HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/05/2008 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MAY 5, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, May 5, 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 Finance Black.
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 Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Special Use/Picnic Permits
B. City Council Minutes:
April 21, 2008 regularly scheduled meeting;
C. List of As-Needed Checks:
ASPECT DESIGN INC 900.00
AT&T 1,776.57
BENEFIT SYSTEMS & SERVIC 20,581.84
BERGER EXCAVATING CONTRA 213,605.88
BURRAFATO, SAM 45.53
CAMP I AM ME 45.00
CAPITAL GAINS INCORPORAT 3,774.00
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 10.00
DAVENPORT GROUP, THE 4,000.00
FOP UNITS I/II 2,052.00
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SPRI 95.20
HOME DEPOT/GECF 721.93
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 656.00
ILLINOIS STUDENT ASST CO 197.88
IUOE, LOCAL 150 1,845.06
MCHENRY REC BOWLING ALLE 116.00
MIDWEST OPERATING ENGINE 7,020.00
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 98.04
NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 476.19
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 335.00
OWSLEY, MIKE 65.67
PETTY CASH FUND 181.67
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 4,333.25
PRAYER BREAKFAST COMMITT 175.00
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES 246.05
ROUTE 66 HOTEL & CONFERE 170.00
SANDOZ, CHRISTOPHER 65.67
SEARS COMMERCIAL ONE 71.93
SECRETARY OF STATE 78.00
SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 78.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 79.40
UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 2,516.40
WELLS FARGO BANK NA 533.39
GRAND TOTALS 266,946.55
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 13,565.58
PAGEANT FUND 116.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 214,505.88
WATER/SEWER FUND 896.42
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 27,778.71
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 5,776.57
POLICE PENSION FUND 4,307.39
TOTALS 266,946.55
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D. List of Bills: .�
A G PLUMBING 380.00
A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 388.75
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 487.34
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 120.00
ADAMS, JOHN 265.38
ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 4,443.43
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 228.85
AMERICAST CONCRETE PRODU 220.60
ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 128.47
ASHLAND SPECIALTY CHEMIC 3,510.00
AT&T 3,715.31
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 778.49
B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 1,149.10
BANKCARD SERVICES 1,672.23
BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,381.35
BEESON'S 822.00
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 216.72
BROWNELLS INC 62.28
BURRIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 239.48
BUSS FORD SALES 706.12
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 494.62
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 429.24
CENTURY SPRINGS 141.45
CHICAGO COMMUNICATION SE 105.75
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 667.01
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE 300.00
COMED 4,133.52
CONAWAY, TINA 110.00
CONWAY, PAMELA 165.00
CRASH 1 COLLISION/MCHENR 4,385.82
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 282.74
CRYSTAL LAKE RADIATOR & 260.00
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 45.00
DOLECKI, NICHOLE L 30.75
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 1,659.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 105.00
EJ EQUIPMENT 253.70
FISHER, MARC 7.69
FOERSTER, JEFFERY S 10.00
FOUR SEASONS DISPLAY INC 5,415.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 178.44
FREELOVE, JULIE 18.00
FREUND, LORETTA 75.00
GASVODA & ASSOCIATES INC 2,760.38
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 190.00
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 316.40
GOPHER 319.70
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 191.00
HARM'S FARM 142.27
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 1,967.25
HOME DEPOT/GECF 410.35
ILLINOIS DIRECTOR OF 1,992.00
JENSEN, KELLY 431.66
KIMBALL MIDWEST 457.79
KING, LAURA 150.00
KTD INC 9.64
LAW ENFORCEMENT INTELLIG 95.90
LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS 169.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 40.00
MCHENRY NAPA 508.02
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 325.08
MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 436.21
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 159.81
MIDWEST METER INC 526.11
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 28.00
MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 146.36
NICOR GAS 135.25
NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC 15.00
O'MEARA, THOMAS 69.50
OHLIN SALES INC 210.31
PAYLINE WEST INC 68.32
PENZE, JACQUELINE S 200.00
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PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 819.99
PETROLIANCE LLC 13,434.72
PITEL SEPTIC INC 75.00
PRECISION POWDER COATING 435.00
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 535.67
R&J CONTRUCTION SUPPLY C 135.87
REINDERS INC 265.81
SEC GROUP INC 43,393.14
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 2,092.00
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 2,187.50
SIMPLEX GRINNELL LP 384.94
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 345.06
STEKL, DIANE 195.50
THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 245.00
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 42.00
TOBIN, TRACY 105.00
TRITON ELECTRONICS INC 1,528.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 21.94
USA BLUEBOOK 128.74
VALLEY VIEW ACRES 340.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,206.30
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,353.81
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 478.76
GRAND TOTALS 129,409.69
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 41,143.23
TIF FUND 1,133.75
WATER/SEWER FUND 37,052.20
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 38,835.88
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 6,353.07
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 459.20
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 4,432.36
TOTALS 129,409.69
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR A FENCE VARIANCE— MARK CONNING, 1425 NORTH RIVER ROAD
In attendance was Mark Conning, property owner of 1425 North River Road.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was received from Mr. Conning
who is seeking a variance to allow a 42" high French-gothic style fence in his front yard.
The applicant is requesting fence installation along his eastern and southern property lines.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the applicant currently has a chain link fence
installed on three sides of his property. The applicant intends to leave the chain link fencing
on the north side of his lot. The lot has frontage on North River Road and along the Fox
River.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the Municipal Code prohibits the installation
of fencing within 30' of the right-of-way or closer than the existing building line. The sole
exception is a 42" high split rail fence. Staff has reviewed the application and supports the
request for variance to allow the 42" high French-gothic fence installation along the east
and south property lines.
�-- Alderman Glab requested clarification as to the proposed height of the fence. Mr.
Conning responded the fence is 42" high.
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Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to grant a .�
variance to allow a 42" high French-gothic style fence to be installed in the front yard along
the east and south property lines at 1425 North River Road as requested by Mark Conning.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FROM THE MCHENRY PUBLIC
LIBRARY DISTRICT—849 NORTH FRONT STREET
In attendance was Executive Director Jim Scholtz of the McHenry Public Library.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Mr. Scholtz has requested a temporary use
to allow storage of snow removal equipment on the Library's newly-acquired property
located at 849 North Front Street. The sole building on the property is a garage, formerly
utilized as an automobile body shop, which would be used to house the equipment. Staff
recommends granting a temporary use for one year subject to annual consideration and
renewal by Council.
Alderman Condon noted the City has always maintained a good relationship with the
Library and would support the request.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Schaefer, Mr. Scholtz stated the building
would be utilized solely for the storage of the equipment.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve
a temporary use as requested by the McHenry Public Library to allow the storage of snow
removal equipment in the garage located at 8:49 North Front Street for a period of one
year, subject to annual consideration and renewal by Council.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCES — MCHENRY COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the leasing agent for the McHenry
Commons Shopping Center, Regency Centers, has requested sign variances to locate an
additional commercial real estate advertising sign for the Dominick's vacancy as well as an
additional freestanding sign for the shopping center. The freestanding sign would require
variance as to height and square footage.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted there are currently two commercial _
advertising signs on the subject property. The property is being leased by Regency Centers
(on the north) and Mid America (on the south). The development entrance has a
freestanding sign. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the shopping center is permitted
two shopping center signs as there is frontage on two streets (Richmond Road and
McCullom Lake Road). Maximum sign height permitted by ordinance is 8' with a maximum
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area of 100 square feet. The applicant is seeking a second freestanding sign with a height
of 15'8" and 100'6" square foot area, both of which require a variance.
'— Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Staff has reviewed the request and supports
the variances.
Alderman Schaefer stated he initially had reservations regarding the request, but the
development needs to be re-established. The installation of the signs should assist in
securing new tenants and revitalizing the center.
Alderman Murgatroyd inquired about the style of the proposed freestanding sign. He
noted the City has furthered the installation of monument signs in recent years. Deputy City
Administrator Martin stated the applicant is requesting the taller sign in order to provide
better visibility. Alderman Murgatroyd opined the sight lines to the north should not be
affected.
Alderman Peterson wondered if the sign was appropriate. He stated he thought
commercial leasing was typically handled by a broker. City Administrator Maxeiner
responded Staff frequently receives calls from brokers who see signs and make inquiries
regarding available retail space.
Alderman Condon inquired if discussion has taken place regarding the connecting of
the two properties. City Administrator Maxeiner stated he believes it has been worked out
between the property owners.
Alderman Glab stated he would like to see a time limit of six months be placed on
the real estate advertising sign. He expressed uncertainty regarding support of the variance
requests.
Mayor Low stated she feels McHenry Commons must be given the opportunity to
lease the space.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to
grant the following to the property owners of the McHenry Commons Shopping Center:
1. variance to allow a second commercial real estate advertising sign on the
premises;
2. variance to allow a second freestanding shopping center sign with a height of
15'8" and an area of 100'6" square feet.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO CONSIDER:
1. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GRAND DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CRYSTAL LAKE
ROAD AND BULL VALLEY ROAD:
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE-THRU FACILITY ON LOT 1 OF
GRAND DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION
Mayor Low announced the request for Preliminary Plat approval and conditional use
permit for Lot I of Grand Development Subdivision has been removed from this evening's
Agenda at the applicant's request.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low announced the Character Counts! pillar for May is Responsibility,
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Department Head Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab reported some of his constituents on a fixed income reported unduly
large utility bills from NiCor. He stated NiCor appears to have estimated the bills for three
months resulting in the issuance of larger than normal actual bills when the meters were —
actually read. City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff will contact NiCor and investigate
the issue.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL
Motion by Glab, seconded by Santi, to go into Executive Session to discuss
Personnel at 7:54 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried
Council went into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Glab, to go back into Open Session at 7:56 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 7:56 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION REGARDING MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to accept Staffs recommendation to offer
the position of Director of Construction and Neighborhood Services to Ryan Schwalenberg
at a grade 21, step 6, effective May 6, 2008.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
MAYOR ITY CLE