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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 21, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
5. Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
A. Pass a Resolution formally adopting the new McHenry City Emergency Operations Plan dated
August 1, 2023. (Police Chief Birk)
B. Authorize the execution of a Biller Agreement with Invoice Cloud, Inc. for online payment
processing for Utility Billing. (Finance Director Lynch)
C. Authorization to waive the competitive bidding process in lieu of three written quotes and
authorize the purchase of fifty-seven (57) ballistic helmets from Hard Head Veterans, in an
amount not to exceed $28,414.50. (Police Chief Birk)
D. Authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement for the South Harbor Piers, property and buildings
between the City of McHenry and All Marine Service, Inc. through October 31, 2024. (Parks and
Recreation Director Hobson).
E. Authorize a First Amendment to the Amended Economic Incentive Agreement between the City
of McHenry and 1325 Riverside, Inc. dba Whiskey Diablo to extend the terms until February 28,
2024. (Economic Development Director Martin)
F. Approve an Ordinance adding three (3) new restricted roads to Title 7, Chapter 8 and approving
new language under Title 7, Chapter 8, Section 3: Penalty and under Title 15, Chapter 1, setting
the fine at $750.00. (Police Chief Birk)
G. Approve the closure of the alley west of Riverside Drive on Sunday, September 10th, from
11:00am until 7:00pm for the American Legion “Party Out Back” event. (Deputy City Clerk
Johnson)
H. Approve a Special Use Permit to allow food trucks, vendor tents and live music at 1202 Riverside
Drive (Miller Point Park) on September 17th from 4pm to 10pm; to allow alcohol in the park
outside of the designated areas adjacent to All Marine Retro Rentals on September 17th from 4pm
to 10pm; and to allow an approximate 10-minute fireworks display at 9:45pm for the “Light the
Night” event. (Parks and Recreation Director H obson)
I. Approve a Special Use Permit to allow multiple tents at 1202 Riverside Drive (Miller Point Park)
with live music on October 7th from 3pm to 7pm and to allow alcohol in the park outside of the
designated areas adjacent to All Marine Retro Rentals on October 7th from 3pm to 8pm for the
“Full Moon Market” event. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)
J. Reject all submitted bids for the McHenry County Sheriff Marine Unit Building at Miller
Riverfront Park, update engineering, and rebid the project for future City Council consideration.
(Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)
K. August 7, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes;
L. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $683,776.86;
M. As Needed Checks in the amount of $165,415.00.
6. Individual Action Item Agenda
A. Class A Liquor License – Lighthouse Wines, 1402 Riverside Drive, Unit 101
Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to Lighthouse Wines, located at 1402 Riverside
Drive, Unit 101, and, if approved, pass an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic
Liquor, Section 6, Limitation on Number of Licenses. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
B. Class C Liquor License – Ami Hotels, LLC dba Hampton Inn, 1555 S. Illinois Route 31
Motion to approve a Class C Liquor License to Ami Hotels, LLC dba Ham pton Inn, located at
1555 S. Illinois Route 31 and, if approved, pass an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2,
Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on
Number of Licenses. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
C. Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant – Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard, 3319 W. Elm Street
Motion to approve a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant in the amount of $10,000 for Rita’s
Italian Ice and Custard, located at 3319 W. Elm Street . (Economic Development Director Martin)
D. Vacant Building Incentive Program Request – Delight Enterprises, LLC, 3319 W. Elm
Street
Motion to approve a Vacant Building Incentive Program Agreement and direct staff to draft an
Ordinance approving a tax abatement on the increase in taxes for five years, following the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy and for all approving taxing bodies for the property at 3319
W. Elm Street. (Economic Development Director Martin)
E. Revocable and Non-Exclusive License Agreement
Motion to pass an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor’s execution of a Revocable and Non -
Exclusive License Agreement between the City of McHenry and 3918 Main, LLC and
Kusniewski Holdings, LLC. (Economic Development Director Martin)
F. Amendments to the Façade Grant Program
Motion to adopt recommended amendments to the McHenry Façade Grant Program based on
input from the June 19, 2023 City Council Meeting. (Economic Development Director Martin)
G. Economic Incentive Agreement with Graham Enterprise, Inc.
Motion to pass and Ordinance authorizing the Mayor’s execution of an Economic Incentive
Agreement between the City of McHenry and Graham Enterprise, Inc. in the form of a 50% sales
tax rebate not to exceed a total of $500,000 or 10 years, whichever comes first. (Economic
Development Director Martin)
7. Discussion Item Agenda
A. Public Works Operations Policy Discussion Regarding Draft Snow and Ice Control and Sidewalk
Maintenance. (Field Operations Manager Wirch)
8. Staff Reports.
9. Mayor’s Report.
10. City Council Comments.
11. Executive Session as needed.
12. Adjourn.
The complete City Council packet is available for review online via the City website at www.cityofmchenry.org. For further
information, please contact the Office of the City Administrator at 815-363-2108.
This meeting will be live streamed with a quorum of the City Council physically present. Public comments may only be
heard by members of the public physically present at the meeting. Remote public comments will not be heard. The public
can listen and view the meeting from the following link: https://cityofmchenry.zoom.us/j/81551022991