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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 6/3/2024 - City Council City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes �.r^V 6.3.24 � '�� \ V � `r McHenr MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 3, 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 Davis, 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 of Allegiance. � Public Hearing: Call to order a Public Hearing on the City of McHenry's proposed Ordinance Authorizing Renewal and Execution of a Cable Franchise Agreement between the City of McHenry and Comcast A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to close the Public Hearing. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Alderman Glab talked about past rough goings, which were resolved many years ago, and doesn't have a problem with this. Alderman McClatchey wanted to know why someone was not here to answer the bill raise every couple of months. Motion to pass the proposed Ordinance Authorizing Renewal and Execution of a Cable Franchise Agreement between the City of McHenry and Comcast (Deputy Clerk Johnson) A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Glab to approve the proposed ordinance above as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, � Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 6.3.24 "1 Public Comment: Jessica Bedwell, a resident of McHenry, took the podium to speak regarding the future of Landmark School closing. Stated that the maintenance has been neglected regarding this school and talked about the unique year-round program and many have moved here because of it. She is here because it impacts many in the neighborhoods around town. She feels that The City needs to be involved with District 15 and would like them to work together to help find a solution to this issue. Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented: A. Block Party Request Date Change for Woodridge Trail to be held on September 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Deputy Clerk Johnson) B. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests D . Issuance of Checks in the amount of$301,859.83 A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman � Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. �Clerks note: This item was Pulled by Alderman Glab. Alderman Glab would like his comments regarding the transparency of communication to the public to be added to the last meeting minutes. Per City Clerk Ramel the final minutes will be updated to include those comments. �. May 20, 2�4 City Council Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Alderman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried. '� z City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 6.3.24 � Individual Action Item Agenda A. Edgebrook Heights Block Party A motion to approve the block party request on Dale Street on September 28, 2024 (Deputy Clerk Johnson) A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Glab to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 1-abstained, Alderman Santi. Motion approved. *Clerks note: Items 8 & C have been pulled from the agenda per the applicants. B. Riverside Lounge Liquor License A motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to AJSGroup DBA Riverside Lounge, located at 1402 Riverside Drive, and if approved, pass an Ordinance. Amending Section 4-2-6, Alcoholic Liquor, Limitation on Number of Licenses, of the McHenry City Code (Deputy Clerk Johnson) ,� C. Riverside Lounge Video Gaming License Pending the issuance of a Class A liquor license, a motion to approve a video gaming license to ASJA Group DBA Riverside Lounge, located at 1402 Riverside Drive, and if approved, a motion to pass an Ordinance Amending Section 4-6-8, Subsection A — Number of Licenses, of the McHenry City Code (Deputy Clerk Johnson) D. 2006 Orchard Beach Road Annexation A motion to Pass an Ordinance Annexing 2006 Orchard Beach Road (Director Polerecky) A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. � 3 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 6.3.24 "\ E. 366 Bank Drive Conditional Use Permit A motion to Pass an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Drive-Thru Restaurant at 366 Bank Drive (Director Polerecky) Alderman Santi stated that it this good when this goes to zoning and then to us making it more attractive to rentals of the property. Alderwoman Miller wanted to know if the dumpsters are new and will have to coordinate garbage pick-up per Director Polerecky, she wanted to know if there is a way that they can be corralled per the tight space there. Mark, from Chicago also the applicant was present at the meeting he took the podium for any questions from The Council. Alderman McClatchey asked if he knew who would move in there it was confirmed by the applicant that there are currently talks with coffee shops and sandwich shops. Alderman Glab wanted to know if the amount of parking spots would be discussed. Per Director Polerecky there are some concerns that he has discussed with the petitioner and talked with tenants regarding the garbage pick-up schedule etc. The proposed drive-through site is on the conceptional view as presented, before the turn on page 69 of the packet. � Per Mayor Jett obviously, he knows that Mark would like the flow to work and be successful as confirmed by the constituent. Alderwoman Bassi visited the site the day before and had concerns regarding the garbage cans, Mark stated that the garbage area is separate from the drive. She feels it is a pretty tight fit and would like to see him work with Director Polerecky. Some talks have been in process per Director Polerecky. A motion was made by Alderman Santi 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 Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. F. 5000 Key Lane Use Variance A motion to Pass an Ordinance granting a Use Variance to allow a Model Home/Leasing Office for the property at 5000 Key Lane (Director Polerecky) Alderman Glab would like to see something in there regarding the leasing office and that it is just for those properties. Brian Cunat, the petitioner, has no problem with Alderman Glab's suggestion; however, he noted that the model is a leasing office for the Townhomes of Prairie --� Lakes and Villas of Patriot Estates. 4 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 6.3.24 � Alderwoman Miller agreed with that as well. Alderwoman Bassi knows that is a rental townhome, and out of courtesy, wanted to know if Brian has talked to any current people renting, it was confirmed he has and there were not many concerns about it. Also, the question was asked if the leasing office in the duplex going to be closed, and it was confirmed yes per Brian. Suggest amendment by Alderman Glab to all the sales from this particular until related to Townhomes of Prairie Lakes and Villas of Patriot Estates. A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey 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 Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. G. 3707 Waukegan Road Zoning Map Amendment A motion to Pass an Ordinance granting a Zoning Map Amendment to RS-4 High- � Density Single Family Residential District for the property located at 3707 Waukegan Road (Director Polerecky) Neil G. from Grayslake was asked if these are two separate addresses, per Alderwoman Bassi. He wants separate addresses. Alderman Glab wanted to know if everything has been looked at regarding setbacks etc. Per Directory Polerecky it was confirmed yes, it meets the zoning requirements to make it a single- family zone. A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Koch to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. H. Community Solar Agreement A motion to authorize the Mayor's execution of a Community Solar Subscription Agreement between the City of McHenry and Arcadia (Director Lynch) Alderman Santi wanted to know if there are any upfront costs, per Director Lynch there are not, and no upfront costs either. Credits on the utility bills in 2025. Alderman Davis wanted � to know if this is more of a lease, where the company has the maintenance, it was confirmed yes. 5 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 6.3.24 � Alderman Glab wanted to know when there will be an ordinance and it was confirmed that it is not needed. Alderwoman Bassi wanted to know where the farm is, per Director Lynch they do not provide that. A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. I. Fueling Station Fence/Gate A motion to 1) waive competitive bidding, 2) pass an ordinance for a budget amendment for $15,892.00 with funds transferred from the police asset forfeiture account, and 3) award the fence project to Wood Master Fence in an amount not to exceed $65,892.00 (Chief Birk) Alderman Glab thanked Chief Birk for his responsibility with this project. Alderwoman Miller would like to know the total in the account, Chief Birk would need to email her with that so he can confirm. .-� A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. J. Water Tower#4 Painting Project A motion to award a lump sum contract for the Water Tower#4 Painting Project to Era- Valdivia Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $814,801.00 and to authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of$81,480 (Director Wirch) Alderman McClatchey asked about the quality of the contractors, per Director Wirch many have contested great work. Alderman Glab stated the money could be used for other projects but understands if this is not completed the towers will deteriorate. Alderwoman Miller stated that she wanted to know where most of the cost comes from, it was confirmed by Director Wirch most is labor costs. Alderman Koch wanted to know if there were any other bids, there were five bids as confirmed also by Director Wirch. "� 6 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 6.3.24 � A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. Discussion Item Agenda: Staff Reports: Director Hobson, stated that this Friday is the Deputy Director of Tourism, showcase in our town. Another mention was that the Kids Fishing Derby is coming back at Whispering Oaks by the ponds, they will be stocked with fish and it is a free fishing day in IL. The First Saturday concert will be on June 15'h. Also expressed by Director Hobson Could is he could not say enough about the Pearl Street Markets and seeing the number of families down there and all that has been completed down there and seeing it all come together. We should be proud of what is going on down there. Alderman McClatchey stated that the family atmosphere stood out to him as well. Mayor's Report: None City Council Comments: Alderman Glab stated that D156 has a tractor pulling out a roller to level out the property to the city lot, all that property was engineered and reengineered and it � is being lived out after the work that has been done there, would like The City to check it out. Per Directory Polerecky wanted to know if the grass is being torn and it is not per Alderman Glab, he will look into it. He also, commented about the Landmark speaker tonight and thinks The City should be involved because it is historical. Alderwoman Miller communicated she has been hearing that one of the requests regarding pickleball from several residents, wanted to know the plan for this topic. The short term stated that tennis courts will have added stripes for the game, and there will be more to follow regarding pickleball all per Director Hobson will be presenting that to The Council. Also touched upon is the golf cart ordinance and that it may need some clarification per Alderwoman Miller, who had many questions regarding it, she wanted to know if there are signs that can be utilized. Per Chief Birk when you register you receive all the rules, along with the applicant completing a signature of acknowledgment, and acknowledge the roads that you cannot take the golf cards on. Alderwoman Miller wanted to know if handicapped people could be transported by golf cart, to various areas including Miller Point. Director Hobson stated that the design is for drop-off if needed, but no golf cards are running people around yet. Alderman Glab thinks that adding golf carts to the discussion item on the agenda would be a good thing to have, it has been a while since there has been discussion. Mayor Jett asked who would like to move forward with a golf cart discussion and many on The Council agreed to bring it back as a discussion item. �'` Alderwoman Bassi wanted to know with Director Hobson how things are going with the updates regarding the parks and neighborhood parks as well, she noted some of the repairs that were � City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 6.3.24 "1 completed. Director Hobson stated that the updated list of the projects with the all- encompassing parks will be sent out. Alderwoman Miller wanted to know about the grass cutting and what to do if those have not been mowed in a while. It was brought to The Council's attention by Director Polerecky that many residents were participating in No-Mow May which is to help the first bees etc for the season. Alderman Koch wanted to know about the piers and if they are on order for West Beach, they are on order per Director Hobson and should be installed before July, the boat launch same thing, and for the playground at East Beach, the swings will be replaced working on second quote per Director Hobson. City Clerk Ramel asked the question about trees that were removed from the Riverside Drive location going north. Per Director Wirch they were overgrown and not healthy therefore they had to be removed. Executive Session: Executive Session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held to discuss whether a particular parcel should be acquired (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)). � A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:06 pm 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 8:32 p.m. A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Koch to return to an open session. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. � s City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 6.3.24 � Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. / � � X `/y� ,�, X ��► `�-�• � 1 Mayor Wayne Jett City Clerk Trisha Ramel � � 9 "`� "� "1