HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/07/1987 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1987 7:30 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, January 7, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. at City Council
Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Lieder, Mtg.
McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Absent: None. City Attendance
staff in attendance were Clerk Gilpin, Park Director Merkel, Chief
Joyce. Absent: Supt. Batt and Attorney Narusis.
Motion by Nolan, seconded by Serritella, to accept the minutes
of the December 22, 1986 Regular Meeting as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Teta, to authorize the Mayor and Agreements
Clerk to enter into an Engineering Design Services agreement with Baxter
& Woodman for preparation of the McHenry Shores area sanitary sewer pro- Sewer Line
ject. Extensions
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Busse asked that Aldermen present their ideas for goals
and objectives for the coming year. Mayor Busse's list was as follows:
1. Completion of the Personnel Policy manual.
2. Expansion of City Hall.
3. Downtown improvements including such things as planting of small
trees and greenery in the downtown business areas, installation
of benches and new trash containers.
4. A drainage study of the entire City.
5. Find a permanent recycling drop-off site.
6. Implement the Chicago Area Transportation Study for improved
traffic flow in the City.
7. Create an administrative position to assist in financial matters
and coordination of day to day City activities with department
heads.
8. Update the Subdivision Control Ordinance.
9. Investigate the possibility of entering into a risk management
insurance pool.
10. Finishing the south wastewater treatment plant facility.
Alderman Nolan agreed with the Mayor's goals and objectives and
added that the City should work closely with the Economic Development
Commission and the Chamber of Commerce in developing a format to promote
the City of McHenry.
Alderman Bolger presented his goals and objectives as follows:
1. Update the City's Comprehensive Plan.
2. Establish a comprehensive drainage plan.
3. Plant live small decorative trees in the business area.
4. Budget and work toward some type of unique holiday decorations.
5. Discuss participation in a July 4th fireworks program.
6. Work with the Township to retain Dial -A -Ride bus service for the
City.
7. Work toward installation of a north bypass route around the City
similar to the former FAP 420 route.
8. Market and develop the McDonald property and other industrial
properties in the City.
9. Give more support and recognition to the McHenry
Beautification Committee.
10. Work toward alleviating overcrowded conditions at City Hall.
11. Improve traffic patterns throughout the City.
12. Improve South Route 31 along the west side of the road.
13. Replace broken curbing on Green Street from John Street south.
14. Extend curbing on Green Street to include Edgebrook School.
15. Re-establish the Purchasing Committee.
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Alderman McClatchey added the following goals and objectives:
1. Work closely with the Economic Development Commission in future
planning.
2. Promote the leaf pickup program that was proposed last fall by
the Environmental Advisory Committee.,
3. Complete the Employee Personnel Policy and hold regular meetings
with employees to keep them informed.
4. Continue to keep City taxes down and watch all expenditures
since revenue sharing funds will no longer be available.
Alderman Teta agreed with the previous goals and objectives that
were mentioned and stressed that the leaf pickup program should be
implemented with the help of county and local groups.
Alderman Serritella listed her goals as follows:
1. Investigate and study methods of improving McCullom Lake.
2. Set a specific time on the agenda for participation by local
citizens.
Alderman Lieder emphasized' his concern about administrative
assistance for City Hall and requested that more working sessions be held
with the City Council throughout the year since good results had been
realized through working sessions with the zoning ordinance revision.
Alderman Smith agreed with the goals and objectives that had
been mentioned but asked that more detailed information be furnished on
where the money would come from to fund some of the projects that were
mentioned.
Alderman Snell suggested looking into installation of curb,
gutter and sidewalks in subdivisions such as Lakeland Park and McHenry
Shores. He also said that the Council had accomplished much in the past
year because of the excellent working relationship between its members.
He hoped this cooperation would continue.
Mayor Busse said that all the goals, objectives and comments
presented tonight would be listed in one document and given to the Coun-
cil for further consideration at a future date. At that time, the
suggestions could be prioritized, studied or turned over to committees
for action.
Appointments Motion by Nolan, seconded by Bolger, to confirm the Mayor's
appointment of Dr. Ralph Morris to the McHenry Library Board to fill the
unexpired term of Karen Kent which terminates on July 1, 1987.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Ordinances Motion by Smith, seconded by Teta, to pass an ordinance
establishing Zoning Board of Appeals hearing fees as follows: $350 for a
Zoning full zoning board hearing, $250 for each recessed meeting, $125 for minor
Matters variation hearings if they can be incorporated with a regular zoning
hearing, $350 for a minor variation hearing if it did not want to be
incorporated with another zoning hearing.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Busse called for a recess at 9:00 P.M. The meeting
reconvened at 9:08 P.M. with everyone still in attendance.
Alderman Serritella presented a Park Committee report.
Purchases- Motion by Snell, seconded by Lieder, to authorize and approve
Park Dept. replacement of a new box on pickup truck #16 at an estimated cost of
$1,000.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Serritella, seconded by Teta, to approve the recom-
mendation of the Park Committee and institute a policy of rules and parks-Auth.,
regulations at the Fox Ridge Park skating area to install the following Regulations,
signs: 1) Skate at your own risk. 2) No hockey after 12 Noon. 3) No Etc.
pets allowed.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Discussion was held on whether or not to participate in the July Fireworks
4th fireworks program. No action was taken.
Motion by Teta, seconded by Nolan, to authorize and approve pay- Employees
ment to Sue Christensen for satisfaction completion of a Business Law I
Course in the amount of $87.
Motion by Nolan, seconded by Teta, to approve the recommendation
of the Chief of Police and authorize Thomas Beyer to register for a Employees
Criminal Justice course at McHenry County College.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Chief Joyce announced that David L. Porter had been hired as a
new patrolman on the McHenry Police Department and would be attending the Employees
Chicago Police Training School. Chief Joyce was also asked to investi-
gate the parking of East Campus High School automobiles on John Street
west of Green Street.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to authorize the City Snowplowing
crews to plow Lakewood Drive. (Outside
City)
Motion by Teta to table the motion until Superintendent Batt and
Attorney Narusis can be present at a meeting. The motion failed for lack
of. second.
Voting on the original motion:
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Serritella, Snell.
Voting Nay: Teta.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Snell, seconded by Teta, to go into executive session
at 9:58 P.M. to discuss property acquisition and pending litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion
at 10:20 P.M.
by Snell, seconded by Smith, to go back into open session
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Nolan, Smith,
Motion by Teta, secc:ided by Snell, to charge $3
vehicle tags from January 8, 1587 to June-30, 1987.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Smith, seconded by Snell, to authorize Sewer Chief
Sludge Gene Hester to take necessary steps to prepare the land for spreading
Management city sludge at the Bill Christy Farm at an approximate cost of $900.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Serritella, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:28 P.M.
CITY CLERK MANR