HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/20/2016 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
June 20, 2016
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled June 20, 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, Director of Economic Development Martin, Director of Community Development
Polerecky, Director of Finance Lynch, Director of Public Works Schmitt, City Attorney McArdle,
City Engineer Pieper and City Clerk Jones. Absent: Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Chief of
Police Jones.
CITY OF MCHENRY MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Low read aloud the Mission Statement of the City of McHenry.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one spoke at the Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Ascertaining Prevailing Wages in the City of McHenry (820 ILCS 130);
Be Authorization for the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the purchase of boat ramp
permit rights on the Fox River/Chain of Lakes, between the City of McHenry, Village of Lakemoor and Village of
Johnsburg; and authorization to request, if needed, an extension of the deadline to complete the boat ramp
installation from the current date of December 16, 2016;
C. A System Purchase Agreement and Change Order Labor Agreement with MIDCO and purchase of replacement power
switches from MNJ Technologies for the installation of a new Mitel MiVoice Business telephone system, for the total
amount of $74,685.65;
D. Resolution for participation in the Pearl Street/Lincoln Road Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program;
E. Pay Application No. 4 to Williams Brothers Construction, in the amount of $1,948,236,67, for Wastewater Treatment
Plan Improvements;
F. Temporary Use Permit for Outdoor Sales at 3436 Shoppers Drive (Dick's Sporting Goods);
G. Special Event Liquor License to VFW for outdoor consumption of alcohol on July 9, 2016;
H. Request from St. Patrick's Church to host a block party and temporary closure of Washington Street, between Green
Street and Court Street on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm;
I. Park Special Use/Beer and Wine Permits;
J. April 25, 2016 and May 16, 2016 City Council meeting minutes;
K. May 23, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes;
L. Approval of Payment of Bills, in the amount of $2,394,323.84; and
M. Issuance of As -Needed Checks, in the amount of $2,091,783.62.
Alderman Curry requested that Item B on the Consent Agenda be pulled for further
discussion and voted on as a separate item.
Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry regarding the timing of the Pearl Street/Lincoln
Road Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program, Director of Public Works Schmitt stated
funding is slated for 2018.
Motion by Curry, second by Condon, approving Consent Agenda, Item A and Items C
through M, as amended.
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Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None
Abstaining: None
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Wimmer opined that he is pleased to see the Boat Ramp Permit Rights
moving forward. Alderman Peterson and Alderman Condon concurred.
Alderman Santi opined that he does not understand the involvement of the Village of
Johnsburg. Mayor Low stated that the City of McHenry has been attempting to acquire a boat
ramp in excess of 10-years to facilitate the use of the park that has been sitting unused waiting
for the installation of a boat ramp. City Attorney McArdle informed Council that a jurisdictional
dispute has been ongoing involving all parties to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the
exception of the City of McHenry. To resolve the dispute, the parties enlisted the assistance of
the City of McHenry.
Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding whether the Village of Johnsburg
would have no rights with the exception of use of the boat ramp, Mayor Low responded
affirmatively.
Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding how the boat ramp would be
monitored, City Administrator Morefield stated that Council would ultimately make that
decision.
Alderman Schaefer stated he has no issue with the Intergovernmental Agreement and is
pleased to see the acquisition moving forward.
Alderman Curry opined that having the boat ramp is a good idea, but he has similar
concerns as Alderman Santi regarding the participation of so many entities in the Agreement.
Responding to Alderman Curry's inquiry regarding how the cost of maintenance of the boat
ramp would be covered, City Administrator Morefield stated the goal is to cover maintenance
A the boat ramp, etc., through fees charged to access and use the boat ramp.
Responding to Alderman Schaefer's inquiry regarding whether an exchange would be
reciprocal if one of the other entities in the future acquired a boat ramp on the Fox River and
City Attorney McArdle stated that nothing reciprocal has been written into the contract.
Motion by Wimmer, second by Condon, approving Item B of the Consent Agenda,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the purchase of
boat ramp permit rights on the Fox River/Chain of Lakes, between the City of McHenry, Village
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of Lakemoor and Village of Johnsburg; and authorization to request, if needed, an extension of
the deadline to complete the boat ramp installation from the current date of December 16,
2016, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None
Abstaining: None
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FROM 120 WEST, INC.
D/B/A THE SPORTS PAGE BAR & GRILL, LOCATED AT 2314 W. ROUTE 120, AND APPROVAL OF
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS A LICENSES IN EFFECT FROM 25 TO 26
City Administrator Morefield informed Council that Mr. Ted Arvanitis, President of 120
West, Inc., is in attendance and has submitted an application for a Class A Liquor License to
operate The Sports Page Bar & Grill, located at 2314 W. Route 120, which is the former site of
Firewood Restaurant. City Administrator Morefield stated that the property has been vacant
since December 2015.
City Administrator Morefield informed Council that Mr. Arvanitis has over 20 years of
sports bar management experience and for over 15 years has successfully owned and operated
The Sports Page Bar & Grill in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Upon approval, Mr. Arvanitis informed
Staff that he intends to add video gaming to the business; however, he remains committed to
maintaining his successful business plan to bring good food and a sports entertainment
destination to its customers.
Mr. Arvanitis is conversant with the Illinois Liquor Control Regulations, including new
state requirements that go into effect on July 21, 20161 that will require all employees of State
liquor licensed businesses to obtain BASSET certification. Mr. Arvanitis has met with Mayor
Low, has been fingerprinted by the McHenry Police, has paid all associated fees and presented
all required documentation. City Administrator Morefield noted Staff contacted the Arlington
Heights Village Manager's office and was told the Mr. Arvanitis is an outstanding member of
the business community and a great supporter of local community events. No incidents or
violations have been reported at his business in Arlington Heights.
Responding to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Arvanitis stated the restaurant will offer a
full menu of items together with daily lunch and dinner specials.
Mayor Low informed Council that she had an excellent meeting with Mr. Arvanitis and
wished him success in his venture.
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Motion by Curry, second by Santi, granting a Class A Liquor License as presented and
approving the Ordinance increasing the number of Class A Liquor Licenses from 25 to 26.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None
Abstaining: None
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HR GREEN, INC., FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,100, FOR THE MILLSTREAM DRIVE SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLICLY BID THE PROJECT
Director of Public Works Schmitt informed Council that during the routine cleaning and
televising of the sanitary sewer main on Millstream Drive it was discovered that approximately
173 linear feet of 10" clay tile sanitary sewer main was beginning to show signs of failure and
infiltration, including the sanitary sewer manhole located on Millstream Drive, just south of
Clearbrook Street. Unfortunately, a cured in place (CIPP) liner would not be able to repair this
section of sanitary sewer main line and the open excavation method must be used.
Director Schmitt informed Council that the 2016/2017 Public Works Utility Division
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes $50,000 for sanitary sewer manhole rehabilitation
and $110,000 for sanitary sewer main line rehabilitation.
HR Green, Inc. has submitted a Professional Services Agreement for the Millstream
Drive Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The scope of the work includes engineering design,
bidding services and construction observation services. The engineering services fee is a time
and material amount not to exceed $22,100.
Responding to Alderman Curry's inquiry regarding the overall cost of the project, City
Engineer Pieper stated the estimated total construction cost is $144,000.
Responding to Alderman Curry's inquiry regarding whether this type of project could be
handled by the proposed City Engineer, Director of Public Works Schmitt stated it would
depend on the workload the proposed City Engineer had at the time and suggested the
proposed City Engineer might be involved in the design process.
Motion by Wimmer, second by Schaefer, approving the Professional Services Agreement
with HR Green, Inc., for the Millstream Drive Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, in an
amount not to exceed $22,100, and authorization to publicly bid the project, as presented.
Voting Ave* Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
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Not Voting
Abstaining
Absent:
Motion carried.
None
None
None.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low stated the beginning of the summer concert series was well attended and
announced this Thursday's entertainment, Hans and the Hormones, is sponsored by Buss Ford.
Mayor Low encouraged attendance at the Day at Petersen Farm on Sunday, June 26tn
Mayor Low stated this is an interesting event and the Landmark Commission devotes a lot of
effort in making it successful.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Schaefer informed Council a Public Works Committee meeting was held prior
to tonight's Council meeting and minutes would be forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Morefield welcomed
with newly hired IT individual, Aaron Greve,
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
IT
Manager, Ed Larson to the meeting, together
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Not Voting: None
Abstaining: None
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 pm.
Mayor
City Clerk