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Meeting Minutes
2.7.22
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 7, 2022, 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
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Or call 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 873 7692 7215
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: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, 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.
Public Comments: None.
Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement
Authorizing the use of funds in the 2022 Rebuild Illinois Bond Funded Road Resurfacing
Program (IDOT Section #22-00092-00-RS). (Public Works Director Strange)
B. Approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for Maintenance
Authorizing the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road
Resurfacing Program (IDOT Section #23-00000-01-GM). (Public Works Director
Strange
`.. C. Authorization for the Mayor to execute a Letter of Intent between the City of McHenry
and Nunda Township Highway Department for partnership in the Surface Transportation
Program project application for Barreville Road. (Public Works Director Strange)
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D. Acceptance of public improvements in Phase II and approval of a maintenance bond for
a period of two years in the amount of $274,258.70 for Heritage Pointe Estates
Subdivision. (Community Development Director Polerecky)
E. An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 6: Video Gaming Terminals; Section 4-6-6:
Fess for Establishments and Terminals. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
F. An Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 13: Solicitors, Section 4-13-3: Registration
Required; Exemption; Application. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
G. Appoint Bryan Riley to the Planning &Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy with a term
expiration date of April 30, 2022. (Mayor Jett)
H. January 17, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes;
I. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$597,023.23.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach 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 Mille- absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda.
A. Motion to approve a Resolution designating the intersection of Freund Avenue and
Church Street as "Honorary Gary and Marcie Gough Way" as recommended by the
McHenry City Council. (Public Works Director Strange)
Unveiling and dates are still being determined, per director strange.
A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Glab 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.
B. Motion to approve a Resolution designating the intersection of Freund Avenue and
Maple Avenue as "Honorary William J. Oeffling Way" as recommended by the McHenry
City Council. (Public Works Director Strange)
A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderman Santi 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.
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C. Motion to approve a Resolution designating Judy Lane as "Honorary Pamela J. Althoff
Way" as recommended by the McHenry City Council. (Public Works Director Strange)
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller 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.
D. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Use Variation for an Adult-Use Cannabis
Infusion Facility in the 0-2 Office Park District, located at 3900 Mercy Drive. (Community
Development Director Polerecky)
There was one individual in the McHenry Shore's subdivision had some concerns regarding
the location, the petitioner was also online, according to Director Polorecky otherwise there
�-- were no further concerns that were filed.
Alderman Santi questioned if there is any tax on the product that goes to the city of
McHenry, there is no retail involved at it, was confirmed by Dr. Roz.
According to Director Polerecky as a reminder that all the zoning for landscaping etc., will
need to be followed.
Alderman Glab wanted to know what the reason was for the objection from the resident
from McHenry Shores it was the location that was the concern. Alderman McClatchey had
asked what the definition of infusion was, it was explained that it is infused into products
that are edible that can be sold to other dispensary, there is no retail.
Alderman Devine, questioned if there was going to be a buildout on this, or is there going
to be a secure, yes confirmed that it will all be in place for security etc.
Attorney McArdle, wanted to know where the cash transfer occurs, most of it will be billing.
Directory Polerecky stated to think of this a large commercial kitchen and there are state
requirements including security. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Harding 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.
�- E. Motion to approve a Sign Variance to Well Now Urgent Care, located at 1840 North
Richmond Road, for an additional 68.55 square feet of wall signage. (Community
Development Director Polerecky)
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David Bossy one of the developers wanted to state that they are all separate ownerships
within that area, trying to accommodate the retailer as best he can.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-
nays- Alderman Glab-,0-abstained. Motion carried.
F. Motion to approve a Temporary Use Permit to Ultimate Convention Company, located
at 1792 North Richmond, to conduct an art convention on February 26th and 27th and a
home and garden show on March 19th and 20th. (Community Development Director
Polerecky)
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 3-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Strach. 4-nays Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller-,0-abstained. Motion carried.
Alderman Strach wants to add a condition to the motion- OEA approval being provided to the
city before it goes to the city of McHenry, before planning and zoning.
According to Director Polerecky the formal packeting and filing will need to be taken care of
before the conventions start, which is already part of the motion.
Alderman Glab is disappointed that it is 19 days before this opens up and they have known
since the beginning of December, agreed by Directory Polerecky; however, they were not able
to make the meeting tonight.
Alderman McClatchey wanted to confirm how many conventions, just temporary for two.
Steve Schwartz, spoke regarding OEA — it is allowed under the OEA but will be following up
with the legal counsel not something that they support regarding this particular space.
Discussion Items:
A. Conceptual Presentation — Blake Senior Lofts (Lincoln Avenue Capital)
Lot two of The Authentix would be an age restricted three story apartment building. Conceptual
presentation was stated by Lincoln Avenue Capital. This is a 55+ area.
Alderman Glab had some questions about the need for senior housing and the future, also
commented on the architecture of the building, it is independent living as confirmed. Wanted
to know the quality of living without any balconies or patios etc.
Alderman McCatchy said he could not support this because of the concern with residents and
the traffic.
According to Hume An, developer representative, stated that there was not going to be any
traffic impact, pertaining to a study that was conducted in that area.
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Alderwoman Miller, questioned the traffic flow, also asked how many developments were done
in IL., about 15 developments were done by him. IDA funding has been approved, along with
the design of this developments. There has been positive feedback from previous residents at
other developments.
The discussion went on for some time with several questions brought up from The City Council.
Mayor Jett concluded to see who would be interested in moving forward, most of The Council
was against moving forward with this project.
B. Conceptual Presentation — McHenry Senior Commons (Bear Development, LLC)
Alderman Santi liked the look and feel of the complex, wanted to know about the outside of the
area with the walking distance to restaurants would there be a concern regarding the pedestrian
traffic, safety etc.
Alderman Glab wanted to state that he is happy to see the balconies would like to see a little
more depth would like a higher end look, likes the location for it.
Alderman McClatchey likes the location, would like the outside to be updated a more.
Alderman Strach liked the fit and development in his opinion. Alderwoman Miller stated that
she is also in support of this project and is familiar with this development and she feels it is
maintained and supported by this developer.
Alderman Devine and Alderman Harding also support this development idea. The discussion
regarding this plan also went on for some time. Most of The Council was in support for this
�- development to move forward with, the mayor was as well.
C. Conceptual Presentation — N. Draper Road Single Family Subdivision (Lennar
Corporation)
Alderman Glab was asking about the traffic pattern which was explained by Director Polerecky
stating the support for the cut through of the subdivisions, most traffic will flow from the East,
also looking at the support to fire trucks and police as well. Alderman Glab disagrees with the
traffic.
These types of items will be address, this is conceptual right now. Alderman Harding would like
to see larger lots, is supportive of the project but he feels that the connection will support the
emergency personnel. This conversation went on for some time. In result many of The Council
was in support of the development.
D. Discussion regarding Zoning Text Amendments to adopt a Planned Unit Development
Ordinance and Zoning Variation related to property owner notification (Community
Development Director Polerecky)
Presented by Cody Sheriff. Most of The Council was in favor of this.
Executive Session as needed:
Staff Reports:
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A. No Staff Report for February 7, 2022
Mayor's Report:
City Council Comments: Hoping to go live in March for the meetings, per Administrator
Morefield and Chief Birk. Next council meeting 22nd of February on Tuesday. Alderman
McClatchey had questions about lights on Veterans-would like to see the trees that is wrapped
stay, they will be up until St. Patrick's Day according to Director Hobson.
Alderman Strach state those nights would be great in the park on Thursday nights, there will
be dueling pianos for the kick off. Mayor Jett touched on Rise Up Foundation and the openers
and the concert. 50% sold out already.
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to
adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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