HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/20/1997 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 20, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, August 20, 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
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
REQUEST FROM MCHENRY JAYCEES FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR HAUNTED
HOUSE
Sonny Matthews, McHenry Area Jaycees Haunted House Chairman, and
Annette Maldanado, McHenry Area Jaycees Chapter Representative, were in
attendance. Mr. Matthews addressed Council requesting Council approval for the use
of Knox Park and the Knox Park Barn to host the Annual McHenry Area Jaycees
Haunted House events on October 10th, 11 th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th,
26th, 29th, 30th, 31 st and November 1 st. Mr. Matthews noted the event has been
expanded to include three food vendors each night. The vendors will be limited to Mr.
Funnel Cake, Mr. Funshine, and the McHenry Area D.A.R.E. Parents Organization.
Council was reminded the proceeds from this event underwrite the City's Fourth of
July Fireworks Display.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the use of City
Property, Knox Park and the Knox Park Barn, to host the McHenry Area Jaycees
Annual Haunted House event on October 10th, 11 th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th,
25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31 st and November 1st; and to permit three food vendors
each evening subject to staff verification of Health Department permits and receipt of
insurance certificates.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
In response to Alderman Baird's request to include the Block Party request from
Kevin Kutz to close Pearl Avenue from Stillhill Drive to Beach Road on August 31 ,
1997 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., this item was added to the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1) August 6, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
2) Tuition Reimbursement Request- Michael Albertini: Basic Plumbing Codes, $154.00;
3) Alarm Hook-Up Requests:
• HFK Corporation, 1 150 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry Corporate Center;
• Prime Parkway Development LLC, 4501-5609 Prime Parkway, McHenry Corporate
Center;
• McHenry Shooting Center, Inc., 2908 W. Route 120.
4) Request from McHenry Jaycees for Designation of August 24-30th as "JAYS Week";
5) Picnic/Beer Permits;
6) July Treasurer's Report;
7) July Budget Report;
8) Block Party request for Pearl Avenue between Stillhill Dr. and Beach Rd. on August 31,
1997 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
9) Bills for Approval.
General Fund
CHECK # VENDOR AMOUNT
86875 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 227.03
86904 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 872.41
86994 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 671.30
86995 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO $ 332.50
86996 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 234.16
86997 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 91.76
86998 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1259.46
86999 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 236.84
87000 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 283.90
87001 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 122.30
87002 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 127.00
August 20, 1997 Page 2
87003 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 6769.01
87004 MIKE CAPELLANI $ 220.00
87006 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 258.87
87007 CHICAGO STINGERS $ 1585.00
87008 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00
87009 CONSERV FS $ 16.21
87010 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 319.10
87011 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 545.00
87012 CUSTOM LANDSCAPING $ 993.00
87013 JOHN DEBOER ENTERPRISES $ 477.50
87014 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 154.20
87015 JOS D FOREMAN & CO $ 647.92
87016 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 1039.35
87017 THE GLASS BARN $ 195.05
87018 W W GRAINGER INC $ 97.50
87019 GRAND SLAM USA $ 3366.00 .�
87020 HORIZON DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 87.40
87021 ICI PAINTS $ 840.00
87022 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 76.80
87023 IPRA $ 371.00
87024 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 15.00
87025 JEWEL FOOD STORES $ 75.28
87026 JK SIGN COMPANY $ 180.00
87027 KAR PRODUCTS $ 453.27
87028 KDS TECH SERVICES INC $ 83.00
87029 KETCHUM KAR & KARRIERS $ 40.25
87030 EDWARD KILCULLEN $ 77.25
87031 KNUTHS SPORT & OFFICE $ 308.00
87032 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 6760.00
87033 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 365.70
87034 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 728.63
87035 LEONARDI'S FOOD $ 1289.10
87036 LEWIS INTERNATIONAL INC $ 21.67
87037 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 40.00
87038 GERALD LUBBEN $ 280.00
87039 JOAN LUNSMAN $ 15.45
87040 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 101.89
87041 MAYFAIR CARPETS $ 1516.71
87042 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE $ 222.40
87043 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 1043.09
87044 MID AMERICA IND PRODUCTS $ 102.00
87045 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 16.00
87046 MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC $ 66.22
87047 THOMAS MCCARTHY $ 1561.00
87048 MCCANN POWER & EQUIPMENT $ 1146.59
87049 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE $ 55.00
87050 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 1323.64
87051 MCHENRY PRINTING SERVICE $ 286.03
87052 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 219.34
87053 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR $ 4158.62
87054 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 1456.00
87055 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH $ 1024.00
87056 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 49.50
87057 MCHENRY GARDEN CENTER $ 417.48 -�
87058 MCOM SYSTEMS $ 130.00
87059 NATIONAL BUSINESS $ 557.90
87060 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC $ 110.00
87061 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 1523.64
87062 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 761.53
87063 NYE AUTO DOCTOR $ 103.70
87064 OLYMPIC TROPHY & AWARDS $ 32.00
87065 PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC $ 70.24
87066 PEDERSEN GMC $ 81.74
87067 PERKINS OIL CO INC $ 223.85
87068 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 1411.20
87069 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 32.16
87070 REBARS & STEEL COMPANY $ 8.00
87071 REICHERT CHEVROLET $ 415.58
87072 R & N TRUCKING INC $ 265.00
87073 ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY $ 122.55
87074 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 111.77
87075 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 89.00
87076 JON SCHMITT $ 65.00
87077 SEARS $ 139.99
87078 SELECT BEVERAGES INC $ 122.40
87079 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 1147.15
87080 HENRY A ST CLAIR $ 60.00
87081 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 92.50
87082 EDWARD STAUBER WHOLESALE $ 31.60
87083 SULLIVAN FOODS $ 113.00
87084 TRANE CHICAGO BUILDING $ 4112.00
87085 TODD TROCKI $ 280.00
87086 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 35.49
87087 U S IDENTIFICATION MANUAL $ 55.00
87088 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 202.91
87089 WEARGUARD $ 430.56
87090 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 323.11
87091 HOWARD L WHITE & ASSOC $ 4993.00
87092 THE WOODSTOCK LAND $ 125.00
87093 JIM ZASADA $ 40.00
87094 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC $ 97.00
87095 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO $ 36.30
87096 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 3916.85
87097 ARNS, GAIL $ 103.00
87098 ANDERSON, ARNOLD $ 35.00
87099 BARAN, CASIE $ 35.00
87100 BEHRENS, GLORIA $ 35.00
87101 CAHILL, MRS. MARY $ 25.60
87102 DIXON, WAYNE $ 35.00
87103 DOHERTY, MICHAEL AND $ 1500.00
87104 HEINZ, MICHAEL $ 35.00
87105 JENSEN'S INC $ 1500.00
87106 LEMAIRE $ 35.00
87107 LOCKE, LISA $ 35.00
87108 LOFTUS, KIMBERLY A $ 30.00
87109 MALISZEWSKI, JANE $ 10.75
87110 MEILICKE, MICHAEL $ 35.00
87111 PIONEER CENTER (HEADWINDS) $ 35.00
87112 RAHOI, GINA $ 35.00
87113 REPTA, EDWARD $ 35.00
87114 SURMA, LAURA $ 35.00
87115 SHAY, DEBRA $ 35.00
87116 TARGET $ 65.00
87117 WIGMAN, DOLORES $ 105.00
Report Totals 77428.75
August 20, 1997 Page 3
Water/Sewr Fund
13695 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 17.72
13698 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 182.74
13719 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 570.51
13720 A G PLUMBING $ 105.50
13721 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 42.08
13722 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54
13723 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 257.40
13724 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 881.00
13725 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 1357.21
13726 CRYSTAL LAKE DISPOSAL INC $ 118.98
13727 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 82.60
13728 DON'S TOWING $ 45.00
13729 W W GRAINGER INC $ 16.82
13730 ICI PAINTS $ 98.94
13731 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 20.00
13732 L & R MACHINE COMPANY $ 537.00
13733 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 204.51
13734 MOTT BROS/COLUMBIA PIPE $ 225.75
13735 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 648.00
13736 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 225.96
13737 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 14.10
13738 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR $ 1944.99
13739 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 65.84
13740 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 385.43
13741 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 1746.50
13742 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 32.77
13743 MIKE PALMER $ 139.70
13744 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 1792.50
13745 S-P-D INDUSTRIES INCORP $ 29.90
13746 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 400.39
13747 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 1807.93
13748 U.S. FILTER/WATERPRO $ 57.97
13749 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 3287.25
13750 WOODSTOCK-HICKSGAS INC $ 336.78
Report Totals 17797.31
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
STOP SIGN REQUEST AT CHESTNUT AND BIRCH - THE OAKS OF MCHENRY
City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council at the regularly July 30, 1997 Meeting staff
was directed to review the second phase of the Oaks of McHenry Subdivision to determine
appropriate traffic control at the intersection of Chestnut Drive and Birch Lane. A request had
been presented by Joanne Knox of the Oaks of McHenry for a four-way stop at Chestnut Drive
and Birch Lane. At this time it was the recommendation of staff to install stop signs on the
street with the lower volume of traffic. Review of the Oaks of McHenry Phase II Subdivision's
street layout would appear to demonstrate that Birch Lane will potentially be the street with a
lower volume of traffic. Therefore, it is the recommendation of staff to install a two-way stop
sign on Birch Lane. Some discussion followed.
Staff is also recommending the current Subdivision Control Ordinance be amended to
require developers to submit a traffic control plan based on a traffic study for Council review
and approval during the Final Platting Process.
City Administrator Lobaito stated the implementation of this policy would eliminate for
the most part future isolated requests for traffic signs. Mayor Cuda recognized Ms. Knox of
3316 Chestnut Drive. Mrs. Knox addressed Council stating her original request for a four-way
stop sign at the Birch Lane and Chestnut Drive intersection was based on an apparent increase
in traffic and the large number of small children playing in the area. A short discussion ensued
regarding the need to reduce the speed of area traffic. Director of Public Works Batt suggested
the installation of speed limit signs. Council concurred and directed Director Batt to install
appropriate speed limit signs in this area. Alderman Baird also requested similar signage along
Winding Creek Drive in Winding Creek Unit 4 Subdivision.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to authorize staff to prepare an Ordinance adding
stop signs on Birch Lane, northbound and southbound, at its intersection with Chestnut Drive,
and to authorize staff to draft an ordinance modifying the Subdivision Control Ordinance and
thereby creating a policy to require developers to submit a traffic control plan based on a traffic
study for Council review and approval during the Final Platting Process.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
August 20, 1997 Page 4
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCHENRY AND CUNAT BROTHERS, INC.
FOR PARKING LOT CONTROL
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the agreements with property owners Cunat
Brothers, Inc. for parking lot control at:
• The Greens of Irish Prairie;
• Lillian/Kane Street Apartments;
• Fawn Ridge Trails; and
• West Side Crest Apartments;
are identical to the agreement previously approved by Council with Mid-America Management
for the Garden Quarter Complex. The City of McHenry Police Officers, under the Agreement,
are empowered to enter the parking lots of the privately-owned residential communities and
regulate the parking of automobiles and the traffic at such parking areas as well as enforce its
restrictions for disorderly conduct as defined in City of McHenry's Municipal Code, Section 14-
3(13).
Alderman Glab stated a similar agreement may be drafted for the Whispering Oaks
Community Center's Parking Lot.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to approve and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk's execution of the agreements between the City of McHenry and Cunat Brothers, Inc.
permitting the City of McHenry Police Department's regulation of parking of automobiles and
the traffic at such parking areas, as well as enforcement of the disorderly conduct ordinance as
defined in the City of McHenry's Municipal Code, Section 14-3(13) for the following four
properties:
• The Greens of Irish Prairie;
• Lillian/Kane Street Apartments;
• Fawn Ridge Trails; and
• West Side Crest Apartments. --
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda informed Council notification from the Army Corps of Engineers had been
received by the City of McHenry stating the public comment period would be concluded on
September 8, 1997. No comments had been received thus far. Mayor Cuda stated he would
continue to keep Council informed. Bid letting for this project was still anticipated for early
Fall, 1997.
Mayor Cuda, referencing his memo regarding the City Administrator contract, requested
Council approval and authorization to execute. He noted the contract encompasses all previously
agreed upon provisions.
Motion by Glab, seconded by McClatchey to approve the City Administrator contract as
presented at the August 20, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting and authorized the
Mayor's execution of same. —
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee Alderman Baird reminded Council of
the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 1997 at 7:00
p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. Discussion will occur regarding the need to obtain
public input and how to form a possible Ad Hoc Committee for the Feasibility Study of
Constructing a Recreational Center. Alderman McClatchey suggested information be placed in
the next City Newsletter.
August 20, 1997 Page 5
Chairman of the Finance Committee Alderman Murgatroyd informed Council the Finance
Committee had met last evening, August 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting minutes would be
forthcoming in the Friday, August 29, 1997 Agenda packet. The 1996-1997 Audit was reviewed
and preliminary discussion with regard to an increase in water/sewer rates and Capital
Development Fees was initiated. The Finance Committee then scheduled a continuation meeting
for Monday, September 29, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt reported the Main Street Parking Lot was now open.
-- Currently the parking lot is non-regulated with no parking restrictions. The type of parking
restrictions appropriate for this particular parking lot will be addressed as an Agenda item at the
next regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Director Batt requested Aldermen contact him prior
to this time with any recommendations they might have regarding potential parking restrictions
for this lot.
City Administrator Lobaito reported three Public Works bids had been solicited and
opened during the past week: the Catch Basin and Sewer Jet purchase; the Lakeland Park
Drainage Ditch Project; and the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. Award
of purchase and contract will come before Council at the next regularly scheduled Council
Meeting, September 3, 1997. In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, City Administrator
Lobaito noted the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Project had come in slightly higher than
anticipated.
City Clerk Althoff informed Council requests for designated Halloween Trick or Treat
Hours had been received from District 15 representatives. She requested Council consider the
matter and set appropriate hours. Some discussion followed.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to authorize the hours from 3:00 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 1997 as the official 1997 Halloween Trick or Treat Hours.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bolger informed Council donations were being received by the City in memory
of Liz Nolan. Staff had suggested a memorial garden including a dedication plaque be created
at Neumann Park. Some discussion followed.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to authorize staff to proceed with the creation of
a Liz Nolan Memorial Garden in Neumann Park with the purchase of a dedication plaque.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Bolger also recommended Council consider restricting the Main Street Parking
Lot to a maximum of 4 hours.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel and Collective Bargaining.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:58 p.m.
August 20, 1997 Page 6
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, 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 8:28 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 P.M.
MAYOR CITY