HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/21/1998 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 21, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 21 , 1998 in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
McClatchey. Alderman Murgatroyd arrived at 7:35 p.m. Alderman Baird arrived at
7:45 p.m. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito,
City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Batt, Chief of
Police Joyce, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
McHenry Elementary School District 15 Superintendent William Dodds
addressed Council stating he was not only representing District 15. but McHenry High
School District 156 as well. He thanked Mayor Cuda and the Aldermen for the
distribution of Developer Donation Fees to McHenry Elementary School District 15 and
McHenry High School District 156 at the January 14, 1998 regularly scheduled
Council Meeting.
Alderman Murgatroyd arrived at 7:35 p.m.
PRESENTATION TO RETIRING STREET SUPERINTENDENT DAVID HERDA
Mayor Cuda informed Council Public Works Street Superintendent David Herda
had submitted notification of his retirement plans scheduled for March 1 , 1998. In
recognition of his service to the City of McHenry, Mayor Cuda requested Council pass
a resolution acknowledging his numerous contributions.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to pass a resolution recognizing the
contributions and accomplishments of Street Superintendent David P. Herda.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda presented the resolution and a plaque of recognition to Street
Superintendent Herda, thanking him for his years of service and wishing him well in
his retirement.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda
as follows:
1. City Council Meeting Minutes:
- January 7, 1998 Regular Meeting;
- January 12, 1998 Special Meeting.
2. Tuition Reimbursement Request: Michael Albertini, Basic
Mechanical and Energy Conservation Codes, $154.00;
3. Partial Payment #2 to J.J. Henderson in the amount of
$255,682.50 for South Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements;
4. Payment to Henry Boysen Company in the amount of $18,682 .50,
Invoice #58216, for Test Well Drilling Program;
5. Monthly Treasurer's Report;
6. Monthly Budget Report;
7. List of Bills:
GENERAL FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
88408 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 1693.28
88409 ADAMS AIR & RADIATOR SERV $ 234.45
88410 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 70.27
88411 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 349.19
88412 ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUIP $ 30.00
88413 MIKE ALBERTINI $ 75.00
88414 AMERICAN MGMT ASSOCIATION $ 457.00
88415 AMERITECH $ 2811.17
88416 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1259.46
88417 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 174.24
88418 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 269.70
88419 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 248.90
88420 PETER BALTES HUNTER $ 33.00
88421 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 1534 .50
88422 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 7459.62
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88423 BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC $ 1001.00
88424 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 47.80
88425 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 730.00
88426 BILL BROGAN $ 12.45
88427 BT OFFICE PRODUCTS INTL $ 142.37
88428 BUILDING OFFICIALS AND $ 35.00
88429 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 790.96
88430 BUSS FORD SALES $ 614.41
88431 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 152 .34
88432 SUSAN CHRISTENSEN $ 247.00
88433 COMED $ 9775.62
88434 COMED $ 790.15
88435 CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO $ 2990. 90
88436 COPY TONE INC $ 75.00
88437 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 723.35
88438 CUMMINS/ONAN NORTHERN IL $ 528 .86
88439 CUSTOM LANDSCAPING $ 3695.00
88440 CUSTOM SPORTS $ 357.18
88441 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 768.84
88442 JOSEPH DOHERTY $ 51.75
88443 EBY-BROWN CO $ 33 .55
88444 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 210.00
88445 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35
88446 FISCHER BROS FRESH $ 7194.66
88447 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC $ 99.35
88448 JOS D FOREMAN & CO $ 90.83
88449 FOTO FAST $ 13 .66
88450 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 82.80
88451 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 976 .26
88452 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 990.75
88453 HARDWARE SERVICE CO $ 65.57
88454 IACP $ 200.00
88455 ICMA $ 160.02
88456 IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE $ 100.50
88457 ILLINOIS FIRE & POLICE $ 12.00
88458 ILLINOIS CITY MANAGEMENT $ 192.25
88459 ILLINOIS ISSUES $ 27.00
88460 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC $ 419.80
88461 INTOXIMETERS $ 80.00
88462 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 422.00
88463 JEWEL FOOD STORES $ 97.51
88464 KAR PRODUCTS $ 822 .46
88465 KDS TECH SERVICES INC $ 453 .80
88466 KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 120.04
88467 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 33.73
88468 PATRICIA A LAYCOCK $ 69.44
88469 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 245.71
88470 LETN $ 388.00
88471 KATHLEEN M LEONARD $ 177.00
88472 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 130.00
88473 LEE LOPEZ $ 12.50
88474 PATTIE LUNKENHEIMER $ 22.00
88475 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 113.52
88476 MELLON US LEASING $ 227.38
88477 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE $ 42.00
88478 PETE MERKEL $ 97.14
88479 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 168 .78
88480 MID-STATES ORGANIZED $ 200.00
88481 MICROFLEX $ 151.00
88482 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH $ 1327.55
88483 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP $ 518.61
88484 MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC $ 102 .18
68485 MCANDREW & CUNABAUGH $ 5600.00
88486 MCCANN POWER & EQUIPMENT $ 203.62
88487 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 890.15
88488 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 424.90
88489 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 181.64
88490 MCHENRY PAINT GLASS & $ 12 .18
88491 MCHENRY FIRESTONE $ 2352.49
88492 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 204.00
88493 MCHENRY ROTARY CLUB $ 160.59
88494 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 4204.00
88495 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH $ 2964.00
88496 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 140.58
88497 MCHENRY COUNTY SWCD $ 470.00
88498 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 36 .32
88499 NAPM - CHICAGO $ 220.00
88500 NATIONAL BUSINESS $ 1055.90
88501 NATIONAL RECREATION AND $ 265.00
88502 NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS SERV $ 370.95
88503 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 1172 .40
88504 NICOR $ 985.23
88505 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC $ 35.00
88506 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 297.32
68507 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 133 .16
88508 OAKS MARATHON $ 35.00
88509 RAY O'HERRON CO INC $ 63.95
88510 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC $ 32 .60
88511 PACE $ 3218.34
88512 PEDERSEN GMC $ 2376.02
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88513 PERFORMANCE DIESEL $ 440.00
88514 PETALS & STEMS $ 39.50
88515 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 698.00
88516 PILAT ROOFING CONTRACTORS $ 8288.40
88517 DAVID L PORTER $ 126.59
88518 RADICOM INC $ 71.17
88519 R & D AUTO BODY $ 1072.00
88520 RELIABLE MAINTENANCE $ 350.00
88521 RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC $ 105. 00
88522 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP $ 22.68
88523 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 730.03
88524 H W ROWE $ 1222 . 00
88525 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 133.55
88526 R & T SPECIALTY INC $ 84.78
88527 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 217.25
.- 88528 SAM'S CLUB $ 201.25
88529 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC $ 196.33
88530 ROBERT J FRY D/B/A $ 105.00
88531 SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO $ 323 .00
88532 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 2212 .98
88533 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 6587.30
88534 S & S ARTS & CRAFTS $ 225.73
88535 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 800.00
88536 STATE TREASURER $ 66. 05
88537 SULLIVAN FOODS $ 26.40
88538 SUPERWASH $ 130.00
88539 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO $ 215.34
88540 THOMPSON ELEVATOR $ 64.00
88541 TRAFFIC CONTROL & $ 400.00
88542 TRANSMATIC TRANSMISSION $ 1050.00
88543 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 135.91
88544 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS $ 3473.00
88545 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 460.00
68546 VGE COMPUTER SUPPLIES INC $ 243 .22
88547 VISIBLE COMPUTER SUPPLY $ 132 .57
88548 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 233.42
88549 WARNING LITES OF ILLINOIS $ 230.23
88550 WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTH $ 1787.50
88551 WINDSOR DOOR SALES & SERV $ 58.00
88552 WIRFS INDUSTRIES INC $ 1950.00
88553 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO $ 190.72
88554 AMERITECH CELLULAR $ 30.00
88555 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL $ 125.00
88556 BYKOWSKI, R.M. $ 500. 00
88557 CARBONE, DORINE $ 36.00
88558 CHROMA CORP $ 30.00
88559 COX, MELISSA $ 28.50
88560 CONWAY, PAMELA $ 38.00
88561 DOMINICK'S FINER FOODS $ 30.00
88562 FORNER, BONNIE $ 38.04
88563 KAMINSKI, ANITA $ 84.00
88564 LOBERMEIER, MARIE $ 30.00
88565 LYKOURETZOS, NICK AND $ 1000.00
88566 MOST VALUABLE PIZZA $ 30.00
88567 MCHENRY CAR WASH $ 30.00
88568 MCHENRY SHOOTING CENTER $ 41.50
88569 NORTHSHORE WASTE CONTROL $ 50.00
88570 PEASLEY, DON $ 156.00
88571 STEFFANS JEWELERS $ 30.00
88572 TESSINAN, RENEE $ 30.00
Report Totals 122759.94
WATER/SEWER FUND:
CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
14073 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 299.29
14074 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO $ 107.20
14075 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 62.69
14076 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & $ 1500.00
14077 AMERITECH $ 606.73
14078 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54
14079 AQUAPREP $ 4455.00
14080 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 257.40
14082 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 71961.05
14083 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 1274.02
14084 CAREY ELECTRIC $ 560.00
14085 COMED $ 75.04
14086 WILLIAM P CUNNINGHAM $ 57.49
14087 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING $ 38.10
14068 DON'S TOWING $ 188.00
14089 FISHER SCIENTIFIC $ 94.14
14090 G C C ENTERPRISES INC $ 99.00
14091 GUNDERSON & MARTIN $ 59.84
14092 HACH COMPANY $ 1415.00
14093 HARDWARE SERVICE CO $ 186.90
14094 HYDROTEX $ 276.61
14095 THE KJELL CORPORATION $ 2283 .75
14096 KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 34.37
14097 LAYNE-WESTERN COMPANY $ 9770.00
14098 LEWIS EQUIPMENT II $ 98.69
14099 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 37.66
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14100 MARBLEHEAD LIME COMPANY $ 1814.85
14101 MELLON US LEASING $ 56.82
14102 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE $ 121.88
14103 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 312.17
14104 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 438.00
14105 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 139.19
14106 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & $ 58.00
14107 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 121.90
14108 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 202.72
14109 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 15. 96
14110 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 3 .85
14111 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 195.31
14112 NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS SERV $ 90.60 '^
14113 NICOR $ 1867.34
14114 PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC $ 18.72
14115 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 568.23
14116 PILAT ROOFING CONTRACTORS $ 4839.57
14117 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 1927.00
14118 BLAKE SCHAEFER $ 800.00
14119 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 440.00
14120 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL & $ 233.00
14121 SUNSHINE FILTERS OF $ 214.04
14122 U S FILTER LAKE BLUFF $ 1688 .78
14123 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 3422 .25
14124 WOODSTOCK-HICKSGAS INC $ 239.70
14125 ERICKSEN, GARY $ 178.84
Report Totals 115944.23
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
JOHN STREET PARKING
Tom Carl, Principal of McHenry High School District 156 East Campus was in
attendance as per Council suggestion at the January 7, 1998 regularly scheduled
Council Meeting. Principal Carl thanked the Council for their interest in trying to
resolve the parking problem around East Campus High School and for permitting input
from the High School Staff.
City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council a Petition had been filed with the
City Administrator from residents on John Street between Green Street and Fourth
Street requesting the substitution of "No Parking" on north John Street between Green
Street and Fourth Street in lieu of the current two-hour parking restriction. Director
of Public Works Batt noted parking ordinances were recently approved by the
McHenry City Council in an effort to control overflow student parking at McHenry East
Campus High School. An open campus atmosphere was recently initiated at the
beginning of the 1997-1998 school year. Several area residents have complained that
parking regulations on John Street no longer are effective. Citing the John Street
Petition, Director Batt noted most area residents wished to establish a "No Parking"
regulation on school days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., as an
alternative to the present two-hour parking limitation between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. on school days. Director Batt stated in all likelihood, such a restriction, without
any provisions for alternative parking, would only relocate the problem to other area
streets.
Alderman Baird arrived at 7:45 p.m.
In response to Council inquiry, Principal Carl noted 130 parking spots are
available on school facilities. City Administrator Lobaito noted he had arranged for
property owner Centegra and McHenry High School District representatives to meet
and discuss the feasibility of leasing the parking lot property behind McHenry Villa on
Waukegan Street, located directly north of McHenry East High School campus. It is
estimated this lot would provide 100 more parking spots. Staff is also recommending
the removal of the two-hour parking restriction on the north side of Waukegan, east
of Green Street. A lengthy discussion followed with Principal Carl noting negotiations
with Centegra regarding parking lot rental appeared to be moving toward a positive
conclusion. Principal Carl also reminded Council some students may elect not to
utilize the additional lot, citing monetary considerations.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to direct Staff to draft an ordinance
eliminating the two-hour parking restriction on the north side of Waukegan east of
Green Street, and establishing "No Parking" on the north side of John Street west of
Green Street to Fourth Street on school days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Cindy Nolan of 3614 West John Street, thanked Council for their action stating
the residents' concerns with ingress to and egress from their driveways.
LEASE AGREEMENTS - UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD AND CITY OF MCHENRY• TOM
& TREY CORPORATION, d/b/a MAIN STREET STATION AND CITY OF MCHENRY
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the City of McHenry was in receipt
of formal notification from Union Pacific Railroad Company of the expiration of the
City of McHenry's lease of the McHenry Depot and adjoining property on January 31 ,
1998. Union Pacific is proposing a five-year extension of the current lease. City
Administrator Lobaito noted the City pays no rent, but is responsible for maintenance.
It is the recommendation of Staff to authorize the Mayor's execution of the five-year
lease extension between the City of McHenry and Union Pacific Railroad for the
McHenry Depot and adjoining property.
City Administrator Lobaito also noted in conjunction with the City of McHenry's
lease with Union Pacific Railroad, the City sub-leases the property to Trey & Tom
Corporation, which operates the restaurant and bar, Main Street Station. The City of
McHenry has maintained a lease with Trey & Tom Corporation since 1986. The
current lease expired December 31 , 1997.
City Administrator Lobaito requested, before renewing the lease with Trey &
Tom Corporation, Council discuss and establish a monthly rental amount, as well as
the term of the lease. He noted the City of McHenry raised the monthly rent from
$200 to $300 in 1995. The total area of leased space is approximately 2,000 square
feet. All maintenance is the responsibility of Union Pacific Railroad or Trey & Tom
Corporation. Trey & Tom Corporation also purchases replacement cost insurance
through the City's insurance broker, Arthur J. Gallagher. Mayor Cuda noted the City
of McHenry has experienced virtually no problem with Trey & Tom Corporation, and
Mayor Cuda stated, as tenants, Trey & Tom Corporation has not only maintained the
property, but, remodeled the interior of the building. Overall, they have been good
tenants. He recommended a five-year lease maintaining the current monthly rent of
$300 during 1998, and increasing the monthly rent by $25 each subsequent year,
creating a $325 monthly rent for 1999, a $350 monthly rent for 2000, a $375
monthly rent for 2001 , and a $400 monthly rent for 2002. Some discussion followed
with Alderman Bolger providing past history regarding the original rental agreement
between the City of McHenry and Trey & Tom Corporation. Alderman Bolger noted
Trey & Tom Corporation also opened their establishment for the convenience of Metra
commuters each weekday morning. He also suggested consideration of a 5-10%
increase in the monthly rent.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the Mayor's execution of the
five-year extension lease with Union Pacific Railroad for McHenry Depot and adjoining
property as well as a five year lease with Trey & Tom Corporation for the rental of the
McHenry Depot and adjoining property with a monthly rent of $300 for 1998, $325
for 1999, $350 for 2000, $375 for 2001, and $400 for 2002.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated the need for Council to be fiscally responsible in
these situations..
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FINAL PLAT - BURNING TREE, UNIT 3
Petitioner Curt Langille of Lanco Development Company was in attendance.
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the subject property, Unit 3 of Burning
Tree, is located on the east side of Ridge Road, approximately one and one-half miles
north of Bull Valley Road, at the eastern edge of the existing Burning Tree Subdivision.
The Subdivision consists of twenty two-lots and is approximately twenty-two acres
in area. Each lot is approximately 40,000 square feet in area. The Subdivision will
be developed with private well and septic systems. The proposed stub street into the
Meyer Material property that is located between lots 46 and 47 will not be
constructed at this time. The developer has posted a cash bond to cover the costs
associated with its construction at a future date. The Plan Commissions
recommendation:
• Central angles of the roadway be added to the Plat;
• The Plat be amended to include High School District 156 in the
Zoning/District Data Table;
have been corrected.
The Plan Commission voted at its November 6, 1997 Meeting to unanimously
recommend the approval of Burning Tree Subdivision Unit 3 Final Plat.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to accept the unanimous recommendation
of the Plan Commission and approve the Final Plat of Burning Tree Subdivision Unit
3, dated September 13, 1996 with the latest revision date of January 21 , 1998,
subject to the recording of said Plat with the McHenry County Recorder of Deeds
within six months of date of approval.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None. ---
Motion carried.
ADDITIONAL WORK - RIVERSIDE DRIVE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council, to complete the Riverside Drive
Downtown Revitalization Project, south of Route 120, installation of 1 ,135 square feet
of paver bricks is required. In an effort to maintain standardization, a quotation from
Landscapes Unlimited, the original contractors for the installation of paver bricks in
Phase I of the Riverside Drive Downtown Revitalization Project, was sought. A cost
of $1 1 ,350 was obtained.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to waive the formal bid
process citing standardization and award a contract to Landscapes Unlimited Inc. for
the installation of 1 ,135 square feet of paver bricks on Riverside Drive south of Route
120, at a cost not to exceed $1 1 ,350.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
In response to Council inquiry, Director Batt noted the total cost for Riverside
Drive Downtown Revitalization is approximately $102,000. He noted this figure does
not include the cost of City crew labor. Director Batt also informed Council, Riverside
Drive will need to be repaved south of Route 120, due in large part to the extension
of sanitary sewer service to properties east of the Fox River.
Alderman Bolger informed Staff of a broken garbage receptacle and a
dismantled flower container on the southwest corner of Riverside Drive and Pearl
Street. City Administrator Lobaitoinformed Council the new garbage receptacles for
Riverside Drive were on order.
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MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported he and City Administrator Lobaito had met with R. J.
Roberts and his engineers to preliminarily discuss the annexation and development of
Robert's 220 acre property located south of Route 120, east of the Fox River. He
opined the annexation and subsequent development would not occur in the very near
future, as Mr. Roberts had expressed his desire to move slowly.
Mayor Cuda distributed Police Pension Board President Bob Hetterman's letter
of resignation. He explained Mr. Hetterman, a principal for Harris Bank, had been
named manager to the as yet to be opened McHenry Branch of Harris Bank. Citing a
potential conflict of interest, Mr. Hetterman submitted his resignation. Mayor Cuda
stated his desire to replace Mr. Hetterman as soon as possible with a qualified
candidate. He noted the Police Pension Board was responsible for the investment of
$7,000,000.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported the Finance Committee had
met on Tuesday, January 20, 1998, to begin discussion on the 1998-1999 Budget.
The minutes will be forthcoming. He informed Council the next Finance Committee
Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 1998, and Thursday, February 5,
1998, at 7:00 p.m. Both evening's Agendas will consist of Budget proposals
presented by Divisions of the Public Works Department.
Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee Alderman Baird scheduled a
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting for Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at 7:30
p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt reported the inspection of the Eastwood Manor
Water Company had been conducted and a full report will be forthcoming for Council
review. Director Batt also reported the failure of the Dobyn's House lift station
inspection. He stated properties located east of the Fox River and within the
corporate boundaries of the City of McHenry cannot connect to the City's sanitary
sewer service until the lift station is operational. Efforts are being made to correct the
problems as soon as possible.
City Administrator Lobaito reminded the Ad Hoc Committee of the meeting with
Village of Johnsburg representatives on Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. at
the Johnsburg Village Hall. A pre-planning Ad Hoc Committee Meeting is scheduled
for Wednesday, January 28, 1998, in the Aldermen's Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.,
prior to the Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting. City Clerk Althoff noted this
meeting would be posted, as a quorum of the corporate authorities would be in
attendance. Mayor Cuda invited any interested Aldermen to attend.
City Administrator Lobaito reported he had met with representatives of
CorLands, the Corporation for Open Lands, regarding the feasibility of obtaining land
acquisition grant assistance for 40 acres of the recently purchased Petersen Farm
property located north on McCullom Lake Road. He opined CorLands was highly
interested in providing land acquisition assistance and stated a 40/60 success ratio
with the City's grant application the first year. There are specific costs associated
with a CorLands transactions which have been estimated at $6,000. In addition, a
$10,000 holding fee is assessed for every year the COrLands holds title to the
property. Efforts will be made to reduce these costs.
City Administrator Lobaito is requesting Council approve the hiring of Ken Fiske
as a consultant to assist in the CorLands grant application as well as the authorization
of additional expenditures to pursue land acquisition assistance from CorLands, a
Corporation for Open Lands, for 40 acres of the recently purchased Petersen Farm
property located north of McCullom Lake Road. Some discussion followed regarding
the size of the property to be included in the grant application. City Administrator
Lobaito informed Council any property CorLands holds title to as the interim land
owner always has a deed restriction placed on the land's future uses when
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transferred back to the property owner. City Administrator Lobaito also noted the
proposed 40 acres to be included in the grant application, are the most valuable acres.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted all
CorLands grants are 50/50 matching grants. Mayor Cuda informed Council Senator
Klemm had been contacted and offered his support for the grant application.
City Administrator Lobaito was directed to proceed with the hiring of Ken Fiske,
of Conservation Services, to assist the City with its CorLands grant application, and
to authorize the additional expenditures associated with the land acquisition assistance
for 40 acres of the recently purchased Petersen farm, located north on McCullom Lake
Road.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Glab publicly complimented the City of McHenry's Public Works
Department. He also requested Council direct Staff to proceed with placing discussion
of a tobacco ordinance on a future City Council Agenda. Mayor Cuda directed Staff
to place discussion of a possible tobacco ordinance on a future Agenda.
Alderman McClatchey reported he had received numerous complaints regarding
snowmobiles within the City of McHenry's corporate limits. A brief discussion
followed. City Clerk Althoff noted snowmobile rules and regulations are included
annually in the City of McHenry Newsletter. Copies of the City's current snowmobile
ordinance will be provided in Friday's Agenda packet for Council review and possible
action.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session
to discuss Personnel.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, 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 Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to approve Mayor Cuda's
appointment of Joseph Napolitano as Director of Community Development with a
starting salary of $53,000 and three weeks vacation, effective in 1998, subject to the
completion of a pre-employment physical.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City Administrator Lobaito noted Director of Community Development Joseph
Napolitano's starting date is Monday, February 16, 1998.
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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.
CITY CLERK AYOR