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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 03/15/2004 - City Council REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, March 15, 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, Assistant Administrator Lockerby, City Attorney McArdle, City Clerk Jones, Director of Public Works Marcinko, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Finance Kline. Absent: None. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Low informed Council that Item D, Ordinances approving zoning text amendments, had been pulled from the Agenda at City Attorney McArdle's request for language changes. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: A. Picnic Permits; B. Request for Use of Petersen Park— McHenry Area Jaycees; C. Request for Reduction in Letter of Credit— Boone Creek Unit 6; E. Purchase of HP Design Jet 60' Plotter from LDG Corporation; F. City Council Minutes: o March 1, 2004 G. As-Needed Checks: GENERAL FUND AFLAC 1,642.00 FIRST MIDWEST BANK 356.80 FOP UNITS I/II 1,749.00 HARRISON 6 ASSOCIATES IN 1,000.01 ICSC 190.00 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF 642.00 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL 739.50 IMRF 48,601.73 KIWANIS CLUB OF MCHENRY 35.00 LEE, JASON K 115.23 LEVEL GROUND LLC 265.00 MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK 300,000.00 NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 123.83 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 267.00 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 17.69 PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS ASSOC 657.00 SBC 1,297.41 SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 71.38 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 122.00 ANNEXATION FUND MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK 200,000.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 6,720.00 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND �. LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPAN 35,246.47 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND SBC 179.85 March 15, 2004 Page 2 -L DEVELOPMENTAL ESCROW HAWTHORN ESTATES INC 27,414.95 REVOLVING LOAN FUND FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCH 15,000.00 GRAND TOTALS 642,463.85 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 357,902.58 ANNEXATION FUND 200,000.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 6,720.00 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 35,246.47 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 179.85 DEVELOPMENTAL ESCROW 27,414.95 REVOLVING LOAN FUND 15,000.00 TOTALS 642,463.85 H. List of Bills GENERAL FUND A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 223.25 AASHTO 45.00 ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,310.52 ACTION WIRELESS 196.60 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 1,795.72 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 186.84 AG PLUMBING 295.00 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 1,066.22 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC 281.00 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR B 2,484.66 ANDREWS, MAUREEN J 120.00 APWA 196.00 ARAMARK WORK APPAREL s U 204.03 _.. ARCH 72.41 ARMOR HOLDINGS FORENSICS 381.35 B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 4,971.12 BARNES DISTRIBUTION 1,872.48 BEST IMAGING SOLUTIONS I 3,020.58 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 10,971.28 BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 463.76 BORDERS INC 37.58 BORST, NICKI AND DAVE 50.00 BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 31.00 BRADY 6 ASSOCIATES, PHIL 2,130.00 BRIGHT INSIGHT COMPUTER 990.00 BUSINESS & LEGAL REPORTS 428.58 BUSS FORD SALES 952.03 C&H DISTRIBUTORS INC 707.42 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 913.99 CERTIFIED SERVICES INC 231.23 CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC 40.00 CINGULAR WIRELESS 28.22 CINTAS CORPORATION #355 379.74 CLIFFORD-WALD 115.47 COMED 16,523.63 CONAWAY, TINA 14.72 CORN-HELL, RONAL 28.00 COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 10.00 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 104.68 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 187.11 D 6 J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 736.32 DELL MARKETING LP 2,019.61 DUCA, WILHELMINA 123.00 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 430.70 ED'S RENTAL 6 SALES INC 51.20 ELEMENT K JOURNALS 77.00 ENCHANTED CASTLE 40.00 _ FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 53.50 FBI NAA 40.00 FEDEX 21.59 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 736.54 FREUND INTERNATIONAL 494.82 GALLS INCORPORATED 351.32 GARRELTS 6 SONS INC 765.70 GERSTAD BUILDERS 30.00 March 15, 2004 Page 3 GLICK, DEBORAH A 89.76 GRAINGER 15.49 GREVEN, BECKY 40.00 GROWER EQUIPMENT 6 SUPPL 18.09 HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 92.00 HOLIAN ASBESTOS REMOVAL 480.00 HOLIAN, CAROL 67.27 HOWENSTINE, ALICE 10.00 HUGS 6 KISSES CHARTER BU 605.00 HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 242.99 IACP 56.25 IAHPC 80.00 ILGISA 30.00 IN HOUSE APPAREL 6 PROMO 166.00 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 323.75 INTERNATIONAL ASSOC FOR 60.00 IPRA 285.00 JEWEL FOOD STORES 39.04 JULIE INC 56.07 KALE UNIFORMS INC 552.64 KEARNS, DOYLE 53.60 KLEAN, KENNETH P 16.00 KLINE, KELLY A 40.00 KRANZ, ANNE 48.83 KTD INC 134.76 LAMBERT, FRAN 69.00 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 368.99 LETN PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE 576.00 LOFGREN, GREG 74.07 LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 88.24 LUNSMANN, JOAN 14.56 MARCINKO, DANIEL J 127.47 MARTIN, DOUG 16.25 MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 308.77 MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, T 32.46 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 36.00 MCHENRY COUNTY EDC 250.00 MCHENRY COUNTY GLASS 5 6.50 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 211.00 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 20.00 MCHENRY NAPA 1,306.87 MCHENRY PAINT GLASS & 7.19 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 31.90 MENNER, LISA 84.00 MERKEL, PETE 178.44 MICHLING HOFMANN VINTON 910.00 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 7,672.74 MOLL, DALE 424.82 NAPOLITANO, JOSEPH 35.80 NICOR GAS 3,102.31 NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 460.00 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 120.00 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 544.10 NWBOCA 70.00 O'HERRON CO INC, RAY 668.38 OFFICE DEPOT INC 262.63 OHLIN SALES INC 76.40 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 143.10 PAROONGSUP, MRS 31.88 PENDERGRAST, ROBIN 220.00 PETALS 6 STEMS 41.00 PETTIBONE S CO, P F 556.30 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 150.00 PREFERRED OFFICE FURNITU 4,720.00 PRICKETT, MICHELLE 15.00 QUILL CORPORATION 1,200.84 R 6 S DISTRIBUTORS INC 185.30 RADIOSHACK CORPORATION 57.96 RAYMONDS JOHNSBURG BOWL 500.00 REWIAKO, RICHARD 16.00 RIVERSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC 97.00 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 12.42 ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY 278.00 ROTARY CLUB OF MCHENRY 203.08 ROXFORD FORDELL 126.88 SAFARI LAND LLC 120.00 March 15, 2004 Page 4 SBC 2,569.71 SBC LONG DISTANCE 77.49 SCHAEFFER MFG CO 108.00 SCHAFER, PAT 30.16 SCHATZ, DON 195.00 SCHWALENBERG, RYAN 128.27 SCIAME, RYAN 294.85 SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00 SEMROW JR, HARRY H 1,121.25 SEXTON, ERIC M 22.65 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 264.13 SHIELDS, EMILY 209.00 SHRADER, DIANNE 25.00 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL .00 SPRING ALIGN OF PALATINE 175.10 SPRINGER, CHRISTINE 48.00 SPRINGFIELD HILTON 81.90 SSMG 63.00 ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 968.00 STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 278.00 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL & AU 310.00 TAYLOR, JIM 137.00 THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 456.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 1,563.79 TRUSCO MANUFACTURING CO 192.30 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 61.25 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 33.69 VANDERSTAPPEN SURVEYING 1,200.00 VLCEK, PEGGY 82.22 WAGNER, MICHELE 112.00 WEST, JILL 48.00 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 240.23 WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 1,110.00 WITT, CINDY 43.40 WOODSTOCK FORD & MERCURY 14.58 WOZNIAK, CHARLES 62.50 YOLANDAS INC 30.00 ZARNEK, THOMAS 60.00 ANNEXATION FUND MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 17,661.00 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 25,038.00 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1,479.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND NORTH AMERICAN SALT CO 16,571.63 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND CARMICHAEL CONSTRUCTION 14,324.00 CKW ARCHITECTS 185.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 13,132.25 WATER/SEWER FUND ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 420.22 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 253.08 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 963.00 AQUAPREP 2,821.50 BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,713.10 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 561.87 BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 23.00 BUNCH DISTRIBUTING INC 164.06 CINTAS CORPORATION #355 281.24 CLEVELAND MOTION CONTROL 1,219.50 COMED 27,755.54 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 5.32 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 35.50 GRAINGER 273.90 HACH COMPANY 240.02 HESTER, GENE 74.53 HOSKINS, ROBERT 28.90 ISAWWA 205.00 JULIE INC 112.13 KTD INC 125.83 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 12.12 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 68.71 March 15, 2004 Page 5 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,197.00 MCHENRY ELECTRIC & SUPPL 30.69 MCHENRY NAPA 57.46 MCHENRY PAINT GLASS & 409.45 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 107.20 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 168.20 MIDWEST METER INC 32,133.61 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNIT 135.90 NATIONAL WATERWORKS 2,464.18 NICOR GAS 4,970.93 OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 63.68 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL 112.63 REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER 95.00 SBC 701.20 SECURITY BUILDERS SUPPLY 685.00 SETTLERS HILL RDF 5,812.20 THERMA-STOR LLC 2,657.53 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 7.19 USA BLUEBOOK 123.07 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,905.50 XENCOM 35.00 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 21,650.00 MEIER & SONS FENCE MFG, 6,260.00 MORSE ELECTRIC INC 103,144.50 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND ADAMS AUTO BODY 1,912.14 GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 50.00 NATIONAL WATERWORKS 186.00 WORKING RX INC 60.12 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND CDW GOVERNMENT INC 345.03 DATACOM 349.00 DELL MARKETING LP 679.00 FEDCO ELECTRONICS INC 284.05 OFFICE DEPOT INC 331.12 SBC GLOBAL SERVICES INC 3,770.00 STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 691.00 WORLD DATA PRODUCTS 340.00 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 93.00 Q & A REPORTING 802.65 GRAND TOTALS 430,260.36 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 109,691.18 ANNEXATION FUND 44,178.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 16,571.63 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 14,509.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 13,132.25 WATER/SEWER FUND 91,230.69 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 131,054.50 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2,208.26 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 6,789.20 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 695.65 TOTAL 430,260.36 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. AMENDMENT_ TO CHAPTER 13, TRAFFIC CODE — STOP SIGN INSTALLATION AT 'L- INTERSECTION OF PRAIRIE AVENUE AND EASTERN AVENUE Director of Public Works Marcinko informed Council that at the February 16, 2004 Public Works Committee meeting the results of a report to determine if a stop sign was March 15, 2004 Page 6 warranted at the intersections of either Prairie Avenue and Eastern Avenue or Prairie Avenue and Central Avenue were discussed. Director Marcinko stated the traffic study performed by Smith Engineering Consultants was a direct result of requests from area residents for a stop sign to control speeding on Prairie Avenue. Director Marcinko stated the traffic study shows that traffic warrants V ere not met at either location. Acknowledging the residents' concerns, Director Marcinko noted that the Illinois Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) recommends that multi-way stop signs be used only when warranted by an engineering traffic study. Results have shown that installation of unwarranted stop signs causes additional hazards, such as an increase in rear end collisions. However, the consensus of the committee was to recommend approval of a multi-way stop sign at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Eastern Avenue. Staff recommends continued enforcement of the posted speed limit, but as warrants were not met for either location, Staff is unable to support installation of a stop sign. Alderman Murgatroyd opined there is little point in the expenditure of funds on traffic studies to determine if installation of a sign is merited, if the information provided in the study is not followed. Alderman Glab stated his support of installation of a stop sign due to safety concerns. Alderman Wimmer stated he did not support installation of a stop sign at the Committee level because the traffic warrants were not met and he is unable to support it at the Council level as well. Alderman Peterson opined he does not believe a stop sign will serve to deter vehicular speeding, but stated he would support installation of the sign based upon safety issues. He noted he has spoken to area residents and no substantial traffic increase has been observed through the subdivision as a result of Route 120 construction. Responding to Alderman Condon's inquiry, City Attorney McArdle stated if an accident occurs at the intersection and the stop sign installed has not been warranted the City could be sued. Mayor Low stated in her capacity as an Alderman she has difficulty supporting installation of a stop sign that is opposed by the City Engineer and Staff. Alderman Bolger stated there are many stop signs throughout the City that have been requested by residents due to safety concerns. Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to approve the amendment to Chapter 13 of the Motor Vehicle and Traffic Code for the installation of a stop sign on Prairie Avenue at its intersection with Eastern Avenue. March 15, 2004 Page 7 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Peterson. Voting Nay: Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Condon. Absent: None. Motion denied. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — MAIN STREET SANITARY SEWERIWATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS Director of Public Works Marcinko reiterated to Council that at the May 20, 2002 regular Council Meeting, Council approved Smith Engineering Consultant, Inc.'s (Smith) proposal for the engineering and preparation of contract plans and specifications for the Main Street sanitary sewer and water main improvements. Director Marcinko noted the project is located on Main Street from Illinois Route 31 to the Union Pacific Railway and involves the lining of the interior existing sanitary sewer and connection of two dead-end water mains under the railroad right-of-way. Director Marcinko informed Council that Smith has researched various rehabilitative options for the sewer main and recommends the most cost-effective alternative, which is a trenchless pipeline rehabilitation technique with a polyethylene liner. He noted lining the sanitary sewer would re-establish the original flow rate and increase the structural integrity of the pipe. The finished product will have a 50-year design life, which is the same as a new pipe. Staff requests Council approve the request to advertise for bids on the Main Street Sanitary Sewer/Water Main improvements. Alderman Murgatroyd stated he looks forward to completion of the project. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to direct Staff to advertise for bids on the Main Street Sanitary Sewer/Water Main improvements. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ENGINEERING SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF CENTRAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS - BAXTER AND WOODMAN Director Marcinko informed Council the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant was originally constructed during the 1920's and has experienced numerous upgrades and expansions. The most recent improvements occurred in 1993. The existing plant is designed with the capacity to treat an average flow of 3.0 mgd (million gallons per day). Since 1999 the plant has operated at approximately two-thirds of the permitted capacity. Director Marcinko stated the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) establishes .� the percentage of permitted capacity at which a plant is permitted to operate. During the renewal of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the Central Plant, the IEPA approved the permit contingent upon upgrading the Plant to March 15, 2004 Page 8 address more stringent ammonia nitrogen requirements. Director Marcinko noted improvements recommended by Baxter and Woodman in the January 2004 Wastewater Division Facilities Long Range Planning report includes upgrading existing structures and construction of additional aeration tanks. Additionally, the City must address the excess flow tributary to the Central Plant. Without such improvements additional treatment capacity would be required elsewhere. Director Marcinko stated the Engineering Services Agreement includes the following: • Preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report defining the scope of the project as proposed in the 2001 Facility Planning Report; o The Preliminary Engineering Report is required by the IEPA in order to obtain a construction permit. • Preparation of contract documentation, including plans, specifications and bidding documents; • Assistance in advertising, bidding and award of the construction contract for the improvements. Director Marcinko noted this Agreement does not include how the City is to address transport, storage and treatment of the excess flow to the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, which information Baxter and Woodman intends to provide to Council following the , analysis of data and evaluation of alternatives for locating excess flow facilities. Alderman Bolger opined that the amount of money Baxter and Woodman proposes is excessive. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to approve an Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter and Woodman for design of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements, including the design and preparation of all bid plans and specifications and related services, in an amount not-to-exceed $695,000. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ENGINEERNG SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WATER SUPPLY WELL NO. 12 - BAXTER AND WOODMAN Director Marcinko reiterated to Council that at the February 16, 2004 regularly scheduled Council meeting Council awarded a contract to Manusos General Contracting, Inc. for drilling, pumping equipment and chemical feed building. Baxter and Woodman has _ submitted an Engineering Services Agreement for construction services related to the project, which includes serving as the City's representative in all phases of the project. March 15, 2004 Page 9 Motion by Peterson, seconded by Wimmer, to approve an Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter and Woodman for construction services regarding the installation of Water Supply Well No. 12, in an amount not-to-exceed $40,000. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PETERSEN PARK WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT - SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel stated the City was recently awarded an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Grant for the Phase II Development of the Petersen Park Waterfront. Director Merkel noted the $249,100 reimbursement grant would cover up to 50% of the estimated $498,200 project costs. Director Merkel informed Council that Smith Engineering Consultants worked with the City during the initial Grant preparation, providing project cost estimates. He stated Smith's current proposal is for engineering plans and specifications, construction staking, and construction observation services during Phase II development. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve an Engineering Services Agreement with Smith Engineering Consultants, Inc. for the Petersen Park Waterfront Development Phase II, in an amount not-to-exceed $18,443.30. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. THREE-YEAR AUDITING SERVICES AGREEMENT— EDER CASELLA & COMPANY Director of Finance Kline stated typically a municipality would re-bid auditing service contracts every five to seven years. However, Staff is recommending Council authorize an agreement with Eder, Casella and Company for the provision of auditing services for a three-year period beginning February 12, 2004. Director Kline noted the recommendation is based on the following factors: • Eder, Casella and Company has extensive knowledge of the City's financial operations; which will assist with the implementation of GASB 34; • Eder, Casella and Company has consistently held price increases to a minimum. Alderman Glab opined that Eder, Casella and Company has done a thorough job over the years. Alderman Murgatroyd concurred with Alderman Glab. March 15, 2004 Page 10 Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve a three-year Auditing Service "�- Agreement with Eder, Casella and Company as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried REQUEST TO PURCHASE JOHN DEERE TRACTOR - TURF PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY Director Merkel informed Council that the McHenry Pigtail League has requested the City of McHenry's assistance in the purchase of a ball field maintenance tractor. Director Merkel stated the tractor would be used by the league to provide additional maintenance on City ball fields and school district facilities assigned for league play. Director Merkel noted purchase of the tractor by the City permits the Pigtail League to obtain the vehicle utilizing a municipal discount. Director Merkel informed Council the tractor would be stored at Petersen Park. Responding to Alderman Condon's inquiry, Director Merkel stated the McHenry Pigtail League will have title to the tractor and would be responsible for all maintenance. Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the purchase of a John Deere ' Tractor on behalf of the McHenry Pigtail League from Turf Professional Equipment Company, in an amount not-to-exceed $8,753. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried MAYOR-STATEMENT AND REPORT There was no Mayor Statement and Report. COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Murgatroyd informed Council that two meetings of the Finance and Personnel Committee would be required to review the 2004/2005 Budget. He suggested the following dates: • Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room; and • Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. Members of the Finance and Personnel Committee indicated their availability on those dates and Alderman Murgatroyd requested City Clerk Jones post the notice. City Administrator Maxeiner stated it is Staffs intention to review the General Fund on March 30, 2004 and remaining funds on April 13, 2004. March 15, 2004 Page 11 Alderman Peterson stated the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Thursday, March 11, 2004 was productive and minutes from the meeting would be forthcoming. STAFF REPORTS There were no Staff Reports. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Condon expressed the following concerns regarding Marengo Disposal, based upon personal observance: • Trucks Speeding • Trucks driving on the wrong side of the road • Trucks driving in the middle of the road • Sight obstruction • Lack of observance of stop signs. City Administrator Maxeiner informed Council that Alderman Condon's concerns have been relayed to the principals of Marengo Disposal and a meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, April 16, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. to address these concerns. Alderman Glab suggested recycle bins that have been broken or cracked due to misuse by Marengo Disposal be replaced at no charge to the resident. Referencing the ongoing Streets Program, Alderman Glab opined all streets should be upgraded and/or reconstructed. He suggested a telecommunications tax be considered as an additional source of financing for road construction. Alderman Bolger inquired about the request made by Scott Siman of Land Technology for additional municipal parking. City Administrator Maxeiner stated the recommendation would be coming before Council at the regular City Council meeting scheduled on March 29, 2004. EXECUTIVE SESSION: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND PERSONNEL Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining and Personnel at 8:16 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 8:22 p.m. Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to go back into Open Session at 8:31 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. `�.. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. March 15, 2004 Page 12 Council went back into Open Session at 8:31 p.m. '�- Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to direct Staff to proceed with resolution of the grievance filed by the Public Works/Parks Association (PWPA) regarding the interpretation of the salary matrix in the Collective Bargaining Agreement as follows: • The nineteen employees affected by the salary matrix adjustments receive a bonus based on the number of steps they were moved back in the matrix with a 1% bonus to those adjusted one step and a 2% bonus to those adjusted two steps. Bonuses to be based upon the employee's salary as of January 1, 2004 and paid in a lump sum to each employee. Federal and state taxes would be applied to the bonus. • Acceleration of the vacation schedule. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. _ Absent: None. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. w MAYOR ITY 4ER