HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/15/1999 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September 15, 1999 in the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Absent: Baird. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Parks and
Recreation Merkel, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Assistant
Administrator Maxeiner. Absent: Chief of Police Kostecki, Director of Public Works
Batt.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Mary Rossi of Irish Prairie addressed Council, requesting clarification regarding
newspaper accounts addressing the proposed financing for the Shamrock Lane/Route
31 traffic lane improvements and traffic signal installation. Mayor Cuda informed Ms.
Rossi the project would be financed and started this calendar year. The newspaper
article was addressing financing options only.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Glab requested Item #1 , Proclamation: Chamber of Commerce Week,
be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Council concurred.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
■ Request from St. Patrick's Church for Temporary Sign, Special Event Liquor
License, and to Waive Permit Fees for Annual Octoberfest;
■ Request from Pets-In-Need to allow Temporary signs and Waive required
permit fees for Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction;
■ Block Party Request by Linda Parisi for Pebble Creek Subdivision on
Saturday, September 25, 1999;
■ Request to connect to Police Alarm Board by Steffan Jewelers at 325 North
Front Street'
■ Parking Lot Control Agreement with the Fountain Shoppes of McHenry
located at 313-341 North Front Street;
■ 1999 Streets Program, Payment No. 1 to Payne and Dolan in the amount of
$163,238.17;
■ Approval to Advertise for Street Division Maintenance Worker, two positions;
■ Authorization to Advertise for Bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator
Replacement;
■ Authorization to Advertise for Bid for Public Works Vehicle Replacement
Dump Body;
■ Ordinance granting Conditional Use Amendment for McHenry Country Club -
820 North John Street;
■ Ordinance granting Zoning Map Amendment to Richard and Rita Adams -
2806 W. Route 120;
■ City Council Minutes:
■ September 1 , 1999 Regular Meeting
■ As-Needed Checks for Approval:
GENERAL FUND
CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 63,850.75
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGU 380.00
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 190.00
JFK HEALTH WORLD 300.00
MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 155.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK 10.00
PETTY CASH FUND 193.17
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,355.00
ROBERT G PETERSEN 3,033.20
SAM'S CLUB 156.71
SECRETARY OF STATE 48.00
UNITED STATES POSTAL SER 1,200.00
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 1,611.27
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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
FIRST MIDWEST BANK 340,000.00
ROBERT G PETERSEN 3,033.20
WATER/SEWER FUND
FREUND INC, GEORGE P 34.86
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 66.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 925.19
UNITED STATES POSTAL SER 300.00
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
FIRST MIDWEST BANK 500,000.00
GRAND TOTALS 942,230.97
FUND TOTALS
O1 GENERAL FUND 70,871.83
36 POLICE PENSION FUND 26,999.89
37 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 343,033.20
51 WATER/SEWER FUND 1,326.05
55 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND 500,000.00
■ List of Bills for Approval:
GENERAL FUND
ADAMS AUTO BODY, JIM 6,715.82
AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC 96.27
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 459.88
ALICE HOWENSTEIN 15.00
AMA/KEYS PRODUCTIVITY 149.00
AMERICAN INTERMAXX INC 15.90
ATHOW, JANE 26.00
AWARDS PLUS 177.00
BADGER UNIFORMS 2,175.80
BAXTER & WOODMAN 3,823.50
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 7,526.23
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 664.00
BRISCOE, DANA 62.00
BRUCKI, JULIE 158.00
C&H DISTRIBUTORS INC 3,300.38
CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO 607.40
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES 120.73
CHICAGO TURF & IRRIGATIO 125.39
COLORADO TIME SYSTEMS IN 112.00
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 425.00
COMPUTER BAY 347.95
COUGHLIN, DIANE 15.00
COUNTRY JEEP 30.00
CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS 614.05
CROWLEY, MARGARET MARY 10.00
CRYSTAL MANOR STABLES 970.00
DANIEL KREASSIG 212.56
DEBAETS, MARGE 65.00
DOMINGUEZ, MARIO 15.00
DOMINGUEZ, MELINDA 30.00
DON'S TOWING 91.00
DRESS BARN 30.00
DUNNE, JOHN 12.00
EDER RIEDEL & CO CERTIFI 2,490.00
EKLUND, MARGARET 43.45
FISCHER BROS FRESH 533.00
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 111.40
FOX VALLEY SYSTEMS INC 171.00
FREUND INC, GEORGE P 16.23
FREUND INTERNATIONAL 31.29
FRY, ROBERT J 45.00
G COMMUNICATIONS 825.70
GALL'S INC 97.97
GARRELTS PLUMBING 540.60
GLOSSON SAND & GRAVEL 412.13 �.
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 1,825.30
HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 22.95
HETTERMAN, BETH 31.95
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 4,689.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 182.02
IPRA 60.00
JENNIFER DEAN 10.83
JEPSEN TIRE 32.00
JERDEN, CINDY 228.23
JEWEL FOOD STORES 67.73
JOHN JONES 177.81
JONES COACH TRAVEL 550.00
JOS D FOREMAN & CO 49.67
KAR PRODUCTS 278.20
KETCHUM KAR & KARRIERS 90.00
KEYZER, CAROL 10.00
KOESTER, PEARL 30.00
KOZMAN INC 250.00
KRAUS, PEGGY 35.00
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KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 12,085.00
LAKE COUNTY HOSE & 90.36
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION 125.00
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 101.25
LEE & RAY ELECTRIC 549.00
LEONARDI'S FOOD 68.75
M & N BUSINESSES INC 8.00
MAYFAIR CARPETS 6,384.00
MILLER MONUMENT COMPANY 702.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 934.90
MODINE MANUFACTURING COM 250.00
MPH INDUSTRIES INC 292.65
MUNICIPAL CLERKS OF 375.00
_ MUSICIANS STAFF, THE 30.00
NALLEY, BARBARA 35.00
PARADISE COMPUTER 354.00
PARRA, KAREN 50.00
PATRICIA A LAYCOCK 20.00
PIEROTTI, BRUCE 26.00
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 259.85
RADICOM INC 350.00
RELIABLE MAINTENANCE 230.00
REPROGRAPHICS 324.30
RICHARDI, TRACY 35.00
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 77.60
RYAN SCHWALENBERG 12.00
S & S ARTS & CRAFTS 1,280.01
SCHLEEDE HAMPTON ASSN IN 200.00
SERVICEMASTER 360.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 1,904.65
SKILLPATH SEMINARS 195.00
SPRI PRODUCTS INC 121.80
STANS OFFICE MACHINES IN 538.34
SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS 345.00
SZAMLEWSKI, MIA 339.96
TEACHING & LEARNING CO 63.90
TRANSMATIC TRANSMISSION 995.00
VANNOY, RENEE 40.00
ZEMROZ, DAWN 46.00
ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPAN 241.76
BAND FUND
MUSICIANS ASSN LOCAL 48 3.60
TOALSON, WILLIAM N 86.40
POLICE PENSION FUND
ANCEL GLINK DIAMOND COPE 310.86
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
DIRECT DESIGN 3,079.00
WABASH VALLEY 748.65
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,490.50
FOUNTAIN SHOPPES 376.00
HERDRICH BUILDING, CHARL 629.00
MIDWEST BANK OF MCHENRY 708.50
WEGRZYN DEVELOPMENT 958.50
WATER/SEWER FUND
ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 969.00
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 44.64
BAXTER & WOODMAN 3,748.57
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 773.67
CAREY ELECTRIC 263.00
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 2,800.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 85.65
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 45.50
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 94.00
GRAINGER INC, W W 163.71
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 27.61
LEE & RAY ELECTRIC 519.00
LEE COMMUNICATIONS 1,712.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 115.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 50.65
SCHULHOF COMPANY 98.38
SUBURBAN LABORATORIES IN 320.50
USF - LAKE BLUFF IL 500.80
WATER ENGINEERING & MGMT 95.00
GRAND TOTALS 94,395.09
FUND TOTALS
O1 GENERAL FUND 73,577.40
05 BAND FUND 90.00
36 POLICE PENSION FUND 310.86
37 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 3,827.65
39 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 4,162.50
51 WATER/SEWER FUND 12,426.68
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
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Citing the positive working relationship between the City of McHenry and the
McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, Alderman Glab requested Mayor Cuda read the
Proclamation. Mayor Cuda complied proclaiming with Council approval September 26-
October 2, 1999 as Chamber of Commerce Week.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve a Proclamation declaring _
September 26-October 2, 1999 as Chamber of Commerce Week in the City of
McHenry.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT AND VARIANCE APPROVAL — ADAMS COMMERCIAL CENTRE
Petitioner Richard Adams and Surveyor and Preparer of the Final Plat Charles
Mionske were in attendance. Director of Community Development Napolitano stated
Mr. Adams is requesting Final Plat approval of the 45.5 acre Adams Commercial
Centre, a business park located on the north side of Route 120, approximately 1000
feet west of Hillside Lane. Director Napolitano noted Mr. Adams is also requesting a
variance to Section VIII.E.8 of the City of McHenry Subdivision Control Ordinance
requiring the installation of sidewalks. Mr. Adams has noted City Council has approved
the McHenry Corporate Center and Inland Business Park without requiring the
installation of sidewalks.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired as to the advisability of requiring sidewalk
installation from the Adams Business Park to the Route 120 bridge. No further
discussion was forthcoming. Staff noted public improvements are currently under
construction. In addition, development of a water tower and treatment plant on Outlot
B have proceeded. Staff noted Outlot B meets all City specifications and will be
dedicated to the City following the Final Plat approval of the Adams Commercial
Centre. Council approved the Route 120 subdivision access as an easement rather
than a dedicated street during the Preliminary Plat approval process. The approval was
granted in an effort to maintain the necessary frontage for the subdvision's proposed
lots on Barney Court. Mr. Adams has received permit approval from the Illinois
Department of Transportation for the construction of this easement. Maintenance
responsibilities for the access easement will be established through covenants placed
on the subdivision. Covenants will also address maintenance of the stormwater
detention pond, conservation area, and the subdivision entrance sign and landscaping.
City Staff has reviewed the covenants and requested the language be revised for the
benefit of the general public, to grant the City permission, not the requirement to
enforce covenants, in the event the established subdivision association does not or can
not maintain covenant enforcement.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to accept the unanimous
recommendation of the Plan Commission and approve the Adams Commercial Centre
Final Plat as prepared by Charles Mionske, dated August 7, 1998 with a revision date
of April 26, 1999, be approved as presented, and a variance be granted permitting the
construction of the Adams Commercial Centre Business Park portion of the —'
subdivision, specifically Lots 7 through 17, without sidewalks, subject to the
conditions:
■ the Final Plat be recorded within six months of Council approval; and
■ the covenant language be amended to grant the City permission to enforce the
covenants in the event the established subdivision association does not or can not
maintain covenant enforcement.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
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SHAMROCK LANE/ROUTE 31 TRAFFIC LANE IMPROVEMENTS AND SIGNAL
INSTALLATION SPECIAL SERVICE AREA REQUEST FROM GARY LANG
Gary Lang was in attendance. Mr. Lang requested Council consider waiving the
financing requirements for certain Route 31 Improvements as stated in his Annexation
Agreement dated July 19, 1989. Mr. Lang is suggesting he be included in the recently
created Special Service Area. Mr. Lang requested Council refer further discussion of
his request to the Finance Committee. Some discussion followed.
It was the consensus of Council to refer Mr. Lang's request to the Finance
Committee. Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd noted a Finance
Committee Meeting had been scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 1999 at 7:00
p.m. He suggested Staff attempt to include Mr. Lang's request on this evening's
committee Agenda.
HEALTH INSURACE PARTNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
City Administrator Lobaito explained in 1995, as part of the conversion to a self-
insured medical benefits program, the City instituted a partnership with City of
McHenry Health Plan participants. The partnership permitted a 50/50 sharing of any
unused monetary balance from the health plan year. The program has never before
experienced a savings. The 1998-1999 health plan year, however, resulted in a
retained account balance of $31 ,797.15. A 50% share would be $15,898.58. Eligible
health plan participants have been identified and monetary savings calculated on a pro
rata basis. An accounting of the health plan revenues and expenditures for the 1998-
1999 health plan year, as well as the list of eligible participants with their subsequent
savings amount, was distributed for Council review. City Administrator Lobaito noted
the Finance Committee had unanimously recommended the City of McHenry comply
with the provisions of the Health Insurance Partnership distribution. Some discussion
followed.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the provisions of
the City of McHenry's personnel policy regarding the Health Insurance Partnership
distribution, and distribute to plan participants their fair share of 50% of the 1998-
1999 health plan year savings of $31 ,797.15.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported he, Alderman Glab, City Administrator Lobaito, and Chief
of Police Kostecki, met with Whispering Oaks residents regarding Garden Quarter
Apartments concerns. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled subsequent to the 45-day
grace period granted the Garden Quarter management company for correction
purposes. It is assumed the meeting will be scheduled for sometime in early November.
City Attorney McArdle, as per Mayor Cuda's direction, sent a letter to the
Garden Quarter Apartment management company dictating the City's course of action
in the event they fail to address the overcrowding and other nuisance complaints. A
copy of his letter will be provided Council in Friday's Agenda packet.
Mayor Cuda noted Shamrock Beef Cattle Farm property owner Pete Johnson has
submitted a Concept Plan for the development of his 600 acres. Mr. Johnson has also
met with both McHenry Elementary School District 15 and High School District 156
Administrations, as well as obtained all of the appropriate fee schedules. A copy of the
proposed Concept Plan will be provided Council in Friday's Agenda packet.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported the
Finance and Personnel Committee met on Monday, September 13, 1999. At this
meeting the Committee unanimously recommended the initiation of an Employee,
Retiree and Spouse four-hour Health Fair at a cost of $50/employee and retiree and
$40/spouse plus $180 with Centegra Occupational and Environmental Medicine of —
McHenry. Some discussion followed.
In response to Council inquiry, Staff noted the $180 fee is a flat rate for four
hours of service to conduct blood pressure, height, weight, and vision exams which
are offered, in addition to the personal wellness profile and flu shot. City Administrator
Lobaito offered the following benefits for providing a health fair:
■ Long term savings in health plan;
■ Foster a reduction in lost works hours due to illness;
■ Invest in the wellness of the City's most valuable asset, its employees.
Quotes were obtained from three providers. Staff is recommending Centegra of
McHenry.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize the initiation of an
Employee, Retiree and Spouse four-hour Health Fair at a cost of $50/Employee and
Retiree, and $40/Spouse, plus a flat $180 fee, with Centegra Occupational and
Environmental Medicine of McHenry.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None. —
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd also noted a
Finance Committee Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at
6:30 p.m. to continue discussion on the three-year Personnel Projections.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported as per Council
direction, Landmark Commission Chairman Greg Lofgren has been invited to attend the
September 22, 1999 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting to discuss the demolition
process. Director Napolitano also reported the zoning reclassification request by Martin
and Nancy Vazzano, originally scheduled for consideration by Council at the September
22, 1999 regularly scheduled Council Meeting, has been temporarily postponed. The
Vazzano's have been in contact with the McHenry Elementary School District 15 Board
regarding their formal objection to the zoning reclassification and are attempting to
negotiate a mutually satisfactory resolution.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel provided a brief recap of the Althoff
Park Dedication hosted by the City of McHenry on Saturday, September 11 , 1999. He _
also requested Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird scheduled a
committee meeting for sometime mid-October.
City Administrator Lobaito reported the Illinois Department of Human Services
has scheduled an additional day and site for the Elderly/At Risk Flu Vaccination
Program. City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council fees charged for using Dial-A-
Ride services for the flu vaccination participants were waived at the September 1 ,
1999 regularly scheduled Council Meeting. The fees will also be waived for the
additional date and site. The second date is October 22, 1999 at Alden Terrace from
noon until 4:00 p.m.
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In addition, City Administrator Lobaito also reported a misprint on the
Aldermen's Calendar. The meeting with the Village of Johnsburg scheduled for
Tuesday, September 21 , 1999, is at 7:30, not 7:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman McClatchey reported he would be attending the Illinois Municipal
League Conference on Thursday, September 181h through Saturday, September 20th
Alderman Glab requested Staff investigate the status of sidewalk repairs in front
of Alden Terrace on Royal Drive. He also requested Staff investigate areas along the
curbing on Oakwood Drive which appeared to be disintegrating.
Alderman Bolger reported the Economic Development Commission will be
appearing before Council within the next few weeks regarding their Riverwalk Project.
The Commission will be requesting Council approval to obtain easements for a future
walk bridge over Boone Creek. Alderman Bolger also noted the Commission would be
working with the Division of Waterways regarding the height of the bridge. Current
regulations require a bridge clearance/height of 15' to 16'. This height requirement
makes the construction of the proposed bridge virtually impossible.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Director of Community
Development Napolitano stated Sunnyside Dodge has scheduled property
improvements for mid-September. Director Napolitano will obtain further information
and keep Council apprised.
Alderman Glab, referencing Director Batt's memo regarding an overhead sewer
cost-sharing initiative, requested further information. City Administrator Lobaito stated
the memo was informational as the Public Works Committee will be reviewing this
proposal and making a recommendation to full Council.
City Administrator Lobaito also reported City engineering firm Baxter and
Woodman will have the Anne Street drainage model completed Monday, September,
20th. A Public Works Committee Meeting will be scheduled thereafter.
Alderman Glab requested Staff obtain statistics from the Village of Barrington
regarding their overhead sewer cost sharing program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn to Executive
Session to discuss Personnel and Property Acquisition at 8:13 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:13 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go back into Open Session at
8:29 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:29 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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