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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/10/2003 - City Council REGULAR MEETING y NOVEMBER 10, 2003 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, November 10, 2003 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson and Condon. Absent: Glab. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Maxeiner, Assistant Administrator Lockerby, City Attorney Cahill, City Clerk Jones, Director of Public Works Marcinko, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Director of Finance Kline. Absent: City Attorney McArdle. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: • Resolution establishing Year 2004 City Council meeting schedule; • Requests to connect to Police Alarm Panel: o State Bank of the Lakes, 2730 West Route 120 o Plaspro, Inc., 1143 Ridgeview Drive • Request to release Letters of Credit Nos. 238 and 239, Boone Creek Venture Units 3 and 4; • City Council Minutes: o July 7, 2003 regularly scheduled meeting; o October 13, 2003 regularly scheduled meeting. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Glab. Motion carried. PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 TREASURER'S REPORT Mayor Low informed Council this item was removed from tonight's Agenda due to a conflict on the Treasurer's calendar. She stated Treasurer Welter would present the 2002/2003 Report at a future Council meeting. REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF F1(2) LIQUOR LICENSE FROM KEN'S LIQUORS, INC. D/B/A ARMANETTI'S BEVERAGE MART TO MCHENRY LIQUORS, INC. D/B/A ARMANETTI'S BEVERAGE MART, 1728 N. RICHMOND ROAD, Mayor Low stated she received a request from Mr. Ken Wodek, owner and operator of Armanetti's Beverage Mart, located at 1728 N. Richmond Road, to transfer his F1(2) liquor license. Mr. Wodek is selling his business to Mr. Sandip Shah. Mayor Low noted Mr. Shah is the registered agent for McHenry Liquors, Inc. and plans to retain the name of Armanetti's Beverage Mart. Mr. Shah currently owns the S.P. Convenient Store in Chicago, is BASSET certified and familiar with State of Illinois liquor control regulations. Mr. Shah has assured Mayor Low all employees involved in the sale November 10, 2003 Page 2 of alcohol would attend a BASSET training class. It is the Mayor's recommendation to approve the transfer of the Class F1(2) liquor license to McHenry Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Armanetti's Beverage Mart, subject to satisfactory fingerprint results. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the Mayor's recommendation and approve the request to transfer the Class F1(2) liquor license to McHenry Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Armanetti's Beverage Mart, located at 1728 N. Richmond Road, subject to satisfactory fingerprint results and all employees involved in the sale of alcohol attending a BASSET training class. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Glab. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Police Chief O'Meara introduced Sergeant John Jones of the McHenry Police Department. Sergeant Jones informed Council that in August 2003, Mayor Low and Staff met with officials from the Police Department, McHenry Township, McHenry Elementary -- School District 15, McHenry County Mental Health and the McHenry County Latino Coalition to discuss the possibility of creating a Community Resource Center in the Garden Quarter Apartment Complex. The proposed center would help residents in finding assistance for basic health, education and social service needs in addition to fostering better relationships with the McHenry Police Department. Sergeant Jones stated similar programs have been implemented in other communities with impressive results. Sergeant Jones noted school officials have tracked 75 children involved in after-school activities in Woodstock's program in the Lakewood Apartment complex Approximately 65% of the children have improved their grades. He also noted police calls to the apartment complex have declined from 2,151 in 1999 to 491 in 2002 following establishment of the Center. Sergeant Jones requested Council consider a financial commitment of $5,200 toward funding of the program. He stated in all likelihood the funding allocation would be an annually recurring expense. Sergeant Jones noted the $5,200 commitment would supplement funds already committed by the County through a Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG"), funds reallocated by District 15, and money donated by the McHenry Police Officers Association. Sergeant Jones stated a number of fellow police officers have already volunteered off-duty time to assist with the program. Sergeant Jones stated a variance would be required to allow a mobile classroom ' within the Garden Quarter facility to serve as a base for the Community Resource Center. He stated he realized the request for a variance must first be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to submission to Council. November 10, 2003 7 Page 3 Mayor Low complimented Sergeant Jones on his thorough research and preparedness regarding the project. She stated she supports the project and encourages a proactive approach. Responding to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Sergeant Jones stated the program is on site for residents only; however, referrals would be made to anyone requesting assistance. Alderman Murgatroyd stated he enthusiastically supports the program. Alderman Bolger, Alderman Wimmer and Alderman Condon concurred with Alderman Murgatroyd. Responding to Alderman Condon's inquiry, Sergeant Jones stated the initial hours of operation would be Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sergeant Jones informed Council the Center would be staffed by a bi-lingual coordinator at all times. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve an initial financial commitment of $5,200 toward funding the Community Resource Center in the Garden Quarter Apartment Complex. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Glab. Motion carried. FINAL PAYMENT FOR MILL CREEK SUBDIVISION AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) SIDEWALK PROJECT TO LANDMARK CONTRACTORS Director of Public Works Marcinko informed Council at the August 4, 2003 regularly scheduled meeting Council awarded the contract for the ADA Sidewalk Program in the Mill Creek Subdivision to Landmark Contractors, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $66,987.25. Director Marcinko stated the bid was based on estimated quantities provided to the contractor by the City in the bid specifications. Director Marcinko noted the total is significantly higher than the estimated cost of the contract approved by the City for two reasons: • The quantities used in the project were higher than estimated; and • An error on the bid sheet under-represented the bid from the contractor. Director Marcinko stated the ADA Sidewalk Program was substantially completed on September 30, 2003, which brings the entire subdivision in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Motion by Condon, seconded by Bolger, to authorize final payment to Landmark Contactors, Inc., for the completion of the ADA Sidewalk Program in the Mill Creek Subdivision, in an amount not-to-exceed $84,146.50 as follows: • $75,731.85 for work completed; and 0 $ 7,414.65 to be paid upon final approval from the engineering inspector. November 10, 2003 Page 4 Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon Voting Nay: None. Absent: Glab. Motion carried. PROPOSED YEAR 2003 TAX LEVY Director of Finance Kline informed Council that each year corporate authorities for the City of McHenry are required to estimate the revenues required to operate the various functions in the City. She stated included in the revenues are those amounts funded through the property tax. Consequently, the City must estimate the amounts required for the property tax levy so the funds generated through the revenue instrument would become available during the 2003/2004 Fiscal Year. Director Kline stated the 2003 levy request is $3,418,563, an increase of 15% over the prior year's extension of $2,973,593. She noted.the actual levy extension would likely be considerably less after the County Clerk applies the property tax extension limitation in March 2004. Director Kline informed Council it is critical the original request be higher than the anticipated levy in order to capture all new growth in the community and all of the property tax revenue the City is entitled to under the tax cap legislation. Should the estimate of the levy extension be underestimated and the limitation figure is not met, the City does not have the ability to levy more to make up the difference. Director of Finance Kline stated since the tax levy request illustrates an increase of more than 5% when compared to the previous extension, a Public Hearing is required to meet the Truth in Taxation Law. Should Council approve the proposed 2003 tax levy a Public Hearing would be scheduled for December 1, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the 2003 Tax Levy Request and direct Staff to publish for a Public Hearing to be held on December 1, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Voting Ayer Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon Voting Nay: None. Absent: Glab. Motion carried. MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low complimented Staff on their efforts toward making the Holiday Walk, held on Sunday, November 9, 2003, a success. Mayor Low informed Council a ceremony would be held on Tuesday, November 11, , 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the McHenry VFW Post on State Route 120 to commemorate Veterans Day. She encouraged everyone to attend. November 10, 2003 Page 5 Mayor Low requested comments from Council regarding the proposed Prairie Grove Boundary Agreement. Alderman Bolger stated he feels strongly that the Koerber property should be under the jurisdiction of McHenry. Alderman,Murgatrc yd stated he would like the Boundary Agreement finalized as soon as possible with a caveat regarding the Koerber property. Mayor Low suggested if further thoughts or comments arise to contact either the Mayor or City Administrator Maxeiner. COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Works Committee Chairman Alderman Bolger informed Council a Public Works Committee meeting was held prior to this evening's Council meeting. He noted topics discussed were a traffic study on Prairie Avenue, a vulnerability assessment and water plant no. 1 renovation. Minutes of the meeting will be forthcoming. Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Peterson stated a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS There were no Department Head reports. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Glab. Motion carried. 2TIh,Meeting was adjo ned at 8:07 p.m. MAYOR �' CLElk .;: .... e '� .. ... ..