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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 12/19/2022 - City Council City of McHenry Council r� � � Meeting Minutes ` .� 12.19.22 v .i � McHen AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 19, 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-absent, 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-absent, 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 Public Hearing. Public Hearing for the 2022 Property Tax Levy in the amount of$3,072,868 � Mayor Jett Opened the Public Hearing A. Motion to adopt the 2022 Property Tax Levy Ordinance in an amount not to exceed $3,072,868.00. (Finance Director Lynch) A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to adopt the Property Tax Levy: Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach-absent, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to close the Public Hearing Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach-absent, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. No public comment Public Comments: Gerri Condon, the resident of McHenry, spoke regarding her view at the last meeting on the funeral/liquor license and her feelings against it. Also wanted to bring up � the term limits that she feels should be across the board. 1 . City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 12.19.22 �, Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented: A. Motion to approve Ordinances providing for the abatement of Real Estate Taxes for Various Bond Issues totaling $1,206,461.26. (Finance Director Lynch) B. Motion to appoint Dan Gleason to the Planning & Zoning Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2023. (Community Development Director Polerecky) C. December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes; D. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$192,236.39; E. As Needed Checks in the amount of$542,011.19 A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach-absent, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. No public comment. "� Individual Action Item Agenda: A. Budget Amendment and Fa�ade Grant— 1406 N. Riverside Drive/After the Fox Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the FY2022/23 Budget in the amount of $10,000 and approval of a Fa�ade Grant in the amount of $10,000 for the property located at 1406 N. Riverside Drive/After the Fox Restaurant. (Economic Development Director Martin) Alderman Glab cannot support the fact that we keep changing for this fa�ade grant. Alderman Santi looking forward to the partitioner doing this work and looking forward to seeing the improvements. Alderman McClatchey commented that it will look nice. No public comment. A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach-absent,Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. B. Budget Amendment and Bid Waiver for the Purchase of Police Vehicles '� Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the FY2022/23 Budget in the amount of $174,908.96; waive the competitive bidding process to purchase in-stock vehicles 2 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 12.19.22 � locally; and, authorization to purchase four (4) Chevrolet vehicles from Castle Auto Group in McHenry for a total amount not to exceed $174,908.96. (Police Chief Birk) Chief Birk stated that there has been a challenge over the past few years to purchase vehicles with the shortage. He is looking to purchase now what they would normally purchase in May so that they do not get too far behind in replacing the vehicles. Advice to purchase outright is being followed by our financial department here as well. Alderwoman Miller stated that she likes the different colors. Alderman Glab asked where the funding is coming from. It is coming from the Capital Asset Maintenance & Replacement FuMnd, per Finance Director, Lynch. No public comment. *Clerks Note: Per Chief Birk the actual amount was a total of$177,514.96 as noted during the meeting. A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach-absent, Alderman �— Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. C. Revolving Loan Fund Request— 1786 N. Richmond RoadNVoof and Run LLC Motion to approve a Revolving Loan Fund request to Woof and Run LLC, located at 1786 N. Richmond Road, in the amount of$5,000.00. (Economic Development Director Martin) Alderman Santi wanted to wish the petitioner good luck with the new business, the first two years are key and the sign can help them promote. The petitioner did speak regarding the indoor dog park and talked about the uniqueness of the dog park and that business is ramping up for the winter. No public comment A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach-absent, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Discussion/Presentation Items: A. Presentation: Proposed FY2023 through FY2032 Water and Sewer Fund Community Investment Plan (CIP). (Public Works Director Strange) `-' Director Strange went through the proposal with The Council and also introduced staff that works within Public Works that were also present at the meeting. Director Strange explained 3 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 12.19.22 "'� to The Council several informational slides such as the 10-year Cash Flow Projections along with future projects and the history of water and sewer. The presentation and discussion went on for some time. Staff Reports: Director Polerecky stated that Lennar (developer) decided not to move forward with their proposed residential development project near Draper Road. Mayor's Report: None City Council Comments: Alderwoman Miller offered a thank you for the luncheon on Friday. Alderman Glab talked about the water main break in Oakwood and that he had checked it out stating it was a rather large mess and noted that within 30 minutes a large crew was out there overnight working on it. The next morning it was amazing how clean everything was. Alderman McClatchey thanked Chief Birk for the tour of the police department today and told everyone to have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Executive Session: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. � A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:15. Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderman Santi to return to the open session. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach-absent, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn the meeting at 8:40. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach-absent, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. � 4 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 12.19.22 � /, ` X � X �� Mayor Wayne Jett City Clerk Trisha Ramel � � 5