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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 9/10/2002 - Economic Development Commission � Economic Development Commission Meeting ' Tuesday, September 10, 2002 McHenry Municipal Center 12:00 Noon � Present: Pamela Althoff, William Bolger, Kit Carstens, Daniel Curran, Donald Doherty, Joseph Gausden, David Gelwicks, Debbie Harr,Phil Hintz, Janice Jones, Kathleen Kunzer, Kathy Marinangel, Doug Martin, Joe Napolitano, Dick Pagealow, Scott Smith, John Swierk. Absent: Carol Chrisman, John Lobaito, Karen Patel, John Smith, Richard Wimmer. Chairman Bolger called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Approval of Minutes Motion by Gausden, s.:conded by Marinangel, to approve the minutes of tha July 9, 2002 Board Meeting as presented. All ayes. Motion canied. Treasurer's Report Secretary/Treasurer Jones reported the balance in the EDC Treasury remains at$1610.69 with no new transactions. Motion by Doherty, seconded by Smith,to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented. All ayes. Motion canied. McHenry Countv Industrial Council Report Gelwicks reported the last meeting of the McHenry County Industrial Council was held at Sage Products new facility in Cary. Members of the Council were provided with a tour of the new state of the art facility and luncheon. Gelwicks noted Sage Product has moved their entire operation from Crystal Lake to Cary. Carstens commented that to date no business has moved out of McHenry due to lack of caoperation from the � municipality. This is a credit to our community. Motion by Carstens, seconded by Gausden,to approve the McHenry County Industrial Council Report as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Chamber Report Harr reported McHenry Chambers 10�' Annual Country Meadows Craft Fair is scheduled for Sunday, September 15`" from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Petersen Park. The event has grown so much that venders are now handling food services. It is anticipated that 5,000-7,000 will attend. Motion by Althoff, seconded by Marinangel, to approve the Chamber Report as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Citv Renort Director Napolitano r�,�ported on the following: ■ Buildin activitv_: August was extremely active with a record high 25 single family building permits issued. ■ New Development: ■ Fifth Third Bank is looking to locate south of Meijer Gas Station, north of WalMart; ■ State of the Lakes Bank is opening a facility west of Culvers in Adams Commercial Park; ■ Wendy's are opening a second restaurant north of Chili's; ■ Metalmaster is constructing a new facility in Inland Business Park; ■ A Thai restaurant owner is looking at Dr. Marks building on Green Street; ■ There has been some interest in the Whale's Tail building; • There is also some interest in purchasing the First Draft building on Elm Street. �' Director Napolitano reported the work is moving along on the renovation of the Metra Commuter Station on Main Street. When the work.is completed the building's appearance will be greatly improved. Mayor Althoff reported Metra Page 2 • EDC September 10,2002 has decided to move forward with the purchase of the Buss Ford Garage on Main Street. This will afford the �-- opportunity for a"kiss and ride"turnaround, as opposed to dropping off riders in the street. Motion by Gausden, seconded by Smith,to approve the City Report as presented. All ayes. Motion canied. District 15 Referendum Report Supt. Dodds provided a video presentation in support of the upcoming District 15 Referendum Question to be placed on the November ballot. Following the video, a lengthy discussion occurred regarding the need for the educational fund referendum, the manner is which developer donations are permitted to be utilized, and the pending lawsuit regarding the legalit�� of developer donations in the State of Illinois. The video is available for presentation to interested groups/parties within the City. Discussion continued regarding the need to contact state legislators to facilitate the change in Illinois tax laws as they pertain to the schools' educational funding. It was the consensus of the Board the tax cap is detrimental to the education of the children of the State of Illinois. Mayor Althoff suggested the Board take action to pass a resolution in support of the educational referendum question. Supt. Hintz and Supt. Dodds will work with the Mayor to draft a resolution in support of the referendum question. The resolution will be faxed/mailed to all Board members seeking their approval. When approved, the signed resolution will be provided to District 15 Board of Education. Further discussion followed regarding the Developer ponation Impact Suit currently in the courts. The McHenry County Home Builders Association is attempting to have all Developer ponation ordinances repealed. It was noted there is no state law regarding developer donations. � Motion by Smith, seconded by Althoff, to authorize the creation of a Resolution in SuppoR of District 15 Educational Fund Referendum Question to be submitted to all Board members via faac/mail for approval; and that a signed Resolution be presented to District 15 Board of Education. All ayes. Motion carried. Fapade Improvement Grant Committee Report Director Napolitano reported the next step is for the Committee to meet with the silc area banks who have indicated an interest in participating in the Fagade Improvement Grant Program. Program application and procedures will then be developed. Motion by Harr, seconded by Gelwicks, to approve the Fa�ade Improvernent Grant Committee Report as presented. All ayes. Motion canied. Transportation Gausden noted the utility poles are currently being relocated further back from the curbside of Route 120 in preparation for the be�inning of the Route 120 Improvement Project. The bid letting for the Project is this month. Mayor Althoff stated the City has made application for grant funding through the McHenry County Council of Mayors for the McCullom Lake Road Improvements. When completed, McCullom Lake Road will be three-lanes from Ringwood Road east to Riverside Drive. Mayor Althoff also reported the engineers for the West McHenry Bypass are meeting with the McHenry County Transportation Deparhnent. TAC (Technical Advisory Committee)will meet in the near future to discuss the Bypass options. � Motion by Smith, secunded by Gelwicks, to approve the Transportation Report as presented. All ayes. Motion canied. Page 3 • EDC September 10,2002 �ecial Projects Report:Riverwalk � Carstens reported the Riverwalk Committee will be meeting jointly with the McHenry City Council on Monday, September 3Q`�`at 7:3() p.m. It is his intention that all EDC Board Members be invited to attend the joint meeting. The Agenda will include information assembled from the Committee's San Antonio visit, as well as an aerial overview of the McHenry Riverwalk site. Carstens noted Environmental and Topographical Due Diligence is ongoing. Chaurnan Bolger not�:d he received an additional contribution towards the Riverwalk. After the holidays a publicity blitz will be provided for the newspapers. A major fundraising drive will begin. Motion by Gelwicks, seconded by Curran, to approve the Special Projects Report as presented. All Ayes. Motion can ied. Welcoming Committee Report Mayor Althoff stated welcoming letters continue to be sent to new and/or expanding businesses in the community. Motion by Gausden, seconded by Curran,to accept the Welcoming Committee Report as presented. All ayes. Motion canied. McHenry County EDC Re�port Planner Martin reported the County EDC is in the process of creating a county-wide general land use map. All like zoning areas will be uniformly color coded(i.e. industrial—purple; residential—red, etc.)The map would be used as a marketing tool. Ultimately, links to local web sites will be included. Planner Martin requested the EDC consider drafting a resolution in support of the County EDC county-wide general land use map. It was the consensus of the Board this matter be placed on the nelct EDC Agenda for formal action. � McHenry Countv Tourism Report Carstens stated the McHenry County EDC is in the process of researching the implementation of a county-wide hotel tax. He noted the importance of the county-wide partnership as opposed to each municipality creating and collecting their own hotel tax. The partnership would assure that various tourist draws such as the Raue Center, The Riverwalk, the Opera House, etc. are connected through publicity, funding, and marketing. Motion by Althoff, seconded by Curran, to accept the McHenry County Tourism Report as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. New Business Mayor Althoff announced a September 11�'Memorial Ceremony at 9 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park. All are invited and welcome to attend. Adjournment Motion by Gelwicks, seconded by Smith, to adjourn at 1:05 p.m. All ayes. Motion canied. Respectfully submitted, �.�` � ,�, t � ��-� z-.� , , . ,� � �,�'l,��i,�Z � ,�.�C.�1 i��„�<_/ Kathleen Kunzer, Recording Secretar}��— �. � RESOL UTION WHER.EAS, the McHenry Economic Development Commission is an independent advisory board to the City Council of the City of McHenry; and . WHEREAS, the McHenry Economic Development Commission's mission is to provide the leadership and working force necessary to promote the retention, development and redevelopment of residential, commercial and industrial entities while maintaining and improving the high qua.lity of life in McHenry; and WHEREAS, the McHenry Economic Development Commission acknowledges the importance of providing quality education for the children in the community, especially as the strength of the school system and its education rating directly impacts the retention and development of commercial and industrial entities within the City; and � WHEREAS, the McHenry Elementary District 15 Boazd of Education has determined that a referendum seeking to propose and establish a new tax rate of 2.66% for the District's Education Fund is not only warranted but absolutely necessary in order to maintain the high quality of education which the District currently enjoys. � � NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the McHenry Economic Development Commission goes on record as formally supporting the McHenry Elementary District 15 referendum to propose and establish a�tax rate of 2.66% for the District's Educational Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the McHenry Economic Development Commission is unanimously in favor of the District 15 referendum question on the November 5, 2002 General E(ection Ballot. • FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be formally presented to the McHenry Elementary District 15 Board of Education. Passed and approved this 10`h day of September, 2002. � ) \ , Signed: - -=--------- � C irman Attest: ------ - .��c.e.�_�__ i�.�.1------------------ Secret / easurer '�r J � RESOL UTION WHEREAS, the McHenry Economic Development Commission is an independent advisory board to the City Council of the City of McHenry; and _ , WHEREAS, the McHenry Economic Development Commission's mission is to provide the leadership and working force necessary to promote the retention, development and redevelopment of residential, commercial and industrial entities while maintaining and improving the high quality of life in McHenry; and WHEREAS, the McHenry Economic Development Commission acknowledges the importance of providing quality education for the children in the community, especially as the strength of the school system and its education rating directly impacts the rEtention and development of commercial and industrial entities within the City; and � WHEREAS, the McHenry Elementazy District 15 Board of Education has determined that a referendum seeking to propose and establish a new tax rate of 2.66% for the District's Education Fund is not only warranted but absolutely necessary in order to maintain the high quality of education which the District currently enjoys. � � NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the McHenry Economic Development Commission goes on record as formally supporting the McHenry Elementary District 15 referendum to propose and establish a�tax rate of 2.66% for the District's Educational Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the McHenry Economic Development Commission is unanimously in favor of the District 15 referendum question on the November 5, 2002 General Election Ballot. ' FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be formally presented to the McHenry Elementary District 15 Board of Education. Passed and approved this lOth day of September, 2002. � � , . Signed: - -=--------- ' - -------- -------------- C irman Attest: ------ - -i c.¢.�_�-_ ne_t1------------------ Secret / easurer � � McHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 333 South Green Street, McHenry,Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100 � August 14, 2002 GLS Corporation 833 Ridgeview McHenry, IL 60050 Greetings! On behalf of the McHenry Economic Development Commission, may I extend our congratulations to you on the expansion of your McHenry facility. Our community is fortunate to include you among its own. Your willingness to expand your McHenry facility, provides an outstanding example in the promotion of community enhancement, commercial and industrial growth, and assisting in keeping residential taxes in abeyance. We wish you continued success `-- in all future endeavors. If the Economic Development Commission can be of assistance, please feel free to call me at 815-385-2100. Sincerely, (��,��1'<' • ,� � Pamela J. A thoff William Bolger Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC PJA/kmk C: File �.. Executive Board: William Bolger,Donald Doherty,Janice Jones, Kit Carstens,Joseph Gausden McHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 333 South Green Street,McHenry, Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100 � August 14, 2002 Nature's Cornucopia 1717 N. Richmond Rd. McHenry, IL 60050 Greetings! On behalf of the McHenry Economic Development Commission, may I extend our congratulations to you on your new McHenry facility. Our community is fortunate to welcome you. Your willingness to stay in our business community will enhance commercial and industrial growth, and assist in keeping residential taxes in abeyance. We wish you much success in your new venture. If the Economic Development � Commission can assist you in any way as you move forward, please feel free to contact us at 815-363-2100. Sincerely, --� (,U,c.��.� - n� � Pamela J. I � A thoff William Bolg r Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC PJA/kmk C: File � Executive Board: William Bolger,Donald Doherty,Janice Jones, Kit Carstens,Joseph Gausden McHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 333 South Green Street,McHenry,Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100 � August 14, 2002 Grand Buffet 4400 W Elm Street McHenry, IL 60050 Greetings! On behalf of the McHenry Economic Development Commission, may I extend our congratulations to you on your new McHenry facility. Our community is fortunate to welcome you. Your willingness to stay in our business community will enhance commercial and industrial growth, and assist in keeping residential taxes in abeyance. We wish you much success in your new venture. If the Economic Development �. Commission can assist you in any way as you move forward, please feel free to contact us at 815-363-2100. Sincerely, ---> W� Pamela J. AI hoff � William Bolg r Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC PJA/kmk C: File `.. Executive Board: William Bolger, Donald Doherty,Janice Jones, Kit Carstens,Joseph Gausden McHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 333 South Green Street,McHenry, Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100 � August 14, 2002 Hair for You 3424 Elm Street McHenry, IL 60050 Greetings! On behalf of the McHenry Economic Development Commission, may I extend our congratulations to you on your new McHenry facility. Our community is fortunate to welcome you. Your willingness to stay in our business community will enhance commercial and industrial growth, and assist in keeping residential taxes in abeyance. We wish you much success in your new venture. If the Economic Development � Commission can assist you in any way as you move forward, please feel free to contact us at 815-363-2100. Sincerely, , � 1��-�CP�Wr • Pamela J. Althoff William Bolge Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC PJA/kmk C: File � Executive Board: William Bolger,Donald Doherty,Janice Jones,Kit Carstens,Joseph Gausden McHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 333 South Green Street,McHenry,Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100 � July 10, 2002 Dress Barn 2346 Richmond Road McHenry, IL 60050 �Greetings! On behalf of the McHenry Economic Development Commission, may I extend our congratulations to you on your new McHenry facility. Your willingness to s#ey in our business community will enhance commercial and industrial growth, and assist in keeping residential taxes in abeyance. We wish you much success in your relocation. If the Economic Development Commission can assist you in any way as you move forward, please feel free to contact us at 815-363-2100. � Sincerely, ,�.._� ' �---� Pamela J. A hoff ' -' William Bolger Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC PJA/kmk C: File Executive Bc�ard: William Bolger, Donald Doherty,Janice Jones,Kit Carstens,Joseph Gausden McHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 333 South Green Street,McHenry,lliinois 6005p (815)363-2100 � Economic Development Commission July, 2002 Treasurer's Report Balance as of 5/31/02 $1610.69 Date of Transaction Income Ex enditure Balance Previous Balance $1610.69 No activity .� Current Balance as of 7/1/02 $1610.69 signed: ,. , ; : ' -� , ,, , date: '.. t ._\!_ . �. �<� ; � Janic� C. Jones, Se etary/Treasurer �� ' ` � Executive Board: William Bolger, Donald Doherty,Janice Jones, Kit Carstens,Joseph Gausden McHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 333 South Green Street,McHenry, Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100 � Economic Development Commission September, 2002 Treasurer's Report Balance as of 7/31/02 $1610.69 Date of Transaction Income Expenditure Balance Previous Balance $1610.69 No activity � Current Balance as of 9/1/02 $1610.69 signed: �-'' � date: +' ,� ��3 Jani�. Jones, e retary/Treasurer ' °� . r i -� Executive Boa�d: William Bolger, Donald Doherty,Janice Jones,Kit Carstens,Joseph Gausden