HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/04/1995 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 4, 1995
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda on Wednesday, October 4, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke,
Lawson. Bates and Baird arrived at 7:33 P.M. Absent: None. City Staff in
attendance were City Clerk Althoff, City Administrator Peterson, City Attorney
McArdle, Director of Public Works Batt, Chief of Police Joyce. Absent: Director of
Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Gary Manson of 1711 Lakewood Avenue respectfully requested Council
reconsider the $500,000 General Liability insurance amount required in the driveway
license agreement between himself and the City of McHenry, approved at the
September 20, 1995 regularly scheduled Council meeting. He stated that his current
insurance coverage provided $300,000 in General Liability insurance, and citing severe
financial constraints, he was reluctant to purchase any additional coverage.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve amending the driveway
license agreement between Mr. Manson and the City of McHenry for the property
located at 1711 Lakewood Avenue to reflect the revision from $500,000 to $300,000
in General Public Liability insurance required in Paragraph 5, page 2 of the driveway
license agreement.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Locke requested staff investigate the plausibility of vacating this
property altogether, and if required, obtaining permanent access from Mr. Manson.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS - McHENRY D.A.R.E. PROGRAM AND PARENT
COMMITTEE
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to pass a resolution recognizing the
efforts of the D.A.R.E. Program and the McHenry D.A.R.E. Parent Committee.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Bates, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
Mayor Cuda then presented the resolution to the President of the Parent
Committee, Carol Chrisman; the Vice President, Dave Maire; the Treasurer, Mary
Bruner; and the Secretary, Retha Folkes. Also presented with a copy of the resolution
was Officer Patricia Laycock of the McHenry Police Department, the instructor for the
D.A.R.E. program in the City of McHenry.
CONSENT AGENDA
In response to Alderman Bates' inquiries regarding Item No. 5: reduction in
construction guarantee, McHenry Corporate Center, Unit 2, and Item No. 6: reduction
in construction guarantee, McHenry Corporate Center, Unit 3, City Administrator
Peterson provided clarification.
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Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
• September 13, 1995 Regular City Council meeting minutes;
• September 20, 1995 Regular City Council meeting minutes;
• Picnic/Beer Permits;
• Progress Payment #4 to Manusos General Contracting for South
Wastewater Treatment Plant Dechlorination, $93,686.00;
• Reduction in Construction Guarantee - McHenry Corp. Center, Unit #2,
to $0.00 and establishment of a maintenance guarantee in the amount
of $8,552.00;
• Reduction in Construction Guarantee - McHenry Corp. Center, Unit #3
to $0.00, and establishment of maintenance guarantee in amount of
$50,304.00;
• Resolution in recognition of D.A.R.E. Program and McHenry Parent
Committee;
• Lawn Mowing Contract payment to Krohn Lawn & Landscape
Maintenance in the amount of $1 1 ,225.00;
• July and August Treasurer's Reports
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE REDISTRICTING CITY OF McHENRY
City Administrator Peterson explained that as per Council direction at its August
30, 1995 regularly scheduled Council meeting, staff drafted an amended ordinance
redistricting the wards to reflect the placement of recently annexed properties:
Ward 1 - East of the river properties;
Ward 3 - North Route 31 and Inland/McCullom Lake Road properties; and
Ward 5 - McDonald's, Kruk-Haystacks Manor, Inland Business Park,
Foxview Highlands, Pebble Creek, Knox-Busch and the Pintozzi
properties.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to pass an ordinance redistricting the
five City of McHenry Wards by adding the recently annexed properties to the following
Wards:
Ward 1 - East of the river properties;
Ward 3 - North Route 31 and Inland/McCullom Lake Road properties; and
Ward 5 - McDonald's, Kruk-Haystacks Manor, Inland Business Park,
Foxview Highlands, Pebble Creek, Knox-Busch and the Pintozzi
properties.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF UTILITY EASEMENT - 910 LOGAN STREET
City Administrator Peterson reported that as per Council direction at the August
30, 1995 regularly scheduled Council meeting, staff was directed to draft an
ordinance reducing the easement width abutting the east property line of 910 Logan
Street in order to accommodate the owners' proposed new garage. The ordinance
created by staff was presented for Council approval.
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Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to pass an ordinance vacating the
westerly ten feet of a 60' utility easement abutting the easterly property line at 910
Logan Street.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
KNOX POOL REPAIRS AND PAINTING
City Administrator Peterson reported that staff had solicited written proposals
from numerous firms for the purpose of repairing cracks in the Knox Park pool, as well
as providing for the painting of the pool. The 1995-96 budget contained $10,000 for
pool repair and maintenance. Approximately $5,200 remains, however, revenues
generated by the pool this past summer exceeded budget estimates by nearly
$14,000.00. Therefore, $19,000 is available to complete the crack-filling and painting
of the pool. City Administrator Peterson also noted that it is staff's recommendation
to complete the work this Fall, as this process is temperature sensitive and it would
be difficult to complete the work in the Spring and still be ready for the pool's
opening.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to approve a contract as presented for
pool repairs and painting with Precision Pool & Spa of Crystal Lake in an amount not
to exceed $6,595.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
KNOX PARK BARN AND LIGHT TOWER PAINTING
City Administrator Peterson reported that proposals were sought for painting the
Knox Barn and the light standards for the Knox Park ballfields and tennis court lights.
A total of four quotes was received, ranging in price from $6,208.00 to $13,335.00.
The 1995-96 Budget contains $5,000 for the painting of Knox Barn, however, due to
the favorable quotes received for the addition of the light standards which do require
painting, it is staff's recommendation that they be added to the contract at this time.
Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to approve a contract as presented for
the painting of Knox Park Barn and the Knox Park ballfield and tennis court lighting
standards with Edward Ozog in an amount not to exceed $6,208.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda stated that as Alderman Lawson had recently resigned from the
McHenry Area Youth Commission's Board, the City of McHenry needed to appoint a
replacement. Chief of Police Patrick Joyce has agreed to fill this vacancy. Mayor
Cuda requested Council approve his recommendation.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to approve Mayor Cuda's appointment
of Chief of Police Patrick Joyce to the McHenry Area Youth Commission to fill the City
of McHenry's Board vacancy.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Mayor Cuda then reported that he and Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito
had met with Gregg Gabel, Land Planner for the Pacini project. He stated the Pacinis'
intent to proceed with the development of this project once the review and approval
of the City's planned unit development ordinance is completed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Bates, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, reported
that the Committee had met, and as per Council direction, had discussed the proposed
recreational center. The Committee discussed:
• The options of renting space, building a new facility and a combination of
both these options;
• The feasibility of a cooperative joint effort between the City of McHenry
and a private entity;
• The make-up of the steering committee.
The minutes of this meeting will be forthcoming.
Alderman Bates then drew Council's attention to the Illinois Department of
Conservation letter provided for Council review in Friday's agenda packet, noting that
the City of McHenry is invited to make their Brookside Park grant presentation on
October 25, 1995 in Springfield. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel will be
making that presentation.
Alderman Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported that the
Finance Committee had met on Tuesday, September 26, 1995 and the minutes will
be forthcoming.
Alderman Baird, Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee, announced
a Building and Zoning Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 26,
1996 at 7:30 P.M.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Peterson noted that a request from St. Patrick's Church had
been received to approve a temporary use permit and a special event liquor license
waiving all the associated fees. The parish, in association with the Montini School,
is hosting an Oktoberfest on October 7, 1995 from 5:00-11 :00 P.M. to promote
community spirit and brotherhood.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to approve a temporary use permit the
Mayor's issuance of a special event liquor license for St. Patrick's Church to be used
only in association with their October 7th Oktoberfest from 5:00-1 1 :00 P.M., and to
waive all associated fees.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bates reported that he had received many complaints regarding speeders
on Maple Avenue between the hours of 5:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M., and 4:00 P.M. - 6:00
P.M. He requested the police department look into these allegations.
In response to Alderman Bates' question, City Clerk Althoff reported that a
Trade Fair schedule will be provided in Friday's agenda packet.
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Alderman Locke requested discussion of the water and sewer rate schedule be
placed on the agenda for the regularly scheduled October 18, 1995 Council meeting.
Council concurred. He also requested staff take additional care in the posting of all
public meeting notices. Alderman Locke also requested staff provide further cost
information regarding the feasibility of placing street lights and providing striping for
that section of Crystal Lake Road which recently came under the City of McHenry's
jurisdiction.
Alderman Lawson requested Council approval for the rescheduling of the
Committee Meeting of the Whole from October 10, 1995 to October 24, 1995.
Council concurred.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Locke, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session at 8:08
P.M. to discuss Personnel and Land Acquisition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Baird, to go back into Open Session at 9:40
P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson.
Voting Nay: Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to approve staff's recommendation and
authorize the hiring of Marilyn Wisniewski for the part-time position in the Parks and
Recreation Department at a rate of $7.00/hour.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Bates, Lawson, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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 9:42 P.M.
CITY CLERK ` '' MAYOR