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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 4/5/2022 - City CouncilCity of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 4.5.22 1 AGENDA RESCHEDULED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050 This 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 listen and view the meeting from the following link: https://cityofmchenry.zoom.us/j/88458167367 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. Pledge of Allegiance: The pledge was led by Mayor Jett. 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.Proclamation recognizing Friday, April 29, 2022, as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry. B.Award of bid for the 2022 Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program to Peter Baker and Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois in the amount of $943,743.67 contingent on approval of the FY22/23 Budget; and, approval of an IDOT Resolution for Maintenance authorizing the use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds ($800,000); and, approval of a construction contingency in the amount of 10% ($94,374.37) of the awarded contract price. (Public Works Director Strange) City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 4.5.22 2 C.Award of bid for the 2022 Rebuild Illinois Fund and Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program to Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $2,312,359.50 contingent upon the approval of the FY22/23 Budget; and approval of an IDOT Resolution for Improvement authorizing the use of Rebuild Illinois Funds and Motor Fuel Tax Funds; and, approval of a construction contingency in the amount of 10% ($231,235.95) of the awarded contract price. (Public Works Director Strange) D.Approve and adopt a Rain Barrel Ordinance for incorporation into the McHenry Municipal Code as Title 10, Chapter 17, Section 3. (Public Works Director Strange) E.Block Party Application submitted by Bernie Matchen for closure of the South Main Street Parking lot on Saturday, May 14, 2022 between 8:00 am and 2:00pm. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson) F.March 21, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes; G.Issuance of Checks in the amount of $216,690.44. Alderman Santi wanted to thank the city and staff and public works department and work on the investment on it for Consent Agenda Items B&C. No public comment. A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Harding 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 Class A Liquor License for 1325 Riverside Inc dba Whiskey Diablo, located at 1325 Riverside Drive and, if approved, pass an Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 2: Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6: License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses. (Staff) The background check has been approved, as explained by Administrator Morefield. Alderman Santi thanked Dan Hart as he also did have some time to talk with him, he had asked a follow-up question and wanted to know what the restaurant concept was confirmed by Dan Hart as a Café Americano- Texmex Fusion. That were all the questions that were asked. No Public Comment. City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 4.5.22 3 A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller 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. B. Subject to the approval of Agenda Item 6A – Motion to approve a Video Gaming License for 1325 Riverside Inc dba Whiskey Diablo, located at 1315 Riverside Drive. (Staff) A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey 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. C. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variations for a Drive-In Starbucks at 904 S. Illinois Route 31. (Community Development Director Polerecky) No objections at the Zoning and Planning meeting. It was confirmed this is a complete teardown and remodel. No public comment. A motion was made by Alderman Strach 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. D. Motion to approve a Zoning Map Amendment and Variations for property located at the southeast corner of Municipal Drive and Knox Drive for the development of a 3-story, 40-unit, age, and income-restricted senior housing facility. (Community Development Director Polerecky) As introduced by Director Polerecky, Have gone before planning and zoning, 61 parking spaces in lue of the 94. Petitioners were present and have done a presentation before the council. McHenry senior Comments.40 units 30- 1 bedroom 10- 2 bedroom units. The site plan was overviewed by Bear Development Sarah Beck and Adam Templer, fitness center, sunroom, common laundry, and onsite management are some of the items that were touched on regarding this development. Outdoor space was also covered and a multi-use path was well. Alderman McClatchey asked what the pricing was on the units, which was covered by the presenters. Wanted to know why the brick is being decreased, the cost savings and energy efficiency are part of that. City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 4.5.22 4 Alderman Glab discussed his opinion that the demand for a senior living may go down in the years to come, wanted to know what is going to happen with the developments and then the need for parking comes later. Stated that the building may not fit into the existing style that we currently have, for the area where it is being purposed. Alderman Santi wanted to know what the masonry percentages are of Sugar Grove location, it was confirmed they are similar. No Public Comment. A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller 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. E. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting various Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance. (Community Development Director Polerecky) No Public Comment. A motion was made by Alderman Sant and seconded by Alderwoman Miller 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. Presentation and Motion to adopt the Fox River Corridor Plan. (Community Development Director Polerecky) This plan is in the area from Johnsburg to Burton Bridge, as presented by Kelsey Pollock, CMAP- Chicago Metropolitan Area Planning. Study areas were covered from 8 miles. Steering committees were covered along with the project timeline, about two years to plan to this point. There were community engagement activities, along with public meetings, etc. The Existing Conditions Report was covered, and the findings from this report contributed to the goals of the plan. The Framework Plan was touched upon along with the areas of recommendation areas, along with funding and implementation. Economic Development, Natural Resources, Collaboration-Education-Engagement, Recreation, Transportation and Connectivity. Alderwoman Miller read the report and is happy with the plan, she thanked Kelsey. Alderman Glab asked who will pay for the upkeep of the river and where the maintenance comes in down the road and what the plan in place would be. I will not want the average taxpayer to be burdened with this, financially who benefits the most from this should be paying for the matinee down the road. City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 4.5.22 5 Alderwoman Miller confirmed that intergovernmental agreements could then go over the responsibilities of things and the conceptual stage is what the presentation did cover, did like that she involved the key stakeholders involved Alderman McClatchey was in support of the plan as well. Alderman Santi agreed it was a plan, wanted confirmation from primary stakeholders, and Kelsey did a review. No Public Comment Discussion Items: A.Conceptual Project – McHenry Corporate Center Multifamily Development on Prime Parkway. (Community Development Director Polerecky) The conceptual plan was presented to The Council, Paul Swanson spoke regarding the property that he has owned for a year and a half. Alderwoman Miller agrees it will not develop commercially, she did like the plan, and would he consider his plan to be workforce housing, this was not something that was being considered. Wanted to confirm there is only one common terrace, wanted to know the usage for it seems that it is being used. Would like to see it expanded. Alderman Glab stated that it seems to not be a family environment, stating that the zoning keeps getting changed, and feels it’s not a good idea to be changing the zoning and mixing them, that is the reservation he has, not in favor of residential. Alderman Santi wanted to recap on the child care center idea, was there one at one time, seems that there was would like to see something more as a potential for this property than an apartment complex, or medical. Mayor Jett wanted to ask for a recap of what The Council would like and he could then meet with them regarding that. Three members in favor and four no’s, and Mayor Jett can meet to see what else can occur for the development of the site. B.Conceptual Project – Route 31 Fueling Station. (Community Development Director Polerecky) Cody the potential developer and Brian civil engineer presented to The Council. The idea for this would be to help with easy access entry. Wanted to purpose two phases, develop the fuel station and phase two would be a car wash two years down the line. 6500 sq foot convenience store and over-the-counter service food area as well as video gaming. Wanted to bring his ideas to The Council 16 fuel spots and also diesel lanes. Brian Herts has been working on fuel service and car washes for several years and feels the site is well set up for what they would like to purpose. Alderman McClatchey wanted to know if this is part of the 31 expansion, per Director Polerecky it will eliminate the access to the state approval will need to happen, could get approval from the state. The location is not in favor there in his opinion City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 4.5.22 6 Alderwoman Miller agrees the spot is not the best choice, commented on the parks across the street, and is not sure she would like a fueling station there where the Knox Park area has the upgraded equipment Alderman Devine agrees with the other council members and also wanted to have clarification on how the trucks would pull through. Alderman Glab also agrees the location is not the idea., the traffic flow is the concern, Alderman Santi is also in agreeance with the rest of The Council in regards to the location. Alderman Harding is by the rest of the opinions would like to see the property used differently. C.Presentation and discussion regarding the FY22/23 Proposed Budget – Updated information from March 21st City Council Meeting and All Other Funds. (City Administrator Morefield) Administrator Morefield highlighted four bullet points that he wanted to review for The Council. Executive Session: A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss pending litigation on the purchase or lease of real estate property for the use of the public body A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach to authorize the Mayor, the City Administrator, and the City Attorney to sign any agreements or contracts necessary with the McHenry Savings Bank to purchase the property at 3519 W Elm Street for an amount not to exceed $364.000. Roll call vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Devine, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Staff Reports: None A.Staff Report for April 5, 2022 Mayor’s Report: None City Council Comments: Alderman McClatchey talked about the retired honorary street sign area. It was discussed by Director Strange, we can put them up wherever suitable as a city property, will be a discussion item for another meeting. City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 4.5.22 7 Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 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. X Mayor Wayne Jett X City Clerk Trisha Ramel