HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/05/2005 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, December 5, 2005 -in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Schaefer,
Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance
were: City Administrator Maxeiner, Assistant to the City Administrator Martin, City Clerk
Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Marcinko, Director of Community
Development Napolitano,. and Community Relations Management Assistant Hobson.
Absent: Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel.
PROCLAMATION: HONORING BETH TAYL0k 'RECIPIENT OF CHICAGO TRIBUNE'S
MOST GLORIOUS GARDENS AWARD
Mayor Low stated the City was most forttanate to have a major award winner of the
Chicago Tribune's Most Glorious Gardens contest in the City of McHenry. She read into
the record a proclamation honoring Beth Taylor df 1501 North Green Street. Mayor Low
congratulated Ms Taylor on winning the award and expressed the City of McHenry's
appreciation for her diligent and creative gardening and beautifying the community.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who wished to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
a. Resolution providing for the Annual Inflation Adjustment for Water
and Sewer Rates;
b. Request to advertise for bids for printing of FY 2006/2007 Parks
and Recreation Brochures and City of McHenry Newsletters.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCES GRANTING ANNEXATION AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT — KUBIK
PROPERTY, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF ROSEDALE AND LINCOLN ROADS
Director of Community Development Napolitano state the applicant, Robert Kubik, is
seeking annexation and zoning map amendment to RS-2 Medium-Density Single-Family
zoning for his property located at the southwest comer of the intersection of Rosedale and
Lincoln Roads The applicant intends to construct a single-family residence on the
premises. Director Napolitano reported the Planning and Zoning Commission at a Public
Hearing held on November 17, 2005 voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
request. Staff concurs with the Commission's recommendation.
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Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of an ordinance annexing the Kubik
property, located.at the southwest comer of the intersection of Rosedale Road and Lincoln
Road, comprised of.33 acre.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon, Low.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the unanimous
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance approving
a zoning map amendment to RS-2 Medium-Density Residential Zoning District for the
Kubik Property.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None. -
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
IEPA WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION OF RIVERWALK - $10,000
Management Assistant for Community Relations Hobson reported the City recently
received correspondence from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) which
included a fee certification worksheet. Computing the required fee for certification resulted
in a cost of $10,000 which must be paid to the IEPA for Water Quality Certification for the
Riverwalk project. Staff recommends payment of the $10,000 fee to the IEPA
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve payment of $10,000 to the IEPA for Water Quality Certification for the Riverwalk
project.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent None.
Motion carried.
YEAR 2006 LOCAL SHARE AGREEMENT FOR PACE DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICE)
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the City annually enters into a Local Share
Agreement with PACE for Dial-A-Ride services. This program offers more flexibility than
PACE's regular routes as it provides curb-to-curb service for residents whose trip
originates or ends in the City of McHenry. City Administrator Maxeiner provided Council
with a comparison of 2005 Agreement rates versus those being proposed for 2006 as
follows:
Year2006 Year200 j
Rider Fares $11,268 $11,266
PACE Subsidy 143,468 139,969
Local Share 82,420 69,831
Total $237,154 $221,066
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City Administrator Maxeiner noted it is Staffs recommendation to enter into a Local
Share Agreement with PACE for Dial-A-Ride Service.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to accept Staff s recommendation to
authorize the Mayor's execution of a Local Share Agreement with PACE for Dial-A-Ride
Service for the year 2006 in the City of McHenry.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reported she had received numerous telephone calls and notes
commending the City on this year's holiday decorations and lighting of park facilities,
particularly Veteran's Memorial Park.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner reported the Dress Barn suffered an armed robbery
today which is currently being investigated by the Police Department.
City Administrator Maxeiner also reported there was a chemical spill today at the
intersection of Front and Elm Streets. Further information will be provided to Council in this
week's Friday Report.
City Administrator Maxeiner noted Chief O'Meara's absence this evening is due to
the Department's CALEA Assessment currently underway.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab stated in light of the Metra tragedy in Elmwood Park, perhaps the
McHenry area Metra Station location should be revisited by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
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