HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/05/2017 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
JUNE 5, 2017
Mayor Jett called the regularly scheduled June 5, 2017 meeting of the McHenry City Council to
order at 7:00 pm. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Condon, Devine, Mihevc, Curry,
Schaefer, Glab and Santi. Also in attendance: City Administrator Morefield, Deputy City
Administrator Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Deputy Chief of Police Birk,
Director of Public Works Schmitt, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Director of
Finance Lynch, City Attorney McArdle and City Clerk Nevitt.
CITY OF MCHENRY MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Jett read aloud the Mission Statement of the City of McHenry.
PRESENTATION OF MAYORAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 4 2017 AS NATIONAL
GARDEN CLUB WEEK IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY
Mayor Jett read aloud the proclamation declaring the week of June 4, 2017 as National Garden
Club Week in the City of McHenry.
Susanne Yazel, President of the McHenry Garden Club thanked the Mayor and introduced the
Garden Club members in attendance.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one spoke at Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Budget amendment in the amount of $65,088 from the General Fund balance to the Capital Equipment
Fund, and waiver of advertising for bids and accept proposal from Althoff Industries in the amount of
$65,088 for replacement of Municipal Center Cooling System Rooftop Unit #1;
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Ascertaining Prevailing Wages in the City of McHenry (8201LCS 130); as
determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June 5, 2017;
C. Issuance of a Special Event Liquor License to the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce for the Downtown
Uncorked event on September 16, 2017;
D. Issuance of a Special Event Liquor License for outdoor beer sales to the McHenry VFW Post 4600 for the
McHenry Baseball Association Family Day Picnic fundraiser on June 3, 2017 from 11-6 PM;
E. Authorize Mayor's execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Ringwood, McHenry
Township Road District, and the Village of Johnsburg for the completion of Ringwood Road
Improvements;
F. Waive bid requirements and purchase a 2017 4x4 Extended Cab Truck with 6-foot bed and Snowplow for
Parks Maintenance from Gary Lang Auto Group, McHenry, IL not to exceed $40,527; and, purchase a 2017
4x4 Regular Cab with 8400t bed and Snowplow through the State Purchase Contract from Landmark Ford,
Inc., Springfield, IL not to exceed $35,229 for Public Works Street Division;
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G. Award of bid for the purchase of Road Salt to Compass Minerals America, Inc., Overland Park, KS, for an
amount not to exceed $83,610 (1,500 tons @ $55.74/ton);
H. Award of Bid for 2017 Hot Mix Asphalt (FOB) Materials to Curran Contracting Company in the amount of
$36.50/ton for HMA Surface Mixture and $34/ton for HMA Binder Mixture;
I. Pay Application #15 to Williams Brothers Construction in the amount of $622,040.55 for Wastewater
Treatment Plant Improvements;
J. Parks Facilities /Special Use Picnic Permits;
K. March 20, 2017 City Council meeting minutes;
L. Payment of Bills in the amount of $563,955.50.
Mayor Jett announced items A, B and D would be pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted
on as separate items.
Motion by Alderman Curry, second by Santi, approving Consent Agenda, as amended, Item C,
and Items E through L:
Voting Aye: Curry, Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Mihevc, Devine, Condon
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
Consent Agenda Item 7-A
Mayor Jett pulled Item A from the Consent Agenda items because an opportunity arose
to move up the installation of the roof top unit from 8 weeks to 4 weeks for additional
$4,8006
Motion by Condon, second by Schaefer approving amended Consent Agenda Item 7-A:
Voting Aye: Condon, Schaefer, Devine, Mihevc, Curry, Glab, Santi
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
Consent Agenda Item 7-B
Alderman Condon expressed her concern with feeling strong-armed into approving the
prevailing wage set by the Department of Labor but it is a necessary step for the City of
McHenry.
Alderman Santi stated that if the City Council does not approve the prevailing wage that
the City would still have to abide by the State Statue.
Alderman Curry stated that in reading the State Statue the City Council is not required
to approve the ordinance for prevailing wage but if they fail to do so they still have to
abide by the State Statue.
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Alderman Glab stated to look into the family household income median to see where
the City of McHenry stands in comparison. Glab also stated from that information, pay
what the City can afford to pay instead of what the County pays.
City Administrator Morefield responded to that by stating that the City could speak to
the Illinois Department of Labor to see if other communities have done studies to
ascertain local prevailing wage.
Alderman Glab asked to make a motion to amend the motion to postpone until the next
City Council meeting.
Motion by Glab, second by Curry, approving Consent Agenda Item 7-B, as amended.
Voting Aye: Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Santi, Mihevc, Devine
Voting Nay: Condon.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
Consent Agenda Item 7-D
Alderman Mihevc stated that the affidavit was unsigned and wanted to be sure it was
signed before the Council approved.
Alderman Schaefer stated that the problem is the request for approval came to City
Council after the event had occurred.
Alderman Glab stated the party requesting the Special Event Liquor License needs to
follow procedure and not have this come to City Council after the event already
occurred.
Deputy City Administrator Hobson stated the requesting party was notified and
reminded multiple times.
Mayor Jett added they are on notice and this will not happen again.
Alderman Schaefer expressed it is a great event but the rules needed to by followed.
Alderman Condon agreed with Alderman Schaefer and Alderman Glab that it is a great
event. She also stated that it is shameful and disrespectful to the community and the
City's standards need to be upheld by everyone.
Alderman Curry sought clarification on the motion, approved if the affidavit was
complete.
Motion by Mihevc, second by Santi, approving Consent Agenda Item 7-1), if complete.
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Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion Carried.
Mihevc, Santi, Condon, Devine, Curry, Schaefer, blab
None.
None.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF THE CLASS F3-6 LIQUOR LICENSE FROM McMARTI
INC. D/B/A MCHENRY MARATHON LOCATED AT 4508 W. CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD TO JOG
GASOLINE, INC. d/b/a JOG GASOLINE, INC.
Mayor Jett stated that JOG Gasoline, Inc. reworked another gas station at Meadow and
Route 120 and had no violations while doing that project.
Alderman Glab expressed they did a nice job at the gas station on Meadow and Route
120 and think they will do great at this location.
Motion by Glab, second by Santi approving the transfer of the Class F3-6 Liquor License
from McMart, Inc. d/b/a McHenry Marathon located at 4508 W. Crystal Lake Road to
JOG Gasoline, Inc. d/b/a JOG Gasoline, Inc.
Voting Aye: Glab, Santi, Condon, Mihevc, Schaefer, Curry, Devine
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF
THE MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER RATES.
Financial Director Lynch discussed the rates and changes of the water and sewer rates.
Mayor Jett asked if there was anyone from the public that would care to comment and
there was none.
Alderman Curry asked if they were the same rates discussed during the budget.
Alderman Schaefer questioned if the City still had past rates for the public to see.
Alderman Gab stated the increase total was way above inflation.
City Administrator Morefield explained there was a change to the way the study was
conducted, and there would be a yearly analysis of rates for water and sewer and set
utility rates based on that study.
Alderman Curry commented that there was an increase in sewer and a decrease in
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water not an increase all the way across.
Alderman Glab expressed concern with pool issues and stated that it needs to be looked
at again.
Motion by Curry, second by Mihevc approving an ordinance amending various sections
of Chapter 26 of the McHenry Municipal Code relating to water and sewer rates.
Voting Aye: Curry, Mihevc, Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Condon, Devine
Voting Nay: None.
Absent. None.
Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
10-A CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORMAT/MEETING PROCEDURES
Mayor Jett stated that he met with each Aldermen one-on-one to obtain their opinions
on the Council agenda format and meeting procedures. Mayor Jett then distributed to
the Council a proposed revised agenda format.
Alderman Curry said he noticed the City of McHenry Mission Statement was taken out
of the agenda.
Alderman Condon questioned why the Mission Statement was removed. Mayor Jett
responded by stating that others had asked about it. Alderman Condon stated that she
wanted to keep it and that it should be read aloud at each meeting as, it is a good
reminder of why City Council is there.
Alderman Schaefer also expressed that he wanted the mission statement read aloud as
it is more for the citizens and the audience.
Alderman Santi stated that the City Mission Statement is on the website and printed
and feels it does not need to be read aloud. Alderman Santi also referred to Item
number 7 on the draft agenda, when acting on an item a staff member will present the
item followed by any public input, then Council discussion and then a motion will be
made, asking if Council is discussing with Staff/public going back and forth or just
discussion.
Mayor Jett responded to the question by stating it is just discussion.
Alderman Glab expressed that having the City Mission Statement on paper and read, the
people with be able to retain it better. Alderman Glab also referred to number 7 on the
draft agenda stating that Council should have discussion first then public input and any
other discussion brought forth by the public input.
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Mayor Jett suggested, the procedure may work for bigger agenda items and could be
changed for those items. Alderman Glab expressed that there should be consistent
procedures followed throughout the entire agenda.
Alderman Condon expressed that Robert's RUles of Order should be checked to see if
that type of exchange is allowed; did City Council adopt Robert's Rules? City Attorney
McArdle responded to the question by stating City Council is Home Rule. Alderman
Condon stated that Council should consider adopting a set of rules.
Alderman Curry expressed that he feels strongly about having the ability to respond to
the public's input and with the way the draft agenda was laid out there is no chance to
do so.
Alderman Mihevc questioned when public input would happen for Consent Agenda
items, would it be number 5 or number 7 according to the draft agenda. City Attorney
McArdle responded to the question stating the public would have their chance for input
on number 5 according to the draft agenda during the Consent Agenda items portion.
Alderman Condon expressed she agreed with adding number 10 to include the City
Council comments.
Alderman Glab said he feels anyone and everyone is part of the discussion and there
should be a format to stick to for discussion.
10-B CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mayor Jett stated he listened to all of City Council's input and he understands there are
concerns about the committee structures.
Alderman Glab expressed that he likes three (3) Alderman to a committee for working
purposes but felt more comfortable with five (5) Aldermen on a committee.
Alderman Curry stated he is in favor of five (5) Alderman to a committee for more
involvement in the committee.
Alderman Condon expressed her concerns with five (5) Alderman per committee.
Alderman Schaefer stated he was for three (3) Alderman per committee.
Alderman Santi stated he was open to all options for committees.
Alderman Devine stated he was in favor of five (5) Alderman to a committee for more
input and benefit the committee.
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Mayor Jett polled the Alderman to see if they were for three (3) or five p, Aldermen per
committee. Mayor Jett then stated he would put the committees together and present
it at the next City Council meeting.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORTS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
STAFF REPORTS
Deputy City Administrator Hobson reported the Soap Box Derby and the Miss McHenry
Pageant is being held Saturday, June 24, 2017.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Condon explained why she voted no to prevailing wage.
Alderman Santi questioned if Woodstock voted against prevailing wage before and City
Administrator Morefield responded yes they have in the past.
Alderman Glab stated Geraldine Davis passed away earlier in the day.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Glab, second by Santi, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 pm
Voting Aye: Glab, Santi, Condon, Curry, Mihevc, Schaefer, Devine
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 pm.
Mayor