HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/11/1984 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1984
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order on Monday, June 11, 1984 at 8:00 PM in city hall. At roll call
the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Nolan, Busse, Datz,
McClatchey, Smith, Snell, Serritella. Absent: none. City staff in
attendance were Supt. Halvensleben, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin,
Chief Pasenelli, and Park Director Merkel.
City Clerk Gilpin announced that the Mayor would not be pre-
sent for this meeting.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Nolan, to appoint Alderman Bolger
as temporary Mayor for this meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Snell, seconded by Datz, to accept the minutes of
the June 4, 1984 Regular Meeting as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Attorney Jack Meister appeared on behalf of McHenry Opticians
to request $1.2 million dollars in Industrial Revenue Bonds to construct
a retail building at the corner of Kane and Route 31. The owner of
McHenry Opticians, Matthew Pfeiffer, was also in attendance.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Datz, to pass a resolution authorizing
the Mayor and Clerk to sign a memorandum of agreement for $1.2 million
dollars of Industrial Revenue Bonds for Professional Spectacle Makers Ltd.,
contingent upon.the payment of Retained Personnel fees to the City, and upon
the outcome of the Rostenkowski Mill now before Congress.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mr. Gene Lawson of Tel -Mar Industries appeared before the
Council to request solicitation permit.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Nolan, to issue a thirty day
solicitation permit to Tel -Mar Industries of Rockford.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Supt. Halvensleben gave a progress report on the Country Club
subdivision sewer infiltration project. He was instructed by the Council
to proceed with smoke testing of the sanitary sewers in that area in order
to complete the project investigation.
Motion by Datz, seconded by Serritella, to authorize and approve
payment of $6,909.73 to Baxter and Woodman for engineering fees on the
Green Street Pump Station Grant, to be paid from water -sewer funds.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Council
Meeting
Attendance
Mayor -Temp.
Chairman
Industrial
Revenue Bonds
Solicitation
Sewer Dept.
Repairs,
Improvement
Grants &
Sewer Dept
Repairs,
Improvement
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Smith, to authorize and approve Grants &
payment of $33,588.17 to J.R. Myers for the Green Street Pump Station Grant, Sewer Dept
as recommended by Baxter and Woodman, for partial payment request Number Repairs,
Three (3). Improvemen
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Nolan.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
1wsuits & Attorney Narusis reported that he would be filing two
dg. & Zng. complaints in court against the property owners at 1100 S. Bonita
isc. Violations Drive in McHenry Shores for ordinance violations and to authorize
demolition of the building. He was instructed to proceed immediately
with the filing of the complaints.
Temporary Mayor Bolger called for a recess at 8:50 PM. The
meeting reconvened at 9:08 PM with everyone still in attendance.
arks- Motion by Smith, seconded by Snell, to authorize and approve
per Permits the issuance of two picnic beer permits as requested.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ity Lic. & Discussion was held on amending the "Going Out of Business
rdinances Sale License Permit". Following discussion it was decided not to
change the ordinance.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Datz to pass an ordinance
amending the rules and regulations of the City of McHenry Police De-
partment as presented by Chief Pasenelli.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Supt. Halvensleben reported that the Well #5 pump needed
replacement. Three proposals ,â–ºere submitted by Jos. H. Huemann and
Sons.
ter Line Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey to authorize the
)airs & installation of Red Jacket Submersible Pump Equipment at Well #5 at
tensions a cost of $9,526.75.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Under Committee reports, Chairman of the Park Committee
Nolan reported that she would have a committee report at the next
meeting.
rchases Alderman Snell, Chairman of the Purchasing Committee reported
that a meeting had been held regarding purchase of word processors for
ty Clerk's the Clerk's office. Price proposals were requested from five companies
fice as follows: Applied Micro Systems, $16,980.00. Business Communications,
$18,900.00. IBM, no price quoted. Lanier, $18,555.00. Wang, $17,763.00.
It was the recommendation of the Clerk and the Committee to purchase
the equipment from Wang Laboratories, because the quality of their
equipment was superior, and their software packages were more compat-
ible with the needs of the work in the City Clerk's Office.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Busse, to authorize and
approve purchase of one central processing unit, one printer, and two
work stations from Wang Laboratories at the quoted price of $17,763.00,
with payment to be made from the revenue sharing fund.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Alderman Busse, Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee
reported that his committee had discussed amendments to the zoning or-
dinance, and also considered the off-street parking problem which confronts
businesses built prior to 1951. They also discussed updating of various
building codes.
Motion by Busse, seconded by Nolan, to authorize the City Building
Attorney to prepare ordinances including the updating of the City Code Amend. &
Building Codes, which would include One and Two Family Dwelling Code
of 1983, Illinois Plumbing Code of 1983, National Electric Code of Ordinances
1984, Basic Fire Prevention Code of 1981, Basic Mechanical Code of
1981, and Basic Building Code of 1984.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Lengthy discussion was held on building code regulations Modular Homes
for Modular Homes, but no action was taken.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Smith, to authorize the Street lights
installation of a street light on Front Street across from Freund
Field.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Bolger, Chairman of the Employees Appreciation Employees &
Dinner Committee reported that a tentative date of December 9th at Committees,Aut
McHenry Country Club had been set for a Christmas Party Dinner. He Instruc., etc.
plans to have committee meetings in the near future to discuss plans.
Supt. Halvensleben reported that the compressor on the paint
sprayer was inoperable. It would cost $434.00 for a new compressor,
and $440.00 for a repair package to fix the compressor.
Motion by Snell, seconded by Smith, to authorize and approve Public Works
the purchase of a new compressor for the City paint sprayer at a price Purchases
of $434.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn .
Voting Aye: Bolger, Busse, Datz, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith,
Snell, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:33 PM.
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