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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 07/18/2001 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 2001 `,. The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Althoff, at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, July 18, 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, Assistant Director Public Works Marcinko, Assistant Administrator Maxeiner and Director Community Development Napolitano. Absent: Director Public Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. PRESENTATION The Honorable John Hen nessey-Niland, U.S. State Department was scheduled to make a presentation. Due to unforeseen events Mr. Hennessey-Niland was unable to attend the Council meeting. Mayor Althoff addressed the Council concerning Secretary of State Colin Powell's initiation of a Hometown Diplomats Program, whereby diplomats visit areas surrounding their hometown to promote and explain the role of the State Department and how it affects the lives of U.S. citizens. Mr. Hen nessey-Niland was part of the tribunal trying war criminals in Yugoslavia. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT Robert Nick, 4222 Sioux Lane, addressed Council, stating in 1979 there was some work done on his home under a permit. He is attempting to sell his home but has been unsuccessful thus far. Mr. Nick stated his yard is torn up. He would like the City to re-sod `-- his yard or, ideally, restore the 14-inch drain culvert. Mr. Nick states that Staff informed him the 14-inch drain culvert is a drainage problem. Mr. Nick states that, additionally, he has not been able to obtain a permit to widen his driveway while many of his neighbors have widened their driveways. Mayor Althoff apologized to Mr. Nick. She stated this item will be on the agenda on August 6, 2001, with full background information, at which time the issue will be addressed by full Council PUBLIC HEARING: 2001/2002 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Mayor Althoff opened the Public Hearing for approval of the City of McHenry 2001- 2001 Annual Appropriation Ordinance at 7:38 p.m. Mayor Althoff requested Assistant City Administrator Maxeiner provide an explanation to the Public and Council informing them as per State Statutes, the City must adopt an Appropriation Ordinance in the first quarter of the City's fiscal year. The Appropriation Ordinance provides the legal authority to allocate funds to specific spending activities and establishes the City's legal spending limit for the 2001-2002 Fiscal Year. Staff requests approval by Council of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $49,948,576. All foreseeable expenditures have been included. Staff noted the Appropriation Ordinance establishes the maximum level of expenditures, which can be `.. authorized only if adequate revenues are available. The City's 2001-2002 Operating Budget approved at the April 25, 2001 regularly scheduled Council Meeting, of $37,486,899 is a more accurate reflection of Council's anticipated expenditures. July 18, 2001 Page Two Mayor Althoff opened the floor to audience questions and/or comments. There were none. In response to Mayor Althoffs inquiry, City Clerk Jones stated there were no written and/or verbal comments received in the Office of the City Clerk with regard to this Public Hearing. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to close the Public Hearing at 7:52 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass an Appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $49,948,576 establishing the City of McHenry's legal spending limit for the 2001-2002 Fiscal Year. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Low, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: • Final Payment to Glenbrook Excavating not to exceed $81,692.80 for John Street Sanitary Sewer Project; • Final Payment not to exceed $20,474.87 to Peter Baker & Sons, 2000 Street Reconstruction Program; • Final Payment not to exceed $62,956.56 to Payne & Dolan, 1999 Street Program; • Easement Agreement/Replacement Trees at 715 N. Green Street not to exceed $2,450; • Resolution Authorizing Delegate to MCMRMA; • Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Royal/Crystal Lake Road Traffic Signal; • List of Bills for Approval: GENERAL FUND ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,709.91 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO 866.20 ACRES GROUP 4,482.00 ADAMS AUTO BODY 1,504.83 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 99.84 ADAMS MARK ST LOUIS HOTS 1,223.15 ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 263.86 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 255.18 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 104.65 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC 145.00 AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GR 310.80 AMERITECH 5,341.48 ANCHOR INDUSTRIES INC 6,600.17 ANDERSON, GISELLE 47.00 "1 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 262.45 ASECOM INC 733.20 BACKHAUS, KATHERINE 52.00 BARN NURSERY, THE 1,146.72 BATES, KAY 48.00 BAZILEWICH, GREG 176.00 BENBENEK, RAY 252.00 July 18, 2001 Page 3 BERNADZIKOWSKI, DINA 120.00 BEYER, THOMAS S 32.85 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 9,938.37 BRADY & ASSOCIATES, PHIL 3,255.00 BREMER, CURT 63.00 BSN SPORTS 45.81 BUSS FORD SALES 92.34 C & C HEATING & A/C 94.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 4,979.99 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 1,480.75 CHICAGO TRIBUNE 2,632.64 CHICAGO TURF & IRRIGATIO 3,815.11 CINGULAR 69.98 CINGULAR WIRELESS 297.67 CINTAS CORPORATION #355 53.56 CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL MOS 7,142.50 COMED 15,138.65 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 425.00 CONSERV FS 212.08 CONTINENTAL BAKING 22.00 COOK, TRACIE 9.00 CORNERSTONE MATERIAL REC 3,910.00 COUGHLIN, DIANE 97.50 COUNTRY JEEP IN MCHENRY 235.62 COUNTRYSIDE FLOWER SHOP 94.01 CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS 69.00 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE 580.00 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 1,653.43 CURY, CHRISTINE 15.00 CUSTOM VEHICLE SYSTEMS I 508.90 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 444.54 DEDITZ, JACKIE 28.00 DELL MARKETING LP 3,602.00 DIAMOND, SARA 72.00 DIENHART, TANYA 62.00 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 80.60 �. ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 51.99 ENOCH, WALTER 24.00 EXTECH COMPANY 97.35 FALCON ASSOCIATES INC 90.00 FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 162.00 FIELDS, JOANNE 36.00 FISCHER BROS FRESH 1,977.63 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 301.04 FLOWERWOOD 168.00 FOERSTER, JEFFERY S 150.00 FOWLER, TOM 294.00 FOX VALLEY CHEMICAL CO 418.00 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 1,646.00 G COMMUNICATIONS 188.70 G IMPRESSIONS 45.00 GARRELTS & SONS INC 7,525.00 GERAGHTY, MARCI 271.68 GLS 49.90 GRAND SLAM USA 2,014.00 GREETINGS GALORE 30.00 GREY CONSTRUCTION 5,755.00 GRIFFIN, JIM 84.00 GROVES, MARK 40.00 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 59.00 GURRIE, LETITIA 36.92 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 2,550.00 HAMBY, KATHY 68.00 HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 120.00 HEINZELMANN, MARY SUE 52.00 HENNESSEY-NILAND, JULIE 82.00 HEWES, RITA 35.00 HILL, PAM 39.00 HOBBY LOBBY 36.88 HOWENSTINE, ALICE 10.00 ICI DELUX PAINT CENTERS 192.00 ICMA 45.50 IIMC 185.00 ILLINOIS FIRE AND POLICE 1,800.00 ILLINOIS LAWN EQUIPMENT 15.48 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGU 10.00 INDOFF INCORPORATED 97.16 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 172.12 July 18, 2001 Page 4 IPRA 20.00 JAEGER, DUREE 68.00 JEPSEN TIRE 783.00 JEWEL FOOD STORES 17.71 JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE 595.00 JONES TRAVEL & TOUR 480.00 JONES, JOHN 297.70 K'S INVESTIGATIONS & SEC 300.00 KALE UNIFORMS INC 497.20 KAR PRODUCTS 363.75 KARA COMPANY INC 85.50 KELLEY, RICK 430.50 KREASSIG, DANIEL 150.00 KRITCH, JENNIFER 39.00 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 15,986.00 KUNSTMAN, KIM 55.00 KUSTOM SIGNALS INC 8,709.60 LAGUNAS, JOSE 12.50 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 87.54 LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS 107.70 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 595.26 LEONARDI'S FOOD SPECIALT 3,966.05 LETN PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE 576.00 LIBERTY FLAG & SPECIALTY 166.35 LIGOCKI, REGINA 25.00 LOCKER'S FLOWERS 77.00 MALONEY, DAWN 40.00 MCANDREWS & CUNABAUGH 6,800.00 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 576.57 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 883.96 MCHENRY COUNTY EDC 60.00 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 4.50 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 1,892.50 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 281.00 MCHENRY HEATING & AIR 666.38 MCHENRY POLICE PENSION F 39,490.68 MCHENRY SHOOTING CENTER 735.99 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 372.45 MCKEEN, BRIAN J 32.00 MELROSE PYROTECHNICS INC 18,000.00 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE 45.99 METZE, MATT 21.00 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 4,481.56 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP 340.00 MOLNAR, JAMES 150.00 MORRIE & SONS 150.38 NADER, MARY 56.00 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 1,231.05 NICOR GAS 1,321.64 NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 35.00 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 176.39 NORTHWEST HERALD 1,448.01 NOVUS WINDSHIELD REPAIR 50.00 O'HERRON CO INC, RAY 5,502.65 OAKS MARATHON 45.00 OFFICE CONCEPTS 2,615.23 OFFICE DEPOT INC 1,559.20 OHLIN SALES INC 82.43 OLBRICH, NICOLE 46.00 OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 221.60 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 127.55 OWSLEY, MIKE 93.89 PEAVEY COMPANY, LYNN 775.00 PEPSI-COLA GENERAL BOTTL 3,568.25 PERFORMANCE DIESEL 300.00 PETALS & STEMS 33.50 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL 309.73 PETERSON, BETH 48.00 PICKUS CONSTRUCTION 30.00 PINTER, WILLIAM S 126.00 PIONEER MANUFACTURING CO 94.95 PITNEY BOWES INC 617.60 PRECISION SHARPENING & R 112.00 QUICK, KATHLEEN 194.06 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 582.00 RADICOM INC 237.50 RADIO SHACK 1.99 RECORD A HIT 1,205.50 July 18, 2001 Page 5 REICHERT CHEVROLET 11.14 RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 56.70 RICHMOND FISHERIES 800.00 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 97.97 ROBERTSON, SUE 11.60 ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 123.84 ROCKFORD MAP PUBLISHERS 81.95 ROGERS, MATT 100.00 ROSKO ENTERPRISES 30.00 ROUSH, KERRI 25.00 ROWE, HERBERT W 1,215.00 RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 42.20 RYDIN DECAL 270.00 SAM'S CLUB 325.68 SCHATZ, DON 525.00 SCHATZ, PATTY 92.00 SEMEL, YVONNE 24.00 SETON NAME PLATE COMPANY 77.55 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 383.50 SIGNS BY FRY 735.00 SIMON, BONNIE 48.00 SIMONS, JENNIFER 39.00 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 23,144.22 SPRINGER, CARYN 125.00 STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 1,107.36 SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS 1,356.25 TEXACRAFT INC 3,181.43 THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 1,260.00 TIMEWISE 670.04 TJ CONEVERA'S INC 493.60 TOWN & COUNTRY LANDSCAPE 10.00 TOWN & COUNTRY POWER 26.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL & 260.05 TROCKI, TODD A 110.00 TRUSCO MANUFACTURING CO 70.69 UNITED LABORATORIES 560.25 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 67.55 VILLARREAL, MICHELLE 125.00 VIRGILS, LAURA L 19.43 WARREN, TOM 385.00 WEARGUARD 59.94 WEIS, DONALD 25.00 WEST PUBLISHING CORP 207.00 WEST PUBLISHING PYMT CTR 162.00 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 606.43 WIGMAN, GARY R 450.00 WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 1,407.00 WILSON RACQUET SPORTS US 294.00 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 265.31 WOOD, ROLAND 439.85 YOUNG, TIMOTHY B 179.50 ZARATE, MIGUEL C 40.00 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 514.00 BAND FUND ELM STREET DESIGN 180.00 IMPERIAL MUSIC 1,338.90 SIGNAL PERFECTION LTD 287.75 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND KAY PARK-REC CORP 22,965.10 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 150,843.00 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 280,137.00 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 56,497.00 MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE 56,497.00 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 6,901.15 SCHAEFGES BROTHERS INC 62,550.00 WATER/SEWER FUND ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,115.99 \_ ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 87.29 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 567.50 AMERITECH 1,210.15 AQUAPREP 4,455.00 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 451.15 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 1,323.10 BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 23.00 July 18, 2001 Page 6 CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 226.00 CINGULAR WIRELESS 44.99 COMED 27,730.23 CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS 456.00 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 284.42 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 34.60 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE A 306.90 FOREMAN & COMPANY, JOSEP 1,500.00 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 216.00 GEMPLER'S INC 58.40 HYDRA-STOP INC 1,610.53 ILLINI POWER PRODUCTS 519.00 ILLINOIS RURAL WATER 31.83 JENSEN SALES CO INC, LEE 9,381.78 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 1,848.00 LEWIS EQUIPMENT CO 62.87 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 229.00 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 150.05 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 390.00 MCHENRY ELECTRIC & SUPPL 19.70 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 30.89 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE 290.12 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 326.00 MIDWEST METER INC 7,012.53 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 118.65 NICOR GAS 977.50 NORSHORE ALARM CO INC 195.00 NORTHERN SAFETY CO INC 164.08 OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 93.40 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL 57.85 PITNEY BOWES INC 154.40 PRECISION SHARPENING & R 21.00 PROQUIP 74.94 REGNER, WILLIAM J 40.00 REICHERT CHEVROLET 23.34 SCHMITT, JON 166.33 TONKA EQUIPMENT COMPANY 293.71 TRAUSCH, ROBERT 9.10 USA BLUEBOOK 48.34 USF - LAKE ELUFF IL 933.39 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,706.38 WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 2,860.00 WIRCH, STEVE 60.00 WOODLAND RDF 4,925.25 INSURANCE FUND RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 7.20 DEVELOPMENTAL ESCROW SWEDERSKI CONCRETE CONST 480.00 MCHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PENDERGRAST, ROBIN 690.45 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 13.00 GRAND TOTALS 1,004,426.99 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 289,123.76 BAND FUND 1,806.65 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 636,390.25 WATER/SEWER FUND 75,915.68 INSURANCE FUND 7.20 DEVELOPMENTAL ESCROW 480.00 MCHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 690.45 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 13.00 Grand Totals 1,004,426.99 July 18, 2001 Page 7 `- • Approve City Council Minutes July 2, 2001 regularly scheduled meeting. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None.. Motion carried. SEMI-ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF DEVELOPER DONATIONS TO TAXING ENTITIES As outlined in the City's Subdivision Control Ordinance, Council must approve and direct the City Clerk's semi-annual disbursement of Developer Donation Fees to the following taxing districts: McHenry Elementary School District 15 McHenry High School District 156 McHenry Public Library District McHenry Township Fire Protection District. Mayor Althoff noted that in the future Developer Donation Fees will be presented to representatives of the taxing districts only once per year. The second distribution of Developer Donation Fees will be mailed directly to the taxing districts. Developer Donation Fees collected for the first half of 2001 are as follows: McHenry School District 156 $280,137.00 McHenry School District 15 $150,843.00 McHenry Public Library District $ 56,497.00 McHenry Township Fire Protection District $ 56,497.00 TOTAL $543,974.00. City Clerk Jones noted the City of McHenry's Park and Recreation Department received $474,130 in Developer Donation Fees for the same time period. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to approve and direct the City Clerk's disbursement of Developer Donation Fees for the first half of 2001 as follows: McHenry School District 156 $280,137.00 McHenry School District 15 $150,843.00 McHenry Public Library District $ 56,497.00 McHenry Township Fire Protection District $ 56,497.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. July 18, 2001 Page 8 Mayor Althoff distributed the Developer Donation Fees to the following representatives: McHenry Elementary School District 15 Richard Losch McHenry High School District 156 Debbie Jacobs McHenry Public Library District Exec. Dir. Arlene Kaspik and Board Member Charles Reilly McHenry Township Fire Protection District. Fire Chief Wayne Amore. On behalf of McHenry Elementary School District 15's Board of Administration, Board of Education, and the students of McHenry, Richard Losch thanked the Council for the Developer Donation check. On behalf of District 156, Debbie Jacobs thanked the Council and assured them the money was being utilized both at East and West Campus. McHenry Public Library District Board Member Charles Reilly expressed appreciation to Council for the Developer Donation. Fire Chief Wayne Amore informed Council Developer Donation monies represent the cost of half of an ambulance. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District has initiated an annual replacement policy and the funds will permit the Fire Protection District to purchase a new ambulance. He also expressed his appreciation to Council for their efforts, during the Shamrock Farm Subdivision negotiations, in providing for a land donation for a firehouse. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST —VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK Ms. Jill Rickerson, together with a non-profit theatre group composed of local high school and college students have submitted a request for a special use permit to use Veteran's Memorial Park to host a thespian event to be held at the Veteran's Park Gazebo on Wednesday, August 1, 2001. This event is free to all attending and Ms. Rickerson is requesting Council waive all permit and rental fees. Motion by Low, seconded by Wimmer, to issue a Special Use Permit to Jill Rickerson for the use of Veteran's Memorial Park on Wednesday, August 1, 2001; and to waive all associated fees. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR ADJUSTMENT TO BUILDING PERMIT FEE PAID BY FOLLETT LIBRARY ADDITION, 1340 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE City Administrator Lobaito reported a letter was received from Kit Carstens of Prime Commercial Corp. Mr. Carstens is requesting Council make an adjustment to the building permit fee paid by Follett Library for their recently approved addition. Follett is constructing a 240,300 square foot addition to their existing facility at 1340 Ridgeview Drive. Their permit fee is $43,658.50. The fee structure for additions is based solely on square footage, which is currently $0.18 per square foot. July 18, 2001 Page 9 Staff noted the building permit fee for a new 100,000 square foot industrial building would be $3,813 as compared to the building permit fee for a 100,000 square foot addition to an existing building of$18,000 for a difference of over $14,000. Staff opined Council has always encouraged economic development, retention of existing business and creation of new jobs. The current building fee structure, for additions, seems to contradict these policies by making it more expensive for large-scale additions for existing facilities. Staff noted in 1994, Council authorized a building permit fee adjustment for Brake Parts for a large addition to Brake Parts' existing facility. The Council agreed to charge a fee based upon new construction instead of charging a fee for an addition. If Council takes the same approach for Follett Library Resources addition, the building fee would be $8,022. The total permit fee would be $8,426.50. Staff additionally requests Council direct the Community Development Committee to review and evaluate the City's building permit fee structure at a future meeting. Alderman Glab opined while the cost of $0.18 might seems excessive in some cases, the amount of time Staff invests and the charges the City incurs in reviewing additions is never fully recovered. He would recommend reduction by half, but believes reducing the amount by 80% is extreme. Alderman Bolger stated Follett Library provides economic development by providing good jobs. He opined Follett's request is valid. The City has honored such requests in the past. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to authorize the reduction in the permit fee paid by Follett Library Resources to $8,426.50 and to authorize a refund in the amount of $35,232. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer Voting Nay: Glab Absent: None. Motion carried. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Community Development Committee to schedule a meeting to review the building fee permit structure. TEXT AMENDMENT TO CREATE ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT The Council, Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission, have all suggested the City consider creating a new single family residence zoning district having a minimum `.. lot size somewhere between the existing RS-1, 30,000 square foot and RS-2, 10,890 square foot, to allow for the feathering of lot sizes creating a better transition between RS- 1 and RS-2 lots. July 18, 2001 Page 10 Staff suggested one additional district, RS-1 a District, having the following bulk requirements: Area Width FY Corner SY Int. SY RY RS-1 a 18,000 sf. 85' 40' 15' 10, * 35' *10' or 10% of lot width, whichever is less. It was the consensus of the Zoning Board of Appeals at a Public Hearing held on June 11, 2001 to encourage Council to place a moratorium on any future classification of property to the RS-2 district, and recommended two additional zoning districts be created. Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation: Area Width FY Corner SY Int. SY RY RS-1 a 20,500 sf. 90, 40' 15' 10, * 35' RS-2a 14,500 sf. 85' 40' 15' 10, * 35' *10' or 10% of lot width, whichever is less. Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Harry Semrow addressed Council regarding the Zoning Board recommendation and noted the recommendation for RS-2a was proposed due to the large number of lots currently zoned RS-2 that are undeveloped. A lengthy discussion ensued concerning the merits of the recommendations. Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to direct Staff to draft a zoning text amendment designating an RS-1a district at an area of 18,000 square feet, minimum width of 90', front yard 40', corner side yard 15', interior side yard 10' minimum and rear yard of 35'. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer Voting Nay: Murgatroyd Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF WATER METER READING DEVICES Assistant Director of Public Works Marcinko stated late last year the City was advised Nicor was considering discontinuing the water meter reading service to municipalities. On July 2, 2001, Mayor Althoff received formal notice. In anticipation of the change, personnel additions and equipment purchases were incorporated into the 2001/2002 budget in the amount of$17,400. .� The conversion requires the City purchase equipment for reading water meters. Two portable interrogators are necessary together with associated water billing software to download the interrogators into the water billing program currently in use. The equipment July 18, 2001 Page 11 is proprietary and only available from Midwest Meter. Staff requests Council waive formal bid procedure and authorize the purchase of equipment in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Low to waive formal bid procedures and to authorize the purchase of meter reading equipment in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. Mayor Althoff informed Council Nicor representatives are working with Staff to assist in a smooth transition. INCREASE IN WATER METER FEE FOR NEW WATER SERVICE Assistant Director of Public Works Marcinko informed Council, due to the new style water meters, which are readable remotely by radio, it is necessary to revise the cost charged for the initial installation of water meters for new construction. City Administrator Lobaito opined the cost goes up periodically. The new meters have a transmitter which sends out a signal to the remote receiver. The charge for the purchase of the new water meters is charged on the building permit. He noted single family homes in the City are fitted with 3/ " water meter, commercial properties and some of the multi-family homes are fitted from 1" up to 2". It is rare that a 3" or more meter is utilized. Alderman Murgatroyd inquired if the increased cost would apply to water meters requiring replacement as they become obsolete. City Administrator Lobaito, responding to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, affirmed and noted the City is on a ten-year replacement program for water meters throughout the City. The City purchases the meters requiring replacement and therefore the cost to the City increases concurrently. Staff suggested Council increase water meter fees as follows: Meter Size Present Charge Recommended Charge %11 60.00 200.00 1" 140.00 275.00 1 Y2" 315.00 500.00 2" 1,125.00 1,800.00 3" 1,355.00 1,850.00 4" 2,015.00 2,900.00 `" 6" 3,760.00 3,800.00 July 18, 2001 Page 12 Motion by Glab, seconded by Low, to direct Staff to draft an Ordinance, amending the water meter fees as follows: Meter Size Present Charge Recommended Charge 3/" 60.00 200.00 in 140.00 275.00 1 '/z" 315.00 500.00 2" 1,125.00 1,800.00 3" 1,355.00 1,850.00 4" 2,015.00 2,900.00 6° 3,760.00 3,800.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR NORTH INTERCEPTER SEWER PROJECT TO GEORGE W. KENNEDY, NOT TO EXCEED $2,598,707.20 City Administrator Lobaito informed Council there are three steps to the North Interceptor Sewer Project: ■ Installation of the interceptor sewer; ■ Construction of the water main to connect the Riverside Drive and McCullom Lake Road water mains; and ■ Reconstruction of Riverside Drive from Weber Park to McCullom Lake Road. City Administrator Lobaito stated bid specification were prepared, sought and opened on on July 10, 2001. The project is budgeted at $2.2 million in the current fiscal year. Staff opined the V3 Development, north on Riverside Drive, has complicated the project. If Council approved the development, pursuant to the Annexation Agreement the developer would incur the cost for water and sewer extensions, which would have to be installed from the corporate limits on Riverside Drive, north approximately 1,500 feet to the edge of the new development. Therefore, that particular portion of the Project was broken out of the bid. Should the development not occur, the cost of this portion could be removed from the overall project. Likewise, there is a resurfacing of Riverside Drive, an additional cost incurred only if the sewer and water is extended north to the V3 Development. Staff requested Council approve the low bid from George W. Kennedy of Park City, Illinois in an amount not-to-exceed $2,598,707.20, as presented, with the understanding there could be significant savings should the V3 Development not occur. Mayor Althoff commended Staff on the work done on this complex project. July 18, 2001 Page 13 Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to award the bid, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of a contract for the North Interceptor Sewer Project with George W. Kennedy of Park City, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $2,598,707.20; and to include the abandonment of the lift station serving McHenry Plaza. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. City Administrator Lobaito noted the project is being funded by the issuance of Alternate General Obligation Bonds and Assistant City Administrator Maxeiner is currently working on putting the bond issue together, which will be presented later this fall. APPROVE BAXTER AND WOODMAN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR NORTH INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT Mayor Althoff informed Council this Item has been removed from the Agenda for consideration at this time. REQUEST TO WAIVE FORMAL BIDS AND APPROVE CONTRACT TO TESTING SERVICES CORPORATION FOR THE 2001 STREET PROGRAM Mayor Althoff reported all Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Contracts stipulate the requirement �— that testing be completed and submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to assure quality control inspections of all projects. Staff received three proposals and recommends the contract be awarded to Testing Services Corporation in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000. Alderman Murgatroyd inquired why the amount of approval requested is an amount not to exceed $25,000, rather than the amount of the proposal, $19,302. Staff responded it is a unit price contract and will most likely change. The price of $19,302 is based upon the contractor and weather permitting. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Low, to waive formal bids and award the contract for the inspections of the 2001 Streets Program to Testing Services Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Althoff informed Council the meetings with adjacent municipalities concerning border agreements are continuing. Mayor Althoff noted she has been approached by Huntersville Homeowners Association concerning possible annexation. After discussions with the membership of the July 18, 2001 Page 14 homeowners association they may request formal annexation. Jerry Dainko, tenant at Riviera Marina, has asked Council to permit him to repair the balance of the piers at the Riviera Marina. Originally, Council limited the repairs due to a lack of knowledge concerning how much of the facility would be used for the expansion of the wastewater facility treatment plant. Because it does not appear the wastewater facility treatment plant project will begin immediately, Mr. Dainko would like to repair the piers to facilitate renting them next season. Mayor Althoff stated she would provide Council with full information at the August 6, 2001 meeting. Mayor Althoff invited Council to join her at the band concert at Veteran's Park on Thursday, July 19, 2001, where, in conjunction with Fiesta Days, the key to the city will be presented to the Parade Marshal, Carol Chrisman. COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Wimmer informed Council A Community Development Committee meeting was held this evening just prior to the regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Minutes will be forthcoming. Alderman Bolger requested a Public Works Committee meeting be scheduled to further address the Larkin Lane issue. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Assistant Director of Public Works Marcinko informed Council Smith Engineering has provided an estimate of$2,815 for an additional sight study of Larkin Lane. Alderman Bolger stated he finds the amount excessive for an additional study. Staff advised Council the reasoning behind an additional study is to discover exactly what is required to rectify the problem on Larkin Lane. The intersection at Larkin Lane and Green Street was designed for a 30 m.p:h. speed limit; reports and studies provided by Smith Engineering have shown the current configuration complies with standards. Assistant Director of Public Works Marcinko reminded Council Mrs. Heys, a resident of 1919 Eastern, appeared at the Council meeting held on July 11, 2001, and addressed Council regarding her concerns about landscaping issues. Staff has been working with Custom Landscaping to address Mrs. Hey's concerns. Alderman Low advised Council she had received a call from Mrs. Heys who was complimentary to Staff on the courteous professional handling of the matter. City Administrator Lobaito informed Council a Committee of the Whole meeting has tentatively been scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. on August 15, 2001, to consider the McAndrews Farm Property. Alderman Glab advised Council he has a conflict on August 15, 2001. He will advise Staff of his availability on an alternate date. Mayor Althoff stated the date of August 15, 2001 would stand until Staff hears from Alderman Glab. City Administrator Lobaito informed Council he received notice today of a tax appeal for the Gary Lang Property in the McHenry Corporate Center. Historically, from time to time County notifies all taxing districts of tax appeals of$100,000, or more, filed by July 18, 2001 Page 15 property owners seeking to reduce their property tax. In December 2000, the City received notice Gary Lang, the owner of property on Route 31 and surrounding property, planned to file an appeal to reduce the property taxes. At that time Staff filed papers of intervention, enabling the City to remain informed of the status of the appeal. In February 2001, the City was informed by the Board of Review the request for reduction of property taxes had been denied, however, they had permitted the reduction of taxes on one of the parcels in the amount of $8,000. Since that time, Staff has received notice the property owner is appealing the decision denying the reduction of property taxes on the other parcels. City Administrator Lobaito noted the City typically communicates with the Township and the School Districts on these matters due to their vested interest in any reduction of taxes. He will keep Council informed concerning the progress of this matter. City Administrator Lobaito reported on the City's ability to provide water. He noted other cities throughout the County are finding it necessary to initiate water restrictions and stated he was informed the average capacity of water pumped on a daily basis is two million gallons. We have been pumping, during the last couple of weeks, three million gallons daily. The Ccity's capacity is 3.9 million. He advised while the pumps are being utilized heavily throughout the day, the tanks are refilled during the night hours when there is less water usage, and the new day begins with full reservoirs of water. The pumps are currently running twenty-two hours per day. If any mechanical problems were to develop restrictive measures would have to be put into effect. City Administrator Lobaito addressed Council regarding previously discussed potential grant projects for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Applications are due at McHenry County on July 31, 2001. Staff requests Council's direction regarding the submission of grant applications on the following projects: • Design engineering for Phase II of the Edgebrook Drainage project and construction • Leonard/Maple sidewalk connection • Whispering Oaks walk paths • Handicap ramps for public sidewalks Alderman Bolger inquired if there were grant funds available for the Riverwalk Project. Staff responded there were limited funds that were more suitable to small projects. Alderman Glab inquired if rather than a sidewalk at Leonard and Maple a bridge would be less expensive. Assistant Director of Public Works Marcinko interjected there was difficulty in the contemplation of a bridge, as it would require submission to the Army Corp of Engineers.. A bridge is considered an obstruction of flow, and therefore, a project of this type would be time intensive and cost prohibitive. Discussion ensued regarding the merits of each project. City Administrator Lobaito reiterated Council had previously discussed these projects. It was the consensus of Council to direct the City Administrator to proceed with submission of the grant applications to the County of McHenry. City Clerk Jones advised Council that the Fiesta Day Parade is being held on Sunday, July 22, 2001, at 1:30 p.m. She requested all parties involved to assemble, no July 18, 2001 Page 16 later than 12:30 p.m. at Crystal Lake Road and Main Street for check in. City Clerk Jones requested Council take action to permit block parties at two locations. The block parties are scheduled to occur prior to the next Council meeting and were received too late to be included as Consent Agenda items. Donovan Street on Saturday, July 28, 2001 • Park Street on Saturday, August 5, 2001 Motion by Glab, seconded by Low to permit the following block parties: ■ Saturday, July 28, 2001 on Donovan Street; and ■ Saturday, August 5, 2001 on Park Street. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. Mayor Althoff advised a letter has been received from the Mayor of Harvard, Ralph Henning, commending Chief Kostecki and police officers of the City of McHenry for cooperation during a fire on June 26, 2001. Chief Kostecki advised the initial Fiesta Days weekend was one of the most successful celebrations to be held. The success of the celebration placed some extra demands on the department. In order to provide for any contingencies, steps were taken to bring in additional personnel and assistance was requested from the County Sheriff's Department. A letter has been forwarded to Sheriff Nygren extending thanks to the department for their assistance and cooperation during Fiesta Days. Additionally, Chief Kostecki informed Council, during an arrest on Sunday, Sgt. Jenkins was injured, dislocating his elbow. it will be approximately four to six weeks before Sgt. Jenkins is able to return to work. Mayor Althoff reminded. Council, starting in August, City Council meetings will be held on Mondays with the first meeting scheduled for August 61' NEW BUSINESS Alderman Bolger expressed his pleasure in working with the new administration and complimented City Clerk Jones on her job performance. Alderman Glab suggested Parks and Recreation Chairperson Alderman Low might wish to include discussion of the planned development along the frontage of McCullom Lake Road and the expansion of Petersen Park in a future Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting. -� Alderman Murgatroyd reminded Council the rail car races are scheduled to take place on August 19, 2001. Each team will consist of two elected officials and three additional persons. July 18, 2001 Page 17 EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session at 8:56 p.m. to discuss Potential Litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 8:56 p.m. Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to return to Open Session at 9:09 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 9:09 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. MAYOR CITY L K