HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/08/2007 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, January 8, 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, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Public Works Marcinko, Director of Community
Development Napolitano, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Finance
Black, Assistant Administrator Hobson. Absent: None.
Mayor Low invited McHenry Webelos Pack 311 to lead the assembly in the Pledge
of Allegiance. Mayor Low thanked the pack for their attendance and assistance this
evening.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION — 10 MINUTE LIMITATION
There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes Public Input
Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Approve proposal for CWWTP repairs as submitted by Thomas Pump Company
in the amount of$6,248;
-- B. Approve recommendation for reduction in Letter of Credit No FGAC-05288 —
Morgan Hill Phase I to $213,335;
C. Approve recommendation for reduction in Letter of Credit No. FGAC-05355 —
Morgan Hill Phase II to $298,357;
D. Approve recommendation for reduction in Letter of Credit No. FGAC-03387 —
Morgan Hill -Veteran's Parkway to $327,101;
E. Approve recommendation for release of Surety Bond No. 1804 — Legend Lakes
Neighborhood 2, $6,250;
F. Approve request to advertise for bids for 2007 Parks and Recreation Brochures
and 2007 City Newsletters printing services;
G. Approve final pay request for McHenry Shores Streambank Stabilization —
Cooling Landscape Contracting, in the amount of$2,424;
H. Approve list of As-Needed Checks:
ALBERTSONS 75.12
BANKCARD SERVICES 5,609.09
BENEFIT SYSTEMS & SERVIC 22,980.33
CURTAIN CALL COSTUMES 561.38
FOP UNITS I/II 1,881.00
HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY 2,475.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF 2,341.27
HOME STATE BANK 700,000.00
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 682.00
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 124.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 36.00
MCHENRY COUNTY POLICE CH 1,000.00
MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK 1,120,000.00
MCPOA 692.30
MEIJER 5,141.44
MEYER, JIM AND MARYLYN 48.00
NATIONAL POWER RODDING C 12,688.74
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NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 367.00 --`
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 1,742.86
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,126.73
RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 50.00
SAM'S CLUB 205.37
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL & AU 79.50
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 152.12
UNITED STATE TREASURY 499.70
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 1,250.10
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,205.80
WALMART COMMUNITY 312.51
GRAND TOTALS 1,883,527.36
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 535,910.54
ANNEXATION FUND 200,000.00
TIF FUND 12,888.74
RECREATION CENTER FUND 410,000.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 1,692.35
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 22,980.33
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 55.40
POLICE PENSION FUND 700,000.00
TOTAL
1,883,527.36
I. Approve City Council Minutes:
December 18, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCE— BEST BUY, 3200 SHOPPERS DRIVE
In attendance was Mr. Gregory Davis of Best Buy.
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated the City has received a
request from Best Buy requesting a sign variance at their facility located at 3200 Shoppers
Drive. Director Napolitano noted Best Buy has secured a sign permit to install two wall
signs on the fagade (one on the north and one on the southwest) of its building which is
under construction. Best Buy is requesting a variance to allow an 18 square foot
directional sign on the west wall of the building. The area of the proposed sign exceeds the
maximum allowed (5 square feet) for a directional sign. A variance is required to permit the
oversized directional sign. Director Napolitano stated Staff supports the variance request.
Alderman Schaefer stated the design of the proposed sign is appropriate.
Alderman Peterson opined the proposed location of the sign is also appropriate.
Alderman Condon inquired about the proportion of the sign and requested
clarification.
Alderman Glab stated the sign is appropriate compared to the size of the building.
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Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve a sign variance to allow an 18 square foot directional sign to be mounted on the
west wall of the building located at 3200 Shoppers Drive.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DISMANTLING/RELOCATION
OF HISTORIC PEARL STREET BRIDGE —SEC GROUP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,400
In attendance was City Engineer Robert Wegener of SEC Group, Inc.
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated as part of the City's intent to enhance the
Riverwalk Plan, the City intends to move the historic Pearl Street Bridge from its current
location at Terra Cotta Industries to a Riverwalk site east of Route 120 and west of Green
Street. The bridge would be utilized for pedestrian crossing from the south shoreline of
Boone Creek to the McHenry Savings Bank parking lot.
Assistant Administrator Hobson reminded Council the Berry Family purchased the
bridge in 1976 and moved it to their business, Terra Cotta Industries. In 2006 the Berry
Family agreed to donate a section of the bridge back to the City for use on the Riverwalk.
The City is required to pay the expense of relocating the bridge to the Riverwalk.
Assistant Administrator Hobson stated it is Staffs recommendation to enter into an
Engineering Services Agreement with SEC Group to:
1. Map out the existing bridge trusses;
2. Assist in contracting a fabricator to dismantle the bridge trusses and relocate
them to a location in the City;
3. Observe the contractor's work during the process.
The amount of the proposed Agreement is $6,400.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Glab, Mr. Wegener explained that the
bridge is comprised of cast iron and pins. The bridge dismantling and relocation is a fairly
complex process as the integrity of the bridge must be maintained.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to enter
into an Engineering Services Agreement with SEC Group, Inc. in the amount of $6,400 to
provide the following services regarding the Historic Pearl Street Bridge:
1. Map out the existing bridge trusses;
2. Assist in contracting a fabricator to dismantle the bridge trusses and relocate
them to a location in the City;
3. Observe the contractor's work during the process.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
-Sk.- Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT --�
Mayor Low wished everyone a healthy and happy 2007.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Peterson announced a Parks and Recreation Committee
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's
Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Department Head Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Murgatroyd expressed his concern regarding children from the south side
of Dartmoor Drive being able to attain access to the bike path along the north side of
Dartmoor Drive. He requested the Public Works Committee look into this matter.
Alderman Glab inquired as to the progress of the Municipal Drive roadway
improvements. He stated his concern for easy access for voters, particularly during the
April Consolidated Election.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding internal accessibility in age-
restricted developments, Director Napolitano noted this matter is regulated by the State.
Alderman Glab also inquired about accessibility to buildings other than public buildings
which are currently under construction. City Administrator Maxeiner responded he is
unaware of any local or state regulations regarding senior age-restricted developments.
Alderman Schaeffer noted he had received complaints from Park Street residents
regarding garbage pick up. City Administrator Maxeiner stated this information would be
conveyed to Staff for handling.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Potential Litigation at 7:50 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:56 p.m.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go back into Open Session at 8:12 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Council went back into Open Session at 8:12 p.m.
OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
No action was taken on matters discussed in Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Th Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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