HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/19/1997 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 19, 1997 in the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Absent: Baird. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public
Works Batt, Chief of Police Joyce, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent:
None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
Chief of Police Joyce introduced to full Council and Staff the following newly
hired officers: Officer Paul Funk; Officer Brian McKeen; and Officer Tony Mucciante.
Mayor Cuda welcomed the officers and wished them well.
PUBLIC HEARING - 1997 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Mayor Cuda opened the Public Hearing on the 1997 Property Tax Levy at 7:35
p.m. Mayor Cuda asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience.
There were none. City Clerk Althoff informed Council no written or verbal comments
and /or questions had been received by the Clerk's office. City Administrator Lobaito
informed Council as per State Statute, Council considered the proposed Tax Levy at
their regularly scheduled November 5, 1997 meeting, and scheduled the date of
November 19, 1997 for the required Public Hearing. Notice of this Public Hearing was
published in the Northwest Herald on November 11, 1997. The proposed 1997 Tax
Levy of $2,226,687 represents an increase of 1 1 .22% over the 1996 Tax Levy. The
Levy amount represents a rate of .6279/$100 in Equalized Assessed Valuation. The
proposed 1997 Tax Levy Rate and extended Levy amounts by fund types are as
follows:
Fund Name Proposed Levy Levy Rate Rate Limit
Corporate $ 740,102 .1946 0.25
IMRF $ 550,023 .1692 No Limit
Police Pension $ 300,012 .0846 No Limit
Audit $ 13,830 .0039 No Limit
Police Protection $ 259,940 .0733 0.075
Liability Insurance $ 300,012 .0846 No Limit
Band $ 9,929 .0028 0.04
Public Benefit $ 47,874 .0135 0.05
ESDA $ 4,965 .0014 .25/capita
TOTAL $2,226,687 .6279
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to close the Public Hearing at 7:37
p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to pass an Ordinance levying upon
all of the taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of McHenry, Illinois,
subject to taxation for the year 1997, the sum of $2,226,687, totaling a rate of
.6279/$100 of Equalized Assessed Valuation in the respective funds as follows:
Fund Name Proposed Levy Levy Rate Rate Limit
Corporate $ 740,102 .1946 0.25
IMRF $ 550,023 .1692 No Limit
Police Pension $ 300,012 .0846 No Limit
Audit $ 13,830 .0039 No Limit
Police Protection $ 259,940 .0733 0.075
Liability Insurance $ 300,012 .0846 No Limit
Band $ 9,929 .0028 0.04
Public Benefit $ 47,874 .0135 0.05
ESDA $ 4,965 .0014 .25/capita
TOTAL $2,226,687 .6279.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION BY SENATOR KLEMM
Mayor Cuda reminded Council of Senator Klemm's previous offer to attend a
City of McHenry Council meeting and address State Legislative issues which may
impact McHenry County municipalities. Mayor Cuda introduced Senator Klemm.
Senator Klemm informed Council the Illinois General Assembly concluded the
1997 Fall Veto Session on Saturday, November 15, 1997. Of notable interest was
the passage of the Electric Deregulation Bill which revises a municipality's authority
to impose a utility tax on electricity. More importantly, the proposed school funding
bill to raise more than $500 million for schools, $12.2 million more for McHenry
County, passed the Senate, but fell four votes short of passage in the House. Senator
Klemm opined the bill would in all likelihood pass prior to the start of the 1998
Legislative Session, January 14, 1998.
Regarding local matters, Senator Klemm noted the City of McHenry's Brookside
Park Grant submission was being considered most favorably. He also stated his
support of the Grant and complimented Council and Staff on the quality and
composition of their Grant submission. Grant award announcements will be made by
the Governor sometime next month.
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Senator Klemm stated the McHenry
Bypass Proposal was being studied and funds were not yet allocated for Phase II of
the Bull Valley Arterial connecting Chapel Hill Road to the Bull Valley Bridge over the
Fox River.
Senator Klemm distributed a selection of bills from the Spring 1997 Session he
felt were of interest to all municipalities, noting specifically the failure of the Tort
Immunity Bill which would have imposed a huge liability on units of local government
for willful and wanton failure to supervise public property in the case of an injury.
Alderman Bolger requested assistance with the widening of Route 31 South
from Bull Valley Road. Senator Klemm noted the $150 million shortfall facing the
Illinois Department of Transportation due in large part to federal funding cutbacks. He
did note the General Assembly would be investigating the feasibility of an increase in
the Motor Fuel Tax designated for roadway projects.
Mayor Cuda thanked Senator Klemm for his presentation and again noted any
assistance he could supply with regard to State funding for the Shamrock-Route 31
intersection improvements would be appreciated. Mayor Cuda invited Senator Klemm
to appear before the McHenry City Council again within the next six to nine months.
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City Administrator Lobaito requested Mayor Cuda and Council permit a small
deviation from this evening's Agenda. He explained in response to Council's concerns
regarding the loose leaf pick-up program, Waste Management North Operations
Manager Norm Lewis had been invited to this evening's meeting. Mayor Cuda and
Council concurred with City Administrator Lobaito's request and invited Mr. Lewis to
address Council.
LOOSE LEAF PICK-UP PROGRAM - STATUS REPORT BY WASTE MANAGEMENT
NORTH
Mr. Lewis reported Waste Management North experienced pick-up problems
after the eight to nine inch snowfall, Saturday, November 15, 1997. He stated several
areas on the Thursday route have not yet received service, citing Green Valley,
McHenry Shores, Country Club Estates, and Pebble Creek. Mr. Lewis opined by
week's end Waste Management North would be back on schedule with the loose leaf
pick-up program.
Mayor Cuda noted his subdivision, Martin Woods, had not been serviced in
several days, as well. In response to Council inquiry regarding the November 30th
deadline, Mr. Lewis stated it was Waste Management North's intent to complete the
City of McHenry's loose leaf pick-up program by the stated deadline of November
30th. A lengthy discussion followed.
Mayor Cuda stated the City's commitment to providing the full scope of leaf
pick-up services to its residents. He opined many areas of the City had not received
eight full leaf pick-ups. He stated Waste Management North would be held
accountable to their contractual obligations. City Administrator Lobaito suggested
Waste Management North postpone the leaf pick-up program for one week, permitting
an improvement in weather conditions. Alderman Glab stated his disappointment with
Waste Management North's service. He noted even with verbal assurances by Waste
Management North, in two areas within his ward, no visual evidence of their presence
was discerned.
Mayor Cuda noted again City of McHenry residents were paying for this service
and deserved a full eight weeks of service. It was the consensus of Council to direct
City Administrator Lobaito to meet with Waste Management North representatives to
correct the problem. Mayor Cuda thanked Mr. Lewis for attending the meeting and
requested City Administrator Lobaito keep Council informed as to the agreed upon
solution.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Consent
Agenda as follows:
1) November 5, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
2) Resolution Establishing 1998 City Council Meeting Dates;
3) Semi-Annual payment of 1990 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $247,045.09;
4) Release of Letter of Credit for Aetna Development - McCullom Place II in the amount of $102,900;
establishment of one-year Maintenance Guarantee in the amount of $16,464;
5) Release of Letter of Credit for Super 8 Motel in the amount of $21,000; establishment of one-year
Maintenance Guarantee in the amount of $3,360;
6) Monthly Treasurer's Report;
7) Monthly Budget Report;
8) List of Bills:
GENERAL FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
87853 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 45.61
87854 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 1467.55
87855 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 310.66
87925 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 1498.80
87926 LOREN W BERGGREN $ 150.00
87927 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 590.00
87928 BUILDING OFFICIALS AND $ 235.00
87929 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 270.23
87930 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00
87931 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 1342.75
87932 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 215.46
87933 THE DAMEN AVE PUPPETEERS $ 157.20
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87934 ROBERT G DAWDY $ 25.00
87935 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 409.78
87936 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 225.00
87937 RAY FELTSON $ 225.00
87938 FIBAR SYSTEMS $ 2333.00
87939 FISCHER BROS CONST CO INC $ 1239.88
87940 JEFFERY S FOERSTER $ 45.00
87941 JOS D FOREMAN & CO $ 84.27
87942 FOTO FAST $ 17.19
87943 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 327.60
87944 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 529.37
87945 ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO $ 50.00
87946 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 7004.80
87947 GENEVA LAKE CRUISE $ 100.00
87948 HAINES & COMPANY INC $ 402.00
87949 DON HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT $ 95.00
87950 HARM'S FARM $ 55.59
87951 HEWLETT-PACKARD $ 20.00
87952 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 345.95
87953 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC $ 403.75
87954 IPRA $ 190.00
87955 KAR PRODUCTS $ 159.08
87956 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 8805.00
87957 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 188.92
87958 LASALLE NATIONAL TRUST NA $ 247045.09
87959 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 1.59
87960 LETN $ 388.00
87961 LIGHTNING POWDER COMPANY $ 145.50
87962 LORENE MARCINEK $ 10.75
87963 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 874.52
87964 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 389.22
87965 MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT $ 1374.00
87966 THOMAS MCCARTHY $ 721.00
87967 MCCANN CONSTRUCTION SPEC $ 8000.00
87968 THE NET WORKS $ 12.00
87969 NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL $ 168.00
87970 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 6106.94
87971 NORTHERN ILLINOIS $ 192.00
87972 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 132.47
87973 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 556.87
87974 KRISTINE PAPROCKI $ 26.80
87975 PEDERSEN GMC $ 120.20
87976 PERKINS OIL CO INC $ 79.98
87977 PLASTICADE PRODUCTS $ 167.00
87978 POPEYES $ 100.00
87979 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 84.00
87980 PROSAFETY INC $ 102.54
87981 KATHLEEN QUICK $ 48.97
87982 QUINLAN PUBLISHING CO INC $ 71.78
87983 RADICOM INC $ 50.00
87984 REICHERT CHEVROLET $ 63.67
87985 RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL $ 121.23
87986 R & N TRUCKING INC $ 150.00
87987 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 93.82
87988 ROCKFORD MAP PUBLISHERS $ 55.00
87989 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 147.35
87990 R & T SPECIALTY INC $ 160.00
87991 RHONDA F LANG-RUSHING $ 15.54
87992 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 154.70
87993 SAM'S CLUB $ 30.96
87994 DON SCHATZ $ 150.00
87995 SEARS $ 899.99
87996 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC $ 2785.36
87997 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 1280.40
87998 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 1107.50
87999 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 798.77
88000 SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS $ 293.25
88001 THOMPSON ELEVATOR $ 50.00
88002 TOOLLAND INC $ 156.00
88003 TRADEMARK FENCE CO $ 199.59
88004 TRAFFIC CONTROL & $ 661.82
88005 TRANE CHICAGO BUILDING $ 754.52
88006 TRISTAR INDUSTRIES $ 257.25
88007 SHELLY TROST $ 31.14
88008 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 41.32
88009 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 800.00
88010 LYNN C WAGNER $ 90.00
88011 WARNING LITES OF ILLINOIS $ 127.50
88012 WASTE MANAGEMENT - WEST $ 2112.50
88013 WEARGUARD $ 256.32
88014 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 22.74
88015 WORLD CLASS TOURS $ 14694.00
88016 TIMOTHY B YOUNG $ 223.20
88017 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO $ 194.85
88018 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 2310.50
88019 AMERICAN STORES COMPANY $ 50.00
88020 DINKELMAN, TED $ 18.00
88021 DIONNE, DEBORAH $ 18.00
88022 TRACEY MASBAUM $ 48.44
88023 MCHENRY PRO $ 30.00
88024 PARTENHEIMER, $ 500.00
88025 SKOPEC, JAMES R MD $ 420.00
Report Totals 329333.89
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WATER/SEWER FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
13917 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 313.15
13929 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 23937.00
13930 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING $ 44.45
13931 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 154.16
13932 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 1.50
13933 FISHER SCIENTIFIC $ 94.14
13934 W W GRAINGER INC $ 359.00
13935 HYDRA-STOP INC $ 1340.00
13936 KAR PRODUCTS $ 184.21
13937 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 247.81
13938 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 192.66
13939 MID AMERICAN WATER $ 1841.83
13940 MIDWEST METER INC $ 2696.60
13941 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 35.00
` 13942 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 58.58
13943 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 43 .50
13944 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 212.09
13945 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 12.35
13946 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 8.70
13947 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 3424.13
13948 RON SCHUPP $ 55.03
13949 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC $ 257.09
13950 TOM SPAETH $ 125.00
13951 STRATFORD SAFETY PRODUCTS $ 84.31
13952 TRADEMARK FENCE CO $ 482.18
13953 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 83 .20
13954 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 200.00
13955 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 1231.35
13956 WATER PRODUCTS COMPANY $ 652.68
13957 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 3652.50
Report Totals 42024.20
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
1998 FIESTA DAYS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Deborah Harr and the
1998 Fiesta Days Committee Members were in attendance. Ms. Harr noted Fiesta
Days 1998 is scheduled for July 10th through July 19th. Chief of Police Joyce has
met with Ms. Harr and the Committee, reviewed the schedule, and concurs with the
schedule as presented.
Alderman Glab inquired whether an activity could be scheduled in McHenry on
Friday, July 17th in addition to the event scheduled for Johnsburg. Alderman
McClatchey requested the Committee consider reversing the Parade route to begin at
Main Street and end at Veteran's Memorial Park. Ms. Harr informed Alderman
McClatchey the Parade route currently remains the same as last year, however, the
Committee would take his suggestions under consideration. In response to Council
inquiry, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted Fiesta Days would pose no
conflict with the Twin City/Chicago AIDS ride scheduled for the weekend of July 1 1 th.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the McHenry Area
Chamber of Commerce 1998 Fiesta Days Schedule as presented subject to the
prohibition of beer and wine ticket sales thirty minutes prior to the closing of all
specified beer and wine service events.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
_ Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION AND AMENDMENT TO LIQUOR LICENSE
ORDINANCE
Mayor Cuda informed Council he had received a liquor license application from
Lloyd Smith and Thomas Low for a Class B, Retail Sales of Packaged Beer and Wine,
Liquor License. Their corporation Wine Express plans to sell by mail order catalogue
in addition to walk-in retail sales, gift packages of wine and beer. Their corporate
location is 1249 North Green Street where Mr. Smith owns and operates his catering
business, Partymakers. Mr. Smith has met with Mayor Cuda, submitted all the
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required paperwork and background information, paid the license fee of $700, and
scheduled an appointment for fingerprinting. Mayor Cuda informed Council, if Mr.
Smith and Mr. Low's liquor license application is approved, an amendment to the City
of McHenry's Municipal Code must also occur. The appropriate ordinance draft is
attached for Council action.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Mayor's recommendation
and issue a Class B Liquor License to Wine Express, Inc. subject to the fingerprinting
report.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd,to pass an ordinance increasing the
number of Class B Liquor Licenses from five (5) to six (6).
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried
AMENDMENT TO CITY OF MCHENRY'S VEHICLE STICKER FEE SCHEDULE FOR NOT-
FOR-PROFIT VEHICLES
City Clerk Althoff informed Council for the past three years Not-for-Profit
Pioneer Center has sought and been granted a reduction for vehicle sticker fees.
Pioneer Center has nine Type B mini buses and eleven Type V residence vans. The
sticker fee for the mini bus is $40.50 and for the residence van is $34.50. Citing its
Not-for-Profit status and funding by federal, state and county monies, as well as
private contributions, Pioneer Center has felt the total sticker fee cost of $744 to be
prohibitive. Pioneer Center has, however, always offered and paid the school bus rate
of $15 per vehicle. A recent audit by the City Clerk's office has revealed Pioneer
Center to be the only Not-for-Profit organization affected by the Type B and Type V
vehicle sticker fee. It is the recommendation of Staff to amend the City of McHenry's
vehicle sticker fee schedule to reflect the inclusion of Not-for-Profit vans used to
transport clients into the Type S, school bus category, for a fee of $15.
Alderman Glab suggested consideration during budget time should be given to
a reduction in vehicle sticker fees for handicapped persons.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to amend the City of McHenry's
vehicle sticker fee schedule to reflect the inclusion of Not-for-Profit vans used to
transport clients into the Type S, School Bus category, for a fee of $15.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda informed Council he had received a letter from Johnsburg Village
President David Dominguez offering to meet with City of McHenry Council
representatives to discuss matters of concern to both municipalities. Mayor Cuda
noted a copy of said letter will be enclosed in Friday Agenda packets for further
Council review. He requested any Aldermen interested in serving on this committee
contact him or City Administrator Lobaito directly.
Mayor Cuda then reported he and City Administrator Lobaito had met with a
representative from Amli Realty. Amli Realty is the owner of property located on
North Route 120 West of Martin Woods Subdivision. The discussion was preliminary
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with formalized long-range development plans forthcoming.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building and Zoning Committee Chairman Alderman McClatchey reported the
Building and Zoning Committee in conjunction with Plan commission Chairperson Vicki
Sheppard and City Administrator Lobaito were interviewing four planning firms. One
of these firms will be recommended to full Council to assist the City of McHenry in its
Comprehensive Plan Update.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Lobaito reported with regard to the City's ongoing land
purchase negotiations a copy of the proposed contract and a letter draft will be
enclosed in the Aldermen's Friday Agenda Packets for review and comments. All
comments should be directed to City Administrator Lobaito prior to Wednesday,
November 26, 1997. He informed Council the Executive Session item submitted has
been withdrawn and an Executive Session was no longer required for this evening's
meeting.
City Administrator Lobaito requested Council designate the regularly scheduled
December 15th Council Meeting as a workshop session to begin initial discussions for
the 1998-1999 Budget. He requested Staff and Council to project Capital Project
needs over the next three fiscal years. Council concurred with City Administrator
Lobaito's request.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman McClatchey requested Staff investigate the feasibility of installing a
stop sign on Washington at Green Street.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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MAYOR CITYCLERK