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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green Street
Monday, March 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, March 2, 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, 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.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments:
Representing non -profit Sleep In Heavenly Peace, Chris Freeman the territory manager
expressed his concern for donations to help with children that are unfavorable conditions. His
non-profit teaches volunteers how beds can be built and that are in turn given to children that
need a place to sleep off the floor. A phamplet was handed out to The Council and its members.
Randy Leggee spoke from the Pioneer Center; in McHenry County they are building a new
shelter with an opening date of June 1st. This PADS shelter will have an increased about of
beds. He talked about operating budgets and would like all the cities of McHenry County to
try to enlist some support and is looking for donations.
Kay Bates/ Steve Doherty running for McHenry County Board once again, both introduced
themselves as stated they would like to support the City and its Council if elected. Kay Bates
explained that there is much information on her Facebook page for those to view regarding
her platform.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Resolution Adopting a Revised Anti-Harassment Policy;
B. Rejection of all Bids for Printing and Delivery of Recreation Brochures and City
Newsletter;
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C. Consideration and Approval of a Negotiated Contract with Woodward Printing Services
in an amount not to exceed $25,929 for Printing and Delivery of Recreation Brochures
and City Newsletter;
D. Authorize staff to publicly bid the Well 8 Raw Water Line Rehabilitation Project;
F. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use permit requests,
G. February 3, 2020, City Council Meeting Minutes;
H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$676,962.21.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve consent agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Items:
(Pulled Separate, requested by Alderman Glab).
E. Grant the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce an extension of the event hours on
Sunday July 12, 2020 to 1) accommodate the annual city fireworks show and 2) to
extend the hours of the special event liquor license to 9:45 p.m. on July 12, 2020;
Alderman Glab spoke regarding this wanted to limit the liquor license back to 9:00
because the fireworks start when it gets dark and wants to make sure people are not
being bothered to get last drinks when getting settled for the fireworks. He pulled this
item because of that. Alderman Santi asked how things will be situated with the park
and crowding, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson talked about increasing more
of a zone for crowds, around 800 feet of buffer to help maintain the crowds, making it
more room, the fireworks are going to be going of more west of the pond. Alderwoman
Miller was in favor of the ordinance.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve consent agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays: Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Approval of a liquor license transfer from McHenry Country Club (Food for Thought LLC)
to Kelsey No. 3 LLC;
Issuance of a new liquor licenses per Administrator Morefield, explained this Individual
Action Item. Alderman Schaefer asked if the Mayor has met with them, yes he has.
Alderman Glab wanted to know if it is open to public and yes it was confirmed that it is
already open. Alderman Santi asked how long the liquor licenses has been obtained 15 -�
years and has passed. No public comments.
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A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Harding to
approve the Individual Action Agenda Items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes:
Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc,
Alderman Devine,Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays:Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
B. Approval of a Video Gaming Application for Kelsey No. 3 LLC (Metalwood Grille);
Presented by Administrator Morefield, explained this individual action item, it's a
requirement to execute a video gaming restrictions.Alderman Glab questioned the video
gaming, wanted to know if we are controlling that anymore. Alderman Santi is against
the video gaming only entities, this is a restaurant that has flourished over many years
and looks to it as a benefit to them. Alderman Schaefer supports this because it was a
long time establishment already. The discussion regarding this item went on for some
time.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Devine to approve
the Individual Action Agenda Items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes: Alderman
Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays: Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
C. Approval of a Video Gaming Application for Utopian Roast LLC (Hidden Pearl Cafe);
Administrator Morefield explained this individual action item. In October 2017 it had been
requested for video gaming, there is an application that has been completed. Alderman
Santi had positive opinion of this establishment and the requests of this individual action
item. Director of Community Development Polorecky, expanded a bit more about how the
establishment is expanding, the video gaming would be located in the back by the bar.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to
approve the Individual Action Agenda Items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes:
Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc,
Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
D. Pass an Ordinance Annexing Property Commonly Known as 3816 W Bull Valley Road
in McHenry County, Illinois;
Director of Economic Development Martin explained this ordinance. Several Council
Members asked questions to Director Martin. Discussion on this item continued for a
few minutes. No public comment.
`.. A motion was made by Alderman Mihevc and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve the Individual Action Agenda Items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:8-ayes:
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Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc,
Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
E. Pass an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Map Amendment to C-5 Highway Commercial
from RS-1A, A Conditional Use Permit for Outside Storage, and a Use Variance to
Maintain a Single —Family Residence for the Property Located at 3816 W Bull Valley
Road in the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Mihev to approve
the Individual Action Agenda Items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman
Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman
Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Items:
A. Lafarge update from Randi Willie regarding the status of the gravel pit;
Randi Willie the regional Manager of Lafarge, discussed his presentation that was prepared
in January regarding the status of the gravel pit. A brief overview was given regarding the -*N
history of the mining and the company and how it became Lafarge. The past, present and
future of the mine activity was presented to The City Council. The 2020 extraction and
restoration plan has been off to a good start due to the mild winter that Illinois has been
experiencing. A few questions were asked by The Council.
B. Non-highway vehicles (golf carts and UTVs).
Chief Birk presented this discussion and presented the large scale diagram that was up
for presentation for all to view. The topic of crossing 120 was part of the discussion
brought up by some of The Council Members. There is a clause of inclement weather,
Chief Birk presented this as well as the hours and dates that the non-highway vehicles
can be used. This is a one year ordinance that can be changed if needed which was
also brought up by The Council. The rules of the road need to be abided by, per Chief
Birk. $100 first time $50 years after same owner same vehicle. The ordinance and rules
will be given out to the permit holder.
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Action Item Agenda Continued:
A. Approval of Ordinance Amending Title 7; Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 2; General
Regulations, by adding Section 7-2-5, Operation of Non-Highway Vehicles on City
Streets.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Harding to
approve the Individual Action Agenda Items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes:
Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc,
Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Staff Reports: Shamrock of the Fox March 14t" Shuffle, dying of river and parade, 15t" event
grounds 12-7 conclude the event fireworks.
Mayor's Report: Mayor Jett thanked those Council members who met with and worked with
the Chief of Police for the off-road vehicle ordinance. He expressed his disappointment that
one Council member refused to meet on the issue, referring to Alderman Glab. Mayor Jett
expressed the importance of working as a team. Alderman Glab expressed he did not support
the ordinance because of the time restrictions that the off-road vehicles can operate at night
`., were too late.
City Council Comments: Alderman Schaefer wanted to know when the political signs could
be picked up. City Sign has been decided.
Alderman Glab expressed that he was not in support of the way the Golf Cart/UTV topic was
handled because he wanted all of the discussion to happen in the open meeting. He also noted
that he is an elected official just as the Mayor is, and he has the right to vote against things that
he is not in favor of.
Executive Session: Not needed
Adjourn:
A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to adjourn the
meeting at 8:45 p.m. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-
abstained. Motion carried
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