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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 11/10/2008 - City Council REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2008 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, November 10, 2008 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 Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Deputy City Administrator Martin, Director of Finance Black, Director of Public Works Schmitt. Mayor Low welcomed Boy Scout Adam Murgatroyd and his father David. She noted Adam is working on his Citizenship in the Community Badge. 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 Peterson, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of neon signs; B. Request from McHenry Garden Club for temporary signs advertising the Holiday Floral Extravaganza; C. Snowplowing services for Feger Subdivision; D. City Council Minutes: November 3, 2008 regularly scheduled meeting; E. List of As-Needed Checks: AUXILIARY TO CENTEGRA HO 1,250.00 BANKCARD SERVICES 1,881.60 BENEFIT SYSTEMS & SERVIC 19,887.73 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 429,048.84 FOP UNITS I/II 1,976.00 HOME DEPOT/GECF 1,609.66 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 580.00 IUOE, LOCAL 150 2,911.71 MEIJER 1,150.72 NANA'S KITCHEN 589.00 NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 98.04 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 352.00 NORSHORE ALARM CO INC 280.00 OPERATION PAINTBALL 440.00 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,318.00 PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES 220.15 SEARS COMMERCIAL ONE 69.99 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 86.97 UNION HOTEL 72.15 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 128.57 UNUM 840.90 GRAND TOTALS 464,792.03 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 15,663.42 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 429,048.84 WATER/SEWER FUND 192.04 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 19,887.73 TOTALS 464,792.03 F. List of Bills: ACKERMAN, LISA 35.00 November 10,2008 Page 2 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 92.37 ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 329.99 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 80.36 AMELIO, ROBERT 47.00 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 68.00 ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 148.45 B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 2,224.00 BASTIAN, THOMAS P 275.00 BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,096.39 BRASSART, ROXANNE 31.00 BREMER, CURTIS H 52.00 BRUA, SHAUNA 40.00 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 1,185.04 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 50.17 CENTEGRA PRIMARY CARE LL 51.19 CENTURY SPRINGS 129.95 CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC 53.00 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 80.79 COACH DECK 65.35 COMED 29,574.89 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 36,678.62 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 213.44 CRUZ, ROSA 95.00 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 4,150.59 DIXON CONSTRUCTION GROUP 984.50 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 63.50 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 40.84 EPCO PAINT 68.38 FISCHER BROS FRESH 3,016.69 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 702.78 GALLS INCORPORATED 29.98 GOODMARK NURSERIES LLC 2,260.00 HARRISON & ASSOCIATES IN 1,500.00 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 110.67 ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF 540.00 ILLINOIS AUDIO PRODUCTIO 198.00 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 47.76 JONES TRAVEL & TOUR 1,790.00 JWC ENVIRONMENTAL 7,277.37 KALE UNIFORMS INC 123.79 KING, LAURA 62.18 KIRCHNER FIRE 315.00 KITTL, AMBROSE M 140.83 KUS, TOM 51.00 LEXISNEXIS 111.50 LOW, SUSAN 34.73 MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,545.00 MCHENRY SCHOOLS TRANSPOR 190.08 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 80.00 MERKEL, PETE 1,024.63 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 74.28 MICROFLEX 736.40 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 3,094.54 MIDCO 1,733.10 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 1,193.39 NICOR GAS 289.90 NIU 25.00 OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 226.91 PADDOCK, TIMOTHY 205.63 PARDUE, RYAN 5.77 PETROLIANCE LLC 13,187.06 PRIME TACK & SEAL CO 1,055.12 PROMISING PICASSOS 406.00 PROSOURCE FINANCIAL LLC 3,166.67 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 169.74 RUSHING, RHONDA 210.00 SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS 159.00 SEC GROUP INC 50,155.44 SEXTON, ERIC M 53.48 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 292.50 STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 1,345.00 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 1,001.54 STERICYCLE INC 162.73 STORE WATCHER INC 14,731.58 November 10,2008 Page 3 SUNNYSIDE COMPANY 41.59 TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 354.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 661.94 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 236.66 UNITED LABORATORIES 71.74 USA BLUEBOOK 188.22 VFW VETERANS CLUB IN 345.00 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 36.45 WOLWORTH, DANA 462.00 GRAND TOTALS 202,035.18 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 85,565.66 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 1,300.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 50,529.19 WATER/SEWER FUND 59,476.50 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 366.19 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 2,201.25 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 2,596.39 TOTALS 202,035.18 Discussion on the Motion: Alderman Peterson opined the snowplowing of Feger Subdivision should be billed at the higher overtime rate. He noted he would like to go on record indicating his opinion on this matter. Alderman Glab stated the City has been providing this service and has been compensated in the same manner for the past 13-14 years. Alderman Schaefer inquired if the snowplowing of Feger Subdivision is completed in the same manner as City subdivisions in general. Director of Public Works Schmitt responded it is easier to plow the roads in Feger Subdivision, as opposed to creating dead ends at the City boundary. He noted it takes approximately 15 minutes to plow Feger Subdivision. Responding to an inquiry, Director of Finance Black clarified that the first 20 snowplowing passes are covered in the initial amount of $2,097 for the season. After that point, the overtime rate applies. City Administrator Maxeiner stated, if the salt situation continues, it is likely that next year Staff would request that the City no longer plow Feger Subdivision in order to conserve salt for City streets. Vote on the Motion: Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Condon. Voting Nay: Peterson. Absent: None. Motion carried. PROPOSED 2008 TAX LEVY Director Black noted each year the City is required to estimate revenues required to operate the City for the following year. Included in the revenues are those amounts funded through the property tax. The City must estimate the amounts required for the property tax levy so that the funds generated through this tax will become available during the 2009- 2010 fiscal year. Director Black stated the estimated levy must be approved by the City Council and submitted to the McHenry County Clerk by the last Tuesday in December. November 10,2008 Page 4 Director Black stated this year's levy request is in the amount of $4,853,283 which represents an increase of 15% over the prior year's property tax extension of $4,220,246. .� Since the tax levy estimate shows an increase of more than 5% when compared to the previous year's property tax extension, a public hearing must be held to meet the requirements of the Truth in Taxation Act. It is therefore Staffs recommendation to: • Establish the date of December 1, 2008 for the Public Hearing for the 2008 Tax Levy (collected in 2009) as required by the Truth in Taxation Act; • Pass a resolution setting the 2008 Tax Levy request to be collected in 2009 at $4,853,283. Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to establish the date of December 1, 2008 for the Public Hearing for the 2008 Tax Levy to be collected in 2009 as required by the Truth in Taxation Act, and to pass a resolution establishing the 2008 Tax Levy request to be collected in 2009 in the amount of $4,853,283. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. TEMPORARY SIGN VARIANCE — THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 3451 SHOPPERS DRIVE Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Olive Garden --- seeking a variance to display temporary banners at its new facility located at 3451 Shoppers Drive. As the request involves 39 consecutive days of banner display, a variance is required from Council. The proposed banners are as follows: • Banner#1 "Now Hiring" from December 31, 2008 to January 14, 2009 • Banner#2 "Open at 4:00 p.m." from January 15, 2009 to February 1, 2009 Banner#3 "Now Open for Lunch and Dinner" from February 2, 2009 to February 8, 2009. Deputy City Administrator Martin noted Staff has reviewed and supports the request as presented. Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve a temporary sign variance for The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant located at 3451 Shoppers Drive to allow the following: • Banner#1 "Now Hiring" from December 31, 2008 to January 14, 2009 • Banner#2 "Open at 4:00 p.m." from January 15, 2009 to February 1, 2009 Banner#3 "Now Open for Lunch and Dinner" from February 2, 2009 to February 8, 2009. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. November 10,2008 Page 5 MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low announced the Holiday Christmas Walk is scheduled for Sunday, r November 16th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Jaycees Toys for Tots Parade begins at 1 p.m. Anyone wishing to participated should be at the Metra station by 12:30 p.m. The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will occur at approximately 4-4:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Mayor Low also announced there would be a Veterans' Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the McHenry VFW Post 491 on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Mayor Low stated there would be a public presentation of the "Presenting McHenry, Illinois" promotional DVD at the McHenry County College Shah Center on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Peterson announced a meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman Condon announced the regular committee meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room. Additionally, Chairman Alderman Condon announced a Community Development Committee meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 7 p.m. to consider a concept plan for a proposed development. STAFF REPORTS There were no Staff Reports. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Alderman Glab recalled that the snowplowing issue in non-City subdivisions has been discussed in the past. He suggested the City review this matter at the Committee level if Council chooses to opt out of this program next year. Alderman Glab noted leaves are really falling throughout the City and great amounts of them are being piled in City streets. He requested the City Newsletter include an article requesting the leaves not be piled in City streets. He opined the leaves could clog the storm water drainage system. Alderman Schaefer inquired as to the status of Comcast coverage of Council meetings. City Administrator Maxeiner responded the City is pursuing other options. He noted the City received a couple of responses to the City Newsletter request for video operators for Council meetings. However, nothing has materialized at this point. November 10,2008 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Z ting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. z '—�f,— MAYOR CITY C K r