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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 12/27/1995 - City Council REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven Cuda on Wednesday, December 27, 1995 at 7:30 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 were City Clerk Althoff, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Public Works Batt, City Attorney McArdle. Absent: Chief of Police Joyce. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION �- Brad Vojcak and Greg Siebert addressed the Council requesting information regarding the Fox Ridge Park skating rink, specifically, when the lights would be turned back on and when the rink would be available for ice skating. Director of Public Works Batt explained the lights were off because the rink was closed, and the rink was closed due to poor weather conditions causing the rink to thaw and not freeze properly. Some discussion followed noting the sign denoting the rink's open or closed status was no longer in place. Batt was directed to replace the sign first thing in the morning. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Alderman Baird, Item No. 4, Payment to Skokie Valley Asphalt in the amount of $275,381 .06 for the Willow/Prairie Street reconstruction project, was removed to be discussed with agenda Item No. 8, Contract Addendum and Invoice Approval to Baxter & Woodman for the Willow/Prairie Street reconstruction project. Motion by Baird, seconded by Locke, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, subject to the removal of Item No. 4, Payment to Skokie Valley Asphalt: (1) December 6, 1995 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes; (2) December 11 , 1995 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes; (3) Alarm hook-up request, Paradise Cove Restaurant/Jugger Doon Night Club, 3309 N. Chapel Hill Road; (5) Review and Approve List of "As-Needed" Checks; (6) List of Bills for Approval as follows: GENERAL FUND 81548 DAVE ZICKUS $ 30.00 81949 SOME OTHER NUTS $ 227.81 81950 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 550.00 81951 MCHENRY POLICE OFFICERS $ 550.00 81952 FBI NAA $ 30.00 81953 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 8652 .51 81954 EAGLE FOODS $ 57.20 81955 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 61.00 82031 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 268.66 82032 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 153.00 82033 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 82034 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1528.24 82035 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4339.41 82036 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4327.81 82037 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 107651.00 82038 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 4803 .23 82039 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 20324.40 82040 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 23606.10 82041 RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND $ 15000.00 82042 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 14827.50 82043 GARY LANG CHEVROLET INC $ 43591.98 82044 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 643.95 82045 FARM & FLEET $ 171.08 82046 DEVELOPER DONATIONS $ 24828.50 82047 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 3202.05 82048 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 398.93 82049 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 9863.62 82050 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 9924.10 82052 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 660.00 82053 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 908.74 82054 ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO $ 52.00 82055 DAN ADAMS STEEL SERV INC $ 29.57 December 27, 1995 Page 2 GENERAL FUND (cont'd) 82056 ALTHOFF INDUSTRIES INC $ 70.00 82057 AMBASSADOR OFFICE EQUIP $ 789.95 82058 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSN $ 100.00 82059 AMERITECH $ 706.89 82060 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 1234.27 82061 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 49.50 82062 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 554.70 82063 CHERYL ANN BARONE, CSR $ 3345.60 82064 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 279.50 82065 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 7715.47 82066 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 556.00 82067 CDW COMPUTER CENTERS INC $ 5802.98 82068 CONWAY SURVEYING INC PC $ 25.00 �^ 82069 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 895.31 82070 DECKER SUPPLY CO INC $ 195.60 82071 RAYMOND J DONAHUE $ 10.00 82072 ECLIPSE TECHNOLOGIES+ INC $ 343.75 82073 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35 82074 FIXGUN INC $ 10.00 82075 WILLIAM J GITZKE D/B/A $ 86.10 82076 HARM'S FARM $ 100.30 82077 ILLINOIS ASSOC OF CHIEFS $ 125.00 82078 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $ 841.50 82079 ILLINOIS OFFICE SUPPLY $ 152.22 82080 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC $ 505.09 82081 JEPSEN TIRE CO INC $ 30.00 82082 KAR PRODUCTS $ 136.80 82083 KITCHEN CONCEPTS $ 110.00 82084 DANIEL KREASSIG $ 41.60 82085 KTD MANUFACTURING AND $ 94.28 82086 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 993.74 82087 LIBERTY FLAG & SPECIALTY $ 1154.63 82088 LORCHEM TECHNOLOGIES INC $ 12.80 82089 PAT LUBBEN $ 20.00 82090 JAY MAYWALD $ 18.95 82091 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 49.53 82092 MIDLAND PAPER $ 28.41 82093 MISSISSIPPI TOOL SUPPLY $ 101.79 82094 MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT $ 514.75 82095 MORAN EQUIPMENT CORP $ 35.11 82096 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 1580.50 82097 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 19.50 82098 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 244.00 82099 MCHENRY LUMBER $ 120.58 82100 MCHENRY FIRESTONE $ 197.40 82101 MCHENRY PRINTING SERVICE $ 60.72 82102 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 71.08 82103 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 371.98 82104 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 82.94 82105 MCHENRY COUNTY SWCD $ 618.00 82106 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 24.03 82107 NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER $ 60.00 82108 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS $ 7874.24 82109 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 314.61 82110 NORTHWEST HERALD $ 844.00 82111 NUTOYS LEISURE PRODUCTS $ 1025.00 82112 BILL OEFFLING $ 87.30 82113 PACE $ 5520.22 82114 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 212.40 82115 P F PETTIBONE & CO $ 143.75 82116 PIONEER TRUCK PARTS $ 137.99 82117 PITNEY BOWES $ 192.40 82118 PRECISION COMPUTER SYSTEM $ 18.00 82119 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 222.50 82120 JAMES G RAYCRAFT D/B/A $ 258.75 82121 RECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES $ 107.25 82122 REICHERT CHEVROLET $ 14.89 82123 RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL $ 30.25 82124 R & N TRUCKING $ 230.00 82125 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 149.70 82126 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC $ 223.15 82127 RHONDA F LANG-RUSHING $ 105.00 82128 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 191.00 82129 SAM'S CLUB $ 63.09 82130 SCHLEEDE HAMPTON ASSN INC $ 180.00 82131 SEARS $ 329.99 82132 SELECT BEVERAGES INC $ 100.00 82133 SHERMAN PLUMBING & HEAT $ 356.40 82134 SKILLPATH SEMINARS $ 99.00 82135 SKOKIE VALLEY ASPHALT CO $ 524.79 82136 TOM SPAETH $ 36.40 82137 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 106.41 December 27, 1995 Page 3 82138 TAMARA ROYALE $ 445.00 82139 THOMPSON ELEVATOR $ 32.00 82140 TJ CONEVERA'S INC $ 346.94 82141 TRAFFIC CONTROL & $ 85.80 82142 UNITED LABORATORIES $ 99.94 82143 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 18.83 82144 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICES $ 144.52 82145 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 239.71 82146 WEARGUARD $ 18.99 82147 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO $ 285.89 82148 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC $ 97.00 82149 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 6675.17 82150 BERKHEIMER CO $ 100.00 82151 GLOBAL FLOWER & GIFTS $ 30.00 82152 MAUREEN SEELEY RICHARDS $ 86.00 82153 TRUCK INDEX INC $ 25.00 Report Totals 361186.86 WATER/SEWER FUND 12259 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 4145.00 12260 BOND AND INTEREST $ 36122.92 12261 RETIREMENT FUND $ 7916.67 12262 GENERAL FUND $ 20698.56 12263 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 103.35 12264 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 200.00 12265 BJORKMAN'S ACE HARDWARE $ 344.47 12266 ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP $ 304.00 12267 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & $ 500.00 12268 AMERITECH $ 39.49 12269 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 117.54 12270 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 11529.20 12271 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 1016.91 12272 CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND $ 45.66 12273 CHUCK'S TOWING $ 30.00 12274 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 115.54 12275 GUNDERSON & MARTIN $ 64.55 12276 HACH COMPANY $ 183 .50 12277 THE KJELL CORPORATION $ 2175.00 12278 GARY LANG PONTIAC- $ 52.68 12279 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 171.35 12280 MIDWEST METER INC $ 1887.25 12281 THE MURDOCK COMPANY INC $ 87.05 12282 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 282.00 12283 MCHENRY AUTO PARTS $ 76.50 12284 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 52.00 12285 MCHENRY ELECTRIC CO INC $ 548.00 12286 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 3.00 12287 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC $ 325.30 12288 NIMC'S ON-THE-JOB PROGRAM $ 76.00 12289 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 3770.59 12290 NORTH SUBURBAN WATER $ 20.00 12291 PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL $ 647.36 12292 PITNEY BOWES $ 58.30 12293 RADICOM INC $ 35.00 12294 RADIO SHACK $ 69.98 12295 BYRON RIETESEL $ 12.00 12296 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 3114.76 12297 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 476.99 12298 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO $ 180.00 12299 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 91.23 12300 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICES $ 222.04 12301 WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTH $ 266.00 12302 WATER PRODUCTS COMPANY $ 24.00 12303 WATER ENGINEERING & MGMT $ 60.00 12304 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 5380.00 12305 ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPANY $ 158.00 12306 CPI $ 60.00 Report Totals 103859.74 PARKS FUND 5941 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 910.00 5942 GENERAL FUND $ 8114.70 5943 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 23.85 5944 ALPINE VALLEY RESORT $ 374.50 5945 POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM $ 140.00 5946 AMERITECH $ 75.56 5947 AMERITECH CREDIT CORP $ 25.19 5948 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY $ 65.16 5949 CLASSIC PRODUCTS $ 80.90 5950 JONES COACH TAVEL $ 360.00 5951 LANDS' END INC $ 112.45 5952 MIDLAND PAPER $ 444.68 5953 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 4.50 5954 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 9.76 5955 NATIONAL ARBOR DAY $ 42.75 5956 NEWBRIDGE EDUC PROGRAMS $ 13.95 5957 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 151.43 5958 PITNEY BOWES $ 40.80 5959 SCAN-AM $ 18.00 5960 S & S ARTS & CRAFTS $ 396.29 December 27, 1995 Page 4 PARKS FUND (cont'd) 5961 BONNIE MEYER THIEL $ 129.00 5962 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 11.15 5963 LYNN WAGNER $ 160.00 5964 WAL-MART STORES INC $ 31.86 5965 VAL AMANDES $ 13 .44 5966 OLGA BITTNER $ 45.00 5967 CHAR ELLIS $ 45.00 5968 ARLENE GUZZARDO $ 45.00 5969 KIM HELBIG $ 11.15 5970 CHARLOTTE KEATING $ 135.00 5971 JENNIFER KOEPPEN $ 30.00 5972 ANDREA MICHAELS $ 8.00 5973 CHRIS NEWLON $ 10.00 ^' 5974 DANIELLE PROVOST $ 12.00 5975 DORIS SCHABOW $ 135.00 5976 JEANNE WATSON $ 45.00 5977 JOHN WILKENS $ 90.00 Report Totals 12361.07 Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. RENEWAL OF DENTAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT WITH HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT Scott Smiricky, Administrator of the City's health and dental insurance, was in attendance. Mr. Smiricky referred to the agenda supplement, noting the dental insurance premiums have not increased over the past four years. He also reminded Council that in February of 1995 the dental insurance coverage was changed from the insurance carrier Delta Dental to Health Plan Management due to a significant increase in administrative costs by Delta Dental. The monthly fee for claims management services for Health Plan Management in the 1996 year has increased from $2.00/month to $2.35/month, still significantly lower than Delta Insurance. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to approve renewal of the administrative agreement for 1996 with Health Plan Management to pay dental claims and to continue the current existing dental coverage contract for City employees. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Locke, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. RENEWAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACT WITH HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT Scott Smiricky, as the City's health plan administrator, explained that in 1994 the City replaced its fully insured employee health plan with a partially self-funded plan which duplicated previous plan benefits. Smiricky noted that this past year has been one in which claims will exceed projected estimates, necessitating the City to draw from its health insurance reserves which were built up in the previous plan year. He noted the City has a specific insurance carrier which pays for group claims exceeding $30,000 and an aggregate insurance carrier which pays for group claims which exceed 125% of expected claims. A lengthy discussion followed regarding this year's claim history, premium increases and specifics of a self-funded insurance plan. It was noted that the 1996 health premiums will be slightly higher than those of 1995, --� specifically an additional $15.00 for single coverage and $30.00 for family coverage. The fee for claims processing will increase as well from $6.50/month to $6.90/month per employee. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve renewal of the City's specific health insurance contract on a 15/12 basis, and aggregate insurance on a 12/12 basis with the existing benefits and to renew the City's contract with Health Plan Management for processing health claims at $6.90 per month per employee. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. December 27, 1995 Page 5 Alderman Lawson requested a year-end claims analysis be provided. Alderman Locke also requested that in the future additional, more detailed insurance information be provided to Council, as well as at an earlier point in time to allow for Council's complete review and analysis. Mayor Cuda requested Mr. Smiricky provide in letter form more detail of the City's self-funded insurance plan than what was provided in tonight's agenda supplement and his presentation. Mr. Smiricky concurred. SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST - MITCHELL BUICK, OLDSMOBILE-GMC, INC. Mr. John Mitchell, President of Mitchell Buick, Oldsmobile-GMC, Inc., addressed Council requesting a sign variation. Mr. Mitchell currently has the maximum allowable sign area of 120 square feet, with a wall sign on the east facade of his building which faces Front Street. Mr. Mitchell explained that in an effort to conform with future facility standards from General Motors he needed to move the existing sign to the south elevation of his building and place the GMC required signage on the east elevation. Mr. Mitchell provided a sketch rendering of the proposed project for Council review. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to grant a sign variance to Mitchell Buick, Oldsmobile-GMC, Inc., allowing a 120 square foot wall sign on the south elevation and a 160 square foot wall sign on the east elevation of his building located at 903 N. Front Street. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. WAIVER OF SIGN PERMIT FEE FOR McHENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 McHenry Elementary School District 15 Superintendent William Dodds addressed Council requesting a waiver of building permit fees for the installation of three signs at the Junior High School located at 3711 Kane Street. The three signs include one free-standing, one "Exit" and one "Entrance" sign. All signs are permitted by the City's current sign ordinance. The building permit fee for the three signs total $150.00. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to waive the building permit fee of $150.00 for McHenry Elementary School District 15's installation of three signs for their Junior High School building at 3711 Kane Street. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. 1996 SPECIAL CENSUS Mayor Cuda explained that in order to seek a cost estimate for conducting a Special Census, Council needs to authorize staff to submit the necessary information and $125.00 fee to the Census Bureau. It was noted that the 1995-96 Budget contains $24,500 for contracting with the Census Bureau to conduct a special census for the City in 1996. The cost to perform the last census conducted in 1993 was $45,823.00. If the Council wishes to proceed with this special census, an additional $25,000 will need to be included in the 1996-97 Budget. December 27, 1995 Page 6 Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to authorize staff to submit the necessary information and $125.00 fee to the Census Bureau in order to seek cost estimates for conducting a special census. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Some discussion followed regarding the benefits of the additional revenue as opposed to the possible $50,000 cost factor. Alderman Bolger noted that although the 1996 year may only net an additional $30,000, subsequent years would net the full $80,000. Mayor Cuda called for a vote on the motion. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. VEHICLE PURCHASE, REPLACEMENT FOR 1983 FORD DUMP TRUCK-PUBLIC WORKS Director of Public Works Batt explained that as per past years, the City has purchased replacement dump trucks through the State bid purchase process which provides trucks meeting the City's needs at a very competitive bid price. The 1995- 96 Budget contains $50,000 for the replacement of a 1983 Ford dump truck which is used in the Streets Division. Director of Public Works Batt noted that delivery time on this vehicle has been 3-6 months, so that payment for this vehicle may need to be carried over into the next fiscal year. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to authorize the purchase of a 1996 International model 4900 dump truck to replace City vehicle #436, in the amount of $46,328.00 through the Joint State Purchase Process. --� Some discussion followed regarding allowing local dealerships to bid on the same vehicle. Mayor Cuda called for the vote. Voting Aye: Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: None. Motion carried. CONTRACT ADDENDUM/INVOICE APPROVAL-WILLOW/PRAIRIE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT Director of Public Works Batt explained that due to complications that developed during the construction of the Willow/Prairie Street rehabilitation project, specifically boulders encountered during the milling process,the additional engineering services were sought by the City and provided by City Engineers Baxter & Woodman. As a result, the engineering services contract entered into with Baxter & Woodman, dated September 3, 1995, must be amended. The original contract called for a not-to- exceed fee of $10,300.00. It has been amended to read "the total fee shall not exceed $16,650.00", a total increase in cost of $6,350.00. Director of Public Works Batt also noted that this project is being funded with Motor Fuel Tax funds. ---� Some discussion followed regarding payment to Skokie Valley Asphalt and which entity should be responsible for payment to Baxter & Woodman for the additional services required. Council instructed Director of Public Works Batt to review the contract with Skokie Valley Asphalt to determine if any provisions exist making them responsible for payment of the additional services required by Baxter & Woodman because of construction complications with the Willow/Prairie Street rehabilitation project. December 27, 1995 Page 7 Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter & Woodman dated September 3, 1995, and to approve payment to Skokie Valley Asphalt in the amount of $275,381 .06, both subject to the determination by Director of Public Works Batt of the possible payment of all or any part of costs incurred through services provided by Amendment No. 1 of the Baxter & Woodman engineering services contract dated September 3, 1995, by Skokie Valley Asphalt o the Willow/Prairie Streets rehabilitation project. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Director of Public Works Batt was instructed to report his findings regarding this matter back to Council at his earliest opportunity. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda stated most of his report would be provided under Executive Session. In response to Alderman Locke's inquiry, Cuda reported on the Community Development Block Grant application results. He informed Council that the Community Development Block Grant Commission would be recommending to the County Board the awarding of $185,000.00 to the City of McHenry for its force main project. Cuda also stated that of the available $370,000 in the infrastructure category, only two of seven grant requests were being recommended for approval. The Village of Cary was also being recommended to receive the remaining $185,000.00. Cuda also reported that funds will again be available in the 1996 year. COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Bates, Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman, reported that the minutes of the last Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on December 7, 1995, were in the agenda packets for Council review. Alderman Bates noted under Item No. 4 of these minutes, a Committee recommendation to take legislative action and designate by Council motion the Public Works Committee and the Public Works Department as the entity responsible for the administration of the City of McHenry's tree management program, as per the Illinois Department of Conservation's requirement to maintain our Tree City U.S.A. certification. Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to approve designating the Public Works Committee and the Public Works Department as the entity responsible for the administration of the City of McHenry's tree management program to maintain the City's Tree City U.S.A. designation under the Illinois Department of Conservation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Bates also noted that a meeting with the Soccer Federation and Youth Leagues was being scheduled for some time in January to discuss field usage, .� scheduling of fields and general information. Alderman Baird requested that the next Parks and Recreation Committee meeting look at the issue brought up during the Ten Minute Public Input Session regarding the ice skating rink. He also recommended inviting affected residents to attend this meeting. Alderman Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee, noted that he would like to postpone the previously scheduled Finance Committee meeting for January 8, 1995 with the employees. Council concurred. December 27, 1995 Pager 8 STAFF REPORTS Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, referencing his memo, reviewed the proposed schedule for presenting the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendations to Council regarding the recently annexed properties east of the Fox River. He noted the properties will be divided into three categories with the first group tentatively scheduled for January 17, 1996. The second and third groups would be scheduled for January 31 st and February 7, 1996 respectively. Lobaito noted that the third category of properties that are requesting higher zoning than what they had under the County zoning classification was not represented by the City as a co-petitioner and these individuals will be representing themselves at the Council meeting on February 7, 1995. Mayor Cuda noted that in light of this schedule, the workshop meeting scheduled for January 17, 1996 will be postponed until January 31 , 1996 and the January 17, 1996 meeting will be a regular business meeting. City Clerk Althoff informed Council that Mike Casey of David M. Griffith and Associates, the executive search firm hired to replace City Administrator Peterson, will be in attendance at the January 31 , 1996 Council meeting to present resumes of possible candidates for the City Administrator position. Alderman Bates informed Council he will be unable to attend the January 31 st meeting due to a conflict with a NISRA Finance Committee meeting. He requested the January 31 st meeting be changed to January 29th. City Clerk Althoff was directed to contact Mr. Casey to determine if his schedule will permit him to make his presentation on January 29th as opposed to January 31 st. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Bates informed Council of his intent to attend the Illinois Parks and -� Recreation Association conference in Rosemont, IL January 11-13, 1996. Alderman Bates initiated a discussion regarding the December 21 st Northwest Herald article on the Pacini properties. Mayor Cuda noted his unsuccessful attempts at contacting the Pacini's directly. He stated his intent to continue his efforts, particularly after the holidays. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to go into Executive Session at 9:00 P.M. to discuss Personnel, Property Acquisition and Potential Litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Locke, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to go back into Open Session at 9:25 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird. ---� Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Bates informed Council of his new residence at 1904 Flower Street. Alderman Locke recommended the Council seriously consider and prepare grant applications for the 1996 Community Development Block Grant project. December 27, 1995 Page 9 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 9:26 P.M. CITY CL RK MAYOR