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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/11/2007 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JUNE 11, 2007 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at -- 7:30 P.M. on Monday, June 11, 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, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Director of Finance Black. Absent: Deputy City Administrator Martin, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. INTRODUCTION OF MCHENRY POLICE SERGEANT BRIAN J. MCKEEN Mayor Low announced the introduction of Police Sergeant Brian McKeen is being postponed to a future Council meeting. 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. Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Prevailing Wage Ordinance; B. Final pay request for elevated storage tank no. 4 — CB&I Constructors Inc, in the amount of$163,659.50; C. Block Park request: Julie Podgorski, Whispering Oaks Subdivision; D. City Council Minutes: June 4, 2007 regularly scheduled meeting; E. List of As-Needed Checks: AFLAC 2,156.17 ALBERTSONS 27.96 ARTISTIC ARTISTRY 100.00 AT&T 2,438.04 BENEFIT SYSTEMS & SERVIC 46,796.36 ECOLOGIC PLANNING INC 2,500.00 ELFRING FONTS 375.00 FOP UNITS I/II 1,938.00 HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY 952,000.00 HOME DEPOT/GECF 1,697.67 HOME STATE BANK 990,000.00 IDOA/ICPA 2007 TRAINING 225.00 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 556.00 IUOE, LOCAL 150 2,017.94 KTD INC 3,502.00 LEINEBERG, AMANDA 177.43 MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK 850,000.00 NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 98.04 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 351.00 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 2,946.12 NORTHEASTERN IL REGIONAL 30,906.00 PETERMAN, JOHN 1,339.01 PETTY CASH FUND 100.00 PF DISTRIBUTION CENTER I 1,499.85 PHOENIX LOSS CONTROL INC 250.00 -� PLUM GARDEN RESTAURANT 100.00 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 854.68 SECRETARY OF STATE 5.00 SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00 June 11, 2007 Page 2 SPRINT 121.41 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 202.18 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 145.09 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 1,266.30 WALMART COMMUNITY 678.57 ZIELINSKI, LINDA 100.00 GRAND TOTALS 2,897,480.82 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 49,696.32 PAGEANT FUND 300.00 ANNEXATION FUND 1,152,000.00 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 450,000.00 RECREATION CENTER FUND 490,000.00 WATER/SEWER FUND 4,393.93 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND 500,000.00 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 48,135.37 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2,865.47 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 84.73 DEVELOPMENTAL ESCROW 200,000.00 MCHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5.00 TOTALS 2,897,480.82 F. List of Bills: AACE 75.00 AALTO, BRIAN 55.12 ACCURINT FOR LAW ENFORCE 75.00 ACRES GROUP 7,267.00 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 96.36 ADAMS, DENNIS 210.00 ADAMS, JOHN 818.21 AEGIS PRTECTION GROUP IN 425.00 AFTERMATH INC 245.00 AMELLO, ROBERT 253.00 AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GR 985.55 ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 142.43 ' ARNET, ALICE 65.13 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 51.72 BAKER & SON CO, PETER 475.18 BANK OF NEW YORK, THE 96,982.95 BASTIAN, THOMAS P 480.00 BAXTER & WOODMAN 3,173.23 BENDA, JANE 200.00 BENTZ, DON 100.00 BREMER, CURTIS H 331.50 BUNCH DISTRIBUTING INC 71.26 BURRAFATO, SAM 117.14 BUSS FORD SALES 253.26 CANNIZZO, DR 30.00 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 35.77 CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF 220.00 CLIFFORD-WALD 82.64 CLOWNING AROUND ENTERTAI 550.00 CONAWAY, TINA 156.44 CONSERV FS 208.59 COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 10.00 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 106.08 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 3,971.13 DECKER SUPPLY CO INC 1,481.55 DELISI, PHIL 98.00 DILLON, JOHN 298.76 DONS CLEANERS 13.00 EISERMAN, JERRY 45.16 FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 28.00 FINKSINER EQUIPMENT CO I 2,160.00 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 101.12 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 1,151.84 FRANKLIN, JAMES B 441.00 G IMPRESSIONS INC 355.80 GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 798.74 GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 817.90 GREVE, CLINT 50.00 GROUP SALES UNLIMITED 300.00 GURRIE, LETITIA 61.75 HANDZEL, ANTHONY 184.00 HARRIS, TIMOTHY 31.94 HETTERMANN, KATHLEEN 209.42 June 11, 2007 Page 3 HOME DEPOT 60.00 HUTCHINGS, BYRON P 117.50 HYERCZYK, DORIS 20.00 ILLINOIS CITY/COUNTY MAN 283.00 ILLINOIS FBI NA 40.00 ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER 2,821.98 JABLONSKI, JACK 25.00 JULIE INC 413.70 JUNGMANN, MARLENE B 326.00 KALE UNIFORMS INC 6,250.69 KANG, KIWON 480.00 KIMBALL MIDWEST 125.51 KIWANIS CLUB OF MCHENRY 230.00 KLEAN, KENNETH P 8.00 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 495.00 KOLODZIEJ, SUSAN 23.00 KRANZ, ANNE 62.37 KTD INC 291.02 L.A.C.E. INC 30.00 LAIDLAW TRANSIT SERVICES 1,340.00 LAMBERT, FRAN 249.75 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 28.70 LESCO INC 64.91 LIFEGUARD STORE INC, THE 710.00 LOCKER'S FLOWERS 93.00 LUMBER, ROBERT 625.09 LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 68.10 MARTIN, DOUG 1,055.71 MAXEINER, DOUGLAS K 52.00 MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00 MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 45.00 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 416.00 MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 125.00 MCHENRY COUNTY LATINO CO 8,000.00 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 250.00 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 80.00 MDE INC 196.00 MIDCO 320.00 MIDWEST BANK 30.00 MOLNAR, JAMES 39.15 MOORE, KEVIN 125.00 MORRIE AND SONS INC 136.00 MORRIS, MATT 85.19 MULHALL, NICOLE 50.00 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 565.63 NEW LOOK FURNITURE 30.00 NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 200.00 NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE 3,366.00 NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIA 120,496.00 OFFICE DEPOT INC 62.17 ORBIS CONSTRUCTION CO 30.00 PALOS SPORTS 196.45 PARDUE, RYAN 8.00 PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 814.85 PETROLIANCE LLC 16,858.95 PITNEY BOWES INC 310.85 PLASTINA, DARREN 60.00 PORTER LEE CORPORATION 134.00 POWERPHONE INC 349.00 PRECISION SERVICE & PART 175.77 PRIME COMMERCIAL CORP 30.00 PROSAFETY INC 123.85 QUICK, KATHLEEN 103.54 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 246.40 RAXCO SOFTWARE 1,558.00 RAYCRAFT-PITEL SEPTIC IN 450.00 REINWALL REPAIRS 1,174.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,500.00 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 213.64 RYAN HOMES, WM 30.00 SCHAEFER, JEFF 125.00 SCHULHOF COMPANY 34.80 SCHWEDER, SHERRY 42.00 Z' SCHWINGBECK, R 20.00 SEC GROUP INC 48,497.39 SEXTON, ERIC M 29.70 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 560.00 June 11, 2007 Page 4 SHRED-CO NORTH CHICAGO 959.00 SMALE, GUY 10.00 SPRI PRODUCTS INC 116.73 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 1,732.85 TALIAFERRO, JOSHUA 100.00 TAYLOR STREET PIZZA 143.05 THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 920.00 THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 3,344.00 TIMBER TRAIL CONDO ASSN 3,395.84 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 151.60 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP 322.69 UNRUH, BRETT 100.00 VLCEK, PEGGY 190.72 WATER SAFETY PRODUCTS IN 110.00 WEST GROUP PAYMENT CENTE 2,522.00 WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 508.00 WITT, CINDY 23.82 YOUNG REMBRANDTS INC 37.50 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 17,712.00 GRAND TOTALS 390,850.83 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 222,261.58 PAGEANT FUND 50.00 BAND FUND 100.00 DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 96,982.95 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 2,408.62 WATER/SEWER FUND 10,024.13 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 8,626.25 MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 1,174.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 2,037.35 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 44,163.97 POLICE PENSION FUND 2,821.98 TOTALS 390,850.83 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. FENCE VARIANCE— 305 TRALEE LANE Director of Community Development Napolitano stated the residents of 305 Tralee Lane, Chris and Julie Wegener, have requested a fence variance to allow a five-foot high board-on-board fence set back ten feet from their Dartmoor Drive property line. The City's fence ordinance requires a 30-foot setback from the right-of-way and allows for only a split rail fence with a maximum height of 42 inches. Director Napolitano noted Staff has viewed the site and supports the applicants' request. Alderman Murgatroyd stated he has no problem in granting the variance as long as sight lines are not impaired. Alderman Peterson questioned whether Legend Lakes Subdivision covenants allow for the fence. Director Napolitano stated the Home Owners' Association has approved the request. Alderman Condon concurred with Alderman Murgatroyd stating she supports the — request provided there would be no sight line issues. Alderman Glab commented on the number of fence variances being requested on Council Agendas. He noted for the last several years Council has considered and June 11, 2007 Page 5 approved a large number of fence variances. Alderman Glab suggested Council review the fence ordinance provisions and regulations for consideration at a future meeting. Alderman Murgatroyd suggested residents be informed they are still responsible for maintenance of their property located outside of the fenced-in area. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve a fence variance allowing the installation of a five-foot high board-on-board fence set back ten feet from the Dartmoor Drive property line at 305 Tralee Lane. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. FENCE VARIANCE— 206 CROSS TRAIL Director Napolitano stated residents Cameron and Stacey Willis of 206 Cross Trail have requested a fence variance allowing the installation of a four-foot high decorative aluminum fence along their Dartmoor Drive property line. There would be no impact on sight lines for vehicular traffic. Staff supports the request. Motion by Condon, seconded by Glab, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve a fence variance allowing the installation of a five-foot high aluminum fence along the Dartmoor Drive property line at 206 Cross Trail. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST TO CONNECT TO MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM — 1632 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE Director Napolitano stated a request was received from Nancy Porstner, property owner of 1632 North Riverside Drive. Ms. Porstner is requesting connection to the Municipal Sanitary Sewer System. At the present time, the subject property is not contiguous to the City. It is Staffs recommendation to allow Ms. Porstner to connect to the system with the understanding the subject property will be annexed within ninety days of becoming contiguous to the City. Alderman Schaefer stated he supports the request provided the property owner understands her responsibility to annex to the City once the property becomes contiguous. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve the connection to the Municipal Sanitary Sewer System of the property located at 1632 North Riverside Drive subject to the payment of non-resident fees, with the understanding the property be annexed to the City within ninety days of becoming contiguous to the City. June 11, 2007 Page 6 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. ^` Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. SIGN VARIANCE — HOME STATE BANK, 4401 PRIME PARKWAY In attendance was Jim Zambon of Home State Bank. Director Napolitano stated a request was received from Penny Hughes of Hughes Signs, on behalf of Home State Bank, seeking a sign variance to allow a 52 square foot free-standing sign with a height of 8'4" for their facility located at 4401 Prime Parkway. The sign ordinance allows a 32 square foot free-standing sign with a maximum height of six feet. Staff has reviewed the request and supports the variance. Alderman Santi inquired if there would be a negative impact on sight lines as a result of the installation of the sign. Director Napolitano responded there would be no impact. The new sign would have the same setback as the existing sign. Alderman Glab noted the sign proportions seem to be off when reviewing the photo and dimensions. Mr. Zambon responded noting the dimensions provided are those of the actual sign. Alderman Condon expressed concerns that the sign ordinance was recently revised and yet Council seems to constantly be deluged with requests for variance. Alderman Condon noted while the Home State Bank sign would appear to be a nice sign, she has some issues with its installation. Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve a variance allowing a 52 square foot free-standing sign with a height of 8'4" for the property located at 4401 Prime Parkway. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS FOR FIESTA DAYS — MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Director Napolitano stated the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking permission to install temporary advertising signs for its annual Fiesta Days Celebration which will take place in July. Director Napolitano noted the Chamber is requesting permission to place the temporary signs in front of participating establishments and sponsors of the Fiesta Days events. The signs are approximately two feet by two feet in size. The signs would be erected from July 61h through July 161h and July 20th through July 29th Director Napolitano stated this would be a good way to support local businesses June 11, 2007 Page 7 that are participating in or sponsoring an event. Staff believes the signs are of low impact and will be posted for a very limited time and, therefore, supports the request. Alderman Santi state he likes seeing businesses getting recognition for their involvement in a community event. Alderman Glab opined the list of locations for the signs is extensive, but the signs will only be posted for a brief period of time and he could support the request. Alderman Schaefer inquired how signs could be posted when there is no grass parkway in front of their business. Director Napolitano responded Staff would work with property owners when a grassy area does no exist and a sign would be attached to the front of the building. Alderman Condon stated it is nice to recognize business participation in the community-wide events. Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve the installation of temporary advertising signs announcing participation or sponsorship in Fiesta Days events as requested by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce as follows: Music Fest Advertising Signs posted from July 6th through July 16th at the following locations: 1. Culvers 2. Papa Johns 3. Plum Garden 4. Gary Lang Auto Group 5. McHenry Bank and Trust 6. Midwest Bank and Trust 7. Meijer Stores 8. Home State Bank 9. First National Bank of McHenry 10. McHenry Harley Davidson Shop 11. Illinois State Bank 12. Allstate Insurance Company 13. Centegra Health System 14. Town and Country Homes 15. First Midwest Bank 16. Lennar Homes Family Faith Night Signs posted from July 201h through July 291h at the following locations: 1. Alliance Bible Church 2. Church of Holy Apostles 3. Evangelical Free Church 4. First Baptist Church 5. First United Methodist Church -t 6. Lighthouse Church A/G 7. Maranatha Assembly of God 8. The Orchard Church 9. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church June 11, 2007 Page 8 10. St Mary's Catholic Church 11. St Paul's Episcopal Church 12. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 13. Fellowship of Faith Lutheran Church 14. Cornerstone Material Recovery 15. Mercy Health System 16. First Midwest Bank 17. Meijer Fifth Third Bank entrance Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF HISTORIC PETERSEN FARM HOMESTEAD FOUNDATION —ASPECT DESIGN ARCHITECTS INC. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the Historic Petersen Farm Homestead, acquired by the City in 1998, is in need of refurbishing. Despite routine maintenance the structural integrity of the building has slowly deteriorated. The refurbishing/repair of the home was identified as a priority in this year's Capital Improvement Program and $150,000 was allocated to begin making the repairs. Subsequently, Staff sought a request for proposal from an architectural firm having expertise in the renovation/repair in historic — structures. A proposal was submitted by Aspect Design Architects which includes the following services: 1. Research of the existing condition of the foundation of the home 2. Recommendation on the types of materials and construction techniques to be used in restoring the foundation of the home 3. Preparation of plan and construction documents 4. Preparation of bid plans and specifications 5. Construction management. Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted there is a potential for grant money to assist with renovations on the first and second floor of the home. However, without the foundation restoration and stabilization, work on the remainder of the home would be pointless. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the proposal submitted by Aspect Design Architects is in the amount of $14,900. It is Staffs recommendation to accept the proposal as submitted. Alderman Condon stated the Petersen Farm is a jewel in the community and she fully supports Staffs recommendation. Alderman Schaefer concurred with Alderman Condon. Alderman Murgatroyd noted the Petersen Farm and Homestead was purchased in order to continue the community's heritage. He noted he is glad to see steps are being June 11, 2007 Page 9 taken to preserve and maintain it for future generations. Mayor Low noted she was in attendance at the farm during a recent filming requiring its use as a period farm. She stated it was an interesting process. Motion by Condon, seconded by Peterson, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve an architectural services proposal for the restoration of the Petersen Farm Homestead foundation as submitted by Aspect Design Architects in the amount not-to- exceed $14,900. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low recognized Boy Scout Troop 131 member Tim Rasmussen who was in attendance working toward his citizenship badge. Mayor Low expressed pride in McHenry being a Character Counts! community and noted the pillar focus for June is Fairness. COMMITTEE REPORTS --- Chairman Alderman Peterson announced a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference room. Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd announced a Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 18, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Maxeiner announced the Kiwanis Soap Box Derby will be held Saturday, June 16, 2007. The parade begins at 9 a.m. Races will be held throughout the day with the finale scheduled around 4 p.m. City Administrator Maxeiner noted he has some issues with the boat and recreational vehicle exhibit at the Illinois State Bank last weekend. A report to City Council would be forthcoming. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Alderman Glab opined that the filming at the Petersen Farm should have come before Council for consideration and approval. He recalled that Mr. Bob Petersen had great pride in his property. June 11, 2007 Page 10 Mayor Low noted when the film company contacted the City it was thought they were just scoping out the property. However, the film company actually began filming. Mayor Low noted Assistant City Administrator Hobson was on site during the entire filming. Council will be apprised of the date the film will be aired. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Condon, 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 adjou ed at 8:00 p.m. (- MAYOR CITY E