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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 10/17/2022 - City Council City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes �'`^�� 10.17.22 ` � .�'". ..^ � � McHen AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 17, 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, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others present Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield- absent, 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-absent, City Planner Sheriff-absent, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge. Public Comments: None Presentation: McHenry County Conservation Foundation by Pam Althoff and Jim Haisler �.. Conservation District vs. Foundation, Shawna Flaveil — Executive Director of the Foundation was also present from the Foundation. There are 11 members in total for the Conservation Board. During this presentation, the history of the foundation was covered along with the main differences befinreen the Conservation District and Foundation. Some questions were asked by The Council and this discussion went on for some time. Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented: A. IDOT Resolution for Improvement Authorizing the Use of MFT Funds (Strange) IDOT Resolution for Improvement authorizing the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 Rebuild Illinois Bond Funded and Motor Fuel Tax Funded Road Program (Section #22-000092-00-RS) in the amount of$657,105.06. B. Intergovernmental Agreement for Forensic Computer Lab (Birk) Authorize the Mayor's execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement befinreen the City of McHenry and the McHenry County States Attorney's Office for shared costs related to the establishment of a forensic computer lab; and, to utilize existing asset forfeiture funds not to exceed $62,000.00 for the purchase of software to be utilized in the forensic computer lab. � C. Waive Competitive Bidding for the Purchase of Police Locker Room Lockers (Polerecky) City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 10.17.22 "\ Due to the limited number of providers and the City's ability to obtain three (3) competitive quotes —waiver of the competitive bidding process as outlined in the City's Purchasing Policies; acceptance of a quote from Schoollocker.com in the amount of $30,228.05; and, authorization for the purchase of lockers for the Police Department Women's Locker Room in an amount not to exceed $30,228.05. E. Budget Amendment and Approval of Scope of Services Contract for Riverwalk (Hobson) Approve an ordinance amending the FY23/24 TIF Fund Budget in the amount of $6,440.00; and, the scope of services contract with HR Green for finalization of Phase 4 Riverwalk plans for that section of the Riverwalk between Pearl Street and Route 120. F. Change Order#1 — 2022/2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program (Strange) Change Order resulting in a net deduction from the contract of $4,640.00, for the 2022/2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program contract with National Power Rodding Corporation. --� G. Block Party Request(Deputy City Clerk Johnson) October 22�d from 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Conway Circle H. October 3, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes; I. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$133,406.47 J. As Needed Checks in the amount of$300,314.40. A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller 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-nays-Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried. *Clerks note this item was pulled by Alderman McClatchey D.Budget Amendment and Award of Bid for Veterans Memorial Park Entryway(Hobson) Approve an ordinance amending the FY23/24 Parks Developer ponation Budget in the amount of$34,842,00; and, award of bid for the installation of the re-designed entryway at Veterans Memorial Park in the amount of$204,842.00. � Alderman McClatchey—wanted to replace the trees at the entryway and would like the project to be done right. Director Hobson stated that he would take a look at his suggestions. 2 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 10.17.22 � Alderman Glab stated that this is a lot of funding and wanted to know what we had left in the funding after this has been spent. 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-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Individual Action Item Agenda: A. C/ass A Liquor License for The Courthouse— 1401 N. Riverside Drive (Mayor Jett) Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to River Pearl LLC dba The Courthouse, located at 1401 N. Riverside Drive, and, if granted, an Ordinance increasing the number of Class A Liquor Licenses from 41 to 42. Alderman Glab was asking when this would be opening. The construction company was here, late December is the hope from the builder, who was able to take the podium and confirm that as well. � A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote7: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. B. Zoning Approvals for Recent/y Annexed Property(Po/erecky) Motion to approve an ordinance Granting Various Zoning Approvals for Property Recently Annexed by the City of McHenry. Alderwoman Miller thanked the team for how they have treated the residents. Alderman Santi also is happy with this process as well. Alderman Glab stated that he is happy to see that many of the places want to remain how they are. Alderman Strach also stated that many he spoke to stated that the staff did a great job. A motion was made by Alderman Harding 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. New Fa�ade Grant Program (Martin) Motion to approve the amended Fa�ade Grant Program, as presented. 3 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 10.17.22 � Alderman McClatchey wanted to know how Director Martin will advertise this, confirming social media, and word of mouth. Also going into businesses as well. Mayor Jett stated that this could go into the spring newsletter. Alderman Santi appreciated that he listened to us last time, and would recommend utilizing email addresses that it is now available, allowing a discussion to be open to them. Alderman Glab stated that this should be to upscale the area to use it wisely. Alderwoman Miller thinks this will be a huge success, many will take advantage of this. A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey 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. Discussion Items: A. 2023 City Council Regu/ar Meeting Dates (Morefield, Council) *Clerks Note:Administrator Morefield did dial in for this discussion. --� Staff Reports: Staff reports are provided at the first meeting of each month. Mayor's Report: Rise still working on funds. Over last years profits. City Council Comments: Alderman Santi wanted to know if there can be a street program update for the next meeting. Alderman Glab asked about the tree ordinance as well. Alderwoman Miller asked if there can be community gardens to help out in Peterson Park, Director Hobson will be helping to get it going. There will be a holiday light contest again. Alderman Strach asked about a parcel that would be a great spot for the garden on, the north side of McCullom Lake Road maybe that could be used for it. Executive Session for the setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the public body (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6).) A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss pending litigation on the purchase or lease of real estate property for the use of the public body Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from Executive Session at 8:27 p.m. A motion was -�, made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to return to the open session. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, 4 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 10.17.22 � Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0- abstained. Motion carried. Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 PM. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. � � X � X ��-r� Mayor Wayne Jett City Clerk Trisha Ramel � �... 5