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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 333 S Green Street
Monday, March 16, 2020, 7:33 p.m.
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on
Monday, March 16, 2020, at 7:33 p.m. in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S. Green
Street, McHenry, IL. Following the Emergency City Council Meeting.
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-absent, Finance Director Lynch-absent, Director of
Parks and Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, and Chief of Police
Birk, and City Clerk Ramel.
*Clerk's Note: Alderman Glab attended remotely via a telephone conference call per McHenry
Code 1:6:6, C.1. Personal illness or disability
Public Comments: Tom Jablonski stood before The Council and gave his opinion regarding
Fiesta Days and sidewalk sales. Talked about how it brings people together, wanted The
Council to come up with a compromise to rethink the position of the changes of the Fiesta Days
and its traditions.
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Resolution Authorizing the Deputy Clerk to Update the Official Zoning Map and to
Publish a notice of the Zoning Map Update;
B. Ordinance repealing Title 6; Public Safety, Chapter 5; Offenses, Article D; Drug
Paraphernalia; Possession of Cannabis, Section 2; Unlawful Possession of Cannabis,
Paragraph 3, of the City of McHenry's Municipal Code;
C. Ordinance Approving a Plat of Vacation and Plat of Easement for Heidner Subdivision
Located at the Northwest Corner of Chapel Hill Road and Illinois Route 120;
D. Authorization to execute a farm lease agreement with David Laufer to farm
approximately 24.5 acres at a price per acre of $123, for a total of $3,014 for the term
of the lease which expires February 28, 2021; to execute a farm lease agreement with
Kevin Bauer Family to farm approximately 58-acres at a price per acre of $182, for an
annual payment of $10,556 for the term of the lease which expires February 28, 2021;
to execute a farm lease agreement with Charles Schaefer to farm approximately 12
acres at a price per acre of $110, for a total of $1,320 for the term of the lease which
�-- expires February 28, 2021; to execute a farm lease agreement with Charles Schaefer
to farm approximately 20 acres at a price per acre of $123, for a total of $2,460 for the
term of the lease which expires February 28, 2021; to execute a farm lease agreement
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with Charles Schaefer to farm approximately 9 acres for a total of $500 for the term of
the lease which expires February 28, 2021;
E. Authorization for the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry
County for the construction of a building and installation of piers for use by the McHenry
County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit;
F. 2020 Green Street Cruise Night Date Requests;
G. March 2, 2020, City Council Meeting Minutes;
H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$199,077.77;
I. Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of$793,981.73.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi 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. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
-No public comments.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Motion to authorize the proposed Continuation of the effective dates of the Mayor's
March 11, 2020 Proclamation of Local Disaster Emergency for the City of McHenry to
terminate at the end of the day on April 20, 2020;
A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to
approve Individual Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, --�
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nays: Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
B. Authorization for the Mayor to execute an Easement and Maintenance Agreement
between the City of McHenry, McHenry Public Library District, Reese Real Estate, LLC,
and Chicago Title Land Trust Company for the maintenance of sanitary sewer main
along the eastern property line adjacent to the State Right of Way for Illinois Route 31;
Presented by Director of Public Works Strange, explained this action item explained that The
City of McHenry would acquire and maintain the sewer system.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Mihevc to approve
Individual Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays:
Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
C. Motion to adopt a Resolution, designating the parcels at 1202 N. Riverside Drive to a
City Park, referred to as Miller Point Park;
Director Hobson stated that the city acquired this area in April of 2018, it's a key parcel for
activities of the city. He has worked with Riverwalk Foundation and now it has been developed '1
and become the area of activities for the town. To further development was to make it a park
at this point in time. He continued to explain that this will not limit but helps further the
investment for the downtown area and it draws people down there.
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A public comment was made by residentTony Espisito asked public comment to see if the
`-' street itself is part of the city parcel. Explained by Hobson, came up with a name such as
Dobbins Way, if that would be an idea for naming the street.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Harding to
approve Individual Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller-absent. 0-nays: Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
D. Motion to approve the Mayor's Execution of a 3-year Revocable License Agreement for
Motorized and Non-motorized Boat Rentals at Miller Point between the City of McHenry
and All Marine Retro Rentals; and, authorization to include an expenditure of $40,000
in the FY20/21 Budget, Parks Developer Donations Fund, for the implementation of
piers, a sand launch area and water and electric to a concession pad site.
Director Hobson very excited to bring this to The Council, how to accommodate access to the
river from our visitors and citizens. This proposal will create a destination. In the middle of no-
wake it's a safe opportunity for people. This would be a really good fit. Several applicants were
met with to see if it could help us with the rentals. Bringing water and electric to the area is one
of the things that have been worked on. The pier structure is also something that needed to be
worked on, floating piers seem to be ideal for this area per Director Hobson. A small beach
area towards the middle of the property will help with smaller boats get in and out of the water.
Portable toilets will be acceptable to help with boaters already coming off the water.
The applicants were introduced. Michelle and Dillon Streit: All Marie Services in Cary, IL and
Owners of Barrington Boat Club. A presentation was given to The Council regarding the
services that they would provide. 4 motorized metro boats, 2 paddle boats, 6 kayaks and 6
paddle boards, also one ADA compliant Pontoon Boat. Handicapped accessible to the boats
as well. Lessons regarding the vessels would be there anyone under age 13 required to wear
life vests. Storage would be provided by them as well as insurance and full staff. 1% will go
back to the Riverwalk Foundation. This would be a three year agreement with the City of
McHenry. Pictures of the area were presented to us regarding how the rental set up would look.
The Council had some questions regarding the exclusivity part of the agreement. Alderman
Santi also asked about insurance, it is provided. Alderman Devin asked about retro boats and
what they are constructed of, it was explained aluminum and retrofitted with pant and trim and
tilt. Alderwoman Miller likes the idea but also is concerned about the small area of no-wake,
she also supports the boat club idea as well. Contingent upon the Attorney Review is what the
motion is based on.
A motion was made by Alderman Sant! and seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to
approve Individual Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nays: Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried
�-- Discussion Items: None
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Mayor's Report: The staff has been doing a great job especially Chief Birk to help with the
Cornoa Virus Outbreak. Thank you to the staff for all they done, during this time.
Staff Reports: Administrator Morefield is very proud of the staff and the city regarding this time
of crisis. Stated that he feels we are leading the effort in the county and a thank you to the
Chief who is doing a great job. The Council as well with the support. It is appreciated. He also
passed out budget information that is comprehensive. This was provided to The Council.
Director of Finance Lynch, did a great job updating this information. A finance meeting occurred
to help with the final budget document, it's a detailed as before. Asking to push back the next
meeting to April 6th to give more time regarding the health crisis occurring.
Executive Session if needed: None
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderwoman Miller
to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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