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October 1, 2018
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City Council Meeting
October 1, 2018
Call to Order
Mayor Wayne Jett called the regular meeting scheduled for October 1, 2018 of the McHenry City
Council to order at 7:00 pm in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S. Green Street, McHenry,
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Roll Call
Deputy Clerk Meadows called the roll. Roll call: Members present: Alderwoman Condon,
Alderman Devine, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Curry, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Santi and Mayor Jett. Others present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield,
Chief of Police Birk, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Director of Community Development
Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson, Director of
Economic Development Martin and Deputy Clerk Meadows.
Proclamation: recognizing Rotary International's Polio Eradication Efforts and Identifying
October 24, 2018 as World Polio Day in the City of McHenry.
Mayor Jett proceeded to read the proclamation proclaiming October 24, 2018 as World Polio Day
in the City of McHenry and recognized the International Rotary and the Sunrise Rotary for their
humanitarian service and efforts to end polio worldwide along with addressing critical issues as
poverty, health, hunger, illiteracy and the environment in this community and abroad. Mayor Jett
along the Council Members and those in attendance thanked the organizations for their efforts.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Jett proceeded to lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment
Mayor Jett asked if anyone in attendance wished to comment on any items listed on the consent
agenda. Those in attendance offered no comments.
Consent Agenda
Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Motion to amend the action item approved on September 10, 2018 relating to the
donation of funds for Walsh Park as follows: Motion to accept a donation from Kit
Carstens in the amount of $70,000; waive competitive bidding and accept a proposal
from Shore Werks in the amount of $28,600 with a 7% contingency; and, amend the
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget, increasing Fund 280 (Developer Donations) by $45,000, to
undertake improvements to Walsh Park.
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B. September 10, 2018 Council meeting minutes;
C. September 24, 2018 Council meeting minutes;
D. Payment of Bills in the amount of $320,665.02
Mayor Jett asked if any of the Council Members wished to remove any items listed on the consent
agenda for separate consideration. The Council Members offered no comments. There being no
further discussion on the motion, a Motion was made by Alderman Curry and seconded by
Alderman Santi to approve the consent agenda items A-D as presented. Mayor Jett asked if
there was any discussion on the motion. Alderman Curry asked if consent agenda item 6.A.
amended the previous City Council's actions taken at the meeting held on September 24tn
Attorney McArdle replied yes. There being no further discussion on the motion Deputy Clerk
Meadows called the roll. Roll call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Curry, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman
Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Santi, Alderman Devine and Alderwoman Condon. 0-nays, 0-
abstained. Motion carried.
Discussion Only Items
Discussion regarding Article III, Raffles, Section 12-64, Prizes
Chief Birk reported he along with Attorney McArdle and Administrator Morefield had met today
with two VFW representatives to discuss concerns with the Queen of Hearts raffle ticket sales in
which the raffle prize reached over 6 million dollars. The VFW representatives concurred with
the concerns brought forth with regards to traffic, parking, building capacity and pedestrian
safety.
Alderman Schaefer stated that the Northwest Herald recently published an article reporting that
the City of McHenry's American Legion would be hosting a similar raffle. Chief Birk noted that
their raffle is different as they will be selling raffle tickets only one day a week with limited hours.
Alderwoman Condon noted that the VFW's Queen of Hearts raffle ticket sales did place a
hardship on residents that were trying to commute around town. Alderwoman Condon
commented on the fact that she was uncertain what the magic prize limit was. However, she
would like for the Council Members to have an opportunity to review the raffle ticket sales plans
moving forward. Administrator Morefield reported that the VFW's Board will be meeting soon
to discuss the concerns and Staff will work directly with their Board to draft a plan for Council
consideration.
Alderman Glab reported that he has always supported the VFW. However, in his opinion the
recent surge in the VFW's attendance numbers diminished the services they normally provide to
the community. He went on to commend the Police Department in their efforts to direct traffic
and control the crowds.
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Alderwoman Condon noted for clarification that the VFW did pay for all the police services they
received over the course of the Queen of Hearts Raffle ticket sales. Chief Birk confirmed that
Alderwoman Condon's statement was accurate.
Staff Reports
The Staff Members offered no reports at this time.
Mayor and City Council Comments
Neither the Mayor nor the Council Members provided any reports.
Executive Session
Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss probable or imminent litigation as permitted
by 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) and Purchase of Lease of Real Property as permitted by 5 ILCS 120 (C)(5).
Mayor Jett stated at this time he would entertain a motion to enter into executive session to
discuss probable or imminent litigation as permitted by 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11) and Purchase of
Lease of Real Property as permitted by 5 ILCS 120 (C ) (5) with no action to follow.
A Motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Santi to enter into
executive session to discuss probable or imminent litigation as permitted by 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)
(11) and Purchase of Lease of Real Property as permitted by 5 ILCS 120 (C ) (5) with no action
to follow. Roll call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Santi, Alderman Curry, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine and Alderwoman Condon. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion
carried.
The Council Members along with Administrator Morefield, Attorney McArdle, Director Martin,
Director Hobson and Deputy Clerk Meadows entered into executive session 7:30 p.m.
Reconvene/Roll Call
The Council Members along with Administrator Morefield, Attorney McArdle, Director Martin,
Director Hobson and Deputy Clerk Meadows returned to the public meeting at 8:20. A Motion
was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Curry to reopen the public meeting.
Roll call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Curry,
Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine and Alderwoman Condon. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion
carried.
Alderwoman Condon discussed her belief that City Council should consider implementing elected
officials term limits. Attorney McArdle was unclear of the process in which to modify term limits
he will research the State Statutes and report back.
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Adjournment
There being no further public business to discuss, a Motion was made by Alderman Sant! and
seconded by Alderman Devine to adjourn from the public meeting at 8.25 p.m. Roll call: Vote:
7-ayes: Alderwoman Condon, Alderman Devine, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Curry, Alderman
Schaefer, Alderman Glab and Alderman Santi. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Meadows
Mayor Deputy Clerk