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Community Development Committee Meeting
Minutes
July 7, 1999
Chairperson Alderman McClatchey called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in
the Aldermen's Conference Room at the McHenry Municipal Building. Members
present were: Alderman Bolger, Alderman Glab.
Others Present: City Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, Mark Rapata.
Chairperson Alderman McClatchey noted the sole purpose of this evening's
committee meeting was to review the proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Chairper:�on McClatchey noted staff had been directed at the June 3, 1999
committee meeting to investigate tree preservation ord.inances of other McHenry
County rriunicipalities regarding fines. In addition staff was directed to review
and if nec;essary increase the list of undesirable trees.
TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
Seven additional tree species have been recommended for the undesirable tree
list. These species include Willow, Black Locust, Silver Maple, Mulberry, Tree-
of-Heaven, Lombardy Poplar and Siberian Elm.
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Further discussion followed regarding fine amounts and ordinance
enforcement. A per tree penalty was considered. It was the consensus of the
committee each "offense" should be treated on a case by case basis as the
violation may be substantially different. City Administrator Lobaito
recommended a penalty range be initiated consist with current City of McHenry
ordinance. The penalty could then be consistent with the violation.
The committee suggested the ordinance be brought before full council for
immediate consideration reducing the opportunity of mass tree cuttings to
avoid the new ordinance restrictions. City Administrator stated the ordinance
would be brought to full council at the July 28� regularly scheduled council
meeting.
Chairperson Alderman McClatchey opened the floor to comment. Mark Rapata
noted the ordinance would only protect future development sites. He asked the
committee to investigate how much property had already been approved which
will not be required to comply with the proposed ordinance. He suggested the
committee consider copying the Village of Algonquin's ordinance.
Chairperson Alderman McClatchey thanked Mr. Rapata for his comments and
noted the proposed ordinance was a "work in progress" and will be reviewed
periodically.
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Community Development Committee Meeting
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Motion b�r Glab, seconded by Bolger to recommend to full council the approval
of the proposed tree preservation ordinance as presented with a per tree penalty
and the additional seven species of undesirable trees.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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