HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/14/2008 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at
7:30 P.M. on Monday, April 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 Finance Black, Director of Public Works
Schmitt, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent: None.
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 Wimmer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented:
A. Ordinance approving Supplemental Appropriation for 2007/2008 Fiscal Year;
B. Resolution declaring April 25, 2008 as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry;
C. Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 13, adding a loading zone at 3931
Main Street;
D. List of Bills:
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 3,066.59
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 787.68
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 274.12
ADAMS, JOHN 50.85
AFCI, THE 180.00
AFTERMATH INC 245.00
ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 4,321.75
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 765.16
ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 141.13
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 393.44
BIRK, JOHN 672.09
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 6,832.50
BUSS FORD SALES 238.62
CAREY ELECTRIC 23,500.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 265.98
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 234.33
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 14.23
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 672.84
CLESEN, NICHOLAS 21.94
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE 300.00
CONSERV FS 1,245.68
CRYSTAL LAKE RADIATOR & 782.50
CST/BERGER 307.47
CUNAT 600.00
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 782.80
CUSHING TECHNOLOGIES INC 1,500.00
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 22.50
DELL MARKETING LP 967.40
DICKMAN, ROB 50.44
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 76.04
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 35.25
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 21.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 6.30
ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 46.70
EPCO PAINT 329.92
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 265.55
..`, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 54.00
FOREMAN & COMPANY, JOSEP 471.14
FRASCH, JULIE 77.00
FUNK, PAUL D 367.79
G IMPRESSIONS INC 202.00
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GALLS INCORPORATED 230.25
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 300.33
GRAINGER 73.85
GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 243.15
GROVE, KELLY 162.75
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 17.50
HARKER, MAUREEN B 980.00
HARRIS, JAMES 160.95
HARRIS, JILL 5.73
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 2,273.40
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 95.20
ILLINOIS AUDIO PRODUCTIO 198.00
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 23.88
IPELRA 50.00
JENSEN, KELLY 1,750.00
JOHNSON, SEAN 141.09
JONES, JOHN 163.27
KALE UNIFORMS INC 445.02
KIMBALL MIDWEST 383.04
KING, LAURA 2,050.00
KREASSIG, DANIEL 42.59
KTD INC 45.94
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 98.18
LEXISNEXIS 113.50
LUNSMANN, JOAN 243.57
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00
MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALT 1,200.00
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 160.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 834.50
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 246.00
MCHENRY NAPA 1,252.20
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 32.50
MCHENRY STORAGE, THE 220.00
MERTZ, GARY 42.84
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 400.53
MIDWEST METER INC 1,785.27
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 65.70
NICOLET SCENIC TOURS 6,570.00
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE 13.20
NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC 30.00
OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 262.97
PETROLIANCE LLC 3,495.33
PRECISION SERVICE & PART 462.83
PROSOURCE FINANCIAL LLC 6,333.34
PUCHALSKI, RICHARD J 7,330.00
R&J CONTRUCTION SUPPLY C 36.07
RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 124.60
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 21.36
ROSENBERG, GERHARD 50.00
SCHEEL, BRYAN 112.95
SCHMIDT, THOMAS 43.51
SCHMITT, MATT 557.45
SEC GROUP INC 71,458.73
SEXTON, ERIC M 68.92
SPAN PUBLISHING INC 134.10
SPLINTER GROUP 2,592.58
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 1,348.35
SYNEK, JENNIFER 90.00
TEAM REIL INC 464.16
THERMO/CENSE INC 198.28
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 1,984.20
VLCEK, PEGGY 7.28
ZMT INC 459.81
GRAND TOTALS 178,790.48
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 59,840.23
AUDIT EXPENSE FUND 1,632.50
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 46,137.48
WATER/SEWER FUND 13,850.80
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 42,026.25
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 234.33
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 2,857.39
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 4,881.50
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POLICE PENSION FUND 7,330.00
TOTALS 178,790.48
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM THE MCHENRY GARDEN CLUB TO POST TEMPORARY SIGNS_IN
MUNICIPAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO ADVERTISE THE ANNUAL CONTAINER GARDEN
GALA EVENT ON APRIL 24 2008 AT MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was received from the McHenry
Garden Club to post temporary advertising signs announcing their annual Container
Garden Gala Event scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at West Campus
High School. The signs would be posted at the following locations for one week prior to the
event:
Route 31 and Bull Valley Road
Front Street and Elm Street
Front Street and Lillian Street
Richmond Road and Elm Street
Richmond Road and McCullom Lake Road
Richmond Road and Blake Boulevard
Route 120 and Chapel Hill Road
Route 120 and Curran Road
Crystal Lake Road and Bull Valley Road
Crystal Lake Road and Royal Drive
Crystal Lake Road and Elm Street
Charles Miller Road and Green Street.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the request includes waiver of all associated
fees. He noted Staff has reviewed and supports the request.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to
waive all associated fees and approve the posting of temporary advertising signs for one
week announcing the annual Container Garden Gala event scheduled for Thursday, April
24, 2008 at McHenry High School West Campus; with the signs to be posted at the
following locations:
Route 31 and Bull Valley Road
Front Street and Elm Street
Front Street and Lillian Street
Richmond Road and Elm Street
Richmond Road and McCullom Lake Road
Richmond Road and Blake Boulevard
Route 120 and Chapel Hill Road
Route 120 and Curran Road
Crystal Lake Road and Bull Valley Road
Crystal Lake Road and Royal Drive
Crystal Lake Road and Elm Street
Charles Miller Road and Green Street.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE TO HOLD A GRAND OPENING EVENT AT 1720
NORTH RICHMOND ROAD— GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE �`-
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was received .from Gigi's
Playhouse located at 1720 North Richmond Road to host a grand opening event in its
parking lot. The event would include a moonwalk, games for children, and a presentation of
emergency vehicles from the McHenry Township Fire Protection District. The applicant has
indicated approximately 100 volunteers would be assisting with the event scheduled to take
place on Saturday, April 26, 2008.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted Gigi's Playhouse is a not-for-profit
organization which provides activities, resources and educational programs for children and
adults who have Down's Syndrome. The applicant has modified their site plan in light of
Staffs concerns. Staff has approved the site plan which is before Council for consideration
this evening. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Staff supports the request.
Alderman Condon stated she is excited to have a Gigi's Playhouse become a part of
the community.
Alderman Santi concurred noting the grand opening would be a positive event for
the community.
Alderman Glab expressed concern regarding the parking lot being cleaned up at the
conclusion of the event. A representative of Gigi's Playhouse assured Council the parking
lot would be cleaned up no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the event.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to
approve a grand opening event at Gigi's Playhouse located at 1720 North Richmond Road
on Saturday, April 26, 2008, as outlined on the site plan attached to the Agenda
Supplement for Council's review and consideration.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd; Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE GRANTING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND VARIANCES FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON THE EAST SIDE OF
RINGWOOD ROAD (LOT 29)
In attendance was applicant Jake Neulist, property owner of Lot 29 of Westshore
Beach Subdivision, located on the east side of Ringwood Road adjacent to Brittany Park
Subdivision.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the applicant is seeking the following zoning
relief from the City:
1. Reclassification from C-1 Commercial District to RS-3 Medium-High Density _
Single-Family Residential District;
2. Variance to allow two single-family homes on a single zoned lot;
3. Variance to allow a reduction in the required lot frontage along an arterial
roadway from 200' to 175'.
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Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the applicant filed a Plat of Consolidation in
2006 resulting in the consolidation of seven sliver lots into one larger lot, now known as Lot
y— 29.
The application was presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a
public hearing held on April 3, 2008. The Commission unanimously recommended approval
of the applicant's request.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the requested zoning is consistent with the
existing zoning in the area. Staff supports the Planning and Zoning Commission's
recommendation.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the unanimous recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant the following to Jake Neulist for his property
located on the east side of Ringwood Road, Lot 29 of Westshore Beach Subdivision:
1. Reclassification from C-1 Commercial District to RS-3 Medium-High Density
Single-Family Residential District;
2. Variance to allow two single-family homes on a single zoned lot;
3. Variance to allow a reduction in the required lot frontage along an arterial
roadway from 200' to 175'.
Discussion on the Motion:
Mr. Neulist addressed Council stating the McHenry Township Assessor considers
his property as seven lots, each 25' wide. He stated the Assessor does not consider the
lots consolidated into one single lot, Lot 29.
Alderman Santi inquired if the site plan and engineering of the site have been
reviewed. Mr. Neulist responded the Army Corps of Engineers have visited the site and
noted the property was not located in a wetlands and there was no flooding evident.
Alderman Glab inquired which of the seven lots would be built upon. Attorney
McArdle responded from the City's perspective all seven lots are being considered as one
lot.
Alderman Glab stated the lots are not adjacent to Westshore Beach; the lots are
actually part of Westshore Beach Subdivision. Alderman Glab stated he has concerns with
the seven individual lots. He stated he would like to see the zoning changed to RS-3, but
he would like to see the applicant subdivide his property into two lots and then come back
before Council with his requests for zoning relief.
Attorney McArdle explained to the applicant that he would have to come back to
Council when he is ready to develop the property to ensure that he complies with the
Subdivision Control and Development Ordinance of the City.
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Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to withdraw the motion on the floor regarding
the Jake Neulist property, Lot 29 of Westshore Beach Subdivision, located on the east side
of Ringwood Road adjacent to Brittany Park Subdivision.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The motion was withdrawn.
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION IN THE C-5 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND
SIGN VARIANCES — FIRESTONE TOTAL CAR CARE, NORTHGATE WEST SHOPPING
CENTER
In attendance was Project Manager Sharon Jones, representing the site developer
Amcon Design and Construction.
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated a request was received from Amcon Design
on behalf of Firestone Total Car Care for a conditional use permit to allow an automobile
service station on Lot 2 of Northgate West Shopping Center. The applicant appeared
before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing held on April 3, 2008. The
Commission voted 4-1 to grant the request.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the applicant is also seeking a sign variance
to allow three wall signs totaling 171.9 square feet. Due to the layout of the site, and the
fact that the applicant does not have frontage on Route 31 and the limited amount of street
frontage along Diamond Drive, Staff recommends the sign variances be granted as follows:
1. To allow three wall signs on the building (one located on the south frontage and two
along the east side of the building facing Route 31); and
2. To allow an area of 171.9 square feet of wall signs on the applicant's building.
Alderman Glab noted the site plan is well done and very tastefully mapped out.
Alderman Murgatroyd noted he believes the use is a good fit for the site.
Alderman Peterson inquired if the Superintendent of Forestry has reviewed the
plans. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded in the affirmative.
Ms. Jones addressed Council stating the developer is willing to work with Staff
regarding the recommended tree plantings.
Alderman Condon stated she would typically not override the sign ordinance, but _
noted she can see how in this instance the variances would be appropriate.
Alderman Santi concurred with Alderman Condon, stating he appreciates the
developer's willingness to work with Staff regarding tree preservation issues on the site.
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Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the following:
1. Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction and operation of an automobile service
_ station on Lot 2 of Northgate West Shopping Center;
2. Variance to allow three wall signs on the Firestone Total Car Care building on Lot 2 of
Northgate West Shopping Center: one on the south elevation; two on the east elevation;
3. Variance to allow a total area of 171.9 square feet of wall signage on the Firestone Total
Car Care building on Lot 2 of Northgate West Shopping Center.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low stated Fire Chief Wayne Amore provided the City with the Annual
McHenry Township Fire Protection District Report which would be made available to
Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd announced a Finance and Personnel Committee
Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermen's
Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Maxeiner announced there would be a controlled burn at the
Wheeler Fen located across from the Municipal Center on Green Street on Tuesday, April
15, 2008 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Fire District has been notified. The McHenry
Retirement Community located just east of the proposed burn has also been notified.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
T�e Meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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