HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/03/2017 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
J U LY 3, 2017
Mayor Jett called the regularly scheduled July 3, 2017 meeting of the McHenry City Council to
order at 7*00 pm. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Mihevc, Devine, Curry, Schaefer,
Condon, Glab, and Santi. Also in attendance: City Administrator Morefield, Deputy City
Administrator Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Jones,
Director of Community Development Polerecky, Director of Finance Lynch, City Attorney
McArdle and City Clerk Nevitt.
CALL TO ORDER
A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE
PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2017/18
APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE
IN THE AMOUNT OF
$44,627,642.00.
Mayor Jett called to order the Public Hearing for the presentation of the Fiscal Year
2017/18 Appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $44,627,642.00 at 7:05 PM.
Director of Finance Lynch presented the item for public hearing and there was no public
comment.
Motion by Schaefer, second by Condon, to close the Public Hearing for the Presentation
of Fiscal Year 2017/18 Appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $44,627,642.00 at 7:07
PM.
Voting Aye: Schaefer, Condon, Devine, Mihevc, Curry, Glab, Santi
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT
OF 244,627,642a %
Motion by Curry, second by Santi, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2017/18 Appropriation
Ordinance in the amount of $44,627,642.00.
Voting Aye: Curry, Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Condon, Devine, Mihevc
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Ascertaining Prevailing Wages in the City of McHenry (820 ILCS 130); as
determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June 5, 2017;
Be Award of Bid for 2017 Supplemental Sanitary Sewer Lining Program to Visu-Sewer, Inc. for the amount of
$269,403.45 (actual amount may vary based on final measured quantities);
C. Snowplowing Services for Fegers Subdivision for the 2017/17 winter season at a per -pass fee per snow/ice
event for the rate of $152 per -pass based on overtime charge of $82/hour, dump truck w/snowplow
$54/hour, and road salt $16/pass (300 lbs./lane, mile);
D. Adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the disposal of non-functioning inventory property owned by the
City of McHenry;
E. Request from the Polish Legion of American Veterans for temporary closure of a portion of Park Street
between Route 120 and 300 feet south of Pearl Street and Special Event Liquor License for outside sales
of Beer in conjunction with their annual Post Picnic on Sunday, August 6th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM;
F. Block Party Applications: Temporary Closure of a portion of Eisenhower Blvd in the Liberty Trails
subdivision for a Block Party on August 12th from 11 AM to 12:00 AM and Temporary Closure of a portion
of Pyndale Drive in Fox Ridge subdivision on September 16th from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM;
G. Parks Facilities/Picnic Permits;
H. Payment of Bills in the amount of $268,828.69.
Mayor Jett announced Consent Agenda Item A will be pulled and voted on as a separate item.
City Attorney McArdle clarified, Item 7-D, stating it is up to the City Council to decide if the
items being sold are surplus.
Motion by Santi, second by Schaefer approving the Consent Agenda Items B through H.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Condon, Glab, Mihevc, Devine, Curry
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
Consent Agenda Item 7-A
Alderman Condon expressed her frustration about having to approve the prevailing
wage, and thinks there are different things that could be done to be fairer to the
constituents.
Alderman Curry expressed appreciation to staff for finding out more information on
prevailing wages and that he is not in favor of passing the ordinance but understands
that the City must abide by the State statue.
Alderman Glab stated he would not be voting for it because it is like an unfunded
mandate that the city has to abide by with no compensation from the State, to which he
has difficulty supporting.
Motion by Condon, second by Mihevc, approving amended Consent Agenda Item 7-A.
Voting Aye: Condon, Mihevc, Devine, Schaefer
Voting Nay: Curry, Glab, Santi
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Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
INDIVIDUAL ACTION ITEMS:
A) MOTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A REDUCTION
FROM THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD BUILDING SETBACK OF 2.54EET FOR A PROPOSED
GARAGE ADDITION AT 318 WINDHAVEN COURT.
Director of Economic Development Martin presented the Item to City Council.
Alderman Glab expressed hope for drainage studies in the City of McHenry, stating that
with residents adding patios, sheds, pools, etc., that affect drainage could cause long-
standing problems in the future.
Motion by Condon, second by Schaefer, approving Individual Action Item 8-A, adopt an
Ordinance granting a Variance to allow a reduction from the required side yard building
setback of 2.54eet for a proposed garage addition at 318 Windhaven Court.
Voting Aye: Condon, Schaefer, Santi, Glab, Devine, Mihevc, Curry
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
B) MOTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A
TATTOO PARLOR AND ART STUDIO AT 3405 WEST ELM STREET.
Director of Economic Development Martin presented the Item to the City Council.
Alderman Glab stated that he has never voted yes to a tattoo parlor in the past, but
appreciates that all his concerns were addressed from previously being presented to the
Council. Alderman Glab expressed the sign is very tastefully designed and it shows it is
more than just tattoos.
Alderman Santi thanked the potential owners of the business for continuing to work
with the City of McHenry, expressed that he is much more comfortable with the new
location, and expressed concern for where potential clients would be parking. Applicant
Cory Murov said the tenants upstairs have designated parking spots behind the building,
and parking spots to the west of the building are open.
Alderman Condon stated that she loved the artwork and thinks that they have a very
viable business.
Alderman Glab said he would like to know where the location of the sign would be.
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Mayor Jett responded stating it would be on the wall. Alderman Glab suggested they
consider an overhanging sign or a sidewalk sign in the future.
Alderman Curry expressed the issue he had previously was with the location and that he
liked this location much better.
Motion by Santi, second by Condon, to adopt an Ordinance granting a Use Variance to
aHow a Tattoo Parlor and Art Studio at 3405 West Elm Street.
Voting Aye: Santi, Condon, Devine, Glab, Curry, Mihevc
Voting Nay: Schaefer.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS:
A) PRESENTATION FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN FOR CHAPEL HILL GOLF
COURSE.
Mr. Bill Wiltse and Mr. Rick Swanson, partners in the proposed redevelopment of
the Chapel Hill Golf Course were introduced to the Council and announced their plan
is to help adults and families with autism and create an inclusive environment.
Director of Economic Development Martin explained the gentlemen were present
this evening to determine if the City Council was in favor of seeing this project move
forward in the city's development process.
Alderman Curry asked if the vocational center would be open to anyone in the
community that needed it. To which Mr. Swanson responded yes, it would be open
to anyone in the public that needed it, not just in McHenry but the entire County.
Alderman Curry asked if the chapel located on the property was under separate
ownership. Rick responded by stating yes the chapel is separately owned and they
would keep open space near to be respectful.
Alderman Condon said there is a need for this service in our community. She also
asked if they had reached out to the McHenry County Mental Health Board. Mr.
Swanson responded not yet however, they intend to speak with them.
Alderman Santi questioned if the company had ever done a project like this before.
Mr. Swanson stated the company had not done a project like this before.
Alderman Curry asked if the vocational center would be doing constructive projects
to help within the community. Mr. Swanson answered that is what they would like
to see done.
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Alderman Curry asked Director of Economic Development Martin if the properties to
the east of Chapel Hill Golf Course are in the City of McHenry and would there be
any problems with the zoning of those properties. Director Martin responded that
he does not believe there will be any problems.
Alderman Condon suggested adding extra parking throughout the property for
guests, instead of parking on the streets.
be built to accommodate street parking.
Mr. Swanson responded the roads would
Alderman Glab asked if the streets would be dedicated roads, Director of Economic
Development Martin responded at this time that has not been discussed.
Mr. Swanson expressed he is very sincere about this project and wants it to feel like
home and anyone would be comfortable living there. He wants everything to blend
on the property so it feels like it belongs to the community.
The presentation concluded and Mayor Jett thanked the Mr. Wiltse and Mr.
Swanson for their attendance.
STAFF REPORTS
Deputy City Administrator Hobson reported Fiesta Days will begin July 13 at Petersen
Park.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Jett announced that several Council members told him they want to follow the
standard city procedure regarding the revolving loan application submitted by Smith's
Central Garage and therefore it will be presented first to the Revolving Loan Committee.
Alderman Glab said he is glad to see that the Council is following routine.
Alderman Curry stated there would be a Finance Committee meeting coming up, date to
be determined.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Schaefer, second by Santi to adjourn to Executive Session, for the purposed
of the semi-annual review of Executive Session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21),
at 8:10 pm.
Voting Ave: Schaefer, Santi, Glab, Condon, Curry, Mihevc, Devine
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Curry, second by Santi, to return to Open Session at 8:15 pm.
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Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion Carried.
Curry, Santi, blab, Mihevc, Devine, Condon, Schaefer
None.
None.
Council returned to Open Session at 8:15 pm with the following Aldermen in attendance:
Condon, Curry, Devine, Glab, Santi, Schaefer and Mihevc.
INDIVIDUAL ACTION ITEMS (CONTINUED)
MOTION TO PASS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND/OR RELEASE OF
IVICHENRY CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AND DESTRUCTION OF ANY
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING RECORDINGS THAT EXIST MORE THAN 18 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE THE MEETING WAS RECORDED, PURSUANT TO 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(21).
Motion by Curry, second by Santi, to pass a Resolution approving a) Executive Session
meeting minutes as presented; b) authorizing the release of Executive Session meeting
minutes as presented; and c) destruction of any Executive Session meeting recording
that exist more than 18 months prior to the date of the closed session.
Voting Aye: Curry, Santi, Glab, Mihevc, Devine, Condon, Schaefer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Santi, second by Glab, to adjourn meeting at 8:20 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Condon, Schaefer, Mihevc, Devine, Curry
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.
Mayor