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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/31/1983 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1983 8:00 P.M. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. City staff in atten- dance were Supt. Halvensleven, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Chief Pasene'Ili and Park Director Merkel. In the absence of Mayor Stanek,Smith made a motion, seconded by Serritella, to appoint Alderman William Bolger to act as Temporary Chair- man for this meeting. Voting Aye: Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Pass: Bolger. Absent: None. Motion carried. 'The regular meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Temporary Chairman Bolger at 8:08 P.M. on Tuesday, May 31, 1983 at City Hall. Council Meeting Attendant Mayor -Ten Chairmar !Motion by Datz, seconded by Busse, to accept the minutes of the May 16, 1983 Regular Meeting as presented. Voting Aye: Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Bolger. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Attorney Dan Curran from the law firm of Holmstrom & Green addressed the Council on behalf of Ronald Bykowski, James Schaid and Theodore Schweder to request $1,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the acquisition and development of the old Jewel Tea property located at 3718 W. Elm. Motion by Smith, seconded by Datz, to pass a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement for $1,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Bykowski, Schaid and Schweder with the stipulation that the borrowers will immediately deposit with the City Clerk the sum of $2,500 to be used toward defraying retained personnel expenses with the minimum in the fund not to fall below $1,000. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Datz, seconded by Nolan, to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision as presented by the Northern Propane Gas Company for their lot at 4003 W. Main Street. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mrs. Lori Cross of the McHenry Area Jaycee Women's Club addressed the Council concerning an application for an infant seat distribution program grant with the Illinois Department of Transportation. Motion by Serritella, seconded "by McClatchey, to authorize the Council to enter into an agreement with the McHenry Area Jaycee Women's Club and the Northern Illinois Medical Center for the development of a funding request to the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety for implementation of an infant safety seat distribu- tion program with the stipulation that the City be reimbursed for all the costs it incurs by the McHenry Area Jaycee Women's Club within one year. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: Busse, Datz. Absent: None. Motion carried. Resoluti Ind. Rev Bonds Plats Grant Agreem Tuesday, 'lay 31, 1983 Page 2. iexations Motion by Smith, seconded by Nolan, to pass 4 Ordinances annexing & 4 separate properties on Victoria Street at the following addresses: finance 2921 W. Victoria - Lots 68 and 69, McHenry Golf Course Subdivision; 3003 W. Victoria - Lots 70 and 71, McHenry Golf Course Subdivision; 3015 W. Victoria - Lots 75, 76, 77 & the W 10 ft. of Lot 74 in McHenry Golf Course Subd.; 3009 W. Victoria - Lots 72, 73 & E. 30 ft. of Lot 74• Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. thoriza- Motion by Nolan, seconded by Snell, to authorize and approve the ions & expenditure of co -sponsoring a bus with the McHenry Plaindealer for H. Cty. transportation to the City of McHenry Historical Day at the McHenry storical County Historical Museum in Union, Illinois on June 5, 1983. ciety Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. nd Expenses Motion by Serritella, seconded by Smith, to purchase a piano immedi- ntracts ately,to be used at City Band Concerts,from Charles Jacobsen at a cost. of $225. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Acting Chairman Bolger called for a recess at 9:23 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:33 P.M. with everyone still in atten- dance. point- Motion by Smith, seconded by Nolan, to concur with the Mayor's nts & appointment of John Coughlin of 4303 W. Crystal Lake Road to fill the brary unexpired term of Janice Wegener on the McHenry Public Library Board, and & The term to expire 7-1-85. brary Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. W Club Discussion took place on the VFW request for $1,500 toward the Lease Lease Agreement for use of the ball fields at the VFW grounds. At a previous meet- reement ing the Council voted to donate $750 toward this project with the stipula- tion that the VFW be informed that this would be the last year that tie City would participate in this Lease Agreement. It was the Park Committee recommendation to remain with the $750 donation and Alderman Bolger was authorized to hand deliver the check and explain the Council's position on this matter. wer Dept. Alderman Datz, former Chairman of the Utilities Committee reported pairs, on a proposed construction plan for health facilities at the Sewer Plant. tc. A lunchroom, sitting room, locker room, shower and toilets would be in- stalled. He reported that the construction would cost approximately $15,000 to $20,000 and that Baxter & Woodman was requesting $4,000 to draw up plans and specifications for the project which would be located between two buildings at the Sewer Plant. Alderman Bolger, who is now Chairman of the Utilities Committee asked that the matter be held over until the June 6, 1983 meeting so that his committee could further study the matter. Alderman Snell, Chairman of the Purchasing Committee, reported that there had been a meeting to discuss purchase of squad cars for the Police Department. Motion by Nolan, seconded by Busse, to authorize and approve the Tuesday, May 31, 1983 Page 3. purchase of 7-1983 Dodge Diplomat squad cars from Schaumberg Dodge at an approximate cost of $51',393 including the trade—in of 7 present squad cars with payment to be made from the following funds: Revenue Sharing Fund $26,312 General Fund $22,581 Vehicle License Fund $2,500 51,393 Voting Aye: Nolan, Busse, Datz, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: Smith, McClatchey, Bolger, Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by Datz, to authorize and approve the purchase of a new grease gun for the Public Works Dept. at a cost of $594. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: McClatchey. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by Snell, to authorize and approve the payment of $488.92 to Thomas Bolger, Collector for the Lakeland Park Special Assessment Fund. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Serritella, seconded by Busse, to authorize and approve the payment of $390 as reimbursement to Sgt. Patrick Joyce for his comple- tion of a Criminal Justice Course at Aurora College. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:18 P.M. Mayor , Clerk Purchases Police Dept. Revenue Shar Public Worl Purchases Bond Payment Employee Police D Misc.