HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/21/2002 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 2002
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Althoff at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 21, 2002 in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, Low,
Murgatroyd and Wimmer. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: Assistant
Administrator Lockerby, City Attorney McArdle, City Clerk Jones, Director Community
Development Napolitano, Director Public Works Marcinko, Director Parks and Recreation
Merkel and Chief of Police O'Meara. Absent: None.
PRESENTATION — AWARD OF FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT — HARBOR
WALLBANGERS, 3902 WEST MAIN STREET
In attendance were Landmark Commissioners Chairman Pat Schafer and Vice
Chairman Shelly Trost; Harbor Wallbangers owner and proprietor Dan and Cyndy Kottke
Chairman Schafer provided a brief overview of the mission and function of the City's
Landmark Commission. Vice Chairman Trost informed Council of the historical
characteristics and history of the 19t' Century Harbor Wallbanger building located at 3902
West Main Street. Vice Chairman Trost also gave a brief synopsis of the current
revitalization of the Main Street Retail area. It was noted the Harbor Wallbanger owners
Dan and Cyndy Kottke have improved the fagade of their building located at 3902 West
Main Street, cleaned the brick through power washing, tuckpointed and painted the
building.
Chairman Schafer presented to Mr. and Mrs. Kottke a check in the amount of
$5,000 which represents a City of McHenry Landmark Commission Fagade Improvement
Grant for the renovation of their Harbor Wallbanger building.
Mayor Althoff and Council acknowledged the positive impact on the Main Street
area following the $27,000 renovation of the Kottke's building.
PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT,
ZONING AND RESUBDIVISION —GARY LANG AUTO GROUP, 1103 SOUTH ROUTE 31
Mayor Althoff at 7:42 p.m. called to order the Public Hearing for the zoning and
resubdivision of the Gary Lang Auto Group property located at 1103 South Route 31 in
McHenry. In attendance were Mr. Gary Lang, owner and proprietor of Gary Lang Auto
Group; Attorney Dan Curran of Campion, Curran, Rausch, Gummerson and Dunlop.
Mayor Althoff reminded Council a visit to the Gary Lang Auto Group site occurred
on October 7, 2002 at which time Mr. Lang explained his proposal to Council.
Attorney Curran provided Council with a brief history of the Gary Lang Auto Group
establishment in the McHenry Corporate Center. Since that time several parcels have
traded hands between Mr. Lang and Brake Parts. Mr. Lang has been afforded the
opportunity to purchase additional property along Route 31 to increase his total site to 20
acres. Mr. Lang will now have the space he needs to continue to grow his business.
Attorney Curran noted the property is currently comprised of four lots. Mr. Lang is
proposing to resubdivide the property into six lots. Noting that automobile dealerships
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require individual buildings/lots, acquiring of the additional property and the ultimate
resubdivision would assist Mr. Lang in securing additional dealer franchises on this
property. A landscape plan for the entire six lots has been submitted and approved by
Staff. There would be two access points onto Route 31.
Director of Community Development Napolitano addressed the proposed
amendments to the McHenry Corporate Center Annexation Agreement. The Gary Lang site
was originally a part of the McHenry Corporate Center. Due to the fact the Dayton Street
extension has been abandoned following the expansion of the Brake Parts facility there is
no longer an actual connection between the Lang Property and the Corporate Center. The
Lang Property is more oriented toward Route 31. Director Napolitano stated the
commercial zoning as opposed to the current industrial zoning is more applicable to this
site.
Following review of the McHenry Corporate Center Annexation Agreement, Director
Napolitano stated the following modifications are suggested following the rezoning and
resubdivision of the Lang Property:
• Page 4, Items 2,3,4,5: Language would remove the subject property from the
provisions of the current annexation agreement and grant zoning reclassification to C5
along with a conditional use to permit the open sales lots and other ancillary uses
associated with an auto dealership for the entire Lang Property;
• Page 5, Item 6:
• Would approve the submitted engineering plans for the Lang Development;
• Would permit three-step phasing of the public improvements;
• Would permit deferment of posting the Letter of Credit and construction of required
public improvements until the property is ready for development;
• Would defer construction of sidewalks until sidewalks on adjacent properties are
constructed;
• Page 5, Item 7: Would approve the submitted landscape plan for the Route 31 frontage
including display pod areas;
• Pages 5-7, Item 9: Would include standards for the property development for auto
dealership uses. Site plan and landscape plan approval would be required;
• Page 7, Item 9b: Language to provide list of annual promotional activities for the Lang
dealership; The language provides for more flexibility for the developer with the
temporary/special uses; there would be a maximum of 24 weeks per calendar year for
special uses;
• Page 7, Item 10: Language to provide for development of the non-auto dealership
portion of the property. Any uses non-compatible for property adjacent to the McHenry
Corporate Center have been eliminated. Any non-auto dealership use would be
developed subject to the terms of the covenants approved as part of the McHenry
Corporate Center Annexation Agreement.
• Limited future access points from the resubdivided property onto Route 31. A recorded
60' wide access easement from Route 31 to the Brake Parts Property will remain in
place. This access easement would also be utilized by parcels 4,5 and 6 of the new
subdivision.
Mayor Althoff opened for floor to comment and/or questions by Council.
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In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Attorney Curran stated the McHenry
Corporate Center principals concur with the plan as presented. In response to further
inquiry, Mr. Lang noted the light pole banners would be permanent and be changed when
they became worn or tattered.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired if the only access points to Lots 4,5, and 6 would be
via the main existing entrance. Attorney Curran stated there would also likely be a curb cut
at the existing access easement to Brake Parts.
In response to a question, Mayor Althoff noted Council is reviewing the landscape
plan for the land across the front of Lots 1 thru 6, the removal of the trees along Route 31
and their replacement to screen the Brake Parks Property from Route 31, and the overall
landscape plan for lots 1-3.
Referencing the sidewalk issue, Alderman Bolger suggested the developer pay a
cash contribution in lieu of installing sidewalks along Route 31. Mr. Lang stated he would
prefer to pay for the sidewalk installation at the time they would be installed. He is not in
favor of posting $21,000 for the possible installation of sidewalks in the area. Director of
Public Works Marcinko responded the Subdivision Control Ordinance requires the
installation of sidewalks. In such an instance, when the installation of sidewalks is not
likely, the monies placed in the sidewalk fund would be utilized in installed sidewalks
elsewhere in the City. The monies would then benefit the public as is the intent of the
ordinance.
Alderman Glab opined the monies should be deposited in the sidewalk fund and no
waiver of fees should be granted as the sidewalks are a required public improvement.
Regarding the proposed landscaping, Alderman Bolger inquired if flowers would be
planted in the berm along Route 31. Mr. Lang responded is would be similar to what
currently exists on the Lang Property at this time at the exit drive.
Attorney Curran, noted the following are also up for Council review this evening:
• Both the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat are being presented for approval;
• The proposed lighting is consistent with existing lighting at the dealership;
• The signage on the building would include both the corporate logo as well as the Gary
Lang Auto Group sign;
• Light pole banners and temporary sign banners — the maximum size indicated in the
agreement is per banner.
Mayor Althoff suggested the developer be permitted to pay sidewalk contributions
as lots 45, and 6 are developed. This was acceptable to Mr. Lang.
Discussion followed regarding the use of temporary banners. Mr. Lang stated there
�.. would be a maximum of four temporary banners not —to-exceed 48 sq. ft. each in size no
more than 10 weeks per calendar year. Discussion continued regarding the duration of the
beach party event and keeping to the maximum of 24 weeks of special promotions per
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calendar year. Alderman Glab opined the developer should be granted the special uses as
requested. Alderman Wimmer, Alderman Bolger and Alderman Low concurred with
Alderman Glab. Mayor Althoff summarized permission to install the Beach Party for a four-
week period would be granted; four temporary signs would be added as another item to
Exhibit C, 48 sq. ft. each for a maximum of ten weeks.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated in order to
achieve subdivision conformity the signs permitted on the buildings would be at the same
proportion as the current Gary Lang Auto Group signs on the existing building. However,
the free-standing signs would default to the City's sign ordinance, with a maximum of one
sign per lot.
Some discussion followed regarding clarification regarding the installation of
sidewalks versus the payment of monies to the City's sidewalk fund. It was the consensus
of Council to require payment to the sidewalk fund upon the development of either of lots
4,5 or 6.
Mayor Althoff opened the floor to audience questions and/or comments. There were
none. In response to Mayor Althoff s inquiry, City Clerk Jones stated there were no written
or verbal comments received regarding this matter in the Clerk's Office.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to close the Public Hearing at 8:26 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to direct Staff to prepare ordinances:
• amending the annexation agreement.with the McHenry Corporate Center;
• granting zoning reclassification to C5 Highway Commercial;
• granting a conditional use permit for Lots 1 thru 6 of the Gary Lang Resubdivision to
allow outdoor sales and other ancillary uses associated with an auto dealership;
• approving the Preliminary Plat of Gary Lang Resubdivision
• approving the Final Plat of Gary Lang Resubdivision.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input
Session.
METRA TRAIN YARD DISCUSSION
Heather Murgatroyd of 4010 Grand Avenue addressed Council regarding the
possible location of the Metra train yard in Johnsburg. Ms. Murgatroyd noted she has been
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circulating a petition in opposition of the possible location of a Metra train yard in
Johnsburg. Ms. Murgatroyd provided the Mayor and Council with a copy of the petition and
the signature obtained thus far. Ms. Murgatroyd appealed to the Council to not support this
proposal. The proposed rail yard would not be temporary. The rail yard would negatively
impact the City's largest park, the bike path, and Boone Creek.
Alderman Murgatroyd noting that negotiations between Metra and the Village of
Johnsburg are still underway, stated in all likelihood there would be perhaps ten to twelve
more trains per day going in and out of town to the rail yard. The negative impact on the
City's parks and bike is enormous. If this information is correct, there would be at least
twenty passes of the train each day. This would be very disruptive to not only the Petersen
Park area and bike path, but to the residential neighborhoods as well, as the trains would
be passing through town, blowing their whistles, etc.
Mayor Althoff stated the intent of Metra is to locate a train yard in this vicinity in
order to provide additional services to outlying areas. A yard is being proposed for
Woodstock as well.
Alderman Low opined the City does not have enough information to make a
statement at this time. Alderman Glab stated it is time to speak out regarding the City's
reservations regarding the placement of a train yard in Johnsburg. Metra should be made
aware of the City's concerns before a final determination is made regarding the placement
of the yard.
Mayor Althoff stated the Village of Johnsburg has indicated their willingness to
make a presentation before the City of McHenry regarding this issue. Mayor Althoff
suggested Council compile a list of concerns regarding the matter. Acting Administrator
Lockerby will compile a list of Council concerns, comments and/or questions including
those raised this evening.
Alderman Murgatroyd indicated the following items also be included in the list:
• How many cars would be utilized per train;
• Would freight trains utilize the tracks;
• Is there any intent to put in a second track? This could destroy the bike path.
Alderman Low expressed concern regarding traffic on Route 120 and Bull Valley
Road being stopped that many times per day. Alderman Glab concurred.
It was the consensus of Council to direct Acting Administrator Lockerby to send a
letter to the Village of Johnsburg and Metra advising the City's concerns regarding the
placement of a train yard in Johnsburg. Alderman Glab requested this be an Agenda item
at the November 4, 2002 regularly scheduled Council Meeting. It was suggested
representatives of the Village of Johnsburg and Metra be invited to attend the November
41h meeting to make a full presentation at that time.
Alderman Glab suggested various transportation issues, including but not limited to
the siting of the West McHenry Bypass, be discussed at the November 11, 2002 regularly
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scheduled Council meeting. Mayor Althoff noted she would provide Council with a full TAC
Committee report regarding the proposed tract for the Bypass in this week's Friday x;
Report. Following some discussion, it was the consensus of Council to discuss the Bypass
at the November 11, 2002 regularly scheduled Meeting. The November 180' meeting will
be a workshop regarding the Capital Improvement Program.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Glab, referencing Consent Agenda Item #5 Ordinance creating a stop
street intersection at Joyce Lane and Cross Trail, noted sight lines difficulties at Dartmoor
Drive and Cross Trail. He stated residents in the area are seeking at least one stop sign
somewhere on Dartmoor Drive to assist children crossing from one side of the subdivision
to the other in order to get to Riverwood School. Alderman Glab suggested the Public
Works Committee look at the possibility of a stop sign installation somewhere on Dartmoor
Drive.
Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
■ Recommendation to purchase Dell Network Server/Windows 2000 Client
License in an amount not-to-exceed $6,545, and required hardware and
software upgrades in an amount not-to-exceed $3,584;
■ Recommendation to seek Request for Proposals for Municipal Telephone _
System;
■ Recommendation to:
■ Enter into a 2-year contract with Stan's Office Technology for Internet and E-
Mail Services at an annual cost not-to-exceed $6,588;
■ Purchase required hardware from Stan's Office Technology for an amount
not-to-exceed $2,690;
■ Enter into a monthly contract with SBC Ameritech for DSL service for remote
municipal sites at an annual cost of $2,759 and a one-time installation fee of
$900;
■ Approve ordinance granting conditional use permit for drive-thru facility to Fifth
Third Bank at 2121 North Richmond Road;
■ Approve ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code creating stop
street intersection at Joyce Lane and Cross Trail;
■ Approve ordinance granting conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage to
Precision Power Equipment at 4618 West Elm Street;
■ Approve request to hire Custom Landscape Design and Construction Inc for
berm construction at Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision in an amount not-to-exceed
$8,109;
■ Approve requests to connect to Police Alarm Panel from
■ American Community Bank, 1500 South Route 31;
■ Amcore Bank, 4101 Shamrock Lane; .�
■ Approve City Council Minutes:
■ August 12, 2002 regularly scheduled Council Meeting;
■ August 19, 2002 regularly scheduled Council Meeting;
■ Approve List of Bills:
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GENERAL FUND
A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 730.00
' ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 694.56
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 204.75
ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 17.99
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 293.48
AGENCY STAFFING, THE 412.50
AKF MCHENRY FLYING DRAGO 280.00
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 264.94
ALL SEASONS UNIFORMS INC 1,026.27
ALTHOFF, PAMELA J 16.03
AMERICAN BUSINESS FORMS 282.25
AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATI 287.84
AMERITECH 8,228.36
ARCH 317.43
ARCHAMBAULT COMPANY 2,950.00
ARNET, ALICE 28.81
ARVIDSON POOLS & SPAS 375.92
B&M LAWN CARE 250.00
BAKER & SON CO, PETER 2,567.64
BAZILEWICH, GREG 67.50
BERETTA USA 63.40
BERGGREN, LOREN W 130.00
BERKHEIMER CO INC, G W 16.50
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 8,512.60
BOOK VINE FOR CHILDREN, 71.88
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 335.27
BRADY & ASSOCIATES, PHIL 3,305.00
BUILDING OFFICIALS AND 4.00
BUSS FORD SALES 739.23
CAMP BUSINESS 29.95
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 771.03
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 721.25
CHRISTOPHER, DAVID 97.95
CINGULAR WIRELESS 22.81
CINTAS CORPORATION 4355 214.93
CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL MOS 5,625.00
CLEMENT COMMUNICATIONS 380.64
CLIFFORD-WALD 107.53
COMED 15,561.26
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 3,236.05
CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS 111.45
CONSERV FS 291.64
COUGHLIN, DIANE 120.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 4.32
CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE 960.00
CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 1,247.59
CUSTOM VEHICLE SYSTEMS I 98.85
CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 2,475.00
D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 339.25
DOMINGUEZ, MARIO 20.00
DON'S TOWING 160.00
DOOR SYSTEMS INC 111.25
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 58.05
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 97.50
EISERMAN, JERRY 71.71
EXECUTIVE ADVANTAGE 97.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 294.50
FBI NAA 40.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 3,726.65
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 126.67
FOERSTER, JEFFERY S 15.28
FOTO FAST 7.50
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 1,000.54
FREUND INTERNATIONAL 26.15
G COMMUNICATIONS 133.90
G IMPRESSIONS 681.00
GALL'S INC 168.98
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 968.30
HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 80.00
HAPPY BY DESIGN 273.00
HARDY, JULIE 126.00
HEIDEMANN, CELESTE 29.00
HOLIAN, CAROL 75.21
HOME DEPOT/GECF 41.48
HUFFMAN, DAWN 94.48
ICMA 68.30
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ILLINOIS FIRE AND POLICE 325.00
INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONA 325.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 98.82
INTRAVARTOLO, TODD 30.71
JESSUP MANUFACTURING 2,547.00
JEWEL FOOD STORES 15.45
JONES TRAVEL & TOUR 525.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 3,717.05
KAR PRODUCTS 677.18
KDS TECH SERVICES INC 350.00
KEARNS, DOYLE 369.28
KITTL, AMBROSE M 96.15
KLITZ CUTTING TOOLS INC 79.27
KRANZ, ANNE 122.24
KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 15,021.69
KUS, TOM 63.00
LANCO DEVELOPMENT 1,500.00
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 77.95
LANPHIER, JUDY 35.75
LECC 100.00
LEONARDI'S FOOD SPECIALT 179.50
LETN PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE 576.00
LEWIS EQUIPMENT CO 5.52
LOCKER'S FLOWERS 849.00
LRD SYSTEMS & FORMS 91.60
LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 139.07
MACCALLUM, MEAGHAN 1,400.00
MAYFAIR CARPETS & FURNIT 72.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 340.59
MCCORMICK, STACY 25.00
MCH CTY SCHOOLS ENVIRONM 375.00
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 430.80
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 36.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 171.00
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 1,213.70
MCHENRY ELECTRIC & SUPPL 258.56
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 124.00
MCHENRY POLICE PENSION F 32,004.16
MCHENRY ROTARY CLUB 237.93
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 151.00
MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE 71.96
METRO PROFESSIONAL PRODU 109.02
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 344.25
MID-AMERICA TRUCK & EQUI 867.41
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 612.03
MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT 1,150.00
MURDOCK INC 139.00
MYRON MANUFACTURING CORP 593.04
NAPOLITANO, JOSEPH 21.26
NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL R 470.00
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 2,763.15
NICOLET SCENIC TOURS 3,276.00
NICOR GAS 461.88
NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 165.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 37.37
NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS 50.00
NWBOCA 260.00
O'MEARA, THOMAS 13.42
O'NEILL, KITTY 63.00
OEFFLING, PHILIP R 30.00
OFFICE DEPOT INC 542.22
OHLIN SALES INC 75.43
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 134.54
OWSLEY, MIKE 60.00
PACE 7,068.20
PAPROCKI, KRISTINE 96.90
PARADISE COMPUTER 480.00
PECHOUS, ROGER 144.55
PEPSI-COLA GENERAL BOTTL 1,260.60
PETALS & STEMS 83.50
PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL 336.93
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 698.00
PRECISION SHARPENING & R 112.00
PROSAFETY INC 101.68
QUILL CORPORATION 636.79
R & B SUPPLY CO INC 90.98
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R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 414.75
RADICOM INC 556.04
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 153.50
RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,200.00
REWIAKO, RICHARD 150.00
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 36.24
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 126.26
ROGERS, MATT 176.69
ROSKE, ROBERT 27.63
RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 21.56
RYDIN DECAL 391.25
S & S WORLDWIDE 107.12
.SAFETY KLEEN CORP 150.75
SAM'S CLUB 210.98
SCHATZ, DON 195.00
SCIAME, RYAN 20.68
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 504.40
SHORTY'S DETAILING 115.00
SIGNS BY FRY 8,674.00
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 2,778.75
SSMG 695.70
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 442.00
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 278.00
STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO 140.56
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 91.00
STATES ATTORNEYS APPELLA 60.00
SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS 345.00
TARGET STORES 15.98
TEMPLE DISPLAY LTD 8,784.50
THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV 200.00
THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 1,840.00
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 240.00
TOLEDO, ARMANDO 10.00
TONYAN & SONS INC, WILLI 5,643.00
TORRES &B SONS LANDSCAPI 1,500.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & 1,974.16
U S IDENTIFICATION MANUA 82.50
UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE 898.84
UNITED LABORATORIES 260.32
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 149.74
UNRUH, BRETT 258.00
US REFRIGERATION SALES & 120.75
VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL 2,790.00
WALSH, THOMAS M 22.15
WARING, ANN 754.00
WARREN, TOM 270.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTH 3,660.00
WIGMAN, GARY R 114.28
WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 1,316.24
WITT, CINDY 34.50
WOODSTOCK FORD & MERCURY 147.08
WOODSTOCK LAND SURVEYORS 300.00
YMCA OF MCHENRY COUNTY 20.00
YOUNG, TIMOTHY B 127.08
ZARATE, MIGUEL C 20.00
ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPAN 227.38
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 10,123.25
BAND FUND
ANDERSON, BRIAN 90.00
BAZAN, MICHAEL 182.50
BELL, ADAM C 90.00
BERNHARD, DAVID 30.00
CUMMINGS, JOHN G 90.00
FREUND, MICHAEL R 90.00
FREUND, ROBERT L 90.00
JONES, HOYT 90.00
LEIGHTY, JOHN L 90.00
MENNING, ROGER 90.00
POT, D W 30.00
RHODES, DONALD E 90.00
RUFF, KENDALL J 90.00
SAMPSON, SCOTT 90.00
SMARZUSKI, JOHN 90.00
STREICHER, LARRY 90.00
TWENTY, JARED 90.00
VAN KANEGAN, TOM 60.00
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ANNEXATION FUND
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 1,346.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 1,908.00
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 112.00
STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND
PAYNE & DOLAN INC 324,672.22
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 25,706.25
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
BAXTER & WOODMAN 12,598.37
GREG GREENHILL CONSTRUCT 9,562.50
KENNEDY CONSTRUCTION CO, 263,654.48
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 12,730.66
WATER/SEWER FUND
A W CHESTERTON COMPANY 640.69
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 116.41
ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO 220.10
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 233.12
ADAMS, RICHARD 29,367.19
ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 892.50
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 54.22
AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATI 20.28
AMERITECH 1,498.23
AQUAPREP 7,156.50
ARCH 122.10
BAXTER & WOODMAN 67.50
BERKHEIMER CO INC, G W 5.73
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 656.94
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 38.00
BPMS SOFTWARE 1,005.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 670.92
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 991.02
CINGULAR WIRELESS 12.42
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 236.00
COMED 30,346.11
CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS 997.20
D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 3.72
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 49.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 131.25
FOREMAN & COMPANY, JOSEP 590.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 188.10
G COMMUNICATIONS 480.95
G IMPRESSIONS 4.00
HARDWARE SERVICE CO 84.02
JENSEN, TED 87.50
KAR PRODUCTS 92.17
KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 2,063.44
KTD INC 265.61
KURZ JR, ALFRED P 60.00
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 542.82
LDG CORPORATION 805.00
LEWIS EQUIPMENT CO 91.21
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 153.85
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,164.00
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 86.51
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 190.00
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 359.50
MCHENRY ELECTRIC & SUPPL 141.84
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 960.43
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 1,595.68
MIDWEST METER INC 2,859.40
MORSE ELECTRIC INC 2,220.00
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 86.58
NICOR GAS 428.77
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 24.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 9.72
OFFICE DEPOT INC 104.95 --.,
OVERHEAD DOOR CO 79.00
PALMER, MIKE 159.70
PERFORMANCE DIESEL 1,578.00 `
PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL 232.80
REBARS & STEEL COMPANY 500.00
REID, MICHAEL 130.68
RESERVE ACCOUNT 300.00
SCHMITT, JON 204.69
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SETTLER'S HILL RDF 895.50
UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE 57.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 16.05
USA BLUEBOOK 223.98
USF - LAKE BLUFF IL 2,086.15
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,031.80
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 2,860.00
WERHANE, MATT 28.74
WOODLAND RDF 6,478.50
YENCICH, KURT 71.91
ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPAN 87.43
ZMT INC 560.40
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND
BAXTER & WOODMAN 8,418.76
BERGER EXCAVATING COMPAN 236,560.50
NIBCO CONSTRUCTION CONCE 52,912.10
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 2,514.90
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
USF - LAKE BLUFF IL 246.84
DEVELOPMENTAL ESCROW
GREG GREENHILL CONSTRUCT 8,721.25
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
BAXTER & WOODMAN 25,502.62
SECOR INTERNATIONAL INCO 7,083.71
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 5,400.00
GRAND TOTALS 1,338,494.98
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 228,426.79
BAND FUND 1,562.50
ANNEXATION FUND 3,366.00
�- STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND 350,378.47
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 298,546.01
WATER/SEWER FUND 108,854.53
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 300,406.26
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 246.84
DEVELOPMENTAL ESCROW 8,721.25
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 37,986.33
TOTALS 1,338,494.98
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT— 2001-2002
Mayor Althoff noted Treasurer Welter had intended to present his Annual
Treasurer's Report at this evening's meeting, however, due to illness he was unable to
attend. Acting Administrator Lockerby, speaking on behalf of the Treasurer, noted the
compilation and publication of the Annual Treasurer's Report is required by State Statute.
The components required are the sources of revenue in excess of $2,500, the vendors
paid in excess of $2,500, the gross compensations to employees, elected and appointed
officials, as well as a summary of operations from the annual audit. Treasurer Welter
additionally compiled data focusing on City sales tax in comparison to surrounding
municipalities. Acting Administrator Lockerby noted the City of McHenry ranks second
.� within McHenry County for sales tax revenue. The City of McHenry despite the economy
has fared very well with sales tax revenue which very closely matched the projections for
the past year.
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In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Mayor Althoff noted the City pays taxes to
the McHenry County Collector on any property owns for which the City collects revenue,
i.e. rent, etc. Income producing properties are not exempt from property tax. Some
discussion occurred regarding the need to pay property taxes on some City municipality-
owned properties.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the 2001-2002 Annual
Treasurer's Report and to direct Staff to publish same prior to October 31, 2002 as
required by State Statute.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DRIVE-THRU FACILITY AND
PARKING VARIANCE—WENDY'S RESTAURANT, 2433 NORTH RICHMOND ROAD
In attendance was Jeff Gilling, project Manager for Wendy's International. Mr.
Gilling addressed Council stating Wendy's International is seeking a conditional use
permit to construct and operate a restaurant with a drive-thru facility in the Meijer/Home
Depot Subdivision at 2433 North Richmond Road. Mr. Gilling stated access to the parcel
would not be directly from Route 31, but through the existing access road to Home Depot.
The reasons for the appearance before Council is for the conditional use for the drive-thru
as well as a variance from the required parking of 57 spaces. A site plan includes 43
parking spaces. Mr. Gilling stated the proposed parking should be more than adequate.
Mr. Gilling stated Wendy's is seeking a monument sign that would be consistent in
both size and design with the Chili's sign on the adjacent outlot of the Meijer/Home Depot
Subdivision. No variance is required for the sign. Mr. Gilling provided. Council with
elevation plans of the proposed restaurant. Mayor Althoff noted the Planning and Zoning
Commission at a Public Hearing held on October 3, 2002 unanimously recommended
approval of the requested conditional use and parking variance.
In response to Mayor Althoffs request, Director Community Development
Napolitano stated Staff conducted a survey of existing fast food restaurants in the City to
determine peak times, and adequacy of the proposed parking for this facility. He reported
there should be sufficient parking for the establishment during all peak times. He also
pointed out 50-60% of peak time business is through the drive-thru window.
Alderman Glab noted the standard layout could cause problems for incoming traffic
to the site and could impede vehicles entering the lot. He expressed concern that the
onsite traffic pattern will not afford ease of traffic flow. In response to an inquiry, Mr. Gilling
noted the parking lot and traffic flow lanes would be striped to assure ease of traffic
movement onsite.
In response to Alderman Wimmer's inquiry, Mr. Gilling stated the proposed site plan
is a prototypical layout for Wendy's, including the need for vehicles to circle around the
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building two times if they are utilizing the drive-thru window, especially in light of no direct
access onto the State highway.
Alderman Glab stated if Council approves this request, that a condition be included
to assure the traffic lanes be striped to prevent restriction of traffic flow to or from the
premises.
Motion. by Wimmer, seconded by Low, to accept the unanimous recommendastion
of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to direct Staff to prepare an ordinance
granting a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of a restaurant
with a drive-thru facility; and granting a variance to permit 43 parking spaces to Wendy's
International for their facility located at 2433 North Richmond Road, subject to the onsite
traffic lanes being striped to prevent restriction of traffic flow to or from the premises.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL SANITARY SEWER CAPACITY — HOME OF THE
SPARROW, 2116 RINGWOOD ROAD
In attendance was Attorney Jeremy Shaw, and Home of the Sparrow Executive
Director Reverend Karen Stunkel. Attorney Shaw addressed Council Noting Home of the
Sparrow provides transitional housing for homeless women and their children. The facility
on Ringwood Road operates as a semi-halfway house. Home of the Sparrow is proposing
to add four units. At the present time, this facility is connected to the City's sanitary sewer
and Home of the Sparrow pays non-resident fees for this use. Home of the Sparrow is
proposing to run a 6" pipe and a new tap into the McHenry sanitary sewer.
Director of Community Development Napolitano noted Staff has reviewed the
proposed plan and finds it accessible. Mayor Althoff noted Home of the Sparrow is not
seeking annexation at this time as the property is not contiguous to the City. Alderman
Glab suggested a pre-annexation agreement might be appropriate. In response to
Alderman Glab's inquiry, Attorney Shaw stated the zoning of the property in question is B-
1 on Lots 1 through 3; 132C on Lots 4 through 8. Mr. Shaw noted the County Zoning Board
of Appeals recently held a Public Hearing and approved reclassification of Lots 4 and 5 to
131 and Lots 6 through 8 to R3. Some discussion followed regarding the mixed use and the
hybrid nature of the transitional housing provided by Home of the Sparrow.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated the Home of the
Sparrow use would fit into City zoning utilizing a use variance or a conditional use.
Alderman Bolger noted there is a Home of the Sparrow transitional home on Waukegan
Road. In response to a neighborhood complaint at the Waukegan site, the Home of the
Sparrow Staff took care of the problem immediately.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired if the proposed Bypass would be affected by the
construction of the four additional units. Mayor Althoff responded in the negative.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the request by Home of the
Sparrow for additional City of McHenry sanitary sewer capacity for their facility located at
2116 North Ringwood Wood, and to permit the installation of a 6" service line providing
sanitary sewer service to four additional housing units.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL CIRCULATION
ANALYSIS FOR THE ILLINOIS ROUTE 31 CORRIDOR FROM ROUTE 120 TO
MCCULLOM LAKE ROAD
Mayor Althoff reminded Council discussion regarding the traffic study analysis for
the Route 31 corridor has been ongoing for quite some time, especially in light of
Millstream Subdivision residents inability to access Route 31. Discussion occurred in
March regarding the consideration of a no right turn on red onto Richmond Road from
Pearl Street. It was the decision of Council at that time to postpone further discussion until
the Riverside Drive roadway improvements were completed. Staff is recommending at this
time that Smith Engineering conduct a traffic analysis regarding this situation.
Director Public Works Marcinko noted Smith Engineering is proposing a step
process to show the City the amount of vehicle backup which could occur if the right turn
on red were prohibited onto Richmond Road.
Mayor Althoff noted this analysis is a non-budgeted item. However, Staff has
reviewed the City's current financial status, and the City could absorb the cost of the
agreement. Alderman Glab, noting the City is proposing a full comprehensive traffic study
in 2003, inquired if it would be necessary to secure this partial traffic analysis at this time.
Acting Administrator Lockerby responded noting Council directed Staff to revisit this issue
following the reopening of Riverside Drive.
In response to Mayor Althoff inquiry, Mr. Scott Smith of Smith Engineering, stated
the results of this analysis could also be incorporated into the comprehensive study to be
done in 2003.
Alderman Low noted in previous discussions regarding the Richmond Road and
Pearl Street intersection, is was suggested by placing a no right turn on red restriction onto
Richmond Road, the City would move the problem further along Richmond Road to Broad
Street or Washington Street. By doing the proposed limited analysis, only Pearl Street
backup ramifications would be known. Some discussion followed regarding the need to
restrict right turns onto Richmond Road from Pearl Street.
It was the consensus of Council to defer further consideration of the matter until the
more comprehensive study is completed in 2003.
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AWARD OF BID — CUSTOM LANDSCAPING FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Mayor Althoff noted the playground equipment replacement at Veterans Memorial
Park is part of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for changeout of all City park
equipment over a period of time. Director Parks and Recreation Merkel stated this is the
third year of the implementation of the Master Plan. This year this City is directing its
attention to Veterans Park. Director Merkel stated this project was included in this year's
budget. Bid specifications for the playground equipment were sought and opened on
October 8, 2002. The low bidder was Custom Landscaping of McHenry in an amount of
$73,220.
In response to Mayor Althoff inquiry, Director Merkel addressed the old fire truck
in Veterans Memorial Park, stating in 1987 an effort was made to refurbish the truck so
that it could be placed back in the park. At this time, Council must consider whether this
truck should be salvaged. At the Mayor's suggestion, this matter should be referred to the
Parks and Recreation Committee.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Low, to award the bid for playground equipment
purchase and installation at Veterans Memorial Park to Custom Landscaping of McHenry
in an amount not-to-exceed $73,220.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID — ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL_ CONTRACTORS FOR ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM UPGRADE AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Director Merkel noted the electrical system improvements for Veterans Memorial
Park were included in this year's budget. Bids were sought and opened on October 8,
2002 with the low bid submitted by Associated Electrical Contractors in an amount of
$19,850.
Alderman Murgatroyd suggested the work be completed in time for the installation
of holiday lighting this year.
Motion by Low, seconded by Murgatroyd, to award the bid for electrical system
upgrades at Veterans Memorial Park to Associated Electrical Contractors in an amount
not-to-exceed $19,850.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRE OF
WILLIAMS ELECTRIC FOR ELECTRIC UPGRADE AT MAIN STREET STATION
Mayor Althoff reminded Council the City received an $80,000 to provide
improvements at the commuter station on Main Street. Mayor Althoff noted bids were
sought for various portions of the project. To date, Williams Electric was the only entity to
submit a proposal for the electric upgrade portion. It is Staffs recommendation to waive the
bid process and to award the contract for the electric upgrade at the Main Street
Commuter Station to Williams Electric in an amount of$5,873.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated the only items
remaining to be completed on this project are the gutters which will be installed beginning
this week, and the free-standing sign improvement, as well as the electric upgrade before
Council this evening. Some discussion followed regarding the remaining balance of the
grant, and possible other areas of improvement on the station and its premises.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to waive the bid requirements, and to
accept the proposal submitted by Williams Electric to perform electric upgrade at the Main
Street Commuter Station in an amount not-to-exceed $5,873.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Althoff sought clarification regarding the proposed Monday, October 28, 2002
joint Parks and Recreation/Finance and Personnel Committees Meeting to discuss the
Joint Venture Recreation Center. It was the consensus of Council to instead schedule a
Committee of the.Whole Meeting for the purpose of discussing the joint venture.Recreation
Center. In response to Mayor Althoff inquiry, it was suggested Thursday, November 7th or
Tuesday, November 12t" be set aside for the Committee of the Whole Meeting. The date
will be confirmed at the November 4, 2002 regularly scheduled meeting.
Mayor Althoff reported Hallmark Homes is requesting a Committee of the Whole
Meeting for presentation of their concept plan. Mayor Althoff advised the proposed route of
the West McHenry Bypass was established at the TAC Committee meeting held last week.
She noted Section 3 is the same as previously presented. All affected municipalities will
have an opportunity to be heard regarding the finalization of the route. The Public Hearing
has been scheduled for November 21, 2002 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the McHenry
Savings Bank.
COMMITTEE REPORTS _
Public Works Committee Chairman Alderman Bolger scheduled a Public Works
Committee Meeting for Monday, November 4, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a four-way stop
intersection at Dartmoor Drive and Cross Trail.
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DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Director Public Works Marcinko reported all property owners along Route 31 and
McCullom Lake Road have been contacted regarding the impending intersection
improvements. Director Marcinko also reported the City is in receipt of EPA permits for
Shamrock Farms Neighborhood 3 and Neighborhood 9.
Director Parks and Recreation Merkel reported he will be in Springfield on October
23`d to attend grant hearings regarding the Petersen Park improvements. The City will have
results sometime in January 2003. Director Merkel also reported the new water lines have
been installed at Veterans Memorial Park.
Director Community Development Napolitano reminded Council at the October 14,
2002 regularly scheduled meeting, two issues remained outstanding regarding the Meyer
Material annexation and expansion. Director Napolitano stated with regard to the perimeter
fencing of the existing gravel pit, there are signs of disrepair. Additionally, there was a
question as to the permitted hours of operation for the pit. The zoning ordinance permits
mining from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
NEW BUSINESS
Larry Ekeroth of 1413 Freund Avenue addressed Council regarding the access onto
Richmond Road from Pearl Street. Mr. Ekeroth opined restricting the right turns onto
Richmond Road from Pearl Street would not help the traffic situation. Mr. Ekeroth also
stated he is not in favor of additional stop signs.
Alderman Bolger inquired if the electrical service has been installed at the Green
Street Park. Director Merkel responded the anticipated completion date is early November.
Alderman Glab requested information regarding status of the building which
formerly housed the Pro Bass Shop on Route 120. Noting the building sustained extensive
damages due to a fire, he inquired when it would be razed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go into Executive Session at 10:01
p.m. to discuss Personnel: Hiring and Potential Litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 10:07 p.m.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to return to Open Session at 10:45 p.m.
L Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
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Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 10:45 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, to deny offering flex hours to Finance Director candidate John
Fishbein. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion. by Murgatroyd, seconded by Low, to authorize Acting Administrator
Lockerby to offer Finance Director candidate John Fishbein the position at Grade 25 Step
8.5, with a starting salary of$83,099, three weeks paid vacation, and flex hours.
Voting Aye: Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting a 10:47 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None. —
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
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