HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/01/2001 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2001
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Althoff, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 1, 2001 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd,
Wimmer. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito, City
Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Chief of Police Kostecki, Director of Public Works Batt
and Director Community Development Napolitano. Absent: Assistant City Administrator
Maxeiner and Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT
Cynthia Denz, a resident of 3212 W. Bretons Drive, addressed Council regarding a
parking situation on Kane Avenue. Ms. Denz stated her place of employment is Mid-City
Beauty Supply located at 4005 West Kane Avenue. She has observed on a number of
occasions the large delivery trucks are unable to access the parking lot to deliver supplies
to her employment due to vehicles parked on both sides of the street on Kane Avenue.
Mayor Althoff acknowledged Ms. Denz's concerns and referred the issue to Director
Napolitano for resolution.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Consent Agenda, as
submitted;
■ Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Sign Grant Documents;
�.. ■ Final Pay Request, Lakeland Park Drainage Phase IV, not to exceed
$104,524.10;
■ Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, Traffic & Motor Vehicle Code;
■ Ordinance Establishing Interested Persons Registry for Creation of TIF District;
■ Bonfire Request:
o October 13, 2001, Zion Lutheran Church, 4206 W. Elm Street;
■ Request to Waive Formal Bid Process and Accept Quote from Gordon Flesch for
Purchase of Police Department copier, $11,867.80;
■ Approve City Council Minutes:
o September 5, 2001 regularly scheduled Council Meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Regarding Item No. 4 of the Consent Agenda concerning establishing an ordinance
instituting interested persons registry for creation of TIF District, Alderman Glab requested
a list be provided to all the Aldermen of those persons signing the registry. Council
concurred.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORY AND BANKING SERVICES
�- City Administrator Lobaito addressed Council advising the City of McHenry's
existing banking services agreement with Amcore Bank expires as of December 31, 2001.
Council determined at the Regular Meeting on December 30, 1998, banking services
should be revisited following each Mayoral election. City Treasurer Welter and Staff are
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preparing to conduct a competitive process for the selection of a financial institution,
suitable to handle the City's banking services.
A Request for Information Municipal Depository has been prepared and will be
forwarded to each of McHenry's local banking institutions. Upon receipt of the completed
Requests for Information, the qualifying banks will be interviewed. The institutions will be
evaluated based on strength of financial assets, services offered, experience of the service
team, long term stability of the institution in the area and cost to the City.
Staff requests Council's authorization to issue the Request for Information and
conduct interviews with the interested institutions. City Administrator Lobaito advised
recommendations for award would be brought back to the Finance Committee for
consideration and recommendation prior to expiration of the current agreement.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize Staff to issue the Municipal
Depository Request for Information and to conduct interviews with qualified financial
institutions for banking services to the City of McHenry and scheduling a Finance
Committee meeting to consider the qualifications of each financial institution and Staff
recommendations.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIANCE OF NORTH SIDE YEAR SETBACK AT 1114
OAKWOOD DRIVE
Vernon Block, property owner of 1114 Oakwood Drive and Petitioner, was in
attendance at the regular City Council meeting held on September 17, 2001. He was
requesting a variance to allow a north side yard set back of approximately five feet to allow
construction of a second garage stall onto the existing attached garage.
Director of Community Development Napolitano noted the property is currently
zoned RS-3, Medium High Density Single-Family Residential. The minimum side yard
setback in this district is ten feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is less. The
existing home is currently setback 17.3 feet from the north property line. A 12-foot
expansion of the existing attached garage is proposed, which would result in a new side
yard setback of approximately 5.3 feet. Director Napolitano stated the Zoning Board of
Appeals at a Public Hearing held on August 30, 2001 unanimously approved Mr. Block's
request for a variance.
At the September 17, 2001 City Council meeting, Council granted the request for a
variance of the north side yard setback, with a 4 to 1 vote, directing Staff to draft the
required ordinance granting the requested variance of the north side yard setback from 8
feet to 5 feet.
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`.. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to pass an ordinance granting a variance
permitting a north side yard setback of 5 feet for the property located at 1114 Oakwood
Drive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer
Voting Nay: Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RENEWAL OF SIGN PERMIT FOR OFF-SITE ADVERTISING SIGNS, BOONE CREEK
SUBDIVISION, NORTHWEST CORNER OF CRYSTAL LAKE AND BULL VALLEY
ROADS AND SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ROUTE 120 AND DRAPER ROAD
Mr. Roger Gerstad of Gerstad Builders, owner of Gerstad Builders and American
Heritage Builders, was in attendance requesting Council grant the renewal of sign permits
for two 8' x 8' off-site advertising signs for the Boone Creek Subdivision. One sign is
located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Route 120 and Draper Road. The
other sign is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Bull Valley and Crystal
Lake Roads.
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated the signs were originally
approved and installed in October of 1998. Approval of the off-site sign placement is
�.. subject to an annual renewal request by the developers and proper sign maintenance.
Director Napolitano continued, advising the fourth phase of the Boone Creek Subdivision
is currently under development and the final plat for the fifth and final phase is in
preparation. There are still approximately 200 lots remaining to be developed.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired about the developers' use of small stick signs for off-
site advertising in conjunction with the two signs requested. Mr. Gerstad responded to
Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiring stating in an effort to comply with the City's sign
ordinance, small stick signs are only displayed on weekends and are removed on Sunday
night. Additionally, Mr. Gerstad stated every effort is made to not display the small stick
signs within City of McHenry limits.
Alderman Glab advised he was willing to grant approval with the understanding the
use of small stick signs would gradually be discontinued.
Council requested Staff direct letters to area developers addressing the City's sign
ordinance. Director of Community Development Napolitano agreed to send a letter out to
all area developers.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to grant a one-year off-site sign permit to
Gerstad Builders, Inc. and American Heritage Builders for two 8' x 8' advertising signs:
• One sign to be located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Route
120 and Draper Road; and
• One sign to be located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Bull
Valley and Crystal Lake Roads.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION — USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL USES FOR
LIBERTY SQUARE, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ROUTE 31 AND
SHAMROCK LANE
RST Development, Inc., applicants, requested additional time to formulate their
presentation to Council. Applicant requested the opportunity to approach Council at the
Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for October 29, 2001. Council concurred.
This item was removed from the Agenda until the Regular City Council Meeting
scheduled to take place on October 29, 2001. .�
ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH SMITH ENGINEERING FOR CRYSTAL LAKE
ROAD AND WINDING CREEK DRIVE — TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT STUDY, NOT TO
EXCEED $6,800
Director of Public Works Batt addressed Council advising at the direction of the
Public Works Committee on July 10, 2001, Staff obtained a proposal from Smith
Engineering outlining the requirements for a signal warrant study. Director Batt noted this
is an unbudgeted item and stated the study would not exceed $6,800 in cost. The study
involves the following elements:
• Traffic Counts
• Warrant Analysis
• Accident Analysis and Other Required Data
• Preparation and Submission of Report to the City of McHenry
• City Revisions and Additional Data
• Coordination of Meetings and Administration
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Low, to approve the engineering agreement with
Smith Engineering for a traffic signal warrant study at Crystal Lake Road and Winding
Creek Drive, in an amount not to exceed $6,800.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH SMITH ENGINEERING FOR MC CULLOM LAKE
ROAD AND ROUTE 31 PHASE II FINAL ENGINEERING , NOT TO EXCEED $135,905.16
Director of Public Works Batt advised Council Smith Engineering has completed
Phase I Engineering Plans for the subject project. Phase II Engineering and preparation of
contract plans and specifications is now being submitted. Director Batt stated the project
consists of widening and resurfacing McCullom Lake Road, Illinois Route 31 and Orleans
Street, as well as modernization of traffic signals at the intersection of McCullom Lake
Road and Illinois Route 31. The project is budgeted at $2,170,000 under account
440.00.8600. Staff requests Council approve Phase II Final Engineering Contract with
Smith Engineering in an amount not to exceed $135,905.15.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Bolger, to approve the engineering contract with
Smith Engineering for Phase II Final Engineering for McCullom Lake Road and Illinois
Route 31, in an amount not to exceed $135,905.15.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH BAXTER & WOODMAN, COONEY HEIGHTS
DRAINAGE STUDY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000.
Director of Public Works Batt advised Council of a proposal received from Baxter &
Woodman to conduct a drainage study of Cooney Heights. Continuing, Director Batt
informed Council of several complaints received from residents concerning flooding in the
Cooney Heights Subdivision.
Director Batt stated Council Cooney Heights is bounded by Crystal Lake Road on
the west, Lillian Street on the south, the railroad tracks to the east and Mill Street on the
north. The northern part of the subdivision specifically north of Wood Street and Logan
Street, drains to the northeast toward Mill Street and the railroad tracks. The southern part
of the subdivision drains toward the southeast. A number of residents in the area have
reported flooding due to the inadequacy of drainage ditches to transport water away from
the area. Director Batt advised Council Baxter & Woodman proposes to analyze the
drainage in the area to determine how the neighborhood drainage system works in an
effort to develop improvement alternatives. The scope of service includes:
• Collect topographic information, including field surveys as required;
• Estimate stormwater runoff in the sub-drainage areas and evaluate conveyance and
storage of the runoff within the tributary areas during different storm events,
including the 100-year storm;
• Review the existing conveyance system to determine the capabilities of the existing
system to handle current and future flows and to evaluate various alternatives to
`- improve conveyance;
• Review site requirements and property availability for providing storage of runoff for
the various rainfall events considered;
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• Meet with City Staff to review proposed improvement alternatives and their
associated cost estimates;
• Prepare a report, including exhibits, outlining findings, conclusions and
recommendations;
• Assist with presentation of alternatives and estimated costs to neighborhood
residents, including research of funding options.
Director Batt noted the Public Works Committee recommends Council approve the
Baxter and Woodman Drainage Study Proposal for the Cooney Heights Subdivision, in an
amount not to exceed $16,000.
Alderman Glab noted while the $16,000 cost of the drainage study is not a
budgeted item the study is necessary. Alderman Murgatroyd concurred with Alderman
Glab's assessment.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Low, to approve the Engineering Contract submitted
by Baxter & Woodman for a Drainage Study of the Cooney Heights Subdivision, in an
amount not to exceed $16,000.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE CODE, NO
LEFT TURN AT JOHN AND ALLEN STREETS
At the direction of the Public Works Committee Staff prepared an ordinance
prohibiting left hand turns at John Street on to Allen Avenue, between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p..m.
Alderman Murgatroyd opined restricting the hours prohibiting left turns from John
Street on to Allen Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. might be excessive. Alderman
Bolger responded high school construction and open campus necessitate the hours of
enforcement.
Mayor Althoff inquired whether the ordinance is to apply to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on school days only and noted as currently presented the ordinance does not
restrict enforcement to school days only. Alderman Bolger stated enforcement of the
ordinance between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days only is
appropriate. Council concurred.
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`- Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Ordinance restricting left hand
turns from John Street on to Allen Avenue, on school days, between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Murgatroyd suggested the ordinance be reviewed in the Spring following
construction at West Campus. Council concurred.
CONNECTOR SIDEWALK LEONARD STREET TO MAPLE AVENUE
Director of Public Works Batt advised Council Smith Engineering, as per direction,
submitted a preliminary drawing and cost estimate to install a pedestrian walkway to
connect Leonard Street and Maple Avenue. Director Batt noted the area in questions is a
commonly used unimproved pathway across private property used by area walkers. He
opined the property owners might agree to provide the necessary easements, however if
said easements cannot be obtained from the affected residents there is no reason to
pursue the project.
Director Batt explained the estimate includes a 4" thick walkway of concrete, 5 feet
in width and 260 feet in length. A 46' block retaining wall with 55' protective railing is also
provided along the creek embankment near Maple Avenue. A split rail fence will be
installed along the eastern boundary of the walkway to discourage walkers from
encroaching on private property.
Staff requests Council authorize Staff to obtain easements and proceed with the
remaining portion of the Engineering Agreement, submitted by Smith Engineering, in an
amount not to exceed $11,560.00.
In response to Alderman Bolger inquiry Director Batt stated concrete is a more
durable substance than asphalt.
Alderman Low suggested obtaining a bid for both concrete and asphalt. Council
concurred.
Alderman Bolger inquired about snow removal and who would be responsible.
Director Batt responded it is his understanding the property owners will be maintaining the
walkway, however if not, it will be the responsibility of the City. City Attorney McArdle
stated the City will need to maintain the walkway as the City has liability and will want to
make certain the walkway is clear of any snow or debris.
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Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Low, authorizing Staff to obtain easements and
proceed with the remaining portion of the Engineering Agreement, submitted by Smith
Engineering, in an amount not to exceed $11,560.00, developing specifications for the
utilization of asphalt and concrete.
Voting Aye: Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO INITIATE BOND PROCEEDINGS FOR EDGEBROOK
DRAINAGE, McCULLOM LAKE ROAD ROUTE 31 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
AND NORTH INTERCEPTOR SEWER
City Administrator Lobaito presented documents for review and consideration of
Council relating to the issuance of approximately $5.0 million in general obligation bonds
to fund the North Interceptor Sewer, $2.616 million, McCullom Lake Road and Route 31
Intersection Improvements, $940,000 and Edgebrook Drainage, $1.395 million, projects.
These projects were included in the 2001 Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
City Administrator Lobaito advised Council the financing plans in the CIP call for
bonds to be issued for all three projects. Debt service payments on the bonds for the
North Interceptor Sewer and the McCullom Lake Route 31 Intersection improvements were
scheduled to come from additional sales tax provided by the Rubloff Development on north
Route 31. The improvements are being made to accommodate the sanitary sewer and
transportation needs in the immediate area of the development. Financing sources for
debt service on the Edgebrook Drainage project have not been determined to date. The
project was originally listed in the CIP as funded through the issuance of alternate revenue
bonds. The debt service to repay these bonds was identified as a combination of special
service area property tax revenue, 50%, and public benefit, 50%. Council elected in April
to delay making a formal decision regarding the projects funding, yet awarded the contract
to begin work. Staff again brought the issue of funding forward at a Finance Committee
meeting in August 2001, as work on the project was coming to a conclusion. The
consensus of the Committee favored the issuance of bonds to pay for the Edgebrook
Drainage Project, with a funding source for debt service to be determined upon further
analysis and investigation of the concept, size and scope of a Special Service Area.
City Administrator Lobaito advised Council of the need for Staff to initiate the bond
issuance process for all three projects. If the authorizing ordinance and the
reimbursement resolution are not approved in a timely fashion, the City will be unable to
issue bonds on the Edgebrook Drainage project and the option of using bonds as a
funding mechanism on the North Interceptor Sewer project may be in jeopardy.
Staff requests Council's approval of the following documents for all three projects:
1. Notification of Intent to Issue Bonds and the Right to File Petitions.
2. Authorizing ordinances for the issuance of bonds for the three projects.
3. Order scheduling a public hearing concerning the intent of the City to issue bonds.
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�- City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the Notification of Intent form fulfills
legal requirements on public notification. The authorizing ordinances set the ceiling on the
amount borrowed for the specific projects and the order scheduling a public hearing is
another legal requirement as required by the Bond Notification Act. City Administrator
Lobaito noted as a contingency factor the bonds are slightly higher than the amount
needed and advised Council the Public Hearing is scheduled on the October 29, 2001
Agenda.
Alderman Glab inquired as to the amount of the tax increase. City Administrator
Lobaito responded to Alderman Glab's inquiry stating the approximate percentage is 3.6%.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Low, approving the Notification of Intent to
Issue Bonds and Right to File Petition in an aggregate principal sum not to exceed
$1,500,000, for the purpose of paying to costs of funding the Illinois Route 31 roadway
improvements at McCullom Lake Road, approving an ordinance authorizing the issuance
of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) for the City of McHenry,
McHenry County, Illinois in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for
the purpose of funding the Illinois Route 31 roadway improvements at McCullom Lake
Road and approving the order calling a public hearing concerning the intent of the City
Council of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, to sell $1,500,000 General
Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source).
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, approving the Notification of Intent to Issue
Bonds and Right to File Petition in an aggregate principal sum not to exceed $2,500,000,
for the purpose of paying to costs of funding the Edgebrook area storm drainage
improvements, approving an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation
Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) for the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for the purpose of funding the
Edgebrook area storm drainage improvements and approving the order calling a public
hearing concerning the intent of the City Council of the City of McHenry, McHenry County,
Illinois, to sell $2,500,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source).
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, approving the Notification of Intent to
Issue Bonds and Right to File Petition in an aggregate principal sum not to exceed
$2,800,000, for the purpose of paying to costs of funding the extension of the north
interceptor sewer, approving an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation
Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) for the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,800,000 for the purpose of funding the
extension of the north interceptor sewer approving the order calling a public hearing
concerning the intent of the City Council of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois,
to sell $2,800,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source).
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, approving the resolution expressing
official intent regarding certain capital expenditures to be reimbursed from proceeds of an
obligation to be issued by the City of McHenry, McHenry, Illinois, subject to review by the
City attorney.
Voting Aye: Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
GREEN STREET AT LARKIN LANE, SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Director of Public Works Batt addressed Council iterating Chairman Alderman
Bolger, at the July 30, 2001 Public Works Committee meeting, requested Staff investigate
the cost to lower the sidewalk at the southeast corner of Green Street and Larkin Lane.
Projected cost to lower the south side of the sidewalk was estimated at $51,000. At the
September 12, 2001, Public Works Committee meeting, Staff was directed to investigate a
less expensive alternative with regard to lowering the south side of the sidewalk to improve
sight visibility.
A proposal has been received from Thelen Sand and Gravel in the amount of
$5,750 for removal of the sidewalk and earth excavation on the south side of Larkin Lane
along Green Street. The proposal includes does not include landscaping, topsoil re-
spread, seeding or sodding. Staff noted this is an unbudgeted item.
Staff requests Council approve a study to be performed by Smith Engineering to
improve the sight distance at Larkin Lane and Green Street in an amount not to exceed
$15,000 and to waive bids and approve Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc.'s proposal in an
amount not to exceed $5,750. ..,
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to approve a study to be performed by
Smith Engineering to improve the sight distance at Larkin Lane and Green Street in an
amount not to exceed $15,000 and to waive bids and approve the proposal submitted by
Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,750.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY CONTRACT WITH SMITH ENGINEERING FOR THE 2002 STREET
PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,991.
Director of Public Works Batt advised Council the City of McHenry 2002 MFT Road
Program is based on a prioritized list of streets provided by the City to Smith Engineering
Consultants, Inc. It is the consultant's responsibility to review the existing condition of
each road to determine the necessary improvements required. In order to prepare a
detailed engineering proposal to complete plans, specifications and bid documents for the
program it is necessary to first know the scope of construction of each street, particularly
the length of roadway, which will require construction or other specific improvements.
Roads requiring reconstruction will require plan and profile sheets, cross-sections and
detailed grading sheets. It was noted it is much more man-hour intensive to prepare plans
of this detail as opposed to lesser detailed plan view sheets for roads requiring resurfacing
and spot curb, sidewalk and driveway improvements. Director Batt informed Council Smith
Engineering Consultants proposes providing the City with two separate engineering
agreements. The initial contract to perform the preliminary research and field
investigations necessary to determine the scope of construction to be performed on each
street and the second contract based upon results of the preliminary investigation.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired if the two contracts would lead to a more precise cost
estimate. Director Batt responded affirmatively.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the preliminary contract with Smith
Engineering Consultants, Inc. for the 2002 Motor Fuel Tax Street Program, in an amount
not to exceed $12,991.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Althoff request Council appoint of Suzanne Kotomski of 2619 West Lincoln
Road, McHenry to the Landmark Commission, to fill a vacancy existing on the Commission
`- since February, 2001. Mayor Althoff noted while Ms. Kotomski does not reside within the
corporate limits of the City of McHenry she does reside within one and one-half miles of
the City limits, as required by ordinance.
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Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the appointment of Suzanne
Kotomski to the Landmark Commission.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Althoff advised Council of receipt of a letter from Senator Klemm pledging
$500,000 to the Riverwalk project, subject to two official actions. One, the City will pledge
and set aside an equal amount toward construction of Phase I and second, the City
establish a financing district to assist in covering the cost of the project.
Mayor Althoff informed Council she anticipates receiving a letter of interest from
Kathleen Field Orr and Associates regarding possible representation. Ms. Orr's firm
specializes in the field of Tax Increment Financing legal issues.
Mayor Althoff inquired if City Clerk Jones had identified the day and hours of trick or
treating for the Halloween holiday. City Clerk Jones responded the day chosen for the
celebration of Halloween is Wednesday, October 31, 2001 and the hours of 4:00p.m. to
8:00 p.m. have been established for trick or treat.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Bolger advised Council he has received a request from the Chesapeake
Hills Condominium Association regarding the possibility of dedication of Chesapeake Drive
to the City of McHenry. Additionally, Alderman Bolger wishes to address concerns about
vehicles backing up on Pearl Street. It was suggested a Public Works Committee meeting
be scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
Alderman Low concurred with Alderman Bolger, a Public Works Committee meeting
is necessary, as a number of complaints have been received from residents in the area of
Freund Avenue and Grand Avenue regarding severe difficulties encountered in attempting
to make a left hand turn on to Route 31.
Alderman Glab opined he would like to discuss the issue concerning parking on
Oakwood Avenue in the Whispering Oaks Subdivision.
These items will be placed on a Public Works Committee agenda.
Alderman Murgatroyd requested scheduling a Personnel and Finance Committee
meeting before the end of October to discuss the salary survey. Committee members will
determine a mutually agreeable date and inform full Council.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council the fitting for the Riverside Drive
sewer line have been rejected by Baxter & Woodman and require remanufacturing. The
new fittings are expected to arrive within days.
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�— Chief of Police Kostecki advised Council he attended the graduation ceremony, on
Friday, September 28, 2001, for Officers Hojnacki, Popp and Rewiako for the Illinois State
Police Academy in Springfield. The officers will begin the Field Training Program on
Sunday, September 30, 2001. Additionally, Chief Kostecki stated he was pleased to
announce Officer Larry Popp had been honored with receipt of the Superintendent's Award
at the Illinois State Police Academy.
Continuing, Chief of Police Kostecki stated testing for new patrol officers is
scheduled to begin on Friday, October 5, 2001.
City Administrator Lobaito advised Council Well No. 10 ceased to function the week
of September 10, 2001. The cost of repairs exceeds Staff authority and therefore, requires
Council approval. Layne-Western has submitted an estimate of repairs in an amount not-
to exceed $19,500. Staff requests Council's approval to authorize Layne-Western to
conduct repairs on Well No. 10 in an amount not to exceed $19,500.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the emergency expenditure to
Layne-Western, for the repair to Well No. 10, in an amount not to exceed $19,500.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council there are two topics to be discussed at
Executive Session:
• Personnel
• Property Acquisition
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business brought before Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. to
discuss Personnel and Property Acquisition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m.
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Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Low, to return to Open Session at 9:05 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:05 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Glab, seconded by Low, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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