HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/03/1997 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September 3, 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, Chief of Police
Joyce, Director of Public Works Batt, 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Cuda referencing City Clerk Althoff's memo requested Council approve
the addition to the Consent Agenda of Ms. Glick's Block Party request for Saturday,
September 6, 1997, on Winding Creek Drive from 2:00 p.m. until dusk.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
1. August 13, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
2. August 20, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
3. Tuition Reimbursement Request- Christine Newman: OST 120 - Word Processing
I, $1 19.00;
4. Alarm Hook-Up Requests: Paradise Cove Restaurant,after disconnect period during
change of ownership; and Hickory Creek Farm (f/k/a Mass Barn);
5. Payment to Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. in the amount of $101,712.39 for
Sanitary Sewer System Improvements and Sanitary Sewer Eastern Expansion;
6. Payment to Waste Management in the amount of $26,944.00 - Garbage bags;
7. Ordinance Amending Municipal Code, Chapter 13, Sec. 13-1104, Adding Stop
Signs on NB-SB Birch at Chestnut, The Oaks of McHenry;
8. Picnic/Beer Permits;
9. Block Party Request: Debbie Glick for Winding Creek Drive (Heritage to Abbey
Drive)on September 6, 1997 from 2:00 p.m. until dusk;
10. List of As-Needed Checks;
11. List of Bills.
AS NEEDED CHECKS:
GENERAL FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
86561 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 525000.00
86562 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND $ 20000.00
86563 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 715.51
86872 PETTY CASH FUND $ 1000.00
86873 BUILAWA, S $ 11.20
86874 GIES, JEFF $ 12.80
86876 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 7.00
86877 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 40.00
86878 BOND RESERVE FUND $ 5175.00
86879 BOND AND INTEREST $ 27605.00
86880 BOB HABICH DECORATING & $ 6342.00
86881 WILLIAM TONYAN & SONS INC $ 26204.00
86883 CASTLE BUILDERS INC $ 52550.00
86884 RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC $ 20490.00
66885 HARTING PLUMBING, HEATING $ 7695.00
86886 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 12724.00
86887 CONSOLIDATED CONCRETE $ 15000.00
86888 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 14234.46
86889 MINOLTA LEASING SERVICES $ 6453.43
86890 SAMSUN SUPPLY AND $ 50000.00
86891 DIRECT DESIGN $ 7788.00
86892 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 138835.98
86893 PETTY CASH FUND $ 1000.00
86894 IGFOA $ 200.00
86895 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
86896 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1391.76
86897 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4061.64
86898 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1008.46
86899 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 5574.79
86900 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5325.73
86901 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 165.00
86902 BOWL HI LANES $ 204.00
86903 JUST FOR FUN ROLLER RINK $ 102.00
86905 BUILAWA, S $ 3 .20
86906 LAZOPOULOS, GEORGE $ 4.80
86907 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 2800.00
86987 STATE LINE HRM $ 15.00
86988 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 4623.10
86989 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 543.51
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86990 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 32.00
86991 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $ 139.00
86992 DIRECT DESIGN $ 5000.00
86993 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 500.00
87118 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 11144.94
87119 CASTLE PRINTECH $ 2725.00
87120 BONNIE THIEL $ 288.00
87121 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 125736.24
87122 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
87123 MARY ANN MILITANO $ 400.00
87124 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150.00
87125 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1391.76
87126 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4061.64
87127 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1008.46
87128 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 5077.55
87129 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5377.60
87130 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 687.50
87131 AFLAC $ 1312.38
87132 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 226.33
Report Totals 1130384.77
WATER/SEWER FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
13630 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 17150.50
13692 JOEL KENNEDY CONSTRUCTING $ 524036.17
13693 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 103 .35
13694 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 188.12
13696 RETIREMENT FUND $ 9025.00
13697 GENERAL FUND $ 24003.07
13714 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 5025.00
13715 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 780000.00
13716 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 1000000.00
13717 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 1000000.00
13718 GENERAL FUND $ 635000.00
13751 GENERAL FUND $ 7410.84
13752 GENERAL FUND $ 24046.07
Report Totals 4025988.12
LIST OF BILLS:
GENERAL FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
87148 AMERITECH $ 1453 .48
87149 PETER BAKER & SON CO $ 121.60
87150 BRUCE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT $ 159.00
87151 BURRIS EQUIPMENT CO $ 86.68
87152 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL $ 110.00
87153 CONSERV FS $ 238.00
87154 CONSERVATION SERVICES $ 380.32
87155 CORNERSTONE MATERIAL $ 25.00
87156 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 34.33
87157 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLES $ 315.00
87158 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35
87159 FISCHER BROS FRESH $ 648.81
87160 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 313.28
87161 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 15.63
87162 PAUL D FUNK $ 223.20
87163 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 35.00
87164 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY $ 3362.90
87165 HAMPTON LENZINI & RENWICK $ 3252.57
87166 DON HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT $ 35.00
87167 DAVID HERDA $ 18.64
67168 CAROL HOLIAN $ 32.75
87169 J & L POOL CO INC $ 184.00
87170 PATRICK J JOYCE $ 302.00
87171 KAR PRODUCTS $ 181.24
87172 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 4605.00
87173 KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 21.02
87174 PATRICIA A LAYCOCK $ 148.58
87175 LEONARDI'S FOOD $ 198.40
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87176 LETN $ 388.00
87177 LIBERTY FLAG & SPECIALTY $ 584.57
87178 LORENE MARCINEK $ 53.11
87179 MATCO TOOLS $ 46.24
87180 JAY MAYWALD $ 43 .90
87181 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 926.49
87182 MICRON ELECTRONICS INC $ 2789.00
87183 MILLER MONUMENT COMPANY $ 70.00
87184 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 49.11
87185 MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC $ 101.56
87186 MCANDREW & CUNABAUGH $ 5600.00
87187 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 1633 .41
87186 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 34.50
87189 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 159.84
87190 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 821.72
87191 MIKE OWSLEY $ 14.32
87192 PITNEY BOWES $ 233.20
87193 KATHLEEN QUICK $ 62.40
87194 RELIABLE MAINTENANCE $ 220.00
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87195 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 136.40
87196 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 182.00
87197 SAM'S CLUB $ 49.93
87198 SHE-AN-I FENCE BUILDERS $ 6582.00
87199 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 2022.66
87200 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 14.86
87201 RICH STULL $ 78.67
87202 SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS $ 500.25
87203 TRAMAC CORPORATION $ 286.67
67204 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 134.75
87205 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 800.00
87206 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 850.00
87207 VOLO NURSERY & GARDEN CTR $ 1403 .00
87208 WARNING LITES OF ILLINOIS $ 174.97
87209 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 82.97
87210 YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC $ 468.00
..... 87211 BRENDLE, PAUL $ 35.00
87212 ANDERSON, ANDREW J $ 25.00
87213 BAUER, MARVIN $ 35.00
87214 BEAMAN, BILL $ 25.00
87215 BAZAN, PAUL $ 25.00
87216 SCHULTZ, LISA $ 28.00
87217 CASTELLUCCIO, ANTHONY $ 35.00
87218 COX, MIKE $ 25.00
87219 CUB SCOUT PACK 916 $ 80.00
87220 DOESSEL, JOHN $ 25.00
87221 EGAN, JACK $ 25.00
87222 EISERMAN, JERRY $ 45.56
87223 FABRIK MOLDED PLASTICS $ 25.00
87224 FREUND, MIKE $ 25.00
87225 FREUND, VIC $ 25.00
87226 GILBERTSON, RICH $ 25.00
87227 GOMBERT, TOM $ 25.00
87228 GURAN, KEN $ 25.00
87229 GREEN TREE DAY CARE $ 65.00
87230 HICKEY, RICH $ 35.00
87231 HENNELLY, SUSAN $ 7.00
87232 HERDRICH, CHAS & SON $ 25.00
87233 HETLET, CHAD $ 25.00
87234 HART, JOE $ 25.00
87235 HYDRAULICS $ 25.00
87236 JENSEN, KURT $ 155.00
87237 KLING, DORIS $ 125.00
87238 KRATZKE, MICHAEL $ 103.00
87239 KUTHE, JOAN $ 35.00
87240 KUECHEL, BILL $ 25.00
87241 LAMBERT, DAVE $ 25.00
87242 MONSON, CARROLL $ 80.00
87243 MILLER, TOM $ 25.00
87244 MCMAHON, TERRY $ 25.00
87245 NEDZA'S FOOD SHOP INC $ 30.00
87246 NIMC CENTEGRA $ 65.00
87247 NORDENSON, ARNE $ 25.00
87248 O'HALLERAN, FRED $ 35.00
87249 POHLMAN, JODY $ 143.00
87250 REILLY, CHUCK $ 25.00
87251 REAGAN, WILLIAM $ 16.00
87252 ROYAL OMEGA GRAPHICS $ 25.00
87253 STANEK, KRISTINE $ 28.00
87254 STALESKY, BELINDA $ 113.00
87255 SLAUGHTER, JACK $ 25.00
87256 TCI $ 25.00
87257 TRENCH-IT $ 25.00
87258 UMBARGER, JANE $ 35.00
87259 VOGT, MARK $ 25.00
87260 WOHNRADE, JACQUELINE $ 35.00
87261 WENDT, DAN $ 25.00
87262 WINKELMAN, BEN $ 25.00
Report Totals 46285.84
WATER/SEWER FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
13761 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP $ 969.00
13762 AMERITECH $ 507.18
13763 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 12218.75
13764 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 96.00
13765 THE KJELL CORPORATION $ 2827.00
13766 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 569.66
13767 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 6.82
13768 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 131.08
13769 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 245.16
13770 PITNEY BOWES $ 58.30
13771 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 13.50
13772 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 1645.00
13773 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 85.75
13774 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 200.00
13775 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 50.56
13776 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 2556.75
13777 FRANZEN, D L $ 430.65
13778 GROSSICH, J $ 94.95
Report Totals 22706.11
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST - MCHENRY WEST CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL, 4724 WEST
CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD
High School West Campus Student Council President Amanda Murphy and
Council Representative Stacie Sulentic were in attendance. Ms. Murphy informed --
Council the 1996 West Campus Graduating Class in conjunction with their Student
Council had purchased a 3' by 5' ornamental granite sign displaying the Warrior head
and the title McHenry High School West Campus. As two signs already exist, a
variation from the City's Sign Ordinance is required. Ms. Murphy and Ms. Sulentic are
respectfully requesting a variation to install a third ground sign.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve a sign variance for
McHenry High School West Campus to install at 4724 West Crystal Lake Road, a 3'
by 5' granite ornamental ground sign to be located directly in front of the building
between the two entrance ramps on the west side of the parking lots service road.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council commended the 1996 West Campus Graduating Class and Student Council
for their initiative.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST- GLS CORPORATION,833 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE
(INLAND BUSINESS PARK)
Representing Kingsbury Limited Partnership/GLS Corporation Richard Przeworski
and Nancy Dehmlow were in attendance. Mr. Przeworski addressed Council stating
GLS Corporation was requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of
up to four outdoor storage silos at 833 Ridgeview Drive, which is located in the Inland
Business Park. Mr. Przeworski stated as GLS Corporation has outgrown their present
facility; a plan to construct a 60,000 square foot plastics manufacturing and
distribution facility with four 35 foot storage silos is being proposed. GLS
Corporation specializes in the compounding of soft rubbery plastics. GLS Corporation
produces plastic pellets which are then sold to manufacturers. The storage silos are
used for the storage of raw materials which would be used in the manufacturing
process.
In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry regarding the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) permitting requirements, Mr. Przeworski noted
the plant was permitted, however, plant inspections were not a permit requirement.
Staff informed Council the storage materials, calcium carbonate and Polypropylene,
are not classified as hazardous substances. The facility will be expected to comply
with all applicable environmental regulations and safety standards, as are other
industrial facilities located within the corporate limits of the City of McHenry.
Alderman Glab, citing the five conditions for approval, requested the addition
of maintaining to condition number five, the installation of a minimum of six evergreen _
trees. Mr. Przeworski stated GLS Corporation was aware of the five conditions for
approval and was agreeable not only to the five conditions, but to the addition of
maintenance to condition #5, the installation of six evergreen trees.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept the unanimous
recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass an ordinance granting a
Conditional Use Permit to Kingsbury Limited Partnership/GLS Corporation permitting
the installation of up to four outdoor storage silos at 833 Ridgeview Drive which is
located in Inland Business Park, subject to the following conditions:
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• The outdoor storage silos shall be located in the same general area as
depicted on the proposed site plan;
• The outdoor storage silos shall have a maximum height of 45 feet;
• The outdoor storage silos shall be enclosed by an eight foot high screen
fence, which matches the color and/or materials of the principal building
on the site;
• There shall be no more than four outdoor storage silos located on the
property;
• The applicant shall install and maintain a minimum of six evergreen trees,
spaced evenly and with a height of at least six feet at planting, around
the areas where the silos will be located.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
LETTERS OF CREDIT - WINDING CREEK V, UNIT 5 AND HILLSIDE SUBDIVISIONS
Roger Gerstad of Gerstad Builders was in attendance. Mr. Gerstad addressed
Council requesting Council consider accepting the public improvements for Hillside
Subdivision, Phase 1 and Winding Creek V, Unit 5 after Staff inspection and approval
with the exception of public sidewalks and grading for 19 vacant lots in each
subdivision. Current Letters of Credit in the amount of $112,125.00 for Winding
Creek V, Unit 5, and $206,566.00 for Hillside Subdivision, Phase 1 would then be
released with new second Letters of Credit submitted equal to 125% of the cost to
install the balance of public sidewalks. Mr. Gerstad cited preserving the quality of
completed sidewalks within the subdivisions and not wasting construction materials
when the lots are built upon by having to replace 2/3 of the walk due to construction
damage. Mr. Gerstad also noted he was aware this action would require a variance
from the City's Subdivision Control Ordinance permitting only one reduction in Letters
of Credit.
Some discussion followed regarding the anticipated time frame for each
subdivision's completion. It was noted Gerstad Builders anticipates build-out for each
subdivision within the next 12 to 18 months. Further discussion occurred regarding
permitting Gerstad Builders a variance.
Staff noted Hillside Subdivision was platted in 1994 and Winding Creek V, Unit
5 was platted in 1992. The City of McHenry's Subdivision Control Ordinance
established a two-year time frame for completion of all public improvements. It was
noted by Staff, Council could demand Gerstad Builders come into compliance with the
City of McHenry's Subdivision Control Ordinance by completing all public
improvements in each subdivision, or by calling their Letters of Credit and completing
the work with outside contractors. Discussion continued.
It was the consensus of Council to deny Gerstad Builders' request to accept the
public improvements for Hillside Subdivision, Phase 1 , and Winding Creek V, Unit 5
upon Staff inspection and approval subject to a new second Letter of Credit being
submitted in an amount equal to 125% of the cost to install the balance of the public
sidewalk and parkway grading.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Mr. Gerstad noted the final coat of
_ asphalt in Unit 5 of Winding Creek V was scheduled for completion in the Spring of
1998. Mayor Cuda requested a formal motion to deny Gerstad Builders request.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to deny Gerstad Builders request to
accept the public improvements for Hillside Subdivision, Phase 1 , and Winding Creek
V, Unit 5 upon Staff inspection and approval and the submission of new second
Letters of Credit in an amount equal to 125 % of the cost to install the balance of the
public sidewalks and parkway grading.
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Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF ENTRANCE GATES - BOONE CREEK
Roger Gerstad, Boone Creek Venture Developer, was in attendance. Mr.
Gerstad addressed Council requesting a building permit be issued to install entrance
gates at the corner of Curran Road and Dartmoor Drive as part of the Boone Creek —
Subdivision Development. Mr. Gerstad noted the entrance gates would be located on
property owned by Boone Creek Subdivision Developers and are outside of all right of
way and utility drainage easements. No apparent visual problem exists and no
advertising will be permitted.
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council entrance gates and structures of
this type are typically addressed in annexation agreements; however, the Boone Creek
Subdivision Annexation Agreement made no such provision. Long-term maintenance
of the entrance gate structures is the only concern of Staff. It is the recommendation
of Staff to approve the issuance of a building permit to install entrance gates at the
corner of Curran Road and Dartmoor Drive subject to the development of a
maintenance agreement requiring developers to maintain the entrance structures and
permitting the removal by the City of McHenry of the entrance gates in the event of
poor maintenance. The maintenance agreement will also require the removal of the
entrance gate structures upon completion of the subdivision unless otherwise mutually
agreed upon in the future by the City and Subdivision owner.
In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, Mr. Gerstad also stated the developers
intend to provide and maintain landscaping around the entrance signs.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to approve the issuance of a building --
permit to install entrance gates at the corner of Curran Road and Dartmoor Drive as
part of the Boone Creek Subdivision Development, subject to the development of a
maintenance agreement by City Attorney McArdle providing for:
• The maintenance of the entrance gate structures;
• The City's ability to remove the structure in the event of poor
maintenance;
• The removal of the structures upon completion of the subdivision unless
otherwise mutually agreed upon; and
• The review and approval of all construction detail by the Building and
Zoning Department.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID - SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION
Director of Public Works Batt reported bids for the South Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion were sought and submitted on August 5, 1997. Four bids were
received and opened, with the apparent low bidder, J.J. Henderson of Gurnee in the
amount of $3,174,000. Director Batt also reported Staff has applied for a
construction permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. It is the
recommendation of Staff to award the contract for the South Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion to J.J. Henderson of Gurnee in an amount of $3,174,000 upon
receipt of the required IEPA permit.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to award the contract for the South
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to J.J. Henderson of Gurnee in the amount of
$3,174,000 contingent upon the receipt of a construction permit from the IEPA.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent:
Motion carried.
In response to Council inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted the project's original
estimate was $2,900,000.
AWARD OF BID - LAKELAND PARK DRAINAGE DITCH PROJECT - PHASE II
Director of Public Works Batt reminded Council at the June 25, 1997 regularly
scheduled meeting, council authorized the re-bidding of this project as the original low
bidder withdrew their bid and all other bids were substantially over budget. The
project was re-bid with seven bids submitted and opened on August 19, 1997. The
apparent low bidder was Contour Contracting of Wadsworth, Illinois, in an amount
$117,695. Director Batt noted the project was estimated to
cost $143,690. He also stated the contract is a unit-based contract and the actual
final cost may vary as the contractor will be paid in accordance with actual, not
estimated, quantities installed.
In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry, Director Batt noted completion
time for this project is 60 days after the contract time begins. Staff is estimating a
completion date sometime during the last week of November, 1997. The contract
also calls for financial penalties if the work is not completed in 60 days.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Baird, to award the Lakeland Park Drainage
Project, Phase II, to Contour Contracting, Inc., of Wadsworth, Illinois in an amount of
$1 17,695 and a completion time frame of 60 days.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Director of Public Works Batt also informed Council the drainage work required within
the rear yards of City residents will be completed by City crews as smaller equipment
is required.
AWARD OF BID - COMBINATION CATCH BASIN CLEANER AND HIGH VELOCITY
SEWER CLEANER
Director of Public Works Batt reminded Council at the July 30, 1997 regularly
scheduled Council meeting, Staff had been authorized to develop a performance-based
specification for the purchase of a combination catch basin and high velocity sewer
cleaner. One bid was submitted on August 19, 1997 by Mid-America Truck and
Equipment Company Inc. of Elmhurst, Illinois, in the amount of $158,823. The 1997-
1998 City of McHenry Budget reflects an amount of $163,000 for this item. Delivery
time is approximately 180 days after receipt of a purchase request. It is the
recommendation of Staff to award the purchase for a combination catch basin and
high velocity sewer cleaner to Mid-America Truck and Equipment Company, Inc. of
Elmhurst, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $158,823.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to award the bid for the
purchase of a combination catch basin and high velocity sewer cleaner to Mid-America
Truck and Equipment Company, Inc., of Elmhurst, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed
$158,823.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENTS-DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH OAK PARK AND
PEBBLE CREEK PARK
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported the 1997-1998 Budget
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includes $75,000 for the development of playgrounds at Pebble Creek Park and North
Oak Park. Final engineering plans, details, and bid specification packages must be
prepared. Smith Engineering of McHenry, Illinois, has submitted a proposal for the
services, in the amount of $8,120 or $4,060 for each park site. Parks and Recreation
Committee Chairman Alderman Baird advised Council of the Parks and Recreation
Committee's unanimous recommendation to approve these proposals. Chairman Baird
also noted the purchase of playground equipment for these sites will be submitted as
Requests for Proposal. The site development plan for these playgrounds was
developed and donated to the City by local resident Todd King.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to approve and authorize the Mayor's
execution of the Engineering Services Agreement with Smith Engineering Consultants
Inc. of McHenry, Illinois, in the amount of $8,120 for the development of Pebble
Creek and North Oak Park playgrounds.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF MOBILE RADIOS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Joyce reported the Police Department's vehicular mobile radios
are approximately 15 years old. A three-year replacement program has been initiated
for all thirteen squad cars. As all the current mobile radio equipment is manufactured
by Motorola, it is the recommendation of Staff to authorize the purchase of three
Motorola GM300, 16 channel, 45 watt, with scrambler radios. In response to
Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Chief of Police Joyce noted the current price for the
three Motorola mobile radios is approximately $543 more than the budgeted amount
of $5,700. Chief Joyce noted the $5,700 budget figure reflects prices given during
budget preparation in November 1996.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Baird, to approve the purchase of three Motorola,
GM300, 16 channel, 45 watt. with scrambler mobile radios for use in the Police
Department in an amount of $6,243.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda complimented the Parks and Recreation Department, Parks and
Recreation Director Merkel and the landscaping contractor, Custom Landscaping of
McHenry on the transformation of Green Street Park located at the intersection of
Route 120 and Green Street. He noted he had received numerous compliments from
area residents.
Mayor Cuda reported he had met with State Senator Dick Klemm and Senator
Klemm had offered to attend a City of McHenry Council Meeting to discuss State
Legislative issues which directly impact McHenry County Municipalities. A brief
discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to address specifically the
following items:
• The delay of road improvements for Route 120;
• The apparent lack of monies for McHenry County road improvements;
• Support for City of McHenry park grant applications.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, Alderman Baird, reported the
Parks and Recreation Committee had met on Wednesday, August 27, 1997, and the
minutes would be forthcoming in Friday's Agenda packet. He noted the Committee
would be scheduling meetings with a minimum of two architectural firms to solicit
design ideas, financing options, etc.
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Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported the Finance
Committee Meeting minutes from August 19, 1997 would be in Friday's Agenda
packet for Council review. Finance Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd also noted a
Finance Committee Meeting had been scheduled for September 29, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Aldermen's Conference Room to discuss the specifics of a water and sewer rate
increase as well as potential capital development fee increases.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt reported downtown redevelopment work on
Riverside Drive south of Route 120 continues. Drainage work on the 1600 block of
Riverside Drive is also proceeding.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported a meeting with the first
architectural firm had been scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 1997, at 7:00 p.m.
He also noted the Green Street Park project was 99% completed.
City Administrator Lobaito reported the Fort McHenry washroom facilities were
almost completed. He stated although the project took longer than anticipated the
final result is more than satisfactory. City Administrator Lobaito also reported the Bull
Valley Arterial Public Input period ends Monday, September 8th. A meeting with
County Transportation Superintendent Mike Magnuson, and Army Corps of Engineers
representatives has been scheduled. Comments from Army Corps of Engineers
representatives have indicated a public hearing will not be necessary.
The Green Street Merchants will be before Council presenting their plans for
downtown redevelopment of Green Street at the regularly scheduled September 17,
1997 Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman McClatchey requested Staff investigate the feasibility of installing
playground equipment at Freund Field. City Administrator Lobaito instructed Parks and
Recreation Director Merkel to investigate this possibility.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 P.M.
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