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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 04/15/2002 - City Council REGULAR MEETING APRIL 15, 2002 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Althoff, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, April 15, 2002 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Absent: Murgatroyd. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Director Public Works Marcinko, Director Community Development Napolitano. Director Parks and Recreation Merkel arrived at 7:35 p.m. Absent: Deputy Chief of Police Donahue PUBLIC HEARING: ANNEXATION ANNEXATION AGREEMENT REZONING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT—AVONLEA 3320 BULL VALLEY ROAD Mayor Althoff opened the Public Hearing regarding the Annexation Agreement, Rezoning, and Conditional Use Permit to allow a congregate care assisted living facility at 3320 Bull Valley Road at 7:32 p.m. Mayor Althoff recognized Richard Nicholls, Petitioner for Avonlea Cottages. Mr. Nicholls addressed Council stating Avonlea is proposing a small, single level 16-bed assisted living facility, licensed by the State of Illinois. Mr. Nicholls explained the State of Illinois has established assisted living to be a status between independent living and nursing home care. He indicated clients are assisted on a daily basis with: • Grooming; • Eating; • Toileting; • Showering; and • Medical minders. Mr. Nicholls informed Council all clients are required to be ambulatory. They may use a wheelchair and/or walker, but must be able to self-transfer. Mr. Nicholls noted residents of assisted living facilities typically do not have vehicles. The parking indicated on the site plan would accommodate staff and visitors. Director Merkel arrived at 7:35 p.m. Director of Community Development Napolitano informed Council City Planner Martin contacted the Village Administrator in Milan, Illinois and Gooding, Indiana where two Avonlea facilities are currently located. In response to Planner Martin's inquiries, he was informed the villages liked the appearance of the buildings, noted a lack of vehicular traffic, and were generally impressed with the facilities. Director Napolitano stated the property is comprised of approximately two acres and is located on the north side of Bull Valley Road and south of Miller Road. The parcel can only be accessed from Bull Valley Road. No access is proposed from Miller Road. The roperty is currently zoned A-1, Agricultural, in unincorporated McHenry County. The -)plicant is seeking RM-1 Low Density Multi-Family Zoning with a conditional use permit _'sw allow a 16-bed assisted living facility on the subject property upon annexation. The facility would have a common dining room, kitchen and living room. Each bedroom would have its own bathroom. Residents would be served three meals per day and the facility would employ eight persons. April 15, 2002 Page 2 Director Napolitano informed Council the Annexation Agreement includes a provision stating should the property be used for anything other than an assisted living facility, the property would immediately revert back to E, Estate District Zoning. Staff has requested, and Applicant has agreed, to provide a 12-inch sanitary sewer line and a 20- foot municipal easement along the eastern portion of the property. Director Napolitano stated the following formula for donations, contributions and fees was arrived at based upon a per room computation: • Owner shall pay to the City $1,000 for an annexation fee • Owner shall pay $10,000 for benefit of School Districts 15 and 156 • Owner shall pay $400 for benefit of McHenry Public Library District • Owner shall pay $4,128 as an additional fee Mayor Althoff opened the floor to Council inquiries and/or comments. Alderman Bolger opined the facility is an excellent idea but he opposed the choice of location, stating an assisted living facility does not belong in the area. Alderman Glab concurred with Alderman Bolger, adding concerns regarding additional vehicular traffic in the area on weekends when relatives are visiting. Mr. Nicholls noted a Traffic Study was performed on a similar 16-bedroom facility, which indicated eleven cars within a 24-hour period. Mayor Althoff read Joe and Marty Kampmeier's letter dated April 15, 2002, opposing the assisted living facility proposal, into the record and opened the floor to comments by the audience. Eugene Dowe, 3409 West Bull Valley Road, addressed Council inquiring whether the City will be more inclined toward annexation of other nearby properties should the facility be established. Mr. Dowe noted he owns two lots in an unincorporated pocket surrounded by the City. Responding to Mr. Dowe's inquiry Mayor Althoff stated that would be a decision made by Council. Mr. Dowe asked why the entrance was off Bull Valley Road rather than Miller Road. Director Napolitano stated the County has limited access to Miller Road. He noted where access is available to a secondary street the County is requiring access be provided to the secondary street rather than the main road, to facilitate movement of vehicular traffic. Kathleen Reese, 3303 West Bull Valley Road, stated she has resided at her home since 1970. She is opposed to the institutional aspect of the facility and expressed concerns regarding service trucks delivering on site. She believes the community should stay rural and opined the area is inappropriate for an assisted living facility. Paul Antens, 3321 Bull Valley Road, stated the project is inconsistent with the existing neighborhood, which is one of single-family homes, not commercial property. Neighbors are apprehensive a facility of this type may establish a precedent for the surrounding properties. He expressed concern regarding future use of the property should the assisted facility not flourish commercially. He noted residents were promised multi- April 15, 2002 Page 3 �- family construction would occur north of Miller Road, but the area south of Bull Valley Road would retain its single family character. Mr. Antens opined the facility is a great idea, but the location is wrong. Mayor Althoff, noting no further comments from the audience or Council requested a Motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Low, to close the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. .Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to deny the Avonlea Cottages Petition for Annexation, Rezoning from Estate District to RM-1, Low Density Multi-Family Residential District, and Conditional Use Permit to allow for congregate care, assisted living facility for the property at 3320 Bull Valley Road. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT Paul Anten, 3321 Bull Valley Road, requested Council consider installation of a sidewalk on Green Street from the Municipal Center to Miller Road to facilitate accessibility for young people from the McHenry Shores and Pebble Creek Subdivisions to the Municipal Center and McHenry Zone Skate Park. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Althoff requested Consent Agenda Item #9, Ordinances Establishing a Tax Increment Financing District, be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Motion by Low, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: ■ Recommendation to hire John Lockerby to the position of Assistant City Administrator; ■ Ordinance granting variance to Horizon Pipeline to permit three principal buildings on one lot; ■ Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 13, creating additional parking on Riverside Drive; N-- ■ Profession Services Agreement with Visu-Sewer Clean and Seal, Inc., not to exceed $7,000;s ■ Bonfire Permit— Rich Davis, Crescent Drive ■ Request to connect to Police Alarm Panel — Hampton Inn, 1555 South Route 31; April 15, 2002 Page 4 r ■ Year 2002 Picnic Permits, Special Use Requests ■ Music Performance Trust Funds Agreement, City Band Concerts, in the amount of$2,977; ■ Change Order for the relocation of ComEd facilities for North Interceptor Sewer Project, in an amount not to exceed $39,818; ■ As need checks: GENERAL FUND AFLAC 1,252.74 FIRST MIDWEST BANK 44.40 FOLEY, BRIAN 52.50 FOP UNITS I/II 1,419.00 HOME DEPOT/GECF 177.33 IMRF 47,872.42 MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK 1,072.18 MCPOA 627.90 NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 148.83 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 291.00 NWBOCA 24.00 PETERSEN, ROBERT G 3,033.20 RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,200.00 TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION #3 3,492.00 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 858.60 UNITED WAY OF MCHENRY CO 232.00 WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 889.95 BIMBOS 50.00 BOELTER, JULIE 14.56 CHICAGO FLOWER 6 GARDEN 433.50 COMBS CHILDREN EDUCATION 35.00 DOMINGUEZ, MARIO 10.00 HOSPICE OF THE OZARKS 35.00 HOWELL'S GIFTS & MORE 286.00 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF 562.00 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 38.00 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 104.00 PETERSEN, ROBERT G 3,033.20 PETTY CASH FUND 357.61 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 2,194.17 SECRETARY OF STATE 156.00 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND PETERSEN, ROBERT G 3,033.20 PETERSEN, ROBERT G 3,033.20 STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND BAKER 6 SON CO, PETER 146,680.40 WATER/SEWER FUND PALMER, MIKE 277.49 RESERVE ACCOUNT 300.00 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 145.80 PETTY CASH FUND 24.00 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND BENEFIT SYSTEMS s SERVIC 17,566.81 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 31.80 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 106.00 PETTY CASH FUND 11.00 GRAND TOTALS 241,206.79 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 69,997.09 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 6,066.40 April 15, 2002 Page 5 w' STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND 146,680.40 WATER/SEWER FUND 747.29 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 17,598.61 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 117.00 TOTALS 241,206.79 ■ Bills for approval: GENERAL FUND A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 77.50 ACCOUNTEMPS 4,454.50 ACE HARDWARE, WORKMAN'S 1,187.24 ADAMS AUTO BODY 1,404.40 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 1,247.52 ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 23.20 AFP INC 161.60 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 390.88 AMERICAN BUSINESS FORMS 356.07 AMERITECH 5,442.91 ANDERSON INC, A A 510.00 ARCH 322.31 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 226.86 ASECOM INC 88.00 B AND H INDUSTRIES 60.59 BAXTER & WOODMAN 3,231.75 BENTON, CASSANDRA 5.00 BEST WAY TOWING 53.00 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 2,706.99 BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 464.00 BOTTS WELDING 6 TRUCK SE 153.00 BRADY & ASSOCIATES, PHIL 4,925.00 BROGAN, WILLIAM J 2 .1 BUILDERS PLUMBING 6 21 119. 2 BUILDING OFFICIALS AND 110.00 BURRAFATO, SAM 127.76 BUSS FORD SALES 233.12 C&H DISTRIBUTORS INC 167.09 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 299.99 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 644.50 CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC 35.00 CHRISTOPHER, DAVID 66.00 CINGULAR WIRELESS 100.99 CLIFFORD-WALD 65.00 COMED 13,511.14 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 1,014.20 COMPUTERLAND 428.15 CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS 248.97 CONSERV FS 4,415.99 CORPORATE EXPRESS 4,173.51 COUGHLIN, DIANE 25.00 CREATIVE FUN INC 30.00 CRYSTAL LAKE RADIATOR 6 125.00 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE 640.00 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 181.74 CURTAIN CALL COSTUMES 35.95 CUSTOM VEHICLE SYSTEMS I 75.00 D 6 J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 192.07 DIAMOND-TUFF CORP 5.00 DIVISION OF MGMT SERVICE 37 37 DOMINGUEZ, MARIO 05.00 .00 DORAN S ASSOCIATES R A 275.00 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 90.50 EDER CASELLA 6 CO 1,075.50 FAMILY SERVICES 2,634.50 FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 149.00 FBI NAA 40.00 FIVE ALARM PRESS INC 12.00 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 94.17 FREUND INTERNATIONAL 327.95 April 15, 2002 Page 6 FRY, ROBERT J 110.00 G IMPRESSIONS 326.00 GEACH, PATRICIA 28.00 GERAGHTY, MARCI 95.37 GLICK, DEBORAH A 68.54 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFIC 150.00 HOBBY LOBBY 111.72 HOBSON, BILL 341.88 HOGATT, KAROL 50.00 IAEI 60.00 IAHPC 50.00 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGU 5.00 ILLINOIS POLICE ACCREDIT 100.00 INDUSTRIAWORGANIZATIONA 325.00 INTERNATIONAL DECORATORS 1,080.00 JONES TRAVEL 6 TOUR 625.00 KALE UNIFORMS INC 1,118.49 KAR PRODUCTS 243.93 KIRCHNER FIRE 45.90 KREASSIG, DANIEL 51.11 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 35.76 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 90.86 LECTURE, LINDA 34.00 LETN PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE 576.00 LEWIS INTERNATIONAL INC 58.23 LOCKER'S FLOWERS 105.00 MAXEINER, DOUGLAS K 1,755.00 MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 339.23 MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 1,200.00 MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 60.00 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 2,142.02 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 24.00 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 40.00 MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE 441.77 MERKEL, PETE 18.10 MERTZ, GARY 193.62 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 115.80 MOLL, DALE 347.52 MUNIMETRIX SYSTEMS CORP 480.00 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 60.00 NEWMAN, CHRISTINE 61.44 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 2,253.65 NICOR GAS 282.61 NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIA 35.00 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 99.00 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 164.33 OAKS MARATHON 79.00 OFFICE DEPOT INC 1,048.10 OFFICE PLUS OF LAKE COUN 619.00 OLIVER, JUANITA 91.00 OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 227.53 PARADISE COMPUTER 899.10 PEPSI-COLA GENERAL BOTTL 766.30 PERKINS, MICHAEL 104.75 PETERSEN SAND 6 GRAVEL 64.08 PITNEY BOWES INC 232.45 PROESEL, JOHN R. 136.72 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 301.80 REICHERT CHEVROLET 235.99 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 56.56 ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 132.56 ROGERS SHARPENING, MATT 30.00 ROWE, HERBERT W 2,165.00 SALAZAR, CHRIS 40.00 SAM'S CLUB 312.74 SASAK, TODD 239.54 SCHILLER, PAMELA 30.00 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC 18.97 SEROTZKE, JEAN 25.00 April 15, 2002 Page 7 SEXTON, ERIC M 16.50 SEYFARTH SHAW FAIRWEATHE 375.00 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 183.71 SKILLPATH SEMINARS 99.00 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 430.00 SNYDER, JOYCE 40.00 SPRING, JEFFREY 30.00 . ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 221.00 STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO 1,144.98 STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 82.32 STULL, RICH 224.19 STUMPS 95.93 TEMPLE DISPLAY LTD 14,804.19 THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV 2,000.00 THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 214.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL & 599.81 TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERV 60.00 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 144.70 WAKITSCH, DEBRA 175.00 WEARGUARD 794.35 WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 609.00 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 1,379.80 YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC 420.00 ZARATE, MIGUEL C 10.00 ZMT INC 273.40 CIVIL DEFENSE FUND BRANIFF COMM INC 175.00 ANNEXATION FUND MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 1,738.00 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 102.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND NORTH AMERICAN SALT CO 16,356.56 TIF FUND ORR & ASSOCIATES, KATHLE 1,457.00 STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 125.73 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND BAXTER & WOODMAN 13,181.42 KENNEDY CONSTRUCTION CO, 124,037.25 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 27,486.41 THELEN SAND & GRAVEL INC 5,750.00 WATER/SEWER FUND A G PLUMBING 380.00 ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 837.51 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO 34.50 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 6.58 AMERITECH 1,120.08 ARCH 146.46 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 176.38 ASSOCIATES ROOFING & WAT 7,850.00 BERGGREN, LOREN W 215.00 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 604.64 CMS HOLDINGS INC 120.00 COMED 121.77 CRYSTAL CLEAN 451.50 D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 18.46 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 42.00 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 22.90 GASVODA & ASSOCIATES INC 639.50 GILPIN, GARY 93.71 GRAINGER INC, W W 43.50 KTD INC 163.99 LAMONTAGNE, DAVID J 1,925.00 April 15, 2002 Page 8 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 966.85 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 332.00 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 145.22 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 69.00 MENARDS FOX LAKE 128.14 METROTECH 181.71 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 617.60 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 448.40 MIDWEST METER INC 1,051.24 NICOR GAS 888.95 NORTHERN BALANCE & SCALE 95.00 OFFICE DEPOT INC 40.93 OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 81.22 PALMER, MIKE 212.56 WATER/SEWER FUND PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL 139.18 PITNEY BOWES INC 58.10 SPAETH, TOM 121.26 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 6.20 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,609.87 WERHANE, MATT 63.88 WIRCH, STEVE 106.49 WOODLAND RDF 14,345.25 YENCICH, KURT 71.91 ZMT INC 436.72 BOND & INTEREST FUND BANK ONE TRUST COMPANY N 633,262.50 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND BAXTER & WOODMAN 2,726.28 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND BAXTER & WOODMAN 4,631.46 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND BENEFIT SYSTEMS & SERVIC 3,641.30 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW ADAMS, DANIEL AND JOYCE 238.50 BAXTER & WOODMAN 18,873.34 BEANIES AUTO CENTER 120.00 BLOCK, VERNA 115.00 BLUEGREEN CORPORATION GO 220.50 CENTEGRA-NORTHERN 208.00 DENTAL PARTNERS, THE 353.50 DOUD ENGINEERING 1,000.00 FUGIEL, STEVE 250.00 GERSTAD BUILDERS 310.00 LAKE SHORE INVESTORS 9,247.50 MICHAELS BISTRO 75.00 OMEGA INVESTMENT 221.00 PRIME COMMERCIAL CORP 1,690.00 REESE, KENNETH W 87.50 TOOL LAND 36.25 GRAND TOTALS 1,022,213.36 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 115,039.20 CIVIL DEFENSE FUND 175.00 ANNEXATION FUND 3,066.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 16,356.56 TIF FUND 1,457.00 STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND 125.73 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 170,455.08 WATER/SEWER FUND 38,231.16 BOND & INTEREST FUND 633,262.50 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND 2,726.28 April 15, 2002 Page 9 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 4,631.46 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 3,641.30 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 33,046.09 TOTALS 1,022,213.36 ■ City Council Minutes: March 4, 2002 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT Mayor Althoff stated at the April 1, 2002 Council meeting the required Public Hearing was conducted prior to the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Pursuant to the requirements, at least 14-days but no more than 90-days from the date of the Public Hearing, Council must take action on Ordinances establishing the TIF District. Mayor Althoff informed Council three ordinances must be adopted: • An Ordinance Approving Downtown McHenry Redevelopment Project and Plan for the City of McHenry Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area • An Ordinance Designating the City of McHenry Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area • An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the City of McHenry Tax Increment Redevelopment Area. Alderman Bolger stated he has monitored the establishment of the TIF District closely and considers the area to be ideal. Alderman Low opined the City of McHenry is at a crucial point and it behooves Council to take action to preserve the downtown area and maintain the natural resources with which McHenry has been blessed in order to protect the integrity of the community. Alderman Glab stated he is unable to support the TIF District, although he feels the TIF will have a positive impact on downtown business. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Low, to approve the Ordinance Approving Downtown McHenry Redevelopment Project and Plan for the City of McHenry Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: Murgatroyd. -)tion carried. Motion by Low, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Ordinance Designating the City of McHenry Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area April 15, 2002 Page 10 Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Ordinance Adopting Tax increment Allocation Financing for the City of McHenry Tax Increment Redevelopment Area. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK AND WAIVER OF FEES SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2002, MONTINI CATHOLIC SCHOOL RAINBOWS Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council of receipt of a letter from Montini Catholic School's Rainbow coordinator, Bonnie Anderson, requesting use of Veteran's Memorial Park on May 11, 2002 and waiver of associated fees for an event entitled "Celebrate Me Day". He stated the Rainbows Organization supports children who have lost a parent as a result of death or divorce. Motion by Low, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the request for use of Veteran's Memorial Park on Saturday, May 11, 2002 by Montini Catholic School Rainbows and to waive all associated fees. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR A CLASS F2 LIQUOR LICENSE AT 2253 NORTH RICHMOND ROAD — MEIJER STORES Mayor Althoff recognized Donald Nunn, authorized agent for Meijer Stores, noting Meijer Stores has submitted the required $800 fee, all required paperwork and the store manager, Douglas Foland, has been fingerprinted. Meijer Stores understands approval is subject to receipt of satisfactory results of the fingerprint report. Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to approve the request for a Class F2 Liquor License from Meijer Stores Limited Partnership, 2253 N. Richmond Road, and to approve an ordinance increasing the number of Class Ff2 Liquor Licenses from eight to nine. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. April 15, 2002 Page 11 REQUEST FOR ANNUAL RENEWAL OF TREE REMOVAL PERMIT MCHENRY COUNTRY CLUB, 820 NORTH JOHN STREET Mayor Althoff stated the McHenry Country Club first received a Tree Removal Permit from the City in 2000. At that time, the Country Club had just completed an extensive tree inventory on the property, which included recommendations for tree removal and replacement. She informed Council, due to the extensive effort put forth by the Country Club, and the fact that trees are removed and replaced throughout the year, the Council in 2001 agreed to issue a Tree Removal Permit to the Country club on an annual basis, rather than for each individual tree removed. Alderman Bolger suggested the Country Club be issued an annual permit and opined the Country Club be encouraged to spray for Japanese Beetles, as they are a nuisance to the surrounding residents. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the annual renewal of the Tree Removal Permit for McHenry County Club, subject to spraying for the Japanese Beetle. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. --motion carried. REQUEST TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT - PARK RIDGE ESTATES PHASE 4 Mayor Althoff recognized Stan Sumner, representative of Windsor Development Corporation. Mr. Sumner addressed Council requesting approval of the Final Plat for the Park Ridge Estates Subdivision, Phase 4.stating the property consists of 14-acres, located on the north side of Dartmoor Drive, east of Phase I. Phase 4 includes 43 single-family lots. Mr. Sumner noted Phase 4 is the final phase of Park Ridge Estates. Responding to Mayor Althoffs inquiry, Director of Community Development Napolitano stated the developer has complied with all recommendations of the City Engineer, the Community Development Department, and Public Works Department. Motion by Glab, seconded by Low, to approve the Final Plat of Park Ridge Estates Phase 4, as prepared by Vanderstappen Surveying, last revised 2/20/02, subject to the condition that the Final Plat shall be recorded within six months of the date of approval. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. {otion carried. REQUEST TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT -CASSIE ESTATES SUBDIVISION Mayor Althoff recognized Attorney Ed Dean, representing the Applicant, Christine Galanopoulos. Mr. Dean stated in January 2001 Cassie Estates was annexed to the City April 15, 2002 Page 12 i of McHenry as a small subdivision consisting of six lots. Mr. Dean noted the property consists of approximately 2.33 acres and would create five single-family lots, stating the Galanopoulos residence exists on Lot 5. Responding to Mayor Althoff's inquiry, Director of Community Development Napolitano stated the Applicant has complied with all subdivision and engineering requirements of the City of McHenry. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the Final Plat of Cassie Estates, as prepared by Vanderstappen Surveying, last revised 1/15/02, subject to the condition that the Final Plat shall be recorded within six months of the date of approval. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND TO AWARD MOWING CONTRACT TO KROHN LANDSCAPING FOR YEARS 2002 THROUGH 0005 — Director of Public Works Marcinko informed Council Krohn's Landscaping has been mowing and maintaining properties for the City of McHenry since 1995. He opined Krohn's has provided excellent service and mentioned no complaints have been received. Staff suggested Krohn's be awarded a three-year lawn mowing contract reflecting a 3% increase per year as follows: • 2002-2003 $124,000 • 2003-2004 $128,000 • 2004-2005 $131,000 Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to waive the bidding requirements and to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of a 3-year lawn mowing contract for the years 2002-2005 to Krohn's Landscaping, reflecting a 3% increase per year as follows: • 2002-2003 $124,000 • 2003-2004 $128,000 • 2004-2005 $131,000 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. MILLSTREAM SUBDIVISION COMED OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL LINES Mayor Althoff addressed Council noting the Public Works Committee at the April 1 2002 meeting recommended installation of utility lines underground, eliminating the utility pole on the north side of Boone Creek and to proceed with tunneling under Boone Creek pending a cost estimate. Mayor Althoff iterated financing for the project was to be April 15, 2002 Page 13 determined at a later date. City Administrator Lobaito advised Council the original cost of the project was approximately $51,000, noting the increase to $56,443.88 is due to additional costs for boring under Boone Creek, resulting in no overhead power lines north of Boone Creek on Millstream Drive. City Administrator Lobaito noted two options have been considered to fund the project: 1. Commonwealth Edison will impose Rider 28, a one-time charge assessed on all customers power bills based upon kilowatt hour usage as follows: a. Residential 1.90 b. Commercial/Industrial (Small) $25.00 c. Commercial/Industrial (Large) $1,900.00 2. The City would fund 100% of the cost of the project from the General Fund. City Attorney McArdle stated the City has directed ComEd to install facilities in a manner inconsistent to ComEd's normal installation standards. In so doing Rider 28, approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission, permits ComEd to charge all residents a tariff for their proportionate share of expenses. To circumvent imposition of a tariff on the residents of the City under Rider 28, Attorney McArdle stated the only alternative is utilization of Rider 6, permitting an agreement between the City of McHenry and ComEd whereby payment is made by the City to ComEd utilizing a purchase order. Alderman Glab expressed disappointment at ComEd's unwillingness to install underground utilities in the Millstream Subdivision. He opined ComEd should not be permitted to arbitrarily install facilities above ground after completion of a subdivision when the developer has paid for installation of underground utilities. Alderman Bolger opined Rider 6 should be the option of choice, stating he believed it unfair to pass the cost of installation of underground utilities in the Millstream Subdivision to all residents of McHenry. He suggested utilizing monies in the General Fund, with 50% of the cost generated from Annexation Fees and the remaining 50% generated from Sales Tax Revenue received from new development on North Route 31. Mayor Althoff suggested a Finance and Personnel Committee meeting be scheduled to consider which funds will be used to pay for the project. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve Rider No. 6 for payment of ,istallation of utility lines underground, eliminating the utility pole on the north side of '`...00ne Creek, and to proceed with tunneling under Boone Creek. April 15, 2002 Page 14 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd Motion carried. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MCHENRY COUNTRY CLUB SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT - NIBCO CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC. Director of Public Works .Marcinko addressed Council stating the 2000 sanitary sewer video project had indicated concerns with the sanitary sewer main under the first fairway at the McHenry Country club. Due to the sensitivity of the pipe location it was recommended the use of a pipe bursting trenchless technology method to be the most viable option, creating the least disturbance to the McHenry Country Club. Director Marcinko noted bids were opened on March 12, 2002. Seven bids were received. The lowest qualified bidder was Nibco Construction Concepts, LLC of Joliet, Illinois, with a bid of $79,258. Staff requested Council approval to award the bid for the Country Club sanitary sewer replacement project to Nibco Construct Concepts, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $79,258. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Bolger, to award the Country Club Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to Nibco Construction Concepts, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $79,258. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COUNTRY CLUB SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT - BAXTER & WOODMAN INC. Director of Public Works Marcinko opined due to the sensitivity of the Country Club Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project and the relatively new technology involved in expanding an 8-inch pipe to 12-inches, Staff is requesting the inspection services of City Engineers Baxter and Woodman in an amount not to exceed $9,000. Director Marcinko stated the Project is budgeted at $200,000 in the 2001-2002 Budget. The combination of project costs of $79,258 and engineering services of $9,000 would come in under the budgeted amount. Motion by Low, seconded by Bolger, to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of an Engineering Services Agreement for inspection services relating to the Country Club Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to Baxter and Woodman, in an amount not to exceed $9,000. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd Motion carried. April 15, 2002 Page 15 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CRESTWOOD DRIVE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - BERGER EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS INC. Director of Public Works Marcinko addressed Council noting as a direct result of the 2000 sanitary sewer video program it was discovered there is infiltration and numerous separations in various areas throughout the pipe on Crestwood Drive. Subsequently, a total reconstruction of Crestwood Drive, between Mill Street and Logan Street, including upgrading of the storm sewer system, replacement of the sanitary sewer and replacement and upgrade of the water main has been recommended by City Engineer Baxter and Woodman. Director Marcinko noted the bids were opened on March 19, 2002. Nine bids were received and the lowest qualified bidder was Berger Excavating Contractors Inc. with a bid of $279,972. Staff is requesting Council award the bid for the Crestwood Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project to Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $279,972. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to award the Crestwood Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project to Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $279,972. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd Motion carried. ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CRESTWOOD SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT - BAXTER &WOODMAN INC. Director of Public Works Marcinko informed Council, due to the complexity of the Crestwood Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, Staff is requesting Council approval for on-site inspection services for forty hours per week until project completion. Director Marcinko stated the Project is budgeted at $340,000 in the 2001-2002 Budget, and will come in under budget even with the addition of$41,000 for engineering services. Responding to Alderman Bolger's inquiry regarding the high cost of the Engineering Services Agreement, Director Marcinko noted due to the various Public Works Department projects simultaneously occurring throughout the City, staffing is insufficient to give proper attention and adequately inspect this particular complex project. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of an Engineering Services Agreement for inspection services plating to the Crestwood Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, to Baxter and Woodman, an amount not to exceed $41,000. �.- Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd Motion carried. April 15, 2002 Page 16 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MCHENRY COUNTY TO FUND A PORTION OF A TRAFFIC/ACCESS STUDY IN THE VICINITY OF THE MUNICIPAL CENTER City Administrator Lobaito addressed Council stating Director of Community Development Napolitano has been working with representatives of McHenry County on a transportation study to determine traffic load and ingress/egress patterns. The general scope of the project is to provide two conceptual access roadway alternatives for the area adjacent to the City of McHenry Municipal Center, which consist generally of properties north of Bull Valley Road, east of Route 31, west of Green Street and south of Knox Park. City Administrator Lobaito noted Smith Engineering Consultants has prepared a proposal fora Traffic/Access Study in an amount not to exceed $9,397. Because Charles Miller Road is under the authority of the County, Staff approached the County Highway Superintendent regarding their interest in participating in the Study. The County's Transportation Committee recommended and the County Board approved participation with the City in the Study and has committed to funding half the project, in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Staff is requesting Council's approval of the proposal from Smith Engineering Consultants and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry County for formalize the commitment between the City and County regarding the traffic access study. Alderman Glab stated his support of the project. He opined he believes a committee should be formed to conduct a comprehensive study transportation study throughout the corporate boundaries. Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, to accept the proposal from Smith Engineering Consultants to perform a Traffic Access Study, in an amount not to exceed $9,397, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk's execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry County at a 50/50 share to underwrite the cost of the traffic study. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd Motion carried. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEVEN ALDERMANIC WARDS WITHIN THE CITY OF MCHENRY CORPORATE BOUNDARIES Mayor Althoff stated the 2000 Census determined the City of McHenry population has increased to 21,501. The Illinois Compiled Statutes require corporate authorities to increase the number of wards and representational Alderman from five to seven when the City's population exceeds 20,000 residents. Alderman Glab chaired an Ad Hoc Committee whose function was to create the seven aldermanic wards. Council at its February 18, 2002 regularly scheduled meeting approved the recommended ward boundaries and directed Staff to prepared an ordinance establishing seven aldermanic wards in the City of McHenry. April 15, 2002 Page 17 Alderman Low complimented Alderman Glab, and his Committee, on their efforts in completing an overwhelming task. Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, to pass and approve an ordinance establishing seven wards within the City of McHenry corporate boundaries. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd Motion carried. MAYOR -STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Althoff informed Council she would reserve her statements for Executive Session. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS City Administrator Lobaito informed Council a meeting took place in City Council :hambers at 6:00 p.m. this evening to address concerns raised by residents of the neighborhood with regard to the Riverside Drive Reconstruction Project. The residents have requested Riverside Drive be closed for a period of time, to all but local traffic, in an effort to facilitate completion of the construction project. Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito stated in addition to the condition of the road being an inconvenience to the residents, the contractors are having difficulty with the vehicular traffic flow during the course of the day. City Administrator Lobaito assured Council the contractors have been informed with closure of Riverside Drive, Council expects the work to proceed expeditiously. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Low, to authorize Staff to close a portion of Riverside Drive for a period of time to facilitate the Riverside Drive Reconstruction Project. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd Motion carried. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel advised Council the Household Hazardous 'taste Program on Saturday, April 13, 2002, at McHenry County College was a well Mended by the public with numerous volunteers from the City. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Glab requested Staff look into repositioning of the stop sign located at the northesst corner of the intersection of John and Green Streets. He opined the intersection April 15, 2002 Page 18 is dark and it is difficult to see the sign. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Bolger, seconded by Low, to go into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. to discuss Potential Litigation and Personnel. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to return to Open Session at 9:25 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 9:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Wimmer. Voting Nay: None Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. A MAYO , 4' ITY CL-It K