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APRIL 11, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low
at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, April 11, 2005 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 Clerk Jones, City Attorney Schwemler, Chief of Police O'Meara, Assistant
Director of Public Works Fink, Director of Finance Kline, Director of Community
Development Napolitano, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Community Relations
Management Assistant Hobson, City Administrator Assistant Martin. Absent: City Attorney
McArdle 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 Bolger requested clarification regarding a charge for Metra rental in the
amount of $848.12 on the List of Bills. City Administrator Maxeiner assured Alderman
Bolger he would review the invoice and provide an explanation for the fee.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit— Lot 56, Inland Business Park;
B. List of As-Needed Checks:
._ AFLAC 1,786.00
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 98.00
APWA 75.00
BEST WESTERN WAUKESHA GR 124.42
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 10.00
ENGLEWOOD ELECTRICAL SUP 1,587.05
FBI NAA 40.00
FIRST MIDWEST BANK 3,067.79
FOP UNITS I/II 1,716.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF 1,804.28
MANAGEMENT LEARNING LABO 3,000.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 36.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK 10.00
MCPOA 621.00
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 267.00
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 30.00
NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIA 25.00
OLSON TRANSPORTATION INC 450.50
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 4,256.88
SAM'S CLUB 53.32
SEARS COMMERCIAL ONE 324.98
SECRETARY OF STATE 78.00
SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 103.87
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 1,185.30
UNITED WAY OF MCHENRY CO 78.00
WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 349.81
ZELLER, ELIZABETH* 369.60
GRAND TOTALS 21,557.80
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 17,702.13
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 3,000.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 855.67
TOTALS 21,557.80
C. List of Bills for Approval:
AALTO, BRIAN 116.73
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 35.10
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ALDRIDGE ELECTRIC INC 217.90
ALLSTEEL INC 13,110.45
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCI 910.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GR 120.00
ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL 500.00
AQUAPREP 4,702.50
ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 330.82
ARMOR HOLDINGS FORENSICS 198.10
ASSOCIATED BAG COMPANY 75.06
ASSOCIATES ROOFING & WAT 489.00
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 3,761.89
BARNES DISTRIBUTION 147.59
BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,131.50
BEN MEADOWS COMPANY 62.22
BEVERLY SPROTS APPAREL I 70.24
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 6,781.92
BOONE CREEK VENTURE LLC 30,365.78
BROGAN, WILLIAM J 1,125.00
BUSS FORD SALES 211.76
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 697.98
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 1,222.95
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 2,893.40
CHRISTOPHER, DAVID 207.60
CLIFFORD-WALD 109.48
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 174.50
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 21.04
CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE 450.00
DECKER SUPPLY CO INC 540.35
DELL MARKETING LP 5,706.65
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 173.90
DON'S TOWING 87.00
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 4,148.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 153.20
ENGLEWOOD ELECTRICAL SUP 1,587.05
EPCO PAINT 201.53
FACT 150.00
FBI NAA 40.00
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 151.38
G IMPRESSIONS INC 45.00
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 100.00
GALLS INCORPORATED 830.70
GEWALT, KARL 203.76
GITZKE, WILLIAM 401.70
GLICK, DEBORAH A 98.51
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 152.95
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 287.95
GROWER EQUIPMENT& SUPPL 839.00
HAMPTON INN 97.90
HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 65.00
HARRIS, TIMOTHY 244.00
HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS IN 311.30
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN 82.45
HEY AND ASSOCIATES INC 2,494.50
HOBSON, BILL 13.23
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 44.01
ILLINOIS FIRE & POLICE 375.00
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGU 5.00
INTERNATIONAL FUN SHOP 27.00
IPRA 520.00
ITRONIX 4,841.20
J G UNIFORMS INC 175.88
JK SIGN CO 30.00
JOHNSBURG BOWL 185.00
JP MORGAN TRUST COMPANY 1,302,656.26
JULIE INC 154.65
JUNGMANN, MARLENE B 187.50
KALE UNIFORMS INC 1,126.60
KIMBALL HILL HOMES 149.40
KIMBALL MIDWEST 341.61
KLITZ CUTTING TOOLS INC 29.04
KRANZ, ANNE 52.45
KTD INC 132.68
LAMBERT, FRAN 44.50
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 55.73
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 51.25
LEONARDI'S FOOD SPECIALT 460.90
LETN PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE 576.00
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LOCKER'S FLOWERS 45.00
LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 151.21
M & S SERVICE COMPNAY IN 194.34
MAIL BOX MAGAZINE, THE 29.95
MAJOR INVESTIGATION ASSI 1,000.00
MAZE, FRANCINE 30.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 14.06
MCCORMICK, SHELLY 43.00
MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 1,200.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 2,017.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 36.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 6,689.53
MCHENRY COUNTY ORTHOPAED 71.00
MCHENRY CTY HISTORICAL 500.00
MCHENRY ELECTRIC 6 SUPPL 47.70
MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT C 36.20
MCHENRY RADIOLOGISTS 46.00
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PR 440.00
MCKEEN, BRIAN J 38.14
METRA 848.12
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 212.09
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 393.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 3,838.98
MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT 73.46
MORTON ARBORETUM, THE 110.00
NEWMAN, CHRISTINE 26.24
NICOR GAS 7,720.65
NOOTENS, LYDIA 10.00
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS PL 1,831.00
NORTHERN BALANCE & SCALE 95.00
NORTHERN ILLINOIS MEDICA 865.75
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 56.71
O'HERRON CO INC, RAY 235.77
OAK GROVE SPA 6 SALON 30.00
OFFICE DEPOT INC 1,300.63
OFFICEMAX - A BOISE COMP 140.98
PACE 3,277.99
PEELO, KIMBERLY 96.00
PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 938.90
POLICE DEPT DISC BULLETI 134.88
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 190.75
RADICOM INC 174.12
REGNER, WILLIAM J 180.18
REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER 295.00
REICHERT CHEVROLET 1.13
RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC 5,795.60
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 74.52
SBC 5,059.62
SBC LONG DISTANCE 55.33
SCHMITT, JON 484.15
SCHWALENBERG, RYAN 72.80
SETTLERS HILL RDF 5,492.85
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 5,909.12
SHRED-CO NORTH CHICAGO 959.00
SIPOLA, NICHOLAS 28.58
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 225.94
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 956.38
SMITH, JUDY 9.29
SOKOLOWSKI, DOLORES 45.00
STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO 430.86
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 64.00
STATE TREASURER IDOT 4,255.64
STEVES AUTOMOTIVE SPECIA 300.00
SWIFT CO INC, JOHN S 2,632.52
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 36.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL 6 PROTEC 341.23
TRI-TECH INC 203.80
USA BLUEBOOK 429.89
VELEZ, JENNIFER 974.95
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,286.90
WATER SERVICES COMPANY 350.00
WEST COAST PUBLISHERS 455.45
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 276.72
WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 3,189.00
WIRCH, STEVE 10.00
WOOD, ROLAND 77.66
WOODSTOCK, CITY OF 537.53
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XYBIX SYSTEMS INC 30,485.65 -�
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO 43.00
ZMT INC 314.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 3,840.80
GRAND TOTALS 1,514,079.42
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 124,891.27
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 2,844.88
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 607,031.26
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 36,192.30
WATER/SEWER FUND 35,154.72
BOND & INTEREST FUND 695,625.00
MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 464.50
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2,745.70
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 6,732.79
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 2,397.00
TOTALS 1,514,079.42
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR FENCE VARIANCE — HAROLD AND HEATHER KROMER, 1905
KENNEDY DRIVE
Director of Community Development Napolitano informed Council that Applicants,
Harold and Heather Kromer, residents of 1905 Kennedy Drive, are requesting a variance
to install a 6-foot high cedar board-on-board fence along their Riverside Drive property
line. Director Napolitano stated the Applicants have a double frontage lot with frontage on
both Kennedy Drive and Riverside Drive. He noted the yard adjacent to Riverside Drive is
the back of the Applicants' lot.
The City's fence regulations state that a fence abutting a street right-of-way must be
setback 30-feet from the right-of-way line. Staff has no concerns regarding the Applicants'
request for a variance. The variance would permit the Applicants to enclose a larger
portion of their yard and is consistent with previous variances granted for properties
abutting busier roads.
Alderman Condon opined she is concerned with the Applicants' statement that
Kennedy Builders, the contractor, assured them a fence could be installed at the end of the
property line as long as the utility companies could access their equipment. Alderman
Condon requested Staff alert Kennedy Builders that it is not within their authority to make
such assurance. Director Napolitano informed Council he would notify Kennedy Builders
regarding the matter.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve
a variance to allow a 6-foot high, cedar board-on-board fence along the Riverside Drive
property line of the property located at 1905 Kennedy Drive.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PRESERVES OF BOONE CREEK DEVELOPMENT
(ADAMS FARK
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNEXATION AGREEMENT:
ORDINANCE ANNEXING SUBJECT PROPERTY:
ORDINANCE GRANTING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND VARIANCES
Mayor Low introduced Roger Gerstad of Gerstad Builiders, developer of the Adams
Farm Property. She noted that Mr. Gerstad last appeared before Council regarding this
development on December 20, 2004.
Mr. Gerstad stated he appreciates Councils consideration of a revised site plan. He
noted the current site plan resembles the plan submitted in December, but includes
modification to the single-family homes. Additionally, Mr. Gerstad indicated the Traffic
Study has been re-done and re-evaluated by Metro Transportation Group, Inc. The
revised Traffic Study is dated April 2005. Mr. Gerstad outlined the fees the City would
recognize by development of the property and distributed a copy of the Architectural
Standards, dated May 1, 2003, to Council.
Mr. Gerstad requested Council approve the Annexation Agreement and grant the
Zoning Map Amendment and Variances.
City Administrator Assistant Martin informed Council that the current Traffic Study
has been analyzed by the City Engineer. He assured Council that the developer has
'— agreed to work with the City Engineer regarding the location and number of access points
along Bull Valley Road.
Alderman Glab requested clarification from Mr. Gerstad regarding the term "fences"
versus "landscape screening." He noted concerns with restrictions imposed on potential
property purchasers who may choose to install a fence. He suggested that fences be
limited to a wrought iron style throughout the subdivision. Alderman Glab stated he also
had issues with landscape easements.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated he has concerns with portions of the Annexation
Agreement. He inquired why sixty building permits would be required for Year 3 and later
in the townhome development phase of the project. City Administrator Maxeiner stated the
number required would depend on which neighborhoods in the project are built first and in
which order. Alderman Murgatroyd suggested the clock on building permits start running
with recordation of the Final Plat of Subdivision. Mr. Gerstad indicated he has no problem
with Alderman Murgatroyd's suggestion.
Responding to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry regarding the Long Term
Management Plan for the Boone Creek Corridor, Mr. Gerstad stated the developer would
deposit a bond with the City as an indication of complying with the best management
practice for the Boone Creek Corridor. Maintenance would be assessed to the Master
"`.. Homeowners Association for continued care and enhancement. Mr. Gerstad assured
Council that the assessment would be disclosed to all prospective home purchasers at the
time of sale.
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Alderman Murgatroyd opined he has strong concerns regarding the road �-
improvements due to the high traffic count on Bull Valley Road and Curran Road.
Responding to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Bob Wegener of Smith Engineering
Consultants, the City's engineering firm, stated traffic volumes are approaching the
number required for signalization. He noted that five accesses are currently proposed for
Bull Valley Road.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated he continues to have concerns regarding the amount
of commercial development proposed for the site. He opined it is not an appropriate
location for this amount of commercial property.
Alderman Peterson indicated he is more comfortable with the project now that the
preservation of Boone Creek Corridor and traffic issues have been addressed.
Alderman Condon indicated she would like either no fencing at all throughout the
development or similar fencing, as suggested by Alderman Glab, throughout the
subdivision. She stated she is pleased with the compromise reached regarding the
building permit limitations.
Alderman Condon requested Staffs input regarding maintenance of the park on the
west side of the property being maintained by the homeowners association. Director of
Parks and Recreation Merkel stated it is a small park, consisting of approximately two --
acres. Staff is comfortable with the proposed maintenance of this small park by the
homeowners association.
Clarifying Alderman Condon's inquiry regarding the lot size variances for Parcels 1,
2 and 5, Mr. Gerstad stated the variances are due to the approach from the side, near the
lot line, of the garages of some of the units.
Alderman Bolger commended Staff and the developer for working together on the
project.
Alderman Glab suggested language be included in the Annexation Agreement or
the Homeowners Association Covenants providing the City of McHenry with authority to
maintain Boone Creek in order to address drainage issues. Mr. Gerstad indicated that
Paragraph 14 on Page 4 of the Annexation Agreement addresses those concerns. City
Engineer, Bob Wegener, explained the calculations regarding drainage are based upon
impervious area per acreage.
Alderman Glab indicated he would like to see Council review models of all the
buildings offered by the developer prior to making a decision regarding the project. He
stated he is concerned with the proposed location of the park just off Newport Drive as this
road will eventually become a collector road.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the City's new approach to residential
housing neighborhoods.
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Mayor Low stated Council has indicated on a number of occasions an interest in
new concepts. This developer is presenting a new concept and has complied with
,_. Council's suggestions during the approval process. Mayor Low indicated Council should
demonstrate confidence in the developer's concept.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated he would like a caveat in the Annexation Agreement
stating that the Architectural Standards could be amended or adjusted, to allow Council an
opportunity to review them since they were just received tonight.
Addressing concerns indicated by Alderman Murgatroyd, Mr. Gerstad assured
Council the developer would be bearing the cost of all improvements to Boone Creek.
Alderman Peterson indicated he has no concerns with the variances, however, he
agrees with Alderman Glab and Alderman Condon that there should be consistency
throughout the neighborhood regarding fences.
Alderman Condon stated she concurs with Alderman Glab regarding the City having
some oversight of Boone Creek. She noted that while some of her constituents have
expressed concern regarding the development of this property she is looking forward to
the new concepts and is comfortable with the concessions the developer has made and
Staffs efforts to work with the developer.
Mr. Gerstad assured Council that the Architectural Standards would be modified to
restrict fencing to a wrought iron fence, or a colored chain link fence, to assure consistency
throughout the subdivision.
A representative of the Boone Creek Watershed Alliance in the audience requested
that she be recognized. She expressed concern that a homeowners association might not
have the level of expertise required to maintain Boone Creek. City Administrator Maxeiner
stated there would be a back-up Special Service Area to address the type of issues
expressed.
Alderman Glab indicated he continues to have concerns regarding the proposed
commercial development at the southeast portion of the property.
Alderman Peterson stated he supports both areas of commercial developments on
the property proposed by the developer.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
pass an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk's execution of an Annexation
Agreement between Gerstad Builders and the City of McHenry for the Preserves of Boone
Creek, subject to review of the Architectural Standards by Staff.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
.� Voting Nay: Glab, Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Bolger, to accept Staff s recommendation to pass --�
an ordinance approving the annexation of the Adams Farm Property located on the east
and west sides of Curran Road, and the north side of Bull Valley Road in McHenry County,
Illinois consisting of approximately 300 acres.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab, Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Peterson, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass
an ordinance:
• granting a Zoning Map Amendment to RS-2, RM-1 and C-3 as depicted on the site
plan;
• granting variances for:
o lot width from 80 feet to 70 feet for parcels 1,3, and 5 as depicted on the
concept plan, Exhibit C;
o lot size from 10,890 square feet to 9,000 square feet for parcels 1,3 and 5 on
the concept plan, Exhibit C;
o front yard building setback from 30 feet to 20 feet for parcels 1,3, and 5 on
the concept plan, Exhibit C.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab, Murgatroyd.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF CASE IH D40 UTILITY TRACTOR — TRIEBOLD
IMPLEMENT
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council that bid specification
were prepared and bids were sought and received for the purchase of one utility tractor for
use in the parks maintenance department. Bids were opened on March 22, 2005 and the
lowest bid, submitted by Triebold Implement in the amount of $19,236, was found to meet
the minimum specifications.
Director Merkel noted the 2004/2005 Fiscal Year Budget included $22,000 for the
purchase of a replacement tractor. Staff recommends Council approve the purchase of the
Case IH D40 Utility Tractor in the amount of$19,236.00.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
award the bid for the purchase of a Case IH D40 Utility Tractor from Triebold Implement, in
an amount not-to-exceed $19,236.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING EQUIPMENT IN PETERSEN PARK
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT— RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC
Director Merkel informed Council that specifications were prepared and bids were
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sought for the installation of new lighting equipment and electrical services for the
Petersen Park Waterfront Phase I Project. He noted the bid includes labor and material to
complete the installation of the new lighting system and added electrical service panels.
Director Merkel noted the cost of the lighting and electrical improvement exceeds the line
item grant budget, however is still well within the total project grant budget.
Staff recommends award of bid to Ridgeview Electric who submitted the lowest bid
for the project in the amount of$61,250.60.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to
award of bid for installation of lighting equipment in Petersen Park, as part of the Petersen
Park Waterfront Phase I Project, to Ridgeview Electric, in an amount not-to-exceed
$61,250.60.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no statement or report from the Mayor.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Murgatroyd informed Council of a Finance and Personnel Committee
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference
Room. The topic would be continued discussions regarding the 2005/2006 Budget.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner informed Council the Finance and Personnel
Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 18, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aldermen's
Conference Room has been cancelled.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items stated.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
MAYOR CITY MER