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Meeting Minutes
4.19.21
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-MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was
in compliance with the Open Meetings Act per guidelines by the Illinois Attorney General's
Office.
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding
Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others present:
Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Public Works Strange, Director of
Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and Recreation
Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City Planner Sheriff,
and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Hearing: Call to order a Public Hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to close the
Public hearing as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve
the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Public Comments: Geri Condon encouraged Council members to consider having a
restriction on the number of terms that a Council member could serve. Keith Varkalis
commented that there were discussions and responses left out of the minutes from the
previous meeting. He also shared that he heard one Council member was told by one paid
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and one elected public official that they must vote yes for the Continental proposal, and he
was hoping they could explain that. Kristine Reinhard echoed the statement that there is
missing information in the minutes. She also asked for an apology from the Mayor for his
accusations towards Ms. Reinhard and the way he and staff have handled the Continental
Properties proposal. Sam Catalano expressed his concern for property values and public
safety in regards to the Continental proposal.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Pass a Resolution Designating May 2"d through May 8th, 2021 as National Small
Business Week in the City of McHenry; (Economic Development Director Martin)
B. Pass an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article F: Professional Examinations:
Appointments, Section 6-217-3: Polygraph Examinations of the McHenry Municipal
Code; (Police Chief Birk)
D. Motion to (1) authorize the City Administrator to enter into a lease/loan agreement with
First Midwest Bank for a term of 5 years in an amount not to exceed $171,627.00 for the
purchase of vehicles, (2) waive the required competitive bidding called for within the
City's Purchasing Policies allowing the City to purchase locally, (3) purchase five vehicles
from Buss Ford and Sunnyside Dodge and (4) purchase emergency vehicle equipment --�
from Ultrastrobe Inc. and Eby Graphics for four vehicles for an amount not to exceed
$40,371.41; (Police Chief Birk)
E. Motion to a) accept the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Fiesta Days
event schedule; b) use of Parks, Police, and Public Works for various services related to
the event at 50% of the actual cost; c) approve the special event liquor license ; and, d)
approve the placement of temporary advertising signs as presented;
F. Motion to approve the 2021/22 Liquor License Renewals; (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk
Johnson)
G. Motion to approve the 2021/22 Video Gaming License Renewals; (Mayor Jett, Deputy
City Clerk Johnson)
H. Motion to approve the 2021/22 Position, Board and Commission Appointments;
I. April 5, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
J. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$150,043.59;
K. Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of$396,607.05.
L. Motion to (1) authorize the City Administrator to enter into a lease/loan agreement with
First Midwest Bank for a term of 5 years in an amount not to exceed $171,627.00 for the
purchase of vehicles, (2) waive the required competitive bidding called for within the
City's Purchasing Policies allowing the City to purchase locally, (3) purchase five vehicles
from Buss Ford and Sunnyside Dodge and (4) purchase emergency vehicle equipment
from Ultrastrobe Inc. and Eby Graphics for four vehicles for an amount not to exceed
$40,371.41; (Police Chief Birk)
M. Motion to a) accept the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Fiesta Days
event schedule; b) use of Parks, Police, and Public Works for various services related to --1
the event at 50% of the actual cost; c) approve the special event liquor license ; and, d)
approve the placement of temporary advertising signs as presented;
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N. Motion to approve the 2021/22 Liquor License Renewals; (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk
Johnson)
O. Motion to approve the 2021/22 Video Gaming License Renewals; (Mayor Jett, Deputy
City Clerk Johnson)
P. Motion to approve the 2021/22 Position, Board and Commission Appointments;
Q. April 5, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
R. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$150,043.59;
S. Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of$396,607.05.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Devine to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
*Clerks note item below pulled buy Alderman Glab for separate consideration.
C. Pass an Ordinance amending Title 7; Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 2; General
Regulations, Section 7-2-5, Operation of Non-Highway Motor Vehicles on City Street by
amending Section E: Time, adding the month of April; (Police Chief Birk).
Alderman Glab stated his concerns regarding the snowfall that can occur in April, he wants to
L-- make sure that safety is the concern.
A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderwoman Miller: to pass
an Ordinance amending Title 7; Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 2; General Regulations,
Section 7-2-5, Operation of Non-Highway Motor Vehicles on City Street by amending Section
E: Time, adding the month of April
Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman
Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion
carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Motion to approve the transfer of a Class A liquor license from Kelsey 3 d/b/a Metalwood
Grille, Inc. to McHenry Country Club, located at 820 N. John Street. (Mayor Jett)
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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B. Subject to the approval of agenda item 8A, motion to approve a Video Gaming License
for five (5) video gaming terminals to McHenry Country Club, located at 820 N. John
Street. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
C. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting approval of a Final Plat of McHenry Plaza
Resubdivision; and, a motion to approve an Ordinance granting approval of a Use
Variation on Lot 1, a Conditional Use Permit on Lot 3, and Zoning Variations for the Final
Plat of McHenry Plaza Resubdivision. (Community Development Director Polerecky)
No public comment .
Steven Schwarts presented plat of resubdivision for the three lots, currently located where
Stock N'Field had been. During this time a presentation was shown to The Council regarding
the future plans for the addition of: Aspen Dental, WellNow, a storage facility, and pace for a
future restaurant. Pearls Streetcommercial LLC, Director Polerecky, and City Planner Sherriff
worked with the development team to increase the ideas for the surrounding landscaping as
well.
The Council was offered time for discussion, Alderman Harding asked for clarification on the
drive through for the storage facility it was confirmed that the width is 25 feet, which allows
vehicles to pull to one side also allowing other vehicles to move past. It was expressed that the
building will be compliant with codes for public safety.
Alderman Schaefer questioned what type of vehicles are allowed on the neighboring roads.
Alderman Glab voiced concerns about the loss of retail space. Alderman Santi, asked if there
will be trailer or vehicle storage, it was confirmed that there will not be any storage of vehicles.
This discussion went on for some time.
Public Comment: Several residents commented. Keith Varkalis questioned the financial
benefit regarding the above motion. Director Polerecky explained the struggle to fill the empty
areas with the loss of Big Box Stores, this development helps fill those spots, and it is not as
much revenue as retail, however pointed out that this can help bring in other interest to this
location.
Kristine Reinhard questioned if incentives are offered for smaller retailers, confirmed by
Director Martin we do offer those.
Sheila Thomas expressed her approval of the area being occupied again.
In Summary Steven Schwarts and team expressed appreciation of The City Council, for the
time and approval.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
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Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
D. Motion to approve an Ordinance to dissolve the Economic Development Commission
and delete Chapter 2 in its entirety from the McHenry Municipal Code. (Mayor Jett,
Economic Development Director Martin)
Director Martin explained that they would like a nine member commission, this would be a
community navigator panel, where independent subject matter experts help support what they
are knowledgeable in. This would allow using the same members but would be more
productive. Per Mayor Jett expressed that this will help with new residents coming to town. It
was confirmed to Alderman Glab these are not paid positions.
No Public Comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Sant! and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Items:
`- A. Discussion regarding 2021 Honorary Street Sign Applications (Public Works Director
Strange)
Per Director Strange starting to get more requests for areas that already have approval. Per
Alderman Glab would like to stick with the three applications that were originally discussed.
There are several people present that wanted to speak.
Public Comment: Sue Meyer , Geri Condon and Erin Smith all residents, gave examples and
support for those they would like to honor with street signs, along with support to increase the
number from 3 to 5 awards.
Alderwoman Miller, supported the idea of the five outstanding citizens since it has been a
difficult year, along with Alderman Santi.
After discussion, all of The Council members are in agreement in supporting five families for
this year. Alderman Schaefer also brought up the point of supporting five in the future.
Alderman Glab stated that if we should support an ordinance, either change it or stay with what
the ordinance states, maybe not even including an ordinance and utilize dates for applications.
Mayor Jett stated that he is not in favor of changing the ordinance but would bend this year,
due to the circumstances that surrounded this trying year.
Executive Session to discuss employee performance pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
*Clerks Note there was no executive Session needed.
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Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a City Administrator Employment Agreement
between the City of McHenry and William Derik Morefield for the period May 1, 2021
through April 25, 2025.
Many positive comments to Administrator Morefield, by Alderman Santi along with Alderwoman
Miller.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Administrator Employment Agreement as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman
Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Staff Reports:
A. Transmittal of Staff Report for April 19, 2021
Per Alderman Morefield, he added the director's information that will be included in The Council
Packets. No other questions.
Mayor's Report: Asked residents that were on the call, regarding Blake Farms Appartments,
to meet with him at City Council in person. He asked the residents to gather as a sit down
conversation.
Jeff Schaefer and Chad Mihevc were thanked for his service with The City Council.
Congratulations and welcomes from Frank McClatchey for Ward 3, Shawn Strack, Alderman
Santi and City Clerk Trisha Ramel as well.
City Council Comments: Troy Strange will hold a public works committee in May.
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Sant! and seconded by Alderman Harding to
adjourn the meeting at 8:55 PM. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Mayor Wayn et City Clerk Trisha Ramel
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