HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/17/2006 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 17, 2006
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A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, April 17, 2006 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At
E roll call the following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer,
Peterson, and Condon. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator
t Maxeiner, Assistant City Administrator Martin, City Attorney McArdle, Chief of Police
O'Meara, City Clerk Jones, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Director of
Public Works Marcinko, Director of Finance Shields, Director of Parks and Recreation
Merkel, and Community Relations Management Assistant Hobson. Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Lee Douglas of 713 Wimbleton Trail addressed Council inquiring as to the ongoing
installation of overhead electricity on Curran Road by Commonwealth Edison. Mr. Douglas
noted he paid a premium price for his scenic lot which is now being encumbered by the
utility poles and lines. Mr. Douglas also stated the power lines now run outside of his
window and along the lake.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Final Pay Request for asbestos abatement and removal Medical Arts
Building, 1110 North Green Street - Holian Industries $143,453;
B. Parks and Recreation Department PicnictSpecial Use Permits;
C. Resolution recognizing Friday, April 28, 2006 as Arbor Day in the City
of McHenry; and
D. Approve Council Minutes:
1. April 3, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting;
2. April 10, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT THE CITY OF
MCHENRY TRANSPORTATION STUDY
City Administrator Maxeiner noted several questions were raised by Council
regarding specifics of the Transportation Commission's recommendation to adopt the
City's Transportation Study. To that end, this matter is being pulled from this evening's
Agenda and referred back to the Commission for further discussion.
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
OUTDOOR SEATING AT MULLIGAN'S SALOON, 2626 SCHAID COURT
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated the Applicant, Les
Lunsmann, owner and proprietor of Mulligan's Saloon located at 2626 Schaid Court, was
previously granted a conditional use permit to allow the service of alcoholic beverages at
his restaurant. The Applicant has recently requested an expansion of the conditional use
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to allow an outdoor seating area on the premises. Director Napolitano noted the Zoning
Ordinance provides for Council action to expand an existing conditional use permit or, in
the alternative, to refer the request to the Planning and Zoning Commission for Public
Hearing and recommendation. Director Napolitano stated it is Staffs recommendation to
approve the proposed expansion of the conditional use permit.
In response to Alderman Schaefer's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated access to
the enclosed patio would be solely from within the restaurant.
Alderman Wimmer inquired as to the height of the proposed fence enclosure.
Director Napolitano responded the fence enclosure cannot exceed 8' in height as dictated
by the Municipal Code fence regulations.
Alderman Santi asked the proposed amount of seating to be installed in the patio.
Director Napolitano responded the area is approximately 400 square feet and would
contain 48 seats.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve an ordinance granting a request by Les Lunsmann to expand the existing
conditional use permit granted to Mulligan's Saloon located at 2626 Schaid Court to allow
outdoor seating in the enclosed 20' by 20' patio area on the premises.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RECOMMENDATION TO:
• AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE CENTRAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
(CWWTP) IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO KENO AND SONS CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $834,000: AND
• AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO 1 REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE
CONTRACT BY$129,000
Director of Public Works Marcinko reminded Council authorization to advertise for
bids for the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements was granted at Council's
March 13, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting. Bid specifications were prepared, bids were
sought and opened on March 28, 2006. Director Marcinko stated the lowest bid was
submitted by Keno & Sons in the amount of $834,000 which exceeded the City Engineer's
opinion of probable cost of $476,600 for this project. Staff then negotiated with the low
bidder to reduce the amount of the proposed contract by $129,000. Staff recommends
awarding the contract to Keno & Sons in the amount of$834,000 and authorizing a change
order to reduce the amount of the contract by $129,000. _
Responding to an inquiry by Alderman Murgatroyd regarding the project coming in
at 18% over the budgeted amount, City Engineer Robert Wegener stated it was discovered
some plant parts were discovered to be inoperational following the initial preparation of the
project's bid specifications. Those pieces had to be replaced in order for the unit to
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function properly.
In response to further inquiry, Engineer Wegener stated the improvements project
must be completed by September 1, 2006 as required by the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to:
• Award a contract for the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant (CWWIrP)
improvements project to Keno and Sons Construction Company in an amount not-
to-exceed $834,000; and
• Authorize Change Order No 1 reducing the amount of the contract by $129,000.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF UPGRADE EQUIPMENT RELATING TO
THE CENTRAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (CWWTP) IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT OF $161,914 AS PRESENTED
Director Marcinko stated in conjunction with the CWVVfP improvements project,
Staff sought sealed bids for equipment to be utilized in the plant upgrade and renovation
process. Bids were sought and opened on March 28, 2006 resulting in low bids being
submitted by the following for specific equipment:
Eauipment Vendor Bid
Rotary lobe pump Vogelsang USA $33,100
Polymer feed equipment VeloDyne LLC $16,178
Raw wastewater grinder JWC Environmental $58,366
Sludge grinder JWC Environmental $35,225
Ferric chloride storage tank Assmann $14,410
Ferric chloride feed equipment LMI $ 4,635
Total $161,914 .
Director Marcinko stated the City Engineer's estimation of probable cost for this
equipment was $230,000. Director Marcinko noted it is Staffs recommendation to approve
the purchase of equipment for the renovation and upgrade of the CWWTP as presented.
In response to an inquiry from Alderman Santi, Director Marcinko stated the
equipment would be utilized for approximately 4-5 years. Following the change over to the
South Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP), these items would be placed on the shelf
for later use at the SWWTP when needed. Director Marcinko noted the Gravity Belt
Tightener would be transferred to the SWWTP immediately.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation,�Ito
approve the purchase of the following equipment for the renovation and upgrade of the
CWWTP:
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Equipment Vendor Bid
Rotary lobe pump Vogelsang USA $33,100
Polymer feed equipment VeloDyne LLC $16,178
Raw wastewater grinder JWC Environmental $58,366
Sludge grinder JWC Environmental $35,225
Ferric chloride storage tank Assmann $14,410
Ferric chloride feed equipment LMI $ 4.635
Total $161,914
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE MUNICIPAL DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
Director Marcinko reminded Council approval was granted on March 7, 2005 for
Smith Engineering to prepare contract plans and specification for Municipal Drive
improvements. The improvements included the realignment and extension of Municipal
Drive to Bank Drive in conjunction with the development of the property immediately south
of the Municipal Center. Staff is now seeking authorization to advertise for bids for this
project. -
City Engineer Robert Wegener of Smith Engineering outlined the project, noting due
to right-of-way constraints, the realignment of Municipal Drive has been modified.
Alderman Condon stated it is unfortunate the final alignment has worked out in such
a way that there is no direct connection between Green Street and Route 31 via Bank
Drive, but noted the City must move forward with the realignment of Municipal Drive.
Assistant Administrator Martin stated the current owners of the McHenry Savings
Bank property felt due to the value of the land, they were unable to dedicate land toward
this project. As a result Bank Drive will not directly access Municipal Drive, but will feed
into the Bank's parking lot instead.
Assistant Administrator Martin summarized the request before Council this evening.
He noted Staff is seeking:
• Approval of the Municipal Drive extension plan diagram;
• Approval to advertise for bids for the project.
Motion-by Condon, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve the Municipal Drive Extension and Realignment in the estimated amount of $1.3
million as follows:
• Approval of the Municipal Drive extension plan diagram;
• Approval to advertise for bids for the project.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reminded Council of the April 26, 2006 McCOG dinner meeting at
Crandall's in Hebron. State's Attorney Lou Bianchi is the guest speaker. Reservations
must be made through the Administration Office no later than Friday, April 21, 2006.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman Condon announced a
committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's
Conference Room.
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported the
committee met this evening prior to the Council meeting to conclude discussions regarding
the 2006-2006 Fiscal Year Budget which will be presented to Council for consideration.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner announced Council's Annual Meeting is scheduled for
Monday, April 24, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
-- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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