HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/14/1999 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 1999
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 14, 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, Acting Chief of Police
Erkenswick, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Community Development
Napolitano, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Patricia Elio of 810 Center Street addressed Council regarding the garages
constructed on the Southgate Apartment property adjacent to Center Street. Ms. Elio
stated she represents the Center Street neighborhood and thanked Staff for their
assistance in remedying the unsightliness of the property and the inappropriate
commercial leasing of the garage structures to the public. In closing, she requested the
Center Street neighbors be permitted input regarding the maintenance and fencing of the
property in question.
City Administrator Lobaito introduced newly-hired Assistant Administrator Doug
Maxeiner. Council welcomed Mr. Maxeiner and expressed their desire for a long mutually
beneficial association.
PRESENTATION: FORT MCHENRY 5T" ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Fort McHenry originators Debra Glick and Debra Heisler were in attendance. Ms.
Glick and Ms. Heisler requested Council approval to host a five-year anniversary
celebration on Saturday, May 22"d, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry
in Whispering Oaks Park. An invitation would be extended to the public. Food items
would be available for purchase and entertainment events including clowns, face painting,
and magic acts, would be provided. A tent and picnic tables would also be required. In
conjunction with the five-year celebration, the Buy-A-Brick Sales Program has been
revived. Proceeds will be used to offset the cost of installing a rest area near the new bike
path. Proceeds collected above and beyond the cost of the rest area will be allocated
toward the general maintenance of the Fort McHenry Playground. Ms. Glick and Ms.
Heisler requested Council approval of the five-year Fort McHenry anniversary celebration
as presented, waiving all associated fees.
Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird informed Council the
Parks and Recreation Committee was in unanimous support of the five-year Fort McHenry
anniversary celebration proposal.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Fort McHenry five —year
anniversary celebration as presented for Saturday, May 22, 1999, between the hours of
2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry in Whispering Oaks Park, waiving any and all
associated fees.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
In response to Alderman Glab,s request, Item #2, the ordinance to authorize
execution of TCI of Illinois Franchise Agreement, was removed from the Consent Agenda
for individual discussion.
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Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
■ Payment Request No. 4 Wm. H. Althoff Park to Carmichael Construction -
$5,696.00;
■ Approval of City Council Minutes:
■ March 31 , 1999.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF TCI OF ILLINOIS, INC. FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito reaffirmed TCI
of Illinois, Inc. will not agree to the incorporation of language requiring a minimum of one
English-speaking TCI worker on each construction crew. TCI of Illinois contends this
problem has been corrected and no longer needs to be addressed contractually. Alderman
Glab suggested language be incorporated into the City of McHenry Municipal Code
requiring a minimum of one English-speaking crew member on any construction crew in
an effort to provide better community customer service. Some discussion followed.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to pass and approve an enabling
ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the TCI of Illinois, Inc.
Franchise Agreement as presented, for a term of ten years.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd,
Voting Nay: Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Glab, seconded by McClatchey, to direct Staff to draft an ordinance
amending the City of McHenry Municipal Code to incorporate language requiring a
minimum of one English-speaking member of any and all construction crews working
within the City of McHenry corporate limits.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SPECIAL USE REQUEST: PETERSEN PARK — WONDER LAKE WATER SKI TEAM
Kim Carlsten of the Wonder Lake Water Ski Team addressed Council requesting use
of Petersen Park for the Third Annual Wonder Lake Water Ski Team Haunted Hayride
Program. She requested the use of Petersen Park on October 161h, 22nd, 23rd, 29'h and
301h. In addition, Ms. Carlsten requested permission to display advertising signs on
properties throughout the City of McHenry during the month of October. The signs will
be 4' X 4', free-standing sandwich-type, and will be located at the following sites:
■ R.A. Adams property located at 2806 West Route 120;
■ 302 North Front Street;
■ on the Gerstad Property located on Ridge Road;
■ Winding Creek and Crystal Lake Road intersection;
■ Petersen Park Road and McCullom Lake Road intersection;
■ Lincoln Road and Chapel Hill Road intersection.
Alderman Baird requested the sign located.at Crystal Lake Road and Winding Creek
Drive be relocated to Crystal Lake Road and Bull Valley Road. He also recommended the
advertising signs be displayed for only one week. Some discussion followed.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the use of Petersen Park by the
Wonder Lake Water Ski Team on October 16th, 22nd, 23rd,29th and 30th, 1999, for the
Third Annual Haunted Hayride Program, waiving all associated fees, and permitted the
display of 4' X 4' free-standing sandwich-type advertising signs at the following locations
during the month of October:
■ R.A. Adams property located at 2806 West Route 120;
■ 302 North Front Street;
■ on the Gerstad Property located on Ridge Road;
■ Winding Creek and Crystal Lake Road intersection;
■ Petersen Park Road and McCullom Lake Road intersection;
■ Lincoln Road and Chapel Hill Road intersection.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SPECIAL USE REQUEST: VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK, REPUBLICAN VOTER RALLY
Nick Provenzano, Secretary of the McHenry County Republican Central Committee,
was in attendance. Mr. Provenzano addressed Council requesting the use of Veteran's
Memorial Park for a Republican Voter Rally on Saturday, May 1 , 1999. In lieu of park
reservation fees, Mr. Provenzano is offering the donation of a United States Flag
previously flown over the Capitol Building in Springfield.
In response to Council inquiries, Mr. Provenzano noted 100-200 people will be in
attendance from noon to approximately 3:00 p.m. The voter rally will include speeches,
a marching band, free hot dogs and pop. Some discussion followed regarding the content
of the rally speeches. Council cautioned Mr. Provenzano against any negative verbal
attacks. Some further discussion occurred regarding security. Mr. Provenzano agreed to
provide security personnel through the McHenry County Sheriff's Police Department.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the use of Veteran's
Memorial Park on Saturday, May 1 , 1999, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. to hold a
Republican Voter Rally, subject to the submission of appropriate insurance certificates,
verification of secrutiy arrangements, and payment of the park registration fee and
refundable security deposit.
Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PEAKER POWER PLANT
Mayor Cuda reminded Council the Environmental Advisory Commission was
directed to investigate the possible impact the construction of a peaker plant near the City
of Woodstock might exert on the City of McHenry. He noted Tom McCarthy,
Environmental Advisory Commission Chairman, was in attendance, to present the
Commission's findings for Council consideration. Mayor Cuda informed Council he was
the legal counsel for the Peaker Plant Objectors, known as CARE or the Create Awareness
for Responsible Environment planning group. He noted CARE representatives Tony
Hennan and Dennis Santoni were present in the audience. Mr. Hennan and Mr. Santoni
have requested the opportunity to address Council explaining their opposition to the
construction of the proposed Peaker Plant near Woodstock. Some discussion followed
regarding the lack of representation for the Peaker Plant proponents. It was the consensus
of Council to consider only the recommendations of the City of McHenry's Enviornmental
Advisory Commission.
Environmental Advisory Commission Chairman Tom McCarthy informed Council the
Commission's recommendation was to oppose the conditional use permit for the
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construction of the power plant. The Commission, in a written report, cited two main
concerns:
• The production of approximately 237 tons of pollutants which may be airborn over the
City of McHenry; and
• The additional heavy usage of an already over-utilized ground water aquifer.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. McCarthy stated the information presented had
been compiled from newspaper articles, environmental awareness groups, EPA reports,
Illinois Water Quality Surveys, and attendance at the McHenry County Zoning Hearings.
Some discussion followed. Staff noted the proposed site for the Peaker Plant was a 177-
acre parcel south of Woodstock, west of State Route 47, on the Berthold Nursery
property, which is currently zoned A-1 Agricultural. Council expressed concern regarding
permitting an industrial use within property zoned Agricultural. It was also noted the
location of the Peaker Plant did not necessarily ensure McHenry County access to
additional power in the event of brown outs. It was opined McHenry County currently
experiences no power shortages.
Motion by Baird, seconded by McClatchey, to direct Staff to draft a resolution in
opposition to the conditional use permit for the construction of the proposed Peaker Plant
located on the Berthold Nursery property, south of the corporate limits of the City of
Woodstock.
Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTSIDE STORAGE — 2807 WEST ROUTE 120,
JESSUP MANUFACTURING
Petitioner Robert Jessup and his attorney, Mark Saladin, of Militello, Zanck and
Coen, were in attendance. Staff informed Council the subject property, commonly known
as 2807 West Route 120, is located on the south side of State Route 120, east of the
Jessup Manufacturing Company. The property is zoned C-5 Highway Commercial, with
a conditional use for outside storage of plumbing supplies and a job trailer, with the
condition the outside storage be permitted only south of the existing two-car garage. Mr.
Jessup is requesting the property be rezoned 1-1 Industrial with a conditional use to permit
outside storage. If granted, the conditional use would facilitate the continued operation
of the existing plumbing business, as well as the future expansion of Jessup
Manufacturing. Staff explained the plumbing contractor is leasing the property from
Jessup Manufacturing and has a year-to-year renewal until the year 2001 . The subject
property would then be combined with Jessup Manufacturing and utilized for outside
storage associated with his company's fabrication of rubber products. Staff also noted the
property in question is bounded on the west and south by the Jessup Manufacturing
property which is currently zoned 1-1 . Staff opined the rezoning of the subject property
to 1-1 would provide a logical termination for the existing industrial area and completion
of the Jessup Manufacturing site.
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In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Mr. Jessup stated the subject property is
approximately 1 acre in size. Some discussion followed regarding the future development
plans for the 230 acre tract located east of the subject property, commonly known as the
Roberts Property. Staff also noted the Petitioner appeared before the Zoning Board of
Appeals on March 1 , 1999, receiving a unanimous recommendation to reclassify the
subject property from C-5 Highway Commercial to 1-1 Industrial and to grant a conditional
use permit, subject to the condition that outside storage of plumbing supplies and a job
trailer associated with the existing plumbing business be discontinued when the plumbing
business operation ceases to exist. Staff has also recommended approval subject to the
following conditions:
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• Outside storage shall be permitted only south of the existing two-car garage on
the property (140 feet south of the Route 120 right-of-way line);
• Outside storage shall be limited to plumbing supplies and a job trailer used in
conjunction with the plumbing contractor's operation currently on the property,
and skids and raw materials used in conjunction with Jessup Manufacturing
Company operation;
• Outside storage shall be screened from view from Route 120;
• Outside storage of plumbing supplies and a job trailer shall cease upon the
discontinuation of the plumbing contractor's operation currently on the property.
Attorney Saladin noted the Petitioner has agreed to the conditions as presented.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to direct Staff to draft an ordinance approving
the following:
• Zoning map amendment from C-5 Highway Commercial to 1-1 Industrial;
• Granting a conditional use permit to allow outside storage of plumbing supplies and a
job trailer, skids and raw materials, subject to the following conditions:
• Outside storage shall be permitted only south of the existing two-car garage on
the property (140 feet south of the Route 120 right-of-way line);
• Outside storage shall be limited to plumbing supplies and a job trailer used in
conjunction with the plumbing contractor's operation currently on the property,
and skids and raw materials used in conjunction with Jessup Manufacturing
Company operation;
• Outside storage shall be screened from view from Route 120;
• Outside storage of plumbing supplies and a job trailer shall cease upon the
discontinuation of the plumbing contractor's operation currently on the property.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION, VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENT
DEDICATION— PACINI PROPERTY
Smith Engineering representative Joseph Vavrina and land planner Gregg Gabel
were in attendance representing the Petitioner, Paul Pacini. Mr. Vavrina addressed Council
stating Mr. Pacini is requesting the City vacate an existing sixty-foot right-of-way and
twenty-five foot utility easement on his property located at the northwest corner of State
Route 31 and Bull Valley Road. The existing right-of-way and utility easements were
dedicated to the City of McHenry in the early 1980's as part of an overall development
plan for the property by Mid-States Development Company. Mid-States never developed
the property. The requested vacation is necessary to accommodate the Buss Ford
Development which is proposed for the west side of State Route 31 .
City Administrator Lobaito noted Council may vacate a right-of-way by an ordinance
passed by an affirmative vote of three-fourths of the aldermen holding office. A Plat of
Easement must also be approved as sanitary sewer lines serving Northern Illinois Medical
Center traverse the property. The Plat of Easement provides for a thirty-foot wide
easement dedicated to the City of McHenry. A portion of this easement would be located
within the proposed parking lot of the new Buss Ford facility. Staff noted the proposed
location of the parking lot poses no significant problems to the City should access to the
easement be needed for sewer service or repairs. The Petitioner is requesting Council
approval of a revised right-of-way as depicted on the proposed Plat of Dedication. The
proposed right-of-way aligns with the entrance to Knox Park at State Route 31 and with
Ridgeview Drive at Bull Valley Road. The right-of-way also extends to the existing railroad
right-of-way on the west side of the property.
Alderman Glab opined an additional crossing over the Union Pacific railroad tracks
at this location was unlikely. In light of this information, Alderman Glab questioned
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the proposed road alignment and its appropriateness. Land planner Gregg Gabel stated the
City's Comprehensive Plan was used as a guide for the street's design. The design would
accommodate the proposed senior living development and potential Metra Station site.
Some discussion followed.
In response to Council inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated obtaining the
railroad crossing would be the responsibility of the developer. Monies have been _
escrowed, however, in anticipation of obtaining the railroad crossing and extending
Dartmoor Drive from Crystal Lake Road to State Route 31 . Staff with Council concurrence
will assist the developer in obtaining approval for the railroad crossing. Alderman
Murgatroyd suggested Council consider creating a sunset provision or establishing a
developmental deadline for the railroad crossing. He suggested a seven-year timeframe
beginning immediately. Alderman Baird stated his support for the extension of Dartmoor
Drive over the railroad tracks connecting State Route 31 and Crystal Lake Road. Alderman
Bolger supported Alderman Glab's contention regarding the futility of obtaining an
additional crossing over the Union Pacific railroad tracks. He cited the proposed
construction of the West McHenry Bypass which will also require an additional railroad
crossing.
Land planner Gregg Gabel stated the Petitioners wish to seek a railroad crossing to
facilitate the development of a viable commercial corridor. He also noted the possibility
of a new Metra Train Station site in this area which would require the additional railroad
crossing.
Alderman Glab suggested Council postpone for one week consideration of the
proposed right-of-way revision to permit public commentary at the Monday, April 26,
1999 Public Hearing considering the City's Comprehensive Plan Update proposal. A
lengthy discussion followed. Alderman Murgatroyd and Alderman Baird noted the
Comprehensive Plan should be considered a working document and not a rigid standard.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to pass and approve an ordinance
vacating the existing sixty-foot right-of-way and twenty-five foot utility easements located
on the Pacini Property at the northwest corner of the intersection of State Route 31 and
Bull Valley Road.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's
execution and recording of the Plat of Easement providing for a thirty-foot wide easement
for sanitary sewer traversing the Pacini Property servicing Northern Illinois Medical Center.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Baird, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's
execution and recording of the Plat of Dedication aligning the proposed roadway with
Knox Park Drive at State Route 31 and with Ridgeview Drive at Bull Valley Road, subject
to the securing of written approval from all appropriate governing authorities prior to April
21 , 2006.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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RATIFICATION OF FY1999-2000 NISRA BUDGET
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council as per the Northern Illinois
Special Recreation Association (NISRA) bylaws, a two-third majority of votes from
member districts is required to ratify the annual NISRA budget. The NISRA Board of
Trustees approved the FY1999-2000 NISRA Budget as presented at its regularly
scheduled meeting on Monday, March 29, 1999. Director Merkel also noted the Board of
Trustees established an average levy rate which, although McHenry is not a park district,
will help with an ever-increasing dues structure. He also stated the Village of Barrington,
after having given one year's notification of their intent to terminate their membership,
has decided to remain a district member.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to ratify the Northern Illinois Special
Recreation Association 1999-2000 Budget as presented and approved by the Board of
Trustees at its March 29, 1999 regularly scheduled meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
In response to Alderman Glab's concern, Director Merkel clarified the merit increase
pool and its implementation.
FENCE CONSTRUCTION - PETERSEN PARK FIELD NO. 2
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported the McHenry Boys Baseball
League requested replacement of the outfield fence on Petersen Park Field No. 2 at the
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting of February 23, 1999. The four-foot outfield
fence was originally installed as part of the Petersen Park development in 1976-1977, and
�- was designed for 90-foot bases and 300 foot plus outfield distances. The field has
subsequently renovated to 80-foot bases, and outfield distances should be in the range
of 275 feet plus. The Parks and Recreation Committee considered and supported the
installation of a new fence, and directed Staff to obtain costs for fence installation this
spring season. Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird stated the
Committee is recommending the installation of the new fence which can be utilized by
both the girls and boys ball leagues. A completion date prior to the start of the 1999
baseball season is sought. The new outfield fence would be six feet in height. Three price
quotations were received with the low bid being Fox Valley Fence and Supply Company
of Elgin, Illinois, in the amount of $5,183.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to award the purchase and installation of a
new six-foot outfield fence for Petersen Park Field No. 2 (Fred Meyer Field) to Fox Valley
Fence and Supply Company of Elgin, Illinois, in an amount not-to-exceed, $5,183.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE - INCREASE IN MINIMUM
WATER MAIN SIZE
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council the Illinois Commerce Commission
(ICC) as part of their investigation of McHenry Shores Water Company's rates and
practices, is requiring the McHenry Shores Water Company to establish a program insuring
all future installations of water mains be eight inches in diameter. The City of McHenry's
current Subdivision Control Ordinance requires water mains to be not less than six inches
in diameter. In an effort to facilitate Mr. Mathew's compliance with the ICC requirement,
and because eight-inch diameter mains have become the current standard, it is the
recommendation of Staff to amend the City of McHenry's Subdivision Control Ordinance
Section 8.E.6.d.1 to read "No water main shall be installed of less than eight (8) inches
in diameter".
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Motion by Baird, seconded by McClatchey, to draft an ordinance amending the City
of McHenry's Subdivision Control Ordinance Section 8.E.6.d.1 to read "No water main
shall be installed of less than eight (8) inches in diameter".
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Bolger noted the installation of an eight-inch diameter water main might
be too large to serve older areas of infrastructure within the corporate limits of the City
of McHenry.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda informed Council Human Relations Commission Chairperson Patricia
Buhrman is requesting Council permission to invite all Human Relations Groups in
McHenry County to a Joint Meeting, on Saturday, April 24, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00
p.m., to be held in the Council Chambers of the McHenry Municipal Building. Mayor Cuda
explained this would be an open meeting, however only sixty participants are anticipated.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the usage of the
Council Chambers of the McHenry Municipal Building on Saturday, April 24, 1999, from
9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. by the City of McHenry's Human Relations Commission to host
a Joint Human Relations Group meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Bolger noted a potential conflict. State Representative Franks is hosting
a meeting at McHenry County College, addressing traffic concerns in McHenry County.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd scheduled a
Finance Committee Meeting for Thursday, April 29, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. He noted it was
the Committee's intent to present the final 1999-2000 Budget for Council approval at the
May 5, 1999 regularly scheduled Council Meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported a visual inspection and
review of the list of Southgate garage leasees will be conducted by Staff. The property
owners have until June 1s' to resolve the fence and landscaping issues. Council will be
kept apprised of the situation.
Director of Public Works Batt reported the City of McHenry has received official
notification from the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission of neighborning Village of
Prairie Grove's request to amend their Water Qaulity Management Plan to permit the
expansion of the waste water treatment plant at Terra Cotta. The amendment would not
affect the Facility Planning Area. Alderman Baird requested Staff provide further
information regarding the amendment request in Friday's Agenda Packet.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported the recent bout of warm weather
has stimulated a great deal of activity on the bike path. City of McHenry Park Rangers
began patrolling as of Monday, April 12, 1999. A meeting with Park Rangers, City of
McHenry Police Department representatives, McHenry County Conservation District
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representatives, and McHenry Township Fire Protection District representatives is
scheduled for later this week to discuss jurisdictional areas, appropriate communication,
and policy and procedures between these intergovernmental bodies.
City Administrator Lobaito, referencing his memo of April 9, 1999, addressing the
Fox Waterway Noise Reduction Ordinance, requested Council direction. He reminded
Council Fox Waterway Agency Advisory Board Member Jerry Cordrey requested Council
consider passing a resolution in support of the Waterway Agency's Boat Enginee Noise
Ordinance. Some discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to defer any formal
action until all issues, specifically, the availability of a cut-out or bypass muffler device,
are resolved.
City Administrator Lobaito also informed Council the City of McHenry was in
receipt of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) order regarding a rate increase for the
McHenry Shores Water Company. The ICC is inquiring as to whether the City of McHenry
will approve the permitted rate increase as proposed by the ICC. Some discussion
followed. It was the consensus of Council to send the ICC a letter under Mayor Cuda's
signature requesting an additional twenty-one days to review the rate increase proposal
for McHenry Shores Water Company.
City Clerk Althoff reminded Council the Annual Arbor Day Tree ceremony was
scheduled for Friday, April 30, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Building. In addition, Monday, April 19, 1999 was the second graduation from
the City of McHenry Citizens Police Academy classes. The formal dedication of the Earl
R. Walsh, Miller Riverfront Park, and Charles J. Miller Road, is scheduled for Sunday, May
16, 1999.
NEW BUSINESS
In response to Alderman McClatchey's request for a status report on the State
Route 31 and McCullom Lake Road intersection improvements, Staff stated the
application needed for submission to the Council of Mayors was being completed by
Smith Engineering. Sidewalks will also be installed on the east side along State Route 31
upon the completion of LaSalle Bank's construction.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Mayor Cuda stated he had initiated the
revision of the City's alcoholic beverage ordinance Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code in
response to numerous violations over the past year. The proposed revision would establish
stricter penalties and enforcement.
Alderman Baird, citing the lack of practice fields for ball clubs, suggested Council
consider developing and utilizing the Dartmoor sod farm property. He also requested
Council investigate the current status of the Loch Glen water drainage project.
In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, Director of Public Works Batt stated weight
limit signs will be posted on Martin Road immediately.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None..
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
CITY CLERK MAYOR