HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/18/1999 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1999
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, August 18, 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.
PRESENTATION: OATH OF OFFICE TO SERGEANT JEFFREY FOERSTER
Timothy Wirfs, Chairman of the McHenry Police Commission, presented the
Oath of Office to Officer Jeffery Foerster. Officer Foerster has been a McHenry Police
Officer since 1980, and due to the recent retirement of Sergeant George Erkenswick,
has been promoted to the Office of Sergeant.
Mayor Cuda and Council congratulated Sergeant Foerster and wished him well in
his new position.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Allen Hunt of 2218 Woodlawn Park, addressed Council regarding the status of
the Gerstad Diedrich Farm Annexation. Mayor Cuda provided Mr. Hunt with an update
regarding the Gerstad Diedrich Farm annexation progress, noting it was his intent to
provide Council with a full report under his Mayor Statement and Reports. He and City
Administrator Lobaito had met with Mr. Roger Gerstad, at which time Mr. Gerstad
informed them he has, as per Council direction, hired a land planner and submitted a
new concept plan with a proposed density of 2.14 units per acre or 219 single family
homes. In addition, a land purchase agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for approximately 13 acres of FAP 420 right-of-way is pending. As the
concept plan has changed significantly in nature, Mayor Cuda recommended the City
of McHenry Plan Commission review the plan. In response to Mr. Hunt's request,
Mayor Cuda directed City Clerk Althoff to provide a copy of Mr. Gerstad's concept
plan to Mr. Hunt.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Mayor Cuda informed Council the
McHenry High School District 156 condemnation suit for the subject property is
proceeding. The hearing date is scheduled for late October. Some discussion followed.
It was the consensus of Council to submit Mr. Gerstad's most recent concept plan for
the Diedrich Farm Property to the City of McHenry's Plan Commission for review.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
■ Approve Change Order - $892.58 and Final Payment - $34,319.58 to
Carmichael Construction for Althoff Park;
■ Approve City Council Minutes:
■ August 4, 1999 Regularly Scheduled Meeting;
■ Bills for Approval:
GENERAL FUND
A J GALLAGHER RISK MGMT 100.00
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,056.55
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 314.88
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 46.12
ADIRONDACK DIRECT 198.45
ALDRIDGE ELECTRIC INC 753.70
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 375.50
ALICE ARNET 47.16
AMERICAN INTERMAXX INC 35.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS 496.00
AMERITECH 1,988.88
APWA 25.00
ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 204.42
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 166.64
AWARDS PLUS 300.55
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BADGER UNIFORMS 70.75
BAILEY, LOUISE 50.00
BAZILEWICH, GREG 105.00
BIG APLLE BAGELS 28.80
BLASINSKI, JOHN 35.00
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 1,716.87
BOONE CREEK GOLF CLUB IN 450.00
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 327.86
BRADY, PHILLIP E & ASSOC 1,485.00
BSN SPORTS 63.84
BUSS FORD SALES 1,092.83
CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO 541.05 �-
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 142.00
COMED 12,611.54
COMPUTERLAND 1,512.90
CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS 235.60
CORLands 1,443.84
COUGHLIN, DIANE 10.00
COUNTRYSIDE FLOWER SHOP 33.99
CREEKSIDE PRINTING 4,833.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 9.24
CUNAT BROTHERS 65.00
CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 1,000.78
D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 986.72
DEBOER ENTERPRISES, JOHN 281.25
DECKER SUPPLY CO INC 113.00
DON'S TOWING 111.00
ECOLOGIC PLANNING INC 180.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 510.00
FASHION BUG 30.00
FIRESIDE, THE 1,843.14
FISCHER BROS FRESH 748.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 131.45
FREUND INC, GEORGE P 157.47
G COMMUNICATIONS 773.65
GALL'S INC 398.01
GATEWAY2000 1,719.00
GEMPLER'S INC 210.90
GERSTAD BUILDERS INC 30.00
GLOSSON SAND & GRAVEL 392.00
GRAINGER INC, W W 70.96
GRAND SLAM USA 3,990.00
GRIFFIN, JIM 73.50
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 2,847.32
HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 20.25
HERNE, BRYAN 42.00
HETTERMANN, KATHLEEN 65.00
HUBB'S GREENHOUSE 60.00
HUBER, RICK 24.00
IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE 108.60
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF 80.00
ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT 55.71
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 872.65
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 48.00
JEPSEN TIRE 1,207.00
JEWEL FOOD STORES 300.91
JONES COACH TRAVEL 395.00
JUSKE, TED 21.00
KAR PRODUCTS 342.10
KATHLEEN M LEONARD 18.51
KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 14,316.00
KUNZER, KATHLEEN 17.68
KUTNICK, MICHAEL 126.00
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 499.01
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 10.98
LEONARDI'S FOOD 1,377.90
LIGHTNING POWDER COMPANY 102.90
LOCKER'S FLOWERS 40.00
LOFTUS, LISA 41.00
LOVE, ANTHONY 105.00
LOW, ROBERT 35.00
LUBBEN, GERALD E 84.00
M & N BUSINESSES INC 96.00
MACMILLIAN COMPUTER PUBL 24.18
MAIN PAINT & DECORATING 104.63
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 1,029.07
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 5,597.53
MCHENRY COUNTY HIGHWAY D 160.33
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 259.50
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 106.00
MCHENRY PAINT GLASS & 112.90 _
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 105.00
MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE 123.68
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 424.28
MITCHELL INSTRUMENT CO 212.00
MORRIE & SONS 160.50
MYERS BOAT CO 102.00
NATURE'S CORNUCOPIA 30.00
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE 150.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL 241.55
NORTHWEST HERALD 260.46
PAT LUBBEN 22.00
PETALS & STEMS 72.00
PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL 373.63
PICO, LINO 37.50
PINTER, BILL 126.00
PRECISION SHARPENING & 47.60
QUICK, KATHLEEN 48.00
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 312.05
RAINBOW REFRESHMENTS INC 602.20
REINBOLDT, JUDY 35.00
RICHMOND FISHERIES 800.00
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 64.80
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RYBA, RON 46.82
SAFETY KLEEN CORP 200.00
SAM'S CLUB 935.65
SCHILF, VERN 65.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 1,356.67
SOURCE ONE 108.00
STEPHENSON, MARK 36.00
SUPER MIX INC 536.05
TERMINAL SUPPLY CO 14.04
THE GLASS BARN 234.54
THOMPSON ELEVATOR 100.00
THOMPSON PUBLISHING GROU 275.00
TROCKI, TODD 199.50
UNITED LABORATORIES 399.72
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 50.03
USF - LAKE BLUFF IL 806.08
USOP CHI/MILW DISTRICT 528.31
WAL-MART STORES INC 686.36
WARREN, TOM 294.00
WEST PUBLISHING PYMT CTR 271.30
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 336.76
WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 267.40
WOOD, ROLAND 17.51
WOOLARD, JILL 133.00
YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC 180.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 3,459.50
BAND FUND
ANDERSON, BRIAN 86.40
BAZAN, MIKE 86.40
BERNHARD, DAVE 86.40
CUMMINGS, JOHN 86.40
EMMERT, CHARLES 86.40
FREUND, BOB 43.20
FREUND, JIM 86.40
FREUND, MIKE 43.20
KORT, BILL 86.40
LEIGHTY, JOHN 86.40
MUSICIANS ASSN LOCAL 48 64.80
PELLANT, BILL 86.40
RHODES, DON 86.40
ROMANELLI, VINCE 86.40
SAMSON, SCOTT 86.40
SCHULENBURG, KURT 43.20
SKARANEA, AL 86.40
SKARANEA, TODD 86.40
THOMPSON, HAL 86.40
TIPPS, GREG 43.20
_ TOALSON, WILLIAM N 86.40
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
CORLands 1,443.83
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 1,445.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 637.22
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 11.33
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 438.17
ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 405.45
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 504.04
COMED 69.69
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 8.36
D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 42.10
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 39.00
ENVIREX INC 128.00
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE A 296.20
FREUND INC, GEORGE P 57.00
GRAINGER INC, W W 57.97
HARRISON & ASSOCIATES IN 3,500.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 55.56
JEPSEN TIRE 65.00
KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 1,764.00
LAB SAFETY SUPPLY 191.49
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 6.62
LEROY CYNOWA D/B/A 345.00
LEWIS EQUIPMENT II 149.54
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 100.00
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 74.30
MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC 68.87
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 62.50
MIKE PALMER 42.59
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 47.24
MORSE ELECTRIC INC 770.00
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 146.57
OFFICE DEPOT INC 256.20
SAFETY KLEEN CORP 187.45
SCHMITT, JON 18.62
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 246.53
WOODLAND RDF 10,008.75
GRAND TOTAL 118,675.13
GENERAL FUND 93,364.94
BAND FUND 1,620.00
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 1,443.83
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 1,445.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 20,801.36
TOTAL 118,675.13
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PETITION AND ORDINANCE FOR "NO PARKING" ON FOURTH STREET _
Director of Community Development Napolitano reminded Council McHenry
resident David Madsen at the May 19, 1999 regularly scheduled Council Meeting
presented a petition requesting "No Parking" signs be installed on Fourth Street
between Main and John Streets during school days. At that time, Council referred the
matter to the Community Development Committee for analysis and review. It was the
unanimous recommendation of the Community Development Committee to direct Staff
to complete a comprehensive study of the area, providing Council with a
recommendation for consideration within thirty days. Staff has completed said review
and is recommending "No Parking" on Fourth Street between Main and James Streets
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on school days. Noting parking restrictions
placed on one street frequently push the problem to another adjacent street, Staff
extended the "No Parking" restriction for the entire length of Fourth Street. Some
discussion followed. Citing next week as the beginning of the school season, Council
directed Staff to install the appropriate "No Parking" signs prior to the onset of school.
Alderman Baird suggested Council address the parking problems experienced in
the neighborhoods surrounding East Campus High School at the September 7, 1999
Joint Meeting between McHenry Elementary School District 15 , McHenry High School
District 156 and the City Council.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to pass an ordinance prohibiting parking _.
on Fourth Street between Main Street and James Street on school days between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT, SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE AND TO
WAIVE FEES — THE CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported the Church of Holy
Apostles has submitted a request for approval of a temporary use permit, a special
event liquor license, placement of several off-site informational signs, and a waiver of
all associated fees, to conduct an International Fall Festival in conjunction with their
tenth anniversary celebration. The event, scheduled for September 17, 1999 through
September 19, 1999, is a celebration of parish and community diversity, featuring live
entertainment, games, amusements, food, soft drinks, beer and wine. Thirty small off-
site informational signs are being requested at various locations within the City's
corporate limits. Staff is recommending off-site sign placement be limited to a
maximum of twelve locations. Some discussion followed.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Director Napolitano noted parish
priest Father Sherry had been notified of Staff's recommendation to reduce the number
of off-site informational signs. No response had been forthcoming. Church
representative Carol Brossey agreed to work with Staff on a reduced number of
approved sign locations.
Alderman Baird suggested sign display be limited to a two-week period.
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Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to approve the Church of Holy
Apostles temporary use permit, special event liquor license, the placement of twelve
small off-site informational signs, and the waiving of all associated permit fees, in
conjunction with its 1999 International Fall Festival on church property on September
17, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. until 11 :00 p.m.; on September 18, 1999 from 12:00 noon
until 11 :00 p.m.; and on September 19, 1999 from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m.,
subject to Staff's approval of the sign placement and a maximum sign display period of
two weeks.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
HUNDREISER ANNEXATION AND REZONING — 3200 BULL VALLEY ROAD
Attorney Marvin Keys of Diamond and LeSueur was in attendance, representing
the Petitioner, Mr. John Hundrieser. Mr. Keys requested Council reconsider the sunset
clause requiring zoning compliance within twenty years. Staff noted Council majority
recommended the two existing structures and multiple accessory structures be
permitted to remain on site as non-conforming, but did recommend the inclusion of
language in the Annexation Agreement requiring the site be brought into compliance
within twenty years.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass an ordinance authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the John Hundrieser Annexation Agreement for
.76 acres of property commonly known as 3200 Bull Valley Road, McHenry, Illinois.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird, Cuda.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to pass an ordinance annexing
.76 acres of property commonly known as 3200 Bull Valley Road, McHenry, Illinois.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird, Cuda.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance granting a
zoning map amendment for .76 acres of property located at 3200 Bull Valley Road,
from County A-1 Agricultural to RS-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
'— APPROVAL OF HAYSTACKS MANOR ADDITION
David Kruk, proprietor of Haystacks Manor, located at 5603 West Bull Valley
Road, was in attendance.
Director of Community Development Napolitano informed Council Mr. Kruk had
submitted a letter requesting Council approval for the construction of an addition to his
restaurant. As per the Haystacks Manor Annexation Agreement, City Council is
required to approve any building addition exceeding 15% of the combined square
footage of the restaurant. The proposed construction will enclose an existing 34' X
47' four-inch patio area, located on the west side of t1he existing building. Exterior
construction will match the existing building facade and will include several windows,
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creating an outdoor atmosphere. Staff is recommending approval.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the construction of a
34' X 47' four-inch patio addition to the Haystacks Manor Restaurant, located at 5603
West Bull Valley Road.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
KRESSWOOD TRAILS SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST
Jerry Benzschawel from the Pacini Group LLC was in attendance. Mr. Pacini of
the Pacini Group LLC is requesting Council approval to install a 14' X 16' (224 square
feet) sign advertising the Kresswood Trails Townhome Development, located on the
north side of Bull Valley Road west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The proposed
sign will have a height of 22' and will be setback 50' from Bull Valley Road on Lot 9 of
the Kresswood Trails Townhome development.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's observation of the higher than normal
height, Staff explained the sign will be located in a depressed area. Mr. Benzschawel
clarified further, noting the sign height is required to include complete sign lettering as
well as to permit better viewing from Bull Valley Road.
In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry regarding time limitations for sign
display, Mr. Benzschawel requested the display be associated with townhome sales.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to approve the installation of an on-
site temporary advertising sign, 14' X 16' with a height of 22' for a total of 224
square feet on Lot 9 of the proposed Kresswood Trails Townhome Development,
located on the north side of Bull Valley Road west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks,
with a setback of 50' from Bull Valley Road, for a period of two years.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
In response to Council inquiry, Staff noted a 4' X 8' sign is permitted without
Council approval. In addition, Mr. Pacini can petition Council for an extension of sign
display at the end of the two-year time period.
SHAMROCK LANE/ROUTE 31 TRAFFIC LIGHT AND LANE IMPROVEMENT — AWARD
OF BID
Director of Public Works Batt reported bids specifications for the Shamrock
Lane/Route 31 Traffic Signal installation and lane improvements were developed and
solicited by Smith Engineering. Two bids were received and opened on `August 3, _
1999:
■ Curran Contracting of Crystal Lake, Illinois, in the amount of $574,407.20; and
■ Payne and Dolan of Antioch, Illinois, in the amount of $624,085.62.
Staff noted the contract is a unit-based contract. It is Staff's recommendation to
award the contract to the low bidder Curran Contracting of Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Director Batt also informed Council a change order, deleting the construction of
a portion of sanitary sewer, which was contained in the original bid, will be
forthcoming in the near future. It is estimated the change order will decrease the
contract cost by approximately $23,255. He noted as Motor Fuel Tax monies will be
used for a portion of the project, a resolution, authorizing the execution of the contract
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and contract bond documents, must be passed.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to pass a resolution authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk's execution of the project contract and contract bond documents in
conjunction with the Shamrock Lane/Route 31 Traffic Signal installation and lane
improvements.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to award the contract for the Shamrock
Lane/Route 31 Traffic Signal installation and lane improvements to the low bidder,
Curran Contracting of Crystal Lake, Illinois, in the amount of $574,407.20, noting the
contract is a unit-based contract.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry regarding financing options, Staff
noted full information will be presented for Council consideration in September. Council
must consider issuance of bonds for the total project cost or utilizing General Fund
monies. A $150,000 State grant, Special Service Area monies, and a private donation,
will defray a portion of the project's total cost. Council directed City Administrator
Lobaito and Mayor Cuda to schedule a meeting with the donating property owner to
confirm and coordinate the monetary donation.
SHAMROCK LANE/ROUTE 31 TRAFFIC LIGHT INSTALLATION AND LANE
IMPROVEMENT ENGINNERING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council an amendment to the Shamrock
Lane/Route 31 Traffic Signal installation and lane improvements Engineering
Agreement has been submitted by Smith Engineering in the amount of $13,813.18.
Smith Engineering Vice President Gary Rozwadowski explained Illinois Department of
Transportation review of submitted design plans resulted in significant revisions.
Review revisions included Opticom installation; sanitary sewer modifications; and
additional meeting attendance. The Illinois Department of Transportation is also
requiring the use of fiberoptics as opposed to the original design with copper cabling.
The McHenry Township Fire Protection District will reimburse the City of McHenry for
the Opticom installation in the amount of $4,341 .28.
In response to Alderman Baird's request for clarification, Staff explained the
original contract did not include the Bull Valley Road/Route 31 traffic signal, which
was incorporated into the original design submittal by the Illinois Department of
Transportation upon review.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the amendment to the
Illinois Route 31/Shamrock Lane Improvement Engineering Services Agreement dated
September 10, 1997, and approved by Council on September 25, 1997 and again
April 27, 1998, in the amount of $13,813.18.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PETERSEN PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING ADDITION BID ADVERTISEMENT
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported, as per Council direction, Direct
Design Ltd. Prepared plans and bid specifications for the construction of an addition to
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the Petersen Park Maintenance Building. As plans and specifications are finalized,
Director Merkel is requesting Council authorization to advertise for bids for the
construction of the addition to the Petersen Park Maintenance Building. It is anticipated
bid results will be brought before Council for final consideration and approval on
September 15, 1999.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the advertisement of _
bids for the construction of an addition to the Petersen Park Maintenance Building.
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
representatives from each of the taxing entities, McHenry Public Library, McHenry
Township Fire Protection District, McHenry Elementary School District 15, and
McHenry High School District 156, on Tuesday, August 17, 1999 to review City
development over the past six months. He noted as all residential developers are
instructed to meet and review their proposed developmental plans with each of the
school districts, most of the discussion focused on commercial development.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported the
Finance Committee had met just prior to this evening's regularly scheduled Council
Meeting with representatives of Whispering Oaks I Condominium Association to
resolve the terms of the Thornwood Drainage Ditch Agreement dated September —
1994. It appears an impasse has been reached. Council will be kept apprised of any
new development.
Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird reminded Council of
the Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 23, 1999
at 7:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported the Zoning Board of
Appeals at its August 16, 1999 Public Hearing approved the zoning reclassification
from C-5 Highway Commercial to RM-1 Multi Family Residential District of
approximately 1 .2 acres of property located just north of Waukegan Road commonly
known as 1113 North Fourth Street. The property owners initially requested RM-2
zoning. However, at the hearing they amended their petition and are now requesting
RM-1 . The property owners are proposing to construct a 24-unit two-story multi-family
complex. There is area opposition as well as objection from the Landmark Commission,
as the site is the former Owen Family homestead. This zoning reclassification request
will appear before Council for consideration and action at the September 15, 1999
regularly scheduled Council Meeting.
Director of Public Works Batt provided Council with an update of the 1999
Streets Program progress. He noted Kane Avenue should be completed prior to the
onset of the school season. Green Street, however, may not be completed prior to the
onset of school. Every effort will be made to complete those streets included in the
1999 Streets Program and located near school sites, prior to the onset of school,
August 25, 1999.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported Petersen Park will be the site
of the Annual Car Show and Hand Cart Races this weekend. Ron Hallberg with the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, conducted the Open Space Land Acquisition
Development Grant inspection at the Petersen Farm Property this morning, August 18,
1999. The City will be notified in late September or early October regarding final
status of the grant application.
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Chief of Police Kostecki informed Council Officers Daniel Kreassig and Mary Lee
Eschbach were interviewed for the Police Liaison Officer position by McHenry High
School District 156 officials. Officer Daniel Kreassig was selected to be the High
School Liaison Officer for the 1999-2000 school year. Chief Kostecki recommended
modifications to the existing Police Liaison Officer Agreement. Some discussion
followed. It was the consensus of Council to refer consideration of these modifications
to the Police Liaison Officer Agreement to the Finance and Personnel Committee. A
_ Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, September
1 , 1999 at 6:30 p.m. In response to Council inquiry, Chief of Police Kostecki stated
Officer Kreassig will begin his duties as the Police Liaison Officer under the terms and
conditions of the old contract until the new contract is executed.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Glab requested Council consider petitioning the County Board to
reduce the speed limit on Miller Road to 45 mph. Alderman Bolger noted State Route
120, a four-lane thoroughfare, has a posted speed limit of 45 mph. Staff noted the
County Transportation Department personnel have been contacted and are not
supportive of a speed reduction. Alderman Bolger suggested Mayor Cuda and City
Administrator Lobaito contact McHenry County Transportation Committee Chairman
Bill Dwyer. It was the consensus of Council to contact McHenry County
Transportation Superintendent James Stahlaecker and pursue the speed limit
reduction.
Alderman Glab requested he be informed and invited to all future meetings
between the City of McHenry Police Department and Garden Quarter residents. Chief
of Police Kostecki noted no future meetings had been scheduled at this time, however,
he will keep Alderman Glab apprised.
Alderman McClatchey reminded Council of the For the Children Hand Cart Race
at Petersen Park on Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. against the Village of
Johnsburg.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session to
discuss Personnel at 8:50 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to go back into Open Session at 10:10
p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 10:10 p.m.
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Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to approve the hiring of Ambrose
Kittl for the postion of Parks Maintenance Employee at Grade 6, Step 1 with a starting
salary of $25,755, and to laterally transfer Public Works Division employee Jack
Proesel to Parks Maintenance at Grade 6, Step 10, with a current salary of $35,939;
both salaries subject to wage increases as per the prepared Collective Bargaining
contract.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to approve Department Head Salary
increases for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year as follows:
Director of Public Works Batt $73,747
Director of Community Development Napolitano $55,385
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel $62,920.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK +