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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely
only.
The public can observe and participate by connecting online via Zoom at
https://cityofmchenry.zoom.us4/87903244788
Or dialing 1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID: 879 0324 4788
Call to Order:
The meeting was held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was
in compliance with the Open Meetings Act per guidelines by the Illinois Attorney General's
Office.
Roll Call: Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding,
Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others present:
Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Public Works Strange, Director of
Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and Recreation
Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City Planner Sheriff,
and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Authorize and ratify all actions setting a public hearing for the City Council meeting
Monday, August 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on the proposed establishment of Special Service
Area No. 12 for proposed Lots 1 and 2 of the Authentix Subdivision in McHenry;
B. Approve and Ordinance Pertaining to the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; (City
Attorney McArdle)
C. Approve an amended Professional Services Agreement G802-2017 with FGM
Architects and authorize Police Chief Birk to enter into said agreement for the amount
of$48,000.00; (Police Chief Birk)
D. Approve a Temporary Use Permit to allow multiple tents at 1202 Riverside Drive with
live music on Saturday, September 18th from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, and a Parks Special
Use Permit to allow alcohol in the park at 1202 Riverside Drive (Miller Point Park) on
Saturday, September 18th from 4:00pm to 9:45pm for the Light the Night event; (Parks
& Recreation Director Hobson)
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E. Allow the sale and consumption of alcohol at 1202 Riverside Drive (Miller Point Park) in
conjunction with the Thursday night markets and band concerts from September 2nd
through September 23rd, from 4:00pm to 9:00pm; (Parks & Recreation Director Hobson)
G. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use permit requests; (Parks & Recreation
Director Hobson)
H.August 2, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
I. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$312,878.44;
J. Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of$1,010,353.74.
A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
*Clerks Note this item was pulled by Alderman Santi he needs to abstain from this vote.
F. Block Party request on Dale Street on September 18, 2021; (Deputy Clerk Johnson)
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Harding to
approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nays, 1-abstained- Alderman Santi. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
*Clerks note was pulled last meeting and added to this agenda.
A. Motion to approve the transfer of a Class A Liquor License from Chen Jackpot Cafe, Inc.
d/b/a Annie's to Annie's McHenry LLC, while waiving the ineligibility requirement under
City Code Section 4-2-5, Subsection C. (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
No public comment.
B. Pending the outcome of Item 6.B., a motion to approve a Video Gaming License to
Annie's McHenry LLC at 4117 W Shamrock Lane. (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk
Johnson)
Alderman Glab has heard from residents that we are only approving a change, sometimes
people think that video gaming licenses are growing, but not in this case.
A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Strach to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
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`-- Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
C. Motion to approve the issuance of a Class C Liquor License to Munson Ski & Marine,
located at 3112 W Lincoln Road., and subject to the approval, a motion to approve an
Ordinance Amending the Limitation on Number of Class C Licenses, (Mayor Jett,
Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
D. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Sign Variance to Thornton's fueling station,
2108 W Roue 120 to allow two free-standing signs and an additional 98 sq/ft sign area
on the free-standing signs (Community Development Director Polerecky)
Sign variance request as explained per Director Polerecky, falls within the guidelines. The
reasoning for it is because they are facing two different streets. Alderman Santi was asking if
�-' it was defined as a corner lot, per Ross Polerecky it is not considered a corner lot, but has two
frontages. Alderman Glab commented that Thornton's makes it very professional looking and
has no problem with his.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
E. Motion to authorize staff to proceed with the plan preparation and publicly bid the 2022
Road Resurfacing Program as presented, and to authorize staff to solicit proposals for
engineering assistance (Public Works Director Strange)
No public comment.
Due to the size of the program, there may need to bid, if so may want to bid out in
advance of the fiscal bidding for the spring, Per Director Strange. Alderman Devine had
some questions regarding the plan, not in favor of it, commenting that it needs to go by
the PCI rating. Alderman Glab spoke regarding the residents and the support of the
request of the residents within his ward where there was an entire street that signed a
petition. Alderman Devine expressed his concerns that there are more roads that should
be moved to the top of the list. The discussion went on for some time. Administrator
Morefield complimented Director Strange in the price of the plan and the staff for coming
up with it. No public comment.
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A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays,
Alderman Devine, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Items:
A. Presentation and discussion regarding status of the Water and Sewer Fund, future
capital maintenance and improvements projections, and base fees. (Public Works
Director Strange)
Water-Sewer Fund was presented to The Council by Director Strange. He went over the history
of water usage and projection to the future as well including household growth. Currently there
are four water plants, would benefit an addition to the fifth water plant. The history of big-ticket
items was presented: WWTP Consolidation, Central Wastewater Improvements, Water Plant
2Rehab. Upcoming Big-Ticket Items were reviewed as well; including relocation of route 31,
Aeration Ditch upgrades, Phosphorus Improvements, a fifth water plant, water tower painting,
water main replacement, and sewer lining, are part of these improvements.
Mayor Jett would support the discussions and move forward to working on these projects for
the future. The presentation went on for some time, including the Cash Flow Projection an
Approach Recommendation. Directory Troy concluded the meeting asking for direction from
The Council.
Alderman Glab would like to discuss the options regarding these costs including the plans with
the widening of 31. Alderwoman Miller thanked Director Strange, regarding the plan,
understands the need and the report and information. Alderman Santi agreed with the
information that was given was comprehensive and would be comfortable in reviewing the base
fees, looking at the water tower numbers compared to the other projects that the painting
budget could be reviewed, but the lining is important to the city. There was a question regarding
grants and funding, Director Strange explained these funding types and which is easier to gain
for the city. Alderman Strach was questioning the age of the items not presented, looking to
understand what is currently quantified. Per Director Strange many of these things are outlined
in the appendix presented. This discussion went on for some time. In conclusion bringing back
the discussion to The Council.
Executive Session:
Mayor Jett explained that the Council will need to go into Executive Session, and there will be
no need to come out of Executive Session and back into regular session as there is no more
business to discuss.
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A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn to
executive session at 8:55 p.m. to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of
the public body (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).). Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Strach, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
*Clerk's Note: The Council adjourned into executive session at 8:55 p.m. and the meeting
was adjourned out of executive session at 9:10 p.m.
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