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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 16, 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 Mille, 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
Police Department Presentations: Promotion of Nicholas Clesen to the rank of Commander,
and Roger Hendrickson to the rank of Sergeant.
Chief Birk presented the promotion to the above while families were present in the audience to
applaud them while each received their pins.
Public Comment: None
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
A. Ordinance amending 4-2-5 (Ineligibility) and 4-6-4 (Limitations of Establishments of
Terminals) of the McHenry City Code . (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
B. Appoint Michele Smith to the Landmark Commission with a term to expire on April 30,
2026. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
C. Authorize the execution of a renewed Lease Agreement between the City of McHenry
and Trey and Tom Corp d/b/a Main Street Station, located at 4005 W. Main Street for a
term ending January 31, 2025. (Economic Development Director Martin)
D. Authorize the Mayor’s execution of five (5) five-year Intergovernmental Agreements
allowing the City of McHenry to provide emergency dispatch ser vices with terms
beginning May 1, 2024, and ending April 30, 2029 for the Marengo Rescue Squad
District, Marengo Fire Protection District, Union Fire Protection District, Harvard Fire
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Protection District, Village of Johnsburg Police Department, City of Marengo Police
Department, and the Village of Union Police Department. (Police Chief Birk)
E. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests;
F. December 29, 2023 Special City Council Meeting Minutes;
G. December 18, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes;
H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $752,572.63
I. As Needed Checks in the amount of $485,693.28
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach 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.
Alderman Glab wanted to comment on Item C, would like to have the ability for the commuters
to have a nice warm place to see if there is a way to accommodate them.
Alderman McClatchey also agrees with Alderman Glab and wants to know if there is grant
money available to help fix the façade. According to Director Martin, next year there will be
more funds.
Alderman Koch asked about the parking lot, according to Director Hobson, the parking lot is
being looked at.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Class B Liquor License – Restaurante Hondureno Bustillo Matute
Motion to approve a Class B Liquor License to Restaurante Hondureno Bustillo Matute ,
located at 4113 Shamrock Lane and, if approved, pass an Ordinance Amending Title 4,
Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees; Approval
Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses. (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
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-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved.
No public comment.
Alderwoman Miller wanted to encourage others to go out and experience the restaurant it
is unique to experience. The petitioner was here to say thank you.
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Discussion Item Agenda: None
Staff Reports:
Provided the 1st meeting of each month.
Mayor’s Report:
City Council Comments: Alderman McClathchey shout out to Public Works, for taking care
of business it was cold this week.
Alderman McClatchey read a thank you to Administrator Morefield for his time and
professionalism and thanked him for his service with the City of McHenry.
Alderwoman Bassi, thank you to public works and to Chief Birk for the exposure on dealing
with the speeding in Martin Woods, residents are appreciative.
Alderman Strach spoke regarding the survey, which should be posted on the city's
Facebook Page, and would like consistency in forms of communication. Some kind of
process in place for the review with the new Administrator comes on.
Mayor Jett stated that he did not realize that the survey was not on the city page, but it was
sent from d15 and D156. He has received the process to go through for reviews and will be
giving that out to the council.
Alderwoman Miller also thanked Derik for his years of service.
City Clerk Ramel also thanked Derik for his service and for the opportunity for her to work
here at the city.
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Santi seconded by Alderman Strach to adjourn to
Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. to Pending Litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) (Finance Director
Carolyn Lynch)
Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from the Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. A motion
was made by Alderman Koch and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to return to an open
session. 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.
Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to
adjourn the meeting at 7:46. 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