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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 04/28/2008 - City Council ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 28, 2008 The Annual Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, April 28, 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, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent: None. Mayor Low invited members of Girl Scout Troop 408 to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Low noted the scouts are working on their Citizenship 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 Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Bills for Approval: A-YARD CORP 65.00 ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,048.60 ADAMS AUTO BODY 887.97 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 3,861.34 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 4.80 APWA 240.00 ARAMARK WORK APPAREL 5 U 99.99 AT&T 24.35 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 56.72 ATS SPORTS 297.59 BEACON ATHLETICS 55.44 BRASIL, ROB S CONNIE 530.00 BURRAFATO, SAM 49.33 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 142.15 CATARELLO, MARIA 76.50 CONAWAY, TINA 8.00 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 24,355.82 - CRAFT CONCRETE PRODUCTS 72.00 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 180.22 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 843.86 DAWN ENTERPRISES 622.28 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 261.50 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 21.95 FISCHER BROS FRESH 265.63 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 78.50 GALLS INCORPORATED 470.74 GASVODA 6 ASSOCIATES INC 659.40 GITZKE, WILLIAM J 953.20 GREAT LAKES FIRE S SAFET 122.95 HACH COMPANY 91.62 HBK WATER METER SERVICE 620.58 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 1,626.40 HIGHLAND PARK POOLS 6 SU 296.00 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 2,000.00 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 49.00 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 35.82 J G UNIFORMS INC 379.93 JOHNSON, JEROME A 374.68 KALE UNIFORMS INC 246.30 KANE COUNTY SAFE KIDS 400.00 KING, LAURA 297.50 April 28,2008 Page 2 KTD INC 1,032.80 LAKESIDE PEST CONTROL SE 100.00 LAMBERT, FRANCES B 852.65 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 27.75 LOCKER'S FLOWERS 62.00 MCH CTY MUNICIPAL RISK M 2,425.92 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 65.00 MCHENRY NAPA 409.39 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 144.12 MIDWEST METER INC 205.99 MOTOROLA 1,075.98 NEXTEL WEST CORP 2,201.12 NICOR GAS 5,480.13 O'HERRON CO INC, RAY 3,030.71 O'MEARA, THOMAS 34.77 PADDOCK, TIMOTHY 258.75 PALMER, MIKE 68.86 PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC 48.54 PAYLINE WEST INC 12.38 PETROLIANCE LLC 6,255.23 PETROW, STEPHANIE S 80.00 PLASTINA, DARREN 53.07 PRECISION SERVICE 6 PART 510.16 PRIME TACK & SEAL CO 701.15 R&J CONTRUCTION SUPPLY C 214.00 REINWALL REPAIRS 1,415.00 SANTO SPORT STORE 1,965.96 SEC GROUP INC 738.75 SEXTON, ERIC M 16.00 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 594.46 STATE TREASURER IDOT 6,971.79 STONE, TANYA L 1,125.00 STOZEK, SARI 190.00 TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 250.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 625.00 --- UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 32.14 WALMART COMMUNITY 749.91 WEST PAYMENT CENTER 1,573.00 WOOD, ROLAND 6.75 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD 6 12,472.50 GRAND TOTALS 96,850.39 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 51,738.89 WATER/SEWER FUND 34,239.79 MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 1,415.00 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 3,843.89 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 175.32 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 5,437.50 TOTALS 96,850.39 B. City Council Minutes: April 14, 2008 regularly scheduled meeting; Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 ANNUAL BUDGET Director of Finance Black stated Staff, in conjunction with Council's Finance and Personnel Committee, has prepared the 2008/2009 Fiscal Year annual budget. Director _ Black thanked Staff for their cooperation and diligence and expressed gratitude to the Finance and Personnel Committee in establishing this year's budget. Director Black summarized the proposed budget noting the spending plan recommended by the Finance and Personnel Committee totals $40,703,865 for all funds April 28, 2008 Page 3 and $17,027,296 for the General Fund, compared to $44,573,425 and $17,080,373, respectively, for the prior year. However, after discounting interfund transfers, the net budget totals $32,788,789 for all funds and $15,502,616 for the General Fund. Director Black stated the proposed budget maintains existing services with a decrease in property tax rate. Overall, there is a net decrease of 0.9 full-time equivalents in the General Fund. Several budget reduction measures were made during deliberations by the Finance and Personnel Committee to address a deficit in the proposed budget. Budgeted revenues within the General Fund are $17,059,833 which represents a decrease of 0.8% over the prior year. Total General Fund expenditure budget is $17,027,296 which represents a decrease of 0.3% over the prior year. Director Black noted revenues in the Water and Sewer Fund are anticipated to be $4.49 million with expenditures being $5.9 million. Projected revenues are based on a rate increase of 2.5% that occurred in February 2008. Alderman Murgatroyd noted the poor state of the economy which resulted in the Committee's decision to be conservative in reviewing budget revenue estimates and expenditure costs. Alderman Murgatroyd complimented Director Black for his efforts. Alderman Condon stated the budget preparation was a challenge this year. She complimented the Finance and Personnel Committee and Staff for their difficult work in preparing this year's budget. Aldermen Santi and Schaefer concurred with Aldermen Murgatroyd and Condon. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the Finance and Personnel Committee's recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Annual Budget as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. YEAR 2008/2009 ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS City Administrator Maxeiner stated annually all owners of establishments in the City limits serving and/or selling alcoholic beverages must renew their liquor licenses by the end of the fiscal year. City Administrator noted Staff is recommending the elimination of the Class "G" license and moving all previous Class G licenses to the G1 classification. An ordinance has been prepared providing for these modifications. In addition, the ordinance provides for a reduction in the number of Class G1 licenses as a result of the closing of Cafe Aeon and a reduction in the number of Class F2 licenses due to the closing of Dominick's Food Store. `�- City Administrator Maxeiner stated Mayor Low, as Liquor Commissioner, has recommended renewal of all current license holders as follows: April 28, 2008 Page 4 CLASS A BEER&LIQUOR-$1.400 A-1 McHenry Country Club (Club A-2 Fire Wood Restaurant A-3 Fox Hole Tap & Pizzeria A-4 Ye Olde Corner Tap A-5 Chili's Grill & Bar A-6 The Gambler of McHenry A-7 Joey T's Caf6 Italiano A-8 Dunhill's Prime Steakhouse A-9 Bimbo's Bar & Grill A-10 The Old Bridge Tavern A-11 Town Club A-12 After the Fox A-13 Main Street Saloon A-14 Bambino's Pizzeria & Pub A-15 Zubrzycki's Warsaw Inn A-16 Village Squire of McHenry A-17 Main Street Station A-18 Mulligan's Saloon A-19 Fernando's Mexican Grill A-20 Haystacks Manor A-21 Plum Garden Restaurant A-22 Monaco's A-23 Vickie's Place A-24 Las Palmas Mexican Rest & Bar A-25 Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill A-27 Nicolino's A-28 Green Peapod Restaurant CLASS Al BEER&WINE-$1.250 Al-1 Corkscrew Pointe CLASS B PACKAGED BEER&WINE-$700 B-1 Aldi B-2. Jewel Food Store B-3 7-Eleven CLASS D BEER&LIQUOR 1NFP1-$100 D-1 Liberty Club of McHenry D-2 McHenry American Legion Post #491 D-3 VFW Veterans Club, Inc. CLASS E1 SPECIAL OCCASION FACILITY-$1.600 CLASS E2 SPECIAL OCCASION FACILITY(NFP)$100 CLASS F-1 PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$1.100 Fl-1 Binny's Beverage Depot F1-2 McHenry Liquors, Inc. F1-3 Liquor & Wine Place F1-4 Bull Valley Liquors, Inc. CLASS F-2 PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$800 F2-1 Sullivan Foods F2-2 Osco Drug Store F2-4 River Road Shell F2-5 Sunrise Grocery& Liquor F2-6 Family Food Mart F2-7 LaRosita Grocery F2-8 Angelo's Fresh Market F2-9 Meijer Store #218 F2-10 Riverside Shop-N-Go April 28,2008 Page 5 CLASS G1 BEER&LIQUOR-SERVICE BAR ONLY-$700 G1-1 Nana's Kitchen G1-2 Touch of Italy \ G1-3 Toluca's III G1-4 Windhill Restaurant G1-5 Green Street Caf6 CLASS H BEER&WINE ONLY-$700 H-1 Pizza Hut H-2 McHenry Country Club (Halfway House) H-5 Burritoville Restaurant Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass an ordinance providing for: a reduction in the number of Class F2 licenses from ten to nine; elimination of the Class G liquor license; an increase in the number of Class G1 licenses from three to five; and to approve the following renewals of the Year 2008/2009 Liquor Licenses: CLASS A BEER&LIQUOR-$1,400 A-1 McHenry Country Club (Club A-2 Fire Wood Restaurant A-3 Fox Hole Tap & Pizzeria A-4 Ye Olde Corner Tap A-5 Chili's Grill & Bar A-6 The Gambler of McHenry A-7 Joey T's Caf6 Italiano A-8 Dunhill's Prime Steakhouse A-9 Bimbo's Bar & Grill A-10 The Old Bridge Tavern A-11 Town Club A-12 After the Fox A-13 Main Street Saloon A-14 Bambino's Pizzeria & Pub A-15 Zubrzycki's Warsaw Inn A-16 Village Squire of McHenry A-17 Main Street Station A-18 Mulligan's Saloon A-19 Fernando's Mexican Grill A-20 Haystacks Manor A-21 Plum Garden Restaurant A-22 Monaco's A-23 Vickie's Place A-24 Las Palmas Mexican Rest & Bar A-25 Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill A-27 Nicolino's A-28 Green Peapod Restaurant CLASS Al BEER&WINE-$1.250 Al-1 Corkscrew Pointe CLASS B PACKAGED BEER&WINE-$700 B-1 Aldi B-2 Jewel Food Store B-3 7-Eleven CLASS D BEER&LIQUOR MIR)-$100 D-1 Liberty Club of McHenry D-2 McHenry American Legion Post #491 D-3 VFW Veterans Club, Inc. CLASS E1 SPECIAL OCCASION FACILITY-$1.500 April 28, 2008 Page 6 CLASS E2 SPECIAL OCCASION FACILITY(NFP)$100 CLASS F-1 PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$1,100 Fl-1 Binny's Beverage Depot F1-2 McHenry Liquors, Inc. F1-3 Liquor & Wine Place F1-4 Bull Valley Liquors, Inc. CLASS F-2 PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$800 F2-1 Sullivan Foods F2-2 Osco Drug Store F2-4 River Road Shell F2-5 Sunrise Grocery & Liquor F2-6 Family Food Mart F2-7 LaRosita Grocery F2-8 Angelo's Fresh Market F2-9 Meijer Store #218 F2-10 Riverside Shop-N-Go CLASS G1 BEER&LIQUOR-SERVICE BAR ONLY-$700 Gl-1 Nana's Kitchen G1-2 Touch of Italy G1-3 Toluca's III G1-4 Windhill Restaurant G1-5 Green Street Cafes CLASS H BEER&WINE ONLY-$700 H-1 Pizza Hut H-2 McHenry Country Club (Halfway House) H-5 Burritoville Restaurant Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT—ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Low noted the past year has passed very quickly. She opined a great deal has been accomplished during that time through the efforts of all. Mayor Low stated she is honored to serve with Council and complimented Staff for their hard work. Mayor Low stated Landmark Commission Chairman Wirtz notified her that Sandie Schwarz has resigned due to time constraints. Mayor Low requested Council approve appointments as follows: Annual Staff Appointments City Administrator Douglas K Maxeiner 4130/09 Director Construction and Neighborhood Services Vacant Director Finance Christopher J Black 4130/09 Director Parks and Recreation Peter J Merkel 4/30/09 Chief of Police Thomas J O'Meara 4/30/09 Director Public Works Jon M Schmitt 4130/09 Municipal Consulting Finns Corporate Attorney Zukowski,Rogers, Flood&McArdle 4/30/09 _ Labor Attorney Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper&Gilbert Ltd 4/30/09 Traffic Court Attorney Patrick J McAndrews 4/30/09 City Engineer SEC Group Inc 4/30/09 Administrative Adjudication Officer Harry Semrow 4130/08 April 28,2008 Page 7 Boards and Commissions Planning and Zoning Commission Roger Thacker 4/30/13 Landmark Commission Kaaren Gies 4130/11 Marie Witt 4/30/11 Environmental Advisory Commission Thomas McCarthy 4130/10 Police Commission Robert Mrachek 4130/11 Police Pension Board Robert Hettermann 4/30/11 Emergency Services&Disaster Agency(ESDA) Ryan Schwalenberg 4/30/09 Standina Committees of Council Community Development Committee Chairman Condon,Sant!,Wimmer,Glab 4130/09 Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Murgatroyd,Peterson,Schaefer 41/30/09 Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Peterson,Santi,Schaefer 4/30/09 Public Works Committee Chairman Wimmer,Glab,Murgatroyd 4/30/09 Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Mayoral appointments as follows: Annual Staff Appointments City Administrator Douglas K Maxeiner 4130/09 Director Construction and Neighborhood Services Vacant Director Finance Christopher J Black 4130/09 Director Parks and Recreation Peter J Merkel 4/30/09 Chief of Police Thomas J O'Meara 4/30/09 Director Public Works Jon M Schmitt 4/30/09 Municipal Consultina Firms Corporate Attorney Zukowski,Rogers,Flood&McArdle 4130/09 Labor Attorney Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper&Gilbert Ltd 4/30/09 Traffic Court Attorney Patrick J McAndrews 4/30/09 City Engineer SEC Group Inc 4/30/09 Administrative Adjudication Officer Harry Semrow 4/30/08 Boards and Commissions Planning and Zoning Commission Roger Thacker 4130/13 Landmark Commission Kaaren Gies 4130/11 Marie Wilt 4/30/11 Environmental Advisory Commission Thomas McCarthy 4/30/10 Police Commission Robert Mrachek 4/30/11 Police Pension Board Robert Hettermann 4/30/11 Emergency Services&Disaster Agency(ESDA) Ryan Schwalenberg 4130/09 Standina Committees of Council Community Development Committee Chairman Condon,Santi,Wimmer,Glab 4130/09 Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Murgatroyd,Peterson,Schaefer 41/30109 Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Peterson,Santi,Schaefer 4/30/09 Public Works Committee Chairman Wimmer,Glab,Murgatroyd 4/30/09 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. MAYOR CITY C