HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/11/2002 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2002
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Althoff, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, February 11, 2002 in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, Low,
Murgatroyd, Wimmer. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk
Jones, Deputy Chief Donahue, Assistant Director Public Works Marcinko, Director
Community Development Napolitano and Director Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent:
Director of Public Works Batt. City Attorney McArdle arrived at 8:52 p.m.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Althoff recognized Mark Justen owner of George Justen Funeral Home. Mr.
Justen is a member of the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team under the
United States Public Health Service Associates. Mayor Althoff commended Mr. Justen for
his efforts in New York assisting identification process for victims of the September 1 Vh
World Trade Center tragedy.
Mr. Justen informed Council of some experiences associated with working at
Ground Zero on a daily basis stating he would be returning to New York on February 12,
for the fourth time, to continue assisting in the identification of victims. Mr. Justen
introduced his wife, Nancy, and his sons, Robert and Alex, thanking them for continued
support.
``-- Robert and Alex Justen presented framed photographs to the City of McHenry. Mr.
Justen presented a United States Flag, which had draped the coffin of an unidentified
firefighter in New York City, to the City of McHenry.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT
Beverly Zicheck, a resident of Wonder Lake, informed Council the McHenry County
Defenders' Land Use Planning Committee is sponsoring an educational forum to discuss
the topic of new highways and their alternatives. The forum will take place on Wednesday,
February 20, 2002 at McHenry County College Conference Center at 7:00 p.m.
Paula Eckstrom, a resident of McHenry and President of the League of Women
Voters, announced a Candidates Forum for County Board Candidates. The Candidates
Forum is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. in the
McHenry County College Conference Center.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda, as
presented;
■ Request for release of Letters of Credit No. 102-2 and No. 231 for Boone Creek
Venture, in the aggregate amount of $57,500, and request waiver of the 20%
maintenance guarantee;
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■ As-needed checks for approval:
GENERAL FUND
AFLAC 1,318.92
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS 186.00
COQUI 265.90
FIRST MIDWEST BANK 99.95
FOP UNITS I/II 1,419.00
IMRF 33,733.34
MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK 10.00
MERKEL, PETE 213.95
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 148.83
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 282.00
PEREZ, GUADDALUPE L 30.00
PERKINS, MICHAEL 62.05
PETERSEN, ROBERT G 3,033.20
PETTY CASH FUND 169.09
RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,200.00
SCHATZ, DON 390.00
ST PATRICK'S 30.00
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 899.10
WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 238.91
AFLAC 1,372.80
CIRCUIT CITY 709.92
COQUI 716.50
FBI NAA 40.00
FINA 372.60
HAYSTACKS MANOR INC 3,629.81
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF 678.00
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 114.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 24.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK 10.00
MOLNAR, JAMES 57.47
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL 300.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,233.80
PREFERRED OFFICE FURNITU 4,052.22
RESERVE ACCOUNT 204.60
SECRETARY OF STATE 80.00
SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 78.00
TETREAULT CONSULTING SER 605.00
UNITED WAY 80.00
UWU EXTENSION 186.00
XENCOM 80.00
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
PETERSEN, ROBERT G 3,033.20
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 94,863.30
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 176,174.70
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 24,023.00
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP £IRE 24,023.00
TIF FUND
MIONSKE INC, CHARLES A 1,600.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
RESERVE ACCOUNT 300.00
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 145.80
WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 98.86
BROWN, WALTER 51.13
CROUCH, KAREN 54.14
LANG CHEVROLET INC, GARY 28,633.00
RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,295.40
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND
HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 18,488.62
HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 18,201.13
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 280.00
SWIERK, ROSEMARY 187.59
GRAND TOTALS 449,807.83
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FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 58,354.96
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 322,117.20
TIF FUND 1,600.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 30,578.33
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 36,689.75
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 467.59
TOTALS 449,807.83
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION: GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND RELATED LAND PLANNING ISSUES
BY PROFESSOR MARTY JAFFEE
Mayor Althoff introduced Professor Martin Jaffe of the University of Illinois at
Chicago, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. Mayor Althoff informed Council
Professor Jaffe specializes in growth management and environmental planning issues. He
currently teaches land use and environmental law as well as conducts combined studies
with architecture and urban planning students to address key urban planning issues in the
Chicago area.
Mayor Althoff noted members of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
were in attendance. She encouraged questions during, and following, Professor Jaffe's
presentation.
Professor Jaffe suggested maintaining a mix of business and housing for diversity in
the economic structure. He opined the four most common strategies associated with
Growth Management Programs are:
• Adequate Public Facility Requirements
o Approve development only when adequate public facilities are available to
support it.
o Asses existing service capacity on a project specific basis.
o Guide new growth to those locations where adequate infrastructure and
public facilities currently exist.
• Growth Phasing Programs
o Regulate location and timing of new development based on availability of
public facilities.
o Link new growth to capital facilities program (CFP).
• Urban Growth Boundaries
o Establish growth boundaries by projecting land consumption over time, based
on projected population growth, average historic land consumption rates, and
amount of underused or vacant land.
o Limit new development to contiguous urban areas at desired urban densities.
o Establish a greenbelt around the City, or preserve agricultural land, rather
than by limiting urban growth
• Rate of Growth Restrictions
o Determine the number of dwelling units needed to accommodate projected
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growth.
o Require development to occur at historic rate of growth by allocating a set
number of building permits per year.
■ Building permits could be allocated by lottery, by point systems or a
first come, first serve basis.
Addressing stormwater management, Professor Jaffe suggested the City:
■ Develop a comprehensive stormwater management plan and policies to prevent
flooding and erosion, protect habitats and maintain natural hydrology.
• Conduct watershed-based studies to identify drainage basins, natural and
manmade facilities, and to model stormwater impacts under different build-out
scenarios and management practices.
• Protect existing natural hydrological features, such as depressions and waterways,
and require effective management practices for new development, such as:
o Require erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction
o Minimize amount of impervious surfaces;
o Protect natural drainage swales and depressions, rather than re-engineering
the site;
o Provide effective stormwater detention to infiltrate and filter runoff; and
o Build storm sewers where necessary.
Professor Jaffe informed Council a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Solid
Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2001), found
isolated wetlands are no longer protected by the Clean Water Act if they are not
hydrologically connected to navigable waterways. Isolated wetlands would then not be
under the jurisdiction of the Arms Corps. Noting protection of wetlands is now becoming
an important local issue, Professor Jaffee suggested developments threatening wetlands
should be managed by zoning ordinances. He further suggested municipalities develop
regulations to establish no build zones within wetlands and require special permit review
for areas surrounding wetlands, in an effort to prevent sedimentation runoff.
A lengthy discussion ensued which addressed the purposes of growth management
and prevention of urban sprawl.
City Attorney McArdle arrived at 8:52 p.m.
MAYOR- STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Althoff reminded Council of the Joint Review Board Meeting scheduled for
February 26, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. to inform the various taxing entities of the TIF District and
its potential impact on revenues.
Mayor Althoff informed Council a donation to the Riverwalk Project, in the amount of
$25,000, has been received from the Gerald Carey Family.
Mayor Althoff advised Council, due to a scheduling conflict, the Committee of the
Whole Meeting originally scheduled for February 20, 2002 regarding the Meyer Material
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Annexation of 157 acres would be rescheduled. Alternative dates suggested are February
26, 2002 and March 7, 2002. It was the consensus of Council to reschedule the Meyer
Material Committee of the Whole Meeting to March 7, 2002.
Mayor Althoff iterated her intent to combine the Plan Commission and Zoning Board
of Appeals, effective May 1, 2002. A vacancy has occurred on the Zoning Board with the
resignation of Chuck Lovett. Mayor Althoff noted State Statute requires a seven-member
Zoning Board of Appeals. She noted Plan Commissioner Paul Nadeau is next in line to be
appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor Althoff requested Council ratify her
appointment of Paul Nadeau to the City of McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to ratify Mayor Althoffs appointment of
Paul Nadeau to the City of McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring April 30,
2005.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd advised Council the Finance and Personnel
`- Committee met prior to the Council meeting to discuss development of a policy to address
discrepancies discovered during the installation of new water meters throughout the City.
The proposal will be brought before Council in March.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the 2002/2003 Budget is on schedule.
Meetings to review the Budget will be taking place in the next couple of weeks.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Glab informed Council of a solicitation at his home on Sunday, February
3, 2002 by an individual allegedly representing Big Brothers/Big Sisters Chicago. He
requested Staff research the matter and make an effort to communicate to constituents
regarding the legality of door to door solicitation.
Alderman Glab noted on Sunday, February 3, 2002 there were two large stray dogs
running throughout the neighborhood. He suggested Staff research upgrading animal
control services.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. to
discuss Potential Litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Council went into Executive Session at 9:14 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to return to Open Session at 9:35 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:35 p.m.
City Administrator Lobaito advised Council Alderman Wimmer requested Staff
review the Vehicle Sticker Ordinance. City Administrator Lobaito noted the ordinance was
amended in May 2000 to read:
Within 30 days, any vehicle registered with the Secretary of State to an address
within the City, or having established its situs or base within the City, must display a
license (i.e. vehicle sticker) as herein provided.
City Administrator Lobaito suggested Council refer the matter to Committee for
review and consideration.
Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, to send the Vehicle Sticker Ordinance to the
Community Development Committee for review, and, if necessary, submit their findings to
the Finance and Personnel Committee for further consideration.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
AYOR CITY CLERK