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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 5/20/2024 - City Council City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 5.20.24 ��'�:� : : �. McHen MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 20, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050 Call to Order: Administrator Ostrovsky called the meeting to order in the absence of Mayor Jett. A motion was made by Alderwoman Bassi and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Alderman Glab as Mayor Pro-tem: Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0- nays,1-abstained, Alderman Glab. Motion carried. Roll Call: Mayor Pro-tem Glab called the meeting to order. � Members present Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett-absent. Others present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Ostrovsky, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch-absent, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson-absent, Director of Economic Development Martin-absent, Chief of Police Birk, City Planner Sheriff- absent, Director of Public Works Wirch, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Pro-tem Glab led the pledge. Public Comment: Shawn Wade proprietary owner of Buddyz, would like the city to address the need for public parking, he would like this to be on The Council's mind when making upcoming decisions. Alderwoman Miller asked what would be a perfect world regarding the parking, as of right now there are at least 80 spaces that all the commercial tenants currently use, as confirmed by public comment. Rich Islyey Place Apartments, owner of Buddyz, would like to thank The City for the good job that has been done so far, he also took the podium regarding the parking topic. Stated that it is a great vision and how alive it has become but the parking could limit it would not like to see �.. that. It was suggested by Mayor Pro-tem Glab that information be gathered by the tenant to talk with Director spots or more, asking that it could then be presented to The Council. Director 1 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 5.20.24 ''� Polerecky stated that he has been in talks regarding the parking expectations and he could relay that information to The Council. Going back to Alderwoman Miller's question, Dan Hart owner of DcCobbs and about 100-125 spots would be needed to help at least for parking. Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented: A. Pass An Ordinance Amending Section 4-2-6, Subsection D.7. Class G (Limited And Package) License, of the McHenry City Code (Deputy Clerk Johnson) B. Pass An Ordinance Amending Section 4-2-6, Alcoholic Liquor, Limitation on Number of Licenses, of the McHenry City Code (Deputy Clerk Johnson) C. Bands, Brews, and BBQs Event (McHenry Rotary Club) —As presented, approve the use of Petersen Park from August 15, 2024, to August 20, 2024; approve a special event liquor license; approve the use of City services related to the event at 50% of � actual costs; and approve the placement of temporary signage (Director Hobson) D. Approve the use of Petersen Park; allow temporary signage to be posted in City rights- of-way; and waive park use and sign permit fees for the Wonder Lake Ski Show Team annual Haunted Hayride as presented. (Director Hobson) F. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests G. May 6, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes H. May 13, 2024 Special City Council Meeting Minutes I. May 13.2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes J. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$351,783.30 K. As Needed Checks in the amount of$ 402,474.26 A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, "� Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. 1 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 5.20.24 �. *Clerks Note: Item pulled by Alderman McClatchey. E. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an extension of an exclusive listing agreement with Jack Minero of Berkshire Hathaway for the listing of 914 Front Street McHenry, IL for a period through May 31 st, 2025 (Director Polerecky) Alderman McClatchey expressed that he would like to consider people who live in the city as agents meaning utilizing those locally here in McHenry first and that is why he pulled this item. A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. Individual Action Item Agenda � A. EI Vado Mexican Restaurant Liquor License Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to EI Vado Mexican Restaurant at 929 Front Street. (Deputy Clerk Johnson) A motion was made by Alderman Bassi and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. B. EI Vado Mexican Restaurant Video Gaming License Pending the approval of a Class A Liquor License, motion to approve a Video Gaming license to EI Vado Mexican Restaurant at 929 Front Street (Deputy Clerk Johnson) Alderwoman Bassi wanted to know how many terminals, per Deputy Clerk Johnson there will be no changes 6 should be the correct number. A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman `' Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. 1 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 5.20.24 '"\ C. Whiskey Diablo Third Amendment Motion to approve a Third Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement Between the City of McHenry and 1325 .Riverside Inc. d/b/a Whiskey Diablo (Deputy Clerk Johnson) Alderman Santi wanted to thank Mr. Hart for his time today and hope it is the final amount. Alderwoman Miller wanted to know how much parking he would need on the Riverside Drive street. There are 200 seats in the new restaurant, as stated. Alderwoman Miller wanted to know if there are enough signs for parking, per Mr. Hart there are never enough parking signs. A motion was made by Alderwoman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. � D. Secondary Metering Ordinance Motion to pass an Ordinance Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Water Use and Service Regulations, Subsection A-9, Secondary Metering, of the McHenry City Code (Director Wirch) Alderwoman Miller thanked Director Wirch, for bringing this to the ordinance. Alderman Santi stated that those building a pool have many investments regarding this ordinance. Mayor Pro- tem Glab thinks it is the right way to go. A motion was made by Alderman Koch and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays. 0-abstained. Motion approved. Discussion Item Agenda: None Staff Reports. .� Provided the 1St meeting of each month. Mayor's Report: None 1 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 5.20.24 �.. City Council Comments: Alderman Santi stated that he had a few minutes with Chief Birk regarding some concerns with noise levels from The Vixen stated that had issues with that level while having dinner at Buddyz, and should call if there are any complaints and not wait for Aldermen/woman. Mayor Pro-tem Glab stated that at 10:20 pm he had the same experience, but it did quiet down. Stated that there had been a resident that did call and the officer did a great job quieting things down and taking care of the situation. Alderman McClatchey mentioned that the Pearl Street market is going very well. Mayor Pro-tem Glab stated that he wanted to comment about the parking comments and support what is needed and to be careful where parking is reduced in some instances. Mayor Pro-tem Glab, also mentioned that non-sensitive executive session information that could be brought out to the public should be done so. Some of the Executive Session information has been brought out to the public through the newspaper, not sure how that has occurred but the more that can be told to the public the better. Executive Session if necessary: None �, Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. f'�' � - X � X ��Q�� Mayor Wayne Jett City Clerk Trisha Ramel � 1