HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/06/1999 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 6, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 6, 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.
Mayor Cuda introduced the following new City Clerk's Office employees:
Kathy Hettermann, full time front counter receptionist; and Janice MacDonald,
part time front counter receptionist.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input.
PRESENTATION: "DO THE RIGHT THING"
Sergeant Brogan introduced "Do The Right Thing" recipient Mark Handrock of
4508 Lakewood Road, McHenry. Sergeant Brogan informed Council Mr. Handrock
assisted the McHenry Police Department in the apprehension of a suicidal fugitive. At
the request of two McHenry Police Department Officers, Mr. Handrock piloted his
pontoon boat across McCullom Lake, providing the officers with access to the fugitive.
Mayor Cuda, full Council, and the McHenry Police Department recognized Mr.
Handrock's efforts with a Certificate of Appreciation, a $100 savings bond, a gift
certificate for pizza, and a round of applause.
Sergeant Brogan also noted the second "Do The Right Thing" recipient, Juana
Hernandez, of 4019 Kane Avenue, was unable to attend this evening's meeting due to
her work schedule. Sergeant Brogan noted Ms. Hernandez reported an in-progress
motor vehicle break-in by two young male subjects. The subjects were subsequently
apprehended. Sergeant Brogan noted Ms. Hernandez would be presented with her
Certificate of Appreciation, a $100 savings bond, and a gift certificate for a
McDonald's dinner for four.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
■ Resolution in support of a reduction of the speed limit on Bull Valley Road;
■ Resolution requesting permission to close Elm Street for the 1999 Christmas
Parade on Sunday, November 14tn;
■ Request for temporary sign permit and waiver of associated fees for Home of
the Sparrow Harvest Craft Show;
■ Request for building permit fee waiver, McHenry Junior Youth League
building addition;
■ Approve semi-annual bond interest payments in the amount of $190,300.00;
■ Authorize sale of delinquent special assessment payments for Country Club
Estates;
■ Authorize payment to Thelen Sand and Gravel in the amount of $9,481 .10
for emergency sanitary sewer repairs;
■ Approval of bulk rock salt purchase in the amount of $54,980.00;
■ Approve amendment to Teamster's Local #301 Union Contract;
■ Approve City Council Minutes:
■ September 15, 1999 Regular Meeting;
■ September 21 , 1999 Special Meeting;
■ September 22, 1999 Regular Meeting;
• Approve As-Needed Checks:
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GENERAL FUND
FBI NAA ILLINOIS CHAPTER 180.00
HOME STATE BANK 850,000.00
HOUSE ON THE ROCK 234.00
ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL 125.00
LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERI 40.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 496.00
PAYNE & DOLAN INC 163,238.17
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,411.67
RADISSON SUITES DOWNTOWN 606.66
RAMADA RENAISSANCE 247.50
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 27.62
SAM'S CLUB 125.08
ST MARY'S BUILDING FUND 35.00
THELEN SAND & GRAVEL INC 54,479.01
POLICE PENSION FUND
ANTHONY A MILITANO 2,152.32
DANIEL A KING 913.33
DANIEL E KINNERK 2,470.23
DUANE R LANGE 1,416.61
ERKENSWICK, GEORGE T 2,797.36
GREGORY P BURG 2,602.24
HARRIS BANK 2,461.43
JOHN R WEICHMANN 644.51
MARIANNE KRANZ 2,459.30
MCHENRY EMPLOYEE INSURAN 2,115.50
MICHAEL OLIVER 2,572.16
PATRICK J JOYCE 3,750.74
RAMON GREGORIO JR 1,830.25
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
CARMICHAEL CONSTRUCTION 34,319.58
RABINE PAVING 34,999.49
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 114.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,068.50
BOND RESERVE FUND
HOME STATE BANK 150,000.00
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
FIRST MIDWEST BANK 300,000.00 �^
GRAND TOTALS 1,619,933.26
FUND TOTALS
O1 GENERAL FUND 1,071,245.71
36 POLICE PENSION FUND 28,185.98
37 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 69,319.07
39 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 114.00
51 WATER/SEWER FUND 1,068.50
53 BOND RESERVE FUND 150,000.00
55 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND 300,000.00
TOTALS 1,619,933.26
■ Approve List of Bills:
GENERAL FUND
AIR CARE HEATING & AIR C 2,783.00
AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN 142.80
ARMSTRONG MEDICAL 122.18
ASSOICATES ROOFING & 227.00
BADGER UNIFORMS 49.50
BAXTER & WOODMAN 2,473.00
BERG, LISA 125.00
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 1,747.33
BOOKER, TIMOTHY 65.00
BOYLE, TIMOTHY S 183.24
BSN SPORTS 67.42
CELLULAR ONE 65.00
CHICAGO TURF & IRRIGATIO 208.01
COUNTY MAP CO., THE 72.00
DALLAS MIDWEST 435.00
EFFRIG, RUSSELL 41.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 165.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 384.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 214.10
FREUND INC, GEORGE P 551.25
G COMMUNICATIONS 192.50
G IMPRESSIONS 239.25
GLOSSON SAND & GRAVEL 490.00
HERBERT W ROWE D/B/A 1,360.00
HOLM, MARIE 80.00
ILLINOIS CITY MANAGEMENT 367.25
ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT 20.64
JANICE H WILLIAMS 20.98
JOSEPH NAPOLITANO 17.84
KAR PRODUCTS 139.82
KOSTECKI, MICHAEL D 24.00
KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 400.00
KUNZER, KATHLEEN 21,08
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LETN 388.00
LOFGREN, GREG 241.97
MARANATHA ASSEMBLY OF GO 172.12
MARK'S TREE SERVICE 155.00
MAXIM COMMUNICATIONS 345.00
MAYHEW, DENISE 65.00
MCCARTHY, THOMAS 1,568.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 110.00
MCHENRY AUTO BODY CO INC 932.26
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 83.86
MCHENRY POLICE PENSION F 63,568.05
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 17.50
MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE 109.14
MIDWEST HOMICIDE 25.00
'+- MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 4,011.27
MORTELL, ROBERT 65.00
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIE 45.00
NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC 115.00
NORTHWEST HERALD 308.40
PACE 3,568.77
PENDERGRAST, ROBIN 744.02
PERKINS, MICHAEL 90.50
PLANNING RESOURCES INC 131.84
PROTO PRODUCTIONS INC 1,535.00
QUICK, KATHLEEN 11.94
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 196.35
RADICOM INC 270.24
RAY O'HERRON CO INC 729.48
RENAISSANCE HOTEL 302.50
RIECHERS, MARGARET 39.42
ROBERT G PETERSEN 3,033.20
ROBERTSON, SUE 12.37
ROGERS, MATT 97.07
RYAN SCHWALENBERG 28.00
SCAN-AM 361.25
SCHAEFER, DONNA 35.00
SULLIVAN FOODS 39.00
SUNNYSIDE COMPANY 20.53
TJ CONEVERA'S INC 253.84
UNDERHILL, WENDY 15.00
UNITED LABORATORIES 163.27
USOP CHI/MILW DISTRICT 94.95
VLR COMMUNICATIONS 718.25
WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTH 158.00
WEARGUARD 962.43
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 259.64
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
FRY, ROBERT J 960.00
ROBERT G PETERSEN 3,033.20
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,487.50
CHESAPEAKE HILLS INC 1,000.00
CUNAT BROS INC 1,500.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 48.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
BAXTER & WOODMAN 8,342.90
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 4,200.00
FREUND INTERNATIONAL 372.37
HACH COMPANY 186.53
KURZ JR, ALFRED P 100.51
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 303.00
MID AMERICAN WATER 44.28
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 104.74
WATER ENVIRONMENT 145.00
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 5,720.00
WEARGUARD 101.32
WOODLAND RDF 6,682.80
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
BAXTER & WOODMAN 388.00
GRAND TOTALS 134,411.77
FUND TOTALS
01 GENERAL FUND 99,691.62
37 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 3,993.20
39 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 4,035.50
51 WATER/SEWER FUND 26,303.45
59 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 388.00
TOTALS 134,411.77
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT - MCHENRY VILLA 3516 WAUKEGAN
ROAD
Maureen Annamaree, owner and operator of McHenry Villa, and Bruce
Goehmann, architect of Johnston and Associates, were in attendance. The Petitioner,
Mr. Annamaree, is requesting an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit for
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the McHenry Villa property located at 3516 West Waukegan Road. The request is to
reduce the required parking from 188 to 46 spaces. The property is zoned 0-1 with a
conditional use permit for an adult congregate care facility. This conditional use
required 118 parking spaces.
Staff reported Ms. Annamaree had appeared before Council on March 31 , 1999,
at which time Council directed Ms. Annamaree to appear before the Zoning Board of
Appeals for a recommendation on the parking reduction. Ms. Annamaree appeared
before the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 13" and received a unanimous
recommendation for unanimous approval. The Zoning Board of Appeals did, however,
express concern that approval of the request for a reduction in parking would make it
impractical to convert the property to another use.
Alderman McClatchey also expressed concern with the reduction of parking,
noting the property's future use would be limited to a retirement or semi-skilled care
facility. The granting of the parking amendment would limit the property's future use.
Alderman Baird suggested Council approve Ms. Annamaree's amendment
request but reserve the use of the balance of the existing parking lot for open space.
Mayor Cuda and Alderman Bolger stated their support for the project.
City Administrator Lobaito noted Council could place further conditions on the
conditional use amendment, if approved. Council could require that the conditional use
be permitted only if the property use remains a retirement and/or semi-skilled care
facility.
Alderman Murgatroyd requested Staff take whatever action required insuring a
new property owner would become immediately aware of this conditional use
amendment restriction.
Alderman Baird suggested the conditional use amendment be restricted to
include language stating if the property's use changes, the square footage of the
current building or new structure match the existing parking space availability, or the
parking lot be constructed to meet current city requirements for the structure's
existing/new square footage. Some discussion followed.
Architect Bruce Goehmann noted parking requirements are related to a
property's use and not the zoning.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to approve an amendment to the
Conditional Use Permit for McHenry Villa located at 3516 West Waukegan Road, to
reduce the required parking from 118 to 46 spaces, subject to the following
conditions:
■ The use of the existing structure be restricted to a retirement facility;
■ No change in use be permitted without full compliance to the then-existing parking
requirements of the City of McHenry's Zoning Ordinance;
■ These conditions be recorded against the property.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Glab, McClatchey.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
In response to Alderman McClatchey's request to reduce the size of the
proposed multi-family development to the east of the McHenry Villa, Mr. Goehmann
stated the projects were two separate developments and could not be intertwined.
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REQUEST TO SEEK BIDS FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE FOR THE MCHENRY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Kostecki reported as the current Police Department computer
hardware must be upgraded to meet Y2K compliancy parameters, the appropriate bid
specifications have been developed and are presented for Council approval. The 1999-
2000 Budget reflects $35,000 for these upgrades. This equipment will be utilized to
operate the Police Department's records management system. Staff seeks council
approval to advertise for bids.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to authorize Staff to advertise for
computer hardware bids for the Police Department to operate the records management
system.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Baird complimented Staff on the development of the bid specification
document.
REQUEST TO SEEK BIDS FOR LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Kostecki reported, in conjunction with the COPS and More
Grant awarded the City of McHenry last fiscal year, bid specifications have been
developed for the purchase of laptop computers. Chief Kostecki explained the original
grant application specified motor data terminals. A grant amendment was submitted
requesting permission to purchase a more current upgraded model. The grant
amendment was recently approved. The grant will reimburse up to $18,000 for the
purchase of laptop computers.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize Staff to advertise
for bids for the purchase of up to ten laptop computers and peripheral equipment, for
the purpose of mobile data communications between police vehicles, fixed points, and
law enforcement networks.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST TO SEEK BIDS FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Kostecki reported the records management system's software
must be updated in preparation of Y2K compliance parameters. Bid specifications have
been developed. Staff is seeking Council approval to advertise for bids.
Motion by Baird, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize Staff to advertise for
bids for the purchase of records management system software for the Police
Department.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported he, City Administrator Lobaito, and Director of Community
Development Napolitano had met with property owner Bill Gilger, who has expressed
an interest in entering into a pre-annexation agreement with the City of McHenry. Mr.
Gilger owns approximately 118 acres of property south of Bull Valley Road. A
preliminary plat for one-acre residential lots has already been approved by the County
for this property. Council will be kept apprised of future developments.
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Mayor Cuda also reported he and City Administrator Lobaito had met with
property owners Roger and Donald Gerstad regarding the proposed Diedrich Farm
Annexation at the northwest corner of the intersection of Chapel Hill and Lincoln
Roads. As directed, the Gerstads appeared before the City's Plan Commission on
September 30th to review the significantly revised Concept Plan for this development.
The Gerstads are requesting an appearance before Council to discuss density, as this
appeared to be the Plan Commission's largest concern. A lengthy discussion followed.
Alderman Baird noted clear direction had been given previously, specifically to
develop a Concept Plan with larger lot sizes.
Mayor Cuda noted if Council consensus cannot be obtained, the Gerstads will
abandon their efforts to annex to the City of McHenry and pursue development in
McHenry County. Citing financial constraints, the Gerstads have stated the
development of half-acre lots throughout the proposed development is not acceptable.
After additional discussion, Council requested Staff develop a document enumerating
the pros and cons of this proposed development.
Mayor Cuda noted the extension of sanitary sewer lines to serve this
development would also facilitate sanitary service to subdivisions along the river,
specifically Hunterville Park and Woodlawn Park subdivisions.
Alderman Baird expressed his concern with the creation of a community made
up of quarter-acre lots. Alderman Glab requested Staff follow-up with McHenry
Elementary School District 15 regarding developers who have built schools in
conjunction with their development.
It was the consensus of Council to invite the Gerstads to a Special Meeting
Monday, November 8, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss their proposed development,
specifically density, at the northwest corner of the intersection of Chapel Hill and
Lincoln Roads, commonly known as the Gerstad/Diedrich Farm Property.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported the
Finance and Personnel Committee met just prior to this evening's regularly scheduled
Council Meeting to discuss the Police Liaison Agreement with McHenry High School
District 156. McHenry High School District 156 Board Members and Finance Manager
Michael Kelly were in attendance. Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported it was the
consensus of the committee to retain the current cost-share formula for the 1999-
2000 year, and amend the agreement with the language revisions as proposed by
Chief Kostecki at the September 1 , 1999 Finance Committee Meeting. The cost-share
formula will continue to be reviewed by both entities for the 2000-2001 school year.
Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman McClatchey scheduled
Community Development Committee Meetings for November 3, 1999 and November
10, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. Specific agendas will be forthcoming.
Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird scheduled a Parks
and Recreation Committee Meeting for Monday, October 25, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. He
requested Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel provide agendas two weeks prior to
the meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano informed Council of two small
fires. The first was a residential fire on Ponca Avenue involving a lit candle. Most of
the damage was smoke-induced. In addition, a commercial fire at Standard Safety in
McHenry Corporate Center occurred on Friday. The fire was contained to one of the
production ovens, with most of the damage, again, being smoke-induced. Director
Napolitano also reported site development work has begun at the Sunnyside Dodge
dealership. Engineering is to be submitted within the next few days.
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Director of Public Works Batt reported 1999 Streets Program contractor Payne
and Dolan anticipated paving completion by Monday, October 11 , 1999. In response
to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director Batt noted City crews would complete the street
repairs on Oakwood Drive.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported several activities are occurring
throughout the community, specifically:
■ The Jaycees Haunted House at Knox Park Barn; and
■ The Haunted Hayride at Petersen Park.
Director Merkel noted Park Rangers are scheduled to work through the first
week in November.
Chief of Police Kostecki informed Council the McHenry Police Department would
have access to the F.A.T.S. (FireArms Training Simulator) from Friday, October 81h
through Friday, October 15'. Time has been set aside for interested Council members
as well as department heads to observe and/or use the simulator on Wednesday,
October 131h prior to the regularly scheduled Council Meeting, or Thursday, October
14`h
City Administrator Lobaito requested Council approve the Mayor's appointment
of Dawn Johnson to the Landmark Commission.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Mayor's
appointment of Dawn Johnson to the Landmark Commission with a term expiring April
30, 2001 .
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City Administrator Lobaito requested a Finance Committee Meeting be
scheduled to begin discussion for the 2000 Streets Program. Chairman Alderman
Murgatroyd scheduled a Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting for Wednesday,
October 27, 1999.
City Clerk Althoff noted the McHenry Public Library Board had requested use of
the McHenry Municipal Building on Saturday, November 61h to conduct a Strategic
Planning Seminar. It was the consensus of Council to approve use of the McHenry
Municipal Building by the McHenry Public Library Board to conduct a Strategic Planning
Seminar from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 1999.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Baird requested Chief Kostecki address speeding on Green Street, as
reported by a resident living in the vicinity of the intersection of Green Street and
Turnberry Drive. In addition, he stated his strong support for the proposed resolution
opposing the closing of the Veteran's Administration Hospital facility in North Chicago.
City Administrator Lobaito noted Alderman Murgatroyd had requested additional
information regarding the proposed closing.
Alderman Bolger requested he be provided with a copy of the Baxter and
Woodman recently completed report addressing proposed Anne Street drainage
corrections.
Alderman McClatchey commended local businessman John Smith of Smith
Engineering for offering to underwrite the total cost of the Millennium Brochure.
Alderman Glab requested Council consider the installation of a stop sign at the
intersection of Dartmoor Drive and Waters Edge Drive, or that it be sent to the Public
Works Committee for review. Some discussion followed.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to direct Staff to draft an ordinance
creating a stop sign at the intersection of Dartmoor Drive and Waters Edge Drive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey.
Voting Nay: Murgatroyd, Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Glab also requested future consideration of the policing of McCullom
Lake.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel and Land Acquisition at 9:07 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 9:07 p.m.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go back into Open Session
at 9:30 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:30 p.m.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the hiring of
Michael J. Bartolai, for the position of custodian, at Grade 6A, Step 1 , with a starting
salary of $26,126.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Director of Public Works Batt noted it is the intent of Staff to schedule Mr.
Bartolai's working hours from 1 :00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., overlapping both existing
custodial shifts.
In response to Alderman Glab's request, City Administrator Lobaito noted
information regarding the disposition of the Oakwood driveway violation would be
provided Council upon further investigation.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was a 'spurned at 9:32 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK