HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/15/1993 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Cuda on Wednesday, September 15, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Room of the McHenry Municipal Center. At roll call the following
Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Baird. Bates arrived at
7:38 P.M. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance: City Clerk Gilpin,
City Administrator Peterson, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Building
and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Public Works Batt, Chief of Police
Joyce. Absent: Pete Merkel.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
During the Ten Minute Public Input Session, Dorene Cashmore of 705
Hilltop Blvd. , addressed the Council and asked that a stop sign be placed
at the corner of Kinley and Hilltop in McHenry Shores to protect the
children who are waiting at the school bus stop. She also requested that
additional speed limit signs be posted on Hilltop Blvd. The Chief of
Police will increase patrols in the area and the Director of Public Works
will install additional speed limit signs.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) August 23, 1993 Special City Council Meeting minutes;
(2) September 1, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting minutes;
(3) Request by Hayes Plumbing for partial payment, $22,320.27 for the
Central Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements;
(4) Request from Layne-Western for final payment in the amount of $47,500
for Well #9 pumping equipment;
(5) Picnic Beer permits, as presented;
(6) Treasurer's monthly report, as presented;
(7) Monthly Budget report, as presented.
(8) Authorize and approve payment of the following bills:
GENERAL FUND.
75486 VOID ---
75487 Ace Hardware 382.58
75488 Dan Adams Steel Service 451.78
75489 R.A. Adams Enterprises 45.17
75490 Ahlborn Equipment Inc. 65.81
75491 Aldridge Electric Inc. 694.12
75492 Ambassador Office Equipment 1,965.24
75493 Anderson Tree Service Inc. 1,250.00
75494 Aquatic Control Inc. 38,742.00
75495 B and H Industries 26.60
75496 Cheryl Ann Barone 427.30
75497 Baxter & Woodman Inc. 2,002.25
75498 Boncosky Oil Company 5,129.92
75499 Botts Welding & Truck Service Inc. 44.80
75500 Phillip E. Brady 225.00
75501 L.M. Brownsey Supply Company 448.10
75502 Building Officials & Code Adm. 140.00
75503 Burgess, Anderson & Tate Inc. 186.35
75504 Burns Industrial Supply Co. Inc. 26.08
75505 Buss Ford Sales 485.46
75506 Canon Financial Services Inc. 556.00
75507 Chuck's Towing 37.00
75508 CLC Lubricants Co. 104.80
75509 Comark Inc. 63.90
75510 Commonwealth Edison 9.20
75511 Communications Revolving Fund 425.00
75512 Commonwealth Edison 2,151.55
75513 Continental Mobile Telephone 63.82
75514 Countryside Flower Shop Nursery 305.00
75515 Crystal Lake Tire & Battery Irc. 769.14
75516 Custom Gun Repair 26.00
75517 Decker Supply Co. Inc. 91.20
75518 Levy Shackleford D/B/A/ Durabilt Fence 363.00
75519 Ed's Rental & Sales 74.95
75520 Extech Company 97.35
75521 Fischer Bros. Contruction Co. Inc. 500.00
75522 Forte Computer Services Inc. 110.00
75523 George P. Freund Inc. 1,016.21
75524 Freund International 27.32
75525 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 977.25
September 15, 1993 Page 2
GENERAL FUND (cont'd)
75526 Garrelts Plumbing & Heating 94.60
75527 G Communications 232.50
75528 The Glass Barn 12.00
75529 Don Hansen's Alignment Service 80.00
75530 Horizon Dermer Quality 79.83
75531 Ideal Uniform Service 654.10
75532 Ted Jensen 8.00
75533 J-T Enterprises 116.68
75534 Ketchum Kar Karriers 25.00
75535 KTD Manufacturing & Industrial Supply 2.97
75536 Lake-Cook Farm Supply Company 416.00
75537 Gary Lang Chevrolet Inc. 483.31
75538 Leach Enterprises Inc. 33.28
75539 LETN 388.00
75540 Main Paint & Decorating 92.89
75541 MATCO Tools 49.65
75542 Tom McCarthy 1071.00
75543 McHenry Auto Parts 1,628.46
75544 McHenry Printing Services 140.20
75545 McHenry Tire Mart 345.00
75546 McHenry Township Road District 1,339.02
75547 Meyer Material Company 286.33
75548 Moran Equipment Corp. 116.10
75549 Municipal Government Permits & Licenses 81.45
75550 NCR Corporation 76.00
75551 NCR Corporation 184.43
75552 Northern Illinois Gas 110.27
75553 Northern Computer Services Inc. 1,550.00
75554 Northshore Waste Control 7612.50
75555 Northwest Herald 1,447.26
75556 The Office Shoppe 16.06
75557 Ray O'Herron Co. Inc. 719.24
75558 PACE 2,773.24 _
75559 Partner's 90.00
75560 Petal & Stems 22.00
75561 Petersen Sand & Gravel 1,606.16
75562 Pitney Bowes 193.01
75563 Pro-Clean Inc. 345.00
75564 Quill Corporation 50.28
75565 Radicom Inc. 39.50
75566 Raycraft Septic Service 120.00
75567 Rebars & Steel 80.00
75568 Reilly, Graham, McAndrews & Cunabaugh 4,000.00
75569 Reliable Maintenance 240.00
75570 Rockford Industrial Welding Supply 85.43
75571 Safety Kleen Corp. 76.50
75572 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 15.99
75573 Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson 358.75
75574 Sherman & Roach 6,000.00
�. 75575 Sherman Plumbing & Heating Inc. 2,811.25
75576 Skokie Valley Asphalt 1,447.52
75577 Smith Engineering Consultants PC 55.00
75578 Stan's Office Machines 579.90
75579 Sunnyside Company 30.00
75580 Thornton's Turf Nursery 1,333.40
75581 Traffic Control & Protection Inc. 161.25
75582 Triad Business Forms Inc. 839.33
75583 United Laboratories 179.87
75584 Unitog Rental Services 117.14
75585 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 93.47
75586 Worts Transit Co. 110.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
10241 VOID ---
10242 Ace Hardware 223.51
10243 Dan Adams Steel Service 15.00
10244 VOID ---
10245 Baxter & Woodman Inc. 37,433.90
10246 Boncosky Oil Company 2,274.70
10247 Botts Welding & Truck Service Inc. 33.20
10248 L.M. Brownsey Supply Company 59.40
September 15, 1993 Page 3
WATER/SEWER FUND (cont'd)
10249 Burgess, Anderson & Tate Inc. 14.76
10250 Commonwealth Edison 24,541.27
10251 Commonwealth Edison 75.57
10252 Crystal Lake Tire & Battery Inc. 500.74
10253 D'Angelo Natural Spring Water 53.55
10254 Fisher Scientific 93.78
10255 Government Institutes Inc. 156.00
10256 W.W. Grainger Inc. 54.50
10257 Gunderson Plumbing 58.75
10258 Don Hansen's Alignment Service 65.00
10259 Hardware Service Co. 67.00
10260 Instrument Services 352.58
10261 Kelburn Engineering Company 125.65
10262 KTD Manufacturing & Industrial Supply 32.80
10263 Leach Enterprises Inc. 68.76
10264 Lewis Equipment Co. 185.27
10265 McHenry Analytical Water Laboratory 263.00
10266 McHenry Auto Parts 212.36
10267 McHenry Electric & Supply 919.60
10268 McHenry Tire Mart 90.00
10269 Meyer Material Company 766.00
10270 Municipal Marking Distributors 69.00
10271 NCL of Wisconsin Inc. 150.23
10272 Northern Illinois Gas 236.68
10273 Northern Computer Services Inc. 762.50
10274 Pioneer Truck Parts 5.96
10275 Pitney Bowes 48.24
10276 Portable Tool Sales & Service 476.61
10277 Potsie's Inc. 70.00
10278 Reliance Safety Equipment 62.60
10279 Rowell Chemical Corporation 1,408.44
10280 Sidener Supply Company 641.41
10281 Southwell Controls LTD 66.02
10282 Thornton's Turf Nursery 62.70
10283 Unitog Rental Services 243.35
10284 Warren Associates 2,500.00
10285 Wasco Lawn and Power Inc. 44.30
10286 Water Products Company 554.80
10287 Waterpro 17.28
10288 Woodland Recycling & Disposal 4,410.40
10289 Zep Manufacturing 103.30
RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND
3670 VOID ---
3671 A-Able Lock & Key 92.25
3672 Ace Hardware 12.08
3673 Althoff Industries 306.00
3674 Arvidson Crystal Lake 3.25
3675 Curt Bremer 209.00
3676 BSN Sports 248.60
3677 Burgess, Anderson & Tate Inc. 58.21
3678 Ron Calahan 57.00
3679 Commonwealth Edison 3,727.92
3680 Crystal Manor Stables Inc. 800.00
3681 John R. DeBoer 472.00
3682 Eby Brown 111.18
3683 Jewel Food Stores 46.53
3684 William J. Kofler 277.00
3685 Leonardi's Food Specialties LTD 140.00
3686 McHenry School Dist. #15 260.00
3687 McHenry Specialties 600.00
3688 Northern Illinois Gas 415.78
3689 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 34.91
3690 Pat Wirtz 513.00
3691 Scott Young 304.00
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
September 15, 1993 Page 4
McDONALD'S RESTAURANT ZONING & AIR ERATION
Michael Assad of McDonalds Corporation, and Tom Zanck, attorney for
McDonald's were present to answer questions. At the July 7, 1993 Council
meeting, a public hearing was held to consider the zoning and annexation
of 1.62 acres, located on the northeast corner of Route 31 and Bull
Valley Road.
At that meeting, a number of questions were raised and the petitioner was
requested to revise the annexation agreement incorporating the Council's
suggestions. A - revised annexation agreement, preliminary plat of
subdivision, site plan, sign plan, and landscape plan were presented for
tonight's meeting. Zanck said they were successful in addressing all of
the concerns of the Council from the last meeting, except for joint
access with Amlings from Route 31.
McDonald's had originally requested a waiver of the $10,000 annexation
fee. However, McDonald's had changed their mind, and Michael Assad of
the McDonald Corporation said they would agree to pay the $10,000
annexation fee.
Zanck said they were present tonight looking for a consensus on the site
plan, the preliminary plat, and the sign plan. If the Council indicated
this project was acceptable, there were certain technical revisions the
City Attorney would have to make on the annexation agreement.
Zanck mentioned that because the owners of the property, Bill and Peter
Anest, do not feel McDonald's will be successful in getting this project
approved, they have renewed their previous application with the County to
construct a gas station on that corner.
It was pointed out that McDonald's Corporation was developing Lot 1, and
Lot 2 was the Anest's. This annexation was a two-lot annexation and at
the present time, the entire parcel was under the ownership of the
Anests. Zanck explained that in the annexation agreement, there are no
approvals for signs, buildings, or site plans in any way given to the
owner of Lot 2 by reason of the annexation agreement.
Zanck explained that the way the annexation agreement is written,
Anest receives no approvals by reason of the approvals that Lot 1 has
received. As a part of this annexation, the City is granting a variation
for the lot width on both lots. Anest will not have to come back to the
Council for approvals on Lot 2 as long as they meet the C-3 zoning
district requirements.
Concerning a recapture agreement between the City and McDonald's for
sanitary sewer installation, there was a question as to whether
McDonald's would be able to recapture the total costs of installation of
the sewer line, or just for oversizing of the sewer line. The City's
policy in the past has been to let the developer recapture only for
oversizing costs of the line. McDonald's assumed that recapture would be
for costs of the entire project, not just the oversizing. McDonald's
asked that the recapture agreement be allocated on a per acre basis for
the total cost of the sewer installation.
Following lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Mayor and
Aldermen to allow McDonald's to recapture the total costs of the sewer
installation less their portion. The Mayor and Aldermen also agreed that
the preliminary plat was acceptable as presented. They could support the
project if the $10,000 annexation fee was paid, if the recapture
agreement was based on acreage, and if an acceptable monument or pole
sign would be installed.
The Council requested a monument sign, but Director of Building and
Zoning Lobaito reported that there was a sight zone setback at that
intersection, and this could cause problems with a monument sign. He was
therefore instructed to work with McDonald's on determining what type
sign could be placed at that intersection that would not create any
visual problems for traffic.
The attorneys were instructed to draft a final annexation agreement and
present all the documents to the Council at the September 29, 1993
meeting for final approval.
September 15, 1993 Page 5
STORM SEWER DEFICIENCY FINDINGS AND IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
As the result of heavy rainfall in June, several areas of the City
experienced severe flooding problems. The City Council directed staff to
develop a comprehensive approach to identifying the various causes of
flooding, as well as to recommend solutions to correct these problems.
Ten problems were identified by the staff, with suggested Council action
needed to solve the problems.
1. Recommend regular inspections of drainageways using Public Works
Street Division personnel.
To accomplish this, two items needed Council action:
(A) Hire additional summer help at a cost of $24,000 to perform regular
maintenance of drainageways;
(B) Advertise for engineering services by competitive proposal to do a
review of the adequacy of existing drainageways; recommend major
maintenance measures on drainageways; and estimate cost for
performing major maintenance. These engineering services are
estimated to cost $30,000.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to advertise for engineering
services by competitive proposal, as requested in Item B.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
It was recommended that no action be taken on Item A at this time and
that it be referred to the Finance Committee for further discussion.
2. Recommend adoption of an ordinance assessing a fine on anyone caught
dumping debris in a drainage ditch.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance assessing a
fine on anyone caught dumping debris in a drainage ditch, and to approve
use of Exhibit B "Drainageway Inspection and Debris Removal Checklist",
as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
3. Inspection of sanitary sewer manholes in areas where standing flood
waters create the potential for in-flow to the sanitary sewer system,
increasing the risk of localized basement flooding.
Council action would be to authorize expenditures to make manhole
repairs and replace manhole covers.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Bates, to approve the recommendations
of the staff to a) inspect sanitary sewer manholes that are known to have
been underwater during flooding, and repair where necessary; and b)
replace manhole covers with new frames and sealed covers at an estimated
cost of $500 each.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Pass: Locke.
Motion carried.
4. Continue discussions with the Pacinis regarding the need for a
regional detention facility on their property located between Route
31 and the railroad tracks, south of Lillian Street.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the staff to
approach the Pacinis to determine if they are willing to work
cooperatively with the City in development of a regional detention
facility.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Pass: Locke.
Motion carried.
September 15, 1993 Page 6
5. Determine if culverts are sufficiently sized to allow unobstructed
flow through drainageways - Green Street south of Allen Avenue;
McHenry Country Club outflow; Hilltop Drive north of Beach; Broadway
at Beach; Beach at Riverside Drive; Beach Road south of Willow;
Meadow Road north of Willow; Oak Drive south of Prairie; Sunset
Avenue north of Home; Lakewood north of Home; Willow east of Beach;
railroad tracks crossing north of Orleans; Orleans west of Donovan;
Maple east of Millstream; Millstream south of Grand; North Avenue
south of Grand; Oakwood south of Meadow; Scully south of Springdale;
the railroad crossing south of Orleans.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to authorize the use of City
engineering services when requested by the Director of Public Works for
the areas in question, but to give priority to residential homes that
could be affected.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Abstained: Locke.
Motion carried.
6. Increase capacity of Willow Street sanitary sewer lift station and
downstream sewer. If Donovan Drive lift station is disconnected from
the Willow Street station, discharge could be re-routed down the
Chicago Northwestern railroad track easement. Willow may not need to
be enlarged, or enlarged as much if that is done.
Council action required would be to authorize the City engineer to
design a lift station. The estimated engineering costs would be $20,000,
and the construction costs, $150,000. Because of this large financial
commitment, it was decided not to take immediate action.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to refer this request to the
Public Works and Finance Committees for further discussion.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
7. Consider and recommend a program to identify and remove sump pumps
which are connected to sanitary sewers in Lakeland Park. In order to
implement this program, overtime expenditures for staff to do survey
work would be approximately $3,000 with another $30,000 - $50,000 for
engineering services. Director of Public Works Batt noted that until
a drainage system was created which could handle the disconnected
sump pumps, this project would be ineffective. This project should
not be begun until the City has an alternate system for the sump
pumps to hook into.
,Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to defer action on this matter
until a later date, and refer it to the Public Works Committee for a
recommendation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Abstained.: Locke.
Motion carried. --
8. Review procedures for building permit issuance in areas susceptible
to flooding. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito was instructed
to give more attention to home design and establishing street and
neighboring home elevations prior to the issuance of building permits
in areas susceptible to flooding. This has been the Building
Department's usual procedure since 1992.
9. Provide residents with information on flood insurance, flooding
assistance, and floodproofing of their homes.
September 15, 1993 Page 7
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Bates, to authorize the staff to
proceed with activities to reduce national flood insurance rates for City
residents at a cost not to exceed $5,000.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the expenditure of
up to $1,000 to create display for flood map and flood related
information so it can be permanently displayed and updated in the main
lobby of the Municipal Center.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
10. Consider adequacy of the storm sewer line that begins between
McHenry Junior High School and Edgebrook School, which continues
north across Kane Avenue and traverses McCracken Field. Regular
maintenance of this line is suggested.
Council action would be to authorize the staff to construct manholes
to gain access to this storm sewer for maintenance activity. Food and
safety precautions and confined space entry requirements would not allow
staff to enter this storm sewer without this safety measure in place. An
estimated cost for constructing between 6-8 manholes would be
approximately $20,000.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to defer this matter to the
Finance Committee for further consideration and discussion.
Voting Aye: Baird, Bates, Locke.
Voting Nay: Lawson, Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Residents affected by flooding were present in the audience. Two who
spoke were John Walczak of 5120 Willow, and Ron Samuelson of 4903
Willow. They asked to be notified of any Public Works, Finance Committee
or Council meetings when flooding and engineering problems would be
discussed so that they could be present.
Alderman Locke reported that a Finance Committee meeting would be
held Wednesday, September 22, 1993 at 6:30 P.M. to discuss the three
drainage items that were referred to the Finance Committee. Lakeland
Park residents who attended the Public Works Committee meeting, and had
flooding problems will be sent notices.
LAKEWOOD ROAD HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCATION REQUEST FOR TURN-A-ROUND
The Lakewood Road Homeowner's Association requested that a
turn-a-round be provided at the south end of Lakewood Road. It is a
private road which is narrow and does not allow a school bus or garbage
vehicle to serve the properties on the road without having to back up its
entire length.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to approve the request of the
Lakewood Road Homeowner's Association, and authorize the staff to proceed
to move the fence and haul in gravel to provide a turn-a-round at the
south end of the road.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
September 15, 1993 Page 8
COMMUNITY POLICING PILOT PROGRAM
Chief Joyce informed the Council that community policing is a topic
that has received national attention, and he would like to begin this
program as a pilot program in the City of McHenry for a one-year trial
basis. McHenry would be the first community in the County to implement a
community policing program. Three officers would be assigned to this
program. The area selected for the pilot program is bounded by Elm
Street on the north, Bull Valley Road on the south, Crystal Lake Road on _
the east, and Meadow Lane on the west. Evaluation of the program will be
on-going. If it proves to be successful, the Police Department intends
to expand it over a period of time to include the entire City.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to authorize a one-year
community policing pilot program, as outlined by Chief of Police Joyce.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SOIL AND EROSION ORDINANCE REVISION
The Building and Zoning Committee has recommended the NIPC Model
Ordinance for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control be adopted. The
Committee also recommends permits not be required for properties of one
acre or less. The spirit of the ordinace would still apply to those
smaller properties if there is any land disturbing activity that would 1)
affect an area in excess of 5,000 square feet; 2) any land disturbing
activity that would affect an area in excess of 500 square feet if the
activity is within 25 feet of a lake, pond, stream or wetland; 3) if
excavation, fill, or any combination thereof would exceed 100 cubic
yards. Adoption of this ordinance was recommended in the McCullom Lake
Phase I Clean Lakes Study Report also.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to concur with the recommendation
of the Building and Zoning Committee, and pass an ordinance adopting the
NIPC Model Ordinance for Soil, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control, as
presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSURANCE
A renewal policy for public officials liability insurance was
presented for approval. The carrier and the coverage amount were the
same. The premium had increased from $11,000 to $12,320 on the basis of
an increase in City revenues and an outstanding claim from 1992-93.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to renew the Public Officials
Liability Insurance policy, as presented, and approve payment in the
amount of $12,320.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
VARIANCE FROM SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR SIDEWALK INSTALLATION
The installation of a sidewalk at 5400 W. Elm Street has been under
discussion with Cunat Brothers for a number of years. They are willing
to install a sidewalk, however, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
provides that sidewalks need to be installed one foot off the property
line. This requirement would place the sidewalk in an unacceptable,
unsafe, and dangerous position relative to the location of the existing
utility poles. It is therefore the recommendation of staff that a
variance from Subdivision Control requirements, as it concerns the
location of this sidewalk sidewalk installation, be granted.
September 15, 1993 Page 9
Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to authorize a variance from
Subdivision Control requirements as respects the location of sidewalk
installation at 5400 W. Elm Street, and allow the owner to provide an
easement to the City to install the sidewalk on private property, and to
direct the City attorney to draft easement agreements acceptable to both
the City and Cunat Brothers.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES ON CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD
On September 14, 1992, the Council approved an engineering services
contract with Smith Engineering for design services in connection with
Crystal Lake Road improvements. This contract was in the amount of
$23,207.80. In a letter received September 2, 1993 from Smith
Engineering, it was noted that additional engineering work is required
due to unanticipated and previously unidentified utility conflicts.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to approve an engineering
services contract revision in the amount of $1,025.00 with Smith
�.., Engineering for additional engineering services in connection with the
Crystal Lake Road improvement project.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda noted that Charles Reilly had been hired for $4,000/month
as City Attorney for Court prosecution. The State's Attorney informed
Reilly that his office will no longer prosecute DUI cases, and after
September 1, 1993 it will be up to the Cities to prosecute these cases.
Reilly felt additional costs will be $1,600/month. Because more work is
involved now, and he would be on call every afternoon of the week, Reilly
was asking for an increase in his fee from $4,000 to $5,600 per month.
Discussion was held on increasing the DUI fee from $750.00 to $1,000.00
to help offset the costs. .
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bates, to raise the DUI fees from
$750.00 to $1,000.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Mayor asked Carl Moon of Baxter & Woodman to give an update on
how the Master Plan for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater was proceeding.
He reported they were working on the project and the updated Plan should
be finished by the end of October.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bates cancelled the Parks & Recreation Committee meeting on
September 21, 1993. It will be rescheduled at a later time.
Alderman Locke called for a Finance Committee meeting on September
22, 1993 at 6:30 P.M. , and listed the following agenda items for
discussion:
- Three drainage items which were referred from the stormwater
deficiency report;
- City Attorney's fee increase request;
- Employee insurance update;
- Establishment of business license fee;
- Property tax cap over 65;
- Home Rule;
- Update on cable T.V. ;
- Quarterly Budget review;
- Auditor's Management Letter;
September 15, 1993 Page 10
Alderman Bolger mentioned that the City should assist the West Shore
Beach Homeowners in their pursuit of annexation by informing them of
where to go for possible Grants.
City Clerk Gilpin asked for authority to spend money in organizing
maps, pictures, wall hangings and details needed to spruce up the Council
and lobby areas. She was told to proceed.
Alderman Locke left the meeting at 11:10 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session at
11:15 P.M. to discuss pending litigation, personnel, sale of City
property, and property acquisition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Locke.
Motion carried.
Alderman Locke returned to the meeting at 11:20 P.M.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to go back into Open Session at
11:35 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to approve the Mayor's hiring of
Edward Buchanan of 1402 Sunnyside Drive, Johnsburg for a Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator I at a minimum step, Grade 7, salary of
$22,981.00. _
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to reseed the two parkways in
front of the Calvin and Higgins residences during the Spring of 1994 at a
cost not to exceed $250.00.
Voting Aye: Baird, Locke, Bolger.
Voting Nay: Lawson, Bates.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
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 11:40 P.M.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR