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REGULAR MEETING �3
MAY 18, 1994
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
,1 by Mayor Cuda on Wednesday, May 18, 1994 at 7:38 P.M. in the Council Room
of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were
present: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Absent: None. City
Staff in, attendance: City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, City
Administgator Peterson, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of
Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, who
arrived at 7:45 P.M. . Absent: Chief of Police Joyce.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Judy .Gertz of 1718 Leonard Avenue stated her concerns regarding the
hazardous traffic, particularly on Orleans Avenue, in the Mill Creek
subdivision. Mayor Cuda directed Ms. Gertz to the Public Works
Committee. Alderman Bolger, Chairman of the Public Works Committee,
invited Ms. Gertz to the next Public Works Committee meeting on Monday,
May 23, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. Alderman Bolger noted he would contact Ms.
Gertz the next morning at her home to personally review the traffic
conditions.
Director Merkel left the meeting at 7:52 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
�...� Alderman Locke questioned the purpose of purchasing a $199.88
U laminating machine from Quill Corporation. As no reasonable answer was
forthcoming, Alderman Locke requested this item not be approved for
payment.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows, with the exclusion of payment to Quill Corporation in the amount
of $199.88.
(1) May 9, 1994 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(2) May 11, 1994 2egular G'ty '•!CL_i.o :::Lnu,::es;
.3; Picnic/beer Permits
(4) April Budget Report
(5) April Treasurer's Report
(6) April Bills for Approval, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
77327 #VOID 5-19-94 ---
77328 (VOID ---
77329 Ace Hardware 513.84
77330 Acme Brick & Supply Co. 202.20,
77331 Dan Adams Steel Service 4.00
77332 R.A. Adams Enterprises 31.O2
77333 American Planning Association 45.90
77334 Ameritech Credit Corporation 1,234.27
77335 Ameritech/Claims Dist. HQ 2H 185.14
77336 Associated Electrical Contractor .1,814.00
77337 Badger Uniforms 285.35
77338 B and H Industries 175.41
77339 Peter Baker & Son Co. 38.00
77340 Cheryl Ann Barone 527.30
77341 Baxter & Woodman Inc. 1,387.75
77342 Boncosky Oil Company 4,630.07
77343 Bone Safety Signs 96.53
77344 Botts Welding & Truck Service Inc. 11.95
77345 Phillip Brady & Associates Inc. 330.00
-- 77346 L.M. Brownsey Supply Company 44.00.
77347 Building Officials & Code Adm. 18.00
77348 Bureau of Testing Services 1,084.65
77349 Burgess, Anderson & Tate Inc. 96.06
77350 Burns Industrial Supply Co. Inc. 76.58
77351 Canon Financial Services Inc. 556.00
77352 Case Power & Equipment 1,485.23
�... 77353 Cellular One - Chicago 76.91
77354 Chuck's Towing 65.00
77355 Clarke Environmental Mosquito 1,772.00
77356 Comark Inc. 1,614.00
77357 Commonwealth Edison 6,857'.87
77358 Commonwealth Edison 744.88
77359 Crystal Lake Tire & Battery Inc. 92.86
77360 Curran Contracting Company 665.00
77361 D & J Automotive Supply 46.61
77362 Decker Supply Co. Inc. 254.70
May 18, 1994 Page 2
GENERAL FUND (cont'd)
77363 AB Dick Products Co. of Rockford 300.00 '1
77364 Ed's Rental & Sales 29.70
77365 E.M.P. & I Supply Company 123.34
77366 Extech Company 97.35
77367 Fashion Star Inc. 1,820.18
77368 Foto Fast 3.47
77369 George P. Freund Inc. 230.77
77370 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 100.00
77371 The Glidden Company 1,793.46
77372 W.W. Grainger Inc. 57.63
77373 Horizon Distributors Inc. 79.82
77374 JBL Industrial Supply 153.54
77375 Kar Products 432.60
77376 Lake-Cook Farm Supply Company 1,000.98
77377 Gary Lang Chevrolet Inc. 33.60
77378 LaSalle National Bank 90,725.52
77379 Leach Enterprises 4.85
77380 LETN 388.00
77381 Main Paint & Decorating 32.30
77382 M-B Company Inc. 189.57
77383 McHenry County Business Journal 100.00
77384 McHenry Printing Services 2,815.10
77385 McHenry Specialties 159.20
77386 Meyer Material Company 376.36
77387 Monroe Truck Equipment 45.00
77388 Moran Equipment Corp. 72.25
77389 Nashua Express 153.00
77390 G. Neil Companies 84.29
77391 NIMC's On-The-Job Occupational Health 430.35
77392 Northern Illinois Gas 328.68
77393 Northeastern Illinois Planning Comm. 4,488.45
77394 FNnr 747.50,
thern Computer Services Inc.
77395 North East Multi-Regional Training 1,360.00
77396 Northwest Auto Electric
77397 . Northwest Herald 240.00
77398 Ray O'Herron Co. Inc. 1,852.23
77399 PACE 5,632.48 ---
77400 Papers Unlimited 3,778.49
77401 Partymakers 218.00.
77402 IPC World 33.97'
77403 Petal & Stems 40.00
77404 Petersen Sand & Gravel 1,512.51
77405 PF Pettibone & Co. 123.45
77406 Quill Corporation 199.88
77407 Radicom Inc. 39.50
77408 Rebars & Steel 6.00
77409 Reilly, Graham, McAndrews & Cunabaugh 5,600.00
77410 Reliable Sand & Gravel Co. Inc. 122.50
77411 Rockford Industrial Welding Supply 66.27
77412 Scan-Am Company 129.50
77413 Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson 299.27
77414 Skokie Valley Asphalt 222.00
77415 Stan's Office Machines 156.31
77416 Erwin Steffen 285.00
77417 Terminal Supply Co. 52.75
77418 Thompson Elevator Inspection Service 1,470.00
77419 Thornton's Turf Nursery 1,900.00
77420 Unitog Rental Services 59.76
77421 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 11.93
77422 Zee Medical Service 39.40
77423 Zep Manufacturing 8.37
77424 The Zoning Report . 58.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
10855 VOID ---
10856 VOID ---
10857 Ace Hardware 421.99
10858 American National Hank & Trust Co. 958.33
10859 Ameritech 'Cred"t Corporation 117.54
10860 Aqua Prep Inc. 4,350.06
10861 David J. LaMontagne D/B/A Automatic Control 195.60
May 18, 1994 Page 3
WATER/SEWER FUND (cont'd)
10862 Badger Meter Inc. 457.39
10863 Baxter & Woodman Inc. 5,605.55
10864 Boncosky Oil Company 753.69
10865 Buss Ford Sales 111.14
10866 Commonwealth Edison 15,967.90
10867 Commonwealth Edison 349.62
10868 D'Angelo Natural Spring Water 23.80
10869 Fisher Scientific 82.78
10870 George P. Freund Inc. 2.44
10871 Freund International 7.81
10872 Grower Equipment & Supply Co. 262.50
10873 KJell Corporation 3,480.00
10874 KTD Manufacturing & Power Transmission 15.81
10875 Leach Enterprises Inc. 88.03
10876 McHenry Analytical Water Laboratory 326.00
10877 McHenry Electric & Supply 184.53
10878 Meyer Material Company 229.75
10879 NCL of Wisconsin Inc. 101.59
10880 NIMC's On-The-Job Occupational Health 55.00
10881 Northern Illinois Gas 1,548.89
10882 Northern Computer Services Inc. 260.00
10883 Petersen Sand & Gravel 52.40
10884 Pioneer Truck Parts 6.81
10885 Precision Sharpening & Rep. Inc. 10.29 .
10886 Rowell Chemical Corporation 1,150.00
10887 Unitog Rental Services 46.00
10888 Waste Mgmt. of McHenry County 92.00
10889 Water Products Company 468.00
10890 Woodland RDF 1,812.80
10891 Zep Manufacturing 97.30
RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND
4180 • VOID =-
4181 Ameritech Credit Corporation 25.19
4182 BSN Sports 89.21
4183 Classic Trophies 35.00
4184 Robert C. Osmundsen D/B/A Computertots 186.00
4185 Commonwealth Edison 196.13
4186 Crystal Manor Stables Inc. 320.00
4187 John R. DeBoer Interprises/RC Cola 560.50
4188 Foto Fast 9.93
4189 Great Lakes Apparel Inc. . 1,689.13
4190 J & B Business Systems 39.25
4191 Rosemary Kondritz 393.56
4192 S & S Arts and Crafts 434.25
4193 Target Screen Printing 1,199.21
4194 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 38.71
4195 Zion Lutheran Church 269.00
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Merkel returned to the meeting at 7:58 P.M.
-- USE VARIANCE REQUEST - WALTER & JOAN DAMBROWSKI, 4910 W. ELM STREET
The petitioners, Walter and Joan Dambrowski, are seeking a
conditional use for the operation of an auto repair business at 4910 W.
Elm Street. Currently, the property is being used as a motorcycle repair
and parts facility. The Zoning Board of Appeals heard this petition at
its April 18, 1994 meeting and recommended granting a conditional use for
this property subject to some restrictions.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to concur with the Zoning Board
of Appeals' recommendation and pass an ordinance granting a conditional
use for the operation of an auto repair business at 4910 W. Elm, subject
to the following restrictions being met before commencing business:
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(1) Staff approval of plans for landscaping, screening and fencing;
(2) Refuse area limited to a 10' X 10' square foot area;
(3) No outside storage of vehicles, equipment, or supplies for over a "1
24=hour period;
(4) All 11azardous solutions must be stored in a closed, 55 gallon drum,
inside a locked, fenced-in concrete dike area;
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
-Alderman Locke left the meeting at 8:12 P.M.
ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY ALONG ROUTE 120 FROM THE FOX RIVER TO CHAPEL HILL
ROAD
City Administrator Peterson sought approval of his letter which was
to be sent to all affected property owners for annexation east of the Fox
River to Chapel Hill Road, along Route 120. Discussion resulted in
suggested letter changes and a new public meeting date was set for June
15th at 7:00 P.M.
Alderman Locke returned to the meeting at 8:15 P.M.
The Council will discuss this issue in depth at its regular June 13th
meeting.
McHENRY SCHOOL AISTRICT 15 PROPOSAL REGARDING CITY SERVICES AND SCHOOL
RENTAL FEES
Alderman Bolger and Administrator Peterson met with Bill Dodds and
Lucy Fick from School District 15 to review a list of requests to provide
City services- to District 15 in exchange for the waiver of school fees
for the use of School District facilities. A verbal report was made ty
Alderman Bc_ger. After a lengthy discussion, it was determined that some
items needed further clarification and more definitive 'Language.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates,. to approve the continuation of -
negotiations with School District 15 in the hopes of creating and
executing a cooperative agreement.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Subsequently, each item was examined with the following
recommendations:
(1) Agreed to assist the School District in emergency snow crises by.
(a) Providing end loaders for major snow removal to schools
located within City limits;
(b) In emergency situations, upon request, providing salt
spreading, billing the School District for salt
consumption at the City's rate.
(2) Agreed to provide and deliver, chips for playground cushions as
available.
(3) The City denied District 15's request to assist in cutting the
fields at Edgebrook Junior High, Parkland Junior High, and
Riverwood Elementary School.
(4) Assist with preparation of baseball diamonds at those fields the
City schedules for use.
(5) The City denied District 15's request to provide free school bus ,ON
vehicle stickers.
(6) Agreed to distribute developer donation funds to school
d;stricts semi-annually.
(7) Agreed to scheduling of summer activities b)e- park district
(8) '1greec, :.:F_` =�8:..,.:'�S :f8 3i,1Ci _ _.-'st1:jcc"s wo'u_.C, day ;:re da.ae
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ca��lities.
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(9) Agreed that the Park Program Brochure would give credit to the
cooperative effort of the School Districts and the City in
`- offering the reduced rates due to the cooperative association
formed.
(10) 4Agreed that the Park Department will provide a list of programs,
supervisors, and phone numbers to the School District indicating
security and building coverage of facilities used. District 15
will provide names and phone numbers of principals for each
--- school facility used to the Park Department. A designated
representative for the Parks and Recreation Department, and the
School District would meet twice a year to review and discuss
proposed joint uses of facilities. These meetings should be
held in September to discuss the Winter and Spring facility
requests and in February to discuss the Summer and Fall facility
requests.
(11) Agreed that the school would be able to use the Park picnic
facilities at no charge, as has been done in the past, as long
as City reservation procedure was followed.
(12) Agreed that the City and the School District would continue to
explore shared use of a City fuel storage facility.
(13) Agreed to continue discussion on agreements regarding future
sites for schools on City property.
In addition, Council would also like to add the following two items:
(A) City Parks and Recreation programs would have first priority in
scheduling school facilities after school-sponsored activities, and
(B) Two weeks notice would have to be given by the School District to the
City in order to cancel or change use of the.school fa:.11ity.
City Administrator Peterson was instructed to write a proposal, as per
Council recommendations. A copy of the proposal should then be forwarded
to Superintendent Dodds.
WATER/SEWER CONNECTION FEES AND RATE INCREASES
At its April 25, 1994 meeting, the Finance Committee recommended
approval to increase water and sewer connection fees, water rates, and
sewer rates. These increases were then approved as part of the 1994-95
Budget at the April 27, 1994 Annual City Council Meeting. Subsequently,
motions made at the May 9, 1994 Council meeting to approve the Finance
Committee's recommendation to raise the respective fees were all
rescinded. In light of this action, the Council must reconsider this
issue and raise the rates, or adjust the 1994-95 Budget figures.
Discussion regarding alternatives to rate increases ensued.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to send these issues back to the
Finance Committee for further discussion.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to table the previous motion.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried and the motion was tabled.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to pass an ordinance increasing
the water and sewer connection fees from $150 to $250, effective August
1, 1994, with the additional $100 in revenue being applied to Building
and Zoning for the purpose of offsetting inspection fees, exempting
Country Club Estates subdivision from this ordinance.
Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Lawson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Locke, to not increase water rates from $1.00/1,000 gallons
to $1.10/1,000 gallons. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to send the water and sewer rate
increases back to the Finance Committee for further analysis.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The next Finance Committee was scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 1994
at 7:00 P.M.
REQUEST FROM NIKKI SACKS OF CRII ESTOPPERS
Crimestoppers Chairman, Nikki Sacks, has requested Council approval
to use. Municipal facilities to film "Crimestoppers Live", an educational
program dealing with crime, to be aired on local cable tel2vision.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to allow Ms. Sacks to utilize
Municipal Center facilities with the details to be worked out by staff on
a 6-month trial basis, subject to all program topics being approved in
writing by Chief Joyce.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Locke, Bates.
Voting Nay: Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda informed the Council he and City Administrator Peterson
had met with Robert Calkins, Vice President of the Penguin Group, L.P.
who represent the owners of approximately 150 acres. just west of the
Ostead Cemetery on the north side of Route 120. Presently, they are
involved in preliminary inquiry only. They did express, however,
potential interest in annexation and purchased a copy of the Master Plan
for Sewer, Water, and Wastewater Systems.
Mayor Cuda requested approval of his appointments to the Ad Hoc
Committee on Development and the special committee formed by the Economic
Development Commission, for purposes of developing a business incentive
policy.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to approve the Mayor's "1
appointment of Mel Prust to the Ad Hoc Committee on Development, and the
appointment of Aldermen Baird and Bates to the EDC Committee on
developing a business incentive policy.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Baird, Chairman of the Building, Zoning, Planning &
Development Committee, informed the Council the Committee would be
recommending as per their May 11, 1994 meeting, Council approval
regarding changes in building addition fees.
Alderman Bates, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee,
briefly reviewed the minutes of the last two Parks and Recreation ---
Committee meetings. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, May 26, 1994 at 7:30 P.M.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reported that the County has
notified the Building and Zoning Department of two potential developments
within the 1 1/2 'mile jurisdiction of the City: Cunat Brothers project
of 25 lots in Glacial eights, and Adams Commercial Park, approximately
16 1/2 acres l:cated off of Route 120, eas-c of the Fox River. The Adams
Commercial Park is cne of the businesses identified for potential
annexation east of the river. There is definitive interest by Adams in
acquiring City sewer facilities.
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Director of Public Works Batt noted, barring any inclement weather,
Country Club Estates may be finished by the end of next week. The
McHenry Shores street light survey has been completed, and additional
lighting will be added on an ongoing basis.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel distributed price quotations
received from local boat dealers and marinas for watercraft and safety
equipment for Petersen Park Beach. Director Merkel made his
recommendations and noted all purchases came in under budget.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to authorize the purchase of:
(1) two - 3 seat paddle boats for $349.00 each, one - 5 seat paddle
boat for $499.00 from Munson Marine; (2) two twelve-foot aluminum row
boats at $579.00 from West Shore Marine; (3) one twelve-foot sailboat
from Sailing World, Inc. at $1,780.00; and (4) two windsurf boards
at $519.00 each from New England Camp and Recreation Supply, as well
as the required safety equipment for these watercraft.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Director Merkel then reported that the Parks and Recreation
`- Department is considering application for two grants: one for the
Petersen land acquisition, and one for the Brookside Park development.
Merkel concluded his report, informing the Council that Fort McHenry
was in full swing, although more volunteers would always be appreciated.
City Administrator Peterson noted receipt of a memo from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers noting the dredging of Boone Creek Channel near
Dobyn's House Restaurant. Peterson also noted that letters had been sent
to the seven affected property owners regarding additional Main Street
parking. A meeting with these property owners has. been scheduled for
Mondays•. May 23, 1994 at 2:00 P.M. for the purpose of describing the
proposal and seeking input.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Baird asked staff to address the broken asphalt lined up
along the front of the parking lot at Sloppy T's. Director of Building
and Zoning Lobaito will look into this matter.
Aldermen Locke requested the Hampton property be mowed. The Public
Works Department will comply with this request.
Alderman Bates indicated the Boone Creek clean-up will continue this
Saturday, and volunteers are welcome. He also noted the north shore
clean-up was going very well.
Mayor Cuda recessed the meeting at 10:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened
at 10:33 P.M. , with Alderman Locke absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to go into Executive Session at
10:34 P.M. to discuss Sale of City Property and Personnel Matters.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to go back into Open Session at
11:48 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
`-- Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the following
salaries for the 1994-95 Fiscal Year:
City Administrator Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68,000
Police Chief Patrick Joyce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66,000
Director of Public Works Fred Batt . . . . . . . . . . . . $61,500
Director of Parks and Recreation Pete Merkel . . $52,500
Director of Building and Zoning John Lobaito . . $50,000
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: Bates.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 11:54 P.M.
CITY C ERK MAYOR