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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 3/17/2025 - City Council � .-.....� r .r v � �. � � � � v i+ McHenr MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 17, 2025, 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-absent, Acting Director of Public Works Adams, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the Pledge. Public Comment: Justin Bender, resident- for 17 years the soap box deary was part of it for `- 14 years and he would like to bring it back for its 18th year. He has been working on it for about 6 months now and has a detailed plan He would like on the agenda on April 7th to close the road on June 28tn Presentation: Holcim, Annual Mine Presentation and Update: Randy Willie was here to give the update for the McHenry "West" pit. - There was an overview of the South Mine: 4 major parcels B-E - North Pit mining has been dormant for some time and next in 2004 and amended in 2023 can be mined reserves until 2032 - Overall view of the dry bank material A-E cells has been completed before the deadline. - The operation plans were also covered. - South Operations more details: 2024 vs.2025 aerial view was reviewed. - In 2024 the Mineral Extraction was also explained. 2025 Extraction Plan -The South Pit was discussed and it was noted there is limited crushing occurring, also showing where the lake is going to expand. There are 1-2 more seasons with more of a passive operation. The Restoration Plan was also discussed, hoping that in late April and early May, the sloping, seeding, and vegetation would be the final restoration of the area. � 1 ''� 2025 Northern Extraction Pit was displayed as well as operating hours and permits. They are on schedule with where they should be. Alderman Glab wanted to know if it is RS1 and it was confirmed, there was talk about a lake with more homes and it was confirmed that is in the works. Alderwoman Bassi asked to review page 4 of the Mine Plan South Operations and wanted to know if A-E is going to be completed, it was confirmed, by Randy Willie, that it was completed already in June. She also questioned whether the mining and restoration were on schedule it was also confirmed making sure that they are staying ahead of it. Per Alderwoman Bassi Ward 4 residents will be happy about that. Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented: A. Authorization for the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of McHenry and Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, representing City of McHenry Police Civilian Personnel (Unit 2) for the period May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029 (Chief Birk) B. Ordinance Authorizing Execution of the 2025 Extension of the Northern Illinois -� Purchasing Cooperative ("NIPC") 2020 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Purchase of Power Supplies and Other Goods and Services; Waiving Local Bidding Requirements for Purchases Made through NIPC; and Authorizing Purchase Agreements Made through NIPC (Deputy Clerk Johnson) C. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Providing for Membership in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (Deputy Clerk Johnson) D. Ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply by the installation or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method on or around the property at 4713 W Elm in the City of McHenry (Director Polerecky) E. Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the McHenry Township Fire Protection District for the use of the city-owned Emergency Siren Nefinrork (Chief Birk) F. Authorization allowing the Mayor to (1) execute a three-year renewal with TKB Associates for the use and operation of Laserfische in an amount not to exceed $51,542.75 in May 2025, $48,925.00 in May 2026 and $50,392.75 in May 2027, and (2) execute a one-year agreement for FY 25/26 with In-Time Solutions for an amount not to exceed $24,240.00 (Chief Birk) G. Arbor Day Proclamation � H. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests 2 � I. March 3, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes; J. Issuance of$268,345.05 Checks K. As Needed $386,746.24 Checks 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 *Clerks note: This item was pulled by petitioners for this agenda. Don's Subs Liquor and Gaming- Item pulled Motion to approve a Class B liquor license and video gaming license to Don's Subs LLC, located at 4911 W Elm Street, McHenry (Deputy Clerk Johnson) � A. Oakwood Drive Bridge Funding and Engineering Agreement Motion to award the Engineering Services Agreement to Baxter & Woodman, approve the Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT, pass the Resolution for funding for the Oakwood Drive Bridge Project, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreements including any revisions required by IDOT `s review (Acting Director Adams) A motion was made by Alderman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Davis, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0- abstained. Motion approved. Discussion Item Agenda A. Curran/Dartmoor Signal Study (Acting Director Adams, Staff Engineer Gruen) Mayor Jett wanted to bring this to The Council to have a discussion and he turned it over to Acting Director Russ Adams who explained that there was an intersection study with history from traffic and accidents, etc. � This intersection will not warrant a signal per the investigation. The city would be solely 3 ''\ responsible for installing a signal there. There has been increased signage and lighting. There are a range of alternatives per the study, conversion of a 4-way stop may cause some noticeable delays, another idea was adding a roundabout which is about 4.5 million dollars, the final solution idea would be a configuration of that intersection with the turn lanes, etc. It would now be up to The Council for direction to see where we should go with this. Mayor Jett stated in his opinion the turning lane is a large blind spot in his opinion, maybe getting rid of the turning lanes could help with that. Alderwoman Bassi wanted to know if the trees that were once trimmed could now be removed completely. Per Acting Director Adams, many of those are in private areas, there is no trimming that will be able to open the line of site but it is not solving any of the right away right-of-site issues. Right now may be at the limits of it. Per Alderwoman Bassi I know there are blinking lights, are there signs to add to slow down or reduce the speed limit? She was walking and was almost hit there. It was confirmed that 35 MPH is the slowest allowed there as noted by Chief Birk. Alderman Koch agreed there are too many turning lanes in that area, causing blind spots. For the crosswalks taking the turning lanes out may make it safer. Alderwoman Miller wanted to know what the purpose of all those lanes was when the subdivision we originally approved. There were some thoughts presented on it including input on reasoning behind additional subdivisions and the history of them being built, that road � serving as a main throughway. Alderman Glab wanted to know which roads had the most counts. Curran Ave and the side streets Wanted to know how a 4-way stop would help with that. The traffic patterns will be altered with the 31 construction will be going on as well as he had mentioned as well. Alderman McClatchey would be in favor of a 4-way stop, Acting Director Adams, explained the impact on Curran Road which goes from an A rating to a C rating which is still acceptable, may impact the traffic during peak times. Alderwoman Miller is in support of the 4-way to stop concerns from the residents and public and warrants it now before 31 starts the construction there. Ballpark around $10,000 to add those, per acting Director Adams could be more with reconfiguration of turning lanes, etc. Alderman Santi, could we request the additional cost of the flashing light with the four-way stop? How do you temporarily close turning lanes, per acting Director Russ using hash marks, and delineators that block off lanes could be used, those are the quickest ways. Alderman Davis wanted to know if there were flashing lights for the crosswalk, it was confirmed. Not sure that just striping it will deter them from using that lane, using a delineator may be needed. Mayor Jett asked if anyone from Ward 4 would like to speak. '� 4 � Public Comment: Kyle Hill, resident- would think that a traffic light would be the best way with the traffic pattern already there, the 4-way stop will add to more traffic and accidents. Jake Colbert, resident- thinks the 4-way stop will be a nightmare, eliminating the turning lane may be more feasible to help with the view, but ultimately will become a stop light. This conversation went on for some time. To view all the discussion on this please reference the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPIzY9Czt38 This will be a discussion that The Council will be moving forward to include pricing of the suggested ideas above, per Mayor Jett. B. Budget Review— Operating Funds Administrator Ostrovsky gave an overview. - General Fund- Revenues & Expenditures - Budget Transmittal was reviewed on page 22 of the packet. �— - Recreation Center Fund - Water and Sewer Fund - Other funds at the next meeting on April 7tn - Next steps were also covered. Full coverage of the Budget Review can be viewed through The City of McHenry YouTube recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPIzY9Czt38 Staff Reports: Director Hobson gave thanks to our police department and support of Blarney's Island, proud of what was accomplished on Saturday during the events he also thanked the community and the staff for the support. He also noted that the fireworks show was canceled may be able to use that in Light the Night, but it will be a full credit to be shot at another time. Mayor's Report: Friday Mayor Jett had met with Chief and Director Hobson and his events team to be able to shift as fast as they did to change things. Great job to the police department and the Council members as well. Director Polerecky Chick-fil-A broke ground and will be open by August 1St City Council Comments: Alderman Glab stated that some of the businesses overextended themselves by being out on the sidewalk during the events on Saturday. �-- Alderman Glab also wanted to know if people have come to The Council to raise chickens, maybe we could do a co-op with a chicken coupe in Peterson Farm, which could help open 5 ''1 up the area to the public. Alderman McCiatchey, noted that there was a couple of porta-potty permits that were approved but he strongly encouraged them to have even porta-potties, maybe we can look at it next year. Alderman Santi stated that the event was great and when the weather turned the situation moved quickly and everyone rolled with the punches. Made the best of a bad situation. Alderman Davis stated he wanted to thank Director Hobson for the event and the time that he took with it. Wanted to echo the port-a-potty as well, need to look at that more next year. All of the comments received were highly positive. Alderwoman Miller stated that staff pivoted so fast, the set up at Miller Pointe the residents were eating and having fun, but the food trucks ran out of food by 7 pm. People want to see more events like that. Thank you to the Parks, and Police Department, it was a great event. Executive Session if needed: Not needed Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Santi � to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 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 � 6