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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 09/24/2007 - City Council REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, September 24, 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. 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 Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Authorize payment for FPA amendment review for SWWTP expansion to CMAP in the amount of$14,082.60; B. Ordinance amending City Traffic Code Section 13-1005, unauthorized use of parking places reserved for persons with disabilities; C. Ordinance providing for various amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 16; D. List of Bills: ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 69.00 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL, CORP 3,478.44 AQUAPREP 5,062.50 ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 332.05 AT&T 2,810.86 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 48.35 BAKER & SON CO, PETER 87.15 BARTKIEWSICZ, TANYA 68.56 BIERIG, STEVEN M 2,200.00 BIRK, JOHN 183.15 BPMS SOFTWARE 512.00 BUSS FORD SALES 213.48 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 251.41 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1,500.00 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 115.00 COUNTRY CRAFTSMEN 3,700.00 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 100.58 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 1,171.39 DK CONTRACTORS INC 2,952.89 EJ EQUIPMENT 1,524.00 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 99.75 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 180.70 GANDOR, MARK 8.00 GILLESPIE DESIGN GROUP 5,896.00 GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 344.53 GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 22.95 GRUEDER, MICHELE 89.00 HEMPHILL, CARRIE 30.00 HOLIAN, CAROL 63.88 IDEN, SUSANNE 62.00 ILLINOIS RURAL WATER 450.00 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 20.00 "`. KALE UNIFORMS INC 887.88 KIMBALL MIDWEST 379.83 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 59.38 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 25.24 September 24, 2007 Page 2 MARYS FLOWERS & GIFTS 56.00 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 327.60 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 145.57 MCHENRY NAPA 275.66 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 28.00 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNIT 638.00 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 3,355.10 NICOR GAS 1,037.48 NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC 938.00 OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 495.00 PACE 10,219.35 PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 130.20 PETROLIANCE LLC 5,509.24 PIONEER MANUFACTURING CO 48.70 PLAISS, HEIDI 56.00 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 50.40 RADIOSHACK CORPORATION 19.99 RIETESEL, BYRON 270.00 SCIAME, RYAN 7.35 SEC GROUP INC 42,853.58 SERVICE, KATHY 70.00 SEXTON, ERIC M 71.33 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 536.25 TEAM REIL INC 1,522.50 THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 460.00 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 1,653.50 USTA MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 25.00 VSSE INC 1,645.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 6,159.11 WATER WELL SOLUTIONS 6,525.00 WELDON, MICHELLE 425.00 WITT, CINDY 23.99 ZINANNI, VICKIE 40.00 GRAND TOTALS 120,617.85 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 36,644.11 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 2,952.89 TIF FUND 1,645.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 52,449.58 WATER/SEWER FUND 24,213.39 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 2,712.88 TOTALS 120,617.85 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGN — PATRIOT ESTATES Director of Community Development Napolitano stated a request was submitted by Kevin Villont of Cunat Inc. requesting the annual renewal of a permit to allow an off-site advertising sign for Patriot Estates. The vee-shaped sign is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Crystal Lake Road and Bull Valley Road. Director Napolitano noted the applicant intends to change the face of the sign to provide a more attractive attention- getting appearance. Staff has no concerns regarding the request and recommends approval September 24, 2007 Page 3 Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff s recommendation to approve a request submitted by Cunat Inc. providing for a temporary advertising sign for Patriot Estates located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Crystal Lake Road and Bull Valley Road, allowing for the change of sign face, for a period of 365 days, subject to the condition that the sign permit be reviewed and renewed by City Council no later than September 24, 2008. Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY TENT SALE — AMERICAN UPHOLSTERY, 4611 WEST ELM STREET Mayor Low announced this item has been pulled from this evening's Council Agenda at the applicant's request. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT — WAL-MART. 2019 NORTH RICHMOND ROAD Director Napolitano stated Wal-Mart has annually requested permission to allow sixteen storage trailers to be utilized for storing store merchandise in anticipation of the Christmas season. He noted eight trailers would arrive October 1St and the remainder would arrive on November 1st. All trailers would be removed by January 31, 2008. The trailers would be situated in the area typically used for the garden center on the west side of the building. Staff recommends approval of the request. Director Napolitano stated Staff has noted with the arrival of more large "big box" stores in the City, this type of request will likely become very popular during high retail seasons. Staff is requesting Council direct Staff to prepare documentation including guidelines and regulations for such a temporary use for presentation before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing. Alderman Condon noted the City needs to accommodate the local businesses in town. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to: 1) approve a request for a temporary use permit to allow sixteen storage trailers in the Wal-Mart west parking lot from October 1, 2007 until January 31, 2008; 2) direct Staff to prepare documentation including guidelines and regulations for a temporary use allowing the storage of semi-trailers on retail premises for presentation before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. ..` Absent: None. Motion carried. September 24, 2007 Page 4 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO TEMPORARY SIGNS Director Napolitano stated the Community Development Committee during recent months has been reviewing the City's sign ordinance, particularly as it relates to temporary signs. Grand opening signs fall under the temporary sign category in Chapter IX Signs of the City's Zoning Ordinance. The Committee determined the regulations governing temporary signs are appropriate for signs posted by existing businesses in town which are hosting special sales or events. However, the regulations are rather restrictive for new businesses hoping to announce a grand opening of their facility. Director Napolitano stated the Committee has recommended new language governing temporary signs for grand openings. Staff is requesting Council direction to prepare documentation to amend the regulations allowing temporary signs for grand openings to be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to accept the recommendation of the Community Development Committee, to direct Staff to prepare appropriate documentation amending the temporary sign code regarding grand opening signs, to be presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low thanked everyone who attended the grand opening and dedication of the Riverwalk pedestrian bridge on Saturday, September 22, 2007. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman Alderman Condon announced minutes of the August 28, 2007 Community Development Committee Meeting would be forthcoming. Chairman Alderman Peterson announced the October 17th Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting has been rescheduled to October 24, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd announced a Finance and Personnel Committee has been scheduled for Monday, October 1, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Maxeiner announced the Snowmobile Watercross Event will take place next Saturday and Sunday at Petersen Park Beach Area. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no Future Agenda Items discussed. September 24, 2007 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourn at 7:40 p.m. C MAYOR CITY CLEn 1