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Meeting Minutes
6.6.22
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding -
absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others
present Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Public Works Strange - absent
(Steve Wirch), 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-absent, Deputy Clerk Johnson, 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. FY22/23 Budget Amendment for 914 Front Street Demolition (Previously
Approved Item)
An Ordinance Amending the FY22/23 General Fund Budget, Community Development
Contractual Services Line Item 5110 for $92,800 for the previously approved contract
with Eagle Biomass for the demolition of the property located at 914 Front Street.
(Community Development Director Polerecky)
B. Reduction of Class B Liquor Licenses from 20 to 19 (Administrative)
An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, License Classification , and
Fees, reducing the number of Class B Liquor Licenses from 20 to 19 due to the closure
of Utopian Roast LLC dba Hidden Pearl Café. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
E. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests ;
F. May 16, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes;
G. Issuance of $372,482.96 Checks.
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A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
*Clerks Note item pulled by Alderman Glab
C.Taste of McHenry on Main (Event)
Closure of Main Street from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm; to allow the open container and
consumption of alcohol from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm; and, to waive fees related to
municipal services incurred as a result of this event. (Parks and Recreation Director
Hobson) June 25th
Alderman Glab wanted to know if anyone has talked to Walgreens according to Director
Hobson that they have been in communication with them. Last year Director Hobson and Chief
Birk did talk with management regarding the traffic flow of Walgreens. Per Alderman Glab same
proposal as last year. Chief Birk stated that last year same manager had to support the event.
Contingent on meeting with Walgreens once again this year. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 1-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
*Clerks note pulled by Alderman Glab
D. R.I.S.E. Up Foundation Community Benefit Concert (Event)
Use of Petersen Park to set up, host, and cleanup for a benefit concert on Friday, September
16th through Sunday, September 18th (event is Friday and Saturday, clean up is Sunday);
issuance of a Special Event Liquor License for the sale of beer, wine,
Alderman Glab stated that during the event last year and could hear it through all of McHenry
and questioned the amount of money made by the event and what was given as a donation to
the splash pad, not happy to endorse this. Mayor Jett stated that he will be happy to have the
numbers disclosed to The Council.
Director Hobson talked about the $200,000 donation one of the largest donations that have
occurred. September 12th Monday. Alderwoman Miller talked about the energy in the
community and she heard a lot of great things and was grateful for the donations. The motion
was also adding a clean update on Monday, September 19th. No public comment.
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A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Amendments to Title 4, Chapter 11: Raffles, Section 10: Prize Limits and Raffle
Duration (Code Amendment or Variance Item)
Motion to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 11: Raffles, Section 10:
Prize Limits and Raffle Duration, increasing the prize limit for a raffle to a maximum from
$2,000,000 to $3,000,000, and the duration of a raffle from 365 days to 400 days. (Staff)
Chief Birk explained this item, we do have the authority to change which will help add some
cushion on the date to encompass the raffle timing. Alderman McClathcey commended a good
job the VFW did. Alderwoman Miller also complemented the process and how they reinvest in
the community etc. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Santi to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
B. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Meeting Minutes
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, a motion to pass a Resolution approving the
destruction of any executive session recordings that exist for more than 18 months, for
the release of certain minutes, and to keep certain minutes confidential. (Deputy City
Clerk Johnson)
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Discussion Items: None
Executive Session if necessary: Not needed
Staff Reports:
Staff reports are provided at the first meeting of each month.
Mayor’s Report: The meeting on 7/5 would like to cancel per Mayor Jett. Everyone concurred.
City Council Comments: Alderman Strach talked about Aqua America trucks has made some
communication with them and will be in contact with them.
Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to
adjourn the meeting at 7:28 PM. Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Mayor Wayne Jett
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City Clerk Trisha Ramel