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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/20/1999 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 1999 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 20, 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 Joyce, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Community Development Napolitano. Absent: None. Prior to the Regular Council Agenda, Mayor Cuda recognized and introduced newly-hired City Employees as follows: Telecommunications Dispatchers: Kelly Hohol, DoRene McIntosh, Barbara Goduto; Police Department Officer: Paul Funk; Community Development Department: John Dunne, Juanita Oliver. Council welcomed the new employees and wished them well in their new positions. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Sandra Coss of 1814 Orleans Street in the Mill Creek Subdivision, addressed Council expressing her concerns with the increase in vandalism incidents in her neighborhood. She opined these incidents may be gang-related. Ms. Coss related her personal experiences with vandalism, personal attacks, and police response. She opined more residents were experiencing vandalism but were afraid to report them for fear of retaliation. In conclusion, Ms. Coss expressed her desire for the community to ban together to eliminate these incidents. Mayor Cuda stated his availability to discuss this issue further, and noting the recommendation from the Community Development Committee, stated the Council's intent to address this issue further. Glyn Payton of 1720 Leonard Avenue addressed Council requesting the McHenry Police Department target the Mill Creek Subdivision for protection from vandals. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: ■ Fence Improvements at Hickory Creek Farm - $6,565.00; ■ Payment Request No . 2 , Wm . H . Althoff Park Restroom/Concession/Storage Building - $16, 196.00; ■ Reduction in Letter of Credit - Timber Trails Phase 2A; ■ Intergovernmental Agreement - McHenry Township Road District; ■ Ordinance Amending Conditional Use Permit - 4910 W. Elm Street; ■ Approval of City Council Minutes: • December 30, 1998 • January 6, 1999; ■ As Needed Checks: GENERAL FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT 91832 ILLINOIS COLLABORATION $ 160.00 91833 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 118,719.98 91834 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT $ 110.00 91835 CLERK OF MCHENRY CIRCUIT $ 61.40 91836 LYDIA S. MEYER $ 378.46 91837 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $ 31,721.87 91838 FLEX TRUST ACCT $ 1,655.72 91839 ICMA RETIREMENT ACCT $ 3,767.81 91840 NACO CLEARING ACCT $ 712.93 91841 ILL DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4,854.04 91842 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5,444.73 91843 INSURANCE CLAIM ACCT $ 20,691.57 91844 INSURANCE CLAIM ACCT $ 1,653 .54 91845 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 860.00 91846 ILL DEPT OF REVENUE $ 538.27 91847 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $ 31, 721.87 91848 MCANDREWS & CUNABAUGH $ 6,800.00 TOTAL FOR THIS FUND: $ 198,280.32 January 20, 1999 Page 2 WATER SEWER FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT 14820 PAYROLL TRANSFER $ 26, 024.37 TOTAL FOR THIS FUND: $ 26,024.37 ■ List of Bills for Approval: GENERAL FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 91914 ABSOLUTE SOUND $ 110.00 91915 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 752.01 91916 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC $ 5.00 91917 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 300.87 91918 AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY $ 153.00 91919 AMERITECH $ 5588.57 91920 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 180.30 91921 BARTER & WOODMAN $ 188.00 91922 G W BERKHEIMER CO INC $ 4.31 91923 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 439.86 91924 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 1470.00 91925 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 21.30 91926 BUSS FORD SALES $ 1676.47 91927 CHICAGO COMMUNICATION $ 112.00 91928 SUSAN CHRISTENSEN $ 1050.00 91929 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00 91930 CORPORATION FOR OPEN LAND $ 3062.67 91931 DICTAPHONE CORPORATION $ 215.20 91932 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35 91933 FINA $ 2092.05 91934 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL $ 52.00 91935 ILLINOIS GFOA $ 128.00 91936 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 656.00 91937 CYNTHIA JERDEN $ 53.04 91938 JEWEL FOOD STORES $ 679.85 91939 LAURA JONASEN $ 50.03 91940 KADISAK TILE & CARPET INC $ 50.45 91941 KAR PRODUCTS $ 344.85 91942 KDS TECH SERVICES INC $ 333.36 91943 LETN $ 388.00 91944 LEE LOPEZ $ 20.00 91945 NANCY LORCH $ 111.50 91946 KIM MINOR $ 97.31 91947 JAMES MOLNAR $ 266.00 91948 CHRISTINE NEWMAN $ 148.00 91949 NICOLET SCENIC TOURS $ 1300.00 91950 NORTHERN ILLINOIS MEDICAL $ 21.00 91951 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 552.09 91952 JUANITA OLIVER $ 244.34 91953 PLANNING RESOURCES INC $ 4701.48 91954 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 85.00 91955 PRIME MCHENRY PROPERTIES $ 30.00 91956 RYAN SCHWALENBERG $ 105.00 91957 WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTH $ 3420.00 91958 MIGUEL C ZARATE $ 10.00 91959 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH $ 290.00 91960 BOTS LTD $ 325.00 91961 BARKER, OPAL L $ 30.00 91962 CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS $ 69.00 91963 CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DIST $ 255.00 91964 CORPORATE TRAINING CENTER $ 150.00 91965 C M PROPERTIES LLC $ 30.00 91966 ENGMARK, LUCILLE $ 110.00 91967 GRIGLIN, CONNIE $ 14.00 91968 MOMENTUM INC $ 30.00 91969 NORTHERN ILLINOIS FAMILY $ 60.00 91970 O'NEILL, KITTY $ 55.00 91971 OSIECKI, IRENE $ 110.00 91972 O'ROURKE, BARBARA $ 55.00 91973 PENTAX $ 2.00 91974 SWANSON, APRIL $ 30.00 Report Totals 33406.26 -' WATER SEWER FUND: CHECK# VENDOR NAME AMOUNT 14838 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 525.17 14839 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC $ 183.00 14840 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP $ 798.00 14841 AMERITECH $ 1031.57 14842 AQUAPREP $ 3206.25 14843 APCO VALVE & PRIMER CORP $ 455.90 14844 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 4234.50 14845 LOREN W BERGGREN $ 635.00 14846 BOTTS WELDING & TRK SERV $ 17.75 14847 BURRIS EQUIPMENT CO $ 88.68 14848 JEPSEN TIRE ZMT INC $ 297.00 14849 KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 428.56 Report Totals 11901.38 January 20, 1999 Page 3 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FROM REPRESENTATIVE JACK D. FRANKS FOR THE USE OF CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR TOWN HALL MEETING State Representative Franks was in attendance. He requested McHenry City Council approve his request to utilize the McHenry Municipal Building on Monday, February 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. for a Town Hall Meeting. Representative Franks informed Council he would be maintaining offices in Woodstock, Wonder Lake, and McHenry. He invited Council to develop and forward a list of their immediate priorities requiring State assistance to his attention, in addition to attending the Town Hall Meeting on February 8th. Council cautioned Representative Franks not to utilize the Council Chambers for political rhetoric and promotion. Representative Franks acknowledged the limitation. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve Representative Franks request for use of the McHenry Municipal Building, Monday, February 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. for a Town Hall Meeting. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Murgatroyd also requested Representative Franks address hate crimes and vandalism at his Town Hall Meeting. ORDINANCE APPROVING VARIANCE - 5010 WEST ELM STREET City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council the proposed ordinance granting a variance to permit two principal buildings on a single lot at 5010 West Elm Street was revised as per Council direction at the January 6, 1999 regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Language in Section 4 of the ordinance now provides that the variance would no longer be in effect if the residential structure were demolished or if the residential use were discontinued. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to pass and approve an ordinance granting a variance to permit two principal buildings on a single zoned lot at 5010 West Elm Street. Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR DETACHED GARAGES Director of Community Development Napolitano reported Council at its December 14, 1998 regularly scheduled meeting, directed Staff to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance increasing the allowable size of a detached garage. Staff was directed to limit the _ total coverage for all accessory structures on a lot to a percentage of the lot size. Existing limitations on detached garages/accessory structures are: • A detached garage cannot exceed 700 square feet in size; • The total square footage for all accessory structures cannot exceed 900 square feet; • No more than 35% of a required rear yard may be covered by accessory structures. Staff is recommending the following changes: • Increase the permitted size of a detached garage from 700 square feet to 1 ,000 square feet; January 20, 1999 Page 4 • Retain the current 300 square feet limitation for all other accessory structures; and • Limit the total square footage area for all accessory structures on a single family residential lot to 1 ,000 square feet. A lengthy discussion followed in response to Alderman Glab's concern regarding the increase to 1 ,000 square feet of the permitted size for a detached garage. Director Napolitano noted the proposed implementation of a total lot coverage limitation for single family zoning districts would address these concerns. City Administrator Lobaito also noted the total lot coverage limitation includes all impervious surfaces, including buildings, driveways, patios, sidewalks, etc. Further discussion occurred regarding the impact this zoning amendment will have on existing detached garage and accessory structure variances. City Administrator Lobaito explained detached garage/accessory structure variances currently in place would also be subject to the proposed total lot coverage limitation. Existing variances in excess of the proposed total lot coverage percentage would be considered non- conforming. Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to direct Staff to prepare the materials necessary to hold a Public Hearing for Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would allow the following: • A detached garage of up to 1 ,000 square feet for a single family residential lot; • Limit the total square footage area for all accessory structures on a single family residential lot to 1 ,000 square feet; and • Delete the 35% rear yard lot coverage limitation, and implement a total lot coverage limitation for single family zoning districts, as determined following review and evaluation by Staff. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. --• ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND EXPANSION OF CONDITIONAL USE- 2103 WEST ROUTE 120 Mayor Cuda reminded Council .427 acres of property located on the south side of State Route 120, west of Adams Outdoor Power Equipment, was annexed by formal Council action at the November 4, 1998 regularly scheduled meeting. This .427 acre parcel was given by McHenry County to Richard and Rita Adams, in exchange for right-of-way for Phase II of the East McHenry Bypass. It was the stated intent of Council to grant the appropriate zoning classification to this parcel so that it might be combined with the existing Adams Outdoor Power Equipment operations. Applicants Richard and Rita Adams appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals on December 7, 1998 requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to C-5 Highway Commercial and the expansion of a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage and an Open Sales Lot. It was the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant a reclassification to C5 Highway Commercial Zoning District and grant an expansion to the existing Conditional Use Permit to allow Outdoor Storage and an Open Sales Lot on the newly annexed .427 acre parcel. Motion by Glab, seconded by Baird, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and to pass and approve an ordinance granting a Map Amendment to C5 Highway Commercial, and granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow Outdoor Storage— and an Open Sales Lot for lawn/garden equipment, for the property located on the south side of State Route 120 immediately west of Adams Outdoor Power Equipment, 2103 West Route 120. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - 3503 FAIRWAY DRIVE Director of Community Development Napolitano reported the property located at 3503 Fairway Drive was annexed by formal Council action at the November 4, 1998 regularly January 20, 1999 Page 5 scheduled Council Meeting. This property had inadvertently been excluded from the Fairchild Estates Annexation which occurred in 1979. As with the Adams Property, it was the stated intent of Council to reclassify this property to match the surrounding residential zoning. The applicant, Jeffrey Musielak appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals on December 7, 1998 requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to RS-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential. It was the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant a Zoning Map Amendment to RS-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential for the property located at 3503 Fairway Drive. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger,to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and to pass and approve an ordinance granting RS-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential Zoning for the property located at 3503 Fairway Drive. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. NORTHWEST EXTENSION OF LILLIAN STREET City Administrator Lobaito reported as per Council direction, Staff met on January 5, 1999, with all the affected property owners regarding the traffic problem encountered along Crystal Lake Road between Royal Drive and Lillian Street. All owners were represented, except for First Midwest Bank. Staff proposed the following solution: A Public Street aligned with Oak Drive at Royal Drive, extending behind the Post Office and Ace Hardware, connecting to the Bank's driveway at Lillian Street. As the Northfox Condominium Association rejected this proposal, citing their reluctance in transforming their private drive into a public street, the proposal was amended. Proposal B includes: • Combining the side-by-side Post Office and Ace Hardware access drive, creating a right-in, right-out access way; • Joining the Ace Hardware and Post Office parking lots; • Constructing an access driveway from Ace Hardware behind the First Midwest Bank, connecting to the existing driveway and directing vehicular traffic to the signal at Lillian and Crystal Lake Road; and • Connecting Whispering Point Center to this driveway and closing the access onto Hanley. City Administrator Lobaito requested Council consider and provide Staff direction regarding the City's role and participation in this development. In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated no cost estimate had been determined. Alderman Glab suggested a Special Assessment be considered. City Administrator Lobaito stated further analysis, including cost, will require an approved expenditure by the City. Some discussion followed regarding the potential development of the Ace Hardware Silo parcel, with the development of this proposed roadway. Other issues of concern include: • Road specification for the West Lillian Extension; • Vehicular traffic pattern through Ace Hardware and the Post Office parking lot; • Intersection improvements for the Lillian Street and Crystal Lake Road intersection. Alderman Glab stated his preference would be to earmark City monies for traffic signal installation at Royal Drive and Crystal Lake Road, as opposed to funding the West Lillian Street Extension. Mayor Cuda requested City Administrator Lobaito provide Council with the traffic count report done at Crystal Lake Road and Royal Drive. City Administrator Lobaito concurred. Alderman Glab also noted the current Comprehensive Plan Proposal recommends Dartmoor end at the railroad tracks and not be extended to Crystal Lake Road. Therefore, the proposed traffic signal at Dartmoor and Crystal Lake Road may be unnecessary. He suggested Staff investigate the feasibility of reallocating monies escrowed for the Dartmoor Drive and Crystal Lake Road intersection to a traffic signal at Royal Drive January 20, 1999 Page 6 and Crystal Lake Road. A lengthy discussion ensued. Council suggested Staff conduct a comprehensive study of Crystal Lake Road. In response, City Administrator Lobaito suggested a traffic consultant be hired to conduct this type of study, due to its complexity and repurcussions of various alternatives. Further discussion ensued. It was the consensus of Council to direct Staff to contact representatives from Ace Hardware, First Midwest Bank, and the Post Office requesting these property owners develop a mutually agreed upon proposal for Council's consideration. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda, referencing his memos, requested Council approve his appointment of Patricia B. Schafer to the Landmark Commission and Billie Jean Van Cleave to the Environmental Advisory Commission. Ms. Schafer fills the vacancy created by Annaliese West's resignation. Ms. Van Cleave fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Audrey Buellesbach. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd,to approve the Mayoral Appointment of Patricia B. Schafer to the Landmark Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Annaliese West; and to approve the Mayoral Appointment of Billie Jean Van Cleave to the Environmental Advisory Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Audrey Buellesbach. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda also informed Council he had spoken with Village of Johnsburg Administrator Kenneth Lopez regarding the Border Agreement between the Village of--� Johnsburg and the City of McHenry. A tentative meeting between Village of Johnsburg representatives and the City of McHenry Adhoc Committee has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 1999. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Mayor Cuda stated a copy of the latest draft agreement would in all likelihood not be available until that evening, although attempts will be made to acquire a copy of the latest draft agreement prior to the January 27th meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Baird scheduled a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting for Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman McClatchey reported the Community Development Committee had met prior to this evening's Council Meeting to discuss vandalism. The Committee has directed Staff to review and amend City of McHenry Ordinance relating to vandalism and criminal damage to property. In addition, the Committee is recommending an awareness campaign be initiated by Staff. Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting for Thursday, February 11 , 1999 at 7:00 p.m. to begin 1999-2000 Budget discussions. In addition, a Joint Committee Meeting of the Parks and Recreation— Committee and Finance Committee was scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the allocation of Developer Donation Funds within the 1999-2000 Budget. STAFF REPORTS Director of Community Development Napolitano reported he as the City of McHenry representative was attending the Lake County Transportation Meetings. These meetings are addressing traffic issues being experienced by area municipalities. Potential solutions are being sought. A full report will be provided Council in the Friday Agenda Packet. Director Napolitano reminded Council the next Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 1999. January 20, 1999 Page 7 Director of Public Works Batt reported the following items will appear on future meeting Agendas for Council consideration and action: 0 Main Street Revitalization; • IMS Pavement Report; • Clarifiers for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant; • Additional monies for Green Street Engineering; 0 The 1999-2000 Mowing Contract; • Proposals for the location of elevated storage tanks. City Administrator Lobaito reported as no comments were forthcoming, Staff will proceed with the annexation of McHenry Elementary School District 15's Hilltop School Site, Valley View School Site, and the 38 acre plot located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Lincoln Road and Chapel Hill Road. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated the annexation of the 38 acre plot will involve a pre-annexation agreement, as this parcel is not yet contiguous to the City of McHenry. City Administrator Lobaito also reported Director of Community Development Napolitano has been attending meetings sponsored by the McHenry County Economic Development Commission regarding State Route 31 improvements. These meetings are held in an effort to coordinate planning efforts for needed improvements to State Route 31 . In addition to the McHenry County Economic Development Commission Meetings regarding State Route 31 , Director Napolitano has been attending Sub-Committee Meetings with representatives from the Village of Johnsburg, the Village of Ringwood, the Village of Spring Grove, and the Village of Richmond. This Sub-Committee was formed to consolidate support for the West McHenry Bypass. A resolution in support of the West McHenry Bypass has been drafted and will be presented before each affected municipality for consideration and formal action. Alderman Glab expressed his desire to limit high impact development along the West McHenry Bypass. In addition, Mayor Cuda expressed his personal concern regarding the proposed alignment of the West McHenry Bypass, north of State Route 120. He noted the proximity of major residential development as well as a Junior High School. City Administrator Lobaito also informed Council resolution to Alderman Bolger's expressed concern regarding PACE routes and scheduling is still under investigation. City Clerk Althoff reminded Council reservations are still being taken for the Chamber's Annual Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday, January 30, 1999. She also noted the Infrastructure Maintenance Fees for the calendar year have exceeded $105,000. City Clerk Althoff reported the Petition Filings for Alderman Ward II and Ward IV begin at 8:00 a.m. Monday morning, January 25, 1999. NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel and Potential Litigation at 9:08 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 9:08 p.m. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to go back into Open Session at 9:43 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 9:43 p.m. January 20, 1999 Page 8 Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize the Mayor's execution of the General Release between the City of McHenry and the Lake in the Hills Bank of Illinois, and to approve the reimbursement payment of $8,000 to Lake in the Hills Bank of Illinois. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to authorize the advertisement for a Temporary Street Division Employee. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to adjourn the meeting at 9:44 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m. CITX CLERK MAYOR