HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/02/1995 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 1995
The regular meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda on Wednesday, August 2, 1995, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke,
Baird. Absent: Lawson. Alderman Bates arrived at 7:38 p.m. City Staff in
attendance were: City Clerk Althoff, City Administrator Peterson, City Attorney
McArdle, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation
Merkel. Absent: Director of Public Works Batt, Chief of Police Joyce.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Steven Biel of 5215 Dartmoor addressed Council stating his opposion to the
proposed bridge across Boone Creek in conjunction with the extension of Dartmoor
Avenue west to Curran Road. He requested notification of any and all meetings
associated with the discussion of this issue. Council directed City Clerk Althoff inform
Mr. Biel of all meetings scheduled to discuss this issue.
Alderman Bates arrived at 7:38 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Baird requested Consent Agenda Item #2, the Progress Payment to
Colella Concrete, Inc. be removed for further discussion. Council concurred.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows subject to the removal of Item #2, Progress Payment to Colella Concrete, Inc.
in the amount of $33,933.96.
(1) Progress Payment #3 - Manusos General Contracting, Inc., South
Wastewater Treatment Plant Chlorination and Dechlorination,
$65,164.00;
(3) Extension of Time to September 15, 1995, for completion
of public improvements - Green Valley;
(4) Picnic/Beer Permits
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
Alderman Baird noted his dissatisfaction with the sidewalk restoration being
done by the contractor Colella Concrete, Inc. Although the concrete work appeared
to be satisfactory, Council stated their unhappiness with the contractor's apparent
inability to meet all of the contract's obligations, the landscape restoration work in
particular. Discussion followed.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to approve payment to Colella Concrete,
Inc. in the amount of $16,966.98 being 50% of their requested payment and
authorize staff to request of Colella Concrete, Inc. to hire a landscaping company to
complete the restoration work.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
MAIN STREET PARKING
City Administrator Peterson requested Council defer any action on this issue
until all Main Street and Borden Street property owners can be contacted and John
Swierk, the original petitioner can be in attendance. John Swierk, Main Street
property owner, has submitted a Petition signed by 13 Main Street businesses, 11 of
which have indicated a desire to remove the existing two hour time limit for parking
on Main Street between Front Street and the railroad tracks. Mr. Swierk has also
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submitted a preliminary design to achieve additional parking in the area on Borden
Street. The proposal includes making Borden Street one-way southbound and
provides angle parking on the west side of the street within the City owned right-of-
way. Previous discussions regarding this issue resulted in Borden Street property
owners vehemently objecting to making Borden Street a one-way thoroughfare. Some
discussion followed regarding possible parking alternatives for the Main Street area.
It was the decision of Council to discuss this issue further at its regularly scheduled
September 6, Council Meeting.
Borden Street property owners in attendance stated their objection to the
creation of a one-way Borden Street thoroughfare.
Council also requested staff to research the issue further and recommend
possible parking solutions for Council consideration at the regularly scheduled
September 6, Council Meeting.
ANNEXATION EAST OF THE RIVER
City Administrator Peterson explained that on May 23, 1995, Judge Haskel
Pitluck entered an Order in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit,
McHenry County, Illinois, approving the Petition for Annexation for properties east of
the Fox River generally along State Route 120. It was determined subsequently that
several lots which are in contiguous ownership within the annexed area were
inadvertently left out of the original petition. City Administrator Peterson explained
that it will be necessary for Council to annex these properties as well, in separate
ordinances.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to pass an Ordinance annexing the
territory east of the River generally along State Route 120 as defined in the Richard
A. Adams, et al. Petition approved by Judge Pitluck on May 23, 1995, in the
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois, containing approximately 125 —"
acres.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird, Cuda
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to pass an Ordinance annexing the
property adjacent to 3112 West Lincoln Road, McHenry, Illinois, commonly known as
Water Tower Marina.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird, Cuda
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to pass an Ordinance annexing the
property south of Illinois State Route 120 and owned by Richard A. and Rita Adams.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird, Cuda
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda acknowledged staff's assistance in the successful completion of
this project and noted the Zoning Hearings will begin at 7:00 p.m. on August 21 .
AWARD OF BID - STREET RECONSTRUCTION, PRAIRIE AND WILLOW ALONG WITH
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
City Administrator Peterson reported that bids were sought for the
reconstruction of Willow Road and Prairie Avenue and the resurfacing of a small
portion of Riverside Drive near McCullom Lake Road. Three bids were received on
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July 25, 1995. The cost estimated by City engineers for this project was
$417,617.25. The low bidder was Skokie Valley Asphalt in the amount of
$353,134.32.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to award a contract for the reconstruction
of Willow Road and Prairie Avenue and for the resurfacing of Riverside Drive to the
low bidder Skokie Valley Asphalt in the amount of $353,134.32.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
City Administrator Peterson also noted that $750,000 had been budgeted for
the 1995 Streets Program. As most of the bids for Street Program projects came in
under budget, the current cost of the 1995 Streets Program is $567,530.52.
CONSULTING SERVICES, BROOKSIDE PARK DRAIN TILE INVESTIGATION
City Administrator Peterson noted that the Parks and Recreation Committee
considered at its June 14, meeting the need to ensure that a proper functioning
underground drainage system is in place prior to the construction of soccer fields at
Brookside Park. The drainage will allow utilization of the soccer fields in both wet and
dry periods. In an effort to evaluate all options regarding the repair, replacing,
extending or improving of the existing underground drain system, it is the
recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee to seek a proposal to perform
a condition and site analysis and a mapping of the existing drain tile. City
Administrator Peterson noted that staff has been in contact with Huddleston-McBride
who specialize in this type of work. Huddleston-McBride has proposed to perform the
condition and site analysis as well as the mapping at a cost not to exceed $2,680.
Once the analysis has been completed it can be reviewed and either staff or the Parks
and Recreation Committee can present recommendations on how to proceed with the
drainage problem for Council consideration.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Bates, to approve a contract with Huddleston-
McBride to perform a condition and site analysis and mapping of the existing
Brookside Park drain the in an amount not to exceed $2,680.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
Alderman Locke requested his objection to the apparent need to continually hire
outside consultants be noted for the record.
Some discussion followed regarding the City's application for a development
grant for Brookside Park. It was noted that the cost to develop Brookside Park
completely including parking lots and amenities would cost approximately $250,000
to $300,000. The maximum amount receivable via grant would be $200,000.
HORIZON ACRES - TENTATIVE APPROVAL PENDING RECEIPT OF PLAT
FROM BUILDER
Mayor Cuda reminded Council that at its July 26, Meeting, Council had directed
staff to place this item on the August 2, 1995, Agenda. Horizon Acres developer,
Phillip Carlisle, requested Council formally waive their jurisdictional rights to review the
Horizon Acres Preliminary and Final Plats. He explained that although the Horizon
Acres subdivision is within 300 yards of the Village of Ringwood corporate limits,
Ringwood has not yet passed a comprehensive plan ordinance and cannot sign off on
the Final Plats. Although the Village of McCullom Lake has approved both Preliminary
and Final Plats of the Horizon Acres subdivision, the County has requested Mr. Carlisle
receive approval from the City of McHenry as Horizon Acres is also within the City of
McHenry's mile and a half jurisdiction.
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Mayor Cuda asked to be excused as Chairman for this Agenda item and
requested that a temporary Chairman be appointed to preside over this item as his law
firm had once represented the developer, Phillip Carlisle.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird to appoint Alderman Bolger as Temporary
Chairman for the discussion of this Agenda item.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird
Voting Nay: None _
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
A lengthy discussion followed regarding impact fees and the affected taxing
bodies.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
draft and execute a letter waiving the City of McHenry's jurisdictional rights to review
and approve the Horizon Acres subdivision subject to the payment of the respective
impact fees as outlined in the City of McHenry's Subdivision Control Ordinance and
in compliance with the City's standard procedures.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Cuda requested staff obtain a copy of the County's Ordinance regarding
developer donations and provide said Ordinance to Council for their review. Cuda also
reminded Council that the subject of September's Workshop Meeting would be the
feasibility and desirability of a recreational center. All Aldermen were urged to tour
at least one of the recreational centers listed on the memo from City Clerk Althoff
included in the August 5, Agenda packets.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, Alderman Bates, scheduled
a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting for Tuesday, August 22, 1995, at 7:30
p.m. Bates, in Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Lawson's absence, reminded
Council of the Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 14, at 7:30
p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel noted the Parks Fall Brochure had been
completed. Copies were provided for the Aldermen's review in Friday's Agenda
packet. Merkel noted the brochure was created in-house with computer software
which will reduce future printing costs.
Merkel also referred to the McCullom Lake Restoration and Protection Program
announcement which will be distributed to all property owners surrounding McCullom
Lake for informational purposes.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bates reported that at the July 30, NISRA agency and Crystal Lake
Park District Mid-Summer Classic Triathlon, volunteers from the McHenry aquatic
staff were instrumental in assisting a participant to safety. Bates requested a letter
of commendation or a certificate be provided to these volunteers and directed Parks
and Recreation Director Merkel to provide said certificates.
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Alderman Locke requested that pedestrian walkway striping be provided for the
intersection at Route 120 and Crystal Lake Road before school begins. He also noted
the Thornwood drainage ditch needed some watering and cleaning up.
Alderman Locke also reported that in the process of restoring driveway aprons,
Colella Concrete, Inc. did not provide for adequate coverage between the newly
completed aprons and the street, creating large gaps. The sand put in place to
alleviate the problem was proving to be inadequate. Locke requested either staff
correct the problem or direct Colella Concrete, Inc. to correct the problem.
Motion by Bates, seconded by Locke, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Baird
Voting Nay: None
Absent: Lawson
Motion carried.
CITY ERK MAYOR