HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/15/2017 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
MAY 15, 2017
Mayor Jett called the regularly scheduled May 15, 2017 meeting of the McHenry City Council to
order at 7*00 pm. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Curry, Mihevc,
Devine and Condon. Absent: Schaefer. Also in attendance: City Administrator Morefield,
Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police
Jones, 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 THE WEEK OF MAY 215t AS PUBLIC
WORKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY
Mayor Jett stated it was his honor to present a proclamation to Public Works and
proclaimed the week of May 21st as Public Works Week in the City of McHenry.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Mayor Jett invited anyone wishing to address the City Council was welcome to do so by
stepping to the podium. There was none.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution Establishing Custodian of City Funds, Authorized Bank Depositories and Signatories for City Bank Deposit
Funds;
Be Ordinance authorizing the Sale of nine (9) used 16GB iPad 2's for $20 each, as Surplus Public Property;
C. Waive bid requirements and accept proposal from Corrective Asphalt Materials of Sugar Grove, IL (sole provider) in
the amount of $100,809, for road/parking lot Reclamite applications;
D. Payment of annual Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Lab (NIRCL) membership fee for $35,985, and $3,000
Intergovernmental Maintenance fee for a total of $38,985;
E. Purchase of two (2) Police Ford Intercept Utility Vehicles and two (2) Ford Taurus sedans from Buss Ford for $98,696;
emergency equipment from Ultrastobe Inc. for $13,436.95; vehicle graphics from Eby Graphics for $491.08; and two
(2) In -Squad Panasonic Touchpad Computers for $5,358. Total of four (4) vehicles w/equipment for an amount not to
exceed $117,982.03;
F. Purchase of Public Works Sewer Division 2018 Peterbilt Model 348 Hook Lift Truck w/Boxes through the Lake County
Department of Transportation Joint Purchasing Agreement contract for an amount not to exceed $293,502;
G. Purchase of Trimble Receiver Unit from Seiler Geospatial Division for Public Works GIs data collection for an amount
not to exceed $12,820;
H. Waive bid requirements and authorize the purchase of Public Works Water Meters from Midwest meter, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $75,000;
I. Purchase of a Toro Groundmaster 4000-1), 4WD Mower w/accessories through State Purchase Contract from Reinders
Grounds & Sports Turf in the amount of $55,523.49;
J. Pay Application #14 to Williams Brothers Construction in the amount of $759,915.07 for Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements;
K. Special Event Liquor License for beer sales in Veterans Memorial Park during Community Oktoberfest event on
October 14th from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM;
L. Parks Facilities/Special Use/Picnic Permits;
M. February 20, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes;
N. May 1, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes;
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0. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $2,985,214.50; and
P. Payment of Bills in the amount of $303,663.61.
Alderman Curry requested Consent Items A, E and F be pulled for discussion. Alderman Devine
also had a question about Item F.
Motion by Alderman Glab, second by Curry, approving Consent Agenda, Items B, C, D, and G-P
as presented:
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Mihevc, Devine
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer, Condon
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7-A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CUSTODIAN OF CITY FUNDS,
AUTHORIZED BANK DEPOSITORIES AND SIGNATORIES FOR CITY BANK DEPOSIT FUNDS
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Curry regarding why the different banks are
involved, Finance Director Lynch responded by explaining why the banks are used and how they
work for the City of McHenry.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Curry if there should be two (2) elected
officials signatures on payment forms, City Administrator Morefield responded by stating the
signatures on documents was determined, but stated it is up to the City Council who should be
an authorized signer.
Motion by Condon, second by Santi approving Consent Agenda Item 7-A:
Voting Aye: Condon, Santi, Glab, Curry, Mihevc, Devine
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7-E, PURCHASE OF TWO (2) POLICE FORD INTERCEPT UTILITY
VEHICLES AND TWO (2) FORD TAURUS SEDANS FROM BUSS FORD, MCHENRY, IL FOR $98,696;
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FROM ULTRASTROBE INC. FOR $13,436.95; VEHICLE GRAPHICS
FROM EBY GRAPHICS FOR $491.08; AND TWO (2) IN -SQUAD PANASONIC TOUCHPAD
COMPUTERS FOR $5,358, FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) VEHICLES W/EQUIPMENT FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $117,982.03.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Curry regarding the City of McHenry Police
Department purchasing new vehicles and retiring older vehicles, he asked if the retired vehicles
are being passed to Public Works, will Public Works then be retiring vehicles as well and said he
was concerned about expanding the fleet. City Administrator Morefield responded by
confirming the fleet would not be expanded.
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Motion by Glab, second by Santi, approving Consent Agenda Item 7-E
Voting Aye: Glab, Santi, Curry, Mihevc, Devine, Condon
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7-F PURCHASE OF PUBLIC WORKS SEWER DIVISION 2018 PETERBILT
MODEL 348 HOOK LIFT TRUCK W/BOXES THROUGH THE LAKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENT CONTRACT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $293,502
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Curry regarding increasing the fleet size, Public
Works Director Schmitt responded by stating another vehicle would be replaced.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Devine regarding the bidding agreement on by
Peterbilt, Public Works Director Schmitt confirmed it was competitively bid by Lake County.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Glab regarding where the funds are coming
from, Public Works Director Schmitt stated from the Water and Sewer funds.
Motion by Curry, second by Devine, approving Consent Agenda Item 7-F
Voting Aye: Curry, Devine, Glab, Santi, Mihevc, Condon
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer
Motion Carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET SIGN
DEDICATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND BROAD STREET AS HONORARY
DONALD HOWARD WAY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Mayor Jett asked for public comment and there was none.
Alderman Condon and Alderman Glab expressed their appreciation of Mr. Howard's
contributions to the community.
Motion by Santi, second by Glab, approving a Resolution establishing an Honorary Street
Sign Dedication at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Broad Street as Honorary Donald
Howard Way, as recommended by the Public Works Committee
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Devine, Mihevc, Condon
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Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer
Motion Carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF CLASS F2-1 LIQUOR LICENSE TO MOHINI, INC. D/B/A
SHAMROCK CONVENIENT FOOD & LIQUOR LOCATED AT 4105 SHAMROCK LANE
Mayor Jett called for discussion and there was none.
Motion by Condon, second by Curry approving the transfer of the Class F2-1 liquor
license to Mohini, Inc. d/b/a Shamrock Convenient Food &Liquor located at 4105 Shamrock
Lane
Voting Aye: Condon, Curry, Santi, Glab, Devine, Mihevc
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer
Motion Carried.
MOTION TO AWARD BID FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF THE BOAT LAUNCH AT
CHARLES MILLER RIVEERFRONT PARK TO R.E. HUMMEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR
THE BASE BID OF $207,161,80, AND INCLUDE RECOMMENDED ALTERNATES FOR $19,723, FOR
A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $226,884.80
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Curry regarding the different bids from the
three (3) companies, Deputy Administrator Hobson answered the bids are all correct and the
companies stand by their bids.
Motion by Curry, second by Santi, to award bid for construction and installation of the
boat launch at Charles Miller Riverfront Park to R.E. Hummel Construction Company, Inc. for
the base bid of $207,161,80, and include recommended alternated for $19,723, for a total
contract amount of $226,884.80
Voting Aye: Curry, Santi, Glab, Devine, Mihevc, Condon
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer
Motion Carried.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Jett reported he is in the process of working with City Administrator Morefield to
enhance transparency of City Council agendas.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Deputy City Administrator Hobson informed the Council of a Parks and Recreation
Committee meeting scheduled on May 16th at 4:00 PM.
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STAFF REPORTS
Police Chief Jones reported Cop on Top will be held Friday, May 19th at Dunkin' Donuts
on Route 120 from 5 am until 2 pm.
Deputy City Administrator Hobson announced Green Street Cruise Nights will begin on
Monday, May 22nd and run through September. The first band concert of the season will be
held on May 25th at 7:30 PM with a performance by the McHenry High School Band, and the
annual Memorial Day service will be held at 10 am in Veterans Memorial Park. In addition,
quotes to replace the Municipal Center Cooling RTU #1 will be brought to the City Council for
consideration the first meeting in June.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Curry proposed to schedule a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday,
May 22nd. Mayor Jett proposed to add the discussion to the regular June 5th City Council
Meeting Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Santi, second by Devine, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Santi, Devine, Glab, Curry, Mihevc, Condon
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
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