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REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, September 25, 2006 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Schaefer,
Murgatroyd, Wimmer, and Peterson. Absent: Condon. City Staff in attendance were: City
Administrator Maxeiner, Assistant City Administrator Martin, City Attorney McArdle, Chief
of Police O'Meara, City Clerk Jones, Director of Public Works Marcinko, Director of
Community Development Napolitano, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of
Finance Black, Management Assistant for Community Relations Hobson. Absent: None.
PRESENTATION: FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT- 1402 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE
Mayor Low announced a Fagade Improvement Grant has been requested by the
property owner of the McHenry Trading Company located at 1402 North Riverside Drive.
She noted the Grant program is offered by the City's Landmark Commission as a means of
preserving the historic presence in the community. In attendance for presentation of the
grant were Landmark Commission Chairman Gerhard Rosenberg and Commissioners Wilt,
Schafer, Dixon and Wirtz.
Director of Community Development Napolitano summarized the grant is being
requested by the property owner to offset the cost of tuck-pointing his building in the
amount of $11,950. He noted the maximum amount of the grant is $3,000.. The Landmark
Commission has recommended a grant in the amount of$3,000 be awarded to the owners
of the McHenry Trading Company, Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Oliverii in the amount of$3,000.
Chairman Rosenberg presented Mr. and Mrs. Oliverii with a Facade Improvement
Grant check in the amount of$3,000.
PROCLAMATION: STAFF RECOGNITION AND AWARENESS MONTH, OCTOBER 2006
Mayor Low read into the record of this meeting a proclamation recognizing City of
McHenry Staff and declaring October 2006 to be "City of McHenry Staff Recognition and
Awareness Month". Mayor Low expressed her gratitude to City employees for all that they
do on behalf of the citizens on the community.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Peterson inquired if the Knox Barn was included in Consent Agenda Item
B, Request to advertise for bids for the demolition of buildings located at 312 South Green
Street and 4312 Lakewood Road. Management Assistant for Community Relations Hobson
responded the bid for the demolition of the Knox Barn is being requested as a separate bid
as there appears to be some value to the barn wood. Alderman Peterson inquired if the
Knox Barn has been registered as an historic structure. Management Assistant Hobson
responded the barn is not registered as far as he is aware. He further noted the weather
-�- vane has been removed and donated to the McHenry Historic Society. .
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Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda as �-
presented:
A. Approve request to advertise for bids for Riverwalk Phase I Landscaping;
B. Approve request to advertise for bids for demolition of buildings located at 312
South Green Street and 4312 Lakewood Road;
C. Approve request for Annual Harvest Festival Hayride on October 27, 2006 —
Landmark School PTO;
D. Approve City Council Minutes:
September 18, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Condon.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF CLASS F1-3 LIQUOR LICENSE — KHAYAT
ENTERPRISE, INC. 2350 WEST ROUTE 120
Mayor Low stated she had been notified that the owners of Toolland & Liquors are
in the process of selling their business located at 2350 West Route 120 to Chris Khayat of
Khayat Enterprise Inc. Consequently, a request has been received from Mr. Khayat for a
transfer of the Class 171-3 liquor license. All appropriate paperwork has been submitted,
fees have been paid and the manager of the facility has been fingerprinted as required by +
ordinance.
Mayor Low recommended approval of the transfer of the Class F1-3 liquor Iicense to
Khayat Enterprise Inc d/b/a Fatman Liquors located at 2350 West Route 120, subject to
the attendance by all employees involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages in BASSETT
training and receipt of satisfactory fingerprinting results.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Mayor Low's recommendation to
approve a transfer of the Class F1-3 liquor license to Khayat Enterprise Inc d/b/a Fatman
Liquors, located at 2350 West Route 120, subject to the attendance by all employees
involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages in BASSETT training and receipt of satisfactory
fingerprinting results.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Condon.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR HOLIDAY LIGHTING AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK —
TEMPLE DISPLAY. IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,860
Management Assistant Hobson reminded Council last year Council authorized
outsourcing for the illumination of Veterans Memorial Park during the holiday season. A
professional contractor was hired to perform this service. This year bids were sought and
opened on September 19, 2006. The lowest bid received was submitted by Temple Display
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in the amount of $15,860. The bid includes the installation of the holiday lighting by
November 18, 2006, as well as its removal by Saturday, February 10, 2007. Management
Assistant Hobson stated it is Staffs recommendation to accept the low bid and award the
project to Temple Display.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
award the bid for the holiday lighting of Veterans Memorial Park to Temple Display in the
amount of$15,860.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Condon.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE PROPOSING ESTABLISHMENT OF BACKUP SPECIAL SERVICE AREEA,
PATRIOT ESTATES SUBDIVISION
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated the Patriot Estates (Inland
Business Park) Annexation Agreement Amendment requires the establishment of a
Backup Special Service Area (SSA) as a means of financing the continued maintenance of
common areas of the development. As a requirement of the establishment of the SSA,
Council must pass an ordinance proposing the establishment of the Backup SSA #9 and
schedule a Public Hearing regarding this issue. The Public Hearing would be held on
November 6, 2006.
Alderman Glab inquired about the semi truck parked on the Patriot Estates property
and noted it appears to be advertising a business. Director Napolitano responded he
would investigate this matter.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
pass an ordinance proposing the establishment of Special Service Area #9 for Patriot
Estates Subdivision and to schedule a Public Hearing for November 6, 2006.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Condon.
Motion carried.
MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reminded Council of the Motocross Snowmobile Event scheduled for
Saturday and Sunday at Petersen Park.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
-1- STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff is proposing a joint Public Works and
Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting to be held on Monday, October 9, 2006 at 7:00
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p.m. to discuss the financing of a public works building. He requested committee members �-
check their calendars and advise his office of their availability.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Condon.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
MAYOR TY CLE