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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/18/2016 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING January 18, 2016 Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled January 18, 2016 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, Director of Finance Lynch, Chief of Police Jones and City Clerk Jones. Absent: Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Schmitt and City Engineer Pieper. CITY OF MCHENRY MISSION STATEMENT Mayor Low read aloud the Mission Statement of the City of McHenry. PUBLIC INPUT SESSIO No one spoke at the Public Input Session. CONSENT AGENDA A. 2016 Fiesta Days Schedule of Events; Parks, Police, Public Works services; Special Event Liquor License; Temporary Advertising Signs at various locations throughout the City; B. Ordinance amending Municipal Code reducing the number of Class A liquor licenses in effect from 24 to 23; C. November 16, 2015 City Council meeting minutes; D. December 7, 2015 City Council meeting minutes; E. As Need Checks, in the amount of $8,452.94 and F. List of Bills, in the amount of $1,098,564.95. Motion by Curry, second by Condon, approving the Consent Agenda, as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Glab opined that the sound from the bands playing last year at Petersen Park during Fiesta Days was excessive after 10:00 pm. He requested that in future the sound be lowered to not disturb residents in the surrounding areas. Mayor Low expressed appreciation to the members of the Chamber of Commerce for their efforts in putting Fiesta Days together annually. She wished them a successful event in July 2016. MOTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM DINING SOLUTION'S INC. D/B/A MEAT &POTATO EATERY, LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH ROUTE 31, FOR A CLASS H LIQUOR LICENSE TO SERVE BEER AND WINE AT TABLES ONLY AND ORDINANCE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS H LIQUOR LICENSES IN EFFECT FROM FOUR TO FIVE Regular Meeting Page 2 January 18, 2016 City Administrator Morefield informed Council that Andy Zatos, owner and operator of Brunch Cafe, McHenry, intends to open a restaurant with video gaming at 400 S. Route 31, which is the former site of Blue Cherry Yogurt. Mr. Zatos anticipates opening the business in February or March 2016, Hours of operation would be Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. The applicant is requesting a Class H Liquor License, which permits the retail sale of beer and wine at tables only. The restaurant and the gaming area are separated and a full kitchen would be installed. Restaurant seating capacity would be approximately 50-60 persons. City Administrator Morefield noted that Mr. Zatos has operated a successful business in the City of McHenry since 2011, with no incidents reported. He and his employees are familiar with Illinois liquor control regulations. Mr. Zatos' fingerprints are on file with the McHenry Police Department, all required paperwork has been submitted and all fees have been paid. All employees of Meat & Potato Eatery will be BASSET certified. Mayor Low reiterated to Council that this establishment is a restaurant not only a video gaming establishment. Motion by Schaefer, second by Santi, as presented, 1. Granting a Class H Liquor License to Dining Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Meat & Potato Eatery, at 400 S. Route 31, McHenry, with the condition that all employees involved in the retail sale of alcohol are certified in Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET); and 2. Approving the Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 4, Sec. 4-6 (7), increasing the number of Class H Liquor Licenses in effect from four to five. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT WITH OUTDOOR SEATING, INCLUDING SERVICE OF FOOD AND ALCOHOL AND A NATURAL GAS FIRE PIT FOR BULLDOG ALE HOUSE. 209 FRONT STREET Director of Economic Development Martin informed Council that the property has been vacant for more than two years. The current zoning does not require a Condition Use Permit be obtained and does have provisions for outdoor seating without the need to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. However, the current applicant is required to obtain a Use Variance because the proposed use for outdoor seating extends beyond what the Zoning Ordinance permits through an administrative review and permitting process. Regular Meeting Page 3 January 18, 2016 The proposed use, a restaurant serving alcohol is ideally suited for the subject property at 209 N. Front Street. The applicant's concept for Bulldog Alehouse focuses on quality food and an extensive list of craft beers available on tap. This location in McHenry will be their seventh location with existing locations in Roselle, Carol Stream, Bolingbrook, North Aurora, New Lenox and an opening soon in Rolling Meadows. Staff has met with the applicant and has no concerns with the request. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Use Variance to allow a restaurant with outdoor seating, including service of food and alcohol outside, use of a natural ,as fire pit and any other variances required effectuating the aforementioned request on the subject property, subject to the following conditions: • The gate to the parking lot shall be utilized for emergency ingress/egress only (pedestrian) and primary access shall remain through the interior of the building; • Written confirmation from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), confirming the existing access off of Route 31 shall be required prior to occupancy. Motion by Schaefer, second by Santi, as presented, approving the attached Ordinance approving a Use Variance to allow a restaurant with outdoor seating, including service of food and alcohol outside and use of a natural gas fire pit for the property located at 209 N. Front Street, McHenry. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A USE. VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MINI WAREHOUSE FACILITY, AND OUTDOOR SALE AND STORAGE OF BULK FUEL FOR U-HAUL, LOCATED AT 2019 N. RICHMOND ROAD Director of Economic Development Martin informed Council that the applicant, which is a real estate company associated with U-Haul, is seeking to purchase the building formerly occupied by Walmart, located at 2019 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. The applicant is requesting a Use Variance to allow outdoor storage of commercial vehicles in conjunction with the operation of a mini warehouse facility and outdoor sale and storage of bulk fuel at 2019 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. The 115,600 square foot building was initially constructed in 2994 and vacated by Walmart in 2010, following Walmart's construction of a facility and their move north to the Village of Johnsburg. Director Martin provided Council with a brief narrative of U-Haul's proposed operation, business model, customer base and proposed benefit to the community. Director Martin explained that a Use Variance is required because outdoor storage of trucks for rent, mini warehouse facilities and bulk fuel sales are not permitted uses in the C-3 Zoning Regular Meeting Page 4 January 18, 2016 District, Director Martin noted that the proposed use would fill a vacant building, the assessed valuation of which has decreased by approximately 40$ over the past two years. Staff has met with representatives from U-Haul, which has a similar operation in Crystal Lake, located at Northwest Highway (Route 14) and State Route 31. There is also a newer facility near the Spring Grove Mall in West Dundee, located at State Route 31 and 72. If the property is purchased U-Haul intends to make substantial interior and exterior upgrades to the building and the site to promote its use and brand, but also to substantially increase the assessed valuation of the property, fill a service need in the community and draw customers from outside of the City. Director Martin stated that the biggest impediment to the redevelopment, purchase and occupancy of the former Walmart site has been the land use restrictions Walmart placed on the property, which includes, the property cannot be occupied by a grocery store user larger than 35,000 square feet or a general merchandise user greater than 55,000 square feet. Even if the property is sold to another user or developer by Walmart, these private deed restrictions run with the property for 25 years. Director Martin informed Council that the City of McHenry has no leverage with Walmart to change or alter the restrictions. Director Martin informed Council that Staff has maintained close contact with the broker hired by Walmart to sell the subject property. He has been very forthright working with the City, given the aforementioned restrictions, but at the same time trying to find a user mutually beneficial to the property owner and the City of McHenry. Staff believes it is in the City's best interest and a benefit to Walmart that the site be sold and occupied by U-Haul, which is a viable user. Director Martin noted that U-Haul has not closed a store in its 75-years in existence. Staff has requested that U-Haul reserve outlot space along Richmond Road, which could be subdivided at a later date and sold to a third party user. There appears to be a great demand for outlot space along Richmond Road. On the initial plans submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission, U-Haul depicted 30,000 square feet for a proposed outlot. While the proposed depth of 180' was adequate the size was not large enough to accommodate a viable outlot user. Staff worked with U-Haul to acquire additional outlot space along Richmond Road, as part of the proposed redevelopment of the former Walmart site, which would accommodate at least two users, sharing a parking lot. Staff contacted the broker for Walmart who indicated there would be no issues with outlots at this location. On the revised site plan, submitted to Council, a 45,000 square foot outlot is proposed, which a developer is prepared to purchase pending approval of the Use Variance at 2019 N. Richmond Road. Staff is of the opinion that the additional outlot space will not impair, detract or negatively impact the viability of the proposed U-Haul operation and has spoken with U-Haul regarding visibility and potentially applying for Sign Variances if they can be justified by the requirements for variances in the City of McHenry Sign Ordinance. Regular Meeting Page 5 January 18, 2016 U-Haul is currently in the process of having a comprehensive permanent sign package completed and if variances are required, they will be presented to the Council for consideration at a later meeting. If approved for the proposed Use Variance U-Haul plans on closing the purchase of the subject property within a week following this meeting. Director Martin stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Use Variance to allow outdoor storage of commercial vehicles in conjunction with the operation of a mini warehouse facility, in addition to the outdoor sale and storage of bulk fuel as submitted by AMERCO Real Estate Company, for the property located at 2019 N. Richmond Road (Illinois Route 31), subject to the following conditions: • Size and location of outdoor storage area (truck shunting area); propane storage area and proposed landscaping shall be in substantial conformance with the attached site plan, which shall be incorporated into any Ordinance as an exhibit to be considered by City Council; major deviations from the attached site plan will require amendment to the proposed use variance; • Site shall maintain minimal security lighting, in addition to complying with parking lot lighting standards, while the facility is closed; • Outdoor storage/display shall be limited to U-Haul trucks and trailers in the areas depicted on the site plan; • Storage of chemicals, combustible items and paint are prohibited; • Written approval from the State Fire Marshall shall be required for the bulk fuel storage; • Approved ingress and egress to and from the site along Richmond Road must be confirmed by IDOT; • Any sign variances as depicted on the site plan must be considered and approved by the City Council; • No outdoor storage of any kind shall be permitted west of the existing building; • A revised site plan shall be submitted, depicting 45,000 square feet of contiguous outlot space along Richmond Road in a configuration similar to the 30,000 square foot outlot space depicted on the current site plan, which still allows applicant to utilize space adjacent to Richmond Road for outside display, and including cross access easement language to be granted to and for the benefit of future outlot user(s)/owner(s) to Richmond Road and McCullom Lake Road, prior to Council consideration. Cross -access easement shall be included on a Plat of Easement to be prepared by applicant prior to City Council consideration; and • All City Ordinances, rules, requirements and regulations, including but not limited to: storm water, building, zoning (parking lot lighting, etc.) shall be followed as deemed applicable to the proposed development. Alderman Schaefer stated he is pleased to see the premises filled. Alderman Wimmer opined that Doug Martin is doing a great job in the position of Director of Economic Development. Alderman Peterson stated that many people were unaware and did not understand the restrictions placed on the sales and use of the property by Walmart. Alderman Regular Meeting Page 6 January 18, 2016 Condon concurred with Alderman Peterson. Alderman Peterson and Alderman Condon also complimented Director of Economic Development Martin on an outstanding job. Mayor Low congratulated Director of Economic Development Martin on his efforts. She opined she recognizes the difficulty in filling the vacancy at the site and is pleased with the outcome. Motion by Schaefer, second by Curry, approving the Ordinance granting a Use Variance to allow outdoor storage of commercial vehicles in conjunction with the operation of a mini warehouse facility in addition to outdoor sale and storage of bulk fuel, as submitted by AMERCO Real Estate Company, for the property located at 2019 N. Richmond Road (Illinois Route 31), with the following conditions. • Size and location of outdoor storage area (truck shunting area); propane storage area and proposed landscaping shall be in substantial conformance with the attached site plan, any major deviation(s) from the attached site plan will require amendment to the proposed Use Variance; • Site shall maintain minimal security lighting, in addition to complying with parking lot lighting standards, while the facility is closed; • Outdoor storage/display shall be limited to U-Haul trucks and trailers in the areas depicted on the site plans • Storage of chemicals, combustible items and paint are prohibited; • Written approval from the State Fire Marshall shall be required for the bulk fuel storage; • Approved ingress and egress to and from the site along Richmond Road must be confirmed by IDOT; • No outdoor storage of any kind shall be permitted west of the existing building; • The 45,000 square feet outlot space depicted on the site plan shall be sold or leased to a third party, for the development of a retail, restaurant or other user(s), consistent with the current zoning classification, and cross access easement language shall be granted to and for the benefit of the future outlot users)/owner(s) to Richmond and McCullom Lake Roads. Cross -access easement shall be included on a Plat of Easement to be prepared by applicant and recorded prior to granting a Certificate of Occupancy to Amerco for use of the Subject Property for outdoor storage of commercial vehicles in conjunction with the operation of a mini warehouse facility in addition to the outdoor sale and storage of bulk fuel; and • All City Ordinances, rules, requirements and regulations, including but not limited to: storm water, building, zoning (parking lot lighting, etc.) shall be followed as deemed applicable to the proposed development. Voting Ave: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Regular Meeting Page 7 January 18, 2016 MOTION TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY SIGN VARIANCE FOR U-HAUL, LOCATED Al 2019 N. RICHMOND ROAD Director of Community Development Martin stated that with the approval of the proposed Use Variance by Council for U-Haul, located at 2019 N. Richman Road, U-Haul would like to close on the property and simultaneously commence site and building renovations and begin leasing of rental trucks. U-Haul intends to obtain a temporary Certificate of Occupancy following build out of their leasing office and showroom within the building at 2019 N. Richmond Road, to lease vehicles while completing the interior build out of the storage units in the remainder of the building, as the interior build out is anticipated to take several months. While there are permanent signs that are being constructed, U-Haul is requesting variances to allow four (4) temporary signs for a period of 90-days. Two of the signs would cover the existing freestanding sign bases (one along Richmond Road and one along McCullom Lake Road) and the additional two temporary signs are proposed on the southern and eastern elevation of the building. Director Martin provided Council with details regarding the temporary signage requested by U-Haul. Director Martin informed Council that the property is located on a corner lot and has two road frontages. The property is oddly configured with a business directly to the south, which impedes visibility; the east building elevation is more than 170 feet from Richmond Road and the south elevation is over 400 feet from McCullom Lake Road. There is existing vegetation along both road frontages which impairs visibility. Staff believes the criteria necessary for sign variances has been met by the applicant and supports the requested sign variances. If Council concurs, it is recommended the Temporary Sign Variances be approved to allow four temporary signs consistent with the elevations and dimensions in the sign packs submitted, with the following conditions: • Temporary signs must be removed no later than April 25, 2016; • All signs must be maintained and replaced if they become worn and/or tattered; and • Sizes and locations of the temporary signs shall be consistent with the signs proposed in the application packet. Motion by Wimmer, second by Santi, as presented approving the Temporary Sign Variances to allow four temporary signs consistent with the elevations and dimensions in the sign packs submitted, with the following conditions: • Temporary signs must be removed no later than April 25, 2016; • All signs must be maintained and replaced if they become worn and/or tattered; and • Sizes and locations of the temporary signs shall be consistent with the signs proposed in the application packet. Voting Ave: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Regular Meeting Page 8 January 18, 2016 MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIANCES FROM ARTICLE X ACCESSORY USES, YARDS, AND FENCES TO MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 156, LOCATED AT 4724 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD Director of Community Development Martin informed Council that the subject property, located at 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, is zoned RS-3 and contains a three-story high school and an administration building at the north end of the property. Also, tennis courts, a softball field and two soccer fields are located on the property. In addition to the two principal buildings for District 156 the subject property contains eight accessory buildings and structures. Recently, the high school district began construction on two additional accessory structures. Staff contacted the high school and explained that variances are required to permit the two new structures. Specifically: • variances from Article X. Accessory Uses, Yards and Fences to allow more than two accessory structures/buildings on the subject property; • a variance to exceed maximum permissible height for accessory structures/buildings; as well as, • a variance to exceed the maximum cumulative square footage for all accessory structures/buildings on a residentially zoned property. Staff has been working with the high school. The high school ceased construction of the structures and is applied for the aforementioned zoning relief. It is Staffs opinion that the two proposed structures will not cause any deleterious impacts on abutting land uses and properties. An educational institution of this size requires many types and sizes of accessory buildings and structures to optimize the functionality of the site, in terms of accommodating multiple sports events throughout the year. The property shape is unique and circumstances regarding the use and development of the site relate to this property only and are not found anywhere else in the immediate area. District 156 has been very cooperative in complying with Staff's request to take immediate action to rectify the zoning to address the two additional accessory structures. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval, voting 5-0, of Variances from Article X. Accessory Uses, Yards and Fences to allow eight accessory structures/buildings on the subject property, including two softball dugouts, two mobile classroom trailers, a maintenance garage, a storage shed powered by solar photovoltaic panels, and two press boxes; one adjacent to the softball field at the north end of the site and one adjacent to a soccer field south of the aforementioned press box; and variances to exceed the maximum permissible height for an accessory structure/building, as well as to exceed the maximum cumulative square footage for all accessory structures/buildings on the subject property and any other variances required to maintain the existing uncompleted and previously constructed improvements on the subject property, as well as all previously existing accessory Regular Meeting Page 9 January 18, 2016 buildings and structures constructed prior to the date of this application, as presented by the applicant, subject to the following conditions: • Maximum permissible height for the two press boxes, one adjacent to the softball field at the north end of the site and one adjacent to a soccer field south of the aforementioned press box; not to exceed 21'3"; and • All City rules, regulations and Ordinances, including but not limited to: storm water, zoning, subdivision control and development and the Municipal Code shall be complied with as deemed applicable and enforceable. Alderman Curry suggested rounding up the height of the two press boxes to 22' for simplification. Motion by Condon, second by Curry, as amended, approving the Ordinance granting variances from Article X. Accessory Uses, Yards and Fences to allow more than two accessory structures/buildings on the subject property, to exceed the maximum permissible height for accessory structures/buildings, as well as exceed the maximum cumulative square footage for all accessory structures/buildings on the subject property, with the following conditions 0 Maximum permissible height for the two press boxes, one adjacent to the softball field at the north end of the site and one adjacent to a soccer field south of the aforementioned press box; not to exceed 22'; and • All City rules, regulations and Ordinances, including but not limited to: storm water, zoning, subdivision control and development and the Municipal Code shall be complied with as deemed applicable and enforceable. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF TWO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCHENRY AND MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 156 PERTAINING TO THE SCHOOL BUS LANE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS EXTENDING ONTO OAKWOOD DRIVE; AND, MAINTENANCE OF THE DETENTION AREA AND DRAINAGE DITCH ALONG THE SOUTH BORDER OF WEST CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL Director of Economic Development Martin informed Council that Staff has been working with representatives of McHenry High School 156 to draft two Memorandums of Understanding. The first is for the use of the driveway located at the northwest corner of McHenry High School West Campus, which extends to Oakwood Drive and is intended solely for ingress and egress of school buses. The second is for the maintenance of the detention area and drainage ditch, which extends along the southern border of West Campus, but located on several properties. Regular Meeting Page 10 January 18, 2016 Director Martin stated that over the past decades both of the issues mentioned above have been discussed periodically. With the continued development of the West Campus, such as the addition of accessory structures and renovations to the parking lot, which occurred in 2015, City Staff and staff from District 156 believed it would be advantageous to memorialize the topics in a memorandum format. Both of the issues are important due to the potential adverse impact on the residential areas to the west and south of McHenry High School West Campus. City Staff and staff from District 156 walked the property on West Campus to identify what issues specifically needed to be addressed and subsequently researched the drainage ditch on previously approved Plats of Subdivision. Director Martin outlined the pertinent details of the Memorandums of Understanding to Council. Staff is requesting Council approve the Ordinances authorizing the Mayor's execution of the two Memorandums of Understanding between the City of McHenry and McHenry Community High School District 156. Motion by Glab, second by Santi, approving the Ordinances authorizing the Mayor's execution of the two Memorandums of Understanding between the City of McHenry and McHenry Community High School District 156, pertaining to the School Bus Lane at the northwest corner of McHenry High School West Campus, extending onto Oakwood Drive; and, Maintenance of the Detention Area and Drainage Ditch along the southern border of West Campus High School, as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MOTION TO APPROVE A GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT WITH INTERIORS FOR BUSINESS (IFB) FOR THE PURCHASE OF MUNICIPAL CENTER FURNITURE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,717.08, AND APPROVAL OF A QUOTE FROM IFB FOR THE INSTALLATION AND GARBAGE REMOVAL OF ALL RELATED FURNITURE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,157 Deputy City Administrator Hobson reiterated to Council that recently the bid for construction of the Municipal Center improvements was awarded to Stuckey Construction. As with the Recreation Center, the furniture was not included in the bid for construction in order to avoid significant mark-ups that can occur with this type of equipment. Instead, the City will once again be utilizing a cooperative purchasing entity to provide the opportunity to use nationally and competitively bid contracts for the purchase, in order to allocate the necessary furniture for the project at the lowest possible cost. The General Services (GSA) is a national governmental purchasing cooperative that offers competitively bid and awarded contract with national vendors for commonly purchased products and services allowing government entities to make compliant purchases at a valued rate. Agencies in the State of Illinois are permitted to use cooperative purchasing contracts such Regular Meeting Page 11 January 18, 2016 as GSA as an alternative to bidding per Chapter 5, Act 220k, Section 2 and 3 concerning Intergovernmental Cooperation. The Governmental Joint Purchasing Act (30 ILCS 525) allows members agencies to legally purchase through these contacts without duplicating its own competitive bidding process and requirements. The result of this cooperative effort is a high - quality selection of nationally leverage, competitively bid contract solutions to assist in meeting the ever changing needs of current and future member agencies. Deputy City Administrator Hobson informed Council the total amount for furniture procurement and installation is $17,874.08. The furniture itself is priced at $12,717.08, with installation of the furniture an additional $5,157. Motion by Santi, second by Curry, approving a General Administration contract with Interiors for Business (IFB) for the purchase of furniture for the Municipal Center, in the amount of 12,717.08, with installation of the furniture and garbage removal an additional $5,157, for a total amount of $17,874.08. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low had no Statements or Reports. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports. STAFF REPORTS Deputy City Administrator Hobson informed the Council that applications for membership at the McHenry Recreation Center are ahead of the number projected for the February 29, 2016 opening date. The response to the pre -sale of memberships has been excellent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no Future Agenda Items. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Wimmer, second by Condon, to adjourn to Executive Session, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), to discuss Employment Matters at 7:53 pm. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Regular Meeting Page 12 January 18, 2016 Motion carried. Motion by Condon, second by Wimmer, to return to Open Session at 8:23 pm. Voting Aye: $antl, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council returned to Open Session at 8:23 pm. Motion by Glab, second by Condon, approving the appointment of Ross Polerecky as the Director of Community Development for the City of McHenry e � I�111:�►1►�iL� Motion by Wimmer, second by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm. Mayor