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REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 30, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 30, 2006 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 City Administrator Martin, City Attorney McArdle, City
Clerk Jones, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Public Works Marcinko, Director of
Community Development Napolitano, Director of Finance Black, Director of Parks and
Recreation Merkel, Management Assistant for Community Relations Hobson. Absent:
None.
INTRODUCTIONS: DEPUTY CHIEF ROGER E. PECHOUS AND SERGEANT THOMAS
M. WALSH
Mayor Low introduced newly appointed Deputy Chief Roger Pechous and recently
sworn-in Sergeant Thomas Walsh. Mayor Low congratulated both gentlemen, stating they
will be a great complement to the McHenry Police Department.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Trisha Wezeman, in charge of foster family recruitment for the Department of
Children and Family Services, addressed Council regarding the need for foster families in
the McHenry area. She requested those interested contact her at 847.362.2111 or go to
the following website: www.youcanchicago.org.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Glab requested Consent Agenda Item A, Approval of an ordinance
authorizing the execution of the first amendment to the recapture agreement executed
between the City of McHenry and Gerstad Builders regarding sanitary sewer main north on
Lincoln Road for Liberty Trails Subdivision improvements, be removed for independent
consideration by Council.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended:
B. Request to seek proposals for a wireless municipal alarm monitoring system and
maintenance service;
C. Approve Annual Toys for Tots Parade and Downtown Christmas Walk scheduled
for November 19, 2006; and
D. Approve City Council Minutes:
September 25, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting;
October 2, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting;
October 16, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A: APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RECAPTURE AGREEMENT WITH
GERSTAD BUILDERS FOR SANITARY SEWER MAIN NORTH ON LINCOLN ROAD
FOR THE LIBERTY TRAILS SUBDIVISION
Alderman Glab stated he had no comments regarding this agenda item.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to approve an ordinance authorizing the
execution of the first amendment to the recapture agreement between the City of McHenry
and Gerstad Builders for sanitary sewer main north on Lincoln Road for the Liberty Trails
Subdivision improvements.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS:
1. DEMOLITION OF VACANT HOUSES AT 4312 LAKEWOOD ROAD AND 312 SOUTH
GREEN STREET—CORNERSTONE MATERIAL RECOVERY, $37,700
2. DEMOLITION OF BARN AND SILO AT 312 SOUTH GREEN STREET — LANGOS
CORPORATION, $13,500
Management Assistant for Community Relations Hobson stated Council approved a
request to advertise for bids for the following at its September 25, 2006 regularly
scheduled meeting:
1. demolition of the vacant house at 4312 Lakewood Road;
2. demolition of the vacant house at 312 South Green Street; and
3. demolition of the barn and silo located at 312 South Green Street.
Management Assistant Hobson noted bid specification were subsequently prepared,
bids were sought and opened on October 24, 2006. Results of the bid opening resulted in
low bids submitted by:
• Cornerstone Material Recovery for the demolition of the houses in the amount of
$37,700;
• Langos Corporation for the demolition of the barn in the amount of $12,300 with an
alternate for the demolition of the silo in the amount of$1,200.
Management Assistant Hobson stated it is Staffs recommendation to award bids for
these projects to the low bidders, including the demolition and removal of the concrete silo.
He also noted, as per Alderman Peterson's request, the barn will be registered for
posterity.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to _
award the following:
• Cornerstone Material Recovery, for the demolition of the houses in the amount not-
to-exceed $37,700;
• Langos Corporation, for the demolition of the barn in the amount of $12,300 with an
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I alternate for the demolition of the silo in the amount of $1,200, for a total not-to-
exceed $13,500.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PROPOSAL FROM COMMONWEALTH EDISION TO RELOCATE UNDERGROUND
CABLES FOR MUNICIPAL DRIVE PROJECT, $15,132.88
Director of Public Works Marcinko stated it was recently discovered during the
construction of the Municipal Drive expansion, there are underground electric cables
located within an easement along Bank Drive at the new intersection between Municipal
Drive and Bank Drive. Commonwealth Edison has submitted a work agreement to relocate
the cable in the amount of $15,132.88. It is Staffs recommendation to approve the work
agreement in order to move forward with the Municipal Drive expansion project.
Responding to an inquiry regarding the possibility the cost could exceed the amount
of the agreement, Assistant Director of Public Works Finks stated the proposal is for a not-
to-exceed amount.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staff s recommendation to
approve and authorize the Mayor's execution of a work agreement with Commonwealth
Edison to relocate the electric cables in conflict with the Municipal Drive Expansion Project
in the amount not-to-exceed $15,132.88.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low acknowledged the presence in the audience of Boy Scouts earning their
citizenship badge.
Mayor Low reminded Council the established Trick or Treat hours are from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.
Mayor Low also reminded Council of upcoming McHenry County Council of
Government dinner meeting scheduled for November 15, 2006 at Dunhill's in McHenry.
The event is being hosted by the Village of McCullom Lake.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman Condon reported the
Committee had recently hosted two open house events to provide a forum for residents to
j view the proposed Main Street Sub-Area.
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STAFF REPORTS
There were no Department Head Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman_ Santi thanked Staff for their pursuit of resolution to lighting concerns
expressed regarding the Route 120 and Front Street intersection.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to go into Executive Session at 7:51
p.m. to discuss Property Acquisition.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:58 p.m.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to go back into Open Session at 8:42 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:42 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The eeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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