HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/05/1992 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, February 5, 1992 at 8:00 P.M. in the McHenry
Municipal Center Council Chambers. At roll call the following Aldermen
were present: Bolger, Donahue, Locke, Lieder, Adams, Patterson,
Serritella. Absent: Smith. City Staff in attendance: City Clerk
Gilpin, City Attorney Narusis, City Administrator Peterson, Director of
Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Public Works Batt, Chief of
Police Joyce. Absent: Director of Building and Zoning Halik.
No one signed up for the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Donahue, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda
as follows:
- Approve the January 29, 1992 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes as presented;
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
ANNEXATION OF SOUTH 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION
Mayor Busse called to order a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
annexation of 20 acres of land known as the South 31 Industrial Park
Subdivision. In attendance were petitioners Robert Tonyan and Gerard
Zimmerman, as well as their attorney Mark Saladin.
On January 9, 1991. the City Council held a Public Hearing to
consider an annexation petition by Tonyan Partnership for annexation of
20 acres of land located north of the Cypress Medical Property. The City
Attorney and the City Administrator reviewed the ordinances, annexation
agreement, and preliminary plat presented by the petitioners. The
materials conformed to the City Council's previous discussion and
approval. During discussion, the petitioners agreed to grant a 20 foot
easement between Lots 49 and 50, and so designate on the final plat.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Donahue, to pass an ordinance
providing for the approval of an annexation agreement between the City of
McHenry and McHenry State Bank under Trust #1181, for South 31 Industrial
Park Subdivision as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Patterson, to pass an ordinance
providing for the annexation of 20 acres of land known as South 31
Industrial Park Subdivision, as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Donahue, to pass an ordinance providing
for the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance, and for variation of the
Subdivision Control Ordinance to zone the subdivision known as South 31
Industrial Park to the I-1 Industrial District classification.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
The Public Hearing was concluded at 8:15 P.M.
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PROPOSED ANNEXATION AND CONCEPT PLAN
A group from Inland Partnership presented a concept plan for proposed
land uses and zoning categories for a 56-acre parcel located on the south
side of McCullom Lake Road, east of Petersen Park and west of the Fawn
Ridge Apartments known as the former King Farm property. A mixed use
development was proposed for the site, including RS-2 Zoning for 14.6
acres, with a total of 72 housing units; RM-2 Zoning for 14.9 acres with
a total of 138 units; and 12.7 acres for Professional Offices. In
attendance at the meeting were Matthew Fisconi, Assistant Vice President
of Inland Group; his attorney Daniel Bauer; attorney Sam Diamond, local
representative for the group; and Bob Grossman, Land Planner. The
petitoners made a presentation and indicated they had no intention of
developing the property, but were merely seeking annexation, zoning, and
approval of a concept plan so they could market the property. Ten issues
were raised by the staff at a preliminary meeting held with the
petitioner, their attorneys, and the land planner. These points were
discussed at length, but the purpose of the presentation was to determine
whether or not the Council wanted to send the proposed annexation to the
Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals to continue the annexation
procedure.
Motion by Donahue, seconded by Serritella, to instruct the Inland
Group to proceed to the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals
to continue annexation proceedings.
Voting Aye: Adams, Serritella, Bolger, Donahue,
Busse.
Voting Nay: Patterson, Locke, Lieder.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
TIME EXTENSION FOR LETTER OF CREDIT
Martin Woods Unit II requested that they be granted a five month
extension to complete public improvements in that subdivision. The
improvements were to be completed by March 7, 1992, and the developer was
asking for an extension to July 31, 1992 to install a final asphalt lift
for the development.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to grant an extension from
March 7, 1992 to July 31, 1992 for the completion of public improvements
in Martin Woods Unit II.
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
None.
Smith.
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FRONT STREET HATER MAIN
The 1989 Master Plan for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems
prepared by City Engineers Baxter & Woodman identified a number of water,
sewer, and stormwater improvements needed in the community. These
improvements were prioritized in the plan as First Level, Second Level,
or Third Level priorities. The installation of a 12" water main on Front
Street from High Street south to approximately St. Paul's Avenue was a
First Level water priority. This project was included in the 1991-92
Budget at an expected cost of $200,000.00. Installation of this water
main on Front Street would result in significant water looping
improvements to the City's water system.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to approve entering into an
Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter & Woodman at a cost not to
exceed $6,000.00 for the design and bidding for the section of water main
on Front Street from High Street to approximately St. Paul's Avenue, and
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement.
Voting Aye
Voting Nay
Absent:
Motion carried.
Bolger, Donahue,
Adams, Patterson,
None.
Smith.
Lieder, Locke,
Serritella.
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MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Busse announced that the City of McHenry has been upgraded from
a suburban to an urban area. The City is now designated in the Round
Lake Beach Urban Area.
The Landmark Commission submitted a request to Mayor Busse for
Council approval to have Landmark Commission Plaque #15 awarded to John
Swierk for the West McHenry State Bank building at 3922 West Main Street.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Landmark
Commission's request to issue Landmark Plaque #15 to the West McHenry
State Bank building, as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
A liquor license issued to the West End Pub under manager Gregory T.
Cappello, was cancelled and an application for re -issue of that liquor
license was made by Terry Wilborn d/b/a The New West End Pub.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Adams, to cancel and re -issue the West
End Pub Class "A" liquor license at 4820 W. Elm Street to Terry Wilborn
of 8201 Huntley Road, Crystal Lake.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
The Mayor presented a copy of a proposed employment contract reran
intergovernmental agreement for a McHenry Area Youth Commission
employee. It was the Council's consensus that the contract was
acceptable as presented.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Patterson, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee,
presented minutes from November 18, 1991 and December 3, 1991 Committee
Meetings. It was the recommendation of the Committee that the City
Council adopt the National Recreation and Park Association's Standards
and Classification Guidelines which could be incorporated into the body
of the developing McHenry Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Director
MerKel was asked to gather material and submit it to the Council for its
review.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
City Administrator Peterson reported that Park identification signs
would be erected in the very near future. Signs will also be erected
where future City water towers might be placed.
Developer donation checks will be distributed to the schools,
library, Fire District, and Parks Department at the end of February.
These fees have been collected over a one-year period of time. The
schools will receive a check for $404,897.00; the library, $41,153.00;
the Fire District, $27,800.00; and the Parks Department, $184,844.50.
Peterson also reported on a staff meeting between Director Batt, Carl
Moon of Baxter 6 Woodman and himself concerning extension of water lines
from Tonyan Industrial Park to the west side of Green Street to within
1,320 feet of the proposed Foxview Highlands subdivision, and the
proposed Fuhler subdivision. It was the consensus of the Council to have
the staff proceed with the plan for extension of the water line as
proposed.
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HOOKUP TO POLICE ALARM BOARD
Motion by Donahue, seconded by Bolger, to approve the request of St.
John the Baptist Catholic School for hookup of a fire alarm system to the
McHenry Police Alarm Board.
Voting Aye
Voting Nay
Absent:
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bolger,
9:52 P.M. to discuss
pending litigation.
Voting Aye
Voting Nay
Absent:
Motion carried.
Bolger, Donahue,
Adams, Patterson,
None.
Smith.
Lieder, Locke,
Serritella.
seconded by Locke, to go into Executive Session at
sale of City property, property acquisition, and
Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
None.
Smith.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Locke, to go back into Open Session at
11:47 P.M.
Voting Aye
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
None.
Smith.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Patterson, to authorize the City
Administrator to get an MAI appraisal on a piece of property owned by Ken
Bruce which is adjacent to the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. .
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Locke, to authorize the City
Administrator to advertise the sale of the former City Hall property,
with the sale to be made by sealed bids to the highest bidder, with the
City to reserve the right to reject any inappropriate bids, with bids to
be submitted by 5:00 P.M. April 1, 1992, and bid opening to be that night
at the 8:00 P.M. City Council Meeting.
Voting Aye
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Bolger, Donahue,
Adams, Patterson,
None.
Smith.
Lieder, Locke,
Serritella.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Patterson, to direct the City
Administrator and City Attorney to attend a County Zoning Board of
Appeals Hearing to oppose the Anest proposal to zone property for a gas
station on the southeast corner of Bull Valley Road and Route 31 which
would also have a license to sell liquor.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Donahue.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
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Alderman Serritella expressed concern with the issuance of a liquor
license to the West End Pub unless steps were taken to inform the new
owner that the establishment needed to be operated with much tighter
control than it has been in the past.
The City Administrator informed the Council of a matter that will be
coming up at a future Council meeting, at which time the Council would be
asked to approve a change in ownership for property in the McHenry
Corporate Center Business Park, as required by its annexation agreement.
Motion by Adams, seconded by Patterson, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Smith.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
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