HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/03/2001 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2001
�. A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by City Clerk
Althoff, in the absence of Mayor Cuda, at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 in the
Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were
present: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Absent: Cuda. City Staff in
attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle,
Chief of Police Kostecki, Director Public Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation
Merkel, Assistant Administrator Maxeiner. Absent: Director Community Development
Napolitano.
City Clerk Althoff requested Council appoint a Mayor Pro Tem to conduct this
evening's Council Meeting in Mayor Cuda's Absence.
Motion by Glab, seconded by McClatchey, to appoint Senior Alderman Bolger as
Mayor Pro Tem to conduct this evening's January 3, 2001 regularly scheduled Council
Meeting.
Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None.
Abstain: Bolger.
Motion carried.
�-- Alderman Bolger took the chair as Mayor Pro Tem.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the ten-minute public input session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
■ Approval: Resolution adopting Water/Sewer Rate Increase;
■ Approval: Request for use of City Council Chambers by Senator Fitzgerald
on April 3, 2001, August 7, 2001, and December 4, 2001 from 10:00 a.m.
until noon;
■ Approval: Reschedule Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting from
January 17, 2001 to January 16, 2001;
■ Approval: City Council Minutes:
■ December 13, 2000 regularly scheduled meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Page 2
1/3/01
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDINANCE - ANGLE .�
PARKING ON JOHN STREET
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council, in conjunction with the development
of the 2001 Streets Improvement Program, David Freund, property owner of 1002 North
Front Street, requested Council approve the retention of four angle parking spaces
adjacent to his 1002 North Front Street property on John Street. Mr. Freund is the owner of
Butch's Auto Service located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Front and John
Streets. Currently, it is City policy, in conjunction with the Five-Year Streets Improvement
Program, to remove all illegal on-street parking.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Bolger's inquiry, Director Batt stated retention of the
angle parking would disrupt the John Street Sewer Replacement Project. Director Batt also
suggested, if Council approves the retention of the four angle parking spaces adjacent to
the 1002 North Front Street property, the amended ordinance also include language
authorizing the existing angle parking on John Street adjacent to the Methodist Church
located between Third and Center Streets. Some discussion followed.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to direct Staff to draft an ordinance
revising Traffic Control Ordinance Section 13-605, permitting four angle parking spaces on
John Street adjacent to Butch's Auto, and on John Street between Third and Center
Streets adjacent to the First United Methodist Church property.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. -�
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried:
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TEMPORARY SIGN - PARK RIDGE ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, WM. RYAN HOMES, INC.
City Administrator Lobaito reported this Agenda Item was postponed from the
December 20, 2000 regularly scheduled Council Meeting Agenda to permit attendance by
a Wm. Ryan Homes. Inc. representative. Joanne Nicholson of the Wm. Ryan Homes, Inc.
sales and marketing department was in attendance.
In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry, Ms. Nicholson stated the proposed
use of nine flag poles was a standard marketing tool by Wm. Ryan Homes, Inc. She
explained Wm. Ryan Homes, Inc. recently purchased the Park Ridge Estates Subdivision
from Windsor Development Inc. In Ij pfth�is purchase, Wm. Ryan Homes, Inc. desires to
develop a significant advertising Op igrn'promoting their new ownership. Ms. Nicholson
also noted the original models, viripie from Crystal Lake Road, had been sold.
In response to Alderman Baird% inquiry, Ms. Nicholson stated the poles would be
removed once the development is built-out. Alderman Glab also suggested Staff contact
Windsor Development regarding the existing advertisement signs at the Bull Valley Road
and Ridgeview Road intersection. Staff concurred.
Page 3
1/3/01
In response to Council inquiry, Staff noted the variance must be renewed on an
`.. annual basis. Some discussion followed.
Ms. Nicholson noted new models will be constructed on existing lots 100 and 101
with a temporary parking lot on lot 102. Wm. Ryan Homes, Inc. will be utilizing the garage
on lot 5 as their office until the construction of the models on lots 100 and 101 are
completed. Further discussion continued.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to grant a temporary advertising sign
variance to Wm. Ryan Homes, Inc. for their Park Ridge Estates Subdivision for one year to
reface the existing 8' X 12' sign on Crystal Lake Road at Dartmoor Drive, and to reface the
existing 5' X 6' sign in Lot 6, subject to the condition of maintenance as approved by Staff.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Discussion regarding the proposed flag pole advertising continued. It was the
consensus of Council the four Burma Shave type signs requested along Crystal Lake Road
were unacceptable.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to grant a temporary advertising sign
`- variance to Wm. Ryan Homes, Inc. for the Park Ridge Estates Subdivision for one year, to
allow the installation of two 20-foot and one 25-foot flag poles at the corner of existing lot
6, and to deny their temporary advertising sign request for four Burma Shave type signs
along Crystal Lake Road and three 20-foot flag poles on each side of lots 1 and 100.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE HICKORY CREEK FARM LEASE AGREEMENT RENEWAL -YEAR 2001
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the existing Hickory Creek Farm Lease
between tenants Michael Sikula and the City of McHenry expires on January 31, 2001.
Prior to renewal, City Administrator Lobaito requested Council input regarding the monthly
rental fee, lease term, and public access and City use of the facility. Planned uses for the
2001 Year as developed by Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel include:
■ Hayrides: Use of the grounds for storage of the hay wagon and for trips through
the property north of McCullom Lake Road;
■ Tours: Park Department tours for educational purposes including summer day
camps and preschool field trips, information on care of horses, riding/rodeo
demonstrations;
• Open House Program: Scheduling of one open house program in the fall of the
year to allow for public viewing and historical tours; and
■ Advertisement: Information to be included in one of the City's seasonal
Page 4
1/3101
brochures about the horse boarding facilities at the park. ...�
The current monthly rental fee is $1,907, or $22,884 per year. Last year the rent
increase was based on the rate of inflation for the Chicagoland area. Utilizing the same
methodology, the increase for 2001 would be 2.7% or $1,958 per month, $23,496 per year.
Alderman Glab inquired as to the proposed rent fee and fair market value for a
similar property. Some discussion followed.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to direct Staff to structure the lease
agreement renewal with Hickory Creek Farm tenant Michael Sikula with the public access
and uses as presented, including:
■ Hayrides: Use of the grounds for storage of the hay wagon and for trips through
the property north of McCullom Lake Road;
■ Tours: Park Department tours for educational purposes including summer day
camps and preschool field trips, information on care of horses, riding/rodeo
demonstrations;
■ Open House Program: Scheduling of one open house program in the fall of the
year to allow for public viewing and historical tours; and
■ Advertisement: Information to be included in one of the City's seasonal
brochures about the horse boarding facilities at the park;
and with a 2.7% Chicagoland Area rate of inflation increase for a monthly rental fee of
$1,958. --�
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City Administrator Lobaito stated Staff would make an effort to provide Council with
an explanation on how the original Hickory Creek Farm rental fee was established.
APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CLASS F2 LIQUOR LICENSE — EAGLE FOOD STORES
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council Eagle Food Centers Inc. is requesting a
change in their current liquor license from Class B to Class F2 for their McHenry Store
located at 4400 West Elm Street. A Class B Liquor License permits the retail sale of Beer
and Wine in packages only. A Class F2 Liquor License permits the retail sale of alcoholic
liquors, as well as beer and wine, in packages only, where 50% or more of the public sales
area for said premises is devoted to goods and commodities other than alcoholic liquor.
Currently Class F2 Liquor Licenses are held by Jewel Food Store, Sullivan Food Store,
and Dominick's Food Store.
City Administrator Lobaito noted a completed application has been submitted along
with the required $800 license fee. Mayor Cuda, as the Liquor Control Commissioner, is
recommending Council approval for the change in liquor license from Class B to Class F2
for the Eagle Food Centers, Inc, located at 4400 West Elm Street. City Administrator
Lobaito noted an ordinance increasing the number of Class F2 Liquor Licenses from
Page 5
1/3/01
seven to eight, as well as, decreasing the number of the Class B Liquor Licenses from five
to four is required.
Motion by Glab, seconded by McClatchey, to grant a Class F2 Liquor License to
Eagle Food Centers, Inc. for their McHenry location at 4400 West Elm Street; and to pass
an ordinance increasing the number of Class F2 Liquor Licenses from seven to eight.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Glab, seconded by McClatchey, to pass an ordinance decreasing the
number of Class B Liquor Licenses from five to four.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST BY NIMED CORP FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
HELIPORT AND AMENDMENT TO THE "CIRCULATION AND LAND USE PLAN" FOR
THE CENTEGRA CAMPUS
�- Bell, Boyd and Lloyd Attorney Robert Best and Project Manager Art Jackson were in
attendance representing the petitioner, NIMED Corporation. NIMED Corporation is
requesting amendment to the Circulation and Land Use Plan approved by the McHenry
City Council in 1997, and a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a new
heliport. The proposed heliport would be located approximately 150' southwest of the
existing helicopter landing pads and would be approximately 300' from the nearest Irish
Prairie condominium building. The existing helipads have no refueling capabilities and no
storage facility. NIMED Corporation currently leases space at the Cary Grove Fire
Department for helicopter storage during extreme winter weather.
The proposed heliport would include a landing pad, hangar, refueling equipment,
and a new parking area for the helicopter crew. The hangar building would be constructed
of precast concrete panels and include a living area for on-call pilots.
The subject property is located at 4201 Medical Center Drive, on the southwest
corner of Route 31 and Bull Valley Road, and is currently zoned HC Health Care subject to
the provisions of Ordinance No. 0-97-818, which approved the Circulation and Land Use
Plan for the property. As the location of the helipad is being amended, a conditional use is
required.
Attorney Best also noted a text amendment to Section I Use Groups Heliport Area
is required. Section I Use Groups, Heliport Area prohibits refueling equipment, while
Section V Definitions permits refueling equipment. As NIMED Corporation is proposing
the installation of a 12,000 gallon underground storage tank and refueling equipment as
Page 6
1/3/01
part of the proposed heliport, the inconsistent language found in Section I Use Groups, .�
Heliport Area, needs to be amended.
Attorney Best noted onsite fueling will reduce the number of trips in and out of the
heliport. Some discussion followed in response to Irish Prairie resident James Doran's
letter expressing concern with the storage of jet fuel next to the Irish Prairie multi-family
residential facility. Attorney Best presented information opining that the storage of jet fuel
is safer than normal gasoline. In addition, Staff conducted an independent investigation of
the volatility of jet fuel, discovering the flash point (the temperature at which a liquid will
give off a sufficient concentration of vapors in order to support combustion) for jet fuel is
higher than automobile gasoline. Attorney Best also noted Irish Prairie Homeowner's
Association landscaping, including the provision of appropriate berming along the helipad
drive, and flight pattern concerns, had been successfully addressed. He presented a letter
from Irish Prairie Homeowner's Association President Batt stating same.
In response to Alderman Baird's extensive concerns regarding the revised location
of the proposed heliport, Attorney Best explained the new site not only accommodates
future use of the property, but facilitates future expansion plans for the hospital emergency
room. The new proposed site is also further away in proximity from the Day Care facility
and meets the Illinois Department of Transportation 's new criteria. Some discussion
followed.
In response to Council inquiry, Attorney Best noted, if the existing hospital -,
emergency room facility were to expand, it would not be necessary to move the new
heliport site. The NIMED Corporation hospital facility has no immediate plans to upgrade
to a Trauma 1 Center; however, future hospital service expansion may require
reevaluation. NIMED is currently a Trauma 2 Center.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to accept the unanimous
recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and to direct Staff to draft an ordinance
granting a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of a heliport with
onsite fueling, and to permit the amendment of Exhibit D, "Circulation and Land Use Plan",
of City of McHenry Ordinance No. 0-97-818, to allow the construction of a heliport in the
proposed location, southwest of the existing helipads at 4201 Medical Center Drive,
subject to the following conditions:
■ The onsite fueling services shall be limited to Northern Illinois Medical Center's
aircraft, except in an emergency situation;
■ The fueling station will not be utilized for retail sales and/or profit.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
"\
Page 7
1/3/01
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO INTERSECTION OF ROYAL
DRIVE AND CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD
Director of Public Works Batt informed Council this agenda item was originally
discussed at the December 13, 2000 regularly scheduled Council Meeting, at which time
Council postponed formal action. Additional investigation determined City engineering firm
Baxter and Woodman at the April 5, 2000 regularly scheduled Council Meeting presented
five alternatives for an island on Royal Drive from Oakwood Drive to Crystal Lake Road.
The alternatives ranged in cost from $167,694 to $192,498. At that time, Staff
recommended postponement until this project could be coordinated with the installation of
a traffic signal at the Royal Drive and Crystal Lake Road intersection. Subsequently,
Council approved an Engineering Services Agreement with Smith Engineering to design a
traffic signal for this intersection. The design of an island on Royal Drive from Oakwood
Drive to Crystal Lake Road was inadvertently excluded from this Agreement. Smith
Engineering, therefore, presented a design proposal in the amount of $12,975 for Council
consideration at the December 13, 2000 regularly scheduled Council Meeting, whose
consideration was, as stated earlier, postponed. A lengthy discussion followed.
Director Batt noted the cost to grind and overlay Royal Drive with a 50% curb
replacement would cost approximately $115,500 with no additional improvements. He
estimated the cost of constructing a center island on Royal Drive would be between
$52,000 and $77,000. At Council's request, Director Bat reviewed City engineering firm
Baxter and Woodman's five alternatives:
Alternative 1 - $167,694
The least costly alternative because it salvages the most pavement, driveways, and
curb Parkway re-grading and shaping is minimized because much of the existing
road would be salvaged. Along with cost, another benefit is that parking would
remain in front of the retirement home. A drawback is that this alternative presents
the most pavement area to maintain.
Alternative 2 - $173,698
The next least costly alternative which differs from Alternative 1 in that no parking is
provided in front of the retirement home. This is a benefit from a maintenance
standpoint, however.
Alternative 3 - $185,265
This is the second most costly alternative because of the raised median in the
center of the road. One benefit is that the raised median gives the road aesthetic
value while providing enough sight restrictions to drivers to cause them to slow
down. The raised median also presents the least amount of pavement to maintain.
The drawback is that some access is lost to the Post Office and the retirement home
because of the median.
Alternative 4 - $192,498
This is the most costly alternative because the change of alignment requires that
the total width of the pavement be reshaped to move the crown of the road to the
Page 8
1/3/01
appropriate location. The benefit of this alternative is that it provides aesthetic ..�
value, while slowing traffic down the most because of its curved alignment.
Alternative 5 - $176,999
This would appear to be the least costly because it salvages the most curb and
gutter. It is more costly than Alternatives 1 and 2, however, because the entire width
of the pavement would have to be reshaped, as in Alternative 4.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry, Director Batt noted neither the Baxter and
Woodman nor the Smith Engineering design alternatives include landscaping costs. A
lengthy discussion followed regarding the merits of constructing a concrete median versus
the design of a striped-only median.
In response to Council inquiry, Director Batt stated his preference for Smith
Engineering Alternative 3 which incorporates a mountable median, similar to City
Engineering firm Baxter and Woodman's Alternative 3 recommendation, constructing a
raised median. Director Batt also noted this alternative also involves 100% replacement of
the existing curb.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to take no formal action, permitting Royal
Drive to remain in its existing condition, and to investigate the feasibility and desirability of
designing and constructing a striped-only median on Royal Drive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Baird.
Voting Nay: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion failed.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to postpone formal action on the Royal Drive
Median Engineering Services Agreement with Smith Engineering, until the January 16,
2001 regularly scheduled Council Meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab.
Voting Nay: McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion failed.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated his approval of Alternative #3, constructing a concrete
median; however, he did not support the inclusion of landscaping within the median.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to approve the Engineering Services
Agreement with Smith Engineering for the design of Royal Drive Median including no
landscaping, in an amount not-to-exceed $12,975.
Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Baird. --e
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Page 9
1/3/01
APPROVAL OF COMMUTER STATION IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT
�. BETWEEN METRA AND THE CITY OF MCHENY
City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council Union Pacific Railroad during the Main
Street Metra Station Metra Lease renewal initiated changes to the lease agreement
requiring the City of McHenry to assume building maintenance. During lease renewal
discussions, it was the consensus of Council to seek building repairs prior to assuming
maintenance responsibilities. Staff was successful in securing an $80,000 Capital
Improvements Grant through the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation
Authority (Metra). The Grant Agreement enumerates the obligations of both the Commuter
Rail Division and the City of McHenry, specifically, earmarking funds for roof replacement;
heating, ventilating, and air conditioning replacement; masonry tuck-pointing; windowsill,
fascia board, and rafter tail replacement; gable end rebuilding; and exterior wood surface
scraping and painting. An eighteen-month timeframe has also been specified.
In Mayor Cuda's absence, City Administrator Lobaito requested Council approve his
execution of the grant agreement.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry regarding item #3 on page 4 of the
agreement, City Administrator Lobaito clarified all of the work as specified is subject to
reimbursement under the terms of the grant agreement. City Administrator Lobaito also
noted Metra has as yet only verbally agreed to prepare the bid specifications for the repair
work as specified. Staff will continue to pursue written verification of Metra's bid
specification preparation for the Main Street Commuter Building repairs.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger, to approve and authorize the City
Administrator's execution of the Commuter Station Improvements Grant Agreement
between the City of McHenry and the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional
Transportation Authority (Metra) Project No. 3396, as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS
There was no Mayor Statement or Report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Development Committee Chairperson Alderman McClatchey reported
the Community Development Committee had met just prior to this evening's Council
Meeting to consider the Crystal Lake Road Corridor Planning Study recommendations, as
well as suggested revisions to the City's existing Tree Preservation Ordinance. It was the
Committee's unanimous recommendation to take no formal action to revise the City of
McHenry's Tree Preservation Ordinance. The Committee will also schedule a second
Committee Meeting to continue discussions on the Crystal Lake Road Corridor Planning
Study recommendations.
Page 10
1/3/01
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS .IN
Director of Public Works Batt reported there were significant problems and delays
with the Main Street Downtown Revitalization Project. He reported Staff is working with the
contractor to resolve the situation.
Citing the snowy weather conditions, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel
stated he and former NIPC representative Robert Kirschner are recommending the
McCullom Lake Aerator be made operational. Council concurred, requesting appropriate
safety measures be taken.
City Attorney McArdle reminded Council previous reports had been made regarding
numerous liquor violations and complaints against Club Viper located at 2314 West Route
120. Staff has recently learned the lease agreement between Club Viper owner and
operator Anthony McCarty and the property owner has been dissolved. Current City of
McHenry ordinance requires a valid lease agreement exists between the property owner
and liquor establishment prior to the award of a City of McHenry liquor license. The
dissolution of this lease agreement places Mr. McCarty in violation of the City of McHenry's
ordinance, requiring forfeiture of his liquor license, effective immediately. Mr. McCarty has
agreed to forfeit his liquor license in exchange for the dismissal of pending liquor
ordinance charges. City Attorney McArdle recommended Council immediately pass an
ordinance reducing the number of available Class A Liquor Licenses from 26 to 25.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass an ordinance reducing the
number of available Class A Liquor Licenses from 26 to 25.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City Administrator Lobaito referenced his memo of January 3, 2001 regarding
notification by the McHenry County Board of Reviews of a request by Cooper Brother
Association for a reduction in assessed valuation of their property located at 1111 through
1116 South Route 31, in the McHenry Corporate Center. Staff is recommending Council
direct City Attorney McArdle file papers of intervention with the McHenry County Board of
Review.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded Bolger, to direct City Attorney McArdle to file
papers of intervention with the McHenry County Board of Review against the decrease in
assessed valuation request by Cooper Brothers Association for their property located at
1111-1116 South Route 31.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Page 11
1/3/01
In conclusion, City Administrator Lobaito noted McHenry Township Fire Protection
District Fire Chief Wayne Amore requested City residents' assistance with the removal of
snow surrounding area fire hydrants. All residential cooperation will be greatly
appreciated.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Glab requested Staff provide Council with a status report regarding the
removal of dead trees from Front Royal Court in Friday's Agenda Packet. Alderman Glab,
citing the heavy snow accumulation, suggested Staff be prepared for any flooding
problems associated with excessively warm weather and/or rain. Alderman Glab also
informed Council he attended the County Board Meeting Tuesday morning at which time
the developers of the McAndrews Farm Property made a formal presentation to the County
Board. He recommended Staff obtain the McAndrews Farm Property information and the
Community Development Committee review their new developmental proposal. City Clerk
Althoff reported the newest McAndrews Farm Property developmental proposal had been
received by Staff this afternoon and would be provided Council in Friday's Agenda Packet.
City Administrator Lobaito reviewed the County Board's developmental procedure
for Council's edification. He noted the McAndrews Farm Property was presented to the
County Board on Tuesday morning as a concept plan. The development will start the
formal approval process hereafter. City Administrator Lobaito also informed Council a
formal objection by the City of McHenry can be filed at the County's Zoning Board of
Appeals stage or at the time of the County Board's Tentative Plat approval. He suggested
�-- Director of Community Development Napolitano provide a written report for full Council's
consideration prior to the filing of a formal objection.
Mayor Pro Tern Bolger recognized McAndrews Farm Property developer James
Schaid in the audience. Mr. Schaid informed Council the proposed development must still
go through the entire County Board approval process. He also noted the proposed
development includes 94 units on 94 acres, which is not considered a high density project.
He informed Council the units as proposed have the appearance of a single family home
and will be a higher quality unit development. Only two units will be visible from Bull Valley
Road, whereas the balance of the development will be below the ridge sight line. It is also
the intent of the developers to improve and upgrade the existing wetlands.
It was the consensus of Council to waive Executive Session Discussions regarding
the hiring of the new Public Works Department Streets Division Employee.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize the hiring of Jason
Wroblewski for the position of Public Works Department Streets Division Maintenance at
Grade 6, Step 1, with a beginning salary of$28,395, effective immediately.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Page 12
1/3/01
ADJOURNMENT .�
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
MAY R PRO T M C CLER /,