HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/10/1991 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, April 10, 1991 at 8:00 P.M. in City Hall.
At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Donahue, Teta,
Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Lieder arrived at 8:15 P.M.
Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Attorney Narusis,
City Clerk Gilpin, City Administrator Peterson, Director of Public Works
Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Building and
Zoning Halik. Absent: Chief Joyce.
During the ten minute Public Input Session, Alice Howenstine of 4614
N. Pioneer Road, McHenry, addressed the Council to remind them of the
magazine drive, which the City is sponsoring on Saturday, April 20, 1991
at West Campus parking lot from 9:00 - 1:00 P.M. She asked for
volunteers from the City Council and Staff to work at this magazine drive.
Director of Pubic Works Batt introduced two new employees, John
Harrison, who is the Maintenance and Building Custodian, and Keith Ely, a
new Public Works Street employee.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Teta, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
Approve April 3, 1991 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
as presented;
Approve the Career Development Program Payouts to Officer
Thomas Byer as Police Officer I at $500.00; Officers William
Stahlman, Thomas Jenkins, William Brogan, and Roland Wood, as
Police Officer II at $750.00 each; and Officer Jeffrey
Forester as Police Officer III at $1,000.00; and;
Pass Resolutions of Recognition for the following Landmark
Commission members who recently resigned: Nancy Fike,
Donald Porter, and Susan Goldberg.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Alderman Lieder arrived at 8:15 P.M.
Katie McKean, of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, addressed the
Council to request permission to hold the eigth annual "Battle of the MDA
Stars" fund raising event on Sunday, June 9, 1991 at Petersen Park
beach. In addition to the MDA Stars competition, they have requested
permission to sponsor a Chili Cook -Off to benefit MDA. This program will
be open to the public and no admission will be charged. A request has
been made to allow the sale of beer to participants and spectators. All
picnic, special event, and temporary beer license forms have been
submitted. MDA was also made aware that Dram Shop Insurance will be
required. A complete list of activities and description of the programs
was presented to the Council. Sponsors for this event are TCI of
Illinois from McHenry, and Rinella Beverage Company (Budweiser) of
Mundelein.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the request and
grant permission for use of Petersen Park for the MDA fund raising event,
on the condition that a Dram Shop Insurance Certificate is provided, and
to waive the fee for this fund raising event, but to require that a
$100.00 fee be deposited for clean-up.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Rick Tuttle, General Manager of TCI, appeared before the Council to
update it on TCI operations and programs. He explained the various
methods of customer service, public relations, billing conversion, rates,
channel changes, and fiber optic construction. Mayor Busse thanked him
for appearing before the Council, and felt that this should be an ongoing
method of communication between the City Council and the cable company.
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Motion by Smith, seconded by Donahue, to approve a reduction in the
Letter of Credit for Biscayne Highlands from $295,000.00 to $41,999.00,
subject to the City's receipt of an open-end guarantee bond in the amount
of $40,469.90, as recommended by Baxter d Woodman.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Teta, to approve entering into a
Field Construction Services Agreement with Smith Engineering for off -site
sewer and water extension for the new Municipal Center at a cost not to
exceed $5,000.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nagy: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Lengthy discussion took place on updating of the Park Developer
Donation requirements. Park Director Merkel noted that the current
Developer Donation Ordinance for parks requires one acre donation of land
for every 100 of ultimate population. This formula has been used since
the ordinance was adopted in 1979. The ultimate population figures are
derived using a formula published by the Illinois School Consulting
Service. Merkel presented information which illustrated how the changes
in this formula over the years has actually reduced the amount of land
that is required for donation by the City. The current park acreage is
249.55 acres, which equates to 1.54 acres per 100 population. It was
felt that the ratio should now be updated to relate to current trends.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Teta, to adopt the 1.5 acres per 100
ultimate population as a minimum donation requirement for park land as
presented.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Donahue, to table the motion.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Smith, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Teta, Lieder, McClatchey, Patterson.
Absent: None.
There being a tie vote, Mayor Busse cast a 'Nay" vote and declared
the motion did not carry.
Voting on the original motion:
Voting Aye: Teta, Lieder, McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Donahue, Smith, Serritella.
Absent: None.
There being a tie vote, Mayor Busse cast an "Aye" vote and declared
the motion carried.
Alderman Lieder scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting for Monday,
April 15, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers, as an Executive Session
to discuss Employee Salary and Fringe Benefit Package.
Alderman Patterson announced that the Park Committee Meeting would be
held on Monday, April 22, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss Summer Park and
Recreation Programs.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the use of
Petersen Park for the annual Easter Seals Softball Marathon on May 4 and
May 5, subject to the receipt of a Dram Shop Insurance Certificate and to
also waive the fee.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nary: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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City Administrator Peterson was instructed to develop a plan in which
to handle people who would be unable to hook up to the McHenry Shores
sewer system prior to the deadline date which is June 8, 1991.
Alderman McClatchey announced that the 3rd ward would hold an Open
House on Wednesday, April 17, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 10:03 P.M.
MAYOR