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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 4/1/2024 - City CouncilCity of McHenry Council
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 1, 2024, 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 Ostrovsky, 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: John Smith, resident and President of the Riverwalk Foundation. Wanted
to mention Waukegan Road as he resides there and stated that it may be cramped with any
updated changes that may occur there. Assured everyone that things are way ahead with the
Riverwalk Foundation.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:
A.Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor’s and Deputy City Clerk’s Execution of an
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of McHenry and McHenry High School
District 156 (Chief Birk)
B.Intergovernmental Agreement for membership to the Northeastern Illinois Regional
Crime Laboratory (Chief Birk)
D.March 19, 2024, City Council Special Meeting Minutes
E.Issuance of Checks in the amount of $326,354.60
A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Santi to
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.
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*Clerks note this Consent Agenda item was pulled by Alderwoman Bassi.
C. March 18, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes
Alderwoman Bassi wanted to correct the minutes. Alderwoman Bassi asked if the proceeds
for the property sale of Rt 31 could be allocated to neighborhood streets or parks. Also,
during the 24/25 budget presentation, Alderwoman Bassi asked Parks if they could provide
The Council with the 24/25 schedule of neighborhood park maintenance similar to the road
schedule provided by Public Works.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Bassi and seconded by Alderman Strach to 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.
Discussion Item Agenda:
A. Holcim/Meyer (fka LaFarge) Annual Mine Presentation and Update (Director Polerecky)
Randi Willie took the podium regarding the changes and stated that there may be one more
name change that will be coming up regarding the spin-off of the Holcim/Meyer business.
Next, he gave an overview of how things were proceeding with the mining. The concentration
will be in the South Pit, and much of the overview focuses on those operations.
The 2023 Fall Aerial South Operations was also shared as well. The 2024 extraction plan was
discussed as the movement is west and north as well, focus being done in the northern pit for
the remainder of 2024.
The mining should remain below water for the rest of this year. The 2024 Restoration Plan and
the Perimeter Transformation Phase were also shared with The Council. The Final Grading
and Vegetation Plan was also shared for 2024-2025 with parts of the deck presented showing
visuals of this process. They are on target to get the minerals out by target with restoration as
well.
Alderman Santi wanted to know how many Saturdays did they work. Randi stated that he
would get that answer for him. Alderman Santi followed up with a question asking what will be
pulled out on the north side, it was confirmed by Randi Willie that 90% of that material is not
going to be of an aggregate, but will drastically change be sand peat gravel and smaller
gradients, there will be no crushing done there.
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B. Conceptual Presentation – 7 Brew Coffee (Director Polerecky)
Chris George was representing the 7 Brew Coffee drive-through-only concept along with
David Henney owner of the former Midwest Bank and Gas Station NE corner of Richmond
and Elm Street was also speaking to The Council as well. Aerial photos were shared
regarding the property, and existing photos from each street view were available to allow The
Council to see the proposed property for the concept and the parking objectives.
The proposed overall site plan was presented to The Council including the through traffic and
the proposed 7-Brew layout concept.
Chris George explained the concept of 7-Brew, which is a drive-through-only plan, founded in
AK over 200 locations nationwide and one of the fastest growing currently. There are double
drive-through lanes which allows for quick service, team members are in the lanes with iPads
taking orders from customers. Some of the prototype elevations were shared throughout the
presentation deck as well. Also, note that there are no food products provided here.
Alderman Santi wanted to know how many staff members are working during the day and
Chirs explained there are 6-8 during peak times.
Alderman McClatchey wanted to know how people will go East on Route 120, different
options will be looked at.
Alderman Strach wanted to know what the staff capacity is, per Chris 18-20 employees.
Conceptionally wanted to know about the two lanes with the staff members taking the orders
and where they pick up the product, it was shown to The Council through the deck pictures
that were being projected, that they are hand-delivered drinks.
Alderman Glab wanted to know where the employees would park, off-site would be where
they would park, there is language in the lease that would protect the employees' parking
spaces. It was explained how the lease would work with 7-Brews and the Bank owner. Stated
that he is not happy with the heavy traffic pattern there in the mornings concerned about it,
also touched upon the redevelopment topic as well.
Alderwoman Bassi wanted to know the hours of operations 5-10 pm 7 days a week as
confirmed by Chris. She is concerned about the traffic flow, including how much worse it is on
Saturdays. Would also like to see what IDOT says, at this point not that comfortable with the
ideas.
Alderwoman Miller stated that she loves the secret menu, and wanted to know how long it
takes from order to delivery, it was confirmed 3 minutes or less, per Chris with 7-Brews.
Wanted to know if other locations have been in similar patterns to our traffic, Chris confirmed
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that yes and they have been successful. She is not as concerned about the redevelopment
and is willing to give this idea a try.
Alderman Santi wanted to know if IDOT has been in discussion with them, it was confirmed
that they are in talks with them and would like to have the data to continue with the next
steps. The next step would be planning and zoning, it would not come back to the council
after we agree to move forward, per Director Polerecky.
Alderman McClatchey has some concerns about the intersection there being so busy. He is
interested in seeing what IDOT states about it. Adding the extra traffic is his main concern.
Chief Birk agrees it is one of the busiest intersections, the double lanes stacking cars allows
for a lot of cars but doesn’t have that big of a concern with this concept.
Alderman Strach likes the concept and is interested in IDOT and their perspective. Touching
on the right in right out that could help with the stacking and traffic abilities.
Alderman Koch said it sounds good to him.
This conversation went on for some time many council members wanted to hear the results
of IDOT.
C. Conceptual Presentation – Drive-Thru Restaurant, Gas Station, and Video Gaming -
NW Corner of IL-31 and Bull Valley Road (Director Polerekcy)
Cody from Fortune LLC spoke to The Council and proposed a fuel station with a C store with
a drive-through restaurant as well. Cody also owns another location in southern IL as well. It
was noted by the petitioner that this is a quick in-and-out fuel station.
Alderman McClatchey is excited that something is going to happen over there, it’s a good
location wishes them good luck.
Alderman Strach wanted to know if they were traditional pumps or high-speed speed and
stated that they would be high-speed.
Alderman Glab wanted to know if more left turns are being created, that is confirmed. Wants
to see developments on that corner but not sure he wants to see a gas station there, has
reservations regarding the north-end roadway.
Alderman Strach likes the concept and stated that it makes sense it is an odd size piece that
is what we need on that side of town as well.
Alderwoman Miller likes the concept as well as appropriate for that corner, good use, and
additional access for future development of our lots as well.
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Alderman Santi likes the concept and hopes it can be a stepping stone to others on the
corner.
Alderwoman Bassi likes that there is no heavy traffic, the less traffic the better she will be
because she does live that way. She thinks she is comfortable with this.
Alderman Koch said that this sounds good to him and he likes it, wanted to know if we had to
wait for the state, yes we do need to wait.
Per Mayor Jett, the majority of support from The Council stated that if the petitioner needs our
help let him know.
D. FY24/25 Budget Presentation (City Administrator Ostrovsky)
Administrator Ostrovsky explained there is one revision that needs to be updated since the
last time she presented to The Council, otherwise, there are no other changes that need to
be made. Special Revenue Funds were covered: Tourism Fund, Pageant Fund and Band
Fund, Civil Defense Fund, Alarm Board Fund, Audit Fund, Annexation Fund, MFT and Local
Motor Fund, Developer Donations Fund, and Tax Increment Financing Fund.
Developer Donations and Tax Increment Financing Capital Projects were also outlined. Also
outlined for The Council the Debt Service Fund, Capital Project Funds, Proprietary Funds,
and Enterprise Funds were touched upon as well. Fiduciary Funds were identified as the final
slide during the deck presentation.
Individual Action Item Agenda
A. Façade Grant Program
Motion to amend the Façade Grant Program as presented (Director Martin)
Last year 9 grants were approved, and the amendments that were talked about were brought
forth to The Council.
Alderwoman Bassi stated happy to see the changes, last year 9 businesses received grants
how many more will be allowed this budget year, per Director Martin it is hard to say a list has
been kept for those calling asking for a packet and right now there are 7 people on that list,
hoping for 5-6 more.
The maximum one applicant could receive is $15,000, confirmed by Director Martin.
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Alderman Strach talked about a building owner and business owner applying for both did we
make revisions regarding this situation; Director Martin explained the TIF vs. Façade Grant that
the business acquired. Alderman Strach wanted to make sure that they were not allowed to
double up on it.
There have not been any other changes made to the program preventing it. Mayor Jett asked
if it could be modified to make sure that only one grant would be provided.
*Clerks Note: This Individual Action Item motion amends that the business owner and property
owner can only receive one grant.
A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Bassi to
approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Glab Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch.
0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved.
B.Green and Elm Street Environmental
Motion to approve a “not to exceed” amount of $63,000 to be paid to GZA environmental
consultants to perform further environmental testing to obtain a no further remediation
letter from the IEPA (Director Polerecky)
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch. 0-nays. 0-
abstained. Motion approved.
Staff Reports.
Provided the 1st meeting of each month.
Mayor’s Report: None
City Council Comments: None
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Executive Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Strach seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn to
Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss the purchase of real property for use of the public
body, including meetings held to discuss whether particular buildings and parcels should be
acquired (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)).
Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from the Executive Session at 10:20 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.
Potential Action Item following Executive Session: Motion to Authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Contract with Chicago Title Land Trust
Co. No. 5457 (Carey Electric Contractors parcel) for the purchase of 3309 and 3407 Waukegan
Road for a stated contract amount of $2,400,000.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and second by Alderwoman Miller to approve
the Executive Session Item above Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 1-
nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Potential Action Item following Executive Session: Motion to Authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Contract with WalRose LLC for the
purchase of 3311 Waukegan Road (multi-family building and parcel adjacent to Carey Electric
property) for a stated contract amount of $362,500.
A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve the Executive Session Item above Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman
Miller. 1-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Bassi to
adjourn the meeting at 10:25 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