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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 7, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members presentAlderman 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-absent, City Planner
Sheriff-absent, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Comments: Carl and Kim Eckel — Residents having issues with parking with their
business. They share around 5 parking spots for both businesses and want people to be able
�"" to shop at their stores if there is not enough parking for them, would like to implement/have
enforcement to park on the streets, and came to the council for some help. Mayor Jett stated
that he will be in touch with them, and asked for them to leave their number with Deputy Chief
Johnson.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
A. Resolution adopting the schedule of City Council Meetings forthe period January 1, 2023,
to December 31, 2023.
C. Ordinance amending the FY22/23 Budget in the amount of $364,000.00; and,
Ordinance authorizing the purchase, acceptance, and execution of a real estate
contract for 3519 Elm Street, McHenry, Illinois.
E. Ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 8, Curbside Mailboxes, Section 6, Damaged
Mailboxes, of the McHenry City Code, which will adjust the reimbursement value for
damaged mailboxes from $50.00 to $250.00.
F. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests;
� G. October 17, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes;
H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$803,891.57.
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A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Santi 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.
* Clerks note: This item was pulled for separate consideration by Alderman Glab.
B.Ordinance authorizing the Mayor's execution of a Revocable License and Management
Agreement between the City of McHenry and McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce for the
Riverwalk Shoppes.
Alderman Glab wanted to know where this whole project is going with the city his biggest
concern is how much property tax will be paid on this. Per Director Hobson, they are currently
looking into this at this time.
Attorney McArdle did talk with the council regarding this and talked about addressing it as well.
A Motion to authorize Mayor Jett to sign if there is no cost/risk to The City of McHenry if there
is a potential for risk/cost to bring this back this item back.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Glab to authorize �
the Mayor's execution of a Revocable License and Management Agreement between the
City of McHenry and the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce for the Riverwalk
Shoppes, with the understanding that the City of McHenry should not bear the cost or
liability should property taxes be assessed due to the project. 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.
*Clerks note: This item was pulled for separate consideration by Alderman Glab
D. Ordinance amending the FY22/23 Budget in the amount of $85,000 for the Advance Real
Estate Management, LLC Sales Tax Incentive Agreement
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent 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.
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Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Economic Incentive Agreement for 1325 Riverside Drive Inc, dba Whiskey Diablo.
(Staf�
Motion to approve an Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of McHenry and
1325 Riverside Drive dba Whiskey Diablo, located at 1325 Riverside Drive, in an amount
not to exceed $45,000.
Alderman Santi notices the address is within the TIFF district and wanted to know how much
time is left in 2025, discussions have been started with Senator Wilcox per Director Hobson,
doing what they can to get it extended.
Alderman McClatchy asked how long the extension would be, it was confirmed as 12 years
and it can only be requested for a one-time 12-year extension per Administrator Morefield.
Alderman Glab likes seeing progress however would like to see more selection as to what
businesses are being brought in the future. No public comment.
`- A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller 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.
B. Video Gaming License for 1401 Riverside Drive. (Staft)
Motion to grant a Video Gaming License to The Courthouse, located at 1401 Riverside
Drive.
A motion was made by Alderman Harding 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.
C. Sign Variance for 3622 Elm Street. (Polerecky)
Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Sign Variance to allow a changing electronic
display and message board as a wall sign to McHenry Power Equipment, located at
3622 Elm Street.
Alderman Glab would not like there to be too many electronic boards, he is against it but
understands the situation here. Alderwoman Miller stated there really is no space and
`- unfortunately, there are not any other options for them. Alderman Santi stated that things are
looking nice at that facility and hopes he develops even more business.
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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. Zoning Variance and Use Variation for 2902 W. Elm Street. (Polerecky)
Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Zoning Variance and Use Variation for Light
Furniture Manufacturing with Outdoor Rental Storage for the property located at 2902
W. Elm Street.
Alderman Santi stated from conversations with Director Polerecky it looks like it's a smaller
area because of the restrictions it will cover up what is being stored, up against the parking lot,
there is not a visual facing 120.
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.
E. Text Amendments regarding Adult-Use Cannabis Business District Regulations
of the City of McHenry. (Polerecky)
Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Text Amendment to 11-6-18 — Adult-Use
Cannabis Business District Regulations - of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance.
Alderman McClatchey asked if there is interest there is at this time per Directory Polerecky.
Alderman Santi asked if there is more than one out here besides the city, two in Crystal Lake
that is all around here.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach 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.
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Discussion Items:
A. Class H Liquor License for Justen Funeral Home. (Staf�
Mayor Jett asked if there were any questions from The Council regarding this. Erick Cook was
in attendance for Mr. Justen who was not able to be here at the meeting. Would like to have
options as a business to help offer other options to families.
Alderwoman Miller asked if this would expand the business as of right now Mr. Cook was not
able to give a certain answer regarding this. Would like to grow and expand his business to
help maybe support the celebration of life process.
Alderman Santi wanted to know if any families have ever catered for food/beverages in the
room, but Mr. Cook was not able to answer that. Alderman Santi has some concerns.
Alderman Glab thinks it is an interesting avenue and is open to hearing where this could go.
Alderman McClatchey stated that he has no problem with this it is a good avenue.
Alderman Harding stated that he has no problem with it, licenses were designed to help.
Alderman Devine stated that people are there for grieving we have turned down hair salons,
�-- and barber shops and he is not comfortable with it.
Alderman Strach is not comfortable with the license choice, open to a different style or class of
license. The discussion of hours was brought up and the regulation as well.
B. 2023 Road ResurFacing Program Update (Strange)
Director Strange explained the supplement that was broken up into 3 sections. There was some
discussion regarding projects and updates to those.
This discussion went on for some time many were concerned about streets in the areas that
are in dire need of repair etc.
Staff Reports:
Staff reports are provided at the first meeting of each month.
Mayor's Report: None
City Council Comments: Alderwoman Miller talked about the conference that she attended
and thanked those involved.
Alderman Glab wanted to talk about the leaf pick-up and stated this is a severe problem with
the delays, however, wanted to know where they are at, etc. He also knows that Director
Strange has been working on it. Wanted a report to give to residents etc. Per Mayor, Jett will
be meeting with Director Strange to get answers for residents.
`- Alderman Strach thanked Director Strange for all the work he is doing to help with the questions
regarding this.
Alderman McClatchey said the holiday lights look great in the park.
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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 8:30 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 8:48 p.m. A motion was
made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to return to the open
session. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer,
Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-
abstained. Motion carried.
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Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to
adjourn the meeting at 8:50 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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Mavor Wayne Jett Citv Clerk Trisha Ramel
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