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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 16, 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.Authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Addendum to Tolling Agreement with the other designated
parties for the purpose of tolling the video gaming Push Tax through October 31, 2024 . (City
Attorney David McArdle)
B.Appoint Kathryn Frey to the Landmark Commission with a term to expire 4/30/2025, and to
appoint Marta Martin to the Landmark Commission with a term to expire 4/30/2024 . (Deputy
City Clerk Johnson)
C.Resolution establishing the schedule of meetings of the McHenry City Council for the period
January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
D.Award of bid for the 2023-2024 Winter Tree Trimming and Pruning Program to Advanced Tree
Care of Lincolnshire, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $90,000 . (Director of Public Works
Wirch)
E.October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes;
F.Issuance of Checks in the amount of $410,193.22;
G.As Needed Checks in the amount of $149,811.80.
6.Individual Action Item Agenda
A.Class B Liquor License - 4 Eggs Hospitality, LLC, located at 3307 W Elm Street.
Motion to approve the transfer of a Class B Liquor License from Windhill Pancake Parlor, Inc.
to 4 Eggs Hospitality, LLC for the business located at 3307 W. Elm Street (Windhill Pancake
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Parlor). (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
B. Video Gaming License - 4 Eggs Hospitality, LLC, located at 3307 W Elm Street.
Pending the approval of a Class B liquor license (agenda item 6A), motion to approve a Video
Gaming License to 4 Eggs hospitality, LLC for the business located at 3307 W Elm Street
(Windhill Pancake Parlor), subject to a video gaming development agreement with the City
Administrator. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
C. Class A Liquor License – SW Sales, LLC, located at 4005 W. Kane Avenue
Motion to approve the issuance of a Class A Liquor License to SW Sales, LLC for a business
located at 4005 W. Kane Avenue, Unit L. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
D. Video Gaming License – SW Sales, LLC, located at 4005 W. Kane Avenue
Pending approval of a Class A liquor license (agenda item 6C), motion to approve a Video
Gaming License to SW Sales, LLC for a business located at 4005 W. Kane Avenue, Unit L.
(Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
E. Kensington Drive as Alternate Bid to 2024 Road Resurfacing Program
Motion to add Kensington Drive to the 2024 Road Resurfacing Program as an alternate bid
project. (Director of Public Works Wirch)
7. Discussion Item Agenda
A. Presentations and Discussion - Cold Springs Park
8. Staff Reports.
Provided the 1st meeting of each month.
9. Mayor’s Report.
10. City Council Comments.
11. Executive Session – 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
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/88346286015
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City of McHenry
333 S Gre e n Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2100
Fax: (815) 363-2119
cityofmchenry.org
The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality of programs and
services in a customer-oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner.
AGENDA ITEM
DATE: October 16, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Attorney David McArdle
RE: Push Tax Tolling Agreement
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY:
Attached is a proposed Tolling Agreement relating to the video gaming Push Tax. The Push Tax was
implemented in October 2021, but has been abated through October 31, 2023 because of current
litigation pending in Cook and Lake Counties regarding the validity of such a Push Tax and how it is to be
collected. The tax was abated to avoid the protest and litigation that would necessarily be filed if the
abatement were not in place. In order to avoid having to continue the repeated abatement process and
deal with the litigation and, in order to preserve the rights of the City and the vi deo gaming terminal
operator, we are proposing putting everything on hold through the Tolling Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Addendum to Tolling Agreement with the other
designated parties for the purpose of tolling the video gaming Push Tax through October 31, 2024.
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THIRD ADDENDUM TO TOLLING AGREEMENT
This Third Addendum to Tolling Agreement (“Third Addendum”) is part of the Tolling
Agreement (“Agreement”), dated June 23, 2022, entered by and between the VILLAGE OF
ALGONQUIN, an Illinois municipal corporation, (“Algonquin”); the VILLAGE OF
CARPENTERSVILLE, an Illinois municipal corporation, (“Carpentersville”); the VILLAGE OF
LAKE IN THE HILLS, an Illinois municipal corporation, (“LITH”); the CITY OF McHENRY,
an Illinois municipal corporation, (“McHenry”); and the CITY OF WOODSTOCK, an Illinois
municipal corporation, (“Woodstock”), hereinafter individually a “Municipality” and collectively
the “Municipalities,” and J&J VENTURES GAMING, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company,
(“J&J”); GOLD RUSH AMUSEMENTS, INC., an Illinois corporation, (“Gold Rush”); ACCEL
ENTERTAINMENT GAMING, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, (“Accel”); LATTNER
ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ILLINOIS, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, (“Lattner”);
EUREKA ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company (“UGG”),
VELASQUEZ GAMING, LLC (“Velasquez”), an Illinois limited liability company, ASHIQ
GAMING, LLC (“Ashiq”), an Illinois limited liability company, and POCKET ACES GAMING,
INC. (“Pocket Aces”), an Illinois corporation, hereinafter individually a “Terminal Operator” and
collectively the “Terminal Operators.” Said Agreement had been earlier amended by an August 2,
2022 Addendum between the Municipalities and the Terminal Operators to amend Section 4 of
the Agreement and by an April 28, 2023 Second Addendum between the Municipalities and the
Terminal Operator to amend Sections 2 and 3 of the Agreement to extend the expiration of the
Agreement to October 31, 2023.
This Third Addendum is strictly intended to further amend language in Sections 2 and 3 of
the Agreement, without further modifying or superseding the Agreement, as previously amended,
as otherwise stated, with such Agreement, as previously amended, remaining otherwise in full
force and effect, with its effective date being June 23, 2022 as though part of the original
Agreement.
Sections 2 and 3 of the Agreement, as previously amended, is hereby further amended to
read as follows:
2. Tolling. All applicable time periods or time related matters, including, but not limited to,
statutes of limitation, statutes of repose, or equitable positions including waiver or laches, with
respect to any claims, causes of action, or defenses the Municipalities and Terminal Operators may
have against the other shall be tolled from June 23, 2022 through October 31, 2024 (the “Tolling
Period”) with the exception that a party may withdraw earlier from this Agreement pursuant to
Section 6 of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement is intended to or shall be deemed to
revive any statute of limitation or other applicable time period that has already expired prior to
June 23, 2022 and that would not otherwise be tolled prior to June 23, 2022. No provision of this
Agreement is intended to or shall be construed to shorten any applicable statute of limitation, or
repose, or other applicable time period that has not expired as of June 23, 2022.
3. No Actions. No Municipality nor any Terminal Operator may bring an action on any claim
or cause of action against the other until October 31, 2024 or until that specific Municipality or
Terminal Operator withdraws from this Agreement pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement. As to
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any action on any claim or cause of action brought after the expiration of the Tolling Period or any
claim or cause of action brought by a party after said party withdraws from this Agreement
pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement, the Municipalities or Terminal Operators may raise any
defense based on any time period or time related matters, except that no claim, cause of action, or
defense may include the Tolling Period of this Agreement as a basis of the claim, cause of action,
or defense, including but not limited to, statutes of limitation, statutes of repose, waiver or laches.
During the Tolling Period, no Municipality need send any notice of failure or deficiency relating
to the collection or remittance of the Push Tax and no Terminal Operator need file any written
protest to preserve their respective claims (and the failure to do so shall not act as a bar to any
claim or defense). Any written protest filed by any Terminal Operator and any pending
administrative proceeding pursuant to said written protest as of the date of this Agreement shall be
stayed until the expiration of the Tolling Period or until that Terminal Operator or Municipality
withdraws from this Agreement pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement. Any notices related to
a Push Tax already issued by any Municipality as of the date of execution of this Agreement do
not need to be responded to by a Terminal Operator, whether by written protest or other similar
mechanism, until the expiration of the Agreement or until that Terminal Operator or Municipality
withdraws from this Agreement pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.
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VI.LLAGE OF ALGONQUIN VILLAGE OF CARPENTERSVILLE
By: _________________________ By: __________________________
Print Name:___________________ Print Name:___________________
Its: Authorized Agent Its: Authorized Agent
VILLAGE OF LAKE IN THE HILLS CITY OF MCHENRY
By: _________________________ By: __________________________
Print Name:___________________ Print Name:___________________
Its: Authorized Agent Its: Authorized Agent
CITY OF WOODSTOCK GOLD RUSH AMUSEMENTS, INC.
By: _________________________ By: __________________________
Print Name:___________________ Print Name:___________________
Its: Authorized Agent Its: Authorized Agent
ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT GAMING, LLC LATTNER ENTERTAINMENT
GROUP ILLINOIS, LLC
By: _________________________ By: __________________________
Print Name:___________________ Print Name:___________________
Its: Authorized Agent Its: Authorized Agent
EUREKA ENTERTAINMENT, LLC ASHIQ GAMING, LLC
By: _________________________ By: __________________________
Print Name:___________________ Print Name:___________________
Its: Authorized Agent Its: Authorized Agent
VELASQUEZ GAMING, LLC POCKET ACES GAMING, INC.
By: _________________________ By: __________________________
Print Name:___________________ Print Name:___________________
Its: Authorized Agent Its: Authorized Agent
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J&J VENTURES GAMING, LLC
By: _________________________
Print Name:___________________
Its: Authorized Agent
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City of McHenry
333 S Gre en Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2100
Fax: (815) 363-2119
cityofmchenry.org
The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality of programs and
services in a cus tomer-oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
DATE: October 16, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor Jett
RE: Landmark Commission Appointment
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY:
The City’s ordinance calls for the Landmark Commission to consist of nine (9) members. There
are currently seven members with two open seats. Kathryn Frey has applied for this position
and the current members of the Landmark Commission are backing the decision for the
addition. She has been regularly attending meetings as a guest and would be a welcome
addition to the group. Ma rta Martin has also applied, and it is recommended by Landmark Chair
Staley that she also be appointed to the Landmark Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
A motion to appoint Kathryn Frey to the Landmark Commission with a term to expire
4/30/2025, and to appoint Marta Martin to the Landmark Commission with a term to expire
April 30, 2024.
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Application for Commitee, Commission or Board
Date *
Application for:
Name *
Address *
Phone *
Email *
City Resident Since:
Other Elected or
Appointed Positions
Held
Organization
Membership
Occupational
Background
Formal Education
Governmental
Business
Relationships
Committee/Board
Connections
10/3/2023
Planning & Zoning Commission
Economic Development Commission
Landmark Commission
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Pension Board
Ethics Commission
Other
Kathryn Frey
Please also note if Present or Former positions
N/A
List any organizations you are a member of, and list any offices held
N/A
Social Science Teacher at McHenry Community High School
BA in Psychology and History
MA in Curriculum and Design
Do you or any of your close family or business connections own, hold stock in, serve as director of or work for any
business which provides products or services to:
City of McHenry
Other Governmental Entity
Neither
Do you or any of your close family or business connections serve on any Committee, Commission, Board or
otherwise with an organization or agency which has, or may have, any business or personal transactions with the
Committee, Commission or Board to which you are making application?
No Yes
Are you generally familiar with the functions and workings of the Committee/Commission/Board to which you are
making application?
Yes No
What prompted you to apply for consideration of appointment to this position?
Recommended by Jeff Varda, was asking for a Social Science teacher to join the
board.
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File Upload
Signature *
What studies, responsibilities, accomplishments, publications or community projects have you participated in or
initiated which you feel may qualify you for this position?
Other Comments
Other information you would like to include may be attached to this application. The Mayor, being responsible for
appointments to Committees/Commissions/Boards will interview each applicant personally. What day and times are
you available?
Any school day after school
You may upload any supporting documents here if you would like
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Application for Commitee, Commission or Board
Date *
Application for:
Name *
Address *
Phone *
Email *
City Resident Since:
Other Elected or
Appointed Positions
Held
Organization
Membership
Occupational
Background
Formal Education
Governmental
Business
Relationships
Committee/Board
Connections
8/23/2023
Planning & Zoning Commission
Economic Development Commission
Landmark Commission
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Pension Board
Ethics Commission
Other
Marta V Martin
Born here in 1951, moved to California in
1982, returned in 2003
Please also note if Present or Former positions
None
List any organizations you are a member of, and list any offices held
None
Worked in the billboard business for 15 years then worked in banking (loan dept.) for
17 years
Graduated high school in 1969. Completed almost 2 years of community.
Do you or any of your close family or business connections own, hold stock in, serve as director of or work for any
business which provides products or services to:
City of McHenry
Other Governmental Entity
Neither
Do you or any of your close family or business connections serve on any Committee, Commission, Board or
otherwise with an organization or agency which has, or may have, any business or personal transactions with the
Committee, Commission or Board to which you are making application?
No Yes
Are you generally familiar with the functions and workings of the Committee/Commission/Board to which you are
making application?
Yes No
What prompted you to apply for consideration of appointment to this position?
An email from a friend mentioning the openings on the Commission.
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File Upload
Signature *
What studies, responsibilities, accomplishments, publications or community projects have you participated in or
initiated which you feel may qualify you for this position?
None
Other Comments
Other information you would like to include may be attached to this application. The Mayor, being responsible for
appointments to Committees/Commissions/Boards will interview each applicant personally. What day and times are
you available?
You may upload any supporting documents here if you would like
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RESOLUTION 2 3 -
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of McHenry, McHenry County,
Illinois, that the following schedule of Council Meetings for the period from January 1, 2024, to
December 31, 2024, is hereby adopted:
Tuesday, Ja nuary 1 6 7:00 p.m. Tuesday due to MLK Jr. Day
Monday, February 5 7:00 p.m.
Mon day, February 1 9 7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 4 7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 18 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 1 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 15 7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting/Budget Adoption
Monday, May 6 7:00 p.m.
Mon day, May 20 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 3 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 17 7:00 p.m.
Monday , July 1 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 1 5 7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 5 7:00 p.m.
Monday, Augu st 19 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 3 7 :00 p.m. Tuesday due to Labor Day
Monday, September 1 6 7:00 p.m.
Monday, October 7 7:00 p.m.
Monday, Octob er 21 7:00 p.m.
Monday, November 4 7:00 p.m.
Monday, November 18 7:00 pm.
Monday, December 2 7:00 p.m.
Monday, December 1 6 7:00 p.m.
Passed this 16th day of October, 2023.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderwoman Bassi _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Glab _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Koch _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderman McClat chey _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderwoman Miller _____ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Santi ______ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Strach _____ _____ _____ _____
______________________ ________________________
Wayne Jett, Mayor Monte Johnson, D eputy Clerk
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Department of Public Works
Steve Wirch, Director of Public Works
1415 Industrial Drive
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2186
www.cityofmchenry.org
The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing the citizens, businesses and visitors of McHenry with the highest
quality of programs and services in a customer -oriented, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
CONSENT AGENDA SUPPLEMENT
DATE: October 16, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Wirch, Director of Public Works
RE: 2023-2024 Winter Tree Trimming and Pruning Program , Contract Award
ATT: Advanced Tree Care Bid & Crystal Lake Joint Contract Specifications
Bid Tabulation
______________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY:
Staff requests City Council to consider awarding the 2023-2024 Winter Tree Trimming and
Pruning Program contract to Advanced Tree Care of Lincolnshire, Illinois.
BACKGROUND:
On an annual basis, up to 1000 trees which are located in City parkways and parks, are trimmed
in order to maintain crown clearances for both vehicles and pedestrians traveling within City right
of ways.
Earlier this year, the City of McHenry partnered with the City of Crystal Lake, the Village of Cary,
the City of Marengo, and the Village of Trout Valley to issue a joint bid request. This was a
multiyear bid with the option to renew for up to four (4) years. The City of Crystal Lake acted as
lead agency by coordinating the preparation of bid specifications and performing bidding
services. Bids were received on September 21, 2023. Three (3) contractors submitted bids:
Advanced Tree Care, Winkler Tree Services, and Yellowstone Landscape with Advanced Tree Care
being the lowest responsible bidder.
ANALYSIS:
Sealed bids for the 2023-2024 Winter Tree Trimming and Pruning Program were received on
September 21, 2023. The bid quantity was 1000 trees each and contractors provided a per each
unit price.
The City of McHenry results are listed below:
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Size Tree (DBH) – Year One
Advanced Tree
Care
Winkler Tree
Services
Yellowstone
Landscape
Size Class A (0” to 4”) $15.00 $46.00 $34.00
Size Class B (4.1” to 12”) $30.00 $46.00 $56.00
Size Class C (12.1” to 18”) $52.00 $56.00 $84.00
Size Class D (18.1 to 24”) $74.00 $64.00 $112.00
Size Class E (24.1” to 30”) $120.00 $67.00 $168.00
Size Class F (30.1” to 36”) $300.00 $74.00 $336.00
Size Class G (greater than 36.1”) $300.00 $91.00 $336.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Therefore, if Council concurs, it is recommended to approve the bid award for the 2023-2024
Winter Tree Trimming and Pruning Program contract to Advanced Tree Care of Lincolnshire,
Illinois, in the amount not to exceed $90,000 (actual amount may vary based on final measured
quantities). This program will be funded through the Street Division Forestry Account (100-33-
6950).
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Bid Opening 9/21/23, 10:00am
√ Advanced
Tree Care
Winkler Tree
Services
Yellowstone
Landscape
Size Tree (DBH)
City of Crystal
Lake
Estimated Qty
Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension
Size Class A (0" to 4") 563 $15.00 $8,445.00 $44.00 $24,772.00 $32.00 $18,016.00
Size Class B (4.1" to 12") 1580 $30.00 $47,400.00 $44.00 $69,520.00 $53.00 $83,740.00
Size Class C (12.1" to 18 ") 918 $52.00 $47,736.00 $52.00 $47,736.00 $79.00 $72,522.00
Size Class D (18.1" to 24") 233 $74.00 $17,242.00 $60.00 $13,980.00 $106.00 $24,698.00
Size Class E (24.1" to 30") 46 $120.00 $5,520.00 $63.00 $2,898.00 $159.00 $7,314.00
Size Class F (30.1" to 36") 8 $300.00 $2,400.00 $70.00 $560.00 $317.00 $2,536.00
Size Class G (greater than 36.1") 4 $300.00 $1,200.00 $85.00 $340.00 $317.00 $1,268.00
TOTAL $129,943.00 TOTAL $159,806.00 TOTAL $210,094.00
Size Tree (DBH)
City of Crystal
Lake
Estimated Qty
Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension
Size Class A (0" to 4") 563 $17.00 $9,571.00 $45.00 $25,335.00 $33.00 $18,579.00
Size Class B (4.1" to 12") 1580 $32.00 $50,560.00 $45.00 $71,100.00 $54.00 $85,320.00
Size Class C (12.1" to 18 ") 918 $53.00 $48,654.00 $54.00 $49,572.00 $82.00 $75,276.00
Size Class D (18.1" to 24") 233 $75.00 $17,475.00 $62.00 $14,446.00 $109.00 $25,397.00
Size Class E (24.1" to 30") 46 $121.00 $5,566.00 $65.00 $2,990.00 $163.00 $7,498.00
Size Class F (30.1" to 36") 8 $300.00 $2,400.00 $72.00 $576.00 $327.00 $2,616.00
Size Class G (greater than 36.1") 4 $300.00 $1,200.00 $88.00 $352.00 $327.00 $1,308.00
TOTAL $135,426.00 TOTAL $164,371.00 TOTAL $215,994.00
Size Tree (DBH)
City of Crystal
Lake
Estimated Qty
Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension
Size Class A (0" to 4") 563 $18.00 $10,134.00 $46.00 $25,898.00 $34.00 $19,142.00
Size Class B (4.1" to 12") 1580 $33.00 $52,140.00 $46.00 $72,680.00 $56.00 $88,480.00
Size Class C (12.1" to 18 ") 918 $53.00 $48,654.00 $56.00 $51,408.00 $84.00 $77,112.00
Size Class D (18.1" to 24") 233 $75.00 $17,475.00 $64.00 $14,912.00 $112.00 $26,096.00
Size Class E (24.1" to 30") 46 $121.00 $5,566.00 $67.00 $3,082.00 $168.00 $7,728.00
Size Class F (30.1" to 36") 8 $300.00 $2,400.00 $74.00 $592.00 $336.00 $2,688.00
Size Class G (greater than 36.1") 4 $300.00 $1,200.00 $91.00 $364.00 $336.00 $1,344.00
TOTAL $137,569.00 TOTAL $168,936.00 TOTAL $222,590.00
Size Tree (DBH)
City of Crystal
Lake
Estimated Qty
Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension
Size Class A (0" to 4") 563 $18.00 $10,134.00 $47.00 $26,461.00 $35.00 $19,705.00
Size Class B (4.1" to 12") 1580 $33.00 $52,140.00 $47.00 $74,260.00 $58.00 $91,640.00
Size Class C (12.1" to 18 ") 918 $53.00 $48,654.00 $58.00 $53,244.00 $87.00 $79,866.00
Size Class D (18.1" to 24") 233 $75.00 $17,475.00 $66.00 $15,378.00 $116.00 $27,028.00
Size Class E (24.1" to 30") 46 $121.00 $5,566.00 $69.00 $3,174.00 $173.00 $7,958.00
Size Class F (30.1" to 36") 8 $300.00 $2,400.00 $76.00 $608.00 $347.00 $2,776.00
Size Class G (greater than 36.1") 4 $300.00 $1,200.00 $94.00 $376.00 $347.00 $1,388.00
TOTAL $137,569.00 TOTAL $173,501.00 TOTAL $230,361.00
City of Crystal Lake - Tree Pruning Services Pricing
YEAR TWO UNIT PRICES
YEAR THREE UNIT PRICES
YEAR FOUR UNIT PRICES
YEAR ONE UNIT PRICES
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City of McHenry
Council Meeting Minutes
10.2.23
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 2, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman
Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others present
Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Community Development Polerecky,
Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic
Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City Planner Sheriff -absent, Director of Public Works
Wirch, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Comment: none
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
A. Snow and Ice Control Policy. (Public Works Director Wirch)
C. Authorization to enter into a class action settlement as a claimant for the PFAS contamination of
the Public Water Supply, utilizing Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & and McArdle as representation.
(Public Works Director Wirch)
D. Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License
Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses; and Title 4,
Chapter 6, Video Gaming Terminals, Editing Section 4 -6-8, Subsection A – Number of
Licenses, of the McHenry City Code. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
E. Reject all submitted bids for the Sheriff’s Marine Unit Building at Miller Riverfront Park.
(Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)
F. September 18, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes;
G. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $268,941.63.
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A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller t o approve
the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
*Clerks note: This item was pulled by the Alderman Glab.
B.Sidewalk and Curb Policy. (Public Works Director Wirch)
Alderman Glab asked attorney McArdle if residents are the ones that have to repair the aprons
and if they do not and someone trips and falls who is responsible for that. Both, one by
ownership and one by the city would be responsible. Wanted to know if the city sidewalks would
be the same. The city would not get sued in that case such as that anything that happens right
away, is the responsibility of the city. If there is an ordinance that poses responsibility to the
owners then they are named as well. They are both going to be on the suite in those cases.
Alderman Glab finds this unfair to the owners, and cannot vote for this, it could be researched
more, looking at the history of what used to be done in these cases. Feels this is unfair to the
residents of this town.
Alderwoman Miller talked about page 30 in the packet, reviewing when the city needs to replace
the apron, however, Alderman Glab touched back on the portion of the apron being replaced
and feels if a new apron is put in by the owner that the city should replace the whole apron.
Alderwoman Miller wanted to know how frequently the apron is cut for services as confirmed
by Director Wirch, it could be 6-10 times a year, generally water or sewer.
Alderman Strach wanted to know if this is part of the existing, confirmed at least 15 years per
Director Wirch.
Alderman Koch asked when new sidewalks are put in and who is responsible for maintaining
them, it is the city’s responsibility per Director Wirch. In years past it has not been the
responsibility unless disturbed for the apron.
Attorney McArdle stated that if it is outside the property line the city is responsible for it however
it is different in certain circumstances, and lots.
Directory Polerecky talked about the building permit and who pays for that is responsible unless
the city disturbs it. This discussion went on for some time.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey t o
approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 3-nays-
Alderman Glab, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Koch , 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Individual Action Item Agenda:
A.Use Variation – 302 N. Front Street
Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Use Variation for the property located at 302
N. Front Street for the operation of a battery storage facility. (Community Development
Director Polerecky)
The petitioner was present at the meeting for any questions. Landscaping will be maintained
per the plan. Alderman Strach had a question for the petitioner, Patrick Heart. Wanted to know
the safety concern, the technology is the same being replaced with the same lithium-ion but it
is more advanced in thermal control and fire protection, safer than it has been. Wanted to
comply with the updated code to increase the distance.
Alderman McClathcey wanted to know what is used to charge batters, they are charged on the
electrical grid.
Alderman Glab wanted to know about the cooling system, per the petitioner two HVAC units
will be used to cool on either side.
Alderman Santi wanted to know if the number stays the same from 11 to 8 being reduced.
Alderman Koch, is it the same capacity charge, confirmed it is. Duration is also increased than
the plant today.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Sandi t o approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-abstained. Motion approved.
No public comment.
B.Text Amendments - Building Regulations and Sign Code
Motion to approve an Ordinance granting Text Amendments to the McHenry Building
Code Regulations and Sign Code. (Community Development Director Polerecky)
Alderman Glab asked regarding garages and the building permit for replacement within 180
days, not requiring attached garages, you have to maintain a garage on the property for
example if the garage is added to the living quarters.
Alderwoman Miller asked about the enforcement, it is more on a case-by-case basis per
Director Polerecky. All new homes need to have garages but existing do not.
Alderman McClatchey stated that building a garage means they have to go through the permit
process, and confirmed they will.
Alderwoman Bassi talked about car ports, if there are issues with those will there be a garage
or a carport, if that is damage not required to have a garage, could or could not replace the
carport. No public comment
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A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Santi t o
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-abstained. Motion approved.
No public comment.
C.Façade Grant – 5110 W. Elm Street
Motion to approve a Façade Grant in the amount of $6,573.50 for the property located
at 5110 W. Elm Street. (Economic Development Director Martin)
Mori and Sons Auto repair, painting the building with prep work. The petitioner was present.
Alderwoman Bassi asked if this is used up will the grant be gone, recommending that next year
there are only 12 businesses that would like there to be a max of $2K-$5K for next year.
Administrator Morefield stated that guidelines are going to be reviewed for next year, as many
have asked this. No public comment,
A motion was made by Alderman Koch and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-abstained. Motion approved.
No public comment.
Discussion Item Agenda:
A.Establishment of a Downtown Dining and Entertainment District. (Staff)
Director Hobson talked about the initial plans, one is to allow restaurants or bars to leave the
premises. Two, to allow those to leave the establishment with the containers, allow those to
move around and enjoy areas within that, time frame parameters. Wanted to bring before The
Council to talk about parameters and starting points regarding this discussion. May -November
are the months that have been initially proposed for the social district months, mainly because
this is during the event season, also looking at 7 days a week. All these parameters can be
discussed. 9 p.m. would be a hard stop for the social district hours to end. This would be for
those businesses that carry a Class A liquor license, also it would be required to have signage
regarding the program and help the city and officers enforce those rules.
Plastic cups and colors that would be associated with the program can help be identified,
limiting the type and amount of beverage and a two -drink maximum. Doing a one-year trial
period would allow it to expire if it is not successful.
Alderman McClatchey feels it is a good program that helps bring that downtown, concerned
about 7 days a week, a good program and key that cup identification will be key to it.
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Alderman Koch wanted to know how successful Shamrock of the Fox is and stated it is the
best day of the year for many businesses. Feels the police have enough on their plates not in
support of the idea of walking around with alcohol, worried about people taking off with open
liquor. This was to be promoting a family place, personally not a fan of the social district idea.
Alderwoman Bassi stated that she rode her bike to the Riverwalk, and wanted to know if as a
young mother, she would be comfortable with children if she would want to expose them to the
drinking and smoking that could occur during the social district proposal. Agrees with many of
the comments that Alderman Koch brought up. Not comfortable with the start being at noon
either, and has concerns about residents g oing into another establishment with alcohol could
be another issue, takes away the family environme nt that Riverwalk is trying to promote.
Alderwoman Miller is in support of the concept of the social district and thinks commercial
businesses need our support to wander from business to business. Talked about the globe
lighting, fewer than she expected were walking and drinking to her surprise. Think about the
expectation if there is a social district, it is a good reason to have people moving from place to
place.
Alderman Glab was appalled at 7 days a week starting a noon, not sure how this would be
enforced. The idea behind the Riverwalk is a great way to build the community and notice a
change in those interested in it. May push away those who could dot it from 4-9 Friday –
Saturday to try it. It could be a good compromise.
Chief Birk, the parameters can be changed and can be modified per him and Director Hobson.
This is the feedback that they are looking for.
Alderman Strach is in support in figuring out the scope and area he is comfortable with it, not
sure that he likes the noon start time. Likes that it is limited to alcohol types, not sure if it the all
week. Thurs-Sun time frame would be a good start, I would like to hear the business owners'
feel about it and the concerns that they may have would like to hear that feedback, maybe 3 -
9.
Alderman Santi wanted to hear the Mayor’s opinion on it. He contacted a few businesses and
residents on the Riverwalk, thinking it was an opportunity to travel. Many of the businesses are
supportive of it, many will have patrons throw away cups before they go into establishments.
These businesses must be involved in it. I have not heard those against it at all, Mayor Jett had
explained.
Alderman Santi stated that a one-year test, and start times moving back would be in support
of. There is a couple of dead-end sites, where there will need to be signage because they
would need to make a U-turn because of the uniqueness. The whole business district needs to
discuss it.
This discussion went on for some time. Mayor Jett asked for support to move forward to talk
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with businesses regarding this idea and then have it come back to the council with the input.
Public Comment:
Tony Esposito resident and president of the Riverwalk HOA, stated that what has been done
along the Riverwalk has been great, however spoke of the challenges of the social district and
the impact it would have on the homeowners that are along the River Walk. has been great
regarding the Riverwalk Place HOA, president.
Staff Reports:
Provided the 1st meeting of each month.
Director Hobson, 6-8 Friday night concert Larry and 3-8 market from Saturday Full Moon
Market.
Mayor’s Report: none
City Council Comments:
Alderman Glab questioned Attorney McArdle about the façade grants, should they be
restricted, no. Attorney McArdle offered to look into it.
Alderman McClatchey wanted an update on Courthouse, and Whiskey Diablo, Per Director
Polerecky things are moving along.
Alderman Strach wanted to know if there will be lighting regarding the porta potties, super dark
there. Per Director Hobson, they are looking into this.
Executive Session as needed: not needed
Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman McClat chey and seconded by Alderwoman
Bassi to adjourn the meeting at 8:40. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach , Alderman Koch,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Mayor Wayne Jett
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City Clerk Trisha Ramel
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Expense Approval Register
McHenry, IL List of Bills Council Meeting - 10-16-23
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount
Vendor: ADVANTAGE MECHANICAL INC
ADVANTAGE MECHANICAL INC CM-03 10/16/2023 REPL CONDENS UNIT WW 510-32-8500 17,310.00
Vendor ADVANTAGE MECHANICAL INC Total:
17,310.00
Vendor: BAKER & SON CO, PETER
BAKER & SON CO, PETER #43771 10/16/2023 WATER BREAKS 510-31-6110 243.60
BAKER & SON CO, PETER 43771 10/16/2023 WATER BREAKS 100-33-6110 120.06
BAKER & SON CO, PETER 43888 10/16/2023 SFC 100-33-6110 141.52
Vendor BAKER & SON CO, PETER Total: 505.18
Vendor: CARMICHAEL CONSTRUCTION INC
CARMICHAEL CONSTRUCTION
#2 10/16/2023 VETERANS PARK FRONT 280-41-8800 82,881.50
Vendor CARMICHAEL CONSTRUCTION INC Total:
82,881.50
Vendor: ERDMAN, DOUGLAS
ERDMAN, DOUGLAS INV0015125 10/16/2023 W-S REFUND 1506 RICHMOND
510-2200 23.39
Vendor ERDMAN, DOUGLAS Total:
23.39
Vendor: MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL
2810 10/16/2023 SEPT MTG - MAYOR JETT 100-01-5410 50.00
Vendor MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Total:
50.00
Vendor: MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER
9-30-23 10/16/2023 SEPTEMBER REC FEES 100-01-6940 43.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER
9-30-23 10/16/2023 SEPTEMBER REC FEES 740-00-6960 110.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER
INV0015126 10/16/2023 MTHLY REC FEES 510-31-6940 86.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER INV0015126 10/16/2023 MTHLY REC FEES 510-32-6940 344.00
Vendor MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS Total:
583.00
Vendor: STANLEY CONSULTANTS
STANLEY CONSULTANTS 0249160 10/16/2023 SUPER AGG RET PERS 740-00-5220 4,445.38
Vendor STANLEY CONSULTANTS Total:
4,445.38
Vendor: WINNEBAGO LANDFILL CO
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL CO 12469 10/16/2023 SLUDGE 510-32-5580 390.00
Vendor WINNEBAGO LANDFILL CO Total:
390.00
Vendor: ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & MCARDLE
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 164329 10/16/2023 CORP 100-01-5230 6,170.50
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 164330 10/16/2023 TRAFFIC 100-01-5230 6,300.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 164332 10/16/2023 REDWOOD 100-01-5230 2,610.00
Vendor ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & MCARDLE Total:
15,080.50
Grand Total: 121,268.95
10/11/2023 12:50:54 PM
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Fund Summary
Fund
Expense Amount
100 - GENERAL FUND
15,435.08
280 - DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 82,881.50
510 - WATER/SEWER FUND
18,396.99
740 - RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
4,555.38
Grand Total:
121,268.95
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McHenry, IL #2 List of Bills Council Meeting - 10-16-23
Vendor Name
Payable Number
Post Date
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
Vendor: ADAMS STEEL SERVICE & SUPPLY, INC
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE & 385132 10/16/2023 parks 385132 100-45-5370 125.00
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE &
385133
10/16/2023
streets 385133
100-33-5370
292.08
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE &
385283
10/16/2023
Water Plant #1 INV# 385283
510-31-6110
98.59
Vendor ADAMS STEEL SERVICE & SUPPLY, INC Total:
515.67
Vendor: AQUA PURE ENTERPRISES INC
AQUA PURE ENTERPRISES INC
0146671-IN
10/16/2023
Invoice 0146671
100-42-5110
1,107.39
Vendor AQUA PURE ENTERPRISES INC Total: 1,107.39
Vendor: ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES LLC
ARAMARK REFRESHMENT
7254549
10/16/2023
Coffee #7254549
100-01-6110
224.20
Vendor ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES LLC Total:
224.20
Vendor: AT&T LONG DISTANCE
AT&T LONG DISTANCE
2942 9-6-23
10/16/2023
AT&T Long Distance
620-00-5320
0.27
Vendor AT&T LONG DISTANCE Total:
0.27
Vendor: AT&T
AT&T
2856452807
10/16/2023
AT&T Fiber Internet 100M
620-00-5110
821.90
AT&T
6701742800
11/06/2023
AT&T Monthly Phone Invoice
620-00-5320
705.05
Vendor AT&T Total:
1,526.95
Vendor: AUTO TECH CENTERS INC
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC
INV082557
10/16/2023
502 (82557)
510-31-5370
598.32
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC
INV082558
10/16/2023
310/311 tires (82558)
100-22-5370
1,494.12
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC INV082559 10/16/2023 432/431 tires 100-33-5370 1,684.24
AUTO TECH CENTERS INC
ONV082560
10/16/2023
157 (82560)
100-45-5370
192.94
Vendor AUTO TECH CENTERS INC Total: 3,969.62
Vendor: BADGER METER INC
BADGER METER INC 80139949 10/16/2023 # 80139949 Badger monthly 510-31-6110 947.35
Vendor BADGER METER INC Total:
947.35
Vendor: BLUE LINE, THE
BLUE LINE, THE
45500
10/16/2023
Telecommunictor
100-23-5110
298.00
BLUE LINE, THE 45518 10/16/2023 Lateral Entry Recruitment 100-21-5110 348.00
Vendor BLUE LINE, THE Total:
646.00
Vendor: BUSS FORD SALES
BUSS FORD SALES
5049019
10/16/2023
434 (5049019)
100-33-5370
40.50
Vendor BUSS FORD SALES Total:
40.50
Vendor: CABAY & COMPANY INC
CABAY & COMPANY INC
68529
10/16/2023
custodial supplies
400-00-6111
316.01
CABAY & COMPANY INC
68532
10/16/2023
custodial supplies
400-40-6110
297.39
Vendor CABAY & COMPANY INC Total:
613.40
Vendor: CAREY ELECTRIC
CAREY ELECTRIC
405197
10/16/2023
1311 Richmond (Insurance) -
610-00-5980
3,488.30
Vendor CAREY ELECTRIC Total:
3,488.30
Vendor: CARY PARK DISTRICT
CARY PARK DISTRICT
2191
10/16/2023
Trip - Moline Cruise
100-46-5110
589.50
Vendor CARY PARK DISTRICT Total: 589.50
Vendor: CASTLE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
CASTLE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 5108109 10/16/2023 310 (5108109) 100-22-5370 113.88
Vendor CASTLE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP Total:
113.88
Vendor: CDW GOVERNMENT INC
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
LX45857
10/16/2023
Surface Pro Tablet
620-00-8300
3,471.69
Vendor CDW GOVERNMENT INC Total:
3,471.69
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Vendor Name
Payable Number
Post Date
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
Vendor: CENTURY SPRINGS
CENTURY SPRINGS
2153326
10/16/2023
Lab Water INV# 2153326
510-32-6110
25.57
CENTURY SPRINGS 2160638 10/16/2023 Lab Water INV# 2160638 510-32-6110 34.86
Vendor CENTURY SPRINGS Total:
60.43
Vendor: CINTAS
CINTAS
5177437539
10/16/2023
Rec Center First Aid Kits
400-00-6130
228.16
CINTAS 5178231204 10/16/2023 FIrst Aid 100-45-5110 52.84
Vendor CINTAS Total:
281.00
Vendor: CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY
CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY
MCH/022657
10/16/2023
24v Relay INV# MCH/022657
510-32-5375
39.90
Vendor CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY Total:
39.90
Vendor: COMCAST CABLE
COMCAST CABLE
0291 10-1-23
10/16/2023
CH Cable TV
620-00-5110
27.40
COMCAST CABLE
2866 10-5-23
10/16/2023
PW Internet
620-00-5110
209.85
COMCAST CABLE 3136 10-4-23 10/16/2023 WW Cable TV & Internet 620-00-5110 178.19
COMCAST CABLE
7920 9-27-23
10/16/2023
CH Monthly Internet
620-00-5110
218.35
Vendor COMCAST CABLE Total:
633.79
Vendor: COMCAST ENS
COMCAST ENS 183610541 10/16/2023 Comcast Ethernet Network 620-00-5110 3,576.00
Vendor COMCAST ENS Total:
3,576.00
Vendor: CONSERV FS
CONSERV FS
65163729
10/16/2023
Sportsfield supplies
100-45-6110
500.00
CONSERV FS
65163909
10/16/2023
Sportsfield supplies
100-45-6110
256.25
Vendor CONSERV FS Total:
756.25
Vendor: CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPANY
CURRAN CONTRACTING
28734
10/16/2023
N50 Surface for Watermain
510-31-6110
236.07
Vendor CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPANY Total:
236.07
Vendor: DAHLIN, M, PC
DAHLIN, M, PC
INV 236
10/16/2023
SEPTEMBER ADMINISTRATIVE
100-03-5110
92.25
DAHLIN, M, PC
INV 236
10/16/2023
SEPTEMBER ADMINISTRATIVE
100-22-5110
830.25
Vendor DAHLIN, M, PC Total:
922.50
Vendor: DAHM ENTERPRISES, INC
DAHM ENTERPRISES, INC
INV#1896
10/16/2023
Land Application INV# 1896
510-32-5580
782.46
Vendor DAHM ENTERPRISES, INC Total: 782.46
Vendor: DIXON ENGINEERING INC
DIXON ENGINEERING INC
23-1109
10/16/2023
Dixon project IL2022JTH-4784
510-31-5110
1,350.00
Vendor DIXON ENGINEERING INC Total:
1,350.00
Vendor: DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS INC
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS I250558 10/16/2023 SWWTP RAS Pump Inspection 510-32-5375 140.00
Vendor DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS INC Total:
140.00
Vendor: ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MUFFLER SHOP
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S
2186 9-30-23
10/16/2023
Safety Inspect. STS 404, 406,
100-33-5370
200.00
Vendor ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MUFFLER SHOP Total:
200.00
Vendor: FISCHER BROS FRESH
FISCHER BROS FRESH
20967
10/16/2023
Concrete for Water Main Break
510-31-6110
949.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH
20976
10/16/2023
Concrete for Road Program
100-33-6110
909.75
FISCHER BROS FRESH
21016
10/16/2023
Concrete for Road Program
100-33-6110
949.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH
21027
10/16/2023
Concrete for Road Program
100-33-6110
1,072.50
FISCHER BROS FRESH
21049
10/16/2023
Concrete for Road Program
100-33-6110
1,063.50
Vendor FISCHER BROS FRESH Total: 4,943.75
Vendor: FOX WATERWAY AGENCY
FOX WATERWAY AGENCY 0000976-IN 10/16/2023 Topsoil Dirt STS #0000976-IN 100-33-6110 300.00
Vendor FOX WATERWAY AGENCY Total:
300.00
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Vendor Name
Payable Number
Post Date
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
Vendor: FUN EXPRESS LLC
FUN EXPRESS LLC
72637898201
10/16/2023
Event - Halloween Supplies
100-46-6920
123.92
Vendor FUN EXPRESS LLC Total:
123.92
Vendor: G & E GREENHOUSES INC
G & E GREENHOUSES INC
182009
10/16/2023
Landscape Supplies
100-45-6110
360.00
Vendor G & E GREENHOUSES INC Total:
360.00
Vendor: GALLS LLC
GALLS LLC
025832117
10/16/2023
Uniform Order - Carey
100-22-4510
61.80
GALLS LLC
025852103
10/16/2023
Uniform Order - Barrows
100-23-4510
145.61
Vendor GALLS LLC Total:
207.41
Vendor: GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC,
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY
IN14387656
10/16/2023
MFP Monthly Page Count Ricoh
620-00-5110
626.49
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY
IN14387657
10/16/2023
MFP DaaS / Monthly Page
620-00-5110
340.27
Vendor GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC, Total:
966.76
Vendor: HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON
HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON
5550
10/16/2023
310 (5550)
100-22-5370
100.00
Vendor HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON Total: 100.00
Vendor: HARM'S FARM
HARM'S FARM 362852 10/16/2023 Fall decorations 100-45-6110 54.00
Vendor HARM'S FARM Total:
54.00
Vendor: HAWKINS INC
HAWKINS INC
6590532
10/16/2023
Chemical Delivery #6590532
510-32-6110
6,611.10
Vendor HAWKINS INC Total:
6,611.10
Vendor: HITCHCOCK DESIGN, INC
HITCHCOCK DESIGN, INC
31236
10/16/2023
Miller Point Construction
280-41-8800
2,784.13
Vendor HITCHCOCK DESIGN, INC Total:
2,784.13
Vendor: ILLINOIS ASSOC OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
ILLINOIS ASSOC OF CHIEFS OF
14232
10/16/2023
Membership Renewal - Birk
100-22-5410
265.00
Vendor ILLINOIS ASSOC OF CHIEFS OF POLICE Total: 265.00
Vendor: IMPERIAL SURVEILLANCE
IMPERIAL SURVEILLANCE 210042 10/16/2023 PIN PAD Door Reader 620-00-6270 55.66
Vendor IMPERIAL SURVEILLANCE Total:
55.66
Vendor: INDUSTRIAL ENGINE COMPANY
INDUSTRIAL ENGINE COMPANY
1071
10/16/2023
Lift Station Gen. Block Heaters
510-32-5380
777.81
INDUSTRIAL ENGINE COMPANY INV#1069 10/16/2023 Doolin Gen. Fuel Line check 510-32-5380 630.61
Vendor INDUSTRIAL ENGINE COMPANY Total:
1,408.42
Vendor: INFOSEND, INC
INFOSEND, INC
248187
10/16/2023
SEPT W-S BILLS PRINTING &
100-04-5310
699.90
INFOSEND, INC
248187
10/16/2023
SEPT W-S BILLS PRINTING &
100-04-5330
296.78
Vendor INFOSEND, INC Total:
996.68
Vendor: INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE INC
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE
3034456129
10/16/2023
410 (3034456129)
100-33-5370
3,456.38
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE 3034469327 10/16/2023 417 (3034469327) 100-33-5370 1,323.48
Vendor INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE INC Total:
4,779.86
Vendor: JG UNIFORMS INC
JG UNIFORMS INC
38323
10/16/2023
Vest Cover - Foley
100-22-4510
200.49
Vendor JG UNIFORMS INC Total:
200.49
Vendor: KIEFER & ASSOC, ADOLPH
KIEFER & ASSOC, ADOLPH
INV001357428
10/16/2023
Fins & Strectch Cordz
100-47-6110
1,359.86
Vendor KIEFER & ASSOC, ADOLPH Total:
1,359.86
Vendor: KIMBALL MIDWEST
KIMBALL MIDWEST 101434316 10/16/2023 kimball stock (101434316) 100-33-5370 300.45
KIMBALL MIDWEST
101455893
10/16/2023
kimball stock (101455893)
100-33-5370
331.38
KIMBALL MIDWEST
101478088
10/16/2023
kimball stock (101478088)
510-35-5370
238.30
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Vendor Name
Payable Number
Post Date
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
KIMBALL MIDWEST
101505484
10/16/2023
kimball stock (101505484)
100-33-5370
210.78
Vendor KIMBALL MIDWEST Total:
1,080.91
Vendor: KNOWBE4
KNOWBE4
INV280438
10/16/2023
KnowBe4 Licenses - Additional
620-00-5110
668.85
Vendor KNOWBE4 Total:
668.85
Vendor: KOMLINE-SANDERSON
KOMLINE-SANDERSON INV#42057899 10/16/2023 2 Meter BFP Parts INV# 510-32-5375 4,127.21
Vendor KOMLINE-SANDERSON Total:
4,127.21
Vendor: LAI LTD
LAI LTD INV#010618 10/16/2023 Non Potable Pump Packing 510-32-5375 193.17
Vendor LAI LTD Total:
193.17
Vendor: LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LLP
LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LLP
82505
10/16/2023
ACTUARIAL SERVICES APRIL 30,
760-00-5110
5,870.00
Vendor LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LLP Total:
5,870.00
Vendor: LORCHEM TECHNOLOGIES INC
LORCHEM TECHNOLOGIES INC
78458
10/16/2023
Shop Maintenance
100-45-5110
544.46
Vendor LORCHEM TECHNOLOGIES INC Total: 544.46
Vendor: MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DIST 156
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH INV0015165 10/16/2023 JANUARY - JUNE 2023 280-00-6970 22,538.60
Vendor MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DIST 156 Total: 22,538.60
Vendor: MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST #15
MCHENRY COMMUNITY
INV0015166
10/16/2023
JANUARY - JUNE 2023
280-00-6970
41,857.40
Vendor MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST #15 Total:
41,857.40
Vendor: MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE
550
10/16/2023
DDI Classes (Watkins) #550
100-03-5430
342.00
Vendor MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE Total:
342.00
Vendor: MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT INC
MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT
570784
10/16/2023
streets 570784
100-33-5370
47.08
Vendor MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT INC Total: 47.08
Vendor: MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY INV0015167 10/16/2023 JANUARY - JUNE 2023 280-00-6980 38,448.00
Vendor MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY Total:
38,448.00
Vendor: MCHENRY SPECIALTIES
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES
2023-787
10/16/2023
Fall Softball Plaques
100-47-6110
150.00
Vendor MCHENRY SPECIALTIES Total:
150.00
Vendor: MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DIST
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE
INV0015168
10/16/2023
JANUARY - JUNE 2023
280-00-6990
38,448.00
Vendor MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DIST Total:
38,448.00
Vendor: MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO
INV#14841442
10/16/2023
Water Plant 1 INV#14841442
510-31-6110
237.12
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO
INV#14940064
10/16/2023
Water Plant #1 INV#14940064
510-31-6110
466.26
Vendor MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO Total:
703.38
Vendor: MENDEZ LANDSCAPING & BRICK PAVERS INC
MENDEZ LANDSCAPING &
15922
10/16/2023
Recreation Center Landscaping
400-00-5110
475.00
Vendor MENDEZ LANDSCAPING & BRICK PAVERS INC Total: 475.00
Vendor: MID AMERICAN WATER OF WAUCONDA INC
MID AMERICAN WATER OF
263444W
10/16/2023
Mid American 3/4" brass
510-31-6110
194.24
Vendor MID AMERICAN WATER OF WAUCONDA INC Total:
194.24
Vendor: MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTINGS INC
MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTINGS INV# 229506 10/16/2023 Sludge Dryer Bearing Grease 510-32-5375 130.71
Vendor MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTINGS INC Total:
130.71
Vendor: MIDWEST METER INC
MIDWEST METER INC
0159711-IN
10/16/2023
#0159711-IN Bases and
510-31-6110
9,025.45
Vendor MIDWEST METER INC Total:
9,025.45
107
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount
Vendor: MOTOROLA
MOTOROLA 7860320230901 10/16/2023 Starcom21 monthly invoice 100-22-5320 3,359.00
Vendor MOTOROLA Total:
3,359.00
Vendor: NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL TRAINING INC
NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL
334741 10/16/2023 Report Writing - A. Lopez 100-22-5430 200.00
Vendor NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL TRAINING INC Total:
200.00
Vendor: PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, #I9570199 10/16/2023 #I9570199 Pace monthly Sept
510-31-5110 1,532.80
Vendor PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC Total: 1,532.80
Vendor: PETROCHOICE LLC
PETROCHOICE LLC 51337671 10/16/2023 Fuel - UTY - 51337671 510-35-6250 1,830.77
PETROCHOICE LLC 51337684 10/16/2023 Fuel - WW - 51337684 510-32-6250 719.44
PETROCHOICE LLC 51337685 10/16/2023 Fuel - WTR - 51337685 510-31-6250 499.28
PETROCHOICE LLC 51337687 10/16/2023 Fuel - STS - 51337687 100-33-6250 2,433.48
PETROCHOICE LLC 51337688 10/16/2023 Fuel - 51337688 100-22-6250 9,084.71
Vendor PETROCHOICE LLC Total:
14,567.68
Vendor: PITEL SEPTIC INC
PITEL SEPTIC INC 24936 10/16/2023 Toilet rentals 100-45-5110 800.00
Vendor PITEL SEPTIC INC Total:
800.00
Vendor: PLATINUM HEATING & COOLING INC
PLATINUM HEATING & INV#12124 10/16/2023 Micro Screen Control Room 510-32-5375 1,460.00
Vendor PLATINUM HEATING & COOLING INC Total: 1,460.00
Vendor: PROSHRED SECURITY
PROSHRED SECURITY 1258560 10/16/2023 Monthly Shredding 100-22-5110 80.13
Vendor PROSHRED SECURITY Total: 80.13
Vendor: PUMPING SOLUTIONS INC
PUMPING SOLUTIONS INC 25180 10/16/2023 Cartwright Lift-New Pump 510-32-5380 8,612.52
Vendor PUMPING SOLUTIONS INC Total:
8,612.52
Vendor: QUBIT NETWORKS
QUBIT NETWORKS 13205 10/16/2023 Extreme Networks Support 620-00-5110 3,577.56
Vendor QUBIT NETWORKS Total:
3,577.56
Vendor: REED, JAY
REED, JAY 8-13-23 10/16/2023 Oakley Boarding 100-22-6310 1,100.00
Vendor REED, JAY Total:
1,100.00
Vendor: ROCK 'N' KIDS INC
ROCK 'N' KIDS INC MCHFI'23 10/16/2023 Cont - Rock 'n' Kids 100-46-5110 816.00
Vendor ROCK 'N' KIDS INC Total:
816.00
Vendor: RP LUMBER
RP LUMBER 1620671 10/16/2023 Lumber supplies for Road 100-33-6110 812.65
Vendor RP LUMBER Total:
812.65
Vendor: S&S WORLDWIDE INC
S&S WORLDWIDE INC IN101272546 10/16/2023 Event - Dad & Daughter Pins 100-46-6920 323.98
Vendor S&S WORLDWIDE INC Total:
323.98
Vendor: SERVICEMASTER BY THACKER
SERVICEMASTER BY THACKER 25101 10/16/2023 1415 Industrial Cleaning (Oct 100-33-5115 500.00
Vendor SERVICEMASTER BY THACKER Total:
500.00
Vendor: SHAW MEDIA
SHAW MEDIA 10105871 9-30-23 10/16/2023 Miller Sherriff Station ReBid Ad
100-33-5110 184.34
Vendor SHAW MEDIA Total: 184.34
Vendor: STANARD & ASSOCIATES INC
STANARD & ASSOCIATES INC SA000055606 10/16/2023 Personality Evaluation - 100-23-5110 450.00
Vendor STANARD & ASSOCIATES INC Total:
450.00
Vendor: TEREX UTILITIES INC
TEREX UTILITIES INC 7355783 10/16/2023 Aerial Lift Truck bucket repair
100-33-5370 5,796.56
Vendor TEREX UTILITIES INC Total:
5,796.56
108
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Vendor Name
Payable Number
Post Date
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
Vendor: TODAY'S UNIFORMS
TODAY'S UNIFORMS
243298
10/16/2023
Uniform Order - Morrison
100-23-4510
113.90
TODAY'S UNIFORMS 243321 10/16/2023 Uniform Order - Cvitkovic 100-23-4510 210.00
TODAY'S UNIFORMS
243439
10/16/2023
Uniform Order - Fisher
100-22-4510
59.95
TODAY'S UNIFORMS
243490
10/16/2023
Uniform Order - Varvil
100-22-4510
65.95
TODAY'S UNIFORMS
243863
10/16/2023
Uniform Order - Spohn
100-22-4510
57.95
TODAY'S UNIFORMS
243864
10/16/2023
Uniform Order - Pardue
100-22-4510
173.85
TODAY'S UNIFORMS 244251 10/16/2023 Uniform Order - Campos 100-22-4510 57.95
Vendor TODAY'S UNIFORMS Total:
739.55
Vendor: TOPS IN DOG TRAINING CORP
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING CORP 26312 10/16/2023 K9 Food/Boarding 100-22-6310 504.20
Vendor TOPS IN DOG TRAINING CORP Total:
504.20
Vendor: TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION INC
TRAFFIC CONTROL &
116435
10/16/2023
Adopt A Street Signage
100-33-6110
133.40
TRAFFIC CONTROL & 116453 10/16/2023 Signage 100-45-6110 288.55
TRAFFIC CONTROL &
116457
10/16/2023
Signs for Sign Program 2023
100-33-6110
6,725.20
Vendor TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION INC Total:
7,147.15
Vendor: TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
025-438574
10/16/2023
Tyler PCI Service Fee
620-00-5110
90.00
Vendor TYLER TECHNOLOGIES Total:
90.00
Vendor: UPLAND CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE LLC
UPLAND CONSTRUCTION &
1324
10/16/2023
Contractual construction
100-45-5110
6,500.00
Vendor UPLAND CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE LLC Total:
6,500.00
Vendor: USA BLUEBOOK
USA BLUEBOOK
00145185
10/16/2023
PVC Fittings INV# 00145185
510-32-5375
353.09
Vendor USA BLUEBOOK Total:
353.09
Vendor: VERIZON CONNECT FLEET USA LLC
VERIZON CONNECT FLEET USA 332000049236 10/16/2023 GPS For PW Vehicle Fleet 620-00-5110 952.30
Vendor VERIZON CONNECT FLEET USA LLC Total:
952.30
Vendor: VERIZON WIRELESS
VERIZON WIRELESS 9945948100 10/16/2023 Monthly Cell Phone 620-00-5320 2,430.14
Vendor VERIZON WIRELESS Total:
2,430.14
Vendor: WINDY CITY LIGHTS
WINDY CITY LIGHTS
6714
10/16/2023
Christmas supplies
100-45-6110
6,900.00
Vendor WINDY CITY LIGHTS Total:
6,900.00
Vendor: XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC
XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA
3556C91092
10/16/2023
UV Channel #2 INV#
510-32-5375
2,540.00
Vendor XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC Total:
2,540.00
Grand Total:
288,924.27
109
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Fund Summary
Fund Expense Amount
100 - GENERAL FUND 70,841.31
280 - DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 144,076.13
400 - RECREATION CENTER FUND 1,316.56
510 - WATER/SEWER FUND 45,382.00
610 - RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 3,488.30
620 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 17,949.97
760 - POLICE PENSION FUND 5,870.00
Grand Total:
288,924.27
110
AS NEEDED CHECKS COUNCIL MEETING 10-16-23
100 100-03-6110 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 184.68
100 100-33-5370 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 76.58
100 100-33-6110 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 62.18
100 100-42-6110 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 53.96
100 100-44-6110 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 25.18
100 100-45-6110 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 322.88
510 510-31-6110 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 181.4
510 510-32-5375 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 149.35
510 510-32-5380 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 42.08
510 510-32-6110 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 53.61
510 510-32-6270 ACE HARDWARE 09/01/2023 67.45
620 620-00-5320 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 09/01/2023 10.92
100 100-23-5110 BLUE LINE, THE 09/01/2023 298
510 510-32-5510 COMED 09/01/2023 43.03
100 100-22-5310 FEDEX 09/01/2023 80.97
100 100-03-6110 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 09/01/2023 1280.67
100 100-33-6110 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 09/01/2023 441.8
100 100-33-6115 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 09/01/2023 82.44
100 100-45-6110 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 09/01/2023 299.38
510 510-31-6110 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 09/01/2023 108.97
510 510-32-6110 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 09/01/2023 128.87
510 510-32-6270 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 09/01/2023 599
100 100-01-8300 KNAPHEIDE EQUIPMENT CO-CHICAGO 09/01/2023 7063.8
100 100-45-5110 LORCHEM TECHNOLOGIES INC 09/01/2023 389.49
100 100-33-5110 MARK 1 LANDSCAPE, INC 09/01/2023 550
100 100-33-5110 MARK 1 LANDSCAPE, INC 09/01/2023 1901.52
100 100-45-5110 MARK 1 LANDSCAPE, INC 09/01/2023 13192.84
510 510-31-5110 MARK 1 LANDSCAPE, INC 09/01/2023 480.32
510 510-32-5110 MARK 1 LANDSCAPE, INC 09/01/2023 364.8
100 100-45-6110 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO INC 09/01/2023 216.73
100 100-01-6940 MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 09/08/2023 320
100 100-03-5370 NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 09/08/2023 350.3
100 100-22-5370 NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 09/08/2023 1706.35
100 100-33-5370 NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 09/08/2023 1989.73
100 100-33-6250 NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 09/08/2023 999.37
510 510-32-5370 NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 09/08/2023 190.71
100 100-00-3890 PAZO OIL, LLC 09/08/2023 25
100 100-2200 PAZO OIL, LLC 09/08/2023 1234.98
510 510-32-4510 RED WING BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 09/08/2023 211.19
100 100-33-4510 RED WING BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 09/08/2023 219.99
100 100-03-5310 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 09/08/2023 81.3
100 100-03-6210 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 09/08/2023 207.26
100 100-05-6210 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 09/08/2023 57.43
100 100-47-5110 STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL 09/08/2023 689
100 100-47-6110 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 09/15/2023 137.1
100 100-41-6110 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 09/15/2023 26.61
400 400-40-6110 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 09/15/2023 16.99
100 100-41-6210 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 09/15/2023 30.55
400 400-40-6110 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 09/15/2023 58.98
400 400-40-6142 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 09/15/2023 65.82
100 100-03-5370 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 114.75
100 100-2200 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 179.59
100 100-22-5370 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 809.8
100 100-22-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 331.65
100 100-30-5430 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 798
100 100-41-5330 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 416.99
111
100 100-41-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 129.43
100 100-41-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 257.4
100 100-41-6210 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 14.18
100 100-42-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 20.46
100 100-42-6920 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 478.69
100 100-44-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 181.8
100 100-45-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 370.35
100 100-46-5110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 5320.69
100 100-46-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 139.86
100 100-46-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 -129.43
100 100-46-6112 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 3706.19
100 100-47-5430 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 54
100 100-47-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 42.94
400 400-00-5321 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 289.98
400 400-00-5430 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 108
400 400-00-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 39.5
400 400-40-5110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 908.29
620 620-00-5110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 761.5
620 620-00-6270 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 28.99
510 510-31-5410 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 83
510 510-31-6110 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 775.39
510 510-32-5375 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 218
510 510-32-5430 FIRST BANKCARD 09/15/2023 55
100 100-01-6940 MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 09/15/2023 120
100 100-45-5370 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO, THE 09/15/2023 6.98
100 100-33-5520 AEP ENERGY 09/22/2023 3445.88
100 100-42-5510 AEP ENERGY 09/22/2023 991.96
100 100-45-5510 AEP ENERGY 09/22/2023 468.33
400 400-00-5510 AEP ENERGY 09/22/2023 2863.16
510 510-31-5510 AEP ENERGY 09/22/2023 12837.82
510 510-32-5510 AEP ENERGY 09/22/2023 20333.23
100 100-01-5110 BANKCARD PROCESSING CENTER 09/22/2023 15.4
100 100-01-6940 BANKCARD PROCESSING CENTER 09/22/2023 22.1
100 100-05-5110 BANKCARD PROCESSING CENTER 09/22/2023 375
100 100-06-5110 BANKCARD PROCESSING CENTER 09/22/2023 20
100 100-22-5430 BANKCARD PROCESSING CENTER 09/22/2023 850
100 100-22-6210 BANKCARD PROCESSING CENTER 09/22/2023 1094.96
100 100-23-5430 BANKCARD PROCESSING CENTER 09/22/2023 175
100 100-03-5120 CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 355 09/22/2023 206.48
100 100-33-4510 CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 355 09/22/2023 306.7
100 100-33-6110 CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 355 09/22/2023 572.95
510 510-32-4510 CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 355 09/22/2023 941.2
100 100-33-5520 COMED 09/22/2023 5.39
510 510-32-5510 COMED 09/22/2023 1963.72
100 100-33-5520 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC 09/22/2023 20058.96
100 100-44-5510 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC 09/22/2023 25.28
100 100-33-5370 ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MUFFLER SHOP 09/22/2023 59.5
510 510-35-5370 ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MUFFLER SHOP 09/22/2023 40
100 100-03-6110 HOME DEPOT PRO 09/22/2023 146.4
620 620-00-6270 IMPERIAL SURVEILLANCE 09/22/2023 669.42
100 100-45-6110 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WAUCONDA INC 09/22/2023 265.4
100 100-03-5330 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 09/22/2023 132.18
100 100-01-5330 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 09/22/2023 232.52
100 100-03-5330 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 09/22/2023 58.13
100 100-45-6110 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 09/22/2023 103.13
100 100-45-6110 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 09/22/2023 256
100 100-45-6110 MULCH CENTER, THE 09/22/2023 230
100 100-44-6110 SAM'S CLUB 09/22/2023 18.09
112
620 620-00-5110 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 09/22/2023 658.42
510 510-32-5380 XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC 09/22/2023 2265.2
510 510-32-5380 XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC 09/22/2023 1958.8
100 100-33-5520 COMED 09/29/2023 20.68
100 100-45-5510 COMED 09/29/2023 13.66
510 510-32-5510 COMED 09/29/2023 93.22
100 100-45-6110 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 09/29/2023 166.5
100 100-06-5110 MARTELL, PAM 09/29/2023 1077
100 100-01-5230 MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OFFICE OF PATRI09/29/2023 4000
100 100-47-5110 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DIST 109/29/2023 156
100 100-45-5110 MENDEZ LANDSCAPING & BRICK PAVERS INC 09/29/2023 3000
100 100-30-6210 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 09/29/2023 71.25
100 100-41-6110 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 09/29/2023 245
100 100-47-5110 MUNDELEIN MUSTANG SWIM CLUB 09/29/2023 147
100 100-33-5115 NELBUD SERVICES LLC 09/29/2023 261
510 510-32-5375 XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC 09/29/2023 5391.9
510 510-32-5375 XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC 09/29/2023 6498.3
TOTAL:149811.8
113
City of McHenry
333 S Gre en Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2100
Fax: (815) 363-2119
www.cityofmchenry.org
The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses, and visitors with the highes t quality of programs and
services in a customer-oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner.
AGENDA ITEM
DATE: October 16, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Deputy Clerk Monte Johnson
RE: 4 Eggs Hospitality Liquor and Video Gaming License
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY:
Windhill Pancake Parlor has sold their business to new owners, 4 Eggs Hospi ta lity, LLC. The
new owners, Phil Siudak and Miles Muslin, and Debra Wanhala , have assumed ownership as 4
Eggs Hospitality. They m et with Mayor Jett, Chief Birk, and Deputy Clerk Johnson on Thursday,
September 14, 2023, to go over their business plan. Mayor Jett and Staff are happy with the
new owners’ plans moving forward. Their plans are encouraging and should fit in nicely with
the City’s vision of how the downtown and Riverwalk i s being redeveloped. Background checks
have been completed.
Windhill also held a video gaming license, and the new owners would like to continue video
gaming at the establishment. They plan to move video gaming to a separate area which will
work nicely.
RECOMMENDATION:
A motion to approve the following:
1. Transfer of a Class B liquor license from Windhill Pancake Parlor, Inc. to 4 Eggs
Hospitality , LLC, at 3307 W Elm S t, McHenry, IL, and
2. Pending the approval of a Class B liquor license, a pprove a video gaming license to 4
Eggs Hospitality , LLC, at 3307 W Elm St, McHenry, IL , subject to a video gaming
development agreement with the City Administrator
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License Classification
Application Date*
9/28/2023
License Type*
A Class"D"(Special EvenY'license has a separate application
A B C
E F G
H
License Classifications-Link to classifications list in the City Code
New/Transfer*
New Business Transfer of License
Applicant Business
Name of Business*
4 EGGS HOSPITALITY LLC
Name on License
Name to appear on liquor license(if different than above).
Address*
3307 W ELM STREET MCHENRY ILLINOIS
Phone*
Email*
Type of Business*
Sole Proprietor Partnership LLC or Corporation
Principal Business Type*
Bar Restaurant
Retail Store Hotel
Gas Station Gaming Parlor
Other
Video Gaming*
Do you intend to apply for video gaming?
No Yes
A separate application will need to be filled out for video gaming. The issuance of a qualified liquor license in the City of
McHenry does not guarantee that a video gaming license will be issued.
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State of Filing
List state of filing for LLC,Corporation,Partnership and Sole Proprietor
IIIOIS
Alcohol Sale Length
How long has the business been in the business of selling alcohol?List date.
Zoning
What Zoning Classification is the business property7
Business Location History
Date
Date on which the business opened or will open at the above Business Location
Property Ownership
Is the property at which the applicant business is located owned or lesed by the applicant?
Owned Leased
Location Qualifications*
Is the location of the applican'ts business for which the license is sought within one hundred feet of any church;schook.hospital.funeral home;home for
aged or indigent persons or for veterands and their families or any military or naval station?
No Yes
Parking
How many private property parking spaces are associated with the business location?
Business Agent
An agent is the authorized representative of the Licensee who has supervisory authority over all employees of the license
premises.An agent may be an owner, partner, member, or designated manager.
Full Name*
Phil Siudak
Date of Birth*
Home Address*
Street Address,City,Zip
Phone*
Naturalized Info
List date and place of naturalization
Email*
Business History
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History*
Have the applicant(s)(including all 5%or higher owners),corporation;LLC,or partnership ever engaged in the business or sale of alcoholic liquor at any
other location?
No
Yes
Business History Information
For a large history,documents can be uploaded in lieu of filling out the fields
Name of Person or Business
D/B/A Name
Address
Business Licensing and Filing Identification
ROT#
ApplicanYs Retaller's Occupation tax(ROT)Registratlon Number
Delinquency*
Has applicant been delinquent in the payment of the Retailer's Occupational Tax(Sales Tax)?
No Yes
Insurance
List the name and address of dram shop insurance company along with the policy numbers for both the applicant business
and owner of the building (if leased)in which the alcoholic liquor will be sold for the duration of the license.
Insurance Company
MKINS, LLC/MUDRON KANE INSURANCE through Society Insurance,a Mutual Co.,
Insurance Company Address
113 Republic Avenue Suite 100 Joliet Illinois
Policy Number
BP10011257
Background Questionnaire
The following questions are in relation to the McHenry City Liquor Ordinance and Illinois law as it pertains to
liquor licensing.All questions must be answered honestly. Failure to do so may disqualify you from the
application process.
Are you familiar with all the laws of the United States, State of Illinois and ordinances of the City of McHenry pertaining to
the sale of alcoholic liquor;and will you abide by them?
Yes No
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Will you maintain the entire premises in a safe,clean and sanitary manner free from conditions,which might cause
accidents?
Yes No
Will you attempt to prevent rowdiness,fights and disorderly conduct of any kind and immediately notify the McHenry
Police Department is any such events take place?
Yes No
Has any manufacturer, importing distributor or distributor of alcoholic liquors directly or indirectly paid or agreed to pay for
this license, advanced money or anything else of value or any credit(other than merchandising credit in the ordinary
course of business for a period not in excess of 90 days),or is such a person directly or indirectly interested in the
ownership,conduct or operation of the place of business?
Yes No
Have any of the applicants, including all listed agents and partners who have a minimum of a 5%ownership in the
business been convicted of any violation of any law pertaining to alcoholic liquors?
Liquor Violations?*
Yes No
Felony/Misdemeanor?*
Have any of the applicants,including all listed agents and partners who have a minimum of a 5%ownership in the business been convicted of a felony or
misdemeanor?
Yes No
Will you and all your employees refuse to serve or sell alcoholic liquor to an intoxicated person or to a minor?
Yes No
Has any owner(s)or member(s)of a Partnership been issued a federal gaming devise stamp or a federal wagering stamp
by the federal government for the current tax period? If a Corporation, has any officer, manager,or director thereof;or,
any stockholder owning in the aggregate more than twenty(20)percent of the stock, been issued a federal wagering
devise stamp or a federal wagering stamp by the federal government for the current tax period?
Federal Gaming/Wagering Stamp*
Yes No
Have you,or any partner, or owner of 5%or more shares of the business or Agent,ever had a liquor license revoked or
suspended?
Suspension*
Yes No
Liqour Suspension Information
For a large number of suspensions,a separate document may be submitted in lieu of filling out the boxes below.
Name
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Date and Location of Offense
Is any individual who is directly or indirectly interested in applicanYs place of business, a law-enforcing official or elected
public official(mayor,alderman,and member of any City commission, committee or board)?
Official or Officer*
Yes No
Public Official or Officer Information
Name
Address
Phone
Have you ever been convicted of a gambling offense(if a partnership or corporation, include all partners,owners of 5%or
more shares of the corporation and the local manager)?
Gambling Offense
Yes No
Ownership Records
A List of all owners, partners, stock holders and members must be listed below. In lieu of filling out multiple boxes,
additional supporting paperwork may be submitted.
Owner Information
Name
Phil Siudak
Date of Birth
Address
Street Address,Clty,Zip
Phone
Email
Percentage of Ownership
40
Naturalization Info-Owner
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Name
Miles Muslin
Date of Birth
Address
Street Address,City,Zip
Phone
Email
Percentage of Ownership
40
Naturalization Info-Owner
Name
DEBRA WANHALA
Date of Birth
Address
Street Address,City,Zip
Phone
Email
Percentage of Ownership
20
Naturalization Info-Owner
File Upload
Upload supporting documents,certificate of insurance,etc
3307 W ELM LLC-EPl.pdf 24.63KB
4 EGGS HOSPITALITY-COls.pdf 41.48KB
I,the undersigned,being first duly sworn,deposes and says that I(we), have read the above and foregoing
Application,caused the answers to be provided thereto and all of the information given on said Application to be
true and correct,and consent to investigation and background check by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner
or his designee and agree to comply with all City Ordinances and the rules stated on this application.
Signature of Authorized Agent of Corporation
r.rr r.
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Acknowledgement*
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature and confirms that I have filled out this form to the
best of my ability.
Date*
9/27/2023
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The annual license term runs May 1 st through April 30th.
The annual license fee payable to the City for a licensed private business shall be$1,000 for each video gaming
establishment and$1,000 for each video gaming terminal. Fees for non-for-profit establishments shall be$250 per
establishment and$250 for each video gaming terminal.
ApplicanYs 4 eggs hospitality LLC
Corporate Name*
Business Address* 3307 w elm st Mchenry IL 60050
Business Phone#* 815-385-172
Email* phil@4eggshg.com
Terminals Number of video gaming terminals to be operated(maximum 6)
6
Previous App? Have you made an application for a similar license for premises other than described in this location
No
Yes
License Revoked? Has any license previously issued to you by State,Federal or local authorities been revoked?
No
Yes
Terminal Operator Information
The local business is not the terminal operator.The terminal operator is the business that you get your machines from.
Name of Operator Lattner gaming
Address of Operator 4003 Tyler dr Ottawa IL 61350
Phone#of Operator 815-313-0060
Operator Email rob@lattnergaming.com
Applicant Signature*
Acknowledgement* I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature and confirms that I
have filled out this form to the best of my ability.
Title Owner
Date* 9/18/2023
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City of McHenry
333 S Gre en Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2100
Fax: (815) 363-2119
www.cityofmchenry.org
The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses, and visitors with the highes t quality of programs and
services in a customer-oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner.
AGENDA ITEM
DATE: October 16, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Deputy Clerk Monte Johnson
RE: SW Sales LLC Liquor and Video Gaming License
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY:
Thomas Jiaras owns the International House of Wine & Cheese in R ichmond, IL. He met with
Mayor Jett, Chief Birk, and Deputy Clerk Johnson to discuss plans for starting a business in
McHenry.
He has submitted a liquor and video gaming application for 4005 W Kane Avenue, Unit L, which
is the site of the former Lucky Poker. It appears that he is not opening up a n International
House of Wine & Cheese in McHenr y, but a different establishment.
Background checks have been completed.
RECOMMENDATION:
A motion to approve the following:
1. Approve or deny a Class A liquor license to SW Sales LLC at 4005 W Kane Avenue, Unit
L, McHenry , IL
2. Pending the approval of a Class A liquor license, approve or deny a video gaming
license to SW Sales LLC at 4005 W Kane Ave, McHenry, IL , subject to a video gaming
development agreement with the City Administrator
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October 10, 2023
To whom it may concern,
My name is Tom Jiaras. I am currently the owner of the Interna�onal House of Wine & Cheese located in
Richmond, IL. The business has been in my family since 1976. I have been the sole owner since 1990
when I bought out my father’s interest. I also own and operate two gaming facili�es, one located in the
Interna�onal House in my restaurant called the American Café, and a second in an industrial park located
in across the street from the Int’l House on Commercial Street called Hot Slots Getaway. Both are highly
successful.
I am interested in opening a new loca�on in McHenry in the Water Tower Plaza Shopping Center at the
corner of Route 31 and Kane Avenue. My vision for this business, which I think will be called The Fun
Zone with a byline Spirits, Wine & Gaming will have several dis�nc�ve parts to offer our customers.
The Bar: Provide a comfortable environment to have a drink whether it be your favorite mar�ni, a
Negroni or a simple cocktail. We will have a specialty drink menu that will change quarterly and make
available a wide array of spirits for your favorite cocktail. Wine is one of my biggest passions and I intend
to have a nice selec�on of wine available by the glass including several varietals from around the world.
If your passion is beer, we will have a wide selec�on of beer on tap as well as a botle and can selec�on.
The Menu: An interes�ng selec�on of appe�zers from Charcuterie to Flatbreads to Panini’s. Enjoy a bite
with your favorite drink whether it be with alcohol or a so� drink or cup of coffee.
The Retail Store: We intend to offer a selec�ve array of products including Wine, Spirits and Beer. I will
use my 45+ years of experience in the alcohol industry to find great deals and offer special pricing on
these products. Inventory will constantly be changing.
Seminar & Classes: We will offer a class, tas�ng or seminar one �me per month. Probably on the
second Thursday of the month. Want to learn about Bourbon, Napa Cabs, Tequila, New world whites or
how to make a fantas�c mar�ni. We will have classes on all of these plus many more subjects.
Video Gaming: We inte nd to partner with Accel Entertainment, the biggest video gaming company in
Illinois, to offer a video gaming experience at its finest. We will partner with Accel to offer whatever
perks the State of Illinois allows whether it be giveaways, matching gaming bets or sweepstake offers.
I am excited about what our loca�on will bring to the ci�zens of McHenry. Something a litle bit different
and beter than what is currently being offered. I hope that you share in my excitement.
Thank you,
Tom Jiaras
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Food Menu
SMALL PLATES
Charcuterie Board
Artisan cheeses | Cured Meats | Dried Cherries | Almonds | Jams | Whole Grain Mustard | Crostini
Assorted Cheese & Fruit Plate
Assorted Gourmet Cheeses | Fruit | Crackers
Pretzel Sticks
Warm Pretzel Sticks | Beer Cheese
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Blend of Four Cheeses | Artichokes | Roasted Garlic | Spinach | Served with Tortilla Chips
FLATBREAD PIZZAS
Steak & Gorgonzola
Steak | Gorgonzola | Arugula | Cherry Tomatoes | Mushrooms | Red Onion
Figs & Pigs
Figs | Prosciutto | Gorgonzola | Arugula | Honey | Sea Salt | Balsamic Glaze
Mediterranean Flatbread
Red Pepper Hummus | Cherry Tomatoes | Green Onions | Parsley | Arugula | Kalamata & Green Olives
Grilled Chicken Sausage and Apple Flatbread
Chicken & Apple Sausage | Fuji Apples | Goat Cheese | Arugula | Honey Vinaigrette
Pepperoni Flatbread
Pepperoni | Pizza Sauce | Fresh Mozzarella | Parmesan Cheese
Caramelized Mushroom Flatbread
Cremini Mushrooms | Shallots | Havarti | Spinach
Margarita Flatbread
Fresh Mozzarella | Basil | Cherry Tomatoes
Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Flatbread
Spinach Artichoke Dip | Fresh Tomatoes | Cabot Monterey Jack Cheese
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PANINI’S
Turkey Tom
Turkey | Applewood Bacon | Provolone Cheese | Spinach | Tomato | Chipotle Mayo
Caprese Panini
Mozzarella | Tomato | Basil
Salami & Pickle Grilled Cheese
Genoa Salami | Dill Pickles | Gruyere Cheese
Ham, Apple & Brie Panini
Black Forest Ham | Brie | Sliced Apples | Honey |
Adult Grilled Cheese
Provolone | Cheddar | Applewood Bacon | Tomato | Avocado
Avocado BLT
Sliced Avocado | Applewood Bacon | Spinach | Tomato | Mayo
SIDES
Kettle Chips
Whole Pickles
SWEET TREATS
Cannoli’s
BEVERAGES
Bottled Water
Assorted Soda’s
Red Bull
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Drink Menu
Specialty Drinks
The Vermont Old Fashioned….BHAKTA 1928 Straight Rye Whiskey from Vermont which is
for�fied with the #1 Spirit in the World, the 99 point 1973 BHAKTA Armagnac & a splash of their 1928
Armagnac along with a bit of Calvados is blended with Simple Syrup and Orange biters and garnished
with an orange twist
The Colorado Sour…Woody Creek Colorado Straight Bourbon, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup
served over ice and topped with Cabernet Sauvignon which creates a red float. Finished with lemon zest
The Black Demure…Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon, blackberry liqueur, triple sec, lemon juice and
simple syrup is shaken (not s�rred) and served over ice
The Cadillac Margarita…. Don Julio Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, agave, a Grand Marnier
float, cilantro salt rim
The Pina Margarita….Casamigos Tequila Blanco, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, agave,
sugar rim
The Classic Mar�ni…Chopin Vodka served extra chilled with stuffed blue cheese olives straight up
The Chocolate Mar�ni…Purity Award Winning Vodka, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, Crème de Cacao
shaken and served up with a dash of Cacoa powder
The Classic Negroni….Hendricks Gin, Noilly Prat Sweet Vermouth and Campari shaken and served
over ice with a orange twist
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Spirits
Vod ka’s…Tito’s, Ketel One, Grey Goose, Chopin, Absolut
Gin’s…Hendricks, Bombay Sapphire, Avia�on
Bourbon & Whiskey…BHAKTA 1928, Woody Creek, Smoke Wagon, Jack Daniels, Buffalo Trace,
Eagle Rare, Sazerac Rye, Angel’s Eny, Blanton’s Single Barrel, Canadian Club
Tequila’s…Casamigos Blanco, Patron Silver, Don Julio Blanco, Casamigos Reposado, Don Julio
Reposado, Patron Extra Anejo, Don Julio Anejo
Rum…Bacard Silver, Captain Morgan Spiced, Malibu Coconut, Rum Chata
Scotch…Dalmore 12, Balvenie Doublewood, Macallan 12 yr old, Dewars White Label
Irish Whiskey…Jameson, Tullamore Dew
Brandy & Cognac…Chris�an Bros Brandy, Hennessy VSOP Privilege
Liqueurs….Kahlua, Aperol, Bailey’s, Campari, DiSaronno Amareto, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur,
Frangelico, Grand Marnier, Caravella Limoncello, Romano Sambuca, St Germain Elderflower
Dra� Beers
Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Sam Adams, Twisted Tea, Modello & Lakefront
White Wines
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio, Jam Cellars Buter Chardonnay,
Sand Point Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau D’ Esclans The Beach Whispering Angel
Rose, Bread & Buter Prosecco
Red Wines
Line 39 Pinot Noir, Drumheller Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,
Duckhorn Decoy Red Blend, Bonanza Lot 6 Cabernet Sauvignon by Caymus,
Alta Vista Vive Malbec
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Back Door Mop Sink
Chair
Chair
Chair
Bar
Chair
Chair
Chair Chair
Front Door
Back
Bar ~
Kitchen
Equip-
ment &
Refrig-
eration
Men's Room
Women's Room
Storage Room/ Janitor
Closet
Storage Room
Front of Store earmarked
for Retail Space, Shelves &
Displays
Total Space 1500 sq
feet
Gaming
Machine #1
Gaming
Machine #2
Gaming
Machine #3
Gaming
Machine #4
Gaming
Machine #5
Gaming
Machine #6
Raised Dividing
Section with Plants
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License Classification
Application Date*
9/17/2023
License Type*
A Class"D"(Special EvenY'license has a separate application
A B C
E F G
H
License Classifications-Link to classifications list in the City Code
Catering Endorsement?
Permits the service of alcoholic liquors for consumption,either on-site or off-site.whether the location is licensed or unlicensed,as an incidental part of
food service.Prepared meals and alcoholic liquors are sold at a package price agreed upon under contract.
No
Yes
300 additional fee for Catering Endorsement
New/Transfer*
New Business Transfer of License
Applicant Business
Name of Business*
SW Sales LLC
Name on License
Name to appear on liquor license(if dlfferent than above).
Address*
4005 W Kane Avenue
Phone*
847- 533-3400
Email*
tom@forwinelovers.com
Type of Business*
Sole Proprietor Partnership LLC or Corporation
Principal Business Type*
Bar Restaurant
Retail Store Hotel
Gas Station Gaming Parlor
Other
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Video Gaming*
Do you intend to apply for video gaming?
No Yes
A separate application will need to be filled out for video gaming. The issuance of a qualified liquor license in the City of
McHenry does not guarantee that a video gaming license will be issued.
State of Filing
List state of filing for LLC,Corporation,Partnership and Sole Proprietor
IL
Alcohol Sale Length
How long has the business been in the business of selling alcohol?List date.
New
Zoning
What Zoning Classification is the business property?
Commercial
Business Location History
Date
Date on which the business opened or will open at the above Business Location
12/1/2023
Property Ownership
Is the property at which the applicant business is located owned or lesed by the applicant?
Owned Leased
List the property owner information for the leased property.
A copy of the property lease agreement must also be submitted. If the property is owned by a land trust,trustee must file
affidavit disclosing names and addresses of all beneficial owners and percentage of interest.
Person or Business Name
Jim Schaid
Address
4005 W Kane Avenue, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone Number
815- 363-2454
Email
jrs@schaid.net
Location Qualifications*
Is the location of the applican'ts business for which the license is sought within one hundred feet of any church,schook,hospital,funeral home,home for
aged or indigent persons or for veterands and their families or any military or naval station?
No Yes
Parking
How many private property parking spaces are associated with the business location?
25
Business Agent
An agent is the authorized representative of the Licensee who has supervisory authority over all employees of the license
premises.An agent may be an owner, partner, member, or designated manager.136
Full Name*
Thomas M.Jiaras
Date of Birth*
Home Address*
Street Address,City,Zip
Phone*
Citizenship*
Birth Naturalization
Email*
tom@forwinelovers.com
Business History
History*
Have the applicant(s)(including all 5%or higher owners),corporation,LLC,or partnership ever engaged in the business or sale of alcoholic liquor at any
other location?
No
Yes
Business History Information
For a large history,documents can be uploaded in lieu of filling out the fields
Name of Person or Business
International House of Wine&Cheese
DIB/A Name
International House of Wine&Cheese
Address
11302 US Highway 12, Richmond, IL 60071
For a large history,documents can be uploaded in lieu of filling out the fields
Name of Person or Business
JTWS Marketing, LLC
D/B/A Name
Hot Slots Getaway
Address
11427 Commercial Street Unit 24&25 Richmond, IL 60071
Business Licensing and Filing Identification
ROT#
ApplicanYs Retaller's Occupation tax(ROT)Registratlon Number
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Delinquency*
Has applicant been delinquent in the payment of the Retailer's Occupational Tax(Sales Tax)?
No Yes
Insurance
List the name and address of dram shop insurance company along with the policy numbers for both the applicant business
and owner of the building (if leased)in which the alcoholic liquor will be sold for the duration of the license.
Insurance Company
Lloyds Illinois, LLC
Insurance Company Address
818 W. Madison Street Suite 3870 Chicago, IL 60602
Policy Number
TBD
Owner Insurance Company
Owner Insurance Address
Owner Policy Number
Background Questionnaire
The following questions are in relation to the McHenry City Liquor Ordinance and Illinois law as it pertains to
liquor licensing.All questions must be answered honestly. Failure to do so may disqualify you from the
application process.
Are you familiar with all the laws of the United States, State of Illinois and ordinances of the City of McHenry pertaining to
the sale of alcoholic liquor;and will you abide by them?
Yes No
Will you maintain the entire premises in a safe,clean and sanitary manner free from conditions,which might cause
accidents?
Yes No
Will you attempt to prevent rowdiness,fights and disorderly conduct of any kind and immediately notify the McHenry
Police Department is any such events take place?
Yes No
Has any manufacturer, importing distributor or distributor of alcoholic liquors directly or indirectly paid or agreed to pay for
this license, advanced money or anything else of value or any credit(other than merchandising credit in the ordinary
course of business for a period not in excess of 90 days),or is such a person directly or indirectly interested in the
ownership,conduct or operation of the place of business?
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Yes No
Have any of the applicants, including all listed agents and partners who have a minimum of a 5%ownership in the
business been convicted of any violation of any law pertaining to alcoholic liquors?
Liquor Violations?*
Yes No
Felony/Misdemeanor?*
Have any of the applicants,including all listed agents and partners who have a minimum of a 5%ownership in the business been convicted of a felony or
misdemeanor?
Yes No
Will you and all your employees refuse to serve or sell alcoholic liquor to an intoxicated person or to a minor?
Yes No
Has any owner(s)or member(s)of a Partnership been issued a federal gaming devise stamp or a federal wagering stamp
by the federal government for the current tax period? If a Corporation, has any officer, manager,or director thereof;or,
any stockholder owning in the aggregate more than twenty(20)percent of the stock, been issued a federal wagering
devise stamp or a federal wagering stamp by the federal government for the current tax period?
Federal Gaming/Wagering Stamp*
Yes No
Have you,or any partner, or owner of 5%or more shares of the business or Agent,ever had a liquor license revoked or
suspended?
Suspension*
Yes No
Liqour Suspension Information
For a large number of suspensions,a separate document may be submitted in lieu of filling out the boxes below.
Name
Date and Location of Offense
Is any individual who is directly or indirectly interested in applicanYs place of business, a law-enforcing official or elected
public official(mayor,alderman,and member of any City commission, committee or board)?
Official or Officer*
Yes No
Public Official or Officer Information
Name
Address
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Phone
Have you ever been convicted of a gambling offense(if a partnership or corporation, include all partners,owners of 5%or
more shares of the corporation and the local manager)?
Gambling Offense
Yes No
Ownership Records
A List of all owners, partners, stock holders and members must be listed below. In lieu of filling out multiple boxes,
additional supporting paperwork may be submitted.
Owner Information
Name
Thomas M. Jiaras
Date of Birth
Address
Street Address,Clty,Zip
Phone
Email
tom@forwinelovers.com
Percentage of Ownership
100
Citizenship-Owner
Birth Naturalization
File Upload
Upload supporting documents,certificate of insurance,etc
I,the undersigned, being first duly sworn,deposes and says that I(we), have read the above and foregoing
Application,caused the answers to be provided thereto and all of the information given on said Application to be
true and correct,and consent to investigation and background check by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner
or his designee and agree to comply with all City Ordinances and the rules stated on this application.
Signature of Authorized Agent of Corporation
Acknowledgement*
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature and confirms that I have filled out this form to the
best of my ability.
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Date*
9/17/2023
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The annual license term runs May 1 st through April 30th.
The annual license fee payable to the City for a licensed private business shall be$1,000 for each video gaming
establishment and$1,000 for each video gaming terminal. Fees for non-for-profit establishments shall be$250 per
establishment and$250 for each video gaming terminal.
ApplicanYs SW Sales, LLC
Corporate Name*
Business Address* 4005 W. Kane Avenue McHenry, IL 60050
Business Phone#* 847-533-3400
Email* tom@forwinelovers.com
Terminals Number of video gaming terminals to be operated(maximum 6)
6
Previous App? Have you made an application for a similar license for premises other than described in this location
No
Yes
License Revoked? Has any license previously issued to you by State,Federal or local authorities been revoked?
No
Yes
Terminal Operator Information
The local business is not the terminal operator.The terminal operator is the business that you get your machines from.
Name of Operator Accel Entertainment
Address of Operator 20W267 101 st Street, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone#of Operator 630- 280-6144
Operator Email TeriM@excelentertainment.com
Applicant Signature*
r r+r rJ/:frrt r?SI
Acknowledgement* I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature and confirms that I
have filled out this form to the best of my ability.
Title Managing Member
Date* 9/17/2023
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Department of Public Works
Steve Wirch, Director of Public Works
1415 Industrial Drive
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2186
www.cityofmchenry.org
The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing the citizens, businesses and visitors of McHenry with the highest
quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
REGULAR AGENDA SUPPLEMENT
DATE: October 16, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Wirch, Director of Public Works
RE: Kensington Drive as Alternate Bid to 2024 Road Resurfacing Program
ATT: Proposed Road Program Location Listing and Estimated Costs
____________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY:
Staff requests City Council to authorize staff to add Kensington Drive as an alternate bid to the
2024 Road Resurfacing Program approved by City Council on June 5, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
On June 5, 2023, City Council approved the FY24/25 Capital Resurfacing Program that includes
$2,850,000 for the 2024 Road Resurfacing Program. Staff is preliminarily estimating the cost of
the resurfacing to be approximately $400,000/mile. The locations for the program are based
upon an updated multi-year plan which staff recently completed and the Chicago Metropolitan
Agency for Planning (CMAP) grant-funded pavement study completed in Summer of 2019. In
2019, Kensington Drive was rated a 32 out of 100 and is currently projected to be repaved in
2025. Current estimates for resurfacing Kensington Drive are $198,181.82 with an additional
$50,000 for ADA compliant sidewalk ramps. Staff intends to publicly bid the 2024 Road
Resurfacing Program in the first quarter of 2024. The FY23/24 Capital Resurfacing Program cost
was approximately $270,000/mile.
ANALYSIS:
The Preliminary Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost (EOPC) to resurface Kensington Drive is
$248,181.82. With conservative estimating, it is feasible to add Kensington Drive as an Alternate
Bid to the 2024 Road Resurfacing Program and remain under budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Therefore, if Council concurs, it is recommended to authorize staff to proceed with adding
Kensington Drive to the 2024 Road Resurfacing Program as an Alternate Bid.
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McHENRY ROAD PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED STREETS
BASED ON 2019 PAVEMENT CONDITION REPORT BY ARRA
OCTOBER 2023
NAME LENGTH PCI (2019)APPROXIMATE
COST
PRIMARY
ROUTE NAME LENGTH PCI (2019)APPROXIMATE
COST
PRIMARY
ROUTE NAME LENGTH PCI (2019)APPROXIMATE
COST
PRIMARY
ROUTE
WASHINGTON ST 1,885 24 $142,803.03 N COURT STREET 455 26 $34,469.70 N N COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE 830 29 $62,878.79 N
CLEARBROOK ST 602 24 $45,606.06 N SETTLERS COURT 324 26 $24,545.45 N STRATFORD CT 990 30 $75,000.00 N
LINCOLN AVE 543 24 $41,136.36 N N BEACH RD 3,034 27 $229,848.48 N RODGERS AVE 1,427 30 $108,106.06 N
AMHERST CT 1,051 24 $79,621.21 N N PARK LANE AVE 2,340 27 $177,272.73 N N BROWN ST 490 30 $37,121.21 N
W SUNRISE VIEW 1,275 25 $96,590.91 N HUNTER DRIVE 465 27 $35,227.27 N GRAND AVE (W of Millstream)933 30 $70,681.82 N
W SHORE DR 7,250 25 $549,242.42 Y GRAUE MILL COURT 489 27 $37,045.45 N CENTEGRA AVE (W of Gladstone)1,872 30 $141,818.18 N
MEADOW LANE (S. of Rte120)1,050 25 $79,545.45 N SPRING CREEK LANE 1,188 27 $90,000.00 N McCULLOM LK RD (E of Riverside)207 30 $15,681.82 N
N. GREEN STREET 1,444 25 $109,393.94 N RADCLIFF COURT 507 27 $38,409.09 N RIDGEWAY TR 1,734 31 $131,363.64 N
1ST AVE 492 25 $37,272.73 N CHARLOTTE AVE 844 27 $63,939.39 N KENNEDY DR 1,029 31 $77,954.55 N
WINSLOW CIR 191 25 $14,469.70 N S. CARRIAGE TRAIL 670 27 $50,757.58 N KNOLL AVE 1,449 31 $109,772.73 N
DEERWOOD TR 2,636 26 $199,696.97 N CAMBRIDGE DR 880 27 $66,666.67 N DONOVAN ST 956 31 $72,424.24 N
MCCULLOM LAKE RD (W of Riverside)2,700 26 $204,545.45 Y FOREST RD 1,155 28 $87,500.00 N LONGFORD DR 2,508 31 $190,000.00 N
CAREY DR 914 26 $69,242.42 N VICTORIA AVE 767 28 $58,106.06 N KENSINGTON DR 2,616 32 $198,181.82 N
MILLER DR 1,860 26 $140,909.09 N RYAN ST 506 28 $38,333.33 N HOLLYWOOD BLVD 1,702 32 $128,939.39 N
LARKIN LN 730 26 $55,303.03 N CORNELL CT 459 28 $34,772.73 N LEONARD AVE 1,490 32 $112,878.79 N
N COURT STREET 1,420 26 $107,575.76 N OLDE MILL LN 2,935 28 $222,348.48 N LONGFORD DR 2,508 32 $190,000.00 N
SPRUCE LN 527 26 $39,924.24 N W PARKWAY AVE 1,640 28 $124,242.42 N MIDLETON LANE 2,084 32 $157,878.79 N
BELDEN ST 980 26 $74,242.42 N SHAMROCK LN 1,200 28 $90,909.09 N N CROSS TRAIL 1,389 32 $105,227.27 N
CALLISTA ST 1,182 27 $89,545.45 N PARK/BANK DR/KNOX 2,120 26/28/30 $160,606.06 N W CHESTNUT DRIVE 1,532 32 $116,060.61 N
W PONCA ST 1,316 27 $99,696.97 N N RIVER RD 651 28 $49,318.18 N CROOKED TREE COURT 491 32 $37,196.97 N
SOUIX LANE 1,513 27 $114,621.21 N BOONE CREEK CIR 1,603 28 $121,439.39 N LANDINGS COURT 348 32 $26,363.64 N
HIGHVIEW AVE 1,845 27 $139,772.73 N OAK AVE 1,604 29 $121,515.15 N WATERFORD COURT 387 32 $29,318.18 N
N CENTRAL ST 959 29 $72,651.52 N WINDING CREEK DRIVE 3,190 32 $241,666.67 N
BISCAYNE RD 2,286 29 $173,181.82 N
MILLER PKWY 1,033 29 $78,257.58 N
TANGLEWOOD TR 831 29 $62,954.55 N
FLOWER ST 2,251 29 $170,530.30 N
PARK ST 1,820 29 $137,878.79 N
FOXVIEW HIGHLANDS 571 30 $43,257.58 N
REMMINGTON TR 836 30 $63,333.33 N
W. GLENBROOK TR 1791 30 $135,681.82 N
6.3 MILES $2,530,757.58 7.2 MILES $2,895,000.00 6.1 $2,373,636.36
Notes:
1. Court/Venice south of Rte 120 will be funded as a separate project.
2. Program based on $400,000 per mile cost.
3. Clearview Alley and Maple Alley are not accounted for in ARRA Study and will need to be resurfaced in the near future
4. Victoria Ave to be paved for City owned portion only
2023 2024 2025
CONSTRUCTION YEAR
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Bill Hobson, Director of Parks and Recreation
McHenry Recreation Center
3636 Municipal Drive
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2160
Fax: (815) 363-3119
DISCUSSION ITEM SUPPLEMENT
DATE: October 16, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bill Hobson, Director of Parks and Recreation
RE: Cold Springs Park Discussion
Attachment: Proposed Disc Golf Course
“Why Disc Golf”
Benefits of Disc Golf
“Friends of Cold Springs Park” & McHenry County Land Conservancy Proposal
Proposal Addendum
DISCUSSION ITEM SUMMARY:
In 2022 the City of McHenry was once again approached regarding a volunteer effort to establish
a disc golf course in Cold Springs Park. A second group has conversely proposed a partnership
with the McHenry County Land Conservancy to implement additional walking trails and begin to
remove invasive species for the property. This is an opportunity for both groups to present their
proposals and for city council to provide direction on their desires for Cold Springs Park.
BACKGROUND:
The city of McHenry was first approached regarding a volunteer effort to implement a disc golf
course in Cold Springs Park in 2009. The proposal followed the recommendation of the 2007-
2012 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The plan was initially approved by city council and then
subsequently rescinded after residents abutting the park brought forward many concerns that
they had concerning the proposal. There was no future discussion of this topic at all until 2022
when a city resident, Jaime Franklin, and a group of enthusiasts who had volunteered and
implemented a disc golf course in the Fel Pro Recreation Area in Cary once again resurrected the
idea of the concept in Cold Springs Park.
A meeting was eventually hosted with the group, two aldermen and the Director of Parks and
Recreation. The challenges and the oppositions of the proposal and the 2009 plan were clearly
outlined and the group persisted in updating the plan and presenting a fresh look at the proposal
to the city council. Of the main concerns were the amount of traffic generated and parking
concerns, proximity to homes, crime, litter, unsavory elements in the park, destruction of trees
and wildlife. Over the course of a year a year a new course layout was developed. This proposed
Course layout is attached . Also, during this time Ponca and Hay Street were both annexed into
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the city creating additional avenues for parking and access . The plan had reached a point that a
discussion at the council level was the next step before any further action was taken as without
a plan there was nothing to discuss.
On September 20, 2023, Mr. Curt Pepe emailed the Director of Parks and Recreation with a
restoration proposal and a partnership with the McHenry County Land Conservancy to complete
the natural restoration and addition of a potential bike path with connections to Ponca and to
the McHenry County Conservation District Prairie Path. Mr. Pepe and Mr. Iver Johnson have self-
established a “Friends of Cold Springs Park” group to work towards the opposition of disc golf
and the restoration and preservation of solely passive recreation uses for Cold Springs Park.
The proposal lays out a very clear path forward for the restoration and for the group’s desired
uses of the park. The proposal and the subsequent addendum are also attached for the review
and consideration of city council.
A similar volunteer clean-up initiative was proposed in November of 2017 but failed to come to
fruition.
ANALYSIS:
Representatives from both groups will be in attendance to present their desires for the park .
Staff is not offering an analysis or any opinion on either proposal and would turn to council for
discussion and input regarding either item and the future use of Cold Springs Park.
CONCLUSION:
Upon the conclusion of this discussion, Staff is seeking a consensus from Council on the desired
direction for the future of Cold Springs Park. Staff is available to answer any further questions
Council may have.
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Here are some talking points you can use when discussing disc golf with decision makers.
Why Include Disc Golf In Your Recreation Programs?
Few recreational activities offer the high benefit-to-cost ratio of disc golf, both for recreation depart-
ments and citizens of all ages and backgrounds. Disc golf has low capital and maintenance costs,
has minimal liability issues, is environmentally sound, is played year-round in all climates and is
enjoyed immediately even by beginners of all ages.
CAPITAL COSTS? A test course with wooden tees, signs and target posts can be installed for
under $500 as one way to gauge interest from your community. A deluxe 18-hole course with dual
hard surface tees, professional metal signs and official metal baskets is around $15,000.
MAINTENANCE COSTS? The fairway grass areas can be mowed every 2-4 weeks versus the
once-a-week required in many parks. Occasionally, some action may be required to deal with
erosion from the walking pathways used by players. Trash cans (located at strategic points) need to
be emptied. Active players, scouts and service clubs have been a reliable source of volunteer labor.
LAND REQUIRED? A full scale 18-hole course ranges from 20-25 acres (about 1 acre/hole). A
small "picnic scale" 9-holer could be squeezed into 5-6 acres. A significant advantage for disc golf
is its ability to utilize land areas that aren't very desirable or usable for any other activity. The
portability of baskets and signs allows park departments to inexpensively relocate the course to
another site as community needs dictate.
VANDALISM? This has not been a problem. In fact, vandalism has been reduced in many parks
that had problems before a disc golf course was installed. A disc golf course increases the traffic in a
park at random times during the day and steadily during evenings and weekends. This increased
player presence not only reduces vandalism but also chases away other questionable activities.
WHO PLAYS? The simple answer is everyone can. In studies measuring annual recreational
activities, "throwing a Frisbee¨" has consistently been a Top Ten activity. A disc golf course serves
a broader portion of your community than many narrower interest activities with higher cost, skill or
fitness levels required to participate. Disc golf has one of the most diverse demographics of any
sport. Even though everyone can play, the active players have been primarily males from age 15-50.
Active women players have typically been spouses or girlfriends of male players but now groups of
women, especially those who play another disc sport called ultimate, have been trying it. Families
with young children are also regular users depending on how rugged the course terrain is. Some
flatter courses serve the disabled. Some courses have an active group of seniors who prefer to play
disc golf rather than just take a walk.
INCOME POTENTIAL? Many courses are free to play. An increasing number of courses are
deriving some income with equipment sales and rentals plus vending if there’s already a facility on
site. In addition, passive income can be generated if there’s already a fee to get into the park or
directly charging up to $5 a day for all you can play. Annual passes are also a popular option. More
and more courses are being operated as joint public/ private ventures, but most courses have not
been set up to generate revenues in excess of maintenance costs. Fortunately, the low costs of
maintaining a disc golf course are less than many conventional activities. Even in markets where
there are already several free courses, there are sufficient numbers of players willing to pay for a
better, and typically less crowded experience.
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The Personal and Community Benefits of Disc Golf to Rural America (and Beyond)
Jason M. Siniscalchi
West Virginia University
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Rural America is changing. Over the past decade there has been an increase in
population to nonmetropolitan (rural) areas in the United States which has changed the character
of rural communities (Johnson & Beale, 2002). Comprised of small, amenity based communities
with a higher quality of life than its metropolitan counter parts (USDA, 2002), these locations are
popular to tourists seeking both natural and cultural based resources. Parks and recreation
specialists are charged with the task of providing quality recreational opportunities to attract
visitors while protecting these valuable resources. They aim to preserve and promote the unique
local community character, but they do this with challenges – rural areas tend to be economically
deprived. How can recreational specialists continue to provide quality recreational experiences?
One means is seen in another growing recreational trend in rural America: disc golf.
Referred to as ‘Frisbee golf’, disc golf is played similar to its ball brother but is played
with specially designed flying discs thrown at metal ‘pole holes’ or elevated baskets which serve
as targets. Disc golf can be played by one or more players of any age or gender, taking several
hours to complete an 18-hole course. Courses are designed to take into account the natural lay of
the land to challenge the player commonly including a variety of obstacles, such as ponds, dog
legs, and trees – each planned to alter a throw. Due to their relatively simple design, disc golf
courses can be found anywhere, from open fields, to beaches and forests across America – and
they are growing, especially in rural America.
The Growth of Disc Golf
Since the inception first formal pole-hole course was established in Oak Grove Park,
California in 1975, courses have continued to grow at an average of 17% (approximately 50
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courses) between the years 1980 and 1999. Throughout the 1990’s, disc golf was considered one
of the fastest growing sports in America (Rothstein, 1996) and this trend continues today. Since
Figure 1. World Growth in Disc Golf
Note: Data on courses with known
establishment date 1975 to 2003
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1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000
Year Course EstablishedNumber of CoursesTotal Courses (1326)
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the late 1998, the number courses has doubled. As of July 2004, there were 1,572 courses in the
world including all major continents except the Middle East, Africa, and Antarctica. Though
most of these courses are in the in the United States (84%) there has been a recent trend in the
establishment of international courses. Since 1995, seven new countries created a course
including Peru, Mexico, Belgium, Iceland, France, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
As would be expected with the increase in courses, the number of disc golf players,
associations, and professional tournaments has also grown. The Professional Disc Golf
Association (PDGA), established in 1976, held 500 tournaments in 2003 with a total pro purse of
over one million dollars. Since the inception of the PDGA, there have been 24,100 members
with an annual growth rate of 10%. Overall, the PDGA estimates 7 to 10 million people have
played disc golf at least once with around 5 million regular players (PDGA, 2004a). As one
PDGA member and disc golf professional stated in July 2004, “[Disc golf] really is taking off,
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It's getting so there are a lot more players who can go on tour and make a living now. You used
to be able to count those players on one hand.” (Benson, 2004).
As seen in Figure 1, the growth of disc golf is strongest within the United States.
Geographically, 54% of American courses in are in non-urban areas (based on 2000 U.S. Census
Metropolitan Statistical Areas which have at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more
inhabitants). Prior to 1998, there were slightly more urban area courses, with four urban courses
to every three non-urban course. Since then, non-urban courses have been growing at nearly 1.5
times the rate of their urban counterpart and currently over half of all courses are in non-urban
areas. In fact, since the first trimester of courses were created in the between 1975 and 1984
courses have been steadily moving away from city boundaries and into the country, with the
largest increase in course located over 50 miles form cities (see Figures 2 and 3). The result is
Figures 2 and 3. Relationship of Disc Golf Courses to Metropolitan Centers
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disc golf is being introduced into, and embraced by, rural communities.
The Course Condition
To help understand the current surge in disc golf, particularly in rural America, we asked
a sample of 225 disc golf stewards/contacts around the United States, randomly selected from the
PDGA database, to complete an on line disc golf survey. Stewards were asked to rate their
perception of course use, community improvement, and personal reasons for playing disc golf.
Course stewards were selected as they are the first line of contact for a new disc golf player and
often can provide highly detailed information about their course(s).
Courses across the country ranged between 3 and 5,000 users per week, with an average
of over 250. Courses within ten miles of a city with over 25,000 people had over four times
higher use numbers (approximately 450 to 100) than more rural courses further away, which is
expected from the higher population base urban areas provide. Use seems consistent even when
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an area supports several proximal courses. Our data sampled seven courses in the Dayton-
Cincinnati region of Ohio, an area approximately 50 miles across, that averages over 200 people
per course per week. Three of these courses have over 1,000 visitors and one over 5,000.
Similarly, Houston, Texas reported having four courses all of which have a range of use between
500 to 700 visitors.
When there aren’t as many local course options, the disc golf player is willing to travel.
Even keeping in mind that course stewards may be a more specialized group of disc golf players
willing to travel slightly further than the ordinary weekend player, over half reported they were
willing to travel over 50 miles on a given weekend to play on a favorite course. Eighty percent
are willing to travel 26 or more miles. The bottom line is if there is a course, people will play. If
there isn’t a local course, people are willing to drive to find one. This is good for rural
communities which are geographically dispersed: If you build a course, players will come.
Who is the Disc Golfer?
Unlike many sports, a first time golf player doesn’t have to young, though many start
playing in high school or college. There appears to be a second wave of disc golfers leading the
current growth of the sport with half of those responding to our survey playing for less than 10
years. Of these, there was approximately the same number of players (40%) less than 30 as
between 30 and 50, suggesting disc golf can be played by anyone at any stage of life. Perhaps
the best testament to the popularity of the sport comes from the three respondents reporting
playing disc golf for less than a year. Despite being new to the sport, each immediately
embraced the sport and helped create a local course – and these players were aged between 40
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and 70! In our sample, nearly all stewards were male (96%) and Caucasian (95%) which is
similar to the published PDGA demographics (PDGA, 2004a).
Why the Recent Growth and Popularity?
We know more people are playing disc golf today than ever before. We know they are
willing to travel and even pay to play. But the question remains, “Why is disc golf so popular?”
The small body of literature on disc golf suggests disc golf provides much more than meets the
eye. It provides players with tangible and intangible benefits. Recreational benefits come from
the work of (Driver, Brown, & Peterson, 1991) and suggest that an activity at a given setting
creates psychological outcomes or experiences which serve as the motives for to participation.
Table 1. Community Benefits of Disc Golf
Economic
· Low cost of construction maintenance, and play
· Attracts players to the local community
Community Health
· Provides a low impact and safe means of exercise for all age groups and genders
· Mental strategy is involved in negotiating obstacles
· Reduction of mental fatigue
Environmental
· Aesthetic enhancement of park
· Low resource impacts
Safety
· Crime deterrent as the park is utilized by more people
Education
· Schools may introduce the course into their curricula for physics, physical fitness,
ecology, planning, and others.
Community Involvement
· Formal and informal games and tournaments bring community members together
· Families and friends can share time together
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The result of this participation leads to a changed condition. In other words, the act of playing
disc golf at a given course may provide personal, economic, health, social, and environmental
benefits. When taken in a broader context, the presence of a disc golf course may lead to
additional community-based benefits (see Table 1).
Arguably, the number one factor, from a management perceptive, to developing a disc
golf course is cost. Here disc golf excels over other sports. Courses are easily constructed,
costing a local community approximately $500-$1,000 per hole. Our survey indicated the cost to
develop a course averaged under $8,000, with some courses costing nothing to create. These
courses are object-oriented, when players use trees, light poles, fire hydrants, and other objects as
holes. By one estimate, a full course, with pole-holes, hardened tees, and multiple hole
placements still costs a mere fraction of the cost involved in the creation and maintenance of a
lighted tennis court (Tutlen & Conkell, 1999). Even the play of disc golf is extremely
affordable, with only an $8 disc needed for basic play (Altymer, 1996) and the most expensive
disc golf gear costs well under the cost for a set of beginner set golf clubs. From the upkeep
side, disc golf is even easier. It involves little maintenance other than routine park maintenance,
such as trash removal and cutting grass (Wilmington Disc Golf Proposal, 2000). The director of
the Kershaw County Parks Department, which maintains a course in Camden, South Carolina,
comments the course “is not a big maintenance problem, it really takes care of itself” (American
City & Country, 2003).
On the economic plus side, disc golf courses can create revenue for communities. This
can be a particular benefit to rural communities and in time courses can pay for themselves. In
Georgia, members of the Augusta Disc Golf Association have created a course at Wildwood
Park which will soon be the home to the world headquarters of the PDGA disc golf
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championships. The draw of this event brings with it an estimated economic impact of $1.8
million in the community (Staff reporters, 2004). The typical disc golf course will not come near
that figure, but there is still room for a positive economic impact. It can come in two ways:
events or user fees. A typical tournament can draw anywhere between 30 and 100 participants
into a community for a day or a weekend. User fees can be added to courses, though this is
generally done on private courses. Some communities have instituted a nominal fee, such as $1,
for out of county users. Our survey indicates many people are even willing to pay a nominal fee
to play at their favorite course. 62% felt $1-5 was reasonable, with no more than assuming all
proceeds go for upkeep and maintenance Ten percent was willing to pay over $11 and 12%
would not pay to play. There were no differences in willingness to pay by urban proximity of
course or length of time playing disc golf.
In many cases, communities note that the presence of a disc golf course has been related
to environmental improvement. The PDGA reports in the creation of the De Laveaga Disc golf
Course in Santa Cruz, CA, a site was chosen that was used as an illegal dump and haven for
ATV use. Thousands of tons of trash were removed from the site, and the course continues to
sustain itself as trash free and limited ATV use (PDGA, 2004b). The PDGA even maintains an
Environmental Committee to educate players in the impact of courses and provide consultation
in the design and course maintenance. Schmidt (1995) suggests that it is common for a disc golf
course to revitalize an underused park with deteriorating facilities. This can have the positive
effect of reducing crime and vandalism. A salient example can be found in a city park in
Richmond, Virginia. Prior to the course development, a local park was a hangout for drug deals
–an unsafe area for locals to play. After the course was established crime decreased and the
park was transformed (Tuten & Conkell, 1999). Another new course was developed in
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Northeastern Illinois, built on a little used park in hopes to deter vandalism by “bring[ing] traffic
in the park [which] will push out the bad traffic” (Jader, 2004).
Like ball golf, disc golf has social benefits. Though it can be played alone, disc golf is a
group activity. Families can play together as part of a local park trip, family outing, or picnic.
Many local disc clubs emerge and hold weekly contests and mini-tournaments. These weekly
leagues provide a means for new and old members alike to share experiences. Additionally,
these clubs not only serve as a surrogate steward for the course, helping in routine maintenance
and organizing events, but players form social bonds through the love of the sport. In Tusla,
Oklahoma. the success of their disc golf courses can be attributed to their local disc golf club, a
state-accredited, nonprofit organization. The club is comprised of “a lot of players that cared
about (the sport) and kept with it regularly” (Wylie, 2004). Two thirds of all courses we sampled
had an associated local disc golf club, and they averaged 44 members with a maximum of 650.
Similarly, as is the case with ball golf, disc golf provides a means of low impact activity.
Disc golf can be played by anyone of any age or gender. Players can match their pace to their
capabilities making the sport a lifetime activity. Along with the physical aspects of the game –
walking a course (no carts here) and throwing the disc – many courses are in park settings. The
ability to recreate in a highly aesthetic setting has its own associated psychological and physical
benefits (Ulrich, 1983). Finally, the simple act of ‘being away’, especially from one’s work
environment, can help reduce the stress of every day life and alleviate mental fatigue (Kaplan,
Kaplan, & Ryan, 1998). This is especially poignant at disc golf courses in rural settings that have
abundant natural resources.
In West Virginia, a new disc golf course was been established near West Virginia
University. This course provides an example of how a community has come together during the
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construction of a course. The creation of the course involved collaboration among multiple
partners including the town of Fairmont which provided the land, Marion County Park and
Recreation Committee, a nonprofit organization which handled paperwork, donations, and
oversaw the course creation, the Seth Burton Memorial Fund, the major funding body, and the
Marion County Disc Golf Group, a local group dedicated to the promotion and understanding of
disc sports. In addition, other local schools and community organizations (such as the Boy
Scouts) have helped put on local tournaments, used the course in physical education classes and
for summer camp activities (Stalnaker, 2003). Through these types of partnerships opportunities
community relationships can be strengthened. This is just one of many examples where
communities have come together around disc golf (Tuten & Conkell, 1999).
Benefits of Disc Golf
Though the literature suggests these benefits, the recreation manager is left unsure if a
disc golf player is realizing these benefits and how important these benefits are relative to each
other. As seen in Table 2, our survey suggests on a personal level, people play disc golf for four
primary reasons: to be in nature, get exercise, be with other people, and challenge. These are
similar to the expected benefits of ball golf, but at a fraction of the cost in course development
and equipment.
Additionally, what sets disc golf apart from ball golf is its intimacy with nature. Many
courses are a part of the landscape and designed with the terrain and natural obstacles. Ball golf
courses, on the other hand, are designed and terraformed. In many cases if it were not for the
pole holes a passer-by wouldn’t even realize they were in a disc golf course. This is why many
course stewards are willing to show a new disc golfer the ins and outs of a course. This not only
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helps orient the new golfer to the course, but increases the social interaction between golf
members while promoting the sport. Both of these factors, social cohesion and maintenance of
Table 2. Community and Personal Benefits of Disc Golf
Personal Benefits† (n=225) Mean±SD Community Benefits* (n=225) Mean±SD
Enjoy nature 5.3 ± 0.9 The course provides a good means of low impact activity 4.7 ± 0.7
Exercise - physical fitness 5.2 ± 1.1 The course is an improvement to the area 4.5 ± 0.8
Be with other people 5.0 ± 1.1 The community is better because of this course 4.5 ± 0.8
Achievement 5.0 ± 1.1 This course is of low cost to maintain 4.4 ± 1.0
Escape daily routine 4.8 ± 1.2 This course was a low cost to create 4.2 ± 1.1
Meet/observe other people 4.8 ± 1.1 The course enhances the aesthetics of the area 4.2 ± 1.0
Seek stimulation 4.8 ± 1.2 This course brings families together 4.1 ± 0.9
Teaching - sharing skills 4.7 ± 1.3 The community is more active because of this course 3.9 ± 1.0
Tranquility - privacy 4.6 ± 1.3 There are low resource impacts related with this course 3.8 ± 1.2
Slow down mentally 4.6 ± 1.3 This course brings the community together 3.6 ± 1.1
Escape physical pressures 4.5 ± 1.4 This course brings money into the local economy 3.5 ± 1.2
Physical rest 4.1 ± 1.4 Crime has been reduced because of this course** 3.3 ± 1.1
Escape role overloads 4.1 ± 1.5 This course plays a role in area school curricula 3.0 ± 1.4
Learning - discovery 4.1± 1.5
Family togetherness 4.0 ± 1.6
Independence - autonomy 4.0 ± 1.6
Introspection 3.9 ± 1.5
Nostalgia 3.6 ± 1.6
Agreeable temperatures‡ 3.6 ± 1.6
Security 3.3 ± 1.5
† Scale 1-6: 1 (Not important to me) to 6 (Extremely important to me)
‡ Significant difference between groups, p<0.05 (Non-MSA= 3.8±1.4 vs. MSA=3.4±1.7)
* Scale: 1 (Completely Disagree) to 5 (Completely Agree)
** Significant difference between groups, p<0.05 (Non-MSA= 3.2±1.1 vs. MSA=3.5±1.2)
landscape character, help explain why rural communities are quickly establishing courses.
Through social interaction disc golf players learn not only about the course itself but about the
locale and can extend the word-of-mouth marketing of the course and charter community. In
interacting with the natural landscape of the course a community can exhibit and sustain its
natural character. Together, disc golf can help foster a sense of place and community.
In almost every case, the course steward felt the disc golf course did, in fact, improve the
greater community while increasing community activity with relatively low resource impacts.
They verified that courses, in general, are of low cost to create and maintain. However, the
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suggestions that a disc golf course can improve safety, bring in money, and play a role in school
curricula are not universally supported. Though all polled somewhat agreed with these
community benefits, the large variation in responses suggests these factors need to be taken in
context to the greater community. That is, if there is little crime in an area, a course will not
have much effect in reducing what isn’t there. If there is poor marketing of events or a course
has no associated no tournaments it will not generate as much economic stimulus to the
community. Lastly, the sample of disc golf courses in this study may not have included many in
or near schools to be an active part of curricula.
Many of the community benefits are related to other use variables. The more weekly
players using a course, the greater chance for environmental impact and increased community
activity. Similarly, a user fee decreases weekly use and family togetherness. The more local
disc club members, the larger the decrease in crime. Several benefits are more likely in
metropolitan courses. Newly established courses in metropolitan areas are more likely to
improve the aesthetics and overall condition of the locale. This is not the case in rural areas
where presumably the pre-course aesthetics and landscape character is perceived at a higher
quality than metropolitan areas.
Suggestions for Communities
If a recreation manager is considering creating a disc golf course, we make the following
suggestions (Table 3): The PDGA website (http://www.pdga.com) contains a consortium of
information on design, principals of ethics, and contacts to nearby professionals to aid you in the
process of course creation. PDGA professionals can provide invaluable information on design,
costs, and barriers to implementation. Colleges seeking to create a course may be interested in
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the PDGA’s Matching Baskets Program where funds are provided on a per pole-hole basis, up to
nine holes.
Despite the low cost of disc golf, there are still some costs including pole holes, tees, and
signs for course layout and orientation. These can be offset by applying for grants, such as the
Innovation Grant Program or federal or state grants promoting public health or recreation. In
applying for grants letters of support from the community, environmental impact, management,
and budget should be included. A number of sources can help with this, including the PDGA,
Innova Discs (http://www.innovadiscs.com), and DiscLife (http://www.disclife.com) which
contain sample proposals and estimated costs.
Establish a local disc golf club and seek out organizations that are willing to spend their
time, talents, and even money to
improve the quality of the course
while maintaining its local character.
Locals can include interested disc
golf players, businesses, non-profit
organizations, and schools, among others. Involve them early in the planning process and
include their knowledge and ideas in the planning process. Local partners can help make the
course a success for years to come by organizing events and promotions.
Consider the benefits people seek while playing disc golf. They play to be in nature, with
friends and family, as a source of exercise and challenge. This means adopting a sustainable
management plan to maintain the naturalness of the park while promoting its local character.
Try to involve interesting park features, such as waterways and scenic vistas that make your
course stand out from the rest.
Table 3. Suggestions When Creating a New Course
1. Involve a PDGA professional
2. Apply for funding
3. Include the community
4. Keep it local
5. Remember benefits
6. Have fun!
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Lastly, remember to have fun. The first rule of disc golf is to encourage good spirit and
fellowship among all who play disc golf while sustaining the environment. Disc golf is a fun,
challenging and affordable sport that can be played by people of all ages and skill levels while
fostering a sense place and community. Many communities are experiencing its growth and
benefits, maybe yours will to.
Notes:
The author would like to thank the help of the Professional Disc Golf Association for support
and access to their database in the creation of figures in this manuscript.
About the author:
Jason M. Siniscalchi is a doctoral candidate in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at West Virginia
University. He aside from disc golf, his research interested includes GIS modeling human
factors of the rural-urban interface.
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Friends of Cold Springs Park Restoration Proposal
Purpose
To outline the restoration of Cold Springs Park and Wetlands under supervision of The Land
Conservancy of McHenry County following the Hey and Associates 2005 Resource Summary and
Management Plan.
Background
Approximately 30 years ago, Windsor Property Management donated Cold Springs Park
to the City of McHenry, as part of the Park Ridge Estates development plan. The wetland area,
upland wooded area and detention areas were to remain for passive use as a wildlife refuge
with limited walking trails.
City staff, then Mayor Cuda, and members of the Parks and Recreation district repeatedly
assured Mr. Stan Sumner, Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development for
Windsor, that Windsor sales personnel could inform potential homebuyers that the
wetlands and wooded areas of the park would be left in their natural, undisturbed state,
with the exception of minor foot paths, which Windsor added at that time.
Windsor took care to not mislead homeowners regarding the potential use of the donated
land. William Ryan Homes later purchased the remaining unsold lots and followed suit
by informing all potential homebuyers that the wetlands and wooded areas of Cold
Springs Park would remain protected.
The Crystal Lake Road Sub-Area Plan prepared by the City of McHenry 2006, page 10,
contains the following: (Attachment 1)
‘Cold Springs Park is reserved as a passive recreation area with minimal
walking paths.
The lack of active recreational opportunities in Cold Springs
Park is due to the fact that the majority of the area is wetlands. This plan
will be coordinated with the Master Plan prepared by the Parks and
Recreation Department.’
The City of McHenry commissioned the Feb 2005 Hey & Associates Resource Summaries and
Management Plans which includes Cold Springs Park. This plan is included in the References
section.
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Major Objectives
Removal of adventive trees and bushes, and herbaceous plants to encourage the growth
of native species and promote healthy ecosystem functions such as improved water
quality, flood abatement, and groundwater recharge.
Reconnection of areas 2,3 and 5 to rejuvenate the wetland areas per exhibit 6D of the
Hey and Assoc. Plan. (See Appendix A and B).
Completion of initial hiking/bicycle trails (See Appendix C)
Cleanup of upland area 6 with the addition of a pollinator meadow
Supervision
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) Executive Director Lisa Haderlein was
contacted in July of 2023, provided a copy of the Hey and Associates Resource Summaries and
Management Plans For the City of McHenry Natural Areas (Peterson Historic Park, Millers River
Front Park, Wheeler Park, Cold Springs Park & Fox Ridge Park) with an invitation to tour Cold
Springs Park. She saw the benefit of restoring the wetland/marsh areas and the benefit of
creating a pollinator meadow in the uplands while touring the park.
Shortly after the tour, Executive Director Haderlein assigned Restoration Ecologist Megan
Oropeza to Cold Springs Park. After reviewing the Hey and Associates Plan, Restoration
Ecologist Oropeza also toured the park and assessed the care each of the areas referenced in
the Hey and Associates Plan required. These data are included in this restoration plan that was
created to outline TLC-supervised restoration of the park from its current state of neglect.
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has a stellar track record of restoration of wetlands
and other natural areas of our county. In 2021, TLC celebrated its 30 th anniversary with over
2800 acres of preservation success.
Timeline
Aug-Sept 2023
Create Proposal and present to City Council and Staff
October – January 2024
Entry and main (existing) path cleanup to culvert to allow more sunlight to reach the
understory. This will consist of hosting community lead workdays to remove invasive
brush such as buckthorn, multiflora rose and honeysuckle with chainsaws and loppers.
The cut stumps will then be treated with either triclopyr or an aquatic approved
glyphosate herbicide within 3 hours to prevent them from resprouting. The brush will
either be removed using burn piles or be put through a wood chipper when conditions
are not favorable for burning. Wood chips can be kept onsite and used to mulch trails
throughout the park.
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January 2024 – March 2024
Removal of adventive and invasive species in wetland areas 2, 3, and 5 per exhibit 6D
using methods described above during workdays. A wood chipper may be required in
some of these areas to mulch the brush when conditions are unsuitable for burn piles.
April 2024 – September 2024
Removal of adventive and invasive species in marsh areas per exhibit 6D. This will
consist of treating invasive phragmites with an aquatic approved version of glyphosate.
Due to the high volume of herbicide and specialized equipment required for spraying
phragmites, this phase may be contracted out to a local ecological consulting group.
*Red Buffalo Nursery was recommended by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
as an experienced and affordable resource, well qualified to complete this task.
Management of invasive biannual species such as Queen Anne’s lace, dame’s rocket,
wild parsnip, and sweetclover, in upland areas. This can be achieved with prescriptive
mowing or hand pulling techniques and do not require the use of herbicides.
Management of invasive perennial species such as thistles, crown vetch, reed canary
grass, and Japanese hedge parsley, in upland areas. These species are most effectively
controlled with the use of herbicides.
Connect Hiking/Bicycle Trails from to bicycle path and Ponca Street
October 2024 – September 2025
Resume workdays to remove adventive and invasive species in wetland areas 2, 3, and 5
per exhibit 6D, when vegetation goes dormant.
Conduct prescribed burn through wetland areas at the start of spring to promote new
growth of dormant native species by removing years of dead vegetation build up in the
ground layer.
Follow up with herbicide treatments for phragmites and perennial herbaceous invasives.
Follow up with mowing and hand-pulling methods for annual herbaceous invasives.
Clear brush and prep upland area 6 for pollinator garden by treating the vegetation with
a 3% solution of glyphosate in the Fall before vegetation goes dormant.
Burn off dead vegetation and put down pollinator seed mix when snow falls.
May 2026 and as needed
Continue to monitor and manage areas with invasive species.
Begin to collect seed from healthy areas and spread in areas with lower diversity.
Conduct prescribed burns of restored wooded areas and all wetland areas on a 2 or 3
year rotation.
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Estimated Costs
Gloves S 12 pack $35
M 12 pack $35
L 12 pack $35
XL 12 pack $35
Safety Goggles 12ea @ $12 $144
Loppers 6ea @ $23 $138
Adze / Matlock 4 ea @ $40 $160
7” Brush Chipper Rental 2 days @ $250 $500
Herbicide Application in Wetlands Requires Licensed Personnel
Contract Application $8000
TLC Application $1000
Funding
Grants will be written by TLC and the Friends of Cold Springs Park to cover costs.
Liability
See Appendix D containing a copy of the letter from TLC Executive Director Lisa Haderlein offering to
provide a certificate of insurance to cover volunteers and TLC staff while working on the restoration
project.
Contact Information
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
4622 Dean Street
Woodstock, IL 60098
Lisa Haderlein, Executive Director
lhaderlein@conservemc.org
815-337-9502 x103
Megan Oropeza, Restoration Ecologist
moropeza@conservmc.org
815-337-9502 x108
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Friends of Cold Springs Park Restoration Proposal
The Friends of Cold Springs Park
Coordinators
Curt Pepe
cjpepe@gmail.com
815-245-5933
Iver Johnson
iver@iverjohnson.com
815-236-3075
Red Buffalo Nursery
5515 Hill Road
Richmond, IL 60071
815-678-4848
jack@redbuffalonursery.com
References:
Hey and Associates Plan
Resource Summaries and Management Plans For City of McHenry Natural Areas
(Peterson Historic Park, Millers River Front Park, Wheeler Park, Cold Springs Park & Fox
Ridge Park)
Prepared For: City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Department - February 2005
Hey & Associates, Inc. 26575 W. Commerce Drive, Suite 601, Volo Illinois 60073
847-740-0888
Crystal Lake Sub Plan prepared by the City of McHenry 2006
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Appendix A - Hey & Assoc. Areas from Exhibit 6-D
Additional Area 4
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Appendix B - Hey & Assoc. Areas from Exhibit 6D drawn onto Google Earth
4
1
2
6
4
3
5
Additional Area 4
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Appendix C - Initial hiking/bicycle paths
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Appendix D - TLC Letter
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Proposal Addendum Purpose
The Friends of Cold Springs Park Restoration Proposal (Proposal) outlines the restoration of
Cold Springs Park and Wetlands under supervision of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
following the Hey and Associates 2005 Resource Summary and Management Plan.
Because presentation of the Proposal to the McHenry City Council on 16 October 2023 is
scheduled to be on the same agenda together with a Disc Golf Course proposal, key elements
of the Hey and Associates plan that were omitted from the (Proposal) for the sake of simplicity
are addressed in this addendum.
Background
The City of McHenry commissioned the Feb 2005 Hey & Associates Resource Summaries and
Management Plans which includes Cold Springs Park; references to the Hey & Assoc. Plan are
included in the References section.
Majority of Cold Springs Park is Wetlands – pages 8 and 9 of the Hey and Assoc. Plan
Units 1-6 are wetlands, primarily sedge meadows and wet prairies. This once large,
open wet grassland has been artificially drained to varying degrees and heavily
pastured well into the past.
The primary goal of management here should be to reconnect and reopen these
*three units to resurrect the extensive wetland that once existed here.
*Units 2,3 and 5 as referenced on Exhibit 6-D.
2,3,5
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Majority of Cold Springs Park is Wetlands – page 9 of the Hey and Assoc. Plan
Recreational use of the Cold Springs Park natural area will be difficult since so
much of it is wetland. However, a loop trail beginning at the parking lot in the
southwest corner, where a parking lot is already located, could have a northerly
leg. Boardwalks or planks will be needed in those areas of sedge meadows which
flood to a depth of over a few inches.
Majority of Cold Springs Park is Wetlands – page 13 of the Hey and Assoc. Plan
Priorities will change as some sites near attainment of restoration goals or as new alien
plants threaten a site’s ecological integrity. If the five parks are left alone, without the
implementation of restoration techniques, their natural quality and native flora and
fauna will rapidly disappear, and McHenry will lose the best vestiges of its natural
heritage. If the opposite is true, and the techniques of restoration are vigilantly applied,
McHenry will be able to offer marvelous examples of ecological richness and diversity for
its citizens to enjoy.
Storm Water Drainage
Stormwater from the Park Ridge Estates subdivision is discharged into Cold Springs Park in the area near
the end of the blue line in the diagram below. Stormwater flows to the Northeast until it exits, flowing
across the bicycle trail into a creek just East of the Commonwealth Edison Transformer Station.
Commonwealth Edison Transformer Station
Bicycle
trail
The volume of stormwater that flows into Cold Springs Park is dependent upon the volume of rainfall
and snowmelt in any particular season. Therefore, certain areas of the park that are currently dry will
vary from season to season and year to year.
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Additional Considerations – Active Springs
Cold Springs Park is named after active springs within the park. One of the active springs is marked
with a red x in the diagram below.
Active Spring
Active Springs
Is there a recent census of active springs in Cold Springs Park?
What will be done if a fairway or disc golf goal becomes flooded due to due to excessive
rainfall or an active spring?
References:
Hey and Associates Plan
Resource Summaries and Management Plans For City of McHenry Natural Areas
(Peterson Historic Park, Millers River Front Park, Wheeler Park, Cold Springs Park & Fox
Ridge Park)
Prepared For: City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Department - February 2005
Hey & Associates, Inc. 26575 W. Commerce Drive, Suite 601, Volo Illinois 60073
Friends of Cold Springs Park Restoration Proposal, prepared by The Friends of Cold Springs Park
and The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, September 2023
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