 8, Step 10, with a
$38,509 base salary effective May 1 , 1996.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11 :22 PM.
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