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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/08/1998 - City Council REGULAR MEETING J U LY 8, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, July 8, 1998 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Absent: Baird. 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 Joyce Crosbie of 5408 Greenbrier Drive addressed Council expressing her concerns regarding the proposed pet ordinance appearing before Council at its July 29, 1998 regularly scheduled meeting. Ms. Crosbie stated her specific concern related to the proposal to limit the number of animals that a resident is permitted to house within the corporate limits of the City of McHenry. She stated responsible pet owners care for their pets and respect the rights of the community. She recommended educating the public at large including the importance of spaying and neutering pets, and formal pet training. Ms. Crosbie also requested Council consider designating a pet park. In conclusion, Ms. Crosbie stated the issue is not the number of pets an individual possesses, but the enforcement of current City ordinances regarding animal control. Plat Klimo, owner and operator of the Ringwood Pets In Need, a no-kill animal shelter, addressed Council, reiterating Ms. Crosbie's concerns. Ms. Klimo also noted the need to develop State Statutes regulating animal/pet breedings in addition to educating the public at large. Alderman Glab suggested the proposed pet ordinance be reconsidered by the Community Development Committee. Some discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to review the proposed pet ordinance as an agenda item on the July 29, 1998 regularly scheduled Council Meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT: INLAND'S OLDE MILL PONDS SUBDIVISION Mayor Cuda opened the Public Hearing on the First Amendment to the Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision Annexation Agreement between the City of McHenry and American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago, not individually, but as Trustee under a trust agreement dated April 15, 1991 , and known as Trust No. 1 13739-09 and Inland Land Appreciation Fund II, L.P. a Delaware limited partnership, located on the south side of McCullom Lake Road, approximately one-half mile west of U.S. Route 31 . Mayor Cuda stated, as per the unanimous recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the proposed amendment broadens the permitted Construction Guarantee(s) beyond the current Letter of Credit insuring Public Improvements. Mayor inquired as to whether any Aldermen or anyone in the audience had any comments and/or questions on the proposed Annexation Amendment. There were none. In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, City Clerk Althoff responded the Clerk's Office had received no written and/or oral comments on the proposed Annexation Amendment for the Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision. _ There being no further discussion, Mayor Cuda requested a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to close the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. July 8, 1998 Page 2 Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the First Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision between the City of McHenry and American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago as Trustee under a Trust Agreement dated April 15, 1991 , and known as Trust No. 1 13739-09 and Inland Land Appreciation Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, located on the south side of McCullom Lake Road approximately one-half mile west of U.S. Route 31 . Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Cuda, Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT: INLAND BUSINESS PARK Mayor Cuda opened the Public Hearing on the First Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for the Inland Business Park by and between the City of McHenry and the American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago as Trustee under a Trust Agreement dated September 27, 1993, and known as Trust No. 1 17509-08 and Inland Capital Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, located near the southeast corner of Bull Valley and Crystal Lake Roads. Mayor Cuda informed Council, as per the unanimous recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the proposed Annexation Agreement Amendment broadens the permitted construction guarantee(s) beyond the current Letter of Credit for Public Improvements, and the West McHenry Bypass right-of-way property reservation would be extended an additional five years until July 28, 2003. Mayor Cuda inquired as to whether any Alderman or anyone in the audience had any comments and/or questions on the proposed Amendment to the Inland Business Park Annexation Agreement. There were none. In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, City Clerk Althoff reported no written and/or oral comments on the proposed First Amendment to the Inland Business Park Annexation Agreement had been received by the Clerk's Office. There being no further discussion, Mayor Cuda asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to close the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to pass an ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the First Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for the Inland Business Park between the City of McHenry and the American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago, as Trustee, under a Trust Agreement date September 27, 1993, and known as Trust No. 1 17509-08 and Inland Capital Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, located near the southeast corner of Bull Valley and Crystal Lake Roads. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Cuda. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - 1998-1999 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Mayor Cuda opened the Public Hearing on the 1998-1999 Annual Appropriation Ordinance at 7:48 p.m. Mayor Cuda explained the Appropriation Ordinance specifies the maximum amount of money which can legally be expended for municipal purposes. The Appropriation Ordinance is a statement of the maximum amount that July 8, 1998 Page 3 could conceivably be spent if sufficient funds were available. The proposed 1998- 1999 Appropriation Ordinance totals $24,251,436.00. Mayor Cuda asked if there were any comments and/or questions regarding the Appropriation Ordinance from any Alderman or from the audience. There were none. In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, City Clerk Althoff reported no written and/or oral comments on the proposed 1998-1999 Appropriation Ordinance had been received by the Clerk's Office. There being no further discussion, Mayor Cuda asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to close the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass the 1998-1999 Annual Appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $24,251 ,436.00 as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Glab, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1 . June 22, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes; 2. Block Party Requests: July 18, 1998: Beach Drive between Broadway and Pearl Street from 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; August 1 , 1998: Broadway between Bull Valley Road and Miller Road from 2:00 p.m. until midnight. 3. List of "As-Needed Checks": GENERAL FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 89880 PROJECT ASSESSMENT FUND $ 15000.00 89881 MATHIS, RAY AND JAY $ 3385.00 89882 GERSTAD BUILDERS $ 970.00 89883 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 11.47 89884 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 10.00 89885 PETTY CASH FUND $ 155.82 89886 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 390.40 89887 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 300000.00 89888 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 90328.08 89889 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 750.00 90068 MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK $ 300000.00 90069 FIRST MIDWEST BANK $ 300000.00 90070 CORNELIO CRUZ $ 75.00 90071 CUSTOM LANDSCAPING $ 2985.00 90072 FIRST MIDWEST BANK $ 54.52 90073 FBI NAA $ 30.00 90074 RUZICKA, REBECCA $ 10.00 90075 DON SCHATZ $ 150.00 90076 SENTE & RUBEL LTD $ 2030.00 90077 VILLAGE SKATE INC D/B/A $ 200.00 90078 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 173.83 90079 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 38.00 90080 HUNTLEY BOWL-HI LANES $ 202.00 90081 WOODSTOCK SWIM ASSOC $ 600.00 90082 MIDWEST BANK OF MCHENRY $ 197.00 90083 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 6590.62 90084 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 144289.42 90085 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 90086 LYDIA S MEYER, TRUSTEE $ 378.46 90087 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150.00 90088 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1810.01 July 8, 1998 Page 4 90089 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4744.05 90090 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 708.46 90091 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 5912.05 90092 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5384.97 90093 AFLAC $ 1403.70 90094 GREG SEEMUTH $ 50.00 90095 DOMINICKS $ 64.67 90096 PETTY CASH FUND $ 100.00 90097 YOLANDA'S $ 59.25 90098 GOLD STANDARD LIQUORS $ 134.95 90099 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 10.52 90100 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 321.24 90101 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 745.20 90102 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 60910.00 90103 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 7640.00 90104 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 975.00 90105 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 558.90 Report Totals 1260797.59 WATER/SEWER FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 14430 PETTY CASH FUND $ 2.76 14464 JOSEPH J HENDERSON & SON $ 281523.70 14465 GENERAL FUND $ 25862.34 14466 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 113.40 14467 GENERAL FUND $ 53858.34 14468 GENERAL FUND $ 100.00 Report Totals 361460.54 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANNEXATION AGREEMENT, ANNEXING PROPERTY, AND REZONING PROPERTY - SPENCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. (BURGER KING) -- Spence Management Services Inc. representative Randy Imoff, and Attorney Mark Saladin, of Militello, Zanck and Coen, representing the Petitioners, were in attendance. Mayor Cuda reminded Council final action on the proposed Annexation and Zoning of the Spence Management Services Inc two-acre parcel located on the east side of Route 31 approximately 500 feet north of the McHenry Commons Shopping Center, had been deferred to this evening's regularly scheduled July 8, 1998 Council Meeting. He reported, as per Council direction, the Annexation Agreement had been amended to reflect the following changes: • On page 4 #8, the extension of the Annexation Agreement length of term from ten to twenty years; • On page 2, the addition of language to paragraph 2(d), providing for the elimination of the U.S. Route 31 ingress and egress when and if a public access road is developed on the Blake Property, located directly north and adjacent to the subject property. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry regarding paragraph 2(c)(i), the Petitioners agreed to incorporate language restricting the monument ground sign to a maximum area of 40 square feet. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass an ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the Annexation Agreement between the City of McHenry and Brandon F.R. Bradkin and Dory B. Broeckaert, record title holders, and Spence Management Services, Inc., contract purchasers, for two acres of property located on the east side of U.S. Route 31 , approximately 500 feet north of the McHenry Commons Shopping Center, McHenry, Illinois, commonly known as 2200 North Richmond Road, McHenry, Illinois. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Cuda. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. July 8, 1998 Page 5 Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance providing for the annexation of property located at 2200 North Richmond Road, on the east side of U.S. Route 31 , approximately 500 feet north of the McHenry Commons Shopping Center, McHenry, Illinois, and owned by Brandon F.R. Bradkin and Dory B. Broeckaert with Spence Management Services Inc., as contract purchaser. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Cuda. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to acknowledge the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and pass an Ordinance rezoning a two-acre parcel located at 2200 North Richmond Road, on the east side of U.S. Route 31 , approximately 500 feet north of the McHenry Commons Shopping Center, currently zoned A-1 County Agriculture to C5 Highway Commercial District and to grant a Conditional Use permit for a drive-in establishment. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - BROOKSIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT Mayor Cuda reported, as per City Council approval, Smith Engineering and Direct Design were hired to develop the plans and bid specifications for the development and construction of Brookside Park. Plans for the parking lot, utility extension, and paving modification have been completed by Smith Engineering. The washroom/storage/concession building plans have also been completed by Direct Design Ltd. The cost estimate of $105,000 for the washroom/storage/concession building is substantially higher than the $65,000 budget figure. City Administrator Lobaito noted he and Mayor Cuda had met with John Swierk of Direct Design, Ltd. -- where it had been determined the only way to reduce the cost of the washroom/storage/concession building was to replace the exterior cement block with a wood frame. City Administrator Lobaito stated this substitution was not a viable option with respect to this type of building. He recommended Council authorize staff to advertise for the acceptance of bids for the construction of the parking lot, utilities, and the washroom/storage/concession building, at Brookside Park Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted the cost estimates for the parking lot and utilities are within budget. Additionally, cost savings have been incurred with the installation of landscaping by Brake Parts, lower than estimated expenses for engineering services, architectural costs, and equipment purchases. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to authorize Staff to advertise for the acceptance of bids for the construction of the parking lot, utilities, and washroom/storage/concession building at Brookside Park. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Alderman Murgatroyd expressed reservations and concerns regarding the large discrepancy between the budget figure for the construction of the washroom/storage/concession building and the architect's cost estimate. He suggested better controls be developed for the decision-making budget process. ANNUAL PREMIUM PAYMENT - MCHENRY COUNTY MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the City of McHenry has been a member of the McHenry County Municipal Risk Management Agency (MCMRMA) since the Pool's inception in 1988. The Pool is administered by Arthur J. Gallagher and Company and provides self-funding and reinsurance for Worker's Compensation, July 8, 1998 Page 6 Property, General Liability and Public Official's Insurance Risk. Currently the Pool is comprised of eight member communities: Algonquin, Fox River Grove, Huntley, Island Lake, McHenry, Spring Grove, Woodstock, and the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District. The City of McHenry 1998-1999 Budget reflects a $290,000 figure for the annual premium payment to MCMRMA. The premium is $275,662 which includes an increase in the City's contribution to the loss fund from 85% to 88%. It is the recommendation of Staff to approve the expenditure of $275,662 for the 1998-1999 annual renewal of the MCMRMA Program for Worker's Compensation, Property, General Liability, and Public Official's Insurance Coverage. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the expenditure of $275,662 for the 1998-1999 Annual Renewal of the McHenry County Municipal Risk Management Agency Program for Worker's Compensation, Property, General Liability, and Public Official's Insurance coverage. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated the City of McHenry will be reimbursed proportionately, if any loss fund adjustments are forthcoming. JOB DESCRIPTION - ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION City Administrator Lobaito noted Council approved the 1998-1999 budget with the addition of one administrative position. Previous Councils had approved a job description for an Assistant Administrator, although the position was never filled. City Administrator Lobaito noted that job description, and his suggestions for a Human Resource Position, had similar components. In addition, some of the job duties and responsibilities outlined in the Assistant Administrator job description have been shifted to the Community Development Department. City Administrator Lobaito suggested the duties and responsibilities of the new Administrative position should include: • Coordinate the recruitment process which would include advertising, interviewing, and reference checks; • Maintain all personnel files; • Coordinate and administer the City's loss prevention, risk management and insurance programs, which would include attendance at the MCMRMA Board Meetings and Claims Committee Meetings as a representative of the City; • Assist the City Administrator on collective bargaining issues; • Process all damage claims, liability claims and worker's compensation claims; • Ensure workplace compliance with OSHA, IDOL, and EOA regulations, etc.; • Update and maintain job descriptions, as well as the salary matrix; • Coordinate the annual performance evaluation process for all departments; • Administer safety and accident prevention programs recommended by MCMRMA; • Monitor changes in local, state, and federal laws regarding personnel and insurance liability matters; • Recommend revisions and updates to City Personnel Policy Manual; • Assist with grant acquisition procedure. Some discussion followed. Aldermen Bolger and Murgatroyd suggested requiring the applicant to possess a strong background in finance, enabling the job duties and responsibilities to be expanded to include financial issues, i.e. municipal bonding opportunities, grant applications, and budget process revisions. Alderman McClatchey recommended past resumes be reviewed and considered. After some discussion, City Administrator Lobaito was directed to develop a job description for an Assistant Administrative Position to be discussed at the August 5, 1998 regularly scheduled Council Meeting. The description should be distributed to Council for review in the July 24, 1998 Agenda packets. Alderman McClatchey also requested Staff investigate any statutory requirements for an Assistant Administrative position. Some discussion followed as to the title of the position, namely Administrative July 8, 1998 - Page 7 Assistant or Assistant Administrative position. Formal action was not taken at this time. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda reported McHenry County Highway Transportation Superintendent Mike Magnuson, the County's Attorney, Rich Adams and his attorney Thomas Zanck, met this afternoon in the Aldermen's Conference Room of the McHenry Municipal building to finalize the transfer of properties for Phase II of the Bull Valley Arterial. Construction is anticipated for Spring of 1999. A lighted traffic signal is also anticipated for the Green Street/Bull Valley Arterial Intersection. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports. STAFF REPORTS Director of Community Development Napolitano reminded Council of the next Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting on Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. He also noted Public Comment Sheets were being distributed to the community- at-large and were available to the Aldermen as well. Director of Public Works Batt provided Council with an update on the storm damage in the Whispering Oaks and Anne Street areas. Director Batt also reported the Green Street Phase III Project will begin sometime next week, perhaps July 16th or July 17th. The Green Street Revitalization Bid Opening is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 11 :00 a.m. The Public Works Streets Division anticipates the completion of the Green Street street light installation prior to the Fiesta Days Parade on July 19, 1998. Director of Public Works Batt reminded Council of the Public Works Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 21 , 1998 at 7:00 p.m. In conclusion, Director Batt distributed a series of pictures depicting the intersection of Boone Creek Circle, Leonard Street, and Olde Mill Lane. A brief discussion regarding stop sign placement followed. Alderman Glab suggested Council consider sending the stop sign placement issue to the Public Works Committee Meeting scheduled for July 21, 1998. Further discussion ensued. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to draft an ordinance authorizing the installation of a stop signs at the following locations: Stop Street Intersecting Street • Boone Creek Circle (EB) Leonard Street • Olde Mill Lane (SB) Leonard Street • Leonard Street (NB) Olde Mill Lane. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Voting Nay: Murgatroyd. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported the Twin Cities Wisconsin Chicago AIDS Ride crew will be arriving tomorrow for site setup with the bicycle participants arriving all day on Friday. The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce 50th Anniversary Fiesta Days Celebration begins with the Pioneer Center Luau on Friday evening, July 10th beginning at 4:00 p.m. Chief of Police Joyce requested Council pass the proposed resolution honoring retiring Fire Chief Christopher Bennett, who, after 30 years with the McHenry Township Fire Protection District, is retiring. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass a resolution honoring retiring McHenry Township Fire Protection District Chief Christopher Bennett. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. July 8, 1998 Page 8 City Administrator Lobaito confirmed the Joint Johnsburg Border Agreement Ad Hoc Committee Meeting scheduled for July 22, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the McHenry Municipal Center in the Aldermen's Conference Room. In response to City Administrator's comments, a Finance Committee Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 , 1998 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the feasibility of implementing a Special Services Area for the U.S. Route 31 and Shamrock Lane intersection improvements and traffic signalization. Mayor Cuda also requested the Finance Committee, at a later date, review the current City of McHenry vehicle sticker program and investigate other revenue options. Alderman McClatchey suggested significantly raising the current $3.00 monthly late fee. City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the current draft of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between McHenry Elementary School District Number 15 and the City of McHenry regarding the Backhaus site will be provided Council for review and comment in Friday's agenda packet. The proposed Agreement will be placed on a future regularly scheduled Council Meeting Agenda for formal Council action. In addition, the Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus City property, specifically the 1115 River Road property purchased for the construction of a sanitary sewer lift station, will be placed on the July 29, 1998 regularly scheduled Council Meeting Agenda for discussion and formal action. In conclusion, City Administrator Lobaito informed Council Clarke Environmental Mosquito Mamangement Services Inc., the City of McHenry mosquito management contractor, has informed Staff of an anticipated abnormally large mosquito emergence. In light of this information and the start of Fiesta Days, it is the recommendation of Staff to authorize an expenditure not- to-exceed $10,800 for two city-wide applications by Clarke Environmental Mosquito Services Management Inc. of adult aerosol mistings, in addition to two perimeter barrier foggings at Knox Park and Petersen Park respectively. Council noted numerous complaints regarding mosquitos. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize an expenditure not-to- exceed $10,800 to Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Services Inc. for two city-wide applications by Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Services Inc. of adult aerosol mistings, in addition to two perimeter barrier foggings at Knox Park and Petersen Park, respectively. Voting Aye: Bolger, Galb, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding the status of City property annexations, City Administrator Lobaito stated the process, particularly with regard to the recently-purchased Petersen Farm property, was slightly more complicated than originally anticipated. He reminded Council approval for annexation must be obtained from Illinois Governor Edgar as State-owned FAP420 right-of-way property falls within the proposed annexation boundaries. Some discussion followed. Council directed Staff to complete the annexation process of City-owned properties prior to September 16, 1998. In response to Ms. Crosbie and Ms. Klimo's concerns regarding the proposed -- amendment to the pet ordinance, Alderman Glab suggested Council send the proposed ordinance to the Community Development Committee for further review. Some discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to discuss the proposed amendment to the pet ordinance at the regularly scheduled July 29, 1998 Council Meeting as previously proposed. Mayor Cuda suggested Code Compliance Inspector Mike Albertini and City Attorney Pat McAndrews be invited to attend the July 29, 1998 regularly scheduled Council meeting. He noted these professionals can provide Council with valuable insight into the enforcement and prosecution of this ordinance. Alderman Glab, commenting on the storm damage experienced in the Whispering Oaks and Anne Street areas, informed Council he had a 7-8 minute videotape available for viewing. He also requested better attempts at communication July 8, 1998 Page 9 among the Fire Department, Police Department, City Staff, and Aldermen. Mayor Cuda complimented the Public Works Department crews for their storm cleanup efforts. He noted a letter of commendation from a Ward 2 resident complimenting the professionalism and quick response of both the Fire Department and City of McHenry Public Works Department had been received. A copy of this letter will be provided Council in the Friday Agenda Packet. Alderman McClatchey requested Staff investigate the water drainage problem at the following intersections: Oak Street and Shore Drive; Oak Street and Prairie Avenue. He also requested Staff review the feasibility of purchasing playground apparatus and installing same at Freund Field. Alderman Bolger acknowledged Robert Petersen of the Petersen Farm Property in the audience. He thanked Mr. Petersen again for his donation of property to the City of McHenry and requested Staff complete in an expeditious fashion the contractual obligations of this property purchase, specifically, the reroofing of the barn. Alderman Murgatroyd complimented and thanked the McHenry Area Jaycees organization for the wonderful fireworks display. Expressing some concerns with traffic control upon exiting the event, Alderman Murgatroyd requested Staff attempt to resolve this matter prior to next year's fireworks display. Police Chief Joyce also noted the inadvertent absence of "No Parking" signs on Oak Street and Shore Drive, which may have contributed to the traffic congestion problem at the end of the fireworks display. "No Parking" signs will be placed in these locations during Fiesta Days and at all future Fourth of July firework events. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. to discuss Personnel Matters and Potential Litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go back into Open Session at p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 10:17 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. CITY CLERK MAYOR