HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/18/2016 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
April 18, 2016
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled April 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 Community Development Polerecky,
Director of Finance Lynch, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Chief of Police Jones, City Attorney McArdle
and City Clerk Jones. Absent: City Engineer Pieper.
Mayor Low announced the Pledge of Allegiance will be led tonight by members of Boy Scout
Troop 149, who are working towards a government badge.
CITY OF MCHENRY MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Low read aloud the Mission Statement of the City of McHenry.
PRESENTATION• PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF COMCAST CARES DAY APRIL 30 2016
Mayor Low read aloud a Proclamation in recognition of Comcast Cares Day, April 30, 2016. Ms.
Joan Sage, Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs for the Greater Chicago Region of Comcast
Cable, addressed Council stating on Comcast Cares Day representatives from Comcast, Comcast
employees, their families and friends, together with a host of volunteers from VFW McHenry Post 4600
and GiGi's Playhouse will be celebrating 15-years of making change happen in the communities Comcast
serves.
The work at VFW McHenry Post 4600 will include landscaping with flowers, mulch and bushes
along with some exterior painting. Inside work will include minor cleaning and painting. At GIGI'S
Playhouse work will include cleaning, patching of walls, shelf building and some landscaping. T-shirts and
lunch will be provided to participants. Ms. Sage informed Council that the event begins at 8:30 am and
ends at noon. Ms. Sage thanked the City of McHenry for the donation of mulch. To take part in the
event individuals must be registered by going online to www.comcastinthecommunity.com or by
contacting Ms. Sage at Joan Sage@comcast.com.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one spoke at Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Pay Application #2 to Williams Brothers Construction, in the amount of $1,657,820.54,
for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements;
Be Renewal of Tenant Lease Agreement with Trey & Tom Corp d/b/a Main Street Station,
for the location at 4005 West Main Street, at $950 per month for the term of one year
beginning May 1, 2016, with the option to renew for a second year;
Co Ordinance authorizing the Mayor's execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement for
Dispatch Services between the City of McHenry and the Village of Union;
D. Ordinances authorizing the Mayor's execution of Intergovernmental Agreements for
Dispatch Services between the City of McHenry and Fox River Grove Fire Department,
Cary Fire Protection District and Nunda Fire Protection District;
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E. Special Event Liquor License for outdoor service of alcohol for Nicolino's Trackside
annual Kentucky Derby event on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm;
F. Request from Pioneer Center for Human Services for a temporary use permit to hold the
annual PADS Sleep out for Shelter fundraiser at The Church of Holy Apostles, located at
5211 Bull Valley Road on May 14, 2016 and May 15, 2016, and waiver of all associated
fees;
G. Special Use Park/Picnic Permits;
H. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes, March 28, 2016; and
I. Payment of Bills, in the amount of $529,841.01.
Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding whether additional space would be
required as expansion of services occurs, Chief Jones stated the Department is well suited to go
into the future with the 9-seat McHenry Dispatch Center.
Responding to Alderman Curry's inquiry regarding the rates quoted, Chief Jones
informed Council that presently some of the rates are exact while others are anticipated.
Motion by Wimmer, second by Curry, approving the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS AND ORDINANCE
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4 DECREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS A(2) LIQUOR LICENSES
FROM THREE (3) TO TWO (2) AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSES FROM
TWENTY-FOUR (24) TO TWENTY-FIVE (25)
City Administrator Morefield reiterated to Council that pursuant to Chapter 4 of the City of
McHenry Municipal Code, owners of establishments serving and/or selling alcoholic beverages located
in the City limits shall annually renew their liquor licenses. Applicants and managers are fingerprinted
and all license fees have been paid by establishment owners.
City Administrator Morefield informed Council that Ms. Bernice Zubrzycki, owner of Route 31
Banquets &Conference Center informed Staff they would no longer offer alcoholic beverages as part of
their catering business. As a result, Ms. Zubrzycki requested a transfer from a Class A(2) license (retailer -
caterer) to a Class A license (consumption on premises only and retail sale of packaged liquors).
Class A Beer & Liauor - $1.400
A-1 McHenry County Club
A-2 My Place Bar &Grill
A-3 Fox Hole Tap & Pizzeria
A-4 The Corner Tap
A-5 Buffalo Wild Wings
A-6 The Gambler of McHenry
A-7 Uprooted
A-8 Marzano's
Class F3 Packaeed Beer &Liquor - $800
F3-1 McHenry BP
F3-2 Bull Valley BP
F3-3 Bucky's Express
F3-4 3110 Food Mart
F3-5 Marathon/V4 Gasoline (W. Elm Street)
F3-6 McHenry Marathon (Crystal Lake Road)
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A-9 Bimbo's Bar & Grill
A-10 The Old Bridge Tavern
A-11 Town Club
A-12 After the Fox
A-13 Main Street Saloon
A-14 Lucky Poker
A-15 Route 31 Banquet & Conference Center
A-16 Village Squire of McHenry
A-17 Main Street Station
A-18 N/A
A-19 Buddyz Riverwalk
A-20 Corkscrew Pointe
A-21 Plum Garden Restaurant
A-22 N/A
A-23 Vickie's Place
A-24 N/A
A-25 Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
A-26 The Olive Garden Restaurant
A-27 Nicolino's
A-28 Green Peapod Restaurant
Class Al Beer &Wine - $1,250
A1-1 Lucky Louise's
A2-2 Stuc's Pizza & Ribs
Class A2 Caterer -Retailer - $1,650
�_ A2-1 N/A
A2-2 Chili's Grill & Bar
Beer
&Wine -
$1,500
A2-3
Chain
O'Lakes
Brewing Co.
Class B Packaged Beer &Wine - $700
B-1 Aldi
Class D Beer &Liquor (NFP) - $100
D-1 Liberty Club of McHenry
D-2 McHenry American Legion Post #491
D-3 VFW Veterans Club, Inc.
Class F1 Packaged Beer &Lipuor - $1,100
F1-1 Binny's Beverage Depot
F1-2 McHenry Liquors, Inc.
F1-3 Liquor & Wine Place
F1-4 Sam's Liquors & Wine
F1-5 Family Food Mart
F1-6 Gill Liquor
Class F2 Packaged Beer &Liquor
F2-1 Shamrock Convenient Food &Liquor
F2-2 Osco Drug Store
F2-3 Jewel Food Store
Class G1 Beer & Lipuor — Service Bar - $700
G1-1 Island Cafe
G1-2 Cucina Rosa
G1-3 La Hacienda
G1-4 Windhill Restaurant
G1-5 Green Street Cafe
G1-6 Brunch Cafe
G1-7 Sakura
G1-8 Kim & Patty's Cafe
G1-9 The Patrons Mexican Restaurant
Class H Beer &Wine Onlv - $700
H-1 Sushi King
H-2 The Hickory Pit
H-3 N/A
H-4 Stella's Place
H-5 Meat & Potato Eatery
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F2-4 CVS Pharmacy #10470
F2-5 Walgreens
F2-6 Midtown Food and Liquor
F2-7 La Huerta Carniceria
F2-8 Angelo's Fresh Market
F2-9 Meijer Store #218
F2-10 Riverside Shop-N-Go
Motion by Wimmer, second by Schaefer, approving the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low extended thanks to the Council and the community for their support during her
husband's illness.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Schmitt informed Council that spring brush pick-up has begun in the
City of McHenry.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab suggested that it may be time for the Council to take a closer look at the
regulation of video gaming establishments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Wimmer, second by Santi, to adjourn to Executive Session, pursuant to 5 ILCS
120/2(c)(21), regarding the review of Executive Session Minutes and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss
Employment Matters at 7:15 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Wimmer, second by Peterson, to return to Open Session at 7:53 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council returned to Open Session at 7:53 pm.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 pm.
Voting Aye: Jam i, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 pm.
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City Clerk