HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/14/2008 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JULY 14, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, July 14, 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,
Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Director of Public Works Schmitt, City Engineers
Chad Pieper and Bob Wegener of SEC Group Inc.
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 Santi, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Purchase of Trimble GPS equipment and supporting software from Seiler
Instrument and Manufacturing Company, in an amount not-to-exceed $6,890;
B. Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 17, Article II, Storm Water
Management;
C. Amendment to City of McHenry Subdivision Control and Development
Ordinance, Section 2.2;
D. Request for Block Party with live entertainment and special event liquor license —
PLAV;
E. Award of bid for purchase of Wastewater Division Utility Vehicle — Town and
Country Power, in an amount not-to-exceed $13,400;
F. City Council Minutes:
July 7, 2008 regularly scheduled meeting;
G. Block Party requests:
Mike Hennelly, 2113 Hemlock Drive, Riverside Hollow Subdivision;
Laura Lechner, 3108 West Beach Drive, McHenry Shores Subdivision;
H. List of Bills:
A-YARD CORP 33.75
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 31.17
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 255.00
ADAMS, TAMMY 75.00
AMELIO, ROBERT 634.50
ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 189.90
AT&T 3,794.85
AT&T LONG DISTANCE 8.63
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 604.05
BANK OF NEW YORK, THE 225.00
BAXTER & WOODMAN 3,081.50
BENTZ, DONALD J 280.50
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 1,078.23
BREMER, CURTIS H 572.00
BROGAN, WILLIAM J 43.55
BURRAFATO, SAM 60.00
BUSS FORD SALES 332.36
CASEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 315.58
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 154.99
CENTURY SPRINGS 115.05
CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC 96.00
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 149.23
COMED 8,548.35
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 115.00
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COMPUTERIZED FLEET AN 2,400.00
CONCRETE SOLUTIONS 209.75
CONSERV FS 925.76
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 30,914.66
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 140.66
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 1,505.43
DELISI, PHIL 100.00
DELL MARKETING LP 1,856.38
DES PLAINES SOD CENTER I 4,332.07
DILLON, JOHN 48.00
DURABILT FENCE 4,516.00
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 136.00
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 11.45
FISCHER BROS FRESH 1,249.38
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 753.20
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 174.12
FRANKLIN, JAMES B 250.00
GALLS INCORPORATED 267.96
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 1,774.05
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 207.00
GREENS OF IRISH PRAIRIE 550.00
HARM'S FARM 23.98
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 130.00
HENDRICKSON FLYING SERVI 1,396.32
HETTERMANN, KATHLEEN 59.37
HUCKABAY, AUDRA 375.00
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 85.69
ILLINOIS AUDIO PRODUCTIO 198.00
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 4,936.25
INTERSTATE GRAPHICS INC 455.23
JENSEN RENTALS INC 75.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 782.35
KIMBALL MIDWEST 124.86
KREASSIG, DANIEL 615.00
KTD INC 56.58
LAMBERT, FRANCIS B 160.00
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 106.36
MARYS FLOWERS & GIFTS 105.00
MAZZUCA, JOE 345.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 64.69
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,360.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 3,556.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 4,884.00
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 272.00
MCHENRY STORAGE, THE 440.00
MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 4,797.00
MECHANICAL INC 9,250.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 293.69
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 18.00
MOORE, KEVIN 229.50
MULHALL, NICOLE 50.00
MULLEN, FRANCIS 92.00
MURDOCK SUPER SECUR 42.14
NADA 909.98
NORSHORE ALARM CO INC 65.00
NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 615.00
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 66.00
OFFICE DEPOT INC 97.02
OWSLEY, MIKE 249.95
PACE 12,409.33
PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 2,220.24
PERRICON GARDEN CENTER & 372.28
PETROLIANCE LLC 7,397.93
R&J CONTRUCTION SUPPLY C 471.55
RAR COMMUNICATIONS INC 550.00
RICCI, DONNA 41.24
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 78.96
SCHUMACHER-WEEKS, DAWN 86.00
SCHWEITZER, BRIAN H 375.00
SEC GROUP INC 120,851.75
SEXTON, ERIC M 66.82
SIMPLEX GRINNELL LP 534.40
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 1,217.23
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THINK INK INC 360.00
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 2,454.00
TOWN & COUNTRY POWER INC 69.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 6,323.16
TRAPANI CONSTRUCTION 200.00
UNITED STATES POSTAL SER 75.00
UNRUH, BRETT M 306.00
USA BLUEBOOK 354.40
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 425.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 5,626.22
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 3,050.00
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 4,400.00
WELLS FARGO BANK NA 449.42
WITT, CINDY 17.46
ZAHN, DAN 1,096.00
GRAND TOTALS 289,180.61
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 76,963.00
PAGEANT FUND 50.00
ANNEXATION FUND 8,712.00
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 225.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 73,058.30
WATER/SEWER FUND 69,527.29
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 40,007.34
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 33.84
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 4,954.74
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 15,199.68
POLICE PENSION FUND 449.42
TOTALS 289,180.61
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR HAUNTED ATTRACTION — 2000
NORTH RICHMOND ROAD
In attendance was applicant Keith DeSmet of Twisted Limits.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was received from Keith DeSmet
seeking permission to operate a haunted attraction in the former Dominick's grocery store
located at 2000 North Richmond Road. Proposed dates of operation would be as follows:
September 26-28,2008
October 3-5,9-12,16-19,23-26, and 29-31,2008
November 1-2, 2008.
Proposed hours of operation would be:
Thursday and Sunday. 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6 p.m. until midnight.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the shopping center has ample parking as
well as adequate access from Illinois Route 31 and McCullom Lake Road. Deputy City
Administrator stated the applicant has satisfactorily responded to all of Staffs concerns and
questions regarding the proposed use. Although the attraction would provide competition
for the Jaycee's Annual Haunted House, it is Staffs recommendation to approve the
request as presented subject to the condition that all concerns of the City and McHenry
Township Fire Protection District regarding health and safety have been addressed.
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Alderman Condon stated she is intrigued by the proposed use which would be new
and different for the community.
In response to Alderman Santi's inquiry, City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff has
concerns about Council's expectations regarding the regulation of content and the
appropriateness of the elements of the proposed event.
Alderman Santi noted as long as public safety is protected, he has no issues with
the proposed use.
Alderman Glab expressed concern regarding proposed sign dimensions for the use.
Mr. DeSmet responded the sign would be a banner of vinyl construction. The sign would
conform to City ordinance regulations.
Alderman Schaefer expressed concerns regarding potential loitering and policing of
the parking area. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded security would be addressed
on-site by Twisted Limits. City Administrator Maxeiner stated the City would not supplement
security without charge to the applicant. Deputy City Administrator Martin further stated the
matter of security and policing the parking area has been discussed with the applicant.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated while he is leery of permitting a temporary use in the
building, he does not believe it would impact the potential sale of the building long-term. He
also noted he is not concerned regarding the proposed signage for the site.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve a temporary use permit to allow the operation of a Haunted House Attraction at
2000 North Richmond Road as presented:
September 26-28,2008
October 3-5,9-12,16-19,23-26, and 29-31, 2008
November 1-2, 2008.
Proposed hours of operation would be:
Thursday and Sunday: 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6 p.m. until midnight
subject to the condition that all of the concerns of the Director of Construction and
Neighborhood Services and McHenry Township Fire Protection District are addressed
satisfactorily; and that if the signage for the use does not conform to the City's Sign
Ordinance, the applicant will be required to come back to Council for consideration and
approval of the proposed sign(s).
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO HOST AN INDOOR TOOL AND
GENERAL MERCHANDISE SALE AT THE VFW LOCATED AT 3002 WEST ROUTE 120
—T.A.P. ENTERPRISES
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Diana Kleckner
of T.A.P. Enterprises seeking a temporary use permit to allow an indoor tool and general
merchandise sale at the McHenry VFW Post located at 3002 West Route 120. This request
is similar to a request made for a similar sale held at this location on March 6, 2008. Deputy
City Administrator Martin noted the current.request is to hold the sale on Thursday, August
28, 2008, between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated no concerns were expressed following the
March sale. Sales tax is reported to the State of Illinois and sales tax generated from event
sales will be allocated to the City of McHenry. Deputy City Administrator Martin concluded
Staff finds no issues with the proposed temporary use and supports the request.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve a temporary use permit to host an indoor tool and general merchandise sale at the
McHenry VFW Post located at 3002 West Route 120 by T.A.P. Enterprises on Thursday,
August 28, 2008 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CITY'S APPLICATION TO MCHENRY COUNTY FOR
CDBG GRANT FOR THE EXTENSION OF MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER IN THE
HUNTERVILLE SUBDIVISION
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Staff has prepared an application to
McHenry County for Community Development Block Grant assistance to extend municipal
sanitary sewer service to Hunterville Subdivision. The projected cost of the project is
$825,000. The grant application is in the amount of $650,000. Staff is seeking Council
approval of a resolution in support of the grant application.
Alderman Schaefer opined it is good to seek grant opportunities for this type of
project.
Alderman Murgatroyd noted an error in line item #13 of the application and
requested Staff make appropriate corrections prior to submittal of the application.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass a
resolution in support of the City's application to McHenry County for CDBG grant for the
extension of municipal sanitary sewer to Hunterville Subdivision.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING GRAND DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION TO:
A. PASS AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SUBDIVISION;
B. PASS AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
DRIVE-UP PHARMACY FOR A SHOPPING CENTER DEVELOPMENT LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CRYSTAL LAKE
ROAD AND BULL VALLEY ROAD:
C. DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPERTY
SALE OF 2.2-ACRE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO NORTHWEST
CORNER OF GRAND DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION
City Attorney McArdle stated before the Council can consider the Plat of Subdivision,
the 2.2-acre municipal parcel which has been incorporated into the Applicant's Preliminary
Plat of Grand Development must be disposed of (turned over to the applicant via sale,
dedication, etc.). City Attorney McArdle suggested Council deliberate regarding the
applicant's requests and provide direction via consensus.
In attendance was Angela James of 5305 Glenbrook Trail who addressed Council
regarding the applicant's requests. Ms. James, President of Abbey Ridge Condominium
Association, spoke on behalf of the Association. She expressed concerns regarding the
development's proposed entrance onto Remington Road which would then provide
development access onto Crystal Lake Road. Ms. James stated the Association is opposed
to the Remington Road connection. She noted the Association also has concerns regarding
traffic generated by the development, safety issues, and cost concerns. Ms. James stated
she would like to see a separate entrance for Walgreen's.
Deputy City Administrator Martin acknowledged the most difficult aspect of the
development is access. He noted Walgreen's has indicated they will not approve the site
without a direct full access onto Crystal Lake Road.
Mayor Low stated in view of the opinion expressed by Attorney McArdle, she would
prefer Council discuss the matter and a consensus be developed regarding the applicant's
requests and that no vote be taken this evening regarding the requests.
Alderman Glab concurred with the Condominium Association. He opined it does not
make sense to have access onto Remington Road. He encouraged full access onto Bull
Valley Road from the development.
Alderman Schaefer expressed concern with the full access onto Crystal Lake Road
south of the Remington Road intersection, particularly with regard to stacking space for
vehicles waiting to make a left-hand turn. City Engineer Wegener stated there is sufficient
stacking room heading east, but insufficient room for Remington Road for a full access. He
noted the layout presented by Walgreen's is the most efficient of the various site plans
discussed, if full access south of Remington Road is approved.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired about a possible traffic signal at Remington Road.
Deputy City Administrator Martin replied in the affirmative. Traffic signalization of this
intersection would be possible provided there is not a full access point to the development r
south of Remington Road. He noted Remington Road is a horseshoe configuration.
Alderman Murgatroyd stated he would prefer right-in right-out as opposed to full access.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired when the landscaping would be planted to buffer the
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residential property from the commercial development. Deputy City Administrator Martin
responded Walgreen's would be doing landscaping immediately following completion of
building construction on their site. Alderman Murgatroyd expressed concerns regarding the
proposed concept. He noted he does not support full access to the subdivision.
Alderman Wimmer requested verification there would be a traffic signal at the
intersection of Remington Road and Crystal Lake Road. Deputy City Administrator Martin
stated if there was no full access granted to Walgreen's on Crystal Lake Road south of
Remington, a traffic signal could be installed at the Remington Road intersection.
Alderman Peterson requested clarification regarding the 2.2-acre municipal parcel.
Deputy City Administrator Martin responded the land is needed by the applicant to ensure
buffering from adjacent residential properties and to provide an area to implement drainage
improvements.
Mr. George Archos, developer representing Walgreen's, stated without full access to
the subdivision, Walgreen's will not approve the plan. It would be a deal-breaker if full
access is not granted. City Engineer Wegener stated Bull Valley Road is a critical
connection from an east-west standpoint. He noted as construction in the area expands
there will be a median strip constructed, although no definite time frame is currently
available as to when that may happen.
City Administrator Maxeiner stated the traffic study provided by the applicant was a
linear study based on population growth. He noted the recent drop-off of growth which has
occurred due to the state of the economy.
Alderman Condon expressed her concern regarding the Brookwood Trail
intersection. She noted she supports a right-in right-out access for the development. She
expressed concerns that problems will be created in the future. Alderman Condon also
noted landscaping should be completed throughout the development to protect and screen
adjacent residences from the commercial businesses. Alderman Condon stated she
cautiously supports the full access onto Crystal Lake Road but only a right-in-right-out on
Bull Valley Road.
Mayor Low stated she is looking for consensus to provide direction to the applicant.
Alderman Schaefer inquired if there was a full access granted to Walgreen's south of
the Remington Road a traffic signal would not be installed at that location. Deputy City
Administrator Martin responded that was correct.
Mayor Low asked for Council opinion regarding the following aspects of the
applicant's requests:
1. Drive-up facility full consensus;
2. s/ access onto Bull Valley Road six in favor; one opposed;
3. Full access onto Bull Valley Road four in favor; three opposed;
4. Full access onto Crystal Lake Road six in favor; one opposed
5. Sale of 2.2-acre municipal property full consensus
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Mayor Low stated City Attorney McArdle will discuss the sale of the municipal -�
property with the attorney for the development. An appraisal of the land will be obtained
and the matter will come back to Council for consideration at that time.
PURCHASE OF PEDESTRIAN-ACTIVATED CROSSWALK SIGNALS FOR
INSTALLATION ON LINCOLN ROAD AT HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS
INCLUDED IN 2008/2009 BUDGET- IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $7,440
City Administrator Maxeiner stated a flashing pedestrian signal was included in the
2008-2009 budget. Due to the recent development of Liberty Trails and Lincoln Hills
Subdivision, Staff has determined the need for flashing signals on Lincoln Road at Hilltop
Elementary School exists. It is therefore Staffs recommendation to authorize the purchase
of flashing pedestrian signals to be installed on Lincoln Road at Hilltop Elementary School
in the amount not-to-exceed $7,440.
Alderman Condon stated she is in favor of any helpful instruments located near
schools.
Alderman Peterson suggested putting an article in the newsletter to alert the public
and vehicular traffic to the new flashing signal.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to authorize
the purchase and installation of flashing pedestrian signals to be placed on Lincoln Road at
Hilltop Elementary School in the amount not-to-exceed $7,440. .r
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR- STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low expressed her gratitude to Staff, parks and recreation, public works
employees regarding the implementation of this year's Fiesta Days events. She noted there
are more events yet to come.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Condon announced there will be a Community Development
Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference
Room.
STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Administrator Hobson provided Council with a summary of upcoming
Fiesta Days events and activities. Assistant City Administrator Hobson requested all
elected officials wishing to participate in the parade on Sunday, July 20th, to be in line no
later than 1 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ,
Alderman Glab suggested in light of recent issues, different criteria be utilized for
block party requests. City Administrator Maxeiner responded full consensus of the
neighbors is now required in order to secure block party approval.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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