HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/11/1988 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1988 8:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, May 11, 1988 at 8 P.M. at City
Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger,
Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Absent: None. City staff in attendance were Supt. Batt, Attorney
Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Park Director Merkel., Chief Joyce, Finance and
Personnel Administrator Vitas.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to let three
people in the audience speak concerning proposed boat rental project
on McCullom Lake for a total of 10 minutes.
Voting Aye: Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Bolger.
Motion carried.
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Thomas Lichtenstein of 409 Flanders Road, Joe Moerschbacher of
Lakewood Subdivision and Juanita Adams of McCullom Lake, addressed the
Council and expressed opposition to the proposed boat rental project on
McCullom Lake. Pete Kasper of Lakeland Park expressed support of the
boat rental.
Motion by Patterson, seconded
recommendation of the Park Committee and
row boats, four pedal boats and one 9.9
for lifeguard use.
Voting Aye: Nolan,
Voting Nay: Bolger,
Absent: None.
There being a tie vote, the
did not carry.
by Nolan, to approve the
authorize the purchase of three Parks-Misc.
horsepower outboard motor boat
Lieder, McClatchey, Patterson
Teta, Smith, Serritella.
Mayor cast a nay vote and declared the motion
Mayor Busse called for a recess at 9:02 P.M. The meeting
reconvened at 9:16 P.M. with everyone still in attendance.
Motion by Nolan, seconded by Lieder, to accept the minutes of
the May 2, 1988 Special Meeting as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Failed
Motions
Tom Fleming, City ESDA Director, gave a report on seminars he
has attended at the State of Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster ESDA
Agency and one presented by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA). He also suggested that four warning sirens be purchased and
installed throughout the City. Presently there are only two in the
City. He is also working on a local government mobilization plan.
Attorney Tom Zank and his client, contractor Gary Doud,
addressed the Council with a concept plan for a multi -family development Zoning
on Bull Valley Road west of Crystal Lake Road. He is seeking RM-1 zoning Matters
for construction of 28 to 32 townhouse type apartments. He was directed
to contact the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for hearing
dates.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Teta, to approve the
recommendation of Baxter & Woodman and reduce the Brittany Heights Unit 1
Letter of Credit from $81,471 to $40,064 minus the amount previously Letter of
submitted by the developers for streets lights and street signs Credit
($15,000), thereby reducting the Letter of Credit to $25,064.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder„ Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Serritella, to authorize the Mayor
to enter into a contract with Clark Outdoor Co. for mosquito control of Contracts
that portion of the city limits which lies in Nunda Township at a cost
not to exceed $1,974.50. Mosquito
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith, Abatement
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Plan
Commission Mayor Busse announced the number of members on the Plan
Commission was being reduced from 11 to 7 members due to the retirement
and residency change of four previous members.
Proclaimations Mayor Busse proclaimed the week of May 15 - 21, 1988 as Tourism
Week in McHenry County.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Lieder, to approve the bid of
Althoff Industries for shower room improvements at Knox Park at a cost of
Parks- $1,850.
Improv. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Parks- Motion by Lieder, seconded by Teta, to authorize Park Director
Auth. Merkel to Contract for water sampling at Peterson Park Beach and West
Beach Park.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Lieder, to authorize and
Parks- approve issuance of beer picnic permits as presented.
Beer Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
Permits McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by McClatchey, to approve
Liquor issuance of a liquor license to the McHenry Fiesta Day Board for Fiesta
Contr. & Day activities as previously presented.
Lic. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Teta, seconded by Nolan, to concur with the Mayor's
Appts. appointment of Alderman Lieder to serve as a city representative along
Youth with the Mayor himself on the McHenry Area Youth Commission.
Comm. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Executive Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to go into executive
Session session at 10:40 P.M. for the purpose of discussing property acquisition
and pending litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Patterson left the meeting at 10:40 P.M.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to go back into open
session at 12:02 A.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Patterson.
Motion carried.
City Hall Motion by Lieder, seconded by Serritella, to authorize the Mayor
Bldg to contract with an architect of the Mayor's choice for the purpose of
Program obtaining cost estimates and other data for construction of a new city
hall building.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Patterson.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Patterson.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:03
MAYOR