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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/05/1991 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 1991 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, June 5, 1991 at 8:00 P.M. in City Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Locke, Lieder, Smith, Adams, Serritella. Patterson arrived at 8:15 P.M. Absent: Donahue. City Staff in attendance were: City Attorney Narusis, City Clerk Gilpin, City Administrator Peterson, Director of Building and Zoning Halik, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Absent: Chief Joyce, Director of Public Works Batt. Mayor Busse called to order a Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the issuance and sale of $2,065,000.00 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Madey Enterprises, Inc. who plan to construct a building in the McHenry Corporate Center. In attendance for the hearing were Mr. & Mrs. Ben Madey from Polymer Colors, and their attorney, Frank Wirtz. Mayor Busse asked if there were any comments from the audience concerning the issuance of these bonds. There was no response. He asked the City Clerk if any written comments had been presented to her office. She replied that none had been received. Since no written or oral comments were presented concerning the issuance of the Industrial Revenue Bonds, Mayor Busse adjourned the Public Hearing at 8:07 P.M. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to pass a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $2,065,000.00 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Madey Enterprises, and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke, Smith, Adams, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Donahue, Patterson. Motion carried. During the ten minute Public Input Session, Mayor Busse read a letter from Anton Rebel concerning the clean-up of Boone Creek on June 1. The turn out of people to assist in the project was very disappointing. Only about 6 people showed up. Motion by Lieder, seconded by Locke, to authorize the Mayor to send a thank you letter to Anton Rebel and the people who worked on the clean-up of Boone Creek on June 1, 1991. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke, Smith, Adams, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Patterson, Donahue. Motion carried. Patterson arrived at 8:15 P.M. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lieder, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: - Approve the Minutes of the May 29, 1991 Regular City Council Meeting; - Approve the Minutes of the May 21, 1991 Special City Council Meeting; - Approve the City Administrator's attendance at a seminar in Chicago on June 18 and 19 at an estimated cost of $195.00; - Approve the City Adminsitrator's attendance at an International City Management Association Annual Conference in Boston on September 22 - 26, with approval of the expenses for that conference to be approved at a later meeting when estimated costs are known. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke, Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Donahue. Motion carried. Lorene Marcinek, Recreation Supervisor for the Parks and Recreation Department, presented a report to the Council on the new programs that are being offered this summer as well as an update on the programs in progress. June 5, 1991 Page 2 The Fox Valley Freeway Corridor Map was displayed for the Aldermen to review. Mayor Busse provided background information about the feasibility study that is being -conducted on the proposed Fox Valley Freeway. The study is scheduled for completion in 1992. As part of the Phase I study, a narrowing of the corridor was proposed. Busse, who serves on the local government working group as a part of the Citizens Advisory Committee which is studying the Fox Valley Freeway, reported on information he had received from meetings he had attended. The general public is encouraged to participate in the study, and serve in an advisory role to IDOT. A public information center is being opened in West Dundee, across from the former Chateau Louise property. Exhibits, maps, and data for the public to view will be on display and IDOT representatives will be there to answer questions. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to pass the Annual Prevailing Wage Ordinance, as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke, Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Donahue. Motion carried. Motion by Serritella, seconded by Locke, to instruct Park Director Merkel to have the Knox Park swimming pool open annually on Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke, Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Donahue. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella, to go into Executive Session at 9:15 P.M. to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke, Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Donahue. Motion carried. Motion by Lieder, seconded by Patterson, to go back into Open Session at 9:53 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke, Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None.. Absent: Donahue. Motion carried. Mayor Busse called for a Special Meeting on Monday, July 8, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss goals, objectives, priority setting of major projects, and review of Council procedures. City Administrator Peterson reported that a Committee Meeting of the Whole would be held on Bretons Drive on Thursday, June 6, 1991 to discuss the drainage problems on that street with the developer and concerned residents of the area. Motion by Smith, seconded by Adams, to adjourn at 10:08 P.M.. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Locke, Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Donahue. Motion carried.