HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/13/2003 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Althoff at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, January 13, 2003 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: City Administrator
Maxeiner, Assistant Administrator Lockerby, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney Cahill, Director
Community Development Napolitano, Director Public Works Marcinko, Director Parks and
Recreation Merkel and Chief of Police O'Meara. Absent: City Attorney McArdle.
Mayor Althoff announced there would be an addition to the Executive Session to
discuss the potential sale of City property.
Also, Mayor Althoff announced Agenda Item 7, the request from McHenry Country
Club for an amendment to its Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of an
addition to the kitchen and banquet area, and Agenda Item 9, the request for approval of
the Final Plat for Boone Creek Unit 6, are being removed from this evening's Agenda.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Glab requested further discussion and consideration of the following
Consent Agenda Items:
• Item 1, Recommendation to approve the job description for Community
Projects Coordinator and the request for authorization to advertise for the
position. Alderman Glab requested further discussion take place and that a
separate vote be taken.
■ Item 2, Maintenance Agreement with Rubloff Development Group, LLC for
maintenance of Blake Avenue Island. In response to Alderman Glab's
inquiry, Attorney Cahill stated the language contained within the agreement
is standard.
■ Item 3, Recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of
two Grants of Utility Easements to the City of McHenry for property along
Curran Road relating to the Shamrock Farms Development. A brief
discussion ensued regarding the easements.
■ Item 5, Recommendation to authorize the City's participation in the Illinois
Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Mutual Aid Plan and authorizing the
Mayor's execution of the Agreement. Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry,
Chief of Police O'Meara stated the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System
Mutual Aid Plan is a statewide organization, available to municipal and
county law enforcement agencies, which concentrates on large-scale
regional disaster situations.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended,
t removing Item No. 2, the recommendation to approve the job description for Community
Projects Coordinator and request for authorization to advertise for the position, for futher
discussion:
■ Maintenance Agreement with Rubloff Development Group, LLC for maintenance
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of Blake Avenue Island;
■ Recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of two
Grants of Utility Easements to the City of McHenry for property along Curran
Road relating to the Shamrock Farms Development;
■ Ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit to serve alcoholic beverages with the
operation of a restaurant at 1225 North Green Street;
■ Recommendation to authorize the City's participation in the Illinois Law
Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Mutual Aid Plan and authorizing the Mayor's
execution of the Agreement;
■ As need checks:
GENERAL FUND
■ AFLAC 1,198.84
• FOP UNITS I/II 1,435.50
• HOME DEPOT/GECF 165.71
■ IMRF 35,266.92
• MCPOA '558.90
• NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 123.83
• NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 243.00
• POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 83.99
• ROBERT G PETERSEN 3,033.20
■ UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 126.34
• UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 934.20
• UNITED WAY OF MCHENRY CO 186.00
• WALMART COMMUNITY SRC 1,993.15
• APWA 125.00
■ FIRST MIDWEST BANK 66.36
• IACE 30.00 _
• ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF 446.00
■ MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL O 960.00
• MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 90.00
■ MCHENRY WATER/SEWER FUND 891.50
• PETTY CASH FUND 192.15
• POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 2,406.57
• ROBERT G PETERSEN 3,033.20
• SAM'S CLUB 115.18
• SECRETARY OF STATE 84.00
• SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 20.00
• WALGREENS 70.00
• DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
• ROBERT G PETERSEN 3,033.20
• ROBERT G PETERSEN 3,033.20
• WATER/SEWER FUND
• BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 925.00
• UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 17.53
• UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 145.80
FARM 6 FLEET 227.99
• EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND
• BENEFIT SYSTEMS 6 SERVIC 20,948.71
• BENEFIT SYSTEMS 6 SERVIC 21,508.02
• RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
• MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 441.00
■ GRAND TOTALS 104,159.99
• FUND TOTALS
■ GENERAL FUND 53,879.54
• DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 6,066.40
• WATER/SEWER FUND 1,316.32
■ EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 42,456.73
• RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 441.00
• GRAND TOTALS 104,159.99
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR THE POSITION
City Administrator Maxeiner informed Council the position of Community Projects
Coordinator was originally entitled Special Events Coordinator and was included in the
2003/2004 Budget for four months (from January 1, 2003 through April 30, 2003). He
stated the position's duties were discussed at the Finance and Personnel Committee. The
Finance and Personnel Committee requested Staffs input regarding the job description,
position title, duties, and organizational structure.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the position is intended to be part of the City
Administrator's Office and would primarily serve as a liaison between various community
organizations and City departments to coordinate community and special events.
Staff is proposing a classification of the position at Grade 11, with a current salary
range of$38,788 to $52,478.
Alderman Murgatroyd opined his support of the position of Community Projects
Coordinator. Alderman Low concurred with Alderman Murgatroyd. A brief discussion
ensued.
Motion by Low, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the job description for the
Community Projects Coordinator and the request for authorization to advertise for the
position.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SEMI ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF DEVELOPER DONATIONS TO TAXING ENTITIES
Mayor Althoff addressed Council advising Developer Donation Fees are collected
by the City of McHenry and distributed twice a year to the appropriate taxing bodies. She
acknowledged Superintendent Phil Hintz of District 156 and Ms. Lauren Manusos of
District 15, were in attendance to accept their checks.
As outlined in the City's Subdivision Control Ordinance Council must approve and
direct the City Clerk's semi-annual disbursement of Developer Donation Fees to the taxing
districts. Developer Donation Fees collected for the second half of 2002 are as follows:
McHenry School District 156 $180,498.50
McHenry School District 15 $335,311.50
1- McHenry Public Library District $ 33,104.00
McHenry Township Fire Protection District $ 33,104.00
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TOTAL $582,018.00.
City Clerk Jones noted the City of McHenry's Park and Recreation Department
received$478,900.00 in Developer Donation Fees for the same time period.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to approve and direct the City Clerk's
disbursement of Developer Donation Fees for the second half of 2002, as follows:
McHenry School District 156 180,498.50
McHenry School District 15 $335,311.50
McHenry Public Library District $ 33,104.00
McHenry Township Fire Protection District $ 33,104.00
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City Clerk Jones presented checks to Superintendent Phil Hintz of District 156 and
Ms. Manusos of District 15. The remaining checks will be mailed on January 14, 2003.
ORDINANCES ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY .27 ACRES AND GRANTING A ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1803 N. RIVERSIDE DRIVE.
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated Council directed Staff at the
December 30, 2002 Regular Council Meeting to draft required ordinances regarding the
annexation of the property commonly known as 1803 N. Riverside Drive and granting a
Zoning Map Amendment to RS-4.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Ordinance annexing the
property comprised of.27 acres located at 1803 N. Riverside Drive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Althoff.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Low, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Ordinance granting a Zoning
Map Amendment to RS-4 for the property located at 1803 N. Riverside Drive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None. _
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Althoff announced representatives of Metra would be in attendance at the
Village of Johnsburg Board Meeting scheduled to take place on January 21, 2003 at 7:30
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p.m. Metra will provide a presentation of their request for improved commuter service in
the area. Council members have been extended a written personal invitation by President
Dominguez to attend the meeting.
Mayor Althoff informed Council she received a request from Congressman Philip
Crane to use the McHenry City Council Chambers for a Town Hall meeting with McHenry
area constituents on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mayor
Althoff noted this courtesy has been extended to other elected officials in the past and the
room is available.
Motion by Low, seconded by Wimmer, to grant Congressman Philip Crane the use
of the McHenry City Council Chambers for a Town Hall meeting with McHenry area
constituents on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Althoff informed Council she and City Administrator Maxeiner met with Paul
Pacini this afternoon. At the meeting concerns were expressed by Mr. Pacini regarding
transportation limitations associated with the development of the property located at the
northwest corner of Route 31 and Bull Valley Road. Mr. Pacini indicated he is willing to
discuss his concerns further with Director of Community Development Napolitano and City
Administrator Maxeiner. Mayor Althoff stated discussions would continue regarding the
potential annexation of the property located south of the McHenry Corporate Center
Business Park.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Murgatroyd requested a Finance and Personnel Committee meeting be
scheduled on either February 3, 2003 or February 10, 2003, prior to the Council meeting,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room to discuss the following topics:
• The completed Audit for the 2001-2002 fiscal year;
• Establishing a policy regarding property tax appeal; and
• A discussion regarding employee merit increases.
It was the consensus of the members of the Finance and Personnel Committee to
schedule a Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on February 3, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Aldermen's Conference Room.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Assistant City Administrator Lockerby informed Council of a recent meeting with
Mayor Althoff, Alderman Low, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, himself and
representatives from the YMCA to discuss formation of a Steering Committee,
"`- representative of the community which will be serviced by the Recreation Facility. He
announced invitations have been distributed to potential Steering Committee members and
an informational session will be held on January 30, 2003. Additionally, a Building
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Committee has been re-established and is scheduled to meet on January 14, 2003.
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Chief of Police O'Meara announced Officer Eric Sexton has been assigned to the K-
9 unit and is in training with Esta, the City's K-9 dog. Esta is currently living with Officer
Sexton and the reports indicate Esta has an above average intelligence and is progressing
well. The Police Department anticipates Officer Sexton and Esta will be on patrol the first
week in March 2003.
Chief of Police O'Meara stated detectives have conducted a background check on
the first officer on the list of potential officers. The report was delivered to the Police
Commission this afternoon. The Police Commission will be meeting on Thursday, January
16, 2003 and by Friday a name should be submitted for hire. With the hiring of this officer
the Police Department will have 45 officers and be at full staff.
Director of Public Works Marcinko informed Council he has received a request from
Mr. Epstein at the Pioneer Center to install an informational sign .indicating.Pioneer Way
on Dayton Street. Director Marcinko stated the request is in accordance with
accommodations made to not-for-profit organizations.
Director of Community Development Napolitano announced on Friday, January 10,
2003, there was a fire at a house under construction in Park Ridge Estates. The fire is _
under investigation and Council will be provided with information as it is received.
Director of Community Development Napolitano also informed Council an
application has been received for 12,000 square feet of retail business on one of the
Outlots in front of Michael's and Pier 1 Imports. At this time the tenant is unknown. He
stated Council would be kept apprised.
City Administrator Maxeiner informed Council a letter has been sent to Mr. Stephen
Pool, President of the Olde Mill Ponds Homeowners Association, outlining a preliminary
agenda for the January 16, 2003 meeting to be held in the Aldermen' s Council Room at
4:00 p.m.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated, in response to a Northwest Herald article by
Cyndi Klapperich on January 2, 2003, a letter for publication was provided to the
Northwest Herald on behalf of Mayor Althoff and the City Council. In that letter Mrs.
Overton's husband was inadvertently referred to as Paul, rather than Richard. City
Administrator Maxeiner expressed regret regarding the error.
City Administrator Maxeiner addressed Council regarding Items 7 and 9, which were
removed from tonight's Agenda. He stated that he, Director of Community Development
Napolitano and Attorney Cahill concur in order to comply with State statute a Public
Hearing should be held on both items.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Glab informed Council he has been made aware Park Ridge Estates is
ready to form a Homeowners Association to make the transition from the developer to the
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residents. He stated he has passed along letters to the City Attorney from residents
expressing concerns. City Administrator Maxeiner advised Council information would be
provided in the Friday Report upon receipt from the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND POTENTIAL SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go into Executive Session at 8:10
p.m. to discuss Property Acquisition and Potential Sale of City Property.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to return to Open Session at 8:22 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:22 p.m.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to authorize the Mayor's execution of
a Fox Waterway Agreement for the purchase of 30 piers (60 boat slips) in the amount of
$300,000, payable to Stanton Point Partnership, Keith Vargo and Bob Korvas, Sellers.
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 8:24 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
MAYOR ( CLERK