HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/11/1993 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 11, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Cuda on Wednesday, August 11, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the McHenry Municipal Center. At roll call the following
Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Absent:
None. City Staff in attendance: City Clerk Gilpin, City Administrator
Peterson, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito,
Director of Public Worsks Batt, Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: Director
of Parks and Recreation Merkel.
TER MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Thomas A. Little of Northshore Waste Control, addressed the Council
to report on the progress of the new refuse program, and to answer any
questions from the Council. He said that the post office had not
delivered four trays of brochures which outlined the new program but that
his company would make pickups in all areas of the City so there would be
no lag in the transition.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
(1) Block Party request for Biscayne Drive on August 22 from
2:00-8:00 pm by Debbie Delia and Margie McCarthy;
(2) Block Party request at Home/Rogers and Willow/Rogers by Mr.
Yurevich and Mr. Podgorski on August 28 at 12:00 noon;
(3) Progress payment #1 to William A. Randolph, Inc. for $71,858.71
for Water Treatment Plant;
(4) Change Order #1 to William A. Randolph, Inc. in the amount of
$652.00 for Water Treatment Plant --elimination of two 8"
butterfly valves;
(5) Payment to Yonke & Soper Excavating, Inc. for: a) $41,405.00
water main installation in connection with Well #9 construction,
and b) $18,695.05 as a progress payment for the Front Street
Water Main extension.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN EASEMENT AGREEMENT
In 1989, the City entered into an easement agreement with the Chicago
& Northwestern Transportation Company for securing an option for the
purpose of constructing a sanitary sewer along the west side of the
railroad tracks from Main Street north to approximately the south line of
Petersen Park. The sewer main was intended to serve future developments
on the north side of the City. Under the terms of the agreement, the
City has paid $4,350.00. Based upon a more detailed review of the length
of the easement, the railroad was requesting an additional $358.00 for
this easement.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to authorize and approve the
additional payment of $358.00 to the Chicago & Northwestern
Transportation Company.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
-- BANK DEPOSITORIES RESOLUTION
In order to invest City funds in financial institutions, the Council
must pass a resolution designating the institutions as qualified
depositories.
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Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to pass a resolution naming the
First National Bank of McHenry, McHenry Savings Bank, McHenry State Bank,
and the First of America Bank (Illinois Public Treasurer's Investment
Pool), Springfield, Illinois, as depositories for City funds.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
At the August 5, 1993 Finance Committee Meeting, employee group
health insurance was discussed. After briefly discussing options
available, the Finance Committee voted 2-1 to put the current health plan
out for bid via a RFP (Request For Proposals) with traditional insurance
carriers only. They did not recommend pursuing any HMO,
point-of-service, or self-insurance options. Following lengthy
discussion, the Council decided it would like to consider all options
available.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to gather information so as to
consider any and all options for City employee health insurance benefits.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Locke, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported the
Finance Committee recommended that Jim Relyea of Arthur J. Gallagher
Insurance Company prepare a RFP using the current level of benefits which
would include other coverage options and benefit levels.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda reported that a counter-offer on an annexation agreement
from Gerstad's Hillside Development had been submitted to the City. He
asked that the matter be placed on the next Council Meeting Agenda for
August 18.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reported that people from
IDOT and FEMA had been at the Municipal Center this week working on the
City's request for reimbursement of funds for flood damage expense which
incurred in July. The City applied for $46,000 but it is unknown how
much will be reimbursed.
Director of Public Works Batt announced that he would advertise for a
Public Works Department Secretary since his secretary, Anne Rodenkirch,
had resigned as of August 2, 1993.
Police Chief Joyce read a letter into the record which he had sent to
Curt J. Haufe commending him for his assistance to the Police Department
in arresting an offender. The letter read as follows:
"August 10, 1993
Mr. Curt J. Haufe
3216 Golfview Terrace
McHenry, IL 60050
On July 29, 1993, Mr. Curt J. Haufe provided the McHenry Police
Department with information regarding a person selling child pornographic
video tapes.
Mr. Haufe volunteered to participate in the investigation by not only
introducing an undercover police officer to the suspect offender, but
also allowing us to use his home to view the tapes and make the arrest.
Mr. Haufe went above and beyond what is expected of a citizen to aid his
community. His action and cooperation serve as an example of the good
that can result from this type of Police, Community cooperation."
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He also commended Police Officers Daniel King and Roger Pechous for
their work in this arrest.
City Clerk Gilpin announced that the Public Hearing concerning the
Cunat annexation on McCullom Lake Road had been changed from August 30,
1993 to September 22, 1993 at 7:30 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bates announced that a Parks & Recreation meeting would be
held August 24, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. in the Parks Conference Room. Items to
•.— be discussed are 1) Long Range Plan for the Parks & Recreation Department
and 2) Preliminary plans for Leathers Park
Alderman Baird announced he had attended a NIPC meeting on the FAP
420 project, and presented the City's resolution supporting the project.
Identification cards for City Aldermen will be prepared by the City
Clerk's office.
A suggestion by Baird to pursue hiring a firm or person to try to
market the City of McHenry for economic development purposes was
responded to by Alderman Bolger. He said that the newly revised EDC
Board now has an aggressive direction and in the next few weeks an
announcement would be made concerning successful efforts to acquire new
industry and business.
Mayor Cuda suggested that the Council send condolences to the family
of Mrs. Jan Walker, who died recently. She was an outstanding example of
a dedicated and devoted person who served her community, her church, her
family, and over 600 foster children.
City Administrator Peterson reported he had met with representatives
of Smith Engineering who were assisting the Village of Johnsburg in
preparing its Comprehensive Plan. A hearing on Johnsburg's Comprehensive
Plan will be held August 25, 1993 and the City has been invited to attend
that meeting on the preliminary plan. He and Mayor Cuda plan to attend
that meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to go into Executive Session at
8:15 P.M. to discuss 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
8:47 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 P.M.
CITY CLE K MAYOR