HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/29/1998 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JULY 29, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, July 29, 1998 in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
McClatchey, Baird. Absent: Murgatroyd. 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.
�-- TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
None one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION, ZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT - ADAMS
COMMERCIAL PARK - 2600 WEST ROUTE 120
Mayor Cuda opened the Public Hearing on the Annexation, Zoning and Adams
Commercial Park Preliminary Plat approval at 7:33 p.m. The Petitioner Richard A.
Adams, his attorney, Mark Saladin of Militello, Zanck and Coen, and surveyor, Charles
Mionske of Charles A. Mionske Land Surveyors, were in attendance.
Attorney Saladin addressed Council stating the Petitioner, Mr. Adams, is
seeking Annexation of a 20-acre parcel of property located approximately 1600 feet
north of Illinois State Route 120 and Adams Drive, north of Adams Enterprises Trailer
Sales and Service located at 2600 West Route 120, McHenry, Illinois. The subject
property is part of Property Index No. 09-25-326-008 and extends from the
northernmost boundary of the Adams Property to the north, having approximately 160
feet of frontage along Lincoln Road. The Petitioner is seeking a Business Park Zoning
Classification for 4 acres which are incorporated into the proposed Adams Commercial
Park Preliminary Plat, as Lots 15 and 16. An Estate Zoning Classification is sought
for the remaining 16 acres.
Attorney Saladin explained the City of McHenry annexed the current Adams
Property in 1995 as part of the large-scale East of the Fox River Annexation of
properties. The Business Park and C-5 Highway Commercial Zoning granted by the
McHenry City Council at the time of annexation were delineated by a Metes and
Bounds legal description as opposed to actual lot lines. Mr. Adams subsequently
acquired the 20-acre parcel adjacent to the northernmost boundary of his existing
property to the north including approximately 160 feet of frontage along Lincoln Road.
This property is the 20-acre parcel being considered for annexation and zoning during
this evening's Public Hearing. The original plan for the Adams Business Park has been
reconfigured as a result of final engineering, citing an extensive wetlands area at the
northwest corner of the proposed Commercial Park Subdivision. The proposed Adams
Commercial Park Preliminary Plat depicts two cul-de-sacs rather than the circular road.
Two access points to the Commercial Park Subdivision from Illinois State Route 120
are proposed and tentatively approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
The first access point is at Adams Drive, with the second access point being an
easement on the west edge of Lot 1 , between Lots 6 and 7, which will be a right-in,
right-out, as per the Illinois Department of Transportation's directive. Due to the
reconfiguration of the Adams Commercial Park Preliminary Plat, the Petitioner is
requesting the appropriate Zoning reclassifications to achieve compliance with the
proposed Adams Commercial Park Preliminary Plat. Lots 18 and 19 of the proposed
Adams Commercial Park Preliminary Plat and portions of Lot 4,5, and 6, would be
reclassified from Business Park to C-5 Highway Commercial. A portion of Lot 7 would
be reclassified from C-5 Highway Commercial to Business Park. The Zoning Board of
Appeals at the June 15, 1998 Public Hearing considered and unanimously
recommended, upon annexation to the City of McHenry, the granting of a Business
Park Zoning classification to the four acres indicated as Lots 15 and 16 on the Adams
Commercial Subdivision Preliminary Plat located immediately north of the existing
Adams Business Park Property, and the granting of Estate Zoning classification to the
remaining 16 acres of property located adjacent to the northernmost boundary of the
existing Adams Property, extending north including approximately 160 feet of frontage
along Lincoln Road. During the same Public Hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals also
considered and unanimously recommended
July 29, 1998 Page 2
Council approval of the zoning reclassification of Lots 18 and 19 and the northernmost
portions of Lots 4,5, and 6, as indicated on the Adams Commercial Subdivision
Preliminary Plat from Business Park to C-5 Highway Commercial, and the
reclassification of the easternmost half of Lot 7, as indicated on the Adams
Commercial Subdivision Preliminary Plat, from C-5 Highway Commercial to Business
Park.
The City of McHenry Plan Commission, at their May 7, 1998 regularly
scheduled meeting, considered and unanimously recommended the approval of the
revised Adams Commercial Park Preliminary Plat prepared by Charles Mionske dated �--,
February 9, 1998 with a revision date of May 7, 1998, subject to the following
conditions:
1 . Compliance with the following engineering and Community Development
Department's written comments:
• The City Engineer shall review and approve the Preliminary Plat, and all points
addressed in the Baxter and Woodman correspondence of April 30, 1998
reference the Adams Commercial Park plan review shall be brought into
compliance;
• Evidence of coordination with IDOT regarding the dedication of right-of-way and
future improvements along Route 120 shall be provided;
• A title commitment for an owner's title insurance policy shall be provided in the
initial amount of $5,000 covering title of the real estate being subdivided and
covering a date not more than 14 days prior to the date the preliminary plat is
filed;
• An Endangered Species Consultation Agency Action Report from the Illinois
Department of Conservation shall be provided;
• The existing and requested zoning within the subdivision shall be labeled on the
preliminary plat;
• The location, widths, and names of all existing and platted streets, alleys, or
other public ways and easements, railroad, and utility rights-of-way, parks,
cemeteries, water courses, drainage ditches, permanent buildings, and bridges
within 300 feet of the proposed subdivision shall be shown on the preliminary
plat;
• The required 75-foot rear yard setback for Lots 16-20 shall be shown on the
preliminary plat;
• In accordance with the City Attorney's comments, restrictions on the proposed
detention area and conservation easement area shall be clarified as required.
2. The submission of covenants including wetland maintenance requirements and
the prohibition of vehicles utilizing the public right-of-way;
3. The submission of written authorization from the McHenry Township Fire
Protection District approving the length and radius of the Preliminary Plat cul-de-
sacs.
Attorney Saladin also summarized the significant provisions of the proposed
Annexation Agreement including:
1 . Approval of the Adams Commercial Park Preliminary Plat;
2. Approval of the requested zoning reclassification for the existing Adams
Property and granting of the zoning classifications for the 20-acre parcel being
annexed to the City of McHenry;
3. Approval of a variance to the Subdivision Control Ordinance permitting cul-de-
sacs in excess of 400 feet in length;
4. Approval of a variance to the Subdivision Control Ordinance permitting the
development of the Adams Commercial Park Subdivision without a complete
public water supply and distribution system;
5. The granting of all easements required for the Adams Commercial Park
Subdivision by the owner, which may be necessary to extend utilities to
adjoining properties, including the extension of any future water mains to
Lincoln Road;
6. The construction of public sanitary sewer and water mains by the property
July 29, 1998 Page 3
owner in conjunction with the development of the Adams Commercial Park
Subdivision; and the provision that all water mains will be connected to a public
water system, if and when a public water system is completed;
7. Payment`'of a $1500/residential unit as well as the currenf"tax lag fee of
$1533/residential unit developed on the Estate portion of the 20-acre
annexation parcel;
8. The conveyance of Outlot B, the well located on Outlot B, a pump, and a pitless
adaptor to the City of McHenry by the property owner;
9. The construction by the City of McHenry of an elevated water storage tank on
Outlot B within a reasonable time frame, subject to the condition that a water
main connection is successfully constructed under the Fox River;
10. Improvement as per Illinois Environmental Protection Agency specifications of
Outlot B by the City of McHenry to operate a safe public water supply system,
subject to the successful construction of a water main connection under the
Fox River;
11 . Construction of a 12-inch water main to the north and south boundaries of the
Adams Commercial Park Subdivision by the property owner;
12. The extension of a 12-inch water main to the southerly right-of-way of Lincoln
Road by the property owner which may also be subject to a Recapture
Agreement;
13. The best efforts by the City of McHenry to cause a sewer connection to the
south side of Lincoln Road;
14. Council approval to permit the Adams Commercial Park Subdivision be
developed with private wells in the event no Fox River water main connection
is developed.
Some discussion followed. City Administrator Lobaito noted the City's
consulting engineering firm, Baxter and Woodman, had submitted a letter stating the
water production level of the new well recently constructed on the Adams Commercial
Subdivision's Outlot B was approximately 500 gallons/minute. City Administrator
Lobaito reported this production level was more than acceptable for supplying water.
Water quality reports are anticipated sometime in September.
Mayor Cuda commended both Staff and the Petitioner's efforts to draft and
present a partial solution to the development of a viable water system East of the Fox
River. City Administrator Lobaito reiterated if a water main connection across the Fox
River was not forthcoming, the City of McHenry was not obligated to construct an
elevated storage tank on and improve Outlot B of the Adams Commercial Park
Subdivision, and the Adams Commercial Park Subdivision would be permitted to
develop with private wells. The Adams Commercial Park Subdivision must, however,
be developed with appropriately sized 12-inch water mains in the event a viable City
operated water supply system is developed. Staff noted the difficulty of extending,
constructing and connecting to a water supply system after the development of a
subdivision.
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Staff noted the Outlot B well is 90
feet deep with a 30-foot water table. Mr. Adams, in response to Council inquiry,
stated his intent to begin the development of his commercial park immediately. Some
discussion followed regarding a time frame for the potential water main connection
river crossing.
Mayor Cuda provided Council information regarding Donald and Roger Gerstad's
proposal to annex to the City of McHenry their property located north of Lincoln Road
and west of Chapel Hill Road, commonly known as the Diedrich Farm. Alderman Baird
expressed his concern with the proposed Gerstad Annexation and residential
development. In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito
stated the water main connection river crossing is needed to support and influence the
existing west side water supply. Staff has also recently determined the river crossing
is more economically feasible than other previously considered water supply system
options.
Alderman McClatchey inquired whether Staff and/or City engineering
consultants Baxter and Woodman were investigating the availability of grant funding.
City Administrator Lobaito stated the availability of grant funds was being investigated
July 29, 1998 Page 4
and Council would be kept apprised of the situation.
Mayor Cuda asked if there were any comments and/or questions from the
audience with regard to:
• the proposed Annexation and Zoning of the 20-acre parcel adjacent to the
northernmost boundary of the existing Adams property extending north and
including approximately 160 feet of frontage along Lincoln Road;
• the reclassification of portion of the Adams Property located within the City of
McHenry to C-5 Highway Commercial and Business Park; and
• the proposed Preliminary Plat of the Adams Commercial Park Subdivision
prepared by Charles Mionske dated February 9, 1998 with a revision date of
May 7, 1998.
There were none. In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, City Clerk Althoff reported no
written and/or oral comments on the proposed Annexation, Zoning, Re-Classification
and Adams Commercial Subdivision Park Preliminary Plat had been received by the
Office of the City Clerk.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Cuda requested a motion to close the
Public Hearing.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to close the Public Hearing at 7:58
p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
Alderman Baird, citing the Petitioner's statements regarding the limited --,
residential development potential of the Estate zoned property because of its irregular
shape and proximity to high quality wetlands, requested the Petitioner consider
including language in the Annexation Agreement limiting the development of the area
zoned Estate to one residential lot. The Petitioner concurred. In response to Alderman
Baird's inquiry, Mr. Mionske, surveyor, stated the McHenry Township Fire Protection
District letter regarding the length and radius of the cul-de-sacs on the proposed
Adams Commercial Park Subdivision's Preliminary Plat will be submitted within the
next few days.
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Director of Community Development
Napolitano noted the remaining two Plan Commission approval conditions have been
met.
Mayor Cuda directed Staff to prepare the appropriate ordinances to:
• Annex and Zone the 20-acre parcel located adjacent to the northernmost
boundary of the existing Adams Property, east of the Fox River, north of Illinois
State Route 120, and south of Lincoln Road;
• Reclassify Lots 18 and 19 and the northernmost portions of Lots 4,5, and 6 as
depicted on the Adams Commercial Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat to C-5
Highway Commercial and to reclassify the easternmost half of Lot 7 as depicted
on the Adams Commercial Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat to Business Park;
• To amend the proposed Annexation Agreement with the revisions as agreed to
by Council during this evening's Public Hearing.
Formal action will occur at the August 5, 1998 regularly scheduled Council
Meeting.
July 29, 1998 Page 5
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
1. City Council Meeting Minutes:
July 1, 1998 Regular Meeting;
July 8, 1998 Regular Meeting;
2. Block Party Requests:
August 8, 1998: Veretta Court, 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.;
August 9, 1998: Polish Legion of American Veterans: Park Street, 12:00 p.m-7:00 p.m.;
August 15, 1998: Jennifer Lane, 2:00 p.m. until sunset;
August 23, 1998: Colony Trail, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.;
3. Picnic/Beer Permit Requests;
4. Resolution Honoring Kate Riggert Baumann on her 100th Birthday;
5. Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Adding Stop Streets;
6. Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Increasing Developer Donation Fees;
7. Monthly Treasurer's Report;
8. Monthly Budget Report;
9. List of Bills.
GENERAL FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
90178 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 1257.82
90179 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO $ 597.00
90180 ADAMS AIR & RADIATOR SERV $ 536.69
90181 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC $ 125.65
90182 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 1068.19
90183 ADVANTAGE COMPUTER SUPPLY $ 47.93
90184 AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC $ 91.39
90185 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 348.79
90186 PAMELA J ALTHOFF $ 13.34
90187 AMERICAN PARADE FLOAT INC $ 675.00
90188 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC $ 55.90
90189 AMERICAN INTERMAXX INC $ 2322.70
90190 AMERITECH $ 2002.35
90191 AQUA FECTION INC $ 325.00
90192 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 176.24
90193 ARVIDSON INTEGRATED WATER $ 46.32
90194 ALICE ARNET $ 28.19
90195 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 247.42
90196 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 1093.15
90197 THE BARN NURSERY $ 656.84
90198 BARRINGTON TRANSPORTATION $ 170.00
90199 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 231.33
90200 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 60.00
90201 LOREN W BERGGREN $ 75.00
90202 B AND H INDUSTRIES $ 14.40
90203 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 6555.24
90204 BOONE CREEK GOLF CLUB INC $ 707.50
90205 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 158.83
90206 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 995.00
90207 GEO R BREBER MUSIC CO INC $ 372.60
90208 BROADCAST ENGINEERING $ 4.00
90209 BRUCE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT $ 755.00
90210 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 1123.79
90211 BUSS FORD SALES $ 4079.36
90212 BUSINESS & LEGAL REPORTS $ 320.08
90213 CARDINAL AUTO GLASS CO II $ 455.43
90214 MIKE CAPELLANI $ 240.00
90215 CAREY APPLIANCE INC $ 99.70
90216 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 367.94
90217 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL $ 433 .20
90218 CHEMSEARCH $ 94.66
90219 C&H DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 198.56
90220 CHICAGO TRIBUNE $ 192.70
90221 SUSAN CHRISTENSEN $ 25.36
90222 CHICAGO SEA RAY $ 40.00
90223 CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL $ 5800.00
90224 CLASSIC AWARDS $ 733.19
90225 CLEMENT COMMUNICATIONS $ 226.88
90226 COMARK GOVT EDUCATION INC $ 300.00
90227 COMED $ 10304.27
90228 COMED $ 2244.94
90229 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00
90230 CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS $ 264.90
90231 CONSERV FS $ 476.00
90232 CONSERVATION SERVICES $ 1070.03
90233 CONE KALB WONDERLICK $ 449.74
90234 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 382.20
90235 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 271.45
90236 CORNELIO CRUZ $ 100.00
90237 CRYSTAL LAKE SKI & BIKE $ 40.00
90238 CRYSTAL LAKE TIRE & $ 171.26
90239 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 2145.00
90240 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO $ 319.99
90241 CUSTOM LANDSCAPING $ 7025.00
90242 CUSTOM SPORTS $ 405.25
90243 ROBERT G DAWDY $ 32.50
90244 JOHN DEBOER ENTERPRISES $ 1168.00
90245 DIRECT DESIGN LTD $ 5000.00
90246 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 425.94
90247 BARBARA W DOENING $ 1219.50
90248 DON'S TOWING $ 45.00
July 29, 1998 Page 6
90249 DON'S DAIRY FROST $ 80.00
90250 EBY-BROWN CO $ 1216.56
90251 ED'S AUTOMOTIVE $ 15.00
90252 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 355.00
90253 EXTECH COMPANY $ 194.70
90254 FIDELITY PRODUCTS CO $ 308.10
90255 FISCHER BROS FRESH $ 1143.88
90256 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC $ 151.31
90257 FOTO FAST $ 70.58
90258 JEFF FOWLER $ 100.00
90259 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 311.00
90260 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 1908.92
90261 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 235.00
90262 ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO $ 100.00
90263 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 672.80
90264 JASON GLOEDE $ 223.20
90265 GRAND SLAM USA $ 2100.00
90266 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY $ 5131.91
90267 DON HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT $ 70.00
90268 CAROL HOLIAN $ 34.33
90269 HOWIE'S HOIST COMPANY INC $ 137.50
90270 IICLE $ 47.73
90271 IIMC $ 140.00
90272 ILLINOIS CITY MANAGEMENT $ 195.75
90273 ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT $ 201.45
90274 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $ 76.00
90275 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC $ 4842.80
90276 IPRA $ 10.00
90277 SHIRLEY JENKINS $ 29.08
90278 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 411.00
90279 JOAN JENSEMA $ 25.97
90280 JEWEL FOOD STORES $ 191.96
90281 TED JUSKE $ 198.75
90282 VILLAGE SKATE INC D/B/A $ 1621.84
90283 KAR PRODUCTS $ 489.33
90284 KDS TECH SERVICES INC $ 999.25
90285 KETCHUM KAR & KARRIERS $ 48.00
90286 TOM KING $ 400.00
90287 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 16700.00
90288 KATHLEEN KUNZER $ 139.80
90289 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 543.58
90290 LANDMARKS PRESERVATION $ 40.00
90291 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 138.50
90292 LEISURE PURSUIT INC $ 265.00
90293 LEONARDI'S FOOD $ 4524.95
90294 LETN $ 776.00
90295 LIBERTY FLAG & SPECIALTY $ 175.45
90296 LINCOLN EQUIPMENT INC $ 44.70
90297 LEE LOPEZ $ 35.00
90298 GERALD LUBBEN $ 300.00
90299 ROBERT LUDWIGSEN $ 500.00
90300 PATTIE LUNKENHEIMER $ 83 .00
90301 MANPOWER $ 353 .04
90302 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 253 .43
90303 LORENE MARCINEK $ 235.74
90304 LYNN G MARTENSON $ 24.95
90305 MELROSE PYROTECHNICS INC $ 15000.00
90306 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE $ 214.65
90307 MER-MADE FILTER OF S C $ 166.37
90308 MEYERS BOAT COMPANY $ 115.00
90309 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 1596.22
90310 MILLER MONUMENT COMPANY $ 162.50
90311 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 680.20
90312 KIM MINOR $ 52.69
90313 MIDWEST CHLORINATING & $ 275.00
90314 MUNICIPAL CLERKS OF LAKE $ 15.00
90315 MURDOCK INC $ 3963 .71
90316 MUSIC PERFORMANCE $ 1850.00
90317 MUSICIANS ASSN LOCAL 48 $ 136.80
90318 MCANDREW & CUNABAUGH $ 6800.00
90319 THOMAS MCCARTHY $ 2604.00
90320 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 980.80
90321 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE $ 145.00
90322 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 153 .00
90323 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 341.59
90324 MCH CTY MUNICIPAL ASSN $ 50.00
90325 MCHENRY PAINT GLASS & $ 152.00
90326 MCHENRY FIRESTONE $ 3142.80
90327 MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT CT $ 311.86
90328 MCHENRY PRINTING SERVICE $ 379.40
90329 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 102.00
90330 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 5378.00
90331 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH $ 3786.00
90332 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 11.50
90333 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 595.38
90334 MCHENRY COUNTY SCHOOLS $ 2700.00
90335 NATIONAL ARBOR DAY $ 15.00
90336 CHRISTINE NEWMAN $ 266.19
90337 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 13525.77
90338 NICOR GAS $ 380.80
90339 NORTHTOWN AUTO SERVICE $ 30.00
90340 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC $ 185.00
90341 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 176.80
90342 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 392.83
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90343 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 856.82
90344 NORTHWEST PROPERTY & $ 36.00
90345 NUTOYS LEISURE PRODUCTS $ 1430.00
90346 NYE AUTO DOCTOR $ 87.43
90347 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY $ 195.68
90348 MIKE OWSLEY $ 87.22
90349 KRISTINE PAPROCKI $ 60.18
90350 PARADISE COMPUTER $ 737.28
90351 PETALS & STEMS $ 38.50
90352 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 589.30
90353 PIONEER PLUMBING SUPPLY $ 140.85
90354 PITNEY BOWES $ 643.86
90355 PLANNING RESOURCES INC $ 5414.15
90356 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 47.60
90357 PRIME COMMERCIAL CORP $ 30.00
90358 FRED PRYOR SEMINARS $ 195.00
90359 RADICOM INC $ 100.00
90360 RAINBOW RACING SYSTEM $ 51.00
90361 R & D AUTO BODY $ 85.00
90362 RECREATION CONCEPTS INC $ 5280.00
90363 RECREONICS $ 1952.14
90364 REICHERT CHEVROLET $ 129.34
90365 RELIABLE $ 37.27
90366 RICHMOND FISHERIES $ 800.00
90367 R & N TRUCKING INC $ 565.00
90368 SUE ROBERTSON $ 78.76
90369 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 66.00
90370 H W ROWE $ 1215.00
90371 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 357.20
90372 RYDIN DECAL $ 457.50
90373 SAM'S CLUB $ 246.10
90374 SCAN-AM $ 4554.33
90375 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 10.00
90376 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC $ 1634.40
90377 AL CAJTHAML D/B/A $ 64.00
90378 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 472.70
90379 SMITH & WESSON COMPANY $ 408.00
90380 S & S ARTS & CRAFTS $ 269.83
90381 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 555.54
90382 SULLIVAN FOODS $ 118.80
90383 SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS $ 915.00
90384 SUNNYSIDE COMPANY $ 212.32
90385 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO $ 41.36
90386 THOMPSON ELEVATOR $ 149.00
90387 WILLIAM N TOALSON $ 845.60
90388 TRAFFIC CONTROL & $ 295.80
90389 TODD TROCKI $ 140.00
.... 90390 UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE $ 2241.70
90391 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 474.90
90392 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 61.80
90393 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 1200.00
90394 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS $ 3473.00
90395 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 405.02
90396 WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTH $ 4645.00
90397 WEBER TRANSPLANTERS INC $ 970.00
90398 WEST PUBLISHING PYMT CTR $ 80.40
90399 WILLIAMS ELECTTRIC SERVIC $ 824.22
90400 WINDSOR DEVELOPMENT $ 30.00
90401 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO $ 119.55
90402 MIGUEL C ZARATE $ 67.50
90403 JIM ZASADA $ 20.00
90404 ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPANY $ 41.40
90405 SARA ZELEK $ 68.32
90406 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 5248.35
90407 ANDERSON, BRIAN $ 172.80
90408 AUMANN, LISA $ 10.02
90409 BARRON, VICTOR $ 10.00
90410 BERES, KAROL $ 30.00
90411 BAZAN, MIKE $ 172.80
90412 BITTERMAN, ALAN $ 7.50
90413 BERNHARD, DAVE $ 172.80
90414 BONATO, STEFANI $ 30.00
90415 BUSINESS JOURNAL, THE $ 25.00
90416 BURGER, CINDY $ 10.00
90417 CHAPMAN, CHRIS $ 30.00
90418 COUNTRY JEEP $ 30.00
90419 CONWAY, PAMELA $ 30.00
90420 COX, MELISSA $ 10.00
90421 COY, MIKE $ 50.00
90422 CUMMINGS, JOHN $ 172.80
90423 D'AMBROSIO, TOM $ 291.00
90424 DIXON, KATHY $ 35.00
90425 DOYLE, GINA $ 65.00
90426 DRESS BARN $ 30.00
90427 EISERMAN, JERRY $ 54.09
90428 EMPSON, JACKIE $ 7.50
90429 EMMERT, CHARLES $ 43.20
90430 ERBER, DIANE $ 7.50
90431 EVANS, STACIE K $ 30.00
90432 FAGAN, PAT $ 7.50
90433 FASHION NAILS $ 30.00
90434 FELTSON, RAY $ 90.00
90435 FLEMING, DEBRA $ 52.00
90436 FRANGER, BARBARA $ 52.00
90437 FREUND, RENEE $ 35.00
July 29, 1998 Page 8
90438 FREUND, ROBERT L $ 350.00
90439 FREUND, BOB $ 172.80
90440 FREUND, MIKE $ 172.80
90441 FREUND, JIM $ 172.80
90442 GAUGER, LORELEI $ 128.00
90443 GENDE, STACEY $ 118.00
90444 GERSCH, KRYSTAL $ 35.00
90445 GLICK, HENRY $ 26.00
90446 GRAHAM ENTERPRISES INC $ 30.00
90447 HEATHERLY, DALE $ 13.00
90448 HULT, KAREN $ 83.00
90449 KANTER, LORI $ 26.00
90450 KERN, TERRY $ 10.00
90451 KILROY, TIMOTHY $ 10.00
90452 KORT, BILL $ 172.80
90453 KUS, CINDY $ 130.00
90454 LAPIN, PETE $ 78.75
90455 LANPHIER, KATHY $ 175.00
90456 LEE, CYNTHIA $ 35.00
90457 LEONARDI, KATHLEEN $ 35.00
90458 LIDIK, VICKI $ 31.10
90459 LASPINA, JACK $ 129.60
90460 LEIGHTY, JOHN $ 172.80
90461 MALISZEWSKI, JANE $ 13.95
90462 MATTOON, KATHY $ 70.00
90463 MICHALSKI, STEPHANIE $ 75.00
90464 MORGAN, JAMI $ 9.00
90465 MURGATRODYD, DAVID $ 35.00
90466 O'SHEA, SUZANNE $ 13.00
90467 OTTO, STEFANIE $ 23.32
90468 PETCO $ 30.00
90469 PIOTROSKI, DELORES $ 10.00
90470 PLANNER PADS CO $ 81.40
90471 PHEIFFER, DUANE $ 43.20
90472 PELLANT, BILL $ 172.80
90473 POLYMER COLOR $ 65.00
90474 PURPURA, JOSEPH F $ 65.00
90475 RAINBOW OF ILLINOIS $ 30.00
90476 RAUEN, LINDA $ 220.00
90477 RHODES, DON $ 172.80
90478 RIETESEL, GAYLE $ 128.00
90479 ROSARIO, CLEMENTE $ 35.00
90480 ROWELL, CATHLEEN $ 25.00
90481 ROOK, GEORGE $ 43 .20
90482 ROBERTS, TIM $ 172.80
90483 RYBA, RON $ 42.00
90484 SEEMUTH, GREG $ 50.00
90485 SMITH, CAROL JEAN $ 25.84
90486 SAMSON, SCOTT $ 129.60
90487 SKARANEA, TODD $ 172.80
90488 STATE'S ATTORNEYS $ 15.00
90489 ST PATRICK'S PARISH $ 65.00
90490 SKARANEA, AL $ 172.80
90491 TARGET $ 30.00
90492 THOMPSON, HAL $ 129.60
90493 TIFFANY, THERESA $ 50.00
90494 TOBECK, DONNA $ 65.00
90495 VANDERWYST, JENNIFER $ 10.00
90496 WALSH, KIM $ 35.00
90497 WEBER, DIANNA $ 66.00
90498 WEBER, MABEL $ 65.00
90499 WELCH, JERRI LYNN $ 53 .34
90500 WIRTZ, LAURA $ 65.00
90501 WOLLSCHEID, KAREN $ 96.64
Report Totals 246628.40
WATER/SEWER FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
14481 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 511.55
14482 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP $ 1004.00
14483 AMERITECH $ 612.26
14484 AQUAPREP $ 1068.75
14485 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 259.40
14486 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 126.94
14487 BADGER METER INC $ 2562.34
14489 BARTER & WOODMAN $ 40846.67
14490 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 1224.74
14491 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 17.75
14492 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 76.28
14493 CLEMENT COMMUNICATIONS $ 113.46
14494 COMED $ 24341.87
14495 COMED $ 49.62
14496 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING $ 38.55
14497 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 4.67
14498 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 34.18
14499 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 87.60
14500 GUNDERSON & SON $ 154.66
14501 DON HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT $ 40.00
14502 HYDROAIRE SALES INC $ 395.68
14503 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 733 .62
14504 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 1560.00
14505 KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 475.89
14506 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 3 .06
14507 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 31.00
14508 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 497.38
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14509 CHARLES A MIONSKE INC $ 1218.95
14510 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 768.00
14511 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 371.34
14512 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 98.25
14513 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 6.83
14514 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 37.63
14515 MCHENRY CTY WELL & PUMP $ 96.90
14516 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 191.89
14517 NICOR GAS $ 1884.40
14518 NICOR GAS $ 547.97
14519 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 211.95
14520 WILLIAM J REGNER $ 85.00
14521 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 50.16
14522 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 3807.50
14523 SCAN-AM $ 428.67
14524 JON SCHMITT $ 42.58
14525 ROBERT J FRY D/B/A $ 300.00
14526 STRATFORD SAFETY PRODUCTS $ 70.67
14527 SUBURBAN LABORATORIES INC $ 310.00
14528 UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE $ 1073.80
14529 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 97.20
14530 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 32.02
14531 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 300.00
14532 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 1413 .52
14533 U.S. FILTER/WATERPRO $ 41.00
14534 USA BLUE BOOK $ 84.00
14535 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 6768.45
Report Totals 97210.60
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
TRANSFER OF CLASS A-7 LIQUOR LICENSE FROM DON AND ARLYS FOLZ TO
GUILLERMO TELLO
Mayor Cuda reported a liquor license transfer request was received this week
from Mr. Guillermo Tello, who is purchasing Don's Submarine Sandwich Factory
located at 1237 North Green Street from its current owners Don and Arlys Folz.
Mayor Cuda conducted a satisfactory interview with Mr. Tello on Wednesday, July
22, 1998. Mr. Tello was fingerprinted at this time by the McHenry Police
Department. The appropriate paperwork, in addition to the $250 transfer fee, has
been submitted. Mayor Cuda requested Council confirm his recommendation to
approve the transfer of the Class A-7 Liquor License from Don and Arlys Folz to
Guillermo Tello d/b/a Tello's Mexican Restaurant at 1237 North Green Street, subject
to the return of satisfactory results from the fingerprinting report.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve the transfer of the Class A-7
Liquor License from Don and Arlys Folz to Guillermo Tello d/b/a Tello's Mexican
Restaurant at 1237 North Green Street, subject to the return of satisfactory results
from the fingerprinting report.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF DEVELOPER DONATION FEES TO THE TAXING
DISTRICTS
The following representatives from each of the taxing bodies were in
attendance: McHenry Elementary School District 15 Superintendent William Dodds;
McHenry High School District 156 Superintendent Robert Swartzloff; McHenry Public
Library District Board President Paul Antens; and McHenry Township Fire Protection
District Chief Wayne Amore.
Mayor Cuda informed Council as per the City of McHenry's Subdivision Control
Ordinance, Council must direct Semi-annually the City Clerk to disburse Developer
Donation Fees collected. The following Developer Donation Fees were collected
during the first half, January through June, of 1998:
• McHenry Elementary School District 15 $202,408.18
• McHenry High School District 156 $108,989.18
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• McHenry Public Library District $ 24,552.00
• McHenry Township Fire Protection District $ 24,764.00.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the disbursement of Semi-
Annual Developer Donation Fees as follows:
• McHenry Elementary School District 15 $202,408.18
• McHenry High School District 156 $108,989.18
• McHenry Public Library District $ 24,552.00
• McHenry Township Fire Protection District $ 24,764.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda distributed the Developer Donation checks to respective taxing
bodies' representatives.
Alderman Baird also noted the City of McHenry's Parks Department received
Developer Donation Fees in the amount of $104,194.
APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN FOR THE CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES ADDITION
Father Robert Sherry, Pastor at Church of Holy Apostles, was in attendance.
Director of Community Development Napolitano informed Council as per Section IX
of the July 15, 1991 Church of Holy Apostles Annexation Agreement, the Site Plan
for the proposed buildings and improvements on the Church of Holy Apostles property
shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Council. Father Sherry
informed Council the Church of Holy Apostles recently submitted plans for a 5,150 —
square foot single story addition to be located at the south rear side of the existing
Church building. The addition complies with all setback requirements and does not
require construction of any additional parking spaces. The addition will house
classrooms and additional office space. Father Sherry requested Council approve the
5,150 square foot single story addition Site Plan as presented.
Motion by Baird, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the Church of Holy
Apostles Site Plan for a 5,150 square foot single story addition prepared by Condon
Consulting Engineers, P.C. and submitted to the City of McHenry Community
Development Department on June 16, 1998.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMALS
Mayor Cuda recognized City Prosecuting Attorney Patrick McAndrews and City
Code Compliance Inspector Michael Albertini in the audience. He reminded Council
Staff at the June 22, 1998 regularly scheduled Council Meeting had been directed to
define "Domestic Household Pet" and review the current definition of "Kennel" as it —
relates to the number of animals allowed on a residential site in Chapter 6 of the
McHenry Municipal Code. Director of Community Development Napolitano presented
the proposed definition for a "Domestic Household Pet" for Council consideration. The
proposed definition states:
Domestic Household Pets shall mean any animal trained and bred to live with
humans, including, but not limited to cats, dogs, small caged birds, small
aquatic and amphibian animals (except for snakes and other life-threatening
reptiles), ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, and Vietnamese potbellied pigs.
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Director of Community Development Napolitano stated Staff was additionally
recommending no change to the current Municipal Code definition of "Kennel".
Previous Council discussion had suggested the definition of "Kennel" might be used
as a way to address certain animal nuisance problems. Further consideration noted
one animal could potentially create a nuisance, while five animals might cause none.
City Prosecuting Attorney Patrick McAndrews, noting the numerous animal
nuisance complaints currently being considered in the McHenry County Court System,
concurred with the recommendations suggested by Staff. Director of Community
Development Napolitano stated the proposed revisions to the current animal ordinance
will clarify and expand the nuisance and enforcement language. Addressing Council,
Attorney McAndrews explained the difficulty in prosecuting animal nuisance
complaints was not the ordinance language per se, but the lack of complainants
willing to testify in court. Some discussion followed.
In response to Council concerns regarding the exception of snakes as domestic
household pets, it was the consensus of Council to revise the proposed "Domestic
Household Pet" definition to include snakes as permitted by the Illinois State Statutes,
non-poisonous variety of no more than 15 feet in length. Mayor Cuda opened the
floor to audience comments.
Renee Holck addressed Council commending them for developing a solution
which did not limit the number of pets one residential unit could contain. Judy Welter
requested Council consider assisting in the development of a low-cost spay/neuter
program. She suggested Staff investigate the availability of grants and federal funding
for this type of program.
In response to Joyce Crosbie's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito clarified the
City's procedure for responding to and processing nuisance complaints. Ms. Crosbie
also requested Council consider developing a low-cost spay/neuter program. In
addition, Ms. Crosbie requested Council authorize better record keeping of nuisance
complaints for better documentation of repeat offenders. Director of Public Works
Batt volunteered to work with local residents to develop a low-cost spay/neuter
program.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Code Compliance Inspector Albertini
stated his support of the proposed ordinance amendments. He substantiated,
however, Attorney McAndrews observations regarding the need for complainants to
testify in court.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Baird, to direct Staff to draft an ordinance
including the proposed revisions to Chapter 6, Animals and Fowls, of the Municipal
Code, as presented, subject to the inclusion of non-venomous snakes not to exceed
15 feet in length, within the "Domestic Household Pet" definition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID - GREEN STREET REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Project Architect Dennis Wonderlick of Cone, Kalb and Wonderlick Associates,
was in attendance. Director of Public Works Batt reminded Council bids were
originally sought for this project in April, 1998. No bids were submitted. Bid
_ specifications were modified, with bids being sought for a July 21 , 1998 bid opening.
Bid proposals for the Green Street Revitalization Project were received from two
contractors: Alliance Contractors of Woodstock and Thelen Sand and Gravel of
Antioch. The low bidder was Alliance Contractors in the amount of $1 17,400.
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council the original project cost estimate was
between $110,200 and $113,500. Architect Dennis Wonderlick explained the
overage in this bidding process was attributable to the current market conditions
which also was the most significant factor in not receiving competitive bids earlier this
spring in April when the project was originally advertised for bid. Architect
Wonderlick stated the overage of approximately 4-6% is not out of line in today's
market place. It is the recommendation of Staff to award the Green Street
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Revitalization Project to the low bidder Alliance Contractors of Woodstock in an
amount not-to-exceed $1 17,400. Some discussion followed regarding budget figures
and the actual higher cost amount.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to award the Green Street
Revitalization Project to the low bidder Alliance Contractors of Woodstock in an
amount not-to-exceed $117,400.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None. —
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - RE-ROOFING OF PETERSEN FARM BARN
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council a condition of the Petersen Farm
Purchase was the installation of a new roof on the Petersen Farm dairy barn. Bid
specifications have been developed and are presented for Council review. Bid
specifications require a base bid utilizing standard asphalt shingles. In addition, an
alternate bid of dimensional shingles emulating the barn's original shake roof has been
included. The alternate bid is included due to the historic nature of the farm. City
Administrator Lobaito stated the farm's previous owner and current life tenant, Robert
Petersen, will participate in the selection of the roofing shingle with regard to color,
etc.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to authorize Staff to advertise for bids on
the installation of a new roof for the Petersen Farm dairy barn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried. —
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR SALE OF SURPLUS
PROPERTY
City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council at the May 13, 1998 regularly
scheduled meeting Council authorized through a sealed bid procedure the Sale of
Surplus City Property located at 1115 North River Road. Council must pass a
resolution declaring the site Surplus Municipal Real Estate and direct the City
Administrator to sell by competitive bid the subject property. The sale of this property
will be advertised in the local newspaper once a week for three consecutive weeks.
In addition, "For Sale" signs will be prominently placed on both the river and street
sides of the property. Interested bidders will be afforded the opportunity to view the
property on two separate occasions as specified in the Bid Packet. City Administrator
Lobaito also noted as per Council direction, state certified land appraiser Frank
Harrison had been contacted to update the December 31 , 1996 appraisal of the
property. Mr. Harrison submitted a written opinion that the December 31 , 1996
appraised value of $191 ,000 remained accurate and valid.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito clarified the
property being sold and the property being retained to operate and maintain the
recently constructed City of McHenry lift station. Reservation of an exclusive
perpetual easement for the purpose of installation, maintenance, operation, —
reconstruction and repair of the City's sanitary sewer lift station and associated
appurtenances is also being sought. Alderman Glab inquired if the reduction in lot size
due to the City's retention of that portion of the property housing the sanitary sewer
lift station creates a non-conforming use. City Administrator Lobaito stated Council
reserves the discretionary right to permit a non-conforming use under these
circumstances. Alderman Glab initiated discussion regarding the desirability of selling
the property immediately, in light of preliminary conversations with the McHenry
Economic Development Commission and City Planners regarding a Riverwalk
Development. It was the consensus of Council to direct City Clerk Althoff to inform
the Economic Development Commission Board Members of the City of McHenry's
intent to sell the river front property located at 1115 North River Road.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to pass a resolution declaring City
property located at 1115 North River Road, McHenry, Illinois, Surplus Municipal Real
Estate, and to direct the City Administrator to sell the subject property by competitive
bid.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
LEASE AGREEMENT - HICKORY CREEK BARN
City Administrator Lobaito reported as per Council direction at the July 1 , 1998
regularly scheduled meeting, the following revisions have been incorporated into the
lease between the City of McHenry and Hickory Creek Barn tenant, Michael Sikula,
Jr..
• Term of the Lease to be one year (paragraph 2).
• Monthly lease payment of $1 ,866.00 (paragraph 3).
• Requirement of lessee to provide City with Certificate of Insurance
(paragraph 8).
• A provision has been added to allow for a maximum of two guided tours
of the facility annually (paragraph 11).
• Provision for public access to the pond and McCullom Lake through the
premises (paragraph 11).
Alderman McClatchey also recommended Staff investigate the feasibility of
housing a petting zoo at this facility. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted
in addition to the two guided tours of the Hickory Creek Barn facility, the Parks
Department will be conducting hay rides on and through this property. In response
to Council inquiry City Administrator Lobaito noted the Hickory Creek Barn property
has not yet been annexed to the City of McHenry.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the Mayor's execution of the
lease agreement between the City of McHenry and Mr. Michael Sikula, Jr. dated
August 1 , 1998 including the following revisions:
• Term of the Lease to be one year (paragraph 2).
• Monthly lease payment of $1 ,866.00 (paragraph 3).
• Requirement of lessee to provide City with Certificate of Insurance
(paragraph 8).
• A provision has been added to allow for a maximum of two guided tours
of the facility annually (paragraph 11).
• Provision for public access to the pond and McCullom Lake through the
premises (paragraph 11).
for a term of one year with a monthly rent of $1 ,866.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
_ MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda directed Staff to resubmit to Council in the Friday, July 31, 1998
Agenda Packet the memo outlining the proposed terms and conditions for extending
City of McHenry water service east across the Fox River. City Administrator Lobaito
suggested a Special Meeting be scheduled to discuss the proposed Annexation of the
Diedrich Farm Property and terms of the Agreement. A tentative date of Monday,
August 24, 1998 was scheduled. In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, City
Administrator Lobaito stated the Annexation Agreement will be presented for
preliminary Council review with a Concept Plan. It was the consensus of Council no
formal action will occur without the presentation of a Preliminary Plat for the Gerstad
Annexation of the Diedrich Farm Property. Alderman Baird suggested Council consider
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implementing the Village of Algonquin's Annexation Fee Schedule.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman McClatchey reminded
Council of the Community Development Committee Meeting on August 5, 1998 at
7:00 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. Two items will appear on the Agenda:
1) discussion regarding the Gerstad off-site advertising sign; 2) a driveway width
variance request. -�
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council the final payment to the East of
the River sanitary sewer extension contractor Joel Kennedy would be placed on the
August 5, 1998 Council Meeting Agenda for Council action. As Director Batt will not
be in attendance at this meeting, he requested Council forward any comments or
questions regarding this item to his attention prior to the meeting. Director Batt
informed Council Green Street will be closed effective Wednesday, August 5, 1998
from Bull Valley Road north to Knox Park Pool. The closure will facilitate the
construction of the Bull Valley Arterial and Green Street intersection. The closure will
be in effect for approximately 90 days. Director Batt also informed Council he and
City Inspector Marcinko visited the Village of Mount Prospect to research and compile
information about their highly successful streets program. Information obtained will
be summarized and presented to Council for review.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council the local McHenry
Scuba Club will be coordinating a clean-up on Sunday, August 30, 1998 of the
Petersen Park Beach area. Displaying the first place trophy, Director Merkel
congratulated the Marlins Swim Club on their performance at the Rockford Invitational
Conference Meet.
City Administrator Lobaito noted letters were placed in the Council Agenda
Packets from McHenry Community High School District 156 Superintendent Robert
Swartzloff and McHenry Elementary School District 15 Superintendent William Dodds
regarding both school districts interest in working with the City of McHenry to develop
and construct a recreational facility for the City of McHenry. In response to Alderman
McClatchey's inquiry regarding the status of the recreational facility project, City
Administrator Lobaito informed Council the Parks Department Staff was compiling
class enrollment numbers. He opined this information will better assist Council in
determining specific space requirements of a recreational facility. Alderman Glab
suggested representatives from both school districts, McHenry Elementary School
District 15 and McHenry High School District 156, be invited to the next Parks and
Recreation Committee Meeting.
City Clerk Althoff reminded Council of the invitation extended to the Mayor and
City Council to participate in the "For the Children" fundraiser to be held at Petersen
Park on August 23, 1998. Council members intending to particpate were advised to
contact City Clerk Althoff by August 10, 1998.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bolger suggested Council consider sending a letter of support to the
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency —
regarding the elimination of Facility Planning Area reviews by the Northeastern Illinois
Planning Commission. Mayor Cuda informed Council he had sent a letter to Deborah
Washington of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission stating his support of the
continuation of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission review of Municipal
Facility Planning Areas. City Administrator Lobaito informed Council correspondence
had been received from the City engineering consultants Baxter and Woodman
expressing their concerns with the elimination of the Northeastern Illinois Planning
Commission's review of Facility Planning Area amendments.
Some discussion followed regarding the lack of barricade placement on the
north side of Bull Valley Road in front of the detention pond's deep and sudden drop-
off. City Administrator Lobaito, noting this was a County project, informed Council
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McHenry County Highway Superintendent Michael Magnuson stated the project
contractors and manager were following appropriate standards. Council requested
Staff investigate construction standards, and, if appropriate, place City of McHenry
barricades at the location.
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Mayor Cuda requested any
individuals interested in serving on a Special Committee for the Miller Memorial should
contact him at the earliest opportunity.
Alderman McClatchey commended all City employees for their participation in
the highly successful 50th Anniversary Celebration of Fiesta Days.
Alderman Glab, referencing Fox Ridge resident Jinny Henson's request, asked
Council if there was any interest in reconsidering her request. There was none.
Alderman Baird requested Staff notify Irish Prairie Homeowners Association
Officers of any future meetings including an Agenda Item addressing the Cunat
Brothers request for the City to accept the current Shamrock Lane as a public street
and the future Shamrock Lane/U.S. Route 31 traffic signal installation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab , to go into Executive Session at 9:07 p.m.
to discuss Personnel Matters and the Sale/Purchase of Property.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 9:07 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to go back into Open Session at
9:52 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:52 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Murgatroyd.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
CITY CLERK MAYOR