HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/13/1997 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 13, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, August 13, 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, Chief of Police Joyce. Director of Parks and
Recreation Merkel arrived at 7:50 p.m. Absent: Director of Public Works Batt, City
Attorney McArdle.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) July 30, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(2) Payment to Advance Paving LLC for work on 1997 Streets Program: Invoice 97009-3 in
the amount of $189,414.77;
(3) Ordinance Approving Sale by Auction of Surplus Property;
(4) Tuition Reimbursement Requests:
• Carol Holian: Word Processing I, 8/28/97-10/16/97, $119.00;
• Kathleen Leonard: Intermediate Spanish I, 8/25/97-12/97, $177.00;
(5) Resolution Supporting Construction of Bull Valley Arterial Extension;
(6) Partial List of Bills for Approval, as follows:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
86908 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 807.18
86909 ADVANCED BUSINESS SYSTEMS $ 234.00
86910 ADVANTAGE COMPUTER SUPPLY $ 484.51
86911 AMERICAN BLUEPRINT & $ 25.00
86912 AMERITECH $ 259.13
86913 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 260.89
86914 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 180.00
86915 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 2170.00
86916 G W BERKHEIMER CO INC $ 15.09
86917 LOREN W BERGGREN $ 66.00
86918 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 1135.00
86919 BUILDERS PLUMBING & $ 8.32
86920 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 397.48
86921 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 66.06
86922 BUSS FORD SALES $ 810.55
86923 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 931.82
86924 CENTEGRA-NORTHERN $ 30.00
86925 CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL $ 875.00
86926 COLOR OPTIC LITERATURE $ 50.09
86927 COMED $ 9568.36
86928 COMED $ 2087.95
86929 CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO $ 132.40
86930 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 235.00
86931 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 21.98
86932 CRYSTAL CLEAR PRODUCTIONS $ 210.00
86933 CRYSTAL LAKE TIRE & $ 146.00
86934 CUSTOM SPORTS $ 144.00
86935 DON'S TOWING $ 175.00
86936 EAGLE FOOD CENTER $ 55.13
86937 EAPAMERICA $ 1950.00
86938 EBY-BROWN CO $ 544.20
86939 ECOLOGIC PLANNING INC $ 420.00
86940 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 156.25
86941 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35
86942 FEDERAL MEDIA INC $ 53.40
86943 FISCHER BROS FRESH $ 1829.45
86944 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC $ 16.81
86945 FOTO FAST $ 12.05
86946 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 226.32
86947 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 2131.58
86948 ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO $ 200.00
86949 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY $ 119.35
86950 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY $ 371.35
86951 HOLLY HICKEY $ 25.00
86952 HIGH PSI LTD $ 214.52
86953 K-MART STORES $ 30.00
86954 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 320.00
86955 LORENE MARCINEK $ 18.50
86956 DAN J MARCINKO $ 80.59
86957 MIDWEST HOMICIDE $ 25.00
86958 LAURA MOATS $ 47.00
86959 M.C.I. $ 5.00
86960 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 26.32
86961 MIKE OWSLEY $ 235.68
86962 KRISTINE PAPROCKI $ 47.00
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86963 PRO COM SYSTEMS $ 8578.89
86964 RAINBOW RACING SYSTEM $ 82.50
86965 RYAN SCHWALENBERG $ 112.24
86966 SPRA $ 6.00
86967 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 30.00
86968 DONNA L WILKINSON $ 33.00
86969 ARNET, ALICE $ 14.25
86970 ASPIRAS, NELIA $ 35.00
86971 BAUER, MARVIN $ 35.00
86972 BURGHARDT, AMY $ 16.88
86973 CHICAGO SEA RAY $ 19.80
86974 CRYSTAL INDUSTRIES $ 30.00
86975 DORN, HOLLY $ 35.00 _
86976 FETHERSTON, THERESA $ 103.00
86977 GERSTAD, DIANE $ 43.00
86978 GOUGH, DEBORAH $ 35.00
86979 HOBSON, CORKI $ 16.44
86980 KLAPPERICH, MARCIA $ 35.00
86981 LOW, ROBERT $ 35.00
86982 MALISZEWSKI, JANE $ 57.05
86983 MCHENRY CHEERLEADING ASSN $ 80.00
86984 SEARS ROEBUCK INC $ 30.00
86985 STANICH, JOY $ 80.00
Report Totals 40327.71
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
13699 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 47.51
13700 AMERITECH $ 524.88
13701 ARMOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION $ 2.85
13702 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 6102.05
13703 G W BERKHEIMER CO INC $ 359.06
13704 COMED $ 25219.29
13705 COMED $ 45.76
13706 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 74.91
13707 WILLIAM P CUNNINGHAM $ 64.47
13708 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING $ 38.10
13709 DON'S TOWING $ 130.00
13710 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 48.00
13711 W W GRAINGER INC $ 94.10
13712 PRIME COMMERCIAL CORP $ 48.05
13713 MCPHERON, ROBERT $ 29.28
Report Totals 32828.31
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Joyce stated the 1997-1998 Budget reflects an expenditure for
the replacement of computer equipment for the Police Investigations Department. The
preferred equipment is $251 more than the $2,500 budgeted figure. However, the
new computer system will replace equipment that is over 10 years old.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to approve the purchase of
computer equipment for the Police Investigations Department in an amount not to
exceed $2,751 .
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID - FENCE IMPROVEMENTS AT HICKORY CREEK FARM (MASS)
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council fencing improvements were _
included in the renovation plan for Hickory Creek Farm (formerly known as the Mass
Barn). Fencing quotes were sought and three submitted. The low quote from She-An-
I Fence Builders of Woodstock was for $6,582. It is the recommendation of staff to
approve the low quote from She-And Fence Builders of Woodstock in the amount of
$6,582. City Administrator Lobaito also noted She-And Builders specializes in horse
fencing which with regard to the City of McHenry's project is appropriate. In response
to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated the total cost of the
fencing will be financed with funds from the $500,000 State of Illinois Capital
Development Board Renovation Grant.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to award the fencing improvement
contract for Hickory Creek Farm to She-And Fence Builders of Woodstock in an
amount not to exceed $6,582.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID - LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT HICKORY CREEK FARM (MASS)
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council in addition to the fence
improvements, landscaping was also part of the Hickory Creek Farm Renovation
Project. Price quotes were sought with 10 companies submitting prices. City
Administrator Lobaito informed Council the alternative quotes for additional
landscaping were not considered at this time. The low quote of $3,995 was
submitted by Custom Landscaping of McHenry, Illinois. It is the recommendation of
staff to award the landscape improvement contract for Hickory Creek Farm to Custom
Landscaping of McHenry, Illinois. City Administrator also noted the landscaping would
be planted at the farm's entrance way as well as along the entire north side of the
barn.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to award the landscape
improvement project for Hickory Creek Farm to Custom Landscaping of McHenry,
Illinois in an amount not to exceed $3,995.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID - TEST WELL DRILLING PROGRAM
Water Superintendent Gary Gough was in attendance. City Administrator
Lobaito informed Council bids were sought and submitted for the 1997 Test Well
Drilling Program. The estimated cost of this program by City Engineers Baxter &
Woodman was $95,000. On August 5, 1997, two bids were submitted and opened
for the 1997 Test Well Drilling Program. The low bidder was Henry Boysen Company
of Hainesville, Illinois, in an amount of $82,690. Some discussion followed. In
response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Water Superintendent Gough provided the four
test well drilling locations. He noted the following locations had been chosen:
• In the Pheasant Valley area south of Route 120;
• In the Pebble Creek area;
• East of the River on Rich Adams property north of Route 120.
Superintendent Gough noted the fourth location had not yet been determined;
however, staff was considering the area around Petersen Park. Superintendent Gough
also reported the Pheasant Valley site around Scully Road would supplement Well No.
2 which is currently producing at 50%.
In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry, Superintendent Gough indicated
the drilling depth was approximately 200-300 feet.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to award the contract for the 1997
Test Well Drilling Program to the low bidder Henry Boysen Company of Hainesville,
Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $82,690.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT - INLAND REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council Inland Real Estate Development
Corporation has requested a reduction their Letter of Credit for Inland Business Park
from $874,000 to $174,800 as per the specifications of the City of McHenry
Subdivision Control Ordinance. City Engineering Inspector Dan Marcinko has
inspected the public improvements and recommends the City accept said public
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improvements and grant the reduction in the Letter of Credit to $174,800 and accept
a Maintenance Guarantee in the amount of $1 1 1 ,872.
In response to Council inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated as per the City
of McHenry's Subdivision Control Ordinance, each developer is entitled to one Letter
of Credit reduction.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to approve Inland Real Estate
Development Corporation's request and reduce their Letter of Credit from $874,000
to $174,800 and accept a Maintenance Guarantee in the amount of $1 1 1 ,872.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda informed Council written verification of Illinois Department of
Transportation's approval of the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of
Route 31 and Shamrock Lane had been received. Project Engineer Gary Rozwadowski
of Smith Engineering, who conducted the warrant studies and submitted the City's
request to the Illinois Department of Transportation, also informed Council in writing
the project road, specifically Route 31 , required reconfiguration improvements prior
to the traffic light's installation. Mayor Cuda noted preliminary cost figures are high
and the project may take several years to complete.
Mayor Cuda reported Meyer Material will be filing annexation petitions for the
expansion of their gravel pit operation. The property in question is located west of
their existing operations, south of Route 120 to Ridge Road. Mayor Cuda directed staff
to provide copies of the most current Annexation Agreement with Meyer Material for
Council review and study. He noted the existing Annexation Agreements were
beneficial to the City of McHenry and Meyer Material remained in compliance with all
Annexation Agreement conditions. Alderman Bolger requested staff solicit a cash
donation for the City's Recreational Center. Alderman Murgatroyd suggested the
Annexation Agreement formalized the understanding between the City of McHenry
and Meyer Material regarding storm water detention arrangements.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reminded Council of the
Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 1997, at 7:00 p.m.
He noted City Auditor John Eder of Eder, Riedel and Company would be in attendance
to review the audit's Management Letter. Other Agenda items will include the review
of current water and sewer rates and capital development fees.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel arrived at 7:50 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Chief of Police Joyce reported the next negotiation session with the City of
McHenry Police Officers Association Unit 2, was scheduled for Tuesday, August 19,
1997, at 10:00 a.m. --
City Administrator Lobaito reported as per Council direction, City Engineering
Inspector Marcinko was investigating and developing a design to correct the drainage
problem on Anne Street. The proposed design will be an Agenda item on the
September 3, 1997 regularly scheduled Council Meeting.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council a large rendering of
the landscaping plan for the Hickory Creek Farm was available for Council review.
NEW BUSINESS
In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry, Director of Parks and Recreation
Merkel informed Council the Parks and Recreation Committee was discussing the
feasibility of constructing a City of McHenry Recreational Center.
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In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director Merkel provided an update on
the Fort McHenry washroom project. He noted inclement weather had delayed the
project's progress.
Alderman Bolger requested a moment of silence in memory and appreciation of
the passing of former Alderwoman Liz Nolan. Mayor Cuda noted a memorial service
would be held at the First United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 17, 1997 at
2 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 7:58 P.M.
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