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AGENDA - AMENDED
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 22, 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: 839 4811 1213
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: 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.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Resolution approving the Request to the Illinois State Legislature to Extend the City's
Downtown Tax Increment Finance District; -
*Clerk's note this item was pulled by Alderman Glab-
Alderman Glab had some concerns and questions regarding this item, not agreeing on the way
the money is used out of this fund. May not be the best that fits for The City and wanted to vote
on it separately.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman McClatchey 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.
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B. Resolution establishing a list of pre-qualified engineering firms to provide consulting -�
services for municipal engineering for the City of McHenry; (Public Works Director
Strange)
D_ Authorization to Execute the Renewal of Farm Lease Agreements between the City of
McHenry and multiple operators for the following properties: Levy Property (w/David
Laufer), Petersen Farm (w/Bauer Family), Riverside Hollow Property (w/Charles
Schaefer), Petersen Ballfield Annex Property (w/Charles Schaefer), and Curran Road
Property (w/Charles Schaefer); (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)
F. 10cHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Fiesta Days Event - 1) Acceptance of Fiesta
Days Event Schedule covering the period July 7'r' through July 18t' 2022; 2) Use of
Parks, Police and Public Works for various services related to the event at 50%
reduction of costs; 3) Special Event Liquor License; 4) Permission to post temporary
advertising signs in the municipal - 5) Fireworks display on Sunday, July
10°; (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)
G_ McHenry Rotary Club Blues Brews and BBQs Event-1) Use of Petersen Park to setup,
host and cleanup from Thursday, August 18t'through Monday, August 22nd; 2) Special
Event Liquor License for the sale of beer, wine and malt liquor with drink ticket sales to
cease 30-minutes prior to park closure; 3)50% reduction of charges for city services;4) -�
Permission to post temporary advertising signs in the municipal d$,-QL-W1y5; (Parks
and Recreation Director Hobson)
K Ordinance amending the FY21/22 Budget in the amount of$55,298.00; authorization to
waive the competitive bid process and purchase a 2021 Ford F550 from Currie Motors
in the amount of $55,298.00; an�L authorize the Public Works Director to enter into a
purchase agreement with JX Truck Center and purchase a 2023 Peterbilt 548 Truck
subject to the terms of the agreement; (Public Works Director Strange, Police Chief Birk)
I. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit es
K. Issuance of Checks in the amount of
S145,592-
L. Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of$389,459.89_
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach 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.- absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. -�
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C. Authorization to Execute the Renewal of a Lease Agreement between the City of
McHenry and Trey & Tom Corp d/b/a Main Street Station, located at 4005 W. Main
Street; (City Administrator Morefield)
*Clerk's Note Alderman McClatchy Pulled this item.
Noticed that the towns around were selling the Metra Stations, wanted wanted to know
if we lease it do we own it. The Union Pacific owns it but it is leased. Union Pacific
retains a portion of the building, was curious how it was going with The City buying
outright, however this conversation had occurred at a past meeting according to
Administrator Morefield.
There is also an out clause in the agreement if something comes down the line with
this. Alderman Glab stated that the value of the property was overpriced from the
market.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey 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-absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
E. Authorization to Execute a Lease Agreement between the City of McHenry and All
Marine Service for the South Harbor Piers, Property and Buildings through May 1,
2023; (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)
*Clerk's note item pulled by Alderman Woman Miller,
Alderwoman Miller had stated that she is not in agreement with this recommendation due to
development interest in this area. Would like to see this opened to other opportunities. Also
brought up the city staffing as well.
Director Hobson did address these concerns specifically about the terms, this is something we
could consider, that there is not guaranteed storage, once the drop dead date occurs. The
Parks Department cannot run this organization, the manpower concerns and expertise as well.
Alderman Strach also spoke with what he thought the direction this was headed in, just renting
out a boat slip but would need to be a simple manor. Alderman Glab asked if research was
done and where the boaters would go after October, wanted to know what other options there
would be to help those out after leasing at the end of the season. Also inquiring if we had
access to a portable lift, it was confirmed it does belong to The City Parks Dept.
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Mayor Jett also spoke regarding his experience figuring out where to store a boat as well. The .�
lease expires on the 31st. Motion for October 31st. Alderwoman Miller would like to amended
all boats out of the water by the 15th. This discussion went on for some time.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to
approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote:5-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Devine. 0-absent. 2-
nays-Alderman Strach, Alderwoman Miller, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
J. February 7, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes;
*Clerk's note item pulled by Aldeman McClatchey
An item from last minutes needed to be revised for he had voted yes and it was recorded
as a no. Will be fixed on the final minutes from the last meeting.
A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Strach 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-absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda. .,
A. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Use Variation for a 3-unit multifamily building
at 1410 N. Riverside Drive. (Community Development Director Polerecky)
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi 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.
B. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Sign Variance to allow a changing electronic
display and message board as a wall sign for the property located at 1208 N. Green
Street. (Community Development Director Polerecky)
This would be a freestanding sign because there is not room for one. Alderwoman Miller had
asked the question if we looked at the future in the bigger picture instead of req. variances,
however there were not that many brough to The Council, per Director Polerecky. There was
some discussion regarding this. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve ,.N
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 adopt the Vacant Building Incentive Program as proposed. (Economic
Development Director Martin)
Encourage the development of vacant nonindustrial buildings, 5 year tax abatement increment
on vacant for at least 3 years. The idea went over pretty well with staff and the discussions of
this program. This is a community effort to get some of these areas addressed.
Alderman Santi complemented Director Martin on working with this program, the more buy-in
for different taxing bodies gives more potential to go all in and working with it and would like to
see it move forward.
Alderman Glab is not in favor of this because we have to give something and then the rest of
us have to pay more taxes on those entities. Alderman McCatchey stated that this is a win for
other businesses around these buildings. Alderwoman Miller explained that this is another way
for Director Martin to help get others interested in McHenry. The discussion went on for some
time talking about the pros and cons
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClathey to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
D. Motion to adopt Ordinances amending the McHenry City Code adding a new Title 3,
Chapter 8, Imposing a New Electric Use Tax and new Chapter 9,
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Miller to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 2-nays- Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
D. Continued: Imposing a New Gas Use Tax; and, authorizing the execution of an
agreement with NICOR for the collection and distribution of the natural gas use tax; (City
Administrator Morefield)
This could be voted on as two separate items, per Administrator Morefield after some details
regarding this item was presented. The Natural Gas Use Tax would be put away for future
projects.
*Clerk's Note for motioning purposes this item was divided on the minutes to show the voting.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine. 2-nays-Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey,0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Alderman Santi wanted to know how long this has been around, not confirmed but sounds like ..1
the 1990's. Alderman McClatchey feels this is the incorrect time for this to be occurring with
the state of the country with inflation etc. Alderman Glab also agrees to hold off on this as well.
Alderwoman Miller wants to support the project because the money is needed here. Alderman
Harding also agrees in support of this.
Alderman Devine agrees with Alderman Santi in the fact that there is not a good time to have
a tax raise. He is willing to support on the first half but not the second. Alderman Strach wants
to provide to the residents.
Public Comment: Terry, resident of McHenry commented that he agrees it is not the right time
to make this choice, his is disappointed.
Second half of item:
June 1st 2023 & 3 cents. Per Alderman Santi and Alderwoman, would like to see the plan in
play and see how it can be used. No public comment.
Discussion Items: None
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman McClatchey to
adjourn to Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss pending litigation the purchase or -�
lease of real estate property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the
purpose of discussion whether a particular parcel should be acquired {5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)}.
Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from Executive Session at 9:03 p.m.
The Clerk called the roll. Roll call: Members Present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller, Mayor Jett
Staff Reports:
A. Staff Report for February 22, 2022:
-Shamrock of the Fox coming up in two weeks, according to Director Hobson.
Mayor's Report: None
City Council Comments: Alderman Santi asked some questions regarding the Covid relief.
Administrator Morefield explained those. Alderman Strach asked when the widening of 31,
estimates were explained by director Strange.
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Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Harding to
adjourn the meeting at 9:15 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.
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Mayor Wayne Jett City Clerk Trisha Ramel