HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/14/1996 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Steven Cuda on Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers
of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger,
Locke, Lawson. Alderman Bates arrived at 7:45 PM. Alderman Baird arrived at
8:10 PM. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance: City Clerk Althoff. Director of
Public Works Batt, Chief of Police Joyce and City Attorney McArdle arrived at
8:10 PM. Absent: Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and
Recreation Merkel.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to approve the Consent Agenda, as
follows:
(1) January 31 , 1996 Regular City Council Meeting minutes;
(2) Payment to Layne-Western in the amount of $49,846 for construction,
development and testing of Well #10;
(3) January Treasurer's Report;
(4) January Budget Report;
(5) Bills for Approval as follows:
GENERAL FUND
82364 A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC $ 9.00
82385 ADAMS AIR & RADIATOR SERV $ 1530.25
82386 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 156.53
82387 R A ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC $ 99.38
82388 AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC $ 175.77
82389 ALEXANDER BATTERY CO INC $ 101.26
82390 PAMELA J ALTHOFF $ 36.94
82391 AMERITECH $ 839.87
82392 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1108.32
82393 ARROW ROAD CONST CO $ 138.00
82394 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 550.78
82395 BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOC INC $ 471.00
82396 GREG BATES $ 95.00
82397 G W BERKHEIMER CO INC $ 57.11
82398 PHILLIP E BRADY & ASSOC $ 245.00
82399 BUILDING OFFICIALS AND $ 35.00
82400 BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY $ 86.44
82401 BUSS FORD SALES $ 50.54
82402 JOSEPH DOHERTY $ 122.33
82403 I.A.C.E. $ 75.00
82404 INNOVATIVE ACCESSORIES $ 19.95
82405 ANNE KRANZ $ 34.56
82406 DANIEL KREASSIG $ 134.68
82407 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 32.50
82408 MATCO TOOLS $ 23 .95
82409 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 1456.00
82410 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL $ 1929.00
82411 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 97.79
82412 CHRISTINE NEWMAN $ 13.13
82413 ELAYNE SCHULTZ $ 31.20
82414 RYAN SCHWALENBERG $ 25.00
82415 ROBERT J FRY D/B/A $ 900.00
82416 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 643.95
82417 TOWN COMMUNICATIONS $ 2430.00
82418 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 68.05
82419 LEE COONEY $ 60.00
82420 DEERPATH CONSTRUCTION AND $ 1500.00
82421 E A ENGINEERING $ 1000.00
82422 J K DECORATING $ 1000.00
Report Totals 17383.30
WATER/SEWER FUND
12373 A G PLUMBING $ 189.50
12374 AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC $ 52.02
12375 AMERITECH $ 530.27
12376 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54
12377 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 215.76
12378 BADGER METER INC $ 10426.50
12379 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 1.86
12380 TOM SPAETH $ 78.42
12381 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 103 .35
12382 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 141.35
Report Totals 11856.57
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PARKS & RECREATION FUND
6023 AMER ACADEMIC SUPPLIERS $ 6.87
6024 AMERITECH $ 237.92
6025 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 151.14
6026 BSN SPORTS $ 562.96
6027 CHICAGO WHITE SOX TICKET $ 329.00
6028 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE $ 65.00
6029 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERV $ 48.00
6030 BILL KRUMMET $ 15.59
6031 LORENE MARCINEK $ 172.10
6032 PETE MERKEL $ 32.05
6033 MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALTH $ 255.00
6034 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 15.87
6035 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 23.85
6036 SHELLY TROST $ 85.20
6037 YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC $ 592.00
6038 RONALD BENEDICT $ 30.00
6039 FRANK CUDA $ 28.00
6040 FRANK GRAHAM $ 28.00
6041 KARRIE KILLOREN $ 25.00
6042 GARY LECHNER $ 120.00
6043 REBECCA MASON $ 36.00
6044 RANDY MAUCH $ 28.00
6045 MICHAEL O'HALLERAN $ 51.00
6046 MARK ROMME $ 35.00
6047 ROGER SASS $ 23.00
6048 WALTER SCHULTZ $ 29.00
6049 JANET SKOPEC $ 29.00
6050 KIT STANICH $ 31.00
6051 JOHN TROST $ 28.00
6052 TIMOTHY WENTZ $ 40.00
Report Totals 3153.55
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Bates, Baird.
Motion carried.
Alderman Bolger stated he had questions regarding the payment to Layne-
Western in the amount of $49,846. He stated he desired to question Director of
Public Works Batt upon his arrival.
Mayor Cuda reminded Council that at the beginning of the 1994 calendar year,
Council determined that the second regularly scheduled meeting of each month would
be utilized as a working meeting to discuss relevant issues concerning development,
planning and other related City matters. He also stated that this evening's Executive
Session would include discussion on Potential Litigation as well as Personnel Matters.
HEALTH PLAN YEAR-END REVIEW - SCOTT SMIRICKY OF THE SPLINTER GROUP
Scott Smiricky of The Splinter Group was in attendance to review the City of
McHenry's claim performance and year-end figures, as well as to give a brief
presentation explaining the City's self insurance program. Mr. Smiricky distributed a
cost summary for the February 1 , 1996 program renewal vs. the expiring program,
along with an analysis of the actual fixed and claims costs of the expiring program
through January 31 , 1996. In response to Alderman Lawson's inquiry, Mr. Smiricky
noted the $30,000 deductible was chosen from proposals including deductibles of
$20,000, $25,000, $30,000 and $40,000.
Alderman Bates arrived at 7:45 PM.
Mr. Smiricky explained, in detail, the difference between a 12/12 and a 15/12
reinsurance program.
Alderman Baird arrived at 8:10 PM. Chief of Police Joyce, City Attorney
McArdle and Director of Public Works Batt arrived at 8:10 PM.
Smiricky noted that at renewal time a minimum of 10 proposals are sought for
comparison purposes. Council requested Smiricky provide written quarterly reports
through City Clerk Althoff and make a semi-annual presentation to Council. Council
also recommended the Finance Committee address insurance renewal in July or
August. Further discussion included a brief explanation regarding the prescription card
program. Council suggested the amount of co-insurance paid by the employee for the
prescription card program be reviewed next year. In conclusion, Mr. Smiricky noted
one important benefit of a self-funded program is the ability to design the plan for
maximum benefit for both the insured and insurer.
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MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda informed Council that the planner for Inland's business park
development has presented a rendering of the Business Park entrance depicting the
entrance median to be substantially reduced from the 200 feet required by the
annexation agreement. By way of explanation, the planner stated the prospective
property owners of Lots #1 and #2 have requested the reduction, citing the possibility
of selling these lots in the future. It was the consensus of Council to require the full
200 feet of median and allow no relief.
Cuda also reported he had met with representatives of the Riverside Drive
Merchants' Association. These merchants will be appearing before Council in the near
future to present their plans for the revitalization of the Riverside Drive retail area.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee, noted the Committee
had met Monday, February 12, 1996 and the minutes would be forthcoming in the
next agenda packet.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Locke requested the Finance Committee consider terminating the
payroll contract with the City of Woodstock and returning this important function to
the McHenry City Clerk's offices.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel and Potential Litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:50 PM.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to go into Open Session.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 10:08 PM.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to approve Inland Land Appreication
Fund's Olde Mill Ponds Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The dedication of Lot 106 to the City of McHenry as a street, utility and
bike path right-of-way;
(2) The submittal within 60 days of a written petition for variation to the
City Council detailing the design of the wet retention basin;
(3) The submittal within 60 days of a written petition for variation to the
City Council detailing the entrance bridge design;
(4) The submittal within 60 days of a written petition for variation to the
City Council detailing parkway tree design prior to the approval of
subdivision engineering;
(5) The submittal within 60 days of a written petition for variation to the
City Council detailing the final stormwater management plan; and,
(6) The driveway location on Lot #3 be approved by City Staff and
engineers.
Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn the meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.
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SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 1996
A Special Meeting of the McHenry City Council from Thursday, February 8,
1996 was reconvened on Friday, February 9, 1996 by Mayor Cuda on Friday,
February 9, 1996 at 4:00 PM in the Aldermen's Conference Room of the Municipal
Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke, Bates,
Lawson, Baird. City Staff in attendance was City Clerk Althoff, Director of Building
and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Public Works Batt, and Chief of Police Joyce.
Mayor Cuda stated the purpose of this evening's meeting was to interview the
last candidate of the six selected City Administrator finalists. Mike Casey of the
executive search firm, David M. Griffith & Associates, was also in attendance.
The Department Heads provided Council with their comments and
recommendations regarding the candidates who were interviewed on Thursday,
February 8, 1996. The Department Heads were excused from the meeting at
4:30 PM.
The sixth candidate was introduced and interviewed by Council. The candidate
was then excused at 6:05 PM.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM.
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SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 1996
A Special Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda on Thursday, February 8, 1996 at 3:30 PM in the Aldermen's Conference Room
of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger,
Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. City Staff in attendance was City Clerk Althoff.
Mayor Cuda stated the purpose of this evening's meeting was to interview five
of the six selected City Administrator candidates. Mike Casey of the executive search
firm, David M. Griffith & Associates, was also in attendance.
Mr. Casey gave a brief interview orientation for approximately twenty-five
minutes. Thereafter, candidates were introduced and interviewed by Council.
Alderman Bates excused himself from the meeting at 5:10 PM.
The last candidate for the evening was excused at 8:50 PM. Some discussion
followed regarding the candidates which Council would like to invite back for a second
interview.
Alderman Locke excused himself at 9:00 PM.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to recess the meeting until Friday,
February 9, 1996 at 4:00 PM at which time the Department Heads would provide
Council with their comments and recommendations regarding the candidates and at
which time the final candidate would be introduced and interviewed.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke, Bates.
Motion carried.
The meeting was recessed at 9:15 PM.
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