HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/01/2007 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 1, 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, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of
Community Development Napolitano, Director of Finance Black, Director of Parks and
Recreation Merkel, Director of Public Works Schmitt. Absent: None.
PROCLAMATION: STAFF RECOGNITION AND AWARENESS MONTH, OCTOBER
2007
Mayor Low read into the record of the meeting a proclamation declaring October
2007 as Staff Recognition and Awareness Month in the City of McHenry.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION — 10 MINUTE LIMITATION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input
Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Committee Recommendation: schedule Planning and Zoning Commission Public
Hearing to consider amendment to Subdivision Control and Development
Ordinance, Sect. 3 relating to engineering and public works fees;
B. Ordinance providing for various amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 17;
C. Authorize release of maintenance bond for Riverside Hollow Subdivision,
$444,243;
D. Authorize final reduction of letter of credit and replacement with maintenance
bond in the amount of$68,580.64, Professional Plaza Subdivision;
E. City Council Minutes:
September 17, 2007 regularly scheduled meeting;
F. List of Bills:
A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 138.55
ACRES GROUP 11,320.00
AFTERMATH INC 245.00
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 400.16
AT&T 2,069.07
BANKCARD SERVICES 2,797.58
BRIGHT INSIGHT COMPUTER 3,000.00
BUSS FORD SALES 46.12
CAREY ELECTRIC 860.00
CASEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 117.98
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 23.99
CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC 47.00
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 1,514.73
CONSERV FS 780.50
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 13.95
FIRESIDE, THE 2,783.44
FISCHER BROS FRESH 2,296.27
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 471.00
GALVICIUS, DEREK 500.00
GIES, KAAREN 9.95
GITZKE, WILLIAM 145.95
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 638.71
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GROUP SALES UNLIMITED 1,102.00
I/O SOLUTIONS INC 975.00
ILLINOIS FBI NA 40.00
JONES TRAVEL & TOUR 750.00
JULIE INC 405.90
KEPLER, BARBARA 60.00
KRATZ PLUMBING COMPANY 2,245.00
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 7.59
MARTIN, DOUG 20.34
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 144.24
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 36.00
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 33.71
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 378.00
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 415.21
MEDS PDN 217.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 1,088.18
MIDCO 572.07
MIDWEST METER INC 8,847.70
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 276.05
MORRIE AND SONS INC 148.00
NICOR GAS 167.09
NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 120.00
NORTHERN VMS LLC 1,092.00
PENZE, JACQUELINE S 200.00
PETROLIANCE LLC 51947.45
PITEL SEPTIC INC 712.50
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 352.34
QUILL CORPORATION 193.40
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 463.20
ROGERS, PAUL 25.00
RUSHING, RHONDA 80.00
SEC GROUP INC 40,981.75
SECRETARY OF STATE 5.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 360.88
SPRING ALIGN OF PALATINE 1,171.98
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 1,113.75
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 420.00
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 502.75
THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV 375.00
THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 230.00
TONYAN & SONS INC, WILLI 3,770.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 384.19
TRIEBOLD IMPLEMENT INC 515.99
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 47.83
USA BLUEBOOK 45.24
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,334.45
WALMART COMMUNITY 338.19
WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 303.21
WIRTZ, PAT 18.95
WOOD, ROLAND 69.24
ZMT INC 2,736.64
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 23,160.00
GRAND TOTALS 135,219.96
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 47,192.66
TIF FUND 11,542.50
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 40,762.09
WATER/SEWER FUND 24,558.51
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 4,886.70
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 6,277.50
TOTALS 135,219.96
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried. '
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REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SERVE ALCOHOL IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A RESTAURANT AND TO ALLOW OUTDOOR SEATING — LAS PALMAS
RESTAURANT, 209 NORTH FRONT STREET
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated the applicant, John Abt, is
seeking a conditional use permit to serve alcohol in conjunction with a restaurant and to
allow outdoor seating at Las Palmas Restaurant to be located at 209 North Front Street.
The site is the former location of Truszkowski's Restaurant.
Director Napolitano stated the request was considered by the Planning and Zoning
Commission at a Public Hearing held on September 20, 2007. The Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the request subject to the following conditions:
1) the conditional use permit shall expire and become null and void if the restaurant
(Las Palmas) closes (defined by being operational, i.e. serving customers) for a
period of six continuous months; and
2) the dumpster enclosure shall be relocated to be adjacent to either the principal or
accessory building.
Director Napolitano stated the restaurant would be a nice addition to the City. The
building has been vacant for a long time and it would be good to have the Las Palmas
Restaurant located on the premises.
Alderman Condon noted it is a beautiful building and it is good to have it being used.
Alderman Santi concurred.
Alderman Glab inquired as to the duration of the conditional use permit. Director
Napolitano responded the conditional use permit remains in effect until the use no longer
exists or is revoked by Council.
Alderman Peterson inquired as to the amount of available parking. Director
Napolitano stated more than adequate parking exists for the premises.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the unanimous
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance granting a
conditional use permit for the service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a
restaurant and to allow outdoor seating at Las Palmas Restaurant to be located at 209
North Front Street subject to the following conditions:
1) the conditional use permit shall expire and become null and void if the restaurant
(Las Palmas) closes (defined by being operational, i.e. serving customers) for a
period of six continuous months; and
2) the dumpster enclosure shall be relocated to be adjacent to either the principal or
accessory building.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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AWARD OF BID FOR HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING IN VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK TO
TEMPLE DISPLAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,700 WITH AN OPTION TO INSTALL
ADDITIONAL LIGHTS AT A COST OF $215.36 PER 1,000 LIGHTS
Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated specifications were prepared and bids
were sought for the installation of holiday tree lighting in Veterans Memorial Park. Bids
were opened on September 25, 2007. The lowest responsible bidder was Temple Display
of Oswego, Illinois in the amount of$15,700. Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted an
option to install additional lights, if needed, was included in the amount of $215.36 per
1,000 lights.
Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted the lights would be installed by Saturday,
November 17, 2007 in preparation for the Downtown Christmas Walk and Toys for Tots
Parade scheduled for November 18, 2007. The contract includes maintenance of the lights
during the season as well as removal at the end of the holiday season. It is Staffs
recommendation to award the bid for the holiday tree lighting in Veterans Memorial park to
Temple Display.
Alderman Schaefer stated the holiday lighting enhances the park.
Alderman Peterson noted he would like to see more lights along the Riverwalk
during the holiday season. He stated he was not impressed with the parks decorations last
year.
Alderman Glab inquired about the method of advertisement for the bids. He stated
he was curious as to why only two bidders came forward. Assistant City Administrator
Hobson responded the bid was advertised in the Northwest Herald.
Alderman Glab stated with regard to the additional lighting, who would determine if
more lights are needed. Assistant City Administrator Hobson responded Staff would make
the determination.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to award
the bid for the installation of holiday lighting at Veterans Memorial Park to Temple Display
of Oswego, Illinois in the amount of $15,700 with an option to install additional lights at a
cost of$215.36 per 1,000 lights.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Peterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQU EST TO:
1) WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUMPING
EQUIPMENT FOR WELL NO. 8:
2) ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM WATER WELL SOLUTIONS FOR ACQUISITION
AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PUMPING EQUIPMENT FOR WELL NO. 8 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $28,169
Director of Public Works Schmitt stated, as Council will recall, Well No. 8 located at
the Malibu Court Tot Lot failed on July 22, 2007. At that time Council authorized
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rehabilitation of the well by Water Well Solutions. The rehabilitation is complete. Director
Schmitt stated Staff is now seeking authorization to purchase the necessary equipment to
bring the well back online and to increase its pumping capacity.
Director Schmitt noted as Water Well Solutions has been working on the well and is
familiar with its operation, Staff is recommending waiving the bid process and to accept the
proposal submitted by Water Well Solutions to purchase and install new pumping
equipment in the amount of $25,303. Director Schmitt informed Council the amount of the
proposal was reduced from $28,169, as stated in the Agenda Supplement, to $25,303,
reflecting a reduction in the cost of epoxy coating from $8,886 to $5,620.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired how long the application of epoxy would extend the
life of the piping. Director Schmitt responded the normal life-span of the pipe with epoxy
application in place is approximately twenty years.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to:
1) waive the bid requirements for the purchase of pumping equipment for Well No. 8;
and
2) accept the proposal for the purchase and installation of new pumping equipment
for Well No. 8 in an amount not-to-exceed $25,303.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SOLE SOURCE PROPOSAL TO FURNISH AND
INSTALL STAINLESS STEEL REPLACEMENT WEIRS AND BAFFLE PLATES AT THE
SWWTP —TRIPLE R EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,750
Director Schmitt informed Council the aluminum weirs and baffle plates used to
regulate flow at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWVV7P) from the clarifiers are not
currently functioning correctly and need to be replaced. The only distributor of the type of
equipment used at the plant is Triple R Equipment Services, Inc. of Mark, Illinois. Director
Schmitt stated Triple R Equipment has submitted a proposal for purchase and installation
of replacement parts from stainless steel, in order to provide a longer life expectancy, in the
amount of $38,750. It is Staffs recommendation to accept the proposal from Triple R
Equipment.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Condon, to accept the proposal for purchase
and installation of stainless steel weirs and baffle plates for SVW TP from Triple R
Equipment Services, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $38,750.
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 commented the Snowmobile Watercross Event held this past weekend
at Petersen Park was well run and well attended. The weather was perfect for the event.
Mayor Low announced the Character Counts! pillar for the month of October is
Respect.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported a Finance and Personnel Committee
meeting was held this evening prior to the Council meeting. Minutes will be forthcoming.
Chairman Murgatroyd also announced another Finance and Personnel Committee
Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 29, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aldermen's
Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner reminded Council of the upcoming Wine Festival
scheduled for Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Murgatroyd announced the Antique Tractor Show is scheduled for
October 13 and October 14, 2007 at the Petersen Historic Farm.
Alderman Glab inquired if any headway had been made regarding ascertaining if a
"for sale" on Crystal Lake Road conforms to the sign ordinance, particularly regarding its
size and if it is an appropriate advertisement. City Administrator Maxeiner responded Staff
is working with the realtor regarding the size of the sign. He noted the realtor had
contracted for the construction of the sign based upon misinformation provided by Staff.
The realtor has not been asked to remove the sign. Alderman Glab opined the sign should
have some time constraints imposed upon it.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The eting was adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
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