HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/05/2006 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 5, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, June 5, 2006 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At
roll call the following Aldermen were present: Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Peterson, and
Condon. Absent: Santi, Wimmer. City Staff in attendance were: City Attorney Rob
l=etzner, Chief of Police O'Meara, City Clerk Jones, Director of Public Works Marcinko,
Director of Community Development Napolitano, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel,
and Community Relations Management Assistant Hobson. Absent: City Administrator
Maxeiner, Assistant Administrator Martin, Director of Finance Shields, City Attorney
McArdle.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Mike Haffner of 611 Kensington addressed Council regarding his concerns about
Marengo Disposal refuse collection. Mr. Haffner stated Marengo Disposal was called
several weeks ago regarding a missed collection. The truck which returned to the site was
speeding through the neighborhood at 30-40 mph, laid rubber on the asphalt and created
a dangerous situation. Mr. Haffner further sated his son was waiting to board his school
bus less than 30 feet away from the speeding track. This incident occurred directly in front
of Mr. Haffner's home and he requested City action to rectify this situation.
Mayor Low assured Mr. Haffner Marengo Disposal management would be notified
and asked to take appropriate action. Director of Public Works Marcinko was directed to
advise Mr. Haffner of the results of his conversation with Marengo Disposal management.
Mary Donner of 7350 Great Hill in Crystal Lake addressed Council advising of her
candidacy for District 3 County Board Member.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Low announced a revised set of Minutes for Approval of the May 22, 2006
Council Meeting was provided to Council at the dais prior to this evening's meeting. Page
8 was inadvertently missed in the original copying process.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Peterson, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Final pay request for Petersen Historic Farm improvements - Custom
Landscaping, $18,949.29;
B. Block Party Requests:
1. Laura Lechner, McHenry Shores Subdivision;
2. Kristine Noor, Winding Creek Subdivision;
C. Resolution amending 2006 City Council Meeting Schedule changing third
meeting in June to June 19, 2006;
D. Request for Picnic/Special Use Permits; and
E. Approval of City Council Minutes:
-� 1. May 15, 2006 regularly scheduled Council Meeting;
2. May 22, 2006 regularly scheduled Council Meeting.
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Voting Aye: Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Santi, Wimmer.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK, INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIGNS,
AND WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES FOR ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL -
JUNE 7 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2006
Management Assistant for Community Relations Hobson stated Staff had neglected
to seek permission for the use of Petersen Park, installation of temporary signs and waiver
of all associated fees prior to this week's event. Management Assistant Hobson noted the
McHenry Lions Club annually hosts a carnival in June to raise funds to provide aid for the
sight and hearing impaired in McHenry County. This year's carnival is scheduled for June
7 through June 10, 2006. Staff recommends approval of the request.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve the following for the McHenry Lions Club:
• Special Use of Petersen Park for Annual Carnival June 7 through June 10, 2006;
• Waiver of all associated fees; and
• Installation of Temporary Signs as follows:
o Riverside Drive & McCullom Lake Road;
o Route 120 & Chapel Hill Road;
o Route 31 & Pearl Street;
o Route 31 & High Street;
o Route 31 & McCullom Lake Road.
Voting Aye: Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Santi, Wimmer.
Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12, LICENSES AND PERMITS AND
CHAPTER 30, ADULT USES
Mayor Low announced the Agenda Item regarding proposed amendments to the
Municipal Code pertaining to Licenses and Permits and Adult Uses has been removed
from consideration this evening. This item will be addressed at a future Council Meeting.
MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no Mayor Statement or Report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Department Head Reports
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Voting Aye: Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Santi, Wimmer.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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