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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/21/2022 - City Council City of McHenry Council „rM�,�, Meeting Minutes ` � 11.21.22 : � � — M e AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 21, 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, 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 as presented: A. Resolution Establishing the Date and Time of Monday, December 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. for Conducting a Public Hearing for Establishing the 2022 City of McHenry Property Tax Levy in the amount of$3,072,868.00. (Finance Director Lynch) B. Resolution Establishing Saturday, November 26, 202,2 as Small Business Saturday in the City of McHenry. (Economic Development Director Martin) C. Ordinance Clarifying the Boundaries of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, Special Service Area #3. (Attorney McArdle) D. Shamrocks the Fox event approvals and budget amendment for March 17-19, 2023. (Recreation Director Hobson) E. November 7, 202,2 City Council Meeting Minutes; F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$2,031,045.96 G. As Needed Checks in the amount of$708,044.40. 1 �. A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 11.21.22 "1 Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Individual Action Item Agenda: A. Fence Variance for Knapheide Equipment Company Motion to pass an ordinance approving a Fence Variance for Knapheide Equipment Company, located at 2600 Illinois Route 120, to allow a reduction in the corner yard setback along Adams Drive from the required 15 feet to 0 feet. (Community Development Director Polerecky) Alderman Glab wanted to know if the driveway will still leave the opening at 30 ft, it was confirmed by Director Polerecky that it is, along with the site triangle. 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. Budget Amendment and Fa�ade Grant for 1251-1253 N. Green Street ,.� Motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the FY22/23 Budget in the amount of $2,710.00 and the approval of a Fa�ade Grant Application for the property located at 1251-1253 N. Green Street in the amount of $2,710.00. (Economic Development Director Martin) Alderwoman Miller spoke regarding this is exactly what this grant is for, happy to see this in the packet. Alderman Glab is not in favor of the budget amendments for extra fa�ade grants that we normally should maybe have to wait for the following year. No Public Comment. A motion was made by Alderwoman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey 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. *Clerks Note: This item was removed from this meeting to be added to future agenda. C. Economic Incentive Agreement for Munson Ski & Marine Motion to authorize the execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of McHenry and Munson Ski & Marine for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00. (Staffl Discussion Items: � A. City Refuse Contract Leaf Collection Service Update. (Public Works Director Strange) 2 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 11.21.22 � Director Strange talked about the struggles regarding the leaf collection, they are in person to explain what went wrong and what they can do to fix it for next year. Michael Flood, the manager for Flood Brothers, never had a situation where they have fallen behind in collection issues and he did apologize for the errors, there was also a letter that did go out regarding this matter. They will be collecting until the leaves are collected even after the December collection date. There was no accurate raw data in the leaf collections and used the multiplier to assume the leaves and the second leaf collection and the second truck were added, there were issues with the fleet. There was mechanical issues or back system that have gone down. Flood Bothers are taking steps to get this collected to get equipment, collected 10-hour days 7 days a week to keep up with the leaves. About 100 loads have been collected to date. Many on The Council expressed that they are not satisfied with the issues, as well as Flood Brothers stated they are working to put plans in place to help with the next year to move forward, committing to the contract and the service they provide. Alderwoman Miller asked what we could do to help Mike from Flood Brothers to catch up since they are speaking with the residents. Director Strange is keeping them in the loop about where areas have been missed. Alderman McClatchey was concerned about the issue not getting fixed and did address this with Michael Flood. � Mayor Jett stated that adding some notes on Nixel or Social Media totes can help with the process. Attorney McArdle wanted to know how many trucks are working, 3 and the 4th one was non- operatable. By the end of next week they will be caught up but will continue to move forward until completed. Alderman Santi wanted to know how many other leaf collections they work with and if there is one other that they collect leaves for. He feels there is not enough equipment to resolve next year. Alderman Strach asked if Flood Bros. Is committed to purchasing more vehicles needed for next years leaf collection, it was confirmed by Mike that they will be doing so. This conversation went on for some time. Public Comment: Howard Braun stated that he finds it hard to believe that Flood Brothers is working on the leaf pickup, the resident is fine with a garbage pickup. Dave Baur- also a resident stated that no complaints with garbage and recycling the leaf pick- up stated that he is frustrated regarding the pick-up as well. Mayor Jett would like to sit down with Michael Flood regarding the leaf pickup and the game plan for next year. � 3 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 11.21.22 � B. Process Regarding the Update of the City of McHenry Comprehensive Plan. (City Planner Sheriffl Cody Sherriff presented an overview of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Strong emphasis on community engagement, clear measures of successful growth, and other key factors were covered. Plan and development included housing market analysis along with what are the key economic factors for that. Timeline: December-RFQ, January-consultant selection, February finalize scope of services, March public engagement approval, April plan development. The downtown update was also covered along with a past and present timeline. Some challenges within the city were also reviewed as well. The scope of the downtown area was the main focus of the presentation. Alderman Glab wanted to see the comprehensive plan being tweaked and wants to keep it working plan. City Planner Sherriff stated we do want this to evolve as time progresses. Alderman Strach stated that he is also excited to see this as well as Alderwoman Miller. Per Director Polerecky stated that the one thing needed is to have the sub-area plan completed, many of the communities around us are also going through this planning as well. '� Alderman Harding wanting to know what 31 will look like when it goes down Main Street was explained by Planner Sherriff. This discussion went on for some time. No public comment. C. Removal of dead and diseased trees and bushes from private property Director Polerecky stated that if the tree poses a hazard to or public right away or property, that it will need to be removed. If it is not posing a danger then our ordinances make us remove that tree. The majority of communities have the same ordinance resulting in a hazard. There has not been a huge issue with this within the city. This discussion went on for some time. Many on the council stated that they do not want to move forward with an ordinance as such. No public comment. Staff Reports: The Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Morning according to Director Hobson, had the Toys for Tots over the weekend Mayor's Report: Thanks to The Parks Department for the lights and how nice the area looks. City Council Comments: Director Polerecky stated that the lights in the park are great every year the lights get better. Shout out to the Chamber to the Polar Express from McClatchey. Alderman Santi stated the lighting was great. Alderwoman Miller stated that she had several � comments regarding the lights that she had posted on social media. 4 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 11.21.22 � Executive Session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held to discuss whether a particular parcel should be acquired (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).). 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 9:15 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. Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi 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. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. � � \ �fQ� x � ��' �- � x Mayor Wayne Jett City Clerk Trisha Ramel � 5