HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/01/1998 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 1 , 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: Chief
of Police Joyce, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel,
Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Deputy
Clerk Kunzer. Absent: City Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
1. City Council Meeting Minutes:
March 11, 1998 Regular Meeting;
March 18, 1998 Regular Meeting.
2. Request from Girl Scouts for Use of Municipal Building on May 5, 1998 from 6-8 p.m. to
Conduct Registration for Arapaho Neighborhood Girl Scout Summer Camp;
3. Payment to Henry Boysen in the amount of $6,630.00 for Test Well Drilling Project;
4. Payment to J.J. Henderson in the amount of $320,301.16 for South Wastewater
Treatment Plant Expansion Project;
5. Resolution in Recognition of Lenco Electronic's 25th Anniversary;
6. Transfer of Class A-8 Liquor License from A & N Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Whale's Tail to
Patrick McVady/Butler Food Services;
7. List of As-Needed Checks.
GENERAL FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
88934 CLASSIC AWARDS $ 440.00
88935 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL $ 3.50
88936 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 215.49
88937 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 10.40
88938 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 2757.50
89056 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 4413.02
89057 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 76.00
89058 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 32559.00
89059 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 4830.00
89060 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 250.00
89061 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 113628.79
89062 AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE $ 5.00
89063 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 15000.00
89064 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
89065 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150.00
89066 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1810.01
89067 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4575.12
89068 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 963.46
89069 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4651.45
89070 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5207.79
89071 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 173.83
89072 FBI NAA $ 15.00
89073 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF $ 30.00
89074 PETTY CASH FUND $ 163.37
89075 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW $ 100.00
89076 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 72.00
89077 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 960.00
89078 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL $ 105.00
89079 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL $ 48.00
89080 ADLER PLANETARIUM $ 33.00
89081 CHARITABULLS $ 75.00
89082 CHELIOS $ 63.75
89083 AMERICAN HEART ASSOC $ 50.00
Report Totals 193545.48
WATER/SEWER FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
14221 CAR-MIN CONSTRUCTION $ 52547.00
14270 GENERAL FUND $ 460000.00
14271 GENERAL FUND $ 23554.47
14272 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 240.00
Report Totals 536341.47
8. List of Bills.
GENERAL FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
89102 ABSOLUTE SOUND $ 110.00
89103 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC $ 169.00
89104 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 500.50
89105 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 47.80
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89106 BRUCE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT $ 211.80
89107 CDW COMPUTER CENTERS INC $ 338.94
89108 CHARLES EQUIPMENT CO $ 113.37
89109 CHICAGO TRANS-AXLE & $ 978.34
89110 DAVID CHRISTOPHER $ 91.58
89111 THE COBB GROUP $ 49.00
89112 BOB COMBS $ 66.96
89113 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00
89114 CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO $ 479.16
89115 ROBERT G DAWDY $ 10.00
89116 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35
89117 GARRELTS PLUMBING $ 235.32
89118 GATEWAY2000 $ 103.00
89119 G C C ENTERPRISES INC $ 104.75
89120 GREAT LAKES APPAREL INC $ 165.50
89121 DON HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT $ 35.00
89122 HIGH PSI LTD $ 187.87 -^
89123 CAROL HOLIAN $ 23.66
89124 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $ 13.00
89125 KATHLEEN KUNZER $ 123.68
89126 LETN $ 388.00
89127 LORENE MARCINEK $ 250.75
89128 MCCANN POWER & EQUIPMENT $ 1052.38
89129 MCHENRY AREA YOUTH COMM $ 6000.00
89130 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE $ 295.00
89131 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 49.47
89132 MCHENRY PRINTING SERVICE $ 202.87
89133 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 380.00
89134 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 892.48
89135 NICOR GAS $ 541.87
89136 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC $ 64.20
89137 KRISTINE PAPROCKI $ 85.51
89138 H R PARTH COMPANY $ 510.00
89139 PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC $ 831.80
89140 ANGELA M RIVERA $ 15.00
89141 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP $ 12.96
89142 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 173.55
89143 RHONDA F LANG-RUSHING $ 20.45
89144 RYDIN DECAL $ 325.00
89145 SHE-AN-I FENCE BUILDERS $ 1215.00
89146 TYLER SJOBLOM $ 576.00
89147 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 97.50
89148 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 90.00
89149 TRAFFIC CONTROL & $ 460.81
89150 TRUSCO MANUFACTURING CO $ 88.54
89151 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 127.84
89152 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 737.10
89153 WEARGUARD $ 54.48
89154 THE WOODSTOCK LAND $ 3500.00
89155 MIGUELC ZARATE $ 20.00
89156 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 7388.57
89157 COLOR MAGIC ENTERPRISES $ 92.45
89158 FAST TAX SERVICE $ 30.00
89159 IL DEPT OF CORRECTIONS $ 69.95
89160 LAY, JANET $ 20.00
89161 OLESZCZUK, MURIEL $ 42.00
89162 PEPPER CONSTRUCTION CO $ 30.00
89163 SHAW, LANNETTE $ 125.00
Report Totals 31537.11
WATER/SEWER FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
14279 G W BERKHEIMER CO INC $ 3.38
14280 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 35.50
14281 CAREY ELECTRIC $ 773.00
14282 WILLIAM P CUNNINGHAM $ 47.09
14283 GARY GILPIN $ 75.60
14284 GREAT LAKES APPAREL INC $ 165.50
14285 LASALLE NATIONAL TRUST NA $ 886.06
14286 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 36.14
14287 NICOR GASS $ 2850.44
14288 NICOR GAS $ 1587.51
14289 PAUL ROGERS $ 85.00
14290 STRATFORD SAFETY PRODUCTS $ 67.45
14291 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 113.40
14292 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 3777.15
Report Totals 10503.22
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
FACILITY PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL FROM BAXTER AND WOODMAN
Carl Moon and Bob Benson, representatives of the City's Engineering firm,
Baxter and Woodman, were in attendance. Director of Public Works Batt informed
Council due to developmental and growth changes in the City since 1989,
modifications to the City's Facility Plan are in order. He noted Baxter and Woodman
has presented a proposal to comprehensively review the Facility Plan and prepare a
report for the City. In addition to taking into consideration the changes in growth and
annexations since the plan was last reviewed in 1989, Director Batt noted there are
other changes which have occurred such as more stringent ammonia-nitrogen
limitations, the incorporation of Johnsburg into Sunnyside, the expansion to the north
and east of City boundaries, and the proposed large tract additions to the corporate
limits of the City. Mr. Moon recommended that a comprehensive study and report of
the Facility Plan be done, as opposed to looking at each one of the proposed changes
piecemeal. He pointed out the Central Plant would have to be modified due to the
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stricter limitations on ammonia-nitrogen. A lengthy discussion followed. Concerns
and/or comments expressed by Council included:
• Proposed change to Facility Plan Area following border agreement with the
Village of Johnsburg;
• Comprehensive Plan Update and how the use and density of land in the Facility
Plan Area may change;
• The possibility that the Northeastern Illinois Plan Commission (NIPC) may not
permit an amendment to the City's Facility Plan Area;
• In view of the fact there are several unknown factors which should be taken
into consideration (i.e. border agreement with Johnsburg, changes in FPA,
possible expansion of CWWTP) perhaps Council should table this proposal until
these facts have been determined.
• Cost of the proposal is $80,000; the 1998-1999 Budget reflects a projected
cost of $60,000 for this project.
• Consider phasing the Report: Phase I - Ammonia-nitrogen study and report;
Phase II - Remainder of Study as it relates to expansion of Central or South
Wastewater Treatment Plants and the manner in which the flow will be diverted
to each.
Mr. Moon informed Council the study would take approximately six months to
accomplish. The NPDES permit for the Central Plant is due for renewal prior to
September 30, 2000. The discussion continued.
At the suggestion of Mayor Cuda, it was the consensus of Council to remove
this item from further consideration at this meeting and to place it on the Agenda in
July or August.
FUNDING FOR SHAMROCK LANE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Mayor Cuda informed Council that he, City Administrator Lobaito, Director of
Community Development Napolitano, Director of Public Works Batt, and Gary
Rozwadowski of Smith Engineering had met with approximately twenty property
owners who own property in the vicinity of the Route 31/Shamrock Lane intersection.
As a result of the meeting, it was the consensus of the property owners that the City
proceed with the construction and installation of the traffic signal at the intersection
of Route 31 and Shamrock Lane. Mayor Cuda noted the estimated cost of the project
is $550,000. Mayor Cuda said he is asking for authorization from City Council to
direct Staff to research funding alternatives for this project including special
assessment and special service area. Mayor Cuda noted he had promised a report to
the property owners by June 1 st.
In response to an inquiry from Alderman Bolger, Mayor Cuda stated because
Shamrock Lane is considered a private drive, IDOT funds are not available for this
project. Likewise, the McHenry County Council of Mayors is prohibited from funding
any monies for this project. In response to an inquiry from Alderman Baird, Mayor
Cuda noted the area notified was not necessarily the area which would be impacted
by a special assessment or special service tax. This area could possibly be expanded.
In addition to researching funding alternatives, Staff will determine the boundaries of
the special assessment or special service area.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize Staff to research
funding alternatives for the construction of the traffic signalization of the Route 31 and
Shamrock Lane intersection and lane improvements, and to determine the specific area
which would be impacted and bear the cost for funding the private portion of the
signalization and traffic lane improvements.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORLANDS AND THE CITY - PETERSEN FARM
PROPERTY, 4112 McCULLOM LAKE ROAD
Attorney McArdle noted the sale of the Petersen Farm property had closed on
March 13, 1998. Attorney McArdle stated that as a result of the City's purchase of
that property the following documents must be executed by the Mayor:
• Lease Agreement dated March 4, 1998, between CorLands and the City of
McHenry;
• Agreement dated March 4, 1998, between CorLands and the City of McHenry;
• Agreement and acknowledgment between Bob Petersen and the City of
McHenry dated March 13, 1998.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize the Mayor's
execution of the following documents with regard to the purchase of the Petersen
Farm property on March 13, 1998:
• Lease Agreement dated March 4, 1998, between CorLands and the City of
McHenry;
• Agreement dated March 4, 1998, between CorLands and the City of McHenry;
• Agreement and acknowledgment between Bob Petersen and the City of
McHenry dated March 13, 1998.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda informed Council the Deannexation process with the Village of
McCullom Lake regarding the Hickory Creek Farm property has come to a standstill.
A response is expected from Richard Short, Attorney for the Village of McCullom
Lake, within the next couple of weeks. Even if the Deannexation cannot be
accomplished, Staff is prepared to move forward with the Annexation of the remainder
of the Mass Farm property.
Mayor Cuda stated the first meeting of the Millennium Celebration Core
Committee was held on Tuesday, March 31 , 1998. In attendance were Mayor Cuda,
Alderman Glab, Deputy Clerk Kunzer and several members of the community. There
were approximately fifteen people in attendance. Mayor Cuda noted the McHenry
Chamber of Commerce is interested in taking a lead role in putting together the
community festival for the Millennium Celebration. The Core Committee will meet
again after Fiesta Days in late July or August.
Mayor Cuda announced the City's Third Annual Employee Picnic will take place
on Saturday, June 27, 1998 at Knox Park. City Clerk Althoff will be sending out
formal notification.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks and Recreation Chairman Alderman Baird reported the Parks and
Recreation Committee had met this evening prior to the Council Meeting with the
Green Street Revitalization Committee. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and come to a consensus regarding the proposed improvements of the Neumann Park
on Green Street. Chairman Baird stated the Committee voted unanimously to
recommend to the full City Council that the Green Street Revitalization Committee be
given direction to go ahead with the plans for the gazebo and pavilion in the Neumann
Park on Green Street, and that the Green Street Revitalization Committee be directed
to seek in-kind services and funding for the project from McHenry service
organizations. Chairman Baird noted it was made clear the landscaping, brick paving,
and creation of the path through the park would not be done until the 1999-2000
Fiscal Year. Funding for the project would possibly come from the service
organizations. The Green Street Revitalization Committee would be getting back to
Staff for final plan approval.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to authorize the Green Street Revitalization
Committee to go ahead with the planning, construction and implementation of the
gazebo and pavilion in Neumann Park, and that they be directed to seek in-kind
services and funding from McHenry service organizations.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird noted the Parks and
-- Recreation Committee had also met on Wednesday, March 25, 1998, and those
minutes would be forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated he had spoken with
representatives of Planning Resources who will update the City's Comprehensive Plan.
They will finish the base map by the end of next week and then be ready to meet with
Staff to actually begin the process. Director Napolitano reported there were 20 single
family dwelling permits issued in March, a significant increase from March of 1997.
Director of Public Works Batt announced J.J. Henderson, contractor for the
South Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, has requested a reduction in the 10%
bond required for this project. Director Batt stated he will reduce the amount of bond
required unless Council would be opposed to this decision.
Director Batt noted he had attended a meeting with the developer of the
property formerly owned by the McHenry Library District. The property is located on
the east side of Green Street, northeast of the Municipal Building. The developer is
currently proposing eighteen 30,000 square foot single family lots on this property.
Director Batt stated the mowing contract with Krohn Landscaping is in the
process of being renegotiated. Due to the fact that this is a three year contract, he
noted the bottom line may be higher than previously anticipated. If it becomes
necessary to mow prior to the execution of the new contract, it will be done pursuant
to the terms of the existing agreement.
Director Batt also noted Public Works crews are prepared to begin working on
the installation of the Green Street lighting as part of the Downtown Revitalization
efforts.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council the Summer Parks and
Recreation Brochure would be printed and distributed in mid-April. Director Merkel
noted the Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt would be held on Saturday, April 4, 1998 at
Petersen Park.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Glab asked if the membership of the Steering Committee for the
Updated Comprehensive Plan has been decided. Mayor Cuda responded he will
determine if responses have been received from all participating Boards and
Commissions when City Administrator Lobaito returns from vacation.
Alderman Murgatroyd noted he had met with Allen Miller from Meyer Material
and several residents of the Bull Ridge Subdivision at the Meyer Material site of
proposed annexation on Saturday, March 28, 1998. The Bull Ridge Subdivision
residents are meeting with Mr. Miller this week in an effort to come to agreement with
terms and provisions which could be included in the proposed Annexation Agreement.
Alderman Baird reported he attended the NISRA meeting on March 31 , 1998,
along with Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. He informed Council the
Barrington District has informed NISRA of their intent to withdraw from the NISRA
organization. If that occurs, an increase in annual dues for all participating park
districts and/or municipalities could be anticipated. In the alternative a cut in services
would be necessary. Alderman Baird noted the NISRA budget should come before the
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Council for approval prior to April 30, 1998. The proposed budget must be ratified
by two-thirds of the participating park districts and/or municipalities.
Alderman Baird requested Staff assistance in deterring a late-night motorist from
driving on sidewalks in Winding Creek Subdivision. Chief Joyce will pursue this
matter.
Mayor Cuda asked Staff to investigate a report he received of a 12 year old
urinating in the parkway on Leonard Avenue. Chief Joyce will have his department _
investigate this matter.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go into Executive Session to
discuss Personnel Matters and Potential Litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab to go back into Open Session;
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:08 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to authorize the hiring of Judith Lanphier
for the position of Police Department Records Clerk, Grade 2, Step 1 , with a starting
salary of $20,015, effective April 20, 1998.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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DEPUTY CLERK MAYOR