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Meeting Minutes
11.1.21
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 1, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
This meeting is in-person. This is not a remote meeting. The meeting will be live streamed with a quorum of the City
Council physically present. Public comments may only be heard by members of the public physically present at the meeting.
Remote public comments will not be heard. The public can view the meeting from the following link:
https://cityofmchenry.zoom.us/j/81341352331?pwd=Q2RKSjNYZ0hnZzRhUytCek8rcE80UT09
Roll Call: Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey-absent, Alderman
Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others
present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Public Works Strange, Director
of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and
Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City
Planner Sheriff, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Comments: None
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Audit Report by Eder, Casella, and Company.
(Finance Director Lynch)
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Resolution Establishing the Dates for Regular Meetings of the McHenry City Council for
the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; (City Administrator Morefield)
B. Resolution Designating November 15-19, 2021 as National Apprenticeship Week in the
City of McHenry; (Economic Development Director Martin)
C. Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Title 4: Business and License Regulations, Chapter
13: Solicitors, of the City of McHenry Municipal Code; (Deputy Clerk Johnson, City
Attorney McArdle)
D. Ordinance Establishing the City of McHenry Backup Special Service Area #12 for Lots
1 and 2 of the Final Plat of Subdivision of Authentix at McHenry; (Community
Development Director Polerecky)
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E. Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Tax Increment Financing Budget in the
amount of $29,804 and Authorization to enter into an Agreement with HR Green to
update the 100% Construction Plans for the Riverwalk from North of the Pearl Street
Bridge to South Weber Park; (Parks & Recreation Director Hobson)
F. Ordinance and Agreement Among Certain Taxing Bodies Authorizing the Abatement of
Taxes on Certain Property Within the City of McHenry located at 2815 W. Route 120;
(City Attorney McArdle)
G. October 18, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $764,598.98.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey- Absent, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Motion to approve an Ordinance Annexing Property Commonly Known as 1205 Charles
Street in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois with a Zoning Classification of RS-4.
(Community Development Director Polerecky)
Failed septic requirement to annex to the city.
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-absent, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
No public comment.
B. Motion to approve an Ordinance Granting a Use Variation and Zoning Variations for a
3-unit Multifamily Building at 3807 Main Street. (Community Development Director
Polerecky)
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey-absent, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried
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C. Motion to approve an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Variations,
and a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a bar/tavern with live entertainment at
4502 W. Crystal Lake Road. (Community Development Director Polerecky)
The owner spoke regarding the revitalization regarding this property.
Alderman Glab wanted to know how this will benefit the community with the business of the
area and the congestion in that area safety is also a concern.
This is an improvement to the community since it is already vacant it also provides
entertainment, the traffic area is being addressed Betram Irslinger spoke regarding this, much
positive feedback regarding this also nothing negative from Planning and Zoning Meetings.
Alderwoman Miller agreed with the plan, Alderman Santi questioned what the time frame would
be for the live music which was confirmed to be 10pm in this location. Clarification on the drive
through exits was also questioned during this discussion. Right now, Ace Hardware owns the
property.
Alderman Glab question the concern as to what is going to happen when the residence can
hear the music at 9pm at night, Chief Birk will enforce when an ordinance is being violated.
Public Comments: Steve Carnats, resident, has concerns with the children, how busy the
schools are and would like to see this become something for the community such as a park.
Agatha Walter, resident, lives by the area where this could be, not happy with a bar right down
the street from the high school, feels that it is a safety concern with loitering and problems.
Would also like it to be a park or something along those lines.
*Clerks note- This item has be added per Alderman Glab during motion to approve these
meeting minutes during the 11.15.21.
During the beginning of the motion for Item 7C Alderman Glab had asked if the discussion for
this item was over, Mayor Jett stated that Alderman Strach had called question and interrupted
Alderman Glab proceeded to state that Alderman Strach was a newbie, in turn Mayor Jett
asked for the disrespect to be halted and then the asked City Clerk Ramel to continue with the
roll call for the vote above. Alderman Glab did apologize for the newbie comment at the
11.15.21 meeting.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey-absent, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 1-nays-Alderman Glab 0-abstained. Motion carried
Motion Granting Preliminary Plan Approval for the Taylor Place Apartments Multifamily
Integrated Design District Development at 812 N. Mill Street. (Community Development
Director Polerecky)
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Presented by Jake from Taylor Place Apartments, note the full application would be submitted
in February.
Alderman Santi had asked some questions regarding the commercial areas off of Main, wanted
to know if there would be some kind of security that should be added. This was reciprocated
by the presenter as well. It was confirmed the historical buildings will also stay in place. Pointed
out that the traffic concern cannot be answered tonight hoping the Chief would keep an eye on
that.
Alderwoman Miller, wanted to point out that the traffic was moved so that it was not dumped in
one area. Also express the content with the additional garages that were added to the plan.
She is happy to see the changes that were adapted to the plan and needs of the residents. The
traffic exit is also off of Main Street.
Public Comment: Kathy Lynd – resident, presented a poster with her concerns, discussing
the traffic concerns that are not affiliated with the residents. The speeding cars and accesses
to get in and out of the subdivision. Would like the city to take care of those that are already
here.
Ron Wagner- resident, of 49 years. Would like to agree with Kathy. What the guidelines and
restrictions of population density, along with the traffic congestion were some of the concerns.
The speeding and concerns off Lillian Street is already of a problem.
Terry Lynd – resident, 26 years. Talked about the shadows regarding the building and how he
would be living under it. The traffic has been moved to his driveway. Wanted to know about a
traffic study along with sewer concerns.
Laura Koss- resident, 60 years, Not against growth but this project. Agrees with Kathy and the
things that she had stated. Concerned about the traffic, comparing to a raceway. There is more
traffic that those that live there, along with the noises as well.
Steve Roni- resident 40 years- concerned about the City Sanitary/Sewer Creek. Feels that
there are a lot of things to think about with this.
Yvonne Gable-Concerned about the hospital and the growth of the population.
Kevin Themies- resident, main concern is the traffic going from Lillian, impact on school district.
Ms. Walter- wanted to know why the street is so wide in the presentation, however this is not a
real representation of that area. Concerned about the problems that are being brought into this,
not finding this to be positive and concerned about the amount of people that will be brought
here.
Alderman Santi – Asked about questions regarding traffic and crime, the population density is
directly correlated to crime. Also asked for data with speeding on Mill Street, Chief did not have
at this time.
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Alderman Glab made comments regarding the bike path and its presence in this area. Maybe
property is not ready to be developed until Main Street access was part of the plan,.
Alderwoman Miller stated that there are traffic measures that can be put in place to help with
this. She is asked her constituents to be open with the process, and that their concerns have
been heard.
Some discussion went on regarding the traffic and trying to find alternatives regarding the
project also using deterrents to lower the traffic.
Alderman Strach brought up the idea of utilizing deterrents to help reduce the traffic flow which
is the main concern as well. This is preliminary approval, there is another chance to vote on
this.
*Clerks note- right turn only from west exit of the with enforcement agreement of the city of
McHenry and the developer*
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 4-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey-absent, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderwoman Miller. 2-nays,
Aldeman Glab, Alderman Devine. 0-abstained. Motion carried
D. Motion to approve an Ordinance Granting a Use Variation and Zoning Variations for a
50-unit Multifamily Apartment Building at 914 N. Front Street. (Community Development
Director Polerecky)
Presented the updated development with increased greenspace, path to walkway and changes
in elevation and apartment styles as well.
Alderman Santi- commented on the new apartment style. Alderman Glab, not happy with this
feels it should not be in this location. Alderman Devine also agreed with the response from
Alderman Glab.
*Clerks Note -Subject to a development agreement.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Strach to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 4-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey-absent, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderwoman Miller. 3-nays,
Alderman Glab, Alderman Devine, Mayor Jett. 0-abstained. Motion carried
Discussion Items: None
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Executive Session: to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for use of the public
body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should
be acquired (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).); and for litigation, when the public body finds that an action
is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).)
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to move into
Executive Session at 9:18 pm. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey-absent, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried
Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. A motion was
made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to return to open session.
Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey- absent,
Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-
abstained. Motion carried.
*Clerks note there is not vote on the following motion.
Individual Action Item Agenda.
A. Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Acquisition and Transfer of
Real Estate between the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation
Authority and the City of McHenry. (City Administrator Morefield)
Staff Reports:
A. November 1, 2021 Staff Report Provided.
Mayor’s Report: None
City Council Comments: None
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to adjourn
from the Executive Session at 9:33: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey- absent, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller.
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Mayor Wayne JettCity Clerk Trisha Ramel
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