HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/17/1993 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Cuda on Wednesday, November 17, 1993 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 Gilpin, City Administrator
Peterson, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Batt, Director
of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks & Recreation Merkel.
Absent: Chief of Police Joyce.
TER MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed up to speak at the ten minute public input session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) November 3, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting;
(2) Progress Payment No. 1 to Schroeder & Schroeder, in the amount of
$132,058.00, for 1993 Sidewalk Program'
(3) October Treasurer's Report;
(4) October Budget Report;
(5) October Bills for Approval, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
75995 VOID ---
75996 Ace Hardware 131.50
75997 Acme Brick and Supply Co. 92.50
75998 Dan Adams Steel Service 1,317.09
75999 R.A. Adams Enterprises 191.06
76000 Alexander Battery Co. Inc. 48.00
76001 Althoff Industries 401.00
76002 American Blueprint & Supply 32.47
76003 Ameritech Credit Corporation 1,234.27
76004 Badger Uniforms 111.45
76005 B and H Industries 353.90
76006 Cheryl Ann Barone 1,007.30
76007 Baxter & Woodman Inc. 6,460.95
76008 Boncosky Oil Company 5,561.89
76009 Botts Welding & Truck Service Inc. 11.20
76010 Phillip E. Brady 330.00
76011 L.M. Brownsey Supply Company 87.18
76012 Building Officials & Code Admin. 120.00
76013 Burgess, Anderson & Tate Inc. 438.51
76014 Burns Industrial Supply Co. Inc. 157.67
76015 Buss Ford Sales 110.39
76016 Carlson Auto Body 500.00
76017 Comark Inc. 190.00
76018 Commonwealth Edison 9,203.62
76019 Communications Revolving Fund 425.00
76020 Commonwealth Edison 1,192.63
76021 Conservation Services 100.00
76022 Continental Mobile Telephone 66.50
76023 Cornerstone Material Recovery 400.00
76024 Craft Concrete Products Inc. 446.40
76025 Crystal Lake Tire & Battery Inc. 364.06
76026 Curran Contracting Company 194.40
76027 Decker Supply Co. Inc. 228.50
76028 AB Dick Products Co. of Rockford 73.80
76029 DuraBilt Fence 386.00
76030 Ed's Rental & Sales 90.90
76031 Employee Data Forms Inc. 25.00
76032 Extech Company 147.35
76033 FDC Corporation 457.00
76034 Federal Media Inc. 17.52
76035 Ferrellgas 10.20
76036 Forte Computer Services Inc. 22.80
76037 Foxcroft Meadows 11.04
76038 George P. Freund Inc. 267.34
76039 Garrelt's Plumbing & Heating 156.32
76040 Great Lakes Apparel Inc. 31.00
76041 Haines & Company Inc. 369.74
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GENERAL FUND (continued)
76042 Don Hansens Alignment Service 35.00
76043 Hardware Service Co. 25.92
76044 ICMA 69.50
76045 Ideal Uniform Service 127.20
76046 Jewel Food Stores 5.07
76047 Kar Products 205.49
76048 KDS Tech Services Inc. 433.80
76049 Kirchner Fire Extinguisher 22.00
76050 Gary Lang Chevrolet Inc. 208.12
76051 Leach Enterprises Inc. 54.45
76052 Lee & Ray Electric 130.50
76053 Locker's Flowers 40.00
76054 Main Paint & Decorating 22.77
76055 McCann Construction Specialties 58.90
76056 Thomas F. McGuire & Assoc. LTD 910.00
76057 McHenry Auto Parts 1,263.52
76058 McHenry Printing Services 195.60
76059 Meyer Material Company 340.19
76060 Midwest Distribution 680.00
76061 Myron Manufacturing Corporation 13.24
76062 NCR Corporation 1,197.00
76063 NEBS 207.93
76064 Northern Illinois Gas 213.34
76065 Northern Computer Services Inc. 3,287.50
76066 Northern Illinois Flight Center 689.29
76067 Northwest Auto Electric 116.00
76068 NRPA 41.50
76069 The Office Shoppe 37.20
76070 PACE 5,739.05
76071 Petersen Sand & Gravel 1,770.12
76072 Precision Sharpening & Rep. Inc. 55.50
76073 Quill Corporation 143.26
76074 Radicom Inc. 186.76
76075 Reilly, Graham, McAndrews & Cunabaugh 5,600.00
76076 Rockford Industrial Welding Supply 68.48
76077 Rotary Club of McHenry 154.17
76078 Safety Kleen Corp. 131.50
76079 Scan-Am Company 450.00
76080 Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweater & Geraldson 1,127.52
76081 Sidener Supply Company 973.10
76082 Skokie Valleyu Asphalt 3,431.68
76083 Smith Engineering Consultants PC 208.40
76084 Stan's Office Machines 228.04
76085 Thompson Elevator Inspection Service 1,520.00
76086 Thornton's Turf Nursery 142.50
76087 United Laboratories 99.60
76088 The University of Illinois 186.45
76089 Unitog Rental Services 78.02
76090 K. VanBourgondien & Sons Inc. 335.81
76091 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 192.24
76092 Wolf Camera Inc. 132.87
WATER/SEWER FUND
10386 VOID ---
10387 Ace Hardware 211.98
10388 Dan Adams Steel Service 247.46
10389 American National Bank & Trust 506.09
10390 Ameritech Credit Corporation 117.54
10391 Badger Meter Inc. 3,297.60
10392 Baxter & Woodman Inc. 11,774.50
10393 Boncosky Oil Company 1,304.40
10394 Burgess, Anderson & Tate Inc. 305.74
10395 Commonwealth Edison 23,175.06
10396 Commonwealth Edison 62.00
10397 Crystal Lake Tire & Battery Inc. 300.64
10398 D'Angelo Natural Spring Water 47.60
10399 Envirex Inc. 893.00
10400 George P. Freund Inc. 25.50
10401 Freund International 7.90
10402 G.C.C. Enterprises Inc. 500.00
10403 W.W. Grainger Inc. 774.00
10404 Grower Equipment & Supply Co. 272.75
10405 Gunderson Plumbing 89.96
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WATER/SEWER FUND (continued)
10406 Interstate Battery 101.90
10407 Gary Lang Chevrolet Inc. 29.59
10408 Leach Enterprises Inc. 28.43
10409 McHenry Analytical Water Laboratory 190.00
10410 McHenry Auto Parts 13.61
10411 McHenry County Glass & Mirror 2,726.00
10412 McHenry Electric & Supply 765.27
10413 Meyer Material Company 610.76
10414 Midwest Meter Inc. 70.10
10415 NCL of Wisconsin Inc. 417.12
10416 Northern Illinois Gas 532.09
10417 Northern Computer Services Inc. 375.00
10418 Quill Corporation 9.39
10419 Reliance Safety Equipment 343.69
10420 Rowell Chemical Corporation 1,672.44
10421 Fred Schmidt Plumbing 54.93
10422 Sidener Supply Company 140.75
10423 Smith Ecological Systems Inc. 598.26
10424 Thornton's Turf Nursery 98.25
10425 Unitog Rental Services 199.35
10426 Waste Management North 170.00
10427 Wtaer Products Company 148.68
10428 Wirfs Industries Inc. 40.00
10429 Woodland Recycling & Disposal 41294.40
10430 Zep Manufacturing 61.70
RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND
3821 VOID ---
3822 American Academic Supplies 83.57
3823 Ameritech Credit Corporation 25.19
3824 Chapel Hill Golf Club 1,097.50
3825 Computertots 143.00
3826 Commonwealth Edison 887.24
3827 Crystal Manor Stables Inc. 704.00
3828 Foto Fast 10.94
3829 Rosemary Kondritz 270.75
3830 Lynn Wagner 420.00
3831 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 116.79
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL USE SIGN REQUEST BY GARY LANG
Gary Lang of Pontiac, Cadillac, Subaru car dealerships, requested a
conditional use to permit the re-painting of a wall mural and outdoor
advertising sign at the corner of Routes 120 and 31. Director of
Building and Zoning Lobaito pointed out that his office had a problem
issuing new sign permits to Gary Lang since he is in violation of the
temporary sign ordinance at his three business locations. He has been
notified to correct them on two separate occasions, but the violation
still exists.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to grant the variation request
of Gary Lang, but that the "S" be removed from in front of "Route 31" on
the sign.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to amend the motion by adding
"contingent upon compliance of the temporary sign violation."
Voting on the amendment:
Voting Aye: Lawson, Bates, Bolger.
Voting Nay: Baird, Locke.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Voting on the original motion, which reads "to grant the variation
request of Gary Lang, but that the "S" be removed from in front of Route
31 on the sign, contingent upon compliance of the temporary sign
violation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried. .—.
Lang was asked to report back to the Council on December 1, 1993 for
further Council review regarding his current violation .
APPEAL OF FIRST CLASS AFFAIR
This agenda item for the appeal of a permit application was removed
from the agenda.
McHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REOUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK
Debbie Harr, Executive Director of the McHenry Area Chamber of
Commerce, and Carol Bradley, Crafts Fair Chairman, addressed the Council
to request use of Petersen Park on September 18, 1994. The Chamber
wishes to hold its Second Annual Country Meadows Craft Show. Ms. Bradley
said that the Chamber Committees would handle all of the work involved
with this project, and the only thing the City crews would be asked to do
would be to mow the Park before the Craft Fair.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve the request of the
McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, and allow them to hold a Country
Meadows Craft Show on September 18, 1994 in Petersen Park with no permit
fee to be charged.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
BUSINESS EXPANSION/RETENTION SURVEY
The McHenry County Economic Development Corporation wishes to conduct
a business expansion/retention survey throughout the entire County to
determine the current and future plans of existing businesses. The
McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce agreed to conduct this survey in the
City of McHenry. They asked for the City's endorsement of this project.
The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Harr and
McHenry County Economic Development Corporation Executive Chairman Jim
Allen, were present at the meeting to answer questions of the Council.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that it
endorses this business expansion/retention survey within the City, and
asks that the survey results be presented to the Council upon completion.
1994-95 NISRA MEMBERSHIP DUES
Brian Shahinian and Colleen Fitzgerald of NISRA were present to give
an overview of NISRA programs during the past year. It was the NISRA
Board's decision to request dues from participating municipalities at the
rate of the CPI for 1992 (2.9%) plus growth. This would result in an
assessment to the City for dues of $44,024.00. If just the current dues
of $40,804.00 X the CPI of 2.9% were used, the membership dues would be
$41,987.00.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Bates, to approve the amount of
$41,987.00 for the 1994-95 NISRA membership dues, which is 2.9% of the
current year's membership dues.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REFINANCING - REFUNDING BOND ISSUES
This item was deferred until the December 1, 1993 meeting.
RECESS
Mayor Cuda called for a recess at 8:48 P.M. The meeting reconvened
at 8:57 P.M. with everyone still in attendance.
REVIEW 1993 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
Park Director Merkel and Recreation Supervisor Lorene Marcinek
presented a summary of the 1993 Summer Recreation Programs. Charts and
overhead graphs were presented, which displayed financial and historical
information to highlight some of the key decision areas.
PARKING ORDINANCES
The Council approved the installation of a turnaround at the south
end of Lakewood Road at a previous meeting. In order to maintain this
area, it is recommended the Council pass an ordinance making the
turnaround a "No Parking" area. Also, to correct a past oversight, it
was recommended the Council approve a stop sign at Albany on Route 31 at
the south entrance to the Tonyan Industrial Park.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to pass an ordinance creating
"No Parking" in the turnaround area on Lakewood Road and to authorize
installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Albany and Route 31,
as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES
The 1993-94 Budget allows for the purchase of 5 vehicles - 4 pickup
trucks which would be replacement vehicles, and one snow plow for an
additional vehicle. It was recommended these vehicles be replaced so the
City has reliable equipment to perform its various service functions.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to advertise for bids for five
Public Works vehicles, as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
DRAINAGE DITCH CLEAN-UP
The Council previously discussed a number of methods to correct
localized flooding problems. Much of the work has been done by Public
Works crews, however, some of the work needs to be performed to reduce
flooding which cannot be done by Public Works crews and needs to be
contracted out. Two quotes were received regarding the drainage ditch
that runs between Crystal Lake Road and Front Royal Drive.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to authorize accepting and
signing a proposal to have Hughes, Inc. perform drainage ditch work on a
time and materials basis on the ditch that runs between Crystal Lake Road
and Front Royal Drive at a cost not to exceed $4,300.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE AN OFFER ACQUIRING
CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS FOR THE BACKHAUS PROPERTY
Under an existing annexation agreement with the Backhaus property,
the City is obligated to work with the owners to secure an easement for
the construction of a sanitary sewer to serve the property. If
necessary, eminent domain proceedings would take place. The development
group of Dave Backhaus and Gerstad Builders has requested the City make a
formal offer on their behalf for the purchase of a permanent and
construction easement on which to construct the sanitary sewer for the
Backhaus project. Attorney McArdle requested the Council consider
passing a resolution authorizing him to make an offer of $6,000 to
acquire the permanent easement and $1,200 for the construction easement.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that
Backhaus and Gerstad should attempt to obtain this easement themselves
before asking the City to get the easements. It was recommended that the
developers provide documentation that they have tried to secure the
easements and have exhausted all avenues. Upon receipt of this
documentation, the City would assist in obtaining the necessary
easements. Attorney McArdle was instructed to contact Gerstad and report
back to the Council.
MAYOR — STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported that he and Alderman Bates had met with citizens
of Ringwood on Sunday, November 7, 1993 to discuss the possibility of
entering into a boundary agreement. It was just preliminary discussion
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Bolger, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, reported
that a Committee Meeting had been held Tuesday, November 16, 1993. He
would present the written minutes at the next Council meeting. He did
suggest that a separate meeting should be held with the West Shore Beach
residents concerning possible annexation.
STAFF REPORTS
Building and Zoning Director Lobaito reported that permits had been
issues for three of the homes that had earnest money deposited on homes
in the Oaks of McHenry. They plan to break ground immediately.
Park Director Merkel announced that a Parks & Recreation Committee
meeting would be held Tuesday, November 23, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Parks Conference Room.
City Administrator Peterson announced that Requests for Proposals on
employee health insurance were to be submitted the first week in December
for Council review. He also presented a memo to Aldermen suggesting that
the second meeting of the month be scheduled as a workshop meeting so
that a greater exchange of ideas could be pursued and issues could be
explored in greater depth. The Aldermen took the matter under advisement.
Peterson also reported that two bids had been received concerning
completion of public improvements in the Oaks of McHenry subdivision.
Gerstad Builders presented a price quote for $85,000 to complete the
improvements. Another quote of $98,000 was also submitted.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to authorize Gerstad Builders to
complete all outstanding public improvements work at the Oaks of McHenry,
except for installation of sidewalks and parkways.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to go into Executive Session at
10:01 P.M. to discuss property acquisition and personnel.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to go back into Open Session at
10:27 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Bolger suggested that the Council consider establishing a fund out of
the annexation fees to pay for some of the legal and engineering fees
_ when a new company or business wants to locate in the area.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Baird, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:32 P.M.
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