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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 5, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely
only.
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Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, April 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S. Green
Street, McHenry, IL.
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding-
absent, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others
`- present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Interim Director of Public Works Strange,
Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and
Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City
Planner Sheriff, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Comments: Several residents attended the zoom meeting regarding concerns about
Blake Farms, an undecided future Apartment Complex, by Continental. They were given three
minutes to make a statement. The following residents expressed their concerns:
Keith Varkalis- stated he wants to have a town hall meeting, also an apology to Alderwoman
Sue Miller for misunderstanding. Kristine Reinhard- stated her concerns as well along with
resident Danny Thomas who requested Mayor Jett be present at a town hall meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
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A. Resolution Supporting National Fair Housing Month; (City Administrator Morefield)
B. Proclamation naming April 30, 2021, as Arbor Day; (Public Works Director Strange)
C. Set the Public Hearing date for the Annual Budget for April 19, 2021, and post the
tentative budget on the City's website; (Finance Director Lynch)
E. Award a contract for the 2021 Rebuild Illinois Bond Funded Program to Geske and Sons,
Inc. of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $571,656.84, to approve a Resolution for
Improvement authorizing the use of State Funds for the project, and to approve a
construction contingency in the amount of$57,165.68; (Public Works Director Strange)
F. Approval of the attached Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special User permit requests;
G. March 15, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$233,732.13.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
*Clerks note- item D pulled for separate vote by Alderman Schaefer.
D. Authorize the Mayor and the Deputy City Clerk to execute the attached four (4) year
collective bargaining agreement between the City of McHenry and Illinois Fraternal
Order of Police Unit 2 for a term beginning May 1st, 2021 and ending April 30th, 2025;
(Chief of Police Birk)
Alderman Schaefer was asking if there are any outstanding grievances. There has been none
in over ten years, Per Chief Birk. Asked if there was a handbook, it was also confirmed by Ann
Campanella HR department. Alderman Santi stated that seemed liked it went smooth per the
conversation that he had with Chief Birk. Alderman Glab asked for confirmation of the cost of
living over the years to see or compare what neighboring communities are doing, looking to the
future. All positions are reviewed and comparison per other towns are reviewed, as dicussed
by Ann Campanella from Human Resources, The City of McHenry.
A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Harding to
approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
Motion to pass an Ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendments to Chapter 16:
Nonconformities of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance and Resolution Waiving Zoning "1
Fees for Improving Property Owners. (City Planner Sheriff)
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There is a one year time limited for nonconformities to comply. Further explanation was given
by Cody Sherriff. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to pass an Ordinance annexing approximately 0.75 acres located at 2116 N. Ringwood
Road and a Resolution waiving water and sewer connection fees for Home of the Sparrow.
(City Planner Sheriff).
No public comment.
Director Polerecky explained to the Council that the agenda is misworded. The connection
fees for Home of the Sparrow would only be for water. The sewer was already connected in
1998. Alderman Glab asked why all of the parcels were not being annexed in. It was explained
that the parcels with the parking lot were already annexed, and that is what made the property
`-- contiguous to the rest of the City.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to annex
approximately 0.75 acres located at 2116 N. Ringwood Road: Roll Call: Vote: 8-ayes:
Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc,
Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to pass a
Resolution waiving the water connection fees for Home of the Sparrow: Roll Call: Vote:
7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman
Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to pass an Ordinance amending nine different sections regarding business licenses
of the McHenry City Code. (Community Development Director Polerecky)
Packet that was provided to The Council outlined this information. Per Deputy Clerk Johnson,
he further clarified what was provided in the packet. Some discussion occurred regarding food
trucks. Licensing are due May 11t. Per Director Polerecky stated that food trucks could be
discussed further separate from this item.
No public comment
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A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 1-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
A. Motion to pass and Ordinance amending Chapter 4: Alcoholic Liquor to allow for the
establishment of a "G" license classification. (Parks and Recreation Director)
Location within Miller point, specific product- non-glass, hours being restrictive as well, worked
with the Chief Birk regarding this issue. This is specific to one location.
Alderwoman Miller asked for Chief Birk to comment on this item. Chief Birk stated that it will
not be in competition with other patrons in that area as well. Alderman Schaefer asked if this is
limited to a time of year, which it has not been.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays,
0-abstained. Motion carried.
B. Motion to waive competitive bidding and to approve a proposal from Nilco, Inc. in the
amount of $124,500 for the development and implementation of the pathways and
natural playground elements in Knox Park. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)
This adds off of the walk path from Knox Park, a natural playground, examples are found in the
supplement that was provided by Director Hobson. Dundee Park District had something
comparable, which he did meet with explained the production. This will be built in phases.
Alderwoman Miller was in support of this, very positive comments regarding this. This will be
done in probably three phases, started as soon as two weeks.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Harding to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 1-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Discussion Items:
A. Discussion regarding the proposed FY21/22 Budget (City Administrator Morefield).
Administrator Morefield, went over a recap regarding the budget and discussed the topics from
the presentation of at the last City Council meeting, this was also presented to The Council in
a packet form.
Staff Reports:
A. Transmittal of Staff Report for April 5, 2021
Consolidated report — public document that will update on projects to help keep everyone
updated.
Chief Birk- touched on the golf cart/ATV May 151 -Nov 111, asking if The Council would move
forward with making it retro from April 1 st instead of May. Alderman Glab was against it wants
'�-- to keep things the same. Alderwoman Miller was in favor of expansion of use. Per Chief Birk,
there was no issues with violations of them. Monthly concerned about the winter months.
Alderman Santi good with April19th. Alderman Harding feels that safety for the months during
the winter, should be limited. Alderman Schaefer was asking if there was nothing reported to
Chief Birk.This conversation went on for some time.Alderman Schaefer did not mind the earlier
time but would like to send an email regarding the safety standard, but not Jan-March.
Alderman Mihevic stated April 1 st would be ok, if conditions are met. Alderwoman Miller stated
that as well. The rules are given to the license holder per Chief Birk. As confirmed by Deputy
City Clerk Johnson, there are 19 people that renewed and a handful of new ones as well. The
decision was made to wait until April 19tn
Mayor's Report: Sending out an email to The Council regarding his correspondence with the
residents from The Oaks and their conversations, wanting the The Council to see the
communications between them.
City Council Comments: Alderman Schaefer asked for the Seat at the Chamber asked for
any minutes and notes and what he presents. 12 business owners every month, hoping to do
a public forum in the summer or an outdoor event etc. Alderman Glab finds it disheartening
that Mayor Jett would not set up a meeting with the residents of The Oaks. Maybe asking for a
signature that they understand the behavior that have been given.
Executive Session if Needed: Not needed
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Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to
adjourn the meeting at 8:57 PM. Roll Call: Vote:8-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Mayor W yne ett City Clerk Trisha Ramel
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