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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 06/22/1998 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, June 22, 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, Director of Community Development Napolitano. Absent: Chief of Police Joyce, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of Public Works Batt. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. City Council Meeting Minutes: - June 3, 1998 Regular Meeting; - June 10, 1998 Regular Meeting. 2. Picnic/Beer Permit Requests; 3 . Payment No. 7 to J.J. Henderson in the amount of $281,523 .70 for South Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements; 4. Partial Payment to Sente & Rubel in the amount of $2,040.00 for architectural services in connection with recreation center concept plan; 5. Payment No. 2 (final) to Custom Landscaping for installation of playground equipment at Pebble Creek and North Oak Parks; 6. Monthly Treasurer's Report; 7. Monthly Budget Report; 8. List of As-Needed Checks: GENERAL FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 89711 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 745.20 89712 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 96.00 89713 ROBERT G PETERSEN $ 6066.40 89714 KEVIN COX $ 15.00 89715 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 960.00 89716 IACP HOUSING/SLCVB $ 148.68 89717 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 1500.00 89718 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 10858.04 89719 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL $ 44766.72 89720 PEAVEY COMPANY, LYNN $ 159.90 89791 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 235000.00 89792 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 1691.21 89793 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 17588.00 89794 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 2880.00 89795 JAMES MOLNAR $ 636.00 89796 CUSTOM LANDSCAPING $ 3972.45 89797 PETTY CASH FUND $ 100.00 89798 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 1357.40 89799 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 177.00 89800 BOND RESERVE FUND $ 5175.00 89801 BOND AND INTEREST $ 26979.17 89802 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 18856.95 89803 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 28826.00 89804 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 4175.00 89805 PARTYMAKERS $ 65.00 89864 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 10339.13 89865 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 118.00 89866 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 125.00 89867 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 27.00 89868 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 31.00 89869 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 1200.00 89870 COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE $ 10.00 89871 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 126933.73 89872 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 89873 LYDIA S MEYER, TRUSTEE $ 378.46 89874' FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1810.01 89875 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4744.05 89876 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 708.46 89877 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 5199.36 89878 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5379.93 89879 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 301 $ 104.00 Report Totals 570013.25 WATER/SEWER FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 14404 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 113.40 14405 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 240.00 June 22 , 1998 Page 2 14416 JOSEPH J HENDERSON & SON $ 333419.51 14425 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 300.00 14426 GENERAL FUND $ 23775.15 14427 GENERAL FUND $ 26679.92 14428 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 7042.00 14429 RETIREMENT FUND $ 10208.33 Report Totals 401778.31 9. List of Bills: GENERAL FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 89890 ACADEMY BROADWAY CORP $ 117.25 89891 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 665.39 89892 ADAMS AIR & RADIATOR SERV $ 274.25 89893 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC $ 27.22 89894 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 11.65 89895 AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC $ 94.93 89896 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 289.17 89897 AMERITECH $ 1545.58 89898 BRADY MITCHELL ANDERSON $ 483.75 89899 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 174.24 89900 ARVIDSON INTEGRATED WATER $ 23.99 89901 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 530.90 89902 THE BARN NURSERY $ 439.86 89903 BARRINGTON TRANSPORTATION $ 237.00 89904 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 4200.55 89905 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 5795.98 89906 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 214.49 89907 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 1225.00 89908 BRUCE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT $ 1309.91 89909 BSN SPORTS $ 36.29 89910 BUNCH DISTRIBUTING INC $ 115.23 89911 BUREAU OF TESTING SERVICE $ 1807.15 89912 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 367.06 89913 BUSS FORD SALES $ 262.19 89914 MIKE CAPELLANI $ 120.00 89915 CAREY APPLIANCE INC $ 50.00 89916 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 355.11 89917 CHICAGO COMMUNICATION $ 42.50 89918 COMED $ 10550.35 89919 COMED $ 448.47 89920 CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO $ 923 .91 89921 CORPORATION FOR OPEN LAND $ 2887.67 89922 COUNTRYSIDE FLOWER SHOP $ 65.83 89923 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 11.97 89924 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 1045.00 89925 CUSTOM SPORTS $ 3587.53 89926 JOHN DEBOER ENTERPRISES $ 403.00 89927 DON'S TOWING $ 45.00 89928 DOWE & WAGNER INC $ 98.00 89929 EBY-BROWN CO $ 663.11 89930 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 556.00 89931 EDER RIEDEL & CO $ 7000.00 89932 RAY FELTSON $ 250.00 89933 FISCHER BROS FRESH $ 634.00 89934 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC $ 77.85 89935 FLOWERWOOD $ 1100.00 89936 FOTO FAST $ 35.43 89937 JEFF FOWLER $ 60.00 89938 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 376.20 89939 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 829.04 89940 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 521.81 69941 ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO $ 100.00 89942 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 101.80 89943 MARCI GERAGHTY $ 156.48 89944 GERSTAD BUILDERS $ 44.82 89945 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY $ 1765.42 89946 DON HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT $ 35.00 89947 HARM'S FARM $ 527.85 89948 HARRIS BANK $ 30.00 89949 I.A.C.E. $ 15.00 89950 ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT $ 236.83 89951 J & B BUSINESS SYSTEMS $ 153.95 89952 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 407.00 89953 VILLAGE SKATE INC D/B/A $ 1963.28 89954 KAR PRODUCTS $ 474.17 89955 DOYLE KEARNS $ 15.86 89956 KIRCHNER FIRE $ 47.00 89957 WILLIAM KOLLENKARK $ 12.71 89958 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 13980.00 89959 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 105.11 89960 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 530.60 89961 LEE & RAY ELECTRIC $ 485.00 89962 LEONARDI'S FOOD $ 1962.20 89963 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 119.00 89964 GERALD LUBBEN $ 120.00 89965 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 66.24 89966 MIKE MALISZEWSKI $ 160.00 89967 PETE MERKEL $ 103.28 June 22, 1998 Page 3 89968 MER-MADE FILTER OF S C $ 3725.28 89969 } MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 3399.54 89970 LAURA MOATS $ 128.25 89971 MCANDREW & CUNABAUGH $ 6800.00 89972 THOMAS MCCARTHY $ 875.00 89973 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 947.34 89974 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 1066.23 89975 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 408.94 89976 MCHENRY CTY HISTORICAL $ 20.00 89977 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 714.26 89978 MCHENRYCOM COMPANY INC $ 79.80 89979 MCHENRY GARDEN CENTER $ 192.00 89980 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 9295.63 89981 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 1762.46 89982 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 1227.92 89983 MIKE OWSLEY $ 80.08 89984 PACE $ 3551.75 89985 KRISTINE PAPROCKI $ 73.60 89986 PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC $ 248.43 89987 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 195.56 89988 PITNEY BOWES $ 4990.39 89989 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 98.10 89990 REICHERT CHEVROLET $ 170.85 89991 RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL $ 99.30 89992 RELIABLE $ 581.71 89993 R & N TRUCKING INC $ 300.00 89994 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 106.04 89995 BETSY ROSS OF LINCOLN AVE $ 1044.00 89996 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 217.50 89997 SCAN-AM $ 109.30 89998 SEARS $ 89.99 89999 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 10.00 90000 SEITECH MARINE PRODUCTS $ 410.00 90001 SELECT BEVERAGES INC $ 102.00 90002 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC $ 1071.41 90003 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 117.26 90004 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 127.50 90005 SPORT COURT OF NORTHERN $ 1781.47 90006 HENRY A ST CLAIR $ 120.00 90007 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 176.41 90008 SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS $ 207.00 90009 THOMPSON ELEVATOR $ 132.00 90010 TRAFFIC CONTROL & $ 1490.64 90011 TODD TROCKI $ 140.00 90012 TREASURER STATE OF ILL $ 1914.00 90013 TRUSCO MANUFACTURING CO $ 187.82 90014 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 50.83 90015 USA BLUE BOOK $ 81.86 90016 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 545.61 90017 WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTH $ 2005.00 90018 WEARGUARD $ 335.13 90019 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 125.48 90020 BENJAMIN WINKELMAN $ 20.00 90021 WILSON RACQUET SPORTS USA $ 126.91 90022 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO $ 229.31 90023 WOODSTOCK PERENNIAL $ 265.01 90024 JIM ZASADA $ 140.00 90025 ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPANY $ 124.55 90026 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH $ 200.00 90027 ARLINGTON HGHTS, VILLAGE $ 10.00 90028 BENNETT, BETTY $ 30.00 90029 BOELTER, HAROLD $ 35.00 90030 BRUMMOND, CHUCK $ 13.33 90031 CACCAMO, JANET $ 33.00 90032 CHURCH, BARB $ 35.00 90033 CHROMA CORP $ 65.00 90034 CRAFT, LESLIE $ 11.00 90035 CURRY, EDWARD $ 95.00 90036 DAWSON, KAREN $ 39.00 90037 DIEDRICH, YVONNE $ 33.00 90038 DOMINICKS $ 30.00 90039 FREUND, MARIE $ 65.00 90040 GARRELTS, EVELYN $ 78.00 90041 GHERA, JEAN $ 35.00 90042 HANS, HARRY $ 35.00 90043 HINLEY, KIM $ 75.00 90044 HOLZER, JEANNE $ 52.00 90045 HODGE, SALLY $ 92.00 90046 HYDRAULICS INC $ 1500.00 90047 KANTER, LORI $ 22.00 90048 KNUTSON, DEBORAH $ 52.00 90049 MANPOWER $ 30.00 90050 MACEK, LORI $ 33.00 90051 MERKEL, JULIE $ 35.00 90052 MOTOROLA $ 130.00 90053 MCHENRY CLEANERS $ 30.00 90054 MCLEOD, STEVE $ 85.00 90055 NOTARO, DAWN $ 40.00 90056 ONG, JAMES $ 65.00 90057 PEDERSEN, GLENN $ 117.00 June 22, 1998 Page 4 90058 REIF, TAMI $ 22.00 90059 RINGEL, SHERYL $ 65.00 90060 SAVIGNANI, ELIZABETH $ 17.00 90061 SHERRILL, MICHELE $ 70.00 90062 SPOT AMUSEMENTS $ 30.00 90063 SPAETH, FRANK $ 12.00 90064 SWIERK, ROSEMARY $ 12.00 90065 STUCKEY CONSTRUCTION CO $ 30.00 90066 VIEGAS, CHRISTINE $ 6.00 90067 WADE, OSCAR & PATRICIA $ 20.00 Report Totals 134826.19 WATER/SEWER FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 14431 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 507.57 14432 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC $ 68.66 14433 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 14.91 14434 AMERITECH $ 63.22 14435 APCO VALVE & PRIMER CORP $ 202.82 14436 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 257.40 14437 THE BARN NURSERY $ 103.50 14438 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 23975.80 14439 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 767.91 14440 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 222 .67 14441 CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND $ 211.84 14442 COMED $ 24346.69 14443 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING $ 38.10 14444 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 75.00 14445 THE KJELL CORPORATION $ 2827.50 14446 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 1480.00 14447 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 25.92 14448 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 101.64 14449 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 80.27 14450 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 66.50 14451 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 58.86 14452 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 140.01 14453 PITNEY BOWES $ 54.30 14454 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 7.70 14455 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC $ 160.50 14456 M E SIMPSON COMPANY INC $ 200.00 14457 STRATFORD SAFETY PRODUCTS $ 94.50 14458 TOWN & COUNTRY LANDSCAPE $ 348.70 14459 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 2384.02 14460 VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLY CO $ 295.95 14461 WATER ENVIRONMENT $ 142.00 14462 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 3777.15 14463 SARA ZELEK $ 242.70 Report Totals 63344.31 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK Charles Wheelock, a Stone Ridge Community Church Parishioner, was in attendance. Mr. Wheelock addressed Council requesting use of Petersen Park to conduct an evangelistic tent revival meeting July 22nd through July 25, 1998, from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. The tent revival meetings will be conducted by the First Baptist Church, Stone Ridge Community Church, and Alliance Bible Church, free of charge, and no offerings will be solicited. The tent revival meetings are to promote fellowship. Each meeting will include singing, live music and a message. In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Wheelock stated the churches will be responsible for clean-up. Mr. Wheelock requested Council permit the tent to remain in place until after the last meeting. Council concurred. In response to Mr. Wheelock's statement, Council limited the meeting times to 8:30 p.m. on the evenings of July 22, July 23, July 24, and July 25, 1998. Insurance certificates from each of the churches naming the City of McHenry as additional insured are to be provided prior to July 22, 1998. In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Mr. Wheelock stated the tent will be erected near the Petersen Park picnic area. City Administrator Lobaito also noted the three churches were requesting a waiver from any fees associated with the use of Petersen Park. As the City of McHenry currently does not have a fee structure in June 22, 1998 Page 5 place for the use of City Parks, no Council action is required. City Administrator Lobaito stated due to the frequency of these types of requests, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel is exploring the implementation of a fee to offset Staff costs. He suggested this specific issue be discussed during the 1999-2000 Budget process. Alderman Glab requested the implementation of a fee structure for the use of city parks be sent to the Parks and Recreation Committee for first consideration. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to grant the request of the First Baptist Church, Stone Ridge Community Church, and Alliance Bible Church for the use of Petersen Park to conduct an evangelistic tent revival meeting on the evenings of July 22, 1998 through July 25, 1998, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., subject to Staff approval of the site and parking plans and the submission from each church of certificates of insurance, naming the City of McHenry as additional insured. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANIMALS Director of Community Development Napolitano reported the Community Development Committee at its April 29, 1998 meeting, had directed Staff to amend Chapter 6 of the City of McHenry Municipal code dealing with Animals and Fowl. The City of McHenry's Animal Ordinance was reviewed and compared to other municipal animal ordinances, including the Village of Algonquin, the Village of Cary and the City of Crystal Lake. As the City of McHenry's regulations on animal cruelty, noise, running at large, dangerous animals, and the removal of excrement are similar to other McHenry County municipalities, it is Staff's recommendation to retain the current language exhibited in Chapter 6 of the City of McHenry's Municipal Code regarding Animals and Fowl. An issue of concern raised by Alderman Glab as a direct result of a problem with a City of McHenry resident, relates to the number of dogs allowed on a residential site. Currently, the only reference for a specified number of permitted animals can be found in the City of McHenry's Zoning Ordinance, under the definition of "Kennel". The City of McHenry's current definition of kennel, clearly applies to a commercial situation, in which pets are sold, roomed, boarded, and/or placed. It also applies to an animal shelter which boards, sells and provides medical treatment to pets. The definition is ambiguous as it applies to household pets kept on a residential site. It is Staff's recommendation to adopt a new definition of 'Kennel" similar to that of the Village of Algonquin, as follows: Kennel: Any lot or premises or portion thereof on which more than four dogs, cats, or other household domestic pet animals over four months of age are kept, or on which more than two such animals are boarded for compensation or kept for sale. After some discussion, Alderman Murgatroyd suggested Staff also draft a clear definition of "household domestic animal". In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Director of Community Development Napolitano stated breeders having litters of pups would not be in violation under the proposed language amendment of the animal ordinance as long as the puppies were under the age of four months. Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd,to direct Staff to draft an amendment to Chapter 6 of the City of McHenry 's Municipal Code regarding Animals and Fowl, with the inclusion of a definition for "Household Domestic Animals" and to draft an amendment to the City of McHenry's Zoning Ordinance with a new definition of "Kennel" similar to that of the Village of Algonquin. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. June 22, 1998 Page 6 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - FOXVIEW HIGHLANDS City Administrator Lobaito informed Council quotes were sought to complete the Foxview Highlands Public Improvements including parkway improvements, and the regrading of a drainage ditch. The low quote for parkway restoration was Custom Landscaping in an amount not-to-exceed $7,774. The low quote for the drainage ditch work was also Custom Landscaping in an amount not-to-exceed $8,561 . City Administrator Lobaito stated it is Staff's recommendation to waive bids and authorize the hiring of Custom Landscaping permitting the immediate completion of these Public Improvements in Foxview Highlands. City Administrator Lobaito noted the Public Improvements work would be expensed against the developer's Letter of Credit balance. City Administrator Lobaito noted the City of McHenry had elected to call this Letter of Credit on May 29, 1998. City Administrator Lobaito also reported the developer's sub-contractor Midwest Horizon has been working to complete the parkway improvements and drainage ditch since the developer's Letter of Credit had been called by the City of McHenry. Some discussion followed. Staff noted all Letter of Credit funds will be returned to the developer if his contractors complete all of the Public Improvements. The developer will also be notified of the City of McHenry's intent to hire Custom Landscaping to complete the Foxview Highlands Public Improvements. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to waive the bid process and authorize Staff to hire Custom Landscaping to complete the Foxview Highlands parkway restoration work in an amount not-to-exceed $7,774 and the Foxview Highlands drainage ditch work in an amount not-to-exceed $8,561 . Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda informed Council representatives from McHenry County Transportation Department have reported they anticipate the right-of-way acquisition for Phase II of the Bull Valley Arterial to be completed by July 8, 1998. Mayor Cuda also reported he and Council had been awarded a Plaque of Commendation from the McHenry DARE Parents Organization for their support of the program. The Plaque was distributed for Council's viewing. In conclusion, Mayor Cuda reminded Council of the Governmental Municipal Mass on Tuesday, June 30, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. at Church of the Holy Apostles. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird reported the Parks and Recreation Committee had met with representatives from the architectural firm of Sente and Rubel to develop a Recreational Center Concept Plan. the minutes of this meeting will be forthcoming for full Council review. Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd informed Council the next Finance Committee Meeting Agenda will be devoted to the Comprehensive Review of the City of McHenry's bonding status, including bonding capacity and bonding authority. Alderman Murgatroyd opined a comprehensive review of this type will assist Council in prioritizing responsibly proposed City projects. Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd also reminded Council a review of the City's current Personnel Policy Manual is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks. He requested all comments from Staff and Council be forwarded to City Administrator Lobaito before the month's end. Mayor Cuda reported the Adhoc Committee to develop a Boundary Agreement with the Village of Johnsburg met prior to this evening's regularly scheduled Council Meeting to review the first draft of the proposed Border Agreement. The Committee's recommended changes will be incorporated into the proposed Agreement and distributed for full Council's review. A tentative date of July 8, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in June 22, 1998 Page 7 the Aldermen's Conference Room in the McHenry Municipal Building has been scheduled for a Joint Adhoc Committee Meeting to submit to the village of Johnsburg the City of McHenry's amendments. Mayor Cuda reported an Adhoc Development Committee Meeting will also be scheduled for the first Thursday in August at 7:30 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Director of Community Development Napolitano informed Council the Community Development Department was in receipt of requests to permit the establishment of roadside stands to sell Fourth of July novelties. Director Napolitano requested Council direction on how to proceed with these requests, as the City of McHenry's Zoning Ordinance is ambiguous with regard to the sale of Fourth of July novelties. In response to Council inquiry, Director Napolitano explained the State of Illinois prohibits the sale of fireworks, but permits the sale of Fourth of July novelties. Some discussion followed. Director of Community Development Napolitano noted the difficulty in regulating the sale of only novelties. Frequently the sale of prohibited fireworks is attempted. In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry, Director of Community Development Napolitano noted the requests for roadside stands are for the following locations: • U.S. Route 120 in front of the Eagle Food Store • U.S. Route 31 in front of the Just for Fun Roller Rink. Alderman McClatchey noted Fourth of July novelties can currently be purchased at local retail establishments, such as Wart Target, WalMart, Jewel and Dominick's. Further discussion followed. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to deny all requests for roadside stands to sell Fourth of July novelties. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. City Administrator Lobaito, referencing his memo, drew Council's attention to the attached Landmark Commission letter recommending the plaquing of the Petersen Farm Homestead. The recommendation by the Commission to plaque the Petersen Farm Property must be approved by the City Council for landmark status. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Baird, to accept the recommendation of the Landmark Commission and authorize the plaquing of the Petersen Farm Property for City of McHenry Landmark status. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. City Administrator Lobaito also noted the Open Space Land Acquisition _ Development Grant Application is being completed Mr. Kenneth Fiske and will submitted before July 1 , 1998. City Clerk Althoff reminded Council and Staff of the city picnic scheduled for Saturday, June 27th at 3 p.m. June 22, 1998 Page 8 NEW BUSINESS Alderman Glab requested Staff investigate who was mowing the west side of Water's Edge as a small portion along the north side of Dartmoor Drive was being excluded and needed attention. He also requested the Community Development Committee again review the City of McHenry's current sign ordinance. The existing ordinance permits a 4' X 8' For Sale on any residential lot which he opined may be excessive. Alderman Murgatroyd complimented Molly Zerbe, owner of the Rainbow Playground Equipment building, located at 4611 West Elm Street. He noted the exterior of the building in addition to the outside sales lot are attractive and welcoming. He challenged other West Route 120 businesses to follow their lead. Mayor Cuda directed Staff to send a letter of commendation to Ms. Zerbe. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss Potential Litigation and Personnel Matters. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go back into Open Session at 8:45 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. — Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 8:45 p.m. Motion by Glab, seconded by Baird, to authorize the hiring of Nancy Lorch for the Street Division Junior Clerk position at Grade 2, Step 1 , with a starting salary of $20,664, with one week's vacation during the first twelve months of hire. 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 8:46 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. — Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. CITY CLERIC MAYOR