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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/16/2000 - City Council REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 16, 2000 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: 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 Gregg Gabel, land planner, representing American National Bank and Trust Company Trust No. 117509-08 d/b/a Inland Business Park, addressed Council requesting consideration and direction regarding potential modifications of the Inland Business Park Final Plat and Annexation requirements. Citing the difficulty in and selling Lots 51,52,53 and 55, Inland Business Park is considering the realignment of Capitol Drive, increasing the depth and marketability of said lots. As per the terms of the existing Annexation Agreement, Lots 51,52,53, and 55 are restricted to office use. Inland is requesting the elimination of this restriction. Direction is also sought regarding Lot 54. The Preliminary Plat and Annexation Agreement reserve Lot 54 for municipal purposes. Inland is seeking release from this obligation or confirmation of the City's use intent. And finally, Inland is requesting Council approval for the reallocation of Lot 13 as opposed to Lot 9 for the required access to the Gordon Stade property. In Response to Council inquiry, Mr. Gabel agreed on Inland's behalf to additional landscaping along the rear yard setback of Lots 51,52,53 and 55, if the office use restriction were removed. Mayor Cuda suggested Mr. Gabel meet with representatives of the Irish Prairie Homeowners Association regarding the zoning reclassification issue. He also recommended Director of Community Development Napolitano be invited to attend any such meeting. At Alderman Glab's suggestion, Staff was directed to provide Council the following in Friday's Agenda Packet: ■ all pertinent annexation agreement sections; ■ copies of the existing preliminary plat; ■ copies of the proposed final plat; and ■ Staff comments. Consideration of this issue and appropriate direction will be addressed as a regularly scheduled Council Meeting Agenda Item. CONSENT AGENDA In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito explained the expenditure policy outlined in the McHenry Economic Development Commission Riverwalk Committee Resolution mirrors the City of McHenry's existing purchasing policy. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's request for clarification, Staff noted any and all unresolved conflicts including expenditure approval, will be brought to full Council for final resolution. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: ■ Approve Resolution establishing the EDC Riverwalk Committee; • Approve Request to Advertise for Bids - Neumann Park Landscape Improvements; • Approve Request to Advertise for Bids - Ball Field Lighting at Petersen Park; • Approve City Council Minutes: ■ February 2, 2000 regularly scheduled meeting • Approve List of Bills: Page 2 2/16/99 GENERAL FUND A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 71.50 ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 463.20 ADAMS AUTO BODY, JIM 354.60 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 613.76 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 296.52 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 150.03 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS 165.00 AMERITECH 4,506.26 ANDERSON TREE SERVICE IN 2.,025.00 ARNET, ALICE 48.91 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 198.80 ASECOM INC 417.08 BADGER UNIFORMS 116.33 BAXTER & WOODMAN 521.45 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 4,914.34 BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 2,015.20 BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 229.27 BRADY & ASSOCIATES, PHIL 1,375.00 BROWNSEY SUPPLY CO, L M 104.99 BURRIS EQUIPMENT CO 14.64 BUSS FORD SALES 547.59 CALEA 250.00 CARDINAL AUTO GLASS CO I 179.01 CDW COMPUTER CENTERS INC 916.33 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO 346.23 CHICAGO TRANS-AXLE & 927.15 COLOR MAGIC ENTERPRISES 100.00 COMED 12,439.98 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 425.00 COMPUMASTER 99.00 CORLANDS 1,443.83 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2,048.90 CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRI 373.00 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 714.75 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 1,014.25 DEALERS TRANSMISSION 161.29 DON'S TOWING 116.00 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 2O1.25 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 202.50 FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 90.00 FBI NAA ILLINOIS CHAPTER 70.00 FDC CORPORATION 26.83 FINA 79.85 FOTO FAST 29.41 FOX VALLEY CHEMICAL CO 78.80 FREUND INC, GEORGE P 45.51 FREUND INTERNATIONAL 727.07 G COMMUNICATIONS 638.15 GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 50.00 GARST, ANTHONY 17.50 GREAT LAKES FIRE AND 40.53 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 6.80 HART, KORI 40.00 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 32.10 HEWLETT-PACKARD 42.00 HUGHES & SON INC 30.00 ILLINOIS ASSOC OF CHIEFS 30.00 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL 55.00 ILLINOIS FIRE & POLICE 250.00 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 100.60 INTOXIMETERS 4,752.00 IPRA 496.00 JAY MAYWALD 43.90 JEPSEN TIRE 1,382.01 JERDEN, CINDY 25.00 KAE, MARIANNE 32.24 KALE UNIFORMS INC 865.86 KAR PRODUCTS 911.65 KDS TECH SERVICES INC 72.75 KIRCHNER FIRE 258.50 KUNZER, KATHLEEN 17.39 LANDGRAF'S LTD 84.16 LANG CHEVROLET INC, GARY 206.31 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 163.60 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 119.74 LIGHTNING POWDER COMPANY 212.40 LOCKER'S FLOWERS 85.00 LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 15.00 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 889.80 MCHENRY CAPITAL DEVELOPM 66,424.00 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 825.00 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & 319.00 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 132.00 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 6.00 MCHENRY PAINT GLASS & 145.68 MCHENRY WATER/SEWER FUND 10,335.00 MCOM SYSTEMS 325.00 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE 103.25 MERIT MEDICAL 650.84 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 227.52 Page 3 2/16/00 MORTON ARBORETUM, THE 70.00 MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 161.39 NELSON DECORATING CENTER 159.00 NFPA 152.95 NICOR GAS 1,951.29 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 190.00 NORTHWEST CAMERA REPAIR 82.00 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 1,001.46 NORTHWEST HERALD 803.88 NPSI NETWORKS 20.00 OFFICE DEPOT INC 1,096.55 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 78.55 PACE 3,048.16 PAPROCKI, KRISTINE 18.64 �- PARADISE COMPUTER 820.50 PEDERSEN GMC 64.70 PETALS & STEMS 39.00 PIONEER TRANSMISSION SER 909.18 PLANNING RESOURCES INC 2,634.60 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 102.35 RICK'S SIGNS / REPAIRS 501.00 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL 5.00 ROGERS SHARPENING, MATT 17.50 ROGERS, MATT 177.75 SAM'S CLUB 119.56 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 85.80 SODE, JENIFER 40.00 STANS OFFICE MACHINES IN 74.00 STERBENZ, KERRY 40.70 TEACHING & LEARNING CO 65.21 TRAFFIC CONTROL & 82.80 UNITED LABORATORIES 163.27 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 85.26 WAL-MART STORES INC 410.05 WARING, ANN 416.00 WEARGUARD 380.12 WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES 63.87 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 69.38 WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 463.45 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 43.14 WOODWARD FORD-MERCURY IN 7.23 WORLDWIDE TRAVELER LTD 140.00 ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPAN 200.94 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 97.00 _ ANNEXATION FUND MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH 613.00 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 869.00 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 51.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND IMC SALT INC 19,899.20 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND CORLANDS 1,443.82 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW BAXTER & WOODMAN 4,125.25 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 276.00 WATER/SEWER FUND ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,124.11 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 111.76 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 132.40 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 11.87 AMERITECH 979.08 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 747.85 BAXTER & WOODMAN 3,023.55 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 354.14 CAPITAL VENTURES DEVELOP 123.30 CAREY ELECTRIC 255.00 COMED 159,692.31 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 45.50 DOBLER, CARMELLA 331.89 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 138.75 G COMMUNICATIONS 487.90 GRAINGER INC, W W 474.73 HACH COMPANY 308.30 HARDWARE SERVICE CO 171.43 HARRISON & ASSOCIATES IN 480.00 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 154.47 KIRCHNER FIRE 391.00 KTD MANUFACTURING AND 77.61 LANG CHEVROLET INC, GARY 55.00 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 76.70 MARBLEHEAD LIME COMPANY 1,878.06 MCCANN POWER & EQUIPMENT 64.14 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,460.00 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 49.50 MCHENRY EMPLOYEE INSURAN 15,959.00 MCHENRY RETIREMENT FUND, 31,316.58 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 82.90 MCVADEY, KATHY 291.70 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 1,001.62 Page 4 2/16/00 MID AMERICAN WATER OF 215.00 MIDWEST METER INC 826.36 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 238.74 NICOR GAS 4,161.64 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 9.57 OFFICE DEPOT INC 316.03 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL 629.66 RADIO SHACK 14.99 RIETESEL, BYRON 20.00 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP 6,714.01 _ S F ANALYTICAL LABORATOR 325.00 SCHMITT, JON 49.14 SIUE 700.00 STRATFORD SAFETY PRODUCT 72.26 UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE 714.00 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 8.33 USA BLUEBOOK 399.53 USF - LAKE BLUFF IL 4,326.57 WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 2,860.00 WOODLAND RDF 9,789.94 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BAXTER & WOODMAN 711.50 GRAND TOTALS 433,099.61 FUND TOTALS 01 GENERAL FUND 150,867.92 13 ANNEXATION FUND 1,533.00 22 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 19,899.20 37 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 1,443.82 39 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 4,401.25 51 WATER/SEWER FUND 254,242.92 59 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 711.50 **** 433,099.61 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. 1 A Staff provided Council with a brief synopsis regarding the creation of a Special Service Area to pay for traffic lane improvements from Bull Valley Road south to Shamrock Lane and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Shamrock Lane and Route 31. Staff continued, noting, as the Special Service Area was established, the total project cost determined, and bids obtained for bond purchase, Council must now formally approve the issuance of bonds in the amount of $455,000 for the purpose of Route 31 traffic lane improvements from Bull Valley Road to Shamrock Lane, as well as the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Shamrock Lane and Route 31. As per State Statute, a copy of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds and the annual tax levy will be filed with the County Clerk. Invitations to bid on the City's bond issuance were sent to thirteen financial institutions. Three bids were received with the low bidder Home State Bank with a net interest cost percentage of 5.50%. It is Staffs recommendation to approve the Bond Ordinance for the issuance of $455,000 in bonds for Route 31 traffic lane improvements from Bull Valley Road south to Shamrock Lane and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Route 31 and Shamrock Lane through Home State Bank. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to pass an ordinance approving the issuance of bonds in the amount of $455,000 for Route 31 Traffic Lane Improvements from Bull Valley Road south to Shamrock Lane and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Shamrock Lane and Route 31 through Home State Bank for Special Service Area No. 1A. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Page 5 2/16/00 TAX ABATEMENT ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. 1A Assistant Administrator Maxeiner explained as per previous Council determination, the City of McHenry will share the annual debt service cost of the Special Service Area No. 1A established for the payment of Route 31 Traffic Lane Improvements from Bull Valley Road south to Shamrock Lane and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Route 31 and Shamrock Lane, on an annual basis as part of the City's public benefit portion. As property taxes are levied and pledged for bond repayment, the City must abate the public benefit portion in the amount of $25,000 annually. If the levy is not abated, property owners located within the Special Service Area will be taxed at a higher rate than proposed. It is Staffs recommendation to pass an ordinance abating real estate taxes levied for the 1999 Tax Levy Year as the City's public benefit portion of the Special Service Area No. 1A Project, Route 31 Traffic Lane Improvements from Bull Valley Road south to Shamrock Lane and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Shamrock Lane and Illinois State Route 31, in an amount of$25,000. Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass an ordinance abating real estate taxes levied for the 1999 Tax Levy Year as the City's public benefit portion of the Special Service Area No. 1A for the purpose of underwriting the cost of Route 31 Traffic Lane Improvements from Bull Valley Road south to Shamrock Lane and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Shamrock Lane and Illinois State Route 31, in an amount of$25,000. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. In response to Council inquiry, Director of Public Works Batt noted Staff anticipates an early March date for activation of the traffic signal. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 Chief of Police Kostecki reported the Finance and Personnel Committee at its February 2, 2000 meeting recommended the purchase of eight police department vehicles through the State of Illinois pricing program subject to the condition every effort is made to obtain comparable purchase prices from local dealers. Chief of Police Kostecki explained every year the State of Illinois develops specifications for patrol, administrative and utility vehicles for police department operations. These specifications are advertised for bid with the State awarding a statewide contract to the lowest qualified vendor(s). This year specifications were developed for both Ford and Chevrolet models. It was the recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to purchase five Ford Crown Victorias to be utilized as patrol vehicles, two Ford Tauruses to be utilized as unmarked investigative vehicles, and one GMC Sonoma and/or Ranger to be utilized for the community service vehicle. Local dealerships were contacted; however, only Mitchell Buick Olds Dealership can supply the GMC Sonoma, Community Service Officer Vehicle with the same Illinois State contract price program equipment and price. An additional piggyback fee of $200 will be incurred, however, as the $150 delivery fee is eliminated, the City will incur a net price increase of only $50. Buss Ford, the local Ford Dealership, informed Chief Kostecki they are unable to acquire the five Ford Crown Victoria and two Ford Taurus vehicles. Therefore, these vehicles will be ordered directly from the contract vendors Bob Riding Ford of Taylorville, Illinois and Landmark Ford of Springfield, Illinois. In response to Council inquiry, Chief of Police Kostecki noted the successful State of Illinois Ford vendor would not deal with any intermediary dealerships. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize and approve the purchase of eight police department vehicles: seven through the Illinois State Contract Purchasing Program from the lowest qualified vendors: ■ five Ford Crown Victoria vehicles from Bob Ridings Ford of Taylorville, Illinois in an amount not-to-exceed $101,945; ■ two Ford Taurus vehicles from Landmark Ford of Springfield, Illinois, in an amount not-to-exceed $30,928; Page 6 2/16/00 and one vehicle from local GMC Dealer Mitchell Buick Olds of McHenry, Illinois: ■ one GMC Sonoma extended cab pickup truck in an amount not-to-exceed $15,483.49, subject to delivery and payment after May 1, 2000 and the beginning of the City's Fiscal Year. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR EMPLOYEE — PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING INSPECTOR Director of Public Works Batt reported as per the recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee as well as the Public Works Committee, Staff is seeking authorization to advertise for the City Inspector/Engineer position. This position was vacated when Daniel Marcinko was promoted to Assistant Director of Public Works. A copy of the job description was distributed for Council review. Staff clarified although this position appeared as a line item in the 1999-2000 Budget, the salary was reallocated to the Assistant Director of Public Works upon Mr. Marcinko's promotion. Staff is recommending the vacancy be filled immediately and the 1999-2000 Budget be adjusted accordingly. Staff anticipates a hire date no earlier than April 2000, just one month prior to the beginning of the 2000-2001 Fiscal Year. Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to approve and authorize the advertisement for the City Inspector/Engineer position immediately, and to budget monies within the 2000- 2001 Fiscal Year for this position with the understanding the qualified candidate is located, the position may be filled within the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED STOP STREETS Krista Shelton of 5047 Glenbrook Trail was in attendance. Director of Public Works Batt reported in response to Ms. Shelton's request regarding the installation of stop signs on intersecting streets with Glenbrook Trail, Staff conducted a review of the subdivision. Staff discovered stop signs at the following intersections: Stop Street Intersecting Street ■ Glenbrook Trail (WB) Crystal Lake Road ■ Glenbrook Trail (NB/SB) Driftwood Trail ■ Driftwood Trail (NB/SB) Glenbrook Trail ■ Driftwood Trail (NB/SB) Winding Creek Drive ■ Winding Creek Drive Driftwood Trail ■ Winding Creek Drive (EB/WB) Crystal Lake Road. Staff is recommending stop signs be installed at the following streets intersecting Glenbrook Trail: --� ■ Cross Trail (SB) ■ Village Trail ■ Hartland Trail ■ Overland Trail ■ Crystal Trail ■ Oregon Trail ■ Colony Court. Some discussion followed. In response to Alderman Baird's request for clarification, Staff noted a policy had been adopted requiring residential developers designate and/or establish stop streets as part of their developmental process. City Administrator Lobaito noted this policy would be incorporated into the proposed draft revision of the City's Page 7 2/16/00 current Subdivision Control Ordinance. City Administrator Lobaito also noted, since this policy's creation, no significant residential developments have appeared before Council for final review and approval. Alderman Glab suggested a four-way stop be installed at the Glenbrook Trail and Cross Trail intersection. Further discussion followed regarding the effectiveness of stop signs versus yield signs. Ms. Shelton addressed Council noting this subdivision houses Riverwood School and experiences significant bus and pedestrian traffic. She cited the need for safety and noted without additional stop signs, Glenbrook Trail was a natural speedway. Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to direct Staff to draft an ordinance creating stop streets as presented by Director of Public Works Batt, and a four-way stop at the intersection of Glenbrook Trail and Cross Trail. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda reported he had met with a representative of the Loos Development Company regarding the possible development of an office building on the south side of Bull Valley Road between Midwest Bank of McHenry County and the Amoco Service Station. The development and construction of an office building will require a zoning reclassification. In response to Council inquiry, Mayor Cuda noted the proposed building would be three stories in height. However, due to the area's unusual topography, the building would appear to be only one-story from the Bull Valley Road exposure. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird tentatively scheduled a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting for Tuesday, February 29. 2000 at 7:00 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Director of Community Development Napolitano reported the Arby's Restaurant located on North Route 31 in the McHenry Plaza Shopping Center experienced a small fire. No one was hurt and the damage was minimal. Director Napolitano reminded Council of the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. to review and comment on the proposed Deer Park Concept Plan. In response to Director Napolitano's request, a Committee of the Whole Meeting was tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. to review the proposed Pacini Commercial Development on West Route 31, south of the McHenry Corporate Center. Director Napolitano also noted the Shamrock Farm Concept Plan was also ready for a Committee of the Whole development review. Mayor Cuda requested Staff discover if the Shamrock Farm developers had any reservations regarding the recently increased City of McHenry Developer Donation Fees. Director of Public Works Batt reported, in an effort to prepare for the Motor Fuel Tax Funding of the City's Streets 2000 Program, other Motor Fuel Tax projects are being submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation for final audit and closure. He requested any Council inquiries be directed to his attention. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reminded Council of the Recreational Facility Open House scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2000, between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Representatives from the consulting architectural firm Sente and Rubel will also be in attendance. Page 8 2/16/00 Chief of Police Kostecki reported the newly hired crossing guard, Ms. Billie Mazurek, started Monday, February 14, 2000. Referencing the Union Pacific Railroad letter previously provided Council, City Administrator Lobaito reported telephone conversations with Union Pacific Railroad representatives have revealed their intent to renegotiate the existing property lease. As the City has an existing sub-lease with tenant Tom and Trey Corporation d/b/a The Main Street Station, Staff has provided the required 180 day notification. City Administrator Lobaito noted Union Pacific Railroad sustained significant maintenance and repair expense this past year and may be seeking a more favorable property lease. Negotiations will be initiated sometime next week. -` City Administrator Lobaito also informed Council, he, Mayor Cuda and City Clerk Althoff received notification from Wireless Telecommunications Corporation, Metro Com, of their intent to pursue a right-of-way agreement with the City of McHenry to permit the installation of electronic devices on existing City-owned poles. Additional information will be provided Council. City Clerk Althoff, noting the retirement of Officer James William Fitzgerald after 25 years of service, requested Council authorize the expenditure of$100 for a retirement gift. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to authorize the expenditure of $100 for the purchase of a retirement gift for Officer James William Fitzgerald. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. City Clerk Althoff also noted a Good Luck Retirement Party will be hosted for Officer Fitzgerald on Friday, March 3`d , in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 3:30 p.m. She noted Staff and Council were invited to attend. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Baird informed Council he was in receipt of a request from the Riverwood School Spring Fling Chairperson, Linda Eaton. Ms. Eaton is requesting Council approval to install eight signs advertising the Spring Fling Craft Show at Riverwood School on Saturday, March 18th. These signs would be installed for a two-week period prior to the event. Alderman Baird distributed copies of Ms. Eaton's letter. Some discussion followed. Alderman Glab requested the Front Royal and Crystal Lake Road location be limited to the northwest corner. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the placement of signs advertising the Riverwood School Spring Fling Craft Show at the following locations two weeks prior to the Saturday, March 18th event: ■ Route 31 and Richmond Road ■ Route 31 and Miller Road ■ Green Street and Miller Road ■ Route 120 and Crystal Lake Road ■ Front Royal Road and Crystal Lake Road (northwest corner only) ■ Bull Valley Road and Crystal Lake Road ■ Driftwood Trail and Glenbrook Trail = ■ Route 31 and McCullom Lake Road. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Page 9 2/16/00 In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry, Director of Public Works Batt stated the initiation of a "No Right Turn on Red" from Pearl Street onto Northbound State Route 31 was not feasible. Some discussion followed. As per Council direction, City Administrator Lobaito agreed to include a map and informational memo to Council regarding the implementation of a "No Right Turn " from Pearl Street onto Northbound State Route 31. In response to further inquiry by Alderman McClatchey, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported price quotes were being obtained for the purchase of playground equipment at Freund Field. This expenditure will be included in the Parks and Recreation Department budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry, City Clerk Althoff noted three City Seal renderings were presented by local illustrator Lori Wilhelm to Staff and Mayor Cuda for comment and review. Comments were provided Ms. Wilhelm for further revision. These renderings will then be presented to full Council for formal consideration. Alderman Glab requested Staff address his request for stop signs on Oakwood Drive at Kensington and Royal. He also requested further information on the feasibility of constructing an island on Royal Drive. Alderman Glab also requested Council consider approving expenditure of monies to enhance and improve the Dartmoor Bridge. In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted Pace has agreed to add a route through McHenry Corporate Center as per City of McHenry request. A schedule has been promised, but has yet to be provided. In addition, Pace will install a shelter within the McHenry Corporate Center. However, maintenance will be the responsibility of the City of McHenry. At Council's direction, once the shelter's location has been determined and a schedule provided, Staff was directed to contact the Human Resources Department of all McHenry Corporate Center businesses with the aforementioned information. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PERSONNEL AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session to discuss Property Acquisition and Personnel, specifically the review of supervisory personnel, at 8:38 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger; Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 8:38 p.m. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to go back into Open Session at 9:10 P.M. Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Bolger. Motion carried. In response to Council inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito reported Wetland Mitigation efforts are being coordinated by Parks Maintenance Supervisor Tom Schmidt in cooperation with Hey and Associates, consultants hired by the City of McHenry to meet all wetland mitigation obligations. City Administrator Lobaito also noted if the City of McHenry is successful in acquiring the eight-acre Green Street property located on the northeast corner of Green Street and Miller Road, additional mitigation obligations will be assumed. Noting the absence of several Council members and himself during the week of March 27, 2000, Mayor Cuda suggested the Council Meeting scheduled for March 29th be scheduled to March 22"d. Page 10 2/16/00 Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to reschedule the March 29t' regularly scheduled Council Meeting to March 22, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Bolger. Motion carried. City Clerk Althoff noted formal notification will be provided area newspapers and published within the City's Newsletter. ADJOURNMENT Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m. Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Bolger. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m. i OR ' CI LERK