HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/04/1996 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Steven Cuda on Wednesday, September 4, 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. 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, and Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Jim Eaton of 110 Heritage addressed Council requesting information on the
construction of washroom facilities at Fort McHenry. Director of Parks and Recreation
Merkel informed Mr. Eaton that the Ft. McHenry volunteer group had been pursuing
donations of materials and construction efforts in an attempt to reduce the total cost
of construction. These efforts have not been as successful as originally anticipated.
A meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow, September 5, 1996 at 10:30 A.M. to
pursue the matter further. Every effort will be made to have the washrooms functional
by next season.
CONSENT AGENDA
A request was made to withdraw Item No.2, Request for Mechanical
Amusement Device Variance, Diversions, from the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1 ) Council Meeting Minutes:
- August 14, 1996 Regular Meeting Minutes;
- August 21 , 1996 Regular Meeting Minutes;
(3) Alarm hook-up request - McHenry State Bank, additional ATM alarm line at
Weber Facility, Crystal Lake Road;
(4) Picnic/Beer Permit Requests;
(5) List of "As-Needed" Checks for approval as follows:
General Fund
83726 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 7949 . 05
83727 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 153 . 00
83728 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 301 $ 2361 . 00
83729 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 119 . 00
83730 MCHENRY COUNTY MUNICIPAL $ 249048 . 00
83731 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 25 . 00
83766 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 15 . 00
83767 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 9125 .26
83768 BILL KIRK $ 12 . 00
83769 BERNADETTE KOHN D.O. $ 6 . 00
83770 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 660 . 00
83771 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 683 .70
83772 RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND $ 25000 . 00
83773 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110 . 00
83774 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1537 . 70
83775 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4173 . 60
83776 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 100 . 00
83777 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 5501 .28
83778 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 137530 . 72
83779 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5264 . 32
83780 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 56735 . 86
83781 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 268 . 66
83782 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 21 .46
83783 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 791.38
83784 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 164 .46
83785 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 2653 . 96
83786 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE $ 136 . 00
83787 SECRETARY OF STATE $ 48 . 00
83788 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 70 . 00
83789 MERLIN MUFFLER $ 540 . 00
83790 JESSUP MANUFACTURING $ 364 .50
83792 RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND $ 17 .37
83793 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 6995 . 00
83794 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 34562 . 00
83921 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 12319 . 64
83922 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5740 .42
83923 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 121440 . 12
83924 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110 . 00
83925 MARY ANN MILITANO $ 400 . 00
83926 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1537 . 70
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General Fund (cont'd)
83927 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4173 . 60
83928 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 100 . 00
83929 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5268 .21
83930 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4927 . 12
83931 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 50062 .47
83932 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150 . 00
83933 SEYFARTH SHAW FAIRWEATHER $ 1285 . 07
83934 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 153 . 00
83935 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 23938 . 17
83936 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 300000 . 00
83937 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 425000 . 00
83938 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 660 . 00 _
83939 PETTY CASH FUND $ 107 . 62
83940 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 1148 . 80
83941 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 1150 . 00
83942 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $ 6927 . 00
83943 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 1680 . 00
83944 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 4275 .43
83945 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL $ 28463 . 60
83946 AFLAC $ 1322 . 98
Report Totals 1555084 .23
Water/Sewer Fund
12814 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 182 . 86
12821 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 200 . 00
12822 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 95 .40
12823 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 25407 . 07
12824 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 4650 . 00
12825 RETIREMENT FUND $ 8129 . 17
12826 GENERAL FUND $ 992 . 50
12874 WATER/SEWER FUND $ 24611 . 87
12875 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 280000 . 00
12876 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 200000 . 00
12877 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 100000 . 00
12878 BOND AND INTEREST $ 3 .32
12879 PETTY CASH FUND $ 3 . 60
12880 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 200 . 00
12881 GENERAL FUND $ 259 . 91
Report Totals 644735 . 70
Parks Fund
6566 SAM' S CLUB $ 133 . 36
6567 CONTINENTAL BAKING $ 30 . 97
6568 IPRA $ 45 . 00
6595 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 140 . 00
6596 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 23 . 85
6597 GENERAL FUND $ 22592 .33
6598 CIRCUS PLAYLAND INC $ 70 . 80
6599 LITTLE CAESERS $ 29 . 00
6600 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 975 . 00
6601 GENERAL FUND $ 1035 . 00
6658 GENERAL FUND $ 17885 .44
6659 PETTY CASH FUND $ 53 . 90
6660 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV $ 140 . 00
Report Totals 43154 . 65
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Some discussion followed regarding Item No. 2 of the Consent Agenda.
Candice Jarczyk, Corporate President of Diversions, Inc., is requesting a variance of
the provisions of the Municipal Code, Section 9-8, Number of Licenses for Certain --
Mechanical Amusement Devices Limited. Ms. Jarczyk is requesting 15 mechanical
amusement device licenses, whereas Section 9-8 of the Municipal Code limits the
number of mechanical amusement devices to 4, unless Council approves the use of
additional mechanical amusement devices with the understanding that the gross
revenues from such devices may not exceed 25% of the licensee's gross revenues.
Alderman Bates asked whether the Building and Zoning Department had an
opportunity to inspect the premises to determine the feasibility of housing all 15
devices. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted the department had not yet
inspected the premises, however, as this location had previously been a country-
western dance facility, space limitations were most likely not a problem.
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Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to table the termination of Ms. Jarczyk's
request for 15 mechanical amusement device licenses until the next regularly
scheduled Council meeting on September 11 , 1996.
Voting Aye: Locke, Bates.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Lawson, Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion failed.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve Ms. Jarczyk's request for 15
mechanical amusement devices to be housed at the 2314 W. Route 120 location,
subject to the Building and Zoning Department's inspection of the premises and
subsequent determination of space feasibility.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda, noting the numerous residents in attendance regarding agenda
Item No. 9 - Orleans/industrial Drive Traffic Concerns, McHenry City Centre Business
Park, requested Council approve addressing this agenda item next. Council concurred.
ORLEANS/INDUSTRIAL DRIVE TRAFFIC CONCERNS, McHENRY CITY CENTRE
BUSINESS PARK
Mayor Cuda reminded Council that Linda Hiatt and Laura Davis, residents of the
Mill Creek Subdivision, had at the August 14th regularly scheduled Council meeting,
addressed Council and presented a petition with 139 signatures stating their concerns
regarding the inevitable increase in traffic that the McHenry City Centre Business Park
will have upon their subdivision. Council directed staff to place this item on the
September 4, 1996 regular Council meeting agenda in order to allow staff ample time
to supply Council with the pertinent information regarding this issue.
City Administrator Jordan reviewed the McHenry City Centre Business Park's
developmental history, noting the original annexation and zoning of this property
occurred in February of 1972. He also noted Council had considered and rejected the
closing of Orleans Street in 1990 and again in 1992. An additional or replacement
crossing across the railroad tracks was investigated, however, the Illinois Commerce
Commission and the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company would not support
this crossing. After some discussion, it was the consensus of Council not to consider
the closing of Orleans Street, but to investigate other means of traffic control in the
Mill Creek Subdivision area including traffic control devices and "Pleasure Street"
designation. Mayor Cuda then opened the floor to City residents in the audience. The
following individuals and comments were recorded:
- Joan Schwegel of Lakeland Park provided additional development history of
Towne's McHenry City Centre Business Park property and stated her opposition
to the closing of Orleans Street, citing safety concerns. She also noted Orleans
was originally designed as a collector Street.
Paul Graham of 1902 N. Central Avenue also stated his opposition to the
closing of Orleans Street, citing safety issues.
Celeste Mann of Broad Street stated her opposition to the closing of Orleans
Street and Oak Avenue, referencing the Comprehensive Plan's designation of
collector streets.
Ed Rous of 1814 Oak Drive stated his opposition to the closing of Orleans
Street and informed Council this issue has been a topic of Council discussions
since 1978.
Kathleen Quick of Cornell Avenue stated that if Orleans Street was not to be
closed, Council must address the increase in traffic impacting the Mill Creek
Subdivision. She also cited safety issues.
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Cecilia Serritella,former Council member and Lakeland Park resident, stated her
opposition to the closing of Orleans Street and informed the current Council that
this issue was discussed as an agenda item during her term as Alderperson and
needed no further consideration. She also noted alternatives were investigated
and none were feasible.
- Jim Davis of Mill Creek Subdivision stated his concern with additional "cut-
through" traffic upon further development of the McHenry City Centre Business
Park. He requested the elimination of truck traffic at the very least.
- William Hiatt of Mill Creek Subdivision also stated his concern with additional
traffic upon development of the McHenry City Centre Business Park. He noted
particular concern with an increase in traffic during the hours school children are
boarding busses in the morning and disembarking in the afternoon. Mr. Hiatt
also distributed photographs of various traffic control devices for Council
consideration. He suggested signs limiting traffic to authorized vehicles only,
particularly between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Coral Ann Marshall of Mill Creek Subdivision requested Council consider the
closing of Orleans and Oak Street.
Greg Hoff of Mill Creek Subdivision requested Council consider further
investigating an additional crossing or an entirely new crossing over the railroad
tracks, closing Orleans Street except for emergency vehicles.
- Jim Getz of Orleans Street stated the traffic on Orleans is excessive for a
residential subdivision. He requested Council assist local residents with the
excessive "cut-through" traffic, considering the elimination of all truck traffic
through the subdivision.
- Michelle Trausch of Orleans Street noted the excessive traffic and speed
problem on Orleans, requested Council action to alleviate these problems.
- Scott Rickerson of Mill Creek Subdivision also requested Council address traffic
problems on Orleans. --
- A resident of Lauren Court stated her concern with additional traffic on Orleans
Street, citing safety concerns.
- Curt Pepe of Mill Creek Subdivision stated the need for another collector street
that can share the traffic burden currently experienced on Orleans Street.
Mayor Cuda thanked all the residents for sharing their comments and concerns.
He asked Council if there were any additional comments they would like to make.
Alderman Bolger noted Council's efforts to slow traffic via the placement of
stop signs. He also referenced City Attorney McArdle's letter regarding a public
driveway designation to control and limit traffic and suggested Mill Creek Subdivision
residents pursue this designation further.
After further discussion, Council directed staff to investigate additional
alternatives to control and alleviate the increase in traffic in the Mill Creek Subdivision
incorporating the residents' suggestions. This item will be placed on the October 30,
1996 regularly scheduled Council meeting agenda.
Mayor Cuda called for a recess at 9:25 P.M. The meeting was reconvened with
everyone still in attendance at 9:35 P.M.
BOND ENABLING ORDINANCE AND DESIGN CONTRACT - SOUTH WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION
Mayor Cuda reminded Council that this issue, consideration of an enabling
ordinance for the expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant, had been
postponed from the August 14, 1996 regularly scheduled Council meeting. The
decision before Council at this time was to enable for the expansion of a 5,000 P.E.
or a 10,000 P.E. plant. City Administrator Jordan noted the cost estimate for a 5,000
P.E. expansion was $3,600,000 and the cost estimate for a 10,000 P.E. expansion
was $5,600,000. Some discussion followed regarding the lack of information
provided regarding the feasibility of joining a sanitary sewer district, increasing capital
development and hook-up fees and the elimination or non-extension of the $3 debt
service fee.
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City Administrator Jordan reported he had contacted the Island Lake Sanitary
Sewer District and the following cost figures were provided:
• Cost to connect and additional piping - $3 million to $4 million;
• Cost to increase capacity to serve
City of McHenry residents: - $25 million to $30 million.
These figures were confirmed by City Engineer Carl Moon of Baxter &
Woodman.
Further discussion followed regarding whether to increase the capacity of the
South Wastewater Treatment Plant to 5,000 P.E. or 10,000 P.E. It was noted capital
development fees have not been raised since 1990.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to pass an enabling bond ordinance for
the 5,000 P.E. expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount of
$3.6 million.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council recommended also utilizing capital development monies for the
expansion, holding $750,000 - $1 million in reserve. Council recommended review
of capital development and hook-up fees with consideration of an increase. In
conjunction with the passage of the enabling ordinance, City Administrator Jordan
requested Council approve the Baxter & Woodman design contract for the 5,000 P.E.
expansion at a cost not to exceed $95,000.00.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to approve the Baxter & Woodman
design contract for the 5,000 P.E. expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment
Plant at a cost not to exceed $95,000.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute all appropriate documents, subject to review by City Attorney McArdle.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City Attorney McArdle indicated he would distribute the final contract before
allowing the City Clerk and Mayor to execute same.
STORM DRAINAGE AT 5816 RADCLIFF COURT
Mayor Cuda excused himself from the meeting as this agenda item affected his
property.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to appoint Senior Alderman Bolger as
Mayor Pro Tern in Mayor Cuda's absence.
Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Abstaining: Bolger.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Poulos of 5816 Radcliff Court is requesting the City construct a piped
drainage system on her property to alleviate drainage problems. Director of Public
Works Batt reported that the sole contractor interested in constructing the piped
drainage system was Hughes Excavating at a cost of $8,200.00. Batt explained that
the original stormwater management design for this development provided a swale on
Mrs. Poulos' property which apparently was never constructed. The City offered, in
1993, to construct the swale. Mrs. Poulos refused to grant the additional easement
required for swale construction. Current cost estimates for construction of a swale
on Mrs. Poulos' property are approximately $4,000.00.
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In response to Mayor Pro Tem's inquiry, Mrs. Poulos stated she would continue
to deny easements for the construction of a swale, however, she would grant an
easement for the construction of an underground piped drainage system. City
Engineer Carl Moon of Baxter & Woodman explained to Council how the original
stormwater drainage system was designed to work. He also noted Mrs. Poulos did
not have the legal right to block or hinder the flow of water onto her property to gain
access to the detention pond. Mayor Pro Tern Bolger suggested this issue be sent to
the Public Works Department for further consideration. As Chairman, he scheduled
a Public Works Committee meeting for Wednesday, September 25, 1996 at 7:00 P.M.
Council concurred. City Clerk Althoff was directed to inform Mrs. Poulos of the
correct time and date. _
Mayor Cuda returned to the meeting at 10:45 P.M. Mayor Pro Tern Bolger
stepped down.
VARIATION REQUEST - BUSS FORD, 4011 W. MAIN STREET
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reported that petitioner Steven Buss is
requesting a variance to allow a front yard setback of 32.6 feet in lieu of the
ordinance requirement of 40 feet to construct a vestibule at the front of his building
located at 4011 Main Street. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito stated the
vestibule would be comprised of a three-foot brick wall, with the upper portion being
glass. The proposed entryway will enhance the facade of the building. It was also
noted the adjacent properties were all zoned industrial.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to accept the recommendation of the
Zoning Board of Appeals and pass an ordinance granting a variance for the property
located at 4011 W. Main Street owned by Buss Ford for a reduced front yard setback
from 40 feet to 32.6 feet.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT - OAKS OF McHENRY, PHASE II
Roger Gerstad, developer, was in attendance. Mr. Gerstad requested approval
of the final plat for the Oaks of McHenry, Phase II single family residential property.
There are 83 lots which meet all Subdivision Control Ordinance standards. The Plan
Commission voted unanimously to approve the Final Plat of the Oaks of McHenry,
Phase II at its June 20, 1996 meeting, subject to five conditions. Mr. Gerstad stated
he had agreed to all five conditions, including providing an easement between Lots
124 and 125 for public access. The size of the easement will be 8 feet, 4 feet on
each side of the property line, with a six-foot asphalted walkway. Upon inquiry by
Mayor Cuda, Mr. Gerstad stated he would make every effort to save as many oak
trees as possible at this development site.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to accept the Plan Commission's
unanimous recommendation and approve the Final Plat of Oaks of McHenry, Phase II,
single family residential property dated May 14, 1996, subject to the following
conditions:
(1 ) City ownership of Outlot A;
(2) An 8-foot easement between Lots 123 and 124, with 4 feet on each side
of the property line, with a 6-foot paved (in concrete) surface for purpose
of a walkway to gain access to Outlot B;
(3) Ingress and egress to Lot 114 be limited to Hazelwood Drive;
(4) Street names "Hazelwood" and "Chestnut" be clarified as either "Lane"
or "Drive" after discussion with Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito;
and,
(5) All public utility easements be non-exclusive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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FINAL PLAT OF WHITE OAK RIDGE SUBDIVISION
Developer Scott Hunt was in attendance. Mr. Hunt noted that the Plan
Commission had considered the Final Plat for White Oak Ridge Subdivision at its July
11 , 1996 meeting. He received a unanimous recommendation for approval.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to accept the Plan Commission's
unanimous recommendation and approve the Final Plat for White Oak Ridge
Subdivisionlocated outisde the City's corporate limits with the latest revision date of
June 29, 1996.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson.
Voting Nay: Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RIDGEVIEW WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION
Director of Public Works Batt reported the Ridgeview Drive water and sewer
project has been completed. This project was financed with grant monies from the
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. The contract's original cost
was $174,387.00. Two change orders and the final unit price require Council
approval before final payout, as the contract price increases to $185,205.85. City
Clerk Althoff noted approval of the final payment would also be interpreted as
Council's acceptance of the project. Director of Public Works Batt noted all sewer and
water lines have been inspected and found acceptable.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to: 1) authorize Director of Public
Works Batt to sign Change Orders #1 and #2 for $4,782.80 and $1 ,436.05 and
approve a net increase in unit prices of $4,600.00, which increases the accepted bid
price from $174,387.00 to $185,305.85, for the installation of water and sewer lines
on Ridgeview Drive, to Motorola, in connection with a DCCA grant; 2) authorize final
payment from DCCA to Contour Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $19,158.20 for
change orders; increased unit prices; and prior retainage; and 3) accept the water and
sewer lines into the City's water and sewer system.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SERVING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,
APPLEBEES RESTAURANT - McCULLOM PLACE II
Attorneys William Franz and Jim Cowlin were in attendance, as well as
Applebee's representative Mr. Delamater. Attorney Franz addressed Council stating
the Applebee's restaurant was a good, solid project. The McHenry Applebee's will be
owned and operated by the same entity that owns and operates the current Crystal
Lake Applebee's. Attorney Franz also noted that only 3% of the company's total
income is received from liquor sales between the hours of 1 1 :00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Attorney Franz also noted a 6-foot privacy fence, as well as intense landscaping,
would be constructed between the residential and commercial zoning areas. Exterior
lighting would follow the requirements of the zoning ordinances. Attorney Franz
requested Council approve Apple South, Inc.'s request for a conditional use permit
allowing the construction and operation of a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages,
but without live entertainment or dancing.
Some discussion followed regarding traffic patterns exiting onto Route 31 from
this location, and limiting alcoholic sales at this establishment to the hours of 4:00
p.m. - closing.
Celeste Mann of 3516 Broad Avenue addressed Council stating her objection
to the granting of a conditional use permit allowing a liquor license for Apple South,
Inc. Ms. Mann cited an increase in traffic through residential areas as a major
concern. She also stated that in her opinion, Apple South, Inc. did not meet the six
approval criteria required by the Zoning Board of Appeals in their petition for the
conditional use. Ms. Mann proceeded to provide her rationale as to why the criteria
conditions were not met for Council edification.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to acknowledge the Zoning Board of
Appeals negative recommendation and pass an ordinance granting a conditional use
permit to allow the construction and operation of a restaurant serving alcoholic
beverages, but without live entertainment or dancing for Apple South, Inc. d/b/a
Applebee's Restaurant to be located on North Route 31 in McCullom Place II.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bates. _
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
In response to Alderman Locke's request, Apple South, Inc. representative
David Delamater stated every effort will be made to hire employees serving alcohol
who are 21 years of age or older.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported the purchase of property for the construction of a lift
station along the west side of Boone Creek in conjunction with the extension of
sanitary sewer service to East of the River properties would be conducted during
Executive Session at the regularly scheduled September 11, 1996 Council meeting.
Mayor Cuda also distributed a letter from Home of the Sparrow Director Rev.
Phyllis Mueller requesting water and sewer service at 2116 Ringwood Road, which
is outside City limits. He noted this will be an agenda item at a future regularly
scheduled Council meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee, Alderman Baird, reminded
Council of the Building and Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for Monday,
September 16, 1996 at 7:30 P.M.
Chairman of the Public Works Committee, Alderman Bolger, stated a Public
Works Committee meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 1996 at
7:00 P.M. At this time the Committee will address the 1997 Street Program and
discuss the concerns of property owner Susan Poulos at 5816 Radcliff Court.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito gave a brief update report regarding fire
at the Irish Prairie Condominiums located at 4408 Shamrock Lane. He stated the
structural engineer who was hire by the City will provide a full report regarding the
building's damage. Tenants will be contacted regarding access to the building and
their belongings.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel drew Council's attention to the letter
commending the Parks Department for their maintenance efforts on the ball fields from
the Boys Youth League.
City Administrator Jordan informed Council that the July sales tax figures were
higher than those in July of 1995, as well as higher than the June, 1996 figures. He
also reported that the next Police Union negotiations meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, September 12, 1996.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bolger praised the brave and quick actions of the three McHenry
Police Officers who first responded to the fire alarm at Irish Prairie on Monday,
September 2, 1996. He recommended these three officers be presented with
resolutions recognizing their swift response and actions in preventing any loss of life
during this blaze.
Alderman Bates requested staff consider relocating displaced wildlife from the
McHenry City Centre Business Park development.
Alderman Baird requested staff contact McHenry resident Robert Schaefer of
106 Ronda Avenue relating to an easement problem.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel and Property Acquisition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 11 :45 P.M.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, 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 12:05 A.M.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to approve the Real Estate Purchase
Contract with property owner Jackie Rudin Palmer in the amount of $10,000 to
purchase .029 acres of property at 3320 Bull Valley Road, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute all appropriate documents.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson.
Voting Nay: Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to confirm City Clerk Althoff's
appointment of Kathleen Kunzer as Deputy Clerk at Grade 9, Step 10, at her current
salary rate of $39,825.00, to be effective upon current Deputy Clerk Marth's
retirement on January 22, 1997, with training to begin October 1 , 1996.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to authorize staff to advertise for a
replacement Code Enforcement Officer at Grade 7, with a salary range of $25,356.00
to $34,61 1 .00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
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 12:06 A.M.
MAYOR CI Y CLERK