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Meeting Minutes
3.15.21
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 15, 2021, 6:00 P.M.
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely
only.
The public can observe and participate by connecting online via Zoom at
https.Ilcityofmchenry.zoom. uslj/96885771057
Or call 312-626-6799, Meeting ID. 968 8577 1057
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S. Green
Street, McHenry, IL.
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer -absent, Alderman
Harding -absent, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett.
Others present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Interim Director of Public Works
Strange, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of
`.. Parks and Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk,
City Planner Sheriff, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Comments: Several residents attended the zoom meeting regarding concerns about
Blake Farms, an undecided future Apartment Complex, by Continental. They were given three
minutes to make a statement. The following residents expressed their concerns. It was noted
by Mayor Jett that there is not a proposal for the Apartment Complex, by Continental yet,
however once given The Council will allow residence to speak more on it.
Keith Varkallis, Kristine Reinhard, Patrick Kane, Daryl/Marcy Matthews, Karin Jackowiak all
took their turns speaking.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Motion to approve the continuation of the local disaster emergency for the City of
McHenry pursuant to Section 6-1-14, Declaration of Local Emergency, of the Municipal
Code to June 21, 2021; (City Attorney McArdle)
B. Motion to award a contract to Peter Baker and Son of Lake Bluff, Illinois in the amount
of $1,063,407.63 and a construction contingency in the amount of $106,340.76 for the
2021 Motor Fuel Tax Road Program; (Public Works Director Strange)
C. Motion to award a bid to Peter Baker and Son of Lake Bluff, Illinois in the amount of
$42.00 per ton for HMA Surface Mixture and $40.00 per ton for HMA Binder Mixture for
the 2021 Hot Mix Asphalt (FOB) Materials Program; (Public Works Director Strange)
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D. Motion to approve and execute a Highway Authority Agreement for the property located
at 4713 W. Elm Street which covers portions of the City right of way on Meadow Lane,
south of Elm Street; (Public Works Director Strange)
E. Motion to approve an Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 6, Video Gaming Terminals,
Section 3, Limitations of Establishments and Terminals, Subsection B. Terminals,
increasing the maximum number of terminals permitted from 5 to 6; (City Administrator
Morefield)
F. Motion to renew Farm Lease Agreements for properties owned by the City of McHenry;
(Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)
G. March 1, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $357,442.59;
I. Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of $193,473.94.
No Public Comments
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda: None
Discussion Item%
A. Presentation and Discussion regarding Proposed FY21/22 Budget for the General Fund, �
General Fund Operating Departments, Recreation Center Fund, Water Fund, Sewer
Fund and Utility Fund. (City Administrator Morefield)
Summary of COVID 19- Revenues and impacts, The presentation went on for some time as
City Administrator Morefield explained each budget clearly to The Council.
Staff Reports: none
Mayor's Report: A thank you from Mayor Jett regarding the help that The Council has provided
over the last year with our city and the challenges faced with COVID-19.
City Council Comments: Alderman Schaefer wanted to know how things went with Chief Birk
in regards to the events this weekend for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Chief Birk explained
that there was no major details or comments on specifics as of yet. There were lots of families
were out at the event, per Parks and Recreation Director, Hobson.
Alderman Glab- talked about residents that did not get answers regarding the Continental
Company and the Blake Farms Apartments. He was on the meeting with Continental and the
residents and did realize that many questions were not answered by Continental regarding
concerns by the residents. He purposed an idea such as a list of questions that are given from ,"N
residence, along with the answers so that The Council can keep track of what the residents
would like along with answers. Alderman Schaefer did speak regarding this topic as well.
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Executive Session if Needed: Not needed
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to
adjourn the meeting at 8106 PM. Roll Call: Vote:8-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Mayor Wayne Jett
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