HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/21/2001 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
�.- FEBRUARY 21, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda,
at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2001 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey,
Murgatroyd, Baird. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito,
City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Chief of Police Kostecki, Director Community
Development Napolitano, Director of Public Works Batt, Director Parks and Recreation
Merkel, Assistant Administrator Maxeiner. Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
PRESENTATION BY MCHENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 SUPT. D.
WILLIAM DODDS: LANDMARK SCHOOL YEAR-ROUND PLAN
Dr. Dodds addressed Council stating McHenry Elementary School District 15 is
offering the community an opportunity to participate in a year-round school program for
grades K through five. Classes will be conducted at Landmark School. Students will be in
attendance the same number of days as the traditional school calendar, with a modified
summer vacation. The year-round school calendar will be made up of four nine-week
quarters, each followed by a three-week break, or inter-session. The school year begins
the last week in July and ends approximately the second week in June. Classrooms will be
arranged in multi-age configurations consisting of K through first; second through third;
fourth through fifth, permitting students and teachers the opportunity to learn together for a
two-year period. Kindergartners will attend school on a half-day basis during morning
hours. Curriculum will be centered around school-wide themes and based upon district
curriculum and state standards. Class sizes will mirror the other district K through five
classrooms, with approximately 25 students per room. Dr. Dodds also noted each class will
consist of a balanced mix of the community population.
In response to Council inquiry, Dr. Dodds stated hours of operation will be similar to
existing Elementary School District 15 standards and will begin between 8:00 and 8:30
a.m. Some discussion followed. Council commended Elementary School District 15 and
Dr. Dodds for their foresight in providing the community with an alternative educational
option.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
■ Approval: Request by Rep. Jack Franks for use of the City Council Chambers on
Monday, March 12, 2001 for a Town Meeting;
■ Approval: 2001 Tag Day Schedule
■ Approval: List of Bills:
GENERAL FUND
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,019.20
ADAMS AUTO BODY, JIM 691.79
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 482.83
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 136.37
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AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC 107.60
ALBANESE, JENNIE 50.00
ALDRIDGE ELECTRIC INC 1,224.61
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 484.12
AMERICAN INTERMAXX INC 21.55
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC 567.00
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS 180.00
AMERITECH 4,810.20
ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 165.15
ASCI 1,500.00
ASECOM INC 280.80
BARTIK, DAVID W 96.77
BAXTER & WOODMAN 5,351.50
BERGGREN, LOREN W 260.00
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 14,904.31
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 1,406.56
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 53.28
BRADY & ASSOCIATES, PHIL 1,505.00
BRASTAD, MICHAEL 50.00
BRIDGE INFORMATION SYSTE 544.98
BRUMMOND, CHUCK 42.00
BUILDING OFFICIALS AND 459.00
BUSS FORD SALES 248.15
C&H DISTRIBUTORS INC 889.08
CALL COMMINICATIONS INC 16.50
CDW COMPUTER CENTERS INC 323.75
CENTEGRA HEALTH SYSTEM 40.25
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 288.75
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT SOF 734.00
CHICAGO TURF & IRRIGATIO 103.65
CINGULAR WIRELESS 255.23
CLIFFORD-WALD 8,110.00
COMED 20,417.00
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 594.00
COMPUTERTOTS INC 164.00
CORLANDS 1,443.82
COUGHLIN, DIANE 22.50
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 169.48
CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE 150.00
CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 843.18
D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 351.59
DIAMOND-TUFF CORP 710.00
DICK PRODUCTS CO, AB 123.96
DISCOUNT DISTRIBUTORS 876.02
DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY 248.97
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 353.38
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 165.00
EISELE, JOE 120.00
EXTECH COMPANY 97.35
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 197.50
FISHER, MARC 151.80
FREUND INTERNATIONAL 1,100.97
G COMMUNICATIONS 288.10
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 100.00
GERSTAD BUILDERS INC 48.60
GLICK, DEBORAH A 152.25
GOLBECK, RICHARD 120.00
GOUGH, GARY A 175.00
GRAND PRIX CAR WASH 819.29
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 736.00
HITCHCOCK DESIGN GROUP 6,201.41
IAFSM 20.00
IL PLUMBING INSPECTORS 30.00
ILGISA 25.00
ILLINOIS FIRE AND POLICE 300.00
INDICO CORP 2,448.00
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 113.54
INTERNATIONAL ASSOC FOR 29.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 53.64
IPRA 115.00
JEPSEN TIRE 49.00
JEWEL FOOD STORES 12.06
JOLEIT JUNIOR COLLEGE 595.00
JONES, ROBERT 10.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 992.95
KAR PRODUCTS 29.01
KIRCHNER FIRE 223.25
KREASSIG, DANIEL 33.64
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KUGLIN, ROBERT 120.00
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 20.63
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 126.72
LETN PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE 576.00
LINDHOLM, JEAN 40.88
LOCKER'S FLOWERS 120.00
LOPEZ, GAUDALUPE 60.00
LUMBER, ROBERT 138.41
LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 14.79
MAIL BOX MAGAZINE, THE 44.95
MCANDREWS & CUNABAUGH 6,800.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 2,721.20
MCCARTHY, THOMAS M 1,337.00
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 1,148.81
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 64.36
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 131.00
MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS & 138.00
MCHENRY COUNTY MUNICIPAL 945.00
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 30.00
MCHENRY ELECTRIC & SUPPL 15.94
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 130.00
MCHENRY POLICE PENSION F 2,372.64
MCHENRY ROTARY CLUB 229.75
MERKEL, PETE 444.70
MID-STATES ORGANIZED CRI 200.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 760.62
MOLL, DALE 125.78
MORTON ARBORETUM, THE 70.00
MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 71.56
NAPOLITANO, JOSEPH 26.30
NAVISTAR FINANCIAL CORPO 76,134.00
NEWMAN, CHRISTINE 50.00
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 377.30
NICOR GAS 2,563.40
NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 70.00
NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 79.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 230.00
NORTHWEST HERALD 1,622.65
NUCPS REGISTRAR 1,550.00
OFFICE DEPOT INC 2,442.71
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 340.89
OTTH, GLORIA 120.00
PACE 1,516.53
PARADISE COMPUTER 156.00
PEDERSEN GMC 235.12
PERKINS, MICHAEL 195.35
PETALS & STEMS 35.00
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 67.95
PIECZYNSKI ATTORNEY AT L 90.00
PIERCE, KAREN 120.00
PILAT ROOFING CONTRACTOR 5,322.00
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 142.95
REID & ASSOCIATES INC, J 1,125.00
REX AUTO BODY 973.29
ROBERTSON, SUE 19.64
ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL 336.00
ROGERS, MATT 100.00
S & S ARTS & CRAFTS 203.25
SAFETY KLEEN CORP 193.40
SAM'S CLUB 74.87
SCHATZ, DON 390.00
SCHNEIDER, BETTY 120.00
SERGEANT, GEORGENE 35.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 3,451.57
SIGNS BY FRY 600.00
SKILLPATH SEMINARS 409.00
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 10,290.00
SPRI PRODUCTS INC 19.60
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 899.74
STATE POLICE SERV FUND 4,844.44
STRIKEMASTER CORPORATION 14.90
SUPER WASH OF MCHENRY 30.00
SWANSON, GEOFF A 142.50
THELEN SAND & GRAVEL INC 11,198.80
THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV 240.00
THIELSEN, RUSSELL AND LI 45.24
THOMAS INTERIOR SYSTEMS 1,411.87
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 128.00
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TJ CONEVERA'S INC 253.84
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 126.44
VIDEO & IMAGE CO, THE 450.00
VLCEK, PEGGY 159.96
WALLECK, MANDY 27.50
WEARGUARD 140.94
WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES 25.74
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 428.99
WIGMAN, GARY R 125.00
WITT, CINDY 237.43
WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 259.90
WOOD, ROLAND 405.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 11,311.69
ANNEXATION FUND
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 22,843.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 32,406.00
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1,432.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
IMC SALT INC 8,628.47
SICALCO LTD 1,653.60
STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND
BAXTER & WOODMAN 160.00
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA $1A-SHAMROC
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 6,554.39
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
CORLANDS 1,443.83
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 14,106.45
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
BAXTER & WOODMAN 4,514.90
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 24.00
NORTHWEST COURT REPORTIN 1,519.45
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 1,382.50
WATER/SEWER FUND
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,356.60
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 1,020.22
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 4.00
ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 647.50
AMERITECH 1,092.02
AQUAPREP 4,455.00
ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 170.30
BAXTER & WOODMAN 9,609.50
BERKHEIMER CO INC, G W 375.39
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 1,170.59
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 131.56
BRIDGE INFORMATION SYSTE 1,887.03
CATCHING FLUID POWER 338.86
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 312.10
CINGULAR WIRELESS 20.51
COLDWELL BANKER 61.78
COMED 28,577.05
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 3,132.99
D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 231.05
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 21.20
DEL'S ELECTRIC SERVICE I 478.70
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 252.00
GRAINGER INC, W W 235.89
HACH COMPANY 433.28
HYDRA-STOP INC 86.28
HYDROAIRE SALES INC 3,530.00
JEPSEN TIRE 437.90
JESKY, MARGOT 32.78
JOLLEY, WILLIAM 6.71
KAR PRODUCTS 112.45
KIRCHNER FIRE 190.75
KTD MANUFACTURING AND 5.05
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 18.56
LEWIS INTERNATIONAL INC 667.55
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 875.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,292.00
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 387.31
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 80.90
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MCHENRY ELECTRIC & SUPPL 15.44
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 65.00
MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE 29.88
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 552.50
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 154.58
MINARIK 146.74
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 953.68
NAMBIAR, MOHANA AND BHAR 81.11
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 393.45
NICOR GAS 9,395.85
NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 120.00
OFFICE DEPOT INC 116.58
RUZICKA, RUSSELL 50.00
SAFETY SUPPLY OF ILLINOI 57.22
TONKA EQUIPMENT COMPANY 15,816.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 9.33
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,054.00
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 2,860.00
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 304.72
WOODLAND RDF 14,551.11
GRAND TOTALS 460,292.81
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 253,158.67
ANNEXATION FUND 56,681.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 10,282.07
STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND 160.00
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA #IA-SHAMROC 6,554.39
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 15,550.28
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 7,440.85
WATER/SEWER FUND 110,465.55
TOTALS 460,292.81
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
LAKELAND PARK DRAINAGE PROJECT PHASE IV -AWARD OF BID
Director of Public Works Batt reported bid specifications were developed and bids
sought for the Lakeland Park Drainage Project Phase IV. The original scope of this project
included Parkway, Shore and the northern half of Eastern Avenue. However, in response
to the water main break on Oak Drive near 1904 Oak Drive, the area of Oak Drive,
Clearview and Prairie have recently been incorporated into Phase IV.
Three bids were received and opened on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.
The project's revised estimated cost is $190,000 with the 2000-2001 Budget reflecting a
line item of $150,000. The apparent low bidder was Gluth Brothers Inc. of Woodstock,
Illinois, in an amount of$178,001. Director Batt noted this is a unit price contract, and the
actual final cost may vary, as the contractor will be paid in accordance with actual
quantities installed.
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Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to award the Lakeland Park
Drainage Project Phase IV contract to Gluth Brothers Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois, in the
amount of$178,001 noting the contract is a unit price contract.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
FOX RIDGE PARK DEVELOPMENT -AWARD OF BID
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported bid specifications were developed
and bids sought for the Fox Ridge Park Development. Park development includes five
baseball/softball fields, two soccer fields, a walking path and parking lot.
Two separate bid were let: one for fencing and backstop installation; a second for
the excavation, grading and seeding of the park. The excavation, grading and seeding bid
included an alternative with an archery range site development. Eight bids were received
for the excavation, grading and seeding, while seven bids were received for the fencing
and backstop installation. Bids were opened on Monday, February 5, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.
(fencing and backstop installation) and 11:15 a.m. (excavation, grading and seeding). The
2000-2001 Budget includes $125,000 for this project. An additional $100,000 was received
by the City of McHenry through Representative Franks Member Initiative Monies, creating
a total budget of$225,000.
Director Merkel noted a temporary archery site is being considered at the north end
of the Petersen Park beach property. Staff is, therefore, recommending the archery range
not be included at the Fox Ridge Park site.
The apparent low bidder for the excavation, grading and seeding portion of the
project was J. Pease Construction Company of Richmond, Illinois, in the amount of
$135,267.90. The apparent low bidder for the fencing and backstop installation portion of
the project was Fence Connection Inc. of Elgin, Illinois, in an amount of$19,905.
Director Merkel also informed Council the bids do not contain any landscaping as
the 2001-2002 Budget will include monies within the forestry account to plant trees and
provide landscaping for this park site. Some discussion followed.
Alderman Glab expressed his concern with the proposed park development, citing
the density and close proximity of the proposed park improvements. Director Merkel noted
Smith Engineering will be submitting a construction management proposal for Council
consideration, in conjunction with the development of this park site.
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to acknowledge the recommendation of Smith
Engineering Consultants Inc. and:
■ to award the excavation, grading and seeding portion of the Fox Ridge Park
Development Project to the low bidder, J. Pease Construction, of Richmond,
Illinois, in an amount not-to-exceed $135,267.90; and
■ to award the fencing and backstop installation to the low bidder Fence
Connection Inc., of Elgin, Illinois, in an amount not-to-exceed $19,905.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CHANGE ORDERS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 AND APPROVAL FINAL PAYMENT - 2000
STREETS PROGRAM
Director of Public Works Batt submitted the final invoice and Change Orders No. 1
and 2 from Curran Contracting of Crystal Lake, Illinois in association with the City of
McHenry's 2000 Streets Program. The original bid price for this unit price contract was
$477,371.97. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $76,765.89 occurred because of
`.. discrepancies between the estimated and actual quantities. Change Order No. 2 in the
amount of $7,788.39 occurred due to unforeseen drainage problems on Maple Avenue.
Final project cost including the two proposed change order approvals, is $561,926.25.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Director Batt noted the discrepancies
between the estimated quantities and the actual quantities resulted because of the
underestimated pavement width of Kane Avenue.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve both Change Order No. 1 in
the amount of$76,765.89 and Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $7,788.39, as well as
to approve the final payment to Curran Contracting of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount
of$128,687.69.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN:
PROJECT SELECTION GUIDELINES AND FINANCIAL POLICIES
Assistant Administrator Maxeiner addressed Council noting the Finance and
Personnel Committee met to discuss the Project Selection Guidelines and Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Policies on January 24, 2001. The Committee
recommended some modifications to the policy which have been incorporated and appear
before Council for formal approval. The Project Selection Guidelines provide direction for
Council in determining which projects to include in the Capital Improvements Program.
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The Financial Policies provide a foundation for decisions on how to finance projects. The
policies address the issuance of long-term debt, restrict overuse of bonds, and provide
direction on how to structure long-term debt to equitably assess the costs to the users.
Assistant Administrator Maxeiner noted the most significant financial policies were:
■ Item #3, establishing a General Obligation Debt Ceiling of approximately 6.5% of the
City's Estimated Assessed Value;
■ Item #4, structuring bonds to coincide as closely as possible to the useful life of the
associated Capital Improvement Project; and
■ Item #7, pursuing specified financing mechanisms including Special Service Areas
and/or Special Assessments when portions of the City receive a disproportionate share
of the project benefits.
Alderman Glab suggested an additional project selection guideline be considered,
one favoring capital improvement projects that maintain the infrastructure or improve the
aesthetic nature of the City's older more mature neighborhoods. Some discussion
followed.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve and accept the Capital
Improvement Plan Project Selection Guidelines and Financial Policies as presented:
Project Selection Guidelines
1. Any development of,or improvement to,physical facilities or infrastructure that will result in a minimum useful
life of ten years and which costs$10,000 or more is defined as a capital improvement.
2. Projects should be selected based upon objective technical information.
3. Projects should be favored that will contribute to an equitable distribution of service for facilities throughout the
City.
4. Projects should be favored that will encourage private capital investment or improve the City's tax base,job
opportunities and quality of life in the community.
5. Projects should be favored that will benefit the greatest number of City residents.
6. Projects should be favored that will eliminate conditions detrimental to health,safety and general welfare of the
community.
7. Projects should be favored that create demonstrated savings and/or revenue in the annual operating budget.
8. Projects should be favored that are cost effective in terms of capital outlay and probable operating costs. The
expected benefits of a project should be weighed against its costs. Potential maintenance cost,expected life and
capital cost should be considered.
9. Projects should be favored that are coordinated with other public or private projects. The City shall give priority to
those projects that have the necessary funding available to do integrated work. "1
10. Projects should be favored that have a positive environmental impact.
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`- CIP Financial Policies
1. The Capital Improvements Program(CIP)plan shall identify projects,their costs and the revenue sources and
amounts needed to finance them.
2. The first year of the CIP program effectively becomes the capital projects budget within the operating budget for
the year subject to the availability of adequate funds in the operating budget. Approval of the CIP does not
guarantee that funds will be appropriated for the projects included in the first year of the CIP.
3. For General Obligation Debt,the City will maintain a debt to assessed value ratio that is 25%more stringent than
the state debt limit(State limit is 8.625%of EAV;proposed limit would reduce to this ceiling to approximately
6.5%of EAV or$25.5 million outstanding).
4. Bonds issued to finance capital projects shall be structured to coincide as closely as feasibly possible to the useful
life of the project. By equitably distributing the costs of the project over time,those citizens actually benefiting
from the project will share in the cost. In no instance shall the maturity exceed the useful life of the project.
5. The City will not use long-term debt for current operations.
6. Where feasible,the City shall investigate the use of all sources of revenue available before using local property tax
funds for capital projects.
7. Where feasible,the City will pursue project financing mechanisms-such as special service areas,special
assessments or other mechanisms-that target citizens receiving a disproportionate share of the project benefit.
�.. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002
Assistant Administrator Maxeiner presented the proposed Five-Year Capital
Improvements Program which Staff originally presented to Council in November of 2000.
Approval of the Capital Improvements Program permits the preparation of bid
specifications, engineering, and enables Staff to begin working on financing packages and
mechanisms. In addition, approval of the proposed Capital Improvements Program permits
Staff to incorporate the first year of the Capital Improvements Program into the operating
budget request for 2001-2002. Assistant Administrator Maxeiner stated approval of the
Capital Improvements Plan does not appropriate funds for project and does not commit the
City into a particular funding source. Approval simply establishes Council's project
priorities for the coming fiscal year and tentative plans for following years. The Capital
Improvements Plan is simply a tool similar to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Alderman Glab noted the Whispering Oaks paths were not addressed in the
proposed Capital Improvements Plan. Some discussion followed. Director of Public Works
Batt informed Council the Whispering Oaks pedestrian paths are City owned. City
Administrator Lobaito stated Staff will incorporate the maintenance and improvement of the
Whispering Oaks paths into the 2001-2002 Budget discussions. Council should consider
restoring the paths back to their original asphalt condition or reconstruct with concrete
materials.
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Alderman Bolger expressed concern with initiating or instituting a Special Service
Area for the Anne Street Drainage Improvements. Alderman Murgatroyd suggested the
Whispering Oaks pedestrian paths be incorporated into the 2002-2003 Capital
Improvements Plan.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Staff noted annual budget discussions will
incorporate future projects into the Capital Improvements Plan. Some discussion followed
regarding the proposed Capital Improvements Plan for General Fund monies in Fiscal
Year 2001-2002. Staff noted the proposed projects using General Fund revenues for the
2001-2002 Budget include:
■ Maple Avenue/Leonard Avenue walkway for$50,000;
■ Lakeland Park Drainage Study for $85,000;
■ Royal Drive/Crystal Lake Road traffic signal for $175,000;
■ Riverwalk for $500,000;
■ Streets Improvement Program for $200,000.
It was the consensus of Council the Maple Avenue/Leonard Avenue walkway should
be postponed until the results of the Lakeland Park Drainage Study are realized. The
installation of the Royal Drive/Crystal Lake Road intersection traffic signal is a priority, as
is the Lakeland Park Drainage Study. Some discussion followed regarding the $500,000
Riverwalk monies.
In response to Council inquiry, Staff noted the cost estimate for Phase I of the
proposed Riverwalk is $4.5 million. The $200,000 earmarked for the Streets Improvement
Program is a supplement to enhance the proposed 2001 Streets Program, which is mainly
funded utilizing Motor Fuel Tax monies.
Alderman Baird expressed concerns with regard to the Bull Valley Drainage
Improvements Line Item utilizing General fund revenues proposed for the 2002-2003
Capital Improvements Program. He requested Staff investigate this specific cost estimate.
Director of Public Works Batt noted some storm water sewer improvement work is
incorporated within the cost of this project. Mayor Cuda suggest full Council be invited to
the Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting when discretionary projects are discussed
during 2001-2002 budget discussions.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Five-Year Capital
Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year 2001-2002, a presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None. --�
Motion carried.
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`- MAYOR-STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Cuda reported he and City Administrator Lobaito were invited to attend
bankruptcy court proceedings in Rockford regarding the McHenry Shores Water Company.
In response to the court's inquiry, Mayor Cuda stated the City of McHenry was interested
in acquiring the system. Prior to the foreclosing bank's ability to petition the court to
compel the closing bank's trustee to sell the assets of the company to offset the bank's
losses, the court must establish an interested party. Mayor Cuda stated the Hearing on the
foreclosing bank's motion requesting the sale of assets is tentatively scheduled for March
14, 2001. Mayor Cuda stressed the preliminary nature of these discussions and court
proceedings.
Alderman Bolger commented on the overall current poor condition of the water
company.
Mayor Cuda noted the bank's attorney is still placing a value of $900,000 on the
water company's net worth. Citing the cost of major improvements, Mayor Cuda informed
the bankruptcy judge the City of McHenry would not be willing to pay even 50% of the
stated value. Some discussion followed.
In response to Council inquiry, Staff opined an estimated expenditure of $500,000
would allow the system to continue as a private enterprise. However, to bring the system
`.. up to City standards, an expenditure of $1.5 to $2 million would be required. Director of
Public Works Batt also noted permitting a connection to the City's existing system would
affect current water capacity. In addition, significant time and monies would be expended
in water meter replacement.
Mayor Cuda stated he would keep Council apprised of the situation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported, as per Council direction,
he had contacted McHenry Township Road Commissioner Charles Majercik regarding the
vacation of South Street, located east of the Fox River. Commissioner Majercik agreed
South Street was a township road and could be vacated. Staff will pursue the vacation
keeping Council apprised of their progress.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported Staff had scheduled an Open
House on the Recreation Center Advisory Referendum Question for Tuesday, February
27, 2001 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. He also informed
Council the Heartland AIDES Ride, formally known as the Twin Cities/Chicago AIDES
Ride, would be appearing before Council to again request use of Knox Park as the final
overnight stop on their four-day trek to Chicago. They are requesting use of Knox Park for
the weekend of July 13'' and 14en
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City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the McAndrews Farm Development has
been scheduled to appear before the County Zoning Board. If Council wishes to formally
object to this development, the objection must be submitted during the Zoning Hearing.
City Administrator Lobaito stated consideration of formal Council action will be placed on
March 7, 2001 regularly scheduled Council Meeting Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry, Staff noted further consideration of
the Shamrock Farm Development, specifically, density, will not occur until the developers
submit their revised development plan.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted the sump
pump problem experienced by Ms. Deja has been resolved.
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported a March 7 h court date has
been scheduled for consideration of the tree removal on Royal Court.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito suggested the
enforcement of the restrictive 7.5 horsepower motor ordinance on McCullom Lake be
brought to the Parks and Recreation Committee for further discussion and consideration.
In addition, again responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Staff explained a "TA" license
plate denotes any trailer less than 3,000 pounds in weight. In response to Alderman Glab's
inquiry, Director of Community Development Committee Chairperson Alderman
McClatchey offered to place further consideration of the recreational vehicle storage and
parking ordinance on the March 7, 2001 Community Development Committee Meeting
Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session at 8:47 p.m. to
discuss Potential Litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:47 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to go back into Open Session at 8:56 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None. ,.,
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:56 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK