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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 3/20/2023 - City Council /źƷǤ ƚŅ aĭIĻƓƩǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aźƓǒƷĻƭ Ќ͵ЋЉ͵ЋЌ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 20, 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, 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-absent, Chief of Police Birk-absent, City Planner Sheriff, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge. Proclamation honoring Mr. Ed Buss- Read by Alderman Santi Proclamation for Arbor Day 2023- Read by Alderwoman Miller Meyer/LaFarge Mining Update (Randy Wille)- The new brand name is Holcim which will be replacing the LaFarge Mining Company. Randy Wille approached the podium and gave some updates regarding the South Mine Permitting showing a brief presentation to support this. He also explained to The Council what had been completed in 2022 during his presentation and stated the Restoration Plan will be reviewed with The Council in the spring of 2024. Alderman Glab asked what year they think the land would be reclaimed, however, the north reserves have to be exhausted before that occurs, Per Randy Wille so an exact date was not given at this time. Public Comments: None Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented: A. Adopt Resolution (BLR 09110) authorizing the use of $400,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for local match funding for the Green Street Surface Transportation Program. (Public Works Director Strange) B. Award of the bid to Peter Baker and Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois for the 2023 Hot Mix Asphalt (FOB) Materials Contract in the amount of $58.00/ton for HMA Surface Mixture and $53.00/ton for HMA Binder Mixture. (Public Works Director Strange) Њ /źƷǤ ƚŅ aĭIĻƓƩǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aźƓǒƷĻƭ Ќ͵ЋЉ͵ЋЌ C. Approve an Ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply by the installation or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method on or around the property at 4713 W. Elm Street in the City of McHenry. (Community Development Director Polerecky) D. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests; E. March 6, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes; F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $455,850.52; G. As Needed Checks in the amount of $125,130.30. A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach 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. Individual Action Item Agenda: A. Façade Program Request for Whiskey Diablo, 1325 N. Riverside Drive Motion to approve a Façade Grant Program Request in the amount of $30,000 for Whiskey Diablo, located at 1325 N. Riverside Drive. (Economic Development Director Martin) Read by Administrator Morefield, since Director Martin was absent. 120 days and it will be completed, should be able to start in the next few days. 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. Class A Liquor License to , 4300 W. Elm Street Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to , located at 4300 W. Elm Street and, if approved, approve an Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses, with a license being issued after the successful background check Ћ /źƷǤ ƚŅ aĭIĻƓƩǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aźƓǒƷĻƭ Ќ͵ЋЉ͵ЋЌ of a qualified agent/manager. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson) Alderwoman Miller asked if there was a floor plan attached to the packet, it was not included but according to Deputy Monte Johnson the constituents were present during the meeting, and they did hand out other information. As the petitioners spoke at the podium it was explained that this would be a café with sandwiches, particularly like The Corned Beef Factory located in Woodstock, and in another area, the concept would be similar. There would also be an area for drinks as well and potentially video gaming. Alderman Santi asked what other locations they own a restaurant, it was confirmed by the constituents that this is the first location that they would be opening and they are adopting the concept from another Corned Beef place in Carol Stream and Woodstock. Alderman Glab talked about video gaming and when new businesses come in that the business could sustain without the gaming, and hoping for it to come in a year or two later. Alderwoman Miller wanted to know a bit more about the backgrounds of the owners, they have not run a restaurant business before, and this would be their first. Alderman Devine stated that a couple of years ago there was a sandwich shop that opened that had to wait for gaming after a year as well. Alderman Santi has a concern regarding video gaming being the primary income for the business and would like to see the business be a success without gaming first. Alderman McClatchey wanted to know where the gaming would be, it was confirmed that it would be in its area in the back of the café, it would not be the first thing that a patron would see when entering the establishment. Alderman Strach asked if the restaurant is in the main focus and again it was confirmed that the food part is in the front of the building. No public comment. A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to approve Individual Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 4-ayes: Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 3- nays- Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Devine, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Ќ /źƷǤ ƚŅ aĭIĻƓƩǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aźƓǒƷĻƭ Ќ͵ЋЉ͵ЋЌ C. Video Gamin Subject to the approval of Agenda Item 9B, a motion to approve a Video Gaming License . (Deputy City Clerk Johnson) A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve Individual Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 3-ayes: Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach. 4-nays- Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-abstained. Motion denied Discussion Item Agenda: A. Presentation and Discussion of the Proposed 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget for the following funds General Fund, General Operating Departments, Recreation Center Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and Utility Fund. (City Administrator Morefield) The Council followed along with their packets regarding the presentation that Administrator Morefield spoke upon. Alderman Santi and Alderwoman thanked Administrator Morefield for his persistence in keeping the budget where it should be. Alderman Strach also thanked Director Lynch and Administrator Morefield. Mayor Jett echoed those of The Council as well expressing his gratitude towards Administrator Morefield and Director of Finance Lynch. Staff Reports. Staff reports are provided at the first meeting of each month. Director Hobson wanted to thank everyone for a successful weekend for Shamrocks of The Fox, he stated that the turnout was outstanding even with the cold weather as well. The construction fencing is up for the McHenry Shops excavation. Mayor Jett also thanked everyone for their help and stated that 40% of the people that visited weekend were from out of town. Congratulations to all that were involved. Also thank you to Rob from Blarney Island per Director Hobson. Director Hobson stated that he is thankful for the partnership. Alderman McClatchey wanted to compliment Director Hobson as well as the police department too. He also wanted to know if there is a way to bypass paying for air at gas stations, per Alderman McClatchey, concerned about safety for people that cannot pay for it. Ѝ /źƷǤ ƚŅ aĭIĻƓƩǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aźƓǒƷĻƭ Ќ͵ЋЉ͵ЋЌ ort:None City Council Comments:None Executive Session: A motion was made by Alderman Santiand seconded by Alderman McClatcheyto adjourn to Executive Sessionat 9:10 p.m.to:Discuss the setting of a price for the sale of alease of property owned by the public body (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6).). Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from Executive Session at 10:25 p.m. A motion was made by AldermanSantiand seconded by Alderman Strachto return to an 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. Roll Call Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman McClatcheyand seconded by Alderman Strachto adjourn the meeting at 10:30.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. XX Mayor Wayne JettCity Clerk Trisha Ramel Ў