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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 03/17/2008 - City Council REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 2008 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, March 17, 2008 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, and Peterson. Absent: Condon. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Maxeiner, City Attorney Cahill, City Clerk Jones, 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 Alderman Glab requested Consent Agenda Items A. Resolution authorizing the annual update and publication of the City Zoning Map, and D. Recommendation to accept proposal for purchase and installation of replacement raw sewage pump for Fieldstone Sanitary Lift Station to Gasvoda & Associates, in an amount not-to-exceed $10,430, be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion and consideration. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: B. Request to advertise for bid for Water Tower No. 2 repainting and maintenance; C. Recommendation to exercise two-year contract extension for mowing — Acres Group; E. Request to connect to Police Alarm Panel — Developers Diversified, Retail Unit H, 2962 Commerce Road, Johnsburg; F. City Council Meeting Minutes — March 3, 2008 regularly scheduled meeting; G. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes — March 3, 2008; H. List of As-Needed Checks: ADAMS AUTO BODY 1,158.50 BANKCARD SERVICES 5,123.09 BENEFIT SYSTEMS & SERVIC 24,688.00 BLADOW, CYNTHIA 222.00 BUSS FORD SALES 13,200.00 CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER 100.00 COMMERCE-CENSUS 53,737.00 ERO-TEX 437.00 FOP UNITS I/II 2,052.00 GIZMO PROPERTIES 48,608.00 HOME DEPOT/GECF 99.13 HOME STATE BANK 990,000.00 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 830.00 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 1,000.00 IUOE, LOCAL 150 1,784.36 MCCARTHY, THOMAS M 2,196.60 NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 98.04 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 335.00 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,250.53 PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES 259.00 REINWALL REPAIRS 940.00 SAM'S CLUB 22.90 SCHOEN, DAWN 36.36 SEARS COMMERCIAL ONE 10.99 SECRETARY OF STATE 80.00 March 17, 2008 Page 2 SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS RC 55.00 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 61.56 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 1,266.30 ZARNDT, ELMER 653.33 GRAND TOTALS 1,150,304.69 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 83,756.22 RECREATION CENTER FUND 490,000.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 48,608.00 WATER/SEWER FUND 201.14 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND 500,000.00 MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 940.00 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND 24,688.00 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 1,939.33 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 125.00 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 47.00 TOTALS 1,150,304.69 I. List of Bills: ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 3,111.10 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 429.58 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 90.00 ADVANTAGE MECHANICAL INC 2,197.50 AFTERMATH INC 245.00 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 228.54 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 28.50 ANDREWS, MAUREEN J 126.00 APWA 240.00 AQUAPREP 2,025.00 ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 188.43 AT&T 3,766.23 B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 5,892.05 i BAXTER & WOODMAN 591.00 BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 46.00 BUENZLI, JAMES J 528.00 BUNCH DISTRIBUTING INC 171.47 BUSS FORD SALES 208.18 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 878.10 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 350.05 CENTURY SPRINGS 134.55 CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC 93.00 CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 198.37 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 1,846.11 CINTAS CORPORATION #355 729.17 CLESEN, NICHOLAS 64.65 CLOWNING AROUND ENTERTAI 833.00 COLEMAN TECHNOLOGIES INC 5,970.00 COMED 25,281.17 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 100.49 CRYSTAL LAKE GOLF LEARNI 340.00 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 2,047.64 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 37.50 DELL MARKETING LP 79.99 DEPENDABLE ROLL-OFF SYST 770.00 DEPENDABLE ROOL-OFF SYST 385.00 DOLECKI, NICHOLE L 30.75 DONS CLEANERS 35.10 DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 126.20 DUFFY, DANIEL 122.84 ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 126.00 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 165.00 EPCO PAINT 307.90 FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 82.15 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 333.00 FIRST MIDWEST BANK 64.00 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 841.42 FONE ZONE-MCHENRY, THE 24.99 FRALLICK, MICHELLE 50.00 G IMPRESSIONS INC 48.00 GAURA, GEORGE 195.00 GOPHER 3,160.72 March 17, 2008 Page 3 GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 32.25 GROVE, KELLY 139.50 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 28.25 HILTON HOTELS 229.90 HOBSON, BILL 45.00 ICMA 5,550.00 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL 15.00 ISA 225.00 JACOBEK, SUZANNE 165.00 JENSEN SALES CO INC, LEE 1,900.00 JUST FOR FUN ROLLER RINK 270.00 JUSTEN, MARK 50.00 KALE UNIFORMS INC 147.07 KILLAM, MELISSA 90.00 KIMBALL MIDWEST 1,049.58 KING, LAURA 15.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS 25.00 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 9.52 LEXISNEXIS 120.88 LINE, GARY 75.00 LUNSMANN, JOAN 23.27 MARATHON TOWING 95.00 MARTIN, DOUG 100.00 MARYS FLOWERS & GIFTS 47.00 MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 2,070.14 MCHENRY AREA SOCCER FEDE 6,645.00 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 5,932.00 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 8,181.00 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 797.50 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 114.74 MCHENRY NAPA 1,178.06 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 466.00 MCHENRY SCHOOLS TRANSPOR 271.33 MCINTEE, WILLIAM 60.00 MECHANICAL INC 9,100.00 _ MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 2,551.54 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 100.00 MIDCO 358.72 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 365.07 NATIONAL AWARD SERVICES 23.41 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNIT 453.00 NATIONAL READERBOARD SUP 90.79 NICOR GAS 3,253.19 NORTH SUBURBAN WATER 45.00 NORTHERN BALANCE & SCALE 97.00 NORTHERN SAFETY CO INC 81.89 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 85.00 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 30.00 NORTHWEST NEWS GROUP OF 72.50 - NWBOCA 30.00. O'MEARA, THOMAS 48.96 OFFICE PLUS OF LAKE COUN 235.00 OPLETAL, ROBERT 120.00 ORBIS CONSTRUCTION 30.00 ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 118.39 PETROLIANCE LLC 24,574.03 PETTIBONE & CO, P F 60.80 POLERECKY, ROSS 63.10 PR DIAMOND PRODUCTS INC 829.00 PRECISION SERVICE & PART 710.14 PUCHALSKI, RICHARD J 5,352.71 PUGLIESE, ANGIE 28.00 R&J CONTRUCTION SUPPLY C 221.60 RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 195.15 REX AUTO BODY 366.80 RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC 235.08 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 56.81 ROUS, BARBARA 111.00 RUSHING, RHONDA 120.00 RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 31.14 RYDIN DECAL 4,003.33 SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE 120.00 SCHEEL, BRYAN 17.03 March 17, 2008 Page 4 SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS 90.00 -fir SCHULDT, BRANDY 123.00 SEC GROUP INC 99,763.46 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 2,164.69 SHORE GALLERIES INC 1,266.18 SIUE 10.00 SPRING ALIGN OF PALATINE 1,160.14 SPRINT 86.87 ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 660.00 STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 387.84 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 1,356.63 STEKL, DIANE 225.25 THELEN 5,889.94 THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 849.00 UNITED LABORATORIES 599.20 USA BLUEBOOK 39.39 VALLEY VIEW ACRES 225.00 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 5,741.00 WALSH, THOMAS M 7.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,501.91 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 11.08 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 499.99 ZEE MEDICAL INC 32.59 GRAND TOTALS 292,004.77 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 128,740.89 ANNEXATION FUND 14,579.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 59,847.71 WATER/SEWER FUND 43,208.91 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 22,765.60 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2,116.08 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 1,263.12 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 14,110.75 POLICE PENSION FUND 5,352.71 TOTALS 292,004.77 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL UPDATE AND PUBLICATION OF THE CITY ZONING MAP Alderman Glab stated he observed several errors on the newly updated Zoning Map, including the designation of Waters Edge as RM-2 when it should be RM-1. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded that the zoning on Waters Edge had not changed. Alderman Glab opined the designation shown should reflect the actual zoning on the property. Alderman Glab also noted with regard to the vacated street near his home, the zoning district should show an extension to the edge of the condo association property. Alderman Glab also noted an issue with Lillian Street shown as RS-4. He suggested Council did not have adequate time to review the updated zoning map prior to consideration for approval. March 17, 2008 Page 5 Motion by Glab, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to pass a resolution authorizing the annual update of the City Zoning Map and authorize the publication of the newly revised map. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM D: RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT RAW SEWAGE PUMP FOR FIELDSTONE SANITARY LIFT STATION — GASVODA & ASSOCIATES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $10,430: Alderman Glab opined the cost ($10,430) appears excessive for the purchase and installation of the replacement pump for the Fieldstone Sanitary Lift Station. He stated the lift station is not that old, and he judged the replacement cost is excessive for an item that is only ten years old. Director of Public Works Schmitt stated the warranty period is 2-3 years from the date of installation. Alderman Glab inquired about the criteria for the original lift station, and questioned whether they were adequate for the City's needs. Director Schmitt responded specifications for the new lift station have been increased in the expectation that the new lift station will have a longer lifetime. Motion by Glab, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to accept a proposal for the purchase and installation of a replacement raw sewage pump for the Fieldstone Sanitary Lift Station submitted by Gasvoda & Associates, in an amount not-to- exceed $10,430. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN HISTORIC FARM AND TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS — A DAY AT PETERSEN FARM, SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008, LANDMARK COMMISSION Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the City's Landmark Commission is requesting Council approval to host a new event, "A Day at Petersen Farm" on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the Petersen Farm Homestead property. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Commission is also requesting permission to post advertising signs throughout town to announce the event. Assistant Administrator Hobson stated the event would include various elements which would provide the community with an introduction into the daily life of a period farming family in the early 1900's. The City would provide services to assist in crossing McCullom Lake Road for event participants, as parking would be provided in the hayfield south of McCullom Lake Road. The City's Community Service Officer would assist with pedestrian crossing. March 17, 2008 Page 6 In attendance was Landmark Commissioner Patrick Wirtz. Mr. Wirtz acknowledged the attendance of other Commissioners as well as Verne and Jean Schiller, who would be providing the penned animals which would be exhibited at the event. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve the request. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve the request from the City's Landmark Commission to host " A Day at Petersen Farm" on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the Petersen Farm Homestead property from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.; to allow the posting of temporary signs throughout town advertising the event; and to authorize the use of City Community Service Officer for traffic control to support the event. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT Mayor Low stated in view of the attendance of the Landmark Commissioners at this evening's meeting, she requested the Landmark Commission Appointment included in Agenda Item #14, the Mayor's Statement and Report, be considered next on the Agenda — Mayor Low stated it is her intention to appoint Patrick Wirtz as the Chairman of the City's Landmark Commission. She requested Council approval of the appointment. She also noted former Chairman Commissioner Gerhard Rosenberg would remain on the Commission. Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to approve Mayor Low's appointment of Patrick Wirtz to serve as Chairman of the City's Landmark Commission. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS — FIRST ANNUAL LIFE IS A HIGHWAY BUSINESS EXPO, MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first annual "Life is a Highway" business expo on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Parkland Middle School. The Chamber is requesting permission to place 24" by 18" temporary advertising signs on public property at various locations throughout town from Friday, March 28t" through Saturday, April 5t". It is Staffs recommendation to approve the — request. Alderman Glab stated Parkland Middle School is not zoned for this type of event. March 17, 2008 Page 7 Mayor Low responded the proposed expo is very similar to the Chamber's previous Trade Fair event, which was also hosted in Parkland Middle School Alderman Glab stated he would prefer that the Chamber come before Council in the future with more specific information regarding their events. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Peterson, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce request to post temporary signs on public property at various locations throughout town advertising the "Life is a Highway" business expo scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Parkland Middle School; and that permission be granted to post from Friday, March 28, 2008 through Saturday, April 5, 2008. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK BEACH ON SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008 — STAR 105.5 RADIO Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated Star 105.5 Radio has requested use of the Petersen Park Beach to host a 150,000 in the Sand" promotional event on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. A rain date of Sunday, May 18, 2008 is scheduled. Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted the radio station is offering on-air promotional time throughout the day for the City in exchange for use of the City park for the event. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated if the event draws 400 to 500 attendees as projected, the park usage fee would be $500. Alderman Santi inquired if Star 105.5 could foster further relationships with local media. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated Star 105.5 has been very accommodating. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve a request for the use of Petersen Park Beach on Saturday, May 17, 2008 with a rain date of Sunday, May 18, 2008 by Star 105.5 Radio to host 150,000 in the Sand" promotional event; and to waive the associated park usage fees in exchange for free on-air promotional time for the City and upcoming summer events. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. March 17, 2008 Page 8 REQUEST TO: �. 1) PASS AN ORDINANCE APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CURTIS COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1110 NORTH GREEN STREET: 2) APPROVE PIER AND BOAT SLIP ACCESS EASEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT: 3) AUTHORIZE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS FOR 1110 NORTH GREEN STREET(CITY OF MCHENRY TO MCHENRY RIVERWALK CENTER, LLC): 4) AUTHORIZE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS FOR 1110 NORTH GREEN STREET (MCHENRY RIVERWALK, LLC TO CITY OF MCHENRY): 5) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF STRICT SOLE ORDER ESCROW, TERMINATION OF PIER AND BOAT SLIP ACCESS EASEMENT AND LICENSE RECONVEYANCE OF PIER AND SLIPS, AND PTAX-203 DOCUMENTS. In attendance were project developers John Curtis of Curtis Commercial and Marck Albert of Alberts Financial. Item #1 Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Staff has been working with Curtis Commercial and their attorney to finalize the transfer of land at 1110 North Green Street as well as the accompanying eight boat slips at the Riviera Marina that have been allocated to the Riverwalk Center project. The land is tentatively scheduled to be transferred to the developer on March 19, 2008 pending consideration and approval of the first amendment to the Curtis Commercial Redevelopment Agreement for this project. Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the developer has realized that the cost of the parking deck will be approximately $400,000 higher than anticipated due to an unforeseen requirement for a firewall between the deck and the residential/commercial building. As a result the developer, Curtis Commercial, has requested an additional $200,000 from the City in TIF funding to be paid on a reimbursement basis when the increment is generated from the development. Deputy City Administrator Martin pointed out the City has three available options regarding the developer's request: 1. Deny the request; 2. Agree to absorb the additional $200,000 in expenses from the project overage to ensure that the project moves forward as originally considered; 3. Ask the developer to add an additional level of parking at the City's expense in addition to absorbing the overage. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated from the City's perspective Option #1 would make the most financial sense; however, the project is a public-private partnership and the City has a vested interest in ensuring its success. Option #2 would add 46 public parking spaces. The cost per space would be $13,566. Option #3 would increase the parking by another level (19 spaces) to the public inventory of parking spaces in the project. The cost per space would be $15,192. Deputy City Administrator noted, if approved by Council, the total contribution to the parking structure through the TIF district, including the additional $200,000 for the cost overrun realized by Curtis Commercial and the additional level, would be $987,477. March 17, 2008 Page 9 Item #2 Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the Pier and Boat Slip Easement and Assignment Agreement grants pedestrian and vehicular access to four piers being conveyed by the developer. The Agreement also specifies the slip regulations and covenants that the slip owners must adhere to in accordance with those of the existing slip owners at Riviera Marina. The Agreement also details the terms for conveyance of four piers and eight slips to the developer. Items #3, #4 and #5 Deputy City Administrator stated Items #3, #4 and #5 relate to property exchanges between the City and the developer including the boat slip access easement and license reconveyance of piers and slips. These items could be addressed in one motion. Summary Deputy City Administrator Martin summarized that the requested $200,000 would come from TIF funding. Four piers would be conveyed to the developer. Staff believes the additional level of parking would be beneficial to the City. Approval of the developer's request for additional TIF funding would assist in ensuring the continued redevelopment of the downtown area. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve Option #3, to request the developer add an additional parking level at the City's expense and to absorb the $200,000 increased cost of the original parking structure. City Administrator Maxeiner stated with the economy the way it is, it may make better sense at this time to forego the additional level on the deck. However, Mr. Curtis and the City are partners in this project, with each party having a vested interest in seeing the other succeed. Consequently, City Administrator Maxeiner stated, he strongly suggested pursuing Option #2 at this point in time to share the additional costs with the developer. Alderman Murgatroyd noted he is still excited about the project. Downtown revitalization is an ongoing process; it is very important to the City. Alderman Wimmer concurred with Alderman Murgatroyd. Alderman Santi inquired about the 50/50 split. Mr. Curtis replied the firewall is a major component between the parking garage structure and the residential/commercial uses of the building. There was a misunderstanding due to different interpretations of the fire code. City Staff have insisted on strict interpretation of the firewall requirement. Alderman Murgatroyd stated he is in favor of Option #2. He is not in favor of Option 3 which would require the installation of an additional parking level. Alderman Glab requested clarification of the fire rating required to be constructed between the parking garage and the residential/commercial uses. Mr. Curtis responded two hours or four hours; he stated he could not be sure without checking the actual building plans. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated he believes it is a two-hour requirement. He further explained the fire code requires a one-hour rating on the parking deck and a two- hour rating on the building. Alderman Glab stated he does not want to open the door to the City incurring further March 17, 2008 Page 10 additional expenses with regard to the project. Mr. Curtis noted all bids have come in within the allotted amounts on each line item. Mayor Low stated she appreciates all of the comments from Council. She noted the City's goal is to keep the downtown vibrant; it is vital to work in partnership with the developer of this project. Alderman Santi stated he appreciates Mr. Curtis responding to Council inquiries. He noted Staff did due diligence in providing Council with information regarding all elements being considered this evening. Alderman Glab noted he had questions regarding the boat slip access easement. Deputy City Administrator Martin responded the easement is a safeguard for the developer so the condo owners would be provided with access to the boat slips in perpetuity. Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the easement is a narrow ten-foot strip. Responding to further inquiry by Alderman Glab, City Attorney Cahill stated the easement would be open to the public. Alderman Peterson inquired if the street is closed for a function, would it interfere with access to the piers. City Administrator Maxeiner responded street closure would only inhibit vehicular access, not pedestrian access. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to pass an ordinance approving the _ Mayor's execution of the First Amendment of the Redevelopment Agreement approved by Ordinance No Ord-07-1359 with Curtis Commercial for the property located at 1110 North Green Street, and to implement Option #2 agreeing to split the cost of overage due to firewall fire code restrictions 50/50 with the developer. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. - Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Santi, to authorize the Mayor's execution of a Pier and Boat Slip Access Easement Agreement and Assignment as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Wimmer, to: 1. Approve and authorize the Mayor's execution of Closing Documents (City of McHenry to McHenry Riverwalk Center, LLC) including Warranty Deed, ALTA Statement, Statement of Owner relating to Property Manager, PTAX-203 Form and Plat Act Affidavit; 2. Approve and authorize the Mayor's execution of Closing Documents (McHenry Riverwalk Center, LLC to City of McHenry) including Warranty Deed, PTAX-203 Form and Plat Act Affidavit; March 17, 2008 Page 11 3. Approve Strict Sole Order Escrow, Termination of Pier and Boat Slip Access Easement and License Reconveyance of Piers and Slips and PTAX-203. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. ORDINANCE RENAMING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF BANK DRIVE TO KNOX DRIVE Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the extension of Municipal Drive from Bank Drive to Green Street created two streets, one north-south and one east-west, both named Bank Drive. Staff is proposing to change the north-south portion of Bank Drive to Knox Drive. This portion of road extends from Park Place on the north, to Charles Miller Road on the south. Deputy City Administrator Martin noted the change would affect no existing addresses. It is Staffs recommendation to pass an ordinance authorizing the change. Alderman Glab opined he would prefer to see the street named Knox Park Drive. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to pass an ordinance renaming that portion of Bank Drive from Park Place to Charles Miller Road to Knox Drive. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7. SECTION 7-51(24) ELEVATOR STANDARDS AND INSPECTIONS Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the City of McHenry has annually contracted with Thompson Elevator Inspection Service to conduct semi-annual inspections on all elevators located within the corporate limits. The annual cost of this service is approximately $8,000, which was reimbursed by building owners who_ had their elevators inspected. The 2000 International Building Code adopted by the City formerly regulated enforcement, permitting, inspection and maintenance of elevators. Recently, regulation of elevators has been transferred to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The OSFM sent the City an Illinois Elevator Safety Program Agreement whereby they would require the City to administer and enforce the program in accordance with OSFM regulations. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated Staff has reviewed the agreement and determined that due to the amount of Staff time necessary to administer and enforce the new program, liability exposure, and related costs, it would be best if the City discontinued performing semi-annual elevator inspections and certification. Property owners with elevators and conveying systems would contract with private services to meet state elevator requirements. It is therefore Staffs recommendation to pass an ordinance amending the Municipal Code Chapter 7 regarding elevator standards and inspections. March 17, 2008 Page 12 Alderman Glab suggested it would be prudent that the City require all businesses with elevators to provide evidence that their elevators comply with State Fire Marshall safety standards. Deputy City Administrator stated if a business owner did not comply with state standards, the Fire Marshal would notify the City who would disable the elevator. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to: 1. Direct Staff to send a letter to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal removing the City of McHenry from the State of Illinois Elevator Safety Program; 2. Direct Staff to discontinue elevator inspection program and require City of McHenry property owners to contract with a private firm to comply with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's elevator requirements; 3. pass an ordinance amending the Municipal Code Chapter 7, relating to elevator standards and inspections. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. 2008/2009 HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN RENEWAL City Administrator Maxeiner stated the City's present health insurance plan covering City of McHenry employees and retirees (who participate on a voluntary basis) expires on March 31, 2008. Renewal quotes have been received and the new proposed internal medical and dental charges have been calculated. Staff is seeking authorization to enter a new stop loss insurance agreement as well as authorization to set internal premium amounts for employees, retirees and COBRA recipients. City Administrator Maxeiner noted keeping the City's existing plan in place was the least expensive of the quotes received and will cost the City approximately $333,000 (22.1%) more in the coming year than in 2007/2008. City Administrator Maxeiner stated internal premium charges for health insurance would be as follows: Single Employee $ 0.00 Single plus one $ 72.36 (up from $62.36 in 2007/2008) Family coverage $103.43 (up from $93.43 in 2007/2008). City Administrator Maxeiner noted the dental portion of the plan is 100% self-funded with internal premiums as follows: Single Employee $ 00.00 (entire premium of$36.60 paid by City) Single plus one $ 18.69 (plus $36.60 paid by City) Family coverage $ 27.89 (plus $36.60 paid by City). City Administrator Maxeiner stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve the following: 1. quote from Pro Source for a renewal of the BSSI and PHCS stop loss plan as provided to Council for medical administrative and stop loss insurance portion of the March 17, 2008 Page 13 City Health Insurance Plan; 2. internal premium levels for medical, wellness, and prescription benefits as outlined for Council; and 3. internal premium levels for dental coverage as outlined for Council. City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff is moving forward with a focus group comprised of representatives from each department who will find ways to maximize savings. Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve the renewal of the City's Health Insurance Plan for 2008/2009 as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. AMENDMENT TO THE MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PUBLIC WORKS EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY MUTUAL AID SERVICE AGREEMENTS Director of Public Works Schmitt stated Council at its December 17, 2007 regularly scheduled meeting approved intergovernmental agreements with McHenry County Council of Governments regarding mutual aid assistance in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Since that time one of the communities covered in the agreements, requested language clarification be added. Director Schmitt noted the new language clarifies the agreement made by any member requesting mutual aid to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless any aiding member from all causes of action and expenses, which may arise from or relate to the aid. It is Staffs recommendation to approve the amended agreements as presented. Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve the amended Intergovernmental Service Agreements with McHenry County Council of Governments for Public Works Emergency and Non-Emergency Mutual Aid. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low announced the monthly McHenry County Council of Government monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26th at Jenny's Restaurant in Johnsburg. Mayor Low requested anyone planning to attend to contact her regarding a reservation. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports. March 17, 2008 Page 14 STAFF REPORTS Assistant City Administrator Hobson announced the Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Petersen Park from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The rain date would be Saturday, March 29, 2008. The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the "Life is a Highway" business expo on Saturday April 5th. The City will have a booth which needs to be staffed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mayor Low encouraged all elected officials to call Assistant City Administrator Hobson with their availability. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no Future Agenda Items discussed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Condon. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. MAYOR CITY CnK