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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/07/2001 - City Council REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2001 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda, at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 7, 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. PACE BUS SHELTER AGREEMENT City Administrator Lobaito stated as per Council direction, negotiations have been ongoing with the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority, commonly known as PACE, for the installation of a passenger shelter to be located within the McHenry Corporate Center. The City of McHenry in conjunction with PACE will determine the exact location of the shelter; however, verbal consensus would indicate the location somewhere near the intersection of Ridgeview Drive and Prime Parkway. The responsibility of the City as outlined in the Agreement is limited to snow removal. PACE _ shall be responsible for design and construction of the shelter, in addition to all maintenance. No commercial advertising graphics will be permitted on the shelter. It is anticipated construction of the shelter will begin in Spring 2001. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of the Passenger Shelter Agreement between the City of McHenry and the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Glab expressed his appreciation to Staff for their efforts in complying with his request to secure a PACE passenger shelter in the McHenry Corporate Center. PAINTING ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK—SIOUX LANE Director of Public Works Batt reported, as discussed during previous budget meetings, The Sioux Lane Elevated Water Storage Tank is in dire need of repainting. Staff sought two proposals for the preparation of bid documents and inspection. City engineering firm Baxter and Woodman submitted a proposal for $5,500 and Dixon Engineering of Michigan submitted a proposal for $6,015. Director Batt requested Council authorize the expenditure of $5,500 for bid document preparation and elevated storage tank inspection to City engineering firm Baxter and Woodman. He noted the painting of the Sioux Lane Elevated Water Storage Tank will be included in the 2001-2002 Budget proposal. Some discussion followed. Page 2 2/7/01 Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the unbudgeted expenditure of $5,500 to City engineering firm Baxter and Woodman for the preparation of bid documents and elevated water storage tank inspection for the Sioux Lane Elevated Water Tower. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. PAINTING ELEVATED STORAGE TANK NO. 3 — LINCOLN ROAD Director of Public Works Batt stated, as per Council direction, a cost figure to paint the phrase "Heart of the Fox" on the Adams Commercial Park Elevated Water Storage Tank has been obtained. CB & I Constructors Inc. have quoted $4,400 as the additional cost to include the phrase "Heart of the Fox" beneath the City's lettered name. Staff is requesting Council direction regarding letter coloring. Some discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to direct CB & I to paint the City's name "McHenry" in blue, and the "Heart of the Fox" phrase in a complimentary blue shade. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to authorize the expenditure of$4,400 to CB & I Constructors Inc. of Plainfield, Illinois, for the painting of the phrase "Heart of the Fox" in a complimentary blue shade matching the City's lettered name on the Adams Commercial ^� Park Elevated Water Storage Tank. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried. ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AMENDED FINAL PLAT - RUBLOFF MCHENRY TOWNE CENTER Director of Community Development Napolitano stated, as per Council action at the January 31, 2001 regularly scheduled Council Meeting, an ordinance was created to approve the Rubloff Development Group's McHenry Towne Center Final Plat, and granting a variance to the minimum required right-of-way width for Blake Boulevard. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the City of McHenry Plan Commission, and to pass an ordinance approving the Final Plat of the Rubloff Towne Center Subdivision, and granting a variance to the minimum required right-of-way width for Blake Boulevard from 60' to 50', as required buy the Subdivision Control Ordinance, for the entire length of the Circuit City building. Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. Page 3 2/7/01 DISCUSSION: COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER ADVISORY REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council, as per Council direction, City Attorney McArdle discovered City monies could be expensed to provide information materials to City residents regarding the Community Recreation Center advisory referendum question. The advisory question will appear on the April 3`d Consolidated Election Ballot. Director Merkel stated all informational materials will comply with Section 9.25.1 of the Illinois Election Code. It is Staffs recommendation to educate the public with regard to this issue. Director Merkel noted the anticipated cost for a publicity campaign would not exceed $10,000. Director Merkel provided Council with the proposed methods of distributing informational materials to City residents, as well as the proposed referendum timeline. Some discussion followed. Director Merkel also informed Council an Open House has been planned for Tuesday evening, February 27, 2001. Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize a not-to-exceed expenditure of $10,000 for the development and distribution of the Community Recreation Center advisory referendum question informational materials. Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Abstain: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Staff stated Council will be provided copies of all informational materials prior to their distribution. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Cuda reported he and President Brian Miller of the Village of Bull Valley met on Monday, February 5, 2001 to discuss the boundary agreement between the City of McHenry and the Village of Bull Valley. At this time President Miller submitted a counter proposal to the City of McHenry's original boundary line proposal. President Miller's counter proposal will be submitted for Council review in Friday's Agenda Packet. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Director of Community Development Napolitano reported the Banc One building located at 4300 West Elm Street experienced no structural damage as a result of a vehicle crashing through the front window on Monday, February 5, 2001. In response to Council inquiry, Director Napolitano stated no Banc One employees were seriously injured. The bank reopened for business Tuesday morning, February 6 h. Page 4 2/7/01 Director of Public Works Batt reminded Council of the Public Works Committee scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. to review the proposed 2001 Streets Program. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported a meeting with the Athletic Ball Leagues has been scheduled for March 1, 2001 to schedule field usage for the 2001 season. Chief reported Communications Dispatch candidates were interviewed today. He noted the high quality of candidates and anticipates making a recommendation to hire at the next regularly schedule Council Meeting on February 14, 2001. City Administrator Lobaito reported he and Assistant Administrator Maxeiner were completing the Capital Improvements Plan for Council consideration and approval. The proposal will be brought before Council at the February 21, 2001 regularly scheduled Council Meeting. He also informed Council a meeting has been scheduled with McHenry Elementary School District 15 representatives to discuss District 15's plans for the McHenry Junior High Building and the surrounding building envelope for this site in conjunction with the City's proposed drainage improvements for Anne Street. City Administrator Lobaito also informed Council McHenry County Transportation Superintendent James Stahlaecker has verbally informed Staff the County Transporation --� Committee is addressing the donation of their 8.6-acre property to the City of McHenry. The County board has expressed some interest in entering into an agreement requiring the City of McHenry to provide specified services in exchange for the property. Council will be kept apprised of these negotiations. In conclusion, City Administrator Lobaito reported copies of the proposed West McHenry Bypass routes will be available February 14, 2001, in conjunction with the Technical Advisory Committee Meeting. Council will be provided copies thereafter. NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business. ADJOURNMENT Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. MAYOR Cl CLERK