HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/10/2007 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, December 10, 2007 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, City Attorney McArdle, City Clerk Jones, Deputy City Administrator
Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Director of Finance Black, Director of Public
Works Schmitt, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Community Development Napolitano,
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent: None.
Mayor Low introduced the new Executive Director of the McHenry Public Library,
Jim Schultz. Mayor Low and Council welcomed Mr. Schultz to the community.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION — 10 MINUTE LIMITATION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input
Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Peterson requested Consent Agenda Item B, the resolution providing for
the annual inflation adjustment for the water/sewer rates, be pulled for further discussion.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended:
A. Request to waive bid requirements and accept the lowest quote for replacement
vehicle for the Community Development Department — Buss Ford in the amount
of $13,200;
C. CALEA General Order Provision;
D. Ordinance approving various amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 24;
E. Ordinance approving various amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 27;
F. City Council Minutes:
November 19, 2007 regularly scheduled meeting;
G. List of As-Needed Checks:
ALBERTSONS 15.00
APWA 50.00
BANK OF NEW YORK, THE 59,093.75
BANKCARD SERVICES 886.72
BENEFIT SYSTEMS & SERVIC 23,260.23
CHICAGO TROLLEY CO 1,415.00
FOP UNITS I/II 1,976.00
HILTON SPRINGFIELD 77.00
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 580.00
INVENTORY TRADING COMPAN 5.00
IUOE, LOCAL 150 2,538.33
LENNAR 163,556.00
MICHAEL'S 333.44
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 335.00
PENZE, JACQUELINE S 200.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 4,967.87
SAM'S CLUB 409.34
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 27.11
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 1,258.20
GRAND TOTALS 260,983.99
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 70,323.86
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ANNEXATION FUND 32,268.00
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 75,864.00
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 59,093.75
WATER/SEWER FUND 174.15
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 23,260.23
TOTALS 260,983.99
H. List of Bills:
A W TOOL SALES INC 246.51
ACCURINT FOR LAW ENFORCE 112.00
ACRES GROUP 2,830.00
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 1,326.65
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 142.56
ARNET, ALICE 55.91
AT&T 3,784.06
BAKER & SON CO, PETER 178.15
BASTIAN, THOMAS P 1,295.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,198.77
BERGGREN, LEE 120.00
BERKHEIMER CO INC, G W 95.29
BHFX DIGITAL IMAGING 181.46
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 15.50
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 622.99
CENTURY SPRINGS 11.20
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 232.00
CLIFFORD-WALD 118.38
COMED 18,818.33
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 115.00
CORNERHOUSE 517.90
COUNTRYSIDE GARDEN CENTE 157.77
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 234.10
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 1,332.21
CURVES MCHENRY 30.00
DEBOLT, JUSTIN 35.60
DELL MARKETING LP 351.98
DOWE & WAGNER INC 591.00
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 115.00
EJ EQUIPMENT 254.88
EXTREME JEEP DAEWOO INC 11.40
FANTASY FACTORY 30.00
FIRESIDE, THE 50.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 2,151.00
FONE ZONE-MCHENRY, THE 49.98
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 489.72
G IMPRESSIONS INC 190.00
GENESIS TRUCK PARTS 406.02
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SA_FET 129.90
HACH COMPANY 935.65
HANSEN, CAROLYN 112.00
HARM'S FARM 735.48
HARRIS, TIMOTHY 14.89
HYDRA-STOP INC 262.25
ICC 100.00
ICPA 75.00
JULIE INC 297.90
KALE UNIFORMS INC 99.53
KAY, DEREK 147.74
KIMBALL MIDWEST 922.11
KIRCHNER FIRE 49.50
KRANZ, ANNE 58.33
KTD INC 87.33
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 30.52
LET ME ARRANGE IT INC 96.00
LORCH, NANCY 153.22
LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 53.23
MARYS FLOWERS & GIFTS 41.00
MATSON, SANDY 36.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 19.91
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 816.38
MCHENRY COUNTY CONVENTIO 12,000.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 146.98
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 77.71
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MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 203.32
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 592.47
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 48.93
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 676.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 378.31
NAPOLITANO, JOSEPH 210.94
NATURESCAPE DESIGN INC 300.00
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 613.77
NESTER, F PETER 147.74
NIELSEN, ANNEMARIE 20.00
NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 65.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 234.32
OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED 547.44
OLIVER, JUANITA 112.10
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 73.59
PETROLIANCE LLC 15,023.55
POLIDORI, PATRICK 147.74
PRDC 212.50
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 21.76
PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION 930.00
RAINBOW RACING SYSTEM 400.00
RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC 1,150.00
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 61.23
ROGERS, MATT 125.00
ROWE, SHIRLEY 20.00
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS 313.50
SEC GROUP INC 75,913.18
SEMROW JR, HARRY H 942.50
SICALCO LTD 1,345.50
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 324.72
SNAP FITNESS OF MCHENRY 30.00
STUCKEY CONSTRUCTION, ED 200.00
TEMCO MACHINERY INC 1,132.24
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 4,523.00
THREE D DESIGN STUDIO LL 524.89
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 250.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 1,890.14
TURF PROFESSIONALS EQUIP 46.77
UNITED LABORATORIES 160.80
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 53.23
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 165.00
VALLEY VIEW COMMONS 182.24
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 930.50
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 2,860.00
WATER WELL SOLUTIONS 25,283.00
WUNDERLICK - MALEC 8,084.00
YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC 675.00
YOUNG, DAVID C 375.00
ZEE MEDICAL INC 35.30
GRAND TOTALS 204,553.10
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 67,211.16
TOURISM FUND 12,000.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 1,345.50
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 100.00
TIF FUND 565.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 707.50
WATER/SEWER FUND 63,370.48
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 53,178.18
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 1,421.77
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 4,653.51
TOTALS 204,553.10
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
~" Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEM B: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL
INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FOR WATER/SEWER RATES
Alderman Peterson inquired if the proposed 2.5% rate increase was appropriate. He
noted he would approve the increase for this year, but suggested further discussion occur
at the Finance and Personnel Committee level prior to implementation in future years.
Alderman Glab inquired if the proposed annual water/sewer rate increase would be
required to be presented to Committee for review each year. He suggested Staff should be
able to analyze the rates, and propose increases annually.
Alderman Murgatroyd noted the City's budget season is approaching and the matter
would be studied at that time. He stated the Water/Sewer Fund should pay for its operating
expenses and provide for current and future capital improvements necessary. He
suggested it is appropriate to periodically review the revenue and expenditures in the Fund.
Alderman Glab suggested all costs should be examined regarding water and sewer
rates, including but not limited to the electricity cost component.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the resolution providing for
the annual inflation adjustment for water/sewer rates, subject to the matter being discussed
at the Committee level prior to Council consideration in future years.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR HONORARY STREET SIGN
In attendance were Medela Inc. Officers President Carr Lane Quackenbush, and
Vice President of Human Resources Joe Hoffman.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was received from Medela to
honor their owner and founder, 011e Larsson, with an honorary street sign. Deputy City
Administrator Martin noted Medela employs more than 350 employees including many who
are McHenry residents. Medela and its owner have been extremely generous to the
community, supporting the United Way, March of Dimes, McHenry Fiesta Days, area
schools, the McHenry Police Officers Association, and the McHenry Area Firefighters
Association. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the application was submitted by
President Quackenbush and Vice President of Human Resources Hoffman who would like
to honor the company owner through placement of the honorary street sign.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the sign would be erected at the intersection
of Corporate Drive and Prime Parkway in the McHenry Corporate Center. It is Staffs
recommendation to approve the request and erect an honorary street sign designating --
"Honorary 011e Larsson Way'.
Alderman Condon noted she was initially hesitant about approving the request.
However, after considering the impact of Mr. Larsson's company on the City of McHenry,
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she supports the request. She stated the honorary street designation is a just tribute to Mr.
Larsson.
Alderman Santi stated the honorary street sign request was unique, but justified.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve the Honorary Street Sign designation requested by Medela Inc., and to post the
intersection of Corporate Drive and Prime Parkway in the McHenry Corporate Center as
"Honorary 011e Larsson Way".
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE FOR
MAACO, 2826 BARNEY COURT
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated Maaco is requesting a
conditional use permit to allow outside storage in conjunction with their auto painting facility
to be located at 2826 Barney Court in Adams Business Park. Director Napolitano stated
Maaco has indicated as a part of their normal business operations, customers leave their
automobiles on the premises for a day or two before the painting is done. When possible
the vehicles are stored inside the building. However, during busy times, it becomes
necessary to store some of the vehicles outside of the building.
Director Napolitano noted the applicant intends to fence in the outside storage area
which would be approximately 9,100 square feet in area. The Planning and Zoning
Commission at a public hearing held on November 15, 2007 unanimously recommended
approval of the request subject to the following conditions:
1. The fencing material shall be of solid wood or vinyl only, to provide adequate
screening; and
2. No vehicle shall be parked or stored for a period longer than ten consecutive
days.
Alderman Santi inquired if the applicant was aware that a boat or recreational
vehicle would not fall into the category of permissible outside storage on the premises.
Alderman Santi further noted the applicant should be advised the outside storage would be
permitted only for vehicles being painted by Maaco.
Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated the landscape
ordinance has been tightened so that conditions are stricter pertaining to such a use.
Alderman Glab stated he would prefer to have seen the landscape plan for the site prior to
considering the request.
Alderman Schaefer stated he would have liked to have had the opportunity to view
.� the proposed fencing.
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In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated the size of
the proposed outside storage area (in excess of 1,000 square feet) is the reason for the
conditional use permit requirement. Alderman Murgatroyd stated he would have liked to
see a rendering of the proposed site plan to ensure the project will be aesthetically
pleasing.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept the unanimous recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to pass an ordinance granting a conditional use
permit to allow outside storage of vehicles on the Maaco Auto Painting facility to be located
at 2826 Barney Court, subject to the following conditions:
1. The fencing material shall be of solid wood or vinyl only, to provide adequate
screening; and
2. No vehicle shall be parked or stored for a period longer than ten consecutive
days.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PARKING LOT LEASE AGREEMENT— 1405 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE
City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff was approached by Patrick Summers,
owner of After the Fox, regarding the City's interest in participating in the cost of creating y
and paving parking spaces on his newly purchased property located at 1405 North
Riverside Drive. Mr. Summers estimates the cost of construction to be approximately
$20,000. He is requesting the City partner with him with a contribution of $15,000. City
Administrator Maxeiner noted the City would be able to utilize all but three of the parking
spaces created on the property. Three spaces would be reserved for tenants of the
structure which would remain on the site.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff reviewed the request and determined
conditions of a potential partnership should be imposed, including:
1. Property ownership would remain with Mr. Summers;
2. The City would provide up to $15,000 toward the paving, striping, lighting and
improvement of the property for a parking lot;
3. The existing structure would remain on the premises;
4. Three spaces would be reserved for tenants of the structure;
5. Maintenance and plowing of the lot would be the responsibility of the City during the
term of the agreement;
6. Electricity for any lighting of the lot would be the responsibility of the owner;
7. The agreement would have a ten-year term.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff is seeking direction from Council regarding
Mr. Summers' request.
Alderman Peterson noted he would be in favor of the partnership. However, he
would like police patrol and parking tickets to be included as conditions of the agreement.
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Alderman Peterson stated he has some concerns with snowplowing as he would prefer
there be no undue impact on the Public Works crews. City Administrator Maxeiner
responded he does not believe either matter would be an issue.
Alderman Condon stated she believes it would be a win-win situation. She has no
concerns. Alderman Condon stated she concurs with Alderman Peterson regarding
providing a police presence on the premises.
Alderman Santi concurred with Alderman Condon. He stated he would like the
transfer of ownership addressed in the agreement. Alderman Santi stated with regard to the
ten-year term of the lease, he would like the City to have the right of first refusal should the
property be for sale.
Alderman Glab stated he can see the benefit to the partnership.
Alderman Schaefer opined this would be a positive improvement to the area.
However, he would like to see the parking lot layout prior to approval.
Alderman Murgatroyd requested that Staff be comfortable with the final site plan
prior to presentation to Council for consideration and approval.
Alderman Wimmer stated the additional parking would be a benefit to the downtown
area.
Alderman Peterson stated if public money is being utilized, the property should be
-- owned by the City. He stated he would like to have the three reserved spaces clearly
identified and marked.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated Mr. Summers showed Staff a preliminary sketch
of the proposed parking layout. If Council recommends proceeding, a more detailed site
plan would be drafted for Council consideration and approval.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to authorize Staff and the City Attorney to
negotiate and execute an agreement with Mr. Patrick Summers providing for an addition of
a minimum of ten additional parking spaces at 1405 North Riverside Drive in return for the
City's participation in the construction of the lot for an amount not-to-exceed $15,000 to be
funded from the TIF Fund.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR — STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low announced the December CHARACTER COUNTS! pillar of the month is
Fairness.
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Mayor Low also announced the McHenry County Council of Governments annual
Christmas dinner meeting is being hosted by the City of McHenry at the McHenry Country
Club on Wednesday, December 12, 2007.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner reported the employee holiday breakfast and luncheon
will take place on Friday, December 14, 2007. Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. The luncheon
begins at 11:30 a.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned pt8:09 p.m.
MAYOR CLE