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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 12/2/2024 - City Council City of McHenry Council � Meeting Minutes `�4^ 12.2.24 � : `. ' M e MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 2, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050 Roll Call: Mayor Jett opened with the roll call. Members present Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others present Attorney McArdle, Administrator Ostrovsky, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City Planner Sheriff, Acting Director of Public Works Adams, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge. Public Comment: Bridgett Birong- came in to say hello and wanted to invite everyone to Deck the Stalls at the �. ranch, it will also be open to the public as a free event. I would like to showcase the barn and the roof that The City helped repair. She also presented flyers for everyone to review, and Mayor Jett stated he would get those out. Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented: A. Resolution for the Approval and Release of Executive Session Minutes and Destruction of Executive Session Recordings more than 18 Months Old (Deputy Clerk Johnson) B. Agreement allowing the Police to enforce certain Illinois Vehicle Code violations and the City Code violations on private roads within the Abbey Ridge Condominiums of McHenry Association (Chief Birk) C. November 18, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes D. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$548,920.84 Alderwoman Bassi asked if residents requested could they listen to the tapes. Per Deputy Chief Johnson closed session minutes are for The Council until released, the audio tapes are destroyed after 18 months. Alderman Koch wanted to know if the police are being allowed to patrol, per Chief Birk, they are already patrolling because it is residential but it allows them to enforce parking violations that are not city streets. � City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 12.2.24 '"� A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Koch 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. Orchard Beach Road Annexations A motion to pass an Ordinance Annexing Approximately 9.60 Acres of Unincorporated Tracts of Land in McHenry County, Illinois (Director Polerecky) Alderwoman Bassi was visiting with some of the residents stated they are currently maintaining the easement and wanted to know if they are still able to use it as parking once it is annexed, Per Director Polerecky the ordinance states that you are not able to park on the grass, but that right away is the city, if that is a concern it would need to be discussed. Under the current ordinance would not be allowed to use the grass. Alderman Glab stated that this topic and others may be brought up by public comment. .� Alderman Koch wanted to know if the sewer and water hookup would be part of the street's annexation when it occurs; it is already maintained. Per Director Polerecky, they will be eligible to hook up to city water and sewer. The price differs per every house. Alderman McClatchey is more surprised that more people are not here to discuss. A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. 2-nays, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi. 0-abstained. Motion approved. Public comment: Shelly and Billy Higgins, residents of Orchard Beach, wanted to address the water issue. They stated that there are only wells, per the association that she was told. Director Polerecky explained the sewer and water. The city sewer is not being forced, per Director Polereck but the health department could enforce it. Per Mayor Jett, this annexation has been happening for about two years now. Eric Crittenden, a resident of Riverside Drive- stated that he has nothing to do with Orchard Beach and is not surrounded by the City. Director Polerecky stated that he is surrounded by the property of the City, which is south of his property. Would like to know where he can get information about changes. Per Director Polerecky the letters that were sent out should help with some of the information needed, contacting Cody Sheriff here at The City could answer ""� those questions. 2 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 12.2.24 � This item could be tabled but that is up to The Council, per Mayor Jett. Alderman Glab stated that annexation was nothing new that occurred, gave some examples of the past, and talked about how the development by The City can help with the non-dedicated areas. Alderman McClatchey stated that 8 months ago the annexation of the roads behind St Pat came in and the room was packed. Would not like to annex those that do not want it, surprise there are not more residents here. Alderwoman Miller wanted to respectfully should have gotten a letter of intention and the process of what it was going to be. The small islands within The City make it hard to plan forward because of it. It is comprehensive planning to move forward. Discussion Item Agenda A. Non-Highway Vehicle Ordinance Discussion (Chief Birk) Chief Birk brought this item back to give us an update on the ordinance. �.. Alderwoman Miller wanted to know what the inability to locate is, The police were looking but they were gone on arrival. Feels that the ordinances work well, as part of this since the beginning. Would like to see more registered. Alderman Glab wanted to know if there have been any accidents, there have been 2, per Chief Birk. 1 was a DUI arrest and accident and another just a DUI arrest. Maybe once a year the Chief could give figures as to how many additional vehicles are being registered. Wanted to commend the residents using the vehicles they are not speeding as cars do. Alderman McClatchey wanted to know if the DUI happened downtown, nothing happened downtown. What if someone takes it to a trailer then yes it will need a sticker and safety inspection. Alderwoman Bassi stated that there were complaints that minors were driving the golf cart, and a police officer should be called per Chief Birk. It was also confirmed when the golf carts are registered and the resident gets a sticker they also receive a list of the rules and regulations as � confirmed to Alderwoman Bassie, per Chief Birk. Also noted that the resident must be a licensed driver and have insurance as well. 3 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 12.2.24 ''\ Alderman Santi wanted to know about Waukegan and it was confirmed that they can drive on it, per Chief Birk. They cannot go northbound on that road. He is comfortable where it is and some people may want more access to cross the highway but also understands the safety concerns. This discussion went on for some time. Staff Reports Provided the 1 St meeting of each month. Director Hobson stated ice rink at Miller Park should be open this weekend. Mayor's Report: none City Council Comments: Alderman McClatchey wanted to welcome Acting Director Adams aboard. Happy Birthday to Alderwoman Miller. Alderwoman Miller stated that the lighting of the tree was very busier than ever, the tree is gorgeous and looks stunning. City Clerk Ramel expressed how beautiful the downtown area looks with the lights this year. ,� Alderman Koch wanted to bring up the fluoride in the water and wanted to know if there is a mandate, it was confirmed that there is a state mandate per Director Adams. He is concerned about it being too high, the reason he is bringing this up is the developing and elderly children it could cause harm to. Wanted to know the cost of it as well, over $9,000 is what it cost last year. There were many concerns from other Alderpersons on this topic and it could be brought back for discussion. Alderman Davis wanted to know if we allowed golf carts downtown it could help with the parking issue for golf carts, but there may have been previous discussions regarding this before he became an Alderman for The Council. Executive Session: Executive Session to discuss the perFormance of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) � A motion was made by Alderman Santi seconded by Alderman McClatchey to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:00 pm to discuss the performance of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) 4 City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 12.2.24 �. Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from the Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Koch to return to an open session. 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. Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 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. � \ ��► �" X � X � Mayor Wayne Jett City Clerk Trisha Ramel �. �. 5