HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/16/2004 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2004
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, August 16, 2004 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd,
Wimmer, Peterson and Condon. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Maxeiner, City Attorney McArdle, City Clerk Jones, Chief of Police O'Meara,
Director of Community Development Napolitano, Assistant Director of Public Works Fink,
Director of Finance Kline. Absent: Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel and Director
of Public Works Marcinko.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Glab requested that Item A, Special Event/Picnic Permit Requests, and
Item C, Request for Special Event Liquor License, Riverbend Ltd. Partners, LLC for
snowmobile watercross event on October 2-3, 2004, be removed from the Consent Agenda
and voted on separately.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Consent Agenda, as
amended:
B. Block Party Requests
a. Ron Bielski, 1719 Jennifer, August 28, 2004;
b. Jodi Schmidt, 215 S Valley Road, September 4, 2004;
c. Lisa Dierker, Windhaven Court, September 11, 2004;
D. Ordinance amending various sections of Municipal Code relating to NSF
charges, Water Service Turn-On Fees, Retained Personnel Deposits, and
updated water/sewer billing procedures;
E. Ordinance granting conditional use permit for motor vehicle repair shop at 913
North Front Street;
F. Request to advertise for bids for Police Department Communication Center
workstations and accessories;
G. City Council Minutes: May 3, 2004 regularly scheduled meeting;
H. List of As-Needed Checks:
GENERAL FUND
AFLAC 1,642.00
BLUME, VANCE 1,380.00
CINGULAR WIRELESS 28.23
ELGIN AQUATICS ASSOCIATI 273.00
FIRST MIDWEST BANK 532.78
FOP UNITS I/II 1,650.00
HOHOL, KELLY 107.56
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 610.00
IMRF 71,867.34
JOSEPHSON INSTITUTE 4,865.00
KISHWAUKEE YMCA 306.00
LOEBLICH, PETE 107.00
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 120.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 125.00
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 123.83
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 291.00
PETTY CASH FUND 181.11
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 742.00
PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS ASSOC 666.00
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 12.22
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SAFARI LAND LLC 480.00
SAM'S CLUB 1,013.08 �L
SECRETARY OF STATE 6.00
SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 78.00
SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00
SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA 2,810.99
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 189.25
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 1,023.30
WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 775.19
WOODSTOCK SWIMMING ASSOC 1,060.00
YMCA OF ROCK RIVER VALLE 204.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
HOME DEPOT/GECF 160.16
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 13.00
METROTECH 108.80
PETTY CASH FUND 8.08
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 283.50
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND
MORSE ELECTRIC INC 19,042.67
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND
BENEFIT SYSTEMS 6 SERVIC 21,375.85
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
MCH CTY MUNICIPAL RISK M 300,583.00
GRAND TOTALS 434,854.94
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 93,279.88
WATER/SEWER FUND 573.54
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 19,042.67
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 21,375.85
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 300,583.00
TOTALS 434,854.94
I. List of Bills:
GENERAL FUND
4-C 30.00
A G PLUMBING 510.00
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,349.03
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 159.98
ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 199.68
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 134.15
ADAMS, JOHN 124.42
ALDRIDGE ELECTRIC INC 198.10
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 410.03
ALL AMERICAN AQUATICS IN 904.30
ALL AMERICAN FLAG CO 490.00
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCI 317.00
ANDERSON TREE SERVICE IN 6,424.00
ANDERSON, ANGELA 87.00
ANTIOCH SCHWINN CYCLERY 960.00
AQUATIC WEED TECHNOLOGY 5,200.00
ARAMARK WORK APPAREL S U 70.13
ARSLANI, LAURIE 187.00
B AND H INDUSTRIES 36.50
BEM LAWN CARE 270.00
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 11,314.57
BARNES DISTRIBUTION 2,065.24
BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 1,501.46
BAZILEWICH, GREG 23.50
BENBENNICK, MATT 12.00
BEST WAY 24 HOUR TOWING 95.00
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 17,613.40
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 97.00
BOTTS WELDING 6 TRUCK SE 31.00
BRADY 6 ASSOCIATES, PHIL 8,691.00
BRAUN, WALTER 12.00
BRUCKI, JULIE 40.00
BUENZLI, JIM 1,275.00
BUNCH DISTRIBUTING INC 59.94
BUSS FORD SALES 958.41
CARPENTER, MARY 36.00
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CASH, REBECCA 41.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 455.99
CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC 162.00
CHICAGO COMMUNICATION SE 764.40
CINTAS CORPORATION 1355 202.10
CKW ARCHITECTS 107.88
CLIFFORD-WALD 202.98
COMED 17,366.46
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 898.00
CONAWAY, TINA 65.73
CONSERVATION SERVICES 150.00
COPLEY ROOFING COMPANY, 16,790.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 45.36
CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE 375.00
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 777.58
CUSTOM LANDSCAPING 1,210.00
D S J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 364.48
DELISI, PHIL 378.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 683.00
DON'S TOWING 50.00
DONS CLEANERS 20.70
. DUNNE, JOHN 172.87
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 2,478.10
ED'S RENTAL 6 SALES INC 150.00
EISERMAN, JERRY 100.00
ENGLEWOOD ELECTRICAL SUP 672.91
FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 16.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 74.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 5,702.90
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 127.96
FLOWERWOOD 587.29
FOREMAN 6 COMPANY, JOSEP 172.04
FOX DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUC 750.00
FOX VALLEY CHEMICAL CO 408.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 626.30
FRANKLIN, JAMES 210.00
FREEMAN, RYAN 100.00
FREUND INTERNATIONAL 280.88
G IMPRESSIONS INC 304.00
GALLS INCORPORATED 441.18
GERAGHTY, MARCI 18.75
GITZKE, WILLIAM 474.90
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 854.00
GORDON S KARR LLP 37.50
GRAND SLAM USA 2,470.00
GRAPHIC IMAGINATION INC 1,174.75
GREAT LAKES FIRE S SAFET 262.08
GROWER EQUIPMENT 6 SUPPL 278.55
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 352.10
HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 130.00
HARM'S FARM 32.00
HI POINT EMBRODIERY INC 250.00
HOLIAN, CAROL 48.51
HORTON, MELISSA 36.00
HOWENSTINE, ALICE 30.00
HUFFMAN, DAWN 95.82
ICC 390.99
ICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS 295.40
ICPA 50.00
IDENTITY SPORTSWEAR 71.92
IIMC 216.00
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGU 20.00
INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONA 1,300.00
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 91.00
IPELRA 60.00
IPRA 5.00
J G UNIFORMS INC 748.78
JEMISON ELECTRIC BOX S S 1,521.00
JEWEL 30.00
JONELIS, CHRISTINE 72.00
JONES TRAVEL 6 TOUR 550.00
JULIE INC 378.47
KALE UNIFORMS INC 589.34
KAMPS, DON 315.00
�`. KDS TECH SERVICES INC 431.40
KELL, LAURETTE 40.00
KEPLER, BARBARA 86.00
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KIEFER 6 ASSOC, ADOLPH 274.10
KIRCHNER FIRE 45.50
KNAUSS, BETH 30.00
KROHN LAWN 6 LANDSCAPE 19,499.63
LAKESIDE PEST CONTROL SE 85.00
LANG CHEVROLET INC, GARY 368.61
LANGE, MICHAEL 34.06
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 24.00
LEONARDI'S FOOD SPECIALT 1,639.68
LETN PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE 576.00
LEWIS INTERNATIONAL INC 261.01
LORMAN EDUCATION SERVICE 598.00
MARENGO DISPOSAL CO 5,910.00
MARKS SEWER SERVICE 1,500.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 112.61
MCCARTHY, THOMAS M 441.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 1,745.69
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 108.00
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 1,232.26
MCHENRY ELECTRIC 6 SUPPL 1,571.09
MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT C 48.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 412.00
MCHENRY NAPA 1,237.00
MCHENRY POLICE PENSION F 91,557.75
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 50.00
MELROSE PYROTECHNICS INC 22,200.00
MERKEL, PETE 231.50
MEYER JR, DONALD 172.00
MXYER MATERIAL COMPANY 751.20
MICROFLEX 484.50
MILLER MONUMENT COMPANY 527.50
MILLER, PAULETTE 38.04
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 34.00
MITCHELL BUICK OLDSMOBIL 161.88
MOBILE OFFICE DESIGNS IN 10,425.00
MOORE, KEVIN 176.00
MOTHERHOOD MEMORIES 30.00
MOTOROLA 3,940.00
MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 82.46
NATIONAL RECREATION AND 140.00
NATIONAL WATERWORKS 908.80
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 1,582.91
NICOR GAS 35.25
NORTHERN KEY 6 LOCK INC 421.00
NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 45.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 1,008.83
NORTHWEST HERALD 210.60
O'HERRON CO OF OAKBROOK 2,311.51
OCCUPATIONAL FOOTWEAR CO 111.96
OFFICE DEPOT INC 56.20
OHLIN SALES INC 80.94
PAPROCKI, KRISTINE 15.87
PARK SUPPLY INC 1,523.00
PEARCE, JAMIE 84.00
PEDERSON, TAMMY 43.00
PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 1,824.65
PETERSEN SAND S GRAVEL 331.51
PINTER, WILLIAM S 157.50
PITNEY BOWES INC 213.30
POPP, LARRY 56.01
PRECISION SHARPENING 167.20
PREFERRED OFFICE FURNITU 730.00
PRIME COMMERCIAL CORP 30.00
QUILL CORPORATION 79.60
R 6 S DISTRIBUTORS INC 465.45
RAINBOW RACING SYSTEM 242.80
RAMOS, SARA 62.00
REGNER, WILLIAM J 208.00
REID, DAVID 1O8.66
RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC 85.00
RIETESEL, BYRON 50.00
RINGWOOD BP 15.00
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 218.47
ROTARY CLUB OF MCHENRY 202.09
ROWE, HERBERT W 1,225.00
RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 151.14
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S 6 S WORLDWIDE 477.16
SAFETY SYSTEMS CORPORATI 1,124.96
SBC 3,747.63
SBC LONG DISTANCE 64.19
+..• SCHWEITZER, BRIAN H 150.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 1,550.70
SMITH a WESSON COMPANY 408.00
SMITH, JUDY 10.67
SOLUTIONS WIRELESS 165.00
SSMG 250.00
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 278.00
STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO 320.54
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL 6 AU 365.50
SUDSY WASH OF MCHENRY 200.00
SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS 1,435.00
TAYLOR STREET PIZZA 160.00
THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV 250.00
THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 690.00
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 3,084.00
TIMPE, TERESA 77.00
. TOWN S COUNTRY POWER INC 409.98
TRAFFIC CONTROL 6 PROTEC 2,232.18
TROCKI, TODD A 141.00
TURF PROFESSIONALS EQUIP 293.36
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 67.50
UNITED LABORATORIES 578.01
UNRUH, BRETT 88.00
WAGNER, RUTH 72.00
WALTER, AGATHA 187.00
WEAVER, TODD 24.00
WELCH BROS INC 39.80
WEST GROUP PAYMENT CENTE 130.00
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 369.24
WILLIAMS, KEITH 500.00
WILLRENT 234.50
WOODSTOCK FORD 6 MERCURY 1.26
ZMT INC 397.50
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 5,900.50
AUDIT EXPENSE FUND
EDER CASELLA 6 CO 10,000.00
ANNEXATION FUND
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 22,910.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 32,478.00
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1,921.00
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
CARMICHAEL CONSTRUCTION 27,727.20
D K CONTRACTORS INC 34,568.47
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 184,702.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 343,018.00
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 50,318.00
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PR 50,318.00
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 5,265.75
TIF FUND
HERLIHY MID-CONTINENT CO 136,746.00
TBE GROUP INC 2,800.00
HUNTERSVILLE SSA#6
BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,405.30
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 598.05
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 24,804.44
WATER/SEWER FUND
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 632.46
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 53.10
AQUAPREP 7,156.50
BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 5,834.46
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 1,684.50
CAREY ELECTRIC 261.00
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 347.54
COMED 31,197.37
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 306.95
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D 6 J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 71.70
D,ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 42.60
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 35.70
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 63.90
HUMMEL, MICHAEL J 60.00
JULIE INC 756.94
KROHN LAWN 3 LANDSCAPE 2,418.01
KTD INC 46.14
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 100.21
LEWIS INTERNATIONAL INC 9.21
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 78.20
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 631.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 107.16
MCHENRY NAPA 69.95
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 84.48
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 253.74
MIDWEST METER INC 10,416.61
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 262.84
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 258.58
NICOR GAS 107.19
OCCUPATIONAL FOOTWEAR CO 89.96
OFFICE DEPOT INC 30.91
PETERSEN SAND 6 GRAVEL 54.40
PITNEY BOWES INC 23.70
PR DIAMOND PRODUCTS INC 192.00
RUZICKA, RUSSELL 95.84
SBC 1,423.26
SCHMITT, JON 65.43
SECURITY BUILDERS SUPPLY 1,525.00
SETTLERS HILL RDF 7,800.73
SEVERN TRENT PIPELINE SE 33,769.31
THERMFLO INC 420.00
USA BLUEBOOK 361.89
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 6,256.30
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 254.57
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 3,074.50
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 68.26
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND
BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 5,939.89
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 4,500.00
MANUSOS GENERAL CONTRACT 93,507.80
MARINA OPERATIONS FUND
BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 3,604.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 3,332.17
REINWALL REPAIRS 9,309.16
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 34.50
BULLVALLEY COLLISION 730.90
ENGLEWOOD ELECTRICAL SUP 1,907.67
GERBER AUTO GLASS 120.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 54.64
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 455.99
DELL 67.95
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 69.00
ESRI 2,812.99
MOBILE OFFICE DESIGNS IN 8,214.95
MUNIMETRIX SYSTEMS CORP 2,670.00
OFFICE DEPOT INC 447.82
QUILL CORPORATION 167.33
SBC 271.80
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 618.00
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
BAXTER s WOODMAN 8,467.50
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 13.00
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 4,653.40
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD 6 945.00
POLICE PENSION FUND
CAPITAL GAINS INCORPORAT 4,134.00
PLCHALSKI, RICHARD J 918.75
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GRAND TOTALS 1,553,673.21
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 347,270.69
AUDIT EXPENSE FUND 10,000.00
.... ANNEXATION FUND 57,309.00
DEVELOPER DONATION FU14D 695,917.42
TIF FUND 139,546.00
HUNTERSVILLE SSA86 1,405.30
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 25,402.49
WATER/SEWER FUND 118,854.10
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 103,947.69
MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 16,245.33
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2,847.71
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 15,795.83
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 14,078.90
POLICE PENSION FUND 5,052.75
TOTALS 1,553,673.21
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A: SPECIAL EVENT/PICNIC PERMIT REQUESTS: AND
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE,
RIVERBEND LTD. PARTNERS, LLC FOR SNOWMOBILE WATERCROSS EVENT ON
OCTOBER 2-3. 2004
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer to approve the following:
• Special Event/Picnic Permit Requests; and
• Request for Special Event Liquor License, Riverbend Ltd. Partners, LLC for
snowmobile watercross event on October 2-3, 2004
Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL USES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MEDICAL
OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL BUILDING — NORTHWEST CORNER OF GREEN STREET
AND CHARLES MILLER ROAD
Mayor Low informed Council that a use variance to allow certain additional uses on
the property located at the northwest comer of Green Street and Charles Miller Road has
been removed from this evening's Agenda for consideration at the Petitioners' request.
FINAL PLAT AND VARIANCES FROM SUBDIVISION CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCES— EVERGREEN PARK SUBDIVISION
Director of Community Development Napolitano reiterated that at the August 2,
2004 meeting concerns were expressed by Council regarding the following issues in the
Evergreen Park Subdivision:
• Streetscape and building envelopes in the proposed development;
• Variances to the City's Subdivision Control and Development Ordinance;
• Detention, storm water runoff to Olde Mill Ponds Subdivision; and
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• Vacation of a portion of Blake Boulevard. --�
1. Streetscape and Building Envelopes: The developer, Alex Jensen of Centex
Homes, presented color renderings depicting the layout of the development with the
townhomes and streetscapes.
Director Napolitano informed Council that Staff, the developer and the City's
engineer met to discuss the concerns expressed by Council regarding the proposed
detention, the options proposed to enhance the capacity of the detention basins, and
requested variances from the City's Subdivision Control and Development Ordinance.
2. Variances: Robert Wegener, representing City Engineer Smith Engineering
Consultants, Inc. provided a letter, dated May 11, 2004, explaining the justification for
the requested variances.
3. Detention and Storm Water Runoff: Director Napolitano stated the developer
has met the City's Ordinance and exceeded the requirements for detention and storm
water runoff rate by reducing the storm water runoff below what is required.
Director Napolitano noted that in order to address periods of standing water, dead
grass and drought conditions, the developer has agreed to employ a wetland planting
program consisting of prairie plants that excel in wet and dry/drought conditions.
4. Vacation of 'a portion of Blake Boulevard: The City's Engineer has
recommended that a portion of Blake Boulevard not be vacated at this time. Smith
Engineering Consultants, Inc. believes in the future this right-of-way may be
necessary. Once a road is vacated it reverts back to private property and the City no
longer maintains control. Staff opined a portion of the right-of-way could always be
vacated in the future.
Alderman Condon expressed concerns regarding an insufficient amount of open
space.
Responding to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Mr. Jansen assured Council a
homeowner's association would be established.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to direct Staff to prepare an ordinance
granting variances from the City's Subdivision Control and Development Ordinance and
granting approval of the Final Plat of Subdivision for Evergreen Park Subdivision, subject
to the following:
• Dedication of a perpetual landscapetfencing easement, for the purpose of
maintenance, by the City of McHenry to Centex Homes and the future Homeowners'
Association for Evergreen Park Subdivision;
• Council's direction on a requirement by the Developer to further reduce the storm
water runoff release rates from the subject property at .07 cubic feettsecond;
• Requiring the recording of the Final Plat within six months of Council approval.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE VACATING PORTION OF DRAPER ROAD AND RENAMING A PORTION
OF DRAPER ROAD
Director Napolitano reiterated the discussion to Council regarding several road and
right-of-way issues relating to Draper Road and Curran Road in the vicinity of Shamrock
Farms, now known as Legend Lakes. Due to the road configuration, Staff brought forth the
following recommendations for Council's consideration:
• Vacate a now unimproved portion of Draper Road and end Draper Road at the new
intersection of Curran Road on the north side of the Shamrock Farm development;
• Rename the portion of Draper Road from Route 120 south to Curran Road as
Curran Road;
• Rename the portion of Draper Road just south of Roundup Road to Old Draper
Road.
Director Napolitano stated following the required Public Hearing to vacate a portion
of the Draper Road right-of-way, Council, by a 4-2 vote, directed Staff to prepare the
necessary ordinances to facilitate Staffs recommended changes. On April 19, 2004
Council considered the ordinances and took the following action:
• Ordinance renaming a portion of Draper Road just south of Roundup Road to Old
Draper Road, approved by a vote of 4-2;
• Ordinance vacating the now unimproved portion of Draper Road, denied.
• Ordinance changing the name of Draper Road, from Route 120 south to Curran
Road, to Curran Road, tabled until such time as all Council members are present.
Staff is again bringing forward the ordinances vacating a portion of Draper Road
and renaming a portion of Draper Road from Route 120 south to Curran Road. Staff
believes these changes would result in less confusion by persons traveling these roads
and would save the City in signage and maintenance dollars.
It was the consensus of Council to consider the remaining items on the Agenda,
prior to voting on this matter.
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND
ROADWAY LIGHTING AT RIDGEVIEW DRIVE AND BULL VALLEY ROAD — SMITH
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $31,340.40
Assistant Director of Public Works Fink informed Council that Smith Engineering
Consultants, Inc. has submitted an Engineering Services Agreement for the preparation of
contract plans and specifications for the design of the traffic signal and roadway lighting for
the intersection at Ridgeview Drive and Bull Valley Road in the amount of$31,340.40.
Assistant Director Fink stated that once the warrants were met, Smith Engineering
Consultants performed a capacity analysis to determine the effects the addition of a traffic
signal would have on the intersection's level of service. The signal warrant study
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concluded that the installation of a traffic signal would greatly reduce backups and delays
along Ridgeview Drive without causing adverse impacts on Bull Valley Road. The
McHenry County Highway Department was contacted with the results of the study and the
City acquired the County's approval regarding the study. However, the County requires
that intersection lighting be incorporated into the design. Assistant Director Fink noted
that the project was budgeted in the 2004/2005 Capital Improvement Fund in the amount
of$280,000.
Alderman Bolger opined the fee for the design of the traffic signals and roadway
lighting seems excessive. Alderman Glab concurred with Alderman Bolger.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve an Engineering Services Agreement with Smith Engineering Consultants, Inc. for
the design of the traffic signal and roadway lighting at Ridgeview Drive and Bull Valley
Road, in an amount not-to-exceed $31,340.40.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF EDGEBROOK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II TO-
LANDSCAPE RESOURCE, INC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,826.04
Assistant Director Fink informed Council that Landscape Resources, Inc. has
submitted a final invoice to the City in the amount of$26,826.04 for the construction of the
Edgebrook Drainage Improvements Phase II. He noted Landscape Resources, Inc.'s final
contract price is $25,043.63 below the approved contract price of $227,248.50 due to the
reduction in various quantities that were made in the field during construction. The State
requires City approval when the final contract price fluctuates by a total of$10,000 or more
from the original contract amount, necessitating the Change Order.
Assistant Director Fink noted during the spring season's heavy rain the Edgebrook
Drainage Improvements performed according to design, yielding no reported flooding to
any of the homes along the drainage way.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve Change Order No. 1 for the Edgebrook Drainage Improvements Phase II and
authorizing final payment to Landscape Resources, Inc., in the amount of$26,826.04.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SPECIAL CENSUS TEMPORARY SIGN REQUEST
City Administrator Maxeiner informed Council that in working with the Project
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Manager from the US Bureau of Census it was recommended that signs be made available
to notify residents that the census enumerators are out in the community. Signs would
provide an immediate method of notification to the citizens of McHenry.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated that five signs would be posted, containing a
telephone number should residents have any questions regarding the census. The sign
locations would vary as the special census progresses throughout the City. Staff indicated
direction would be given to the Project Manager to be cognizant of safety and traffic sight
lines when placing signs.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
authorize a Temporary Sign Permit for the partial census, from August 10, 2004 through
September 9, 2004.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE VACATING PORTION OF DRAPER ROAD AND RENAMING A PORTION
OF DRAPER ROAD
Alderman Bolger expressed reticence regarding the vacation of a portion of Draper
Road. A discussion ensued regarding current ownership of the property and the possibility
of an easement as opposed to vacation.
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Alderman Murgatroyd stated he supports renaming a portion of Draper Road to
Curran Road. He opined it is less confusing for emergency vehicles and new residents.
Alderman Bolger indicated he does not favor the name change due to future construction
of the West McHenry Bypass. Alderman Glab stated he does not support the name
change. Mayor Low concurred with Alderman Murgatroyd.
City Attorney McArdle informed Council that six favorable votes are required to
approve an ordinance vacating a portion of Draper Road.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve an ordinance vacating a portion of Draper Road, ending Draper Road at the new
intersection of Curran Road on the north side of the Shamrock Farm development, subject
to confirmation that the City of McHenry does not hold title to the property.
Voting Aye: Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Glab, Peterson.
Absent: None.
Motion denied.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
�-- approve renaming a portion of Draper Road, from Route 120 to Curran Road, to Curran
Road.
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Voting Aye: Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported that the City of McHenry placed second in the Hand Car Races.
Mayor Low encouraged participation in the Heart Walk to be held on September 25,
2004 at Moraine Hills State Park.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Wimmer informed Council of the Community Development Committee
meeting scheduled on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermen's
Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner stated that Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel is
attending a NISRA function and was therefore unable to attend tonight's Council meeting.
Chief of Police O'Meara informed Council that two police officers were sworn in
today: ,
• Officer Harris has experience as a police officer; and
• Office Ochocki begins training at the Institute in Champaign on Sunday.
Chief of Police O'Meara stated the police force is now fully staffed.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Condon expressed strong disappointment regarding Mr. Engelke's
withdrawal of his application for a temporary use permit and the fact that the Garden
Quarter modular unit would not be constructed.
Mayor Low stated that Mr. Engelke indicated he would be providing a second
apartment in place of the modular unit.
Alderman Murgatroyd opined the Council needs to be cognizant regarding the tone
that is set throughout the community and everyone is entitled to be treated respectfully.
He stated he took exception that an Alderman would make an implied threat due to
disagreement on an issue.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go into Executive Session to
discuss Property Acquisition at 8:45 p.m.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson
Voting Nay: None. Condon.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:53 p.m.
into Open,
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to go back i en
P.m. P Session at 9:12
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson
, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 9:12 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded b
Wimmer,
Clerks execution of any documents relative to he purchase of er the Mayor and City
approximately one acre, for Elevated Water Storage Tank N Property, consisting of
exceed $50,000. o. 4, in an amount not-to-
VotingAye:
Y Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to adjourn the meetingat 9:1
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatro d W 5 p.m.
Voting Nay: None. Y , Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
MAYOR
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