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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 12/14/1998 - City Council REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, December 14, 1998 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, Chief of Police Joyce, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Community Development Napolitano. Absent: None. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel introduced newly-hired Recreation Supervisor Cyndi Jerden to Mayor Cuda and Council. Council and Mayor Cuda wished Ms. Jerden success in her new position. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input. PUBLIC HEARING: ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS -FAWN RIDGE APARTMENTS Mayor Cuda opened the Public Hearing regarding the Issuance of Refunding Bonds for the Fawn Ridge Apartment Residential Rental Project at 7:35 p.m. Attorney Samuel Diamond, of Diamond and LeSueur Associates, and Petitioners John and Brian Cunat were in attendance. Attorney McArdle informed Council the Cunat Brothers are requesting the City of McHenry issue Bonds to effect the Refunding of prior bonds to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of a residential rental project by Fawn Ridge Limited Partnership. He noted the City of McHenry issued multi-family housing revenue bonds for the development of the Fawn Ridge Apartment Project in 1989. In addition, the Cunats are taking advantage of this refunding to extend the maturity date of the prior bonds from February 1 , 2001 to December 1 , 2024. The new bonding institution will be Pinnacle Bank of Indiana. Federal Tax Law requires when original bonds are refunded and/or the maturity date is extended, the new bonds must be approved by the original issuer after a Public Hearing. Proper notification has been made and appropriate notification has been given to interested members. Mayor Cuda then asked if any Alderman or anyone in the audience had any comments or questions on the issuance of refunding bonds for the Fawn Ridge Apartment residential rental project. No comments were forthcoming. Mayor Cuda then asked City Clerk Althoff if the Clerk's Office had received any written or oral comments on the issuance of refunding bonds for the Fawn Ridge Apartment Residential Rental Project. The Clerk reported there were no comments. In response to Attorney McArdle's inquiry each official in attendance stated he/she had no interest whatsoever in the Fawn Ridge Residential Rental Project, the Fawn Ridge L. P. or in the transaction contemplated by the Loan Agreement or Trust Indenture. Attorney McArdle also stated Treasurer David Welter had made verbal representation he has no interest whatsoever in the Fawn Ridge Residential Rental Project, the Fawn Ridge L.P. or in the transaction contemplated by the Loan Agreement or Trust Indenture. Motion by Baird, seconded by McClatchey, to close the Public Hearing on the Issuance of Bonds by the City of McHenry to effect the refunding of bonds previously issued by the City of McHenry to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a residential rental project by Fawn Ridge L.P. at 7:45 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Staff noted the refunding of bonds done by the Cunat Brothers in February of 1996 was in reference to the Westside Crest Multi-Family Housing Project. Some discussion followed regarding the proposed refunding and its affect on the City of McHenry's debt volume and debt volume cap. December 14, 1998 Page 2 City Attorney McArdle and Attorney Diamond opined Council action authorizing the issuance of bonds refunding the original bonds for the Fawn Ridge Residential Rental Project and issuance of refinancing bonds for the same project will not have a negative impact on the City of McHenry's debt volume or debt volume cap. City Attorney McArdle again stated payment of interest and principal on the bonds is in no way payable from City of McHenry revenues or tax pledges. Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to pass a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds by the City of McHenry to effect the refunding of original bonds previously issued to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of a residential rental project by Fawn Ridge L.P., and authorizing the issuance of a not-to-exceed $7,600,000 variable rate demand multi-family housing revenue refunding bond, and authorizing the execution and delivery of a loan agreement between the City of McHenry and Fawn Ridge L.P., subject to review by the City Attorney and subject to written legal opinion by the City Attorney, stating the City of McHenry's debt volume and debt volume cap are not adversely impacted by this refunding authorization. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. [Written verification received from City Attorney McArdle on Friday, December 18, 1998.1 CONSENT AGENDA In response to Council inquiry, City Clerk Althoff noted although Boone Creek Golf Course was located outside the City of McHenry's corporate limits, connection to the City's 911 Alarm Panel is permitted. Motion by Baird, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: ■ Burger King Restaurant - 2180 N. Richmond Road Request to Connect to City's Alarm Panel; ■ Boone Creek Golf Course - 6912 Mason Hill Road Request to Connect to City's Alarm Panel; ■ Gerstad Builders Request to Release Letter of Credit - $206,566.00, Pebble Creek Phase I; ■ Payment Request #2, Alliance Contractors - $63,969.52 for Green Street Revitalization; ■ Payment request for Playground/Shelter construction at Wm. H. Althoff Park - $27,625.00; ■ Approve Ordinance Granting Map Amendment and Use Variance - 420 N. Front Street; ■ Approve contract with Copley Roofing, Inc. for the installation of wood shake shingles at Petersen Farm barn in the amount of $24,251 .00; ■ Approve City Council Minutes: November 23, 1998 - December 2, 1998; ■ Approval of As Needed Checks: GENERAL FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 91312 VAN ANTWERP, THOMAS $ 352.07 91313 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 656.00 91314 FIRST MIDWEST BANK $ 741.67 91315 ROBERT G PETERSEN $ 6066.40 91316 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 1400.00 91317 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 10715.30 91318 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL $ 43683.33 91427 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 15834.07 91428 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 15.00 91429 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR $ 4520.36 91430 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 138.00 91431 MCHENRY COMMUNITY $ 35.00 91432 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 704.70 91433 SARA ZELEK $ 58.90 91434 COUNTRY CREATION $ 373.75 91435 BARRINGTON TRANSPORTATION $ 204.00 91436 THE WATER WORKS $ 174.40 December 14 , 1998 Page 3 91437 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 14264.83 91438 PETTY CASH FUND $ 137.79 91439 MCHENRY AREA CRIME $ 13.00 91440 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 35.00 91441 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 115039.19 91442 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 91443 CLERK OF MCHENRY CIRCUIT $ 61.40 91444 LYDIA S MEYER, TRUSTEE $ 378.46 91445 LYDIA S MEYER, TRUSTEE $ 302.37 91446 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1679.25 91447 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4067.81 91448 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 732.93 91449 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4713.24 91450 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5444.73 91451 AFLAC $ 1392.22 91452 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 172.12 91453 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 16.00 91454 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 25.00 91455 KATHLEEN QUICK $ 91.80 91456 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 21.00 91457 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 21.00 91458 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 48.00 91459 FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH $ 285000.00 91460 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 19277.99 91461 MCHENRY COMMUNITY $ 20.00 91462 MCHENRY COUNTRY CLUB $ 1009.07 91650 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 148.83 91651 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 1394.11 91653 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 10106.20 91654 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 91655 CLERK OF MCHENRY CIRCUIT $ 61.40 91656 LYDIA S MEYER, TRUSTEE $ 378.46 91657 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150.00 91658 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1667.25 91659 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 3767.81 91660 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 712.93 91661 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4814.68 91662 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 116646.86 91663 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5444.73 91664 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 3898.71 91665 ATHLETIC BUSINESS $ 285.00 91666 FIRST MIDWEST BANK $ 454.98 91667 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL $ 28788.72 Report Totals 718577.82 WATER/SEWER FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 14691 RETIREMENT FUND $ 10208.33 14712 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 1060.46 14713 FIRST MIDWEST BANK $ 150000.00 14714 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 105.30 14715 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE $ 309.00 14768 GENERAL FUND $ 23839.19 14769 FIRST MIDWEST BANK $ 500000.00 Report Totals 685522.28 ■ List of Bills for approval: GENERAL FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 91698 A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC $ 761.20 91699 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 460.43 91700 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO $ 72.50 91701 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 1839.23 91702 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 273.53 91703 AMER ACADEMIC SUPPLIERS $ 359.67 91704 AMERITECH $ 4214.91 91705 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 176.24 91706 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 30.00 91707 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 942.70 91708 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 3045.50 91709 BERTHOLD NURSERY $ 56.25 91710 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 2477.89 91711 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 159.58 91712 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 1360.00 91713 BUSS FORD SALES $ 800.43 91714 CASTLE PRINTECH $ 4946.00 91715 CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC $ 67.00 91716 SUSAN CHRISTENSEN $ 1850.00 91717 COMED $ 1968.15 91718 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00 91719 COMPUTERTOTS INC $ 416.00 91720 CONSERVATION SERVICES $ 178.40 91721 CORPORATION FOR OPEN LAND $ 2794.52 91722 COMPLETE PERSONNEL $ 2313.36 91723 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 105.18 91724 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 828.00 91725 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO $ 914.91 91726 CUSTOM SPORTS $ 90.60 91727 DISCOUNT DISTRIBUTORS $ 167.50 91728 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 573.15 91729 DON'S TOWING $ 91.00 91730 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 287.00 91731 EDER RIEDEL & CO $ 9250.00 91732 KEITH ELY $ 40.00 91733 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35 91734 FISCHER BROS FRESH $ 1002.50 91735 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 368.47 91736 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 256.25 91737 GALL'S INC $ 119.98 91738 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 4096.90 91739 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY $ 38.58 91740 HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS $ 48.89 91741 ROBERT HOLMSTROM $ 40.00 91742 IAHPC $ 60.00 91743 ILLINOIS LAKE MGMT ASSOC $ 50.00 91744 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC $ 723.00 91745 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 243.00 91746 JEWEL FOOD STORES $ 1779.26 91747 KADISAK TILE & CARPET INC $ 141.30 91748 MARIANNE KAE $ 80.59 December 14, 1998 Page 4 91749 KAR PRODUCTS $ 417.96 91750 KETCHUM KAR & KARRIERS $ 103.50 91751 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 705.00 91752 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 74.93 91753 SUSAN LAROE $ 105.00 91754 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 370.77 91755 LIBERTY FLAG & SPECIALTY $ 65.45 91756 LTD COMMONDITIES $ 854.81 91757 MANPOWER $ 3219.80 91758 DAN J MARCINKO $ 23.05 91759 MDS INC $ 103.67 91760 PETE MERKEL $ 214.00 91761 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 1364.52 91762 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE $ 145.00 91763 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & $ 48.00 91764 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 555.65 91765 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 346.19 91766 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 13.50 91767 NICOR GAS $ 164.44 91768 NORTHWEST COURT REPORTING $ 1114.00 91769 NORTHERN SAFETY CO INC $ 183.73 91770 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 176.80 91771 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 250.75 91772 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 128.00 91773 NWBOCA $ 30.00 91774 P F PETTIBONE & CO $ 37.10 91775 PITNEY BOWES $ 757.80 91776 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 95.20 91777 KATHLEEN QUICK $ 94.75 91778 QUILL CORPORATION $ 350.19 91779 RADICOM INC $ 99.00 91780 RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL $ 102.30 91781 RELIABLE $ 54.69 91782 RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC $ 162.05 91783 SAM'S CLUB $ 85.58 91784 SCAN-AM $ 100.00 91785 SEARS $ 79.98 91786 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 48.00 91787 SETON NAME PLATE COMPANY $ 31.80 91788 ERIC M SEXTON $ 223.20 91789 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC $ 1302.71 91790 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 7170.80 91791 STAFF INDUSTRIES INC $ 2970.00 91792 STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO $ 2288.00 91793 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 497.47 91794 RICH STULL $ 17.86 91795 TARGET STORES $ 227.50 91796 THOMPSON ELEVATOR $ 363.00 91797 THOMPSON PUBLISHING GROUP $ 248.00 91798 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 71.02 91799 US OFFICE PRODUCTS $ 91.36 91800 VERMONT SYSTEMS INC $ 1985.00 91801 VISIBLE COMPUTER SUPPLY $ 606.81 91802 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 141.35 91803 WEARGUARD $ 931.49 91804 WEBER TRANSPLANTERS INC $ 780.00 91805 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 23.11 91806 TIM WIRFS $ 314.76 91807 YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC $ 648.00 91808 MIGUEL C ZARATE $ 10.00 91809 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC $ 101.00 91810 ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPANY $ 168.80 91811 ALTER CONSTRUCTION CO $ 30.00 91812 CAIRO, MARIANNE $ 21.44 91813 DEMUTH, DIANA $ 60.00 91814 FAST EDDIE'S CAR WASH $ 30.00 91815 FREUND, LORETTA $ 35.00 91816 GOLDIES COFFEE HOUSE $ 30.00 91817 ROLLABELS INK $ 59.71 Report Totals 87806.25 WATER/SEWER FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 14781 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 409.87 14782 AMERITECH $ 926.90 14783 AQUAPREP $ 4455.00 14784 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 419.34 14785 DAVID J LAMONTAGNE D/B/A $ 577.98 14786 LOREN W BERGGREN $ 60.00 14787 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 438.52 14788 CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND $ 809.16 14789 COMED $ 60.43 14790 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 7.13 14791 GEMPLER'S INC $ 69.40 14792 GUNDERSON & SON $ 82.82 14793 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 20.00 14794 THE KJELL CORPORATION $ 2610.00 14795 JOHN KUHL $ 85.00 14796 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 43.52 14797 MID AMERICAN WATER OF $ 160.20 14798 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 824.00 14799 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 292.53 14800 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 1125.00 14801 MCHENRY FIRESTONE $ 148.00 14802 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 215.08 14803 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 227.67 14804 NICOR GAS $ 1796.55 14805 NICOR GAS $ 771.04 14806 PIONEER PLUMBING SUPPLY $ 22.98 14807 PITNEY BOWES $ 62.94 14808 QUILL CORPORATION $ 231.47 14809 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 3132.88 14810 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 217.25 14811 SCAN-AM $ 316.45 14812 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC $ 161.20 14813 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 101.98 14814 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 6.83 14815 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 990.02 14816 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 7233.90 14817 CERTIFIED SERVICES INC $ 25.42 Report Totals 29138.46 December 14, 1998 Page 5 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 22000542 IMS $ 24331.88 22000543 TREASURER STATE OF ILL $ 51206.45 Report Totals 75538.33 POLICE PENSION FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 36001100 EDER RIEDEL & CO $ 2000.00 Report Totals 2000.00 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. APPROVE ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LEAF BURNING IN MCHENRY CITY LIMITS City Administrator Lobaito reported Council at its November 23, 1998 regularly scheduled Council Meeting referred consideration of an ordinance prohibiting leaf burning to this evening's December 14, 1998 regularly scheduled Council Meeting Agenda. In response to Council direction, Staff reviewed alternate leaf disposal options available to City of McHenry residents. City Administrator Lobaito noted two alternate options: ■ Curb-side collection utilizing yard waste stickers; ■ Yard waste drop-off site available to all residents displaying vehicle stickers. Both these programs are available beginning on April 1 st of every year. In addition, Staff conducted a survey of surrounding communities who have prohibited leaf burning. It was discovered only the City of McHenry provides alternatives in the Spring for leaf collection. Some discussion followed. Council directed City Clerk Althoff to include information regarding the new ordinance prohibiting leaf burning and burning regulations in general in the next City of McHenry Newsletter. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to pass and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code, entitled Fire Protection and Prevention, as presented, specifically, prohibiting leaf burning. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FROM NIMED CORPORATION FOR AN EASEMENT MODIFICATION - WAUKEGAN ROAD Director of Public Works Batt informed Council NIMED Corporation, formerly known as Northern Illinois Medical Center Foundation, had granted an easement on Waukegan Road to the City of McHenry, in conjunction with the East of the Fox River Sanitary Sewer Extension. NIMED Corporation is currently requesting easement modification as the temporary construction easement is no longer needed, and an as- built sewer sits on a location that differs from the original grant of easement. This request was precipitated as NIMED Corporation is selling the property in question. In response to Council inquiry, Director Batt noted the easement modification will be prepared at NIMED Corporation's expense. A brief discussion followed. Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of an amendment to the Waukegan Road Grant of Easement , dated October 14, 1996 and recorded on December 6, 1996 as Doc. No. 9613061812, between the City of McHenry and NIMED Corporation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. December 14, 1998 Page 6 City Administrator Lobaito noted the Public Works Department was in the process of reviewing all easements obtained in conjunction with the East of the River Sanitary Sewer Extension for possible revision and amendment. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Referencing his December 14, 1998 memo, Mayor Cuda requested Council approve his appointment of Jose M. Lagunes to the Human Relations Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Jim Laursen. Mayor Cuda also noted an additional vacancy exists due to the recent retirement of Liz Ellmann. Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd,to approve the Mayor's appointment of Jose M. Lagunes to the Human Relations Commission to fulfill the unexpired term of Jim Laursen. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda also reported he and City Administrator Lobaito met with Ken Bruce regarding the acquisition of his property located adjacent to the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Bruce has expressed his desire to resolve the sale of the smaller parcel of property prior to any discussion regarding the potential purchase of his marina property by the City of McHenry for future Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported the Finance Committee had met on December 9th and December 14th, 1998. At Staff's recommendation, four financial institution representatives had been invited to the December 9, 1998 Finance Committee Meeting to make a brief presentation for the Committee's consideration regarding banking services proposals. The Committee's recommendation will appear before full Council as part of the regularly scheduled December 30, 1998 Council Meeting Agenda. The minutes of the Committee meeting will be in the next Agenda packet for Council review. The purpose of the December 14, 1998 Finance Committee Meeting was to consider the Thornwood Drainage Ditch project refunding request by Waters Edge I and Waters Edge III Condominium Associations. The minutes of this meeting will be forthcoming in the December 23rd Agenda Packet distributed on Friday. STAFF REPORTS Referencing his December 7, 1998 memorandum, Director of Community Development Napolitano noted the existing zoning regulations for detached garages was provided for Council review and consideration. It is the recommendation of Staff to amend the zoning requirements to permit larger detached garages. Some discussion followed. In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding increasing the size of a -- detached garage from 700 square feet, Director Napolitano stated the average size of a detached garage is approximately 800 square feet. Further discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to limit all accessory structures to a percentage of the lot size. December 14, 1998 Page 7 Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to direct Staff to draft a Petition requesting a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment of Table 20, Zoning Standards for Accessory Structures, on behalf of the City of McHenry as Petitioner, which would amend the permitted size of a detached garage on a zoned residential lot; and to direct Staff to schedule a Public Hearing reference this matter before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. Director of Community Development Napolitano informed Council Jay Dulla, Vice President of D.R. Horton Custom Homes, is requesting a one year extension for the temporary sign located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Route 31 and Bull Valley Road, advertising homes in the Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision. The existing permit expired on November 15, 1998. In response to Council inquiry, Director Napolitano noted Council at its regularly scheduled October 29, 1997 meeting, granted a variance to D.R. Horton Custom Homes permitting a 10' by 10' temporary advertising sign for the Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision. Approval of the variance was conditioned upon the following: ■ The sign shall not exceed fifteen feet in height; ■ All sides of the sign painted shall be painted; ■ The sign shall be placed at least thirty feet from the right-of-way; ■ The sign shall be removed within one year, with a one year renewal option, subject to Council approval. Some discussion followed. In response to Council inquiry, Director Napolitano noted the Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision has just begun construction of Phase II. Discussion continued. Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to deny Custom Homes request for a one-year extension for the temporary advertising sign located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Route 31 and Bull Valley Road, for the Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision. Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger, Murgatroyd. Absent: None. Motion carried. Director of Community Development Napolitano noted a similar request may be forthcoming for a new location. Director of Public Works Batt reported information provided Council to reduce the Mark Towne Letter of Credit was incorrect. Mr. Towne's request was for a second reduction, the first reduction having been granted by Council in December of 1997. Director Batt recommended Council approve the second reduction as all improvements have been made. The second Warranty Letter of Credit would be in the amount of $14, 393.60. It was the consensus of Council to grant Mark Towne's request for a second reduction in the Letter of Credit to $0, upon submittal of a Warranty Letter of Credit in the amount of $14,393.60. Director of Public Works Batt also reported smoke alarms are being installed in the City property located at 1115 River Road as per Federal requirements for rental properties. Director Batt thanked Alderman Bolger for bringing this oversight to Staff's attention. December 14, 1998 Page 8 Referencing his memo of December 7, 1998, Director Batt informed Council City Engineers Baxter and Woodman have, at Staff's request, conducted an evaluation of the City of McHenry's fueling alternatives for three diesel engine generators. Federal regulations require the elimination of all underground storage tanks by January, 1999. It is the recommendation of Staff that Council consider directing City Engineers Baxter and Woodman to submit an engineering proposal to replace the existing tanks with above-ground tanks. Director Batt noted the 1998-1999 Budget reflects a $100,000 expenditure for this project. City Administrator Lobaito informed Council McHenry Commons Shopping Center has submitted a property tax reduction appeal. At this time, the property owners have not submitted any evidence supporting their position and no date has been set for the County Board Review. In addition, City Administrator Lobaito reported three quotes were obtained for the reroofing of City-owned property located at 1115 North River Road. The lowest quote was submitted by Associated Roofing and Waterproofing in the amount of $8,827. City Administrator Lobaito noted the $8,827 amount is an estimate as the amount of rotted wood which needs to be replaced is unknown. It is the recommendation of Staff to award the reroofing contract to Associated Roofing and Waterproofing of Wauconda in an amount not-to- exceed $10,000. Director of Public Works Batt revealed a family member is an employee of Associated Roofing and Waterproofing. He stated neither he nor this family member maintains an ownership position in Associated Roofing and Waterproofing. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to award the reroofing contract for the City-owned Property located at 1115 North River Road to Associated Roofing and Waterproofing of Wauconda, Illinois, in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. In response to City Administrator Lobaito's inquiry, Council directed Staff to expense the reroofing project from the Water and Sewer Capital Development Fund. In addition, Council directed Staff to debit the 1115 North River Road rent to the Water and Sewer Capital Development Fund. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Murgatroyd requested Staff investigate the apparent recurring problem on Scully Drive. Chief of Police Joyce concurred. Alderman Glab requested regular updates on the Millennium Committee Meetings. He also expressed concern with the apparent promotion of a recreational activity the City regulates, specifically, snowmobiles. Mayor Cuda explained a tentative schedule of events and activities for the Millennium Celebration will be presented for Council review and approval. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel at 8:25 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. December 14, 1998 Page 9 Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to go back into Open Session at 9:00 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 9:00 p.m. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to accept the recommendation of City Clerk Althoff and to approve the hiring of Letitia M. Gurrie for the position of Utility Billing Clerk at Grade 5, Step 1 , with a starting salary of $23,597, effective immediately upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. ITY CLERK MAYOR G'l