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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/05/1989 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1989 8:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting and Public Hearing for the Appropriation Ordinance was called to order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, July 5, 1989 at 8 P.M. at City Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Absent: McClatchey, Smith. City staff in attendance were Director Batt, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Chief Joyce, Finance and Personnel Administrator Vitas, Director of Development Greenwood. Absent: Park Director Merkel, Building and Zoning Officer Halik. Mayor Busse called to order the Public Hearing for discussion on the proposed ordinance for the Annual Appropriation for the fiscal year 1989-90. The draft of the proposed ordinance was distributed to every Alderman at the last meeting and was on display for inspection at the City Clerk's Office for the past ten days. Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Northwest Herald Newspaper on June 23, 1989. Several revisions were suggested by the Aldermen. Under Executive and Legislative, the line item for Aldermen's salary was raised from $35,000 to $40,000. On page 6 under Developer Donation Fund, the line item for School Donations was raised from $600,000 to $750,000; Under Park Donations Fund, the Petersen Park land acquisition line item was raised from $175,000 to $200,000 and Creekside Park improvement line item was from $10,000 to $20,000; On page 8 under 1986 Sewer Construction Fund, the line item entitled Construction in Progress was raised from $1,400,000 to $2,300,000. Approximately 75 people were in the audience for the Appropriation Ordinance Hearing. The following people addressed the Council: Frances Larsen of 2312 Riverside Drive and Marie Thomas of 825 N. Plymouth Lane who questioned whether the School Boards were getting the interest from developer donation funds collected by the City. Busse informed them that at the present time the interest was being retained by the City for administration of the funds. That could be changed by an amendment to the existing ordinance. Joe Stanek of 1316 N. Millstream Drive asked questions on the Motor Fuel Tax Fund appropriations under Front Royal Drive and Elm Street realignment and Route 31/120 Bridge over Boone Creek line items. Busse informed him that the Front Royal Drive and Elm Street realignment was for the straightening out of Front Royal Drive to make a 4-way intersection with Industrial Drive and Route 120. The line item under Route 31/120 Bridge over Boone Creek was for the City's share of work to be done when the State of Illinois replaces the bridge west of the Fire House. Stanek also questioned the line item under the Capital Development Fund for South Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion in the amount of $4,000,000. Busse informed him that the Council had authorized Baxter & Woodman to begin work for a 10,000 P.E. expansion of the new South Wastewater Treatment Plant because proposed growth in the City requires immediate expansion. Stanek also raised questions about the 1984 water revenue bonds for the purchase of the Lakeland Park Water Company. Mayor Busse answered his questions about the refinancing and lowering of interest rates for the purchase of the Lakeland Park Water Company which resulted in the bonds being paid off one year sooner than under the old bond ordinance. Deanna Gardner of 406 Shepherd Hill asked numerous questions about the operating budget and the Appropriation Ordinance but expressly about the line item entitled Potential Annexation East of Fox River. Ms. Gardner appeared to be spokesman for many people in the audience. It was their concern that with a $10,000,000 line item for Potential Annexation East of the Fox River, the Fox Bay Development was going to be annexed and developed in the next fiscal year. Mark Bauer of 2809 Kama and John Schroeder of 902 N. Green Street also raised questions and concerns about the $10,000,000 line item. Mayor Busse explained that the Appropriation Ordinance was meant to cover all emergencies and did not mean that any of the funds would be expended according to the amounts in the ordinance. The Appropriation Ordinance is meant to cover any and all expenses which might arise during the year. The City's budget is approximately $11,800,000. The proposed Appropriation Ordinance was approximately $38,500,000. The Appropriation Ordinance is required by State Statutes so that if funds become available, the money can be expended. Wednesday, July 5, 1989 Page 2 Mayor Busse said the Council was taking the prudent method as it has done in past years and doing what is required according to State Statutes, the City Attorney and the Illinois Municipal League which is to anticipate all possible expenses during the coming year. Right now the funds are not available for many of the projects in the appropriation ordinance but in the event the money does become available, State Statutes require that it must be appropriated or it cannot be spent. Karen Burns of 706 S. Emerald Drive asked if the Appropriation Ordinance could be amended during the year. Mayor Busse said yes but only in times of emergencies where life or property is threatened. Alderman Lieder, Chairman of the Finance Committee, explained to the audience that the City can not expend more money than it receives. Relative to Fox Bay questions, he informed the audience that the City Council has not discussed Fox Bay and he has assured eveyone that there will be many open meetings before any action is taken on Fox Bay. Nothing will occur before the public has the opportunity to have input to the Council. Eleanor Perry of Whispering Oaks questioned when Sussex and Ashley Drives would be resurfaced. Director of Public Works Batt informed her the work would be done this summer. Mayor Busse adjourned the Public Hearing for the Appropriation Ordinance at 9:07 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:16 P.M. for Regular Council Meeting business. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Teta, June 21, 1989 Regular Meeting as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder. Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. to accept the minutes of the Teta, Patterson, Motion by Lieder, seconded by Bolger, to pass a Resolution setting the parade route with IDOT for the Annual Fiesta Day Parade on Sunday, July 23, 1989 as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Donahue, to pass a Resolution authorizing a "Subordination Change on the Classic Products Inc. CDAP Grant First Position Security Interest from the Richmond Bank to the Bronson -Gore Bank in Prospect Heights" as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Donahue, to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass an ordinance granting a sideyard variation to John and Judy Huff for property located at 818 N. Logan Street as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella, Busse. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Jack Bucaro appeared on behalf of the Green Street Merchants and Service Association requesting partial closing of Green Street on August 20, 1989 from 1 to 6 p.m. for a promotion known as taste of Green Street. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to approve the Green Street Merchants and Service Association request for closing of Green Street on August 20, 1989 from 1 - 6 p.m. as presented. Wednesday, July 5, 1989 Page 3 Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Teta, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance amending Sections 10-18 and 10-20 of the Municipal Code concerning burning of leaves as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Teta, Serritella, Busse. Voting Nay: Lieder, Patterson. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Donahue, seconded amending Chapter 7 of Municipal Code burning of construction waste material Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. by Teta, to pass an ordinanca Sections 7-24 and 7-25 concerning as presented. Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Motion by Teta, seconded by Donahue, to pass a ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 17-6 and 17-7 concerning deposit for security on zoning signs furnished for Zoning Board of Appeals hearings as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Lieder, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 7-132 concerning requirement for exit doors on residential units as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Teta, Lieder, Busse. Voting Nay: Patterson, Serritella. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella, to authorize and approve block parties for the following: June 15 in Brittany Park on Shore, Sherman and Brittany Drives; Saturday, July 29 on Windhaven Court. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by approve the extension of Letter of Credit on of $32,500 with an expiration date of December Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Donahue, to authorize and Malibu Court in the amount 31, 1989 as presented. Teta, Patterson, Motion by Patterson, seconded by Donahue, to authorize and approve the hookup of Better Graphics Company to the fire alarm panel at the McHenry Police Station. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Alderman Lieder, Chairman of the Finance Committee, was instructed to consider raising the fees and establishing conditions for hookup to the Police alarm board. At the present time many false alarms are handled by the Police Department and recently businesses out of town are requesting service from the McHenry Police Department alarm board. The Finance Committee will discuss the issue and report back to the Council. Wednesday, July 5, 1989 Page 4 Motion by Patterson, seconded by Donahue, to pass an ordinance annexing a triangular piece of land owned by Robert and Linda Funk on north Riverside Drive contingent upon receipt of a deed to the City for Riverside Drive right-of-way. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Patterson, to approve the Recapture Strategy for revolving loan funds as proposed by the Community Development Assistance Program under the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Patterson, to authorize the City to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the McHenry Township Road District for snow plowing and pavement striping services and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign said agreement. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella, to authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids on the installation of a sidewalk along Crystal Lake Road so the sidewalk will be completed prior to the opening of Riverwood School this fall with the project to be funded from the Road and Bridge Fund. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by approve the picnic beer permits as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Donahue, to authorize and Teta, Patterson, The Amoco Annexation hearing which was scheduled for this evening was recessed to Wednesday, July 12, 1989. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella, to go into executive session at 10:13 P.M. to discuss personnel, property acquisition and possible litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Bolger, to go back into open session at 11:50 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella, to authorize the Mayor to notify Reliance Insurance Company that they are to perform under their bond and complete the South Wastewater Treatment Plant project since Wm. Zeigler & Son had filed a voluntary default notice with the City of McHenry. Wednesday, July 5, 1989 Page 5 Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Smith, McClatchey. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:51 P.M.