HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/09/2000 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 9, 2000 in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
Murgatroyd, Baird. Absent: McClatchey. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, Chief of Police Kostecki, Director of Public
Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Community
Development Napolitano, Assistant Administrator Maxeiner. In City Attorney McArdle's
_ absence Attorney David Rogers, of the law firm Zukowski, Rogers, Flood and McArdle
was in attendance.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Judy Gertz of 1718 Leonard Avenue addressed Council stating she was
representing the Lakeland Park Little League Association. Explaining that the League
wished to expand and add T-Ball teams for five- and six-year olds, Ms. Gertz requested
Council authorize the waiving of fees for the use of the Lakeland Park Community
Center. The League utilizes the Lakeland Park Community Center four times per year
for purposes of registration, team drafting, and hosting their annual picnic celebration.
Ms. Gertz noted, although enrollment fees had been increased, the cost of necessary
equipment, insurance, and team expansion necessitates this request.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Baird, to authorize the waiving of all associated
fees for the rental of the Lakeland Park Community Center for a period of four times by
the Lakeland Park Little League Association for the purpose of registration, team
drafting, and hosting their annual picnic.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
Alderman Glab on behalf of Fabrik Industries of McHenry, presented Ms. Gertz
with a $350 donation for the Lakeland Park Little League Association's use.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda, as
follows:
Approval of As Needed Checks:
GENERAL FUND
AFLAC 1,819.66
FINA 683.70
FIRST MIDWEST BANK 100.00
FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH 850,000.00
HOBSON, VAL 85.64
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 318.00
MCHENRY WATER/SEWER FUND 88.10
PETERSEN, ROBERT G 3,033.20
PETTY CASH FUND 191.45
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 21.48
SECRETARY OF STATE 80.00
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 301 3,382.00
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 784.60
UNITED WAY 70.00
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND
HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 14,638.22
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
PETERSEN, ROBERT G 3,033.20
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 78.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 15.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,068.40
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 137.70
GRAND TOTALS 879, 628.35
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FUND TOTALS
01 GENERAL FUND 860,65"7.83
19 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 14, 638.22
37 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 3,033.20
39 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 78.00
51 WATER/SEWER FUND 1,221.10
**** 879, 628.35
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None. --NNW
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
WONDER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 36 REQUEST FOR A D.A.R.E. OFFICER
Mayor Cuda reminded Council in response to Sheriff Nygren's request at the
February 2, 2000 regularly scheduled Council Meeting, Staff has investigated the
feasibility of providing a D.A.R.E. Officer to teach two sections of fifth grade classes
at Harrison School in Wonder Lake. The D.A.R.E. Program at the fifth grade level
consists of 17 lessons requiring one hour of class time each week. It is estimated a
total of 34 man-hours would be required in addition to 2-4 hours of travel and
preparation time. Chief of Police Kostecki noted salary and benefits for the City's
D.A.R.E. Officer Patricia Laycock are $29.25/hour for a total cost of $1 ,170. D.A.R.E.
supplies will be provided by the Harrison School Parent Teacher Organization. Chief of
Police Kostecki informed Council Officer Laycock could accommodate the additional
two Harrison School fifth grade classes into her normal three-day teaching schedule.
This accommodation will prevent a negative impact on the balance of her work week
patrolling. Some discussion followed regarding the possibility of Wonder Lake School
District 36 again requesting from the City of McHenry the loan of a D.A.R.E. Officer
for the 2000-2001 school year. Chief Kostecki suggested consideration be given to a
"hire back" arrangement. This arrangement permits Elementary School District 36 _
officials to work and pay the certified D.A.R.E. Officer directly. The Officer could teach
Harrison School classes on his or her day off.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to authorize the use of the City of
McHenry's certified D.A.R.E. Officer by Elementary School District 36 to conduct the
17-week D.A.R.E. Program to both Harrison School's fifth grade classes subject to the
reimbursement of all associated salary and benefit expenses as presented by Chief of
Police Kostecki in his memo of February 4, 2000, and attached to the approved
minutes of this evening's regularly scheduled meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
Council also noted the intangible benefit as these elementary school students
will attend McHenry High Schools.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPLACEMENT EMPLOYEE — CROSSING GUARD
Chief of Police Kostecki reminded Council Staff received permission to advertise
for the vacant Riverwood School Crossing Guard Position at the November 22, 1999
regularly scheduled Council Meeting. A limited number of applications were received. It
is Staff's recommendation to hire Ms. Billie Mazurek of Wonder Lake, Illinois, to fill the
vacant Riverwood School Crossing Guard position. A copy of Ms. Mazurek's
employment application was distributed for Council review.
In response to Council inquiry, Chief of Police Kostecki stated Ms. Mazurek
would be available to start work within the next week.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the hiring of Ms. Billie
Mazurek of Wonder Lake, Illinois for the vacant Riverwood School Crossing Guard
position starting at $7/hour.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported he, City Administrator Lobaito, and Director of Community
Development Napolitano met to review the proposed Boundary and Facility Planning
Area Designation between the City of McHenry and the Village of Lakemoor. Their
recommendations will be provided Council in Friday's Agenda Packet. Comments,
questions and further recommendation should be addressed to Mayor Cuda. In
response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Staff noted the Village of Lakemoor
provided only verbal direction. No written comment has been forthcoming.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Lobaito, referencing Mr. Gerstad's objection to Council's
recent action increasing Parks Developer Donation Fees, requested Council direction
regarding a response. Some discussion followed. Staff provided substantiating
documentation from Graham's Appraisal Service, the firm who conducted the original
land value appraisal for the City's fee increase. It was the consensus of Council to
direct Staff to send a letter to Mr. Gerstad stating his objection had no merit.
City Administrator Lobaito also informed Council the proposed Boundary
Agreement between the City of McHenry and the Village of Prairie Grove would be
provided Council in Friday's Agenda Packet for review and comment.
City Administrator Lobaito distributed copies of a letter received yesterday,
February 8, 2000, from Mr. Blitstein of Centrum Properties. Centrum Properties
represents Walgreen's who was purchasing the Buss Ford Property located on the
southwest corner of the intersection of Route 120 and South Route 31 . Mr. Blitstein's
correspondence explained as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is
requesting an additional seven feet of right-of-way along Route 120, the original
developmental site plan must be amended. Centrum Properties is requesting Council
approve an amended site plan reducing the landscape buffer located at the property's
south end from 5' to 2'. The original ordinance approving the development stipulated
the property must be developed in substantial conformance with the site plan dated
May 3, 1999. Centrum Properties has added additional landscaping islands along the
south perimeter in an attempt to compensate for the lost landscaping. City
Administrator Lobaito also noted Staff explained IDOT originally requested an
additional 17 feet of right-of-way on January 12, 2000. Centrum Properties has
negotiated the right-of-way request down to seven feet in the interim. As the property
closing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2000, Centrum Properties is
respectfully requesting Council take formal approval action at this evening's regularly
scheduled Council Meeting. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding alternative
landscaping options.
Aldermen Baird and Murgatroyd suggested ground cover and/or decorative
fencing, specifically, wrought iron.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to affirm the new Walgreen's site
plan dated February 9, 2000, as in substantial conformance with the original
Walgreen's site plan dated May 3, 1999, and approved by formal Council action at the
June 14, 1999 regularly scheduled Council Meeting, subject to the inclusion of ground
cover and/or decorative wrought iron fencing along the southern property line as
approved by Staff.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
City Clerk Althoff reminded Council a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
had been scheduled for Monday, February 21 , 2000. Alderman Baird requested
Committee Members to consider rescheduling the Committee Meeting to Monday,
February 28, 2000. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council the
Committee would be reviewing architects' proposals for the skateboard facility.
Committee members will consult their individual schedules and select the appropriate
committee date. Full Council will be kept apprised.
City Clerk Althoff also noted a memo would be provided full Council in Friday's
Agenda Packet presenting legislation currently before the General Assembly for
consideration, which may be of significance to Illinois municipalities.
NEW BUSINESS
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Director of Community Development
Napolitano noted the Koerber Farm, consisted of approximately 80 acres. Alderman
Bolger suggested this land parcel be included within the City of McHenry's corporate
boundaries as opposed to the Village of Prairie Grove's. Alderman Bolger also objected
the inclusion of residential units within the proposed Deer Park Development.
Alderman Murgatroyd requested Staff provide Council with additional
information regarding the recreational facility concept plan prior to the scheduled open
house on February 23, 2000. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, City
Administrator Lobaito noted the six-month review of the Parks Maintenance
Superintendent will be presented for full Council consideration at next regularly
scheduled Council Meeting, February 16, 2000.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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