HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/19/2007 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, February 19, 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
Administrator Martin, Assistant Administrator Hobson, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of
Community Development Napolitano, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of
Finance Black. Absent: None.
Mayor Low welcomed McHenry Cub Scout Pack 351 Wolves who led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES GARY MERTZ AND PAT GORNIAK
Mayor Low requested Council approve a resolution recognizing City employees
Gary Mertz and Pat Gorniak for their assistance given to a Wal-Mart employee on
February 6, 2007 when they came to her aid. Mayor Low stated the victim's brother Terry
Traina called her to express his appreciation to the City and its employees on behalf of the
family.
Mayor Low read the resolution and requested a motion passing and approving it so
that it can be made a part of the record of tonight's meeting.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass and approve a resolution
recognizing City employees Gary Mertz and Pat Gorniak for their assistance provided to a
Wal-Mart employee on February 6, 2007 when they came to her aid.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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 Condon requested Consent Agenda Item F, the City Council Meeting
Minutes of February 12, 2007 be removed for correction and consideration at a future
meeting.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended:
A. Request for use of Petersen Park and waiver of all associated fees — McHenry
�.. Area Youth Commission;
B. Farm lease agreements between City of McHenry and:
1) Scott Chambers, Petersen Farm Property;
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2) Tom King, former Cunat Property; '~-
3) James P. Finch, former Levy Property;
C. IDOT Resolution for repair work in state rights-of-way;
D. Use of MFT Funds for Bulk Rock Salt Purchase;
E. Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 4, Section 4-6(5) reducing the
number of Class G liquor licenses from four to three;
G. List of Bills:
ACCRA INDUSTRIES INC 103.67
ACCURINT FOR LAW ENFORCE 75.00
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 2,968.80
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 26,942.46
ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 35.20
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 254.38
ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 2,624.64
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 984.23
ALHEIT, DEBORAH 61.50
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GR 384.89
ANDREWS, MAUREEN J 61.50
ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 29.99
AT&T 3,212.59
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 6,629.34
BATTERIES PLUS 58.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,372.10
BERGER EXCAVATING CONTRA 667,646.22
BEST WAY 24 HOUR TOWING 25.00
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 5,050.00
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 46.00
BRANDWEIN, MICHAEL 60.00
BROGAN, WILLIAM J 29.70
BUSS FORD SALES 2,271.03
CARGILL INCORPORATED 67,200.79
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 2,331.33
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 3,695.17
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 140.25
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 777.27
CHICAGO, CITY OF 30.00
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 725.18
CLIFFORD-WALD 81.89
COMED 21,292.63
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITAT 790.00
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 115.00
CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS 150.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 10.51
CROSS MATCH TECHNOLOGIES 15,714.38
CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE 300.00
CURVES 30.00
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 50.75
DECKER SUPPLY CO INC 1,403.85
DELL MARKETING LP 1,339.92
DELLO BASKETBALL SCHOOL 855.00
DIVERSIFIED BUILDING PRO 51.99
DON'S TOWING 50.00
DORAN & ASSOCIATES R A 590.00
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 5.29
DUNNE, JOHN 157.46
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 996.00
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 73.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 117.00
EPCO PAINT 360.45
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 181.65
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATI 81.00
FOERSTER, JEFFERY S 3.50
FONE ZONE-MCHENRY, THE 179.99
FOX VALLEY CASH REGISTER 1,658.00
G IMPRESSIONS INC 245.00
GALLS INCORPORATED 100.97 r
GIROLANO, SCOTT 41.41
GITZKE, WILLIAM 582.45
GLICK, DEBORAH A 71.49
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 202.34
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 168.74
HACH COMPANY 416.90
HARRIS, JILL 1,000.50
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HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN 109.03
HERTEL, ANJA 27.69
HP SHOOTING CENTER INC 40.00
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 280.76
ICC 34.00
ICMA 5,400.00
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 100.00
ILLINOIS FBI NA 40.00
ILLINOIS SECTION AWWA 190.00
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 438.95
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 92.95
INTOXIMETERS 1,157.00
J G UNIFORMS INC 362.48
JUST FOR FUN ROLLER RINK 885.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 1,651.28
KIMBALL MIDWEST 247.66
KIRCHNER FIRE 312.50
KITTL, AMBROSE M 13.85
KREASSIG, DANIEL 625.84
KTD INC 62.52
KUNZER, KATHLEEN 15.94
KUSTOM SIGNALS INC 198.89
LAKE GENEVA CRUISE LINE 100.00
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 555.93
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 91.74
LINK, KATHY 6.00
LOCKER'S FLOWERS 92.00
LUNKENHEIMER, PATTIE 113.00
LYNCH, CAROLYN 66.75
MAD SCIENCE OF MCHENRY C 324.00
MARYS FLOWERS 6 GIFTS 41.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 397.16
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 492.00
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 306.00
MCHENRY AREA SOCCER FEDE 4,390.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 12,768.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 16,930.00
.� MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 36.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 38.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 303.00
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 60.00
MCHENRY CTY HISTORICAL 500.00
MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT C 15.00
MCHENRY NAPA 749.45
MCHENRY POLICE PENSION F 13,251.23
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 967.00
MCHENRY SCHOOLS TRANSPOR 749.02
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 52.50
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PR 264.00
MEYER JR, DONALD 61.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 520.08
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 223.70
MIDCO 125.00
MIDWEST FENCE 5,941.79
MIDWEST METER INC 19,652.33
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 1,376.96
MOBILE OFFICE DESIGNS IN 167.98
MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT 9,158.31
MORALES, OMAR 100.00
MORTON ARBORETUM, THE 90.00
NATIONAL AWARD SERVICES 16.05
NICOR GAS 2,821.91
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 30.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 446.03
NORTHWEST NEWS GROUP OF 250.90
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 3,984.00
NWBOCA 30.00
O'MEARA, THOMAS 105.57
OCHOCKI, ADRIANA 31.43
OFFICE DEPOT INC 21.59
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 101.25
OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 660.50
PARNELL, CHARLES 30.00
PARVIN-CLAUSS 60.00
PAYLINE WEST INC 12.56
PETROLIANCE LLC 14,311.08
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POOL SPECIALISTS, THE 80.83
PORTER LEE CORPORATION 96.00
PORTER, DAVID L 31.43
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 160.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 534.19
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 224.45
REGNER, WILLIAM J 102.78
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 209.54
RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,500.00
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 29.82
ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL 273.00
ROTARY CLUB OF MCHENRY 188.89
RUSHING, RHONDA 105.00
SCHMITT, JON 30.00
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS 140.00
SCHULHOF COMPANY 307.63
SEC GROUP INC 131,131.60
SECURITY BUILDERS SUPPLY 400.00
SHERATON GREENSBORO 473.55
SHERMAN BENEFIT MANAGER- 207.70
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 1,125.53
SIGNS NOW 30.00
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 1,265.00
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 327.94
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 1,905.25
SUDSY WASH 30.00
SWANSON, GERRY 54.00
TAYLOR STREET PIZZA 30.00
TEAM MECHANICAL INC 1,550.00
TEMPLE DISPLAY LTD 906.90
THREE D DESIGN STUDIO LL 5,532.47
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 625.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 570.88
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 500.00
UNIFORMITY INCORPORATED 32.95
USA BLUEBOOK 99.62
VELEZ, JENNIFER L 1,893.70
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 7,055.08
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 15,158.01
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 649.17
WELCH BROS INC 138.00
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 171.01
WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 577.00
WIRCH, STEVE 111.61
WITT, CINDY 54.96
YAHOO 20.39
ZALKE, MARK 30.00
ZMT INC 614.98
GRAND TOTALS 1,155,656.51
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 161,394.69
ANNEXATION FUND 30,451.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 60,743.21
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 7,018.57
TIF FUND 4,305.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 713,553.72
WATER/SEWER FUND 100,000.93
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 41,322.14
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 4,114.79
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 3,186.25
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 29,566.21
TOTALS 1,155,656.51
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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APPROVE SIGN VARIANCE FOR BIMBO'S GRILL 1318 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE
In attendance was Penny Hughes of Hughes Signs who represented the owner in
this matter.
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated he was contacted by Jim
Archos, owner of Bimbo's Grill located at 1318 North Riverside Drive, who is requesting a
sign variance to allow a second wall sign on his building. The proposed sign would be
located on the south side of the building. Director Napolitano stated Mr. Archos is hoping
to attract vehicular traffic from Route 120 as well as boat traffic from the river. As there is
no place to attach a sign on the river side of the building, the only possible means of
posting an additional sign is along the south elevation.
Director Napolitano stated, while Staff is concerned about setting a precedent by
allowing a second wall sign on the building, the need for a means to attract boat and
vehicular traffic is great. Director Napolitano stated from an economic development
standpoint, allowing the sign is appropriate.
Ms. Hughes addressed Council confirming the owner's need for additional signage
on the property.
Alderman Santi stated he is comfortable with the sign variance as requested.
Alderman Glab noted it is understandable why the owner is unable to comply with
the sign code without a variance.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated he understands the need, but would not want to
establish a precedent.
Alderman Peterson stated he would like to see coordinated signage throughout the
downtown areas. He does not want to see too many variances. He does understand the
owner's need in this case.
Alderman Condon stated she does not believe additional signage will improve
business. She noted if the sign is tastefully done, she would reluctantly support the
variance.
Mayor Low commented downtown revitalization is a goal of Council. Council must
therefore help downtown businesses to stay in business. She noted it is important to send
that message to the business community.
Alderman Wimmer noted it is important to do what can be done to support
businesses in the community.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
�... approve a variance for Bimbo's Grill located at 1318 North Riverside Drive, to allow a
second wall sign comprised of 76 square feet, to be placed on the south elevation of the
building.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE ORDINANCES GRANTING APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION AND ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT— 1630 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE, CARLSTEN
In attendance were applicants Roy and Janice Carlsten.
Director Napolitano stated the applicants are seeking annexation of their property
located at 1630 North Riverside Drive. They intend to build a house on the property and
would connect to municipal water and sanitary sewer. The applicants are also seeking RS-
4 zoning upon annexation.
Director Napolitano noted the Planning and Zoning Commission at a Public Hearing
held on February 1, 2007 unanimously recommended approval of the request.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of an ordinance annexing the property
located at 1630 North Riverside Drive to the City of McHenry.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon, Low.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to accept the unanimous
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance granting
RS-4 High Density Single-Family Zoning for the property located at 1630 North Riverside
Drive.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS AT CREEKSIDE PARK AND
MALIBU TOT LOT—TEAM REIL. $94,580
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel stated bid specifications were prepared;
bids were sought and opened on January 23, 2007 for the playground renovations at
Malibu Tot Lot and Creekside Park. The lowest responsible bid was submitted by Team
Reil of Union, Illinois, in the amount of $94,580 which includes replacement of the wood
retaining wall at the entrance to Malibu Tot Lot. Director Merkel noted the 2006-2007
Fiscal Year Budget included $100,000 for this item. It is Staffs recommendation to award
the contract for this project to Team Reil.
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Alderman Santi inquired as to the time table for completion of this project. Director
Merkel responded completion should occur by the end of May.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to award
the bid for the playground renovations at Creekside Park and Malibu Tot Lot to Team Reil
in an amount not-to-exceed $94,580.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Not Voting: Glab.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM MODELING/ANALYSIS—SEC INC
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the City's Public Works Department regularly
utilizes a utility atlas to identify the location of utilities within the rights-of-way or
easements. The department is currently using documents which were prepared in 1981.
City Administrator Maxeiner noted in order to bring the City's utility atlas up-to-date
would be the acquiring of a GIS system to provide the modeling analysis for the City's
infrastructure. City Engineer SEC Inc. has submitted an engineering services agreement to
create the sanitary sewer system hydraulic modeling/analysis for the City system. City
-- Administrator Maxeiner noted hydraulic modeling provides a means of analyzing the
overall performance of a system as the interaction of all system components is illustrated.
Hydraulic modeling also allows the comparison of competing options for system
optimization and the evaluation of best management practices. The study will aid the City
in determining the optimal location for new lift stations and sewers for proposed
developments. It is Staffs recommendation to approve the engineering services agreement
with SEC Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $234,680.
Alderman Peterson inquired if the City should not wait to conduct the study until the
new Director of Public Works has been hired. City Administrator Maxeiner responded this
information would not primarily be used by the Director.
Responding to further inquiry from Alderman Peterson, City Engineer Robert
Wegener of SEC Inc., who was in attendance, stated the systems will be constantly
updated. There would be a software system in conjunction with hard copy for Staff review.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Santi, to accept Staff s recommendation to
enter into an Engineering Services Agreement with SEC Inc. for municipal sanitary sewer
system modeling/analysis in an amount not-to-exceed $234,680.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
"�-- Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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APPROVE TWO (2) CHANGE ORDERS FOR MUNICIPAL DRIVE PROJECT
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the Municipal Drive Expansion Project which was
awarded in July 2006 to Berger Excavating Contractors was for an estimated cost of
$1,337,570. Currently two change orders are being proposed regarding this project:
1. Additional electrical items not included in the original contract in the amount of
$10,864;
2. Upgrading fiberglass light standards to aluminum light standards in the amount of
$4,136.
It is Staff s recommendation to approve Change Orders No. 1 and 2 which would add
$15,000 to the original contract amount. City Administrator Maxeiner noted Change Order
No. 3 is on the way. It will result in a savings to the City of several thousand dollars.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve Municipal Drive Expansion Project Change Orders No. 1 and 2 with Berger
Excavating Contractors for a total contract increase of$15,000 for the following:
1. Additional electrical items not included in the original contract in the amount of
$10,864;
2. Upgrading fiberglass light standards to aluminum light standards in the amount of
$4,136.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
There was no Mayor Statement or Report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Peterson reminded Council of the Parks and Recreation
Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 6 p.m. in the
Aldermen's Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Administrator Hobson announced equipment has been mobilized for
the dismantling and relocation of the old Pearl Street Bridge. The bridge should be moved
to its storage location at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant by the end of the week.
Director of Community Development Napolitano announced work on the Pacini
Property along Route 31 is wetland mitigation taking place to allow for future development
of the property.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab stated it is difficult to make left hand turns from side streets onto
Route 120. He suggested traffic flow be addressed at a future Public Works Committee
meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at.8:05 p.m.
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