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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/02/1993 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1993 The Regular meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda on Wednesday, June 2, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Locke arrived at 8:53 P.M. Absent: None. City staff in attendance were City Clerk Gilpin, City Administrator Peterson, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito. Absent: Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Chief of Police Joyce, Attorney Narusis. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION During the Ten Minute Public Input Session, Kevin Barry of 3507 Sherwood Drive, Spring Grove, thanked the Council for its cooperation in the cleaning of Boone Creek, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 1993. Mr. Barry, who is with the Trouts Unlimited Association, has been coordinating the project. Anton Rebel of 4009 Maple Avenue spoke on the need for developers and builders to pay their own way, and not increase the burden on the existing taxpayers in the City. Jim Higgins of 4506 W. Front Royal, McHenry, told the Council it should stay out of school problems and not pass resolutions supporting any future referendums. David Treviranus of 4702 W. Northfox Lane, McHenry, asked the Council to not allow anymore development in the City. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Cuda asked that his list of appointments as presented tonight for Staff and Standing Committees for the 1993-94 Fiscal Year be included in the Consent Agenda. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: (1) May 19, 1993 Board of Local Improvements Meeting Minutes; (2) May 19, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes; (3) Picnic/Beer Permits; (4) Employment of Summer Help - Public Works Department; (5) Amendment to Subdivision Control Ordinance - Authorization by Registered Land Surveyor to Designate Representative; (6) Purchase of Paper Shredder in the Amount of $1,092.00 for Police Department; (7) Award BIA for Automatic Digital Duplicator to A.B. Dick in the amount of $5,795.00 - Parks and Recreation Department; (8) May Budget Report; (9) May Treasurer's Report; (10) Mayor's Appointments for 1993-94 Fiscal Year, as follows: City Administrator - Gerald R. Peterson Director of Public Works - Fredic C. Batt Director of Building and Zoning - John Lobaito Director of Parks and Recreation - Peter J. Merkel Chief of Police - Patrick J. Joyce City Collector - Barbara Gilpin City Attorneys - Corporate Work - David W. McArdle of Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle. Traffic Work - Charles Reilly of Reilly, Graham, McAndrews and Cunabaugh City Engineers - Baxter & Woodman and Smith Engineering STANDING COMMITTEES PUBLIC WORKS - Chairman Bolger, Locke, Lawson PARKS AND RECREATION - Chairman Bates, Lawson, Baird BUILDING, ZONING, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - Chairman Baird, Bates, Bolger FINANCE AND PERSONNEL - Chairman Locke, Bolger, Bates McHENRY AREA YOUTH COMMISSION - Cuda and Lawson. Alternate-Baird Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. June 2, 1993 Page 2 Following approval of the Consent Agenda and Appointments, Attorney David W. McArdle took his seat at the Council table. ZBA RECOMMENDATION ON BARTOS VARIATION REQUEST The Bartos' of 5301 Malibu Court, requested a variance in the front yard setback to allow for the construction of an addition to the front of their home. It was the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals that the petitioner's request for a variance to designate a new building line of the property be granted. The Zoning Board vote was 6-0 to approve the request. The Bartos' attorney, Charles Clark, was present to --� answer any questions of the Council. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation and pass an Ordinance granting a front yard variance, as proposed. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Cuda announced that the Council would listen to each development's overview of its project as was presented to the previous City Council. However, no action would be taken at this meeting. WHITE OAK RIDGE SUBDIVISION Located on the east side of Ridge Road, adjacent to Deerwood Estates; 32 acres, zoned E-1 and RS-1; 30 homes proposed; represented by Scott Hunt and Attorney Frank Gradishar. BUSCH/KNOX ANNEXATION Located on the east and west sides of Green Street, north of Bull Valley Road; 69 acres; multiple zoning (condos, commercial, office, single family); represented by Attorney Thomas Rupp. HILLSIDE ANNNEXATION AND SUBDIVISION Located on the west and east sides of Green Street, south of Bull Valley Road; 47 1/2 acres; RS-2 zoning; 125 single family homes; represented by Developer Roger Gerstad. . Alderman Locke arrived at 8:53 P.M. CUNAT BROS ANNEXATION Located south of McCullom Lake Road, east of Petersen Park; 22 acres; RS-? zoning; ? single family homes; represented by Brian and John Cunat. RECESS Mayor Cuda called for a recess at 9:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:18 P.M. INLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNEXATION Located south of McCullom Lake Road, west of Fawn Ridge Apartments; --� 57 acres; multiple zoning RM-1, RM-2, 0-1; ? homes; represented by Attorney Dam Diamond and Land Planner Robert Grossman and Matt Fiascone of Inland. RIVER PARK SUBDIVISION Located on the east side of River Road, within the City's 1 1/2 mile jurisdiction; 54 acres; zoned E-1; 41 single family homes; represented by Developer Randy Thelen and Attorney Can Curran. TYNIS ANNEXATION AND SUBDIVISION Located east of Ringwood Road, across from Martin Woods II Subdivision; 8 acres; RS-1 zoning; 12 single family homes; represented by Developer Walter Tynis, Jr. June 2, 1993 Page 3 During discussions by the developers, conversation took place on the Ad Hoc Committee which consists of representatives from the two School Districts, the Fire Department, the Library District, and the City Council. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to eliminate the Ad Hoc Committee, because it does not provide the Council with any services, and when it does, the Council does not get the information. Following discussion, Locke withdrew his motion, and Bolger withdrew his second so that a new motion could be made. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee within 30 days upon receipt of the Committee's recommendation to the City Council. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke. Voting Nay: Bates, Lawson, Baird. Absent: None. Motion did not carry. Mayor Cuda said he would present the Council's concerns to the Ad Hoc Committee at the next meeting, and urge the schools to tell the City Council what they want the City to request from developers to satisfy the needs of the schools. 1993 SIDEWALK PROGRAM In order to take advantage of quantity price breaks, and to be more efficient, the City has adopted an informal policy whereby it bids sidewalk work every two years. The last sidewalk program was conducted in 1991. In the current budget year, $130,000 has been allocated for sidewalk replacement and installation. A total of 159 separate locations are proposed for replacement or new sidewalk in the 1993 Sidewalk Program. The staff was requesting permission to advertise for bids for the 1993 Sidewalk Program. Detailed locations were presented to the Council. Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to authorize the staff to advertise for bids for the 1993 Sidewalk Program, as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ALLEN AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION A price was submitted by Peter Baker & Son for the rehabilitation of Allen Avenue. The prices were based on doing work in conjunction with the City of McHenry Summer Road Maintenance Program. The price submitted was $23,607.05. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to authorize and approve the reconstruction of Allen Avenue at a price of $23,607.05, as submitted by Peter Baker & Son. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. ._► Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Locke asked the Director of Public Works to obtain prices on repairing Waters Edge Drive. June 2, 1993 Page 4 MAYOR — STATEMENTS AND REPORTS The Mayor had no reports at this time. STAFF REPORTS Director of Public Works Batt reported that he had received a request from the Wonder Lake Chamber of Commerce to use the City of McHenry reviewing stand for use in its July 4th parade. The Council approved the request and authorized Batt to so inform the Wonder Lake Chamber of '1 Commerce. Batt reported that he had obtained an easement agreement for extension of a water main in Home by Hemphill Subdivision, and that Yonke and Soper had agreed to to the work at a cost of $41,405.00. A phone survey was made of the Aldermen to get immediate approval so there would be no delay in moving the Well Project forward. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to ratify the phone approval and to enter into an easement agreement wit the Blake Family in order to extend a connecting water main between Well No.9 and Water Plant No.4 and to approve letting a contract with Yonke & Soper to extend the Front Street Water Main Contract at a cost of $41,405 to have the company do the water main connection work between Well No.9 and Water Plant No.4. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Batt also reported that Medela, Inc. was expanding its facilities at 4610 Prime Parkway in the McHenry Corporate Center. They were requesting permission to allow up to 20 employee vehicles to be parked on the north side of Prime Parkway Monday through Friday for a period of 30 days while initial construction takes place. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to grant the request of Medela, Inc. and allow parking on the north side of Prime Parkway, as requested. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Director Batt reported that the Whispering Oaks Condo Association made a request several years ago to have ten driveway aprons replaced. No action was taken at that time. They have again asked if they could be included in the City's sidewalk program and they would reimburse the City for the costs. Approval to include them in the program and get reimbursement would come when the bids are presented to the Council. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the Association's request to be included in the bid program. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to go into Executive Session at 10:50 P.M. to discuss personnel. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to go back into Open Session at 11:00 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. June 2, 1993 Page 5 Motion by Locke, seconded by Lawson, to approve the Mayor's hiring of Scott Frost of 5119 Hickory Lane, McHenry as a Communications Operator in the Police Department to be paid a salary at Grade 7, minimum step, of $22,981.00 with his employment to begin June 7, 1993. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:01 P.M. CITY CLERK MAYOR