HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/05/1993 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
MAY 5, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Cuda on Wednesday, May 5, 1993 at 7:45 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: bity Clerk Gilpin, City Administrator Peterson,
City Attorney Narusis, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of
Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel.
Absent: Chief Joyce.
TER MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed up to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
�-- CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve the April 28, 1993
regular City Council Meeting Minutes, as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT LICENSES FOR SLOPPY
T's, FIRST DRAFT, AND JUST FOR FUN ROLLER RINK
The Municipal Code requires a variance be secured when more than four
mechanical amusement devices are sought for licensing at any business
location within the City of McHenry.
Sloppy T's, 4831 W. Elm Street, requested two additional licenses for
a total of six, First Draft, 3421 W. Elm Street, requested six additional
licenses for a total of ten licenses, and Just For Fun Roller Rink, 914
N. Front Street, requested two additional licenses for a total of six.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to approve the variation
requests as presented.
�-- Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SOLICITATION REQUEST
Lawrence Grassman, of Kenosha County Kirby, requested a solicitation
permit to sell vacuum cleaners door-to-door in the City.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bates, to deny the request of Lawrence
Grassman, and review the ordinance concerning solicitation permits for
Class "B" solicitors, and come back in 45 days with a recommendation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH McHENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 15
The City Council approved a revised annexation agreement with
Backhaus for the development of his property west of Crystal Lake Road.
As part of the annexation discussions, the City agreed to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with School District 15 for the purpose of
sharing a 26-acre municipal site for the future construction of an
elementary school. School Board President Lucy Fick sent a letter to the
City Administrator on February 15, 1992 concerning the intergovernmental
agreement drafted by the City. Aldermen were asked to review the
information and be prepared to have in-depth discussion at the next
meeting on this matter. School District officials are also invited to
participate in the discussion.
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RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL REFUSE CONTRACT
The City's existing contract with Waste Management will expire on
June 6, 1993. The staff developed a Request For Proposal with input from
the Environmental Advisory Committee and the City Attorney. The basic
concept of pay-by-the-bag system is incorporated into the new Request For
Proposal, as is the continued collection of existing recyclable
materials. It was recommended that the Council review the Request For --�
Proposals and be prepared, to discuss it at the May 12, 1993 meeting, at
which time a representative from the Environmental Advisory Committee
will be present with the input of the Committee.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda thanked the staff for welcoming him and making him
comfortable with his new position. He also thanked former Mayor Busse
and the past City Council for maintaining the City in good shape. Each
Alderman then expressed their appreciation and excitement in looking
forward to working toward a very productive term of office.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Park Director Merkel announced that Park registration, the tree sale,
and bike auction would take place on Saturday, May 8, 1993 at the
Municipal Center complex.
Director of Public Works Batt noted that information was being sent
out with the water/sewer bills concerning caution on lead poisoning. The
EPA required that this notice be sent to every water user in the City.
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reported that underground
tanks were being removed from the former gas station on the northeast
corner of Meadow and Elm Street. --�
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 8:10 P.M.
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CITY CLER MAYOR
MAY 5, 1993
Swearing-in ceremonies were conducted for the newly elected
officials. Mayor Steven Cuda administered the Oath of Office to City
Clerk Barbara E. Gilpin. City Clerk Gilpin then administered the Oath of
Office to Mayor Cuda, First Ward Alderman William J. Bolger, Second Ward
Alderman Terence W. Locke, Third Ward Alderman Gregory C. Bates, Fourth
Ward Alderman David T. Lawson, and Fifth Ward Alderman Vincent V. Baird.
The new Council was then seated and conducted their first regular
meeting. Following the meeting, refreshments were served to the elected
officials and their families, relatives, and friends who were in
attendance for the swearing-in ceremonies.
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