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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/13/1988 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1988 8:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, July 13, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Lieder, Council McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella, Smith. Absent: Teta. City Meeting staff in attendance were Supt. Batt, Attorney Narusis, Adm. Assistant to Attendance City Clerk Marth, Finance and Personnel Adm. Vitas, Park Director Merkel arrived at 8:55 p.m. Chief Joyce and Clerk Gilpin were absent. Motion by Serritella, seconded by Nolan, to approve the minutes of the July 6, 1988 Regular Meeting as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella, Smith Voting Nay: None Absent: Teta, Lieder (on this motion only) Motion carried. One hundred thirteen sealed bids on the sale of ten parcels of City property were opened and read by Mayor Busse. Since there were so many Sale of City bids, Mayor Busse stated that the decision on awarding the bids would Property take place at the July 18, 1988 Council Meeting. Mayor Busse called for a recess at 9:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:13 p.m. with everyone still in attendance. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Nolan, to approve the Class "G" (service bar only) Liquor License application of Donald J. Folz for Don's Submarine Sandwich Factory which will be located in the old St. Liquor Lic. Regis Pub building at 1237 N. Green Street. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella, Smith Voting Nay: None Absent: Teta Motion carried. Dave Kozlowski presented a report on the recycling grant in which he stated that during 1986-87, which was a non -grant year, they recycled 313 tons. During the 87-88 grant year (11 months) they recycled 456 Recycling tons which is a 50% increase. The State of Illinois was very pleased Project with the results, not only with the volume or recycling but also with the cooperation received from all groups and individuals. Mayor Busse stated that tonight's agenda item of awarding the bid for South Wastewater Treatment Plant is not necessary because the "Resolution of Intent to Award Contract for South Wastewater Treatment Plant" passed by the City Council on June 13, 1988, awarded the bid to Wm. Ziegler & Son, Inc., and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract upon "receipt of approval and endorsement of the contract award by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency." This approval and endorsement was received by the City on July 8, 19PP and as authorized in the Resolution, the signatures of Wm. Ziegler & Son, Inc. are being secured by Baxter and Woodman and then the City will execute the contract without need for further approval. Motion by Serritella, seconded by McClatchey, to approve a Resolution, as presented, accepting and authorizing the execution of a Grant Agreement between the City and the Environmental Protection Agency for $10,000 of the $320,000 grant application made by the City, regarding the design and construction of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant. (The remaining $310,000 will be made available as soon as the funds are released by the State.) Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella, Smith Voting Nay: None Absent: Teta Motion carried. Sewer Plant - South Sewer Plant South Resolutions Wednesday, July 13, 1988 The Mayor announced that, after a discussion with Fire Chief Fireworks Bennett, there will be no fireworks display during Fiesta Days because the fire hazard is too high. At the Mayor's request, Public Works Supt. Batt updated the Council on the problems with Well 6 that should be taken care of by next week. Water Batt also recommended that for the time being we continue some sort of Service water use restriction. Mayor Busse stated that after he sees the results of how much water is being pumped next week when Well 6 goes back on line, he will come back to the Council with a recommendation. Alderman Lieder reported on the Finance Committee meeting held Water/ prior to the Council meeting on School District 15's request for the Sewer City to waive approximately $17,000 in Capital Development Fees on the Misc. new school being constructed in Winding Creek 5. Lieder stated that it was the Committee's recommendation to allow School District 15 to hook up to sewer and water now provided they agree to pay the Capital Development Fees that the Council will decide the School District is to pay at a later date. The School District did agree to this condition and will pay the connection and meter fees when they apply for the hook up permit. Motion by Lieder, seconded by Nolan, to allow School District 15 to Water/ connect to City sewer and water now, with the payment of the connection Sewer and meter fees in the amount of $2,950, subject to the condition that Misc. the School District will pay whatever Capital Development Fees are determined by the City Council at a later date. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella„ Smith Voting Nay: None Absent: Teta Motion carried. Developer Alderman Lieder stated that he had also contacted School Districts Donations 15 and 156 and the Library Board to ask whether they would participate with the City in the costs and revenues study related to growth and development. The study was estimated to cost approximately $30,000 by the Real Estate Research Corporation. He stated they all supported the concept but asked that more information be supplied and that other study firms be contacted for their prices and what services they would provide. Alderman Lieder also reported that the TIF (Tax Increment Tax Increment Financing) contract for the Fox Bay project needed revisions and Mr. Lee Financing Brown of TESKA Associates, Inc., and Attorney Narusis are to get together to clarify the language and get the contract back to the Council soon. Park Director Merkel reported that the Department of Conservation was out to review the boat launch site on our grant application for the purpose of possibly making recommendations and/or changes. Hopefully, Park no changes will need to be made and the awarding of the grant should Improvements take place sometime in late September or early October with construction to begin next summer. Motion by Nolan, seconded by Bolger, to accept the recommendation Purchases- of Supt. Batt and purchase a Industrial Scientific 3-range (02, H2S, Sewer Combustible) gas detector for the Wastewater Treatment Plant for Plant $1,550.00 from Vallen Safety Supply Co. of Chicago, which was the lowest price proposal. Voting Aye Voting Nay Absent: Motion carried. Bolger, Lieder, Serritella, Smith None Teta McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Parks- Motion by Patterson, seconded by Lieder, to approve the Beer Permits picnic beer permits as presented. Wednesday, July 13, 1988 ✓age 3 Voting Aye Voting Nay Absent: Motion carried. Bolger, Lieder, Serritella, Smith None Teta McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to have Supt. Batt excavate the City right-of-way in front of 3613 Waukegan St. to Water Line determine if the water utility is at the proper depth to keep the water Extensions & from freezing in winter, and, if it is not, to lower the utility to the Repairs proper depth of 5 112 feet. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella, Smith Voting Nay: None Absent: Teta Motion carried. Alderman McClatchey asked if the Police Department had completed the traffic study at Mill and Crestwood. Mayor Busse replied that he Police Dept. - would check with Chief Joyce when he returns on Monday and report back Misc. to the Council. Mayor Busse was asked by Alderwoman Serritella if he would also talk to the Chief about increased patrolling on that portion of Route 120 between Ringwood Road and Meadow Lane since there were several accidents there recently, one of them being a fatality. Motion by Smith, seconded by Patterson, to go into executive session at 10:39 p.m. Executive Session Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella, Smith Voting Nay: None Absent: Teta Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to go into open session at 11:07 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella, Smith Voting Nay: None Absent: Teta Motion carried. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to have Park Director Merkel and Mayor Busse redefine the Park Department's three job Parks-Misc. descriptions and bring them back to the Council for approval. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella, Smith Voting Nay: None Absent: Teta Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Serritella, Smith Voting Nay: None Absent: Teta Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.