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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/07/1993 - City Councilr REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 1993 The Regular meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda on Wednesday, July 7, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call, the following Aldermen were present: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Bolger arrived at 7:45 P.M. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance: City Clerk Gilpin, City Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Police Chief Joyce. Absent: City Administrator Peterson. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. PUBLIC HEARING - 1993-94 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Mayor Cuda called to order a public hearing on the 1993-94 Annual Appropriation Ordinance. The Appropriation Ordinance sets the upper limits for City spending for the coming fiscal year. The proposed 1993-94 Appropriation Ordinance is in the amount of $20,994,400.00. Mayor Cuda asked if the Aldermen had any comments on the Appropriation Ordinance. Baird said he was concerned because of the large increase in this year's Appropriation Ordinance compared to last year's. He felt a better explanation of the issue would be helpful. Mayor Cuda asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on the Appropriation Ordinance. Anton Rebel of 4009 W. Maple Avenue, McHenry addressed the Council and asked that more budget information be given to the public through the newspapers. There being no further comments from anyone in the audience, the hearing was adjourned. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Locke, to adjourn the public hearing at 7:40 P.M. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Bolger. Motion carried. APPROVE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to approve the 1993-94 Annual Appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $20,994,400.00, as presented. Voting Aye: Bates, Lawson, Locke. Voting Nay: Baird. Absent: Bolger. Motion carried. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT S?SSION Anton Rebel, of :009 W. Maple Avenue, McHenry, expressed concern about McDonalds restaurant's proposed annexation on the corner of Bull Valley Road and Route 31. His main concern was traffic congestion at that location. PUBLIC HEARING ON McDONALD ANNE%ATIOft Mayor Cuda called to order a public hearing on the annexation request of McDonald Restaurant Corporation. Representing McDonalds was Michael Assad and Jeff Gylling of McDonald Corporation; Attorney Thomas Zanck of Millitello, Zanck, & Coen; Michael Werthmann, Traffic Engineer with Bartman-Ashman Associates; Thomas Nierman of Nierman Landscape and Design; and Sam Hutchinson, franchisee. The developers and Zanck gave an overview of their proposal and how it would be developed. Nierman Landscaping introduced into evidence "Exhibit 1", which was the landscape plan for the area. Lengthy discussion took place on the ingress and egress, the width of the public right-of-way, and width of Bull Valley Road at the intersection. Since there were numerous unanswered questions on road right-of-way, easement width, and access to the site, it was decided to refer the matter to the City staff. The staff would contact engineers and planners for both the City and McDonald's Corporation and arrange a meeting to clarify the issues raised at this public hearing. Prior to closing the hearing, Mayor Cuda asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council on the McDonald proposed annexation. There was no response. July 7, 1993 Page 2 Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to adjourn the public hearing at 8:55 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Cuda called for a recess at 8:55 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:13 P.M. Three City residents who did not address the Council during the ten minute public input session asked that they be allowed to speak to the Council. They were Rick Forgette of 4902 W. Willow Lane, Ron Samuelson of 4903 W. Willow Lane, and Karen Anderson of 4910 W. Willow Lane. They all commented on the damage suffered at their properties by the heavy rainfall and the backup of sewerage into their homes. Mayor Cuda told them that City Engineers were reviewing the Master Plan for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Drainage and would be looking at the situation in the Lakeland Park area. Alderman Bolger, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, called for a Committee Meeting on July 26, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. at which time residents who had problems during the recent heavy rainfall would be invited to attend. HOME BY HE4PHILL EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST Home by Hemphill has requested an extension of time to September 30, 1993 to complete the public property improvements in Unit 1 in the Oaks of McHenry. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to approve the request of Home by Hemphill to extend the time for completion of public improvements for the Oaks of McHenry, Unit 1, through September 30, 1993 and that if an acceptable Letter of Credit Extension is not received prior to July 14, 1993, the staff be authorized to present the site draft to the bank and draw upon the existing Letter of Credit in the amount of $214,577.00 to have the improvements completed. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Baird. Voting Nay: Bates, Lawson. Absent: None. Motion carried. BILL PAYMENT Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to authorize and approve partial payment in the amount of $200,813.10 to Peter Baker & Sons for work completed in connection with the 1993 Street Construction project as recommended by Baxter & Woodman. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS _. Aldermen Bates and Lawson presented a proposal for consideration in connection with the annexation agreement for Hillside Subdivision. Eight suggestions were listed on the proposal which was dated 7-7-93. The Council was advised to review the proposal and be prepared to discuss it at the July 12, 1993 Special Meeting at which time the Hillside annexation would be discussed. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates to go into Executive Session at 10:30 P.M. to discuss pending litigation and land acquisition. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. i July 7, 1993 Page 3 Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to go back into Open Session at 10:53 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 10:53 P.M. CITY CLERK MAYOR