HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/04/2006 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, December 4, 2006 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer,
Peterson and Condon. Absent: Schaefer. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Maxeiner, City Attorney McArdle, City Clerk Jones, Assistant Administrator
Martin, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Public Works Marcinko, Director of Parks and
Recreation Merkel, Director of Finance Black, Management Assistant for Community
Relations Hobson. Absent: Director of Community Development Napolitano.
PUBLIC HEARING: REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,300,000 IN COMMUNITY
FACILITY REVENUE BONDS 501(C)(3)/FAMILY SERVICE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
CENTER FOR MCHENRY COUNTY PROJECT ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF COMMUNITY FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
(FAMILY SERVICE AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR MCHENRY
COUNTY PROJECT) SERIES 2006 OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS;
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE PLEDGE OF
REVENUES FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS: AUTHORIZING A BOND AND LOAN
AGREEMENT A TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER AGREEMENTS
APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPOSITION OF SUCH REVENUES
AND TO FURTHER SECURE THE BONDS: AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS
Mayor Low at 7:34 p.m. opened the Public Hearing regarding the issuance of $5.3
million in Industrial Revenue Bonds in favor of Family Service and Community Mental
Health for McHenry County. In attendance was Attorney Timothy Stratton representing the
Applicant, Family Services and Community Mental Health for McHenry County (Family
Services); Bob Martens, Chief Executive Office of Family Services; Don Gattone and Tom
Love, Family Services Board Members.
Mr. Stratton acknowledged Family Services is seeking Council approval of the
issuance of $5.3 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB's) to provide for the capital
improvements of their new facility located at 4100 Veteran's Parkway in McHenry. He
noted the support of the resolution authorizing the IRB's would not put the City at financial
risk. The IRB's are a funding mechanism whereby Family Services would be able to
achieve a lower bonding rate due to the City's financial bond rating. The City would incur
no cost or liability in utilizing the IRB's for Family Service's benefit.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired if the total amount needed is $5.3 million. Mr.
Stratton affirmed that was correct. Attorney McArdle noted the resolution verbiage would
be modified from "an amount not-to-exceed $6 million" to "the amount of$5.3 million".
Alderman Condon expressed her support of Family Services and stated she was
glad Council has the opportunity to assist this organization.
'�-- Mr. Martens noted the new facility came in under budget and was constructed by
local contractor Prime Commercial.
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In response to Mayor Lows inquiry, there were no comments or questions from the
audience. City Clerk Jones stated no written or verbal comments were received in the City
-- Clerk's Office regarding this matter.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to close the Public Hearing regarding
Council's support of the issuance of $5.3 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the
construction of the Family Services and Community Mental Health of McHenry Council
facility located at 4100 Veteran's Parkway, at 7:42 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass a
resolution authorizing the issuance of $5.3 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the
construction of the Family Service and Community Mental Health of McHenry County
facility located at 4100 Veteran's Parkway.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: CITY OF MCHENRY TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2006 AND
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF 2006 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE
Mayor Low opened the Public Hearing regarding the consideration of the Year 2006
Tax Levy at 7:43 p.m.
Director of Finance Black stated notice of the Public Hearing was published in the
Northwest Herald as required by Illinois State Statute on November 22, 2006. The amount
of the proposed 2006 Tax Levy is $45,925,755. The ordinance approving the levy must be
filed with the McHenry County Clerk no later that the fourth Tuesday of December. Director
Black stated Staff supports the passage of an ordinance approving the 2006 Tax Levy as
presented.
In response to Mayor Lows inquiry, there were no comments or questions from the
audience. City Clerk Jones stated there were no written or verbal comments received
regarding this matter in the City Clerk's Office.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to close the Public Hearing regarding
the 2006 Tax Levy at 7:44 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
�- Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff s recommendation to pass
an ordinance approving the 2006 Tax Levy in the amount of$45,925,755.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer,
Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION — 10 MINUTE LIMITATION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input
Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Approve resolution providing for annual inflation adjustment for Water and Sewer
Rates;
B. Approve Final Pay Request: Greg Greenhill Construction Co., Whispering
Oaks Walk Paths, $59,000;
C. Approve Final Pay Request: IDOT, State Route 120 Improvements project,
$19,447.28; and
D. Approve recommendation for reduction in Letter of Credit No. 03-061 Prairie
Pointe Business Park.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
APPROVE YEAR 2007 LOCAL SHARE AGREEMENT FOR PACE DIAL-A-RIDE
SERVICES
Director Black stated Council typically approves each December a Local Share
Agreement with PACE for Dial-A-Ride services in the City for the following year. The
proposed amount of this year's agreement is as follows compared to last year's amounts:
Revenue Source 2007 2006
Rider Fares $ 8,500 $ 11,266
PACE Subsidy $147,055 $143,468
Local Share $105,450 $ 82,240.
Director Black stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve a Local Share
Agreement for PACE Dial-A-Ride Services for the 2007 year as presented.
Alderman Murgatroyd noted the City's portion (Local Share) of the Agreement has
�- increased substantially from the current year's agreement while rider share portions did
not proportionately increase. Alderman Murgatroyd questioned PACE's portion of the
program.
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Alderman Glab expressed concern that the senior voucher program has not been
utilized as it should. He suggested additional efforts be made to distribute the vouchers to
senior citizens.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve a Local Share Agreement for PACE Dial-A-Ride Services for the 2007 calendar
year as follows:
Revenue Source 2007
Rider Fares $ 8,500
PACE Subsidy $147,055
Local Share $105,450.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer,
Motion carried.
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FOR CHARLES J. MILLER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS:
1. LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH IDOT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION:
2. PHASE I ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SEC GROUP IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $882,000
Director of Public Works Marcinko stated the City has been working with McHenry
County to secure federal funding for improvements to Charles J. Miller Road. The
improvements would widen the road between Illinois State Route 31 and River Road
including significant intersection improvements and widening of the existing bridge over
the Fox River.
Director Marcinko noted Staff is seeking Council approval this evening for the
approval of a Local Agency Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
for federal grant participation in this project. Staff is also seeking Council approval of
entering into an Engineering Services Agreement for Phase I Engineering for this project
with SEC Group in the amount of $882,000. Director Marcinko noted 80% of the City
engineering cost would be reimbursed by IDOT's federal grant monies as a result of the
agreement approved this evening.
Responding to an inquiry by Alderman Murgatroyd, Director Marcinko stated the
timeline for this project includes Phase I which begins in 2007 and will last for
approximately eighteen months.
Alderman Peterson verified that 80% of the engineering costs would be reimbursed
by IDOT's federal funds. Director Marcinko confirmed this was correct.
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Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Condon, to accept Staff s recommendation to:
f 1. Approve a Local Agency Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
= for federal grant participation in Charles J. Miller Road improvements project;
2. Approve an Engineering Services Agreement for Phase I Engineering for the Charles J.
Miller Road Improvements project with SEC Group in the amount not-to-exceed
$882,000.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
APPROVE ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF VARIOUS BOND
ISSUES
Director Black stated each year the City must pass ordinances providing for the
abatement of various bond issues in order to reduce the real estate tax levy by the amount
of each abatement. This year ordinances are being presented for Council consideration as
follows:
Bonds Amount to be abated
General Obligation Bonds Series 2000A $472,750.00
General Obligation Bonds Series 2002 $368,187.50
General Obligation Bonds Series 2005 $165,516.26
General Obligation Bonds Series 2006 $221,490.24
Special Service Area #1A $ 25,000.00.
It is Staffs recommendation to pass ordinances providing for the abatement of real estate
taxes as presented.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve ordinances providing for the abatement of real estate taxes as follows:
Bonds Amount to be abated
General Obligation Bonds Series 2000A $472,750.00
General Obligation Bonds Series 2002 $368,187.50
General Obligation Bonds Series 2005 $165,516.26
General Obligation Bonds Series 2006 $221,490.24
Special Service Area #1A $ 25,000.00.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
'�.. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low expressed her gratitude to the snow removal crew for their fine efforts in
clearing City roadways following the recent heavy snowstorm.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd announced matters discussed at this evening's
-- Finance and Personnel Committee will be brought forward for Council consideration in the
near future.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner reported Public Works crews were out on the streets
clearing roadways beginning at 2 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2006. He noted the crews
worked very hard and did a fine job in clearing all City streets.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab inquired if there was adequate manpower to address snow removal
during the recent snowstorm. Alderman Glab requested a Staff Report regarding
comparisons of past and present manpower and equipment availabilities. He suggested
this matter be addressed at a future Public Works Committee meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Potential Litigation at 8:03 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:12 p.m.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go back into Open Session at 8:49
p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:49 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
.7 Meeting was Waddjourd at 8:49 p.m.
MAYOR `, CITY CLER