HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/15/1993 - City Council REGULAk MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Busse on Monday, March 15, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen
were present: Bolger, Donahue, Locke, Lieder, Adams, Patterson,
Serritella. Absent: Smith. City Staff in attendance: Assistant to
City Clerk Marth, City Attorney Narusis, City Administrator Peterson,
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Chief Joyce. Absent: Director
of Public Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Also in
attendance was Carl Moon of Baxter & Woodman, City Engineers.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the ten minute public input session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Lieder, to approve the Consent
Agenda as follows:
(1) March 3, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(2) Proclamation for Observation of National Building Safety Week;
(3) Law Enforcement Torch Run;
(h) Ordinance Reducing the Number of Class "B" Liquor Licenses from 6
to 5, due to the closing of White Hen Pantry, 4802 W. Elm Street;
(5) February Treasurer's Report;
(6) February Budget Report;
(7) February Bills as follows:
GENERALL FUND;
74060 VOID ---
74061 Academic Products 95.00
74062 Ace Hardware 173.91
74063 Dan Adams Steel Service 78.00
74064 R.A. Adams Enterprises 504.85
74065 Aerial Equipment Inc. 106.16
74066 Alexander Battery Co. Inc. 33.60
74067 Althoff Industries 451.39
74068 Ambassador Office Equipment Inc. 456.56
74069 Ameritech Mobile Communications Inc. 64.46
74070 Badg:r Uniforms 702.45
74071 B and H Industries 211.50
74072 Cheryl Ann Barone 1,569.60
74073 Boncosky Oil Company 6,022.24
74074 Botts Welding & Truck Service Inc. 56.00
74075 L.M. Brownsey Supply Company 50.36
74076 Building Officials & Code Admin. 11.00
74077 Burgess Anderson & Tate Inc. 211.16
74078 Canon Financial Services Inc. 556.00
74079 Chuck's Towing 37.00
74080 Classic Trophies 205.9t-,
74081 Commonwealth Edison 8,229.98
74082 Communications Revolving Fund 425.00
74083 Commonwealth Edison 1,328.72
74084 Computerese 130.00
74085 Creative Forms 79.25
74086 "7:Jstal :a.'te Tire & Battery Inc. 254.66
74087 r,•anat Bros. 325.00
74088 Curran Contracting Company 165.00
74089 Decker Apply Co. Inc. 82.50
74090 Dowe & Wagner Inc. 8.00
74091 Drummond American Corporation 9b.34
74092 Ed's Rental & Sales 110.30
74093 Extech Company 97.35
74094 Ferrellgas McHenry) 30.44
74095 George P. Freund Inc. 227.15
74096 Freund International_ 193.01
74097 Garrelts Plumbing & Heating 150.00
74098 G Communications, William Gitzke 92.20
74099 Illinois Auto Electric 130.99
74100 Illinois Municipal League 2.50
74101 J-T Enterprises 48.35
74102 Lake County CV Joints Inc. 160.00
74103 Gary Lang Chevrolet Inc. 5.28
74104 Landgrafs LTD 40.00
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GENERAL FUND (continued)
74105 Leach Interprises 207.42
74106 LETN 388.00
74107 Main Pain;. & Decorating 31.94
74108 MCOM Systems 215.60
74109 McHenry Auto Parts 1,758.24
74110 McHenry Paint, Glass & Wallpaper 5.40
74111 McHenry Tire Mart 20.00
74112 Meyer Material Company 22.02
74113 Moran Equipment Corp. 111.08
74114 Narusis & Narusis 8,833.75
74115 NCR Corporation 76.00
74116 Nightingale Conant 49.71
74117 Northern Illinois Gas 898.54
74118 Northern Computer Services Inc. 1,275.00
74119 Northern Illinois Special Recreation 286.00
74120 PACE 2,643.12
74121 Park & Grounds Management 20.00
74122 Petersen Sand & Gravel 75.69
74123 Photo Forum Inc. 40.80
74124 Pitney Bowes 179.60
74125 Precision Sharpening & Rep. Inc. 60.50
74126 Radicom Inc. 105.18
74127 Rockford Industrial Welding Supply 174.22
74128 Erika Ryl 261.00
74129 Safety Kleen Corp. 50.00
74130 Sherman Plumbing & Heating Inc. 791.00
74131 Shima American Corporation 50.00
74132 Smith Engineering Consultants PC 278.50
74133 Stan's Office Machines 168.40
74134 Sunnyside Company 35.25
74135 Transmatic Transmissions Spec. 750.00
74136 Unitog Rental Services 136.60
74137 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 22.15
74138 West Side Tractor Sales Co. 189.51
74139 West Publishing Company 233.10
WATER/SEWER FUND
9773 VOID ---
9774 Academic Products 190.00
9775 Ace Hardware 396.79
9776 Dan Adams Steel Service 172.26
9777 Alexander Chemical Corp. 660.00
9778 Aqua Prep Inc. 4,350.00
9779 Badger Meter Inc. 581.48
9780 VOID ---
9781 Baxter & Woodman Inc. 41,773.57
9782 Boncosky Oil Company 1,054.70
9783 Botts Welding & Truck Service Inc. 16.60
9784 L.M. Brownsey Supply Company 10.76
9785 CBC-Environmental Laboratories 44.00
9786 Chuck's Towing 78.00
9787 Commonwealth Edison 27,761.09
9788 Commonwealth Edison 83.50
9789 Crystal Lake Tire & Battery Inc. 1,006.20
9790 D'Angelo Natural Spring Water 34.50
9791 George P. Freund Inc. 3.77
9792 Freund International 68.96
9793 Keystone Equipment Inc. 3,451.00
9794 Gary Lang Chevrolet Inc. 90.35
9795 Leach Enterprises 289.69
9796 Main Paint & Decorating 80.27
9797 Marblehead Lime Co. 1,612.35
9798 McHenry Auto Parts 94.51
9799 Meyer Material Company 363.22
9800 NCL of Wisconsin Inc. 120.63
9801 Northern Illinois Gas 1,492.85
9802 Northern Computer Services Inc. 537.50
9803 Petersen Sand & Gravel 142.63
9804 Pioneer Truck Parts 61.05
9805 Pitney Bowes 44.90
9806 Byron Rietes-!*- Bo* Covers Inc. 52.50
9807 Rowell Chem'_ca?. C):.-poration 1,888.44
9808 Safety Kleen Corp. 73.25
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WATER/SEWER FUND (continued)
9809 Sidener Supply Company 388.89
9810 Smith Ecological Systems Inc. 1007.74
9811 Unitog Rental Services 196.00
9812 Waste Mgmt. of McHenry County 817.00
9813 Water Products Company 409.26
9814 Woodland Recycling & Disposal 4,646.40
9815 Zep Manufacturing 63.95
RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND
3096 VOID ---
3097 American Red Cross 88.00
`— 3098 Computertots 104.00
3099 Commonwealth Edison 175.62
3100 Crystal Manor Stables Inc. 60.00
3101 Hardware Service Co. 35.42
3102 Jewel Food Stores 7.57
3103 Rosemary Kondritz 580.00
3104 McHenry County Dept. of Health 135.00
3105 Northern Illinois Gas 6.42
3106 Northeastern Illinois Planning Comm. 58.90
3107 Northwest Herald 108.00
3108 Photo Forum Inc. 4.45
3109 Candice A. Porten 220.00
3110 Sidener Supply Company 470.36
3111 Star Newspapers 78.56
3112 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 96.75
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
CITIZENS EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF
SUPPORT FOR APRIL 20 REFERENDUM, DISTRICT #15
Chuck Lovett, Mary Kay Lohse and Ambrose Kittle, members of the
Citizens Educational Committee, spoke on behalf of the Committee asking the
Council to endorse and actively support the April 20, 1993 District #15
referendum for an increase in the education fund of 581.
Alderman Bolger then read a Resolution (attached hereto and made a
part herof) urging Council support and a commitment to actively promote
passage of School District #15's referendum on April 20.
Motion by Bolger, Seconded by Patterson, to pass the Resolution
presented, supporting the referendum for School District #15 on April 20.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Donahue.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST - 903 N. FRONT STREET, MITCHELL BUICK
Mitchell Buick is requesting a sign variation to allow the
installation of five banners (2' X 4' each) on five light poles along Front
Street. Currently, there are three free-standing signs and City Ordinance
only allows two free-standing signs.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to approve Mitchell
Buick's sign variation request to allow an additional five free-standing
signs of 2' X 4' banners with one banner per light pole and that any
replacement be of the same size and type and if any additional or different
size or type is contemplated it must have Council approval.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Patterson.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
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SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST - 4011 W. MAIN STREET AND 3925 W. ELM STREET, BUSS
FORD
Buss Ford is requesting a sign variation for installation of eight
banners (2' X 4' each) on three light poles along Route 120 and one interior
parking lot light pole. There is currently one free-standing sign and the
five-lot site is permitted five.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Bolger, to approve Buss Ford's
sign variation request for an additional eight free-standing signs of 2' X
4' banners with a maximum of two banners per pole and that any replacement
be of the same size and type and if any additional or different size or type
is contemplated it must have Council approval.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Patterson.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST, 4005 KANE AVENUE
At its February 17, 1993 meeting, the Council deferred action on
this sign variation request until Mr. James Schaid of Re/Max Plaza could be
present. Mr. Schaid was in the audience to answer questions from the
Council.
At issue is the number of signs allowed for the building. One wall
sign is allowed by City Ordinance. The directional sign being proposed for
the rear of the building would require a variance in the number of allowable
wall signs. This sign would appear on the part of the building not occupied
by Re/Max. Mr. Schaid has permission by the building's owner to install the
sign at its proposed location. (The sign had been installed but has since
been removed at the request of the Building & Zoning staff while awaiting
final disposition by the City Council.)
Several questions were asked of Mr Schaid and the Aldermen discussed
the matter.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Serritella, to deny the sign variation
request for Re/Max Plaza at 4005 Kane Avenue by Mr. James Schaid.
Voting Aye: Lieder, Patterson, Adams, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Locke, Bolger.
Abstained: Donahue.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED BUILDING ADDITION - CHROMA CORPORATION 3900 DAYTON STREET
Chroma Corporation is looking to construct a 17,000 square foot
addition to their existing 61,000 square foot plant. In order to comply
with the building line setbacks, it is necessary that the company purchase
an additional 15 feet to the north of Lots 6, 7, and 8 in Tonyan Industrial
Park. The purchase of this 15 foot strip is currently underway, however,
will not be completed in time for them to begin necessary construction on
the expansion. In addition, Chroma is asking to use an existing 60 foot
City road right-of-way as an access road to their property. This
right-of-way was obtained through an Annexation Agreement between Tonyan and
the Village of McHenry Shores and was intended for a future road. Mr. Alan
Esche, Plant Manager for Chroma was in the audience to answer questions.
Mr. Esche explained that the expansion was part of the expenditure
of the Industrial Revenue Bonds that the City approved not long ago. Chroma
is waiting for the new administration in Washington to put things in place
before proceeding further on the IRB's and possibly asking the City for
increased IRB funding.
Mr. Esche stated that the purchase of the property to the north
would be completed within six months and the total amount being purchased is
4 1/2 acres, not just the 15 feet. They would use 15 feet of the purchased
property to be in compliance with the 50 foot setback needed because of the
proposed expansion on the three lots to the south.
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Concerns were voiced over the use of the public right-of-way as a
private driveway. Narusis stated that there could be no vacation of the
right-of-way easement and that Chroma could not exclude the public from
using the right-of-way even though they would agree to maintain it until the
City needed the road and took it over. Esche agreed this would be no
problem.
Director of Building & Zoning Lobaito wanted to make sure that the
15 feet would always be a part of the three lots to the south and not part
of the 4 1/2 acres to the north. Lobaito was concerned because of the
possibility of Chroma selling the parcel to the north later on. Esche
assured Lobaito and the Council that they would not be purchasing property
for expanding the business and then selling the property. The land would
have no value Esche claimed, because it had no access. He assured the
Council that Chroma Corporation planned on staying in McHenry.
Busse stated for the record and to clarify the matter that this was
not a zoning variation issue but a building code matter to allow Chroma to
proceed with construction with the understanding that there would be a 50
foot setback when the building addition and the purchase of the property to
the north was completed in 6 months.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Donahue, to: (1) approve Chroma
Corporation's request to allow their expansion construction to proceed
contingent upon obtaining the necessary 15 feet of property to the north
within 6 months; (2) to allow the private access drive to be placed in the
City's 60 foot easement/right-of-way until such time as the City might use
it for a public roadway and (3) to authorize the City Attorney to work out
the details in written documentation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SANITARY SEWER INSTALLATION
�— Another survey letter was sent to the residents of Country Club
Estates advising them of the revised cost estimates for the sewer project
from $2,900 per lot to an estimated amount between $4,805 - $6,514. The
survey returns as of 2:30 p.m. on March 12, 1993 were 32 residents in favor
of the sewer installation and 33 residents against.
Motion by Adams, seconded by Bolger, to send the matter back to the
Public Works Committee for review, analysis and a recommendation on lowering
the cost.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
Alderman Bolger called for a Public Works Committee meeting for
March 24, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room for the purpose of reviewing
the Country Club Estates sewer project and estimated costs.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Serritella, to open the meeting for
public comment on the Country Club Estates sewer project.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
�-- Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
Elda Plinski and Jack Sanger of the Country Club Estate Subdivision
expressed concerns over the rising cost of the project and the burden that
will be placed on the senior citizens with fixed incomes.
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CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST - 4400 W. ELM STREET
At its March 1, 1993 meeting the Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6-0
to recommend approval of a conditional use request by Casey Muffler and
Brake Shop to allow a muffler and brake shop at the former Good Year Tire
store located in the McHenry Market Place. The petitioners are George
Voutiritsas, of 510 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg, IL. , owner of the beneficial
interest in Parkway Bank & Trust Company, Trust #9644, and Frank Casey, of
1866 Twede Road, Palatine, IL. The recommendation was conditioned upon no
overnight outside storage of vehicles at the location. Mr. Casey was
present as was Kathy Anzelone representing the owners.
Motion by Donahue, seconded by Patterson, to approve the
recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass an ordinance granting
a conditional use permit for the operation of a muffler and brake shop at
4400 W. Elm Street in the former Good Year Tire location, conditioned upon
no overnight outside storage of vehicles.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
Alderman Serritella asked the owners to make sure that the property
was kept in a neat and clean manner, since the prior business had let tire
refuse and other material accumulate in the rear of the property.
Assuranaces were made by both Casey and Anzelone that the property would be
kept clean.
PRESENTATION OF PROGRAM LINE-UP AND PRICING CHANGES BY TCI OF ILLINOIS
Mr. Darrel Schmitz, General Manager of TCI of Illinois, Inc. spoke
on the changes that were being made in the configuration of basic service
and expanded basic service. These changes will take effect on April 1 and
will affect the cost of service (which will be lower for basic) and channel ---.
line-up. Mr. Schmitz also said they are rebuilding the cable system with
new technology that will double the current channel capacity. This new
system will increase reliability and signal quality.
The Mayor stated that it probably wouldn't be too early to start
re-negotiating a new Franchise Agreement with the cable company since the
current franchise expires in 5 years and which he believed was one of the
oldest in the State with the City getting only 3% of the revenues while most
municipalities are now getting 5%. The process would involve a public
hearing in which the public's laundry list on the level of service would be
brought forward and also a needs assessment would have to be made, along
with other issues to be resolved. Mr. Schmitz said he had already begun
preliminary discussions in this regard with the City Administrator.
PIONEER CENTER - EXECUTION OF RELEASE DEED
Back in 1983 prior to receiving a DCCA GRANT as a sub-receipient
through the City for expansion of their facilities in Tonyan Industrial
Park, Pioneer Center signed and recorded a Note and Mortgage ($309,560) to
the City, as security, in order to give the City certain collateral if any
part of the grant money was disallowed. The Note and Mortgage was to be
released by the City five years after recording. Since DCCA never stated
that the money had to be paid back (like a Revolving Loan) no action was
taken to release them. Back in June of 1992 when Pioneer Center requested
release of these documents because of further expansion, Attorney Narusis ---,
contacted DCCA in Springfield to get a letter from them stating that there
was no obligation, by either Pioneer Center or the City, to repay these
funds, since the Grant has long since been audited by DCCA and closed.
Narusis made numerous contacts by mail and phone and finally today received
a FAX from DCCA stating that they had no objection to the City releasing the
Note and Mortgage.
As an additional precaution, because the record is so confused and
in case DCCA ever changes their mind, Narusis asked Pioneer to give the City
a hold-harmless letter upon the City executing the Release Deed releasing
the Note and Mortgage. Pioneer has agreed.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Donahue, to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Release Deed releasing the Note and Mortgage
recorded in 1983 on Pioneer Center's property in Tonyan Industrial Park,
due to $309,560.00 Grant Funds received through the City by Pioneer, upon
receipt of a hold harmless letter from Pioneer Center indemnifying the City
should DCCA ever require repayment of these funds.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
�.... AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT SPECIAL CENSUS
As requested by the Council, staff had contacted the Bureau of the
Census and obtained an estimate of cost in the amount of $48,500 for
conducting a special census for the City. Using information from building
permits, it is expected that a special census would show a population
increase of approximately 1721. Based on this figure the City could realize
an additional annual income from the Motor Fuel Tax, Income Tax and
remaining Income Tax Surcharge of approximately $137,556.
The Census Bureau forwarded an Agreement which requires a $24,000
advance payment to begin the process, which would be completed in
approximately 9 months. Under the Agreement, the City would be obligated to
provide the office space, pay the salaries and office expenses of the
enumerators, crewleaders and clerks who are hired locally to conduct the
census. The estimated cost of these items would be the remaining $24,500.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to authorize the Mayor to
execute the Agreement with the Census Bureau and to approve the initial
payment of $24,000 to the Bureau to begin the special census process.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Locke.
._.r Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE
The existing Developer Donation Ordinance (impact fees) was approved
on May 1, 1991 by the Council with a condition that it be reviewed
annually. In April, 1992 The Council reviewed the formula and voted not to
make any changes at that time. In anticipation of the review this year,
Alderman Lieder is recommending that the current fee schedule be adjusted 6%
which was the rate of inflation over the last two years. This adjustment in
the fee schedule was recently discussed at the Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on
Development where it received a favorable response from the taxing districts
represented.
After discussing the matter, some of the Aldermen felt it should go
back to the Finance Committee for review.
Motion by Donahue, seconded by Bolger, to refer the Developer
Donation Fee amendment proposed by Alderman Lieder back to the Finance
Committee for review and recommendation.
-doting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF 1111 N. GREEN STREET
At its February 17, 1993 meeting, the Council approved the bid
submitted by Edward J. Neumann, Jr. for purchase of 1111 N. Green Street,
contingent upon the City Attorney and City Administrator working out all the
details.
The finalized contract is being presented to the Council for action.
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Motion by Serritella, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the contract approving Option 3, for the sale of
1111 N. Green Street to Edward J. Neumann, Jr. for a purchase price of
$205,000 plus the conveyance of vacant property at 1240-46 N. Green Street
and other conditions.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Locke, Adams, Serritella, Busse.
Voting Nay: Lieder, Patterson.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
The Mayor called for a break at 9:15 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:28 P.M. with everyone still in
attendance.
REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD AND LILLIAN STREET
Alderman Locke has requested the installation of a three-way stop
sign at the intersection of Crystal Lake Road and Lillian Street pending the
installation of a traffic signal which is to be installed along with other
road improvements this summer. Since this is a County Highway area of
Crystal Lake Road, approval was needed and given by the County Highway
Department provided the City maintained the signs.
It is anticipated that the installation of a three-way stop sign at
this intersection could back traffic up both northbound and southbound on
Crystal Lake Road during heavy traffic volume hours. This may be acceptable
if the intersection is deemed currently so hazardous that this action is
necessary to avoid accidents or injuries.
Chief Joyce was asked his opinion of installing stop signs and he
stated that he believed the back up would be tremendous and could cause
serious problems.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Donahue, to defer action on the
installation of stop signs at the intersection of Crystal Lake Road and
Lillian Street due to the probability of backing up traffic and wait for the
installation of the traffic signal.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR "SCHOOL ZONE" SIGN AND STOP SIGN AT DRIFTWOOD AND GLENBROOR
TRAILS
This request was brought to the attention of Alderman Locke after he
met with residents who requested installation of a four-way stop sign at
Driftwood and Glenbrook Trails in Winding Creek, as well as the posting of
school speed zones around Riverwood School.
The Police Department reviewed the intersection and reported that
the intersection of Glenbrook and Driftwood would not meet State warrants
for stop signs due to the angle of eastbound Glenbrook as it approaches
Driftwood. Since Glenbrook is used as an ingress for Riverwood School bus
traffic, this intersection could be posted with a four-way stop. It will
also be necessary to post "stop ahead" west of the right angle for eastbound
traffic. The Police Department recommended that Riverwood School consider
posting stop signs on their property where the school bus enters onto
Driftwood at Winding Creek. They also recommended that all streets
surrounding Riverwood be posted "School Zone."
Motion by Donahue, seconded by Locke, to approve the installation of
a four-way stop at Glenbrook and Driftwood and to post "School Zone" signs
on all streets surrounding Riverwood School.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
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AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE
The Plat Act requirements pertaining to Surface Water Drainage
Certificates have recently been changed. Based on a request from Baxter &
Woodman regarding this change, Attorney Narusis drafted an ordinance
amending Section VIC6g of the City's Subdivision Control Ordinance to
reflect the change.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Donahue, to pass an ordinance
amending Section VIC6g of the Subdivision Control Ordinance regarding the
Surface Water Drainage Certificate.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
`— Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
(NOTE: After further examination of the Surface Water Drainage Certificate
that was currently in effect, it was determined that this amendment
was not needed).
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
The Mayor acknowledged the letter received from School District 156
regarding police traffic control at West Campus and stated that it will be
placed on a subsequent agenda for action shortly.
At a prior meeting, Attorney Narusis was asked by Alderman Bolger
for a legal opinion on the possibility of having "alternate members" in the
makeup of the Zoning Board and Plan Commission. Narusis reported that based
on Illinois Statutes on the creation of a Zoning Board, it specifies that
the Zoning Board "shall consist of "7 members," no more and no less. The
Statutes for the Plan Commission however, state that it "shall consist of a
chairman and members." Based on these findings, Narusis believed that it is
possible to have a Plan Commission having, hypothetically, two alternate
members, designated "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2," permitting them
to participate in Plan Commission discussions and providing that they may
�. vote in the absence or disqualification of a regular member of the
Commission.
The Mayor asked The Clerk's Office to provide the Council with the
attendance record for the last year on the Plan Commission to determine how
many meetings had less than full attendance and whether one or two
alternates would be needed.
The Mayor requested confirmation of two appointments, one to the
Landmark Commission and another to the Plan Commission to fill vacancies for
unexpired terms.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Patterson, to approve and confirm the
Mayor's following appointments:
Landmark Commission: Lawrence J. Huck of 3411 W. Washington,
to fill the unexpired term of Marlene Goetschel to 4-30-94; and
PLan Commission: Alan M. Carlson, 3310 Turnberry Drive, to
fill the unexpired term of Mathew Roberts to 4-30-97.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
The Mayor reported on a petition that was being circulated in town
that would probably be presented to the Council requesting that the City
change the way it issues picnic permits. The request, as he understood it,
was to not allow the serving of alcohol at picnics that are held in
connection with children's sport-oriented events, such as a pigtail league
picnic. They believe it to be giving the wrong impression to children about
what is acceptable behavior. The Mayor thought that the responsibility
should rest with those groups that sponsor these picnics.
Monday, March 15, 1993 Page 10
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Lieder called for a Finance Committee meeting for Tuesday,
March 23, 1993 at 4:00 p.m. in the Aldermen's Conference Room to discuss
next year's budget and employee requests for wages and benefits.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Peterson asked the Council to look over the letter from Harold
Warren concerning the possibility of combining the outstanding revenue bonds
since the bond market is very favorable right now. Peterson thought that
the Finance Committee should look into it and what ramifications, if any, .�
would affect the City. If the Council acted on combining the bonds, the
process would take approximately two to three months.
Peterson reported on a Petition from some McHenry Shores residents
to the County asking them to relocate the "connector road" between the new
arterial and existing Bull Valley Road and the response of the County to
that Petition. The bottom line is that the County has already had the
public hearing showing the proposed connector and has spent money for
engineering to develop the current plan. They acknowledge that the
Petitioners' proposal is feasible but several requirements would have to be
met, the main one being who would pay the costs for the additional
construction and engineering. Peterson asked the Council for direction on
how to proceed with this matter, since it would impact on the Busch-Knox
property. Peterson felt a committee meeting with the parties involved might
first be appropriate.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Locke, to refer the Petition to
relocate the connector road between the new arterial and existing Bull
Valley Road to the Public Works Committee for review and recommendation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried. --�
Director of Building & Zoning Lobaito presented a request from NIMC
Day Care Center to approve two temporary signs (already installed), one
facing Route 31 and the other Bull Valley Road for approximately 6 months,
or during the construction of the Day Care Center.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Donahue, to approve the request of
NIMC Day Care Center for two temporary signs for six months.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Bolger announced that the Petition from McHenry Shores residents would
also be on the agenda for the Public Works Committee meeting on March 24th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTERS
Executive Session was cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Adams, seconded by Patterson, to adjourn the meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
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