HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/16/2017 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
January 16, 2017
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled January 16, 2017 meeting of the McHenry City
Council to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Schaefer,
Curry, Wimmer, Peterson and Condon. Absent: None. Also in attendance: City Administrator
Morefield, Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief
of Police Jones, Construction Engineer Strange, Director of Community Development Polerecky,
Director of Finance Lynch and City Clerk Jones.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY MCHENRY CUB SCOUT PACK 214
Mayor Low invited the Scouts from McHenry Cub Scout Pack 214 to lead the Council in
the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Low announced that the
members of McHenry Cub Scout Pack 214 are working on their Citizenship Badge,
SWEARING -IN CEREMONY FOR MCHENRY POLICE COMMANDER PAUL D. FUNK AND
MCHENRY POLICE SERGEANT NICHOLAS R. CLESEN
Mayor Low introduced Chief of Police Jones who introduced the three members of the
Police Commission, Chairman Rich Huber, Commissioner Ramon Gregorio and Commissioner
Michael Roberts. Chief Jones stated that it is always enjoyable to observe officers rise through
the ranks in the Police Department.
Chief Jones introduced Commander Paul D. Funk and informed the Council and that
Commander Funk has been with the McHenry Police Department for 19-years and has served
the last eight years as Sergeant. Police Commission Chairman Huber administered the Oath of
Office to Commander Paul D. Funk.
Chief Jones introduced Sergeant Nicholas R. Clesen and informed Council that Sergeant
Clesen has served on the McHenry Police Department for 13-years and his most recent
assignment was Investigator. Commissioner Gregorio administered the Oath of Office to
Sergeant Nicholas R. Clesen.
Mayor low congratulated Commander Funk and Sergeant Clesen stating it is always
impressive and a pleasure when the opportunity presents itself for a gathering of the McHenry
Police Department. Mayor Low thanked the members of the McHenry Police Department for
their professionalism, dedication and service to the community.
CITY OF MCHENRY MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Low read aloud the Mission Statement of the City of McHenry.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one spoke at Public Input Session.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A. Award of Bid for Water Treatment Plant No. 4 Building Maintenance to Depree Construction of Joliet, Illinois, for an
amount not to exceed $39,730.50;
B. Second Year Contract Extension for 2017 Asphalt Crack Sealing Maintenance Program to SKC Construction, Inc., for
$47,500 (actual amount my vary based on final measured quantifies);
C. Advertise for Bids for 2017 Spring Tree Planting Program
D. Issuance of As Needed Checks, in the amount of $3,043,382.82; and
E. Approval of Payment of Bills, in the amount of $391,760.18.
Motion by Schaefer, second by Condon, approving Consent Agenda, as presented:
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE (A) REQUEST FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATION TRANSFER FROM
Al TO A, FROM I.M. STEIN D/B/A BIG FRAN'S BOARDWALK GAMING (A/K/A STUC'S PIZZA &
RIBS), LOCATED AT 3401 WEST ELM STREET AND (B) ORDINANCE DECREASING THE NUMBER
OF CLASS Al LIQUOR LICENSES AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSES
N EFFECT
City Administrator Morefield informed Council a request was submitted by Mr. Fritz
Larsen, President and operator of I. M. Stein, Inc., d/b/a Stuc's Pizza & Ribs, located at 3401
West Elm Street, to transfer his current liquor license classification from Class Al to Class A.
Mr. Larsen is changing the name of Stuc's Pizza to Big Fran's Boardwalk Gaming. The business
would open at 10:00 am and have a limited menu, expanding to a full menu at 4:00 pm daily.
City Administrator Morefield informed Council that Mr. Larsen was issued a City of
McHenry Liquor License in March 2014, upon the purchase of the business known as Stuc's
Pizza. In addition to Stuc's Pizza, Mr. Larsen owns two alcohol establishments in Johnsburg,
Illinois, Big Fran's Boardwalk Gaming and Halftime Bar & Grill. Mr. Larsen and his employees are
conversant with the Illinois Liquor Control regulations. All associated fees have been paid and
all required documents have been submitted.
Alderman Glab opined that he is not comfortable voting on a video gaming
establishment this evening.
Alderman Schaefer stated that Stuc's Pizza has been an established business in the
community and in his estimation he views the business as different then a video gaming
establishment. Alderman Santi concurred with Alderman Schaefer stating this is a reinvestment
in the community.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Curry regarding the menu, Mr. Larsen stated
that he would have a limited menu. The primary business would be video gaming as the pizza
business has decreased significantly over the years.
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Responding to Alderman Condon's inquiry, Mr. Larsen answered there will still be pizza
for carry -out orders however, there would no longer be delivery service.
Mayor Low opined that Mr. Larsen has shown himself to be a responsible business
owner and she is pleased he has chosen to remain in the City of McHenry. Mayor Low stated
that Mr. Larsen's parents did a great deal for the community. She has heard good things about
Big Fran's in Johnsburg and it is a tribute to his mother to have successful businesses named for
her.
Motion by Santi, second by Schaefer, (1) approving the transfer of liquor classification
from Class Al to Class A, as presented, and (2) approving an Ordinance decreasing the number
of Class Al licenses and increasing the number of Class A Liquor Licenses in effect.
Voting Aye: Santi, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MOTION TO TABLE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW A TAVERN WITHOUT LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT FOR CL QUICK STOP OF BELVIDERE, INC. D/B/A LUCKY POKER, LOCATED AT
2214 W. ROUTE 120 UNTIL THE FEBRUARY 6, 2017 REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
Motion by Condon, second by Curry, to table the Planning and Zoning Commission's
recommendation to adopt an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use to allow a tavern without
live entertainment for CL Quick Stop of Belvidere, Inc. d/b/a Lucky Poker, located at 2214 W.
Route 120, until the February 6, 2017 Regularly Scheduled Council meeting.
Voting Aye: Santi, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MOTION TO TABLE THE CONSIDERATION OF A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CL QUICK STOP
INC D/B/A LUCKY POKER, LOCATED AT 2214 W. ROUTE 120, AND AN ORDINANCE
INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSES IN EFFECT UNTIL THE FEBRUARY 6,
2017 REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Motion by Curry, second by Schaefer, to table consideration of a Class A Liquor License
for CL Quick Stop, Inc. d/b/a Lucky Poker, located at 2214 W. Route 120, and an Ordinance
increasing the number of Class A Liquor Licenses in effect, until the February 6, 2017 Regularly
Scheduled City Council meeting.
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Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Santi, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Glab.
None.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low welcomed back Alderman Wimmer back to the Council following an
extended absence.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Condon, second by Santi, to adjourn to Executive Session, for the discussion
of Employment matters, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) at 7:30 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Condon, second by Wimmer, to return to Open Session at 8:00 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council returned to Open Session at 8:11 pm.
MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF A LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS FRATERNAL
ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL (FOP UNIT II), REPRESENTING TELECOMMUNICATORS,
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICERS AND RECORDS CLERKS, EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2021
Motion by Condon, second by Wimmer, approving a Labor Agreement between the
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (FOP Unit II), representing Telecommunicators,
Community Services Officers and Records Clerks, expiring April 30, 2021, and authorizing the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Illinois
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Fraternal Order of Police, representing City of McHenry Telecommunicators, Community
Services Officers and Records Clerks (Unit II) for the period May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2021.
Voting Aye: Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Santi.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, second by Curry, to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 pm.
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