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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/20/1996 - City Council (2)j REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1996 I The Regular meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday, November 20, 1996 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Baird arrived at 7:55 P.M. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were City Clerk Althoff, City Administrator Jordan, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: None. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Judy Gertz of 1718 Leonard Avenue addressed Council expressing her distress over Inland's Olde Mill Ponds on Boone Creek Subdivision contractors working on Saturdays, utilizing the Leonard Street stub as a construction site access, and that the six foot chain link construction fence had still not been placed in its correct position. Some discussion occurred regarding Municipal Code Ordinance violations and their enforcement. Attorney McArdle suggested a formal complaint be filed against the offending contractor. Mrs. Gertz stated her willingness to sign such a complaint. Council directed Attorney McArdle, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, and Mrs. Gertz to proceed with filing the appropriate formal complaint against the offending contractor. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: (1) November 6, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes; (2) Monthly Budget Report; (3) Monthly Treasurer's Report; (4) List of Bills as follows: General Fund 84506 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 337.99 84507 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 115.27 84508 AMERITECH $ 2084.09 84509 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1108.32 84510 ANDERSON TREE SERVICE INC $ 75.00 84511 BERTHOLD NURSERY $ 1450.00 84512 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 3136.17 84513 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 526.76 84514 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 37.44 84515 BUSS FORD SALES $ 10.65 84516 CELLULAR ONE - CHICAGO $ 214.95 84517 CENTRAL PARTS WAREHOUSE $ 185.92 84518 CENTEGRA-NORTHERN $ 299.45 84519 COMED $ 9487.35 84520 COMED $ 29.74 84521 COMMUNITY AUTO PARTS $ 33.10 84522 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS $ 418.15 84523 DEALERS TRANSMISSION $ 238.64 84524 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 362.50 84525 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC $ 114.00 84526 ELM ST DESIGN $ 320.00 84527 FDC CORPORATION $ 654.84 84528 FISCHER BROS FRESH $ 7815.74 84529 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC $ 42.04 84530 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 134.86 84531 FOX VALLEY SYSTEMS INC $ 171.00 84532 GEORGE P FREUND INC $ 26.75 84533 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 455.15 84534 MARCI GERAGHTY $ 111.77 84535 HAINES & COMPANY INC $ 395.00 84536 DON HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT $ 60.00 84537 HARDWARE SERVICE CO $ 27.71 84538 BRUCE HARRIS & ASSOC INC $ 420.00 84539 DAVID HERDA $ 26.93 84540 CAROL HOLIAN $ 75.74 84541 ICMA $ 84.95 84542 ILGISA $ 200.00 84543 ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT $ 89.06 84544 JEPSEN TIRE CO INC $ 15.00 84545 KAR PRODUCTS $ 587.25 84546 KDS TECH SERVICES INC $ 159.88 84547 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE $ 7030.00 84548 MYRON BROKAW D\B\A $ 12000.00 84549 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC $ 718.76 84550 JAY MAYWALD $ 39.90 84551 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 298.32 84552 MISSISSIPPI TOOL SUPPLY $ 53.40 i November 20, 1996 Page 2 General Fund (cont'd) 84553 DALE MOLL $ 96.29 84554 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 2128.90 84555 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 10.00 84556 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 883.00 84557 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 244.30 84558 MCHENRY FIRESTONE $ 301.00 84559 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 150.00 84560 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 1062.30 84561 NAVISTAR FINANCIAL CORP $ 46328.00 84562 NORTHSHORE WASTE CONTROL $ 1600.00 84563 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY $ 315.88 84564 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 182.00 84565 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 48.00 84566 SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES PC $ 270.00 84567 ROBERT J FRY D/B/A $ 1657.00 84568 WESTRAM EQUIPMENT CORP $ 276.69 84569 MARTIN W ANDERSON $ 38.70 84570 WILLIAM BOLGER $ 5.70 84571 ROBERT R BARTON $ 58.20 84572 BARBARA A BOHAC $ 69.00 84573 MARGARET A BOHAC $ 72.90 84574 BAGEL BUDDIES II $ 30.00 84575 KATHLEEN L HALLEY $ 88.80 84576 DIANE J LAROCK $ 41.10 84577 JOANNE C LUCARZ $ 121.80 84578 CELESTE J MANN $ 54.60 84579 SUSAN G MASER $ 59.40 84580 JOHN L MOSS $ 53 .10 84581 SENIOR SERVICES $ 30.00 84562 DOROTHY L VIRGENS $ 32.70 Report Totals 108588.90 Water/Sewer Fund 13057 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 146.18 13058 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & $ 500.00 13059 AMERITECH $ 100.07 13060 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54 13061 BEST WAY TOWING $ 100.00 13062 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 408.59 13063 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 135.44 13064 CAREY ELECTRIC $ 1130.00 13065 COMED $ 24383 .72 13066 COMED $ 42 .51 13067 CRYSTAL LAKE DISPOSAL INC $ 106.00 13068 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY $ 52.02 13069 ENVIREX INC $ 995.50 13070 FISCHER BROS FRESH $ 457.13 13071 FISHER SCIENTIFIC $ 91.27 13072 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC $ 179.94 13073 GASVODA & ASSOCIATES INC $ 246.26 13074 HACH COMPANY $ 136.50 13075 HYDROAIRE SALES INC $ 63.00 13076 JEPSEN TIRE CO INC $ 80.00 13077 THE KJELL CORPORATION $ 3045.00 13078 L & R MACHINE COMPANY $ 150.00 13079 MAIN PAINT & DECORATING $ 23 .58 13080 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 197.66 13081 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 348.00 13082 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 95.46 13083 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 470.00 13084 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 34.41 13085 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 31.56 13086 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 211.00 13087 SAFETY SUPPLY OF ILLINOIS $ 1280.09 13088 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 687.90 13089 TOM SPAETH $ 83 .05 Report Totals 36129.38 Parks Fund 6896 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 55.51 6897 AMERITECH $ 216.08 6898 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 151.14 6899 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 37.77 6900 BURGESS ANDERSON & TATE $ 7.70 6901 COMED $ 453.27 6902 CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS $ 186.10 6903 ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT $ 110.09 6904 JEWEL FOOD STORES $ 7.49 6905 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 72.63 6906 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 8.25 6907 MIA SZAMLEWSKI $ 19.36 6908 EAGLE FOODS $ 60.00 6909 LISA PAYNE $ 13 .00 Report Totals 1398.39 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Baird. Motion carried. i November 20, 1996 Page 3 PRESENTATION FROM McHENRY AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - STRATEGIC PLAN Chairman of the Economic Development Commission, Paul Laudick, presented for Council's information the results of the Commission's recent strategic planning process. Phil Bartmann, EDC Board Member, assisted Chairman Laudick reviewing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the McHenry Area Economic Development Commission. One of the perceived weaknesses was the lack of a positive established working relationship with the City of McHenry. Chairman Laudick stated the Commission's desire to correct this weakness. He requested Council provide the Commission with their vision of the McHenry Area Economic Development Commission's role. Alderman Baird arrived at 7:55 P.M. Alderman Bates expressed his desire to enhance and revitalize West Route 120's commercial area. Chairman Laudick noted the ability of the Commission to work with other entities including the McHenry County Economic Development Commission to assist the City of McHenry expand, retain, and attract new commercial and industrial businesses. Chairman Laudick concluded the presentation noting Commission representatives will meet with City staff to establish an organized working relationship between the McHenry Area Economic Development Commission and the City of McHenry, as well as to determine how the McHenry EDC can assist the City of McHenry achieve its economic development goals. REQUEST FROM McHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - 1997 FIESTA DAYS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE AND REQUEST FOR USE OF PARKS McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Deborah Harr presented the 1997 Fiesta Days tentative schedule of events. She noted the addition of beer and wine sales on Thursday night at Veteran's Park for the Parade Marshal Recognition Ceremony. Ms. Harr explained the second Friday night event, which also is considered a beer and wine service evening, has been relocated to the Johnsburg area. Therefore, the increase in beer and wine service events allowed in the City of McHenry during Fiesta Days is none. Chief of Police Joyce has reviewed the schedule and stated his approval. Some discussion followed regarding the beer and wine sales on Thursday night at Veteran's Park and the relocation of the second Friday night event to the Johnsburg area. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve the 1997 Fiesta Days tentative schedule of events as presented by Executive Director Deborah Harr. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Locke stated for the record his objection to the beer and wine sales on Thursday evening at Veteran's Park and the relocation of the second Friday night's event to the Johnsburg area. TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reminded Council that at its February 1 , 1995 regularly scheduled meeting, Council had directed the Building and Zoning Committee to meet and discuss the feasibility of developing a tree preservation ordinance. On March 22, 1995 the Building and Zoning Committee met to review several tree preservation ordinances collected by the Director of Building and Zoning. Director Lobaito was then instructed to draft an ordinance based on comments from that meeting. On September 16, 1996 a draft of the ordinance was presented to the Building and Zoning Committee for review. Additional comments were incorporated into the proposed tree preservation ordinance. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito requested Council authorize staff to send the proposed ordinance to the City Attorney November 20, 1996 Page 4 and local developers for their review and comment. Some discussion followed regarding the $100 plant replacement fee, the size and type of private property affected by this ordinance and the diameter size and type of trees protected by this ordinance. Alderman Lawson recommended the Plan Commission review the proposed ordinance, as the ordinance states it shall be the Plan Commission that reviews the tree surveys and preservation plans, making a recommendation to the Council for approval or denial. Council concurred. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to authorize staff to send the proposed tree preservation ordinance to the City Attorney, local developers, and the Plan Commission for review and comment, and present these comments back to full Council for further review and analysis. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. SIGN VARIATION REQUEST - SUPER 8 MOTEL, 110 S. ROUTE 31 Mr. Dipak Patel, owner of the Super 8 Motel located at 110 S. Route 31 , is requesting a sign variance from the City's Zoning Ordinance maximum allowable sign height. The motel property is zoned 0-2 Office, which limits the sign height to six feet. Mr. Patel's agent, Jerry Davenport, was in attendance. Mr. Davenport explained that, although, the motel is located in an 0-2 zoning district, the motel use is more similar to commercial and the ordinance poses unnecessary hardship and practical difficulties for him. Mr. Davenport requested Council permission to construct a sign 10 feet from the right-of-way to a height of 13 feet, with a sign size of 48 square feet on each of the two sides. He proposed to construct the sign using the same materials with the same colors as the building itself. Attractive landscaping would also be -- provided. Mayor Cuda and Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reminded Council that the developers of the property directly to the west, across Route 31 , were asked to develop a sign criteria for their development that incorporates monument style signs. In response to Alderman Bates' inquiry, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito informed Council the Ramada/Tamara Royal Conference Center sign was approximately 25 feet in height. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to grant a sign variance from the setback and height requirements of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to Dipak Patel, owner of the Super 8 motel located at 110 S. Route 31 to construct a sign 13 feet in height and 10 feet from the right-of-way, with a total sign size of 48 square feet on each of the two sides. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bates. Absent: None. Motion carried. SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST - KADISAK TILE AND CARPET, 5002 W. ELM STREET Steve Wille, President of Kadisak Tile and Carpet, Inc., is requesting a sign — variance from the required property line setback of 7 feet. Mr. Wille, and Penny Hughes of Hughes Sign Company, were in attendance. Ms. Hughes informed Council in conjunction with Mr. Wille's renovation of his building's facade, plans were developed to replace the existing free-standing sign. She noted the inability to comply with the 7-foot setback from the property line required by ordinance, citing the configuration of the building on the property, as well as the location of the driveway entrances and the bay doors. It is the recommendation of staff to approve the variation request, with the installation of bollards to protect the sign pole. November 20, 1996 Page 5 Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to grant a sign variance from the required property line setback of 7 feet of the City's Zoning Ordinance, allowing the installation of a new sign 25 feet to the west of the existing sign location, to Steve Wille, President of Kadisak Tile and Carpet, Inc, located at 5002 W. Elm Street, subject to the installation of bollards to protect the sign pole. Some discussion followed regarding the proposed 19-foot height of the sign. Aldermen Lawson and Baird stated their desire to see the height of the sign restricted to 15-feet as recommended in the proposed sign ordinance amendment. Mayor called for the vote on the motion: Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: Baird. Absent: None. Motion carried. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SIGN REGULATIONS Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reported that in August of 1994 the Building and Zoning Committee met to discuss changes to the Sign Ordinance. On September 16, 1996, the Building and Zoning Committee met again to discuss the proposed sign ordinance recommended by the Director of Building and Zoning. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito summarized the major changes proposed to the sign ordinance: (1) Number of wall signs permitted increased from 1 to 2, except for tenants in a shopping center; (2) Height of pole signs lowered from 25 feet to 15 feet; (3) Inclusion of canopy signs when calculating the total allowable sign area; (4) Clarified language for portable and temporary signs; and, (5) Clarified temporary uses regarding cost and number permitted per year. Some discussion followed regarding the decrease in height of pole signs from 25 feet to 15 feet. Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to authorize the City Attorney to draft a zoning petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance as specified, and submit the recommended changes to the Zoning Board of Appeals for review and public hearing. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Baird noted the proposed sign amendment was an attempt to eliminate the numerous requests for sign variances. STATUS OF VEHICLE STICKER COLLECTIONS Mayor Cuda informed Council that in response to complaints and comments, he had requested City Clerk Althoff to present the current status of vehicle sticker collections for review and discussion. City Clerk Althoff noted the base vehicle sticker revenue has been $12.00 per vehicle since May 1 , 1994. Since this increase, the annual vehicle sticker revenue has decreased every year thereafter, although, the City of McHenry's population has experienced a steady increase. In January of 1993 Council authorized the Collector's office to cross-reference City of McHenry vehicle sticker information with water and sewer billing information, sending out a letter to those residents who had not purchased a vehicle sticker. Council suggested an analysis of other municipalities' collection practices of delinquent vehicle sticker revenue be conducted. Other suggestions regarding the collection of delinquent vehicle sticker revenue included charging a significant monetary fine and implementing subdivision roadblocks by police. Council authorized the Collector's office to conduct the cross-reference and send letters to City residents who have not purchased a vehicle sticker, and directed staff to investigate other means of revenue for improving, paving, repairing, or maintaining City streets. These suggestions are to be presented in a timely fashion to the Finance Committee for further review and analysis. November 20, 1996 Page 6 LAKELAND PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE I - COST AMENDMENTS Director of Public Works Batt explained that on October 29, 1996 bids were opened for the first phase of the Lakeland Park drainage improvement project. The lowest bid received was $104,242 from Gluth Brothers of Woodstock, Illinois. Council authorized a budget amendment amount of $80,000 for this project at its July 24, 1996 regularly scheduled meeting. The Finance Committee reviewed the feasibility of reducing the scope of the project and, in turn, reducing the cost to approximately $87,000. It was the Committee's recommendation to approve the $104,242 expenditure, proceed with Phase I of the Lakeland Park drainage improvements and reduce the proposed 1997-98 Budget figure of $150,000 for Phase II of the Lakeland Park drainage improvements to $125,000. In response to Alderman Bolger's request for clarification, Director of Public Works Batt explained the scope of the project could be reduced with the elimination of two pipe segments. Director of Public Works Batt explained the segments must eventually be installed, but could be delayed temporarily, although, it would require the disruption of this same area. City Administrator Jordan noted a portion of the $100,000 budgeted for the West McHenry Bypass could be utilized for this project, as the West McHenry Bypass project had been delayed until 1998. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to authorize the expenditure of $104,242 for Phase I of the Lakeland Park drainage improvement project, and to award the Lakeland Park drainage project to Gluth Brothers of Woodstock, IL, the low bidder, in the amount of $104,242, and reduce the 1997-98 proposed Budget figure of $150,000 for Phase II of the Lakeland Park drainage project to $125,000. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: None. Motion carried. INDUSTRIAL DRIVE REALIGNMENT - CHANGE IN ESTIMATED COSTS Director of Public Works Batt informed Council that the engineering estimate for the realignment of Industrial (Oak) Drive was $80,000 higher than the 1996-97 budgeted figure of $150,000. This project was originally scheduled for bid advertisement on November 7, 1996, however, as the estimate was significantly higher than the 1996-97 Budget amount, Council approval to proceed with the project and authorization to amend the 1996-97 Budget to reflect an amount of $260,000 for the realignment of Industrial Drive is required. The Finance Committee reviewed the advisability of amending the 1996-97 Budget to proceed with this project. The Committee made no recommendation and directed staff to present the issue to the full Council for consideration. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to amend the 1996-97 Budget reflecting an amount of $260,000 for the realignment, construction, and engineering of Industrial Drive, utilizing the balance of $100,000 budgeted for the West McHenry Bypass, and to appropriate and budget for the 1997-98 year $100,000 for the West McHenry Bypass project. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. — Absent: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS City Administrator Jordan presented the required resolutions for the Community Development Block Grant applications. He noted Council had previously authorized the submission of two grant applications, one for the Industrial Drive realignment and one for the Lakeland Park storm water drainage project. November 20, 1996 Page 7 Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to pass two resolutions authorizing the filing of applications for grant funds under the Community Development Block Grant program, administered by the McHenry County Department of Planning & Development for Industrial Dr. realignment and the Lakeland Park storm water drainage projects. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Baird suggested reducing the 50/50 matching funds request for the Lakeland Park storm water drainage project to a lower percentage. Council concurred. Mayor Cuda informed Council a total of $1 ,200,000 of Community Development Block Grant monies were available, with only 15% earmarked for infrastructure projects. An additional small percentage would be allocated for economic development projects, with the balance allocated for housing projects. The Industrial Drive realignment project will be submitted as an economic development project. QUOTE FROM JOSEPH FRETT&SON, INC. FOR WIDENING OF SALLY PORT, POLICE DEPARTMENT Director of Public Works Batt noted quotes were sought and obtained for the widening of the sally port entrance to the Police Department. He noted all quotes exceeded the budgeted amount of $5,000. The lowest quote obtained from Joseph Frett & Son, Inc. was in the amount of $6,572. Director of Public Works Batt noted the sally port is unusable in its present two-door configuration. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve the additional expenditure of $1 ,572, and approve the price proposal of Joseph Frett & Son, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $6,572.00 for the Police Dept. sally port renovation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REPLACEMENT OF POLICE VEHICLES Chief of Police Joyce reported that two police vehicles needed to be replaced. Landmark Ford, Inc. of Springfield, Illinois has been awarded the State contract for police pursuit vehicles, which is the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The purchase price, including $150.00 for delivery, is $40,082.00. Anderson Brothers Ford of Berwyn, Illinois has been awarded the contract for the suburban purchasing cooperative. The purchase price for the same two vehicles, including $56.00 for delivery, is $39,372.00. Buss Ford, our local Ford dealership, can order on the Anderson Brothers contract. This will cost an additional $200.00 per vehicle. The purchase price for the two vehicles is $39,660.00. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the purchase of two 1997 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles from Buss Ford for a not to exceed cost of $39,660.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda reported a public meeting was held in the Municipal Center classroom on Wednesday, November 20, 1996 by the McHenry County Highway Department to provide information on the proposed River Road to Chapel Hill Road connector. Construction of this road is tentatively scheduled for Spring, 1998. Mayor Cuda noted at one time County representatives had thought the road's right-of-way might need to be obtained from an annexation agreement with the City of McHenry. November 20, 1996 Page 8 No further contact with the County or affected property owners has occurred. It is assumed the County is now pursuing direct negotiations with the property owners for the road's right-of-way. COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Baird scheduled a Building and Zoning Committee Meeting for Monday, December 16, 1996 at 6:30 P.M in the Aldermen's Conference Room, prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting. The agenda will include review of complete prohibition of burning any materials on weekdays, review and discussion of the satellite dish ordinance, and preliminary discussions regarding problems with weekend enforcement of Municipal Code violations. STAFF REPORTS Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito drew Council's attention to the letter of commendation for Ryan Schwalenberg, David Bartik and Chris Newman. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted he would be attending the Council of Mayors meeting on Thursday, November 21 , 1996 regarding the McHenry County Bike Path project. Bike path areas within McHenry County will be designated. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel will subsequently bring this information to the Parks and Recreation Committee for review and recommendation. City Administrator Jordan noted staff will be meeting to review and determine the top six applicants for the City Planner position. City Clerk Althoff distributed a letter from Mary Roberts, Co-Chair of the Edgebrook P.T.O., requesting permission to waive all associated fees for an advertising sign at the corner of Green and Kane Streets for their Christmas Craft Bazaar on December 7, 1996. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to waive all temporary sign permit fees required for the McHenry Edgebrook P.T.O. in order to erect an advertising sign at the corner of Green and Kane Streets advertising their Christmas Craft Bazaar on December 7, 1996. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Baird requested Council permission to copy a letter from a McHenry Shores resident informing other McHenry Shores residents of the McHenry Shores Water Company civil suit hearing on December 2, 1996. The author of the letter will distribute the copies throughout the McHenry Shores Subdivision. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to authorize staff to copy the McHenry Shores information letter regarding the McHenry Shores Water Company civil suit hearing on December 2, 1996. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Bolger requested the sewer debt service charge be discussed at a future Council meeting or at a future Finance Committee meeting and requested staff present alternative measures for collecting these revenues. City Attorney McArdle cautioned Council to review the Bond Ordinance before taking any formal action regarding the sewer debt service charge. November 20, 1996 Page 9 EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel and The Sale of City Property. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 10:15 P.M. Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to go back into Open Session. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 11 :03 P.M. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to hire Frank Michalczyk, Jr. as Night Custodian at pay grade 6A, with a starting salary of $23,343.00, with the understanding the position will be terminated upon the return of night custodian Ron Watson. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to approve the hiring of Michael Albertini �-- as the Code Compliance Officer in the Building and Zoning Department, to replace Kathleen Kunzer at pay grade 7, step 3, at $27,411 .00. Voting Aye: Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger, Locke. Absent: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11 :06 P.M. MAYOR CITY C ERK ' '