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REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Steven Cuda on Wednesday, February 19, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers
of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger,
Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City
Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Parks
and Recreation Merkel, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito. Chief of Police Joyce
arrived at 8:00 P.M. Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Linda Hiatt of 3809 Orleans Street addressed Council requesting that truck
traffic signs simiiar to those recently installed on Riverside Drive aslo be installed on
Orleans Street. Ms. Hiatt noted the "No Truck" signs installed on Riverside Drive
appear to be more restrictive than those on Orleans Street. Mayor Cuda directed the
Public Works Department to locate and install similar truck traffic signs on Orleans as
currently seen on Riverside Drive. Some discussion followed regarding enforceability.
Carol Moran of 3916 Orleans Street addressed Council also noting the need for
similar signs on Orleans Street as currently installed on Riverside Drive. Ms. Moran
also noted that the request by Orleans Street property owners for a Pleasure Driveway
designation had not yet been resolved.
Mayor Cuda noted resolution of the volume and speed of traffic on Orleans
Street will not be initiated until the completion of the straightening of Industrial Drive.
Further discussion on the Orleans Street property owners' request for the Pleasure
Drive is scheduled as an agenda item for the February 26, 1997 Public Works
Committee Meeting.
PRESENTATION - RIVERWOOD P.T.O. TO McHENRY D.A.R.E. OFFICERS AND
McHENRY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Riverwood P.T.O. President Pat Finfrock and Don Wengerter presented a
$1 ,000 check to the McHenry Police Department's D.A.R.E. Program. D.A.R.E.
Officers Patricia Laycock, Marylee Peterson and Robert Lumber were in attendance to
receive the check. Mayor Cuda and Officer Laycock thanked the Riverwood P.T.O.
for their generous donation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) February 5, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(2) Monthly Treasurer's Report;
(3) Monthly Budget Report;
(4) Bills for Approval as follows:
General Fund
85183 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 904.25
85184 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 484.36
85185 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 223 .97
85186 ADVANTAGE COMPUTER SUPPLY $ 1187.59
85187 MIKE ALBERTINI $ 12.00
85188 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 445.88
85189 ALTHOFF INDUSTRIES INC $ 87.50
85190 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSN $ 150.00
85191 AMERITECH $ 1244.58
85192 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1108.32
85193 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 217.80
65194 ARROW ROAD CONST CO $ 276.00
85195 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 1657.76
85196 BARCO PRODUCTS COMPANY $ 111.84
85197 BLACKBURN $ 69.52
85198 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 8850.45
85199 BRUCE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT $ 616.71
85200 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 886.99
85201 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 94.20
85202 BUSS FORD SALES $ 350.61
85203 CENTEGRA-NORTHERN $ 443.70
85204 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 51.75
85205 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO $ 102 .00
85206 DIRECT SAFETY CO $ 80.60
85207 DON'S TOWING $ 260.00
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General Fund (cont'd)
85208 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 62.76
85209 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 21.46
85210 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 434.18
85211 GRAY'S INC $ 498.00
85212 BRUCE HARRIS & ASSOC INC $ 600.00
85213 HOYLE ROAD EQUIPMENT CO $ 300.00
85214 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 107.75
85215 KAR PRODUCTS $ 888.73
85216 KIRCHNER FIRE $ 593.00
85217 KATHLEEN KUNZER $ 13 .52
85218 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 198.40
85219 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 414.47
85220 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 75.00
85221 MANPOWER $ 588.40
85222 MIDWEST FORENSIC SUPPLIES $ 82 .80
85223 MID-STATES ORGANIZED $ 200.00
85224 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 47.24
85225 MISSISSIPPI TOOL SUPPLY $ 40.41
85226 MCANDREW & CUNABAUGH $ 5600.00
85227 MCCANN POWER & EQUIPMENT $ 194.49
85228 MCHENRY AREA YOUTH COMM $ 6000.00
85229 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 2125.04
85230 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 39.00
85231 MCHENRY ROTARY CLUB $ 174.94
65232 G NEIL COMPANIES $ 169.98
85233 CHRISTINE NEWMAN $ 63 .89
85234 NORTHERN HYDRAULICS INC $ 74.33
85235 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 10.36
85236 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 217.53
85237 PACE $ 1581.02
85238 PEDERSEN GMC $ 89.18
85239 PETALS & STEMS $ 78.00
85240 P F PETTIBONE & CO $ 119.80
85241 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 61.50
85242 RADIO SHACK $ 47.61
85243 RAMADA INN SOUTH PLAZA $ 763.20
85244 REICHERT CHEVROLET $ 131.25
85245 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 253 .17
85246 R & T SPECIALTY INC $ 1837.56
85247 SAM'S CLUB $ 48.74
85248 RYAN SCHWALENBERG $ 12.00
85249 SELECT BEVERAGES INC $ 142.80
85250 SHERMAN PLUMBING & HEAT $ 161.00
85251 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 2412.50
85252 SUNNYSIDE COMPANY $ 37.88
85253 THOMPSON ELEVATOR $ 50.00
85254 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 24.10
65255 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 660.00
85256 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 108.54
85257 WARNING LITES OF ILLINOIS $ 246.79
85258 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 101.89
85259 WHITE OAK NURSERY $ 97.60
85260 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO $ 295.97
85261 WOODWARD FORD-MERCURY INC $ 87.94
85262 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE $ 75.30
85263 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL $ 35.00
85264 BUYERS LABORATORY INC $ 15.95
85265 DON SPOHR $ 6.00
Report Totals 49336.35
Water/Sewer Fund
13264 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 294.93
13265 AMERITECH $ 543.67
13266 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54
13267 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 321.75
13268 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 1204.35
13269 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 34.80
13270 A W CHESTERTON COMPANY $ 1865.71
13271 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 65.24
13272 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 103.30
13273 GASVODA & ASSOCIATES INC $ 56.02
13274 W W GRAINGER INC $ 523.66
13275 HARDWARE SERVICE CO $ 98.35
13276 KIRCHNER FIRE $ 123 .75
13277 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 76.50
13276 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 25.08
13279 MARBLEHEAD LIME COMPANY $ 1814.85
13280 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 385.79
13281 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 160.40
13282 RELIANCE SAFETY EQUIPMENT $ 87.55
13283 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 1980.38
13284 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 675.52
13285 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 7.19
13286 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 200.00
13287 VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLY CO $ 977.00
13288 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 7670.25
13289 WOODWARD FORD-MERCURY INC $ 24.73
Report Totals 19438.31
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Water/Sewer Fund
7066 AMER ACADEMIC SUPPLIERS $ 96.82
' 7067 AMERITECH $ 148.57
7068 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 151.14
7069 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 59.92
7070 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 357.14
7071 CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS $ 694.50
7072 JONES COACH TRAVEL $ 220.00
7073 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE $ 45.00
7074 NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS $ 900.00
7075 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC $ 83.65
7076 S & S ARTS & CRAFTS $ 115.15
7077 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 140.00
7078 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 96.69
7079 YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC $ 324.00
.� 7080 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH $ 138.00
7081 JAYNE BOCKMAN $ 35.00
7082 POWER MUSIC $ 26.45
7083 LEONARD SIKORA $ 6.00
7084 JENNIFER STUCKEL $ 32.00
Report Totals 3670.03
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM SUNRISE KIWANIS CLUB FOR CITY TO HOST KELLY-MILLER
CIRCUS AT PETERSEN PARK
Ed Guettler and Kathy Biggerstaff of the Kiwanis Club of McHenry Sunrise were
in attendance. McHenry Sunrise President Kathy Biggerstaff addressed Council
requesting the use of Petersen Park by the Kiwanis Club of McHenry Sunrise to host
the Kelly-Miller Circus. Ms. Biggerstaff noted the Kelly-Miller Circus is a traveling
shrine circus based in Oklahoma, and travels to a large number of cities in the United
States and Canada. They are referred to as "America's cleanest and friendliest
circus." Ms. Biggerstaff noted she had spoken with Director of Parks and Recreation
Merkel regarding setup and a water source, and to Chief Joyce regarding security and
�— traffic control. Both have indicated a willingness to work with the Kiwanis Club of
McHenry Sunrise permitting the Kelly-Miller Circus presentation.
Chief of Police Joyce arrived at 8:00 P.M.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to approve the request of Kiwanis Club
of McHenry Sunrise to utilize Petersen Park on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 4:30
P. M. and 7:30 P.M. to host the Kelly-Miller Circus, subject to the oversight by staff
and the providing of appropriate insurance coverage and certificates.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID - FORT McHENRY WASHROOMS AT WHISPERING OAKS PARK
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council bid specifications for
the Fort McHenry restroom construction were created and distributed to thirteen
contractors. A total of seven contractors submitted bids. The low bidder, Carmichael
Construction, Inc. of Marengo, Illinois, who submitted of $50,400.00, also offered a
voluntary alternate to substitute wood roof trusses in lieu of framing members.
Director Merkel noted funding for this project will come from the Fort McHenry Project
Playground Fund, which has a balance of $13,893.00, and the balance from the
Developer Donation Fund. Director Merkel also noted that the design for the Fort
McHenry restroom construction was the same as viewed by Council last year. In
response to Alderman Baird's inquiry regarding annual maintenance of Fort McHenry,
Director Merkel noted that it would cost approximately $1 ,200.00 for the materials
and labor would continue to be provided by Fort McHenry volunteers. The contract
also includes such services as landscaping and cleaning.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to award the Fort McHenry restroom
construction project at Whispering Oaks Park to the low bidder, Carmichael
Construction, Inc. of Marengo, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $50,400.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PROJECTED REVENUES FOR 1997-98 FISCAL YEAR
Mayor Cuda noted as per Council direction, City Clerk Althoff had provided
revenue projections for the 1997-98 Fiscal Year. Council reviewed these projections.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, City Clerk Althoff stated her intent to
investigate further the mining revenue projection and provide Council with a more
detailed explanation of the apparent annual decrease in this revenue source. City
Clerk Althoff also informed Council newly hired Budget Consultant Curt Carver had
met with all Department Heads on Monday, February 17, 1997 to obtain individual
expense projections for each department. Mr. Carver requested each Department
Head to prioritize budgeted projects.
Mayor Cuda also noted that for the purpose of budget discussions, Department
Heads were instructed to calculate a 3.0% salary increase for Union and non-union
employees. Both the Public Works Contract and the McHenry Police Officers
Association Contract call for a 3.0% increase this fiscal year.
Mayor Cuda also informed Council a memo had been distributed to all non-union
employee representatives stating all non-union employee requests for the 1997-98
Fiscal Year should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk by March 5, 1997 for
Council consideration. Interviews, if required, would be conducted at a later date.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported he was notified by the McHenry County Transportation
Department the Green Street project, currently scheduled for the year 2001 , may yet
receive funding for the 1997-98 fiscal year, as two projects scheduled for this year
may not be ready. Phase II engineering, however, must be completed for funding
consideration. Engineering services for Phase I were completed by the firm of
Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick. Representatives from Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick
have met with the McHenry County Transportation Department and Mayor Cuda
informing these entities that Phase II engineering can be completed within the next
four to five weeks. Mayor Cuda informed Council he has requested Hampton, Lenzini
and Renwick to submit a proposal for Phase II engineering which will be an agenda
item for the March 5, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting.
Mayor Cuda then distributed a draft of the Intergovernmental Agreement with
McHenry Elementary School District 15 for the sale of real estate on the Backhaus
property. Mayor Cuda requested Council review the agreement and contact City
Attorney McArdle or him with any questions or changes. Elementary School District
15 Superintendent William Dodds stated the District's current plans show construction
of a school on this site within the next four to five years.
In conclusion, Mayor Cuda informed Council he and Director of Public Works
Batt had met with T.P. Mathews, President of the McHenry Shores Water Company,
and his attorney Tom Nuelle. Mr. Mathews expressed interest in obtaining a serious
purchase offer from the City of McHenry for his water company. Director of Public
Works Batt and City Engineers Baxter &Woodman will complete a walk-through of the
water company's existing facilities and report back to Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Baird, Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee, reminded
Council of the Building and Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for next Tuesday,
February 25, 1997 at 7:30 P.M.
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DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council the McHenry County Board
formally approved the $100,000 Community Development Block Grant award to the
City of McHenry for the Industrial Drive project. Bids for the Industrial Drive project
were opened yesterday, Tuesday, February 18, 1997, with the apparent low bid at
$168,000.00. Director Batt also noted the engineering estimate for this project was
$230,000.00. Formal approval and awarding of bid is being placed on the agenda for
the March 5, 1997 Council meeting.
Director Batt also reported that the extension of the sanitary sewer East of the
River across Boone Lagoon and Boone Creek was now complete and the extensive
clean-up required was being immediately undertaken.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel distributed a copy of the 1997 Parks
and Recreation Summer brochure for Council review and comment. Director Merkel
informed Council all future brochure printing bids will be sought as a package for the
printing of all three yearly Park program brochures. Bids for the Brookside Park turf
development work are due for submittal on Tuesday, February 25, 1997, and will
appear before Council for formal approval at the next regularly scheduled Council
meeting on March 5, 1997.
Chief of Police noted the Police Annual Report had been distributed to the
Mayor and Aldermen for their review. No comments were forthcoming.
City Clerk Althoff reported the Illinois Commerce Commission meeting regarding
McHenry Shores Water Company owner Mr. Mathews' request for a rate increase may
be rescheduled from Monday, March 17, 1997 to Thursday, March 20, 1997.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bates requested Director of Public Works Batt, Chief of Police Joyce,
and Attorney McArdle submit viable solutions to correct the Orleans Street traffic
problem and bring the solutions for discussion at the scheduled Public Works
Committee Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. Some discussion
followed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to go into Executive Session at 8:30
P.M. to discuss Personnel.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to go back into Open Session at 9:35
P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bates, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Professional Services Agreement with search firm David M. Griffith and
Associates, Ltd. of Northbrook, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $4,500.00, subject
to review by City Attorney McArdle.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Locke requested staff investigate solicitation violations in Ward 2.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 P.M.
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