HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/11/2008 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, August 11, 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, Deputy City Administrator Martin, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney
McArdle, Assistant City Administrator Hobson.
PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST AMENDMENT TO KRUMHOLZ ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
— MORGAN HILL SUBDIVISION.
Mayor Low opened the Public Hearing regarding the first amendment to the
Krumholz Annexation Agreement at 7:32 p.m.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the Krumholz Property was annexed into the
City in 2003 at which time Morgan Hill (244 townhomes) and Prairie Pointe
(industrial/commercial project) Subdivisions were approved for development.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted a request was recently received from
Richard Burton representing Lennar Homes, current developer of the Morgan Hill
townhomes, seeking an amendment to the landscape plan originally approved as part of
the Annexation Agreement. The amendment addressed the west property line of the
townhome portion of the Krumholz Property. The original landscape plan included a
provision for a privacy fence to be installed along the west property line of the townhome
portion of the project. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Lennar Homes is seeking
removal of the fencing requirement.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted Staff believes the existing vegetation
provides a significant natural buffer from the property to the west and installing a fence
would require the removal of much of the natural vegetation. It is Staffs opinion that
enhancing the existing shrubbery with additional plantings would provide a more significant
natural screen. It is Staffs recommendation to approve the proposed amendment to the
Krumholz Annexation Agreement.
Alderman Condon opined natural landscape is better than the installation of a
privacy fence and would provide a more appealing buffer.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the
land to the west of the Morgan Hill townhomes is currently vacant and has not been
annexed to the City of McHenry. Alderman Glab stated natural landscape looks good for
the time being. However, he opined fencing would provide a better long-term solution as a
buffer for the townhomes when the vacant property to the west is developed. He noted the
fence requirement was required in the annexation agreement. If the amendment is
approved, the townhomes would no longer have a significant buffer when the vacant
property to the west is developed.
Alderman Wimmer stated he was in favor of screening with natural vegetation.
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Alderman Glab stated he would like assurance that a fence along the eastern
property line could be included as a requirement when the property to the west of the
townhomes is developed.
City Attorney McArdle suggested adding a sentence to the proposed annexation
agreement amendment ascertaining that the remainder of the existing annexation
agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
Alderman Glab requested that City Administrator Maxeiner make a notation in the
file requiring the installation of fence along the east property line when the vacant property
to the west of the townhomes is developed as either commercial or industrial. Alderman
Schaefer concurred with Alderman Glab.
In response to Mayor Lows inquiry, there were no questions or comments from the
audience regarding this matter. City Clerk Jones stated there were no oral or written
comments received in the Clerk's Office regarding the proposed amendment to the
Krumholz Annexation Agreement
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to close the Public Hearing regarding the
first amendment to the Krumholz Annexation Agreement at 7:37 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Schaefer, to pass an ordinance authorizing the
Mayor and City's Clerk's execution of the First Amendment to the Krumholz Annexation
Agreement as presented, subject to inclusion of language that the remainder of the existing
annexation agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon, Low.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION: 10 MINUTE LIMITATION
Andrew Bentz, Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 131, returned to the City its flag which
was flown at the top of Mt. Baldy.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Ordinance and agreement providing for sale of surplus property by auction;
B. Request for use of Petersen Park and to allow temporary advertising signs for
16th Annual Country Meadows event— McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce;
C. Special Use/Picnic Permits;
D. Block Party Request:
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Craig Adams, Whispering Oaks Subdivision, 8/24/08;
E. List of As-Needed Checks:
ALBERTSONS 117.97
BASTEN ENTERPRISES 150.00
BENEFIT SYSTEMS & SERVIC 19,535.51
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF IL 150.00
CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES, 100.00
DISCOUNTECHNOLOGY 492.31
FOP UNITS I/II 1,976.00
HODGE, SARAH 2O0.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF 2,645.50
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 520.00
IUOE, LOCAL 150 2,012.78
KISHWAUKEE YMCA 432.00
LAKE GENEVA CRUISE LINE 1,443.47
MCCG GOLF OUTING 400.00
MCGUIRE AQUATICS 358.00
MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 45.00
MIDWEST AUDIO 102.35
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 49.03
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS 65.00
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 368.00
PAULLETTO, KASI 250.00
PECORARO, HAILEE 800.00
PETTY CASH FUND 1,000.00
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 4,200.62
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES 446.78
REDMOND, ASHLEY 100.00
SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 78.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 54.93
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 2,451.60
WOODSTOCK SWIMMING ASSOC 496.00
GRAND TOTALS 41,040.85
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 19,303.60
PAGEANT FUND 1,350.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 342.78
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 19,535.51
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 16.65
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 492.31
TOTALS 41,040.85
F. List of Bills:
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 2,403.51
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 63.00
ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 25.50
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 17.90
ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 59.97
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 5.50
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 2,996.00
BASTIAN, THOMAS P 370.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN 2,427.57
BERGGREN, LEE 381.80
BEST WAY 24 HOUR TOWING 25.00
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 23.00
BURRIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 575.00
BUSS FORD SALES 45.78
CASEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 534.65
CENTURY SPRINGS 44.80
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 1,329.95
COMED 7,760.65
CONSERV FS 608.63
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 36,194.54
CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS 91.25
DELGADILLO, VIC 16.04
DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY 286.74
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 2,095.00
EDER CASELLA & CO 20,000.00
EISELE, KELLY 114.00
EJ EQUIPMENT 318.66
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FIRST TEAM INC 676.00
FONE ZONE-MCHENRY, THE 9.99
FOREMAN & COMPANY, JOSEP 532.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 42.88
GLOBAL FOOTWEAR BRANDS I 149.99
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 1,403.03
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 947.00
HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 65.00
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 103.34
IPELRA 50.00
JIMANOS PIZZERIA 195.00
KAUNECKAS, KAREN 50.00
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 319.08
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 100.94
LEXISNEXIS 223.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 34,877.80
MCHENRY COUNTY EDC 30.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 140.00
MCHENRY NAPA 1,141.00
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 279.28
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 373.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 2,976.89
MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 110.65
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 617.76
PAYLINE WEST INC 86.38
PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 327.57
PETROLIANCE LLC 11,057.72
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 34.80
PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION 90.00
PUCHALSKI, RICHARD J 3,850.00
REINDERS INC 205.48
REX AUTO BODY 124.72
S&S WORLDWIDE INC 263.90
SEC GROUP INC 49,563.58
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 2,187.50
STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 1,155.69
THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 245.00
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 322.50
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 871.25
WOLWORTH, DANA 891.00
ZMT INC 247.50
GRAND TOTALS 195,974.66
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 55,257.43
AUDIT EXPENSE FUND 20,000.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 49,563.58
WATER/SEWER FUND 54,520.82
MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 9,132.26
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 1,223.00
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 2,427.57
POLICE PENSION FUND 3,850.00
TOTALS 195,974.66
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL - CAMP BOW WOW, 3107
WEST ROUTE 120
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted Council at its August 27, 2007 regularly
scheduled meeting passed Ordinance No. ORD-07-1394 which granted a conditional use
permit for outdoor play area, requested by Kari and Jason Vanick for their Camp Bow Wow '
facility located at 3107 West Route 120. Discussion at Council required that the conditional
use permit for an outdoor play area be granted on a trial basis for one year only. The
applicant would then be required to come back to Council for review of the use.
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Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Staff has received no complaints regarding
the business operation and recommends passing an ordinance granting a conditional use
permit to allow an outdoor play area at Camp Bow Wow without requiring further
presentation/consideration by Council.
Alderman Condon stated it was prudent to have a one-year trial period, but believes
it is now appropriate to grant the conditional use permit without time constraints. She noted
she has heard good things regarding this business enterprise and supports the granting of
the conditional use permit. Aldermen Schaefer and Santi concurred.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass
an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to allow an outdoor play area at Camp Bow
Wow located at 3107 West Route 120.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXPANSION — GLS CORPORATION, 833
RIDGEVIEW DRIVE IN INLAND BUSINESS PARK
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated GLS Corporation in 1997 was granted a
conditional use permit by Ordinance No. 0-97-832. The conditional use permit allowed up
to four outside storage silos on the premises located at 833 Ridgeview Drive in Inland
Business Park. The conditional use permit was subsequently amended by Ordinance No.
ORD-02-1059 which allowed two additional outside storage silos on the site. Deputy City
Administrator Martin noted there are currently four silos on the site: two at the northwest
corner of the building; two and the northeast corner of the building.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated GLS Corporation is requesting an additional
expansion of the conditional use permit. They wish to add a 27'-long pad to the existing silo
pad at the northeast corner of the building and install a 15'-high dust collector on the pad
extension.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the Inland Business Park Association has
approved the proposed expansion. It is Staffs recommendation to pass an ordinance
granting the conditional use permit expansion and to not require sending the matter back to
the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing prior to granting the request.
Alderman Glab noted the facility is well- maintained and he would support the
proposed expansion.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired if there have been any noise issues raised as a result
of the outdoor silos. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded he is not aware of any
noise complaints. There is no anticipated increase to the existing decibel levels generated
by the business.
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Motion by Santi, seconded by Glab, to accept Staffs recommendation, to pass and
approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD-02-1059, granting an expansion of
the conditional use permit for outdoor storage to GLS Corporation for their facility located at
833 North Ridgeview Drive in Inland Business Park, allowing the addition of a 27'-long pad
to the existing silo pad at the northeast corner of the building and the installation of a 15'-
high dust collector on the pad extension.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low reminded Council of the invitation extended by Arlington Park to visit
their facility on August 15, 2008.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Administrator Hobson announced the Great Lakes Navy Band
Ensemble will be performing at the final band concert of the summer series, Thursday,
August 14th at 7:30 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go into Executive Session to
discuss Personnel at 7:48 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, to go back into Open Session 8:47 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:47 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no action taken on matters discussed during Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meetina was adjourn d at 8:48 p.m.
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