HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/19/1999 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 1999
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 19, 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 Community
Development Napolitano, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent: Director of
Public Works Batt, Acting Chief of Police Erkenswick.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Allen Hunt of 2218 Woodlawn Park requested a status update from Council
regarding the Gerstad Diedrich Farm Annexation. He also requested representatives of the
Woodlawn Park Subdivision area be invited to attend any future meetings with Mr.
Gerstad regarding the Diedrich Farm Annexation. Mayor Cuda noted while Council and
Committee Meetings were always open to the Public, Mayoral meetings with developers
were private. Mayor Cuda informed Mr. Hunt neither he nor Staff had met with Mr.
Gerstad since the April 21 , 1999 regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Mr. Hunt and area
residents will be informed if and when Mr. Gerstad appears before Council again regarding
the Diedrich Farm Annexation.
David Madsen of 3619 Main Street presented Council with a Petition signed by 22
residents along Main and Fourth Streets, requesting "No Parking on School Days Between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m." be posted in this area. Mr. Madsen stated this area currently
permits two-hour parking. He explained the students left garbage on and ruts in area
lawns. Mayor Cuda suggested the Community Development Committee review the
Petitioner's request at its next Committee Meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Cuda added the Block Party request of Kathy Wijas of 3614 Drake Court for
Saturday, June 12, 1999 to the Consent Agenda.
Alderman Murgatroyd asked about the placement of the Mowing Unit Bid on the
Consent Agenda. He noted these items are typically included as separate Agenda Items.
Mayor Cuda explained as the purchase of these units were considered during budget
discussions, Staff and he concurred placement on the Consent Agenda was appropriate.
In response to Alderman Baird and Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiries, Director of
Parks and Recreation Merkel explained placement of the Lion's Club Carnival will not
interfere with the scheduled use of Petersen Park ballfields. Parking concerns have been
addressed.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows:
■ Use of Petersen Park - Lions Carnival;
■ Resolution: Honoring The Reverend Phyllis Mueller;
■ Block Party Requests:
■ June 12, 1999 - Broadway between Bull Valley and Miller Road - Kim
Lister;
■ June 12, 1999 - Drake Court - Kathy Wijas;
■ Ordinance: Approving Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Chapter X;
■ Authorize Staff to advertise for bid - two mowing units for Park Maintenance
Department;
■ List of Bills for Approval;
GENERAL FUND
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 341.58
ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO MATERIALS 624.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 345.41
ADOLPH KIEFER & ASSOC SUPPLIES 32.28
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 462.74
ALLPRINT FLEX SPEND CHECKS 307.83
AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN SNAPPLE BEVERAGES 204.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS AUTHORIZED PROVIDER FEE 300.00
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AMERITECH TELEPHONES & ALARMS 359.23
ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC EMPLOYEE UNIFORM RENTAL 220.30
B AND H INDUSTRIES CITY MAP COPIES 42.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN ENGINEERING SERVICES 24,804.03
BILL BROGAN CLOTHING & CLEANING ALLW 225.00
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY GASOLINE & OIL 1,954.14
BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV SAFETY INSPECTIONS 146.99
BRADY, PHILLIP E & ASSOC PLUMBING INSPECTIONS 1,835.00
BUSS FORD SALES VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 1,571.68
BUSS, JENNA R-INTERPRETER SERVICES 38.50
CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO CELLULAR PHONE CHARGES 328.03
COMED UTILITIES 10,682.16
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING COMMUNICATION CHARGES 425.00
COMPUTER MGMT SERVICES COMPUTER SOFTWARE MAINT. 5,216.50
COMPUTERTOTS INC R-PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR 164.00
CONTRACTING & MATERIAL C SUPPLIES 712.80
CORPORATION FOR OPEN LAN PETERSEN PROPERTY 1,472.26
CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS MATERIALS 390.00
CREEKSIDE PRINTING PARKS SUMMER BROCHURE 5,249.00
CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE R-HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES 690.00
D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 559.12
EAPAMERICA EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PRGM 2,223.00
EDER RIEDEL & CO CERTIFI ACCOUNTING SERVICES 340.00
EXTECH COMPANY COMPUTER & PRINTER MAINT 97.35
FISCHER BROS FRESH MATERIALS 1,585.88
FLOWERWOOD ARBOR DAY TREES 130.00
FOX VALLEY FENCE PETERSEN PARK FENCING 5,183.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC SOD 9.50
FREUND INC, GEORGE P VEH/EQUIP REPAIR PARTS 116.57
FREUND INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 133.35
GARRELTS PLUMBING M-PLUMBING REPAIRS 451.25
GARY R WIGMAN CLOTHING & CLEANING ALLW 225.00
GEORGE T ERKENSWICK CLOTHING & CLEANING ALLW 225.00
GOEKE, GAIL PROGRAM REFUND 29.00
J & B BUSINESS SYSTEMS CASH REISTERS/CONCESSION 2,397.00
JACOBY, JENNA R-INTERPRETOR SERVICES 33.00
JAMES MOLNAR MEALS REIMB. 14.00
JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC TIRES 400.00
JEWEL FOOD STORES SUPPLIES 122.53
KENNETH J PRAZAK CLOTHING & CLEANING ALLW 225.00
KOHN, BERNADETTE PROGRAM REFUND 35.00
KOZMAN INC VEHICLE REPAIRS 1,075.00
KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE LAWN MOWING SERVICES 10,719.00
KTD MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLIES 12.50
KUTNICK, MICHAEL R-UMPIRE SERVICES 21.00
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 435.74
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC SUPPLIES 7.58
LEONARDI'S FOOD C-CONCESSION SUPPLIES 471.80
LETN LAW ENFORCEMENT TV NTWRK 388.00
LOCKER'S FLOWERS NEW BABY ARRANGEMENT 30.00
LOPEZ, LEE INTERPRETER SERVICES 15.00
MAIN PAINT & DECORATING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 195.61
MANPOWER TEMPORARY RECEPTIONISTS 2,249.13
MARCI GERAGHTY UNIFORM ALLOWANCE REIMB. 300.00
MCH CTY MUNICIPAL ASSN ANNUAL DUES 50.00
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 810.45
MCHENRY CHIROPRACTIC CEN REFUND PERMIT #98-04-051 30.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR REAL ESTATE TAXES 5,597.53
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT HEAD TRAINING 685.70
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 773.60
MCHENRY FIRESTONE SCRAP TIRE REMOVAL 8.00
MCHENRY PAINT GLASS & M-PAINT & ROLLERS 39.45
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY REPLACEMENT TAX DISTRIB. 821.40
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH PRINTING SERVICES 1,129.57
MORRIE & SONS VEHICLE REPAIRS 191.25
MUSCAT, JEAN REFUND PERMIT #99-03-028 30.00
NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL R ROOF LEAK REPAIRS 198.00
NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA MEMBERSHIP FEES 2,775.00
NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC P-NEW DOOR LOCKS 97.50
NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC VEHICLE REPAIRS 45.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL M-LIGHT BULBS 39.75
NORTHWEST HERALD LEGAL ADVERTISING 316.61
OEC CORPORATION, THE SUPPLIES 71.29
PAPROCKI, KRISTINE UNIFORM ALLOWANCE REIMB. 179.25
PATTIE LUNKENHEIMER UNIFORM ALLOWANCE REIMB. 38.31
PC CONNECTION INC DITTO TAPES 65.00
PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL MATERIALS 3,279.50
PETTIBONE & CO, P F OFFICE SUPPLIES 37.60
PINTER, BILL R-UMPIRE SERVICES 63.00
PRENTICE HALL BOOK 41.64
PRESTIGE OFFICE PRODUCTS R-SUPPLIES 26.71
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 139.98
R & D AUTO BODY TOWING SERVICES 60.00
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC BOTTLED WATER 410.50
RADIO SHACK P-AMPLIFIER REPAIRS 58.55
RAINBOW REFRESHMENTS INC C-CONCESSION SUPPLIES 433.25
RAYMOND J DONAHUE CLOTHING & CLEANING ALLW 225.00
RHONDA F LANG-RUSHING UNIFORM ALLOWANCE REIMB. 115.49
RIETSCHEL, CHRISTY PROGRAM REFUND 48.00
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP ARBOR DAY CAKE 21.60
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ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL R-SUPPLIES 14.00
ROLAND WOOD CLOTHING & CLEANING ALLW 225.00
S & S ARTS & CRAFTS R-SUPPLIES 87.74
SAM'S CLUB SUPPLIES 259.29
SANTO SPROT STORE SUPPLIES 274.10
SCHACHTNER, DAVID MAILBOX REPLACEMENT 22.83
SENTE & RUBEL LTD R-ENGINEERING SERVICES 42.96
SETON NAME PLATE COMPANY ROOM SIGNS 28.45
SHELLY TROST R-SUPPLIES REIMB. 142.19
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC HEATING REPAIRS 853.30
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL ENGINEERING SERVICES 5,662.50
SOME OTHER NUTS SUPPLIES 34.86
SOURCE ONE OFFICE SUPPLIES 436.27
ST AUBIN & BRO INC, EUGE ARBOR DAY TREES 454.60
STALESKY, BELINDA PROGRAM REFUND 64.00
STATE TREASURER TRAFFIC CONTROL REPAIRS 531.44
SWITZER, STACY PROGRAM REFUND 54.00
THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV POLGRAPH SERVICES 1,400.00
THOMAS M JENKINS CLOTHING & CLEANING ALLW 242.00
THOMPSON PUBLISHING GROU FAM/MEDICAL LEAVE HANDBK 275.00
TODD TROCKI R-UMPIRE SERVICES 63.00
TOM WARREN R-UMPIRE SERVICES 84.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & STREET SIGNS 626.35
UNITED LABORATORIES M-SUPPLIES 324.82
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UPS CHARGES 48.61
USOP CHI/MILW DISTRICT OFFICE SUPPLIES 790.41
WAL-MART STORES INC MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 101.39
WILLAMETTE INDUSTRIES IN STOCK PAPER SUPPLIES 2,187.50
WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO POLAROID FILM 149.95
WOLFMEYER, MARIANNA T TRAINING REIMB. 539.50
YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC R-PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR 756.00
ZARATE, MIGUEL C INTERPRETER SERVICES 15.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & LEGAL FEES - CORPORATE 9,792.00
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND
HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT MAY 99 INSURANCE PREMIUM 12,770.82
VICTORY MEMORIAL HOSPITA CORRECT REFUND ERROR 70.51
POLICE PENSION FUND
POLICE PENSION FUND REPLACEMENT TAX DISTRIB. 1,424.77
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
CORPORATION FOR OPEN LAN PETERSEN PROPERTY 1,472.26
WATER/SEWER FUND
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 356.25
ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO MATERIALS 25.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 45.10
AMERITECH ALARMS 544.88
ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC EMPLOYEE UNIFORM RENTAL 405.45
BAXTER & WOODMAN ENGINEERING SERVICES 2,379.10
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY GASOLINE & OIL 1,060.10
BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV SAFETY INSPECITONS 167.50
CAREY ELECTRIC REPAIR SERVICE WORK 508.00
COMED UTILITIES 23,677.26
D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 95.00
GENE HESTER SAFETY BOOT REIMB. 63.89
GOUGH, GARY LUNCHEON MEETING FEE 20.00
GRAINGER INC, W W VOLTAGE HOUR METER 68.58
KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE LAWN MOWING SERVICES 1,146.00
MAIN PAINT & DECORATING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 41.71
MARBLEHEAD LIME COMPANY HYDRATE LIME 2,156.63
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS 1,140.00
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 55.57
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT HEAD TRAINING 274.30
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 25.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY MATERIALS 164.15
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 299.00
NICOR GAS UTILITIES 2,009.15
PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL MATERIALS 181.14
RINN, WILLIAM REFUND-WATER METER DEP. 75.00
ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP CHEMICALS 2,174.58
USA BLUE BOOK TOOLS 402.07
WILLIAM J REGNER SAFETY BOOT REIMB. 85.00
WOODLAND RECYCLING & SLUDGE DISPOSAL 5,013.00
TOTALS 195,532.68
FUND TOTALS
O1 GENERAL FUND 135,135.91
19 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 12,841.33
35 POLICE PENSION FUND 1,424.77
37 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 1,472.26
51 WATER/SEWER FUND 44,658.41
**** 195,532.68
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■ Approve City Council Minutes:
■ May 5, 1999 Regular Meeting.
Discussion on the Motion:
Alderman Glab, noting the inclusion of the Zoning Ordinance Chapter X Text _...
Amendment, on the Consent Agenda, requested its removal, affording him the opportunity
to vote against its approval.
Alderman Bolger stated his motion remained as stated.
Voting on the Motion:
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR FENCE VARIANCE — 1914 PINE DRIVE
Petitioner Anthony Altobella was in attendance. Mr. Altobella addressed Council
explaining he was seeking a variance to permit the installation of a four-foot high white
scalloped fence, seven feet from the Chestnut Street sidewalk, to line up with the existing
fence at adjacent property, 1915 Birch Lane. Current City of McHenry Ordinance requires
residential fences be a minimum of 15 feet from corner side lot lines.
Staff informed Council a fence variance had been granted adjacent property owners
at 1915 Birch Lane in 1998. The fence installation proposed by Mr. and Mrs. Altobella
would not only line up exactly with the fence at 1915 Birch Lane, but would match the
existing fence in style, size and design.
Motion by Glab, seconded by McClatchey, to grant a variance to permit the
installation of a four-foot high white scalloped fence located seven feet from the Chestnut
Street sidewalk to line up with the existing fence located at 1915 Birch Lane, and
approved by Council on October 7, 1998.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
SIGN VARIANCES — WALGREEN'S DRUGSTORE — 3925 WEST ELM STREET
Centrum Properties representative Architect Howard Hirsch was in attendance. Mr.
Hirsch addressed Council stating Centrum Properties of Chicago, Illinois was requesting
sign variances for the proposed Walgreen's Drugstore to be located at 3925 West Elm
Street. Mr. Hirsch noted the sign variance request was necessary due to the lots unusual
configuration. Staff explained current City of McHenry Ordinance permits Walgreen's two
wall signs with a total area of 202.5 square feet. Walgreen's is requesting permission to
install four wall signs with a total area of 196.7 square feet:
■ North building facade — Walgreen's — 117.7 square feet;
Pharmacy - 11 .6 square feet;
■ East building facade - Walgreen's - 55.8 square feet;
Pharmacy — 11 .6 square feet.
Architect Hirsch noted the number of signs and total square footage being
requested this evening is significantly less than Walgreen's standard signage. Walgreen's
has opined these signs are in keeping with the architectural design being proposed for the
McHenry structure.
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City of McHenry Sign Ordinance permits one free-standing sign not-to-exceed 200
square feet and fifteen feet in height. Walgreen's is requesting a three-foot height variance
to permit a brick free-standing sign with a height of eighteen feet. The free-standing sign
would be located at the State Route 31 and State Route 120 intersection. The total area
would be 98.5 square feet, which is over 100 square feet less than permitted.
A final sign variance is being sought to permit the installation of a directional Drive-
Through Pharmacy sign , 20.4 square feet in size. City of McHenry Sign Ordinance
permits a maximum directional sign size of 10 square feet.
In response to Council inquiry, Staff stated the proposed signs appear appropriate
for the site location. The proposed signage is in keeping with the site enhancements. City
Administrator Lobaito reminded Council the ordinance granting Walgreen's a Conditional
Use for a drivie-through facility was removed from the May 5, 1999 regularly scheduled
Council Meeting Consent Agenda. Walgreen's is amending their site plan, specifically the
location of their drive-through facility, and will again appear before Council seeking a
Conditional Use for a drive-through at its new location. Some discussion followed.
Alderman Glab expressed concerns with the proposed 18 foot brick free-standing
sign.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to grant the following sign
variances for the Walgreen's Drugstore to be located at 3925 West Elm Street:
1 . Installation of four wall signs with a total area of 196.7 square feet:
■ North building facade - Walgreen's - 117.7 square feet;
Pharmacy - 11 .6 square feet;
■ East building facade - Walgreen's - 55.8 square feet;
Pharmacy - 1 1 .6 square feet.
2. Installation of a brick free-standing sign at the southwest corner of the intersection
of State Route 31 and State Route 120 with an area of 98.6 square feet and a
height of 18 feet;
3. Installation of a directional Drive-Through Pharmacy sign with an area of 20.4
square feet.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STATE ROUTE 31 AND SHAMROCK LANE SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FINANCING THE PROJECT
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council as per past discussion, a Special
Service Area is being created by the City of McHenry to help defray the cost of the traffic
light installation at the intersection of State Route 31 and Shamrock Lane, and Route 31
lane improvements from Bull Valley Road south to Shamrock Lane. The estimated project
cost is approximately $561 ,000. City Administrator Lobaito noted Staff, with Mayor
Cuda, has met with the property owners of the proposed Special Service Area on two
separate occasions seeking their input and obtaining support for the project. Smith
Engineering has been working to obtain project approval from the Illinois Department of
Transportation. Although approval has not yet been forthcoming, it is anticipated in the
near future. The City of McHenry has also obtained McHenry County Board approval to
permit the inclusion of certain properties within the Special Service Area located outside
the City of McHenry corporate limits, but within the jurisdictional boundaries of McHenry
County. An ordinance establishing the Special Service Area and authorizing the issuance
of bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $800,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of the
Special Service Area Project, must be passed and approved by Council. A Public Hearing
must be conducted and has been scheduled for Monday, June 14, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. City
Administrator Lobaito provided Council with a map depicting the Special Service Area
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which is described legally in the proposed ordinance establishing the Special Service Area.
Some discussion followed.
In response to Council inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito explained the 9% interest
rate stated in the ordinance is as prescribed by Statute. In addition, the proposed bond
issuance amount of $800,000 is in excess of the Project's cost estimate in order to
eliminate possible under funding.
Mayor Cuda presented the following proposed timeline:
Date Action
May 19, 1999 Adopt the ordinance proposing the establishment of the SSA
and the intent of the City to sell SSA bonds.
June 2, 1999 Mail written notice to the last known tax payers of the
properties lying within the SSA.
June 14, 1999 Public Hearing.
June 30, 1999 File ordinance with the County Recorder of Deeds
July 1999 Bid Project.
August 1999 Sell bonds.
September 1999 Start construction.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to pass and approve an ordinance establishing
a Special Service Area as legally described in the Ordinance and authorizing the issuance
of bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $800,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of
a Traffic Signal Installation at Shamrock Lane and State Route 31 , and State Route 31
traffic lane improvements from Bull Valley Road south to Shamrock Lane.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION ENDORSING HOUSE BILL 2031 — EMISSIONS CONTOL TESTING
City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council the proposed resolution was removed
from the May 5, 1999 regularly scheduled Council Meeting Consent Agenda as per
Alderman Baird's request. Alderman Baird requested further information. The American
Lung Association is requesting municipalities pass a resolution supporting House Bill 2031
which establishes a diesel truck exhaust testing program in metropolitan Chicago. Illinois
General Assembly House Bill 2031 limits smoke emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines
operating on area roadways, establishes a procedure for determining violations of those
limitations, and establishes a schedule of civil fines.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass and approve a resolution
which supports and endorses the passage of House Bill 2031 in the Illinois General
Assembly, which established a diesel truck exhaust testing program.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
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MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported he had received a visit from representatives of the proposed
Heartland Field Development along Barreville Road, south of the Hillside Pebble Creek
Subdivision. The proposed development is for 1300 units on approximately 350 acres. A
Concept Plan has been proposed with approximately 50% open space. Drawings are
available for Council review in City Administrator Lobaito or Director of Community
Development Napolitano's office. Some discussion followed. Mayor Cuda reminded
_ Council he had requested the developers provide letters from both McHenry Elementary
School District 15 and High School District 156 in support of their proposed development.
No such letters had been forthcoming. The new Concept Plan includes a land donation for
schools, Mayor Cuda concluded, noting the newly proposed Concept Plan depicts a true
cluster development.
Referencing his memo of May 13, 1999, Mayor Cuda requested Council approval
of his Landmark Commission Board appointments of Michelle (Shelly) Trost and Richard
Kratochvil.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the Mayoral appointments of
Michelle Trost and Richard Kratochvil to the Landmark Commission with terms expiring
April 30, 2002.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd informed Council the Finance
Committee had voted at its meeting just prior to this evening's Council Meeting to
recommend the expenditure of $3,000 towards Mr. Clegg's Statue in the Square Project.
The $3,000 is a pledge and is contingent upon the receipt of all other funds. Alderman
Bolger stated his wish to offset the $3,000 by obtaining pledges from City of McHenry
service organizations, such as the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, the American Legion,
Kiwanis, Rotary, etc. Mayor Cuda stated a letter to these organizations would be sent
under his signature requesting support for Mr. Clegg's Statue in the Square Project.
Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman McClatchey scheduled
a Community Development Committee Meeting for Thursday, June 3, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
Several items will be addressed including:
■ Mr. Madsen's request for "No Parking on Main and Fourth Street on School
Days Between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m."
City Administrator Lobaito suggested a representative from High School District
156 be invited to attend the Committee Meeting. Council concurred.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported the Riverside Chocolate
Factory located on the northwest corner of Chapel Hill Road and State Route 120 would
be closed for a short period of time, as it experienced structural damage from a recent car
crash.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported Parks Maintenance Superintendent
Bill Oeffling had submitted his resignation effective June 25, 1999. Director Merkel
reported Staff would be advertising internally for a replacement prior to advertising
externally. A recommendation would be forthcoming some time in June.
City Administrator Lobaito reported he had one item to discuss in Executive
Session.
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City Clerk Althoff reported she had received a letter of resignation from part time
front counter receptionist Donna Wilkinson. She requested Council approval to advertise
immediately for a replacement.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize the immediate
advertisement for a part time front desk receptionist to fill the vacancy created by the —.
resignation of Donna Wilkinson.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McCaltchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman McClatchey requested the next City Newsletter include a survey to
determine community expectation and satisfaction with City services.
Alderman Murgatroyd requested Staff provide a monthly status report providing
information on all items discussed at the Council level.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab to go into Executive Session to discuss
Potential Litigation at 8:27 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird. _
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:27 p.m.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to go back into Open Session at 8:43
p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:43 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Baird. _
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
CITY CLERK MAYOR