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Meeting Minutes
6.7.21
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 7, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely
only.
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Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, June 7, 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.
Public Comments: No public comments.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Resolution authorizing the destruction of any Executive Session recordings that have
existed for more than 18 months and for which the minutes of that meeting have been
approved; (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
B. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Patrick Engineering Inc.
for engineering design services for Route 31 Utility Relocation and the award of a
contract in the amount of $258,566.00 to Patrick Engineering for engineering design
services for Route 31 Utility Relocation; (Public Works Director Strange)
C. Ordinance amending Section 7-4-25 Fifteen Minute Parking of the Municipal Code by
adding a single, fifteen minute parking spot on the west side of N. Court Street in front
of 1305 N. Court Street; (Police Chief Birk)
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D. Budgeted purchase of a Cues Pierpoint C550 LSP Sewer Televising Camera from EJ
Equipment of Manteno, Illinois in the amount of $63,650.00; (Public Works Director
Strange)
E. City Council consent and approval of Mayor Jett's appointments to Standing
Committees of the City Council for the period May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022;
(Mayor Jett)
F. City Council consent and approval of Mayor Jett's appointment of Thomas Settles to the
vacant McHenry Police Pension Board of Trustees position which runs from May 2021
and expires on April 30th, 2023; (Mayor Jett)
G. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use permit requests; (Parks & Recreation
Director Hobson)
H. May 17, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
I. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $294,958.98.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve
Consent 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.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Motion to approve a Video Gaming License for the Hub Market, located at 1210 N.
Green Street subject to the execution of a Video Gaming Development Agreement.
(Deputy City Clerk Johnson) '1
Briefly explained by Deputy Clerk Johnson. No public comment on this. Alderman Glab, stated
that he is not in support of the video gaming. They already have a liquor licenses, Hub Market
is asking for the video licenses now.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-
nays-Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
B. Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the FY21/22 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund in the
amount of $22,022.38 to fund the City's portion of Eastern Gateway Entrance Sign.
(Economic Development Director Martin)
No Public Comment.
Thortons signage, they are responsible for 20K and city pays the rest.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach 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.
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C. Motion to enter into a Commercial Tenant Grant Agreement with the owners of B and B
Auto in an amount not -to -exceed $15,000. (Economic Development Director Martin)
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.
D. Motion to approve a Fagade Improvement Grant with the owners of B and B Auto in an
amount not -to -exceed $3,500. (Economic Development Director Martin)
No public comment.
Alderman Santi stated that the development from Phillip Baggio has done a great job as
an owner.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi 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.
E. Motion to approve four (4) Ordinances (6.E.1, 6.E.2, 6.E.3, and 6.E.4) related to the
Continental Properties - Authentix McHenry Integrated Design District Development.
(Staff)
Ben Lang gave presented the Continental overview via Zoom presentation.
Public Comment: Alan Mader- resident, summarized that an influx of an apartment complex
effects stability of the neighborhood, explained that limiting the number of apartments should
maybe be concerned. He talked about the many benefits of a smaller apartment complex.
Sam Catalano, resident, brought up phase I- expressed concern about a phase II of the
complex.
Kristine Reinhard -resident- Mirrors the concerns of the that have commented, expressed that
a vote to pass this should not be cast if it you would not want it in your backyard.
Tracey Zigone,-resident, — Asked to see the setback areas from the proposal, questioned the
difference in elevation between the properties to the homes. This brought up a conversation
regarding the swale, Director Polerecky also spoke regarding the storm water and what would
be added would benefit those that live behind it.
Alderman Santi asked questions regarding the emergency entrance, they are required to have
a second access, Per Director Polerecky. The stoplight at Blake and 31, was brought up as
well.
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Alderman McClatchey asked where Continental considered 288, according to Ben Lang from
Continental to remove a building would cause the plans to change.
Alderman Glab asked questions regarding sewer and water, Continental puts it in and then The
City is responsible for the upkeep of it.
Alderman Devine questioned why there is not a play area included in this plan, it was stated
that a dog park is more popular at 50% than the percentage of children for a park.
Alderwoman Miller, visited other sites, stated there was positive feedback regarding the other
locations that were created by Continental, continuing this discussion for some time.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 2-nays- Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey,-0-abstained. Motion carried.
Ordinance Approving Variations, Zoning Map Amendment, And Conditional Use
Permit For The Authentix McHenry Integrated Design District Development
Located East Of The Intersection Of N. Richmond Road And Blake Boulevard
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 2-nays- Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatch ey,-0-abstained. Motion carried. '1
2. Ordinance Approving a Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision of Authentix at
McHenry
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 2-nays- Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatch ey,-0-abstained. Motion carried.
3. Ordinance Proposing The Establishment Of A Backup Special Service Area #12 In
The City Of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, And To Levy Taxes For The
Purpose Of Paying The Cost Of Providing Special Services In And For Such Area
If The Property Owners Fail To Provide Said Services.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Devine to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 2-nays- Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey,-0-abstained. Motion carried.
4. Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor's Execution of a Development Agreement with
Continental Properties.
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A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman McClathey to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 2-nays- Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey,-0-abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Items.
Staff Reports.
A. June 7, 2021 Staff Report Provided.- in person meeting next June 21It, no more Zoom
Meetings.
Mayor's Report: Meetings with go back to in -person.
City Council Comments: Alderman Santi-wanted to know if we could develop a partial
Zoom/in person meeting arrangement. Alderman Glab also likes to support both partial and
zoom meetings. Alerman McClatchey would also like to continue with both as well.
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey
to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 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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Mayor ne J City Clerk Trisha Ramel