HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/03/1994 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 3, 1994
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Cuda on Wednesday, August 3, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
�... Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen
were present: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Absent: None. City
Staff in attendance were: City Clerk Althoff, City Administrator
Peterson, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Batt, Director
of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: Director
of Parks and Recreation Merkel.
PUBLIC HEARING ON SECOND AND THIRD AMENDMENTS TO McHENRY CORPORATE
CENTER'S ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
The Public Hearing on McHenry Corporate Center's Second and Third
Amendment to the Annexation Agreement had been continued to August 3,
1994. At this time the petitioners were requesting another continuance
until August 17, 1994 for both the second and third amendments.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to continue --fig Public Hearing on
the Second and Third Amendments to McHenry Corporate Center's Annexation
Agreement to August 17, 1994 at 7:30 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Chuck Werth of 812 S. Riverside Drive, informed the Council of his
plans to build a 16' X 16' restricted helipad in front of his home on the
Fox River. He has sought and received approval from the Federal Aviation
Authority, the Illinois Department of Transporation, the Fox River
Waterway Management Agency, and the Army Corps of Engineers. In reponse
to his request for approval from the City of McHenry, Director of
Building and Zoning Lobaito informed him that pursuant to the McHenry
Zoning Ordinance, a heliport is considered a private airport, and
airports are prohibited in residential area. Airports are permitted as a
conditional use in office, business park, and industrial zoned property
only. Mr. Werth requested clarification of whether the City, in fact,
had authority to deny his request, as the location of the heliport will
be on the Fox River. After some lengthy discussion, City Attorney David
McArdle was instructed to research the issue and forward his findings and
recommendations to staff and Council.
Carol Jean Smith, representing the Landmark Commission, thanked
Alderman Bates for attending their last meeting. She reported that the
three historic display boxes located at Green Street, Main Street, and
Riverside Drive, had been repaired and updated with new materials. She
also noted that Carl Fredrickson, Commission Chairman, had resigned, and
they were seeking new applicants to the Commission.
Sam Diamond, attorney for Matt Fiascone of Inland Properties,
requested a hearing date for the August 23, 1993 continued Public Hearing
on Inland Land Appreciation Fund II 's proposed annexation for property
located south of McCullom Lake Road', adjacent to Fawn Ridge Apartments on
the east, and Mill Creek Subdivision on the south. Lengthy discussion
followed.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bates, to reconvene the Inland Land
Appreciation Fund II 's Public Hearing for the proposed annexation on
August 29, 1994 at 7:30 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates.
Voting Nay: Lawson, Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
�- Peggy Griffin and Ann Fink of Lakeland Park requested stop signs be
placed at the following intersections: Meadow and Willow; Highview and
Meadow; Prairie and Central. Discussion followed regarding the lack of
sidewalks in this area, and the fact that many children walk and play in
the streets. It was felt by Ms. Fink and Ms. Griffin that the stop signs
would deter speeders similar to the situation on Orleans Street.
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\ Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to draft an ordinance amending
Section 13-1104 of Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, adding stop signs at
the intersection of Meadow and Willow.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed regarding a standard criteria to be used for
determining whether stop signs are needed at specific locations. The two
other intersections will be reviewed under these set standards at a later
date. Further discussion ensued regarding warrants.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) Block party requests as follows:
(1) Deborah A. Danitz, 213 Canterbury Drive, August 6, 1994;
block off Wellington Drive from Augusta to Canterbury and
a portion of Canterbury Drive from Augusta to Wellington
2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m;
(2) Cheryl Wingstrom, 1711 Jennifer Lane, August 13, 1994;
block off Jennifer from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. ;
(2) McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce request to waive deposit and
fees for signs to advertise Country Meadow Craft Show on
September 18, 1994;
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RETENTION OF CITY PLANNER FOR PACINI PL NNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
The decision to retain Mr. Grossman of Associated Planners in
Woodstock, as City Planner for the Pacini P.U.D was tabled to tonight's
meeting for further consideration. Lengthy discussion followed regarding
Mr. Grossman's past projects and his views on urban development. City
Administrator Peterson noted that it was still staff's recommendation to
retain Mr. Grossman, of Associated Planners, as City Planners for the
Pacini project. No action was taken.
IMPACT FEE DISTRIBUTION
City Administrator Peterson noted that as part of the joint agreement
with McHenry School District 15 for the use of their facilities for
recreation programs in exchange for City services, the City indicated it
would distribute impact fees semi-annually rather than annually.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to distribute impact fees on a
semi-annual basis.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
LEASE FOR COPY MACHINE
City Administrator Peterson reported that as the current contract on
the office's Canon NP8530 copier is at the end of its three-year lease,
staff negotiated a new three-year lease with the same company on the same
model at the same cost the City has paid for the last three years. Staff
is requesting Council authorization to enter into a new three-year lease
for a Canon NP8530 copier at a cost of $556.00 per month.
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Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to authorize staff to enter into
a new Three-year lease with Ambassador Office Machines for a Canon NP8530
copse at a cost not to exceed $556.00 per month.
/ Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to draft an ordinance amending
Section 13-1104 of Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, adding stop signs at
the intersection of Meadow and Willow.
�. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Discussion followed regarding a standard criteria to be used for
determining whether stop signs are needed at specific locations. The two
other intersections will be reviewed under these set standards at a later
date. Further discussion ensued regarding warrants.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) Block party requests as follows:
(1) Deborah A. Danitz, 213 Canterbury Drive, August 6, 1994;
block off Wellington Drive from Augusta to Canterbury and
a portion of Canterbury Drive from Augusta to Wellington
2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m;
(2) Cheryl Wingstrom, 1711 Jennifer Lane, August 13, 1994;
..� block off Jennifer from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. ;
(2) McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce request to waive deposit and
fees for signs to advertise Country Meadow Craft Show on
September 18, 1994;
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RETENTION OF CITY PLANNER FOR PACINI PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
The decision to retain Mr. Grossman of Associated Planners in
Woodstock, as City Planner for the Pacini P.U.D was tabled to tonight's
meeting for further consideration. Lengthy discussion followed regarding
Mr. Grossman's past projects and his views on urban development. City
Administrator Peterson noted that it was still staff's recommendation to
retain Mr. Grossman, of Associated Planners, as City Planners for the
Pacini project. It was the consensus of the Council not to consider Mr.
Grossman for the City Planner position.
N*_ IMPACT FEE DISTRIBUTION
City Administrator Peterson noted that as part of the joint agreement
with McHenry School District 15 for the use of their facilities for
recreation programs in exchange for City services, the City indicated it
would distribute impact fees semi-annually rather than annually.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to distribute impact fees on a
semi-annual basis.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
LEASE FOR COPY MACHINE
City Administrator Peterson reported that as the current contract on
the office's Canon NP8530 copier is at the end of its three-year lease,
staff negotiated a new three-year lease with the same company on the same
model at the same cost the City has paid for the last three years. Staff
is requesting Council authorization to enter into a new three-year lease
for a Canon NP8530 copier at a cost of $556.00 per month.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to authorize staff to enter into
a new three-year lease with Ambassador Office Machines for a Canon NP8530
copier at a cost not to exceed $556.00 per month.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
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AIR COMPRESSOR BID - WATER DIVISION
Director of Public Works Batt informed the Council that O'Leary
Equipment of Chicago was the low bidder on an air compressor, for use in
the Water Division, in the amount of $9,518.00. This bid, however, did
not include a tachometer which is part of the original bid
specifications. O'Leary's can supply a tachometer and air oiler for an
additional $200, which is still $421 less than the next lowest bid.
-- Staff recommendation was to purchase the air compressor from O'Leary
Equipment of Chicago and add ons (tachometer and air oiler) in the amount
of $9,718. Discussion followed regarding the waiving of technicalities
and the perceived unfair advantage.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the purchase of
the air compressor in the amount of $9,518, as well as the purchase of a
tachometer and air oiler in the amount of $200 from the low bidder
O'Leary's Equipment of Chicago.
Further discussion resulted regarding what constitutes a technicality.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson.
Voting Nay: Baird.
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda called for a recess at 9:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened
at 9:20 P.M.
MAYORS STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda noted the information both for and against abolishing
townhship government included in the agenda packets. He noted that
several cities and villages had taken a formal position on this issue.
After some discussion it was determined that the City of McHenry would
not take any action on this issue.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Locke, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported that the
Finance Committee had met this evening, and the minutes would be included
in the August 17, 1994 agenda packets.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt noted that at the July 21, 1994 Plan
Commission meeting, one of the members suggested that persons requesting
action by the Plan Commission post the property in question with a sign
indicating the date of the meeting and requested action, similar to the
signs posted for Zoning Board of Appeals' meetings. City Administrator
Peterson noted that an ordinance stating time parameters, fees, and
penalties would be required to institute this procedure. No action was
taken at this time.
City Clerk Althoff reminded the Mayor and Aldermen of the Economic
Development Commission's invitation to attend their August 11, 1994
meeting at 7:30 P.M. Mike Magnuson of the County Transportation
Department will be the featured speaker. All were urged to attend.
City Clerk Althoff also informed the Council of the Chamber luncheon
on Tuesday, September 13, 1994 at 11:30 A.M. at the Tamara Royale. The
public and Chamber members are invited to attend and meet their Mayor and
Aldermen. A question and answer period follows the lunch. Anyone unable
to attend should let her know.
NEW BUSINESS
~" Alderman Locke thanked the Public Works Department for laying the
concrete pads in preparation of park bench installation. He also noted
that several telephone poles located at the intersection of Greenbrier
and Dartmoor had nails protruding from them, and requested that these
nails be removed. The parkway located at Crystal Lake Avenue and
Kensington has not yet been redone. He requested Public Works speak to
the contractor.
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Alderman Locke commented on the success of Fiesta Days, and suggested
the Fiesta Days Board consider a fireworks evening for next year. City
Administrator Peterson will share the suggestion with the Chamber via
letter.
Alderman Baird suggested further discussion on a City planner. He
also noted that the McHenry Shores residents have created a McHenry
Shores Water Company Committee.
Alderman Locke noted that new stop and speed limit signs were in
place on Crystal Lake Avenue, however, the old ones were not all
removed. Director of Public Works Batt concurred and explained the
process was lengthy and involved, and would be completed the next day.
Alderman Bates reported that he had attended the Landmark Commission
meeting. He directed the Aldermen and the viewing audience to become
familiar with the display boxes located on Green Street, Main Street, and
Riverside Drive. He also asked staff to look into the Commission's
request for additional locked storage space for some pictures.
Alderman Bates also asked for a status report on the parked trailers
at the Oaks of McHenry site. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito
reported that two trailers had been removed and the remaining are
scheduled for removal by the end of next week.
Alderman Bates also instructed Director of Building and Zoning
Lobaito to look into the falling aluminum awning lcoated at the China
Light restaurant and Some Other Nuts on Green Street. Lobaito informed
the Council he was addressing this issue.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session at
9:31 P.M. to discuss Personnel, Property Acquisition, and Pending
Litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to go back into Open Session at
10:07 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. —�
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Aldermen Bolger and Locke were directed to talk with David Kotiw
regarding his property on Green Street.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:08 P.M.
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