HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/06/1993 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 6, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, January 6, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Room of the Municipal Center. At roll call, the following Aldermen were
in attendance: Bolger, Donahue, Locke, Lieder, Smith, Patterson, Adams,
Serritella. City Staff in attendance: City Clerk Gilpin, City
Administrator Peterson, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of
Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel,
Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: City Attorney Narusis.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed up to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
.�. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Donahue, to approve the following five
items on the Consent Agenda, along with item #6, which was presented
tonight for consideration.
(1) November 23, 1992 Special City Council Meeting Minutes;
(2) December 14, 1992 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(3) Tuition Reimbursement Request - Laura Moats, Accounting 152, $108.00;
(4) Tuition Reimbursement Request - David Bartik, Basic Construction for
Building Codes 101, $109.50;
(5) Progress Payment for the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant
Centrifuge to Hayes Plumbing in the amount of $8,190.00;
(6) Final payment to Henry Boysen Company for test well drilling project
in the amount of $3,494.62;
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CRIMESTOPPERS LOGO ON VEHICLE STICKERS
James Mentzer, Chairman of the local Crimestoppers group, requested
permission to have the Crimestoppers logo and phone number placed on the
1993-94 City vehicle stickers. Two other requests had been made for
placement on the vehicle stickers also.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to approve the request of
Crimestoppers and have its log and phone number placed on the 1993-94
City vehicle stickers.
During discussion, several Aldermen suggested that all requests for
placements on the vehicle stickers should be given to a committee, and
the committee should make a recommendation to the City Council.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Serritella, to table the motion for two
weeks.
Voting Aye: Lieder, Serritella, Adams, Smith.
Voting Nay: Locke, Donahue, Bolger, Patterson.
Absent: None.
There being a tie vote, Mayor Busse cast an "aye" vote, and declared
the motion carried.
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT - CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
The Council previously approved a Phase II Engineering Services
Agreement with Smith Engineering in the amount of $23,207.80 for design
work on various Crystal Lake Road improvements from Logan Street south to
Kensington Drive. In reviewing the proposed work, it was noted than the
roadway would narrow from three lanes to two lanes between Kensington and
the south entrance of the high school, and then return to three lanes
between Kensington and Dartmoor Drive. At an estimated cost of
$4,232.20, engineering could be done to continue the three-lane
cross-section through this area.
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Motion by Patterson, seconded by Donahue, to approve an engineering
services agreement with Smith Engineering at an estimated amount of
$4,232.20 to expand the scope of the Crystal Lake Road Improvement
project, as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None. --�
Motion carried.
WATER MAIN EXTENSION IN HI POINT SUBDIVISIOft
On November 6, 1991, the City Council approved a sewer extension to
Lot 4 in Hi Point Subdivision, said lot being owned by Anthony Pintozzi.
The approval was necessary, since the property is not located within the
corporate limits of the City. Mr. Pintozzi has since been proceeding
with annexation and zoning, and will be before the Council in the very
near future for annexation of Lot 4. He wishes to connect to the City
water system, and as the property is still technically outside City
limits, the Council's approval was needed to complete this connection.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Donahue, to approve the water main
extension and connection to serve Lot 4 in Hi Point Subdivision, subject
to the review and approval of the Director of Public Works.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Locke.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SCHEDULE ANNEXATION HEARING
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Donahue, to schedule a Public Hearing "1
on the Hi Point/Pintozzi annexation matter for Wednesday, February 3,
1993 at 7:30 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONSIDER PROCEDURAL CHANGES IN THE BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Locke raised a question as to whether it would be possible
to streamline the process of seeking compliance for zoning violations by
authorizing ticket writing powers to the Building and Zoning Department's
staff. Since Attorney Narusis was unavailable at this meeting for
consultation, it was decided to postpone the matter until a future
meeting.
PURCHASE OF DUMP TRUCK FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
An additional dump truck for use in hauling sludge generated at the
plant to a landfill was requested by the Public Works Department.
Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel inspected a number of used trucks
throughout the County, and located a vehicle which could be purchased for
$14,000. Additional costs include $2,200 for painting, and $1,100 for
repairs. Because the vehicle would be considered for purchase outside of
the bid process, it was necessary for the Council to waive formal bid
procedures and approve the purchase through a 2/3 majority vote of the
Council.
Motion by Donahue, seconded by Smith, to waive formal bid procedures
and purchase a used 1981 International Dump Truck from Freund
International of Huntley, at a total cost of $17,300, which includes
painting and repairs.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS
The Mayor had no reports.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Lieder, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported on a
December 16, 1992 Committee meeting held for the purpose of giving
direction to the City Administrator regarding development of the 1993-94
City budget. The Committee directed Peterson to develop General Fund
budget figures to include a 5% increase in sales' tax receipts, property
tax revenues reflecting the 1992 levy, income tax receipts that
anticipate a 3% increase, income tax receipts that anticipate additional
population from the special census, income tax surcharge receipts at
current levels through October, 1993, and at a 50% reduced level for the
remainder of the next fiscal year. He was also directed to include step
increases for employees and a percentage increase in the wage scale.
Lieder also reported on a Finance Committee Meeting held January 5, 1993
with employee representatives concerning the insurance program for 1993.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield had originally submitted at 33% increase for
insurance coverage for 1993, but had reduced that figure to 10% increase
as of January 6, 1993. Lieder said it was the Committee's recommendation
to stay with Blue Cross/Blue Shield on a month-to-month basis while
continuing to search the market for employee health insurance at better
costs with similar benefits.
Alderman Smith, Chairman of the Building, Zoning, Planning &
Development Committee, reported on a meeting held prior to the City
Council meeting.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Serritella, to deny the request of
Lawrence McManus for installation of a business sign at his home on
Richmond Road, in a residential district.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Adams.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
City Administrator Peterson reported on a survey sent to the McHenry
Shores subdivision concerning information on income levels needed for
pursuit of a funding grant to acquire the McHenry Shores Water Company.
A good number of them had been returned, but it appeared that income
levels were too high to qualify for application for the funding grant.
Regarding the Country Club Estates sewer installation project,
Peterson said engineering estimates would be presented at the next
meeting.
Chief Joyce reported that the McHenry Police Officer's Association
�.- had donated $1,000 to School District 15's funding project.
He also reported that he would be submitting a request to purchase
three new police vehicles for the 1993-94 fiscal year.
Superintendent of Public Works Batt requested that a Public Works
Committee Meeting be scheduled.
Alderman Bolger, Chairman of the Public Works Committee scheduled a
Committee Meeting for Wednesday, January 27, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Aldermen's Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting will be to
discuss the 1993 Street Program, Sidewalk Program, and the continued
purchase of used vehicles.
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Park Director Merkel reported that the City had received notification
that the Boat Launch Grant, which the City applied for four years ago,
known as Riverfront Park, had been approved by the State of Illinois and
the Corps of Engineers.
Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reported that in 1992, 132
single family permits and 84 multi-family permits had been issued,
compared to 134 single family permits and 76 multi-family permits in 1991.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion by Locke, seconded by Serritella, to approve the Blue
Cross/Blue Shield health insurance coverage for 1993 at a 10% increase.
During discussion, Chairman Lieder of the Finance Committee, stated
that it was the Committee recommendation in agreement with the employee
representatives to check other companies for better prices with similar
coverage and benefits before making an annual commitment with any
insurance company.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Smith, to call the" question.
Voting Aye: Locke, Donahue, Bolger, Smith.
Voting Nay: Lieder, Serritella, Patterson, Adams.
Absent: None.
There being a tie vote, Mayor Busse cast an "aye" vote, and declared
the motion carried.
Voting on the original motion:
Voting Aye: Locke, Donahue, Bolger, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Lieder, Patterson, Adams, Smith.
Absent: None. --�
There being a tie vote, Mayor Busse cast a "nay" vote, and declared
the motion did not carry.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to go into Executive Session at
9:10 P.M. to discuss sale and acquisition of property.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Adams left the meeting at 9:10 P.M.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Donahue, to go back into Open Session at
9:43 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Adams.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Locke, to instruct the City
Administrator to advertise for bids on the former City Hall building at
1111 N. Green Street.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Adams.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Smith, seconded by Patterson, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Adams.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:44 P.M.
CITY CLERK YOR