HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/29/1997 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 29, 1997 in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public
Works Batt. Absent: Chief of Police Joyce, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Glen Zika of 6601 Chickaloon Drive addressed Council requesting an update
regarding the proposed widening of Route 120 from Riverside Drive west to Charles
Road. Mayor Cuda informed Mr. Zika the Illinois Department of Transportation had
informed the City of McHenry the widening of Route 120 project originally scheduled
for 1997 has been tentatively rescheduled for the year 2000 or 2001 . The Illinois
Department of Transportation has cited money constraints as the reason for the
postponement. Staff will keep Mr. Zika apprised of the project's progression.
PUBLIC HEARING -ANNEXATION OF BYKOWSKI PROPERTY -4506 HI POINT ROAD
Mayor Cuda opened the Public Hearing on the Annexation of the Bykowski
property at 7:35 p.m. Petitioner Ron Bykowski was in attendance. City Planner Phil
Maggio informed Council Mr. Bykowski is requesting annexation of his property, 4506
Hi Point Road, which is located on the north side of Hi Point Road, approximately 700
feet west of Route 31 . The property is improved with a 14,320 square foot building
and is used as a heating and air conditioning contractor's office and show room. In
May of 1994 the City of McHenry approved the connection of the subject property to
the City's water and sanitary sewer system. The City typically does not permit
connection to its utility services for property not located within the corporate limits.
However, connection was approved subject to the property's future annexation. The
Annexation Agreement provides for the following terms:
• Annexation Fees to the City shall be waived;
• The property shall be rezoned 1-1 Industrial;
• A utility easement shall be granted to the City of McHenry to accommodate the
public sanitary sewer.
Mayor Cuda asked if there were any questions or comments from the Council
or 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.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to close the Public Hearing at 7:40
p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey,to pass an ordinance approving and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the McHenry State Bank Trust No.
468 Annexation Agreement.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird, Cuda.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance annexing the
McHenry State Bank Trust No. 468 property commonly known as 4506 Hipoint Road,
McHenry, Illinois and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the
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ordinance.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird, Cuda.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to accept the unanimous
recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass an ordinance reclassifying _
the McHenry State Bank Trust No. 468 property located at 4506 Hi Point Road,
McHenry, Illinois, from County 1-1 Industrial District to City 1-1 Industrial District.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
(1) Ordinance Establishing Parking Restrictions on Pearl Street;
(2) Investigator Stipends:
• Roger Pechous $375.00;
• Jeffery Foerster $375.00;
(3) Clothing Allowances for Police Officers: Chief Joyce, Lt. Donahue, Lt. Wigman,
Sgt. Erkenswick, Sgt. Militano, Sgt. Prazak, Sgt. Jenkins, Sgt. Wood;
(4) Payment of Career Development Program Bonus to Police Officers I, II and III:
• Thomas Beyer Police Officer 1 $ 500.00
• Daniel Kreassig Police Officer 1 $ 500.00
• James Molnar Police Officer II $ 750.00
• William Brogan Police Officer 11 $1,000.00
• Jeffery Foerster Police Officer III $1,000.00
(5) Executive Session Minutes: June, 1995 through June, 1997;
(6) List of As-Needed Checks;
GENERAL FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
87553 LEISURE PURSUIT INC $ 300.00
87554 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 745.20
87555 CUSTOM LANDSCAPING $ 23184.50
87556 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 118768.58
87557 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
87558 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1391.76
87559 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 3851.64
87560 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1133.46
87561 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4866.91
87562 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5528.95
87563 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 9339.12
87564 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 165.00
87565 BOND RESERVE FUND $ 5175.00
87566 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 253.45
87567 BOND AND INTEREST $ 27605.00
87568 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE $ 55.00
87573 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 16619.65
87576 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 301 $ 2511.00
87577 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 800.00
87711 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 3032.93
87712 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 200000.00
87713 PROJECT ASSESSMENT FUND $ 25000.00
87714 BOND AND INTEREST $ 300000.00
87715 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 500.00
87716 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 150000.00
87717 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 300000.00
87718 VILLAGE OF JOHNSBURG $ 58.25
87719 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 115994.23
87720 RENAISSANCE HOTEL $ 297.00
87721 SAM'S CLUB $ 35.00
87722 WORLD CLASS TOURS $ 1255.00
87723 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 173.83
87724 AFLAC $ 1312.38
87725 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
87726 MARY ANN MILITANO $ 400.00
87727 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150.00
87728 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1391.76
87729 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 3851.64
87730 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1133.46
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87731 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4751.92
87732 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5538.23
87733 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 48.00
87734 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 7.00
87735 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 250.00
Report Totals 1337694.85
WATER/SEWER FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
13837 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 105.30
13838 JOEL KENNEDY CONSTRUCTING $ 176985.08
13839 CAR-MIN CONSTRUCTION $ 19701.00
13840 GENERAL FUND $ 22884.57
13841 RETIREMENT FUND $ 9025.00
13842 GENERAL FUND $ 425000.00
13846 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 200.00
13882 GENERAL FUND $ 22357.48
13883 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 500000.00
13885 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 275000.00
13886 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 5025.00
Report Totals 1456283.43
(7) List of Bills.
GENERAL FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
87741 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO $ 216.00
87742 PAMELA J ALTHOFF $ 17.12
87743 AMA/KEYE PRODUCTIVITY $ 139.00
87744 AMERICAN RED CROSS $ 501.00
87745 AMERITECH $ 99.99
87746 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 62.40
87747 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 1034.50
87748 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 6017.31
87749 L M BROWNSEY SUPPLY CO $ 85.84
87750 CDW COMPUTER CENTERS INC $ 207.98
87751 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL $ 299.45
87752 CONSERV FS $ 774.80
87753 CONE KALB WONDERLICK $ 2716.78
87754 COPLEY NEWSPAPERS $ 108.00
87755 COUNTRYSIDE FLOWER SHOP $ 26.00
87756 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 1062.60
87757 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLES $ 552.00
87758 RAYMOND J DONAHUE $ 225.00
87759 EMPLOYEE DATA FORMS INC $ 34.75
87760 GEORGE T ERKENSWICK $ 225.00
87761 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC $ 77.85
87762 GERSTAD BUILDERS $ 30.00
87763 GRAND SLAM USA $ 990.00
87764 CAROL HOLIAN $ 55.00
87765 HOOKED ON FISHING $ 50.00
87766 IAHPC $ 35.00
67767 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $ 10.00
87768 ILLINOIS ISSUES $ 27.00
87769 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC $ 75.03
87770 IPRA $ 31.00
87771 THOMAS M JENKINS $ 225.00
87772 PATRICK J JOYCE $ 225.00
87773 KAR PRODUCTS $ 397.02
87774 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 132.61
87775 LEISURE PURSUIT INC $ 250.00
87776 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 125.00
87777 MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & $ 422.15
87778 PETE MERKEL $ 343.62
87779 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 149.32
87780 ANTHONY A MILITANO $ 225.00
87781 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 2992.99
87782 LAURA MOATS $ 159.00
87783 MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC $ 66.45
87784 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 50.96
87785 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 1223.96
87786 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 18.50
87787 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 92.05
87788 MCHENRYCOM COMPANY INC $ 79.80
87789 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 626.24
87790 NWBOCA $ 20.00
87791 RAY O'HERRON CO INC $ 103.90
87792 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC $ 63.05
87793 KENNETH J PRAZAK $ 225.00
87794 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC $ 876.89
87795 TYLER SJOBLOM $ 462.00
87796 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 1955.17
87797 S & S ARTS & CRAFTS $ 117.20
87798 TRANE CHICAGO BUILDING $ 398.00
87799 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 243.83
87800 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 71.69
87801 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 800.00
87802 VGE COMPUTER SUPPLIES INC $ 184.94
87803 WAGNER COPY SERVICES $ 25.49
87804 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 218.97
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87805 WARNING LITES OF ILLINOIS $ 399.25
87806 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 312.43
87807 GARY R WIGMAN $ 225.00
87808 JANICE H WILLIAMS $ 71.49
87809 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO $ 152.40
87810 ROLAND WOOD $ 225.00
87811 WORLD CLASS TOURS $ 600.00
87812 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO $ 235.40
87813 AKERS, DIANNA $ 37.00
87814 COLER, LARA $ 95.00
87815 HOLIAN, WILLIAM $ 200.00
87816 KENDALL, ROGER $ 35.00
87817 MOELLNER, KAREN $ 55.00 -
87818 MCHENRY SHOOTING CENTER $ 30.00
87819 NIEDOSPIAL, LAURIE $ 63.00
87820 RAMADA INN $ 70.00
87821 SKOPEC, JAMES R. AND $ 1500.00
Report Totals 33663.17
WATER/SEWER FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
13887 AMA/KEYE PRODUCTIVITY $ 139.00
13888 AQUAPREP $ 5039.64
13889 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 16411.95
13890 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 874.66
13891 KAR PRODUCTS $ 67.08
13892 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 179.25
13893 MID AMERICAN WATER $ 379.00
13894 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 372.00
13895 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 53.14
13896 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 1.54
13897 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 94.40
13898 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 1642.30
13899 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 619.77
13900 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 337.00
13901 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 200.00
13902 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 1360.92
13903 USA BLUE BOOK $ 69.07
13904 U S FILTER/ENVIREX $ 1753.00
13905 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 60.17
13906 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 10884.45
13907 SARA ZELEK $ 13.89
Report Totals 40552.23 _
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Bolger requested, as per Council direction at the October 15, 1997
regularly scheduled Council meeting, the ordinance establishing a 4-hour parking limit
on Pearl Street be reviewed in six months. Staff acknowledged his request
PRESENTATION BY WILLIAM LEFEW - MCHENRY COUNTY TREASURER
Mayor Cuda introduced McHenry County Treasurer William LeFew and McHenry
County Deputy Treasurer Glenda Miller. County Treasurer LeFew informed the Mayor
and Council how County property tax monies were collected and distributed. He
noted the recent initiation of Mastercard and Visa payment alternatives as well as
direct deposit for County municipalities' property tax disbursements. Mastercard and
Visa payments were obtained with no fee requirements. Treasurer LeFew concluded
his presentation noting all County investments were reviewed on a weekly basis with
deposits in County area banks offering the highest certificate of deposit interest rates.
FINAL PLAT OF MCHENRY CORPORATE CENTER, UNIT EIGHT (RESUBDIVISION OF
A PORTION OF LOT 24)
Petitioner Scott Dixon of the Prime Commercial Development Corporation was
in attendance. City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the subject property is
located near the southwest corner of State Route 31 and Prime Parkway. The
proposed two-lot subdivision is approximately 9.5 acres in area. A 0.58 acre portion
was previously sold to Home State Bank located to the northeast of the subject
property. The property is currently zoned 1-1 Industrial District. A Building permit was
issued by the City of McHenry to begin construction on Lot 2 of the proposed
subdivision. This lot is being developed with a 50,000 square foot multi-tenant
building. City Administrator Lobaito noted future development plans for Lot 1 have
not been proposed at this time.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to accept the unanimous recommendation
of the Plan Commission and approve the McHenry Corporate Center Unit Eight Final
Plat dated August 25, 1997.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Staff noted, in response to Alderman Baird's inquiry regarding access to Route
31 , the Final Plat dated August 25, 1997, included language prohibiting access to
Route 31 .
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCHENRY AND
MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 156
District 156 Superintendent Robert Schwartzloff and District 156 School Board
President James Heffelfinger were in attendance. Mayor Cuda informed Council that
Superintendent Schwartzloff had approached Chief of Police Joyce last February
regarding the possibility of exchanging information on students enrolled in District 156
involved in criminal offenses. A reciprocal reporting agreement was drafted allowing
for legal exchange of information between the City of McHenry and McHenry High
School District 156 on students involved in criminal offenses. It is currently unlawful
for the City of McHenry Police Department to release such information on juveniles.
In response to Council inquiry, Superintendent Schwartzloff noted information access
will be released only to the designated liaison of the High School District and shall be
limited to the following offenses:
• Unlawful use of weapons under Section 5/24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 ;
• A violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act;
• A violation of the Cannabis Control Act;
• A forcible felony as defined in Section 5/2-8 of the Criminal Code of 1961 .
Superintendent Schwartzloff also noted the reciprocal reporting agreement stipulates
the High School District notify the City of McHenry Police Department if suspicion
exists that a student has committed a criminal offense, limited, however, to the
enumerated offenses. A brief discussion followed.
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Superintendent Schwartzloff noted
the High School District is extremely pleased with the Police Liaison Program.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Reciprocal
Reporting Agreement between the City of McHenry and School District 156 and to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the Agreement.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM JAY DULLA OF D.R. HORTON HOMES FOR PLACEMENT OF SIGN
AT THE INTERSECTION OF BULL VALLEY ROAD AND ROUTE 31
Robin Johnson of D.R. Horton Homes was in attendance. City Administrator
Lobaito reported D.R. Horton Homes, the building contractor for Olde Mill Ponds
Subdivision, has requested a temporary sign be installed at the northwest corner of
Bull Valley Road and Route 31 on the Pacini property for a period of two years. The
sign is one hundred square feet and measures ten feet by ten feet. A rendering of the
proposed sign was distributed for Council review. City Administrator Lobaito noted
Council approval is required as the sign is classified as a temporary off-site
advertisement and the requested two-year time period exceeds that time limitation
permitted under City ordinance. Property owner Paul Pacini of Roselle, Illinois has
agreed to the D.R. Horton Homes request; however, Mr. Pacini has also stipulated a
thirty-day written notification for sign removal. Alderman Bolger suggested the
request be limited to a period of one year. Some discussion followed.
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In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted
the sign would be placed on the existing poles and be one-sided. Some discussion
followed regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the sign. Ms. Johnson noted it
would be in D.R. Horton Homes best interest to provide a high level of sign
maintenance.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the request of D.R.
Horton Homes to install a ten foot by ten foot, one hundred square foot sign, at the
northwest corner of Bull Valley Road and Route 31 on the Pacini property for a period
of one year, with a one-year renewal option subject to Council approval.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SNOWPLOWING SERVICES - UNINCORPORATED FEGERS
SUBDIVISION AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
City Clerk Althoff informed Council snowplowing services have been provided
to unincorporated Fegers Subdivision and Country Club Drive for a number of years.
Requests have again been received from both subdivisions for the 1997-1998 season.
Staff has recommended instituting a five percent increase for the 1997-1998 season
creating a flat service fee of $1,050 for Fegers Subdivision; $945 for Country Club
Drive Subdivision, with a supplemental payment fee schedule of $60/hour (one hour
minimum) and $70/hour for overtime. These rates were last increased in the 1994-
1995 season. The five percent cost increase reflects the averaged operational cost
increase over the past three years.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the request of Fegers _
Subdivision and Country Club Drive Subdivision and to provide snowplowing services
at a flat service rate of $1 ,050 for Fegers Subdivision, and $945 for Country Club
Drive Subdivision with a supplemental payment fee schedule of $60/hour, with a one
hour minimum, and $70/hour for overtime.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
In response to City Administrator Lobaito's inquiry, it was the consensus of
Council to eliminate the submittal requirement of two snowplowing quotes and place
all future snowplowing service requests on the Consent Agenda.
AWARD OF QUOTES FOR LANDSCAPING AT PEBBLE CREEK PARK
City Administrator Lobaito reported the Pebble Creek Park development plan
included a variety of trees to be planted along with the installation of the playground
equipment. The number of trees planted on this site was reduced from 41 to 36 to
avoid planting in the Natural Gas Pipeline right-of-way that crosses the park property.
Requests for price quotations were sent to fourteen area landscape contractors and
nurseries. Specifications required shade trees be planted this fall and evergreen trees
be planted in the Spring of 1998. Prolawn Garden Center of McHenry, Illinois,
submitted the low quote for $4,415; however, the submitted planting schedule did not
meet the required specification time frame. It is Staff's recommendation to award the
planting of 36 trees in Pebble Creek Park in the amount of $5,020 to Custom
Landscaping of McHenry, Illinois, the second low bidder.
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Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to award the planting of 36
trees in Pebble Creek Park in an amount not-to-exceed $5,020 to Custom Landscaping
of McHenry, Illinois.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR ROOFING OF THREE PICNIC SHELTERS AT PETERSEN PARK
AND VETERAN 'S MEMORIAL PARK
City Administrator Lobaito reported the 1997-1998 Budget reflects an $8,000
expenditure for the reshingling of two picnic shelters at Petersen Park and one shelter
at Veteran's Memorial Park. The shelters at Petersen Park will have new fiberglass
three-tab shingles installed, while the shelter at Veteran's Memorial Park will have new
cedar wood shingles installed to match the roofing material found on all other buildings
located at Veteran's Memorial Park. Price quotes were sought with four companies
submitting quotes on October 17, 1997. The low bidder was Cost Roofing of
McHenry, Illinois, in an amount of $7,772. City Administrator Lobaito noted additional
repairs will be expensed at an hourly rate and the cost of materials, as specified on
Cost Roofing's price quotation form.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to award the picnic shelter roofing
contract to the low bidder, Cost Roofing of McHenry, Illinois, in an amount not-to-
exceed $7,772.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REPAIRS TO WELL #3 AND ABANDONMENT OF WELL #1
Director of Public Works Batt reported Well #3 requires extensive repairs as the
submersible pump is running erratically and needs to be pulled. In addition, Well #1 ,
located near the old City Hall on Green Street, needs to be abandoned. The
abandonment of Well #1 was anticipated and the 1997-1998 Budget reflects monies
for the expenditure. The repairs for Well #3 are unexpected. Proposals were sought
from Layne-Western of Aurora, Illinois and Henry Boysen of Hainesville, Illinois. The
lower proposal was submitted by Layne-Western in an amount not-to-exceed
$1 1 ,130 which includes anticipated expenditures for a column pipe of $1 ,200 and a
check valve for $680. The Henry Boysen proposal, which does not include the
anticipated costs for column pipe and check valve, is in excess of $15,000. It is the
recommendation of Staff to award a contract to Layne-Western of Aurora, Illinois, to
abandon Well #1 and repair Well #3 in an amount not-to-exceed $1 1,130.
Motion by McClatchey„ seconded by Glab, to award a contract to Layne-
Western of Aurora, Illinois, to abandon Well #1 and to repair Well #3 in an amount
not-to-exceed $1 1 ,130.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL REVISION - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
City Administrator Lobaito noted the prior tuition reimbursement amendment
approved by Council at the regularly scheduled meeting of October 15, 1997
contradicts the previous policy section. The deletion of the phrase "or to enhance the
employee's qualifications for promotion or advancement" in Section 22.1 of the City
of McHenry's Personnel Policy is required.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the deletion of the phrase "or
to enhance the employee's qualifications for promotion or advancement" from Section
22.1 of the City of McHenry's Personnel Policy Manual.
Voting Aye Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported he and City Administrator Lobaito had met with Midwest
Bank of McHenry County representatives who have expressed an interest in
constructing a banking facility on the west end of the City's corporate limits near the
Bull Valley and Crystal Lake Road intersection. Petitions for rezoning and annexation
will be forthcoming.
The Human Relations Commission met for the first time on October 28, 1997
at the Municipal Building. Mayor Cuda stated the meetings will be held on the fourth
Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. All Council members are welcome as well any
City resident. The proposed bylaws were distributed and will in all likelihood be
adopted by year end and a Chairman shall be chosen by January of 1998.
Mayor Cuda also informed Council written verification from the Illinois
Department of Transportation had been received and the Bike Trail will go out to bid
on Friday, November 7, 1997, with an anticipated construction date of Summer 1998.
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Mayor Cuda noted County Highway
Superintendent Mike Magnuson anticipated receiving the Army Corps of Engineers
permit for the Bull Valley arterial by Thanksgiving with bid letting in December, 1997.
Mayor Cuda reported the County Board had approved the Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of McHenry and McHenry County for Wetlands
Mitigation at their Tuesday, October 28, 1997 regularly scheduled board meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird reported a Parks and
Recreation Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 1997
at 7:00 p.m. in the Classroom of the Municipal Building.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt provided Staff with a status update on the Public
Works Department project list. He noted the Brush Pickup Program and the Irish
Prairie Detention Pond Project had been completed. Completion of the Riverside Drive
Revitalization Project has been delayed due to the presence of underground tanks in
the right-of-way. The Lakeland Park Drainage Project was moving along on schedule.
The Edgebrook Heights Drainage Project is fifty percent completed. The Green Street
Revitalization Project has also been started. In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry
regarding the success of the newly initiated Loose Leaf Pickup Program, City
Administrator Lobaito noted the program was working very well, particularly as the
weather has been so cooperative. Director of Public Works Batt took the opportunity
to note residents must pile the leaves no further than eight feet from the curb or edge
of the street.
City Clerk Althoff reminded Council of the Trade Fair Saturday and Sunday at
Parkland Junior High from 11 :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. She also requested any elected
officials participating in the Christmas Walk, McHenry Area Jaycees Parade on
Sunday, November 9, 1997 contact her prior to Wednesday, November 5, 1997.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bolger stated an apparent parking problem exists on Green Street near
East Campus High School as well as on John Street west of Green Street. He
requested Staff investigate the situation and, if plausible, recommend solutions.
Alderman Bolger also noted he had received complaints from area residents regarding
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excessive speeding and disregard for stop signs at the Front Royal and Chesterfield
intersection.
Alderman Glab noted he too had received similar complaints as well as a request
to remove the tree which overhangs the stop sign at the Front Royal and Chesterfield
intersection, apparently hindering visibility.
Alderman McClatchey reminded Council of his Ward Meeting on Tuesday,
November 4, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.
He also reported he had received an inquiry from a Crystal Lake Avenue businessman
regarding the permitting process for displaying the American flag. Some discussion
followed. Mayor Cuda recommended the businessman contact City Administrator
Lobaito for clarification and direction.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Baird, to go into Executive Session to
discuss the Purchase of Property.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to go back into Open Session.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:10 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:1 1 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
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