HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/13/1999 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 1999 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 Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Public Works Batt,
Director of Community Development Napolitano, Assistant Administrator Maxeiner.
Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Mike Oliver of 1717 Woodlawn Park, McHenry, addressed Council inquiring
whether any discussion and/or action would be taken on the Gerstad Diedrich Farm
Annexation proposal. Mayor Cuda responded, noting this evening's Agenda did not
include consideration of this particular annexation.
PUBLIC HEARING: NIMED HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
Mayor Cuda called to order the Public Hearing to approve and authorize the
execution of an intergovernmental cooperation agreement for the financing of various
Northern Illinois Medical Corporation projects, and to authorize the issuance and sale of
health facility revenue bonds not-to-exceed $6 million, and the issuance and sale of
taxable health facility revenue bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $14 million, at 7:37
p.m.
City Administrator Lobaito explained Council at its September 22, 1999
regularly scheduled meeting passed a resolution proposing the issuance of health
facility revenue bonds: a $6 million Series 1999A and a $14 million Series 1999B.
The resolution also proposed an intergovernmental agreement between the City of
McHenry and six other municipalities in which Northern Illinois Medical Corporation has
facilities, including the Village of Antioch, the Village of Huntley, the Village of Lake in
the Hills, the Village of Island Lake, the Village of Fox Lake, and the City of
Woodstock. Bond proceeds will be utilized for the purpose of financing certain medical
office buildings owned or to be owned by Northern Illinois Medical Corporation within
the seven participating municipalities. The proposed resolution currently before Council
for formal action authorizes the execution by the Mayor and City Clerk of all associated
documents and agreements authorizing the sale of health facility revenue bonds,
specifically, Series 1999A and Series 1999B.
City Attorney McArdle, as per State Statute requirements, inquired as to
whether any City of McHenry corporate officer and/or Council member owned an
interest in Northern Illinois Medical Corporation (NIMED). It was the representation of
City of McHenry corporate authorities and officers no interest was held in Northern
Illinois Medical Corporation (NIMED). City Attorney McArdle was directed to ascertain
whether City Treasurer Welter, who was not in attendance, owned an interest in
Northern Illinois Medical Corporation.
Mayor Cuda opened the floor to audience comment. There were no comments
from the audience. In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, City Clerk Althoff noted no
written or verbal comments had been received by the Clerk's Office. City Attorney
McArdle requested Council authorize the execution of the various documents
authorizing the sale of health facility revenue bonds, subject to the City Attorney's
final review of all associated documents and determination of the City Treasurer's no
interest status in Northern Illinois Medical Corporation. City Attorney McArdle noted
further disclaimer language as yet needed to be incorporated in the bond documents.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to close the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass a resolution approving and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the intergovernmental agreement
and all other documents associated with the issuance and sale of health facility
revenue bonds, specifically Series 1999A in an amount not-to-exceed $6 million, and
Series 1999B in an amount not-to-exceed $14 million, for the purpose of financing
certain medical office buildings owned or to be owned by Northern Illinois Medical
Corporation, subject to City Attorney McArdle's final review of all agreements and
associated documents, and the determination of City Treasurer Welter's interest status
in NIMED Corporation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatoryd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Murgatroyd, referencing Consent Agenda Item #1 , Resolution
Opposing the Closure of the Veteran's Administration Medical Center at North
Chicago, inquired as to the impact the proposed opening of a Veteran's Health Clinic in
McHenry will have on the closing of the North Chicago Veteran's facility.
Mayor Cuda recognized Superintendent of Veteran's Assistance Commission of
McHenry County James Doran in the audience. Superintendent Doran explained the
McHenry Veteran's Medical Facility would serve only as an outpatient facility, whereas
the North Chicago Veteran's Facility is an inpatient surgical care unit.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
■ Approval Resolution Opposing the Closure of the Veteran's Administration
Medical Center at North Chicago;
■ Approval Proclamation Creating Census Complete Count Committee;
■ Approval Temporary Use Permit and Waiving of Fees - McHenry Area
Jaycees Annual Pumpkin Sale;
■ Approval 1999 Street Program Payment No. 2 - Payne and Dolan,
$289,995.35;
■ Approval William H. Althoff Park Final Payment - Rabine Paving, $9,426.62;
■ Approval to Advertise for Bids for Replacement Truck - Public Works
Wastewater Division.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
BOONE CREEK VENTURE SUBDIVISION ADVERTISING SIGN VARIANCE
Boone Creek Venture Subdivision Developers Roger Gerstad and David Backhaus
were in attendance. Director of Community Development Napolitano reported
developers David Backhaus and Roger Gerstad are requesting a one-year renewal for
two 8' X 8' offsite signs advertising Boone Creek Venture Subdivision. Council
originally approved these signs at its regularly scheduled August 19, 1998 meeting. At
this time Council placed an annual renewal condition upon the approval. Mr. Gerstad
noted the signs are located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Route 120
and Draper Road and at the northwest corner of the intersection of Bull Valley and
Crystal Lake Roads.
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry regarding subdivision buildout,
Developer Gerstad opined, based on current trends, build out will occur within five
years.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to grant a one-year renewal extension for
two 8' X 8' offsite signs advertising the Boone Creek Venture Subdivision:
■ One to be located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Route 120
and Draper Road; and
■ One to be located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Bull Valley
and Crystal Lake Roads.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
GARY LANG ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Mayor Cuda informed Council the Finance and Personnel Committee, as per
Council direction at its September 15, 1999 regularly scheduled meeting, had met with
Gary Lang of Gary Lang Auto Group to review his request to amend his Annexation
Agreement dated July 19, 1989. Mr. Lang is requesting Council authorize the
inclusion of his Route 31 property within the Route 31/Shamrock Lane Improvements
and Traffic Signal Installation Special Service Area, and remove the Annexation
Agreement's condition requiring payment for Route 31 improvements along his
property's Route 31 frontage. The Committee considered two financing options in
addition to the original financing provisions of Mr. Lang's Annexation Agreement, to
determine the financial impact of his request upon the remaining property owners in
the Special Service Area, as well as the City of McHenry. It was the unanimous
recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to include the Gary Lang
Auto Group property in the Shamrock Lane/Route 31 Traffic Lane Improvements and
Signal Installation Special Service Area and, due to the receipt of grant monies for the
project, to require Mr. Lang make an additional $10,000 monetary contribution to the
project.
City Administrator Lobaito noted an estimated project cost of approximately
$625,000, including the $60,000 engineering costs. Mr. Lang's proportionate share
would be approximately $33,500, dependent upon the final bond maturity schedule.
Some discussion followed regarding previous statements by Mayor Cuda
regarding the inadvisability of renegotiating contracts and agreements approved by
previous Councils. Alderman Baird noted Annexation Agreement language addressing
the obtainment of grant monies permits this specific renegotiation. Grant monies
totaling $150,000 have been allocated for this project. Mayor Cuda explained how the
renegotiation of the Lang Annexation Agreement was substantially different than the
renegotiation of the Thornwood Drainage Ditch Settlement Agreement.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to include Gary Lang Auto Group Property
in the Route 31/Shamrock Lane Traffic Lane Improvements and Signal Installation
Special Service Area, and require an additional monetary contribution from Mr. Lang in
the amount of $10,000, and removing the provision requiring financial contribution to
Traffic Lane Improvements in Route 31 by Mr. Lang, as stated in the Lang Annexation
Agreement dated July 19, 1989.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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AWARD OF BID: REPLACEMENT OF TRUCK BODY FOR PUBLIC WORKS
WASTEWATER DIVISION, MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT
Director of Public Works Batt reported bid specifications for a replacement
wastewater sludge-hauling truck body were developed and solicited for an October 5,
1999 bid opening. One bid from Monroe Truck Equipment of Monroe, Wisconsin was
submitted in an amount of $5,810, including installation. Director Batt explained, as
per Staff expectation, due to the truck's unusual configuration, only one bid was
submitted. It is Staff's recommendation to award the bid to Monroe Truck Equipment
of Monroe, Wisconsin, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,810.
Motion by Baird, seconded by McClatchey, to award the replacement truck body
for the wastewater sludge-hauling truck to Monroe Truck Equipment of Monroe,
Wisconsin, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,810.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported he and City Administrator Lobaito had met with Landmark
Commission Chairman Greg Lofgren to discuss the dismantling of the historic Eppel
Property home. Mr. Lofgren at the September 22, 1999 regularly scheduled Council
Meeting requested Council approval to pursue the dismantling and storage of the
historic architectural features of the Eppel Property structure located on the south side
of Route 120 on Meyer Material Property. As Council granted its approval, Mayor Cuda and City Administrator Lobaito, in conjunction with Chairman Lofgren, have been
pursuing storage sites and dismantling coordination with property owner, Meyer
Material. The Landmark Commission is also requesting access and use of Public Works
Department employees to assist with the transport of the Eppel Property structure's
historic architectural features. In response to Mayor Cuda's recommendation, Council
unanimously concurred approving the use of Public Works Department employees to
assist with the transport of the Eppel Property historic architectural features. In
response to Council inquiry, Mayor Cuda responded the Landmark Commission
recommended the structure be reassembled and displayed on the Petersen Farm
Property, within the five-acre homestead area. The Landmark Commission will be
meeting with Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel to pursue this possibility.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee Chairman Alderman Bolger informed full Council the
Public Works Committee met just prior to this evening's Council Meeting, and it was
the unanimous recommendation of the Committee to initiate a 50/50 cost sharing
program for the installation of overhead sewers with a maximum limit of $2,500 per
home. An application process will be developed and reviewed by designated Public
Works Department personnel. It is the Committee's recommendation to allocate a total
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of $25,000 within the 1999-2000 Budget for this program. Some discussion followed
regarding the need to amend the City of McHenry's Appropriation Ordinance to
accommodate the initiation of this program. Council directed Assistant Administrator
Maxeiner to investigate these stated concerns. Some discussion followed regarding
determining criteria.
Alderman Glab expressed concern with the program, citing the City's
participation in increasing the value of specific residential homes.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to authorize Staff to develop a 50/50 cost
sharing program for the installation of overhead sewers with a maximum limit of
$2,500 per home for residents who repeatedly experience major flooding problems,
allocating $25,000 within the 1999-2000 Budget for this program.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reminded
Council of the Finance and Personnel Committee scheduled for Wednesday, October
20, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Water Capital Development Fees.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano requested Council approve an
extension for the evaluation of the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Director Napolitano
noted, as no permits had been forthcoming, the department has not had an
opportunity to evaluate the program's effectiveness. It was the consensus of Council
to extend the Tree Preservation Ordinance evaluation period for an additional ninety
days.
Director of Public Works Batt reported the Northwest Herald's report regarding
the closure of Orleans Street was inaccurate. Orleans Street is open and there are no
immediate plans for its closure. Director Batt also informed Council the 1999 Streets
Program was near completion. Only the striping and paving of small sections within
intersections remain. In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director Batt noted only
Green Street will receive a center stripe.
Chief of Police Kostecki noted, as per the Finance and Personnel Committee
report at the regularly scheduled October 6, 1999 Council Meeting, the Police Liaison
Agreement had been finalized for full Council approval. A new cost-sharing formula to
be implemented during the 2000-2001 School Year is being developed.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to approve and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk's execution of the Police Liaison Agreement between McHenry High
School District 156 and the City of McHenry, as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Chief of Police Kostecki also reported a meeting has been scheduled with
Garden Quarter Apartment residents for Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at McHenry High
School West Campus in the cafeteria. The meeting will be posted, so any interested
Council member may attend.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported the City had received official
notification from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources the Petersen Farm
Property Acquisition Grant Application had not been successful. Ron Hallberg, Manager
of the Grant Division, suggested the City of McHenry consider applying for a new
grant program entitled "Open Land Trust" (OLT). Grant guidelines for the OLT are
expected sometime mid-October. The grant deadline is targeted for early November.
The new OLT grant program is funded by the Illinois First legislation. Director Merkel
requested Council authorize Staff to develop the grant application for the acquisition of
the Petersen Farm Property in preparation of grant submittal to the new OLT grant
program.
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Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize Staff to develop a
grant application for the acquisition of the Petersen Farm Property for future
submission to the Open Land Trust Grant Program.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bolger, noting the financial assistance from State Representative
Franks and State Senator Klemm for various City of McHenry projects, requested
Council authorize the drafting of resolutions honoring both individuals for their efforts.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to authorize Staff to draft resolutions for
State Representative Franks and State Senator Klemm, acknowledging and honoring
both for their efforts in obtaining financial assistance for various projects for the City
of McHenry.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman McClatchey thanked Chief Kostecki and the Police Department for
permitting and assisting Council participation in the F.A.T.S. simulator training. He also
requested Community Development Staff investigate complaints of overcrowding on
Willow Lane.
Citing his daughter's recent accident at the intersection of Front Royal Drive and
Crystal Lake Road, Alderman Glab notified Council of his intent to request the Crystal
Lake Road Traffic Study be completed as soon as possible. He also expressed his
intent to pursue the allocation of monies during 2000-2001 budget discussions to
facilitate the installation of a traffic signal at this intersection. Alderman Baird noted
several Crystal Lake Road intersections, including Greenbrier, Dartmoor and Front
Royal, are dangerous. He stated the need to develop and review a comprehensive
study for the area. He supported Alderman Glab's position to expedite the Crystal Lake
Road traffic study.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to go into Executive Session to
discuss Personnel at 8:20 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
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Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to go back into Open Session at 8:47 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:47 p.m.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to approve the reorganization of the
Community Development Department to include a Building Commissioner exempt
position at Grade 10; the reorganization of the Parks and Recreation Department to
include a Park Maintenance Foreman exempt position at Grade 10; and the
reorganization of the Public Works Department to include to include an Assistant Public
Works Director exempt position at Grade 1 1 ; to promote current Community
Development Department employee Ryan Schwalenberg to Building Commissioner at
Grade 10, Step 9, with a beginning salary of $48,336; to promote current Parks and
Recreation Department employee to Parks Maintenance Foreman at Grade 10, Step 3,
with a beginning salary of $39,859; and to promote current Public Works Department
employee Daniel Marcinko to Assistant Public Works Director at Grade 11 , Step 6,
with a beginning salary of $49,823, all to be effective November 1 , 1999, subject to
the understanding that these employees will be eligible to receive appropriate raises
May 1 , 2000.
Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The me,eting was adjour at 8:49 p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK