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DECEMBER 12, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, December 12, 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, Assistant Director of Public Works Fink, Director of
Community Development Napolitano, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Parks and
Recreation Merkel, and Community Relations Management Assistant Hobson. Absent:
Director of Public Works Marcinko.
PUBLIC HEARING: YEAR 2005 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE
Mayor Low at 7:34 p.m. opened a Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for
public input regarding the proposed Year 2005 Tax Levy.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated notice of the public hearing was published in the
Northwest Herald as required by State Statute. Council was presented with the 2005 Levy
at its November 14, 2005 regularly scheduled meeting. Following this evening's Public
Hearing, Staff requests Council take formal action on the 2005 Tax Levy as this document
must be filed with the County Clerk no later than the last Tuesday of December.
In response to Mayor Lows inquiry, City Clerk Jones stated there had been no
written or oral questions or comments addressed to the Clerk's. Office regarding the
proposed levy. In response to Mayor Low's inquiry there were no comments or questions
from the audience.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to close the Public Hearing regarding the
2005 Tax Levy at 7:35 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Schaefer, to approve an ordinance establishing
the 2005 tax levy in the amount of$3,924,511.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
There was no one who wished to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
'L- CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
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a. Request to advertise for bids for the demolition of the building
located at 1209 North Court Street;
b. Committee Recommendation: Pass an ordinance amending .
Municipal Code Chapter 13, Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code, to
prohibit left turns from John Street onto Allen Avenue on school
days between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.;
c. List of As-Needed Checks:
AFLAC 3,572.00
ALBERTSONS 8.99
I AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCI 30.00
APWA 200.00
BANKCARD SERVICES 571.35
BENEFIT SYSTEMS S SERVIC 20,752.01
COPS TESTING SERVICE INC 545.00
! COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 10.00
FBI NAA 40.00
FOP UNITS I/II 1,976.00
I FRITZ LANDSCAPING 790.93
HOME DEPOT/GECF 1,328.54
HOME STATE BANK 48,525.00
j ILLINOIS DIRECTOR OF 9,541.00
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 44.00
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AC 70.45
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 36.00
MCHENRY COUNTY POLICE CH 1,000.00
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 123.83
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 319.00
NWBOCA 60.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 4,327.22 _
REAL ESTATE CENTER AT DE 125.00
SECRETARY OF STATE 474.00
SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 20.00
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOI 1,496.00
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 727.35
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 45.29
TRACTORS FOR CHARITY 75.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 180.31
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 1,242.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,904.50
WALMART COMMUNITY 677.13
GRAND TOTALS 100,837.90
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 40,750.43
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 790.93
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 48,525.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 10,542.56
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 228.98
TOTALS 100,837.90
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF VARIOUS BOND ISSUES
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the annual abatement of the City's bonds is _
required to assure the County Clerk does not levy for the debt service required by the.
bonds. Consequently, each year the City must pass and approve ordinances providing for
the abatement of the City's bonds. City Administrator Maxeiner noted ordinances must be
i approved and filed with the County Clerk providing for the abatement of the following
bonds:
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GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 1997B $788,250.00
GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 2000A $440,937.50
GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 2002 $377,875.00
GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 2005 $152,316.26.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated one additional tax abatement is required
regarding the bonds issued for Special Service Area 1 A, improvements and traffic
signalization of Shamrock Lane at Route 31, in the amount of$25,000.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass
and approve ordinances providing for the abatement of the following:
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GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 1997B $788,250.00
GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 2000A $440,937.50
GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 2002 $377,875.00
GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 2005 $152,316.26.
Special Service Area #1A $ 25,000.00
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None. -
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
USE OF PETERSEN HISTORIC FARM AND WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES FOR
SECOND ANNUAL ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
In attendance was Darrick Franzen, initiator of the 2005 Antique Tractor Show
which was held at the Petersen Historic Farm on October 29, 2005. Proceeds from the
2005 event benefited the local FISH Food Pantry. Mr. Franzen announced the proposed
dates for the 2006 event were October 14 and 15. He stated he is looking forward to
continuing the tradition and making this an annual event.
Management Assistant for Community Relations Hobson stated while the initial
show was a spectator event, the organizers are hoping to diversify and provide more
interactive entertainment and education at the second annual event. In addition to the
display of antique tractors, the event organizers are planning to include concessions, a
raffle, hayrides, petting zoo, pony rides and pumpkin sales, .as well. Proceeds from the
$21person admission fee would be donated to FISH Food Pantry.
Alderman Peterson stated he was looking forward to viewing historic photos of the
historic farm.
Alderman Condon expressed concerns regarding signage on the van. She
acknowledged the Community Development Committee has been working diligently on
1.. revamping the City's sign code. Alderman Condon noted she could not support signage on
the van which acts as a mobile billboard. Alderman Condon did, however, express her full
support of the event.
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Alderman Sand concurred with Alderman Condon' regarding the signage on the
van.
Mr. Franzen acknowledged advertising comprised the greatest expenditure of the
event. He stated the van signage was donated. He stated he would abide by Council's
wishes regarding signage and advertising for all future events.
Alderman Glab agreed with Aldermen Condon and Sand. He suggested charging a
concessionaire's entrance fee for the event. Suggestion was made to offer tours of the
Petersen Fans Homestead as part of the event. City Administrator Maxeiner stated the
homestead structure is not suitable for tours at this time.
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Alderman Murgatroyd expressed his support of the project and stated he has no
issues regarding the request. He also noted he has no problems with the van signage as
there is no present ordinance prohibiting this type of advertising.
Alderman Wimmer concurred with Alderman Murgatroyd and supports Staffs
recommendation to allow the event.
Director of Community Development. Napolitano clarified the van signage is
currently permitted as on-site advertising.
Alderman Condon requested the matter of signage be voted on separately.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve a request by Darrick Franzen to host the Second Annual Antique Tractor Show at
Petersen Historic Farm on October 14-15, 2006, and to waiver the park usage fees for this
event.
Voting Aye: Sand, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd., Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Peterson, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve temporary signage for the Second Annual Antique Tractor Show to be held at
Petersen Historic Farm on October 14-15, 2006, and to waive all signage fees.
Voting Aye: Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: Sand, Glab, Condon.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mr. Franzen presented Mayor Low with a check in the amount of $1,000 to be
utilized for Petersen Farm Historic Barn restoration. Mayor Low expressed the City's
gratitude to Mr. Franzen for his generosity.
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REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RELATING TO THE HUNTERVILLE
PARK SANITARY SEWER/WATER MAIN EXTENSION —THELEN SAND AND GRAVEL
.Assistant Director of Public Works Fink stated as Council will recall, the City had
contracted with Thelen Sand and Gravel to begin work on the construction of the sanitary
sewer and water main extension to Hunterville Park Subdivision. However, Hunterville
Park Subdivision residents have recently made the decision to abandon the project as it
was too costly.
Assistant Director Fink noted that Thelen Sand and Gravel expended certain costs
prior to its cancellation. It is Staffs recommendation to approve payment to Thelen for their
expenses initiated by this aborted project in the amount of$121,225.40, as follows:
Test holes on site $ 1,750.00
Materials (lift station and generator) $104,475.43
Shop drawings $ 15,000.00
Total $121,225.40.
Assistant Director Fink noted the materials could be used on other sites.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve the final payment for the Hunterville Park Subdivision Sanitary Sewer and Water
Main Extension to Thelen Sand and Gravel in the amount of$121,225.40.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no Mayor Statement or Report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Santi commended the McHenry Police Department for their quick
response and resolution to the incident regarding School District 15 bus vandalism.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Santi, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Property Acquisition and Personnel at 7:59 p.m.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None. -
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:03 p.m.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to go back into Open Session at 8:59
p.m.
Voting Aye: Santis Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:59 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Motion by Condon, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the department head
evaluations as presented:
Chief of Poke Thomas O'Meara Grade 26,Step 9 $96,888 --
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel Grade 21,Step 10 $82,355 plus one-time bonus of$1,360
Director of Community Development Napolitano Grade 23,Step 8.5 $84,710
Director of Public Works Marcinko Grade 25,Step 5 $81,449
and to authorize Staff to offer up to but not exceeding $50,000 for the purchase of an
additional parcel of land plus a 100' wide construction easement adjacent to the Medical
Arts Building located at 1110 North Green Street.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLER
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