HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 3/12/2002 - Economic Development Commission Economic Development Commission Meeting
Tuesday, March 12,2002
McHenry Municipal Center
12:00 Noon
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Present: Pamela Althoff, William Bolger, Kit Carstens, Carol Chrisman, Donald Doherty, Joseph Gausden, David
Gelwicks, Debbie Harr, Janice Jones, Kathleen Kunzer, Kathleen Marinangel, Doug Martin, Joe Napolitano, Karen
Patel, Scott Smith, Richard Wimmer, Dennis Welter. Absent: Daniel Curran, D. William Dodds, John Lobaito, Dick
Pagealow, John Smith, John Swierk. Also in Attendance was Don Westfall, Commonwealth Edison lExternal Affairs
Manager.
Chairman Bolger called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.
Ap�roval of Minutes
Motion by Althoff, seconded by Bolger, to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2002 Board Meeting as presented.
All ayes. Motion canied.
Resolution Honorin�E. Joseph Gausden
Chauman Bolger asked Secretary/Treasurer Jones to read and present a resolution acknowledging the numerous
contributions to the EDC and the City of McHenry of former Chairman E. Joseph.Gausden. Chairman Bolger
expressed the gratitude of the Board for Jce Gausden's two years of service as EDC Chairman, in addition to numerous
other projects, particularly the Annexation of the land east of the Fox River in 1995.
Treasurer's Re�
Secretary/Treasurer Jones reported the Board was in receipt of a$500 contribution from Ameritech to be utilized at the
discretion of the Board. To date there is a current balance of$1,610.69 in the EDC Account. She requested the Board
accept the report as presented. The Board unanimously concuned.
� McHenry County Industrial Council Report
Representative Gelwicks reported there was an Industrial Council meeting In January. County Board Chairman Mike
Tryon was the featured speaker.
Chamber Report
CEO Han reported the Chamber is hosting the following upcoming events:
March 26th After hours mu�er at Pioneer Center
April 2"a Mixer at McHenry County College
April 18th Business connections symposium
April 19th Network Scramble at the Lakemoor
April 30�' Home-based business expo
May 14�' Mixer at Gary Lang Autogroup
May 15�' S0`"�nniversary Golf Outing at Chapel Hill
Motion by Chrisman, seconded by Carstens, to accept the Chamber Report. All Ayes. Motion carried.
City Re�ort
Director Napolitano reported on the following:
■ The February Bui(ding Report would be mailed to the Board upon its completion.
■ TIF Public Hearing: Community Development Department Staff has just completed a 1,200-piece mailing
notifying residents and property owners within and adjacent to the City's proposed TIF District of the upcoming
Public Hearing scheduled for April 1�.
■ Activity on North Route 31 includes the recent addition of Borders, Dress Barn and Famous Footwear.
■ City Council authorized the hiring of Cliff DiLorenzo of Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen and Payne as the City's Project
Coordinator for ihe TIF District. Mr. DiLorenzo will coordinate the completion of Requests for Proposals,
� topographical surveys, and other necessary paperwork to assist the TIF Redevelopment Project remains on target.
■ The City's Proposed Historic Preservation District will be presented at an Open House scheduled for April 4, 2002
in the Council Chambers. There will be a presentation, explaining the Historic Preservation Ordinance, the impact
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of initiating the Historic District. Notices are being prepared for mailing by the Community Development
`-- Department in conjunction with members of the Landmark Commission. It is anticipated this matter will be
brought to the Council for formal action on a future regularly scheduled Council Meeting Agenda.
In response to an inquiry, it was noted the parameters of the Historic Preservation District would be Main Street
bounded on the east by Green Street and on the west by the railroad tracks, north to Waukegan Street and south to John
Street.
Motion by Harr, seconded by Chrisman,to accept the City Report. All Ayes. Motion canied.
Facade Improvement Grant Committee Report
Director Napolitano stated the Committee has not yet had the opportunity to meet. He noted he has obtained similar
program specifications from three neighboring communities. The Fa�ade Improvement Grant Committee will schedule
a meeting within the next two weeks in order to review the documents provided by Libertyville, Algonquin, and Cary.
Motion by Doherty, seconded by Chrisman, to accept the Fa�ade Improvement Grant Committee Report. All Ayes.
Motion carried.
Transportation
City Planner Martin stated he attended the McHenry Bypass Public Hearing held at McHenry County College on
February 14�'. He reported the Bypass route has been narrowed down to three potential routes. A great amount of
information was provided and may consultants were available to respond to comments and/or questions. Periodically a
4-minute video was shown. He noted there was no formal presentation. It is anticipated the choice will be narrowed
down to one or two putential routes by May or June.
� Mayor Althoff noted up-tathe-minute information can be obtained by going online at the bypass website
Motion by Gausden, seconded by Marinangel,to accept the Transportation Report. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Special Projects Re�ort:Riverwalk
Riverwalk Committee Chairman Carstens noted the EDC is twenty years in existence. The vision at its inception was
to assist the City in implementing special projects, such as the creation of a Riverwalk. He noted he is pleased to see it
finally coming to fruition.
Riverwalk Donation Chairman Bolger reported the cunent total of donations, both monetary and in-kind, is $130,635.
Additional private and corporate donations are anticipated. He noted Mr. George Johnson has pledged $100,000 which
will be given at a later date.
Mayor Althoff noted the Riverwalk Project is simply one component of the TIF District Downtown Redevelopment
Project. The City is establishing a TIF District in order to move forward with enhancing the entire downtown area. A
TIF District allows the City to capture the monies realized by the enhancement in order to further other redevelopment
in the area.
Motion by Althoff, seconded by Chrisman, to accept the Special Projects Report. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Welcoming Committee Report
Mayor Althoff reported letters are being sent monthly to recognize new business or those who have recently expanded
their operations. She suggested the EDC make an effort to personally call on each of the new businesses north of town.
� It was the consensus of the Board that teams of EDC representatives make visits to the news businesses in town.
Mayor Althoff also reported she had addressed the McHenry Corporate Center CEO's this morning. It was noted their
primary concern is transportation. Letters have been sent to all local car dealerships, in an effort to retain their business
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in the City. Mayor Althoff noted 60%of the City's revenue comes from retail sales tax. It is imperative that the City do
`-- everything possible to retain these dealerships and to assist them in procuring a new in-town location if that becomes
necessary, especially for those who may be in the downtown landlocked area, such as Mitchell, Potts, or Sunnyside.
Motion by Chrisman, seconded by Doherty, to accept the Welcoming Committee Report. All Ayes. Motion canied.
McHenry Countv EDC Re�ort
McHenry County EDC President Karen Patel stated the City of McHenry is one of three municipalities selected to
participate in a Retention Survey Program being initiated by Commonwealth Edison. The other two municipalities are
Cary and Harvard.
President Patel introduced Don Westfall, External Affairs Manager with Commonwealth Edison. Mr. Westfall
provided an overview and brief presentation of the Retention Survey Program. He noted the members of the McHenry
EDC would conduct onsite interviews with the City of McHenry's top twenty manufacturing-type employers. The
information would then be submitted to him for data entry into a specialized software program. Reports would be
provided by Commonwealth Edison. The program would be cost-free to the municipality.
President Patel stated the question is do the City of McHenry and the McHenry EDC want to participate. It was the
consensus of the Board that the City participate in the Retention Survey Program. Chairman Bolger suggested the
matter be referred to Executive Committee for determination on the best way to proceed.
Carstens volunteered to represent the McHenry EDC on the McHenry County EDC Tourism Council.
Motion by Althoff, seconded by Carstens,to accept the McHenry County EDC Report. All Ayes. Motion carried.
� Adjournment
Motion by Doherty, seconded by Jones, to adjourn at 1:00 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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K thleen Kunzer, Recor mg Sec etary
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333 South Green Street,McHenry,Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100
MCHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
`" Agenda
Tuesday, March 12, 2002
12:00 Noon
Municipal Building — Council Chambers
1) Approval of Minutes;
January 8, 2002 Regular Board Meeting
2) Resolution honoring Joe Gausden
3) Treasurer's Report Jones
Ameritech $500 contribution
4) McHenry County Industrial Council Report Gelwicks
5) Chamber Report Harr
6) City Report Althoff/Lobaito/Napolitano
Building Report
Historic Preservation District Update
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7) Fa�ade Improvement Grant Committee Report Napolitano
8) Transportation Gausden
McHenry Bypass Public Hearing 2/14/02
9) Special Projects Report
Riverwalk Committee Report Carstens
Donation Report Bolger
10) Welcoming Committee Report Althoff
Volunteers to call on Route 31North Property
11) McHenry County EDC Report Patel
McHenry County Tourism Council
Retention Survey
Posted ar�d Mailed March 4,2002
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Executive Board: William Bolger,Donald Doherty,Janice Jones,Kit Carstens,Joseph Gausden
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To: Alderman Bolger
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Fm: EDC Secretary/Treasurer Jones
Date: February 7, 2002
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� RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Edward Joseph"Joe" Gausden has completed a two-year term as Chairman
of the McHenry Economic Development Commission in the City of McHenry;
WHEREAS, he has served as a founding and charter member of the McHenry Economic
Development Commission at its inception September 29, 1981 and has faithfully continued to
support, develop, expand and otherwise promote its influence in the McHenry Area Community;
and
WHEREAS, he ha.s given unselfishly of his time and talents for the betterment of the
McHenry Conununity through effectively contacting all property owners east of the Fox River
and providing them with information so tha.t they would embrace annexation to the City of
McHenry; and
WHEREAS, he has offered to continue to serve on the Executive Committee of the
Commission, and provide his invaluable knowledge and expertise regarding transportation
infrastructure issues for furtherance of the Commission's goal to improve transportation within
and surrounding the City of McHenry; and
WHEREAS, the McHenry Economic Development Commission recognizes the efforts,
commitment and leadership exhibited by Edwazd Joseph "Joe" Gausden during his tenure as
`— Chairman and gratefully acknowledges the positive impact his efforts have had on the citizens of
the McHenry Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Chairman Bolger and Members of the
McHenry Economic Development Commission go on record as recognizing Edward Joseph
"Joe" Gausden's dedicated service and leadership, and expresses their appreciation and gratitude
to him at this time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tha.t this Resolution be incorporated into the minutes of
this meeting and that a copy be presented to Edward Joseph"Joe" Gausden.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ' day of��� , 2002.
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Chairman
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Secretary/Treasurer
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333 South Green Street, McHenry,lllinois 60050 (815)363-2100
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February 7, 2002
Ameritech
Br. Brad Jensen
222 West Jackson Street
Woodstock, IL 60098
Dear Mr. Jensen:
On behalf of the City of McHenry Economic Development Commission please
accept our deep appreciation for your $500 contribution to assist in advertising
and promoting the City of McHenry to potential commercial and industrial
users. As promised, the monies received will be utilized to fund the
� development and printing of brochures to attract new business enterprise into
the corporate limits of the City of McHenry.
Regards,
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William J. Bolger
Chairman
McHenry Eco�iomic Development Commission
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McHenry, IL f�0050
Dear William:
Thank you very much for your letter of January 15, 2002 and the recognition of the efforts we
are making to be a world-class operation. The support we have received over the years from
� McHenry and its leadership has been terrific.
Hopefully, you and Pam will have a date available in the near future to meet with our Executive
Committee over lunch.
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Mayor's Office
(815) 363-2106 McHenry County Economic Development Corporation
Fax (815) 363-2128
Ms. Karen Patel, President
Clerk°s ofs�e 4500 Prime Parkway
(815) 363-2100 McHenry IL 60050
Fax (815) 363-2128
Administration Dear Ms. Patel:
(815) 363-2108
Fax (815) 363-2119
On behalf of the City of McHenry may I express our gratitude to you for
Public Works your personal efforts and those of the MCEDC Staff in assisting us in
Community Development
(815) 363-2170 securing a client for the Motorola Building. Let me iterate in writing, one
Fax (815) 363-2173 again, the major stumbling blocks aze related to transportation, in this
parks and Recreation case, the reverse commute and lack of available transportation
815) 363-2160 infrastructure. Additionally, our overall lack of providing attainable
�-ax (815) 363-3186 housing for semi-skilled laborers is a problem.
Police Non-Emergency
(815) 363-2200 Please note it is my intention to reaffirm to our state representatives and
Fax (815) 363-2149 �nators the transportation issue continues to be a major concern in the
McHenry County business community. I will also notify Mayor Shepley
and the PACE Boazd of our concerns.
Mayor
Pamela J. Althoff
Once again, thank you for your expeditious efforts on our behalf—
City Clerk
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333 South Green Street,McHenry,lllinois 60050 (815)363-2100
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January 15, 2002
Mr. Chris Merritt
Platford Corporation
3162 North Alice Drive
Volo, IL 60050
Dear Chris:
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On behalf of the McHenry Economic Development Commission, may I eXtend our
congratulations to you on the renovation of your McHenry facility. Our community is fo�tunate
to include you among its own.
Your willingness to renovate 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 815-363-2100.
Sincerely,
Pamela J. Althoff William Bolger
Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC
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333 South Green Street,McHenry,lllinois 60050 (815)363-2100
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January 15, 2002
Dr. Robert Kohn
Kohn Group
649 Ridgeview
McHenry, IL 60050
Dear Dr. Kohn
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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,
Pamela J. Althoff William Bolger
Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC
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333 South Green Street,NlcHenry,Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100
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January 1:�, 2002
Mr. Ken Boshardy
Chroma Corporation
3900 Dayton Street
McHenry, IL 60050
Dear Ken:
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On behaif of the McHenry Economic Development Commission, may I extend our
congratulations to you on the renovation of your McHenry facility. Our community is fortunate
to include you among its own.
Your willingness to renovate 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.
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If the Economic Development Commission can be of assistance, please feel free to call me
at 815-363-2100. �
Sincerely,
Pamela J. Althoff William Bolger
Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC
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333 South Green Street, McHenry,lllinois 60050 (815)363-2100
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January 15, 2002
Mr. & Mrs. John Swierk
Direct Design LTD.
400 South Route 31
McHenry, IL 60050
Dear John and Rosemary:
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On behalf of the McHenry Economic Development Commission, may I extend our
congratulations to you on the renovation of your McHenry facility. Our community is fortunate
to include you among its own.
Your willingness to renovate 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. .
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If the Economic Development Commission can be of assistance, please feel free to call me
at 815-363-2100. �
Sincerely,
Pamela J. Althoff William Bolger
Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC
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333 South Green Street,McHenry,Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100
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January 15, 2002
Dr. Robert Kohn
Kohn Group
649 Ridgeview
McHenry, IL 60050
Dear Dr. Kohn
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,
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333 South Green Street,McHenry, Illinois 60050 (815)363-2100
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January 15, 2002
Mr. Chris Merritt
Platford Corporation
3162 North Alice Drive
Volo, IL 60050
Dear Chris:
On behalf of the McHenry Economic Development Commission, may I extend our
congratulations to you on the renovation of your McHenry facility. Our community is fortunate
to include you among its own.
Your willingness to renovate 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.
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If the Economic Development Commission can be of assistance, please feel free to call me
at 815-363-2100.
Sincerely,
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Pamela J. Althoff William Bolger
Mayor, City of McHenry Chairman, McHenry EDC
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Executive Board: William Bolger,Donald Doherly,Janice Jones, Kit Carstens,Joseph Gausden
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� CITY OF McHEN zY PERMIT REPORT G�
January, 2002
�NAME ADDRESS � TYPE � CONST COST � PERMIT COST PERMIT NO. ��
1 SUDSY WASH 3932 W ELM STREET SIGN-PERM $6,000.00 $50.00 02-01-001
2 TACO BELL 4112 W ELM STREET COM-ALT ELECTRIC SVC � $2,000.00 $45.00 02-07-002
3 BORDERS BOOKS 2221 N RICHMOND ROAD SIGN-PERM � $5,000.00 $50.00 02-01-003
4 AMERIBANC MORTGAGE 5114 W ELM STREET SIGN-PERM � $600.00 $25.00 02-01-004
5 CHRIS DOMANN 1212 HILLTOP BLVD SF-SIDING _� $8,300.00 $10.00 02-01-005
6 RADICOM INC. 1219 GREEN STREET COM-ALT INTERIOR � $12,000.00 $84.24 02-01-006
7 WAYNE VOJCAK 5216 DARTMOOR SF-FENCE $900.00 $10.40 02-01-007
8 RUSSELL DITTMER 1817 BEACH SF-REROOF&SIDING � $2,000.00 $32.50 02-01-008
9 BRIAN FRANCISCO 5909 COBBLESTONE TRAIL SF-ADD SHED $2,000.00 $19.60 02-01-009
1 O LAGUNAS HAIR TECH 3724 W ELM STREET COM-ALT INTERIOR $1,000.00 $118.00 02-01-010
11 LOOS DEVELOPMENT 5403 BULI VALLEY ROAD SIGN-PERM $4,000.00 $25.00 02-01-011
12 AMERICAN HERITAGE 309 S CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD DEMO FARM BUILDINGS N/A $67.50 02-01-012
13 RANDY VELASQUEZ 622 TANGLEWOOD TRAIL SF-FENCE _� $3,000.00 $10.40 02-01-013
14 ANDY KERES 8 JOHN KATRIS 4621 W ELM STREET COM-ALT INTERIOR $200,000.00 $16,075.28 02-01-014
�5 YOLANDA'S 3980 ALBANY, UNIT 3 IND-ALT INTERIOR $6,500.00 $291.88 02-01-015
16 SCOTT LUTCHEN 302 INVERNESS TRAIL SF-FENCE � $3,000.00 $10.60 02-01-016
17 JEFF 8 PEARL HARTH 5817 CASTLEWOOD TRAIL SF-ALT BASEMENT j $1,400.00 $1�1.68 02-01-017
'I8 TOM&CAROL RICCHIO 973 AMBERWOOD PLACE SF-ADD SHED V j $400.00 $10.00 02-01-018
19 TOM LINANE 5112 SHORE DRIVE SF-ELECTRIC SVC UPGRADE $265.00 $22.50 02-01-019
20 LOOS DEVELOPMENT 780 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE IND-ALT INTERIOR _� $36,000.00 $603.04 02-01-020
21 LOOS DEVELOPMENT 5435 BULL VALLEY ROAD COM-ALT INTERIOR I $20,000.00 $76.00 02-01-021
22 RON OPRYSZEK 4826 BARNWOOD SF-ADD SHED $1,500.00 $10.80 02-01-022
23 JIMING ZHENG 4400 W ELM STREET COM-ALT INTERIOR $50,000.00 $1,258.50 02-01-023
24 LAGUNAS HAIR TECH 3724 W ELM STREET SIGN-TEMP i N/A $60.00 02-01-024
25 RICH SINIEK 5104 MALIBU COURT SF-ADD GARAGE � $7,000.00 $49.06 02-01-025
26 PLATFORD CORP 5238 ORLEANS IND-ALT INTERIOR 1 $4,200.00 $346.00 02-01-026
27 SCOTT HEMPHILL 500 STEEPLECHASE COURT SF-FENCE I $4,300.00 $10.20 02-01-027
28 FAMOUS FOOTWEAR 2362 RICHMOND ROAD SIGN-PERM _� $9,700.00 $50.00 02-01-028
29 N P NAILS 520 S ROUTE 31 SIGN-PERM i $1,825.00 $50.00 02-01-029
30 DONALD JOHNSON 5075 WILLOW SF-ADD SHED � $1,200.00 $70.40 02-01-030
31 LOOS DEVELOPMENT 5435 BULL VALLEY ROAD COM-ALT INTERIOR $24,000.00 $76.00 02-01-031
32 MUSICIANS STAFF 3421-B PEARL STREET COM-ALT INTERIOR ? $1,000.00 $45.00 02-01-032
33 GERSTAD BUILDERS 515 LONDON TRAIL SF-NEW $120,000.00 $14,183.00 02-01-033
34 ROBERT FUNK 1326 N RIVERSIDE DRIVE COM-ALT INTERIOR $2,500.00 $45.00 02-01-034
35 INLAND 4512 GARDEN QUARTER MF-FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR j $84,381.00 $284.20 02-01-035
36 SULLIVAN&JOHNSON 1721 ROGERS SF-ADD BR,BATH,DECK j $25,000.00 $108.84 02-01-036
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CITY OF McHENkY PERMIT REPORT ,
January, 2002
NAME �ADDRESS �TYPE i CONST COST PERMIT COST+ PERMIT NO. �
37 DONALD&GALE GILVERT 1608 MEADOW SF-DRIVEWAY EXT ' $300.00 $10.40 02-01-037
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38 AMERICAN HERITAGE 618 CARTWRIGHT SF-NEW j $130,000.00 $9,877.48 02-01-038
39 LOUIS MESTHCCIO 5413 BRITTANY SF-SIDING i $5,0�0.00 $10.00 02-01-039
40 ED&ELIZABETH MEHANOVIC 2908 CHERRYHILL COURT SF-NEW j $350,000.00 $9,106.62 02-01-040
41 ROBERT DORAN 1203 S HILLTOP SF-SIDING __� $9,000.00 $10.00 02-01-041
42 WILLIAM RYAN HOMES 127 OAKTON � SF-NEW ' $127,672.00 $9,735.68 02-01-042
43 GERSTAD BUILDERS 5831 LANDCASTER CIRCLE SF-NEW � $74,500.00 $9,729.64 02-01-043
44 RAYMOND ANTHONY 602 WEDGEWOOD TRAIL SF-FENCE � $3,850.00 $10.80 02-01-044
45 MELVIN&IREME KRUEGER 3913 W GRAND AVENUE SF-REROOF&SIDING t $4,800.00 $22.50 02-01-045
46 BRYAN BROYLES 212 BARNWOOD SF-ADD SHED $695.00 $10.00 02-01-046
47 RICHARD LEISTEN 3408 N WASHINGTON STREET SF-ALT DAMAGES N/A $134.74 02-01-047
48 AMERICAN HERITAGE 5912 COBBLESTONE TRAIL SF-NEW $115,000.00 $14,012.90 02-01-048
49 D.R.ASSOCIATES 3908 W ELM STREET-UNIT H COM-ALT INTERIOR � $3,000.00 $59.40 02-01-049
50 AMERICAN HERITAGE 5916 COBBLESTONE TRAIL SF-NEW I $130,000.00 $14,058.08 02-01-050
51 HOLY APOSTLES 5201 W BULL VALLEY ROAD SF-NEW $300,000.00 $4,377.46 02-01-051
52 GEOFF MEYER 806 N ALLEN SF-REROOF $5,000.00 $33.75 02-01-052
53 KEITH SPENGEL 5435 BULL VALLEY ROAD COM-ALT INTERIOR �__ $40,000.00 $87.00 02-01-053
54 GERSTAD BUILDERS 730 WHITMORE TRAIL SF-NEW � $9a,000.00 $9,711.46 02-01-054
55 GERSTAD BUILDERS 601 RIDGEWAY TRAIL SF-NEW $175,000.00 $12,083.30 02-01-055
TOTAL $2,214,788.00 �12T,426.83
2002 ACTIVITY REPORT
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Jan-02 Jan-01
TYPE PERMITS CONST.COST PERMIT FEES PERMITS CONST.COST PERMIT FEES
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SF DETACHED 10 $1,612,172.00 $106,875.62 6 $626,900 $71,959.00
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ADD/ALT 9 $39,195.00 $475.12 S $20,150 $208.75
MISC. 14 $134,096.00 $488.25 6 $34,784 $97.50
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NUMBER OF BUILGiNG PERMITS ISSUED .
1997 - 2002
SINGLE FAMILY DETATCHED PERMITS
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
1997 4 5 5 6 7 18 8 3 15 6 15 5 97
1998 6 10 20 13 18 19 15 22 11 8 12 11 165
1999 7 16 20 19 12 23 14 19 16 8 19 2 175
2000 16 7 13 10 15 14 25 8 12 11 8 7 146
2001 6 19 19 22 22 24 24 17 5 12 6 4 180
2002 10 10
SINGLE FAMILY ATTATCHED PERMITS (Units
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
1997 0 7 0 15 0 3 12 0 0 0 0 0 37
1998 4 0 0 0 8 8 0 4 4 4 4 4 40
1999 0 5 0 0 8 0 0 5 9 9 4 0 40
2000 4 10 0 4 5 9 0 0 0 4 10 0 46
2001 5 5 4 4 8 0 4 4 4 12 0 4 54
2002 0 0
MULTI-FAMILY PERMITS (Units)
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
1997 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1998 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 12
2001 0 0 0 0 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
2002 0 Q
TOTAL PERMITS
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
1997 35 37 61 127 137 142 104 87 104 99 61 39 1025
1998 34 53 83 116 144 130 128 119 111 101 71 60 1150
1999 36 53 78 148 144 176 117 128 120 108 98 38 1244
2000 38 29 110 112 174 116 157 111 93 106 62 29 1137
2001 39 51 99 131 229 173 154 135 87 109 76 44 1327
2002 55 55
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NUMBER OF BEUROOMS PER UNIT
Permits issued Through December, 2002 and Previous Year •
MONTH SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED MULTI-FAMILY �
UNITS 2-BDRM 3-BDRM 4-BDRM+ UNITS 1-BDRM 2-BDRM 3-BDRM UNITS EFF 1-BDRM 2-BDRM
JANUARY 10 3 5 2
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
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YTD 2002 10 3 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 2001 180 33 100 47 54 0 48 6 90 0 90
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5920 COBBLESTONE TRAIL 1/15l02 GERSTAD BUILDERS X X SF-HOME
5821 CASTLEWOOD 1l15102 AMERICAN HERITAGE X X SF-HOME
1916 OLDE MILL LANE 1/17/02 DRH CAMBRIDGE X X SF-HOME
2216 HAZELWOOD 1/17/02 GERSTAD BUILDERS X X SF-HOME
5718 LANDCASTER 1/28/02 AMERICAN HERITAGE X X SF-HOME
209 VERETTA COURT 1/30/02 BRUCE&ESTHER DODT X X SF-ADD ROOMS
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