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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 01/29/1997 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 29, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday, January 29, 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, Baird. Lawson arrived at 8:57 P.M. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION EAST OF THE RIVER AND SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION Mayor Cuda opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 P.M. Mayor Cuda asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience. There were none. City Clerk Althoff informed Council no written or verbal comments and/or questions had been received by the Clerk's office. There was no further discussion. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bates, to close the Public Hearing at 7:35 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda explained at the January 20, 1997 meeting, the Finance Committee recommended the sale of $1 .6 million in bonds for the expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Committee also recommended the expenditure of $2.0 million in Capital Development funds for the same purpose. Council had previously authorized the sale of $3.6 million for the East of the River sanitary sewer extension General Obligation Bonds. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to authorize bond counsel, Harold Warren, to prepare two General Obligation Bonds, one in the amount of $3.6 million for the East of the River sanitary sewer expansion project, and the other in the amount of $1 .6 million for the expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Robert Anderson of Wonder Lake addressed Council requesting their consideration of withdrawing from McHenry and Nunda Townships. He reviewed Township budget allocations and noted the dichotomy between funding and services, particularly for municipalities. January 29, 1997 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: (1) Council Meeting Minutes: • January 8, 1997 Regular Meeting; • January 15, 1997 Regular Meeting; (2) Tuition Reimbursement Requests: • Dan Marcinko: ECO 251 Microeconomics, $124.00; • Michael J. Albertini: BCE 106 Basic Electrical Codes, $142.00; (3) Alarm Hook-Up Request - Super 8 Motel, Route 31 ; (4) Final Payment to Arrow Road Construction in the amount of $20,281 .31 for 1995 Street Program; (5) Release of Construction Letter of Credit for Green Valley, Units II & III and issuance of one-year warranty letter in the amount of $31 ,376.00; (6) Release of Construction Letter of Credit for Foxview Highlands and issuance of warranty letter in the amount of $18,793.36; (7) Approval of City Council Executive Session Meeting Minutes: 2/2/94; 1/18/95; 1/3/96; 4/24/96; 7/10/96; 7/24/96; 8/7/96; 8/14/96; 10/16/96; 12/1 1/96. (8) Monthly Treasurer's Report; (9) Monthly Budget Report; (10) List of "As-Needed Checks: for Review and Approval. (1 1) List of Bills for Approval. AS-NEEDED CHECKS: GENERAL FUND 84838 STATE POLICE SERV FUND $ 304.00 84839 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 699.60 84840 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 8247.83 84841 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 515.20 84842 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 675.00 84843 UNITED WAY $ 92.33 84844 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL $ 30362.33 84845 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 353.74 _ 84893 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 1.51 84894 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 36.00 84895 LOUIS ARROYO $ 6.00 84896 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 53423.59 84897 PRO-CLEAN INC $ 4520.00 84898 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 48.00 84899 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 109298.07 84900 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 84901 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 115.44 84902 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 86.00 84903 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 14092.84 84904 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1411.76 84905 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 5331.70 84906 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1487.60 84907 AFLAC $ 1352 .50 84908 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 5428.91 84993 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 162.00 84994 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 55463 .77 84995 SIGNA CORP $ 16302 .80 84996 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 5307.89 84997 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 301 $ 2361.00 84998 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 4809.44 84999 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 16799.57 85000 VILLAGE OF ALGONQUIN $ 1054.93 85001 VILLAGE OF JOHNSBURG $ 1054.93 85002 MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK $ 1054.93 85003 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 2679.62 85004 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 543.87 85005 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 343 .75 _ Report Totals 345938.45 WATER/SEWER FUND 13166 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 103.35 13167 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 1025.24 13176 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 60.00 13177 GENERAL FUND $ 200000.00 13207 GENERAL FUND $ 22932.41 13208 RETIREMENT FUND $ 8129.17 13209 COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $ 8650.00 Report Totals 240900.17 PARKS FUND 6966 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 23 .85 6967 CICCI DANCE SUPPLIES $ 708.05 6988 CURTAIN CALL COSTUMES $ 519.45 6989 LEOS COSTUMES $ 1055.25 6990 STAR STYLED $ 388.05 6991 WEISSMAN'S $ 2070.72 7007 GENERAL FUND $ 7294.33 Report Totals 12059.70 January 29, 1997 Page 3 LIST OF BILLS FOR APPROVAL: GENERAL FUND 85024 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 174.24 85025 DAVID W BARTIK $ 142.00 85026 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 146.40 85027 BRANIFF COMM INC $ 107.00 85028 BUNCH DISTRIBUTING INC $ 124.11 85029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 1112.00 85030 CENTEGRA-NORTHERN $ 281.00 85031 CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO $ 758.72 85032 DIRECT DESIGN LTD $ 1980.00 85033 EDER RIEDEL & CO $ 1000.00 85034 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCT $ 160.68 85035 FAMILY FOOD MART $ 108.75 85036 GARDNER & ASSOCIATES $ 200.00 85037 ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO $ 50.00 85038 GRAY'S INC $ 301.54 85039 HORTICULTURE $ 19.95 85040 IAEI $ 29.45 85041 JK SIGN COMPANY $ 255.00 85042 KENNETH P KLEAN $ 187.20 85043 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 240.00 85044 MATCO TOOLS $ 34.00 85045 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 387.36 85046 MID-AMERICA TRUCK & EQUIP $ 199.00 85047 MCANDREW & CUNABAUGH $ 5600.00 85048 MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF $ 250.00 85049 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & $ 70.00 85050 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 5.00 85051 MCH CTY MUNICIPAL ASSN $ 130.00 85052 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 111.68 85053 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 101.36 85054 PACE $ 15184.24 85055 PARTNER'S $ 199.00 85056 PRECISION COMPUTER SYSTEM $ 1514.00 85057 QUILL CORPORATION $ 44.49 85058 REICHERT CHEVROLET $ 8.14 85059 SAFECO INC $ 1671.15 85060 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 182.00 85061 SA-SO COMPANY $ 150.21 85062 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 10.00 85063 SHERMAN PLUMBING & HEAT $ 158.00 85064 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 61.75 85065 SINGER COMPUTER SERVICE $ 55.00 +. 85066 SKILLPATH SEMINARS $ 99.00 85067 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 912.22 85068 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 3700.00 85069 R J SMITH SALES INC $ 4980.00 85070 STANDARD CHAIR OF GARDNER $ 249.00 85071 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 74.65 85072 THE STAR NEWSPAPERS $ 25.00 85073 STATE TREASURER $ 369.09 85074 STO-COTE PRODUCTS INC $ 257.38 85075 RICH STULL $ 14.59 85076 THOMPSON ELEVATOR $ 32.00 85077 TJ CONEVERA'S INC $ 346.94 85078 TRAFFIC CONTROL & $ 686.31 85079 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 137.07 85080 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 660.00 85081 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 518.97 85082 WARNING LITES OF ILLINOIS $ 962.95 85083 WEARGUARD $ 897.54 85084 WHITE WAY SIGN $ 266.59 85085 WORKING WORLD STAFFING $ 1592.34 85086 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE $ 121.35 85087 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 5848.00 85088 NORTHEAST SUBURBAN DIV $ 40.00 Report Totals 56295.41 WATER/SEWER FUND 13212 ALTHOFF INDUSTRIES INC $ 317.54 13213 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 257.40 13214 CHEM-PRUF DOOR CO $ 3901.77 13215 JOS D FOREMAN & CO $ 258.07 13216 THE KJELL CORPORATION $ 2501.25 13217 MIDWEST METER INC $ 5536.70 13218 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 2.02 13219 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 202.30 13220 MICHAEL REID $ 63.89 13221 RELIANCE SAFETY EQUIPMENT $ 71.68 13222 BYRON RIETESEL $ 25.00 13223 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 2598.38 13224 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 482.83 13225 SMITH ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS $ 65.76 13226 SUBURBAN LABORATORIES INC $ 300.00 13227 TONKA EQUIPMENT COMPANY $ 255.55 13228 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 35.03 13229 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 200.00 13230 WEARGUARD $ 148.93 13231 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 6106.00 Report Totals 23330.10 January 29, 1997 Page 4 PARKS FUND 7011 CONTINENTAL COMMUNICATION $ 80.00 7012 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 134.00 7013 LEOS DANCEWEAR INC $ 5.59 7014 LORENE MARCINEK $ 43.00 7015 PETE MERKEL $ 23.40 7016 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 21.31 7017 POSITIVE PROMOTIONS $ 68.78 7018 KATHLEEN QUICK $ 71.24 7019 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 49.71 7020 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 10.35 7021 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 140.00 7022 LYNN C WAGNER $ 120.00 7023 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 107.70 7024 WEARGUARD $ 89.74 -' 7025 YMCA OF MCHENRY COUNTY $ 45.00 7026 ANN BURGESS $ 36.00 7027 LISA CURRAN $ 26.00 7028 KATHY CAYABYAB $ 29.00 7029 THERESA DARSCHEWSKI $ 54.50 7030 KELLIE FINNEY $ 7.00 7031 GAIL GOEKE $ 76.00 7032 PATRICIA HALEY $ 92.00 7033 DEBORAH LAUER $ 43.00 7034 KATHY LATZ $ 29.00 7035 JOY MONEK $ 48.00 7036 ALAN MARSHALL $ 39.00 7037 BETTY MURRAY $ 92.00 7038 KIMBERLY OPHOFF $ 41.00 7039 KARIN PETERSON $ 7.00 7040 BETH ROBINSON $ 92 .00 7041 BONNIE SIMON $ 104.00 7042 SOPHIE GIBLIN $ 104.00 7043 MICHAEL WARMUTH $ 67.00 Report Totals 1996.32 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF DEVELOPER DONATION FUNDS TO TAXING DISTRICTS City Clerk Althoff provided an accounting for the developer donation fees collected during the second half of 1996. As outlined in the City's Subdivision Control Ordinance, Council must direct the Clerk to disburse these funds to the appropriate taxing bodies. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to approve the disbursement of semi-annual developer donation funds to the School Districts, Library District and Fire Protection District, as follows: McHenry School District 156 $ 57,506.75 McHenry School District 15 $106,798.25 McHenry Public Library District $ 16,340.00 McHenry Twnshp. FPD $ 16,340.00 TOTAL $196,985.00 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 18: NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PATROLMEN Chief of Police Joyce noted that Chapter 18, Article 1 of the McHenry Municipal Code regarding the creation, composition of the McHenry Police Department currently lists a total of 27 police officers. Effective January 10, 1997, the McHenry Police Department has hired an additional patrolmen and intends to hire a second patrolman in March of 1997. Chief of Police Joyce also reminded Council the hiring of these patrolmen was approved during budget discussions and is reflected in the 1996-97 budget figures. January 29, 1997 Page 5 Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance increasing the number of authorized patrolmen from 27 to 29. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA TERMINALS - POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief of Police Joyce stated Council had approved the purchase of eight mobile data terminals at a cost of $48,544.00 for the 1996-97 Fiscal Year. The actual cost of these mobile terminals is $47,168.00, $31 ,000 of which will be offset by monies obtained by the City of McHenry from the sale of a house confiscated in a drug raid. The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, which is the licensing agency for the automated law enforcement radio terminal system, recommends Motorola as the sole source for procurement of the terminals. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the purchase of eight mobile data terminals from Motorola at a cost not to exceed $47,168.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. TRANSFER OF CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE - OLD BRIDGE TAVERN Mayor Cuda reported a liquor license transfer request was received from Bonnie and Bill Crowley of Crystal Lake, Illinois, who are purchasing Old Bridge Tavern located at 1334 N. Riverside Drive, from its current owner C.J. Ludford. The appropriate paperwork has been submitted, reviewed and approved by Liquor Commissioner Mayor Cuda. The $250 transfer fee has also been received and Mrs. Crowley was fingerprinted by the McHenry Police Department on Thursday, January 23, 1997. Council must approve Mayor Cuda's recommendation for transfer of the Class A-10 liquor license from C.J. Ludford to Bonnie and Bill Crowley, subject to receipt of satisfactory fingerprint results. In response to Alderman Locke's inquiry regarding the need for a local manager, Mayor Cuda requested Council approval of the liquor license transfer be postponed until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on February 5, 1997, allowing staff an opportunity to research this issue. Council concurred. City Clerk Althoff was directed to research the concern, and if resolved, place the license transfer on the February 5, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting agenda. BROOKSIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council the Brookside Park development had been unsuccessfully submitted to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant program for the past three years, in 1994, 1995, and 1996. He explained that the City of McHenry has consistently scored poorly in the cost of the development review. The three largest expenditures in the development budget are parking lot/road extension, utility extension and the concession/storage/sanitary building. The cost for these three items is over 50% of the total project cost. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources looks favorably on projects where the communities have completed preliminary site development phases and the State can assist in funding the recreational facilities and the site plan. The Parks and Recreation Committee recommended that staff meet with the City Administrator and Public Works Department to review this project and come back with a recommendation to full Council. It was the staff's recommendation to proceed with the infrastructure installations, utilizing City funds, and apply to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for 50% funding of all recreational amenities on the site. The total cost of the infrastructure installations would be $277,000.00. The total cost for the recreational amenities would be $1 18,840.00. Some discussion followed regarding funding sources and the possibility of project phasing. Alderman Locke noted this project was submitted unsuccessfully as a Community Development Block Grant applicant in 1996. January 29, 1997 Page 6 It was the consensus of Council to go forward with this project and authorize staff to seek bids for the grading and turf establishment. Mayor Cuda opened the floor to public comment. Mick Daurio and Karl Nickolas of the McHenry Soccer Federation addressed Council. Mr. Daurio stated the Federation's need for fields, as the Federation was projecting a 20% increase in soccer participation for the 1997 season. He stated the Federation's desire and intent to assist the City in developing Brookside Park, perhaps providing some of the recreational amenities, including portable goals, benches and tables. Mr. Daurio thanked Council for approving funds to initiate the development of the Brookside Park project. Motion by Bates, seconded by Baird, to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the grading and turf establishment at Brookside Park, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. Alderman Baird suggested further project phasing and funding be discussed during 1997-98 Budget discussions. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel was directed to provide Council with cost estimates from Smith Engineering for a compacted gravel parking lot and a paved parking lot. PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT - DONOVAN STREET LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN Director of Public Works Batt informed Council this agenda item was presented for Council review at the regularly scheduled Council meeting on December 16, 1996. At that time, Council directed City Administrator Jordan and Director of Public Works Batt to contact Union Pacific Railroad Company and request contract language changes to this and the Pipeline Encroachment Agreement regarding termination. Attorney McArdle stated Union Pacific Railroad had agreed to extending the termination notice from 30 days to 6 months in each agreement. Appropriate language had been provided and would be inserted into each of the agreements. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to pass a resolution accepting the terms of the Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to construct, maintain and operate an underground 12" sewage pipeline crossing and authorizing the Mayor's execution of the Pipeline Crossing Agreement. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the Mayor's execution of the Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to construct, maintain and operate an underground 12" sewage pipeline crossing on Union Pacific property at milepost 66.52 in the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, paying a one-time license fee of $1 ,300.00, subject to the insertion of contract language extending the termination notice from 30 days to 6 months. -- Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. I January 29, 1997 Page 7 PIPELINE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT - UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD Director of Public Works Batt presented the Pipeline Encroachment Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to Council for their review. He noted this agreement had been revised pursuant to Council direction at its regularly scheduled December 16, 1996 meeting. Contract language had been amended to reflect a 6-month termination notice as a "period" as opposed to the original 30-day termination notice. The agreement is necessary to complete construction of the Donovan Street lift station and force main project. The easement area is south of Main Street, through the commuter parking lot, and is for an area 10 feet wide X 320 feet long. Union Pacific Railroad Company's fee for this agreement is $6,150.00. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to pass a resolution accepting the terms of the Pipeline Encroachment Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad, allowing the construction, maintenance and operation of an underground 12" sewer main pipeline encroachment at milepost 65.80 in the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, and authorizing the Mayor's execution of said agreement. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the Mayor's execution of the Pipeline Longitudinal Encroachment Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad in a one-time license fee amount of $6,150.00 for the construction, maintenance, and operation of an underground 12" sewer main pipeline encroachment at milepost 65.80 in the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, for the purpose of constructing the Donovan Street lift station and force main. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. SIGN VARIATION REQUEST - APPLE SOUTH, INC. Applebee's manager, John Grell, addressed Council requesting consideration of a sign variance allowing the installation of a second wall sign on the north side of the Applebee's building located at 1700 N. Richmond Road. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted the elevation at this site does limit visibility. He also stated Council had approved a similar request for Arby's Restaurant, also located in the McCullom Plaza shopping center, on October 13, 1993. Director Lobaito also noted allowing two wall signs, instead of one, on a building is presently under consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals as an amendment to the sign regulations. Alderman Baird, Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee, substantiated these remarks. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to approve the request of Apple South, Inc., for a sign variance to install a second wall sign occupying an area of 22.75 square feet on the north side of the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar located at 1700 N. Richmond Road, subject to the prohibition of a free-standing sign in front of the restaurant. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. i January 29, 1997 Page 8 CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF McHENRY AND DIRECT DESIGN, LTD. - MASS BARN DESIGN WORK AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito informed Council that four of the architectural firms which submitted proposals for the Mass Barn renovation project were selected for interviews. Interviews were conducted on Friday, January 17, 1997 and Monday, January 20, 1997 by a committee made up of Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel and City Clerk Althoff. Direct Design, Ltd., of McHenry, Illinois was selected as the firm with the best qualifications for the scope and needs of the project. A copy of Direct Design's Qualification Statement was provided for Council's review. The contract amount is 8% of the project cost, which is approximately $40,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses. Any services provided over and above the contract must be pre-approved by Council before any work is performed. City Attorney McArdle has reviewed the contract and stated his approval. Some discussion followed regarding the potential conflict of interest, as the President of Direct Design, Ltd., John Swierk, was a member of the City's Zoning Board of Appeals. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted Mr. Swierk had submitted a letter of resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals upon being informed of his selection for the Mass Barn renovation project. Further discussion ensued. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Bates, to approve the award for the Mass Barn renovation project to Direct Design, Ltd., and to authorize the Mayor's execution of the contract, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, plus reimbursable expenses. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates. Cuda. Voting Nay: Locke, Baird. Absent: Lawson. There being a tie vote, Mayor Cuda cast an "Aye" vote. Motion carried. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda, referencing his January 24, 1997 memo, stated he had received a petition from 2/3 of the City of McHenry's Riverside Drive property owners requesting the designation of "public driveway" for Riverside Drive. He inquired as to how Council wished to consider this request, whether through a Public Works Committee meeting or as a regularly scheduled Council meeting agenda. Some discussion followed, including what portion of Riverside Drive might receive this designation, including North of U.S. Route 120 to McCullom Lake Road, or Broad Street north to McCullom Lake Road. It was the consensus of Council to send consideration of this issue to the Public Works Committee. Alderman Bolger, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, scheduled a Public Works Committee meeting for Wednesday, February 26, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the potential "public driveway" designation for Riverside Drive, as well as the 1997-98 Streets Program. Alderman Bates also requested the Orleans Street request for "public driveway" designation be discussed at this time. In response to Alderman Bates' inquiry, Chief of Police Joyce noted patrolmen were monitoring the speed on Riverside Drive for the past several days. COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Baird, Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee, noted a copy of the December 16, 1996 Building and Zoning Committee meeting minutes were provided for Council review. Alderman Baird then scheduled a Building and Zoning Committee meeting for Tuesday, February 25, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. Alderman Bates, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, noted a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting will be scheduled for some time in the month of February. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reported Inland's Olde Mill Pond subdivision was proceeding forward. Two building permits have been issued for model home construction. i January 29, 1997 Page 9 Director of Public Works Batt informed Council the East of the River sanitary sewer extension project had begun, as had the Lakeland Park drainage project. He also noted he would be making the two Community Development Block Grant presentations tomorrow, January 30, 1997, at the McHenry County Government Center. Director Batt also reported he had met with McHenry Shores Water Company representatives to exchange plant information. The McHenry Shores Water Company representative had provided Director Batt with a copy of the letter which the McHenry Shores Water Company was distributing to its customers, noting the McHenry Shores Water Company's intent to request a rate increase from the Illinois Commerce Commission. Alderman Baird requested a resolution be passed informing the Illinois Commerce Commission of the City of McHenry's strong request that a hearing regarding the proposed rate increase by the McHenry Shores Water Company be held in McHenry at the City of McHenry Municipal Center. Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to pass a resolution informing the Illinois Commerce Commission of the City of McHenry's desire to hold a hearing regarding the McHenry Shores Water Company's proposed rate increase in McHenry at the City of McHenry Municipal Center. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council the fireworks proposals are due on Friday, February 7, 1997, and the bids for the Fort McHenry washrooms are due on Tuesday, February 11 , 1997. He also noted a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting will be scheduled in February, and all ball league representatives will be invited to determine the 1997 season field usage. Alderman Locke suggested if the 1997 firework display were to be a pyro-musical production, the City of McHenry should look into the possibility of simulcasting over a local radio station so residents viewing from the Petersen Park parking lot can also experience the music. City Clerk Althoff distributed a request by HFK Corporation to pass a resolution authorizing the issuance of approximately $6.5 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds. She noted the resolution will appear as an agenda item on the regularly scheduled February 5, 1997 Council Meeting. Attorney McArdle noted this request is similar to that of Chroma Corporation when they asked the City of McHenry to pass a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds for their purchase and construction of an additional building earlier in 1996. Attorney McArdle also noted the law firm, Chapman and Cutler, represents HFK Corporation, and is also the firm hired to handle the City of McHenry's two General Obligation Bond Issues. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to go into Executive Session at 8:55 P.M. to discuss Potential Litigation, Personnel, and Sale of City Property. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lawson. Motion carried. Alderman Lawson arrived at 8:57 P.M. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to go back into Open Session at 9:38 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. January 29, 1997 Page 10 Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates , to pass a resolution authorizing the sale of City property, located at 1115 N. River Road, and to direct staff to publish said resolution at the first opportunity. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. 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 9:40 P.M. r r t �' MAYOR CITY C!, RK