The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 02/14/1996 - City Council REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke, Lawson. Alderman Bates arrived at 7:45 PM. Alderman Baird arrived at 8:10 PM. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance: City Clerk Althoff. Director of Public Works Batt, Chief of Police Joyce and City Attorney McArdle arrived at 8:10 PM. Absent: Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: (1) January 31 , 1996 Regular City Council Meeting minutes; (2) Payment to Layne-Western in the amount of $49,846 for construction, development and testing of Well #10; (3) January Treasurer's Report; (4) January Budget Report; (5) Bills for Approval as follows: GENERAL FUND 82384 A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC $ 9.00 82385 ADAMS AIR & RADIATOR SERV $ 1530.25 82386 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 156.53 82387 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 99.36 82388 AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC $ 175.77 82389 ALEXANDER BATTERY CO INC $ 101.28 82390 PAMELA J ALTHOFF $ 36.94 82391 AMERITECH $ 839.87 82392 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1108.32 82393 ARROW ROAD CONST CO $ 138.00 82394 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 550.78 82395 BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOC INC $ 471.00 82396 GREG BATES $ 95.00 82397 G W BERKHEIMER CO INC $ 57.11 82398 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 245.00 82399 BUILDING OFFICIALS AND $ 35.00 82400 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 86.44 82401 BUSS FORD SALES $ 50.54 82402 JOSEPH DOHERTY $ 122.33 ti 82403 I.A.C.E. $ 75.00 82404 INNOVATIVE ACCESSORIES $ 19.95 82405 ANNE KRANZ $ 34.56 82406 DANIEL KREASSIG $ 134.68 82407 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 32 .50 82408 MATCO TOOLS $ 23.95 82409 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 1456.00 82410 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 1929.00 82411 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 97.79 82412 CHRISTINE NEWMAN $ 13 .13 82413 ELAYNE SCHULTZ $ 31.20 82414 RYAN SCHWALENBERG $ 25.00 82415 ROBERT J FRY D/B/A $ 900.00 82416 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 643 .95 82417 TOWN COMMUNICATIONS $ 2430.00 82418 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 68.05 82419 LEE COONEY $ 60.00 82420 DEERPATH CONSTRUCTION AND $ 1500.00 82421 E A ENGINEERING $ 1000.00 82422 J K DECORATING $ 1000.00 Report Totals 17383.30 WATER/SEWER FUND 12373 A G PLUMBING $ 189.50 12374 AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC $ 52.02 12375 AMERITECH $ 530.27 12376 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54 12377 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 215.76 12378 BADGER METER INC $ 10426.50 12379 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 1.86 12380 TOM SPAETH $ 78.42 12381 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 103.35 12382 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 141.35 Report Totals 11856.57 February 14, 1996 Page 2 PARKS & RECREATION FUND 6023 AMER ACADEMIC SUPPLIERS $ 6.87 6024 AMERITECH $ 237.92 6025 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 151.14 "1 6026 BSN SPORTS $ 562.96 6027 CHICAGO WHITE SOX TICKET $ 329.00 6028 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 65.00 6029 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERV $ 48.00 6030 BILL KRUMMET $ 15.59 6031 LORENE MARCINEK $ 172.10 6032 PETE MERKEL $ 32 .05 6033 MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALTH $ 255.00 6034 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 15.87 6035 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 23.85 6036 SHELLY TROST $ 85.20 6037 YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC $ 592 .00 6038 RONALD BENEDICT $ 30.00 6039 FRANK CUDA $ 28.00 6040 FRANK GRAHAM $ 28.00 6041 KARRIE KILLOREN $ 25.00 6042 GARY LECHNER $ 120.00 6043 REBECCA MASON $ 36.00 6044 RANDY MAUCH $ 28.00 6045 MICHAEL O'HALLERAN $ 51.00 6046 MARK ROMME $ 35.00 6047 ROGER SASS $ 23.00 6048 WALTER SCHULTZ $ 29.00 6049 JANET SKOPEC $ 29.00 6050 KIT STANICH $ 31.00 --� 6051 JOHN TROST $ 28.00 6052 TIMOTHY WENTZ $ 40.00 Report Totals 3153.55 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Bates, Baird. Motion carried. Alderman Bolger stated he had questions regarding the payment to Layne- Western in the amount of $49,846. He stated he desired to question Director of Public Works Batt upon his arrival. Mayor Cuda reminded Council that at the beginning of the 1994 calendar year, Council determined that the second regularly scheduled meeting of each month would be utilized as a working meeting to discuss relevant issues concerning development, planning and other related City matters. He also stated that this evening's Executive Session would include discussion on Potential Litigation as well as Personnel Matters. HEALTH PLAN YEAR-END REVIEW - SCOTT SMIRICKY OF THE SPLINTER GROUP Scott Smiricky of The Splinter Group was in attendance to review the City of McHenry's claim performance and year-end figures, as well as to give a brief presentation explaining the City's self insurance program. Mr. Smiricky distributed a cost summary for the February 1 , 1996 program renewal vs. the expiring program, along with an analysis of the actual fixed and claims costs of the expiring program through January 31 , 1996. In response to Alderman Lawson's inquiry, Mr. Smiricky noted the $30,000 deductible was chosen from proposals including deductibles of $20,000, $25,000, $30,000 and $40,000. Alderman Bates arrived at 7:45 PM. Mr. Smiricky explained, in detail, the difference between a 12/12 and a 15/12 reinsurance program. Alderman Baird arrived at 8:10 PM. Chief of Police Joyce, City Attorney McArdle and Director of Public Works Batt arrived at 8:10 PM. Smiricky noted that at renewal time a minimum of 10 proposals are sought for comparison purposes. Council requested Smiricky provide written quarterly reports through City Clerk Althoff and make a semi-annual presentation to Council. Council also recommended the Finance Committee address insurance renewal in July or August. Further discussion included a brief explanation regarding the prescription card program. Council suggested the amount of co-insurance paid by the employee for the prescription card program be reviewed next year. In conclusion, Mr. Smiricky noted one important benefit of a self-funded program is the ability to design the plan for maximum benefit for both the insured and insurer. February 14, 1996 Page 3 MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda informed Council that the planner for Inland's business park development has presented a rendering of the Business Park entrance depicting the �.. entrance median to be substantially reduced from the 200 feet required by the annexation agreement. By way of explanation, the planner stated the prospective property owners of Lots #1 and #2 have requested the reduction, citing the possibility of selling these lots in the future. It was the consensus of Council to require the full 200 feet of median and allow no relief. Cuda also reported he had met with representatives of the Riverside Drive Merchants' Association. These merchants will be appearing before Council in the near future to present their plans for the revitalization of the Riverside Drive retail area. COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee, noted the Committee had met Monday, February 12, 1996 and the minutes would be forthcoming in the next agenda packet. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Locke requested the Finance Committee consider terminating the payroll contract with the City of Woodstock and returning this important function to the McHenry City Clerk's offices. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel and Potential Litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 8:50 PM. Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to go into Open Session. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 10:08 PM. Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to approve Inland Land Appreication Fund's Olde Mill Ponds Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions: (1) The dedication of Lot 106 to the City of McHenry as a street, utility and bike path right-of-way; (2) The submittal within 60 days of a written petition for variation to the City Council detailing the design of the wet retention basin; (3) The submittal within 60 days of a written petition for variation to the City Council detailing the entrance bridge design; (4) The submittal within 60 days of a written petition for variation to the City Council detailing parkway tree design prior to the approval of subdivision engineering; (5) The submittal within 60 days of a written petition for variation to the City Council detailing the final stormwater management plan; and, �. (6) The driveway location on Lot #3 be approved by City Staff and engineers. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: None. Motion carried. February 14, 1996 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn the meeting. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM. MAYOR CITY C K i i i i