HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/03/1998 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 3, 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 Community Development
Napolitano. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel arrived at 7:40 p.m. Absent:
None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input.
PRESENTATION - RESOLUTIONS IN RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION
IN JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Cuda informed Council City employees Phil Maggio, Dan Marcinko and
Ryan Schwalenberg participated in the Third Grade Junior Achievement Program
conducted by School District 15 at Edgebrook School from April 6th through May
15th, 1998. Resolutions recognizing and commending have been distributed for
Council review and action.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to pass and approve Resolutions
commending Phil Maggio, Dan Marcinko, and Ryan Schwalenberg for their
participation in the Third Grade Junior Achievement Program.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda then presented the Resolutions to City employees Phil Maggio and
Ryan Schwalenberg. Director of Public Works Batt explained Mr. Marcinko was unable
to attend this evening's meeting as he was attending a class as part of his Master's
Degree Program.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda
as follows:
1. City Council Meeting Minutes:
- May 13, 1998 Regular Meeting;
- May 20, 1998 Regular Meeting.
2. Resolution in Support of OSLAD Grant Application for Petersen Farm
Property Purchase;
3. Career Development Program - Payment to Officer Mary Lee Peterson -
$500.00;
4. Proclamation declaring June 5 and June 6, 1998 "Relay for Life Days"
in McHenry, Illinois;
5. Request from McHenry Lions Club to host carnival in Green Street
parking lot June 10-15, 1998;
6. Block Party Request - Laurie Malm-Schachtner: Crystal Trail on
Saturday, August 22, 1998 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. ;
7. Payment Request No. 6 to Joseph J. Henderson and Son, Inc. in the
amount of $333,419.51 for South Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements, Phase I;
8. Final Payment to Custom Landscaping in the amount of $3,972.45 for
Playground Installation at Pebble Creek Park;
9. Tuition Reimbursement totalling $636.00 - Jim Molnar;
10. Final approval of Historic Preservation Ordinance;
11. As-Needed Checks:
GENERAL FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
89527 CUSTOM LANDSCAPING $ 22117.75
89528 WEARGUARD $ 69.98
89529 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 350000.00
89530 CROWNE PLAZA $ 97.90
89531 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH $ 37.50
89688 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 42909.00
89689 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 6490.00
89690 LASALLE NATIONAL TRUST NA $ 65544.25
89691 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 1116.07
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89692 OLD MILL NURSERY $ 539.90
89693 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 906.62
89694 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF $ 20.00
89695 FBI NAA $ 15.00
89696 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 11733.96
89697 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 123746.18
89698 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 10258.28
89699 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 5247.00
89700 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 870.00
89701 FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH $ 550000.00
89702 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
89703 LYDIA S MEYER, TRUSTEE $ 378.46
89704 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1810.01
89705 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4669.05
89706 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 833.46
89707 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 5030.78
89708 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5435.58
89709 AFLAC $ 1403.70
89710 ORTIZ, JOSE $ 15.00
Report Totals 1211405.43
WATER/SEWER FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
14364 AMOCO OIL CO S S #2368 $ 5344.36
14365 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 7042.50
14366 RETIREMENT FUND $ 10208.33
14367 JOSEPH J HENDERSON & SON $ 803388.06
14401 GENERAL FUND $ 175000.00
14402 GENERAL FUND $ 24958.75
14403 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 211.38
Report Totals 1026153.38
12. List of Bills:
GENERAL FUND
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
89722 AMERITECH $ 443.18
89723 ARVIDSON INTEGRATED WATER $ 72.99
89724 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 418.55
89725 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 297.26
89726 BUNCH DISTRIBUTING INC $ 95.28
89727 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 189.81
89728 CODE ENFORCEMENT $ 70.00
89729 CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC $ 33.50
89730 COMED $ 704.27
89731 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00
89732 CONSERVATION SERVICES $ 100.00
89733 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 29.17
89734 ROBERT G DAWDY $ 50.00
89735 JOHN DEBOER ENTERPRISES $ 866.30
89736 DISPLAY SUPPLY COMPANY $ 43.68
89737 EAPAMERICA $ 2164.50
89738 EBY-BROWN CO $ 909.52
89739 THE ECONOMICS PRESS INC $ 44.54
89740 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35
89741 FIRST MIDWEST BANK $ 31.80
89742 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 406.00
89743 FRIENDLY CHEVROLET $ 2042.25
89744 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 341.80
89745 JASON GLOEDE $ 223.20
89746 IPRA $ 40.00
89747 SHIRLEY JENKINS $ 11.30
89748 JOHN JONES $ 20.80
89749 J TOOL EXPRESS $ 27.40
89750 ANNE KRANZ $ 131.88
89751 LETN $ 388.00
89752 KATHLEEN M LEONARD $ 211.05
89753 LEE LOPEZ $ 10.00
89754 THOMAS MCCARTHY $ 1519.00
89755 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & $ 12.00
89756 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 240.65
89757 MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT CT $ 110.97
89758 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR $ 4262.54
89759 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH $ 362.88 -
89760 NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL $ 168.00
89761 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 1302.00
89762 NICOR GAS $ 191.77
69763 NUMBERS AUTOMATION INC $ 108.88
89764 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC $ 77.35
89765 PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC $ 257.31
89766 ROGER PECHOUS $ 24.84
89767 P F PETTIBONE & CO $ 37.45
89768 RADIO SHACK $ 6.99
89769 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP $ 12.30
89770 RHONDA F LANG-RUSHING $ 101.49
89771 SAM'S CLUB $ 54.39
89772 SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO $ 691.74
89773 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 931.72
89774 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 3142.08
89775 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 127.71
89776 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 19.47
89777 LYNN C WAGNER $ 180.00
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89778 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC $ 63.49
89779 WILSON RACQUET SPORTS USA $ 283.41
89780 WIRFS INDUSTRIES INC $ 25.00
89781 MIGUEL C ZARATE $ 12.50
89782 BLACKBURN, MICHELLE $ 35.00
89783 EISERMAN, JERRY $ 19.93
89784 ELBRECHT, JODEE $ 47.00
89785 GOHL, KENDRA $ 35.00
89786 MILLER, LAWRENCE $ 60.00
89787 PALUCH, RON $ 60.00
89788 PETERSON, GWEN $ 65.00
89789 SCHAEDEL, KATHY $ 60.00
89790 PAMELA J ALTHOFF $ 165.97
WATER/SEWER FUND Report Totals 25816.21
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
+� 14406 AMERICAN FILTER SAND $ 2688.00
14407 AMERITECH $ 939.90
14408 AQUAPREP $ 914.76
14409 COMED $ 45.34
14410 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 324.00
14411 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 563.69
14412 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 224.32
14413 NICOR GAS $ 696.29
14414 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 19.00
14415 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 3726.45
Report Totals 10141.75
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM ROGER GERSTAD FOR VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL CODE -
RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WIDTHS
Mr. Roger Gerstad and Mr. Brian Ophoff from Gerstad Builders were in attendance.
Council at its regularly scheduled May 6, 1998 meeting deferred Mr. Gerstad's
_ request to amend the Municipal Code regarding driveway widths on public streets
permitting wider driveways, to the Community Development Committee for further
consideration and recommendation. The Community Development Committee met on
May 20, 1998 to consider Mr. Gerstad's Municipal Code amendment request. It was the
Committee's unanimous recommendation to grant a variance to Gerstad Builders
permitting an additional five feet of driveway per garage bay above two at the sidewalk
for the Timber Trails Development limited to only those units located on Pine Street.
Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman McClatchey clarified although
the Committee was unwilling to recommend an amendment to the Municipal Code
permitting wider driveway widths, the variance affects only one street with eleven
driveways. Alderman Glab stated his opposition to the variance, citing aesthetics, storm
water run-off and maintenance problems.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to grant Gerstad Builders a variance
permitting an additional five feet of driveway width per additional garage bay above two
at the sidewalk for the Timber Trails Development, limited to only those units located on
Pine Street.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: Glab, Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM JOSEPH P. CREASEY FOR VARIANCE - MAXIMUM PERMITTED AREA
FOR DETACHED GARAGES AND CUMULATIVE AREA FOR ALL ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES
Mr. Joseph P. Creasey of 4809 West Prairie Avenue was in attendance. He
informed Council he was requesting a variance to permit a 420 square foot addition to
the rear of an existing 2 1/2 car detached garage at his home, 4809 West Prairie Avenue
in Lakeland Park. The addition would house a woodworking workshop. The Zoning
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Board of Appeals considered Mr. Creasey's petition at a Public Hearing held on May 18,
1998. A unanimous recommendation to grant a variance permitting a 420 square foot
addition to the rear of an existing 2 1/2 car detached garage located at 4809 Prairie
Avenue was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Director of Community Development
Napolitano noted two separate variances are required:
• Maximum area for detached garages;
• Total cumulative area for all accessory structures
as provided in Table 20, Standards for Accessory Structures, of the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to acknowledge the recommendation of the
Zoning Board of Appeals, and to pass an ordinance granting variances to permit a 420
square foot addition to the rear of an existing 2 1/2 car detached garage located at 4809
Prairie Avenue in Lakeland Park, subject to the condition that the garage addition be
constructed in accordance with a Site Plan submitted to the Community Development
Department May 8, 1998 and attached to the Ordinance.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FROM RON RIVENBURGH FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR
SHOP AND OPEN SALES LOT
The Petitioner, Mr. Ron Rivenburgh, was in attendance. Mr. Rivenburgh addressed
Council stating he was requesting approval for two conditional use permits for 908 N.
Front Street:
• Conditional use permit for a motor vehicle repair shop to allow motorcycle
and snowmobile repairs;
• Conditional use permit for an open sales lot to allow outdoor display and
storage of Ryder Truck rentals.
Mr. Rivenburgh's Petition was considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals at a Public
Hearing held on May 18, 1998. Mr. Rivenburgh received a unanimous recommendation
with a 4-0 vote, to grant the request for a conditional use permit to allow a motor vehicle
repair shop for the repair of motorcycles and snowmobiles on the premises located at
908 North Front Street, and an open sales lot, to allow outdoor display and storage for
Ryder Truck rentals.
The repair and sales shop would be located in the east 75 feet of the existing
building at 908 North Front Street. The west portion of the building would be continued
to be occupied by the McHenry Fitness Center and the McHenry Taekwondo Academy.
City Administrator Lobaito referencing the attached Site Plan explained small trucks and
towing equipment would be housed along the east property line, while larger trucks
would be housed along the south side of the building.
In response to Alderman Baird's request for clarification, Mr. Rivenburgh stated the
20 foot wide strip of property referenced by staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals as
a private alley is located on the far east side of the fencing of the property in question.
Mr. Rivenburgh informed Council he had recently discovered parking the large trucks
along the south side of the building located at 908 North Front Street, would not be --
possible because of low hanging telephone lines. He requested Council consider and
approve parking these trucks along the north side of the building within the fenced area.
Some discussion followed regarding parking, noise, and sales. Mr. Rivenburgh stated
disturbing noise should not be a problem as all repairs were conducted inside. Mr.
Rivenburgh also noted his business includes the retail sales of used motorcycles, citing
approximately ten motorcycle sales per year. In addition, there would be retail sales of
motorcycle and snowmobile associated parts and accessories.
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Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to acknowledge the unanimous
recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and to pass an ordinance granting a
conditional use permit for 908 North Front Street to allow the following:
• a motor vehicle repair shop to allow motorcycle and snowmobile repairs;
• an open sales lot to allow outdoor display and storage of Ryder Truck
rentals.
Some discussion followed. In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding Staff
parking restriction recommendations, City Administrator Lobaito explained, Staff has
suggested Council consider restricting parking along the south side of the building not
to exceed the front line of the existing building. Mr. Rivenburgh then requested Council
approve until appropriate signage can be installed, the parking of one Ryder Truck in
front of the existing building at 908 North Front Street for advertisement purposes.
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated Mr. Rivenburgh has applied for
signage. There is an existing free-standing sign on the premises, as well as a blank slot
within the existing sign box.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Director of Community Development
Napolitano stated the ordinance restricts the conditional use permit to only motorcycle
and snowmobile repairs. Mr. Rivenburgh noted on rare occasions he also repairs all-
terrain vehicles and jet skis. Discussion continued. Alderman McClatchey withdrew his
motion, while Alderman Bolger withdrew his second.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to direct Staff to redraft the proposed
ordinance granting a conditional use permit for open sales lot and for a motor vehicle
repair shop to include all repairs conducted by the Petitioner at this location with a
revised Site Plan, depicting the permitted parking areas including the not-to-exceed
building's front line restriction; and to place the re-drafted ordinance on the June 10,
1998 Consent Agenda for Council approval.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
GRANT APPLICATION FOR PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA TERMINALS FOR POLICE
SQUAD CARS
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council Chief Joyce recently received
notification of grant monies available through the U.S. Department of Justice for the
purchase of Police Equipment. The grant will fund 75% of the equipment's purchase,
requiring the municipality to fund the balance, or 25% of the purchase price. Noting his
unsuccessful requests for the purchase of mobile data terminals during budget
discussions for the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year, Chief Joyce suggested Council authorize the
submission of a grant application for the purchase of four mobile data terminals. The
cost of four mobile data terminals is approximately $24,000, with the City's share
approximately $6,000. The purchase of four mobile data terminals will complete the
installation of mobile data terminals in all City of McHenry marked squad cars. Grant
applications are due by June 12, 1998, and, if successful, the City of McHenry would
receive monies prior to the 1998 calendar year end.
In response to Council inquiry, Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd
expressed his support for the grant submission.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize the submission of a grant
to the U.S. Department of Justice which shall finance 75% of the purchase of four
mobile data terminals to complete the installation of mobile data terminals in all marked
squad cars belonging to the City of McHenry Police Department.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST TO CONNECT TO CITY SANITARY SEWER IN NON-RESIDENT AREA
The Petitioner, John Hundreiser, of 3200 Bull Valley Road, was in attendance.
City Administrator Lobaito reported the City of McHenry had received a letter from Mr.
Hundreiser on May 8, 1998, requesting he be permitted to connect to the City of
McHenry sanitary sewer system. Mr. Hundreiser owns two homes at 3200 Bull Valley
Road which share the same septic system. The septic system has failed, and during
inspection, the McHenry County Health Department sighted raw sewage at the
property's ground surface. The raw sewage violation must be corrected immediately.
City Administrator Lobaito noted Mr. Hundreiser's property is contiguous to the corporate
limits of the City of McHenry and sanitary sewer is available on Bull Valley Road. Mr.
Hundreiser is requesting Council approve the immediate connection of two single family
homes located at 3200 Bull Valley Road to the City of McHenry's sanitary sewer system
with the understanding this property will be annexed within a reasonable time period to
the City of McHenry. Non-resident connection fees will be paid until the property is
annexed at which time the difference between the non-resident and resident connection
fees will be reimbursed. Some discussion regarding Retained Personnel and Annexation
Fees occurred.
Alderman Bolger suggested the non-resident versus resident connection fees
difference be attributed to City of McHenry Retained Personnel costs. Further discussion
continued.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to permit the two single family homes
located at 3200 Bull Valley Road, owned by John Hundreiser, to connect to the City of
McHenry's sanitary sewer system subject to the following conditions:
• Payment of non-residential connection fees;
• A Petition to annex to the City of McHenry shall be filed with the City Clerk prior
to the issuance of a permit to connect to the sanitary sewer;
• Upon annexation, the City of McHenry shall refund or credit, as determined by
Staff, the difference between the resident and non-resident connection fees.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ANNEXATION FEES
Mayor Cuda reminded Council the City's current annexation fee policy has been
sent to the Community Development Committee for review. Current City policy requires
a $1 ,000/acre fee for residential and a $500/acre fee for non-residential annexations.
Fees for industrial annexations have typically been waived. Fees for commercial
annexations have been waived on a case by case basis upon request by the Petitioner.
Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman McClatchey reported the
committee at its April 29, 1998 meeting unanimously voted to recommend to full Council
to retain the current policy for residential annexations, requiring a $1 ,000/acre fee and
citing the importance of economic development, waiving annexation fees for all industrial
annexations. The committee also recommended with regard to commercial annexations,
fee waiver requests be evaluated during the Executive Development Review process.
Community Development Director Napolitano explained the Executive Development
Review process is the preliminary review by the Mayor, Council, Staff, Zoning Board of
Appeals and Plan Commission Chairmen, which occurs prior to the filing of an annexation --
petition. Staff will provide a form as part of the Executive Development Review process
which each Alderman shall return designating their stance with regard to waiving
annexation fees for each particular development. In the event of a tie, consideration
regarding the waiving of annexation fees would be discussed at the City Council level.
Aldermen Baird and Glab stated their preference for a more defined, specific policy
regarding annexation fees for commercial annexations. A lengthy discussion ensued.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by McClatchey, to approve and initiate immediately the
following City policy regarding annexation fees:
• Residential properties a minimum annexation fee of $1 ,000/acre
shall be required
• Commercial properties a minimum annexation fee of $500/acre
shall be required
• Industrial properties no annexation fees shall be required.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CREATION OF ATHLETIC SUPERVISOR POSITION
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reminded Council the position of Athletic
Supervisor was considered and approved during the 1998-1999 Budget discussions.
Budget numbers reflect a salary figure for this position of only nine months, as it was
Staff's opinion the position would not be filled until September, 1998. Minimum
qualifications include a BS/BA degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, 2-3 years
experience in working with a public relation agency, and a background in athletic and
aquatic program administration. A job description for this specific position had been
distributed for Council review. Director Merkel noted the Athletic Supervisor position is
exempt at a grade 8 with a salary range of $28,745 to $39,473. He requested Council
approve the creation of the described Athletic Supervisor position and authorize Staff to
advertise for job applicants.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the creation of the Athletic
Supervisor position as presented and to authorize Staff advertising for job applicants.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda referencing Plan Commission Chairperson's recent resignation,
requested Council approve his appointment of Donald "Butch" Meyer as Plan Commission
Chairman and Cherie Rickert as the new Plan Commission member.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Baird,to approve the mayoral appointment of Donald
"Butch" Meyer as Plan Commission Chairman, effective immediately, and Cherie Rickert
as the new Plan Commission Member to fulfill the unexpired term of Plan Commission
Member Vicki Sheppard.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda also reported he had been preliminarily informed the City of McHenry
will be the recipient of $150,000 of state monies for the installation of a traffic signal at
the intersection of U.S. Route 31 and Shamrock Lane. These monies must be expended
during the state's fiscal year of July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Staff anticipates
this project shall be ready for bid in the Fall of 1998. In response to Council inquiry,
Mayor Cuda noted engineering costs are considered reimbursable expenditures. Mayor
Cuda stated additional federal matching fund monies may also be available for this
project.
Referencing Vernon L. Schiller's letter of May 22, 1998 regarding the naming of
the land west of the Bull Valley Bridge in honor Chuck, Gene, and Jerome Miller, Mayor
Cuda requested this issue be deferred to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Council
concurred.
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Mayor Cuda also requested the Adhoc Committee schedule a meeting in the near
future to review the most recent proposed draft of the Border Agreement between the
Village of Johnsburg and the City of McHenry. An Adhoc Committee Meeting was
scheduled for Monday, June 22, 1998, at 6:30 p.m.
In conclusion, Mayor Cuda requested Council take action regarding the request to
rename Brookside Park to William H. Althoff Park in memory of James L. Althoff's father.
James Althoff donated the 20-acre parcel to the City in 1991 to be utilized for park
property.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to rename the park located north of
Brake Parts Company, west of Industrial Drive, formerly known as Brookside Park, to
William H. Althoff Park, effectively immediately.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird reported the Parks and
Recreation Committee had met on Thursday, May 21 , 1998, with representatives from
the architectural firm of Sente and Rubel. The minutes of this meeting will be
forthcoming; however, Chairman Alderman Baird noted most of the meeting was devoted
to discussion of a physical layout for the proposed Recreational Center. The next Parks
and Recreation Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 1998, at 7:30
p.m.
Public Works Committee Chairman Alderman Bolger informed Council the Public
Works Committee had met just prior to this evening's Council meeting with Matt
Fiascone of Inland Land Appreciation Fund Ltd. Partnership. He informed Council Mr.
Fiascone has agreed to a five-year extension of the West McHenry Bypass right-of-way
reservation. In addition, the Committee unanimously agreed to recommend to full
Council that both Annexation Agreements with Inland Land Appreciation Fund be
amended to permit the substitution of Surety Bonds for the required Letters of Credit for
Public Improvements associated with the Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision and Inland Business
Park. The amendment will reflect the five-year extension for the West McHenry Bypass
right-of-way reservation, as well. The Public Works Committee also reviewed requests
for the installation of stop signs at the Kensington and Oakwood Intersection and the
Royal Drive and Oakwood Drive intersection. Public Works Committee Chairman
Alderman Bolger informed Council the Committee unanimously voted to recommend to
full Council the authorization of Staff to conduct traffic studies at the following three
intersections:
• Oakwood Drive and Kensington Drive
• Oakwood Drive and Royal Drive
• Crystal Lake Road and Royal Drive.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to authorize Staff to conduct Traffic Studies
at the following three intersections:
• Oakwood Drive and Kensington Drive
• Oakwood Drive and Royal Drive --
• Crystal Lake Road and Royal Drive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry regarding warrants, Public Works Committee
Chairman Alderman Bolger stated the Public Works Committee will review the Traffic
Study results and make recommendations regarding the installation of stop signs to full
Council.
June 3, 1998 Page 9
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported LaSalle National Bank has
recently submitted their Site Plan for a drive-through facility to be located in the KMart
outlot south of Blockbuster Video.
Director of Public Works Batt reported the underground street light electrical work
has been completed on Green Street. Amended bid specifications for the Green Street
Revitalization Project from architect Dennis Wonderlick are anticipated within the next
few days. Bid receipt is tentatively planned for June 30, 1998. City Inspector Dan
Marcinko and City Clerk Althoff will be manning the Knox Park Yard Waste Drop-off site
this Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until noon. they will be checking for vehicle stickers and,
�-- if required, offering to sell vehicle stickers to City residents.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported Knox Park Pool will be open on
a daily basis beginning next week, Monday, June 8, 1998.
Chief of Police Joyce reported five officers from the McHenry Police Department
will be participating in the Special Olympics Run scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 1998.
City Administrator Lobaito reported he, Mayor Cuda, Director of Public Works Batt,
and Director of Community Development Napolitano had met with representatives from
the Illinois Department of Transportation in their Schaumburg office this afternoon.
Discussions revolved around the State of Illinois's plans for FAP420, specifically with
regard to the Diedrich Property seeking annexation to the City of McHenry. IDOT
representatives informed the McHenry contingency the State was actively pursuing the
acquisition of FAP420 right-of-way from the owner of the Diedrich Property. An
appraisal of the property was currently being conducted. Although the construction time
frame for FAP420 was still estimated at 30-40 years from today, the State was still
actively pursuing property associated with the FAP420 river crossing. In response to
Council inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted the FAP420 interchange at U.S. Route
31 is still proposed. Some discussion followed regarding the Diedrich Property
annexation and zoning. It was the consensus of Council the Diedrich Property should
•..• be reviewed carefully.
NEW BUSINESS
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted Roger
Gerstad has fourteen days to remove the subdivision advertisement sign located at
Winding Creek Drive and Crystal Lake Road intersection. Alderman Glab also requested
an update regarding the Cable Franchise negotiations. City Administrator Lobaito
reported the audit is currently being conducted. A full report will be provided. Alderman
Glab also informed Council the local McHenry KMart has offered to donate 200 10-18
inch trees. These trees include Blue Spruce, Evergreen, Pine, and Colorado Spruce.
Some discussion followed regarding potential sites, maintenance, and City Staff labor
and time required to plant 200 trees. It was the consensus of Council to direct Parks
and Recreation Director Merkel to investigate the feasibility of hiring a landscape
contractor to assist the City of McHenry with the planting of these 200 trees.
Alderman Baird congratulated Alderman Bolger on being named Fiesta Days Parade
Marshall for the 1998 Fiesta Days Parade. He also informed Council representatives of
the McHenry Baseball League have requested clarification regarding the waiving of fees
for the McHenry VFW Club with regard to connection to the City of McHenry Sanitary
Sewer System. Some discussion followed. Mayor Cuda recalled Council in summer of
1996 waived both Capital Development Fees and Hood-up Fees in light of the VFW
Veteran Club's stated intention to donate the VFW property to the City of McHenry upon
the dissolution of the VFW organization.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to reaffirm Council's action and waive all
hook-up fees associated with the VFW Veteran's Club Inc. at 3002 West Route 120 to
the City of McHenry's Sanitary Sewer System.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Alderman Murgatroyd requested Staff investigate and repair if required the areas
around home plate at all the Petersen Park ball fields, particularly Field #5.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.
to discuss Property Acquisition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
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Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to go back into Open Session at 9:15
p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:15 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
CITY CL RK MAYOR