HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/15/2021 - City CouncilCity of McHenry Council
Meeting Minutes
11.15.21
1
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 15, 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/82479648097
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey , Alderman Harding,
Alderman Strach , Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller- absent, 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 H obson, 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:
Kenneth Dill, resident, section 15 deconversion sale was written up in the Northwest Herald,
wants reasonable relocation requests, cannot get an answer from any agency. For six months
been sitting waiting for some answers. Alderman McClatchey is going to meet him after the
meeting.
Caleb Rezmer- Wanted to help with publishing his project for the Eagle Scouts, Therapeutic
Services, Mayor Jett and Alderman Strach will be helping him with the raising of the funds.
Mayor Jett will connect with him after the me eting.
Presentation: NOTE: This presentation will be conducted via Zoom and only viewable by
those in attendance at the McHenry Municipal Center.
Update from The Retail Coach on the State of the Retail Market in McHenry . (Economic
Development Director Martin)
During the presentation the Trade Area analysis was completed and explained. The
presentation also focused on the state of Retail Marke t for the town . Kyle, the presenter, went
over the Shops at Fox River Cell Phone Analysis, to help pinpoint where consumers are
shopping and when they are shopping and the zip code breakdown as well. The Primary Retail
Trade Area Map was also presented to The Council as well, also including the Retail Market
Profile. Some restaurant concepts were also introduced, along with those that may not be
looking to expand into McHenry at this time.
City of McHenry Council
Meeting Minutes
11.15.21
2
Mayor Jett ask The Council if they had any questions regarding this study. Administrator
Morefield asked about retail, and how that is? It was answered that food is driving the retail
industry at this time right now. Many of the big boxes are not opening right now many of the
Amazon Stores etc. are taking over that market.
Mayor Jett asked what we could do as a city regarding getting ready for the next steps, it
was stated that McHenry is already doing a great job getting ready for the next steps.
Alderman Glad had also asked some questions as to what is expanding outside o f the
restaurants. It was stated that the food industry is mostly expanding, entertainment
expansion is another area that is along with clothing and home improvement stores that
have smaller spaces.
Consent Agenda . Motion to Approve the f ollowing Consent Agenda Items:
A.Resolution establishing the date and time of Monday, December 20, 2021 at 7:00pm for
conducting a Public Hearing for establishing the 2021 City of McHenry Property Tax
Levy in the amount of $3,073,069; (Finance Director Lynch)
B.Award of a contract for the Riverwalk Sewer Realignment Project to Berger Excavating
of Wauconda, Illinois in the amount of $98,017.50 and approval of a construction
contingency in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the awarded contract price
($9,801.75); (Public Works Director Strange)
C.October 26, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes;
D.October 31, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes;
E.November 1, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
F.Issuance of Checks in the amount of $2,078,683.24;
G.Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of $271,431.84.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to
approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey , Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach , Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Mille r- absent. 0 -nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
3.Individual Action Item Agenda .
City of McHenry Council
Meeting Minutes
11.15.21
3
A.Consideration of a Sign Variance, with a staff recommendation for denial, for one
additional wall sign at Kojak’s restaurant located at 3102 Route 120. (Community
Development Director Polerecky)
A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Mill er-absent. 1-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried
Alderman Glab has no prob lem with the third sign variance.
No public comment
Discussion Items- *Clerks Note This item will be moved to another meeting in December.
A.Scope of service options to be included in Request for Proposals for Municipal R efuse
Hauling Services. (Public Works Director Strange) *Clerks Note will be moved to another
Executive Session : Not needed
Staff Reports.
A.November 15, 2021 Staff Report Provided.
Director Hobson, reminder of the H oliday Walk this weekend, along with Sunday the Toys
for Tots Parade.
Alderman Glab had some questions on the last meeting minutes that will be reviewed and
corrected by the City Clerk.
Mayor’s Report:
City Council Comments : Alderman Glab, talked about calling a question and rules and
brought that to the attention to The Council. Suggested that we have the book with The Council,
regarding Roberts Rules.
Alderman Strach, stated that he did review the book as well, stated that 2/3 rd majority did not
resist the question. Also stated that following the rules for the time speaking and how many
times they can be discussed.
Second will be called for question and role call moving forward.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to
adjourn from the Executive Session at 8:10 Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach , Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller- absent.
City of McHenry Council
Meeting Minutes
11.15.21
4
X
Mayor Wayne Jett
X
City Clerk Trisha Ramel