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Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2023
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McHenry City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2023
Call to Order
The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met at McHenry City Hall, 333 S Green St, on
Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Deputy Clerk Johnson called the roll. Roll call: Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett.
Members absent: Alderman Strach. Others present: Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works
Strange, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of
Economic Development Martin, and Chief of Police Birk.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Jett led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment
There were no comments from the members of the public that were present.
Consent Agenda
A. Selection of HDR Inc. of Rosemont, Illinois as consultant for the development of the City
of McHenry Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Area Plan and authorization for City Staff
to begin working with HDR Inc. to finalize a scope of services. (Community Development
Director Polerecky)
A. Award of Municipal Mowing Program contract for a period of three (3) years with an
option to renew for an additional two (2) years to Mark 1 Landscape, Inc. of Bartlett,
Illinois for an amount of $3,984.87 per week. (Public Works Director Strange)
B. Approval of a street closure on Sunday, August 6, 2023 of Park Street from 1304/1309
Park Street to Elm Street from 12:00pm to 6:00pm for use by the Liberty Club, NFP (PLAV).
(Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
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C. February 6, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes;
D. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $649,341.94;
E. As Needed Checks in the amount of $444,949.60.
A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
consent agenda items A through E as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller.
0-nays, 1-absent: Alderman Strach, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Items
Budget Amendment and Authorization to Purchase 3609-3611 Elm Street, McHenry, Illinois.
Director Polerecky explained that the property being purchased is the old carpet store on Elm
Street. There were no environmental concerns reported from the studies done that the City
wasn’t already aware of. A plan for remediation can be submitted when a plan is in place for
building on the property. Alderman Glab pointed out that although there are two addresses listed
in the motion, there are actually three separate parcels being purchased. Alderman Santi stated
that when looking on a map, it is clear that the City now can control the property in the area
without islands of parcels that aren’t City owned. The City can now look for a development to
come in for that area.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve an
Ordinance amending the FY22/23 Budget in the amount of $450,000 and to approve an
Ordinance authorizing the purchase of an accepting the real estate contract for 3609-3611 Elm
Street, McHenry, Illinois between Cosmopolitan Bank of Chicago, as Trustee under the
provisions of a trust agreement dated 7/22/91 known as Trust #29855 and the City of McHenry
in the amount of $450,000. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 1-absent:
Alderman Strach, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Jett reported that he distributed a memo for Council members, and they are welcome to
call him with any questions or concerns.
City Council Comment
Alderman McClatchey reported that one of McHenry’s high school students became a state
champion in wrestling. A proclamation should be made for the next meeting to commemorate
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the achievement. Alderman Santi thanked Finance Director Carolyn Lynch for helping a
constituent understand the self-storage tax.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Alderman Sanit and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to adjourn the
meeting at 7:06 p.m. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 1-absent:
Alderman Strach, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Mayor Wayne Jett Deputy Clerk Monte Johnson
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