HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/04/1998 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 4, 1998 in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
Murgatroyd, Baird. Absent: McClatchey. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public
Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent: Chief of Police Joyce.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
-- No one signed in to speak during Ten Minute Public Input Session.
City Administrator Lobaito introduced new Community Development Director
Joseph Napolitano to Council. Council welcomed Director Napolitano and stated their
anticipation of his February 16, 1998 start date. Director Napolitano thanked Council
for their kind words and expressed his pleasure at becoming a new City of McHenry
employee.
PRESENTATION OF FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT MONIES TO NICK & ATHENA
LYKOURETZOS OF WHALE'S TAIL RESTAURANT
Mayor Cuda and Landmark Chairperson Nancy Fike presented a $1 ,000 check
and Facade Improvement Certificate to Athena Lykouretzos of the Whale's Tail
Restaurant located at 3425 Pearl Street. The Landmark Commission awarded the
Facade Improvement Grant to Nick and Athena Lykouretzos on September 2, 1997.
The facade improvement included tuck-pointing, replacing matching mortar, and
replacement of deteriorating bricks. The structure was originally constructed in 1868
as the McHenry Brewery. Mrs. Lykouretzos thanked the Mayor, Council, Landmark
Commission and Mrs. Fike for their support and assistance.
CONSENT AGENDA
_. Mayor Cuda, noting "Statue in the Square" Project Coordinator James Clegg
was in attendance, asked Council to remove Consent Agenda Item #3, Resolution in
Support of "Statue in the Square" Project and address this item separately. Council
Concurred.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows, subject to the removal of Item #3, Resolution in Support of "Statue in the
Square" Project:
1) City Council Meeting Minutes:
- January 14, 1998 Regular Meeting;
- January 21, 1998 Regular Meeting.
2) Lease Agreement Between Trey & Tom Corporation and City of
McHenry;
3) Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Traffic Ordinance;
4) List of "As-Needed Checks" :
GENERAL FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
88317 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 108.95
88318 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 737.10
88319 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 300000.00
88379 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 38.00
88380 BOND RESERVE FUND $ 5175.00
88381 BOND AND INTEREST $ 27605.00
88382 PROJECT ASSESSMENT FUND $ 48000.00
88383 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 9357.39
88384 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 4819.00
88385 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 114750.53
88386 CONTOUR CONTRACTING INC $ 8601.00
88387 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5357.10
88388 AFLAC $ 1370.30
88389 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 177.00
88390 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
88391 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1810.01
88392 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4062 .69
88393 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1133.46
88394 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4678.49
88395 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 29588.03
88396 CHICAGO METROPOLITAN $ 195.00
88397 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS $ 30.00
88398 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 2699.74
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88399 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 24058.00
88400 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 120105.70
88401 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH $ 64672.30
88402 MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE $ 24494.00
88403 HYDRAULICS $ 824.00
88404 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 1089.50
88405 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 25.00
88406 WILMOT MOUNTAIN $ 559.50
88407 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 200000.00
88573 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 22138.64
88574 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 38.00
88575 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 118995.83
88576 IAEI $ 10.00
88577 ROSATI'S PIZZA $ 22.15
88578 FRANK'S NURSERY & CRAFT $ 59.94
88579 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00
88580 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150.00
88581 FLEX TRUST ACCOUNT $ 1810.01
88582 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 3937.69
88583 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 893.46
88584 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 2572.30
88585 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5333.82
88586 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 173.63
88587 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 414.60
88588 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 2127.50
88589 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 106.39
88590 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 319.18
88591 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF $ 20.00
88592 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 3800.69
88594 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 11722.02
Report Totals 1180987.84
WATER/SEWER FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
14047 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 113.40
14048 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 1043.42
14061 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 5025.00
14062 COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $ 34600.00
14063 RETIREMENT FUND $ 9025.00
14064 PASTERNOCK, JAMES AND $ 4819.00
14065 JOSEPH J HENDERSON & SON $ 304056.45
14066 GENERAL FUND $ 25579.22
14067 FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH $ 315000.00
14068 MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK $ 300000.00
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14069 MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK $ 350000.00
14070 MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK $ 350000.00
14071 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 600000.00
14072 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 30.00
14126 GENERAL FUND $ 23709.31
14127 HENRY BOYSEN COMPANY $ 18682.50
14128 JOSEPH J HENDERSON & SON $ 255682.80
14131 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 210.56
Report Totals 2597576.66
5) List of Bills:
GENERAL FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
88602 MIKE ALBERTINI $ 154.00
88603 AMERITECH $ 330.65
86604 CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC $ 69.00
88605 COMED $ 138.69
88606 CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO $ 4425.11
88607 COPLEY NEWSPAPERS $ 25.00
88608 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 483 .00
88609 CUSTOM SPORTS $ 87.45
88610 RAY FELTSON $ 250.00
88611 JOS D FOREMAN & CO $ 157.26
88612 GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICE $ 1623 .68
88613 I.A.C.E. $ 25.00
88614 JUST FOR FUN ROLLER RINK $ 3841.20
88615 KATHLEEN KUNZER $ 16.06
88616 PATRICIA A LAYCOCK $ 48.98
88617 PETE MERKEL $ 169.36
88618 LAURA MOATS $ 15.50
88619 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & $ 702 .00
88620 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 78.40
88621 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 241.67
88622 NICOR $ 1929.50
88623 RICH STULL $ 20.00
88624 SUPERWASH $ 30.00
88625 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 737.10
88626 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 800.00
88627 WASTE MANAGEMENT - WEST $ 560.00
88628 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 4054.49
88629 GOVERNING $ 10.00
88630 GUDGEON, DAN $ 26.00
88631 MILLER, KATHY $ 36.00
88632 MCDONNEL, JANE $ 27.00
88633 NEWLON, CHRISTINE $ 28.00
68634 PENDERGRAST, MARLA $ 42.00
88635 TAYLOR, SUSAN $ 15.00
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88636 SCHWAB, MARGE $ 18.00
Report Totals 21215.10
WATER/SEWER FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
14132 AMERITECH $ 553.26
14133 BADGER METER INC $ 2586.33
14134 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 29.40
14135 COMED $ 75.21
14136 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 16.72
14137 NICOR $ 2206.41
14138 MIKE PALMER $ 37.36
14139 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR. $ 113.40
14140 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 200.00
14141 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 964.24
14142 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 3802.50
Report Totals 10584.83
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF "STATUE IN THE SQUARE " PROJECT
James Clegg, of Woodstock, addressed Council, stating his appreciation of their
support for his "Statue in the Square" project. He explained as a Viet Nam War
Veteran himself, he wished to commemorate those McHenry County Civil War
participants who perished in this conflict. He wished to solicit support to underwrite
the cost of engraving granite slabs to be placed on each of the four corners at the
base of the Statue in the Square in Woodstock.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to pass a Resolution expressing the
McHenry City Council's support of the "Statue in the Square" Project whereby
engraved granite slabs commemorating McHenry County casualties of the Civil War
be placed at each of the four corners at the base of the Statue in the Square.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT OF OAKS OF MCHENRY TOWNHOMES, PHASE 2
Petitioner Roger Gerstad of Gerstad Builders, Inc. was in attendance. Mr.
Gerstad addressed Council requesting approval of the Final Plat of the Oaks of
McHenry Townhomes, Phase 2. He informed Council the property in question is
located at the southwest corner of the intersection of McCullom Lake Road and
Riverside Drive. The subdivision, consisting of only two lots, will contain multiple
townhouse buildings with a maximum of ninety units permitted. He noted the Plan
Commission had unanimously recommended approval at its January 8, 1998 Meeting,
subject to four conditions. These four conditions have subsequently been met. He
informed Council staff had again approved the submission of two separate Letters of
Credit for each development phase of this Final Plat.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito explained
only one public street, Pine, will be developed, which extends from Phase 1 to
McCullom Lake Road. All proposed cul-de-sacs will be developed and maintained as
private streets. Mr. Gerstad also stated the private road standards meet the City of
McHenry's Subdivision Control Ordinance's criteria. It was noted that if this
subdivision were presented for Council approval today, the private streets would not
be permitted. The Preliminary Plat for this subdivision was originally approved in
1989.
City Administrator Lobaito also noted the McHenry Township Fire Protection
District routinely reviews and comments on all Preliminary Plats presented for Council
approval.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to approve the Final Plat of the Oaks of
McHenry Townhomes, Phase 2, prepared by Howard Surveying, and dated 10/17/97,
with the latest revision date of 1/8/98, on page 1 , and 1/22/98 on page 2, subject to
the recording of the Final Plat within six months of the date of approval.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Gerstad stated he anticipated full buildout
of this Phase within three years, constructing 25 to 30 units per year.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda, noting the letter from Robert Anderson of the Concerned
Taxpayers for Integrity in Government, requested Council approve the use of the
Municipal Building by the Concerned Taxpayer group for a Candidate's Night on
Tuesday, March 3, 1998. He noted this would be the third Candidate's Night
sponsored by this organization at McHenry's Municipal Building.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the use of the Municipal
Building by the Concerned Taxpayers for Integrity in Government on Tuesday, March
3, 1998 for a Candidate's Night.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda also informed Council he and City Administrator Lobaito had met
with Midwest Bank of McHenry County representatives regarding their annexation and
development plans. The proposed annexation and annexation agreement will be
presented to Council for consideration at the February 18, 1998 regularly scheduled
Council Meeting.
Mayor Cuda also informed Council the Meyer Material Annexation and
agreement will be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals later this month and appear
for Council consideration sometime during the month of March.
Alderman Glab expressed his concerns with regard to Midwest Bank of
McHenry County's ingress and egress on Bull Valley Road.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Lobaito, noting Pat Borcovan's letter of resignation, reported
efforts were being made to fill her pending vacancy.
City Administrator Lobaito distributed for Council review, a contract amendment
for the Petersen Farm Purchase. He explained the closing date must be postponed
until the CorLands grant requirements are completed. A $10,000 escrow payment
is being offered Mr. Petersen in consideration of the delay. In response to Council
inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted the closing will be postponed approximately
four weeks.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to authorize the Mayor's execution of the
amendment to the Petersen Farm Purchase Contract dated January 12, 1998, as
follows:
1 . That the Contract is hereby amended in following respects:
a. Section 2 is hereby amended by adding Section 2-C to read as
follows:
"City shall deposit with Seller's Attorney the sum of $10,000 as
Earnest Money, to be held by Seller's Attorney for the mutual
benefit of the parties."
b. Section 3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Closing shall be on March 13, 1998, or earlier as agreed to by
the parties provided that Title is acceptable to the City. The
closing shall take place in McHenry County, Illinois, unless
otherwise agreed."
2. In all other respects, the Contract shall remain in full force and effect;
and approving the creation of a $10,000 escrow account for Mr. Bob Petersen.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
City Administrator Lobaito noted the rescheduling of the next two Finance
Committee Meetings to review departmental requests for the 1998-1999 Budget.
Review of the Administrative, Building & Zoning and Police Departments will occur on
Tuesday, February 17, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. and review of all the Parks Department's
requests will occur Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
City Clerk Althoff extended the McHenry County Economic Development
Commission's invitation to attend a Meet the Candidates Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, February 11, 1998 at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks and Recreation Chairman Alderman Baird reported the Parks and
Recreation Committee had met on Tuesday, January 28, 1998 to continue discussion
regarding the feasibility of constructing a recreational facility. A unanimous
recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Committee will be forthcoming at the
regularly scheduled February 18, 1998 Council meeting to proceed with Requests for
Proposals to develop a recreational center concept plan. The minutes of the January
28, 1998 meeting will be provided for Council review in Friday's Agenda Packets. Full
Council will be notified of the Ball League's field scheduling meeting when a date has
been determined.
Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd noted the first Budget
meeting was held last evening, Tuesday, February 3, 1998. the second Finance
Committee Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, February 5, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Cuda reminded Council of the Ad Hoc Committee Meeting scheduled
directly after this evening's Council Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to go back into Open Session.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd. Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:40 p.m.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to hire Mark Danielczyk to fill the open
Street Maintenance Worker Position, Grade 6, Step 1 , at a starting salary of $25,005,
subject to the completion of a pre-employment physical.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve a 3% salary increase for City --
Administrator Lobaito effective immediately.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CITY C LIRK , '`'F MAYOR