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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 1/16/2023 - City Council City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes �^ 1.16.23 v ,,: � � M en AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 16, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council Chamber, 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. Police Promotion/Oath of Office Ceremony: Promotions of Sgt. Michael Cruz to the rank of Commander and Officer Jaimie Prather to the rank of Sergeant. �— Chief Birk completed the promotions in front of the family and friends of those being promoted. Mayor Jett congratulated those promoted as well. Public Comments: None Public Hearing: Proposed Amended and Restated Annexation Agreement with Meyer Material (LaFarge/Holcim) — North Properiy. Mayor Jett called to order the Public Hearing at 7:07 PM. Randy Wilie presented the amendment slides to the council regarding the above proposal. The overview included some history and usage of the company, and property restoration areas. Public Comment: Joanne Hajdrowski — a resident, spoke about the noise, mess, and issues with silt, along with the smell as well. She also spoke regarding other neighbors in the area that were not able to make the meeting. She asked that these complaints be considered. Mayor Jett asked for her number to that he can contact her after the meeting. John Ellieson —a resident, wanted to know if there was an environmental assessment on what the impact could be. Dale Mclean — a resident, is concerned about the drinking water, stating that he has some of the dirtiest water even after utilizing expensive cleaning equipment for it. Rob Johnson- the Resident, wanted to ask The Council to verify the results of any testing and it was confirmed by Director Polerecky he has been getting those reports. � City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 1.16.23 �1. This was answered by Randy Willie, who stated that there has been testing and explained what steps have been taken along with the sweeping services that are being completed as well. There have been dust and noise studies done by the school as well. Mayor Jett asked if there will be semi's going in and out and it was confirmed that no there will not be. The only trucks would be to help build the brim. Alderman Santi asked about the east side of 120 it is next to Stonewater, and that was confirmed. Alderman McClatchey feels that the breaks should be put on for the gravel and wanted to know if homes will be built in these areas. The north parcel will be multi-family or single-family homes with a lake as a redevelopment after they are mined. Alderman Glab asked about the 5-year extension and would be happy after the 10-year extension. According to Randy, it has to do with the geological aspect. Also the supply and demand of what is needed as well. Alderman Glab stated that the extensions need to come to an end after the 10-year extension so that a subdivision can be built, not wanting an extension after that. Alderman Devine asked about how things are reclaimed. Randy explained the strategic way that it is being reclaimed, starting on the east side. This discussion went on for some time. � A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to exit Public Hearing: 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. Motion to adopt an Ordinance Approving Amended and Restated Meyer Material Annexation Agreement North Property, with the following amendment: To adopt the ordinance and agreement as submitted with editing paragraph d), removing process and loading and replacing it with placing the material on the screen and conveying it under Route 120, and maintenance hours from 5:00 am to 8:00 p.m., and editing paragraph b),where if an extension is requested, it must be given in writing and would require an amendment to the agreement without an automatic five-year extension. The motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays-Alderman McClatchey, 0-abstained. Motion carried. --� 2 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 1.16.23 � Presentation: Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending April 20, 2022. (Eder, Casella, and Company) Administrator Morefield thanked Director Lynch for all the work she does with the finances. Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented: A. Motion to authorize staff to publicly bid on the Dartmoor Drive Resurfacing Project and to solicit Phase II Engineering Proposals. (Public Works Director Strange) B. Motion to approve an amendment to the FY23/24 Budget in the amount of $50,000, funded through a transfer of funds from the Police Seizure Fund; to accept a change order quote by the approved Phase 3 general contractor and waive any competitive bid requirements and the city's purchasing policy; and, to authorize the Director of Community Development to enter into a new Purchase Order Contract with J.H. Freund in an amount not to exceed $40,434.82. (Staf� C. Motion to authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of McHenry and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police � (McHenry Unit 1) forthe period May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2027. (Police Chief Birk) D. December 19, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes; E. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$292,981.93 F. As Needed Checks in the amount of$863,224.41 A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Harding 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. No public comment. Individual Action Item Agenda: A. Professional Engineering Services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd, Motion to approve an amendment to the FY23/24 Budget in the amount of$41,000; to exercise the City's Home Rule Authority and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Christopher B. Burke, Ltd. (CBBEL) in the amount of $41,000 for Professional Engineering Services for the design of a municipal right-of-way befinreen Green Street `' and Elm Street; and, to award a contract to CBBEL for this work. (Public Works Director Strange) 3 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 1.16.23 "� Alderman Strach asked about the illustration that was supplied to all of The Council and asked if it was a preliminary design, yes, confirmed by Directory Strange. Alderman Glab stated that the $41,000 is to allow this work to be done, as confirmed as well. No public comment. A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller 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. B. Whiskey Diablo Capital Developmenf Fee Waiver or Amendment to Economic Incentive Agreement Motion to consider a request from the owner of Whiskey Diablo Restaurant to either waive Capital Development Fees in the amount of $17,149 or amend the existing Economic Incentive Agreement by increasing the maximum sales tax rebate amount from $45,000 to $62,149. (City Administrator Morefield) Alderman Santi about ked the timeline if this is approved and if this is hoped to be finished by �` early summer if approved. A motion was made by Alderwoman McClatchey 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. Discussion Item Agenda: A. Presentation of the FY2023-FY2042 General Fund Municipal Utility Tax Community Investment Plan. (Public Works Director Strange) Administrator Morefield commented on this plan as being a blueprint to follow for a long time. Directory Strange complimented for his work well done. Alderwoman Miller also thanked him for the process, which helps to know the future. --�. 4 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 1.16.23 L Staff Reports: Staff reports are provided at the first meeting of each month. Mayor's Report: None City Council Comments: Director Santi wanted to know the number of inemberships at the rec center. Has to get back to him regarding that, per Director Hobson. Executive Session: Closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).). *Clerks note: Executive Session removed from this meeting. Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to adjourn the meeting at 8:40. 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. L X � X ` �Q. � Mayor Wayne Jett City Clerk Trisha Ramel � 5