HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/16/1991 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, January 16, 1991 at 8:00 P.M. 1n City Hall.
At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Donahue, Teta,
Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Serritella, Patterson. Absent: None. City
Staff in attendance were: City Attorney Narusis, City Clerk Gilpin, City
Administrator Peterson, Chief Joyce, Director of Public Works Batt,
Building and Zoning Officer Halik, Park Director Merkel. Absent: None.
During the ten minute public input session, Anton Rebel of 4009 Maple
Avenue commented on the Council's action of not requiring sidewalks or
annexation fees for the Tonyan Industrial Park -North annexation which the
Council approved at the January 9, 1991 Special Meeting. Alice
Howenstine reported on the recycling program and announced that Wal-Mart
will become a collection point for recycling items and for corrugated
cardboard. The collection of magazines could be done this summer if the
City agrees to pay a $300.00 sponsorship fee.
Mayor Busse recessed the meeting at 8:06 P.M. at the request of the
Aldermen to listen to a radio speech by President George Bush addressing
the nation on the status of the Persian Gulf War. The Meeting reconvened
at 8:14 P.M. with everyone still in attendance.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the Consent
Agenda as follows:
- Approve the January 2, 1991 Regular Meeting Minutes as
presented;
- Approve the Payment of Bills as presented;
- Approve the December Treasurer's Report as presented;
- Approve the December Budget Report as presented;
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Director of Public Works Batt introduced the new Maintenance Worker
for the City Street Division. He was Glen Brauer of 1910 Orchard Beach
Road, McHenry.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Donahue, to grant the variation request
of Kevin E. Mayoros of 707 Country Club Drive to allow a driveway width
of 32' instead of 20'.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Patterson, to grant the variation
request of Russell S. Jurco of 1606 Leonard Street to allow installation
of a 42" picket fence in the front yard.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella to recess this Council
Meeting until Wednesday, January 23, 1991 at 8:00 P.M. due to the
seriousness of the Persian Gulf War and the breaking news on that war.
Voting Aye: Donahue, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Teta, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey.
Absent: None.
Motion did not carry.
It was suggested that the Building and Zoning Committee reconsider
the issue of not allowing picket fences in front yards.
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Motion by Serritella, seconded by Patterson, to deny the variation
request of Todd Intravartolo of 2902 W. Gregg Street to reduce the
setback to allow a dog run on his property.
Voting Aye: Teta, Smith, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, McClatchey, Patterson.
Absent: None.
Motion did not carry.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Donahue, to grant the variation request
for a dog run to Todd Intravartolo at 2902 W. Gregg Street conditioned
upon the following:
- Receipt of a letter from the neighbors stating they do not
object to the dog run placement;
- Receipt of a document stating that if the residence is sold
the dog run will be put back into compliance with the City
Ordinance;
- If a complaint is issued by some future resident against the
dog run, 1t will be put back into compliance with the City
Ordinance;
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Patterson, to table the motion.
Voting Aye: Teta, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson,
Serritella.
Voting Nagy: Bolger, Donahue.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Wayne and Yvonne Weiler of 3503 W. Beach Drive addressed the Council
to request annexation of approximately 2.34 acres of land located at the
southeast corner of Green Street and West Beach Road. The Weilers were
instructed to contact City Staff to find out what the proper procedure is
for their annexation request.
Kenneth Ehredt of 3220 W. Bull Valley Road addressed the Council
requesting annexation of approximately 6 acres of land on West Bull
Valley Road. He was instructed to contact the City Clerk's office for
instructions on the proper procedure for annexation.
Attorney Thomas Rupp, representing the Knox Trust addressed the
Council concerning the annexation of approximately 69 'acres of land
located on the northwest and northeast corners of Bull Valley Road and
Green Street. A concept plan was presented for the Council's review.
Rupp was instructed to proceed to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of
Appeals for the regular annexation procedure.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Patterson, to pass an ordinance
amending the number of patrolmen on the McHenry Police Force from 20 to
21.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nagy: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to approve the revised
City of McHenry Organizational Chart as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lieder, approving the Job Description
for the Maintenance Worker to perform cleaning, supply ordering, and
maintenance services for the new City Hall, and to authorize advertising
and recruitment for the position.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Patterson, to approve the purchase
of four replacement police squad cars through the State Joint Purchasing
Program at a cost of $45.555.72 as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Patterson left the meeting at 9:43 P.M.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Smith, to authorize and approve
payment to Legat Architects as partial payment on their contract with the
City for interior furnishings and telephone/data systems services in the
amount of $6,564.50 as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Patterson.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Patterson.
Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
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