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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 05/17/2000 - City Council REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2000 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Chief of Police Kostecki, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Assistant Administrator Maxeiner. Absent: None. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Cuda reported Consent Agenda Item #5, the Request for Waiver of Temporary Use Permit Fee by Home of the Sparrow, has been withdrawn. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd and Alderman Glab, respectively, the following Agenda Items were removed from the Consent Agenda: Item #3, Request for Resolution from the Illinois Municipal League; Item #1, Landscape Plan, Portable Tool Sales and Rental. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, subject to the removal of Consent Agenda Item #1 Approve Landscape Plan for Portable Tool Sales and Rental; Consent Agenda Item #3 Approve Request to Pass a Resolution from the Illinois Municipal League regarding E-Commerce Equity; and Consent Agenda Item #5 Request for Waiver of Temporary Use Fee for Home of the Sparrow Plan Sale: ■ Approval to direct Staff to draft Stop Street Ordinance for various intersections in City; • Authorize Advertisement for Bid - 2000 Street Reconstruction Program; • Authorize Final Payment for Petersen Park Ballfield Lighting to Carey Electric in the amount of $27,427.00; • Authorize Final Payment for Petersen Park Maintenance Building Addition to Carmichael Construction in the amount of $12,527.00; ■ Approve Picnic/Special Use Permits; ■ Approve City Council Minutes ■ April 26, 2000 Annual Meeting; ■ May 3, 2000 regularly scheduled Council Meeting; ■ Approve List of As-Needed Checks: GENERAL FUND AFLAC 1,814.70 HUFF CHILDREN'S EDUCATIO 260.00 IACE 20.00 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL 1,422.00 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 342.00 MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 975.00 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 75.00 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 300.00 PETTY CASH FUND 252.73 SCHMITT, TOM AND ANN 40.00 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 810.00 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 17,850.06 POLICE PENSION FUND HARRIS BANK 2,228.43 LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL 176.00 WATER/SEWER FUND TRUCK CENTERS 55,284.00 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 137.70 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK 200,000.00 GRAND TOTALS 281,987.62 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 6,311.43 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 17,850.06 POLICE PENSION FUND 2,404.43 WATER/SEWER FUND 55,421.70 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 200,000.00 TOTALS 281,987.62 Page 2 5/17/00 ■ Approve List of Bills: GENERAL FUND ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 503.25 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 8.70 AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN 102.00 AMERITECH 336.41 ARCH COMMUNICATIONS 207.13 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 201.80 ASECOM INC 203.16 BARTLETT, LYNN 26.00 BAXTER & WOODMAN 2,813.95 BENDER, MICHELLE 10.00 BESLER, CINDY 39.00 BORETSKY, RITA 55.00 BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 46.00 BRADY & ASSOCIATES, PHIL 1,745.00 BROGAN, WILLIAM J 96.60 BUILDERS PLUMBING & 152.10 BUSS FORD SALES 158.39 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 165.00 CHARLES EQUIPMENT CO 89.49 CHICAGO COMMUNICATION SE 225.25 CHODOROWSKI, JACKIE 55.00 CLARK, LAURA 18.00 CLARK, LORAYN 55.00 COMED 12,219.25 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 425.00 COMPUTER MGMT SERVICES 6,230.60 CONSERV FS 4,439.10 CORLANDS 1,418.50 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 20.42 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE 525.00 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 566.79 DISCOUNT DISTRIBUTORS 270.00 DON'S TOWING 87.00 DUNNE, JOHN 32.70 DURABILT FENCE COMPANY 3,493.00 EDER CASELLA & CO 1,484.00 ELLMANN, WERNER 39.00 EXTECH COMPANY 97.35 FAMILY SERVICES 2,437.50 FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 70.50 FISCHER BROS FRESH 620.81 FISK, DAVID 20.77 FLOWERWOOD 790.00 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 129.00 FREUND INTERNATIONAL 103.15 FROSTLINE 85.47 G COMMUNICATIONS 676.80 GALAS, LUCILLE 55.00 GALL'S INC 2,112.74 GEMPLER'S INC 53.90 GOEKE, GAIL 55.00 HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 45.00 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 29.10 HEY AND ASSOCIATES INC 3,650.00 HOBBY LOBBY 32.27 HOLIAN, CAROL 178.71 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 107.24 JEPSEN TIRE 542.00 JERDEN, CINDY 49.47 JEWEL FOOD STORES 10.77 JORND, ESTELLE 55.00 KALE UNIFORMS INC 1,093.11 KAMRADT, HENRIETTA 55.00 KAR PRODUCTS 149.59 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 12,458.00 KUGLIN, ROGERT 110.00 LAGUNAS, JOSE 5.00 LAGUNAS, VALERIA 30.00 LAYCOCK, PATRICIA A 132.06 LEONARDI'S FOOD SPECIALT 593.50 LETN 388.00 LISITZA, KRISTINE 26.00 LOCKER'S FLOWERS 122.00 _ MARTENSON, LYNN G 150.00 MCANDREWS & CUNABAUGH 6,800.00 MCCANN POWER & EQUIPMENT 54.43 MCCRAREN, CAROL 55.00 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 846.37 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 2,975.24 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & 75.00 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 247.15 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2,172.73 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 19.80 MILLER MONUMENT COMPANY 736.00 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 36.00 MPH INDUSTRIES INC 226.10 MUELLER, IRENE 55.00 NATIONAL ARBOR DAY 91.55 NICOR GAS 125.26 NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS S 100.00 NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 185.00 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS PL 1,435.00 Page 3 5/17/00 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 45.00 NORTHWEST HERALD 280.67 OAKSTONE LEGAL & BUSINES 269.95 OFFICE DEPOT INC 91.82 PACE 3,950.59 PAPROCKI, KRISTINE 210.28 PECHOUS, ROGER 423.51 PEPSI-COLA GENERAL BOTTL 753.00 PETALS & STEMS 117.00 PRAZAK, KENNETH J 21.20 PREFERRED OFFICE FURNITU 675.00 QUILL CORPORATION 268.82 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 174.10 RAMADA INN 30.00 RECORD A HIT 400.00 RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 1,086.80 RENDO, MICHELL 29.75 RICE, RITA 55.00 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 45.34 ROBERTSON, SUE 37.13 ROMANO, LORETTA 55.00 ROTHERING, HELEN 55.00 ROWE PAINTING, H W 657.00 SAM'S CLUB 93.17 SCHATZ, DON 175.00 SCHWALENBERG, RYAN 24.00 SHE-AN-I FENCE BUILDERS 10,706.15 SLEEPING BEAR/ANN ARBOR 79.95 SMITH, HELENE 105.00 STANS OFFICE MACHINES IN 44.57 STATE APPELLATE PROSECUT 165.00 STEFFAN'S JEWELERS 30.00 STERMER, CAROL 55.00 STEWACK, WANDA 52.00 STULL, RICH 52.96 SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS 69.00 TEAMSALES CUSTOM PRINTED 125.00 THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 779.60 THOMPSON DYKE & ASSOCIAT 11,502.47 THOMPSON ELEVATOR 50.00 TJ CONEVERA'S INC 253.84 TOMARK SPORTS INC 1,483.35 TRAFFIC INSTITUTE 2,500.00 UNITED LABORATORIES 716.88 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 63.43 US OFFICE PRODUCTS 721.74 WAL-MART STORES INC 1,927.42 WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTH 3,554.00 WEARGUARD 56.84 WEST PUBLISHING CORP 517.50 WILFINGER, KRIS 25.00 WILK, ADRIANE 26.00 WILLAMETTE INDUSTRIES IN 5,294.10 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 201.93 WOODWARD FORD-MERCURY IN 68.57 YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC 468.00 ZARATE, MIGUEL C 40.00 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC 103.00 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 139.00 RECREATION CENTER FUND SENTE & RUBEL LTD 17.74 DEBT SERVICE FUND LASALLE BANK NA 52,427.17 POLICE PENSION FUND WATSON WYATT & COMPANY 714.01 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND CAREY ELECTRIC 27,427.00 CARMICHAEL CONSTRUCTION 4,363.20 CONSERVATION SERVICES 1,012.80 CORLANDS 1,418.50 DURABILT FENCE COMPANY 6,252.00 MILLER MONUMENT COMPANY 480.00 WATER/SEWER FUND ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 424.22 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 979.00 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 48.60 AMERITECH 620.60 ARCH COMMUNICATIONS 86.30 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 359.72 BADGER METER INC 250.00 COMED 23,729.00 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 31.80 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 145.85 FOREMAN & COMPANY, JOSEP 2,199.85 G IMPRESSIONS 750.00 GRAINGER INC, W W 140.25 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 140.02 JEPSEN TIRE 19.00 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 1,651.00 Page 4 5/17/00 KTD MANUFACTURING AND 12.92 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 47.44 MCCANN CONSTRUCTION SPEC 52.20 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 288.00 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 100.15 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 169.00 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 94.50 MITCHELL BUICK-OLDS GMC 132.95 NICOR GAS 1,164.21 REGNER, WILLIAM J 93.19 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP 3,567.50 SAFETY KLEEN CORP 220.15 SCHMITT, JON 114.61 TRANSMATIC TRANSMISSION 75.00 UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE 12.25 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,150.00 WOODLAND RDF 8,740.81 GRAND TOTALS 275,841.97 FUND TOTALS 01 GENERAL FUND 134,119.46 12 RECREATION CENTER FUND 17.74 32 DEBT SERVICE FUND 52,427.17 36 POLICE PENSION FUND 714.01 37 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 40,953.50 51 WATER/SEWER FUND 47,610.09 TOTALS 275,841.97 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA #3: APPROVE LANDSCAPE PLAN — PORTABLE TOOL SALES AND RENTAL, 202 SOUTH ROUTE_31 The Petitioner's attorney, Joseph Gottemoller, was in attendance. Staff stated as per Council direction at the April 19, 2000 regularly scheduled Council Meeting, a landscape plan has been submitted for Council consideration and approval. The plan includes arbor vitae around the perimeter of the outdoor storage area, as well as additional plant material in front of the outdoor storage area and to the front of the building. In response to Alderman Glab's request, Attorney Gottemoller agreed to extend the landscape buffer along the southern fence line as far west as permissible and to entwine a vine-like plant within the fence for further screening. In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Attorney Gottemoller noted a gated entrance has been installed across the driveway entrance. Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the landscape plan for Portable Tool Sales and Rental located at 202 South Route 31, as presented, extending the landscape buffer along the southern fence line as far west as possible and entwining a vine-like plant within the fence for further screening. Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Baird. Voting Nay: Glab, Murgatroyd. Absent: None. _ Motion carried. BURNING TREE DRIVE AND RIDGE ROAD INTERSECTION DISCUSSION Deerwood Estates and Burning Tree Subdivision residents Alan Arns and John Koupal were in attendance. City Administrator Lobaito informed Council a Petition was submitted by Deerwood Estates and Burning Tree Subdivision residents requesting: ■ A reduced speed from 45 mph to 40 mph on Ridge Road; ■ The continuous trimming of trees and bushes along Ridge Road which restrict the sight at both the Burning Tree and Deerwood Estates Subdivision exits; and The installation of warning signs on the Ridge Road hill both northbound and southbound. Page 5 5/17/00 The circulation of this Petition is the direct result of a fatal accident at the Ridge Road and Burning Tree Drive intersection. To date, the Ridge Road trees have been trimmed and the bushes removed. City Administrator Lobaito also reported as only portions of Ridge Road fall within the City of McHenry's jurisdiction, the speed limit reduction request must be approved by the McHenry County Board. McHenry County Transportation Superintendent Stahlecker has informed City of McHenry Staff a reduction in the speed limit would be considered only if a speed study was performed and the results justified said reduction. The criteria used by McHenry County to set speed limits are modeled after the Illinois Department of Transportation regulations. McHenry Country Transportation Superintendent Stahlecker also informed City Staff the County has discontinued the installation of warning signs advising motorists of potentially hazardous intersections. Some discussion followed. Mayor Cuda suggested the City of McHenry formally request the County conduct a speed study in this area. He also suggested Staff investigate the feasibility of the installation of warning signs by City Staff. In response to Council inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted the County discontinued the installation of warning signs because of liability issues. In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated speed study results indicate posting speed limits lower than what a substantial cross-section of drivers consider appropriate does not significantly affect prevailing vehicle speeds. Unless the average speed of Ridge Road is 40 mph, the County will not support the requested reduction. Further discussion followed. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to formally state the McHenry City Council's support of the Ridge Road speed limit reduction from 45 mph to 40 mph and to request in writing the County conduct a speed study in this area, due to the number of subdivisions and hilly topography. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. John Koupal of the Burning Tree Subdivision addressed Council. He informed council he was the father of the young man recently killed at the Ridge Road and burning Tree Drive intersection. He thanked Council for its assistance regarding the recent tree trimming and hedge removal along Ridge Road. He also supported Mayor Cuda's suggestion regarding the installation of a flashing light warning sign. Mr. Koupal also suggested the City increase police patrols in this area. Council directed chief Kostecki to provide additional police patrols along Ridge Road. Chief of Police Kostecki concurred. City Administrator Lobaito informed Mr. Koupal it would be approximately sixty days before speed study results would be available. VARIANCE FROM MUNICIPAL CODE — NORTHEAST CORNER OF ROUTE 31 AND MILLER ROAD Petitioners John and Rosemary Swierk were in attendance. Staff informed Council Mr. and Mrs. Swierk were requesting a variance from the Municipal Code. Mr. Swierk is the developer of the White Hen Express and commercial center at the northeast corner of Route 31 and Miller Road. Specifically, the Swierks are requesting: ■ the delay of sidewalk installation along Miller Road frontage until the adjacent property to the east is developed; and • utilization of the existing asphalt driveway approach as opposed to the replacement of the approach with concrete. Page 6 5/17/00 Alderman Bolger stated his support for the current utilization of the existing asphalt driveway. Alderman Baird concurred with the utilization of the existing asphalt driveway approach, however, opposed the delay of sidewalk installation along Miller Road. Some discussion followed. Alderman Glab stated the importance of maintaining and improving the aesthetics of the area. He opined if both these requirements were waived, Council would be setting a precedent. Alderman Glab approved a waiver with a specified compliance time frame. In response to Council inquiry, Director of Community Development Napolitano reported when installed six years ago, the existing asphalt driveway approach met City requirements. Mr. Swierk agreed to install sidewalks along the Miller Road frontage, however, remained adamant regarding the continued utilization of the existing asphalt driveway approach. Motion by Baird, seconded by McClatchey, to grant a variance from the Municipal Code to the property located at the northeast corner of Route 31 and Miller Road to permit the continued use of the existing asphalt driveway approach until such time as the driveway requires repair and/or replacement; and to permit the delay of sidewalk installation along the Miller Road frontage until such time as the adjacent property to the east is developed. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL: FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 BUDGET Assistant Administrator Maxeiner presented the proposed 2000-2001 Budget. Assistant Administrator Maxeiner noted the proposed 2000-2001 Budget totals $25,875,700 for all funds. The net budget amount is $21,261,541, after the elimination of intrafund transfers including health insurance, retirement, debt service, and the capital projects fund closeout. The net budget amount reflects an increase of $3,505,142 over the 1999-2000 budget. Capital projects including water tower construction, land purchase for the expansion of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Road Improvement Program are primarily responsible for the increase. Mayor Cuda and Council complimented Staff and the Finance and Personnel Committee for their effort and dedication in completing the budget in a timely fashion. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the 2000-2001 Budget as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MUNICIPAL FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WITH METRICOM INC. Metricom representative Tim O'Donnell was in attendance. Staff informed Council Metricom is seeking to install a high speed wireless internet connection network entitle "Ricochet" in northeastern Illinois. In order to provide this service, Metricom is requesting the City approve the installation of small radio transceivers the size of a shoebox on selected number of utility and light poles within the public right-of-way. The City of McHenry would enter into an agreement with Metricom granting the use of City-owned poles and providing for an annual fee to the City of $60 for each radio transceiver installed on City-owned poles. An automatic increase is authorized every two years based on the change to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The exact number to be placed on City poles has yet to be determined. As part of the agreement the City of McHenry or its designees would be entitled to twenty internet service subscriptions at a 50% discount from the estimated monthly subscription fee of$30. Some discussion followed. Page 7 5/7/00 In response to Council inquiry, Mr. O'Donnell noted Metricom has an agreement with the internet provider Juno. In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Mr. O'Donnell stated Metricom would be responsible for all maintenance of the radio transceivers. At Alderman Glab's initiation, some discussion followed regarding compensation and "Ricochet" service subscriptions. Metricom representative Tim O'Donnell explained Section 11.16 of the agreement provides if Metricom enters into an agreement with another municipality in northeastern Illinois with a population equal to or less than the City of McHenry's, and that agreement provides more favorable terms than the agreement with the City of McHenry, the City of McHenry has the right to require the same more favorable terms. In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Mr. O'Donnell noted Metricom must comply with all Federal Communications Commission regulations and may not interfere in any manner with the existing maintenance repair, replacement, etc. of any and all public and private rights of way, cable television, and other telecommunications. Council suggested language be placed in the agreement holding the City of McHenry harmless in the event of any interference. Further discussion followed regarding the removal of radios in the event of the agreement's expiration or Metricom's cessation of business. Alderman Glab also suggested language be included in the proposed agreement indemnifying the City in the event removal of the radio transceivers was completed by the City of McHenry. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Municipal Facilities Use Agreement between the City of McHenry and Metricom Inc. and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of said Agreement, subject to the inclusion of language regarding the City of McHenry's liability if removal and/or storage of Metricom's radio transceivers is necessitated, and the City of McHenry's right to require the same more favorable compensation terms be awarded to subsequent future Metricom Agreements. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR THE YEAR 2000 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM — CURRAN CONSTRUCTION Director of Public Works Batt reported bid specifications were developed and sought for the City of McHenry's 2000 Street Maintenance Program. Four bids were submitted and opened on April 18, 2000. The low bidder was Curran Construction of Crystal Lake, Illinois, in the amount of $447,371.97. The project's cost estimate was $566,136.22. It is Staffs recommendation to award the 2000 Street Maintenance Program to the low bidder Curran Construction of Crystal Lake, Illinois, in the amount of $447,371.97. In response to Council inquiry, Director Batt noted this project will be inspected and managed the City of McHenry's Public Works Department Staff. In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Director Batt explained the west end of John Street will be repaired in conjunction with the sanitary sewer repair project. Alderman Bolger also noted Oak Avenue from Center Street to Edgebrook School needed attention as well as Kane Avenue from Center Street to Route 31. Alderman McClatchey requested Staff correct the drainage problems along driveways on Maple Avenue, prior to the commencement of the Street Maintenance Program in this area. Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to award the 2000 Street Maintenance Program to the low bidder Curran Construction of Crystal Lake, Illinois, in an amount not- to-exceed $447,371.97. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Page 8 5/17/00 In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Staff noted the 2000 Street Maintenance Program contract was a unit-based contract. Differences in contract line items in all likelihood are due to the front end loading of a contract. AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT — WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS EAST OF THE RIVER City Engineering firm Baxter and Woodman representative Carl Moon was in attendance. Director of Public Works Batt informed Council City Engineering firm Baxter and Woodman has informed Staff seventy additional man-hours are needed to complete the water main extension east of the Fox River. The additional cost will be approximately $5,300. Director Batt explained the remaining hours will be attributable to final review of punch lists and contract closeout. Director Batt reported the project delay was in no fault due to Baxter and Woodman, but to the construction contractor. The construction contractor exceeded the substantial completion date by approximately two weeks. The imposition of the contract penalty clause will be made at the close of the construction contract. Some discussion followed. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to approve the Engineering Services Agreement Amendment to the Water Systems Improvement East of the Fox River Contract in an amount.not-to-exceed $5,300, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the Amendment. Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger, Absent: None. Motion carried. Council directed Staff to provide further explanation regarding the delay in the project's completion. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda reported he had received written notification from Senator Dick Klemm, the City of McHenry would be in receipt of a speed wagon. Chief of Police Kostecki noted a similar request was made to Representative Franks. COMMITTEE REPORTS Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman McClatchey reported the Community Development Committee had reviewed and were recommending to full Council the current City of McHenry building codes be updated. The complete recommendation will be brought for full Council consideration in early June and will become effective sixty days after formal Council action. STAFF REPORTS Director of Community Development Napolitano reminded Council of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to review the Riverside Hollow Concept Plan, .Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reminded Council of the Skatepark Project Zone Fund Raising Auction on Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge on Route 31. Chief of Police Kostecki reported the interview selection process for the COPS In School participants was completed. This program will begin at the inception of the school calendar year in August of 2000. City Administrator Lobaito reported he and Director of Public Works Batt would be meeting with Main Street property owners on Thursday, May 25, 2000 to begin discussions regarding the Main Street Revitalization Project. City Administrator Lobaito noted the project cost estimate by Baxter and Woodman was significantly over budget. Page 9 5/17/00 NEW BUSINESS Alderman Baird thanked Council, Staff and the general McHenry community for cards and notes received regarding the recent loss of his father. Alderman Glab requested Staff provide additional information regarding the Front Royal Court repair on the roadway's south side. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session to discuss Property Acquisition and Personnel, specifically the hiring of Street Maintenance Employees at 8:50 p.m. 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 McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go back into Open Session at 9:37 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 9:37 p.m. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Baird, to approve the hiring of Michael Lee Hildinger and James J. Lein as Public Works Department Street Division Maintenance Workers at Grade 6, Step 1, with a starting pay of $28,395, subject to the results of a physical exam including drug and alcohol testing. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m. YOR CI LERK