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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green Street
Monday, February 3, 2020, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, February 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S.
Green Street, McHenry, IL.
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding,
Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller- (absent), and Mayor Jett. Others
present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Interim Director of Public Works Strange,
Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and
Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, and Chief of Police Birk, and
City Clerk Ramel.
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Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett introduced Boy Scout Troop #214 led the pledge of
Allegiance in front of The City Council this evening.
Public Comments: None
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Adopt the FY20/21 — FY24/25 Capital Improvement Plan as a capital planning
document;
B. January 20, 2020, City Council Meeting Minutes;
C. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$188,895.74.
A motion was made by Alderman Sant! and seconded by Alderman Mihevc to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. `Individual Action Item (A) was pulled- from Agenda
B. Motion to grant a sign variance to 3610 W. Elm Street for one additional freestanding
sign, and a variance to allow for a combined to
The area of 125 square feet.
A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Harding to
approve Individual Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
C. Motion to authorize staff to publicly bid the 2020 Motor Fuel Tax Road Resurfacing
Program.
Presented by The Director of Public Works Strange, there was not too much discussion
regarding this Individual Action Item. Alderman Glab did comment that he would like to see
more roads, wanted to know if the subdivision would be completed, would like to see the whole
subdivision completed. Alderman Santi was in support of other bid numbers and would like to
see what other offers do come in, with the understanding that The Council will be brought bids
for final review with the public works committee. '1
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to approve
Individual Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
D. Motion to adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 1, Administration, Adding a Chapter 10,
Reimbursement for Costs or Damages Incurred by City Officers, Officials and
Employees of the City of McHenry's Municipal Code;
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Mihevc to approve
Individual Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent.
1-nays: Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
E. Motion to reimburse Mayor Wayne Jett for legal fees incurred defending the ethics
complaint filed against in in the sum of$2,745.10
Attorney McArdle did explain the reasoning behind adopting this ordinance, it is now the action --�
item. Alderman Santi did sit through the meetings and wants it to be a learning experience.
Alderwoman Miller was surprised to learn that we were not indemnified and is glad to support
that this ordinance has been taken to help support The Council in the future.
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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
Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent.
0-nays: Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Items: None
Staff Reports:
Director of Public Works Strange stated that there was an IDOT resurfacing meeting that will
be happening in the spring.
Chief Birk wanted to set a meeting regarding the golf cart/ATV topic wanted to get everyone's
input.
Per Administrator Morefield, The State of the City will be hosted on Wednesday, February
26th, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor's Report: none
City Council Comments: Question was asked to Chief Birk if the golf cart/ATV topic will be
brought to council, and it was confirmed that it is going to come to council, trying for May 1st
deadline. Annual report from Chief Birk was placed in front of the City Council members this
'.-- evening for review.
Executive Session if Needed: None
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Harding
to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller- absent. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Mayo v e Jet Citv Clerk Trisha Ramel