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Meeting Minutes
5.3.21
McHenry
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 3, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely
only.
The public can observe and participate by connecting online via Zoom at
https://citvofmchenry.zoom.us/4/91675653156
Or call 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 916 7565 3156
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, May 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was
in compliance with the Open Meetings Act per guidelines by the Illinois Attorney General's
Office.
�. Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding
Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others present:
Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Public Works Strange, Director of
Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and Recreation
Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City Planner Sheriff,
and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge. Mayor Jett followed with a congratulations
to the new members sworn in today, and existing Clerk as well, continuing her position.
Public Comments: No public comments.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Pay Application Request#31 &final payment to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. for
the McHenry Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in the amount of$96,722.84;
(Public Works Director Strange)
B. Approve the Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use permit requests; (Parks &
Recreation Director Hobson)
C. April 19, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
D. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$205,962.27.
�. A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
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Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Motion to authorize the execution of a Commercial Tenant Grant agreement between
the City of McHenry and the owners of Village Squire Restaurant, 4512 W. Elm Street,
McHenry, in an amount not-to-exceed $15,000. (Economic Development Director
Martin)
Some updates are needed to the restaurant, including the outside fireplace and some of the
kitchen equipment. Owner, Aleko Karas was on the call, however there were no questions
needed.
A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
B. Motion to approve a Class G Liquor License to All Marine Retro Rentals at Miller Point
Park, 1202 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry. (Mayor Jett)
Alderman Santi wanted to thank the patrons for their time and efforts regarding this motion.
Clarification was asked to understand the G Liquor License. As confirmed by Director Hobson
this is a new classification specific to Miller Point Park; including new hours, a limit on what
products could be sold there, along with the specific area for the license, there will be no glass
allowed.
Alderman Glab questions what the defined area would be for the license. Per Director Hobson
it will be a 50/50 area specific to Miller Point Park.
No Public Comment
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
C. Motion to amend the Revocable Concession Agreement between the City of McHenry
and All Marine Retro Rentals to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol within a
defined 50'x 50' area immediately adjacent to the operator's shipping containers within
Miller Point Park, and to restart the 3-year term of the agreement from the date the
agreement is executed by both parties. (Parks & Recreation Director Hobson)
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�— This motion is the step that amends the agreement for sale and consumption of the alcohol
timeline, as stated by Director Hobson.
No Public Comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Items: None
Staff Reports:
A. May 3, 2021 Staff Report Provided.
Mayor's Report: Mayor Jett will be reaching out to Council Members to discuss committees.
Congrats again to all the new council members.
City Council Comments:
Alderman Glab brought up that fishing was ban on the Riverwalk, asking for a possible
discussion on this so that some areas may be able to allow fishing again, since it is a sport that
is being taken up by many right now. Per Director Hobson stated this could be something that
could be discussed at an upcoming meeting. Another topic touched upon was the pricing for
boat launches as well.
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey
to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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