HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 6/3/1998 - Public Works Committee PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
� June 3 , 1998
Members Present : Chairman Alderman Bolger, Alderman Baird, and
Alderman Glab arrived at 7 : 06 p.m.
Alderman McClatchey arrived at 7 :20 p.m.
Others Present : City Administrator Lobatio, City Clerk
Althoff, Director of Public Works Batt, Mayor
Cuda, Matt Fiascone from Inland Real Estate
Development
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Alderman Bolger at
7 : 02 p.m. Chairman Alderman Bolger stated the purpose of this
evening' s committee meeting was to consider Inland' s request to
substitute Surety Bonds in place of the Letters of Credit
required as part of the annexation agreements for both Olde Mill
Pond Subdivision and Inland Business Park. In addition two stop
sign re�uests on Oakwood at Kensington and on Oakwood at Royal �
Drive would be considered.
INLAND SURETY BOND SUBSTITUTION REQUEST AND WEST MCHENRY BYPASSE
RIGHT-OF-WAY RESERVATION
� Chairman Bolger noted in addition to Inland' s request for the
substitution of surety bonds for Letters of Credit which are
required as per Inland' s annexation agreements with the City of
McHenry; the City of McHenry would like to amend the Business
Park annexation agreement with regard to the reservation of
right-of-way for the McHenry West Bypass as the annexation
agreement deadline is July 20, 1998 .
In response to Chairman Alderman Bolger' s inquiry, Mr. Fiascone
opined a five year extension of the West McHenry Bypasse right-
of-way reservation would be acceptable to Inland. Some discussion
followed. It was the consensus of the committee to accept
Inland' s offer of a five year extension for the reservation of
property for the West McHenry Bypasse project .
City Administrator Lobaito noted Council at their May 6 , 1998
regularly scheduled meeting deferred Inland' s request for the
substitution of Surety Bonds for Letters of Credit to the Public
Works Committee. Inland is making this request in response to
Illinois Statute amendments requiring municipalities to accept
other forms of surety for public improvements . If Letters of
Credit were not specificied in the existing Annexation Agreements
with Inland, Inland would be able, statutorially, to exchange the
Letters of Credit for Surety Bonds .
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June 3 , 1998
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City Administrator Lobaito, in response to Alderman Baird' s
inquiry stated City Attorney McArdle had drafted an acceptable
Surety Bcnd form which includes provisions protecting the City' s
ability to acquire these public improvement funds if necessary.
Any monies expended by the City of McHenry in conjunction with
the "calling" of the bonds, including legal fees, are
reimbursable .
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab to recommend to full council
both annexation agreements with Inland Land Appreciation be
amended to permit the substitution of Surety Bonds for the
required Letters of Credit for public improvements associated
with the Olde Mill Pond subdivision and Inland Business Park as
well as to amend the Inland Business Park annexation agreement to
reflect an extension of five years until July 26, 2003 for the
McHenry Bypass right-of-way reservation.
Voting Aye : Bolger, Baird, Glab
Voting Nay: None
Absent : None
Motion carried.
In response to Alderman Glab' s inquiry, City Administrator
� Lobaito stated the process for calling Surety Bonds is somewhat
longer than Letters of Credit, however other contacted McHenry
County municipalities who accept Surety Bonds have experienced no
difficulties .
Mr. Fiascone explained Surety Bonds are less stringent for
developers . Financial institutions require developers to
maintain deposits equal to the Letter of Credit amount which many
times is millions of dollars . These monies are typically the
funds earmarked to complete the required public improvements .
Surety Bonds do not require this restrictive covenant .
STOP SIGN REQUESTS
Public Works Chairman Alderman Bolger deferred to Alderman Glab
explaining these two stop sign requests were placed on the agenda at his
direction. Alderman Glab explained both these stop sign requests were
vocalized by Ward 2 Whispering Oaks constituents during the 1997
campaign. He noted the Whispering Oaks subdivision was approximately 30
years old and no significant changes have occurred with regard to
additional traffic signals . Citing safety issues, Alderman Glab opined
the requests for stop sign installations at both these intersections was
valid. He stated road configuration, specifically the downhill slope
and numerous dips encourages higher rates of speed. In addition the
line of vision on Royal Drive is reduced due to the streets curvature .
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June 3 , 1998
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Alderman Baird stated his support for a stop sign at the
Kensington and Oakwood interesection, however he expressed
reservations with the installation of a stop sign on Royal Drive
at Oakwood, just one block west of the Crystal Lake Avenue and
Royal Drive intersection citing possible traffic congestion.
Further discussion followed on the need to conduct traffic
studies for these intersections. Director of Public Works Batt
suggested including the Crystal Lake Avenue and Royal Drive
intersection in the traffic studies approved. The committee
concurred with his recommendation. The committee also requested
information regarding accident reports for this area.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab to recommend to full council
the authorization of staff to conduct traffic studies at the
following three intersections :
-Oakwood and Kensington
-Oakwood and Royal Drive
-Crystal Lake Avenue and Royal Drive
Voting Aye : Bolger, Baird, Glab
� Voting Nay: None
Absent : None
Motion carried.
Alderman Bolger informed the committee he had received a request
for the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of
Lillian and South Streets . He directed the constituant to submit
a petition from area residents .
Alderman Baird informed the committee he had received additional
complaints regarding dumping at the south end of Cross Trail at
Glenbrook. City Administrator Lobaito stated the Community
Development Department was currently investigating this issue .
Alderman �lab expressed concerns with the cost of maintenance,
specifically mowing, for the property off Oakwood designated as
a future creek crossing. He requested staff investigate this
issue further. City Administrator Lobaito noted the Community
Development Department was investigating the status of all City
of McHenry vacated areas, stub streets, etc .
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Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab to adjourn the meeeting at 7 :29
p.m.
Voting Aye : Bolger, Baird, Glab
Voting Nay: None
Absent : None
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7 :29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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William Bolg r, 'Chair erson
Alderman McClatchey arrived at 7 : 20 p.m.
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