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REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1985 8 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, July 31, 1985 at 8 P.M. in city hall.
At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, McClatchey, Council Mtgs
Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Absent: Lieder. City staff in Attendance
attendance were Supt. Halvensleben, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Park
Director Merkel. Absent: Chief Joyce.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Smith, to accept the minutes
of the July 17, 1985 Regular Meeting as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
The report and recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals
concerning the application of McHenry Health Care Foundation and Lee
F. Sutliffe & Associates Inc. for amendments to the City of McHenry
Zoning Ordinance were taken under consideration by the Council.
Attorney Jeff Ladd, representing McHenry Villa, was in attendance.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Nolan, to concur with the Ordinances
recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass ordinances Zoning Ord.
amending the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance for classification,
special use, and height variation as requested in the petition pre-
sented by McHenry Health Care Foundat,ion,and Lee F. Sutliffe & Assoc-
iates.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Kevin Bauer, manager of the Rusty Nail Inn softball team,
addressed the Council requesting permission to hold a 12" softball
tournament for the weekend of August 2, 3, & 4, 1985 at Knox Park. A
concession stand selling beer and hot sandwiches would also be run
during the tournament. Dram shop insurance certificate was presented
for the tournament.
Motion by Snell, seconded by Nolan, to approve the request Parks-Auth,
of Rusty Nail Inn softball team for a tournament in Knox Park on Etc.
August: 2, 3, & 4, 1985.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Serritella, to approve the
request of St. John the Baptist Church for connection to the monitor Police Dept
panel in the McHenry Police Department for a fire alarm system. Misc.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
At a previous meeting, the City Council instructed Baxter &
Woodman to notify the contractor of Elevated Tank No. 2 that a chain
link fence around the elevated tank was not to be installed but
instead some other sort of ladder enclosure should be used. Baxter &
Woodman presented a letter to the Council dated July 22, 1985 which
included a copy of the contractors letter showing a credit of $2,580 Grants
for the fence deletion and an addition of $3,780 for the protection Water Dept.
plates and ladder enclosure. The changes resulted in a net addition Improv.
of $1,200 to the contractor.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Snell, to approve the
additional cost of $1,200 and instruct the contractor to install a
ladder enclosure device as recommended by Baxter & Woodman.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Alderman Bolger, Chairman of the Utilities Committee,
requested that T.P. Mathews, owner of the McHenry Shores Water
Company, be requested to paint the water tower in McHenry Shores
because the structure is badly in need of repainting.
annexations Motion by Nolan, seconded by Snell, to authorize a final
extension to Don Gerstad and Residential Development Group until the
4inding August 7, 1985 meeting for a reply on payment of their annexation fee.
reek Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Superintendent of Public Works Halvensleben reported that
two bids had been received for the Sewer Treatment Plant Improvements
Centrifuge Building and Aeration Piping.
Wm. Zeigler & Son, Inc. $288,000
Seagren/Shales, Inc. $318,500
Bid Opening
Awarding Motion by Bolger, seconded by Smith, to accept the low bid
and award the contract to Wm. Ziegler & Son, Inc. in the amount of
Sewer Dept- $288,000.
repairs & Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Improv. Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Bids were also received for the automatic supervisory con-
trol system equipment for the Water Department. Four bids were
received.
Amount of Bid Days for Deliver
Automatic Control Services $21,450.00
Dynamic Systems, Inc. 22,885.00 140
Healy -Ruff Company 23,344.00 120
S-P-D Industries, Inc. 32,500.00 120
4ater Dept. Motion by Nolan, seconded by Snell, to approve the low bid
Improv. and award the contract to Automatic Control Services in the amount of
$21,450 contingent upon their ability to change the days of delivery
Bid Opening from 180 to 120.
Awarding Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Three bids were received for the 1985 Summer Street Mainte-
nance Program as follows:
Peter Baker & Son $133,894.34
Curran Contracting 128,902.54
Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. 119,730.39
Bid Opening Motion by Snell, seconded by Nolan, to accept the low bid
� Awarding and award the contract to Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. in the amount of
$119,730.39 for the 1985 Summer Street Maintenance Program.
Street Maint. Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Repair Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
)rdinances Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to pass an
traffic ordinance revising the half year vehicle sticker purchase date due to
legs. the 1 112 year change over.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Snell, to ratify the
action taken at the last Council Meeting and pass an Ordinance to
advertise for bid for sale of the two lots owned by the City of
McHenry in Orchard Heights.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Ordinances
Sale of City
Property
Discussion was held on the City's policy of only hiring Employees
employees who reside within city limits. Following discussion, it
was decided by a majority of the Council that the residency
requirement should remain City policy as previously observed.
Mayor Busse discussed a letter from James Althoff concerning
a zoning problem on property known as the Ben Miller Farm on Mill
Street in McHenry. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Zoning Matters
Council and the City Attorney that the only way the zoning could be
changed was through a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing.
Motion by Snell, seconded by Smith, to approve the request McH. Co. Assoc.
of Pioneer Center for permission to sell beer and wine at their fish for Retarded
boils in the Pearl Street Park on Friday, August 9 & 23 from 5 P.M.
to 8:30 P.M. contingent upon the receipt of a dram shop insurance Parks-Auths.
certificate. Etc.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Motion by Nolan, seconded by Snell, to pass an ordinance Ordinances
amending the Motor Vehicle Code regarding stop signs and yield Traffic Regs.
intersections.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Attorney Narusis reported that he had been in contact with McHenry Lakes
Attorneys on the McHenry Lakes Estates industrial property and has Estates
been informed that clean up of the lot at the corner of Oak and
Orleans Street was to begin this week.
The following dates were set for Committee Meetings:
Personnel Committee - Tuesday, August 6, 1985, 7:30 P.M. Purpose:
Consider grievance from a police officer; Finance Committee - Monday,
August 5, 1985, 7:30 P.M. Purpose: Discuss proposed Levy Ordinance;
Park Committee - Monday, August 12, 1985, 7:30 P.M. Purpose:
Consider fall programs and park improve- ments.
Alderman Teta, Chairman of the Building & Zoning Committee,
gave a report on a Committee Meeting held Monday, July 29, 1985.
Motion by. Snell, seconded by Smith, to authorize the Supt. Water Dept.
of Public Works to advertise for bids on water looping of the Repairs & Ext.
Hillcrest waterline as soon as possible.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Bid Auth.
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Motion by Snell, seconded by Smith, to authorize the Water Dept.
Superintendent to advertise for bids on Well House No. 9 in Lakeland Improv.
Park.
Bid Auth.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Sidewalks Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Smith, to ratify action
taken by the Supt. of Public Works and approve an additional $200
cost for a sea wall on the cities right-of-way on the west side of
the river on the Pearl Street Bridge.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Snell, to authorize and
approve the following bills as presented.
GENERAL FUND
20297 McHenry State Bank
34,945.00
20298
McHenry State Bank
9,737.50
20312
"Trilogy"
225.00
20334
McHenry Specialties
71.69
20335
Illinois Bell Telephone
609.55
20336
Northern Illinois Gas
23.64
WATER
SEWER FUND
2995
Gary Lang Chevrolet
6,392.57
3004
Illinois Bell Telephone
341.74
3005
Northern Illinois Gas
14.07
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by
Ordinances nance amending Section 2-76.2 of the
Employees compensatory time off for police officer
s
Alderman Bolger was instructed to review conditions at the
Green Street Parking Lot to determine if a request by McHenry Savings
Bank for changing of the limit for parking in the lot from two hours
to four hours was possible. He will report back at the next meeting.
Parks- Motion by Snell, seconded by Serritella, to authorize and
Beer Permits approve issuance of a picnic beer permit as requested.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell,
Serritella. Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Lieder.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:06 P.M.
- WMAQUAIVES