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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 6, 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 -
absent, 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-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: Craig Meier Resident- talked about the alley, stating that his garage is
separate and there has been quite a bit of traffic and wanted to know what could be done during
this because of safety stating that there were times that children were hit by cars. Stated that
the alley is in bad shape and would like to know what can be done to help. Administrator
Morefield stated that they will be reaching out to him to see what can be done.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
A. Appointment of James A. Schmidt to the Police Pension Board with a term expiring April
30, 2024. (Deputy Clerk Johnson)
B. Authorization to order/purchase four (4) Dodge Durango SUVs as part of the City’s
vehicle maintenance and replacement program from Sunnyside Dodge in McHenry for
a total amount not to exceed $157,368.00 . (Police Chief Birk)
C. Approval of an Ordinance amending Section 8-7-4 Permit Required; Application
Vacuums, of the McHenry Municipal Code. (Public Works Director Strange)
D. Waiver of the competitive bidding process and acceptance of a proposal in the amount
of $25,476.81 (equipment) plus $1,000 (shipping) for a total amount of $26,476.81 from
Brown Equipment Company for the furnishing and installation of a new water pump for
the Public Works Aquatech Vaccuum Truck. (Public Works Director Strange )
E. January 16, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes;
F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $443,473.11.
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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
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
No public comment.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Professional Engineering Services for the North Riverside Parking Lot
Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the FY22/23 Budget in the amount of
$55,000 and approve a Task Order in the amount of $44,900 to Robinson Engineering,
Ltd for professional engineering services, and a contingency amount of $10,100 for the
North Riverside Parking Lot Construction Project. (Public Works Director Strange)
Alderman Glab questioned where the money was coming from, this is from the General
Fund, per the Director of Finance, funds are not being dipped into.
Alderman Santi stated this could help with some areas Riversideside Drive. 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-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
B. Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variance for 700 N. Front Street (Lucky Poker)
Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning
Variance, reducing the required number of parking spaces from 20 to 11 , to operate a
Bar/Tavern without Live Entertainment to Lucky Poker, located at 700 N. Front Street.
(Community Development Director Polerecky)
Alderman Santi had a question for the petitioner, w anted to know the square feet of
about 1600 going to 2000. Asked if there are staffing changes, or if is that being
adjusted, per the petitioner not sure yet. May increase to pool or dart boards may have
to increase but unknown at this time.
Alderman Glab wanted to know if these spots were for this business only, confirmed by
staff. No public comment
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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C.Text Amendments to the Municipal Zoning Ordinance
Motion to approve an Ordinance granting various zoning text amendments to the City of
McHenry Zoning Ordinance related to permitted and conditional public uses, outdoor
storage, and automotive repair. (Community Development Director Polerecky)
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey t o
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Item Agenda: None
Staff Reports:
Staff reports are provided at the first meeting of each month.
Mayor’s Report: None
City Council Comments: None
Executive Session as Needed: Not needed
Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller
to adjourn the meeting at 7:16. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Mayor Wayne Jett
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City Clerk Trisha Ramel