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Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 30, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely
only.
The public can observe and participate by connecting online via Zoom at
https:Hcitvofmchenrv.zoom.us/m/85273687926
Or by phone at 312-626-6799, Meeting ID 852 7368 7926
Call to Order:
The meeting was held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was
in compliance with the Open Meetings Act per guidelines by the Illinois Attorney General's
Office.
Roll Call: Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman
Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller,
present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of
Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director
and Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin,
Planner Sheriff, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Comments: None
McClatchey, Alderman
and Mayor Jett. Others
Public Works Strange,
Lynch, Director of Parks
Chief of Police Birk, City
Public Hearing: Public Hearing on proposed Special Service Area Ordinance No. 12 for
proposed Lots 1 and 2 of the Authentix Subdivision in McHenry.
No Public Comment.
A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve Public Hearing as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Motion to Adopt Determination of Protests and Objections by the City Council regarding
proposed Special Service Area No. 12 for proposed Lots 1 and 2 of the Authentix Subdivision
in McHenry.
No Pubic Comment
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A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve Public Hearing as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Public Comments: Resident of McHenry, Jack, wanted to discuss his concerns of the State
of the State regarding the mask mandate from the governor. He asked the power of the
people calling on The City Council to stand against the governor regarding the oppression
etc. that is occurring with the mandates and vaccinations.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Authorize the Chief of Police to sign a purchase agreement with Braniff
Communication purchasing a new siren in the amount of $26,273.00, and adopt an
Ordinance amending the FY21/22 General Fund Budget in the amount of $26,273.00;
(Police Chief Birk)
B. Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Mutual Aide and
Assistance in Law Enforcement Between the City of McHenry and Village of
Algonquin; and, Authorize the Chief of Police to Execute this IGA; (Police Chief Birk)
C. Block Party Permit for Killala Lane on September 4, 2021;
D. August 16, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
E. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $222,510.25. ..�
A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Motion to grant a Variance to Section 10-12-4 of the City of McHenry Zoning
Ordinance to allow a ground mounted solar array at 5151 Bolger Court. (Community
Development Director Polerecky)
Solar panels have been approved for the roof as well, it is a variance for the municipal code
instead of Zoning, per Director Polerecky. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman McClathey to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
No public comment
B. Motion to authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, City Administrator and City Attorney to IN
prepare and sign all contracts and closing documents necessary to purchase the
vacant property at 1209 Green Street (former McHenry Savings Bank) for a gross
purchase price not to exceed $385,000 and adopt an Ordinance amending the
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FY21/22 General Fund Budget in the amount of $385,000 to facilitate the purchase.
(Mayor Jett, City Administrator Morefield)
Alderman Santi stated that he is happy that there will be more parking in the downtown
area. Wants to point out Riverside Drive as well in need of more parking. Alderman
Glab asking if the parking lot will be repaved and what the pricing of that will be and
the cost. Mayor Jett stated that Director Strange is working on that, per Director
Morefield most likely will come out of the General or Tiff Funding. Per Director Strange
approx. $300,000 is what it will cost for the resurfacing the consideration of
reconstructing the lot with a new sewer system which could be over a million dollars.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
No public comment.
C. Motion to delete Windridge Drive (approx. 1,247 lineal feet) from the City 2022 Road
Resurfacing Program and add Riverstream Drive (approximately 906 lineal feet) to the
City 2022 Road Resurfacing Program. (Mayor Jett)
Mayor Jett, expressed his concern after drivingthe road and is in support pport on this along with
Alderman Devine regarding this. Wanted to bring this back to a separate motion. Alderman
McClatchey wanted to discuss the survey results and wants to follow that. He also stated that
he had made a mistake last meeting. Alderman Glab stated that the surfaces should be in
good conditions and should be evaluated each year, besides the survey results. He wanted
the constituents to be heard across the city, that had the petition filled out.
Alderman Santi complemented Director Strange regarding the good job he is doing, also
talked about residents that had filled out a petition as well regarding their roads, would like
those to ride through the streets and check off some of the roads to experience the conditions
of the roads. This conversation went on for some time.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Devine and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes :Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 2-
nays- Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
No public comment.
D. Motion to approve an Ordinance amending Title 1 (Administration); Chapter 6 (City
Council); Subsection 5 (Committees) by deleting Subsection 5 (Committees) in its
�. entirety. (Mayor Jett)
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Discussions over the past regarding the committees, feels it's the right time to delete a
committee, important to work together on the items at a Council level. Alderman Glab, stated
that this could weaken The Council. Alderman Santi asked if a different day of the week/
month was going to be for the committee of the whole. Per Mayor Jett if there is a longer item
discussion they will be evaluated as the items come up. Alderman Santi want to make sure
things are covered when there is a smaller time frame or the item is not completed. Maybe
the 5tn Monday could be the day, or items could be presented that day. Administrator
Morefield stated that we can have something on as a discussion topic for the agenda and
then maybe pick a second time to meet if its too long during the regular council meeting.
Alderwoman Miller feels this is helping with The Council being efficient. This discussion went
on for some time.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Devine to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-
nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
No public comment.
Discussion Items: None
Executive Session: None
Staff Reports.
A. August 30, 2021 Staff Report Provided.
Mayor's Report: None
City Council Comments: Alderman Glab talked about neighbors in his ward that have a
sloping driveway while kids playing basketball the ball rolls into the street creating a
dangerous situation. He reached out to Chief Birk to put up the digital sign for speeding and
wants staff to put up children at play sign, feels he is getting push back on it. Stated that he
was told it was a false sense of security. Per Chief Birk, he did send communication to
Alderman Glab through email also stated he would send an officer over to talk to the family
about safety. Chief Birk is awaiting a response or would like to set up some time to talk about
it.
Alderman Santi thanked the Council. and along with Alderwoman Miller she is excited
regarding the meetings on Mondays. Many thanks from Alderman Strach and Alderman
McClatchey The Council for support being the newer Alderman on The Council.
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Mayor's Report: None
City Council Comments: None
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey
to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller -absent. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Mayor Wayne Jett
City Clerk Trisha Ramel