HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/02/1987 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1987 8:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, September 2, 1987 at 8 P.M. at City
Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger,
Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Absent: None. City staff in attendance were Supt. Batt, Attorney
Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Park Director Merkel, Chief Joyce.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Nolan, to accept the minutes of the
August 19, 1987 Regular Meeting as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Julia Johnas of McHenry Library District addressed the Council
concerning a commemorative book for the United States Constitution
celebration which will contain signatures of City Officials and people
who use the Library. The book will be kept in the Library archives. All
of the Aldermen and City Staff in attendance signed the book.
Robert Fry of 513 Brookwood Trail addressed the Council to
request a fence variation to construct a 6 foot high cedar fence along
his front yard at Bull Valley Road.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Lieder, to grant the fence
variation request of Robert Fry as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Superintendent Batt presented a request to have the Northwest
Municipal Conference include four city vehicles in their auction which
would be held either in Schaumburg or Evanston because the City of
McHenry does not have enough items on hand to conduct its own City
auction.
Council Mtg.
Attendance
Variations
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Teta, to pass two ordinances Ordinances
authorizing the sale by public auction of personal property owned by the
City of McHenry - one for a date of either October 3, 1987 at Schaumburg Sale of City
and the other ordinance for a date of Saturday October 31, 1987 atProperty
Evanston and to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to accept a
bid lower than the minimum value stated in the ordinances if the
circumstances at the time seemed to merit it.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McCTatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Teta, seconded by Nolan, to accept the recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Works and jointly purchase road salt from
public
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Nolan, seconded by McClatchey, to accept the
public Works
Superintendent of Public Work's recommendation and submit a sponsorshipPurchases
fee of $50 to the Northwest Municipal Conference for their services.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Lions Club addressed the Council to request installation of
their information sign at the southwest corner of Front and Elm Street.
It was determined that the sign could be installed without disturbing
surrounding utility lines but Superintendent Batt was instructed to
contact the Illinois Department of Transportation to get their permission
since it is in State right-of-way.
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Signs- Motion by Bolger, seconded by Teta, to agree in principle to
Permits & locating the Lions Club information sign at the southwest corner of Front
Variations and Elm Street with the City to pay electrical costs contingent upon the
approval of the Illinois Department of Transportation for sign
installation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Gail Nash, President of Crime Stoppers, addressed the Council to
request permission to install Crime Stopper signs throughout the City.
It was decided to have John Zabor, Fred Batt and the Street & Sidewalk
Committee discuss the matter and report back to the Council with their
suggestions.
Discussion was held on submitting Illinois Department of
Transportation plans and specifications for reconstruction of Route 31
from High Street to Route 176 to City Engineers Baxter & Woodman for
review of that portion of the project which falls within the city limits.
Motion by Teta, seconded by Serritella, to authorize the
Superintendent of Public Works to submit the IDOT plans and
Street specifications for reconstruction of Route 31 from High Street to Route
Maintenance 176 to City Engineers Baxter & Woodman and to include input from
& Repair Superintendent Batt and anyone else who has ideas on this project.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Busse announced a meeting would be held with Gary Schaefer
of NIPC and several EDC members on Tuesday, September 8, 1987 at 7:30
A.M. in city hall to discuss the Soil ,Erosion and Sediment Control
Ordinance. Everyone was invited to attend.
Proclamations Mayor Busse proclaimed the Week of September 21 - 27 as Chamber
of Commerce Week.
Mayor Busse called for a recess at 8:55 P.M. The meeting
reconvened at 9:12 P.M. with everyone in attendance.
Aldermen Nolan and Teta gave a report on Christmas decorations
Public proposed for this Christmas season. It was decided to contact the High
Property- School Industrial Arts departments to see if they could assist in
Purchases fabricating some decorations. The Committee also requested input from
& Repairs the general public for ideas on how to decorate the City.
Motion by Teta, seconded by Nolan, to approve 50 percent cost
sharing with Gerstad Builders for the replacement of sidewalks and
Sidewalks driveway aprons in Winding Creek on Brookwood Trail which have become
undermined.
Voting
Aye:
Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting
Nay:
None.
Absent:
None.
Motion carried.
Resolution
Motion
by
Nolan, seconded by Teta, to pass a resolution
designating the
banks and depositories in which the funds and monies of
the City of McHenry
are deposited by Jon J. Meyer as City Treasurer.
Voting
Aye:
Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting
Nay:
None.
Absent:
None.
Motion carried.
Parks-
Motion
by
Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize and
Beer
approve the issuance
of picnic beer permits as presented.
Permits
Voting
Aye:
Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting
Nay:
None.
Absent:
None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Teta, seconded by Lieder, to pass an ordinance Ordinances
establishing stop signs northbound and southbound on Brookwood Trail at Stop Signs
Windhaven Trail.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Teta, seconded by Serritella, to pass an ordinance Ordinances
establishing stop signs on westbound McCullom Lake Road at Route 31 and
eastbound McCullom Lake Road at Riverside Drive. Stop Signs
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by McClatchey, to go into
executive session at 10:18 P.M. to discuss property acquisition and Executive
pending litigation. Session
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Nolan, to go back into open
session at 11:17 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Jeta, to authorize the City
Attorney to purchase the tax certificate for redemption of the lot on
Orleans Street where the lift station is located at a cost of $1,115.48.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Teta, to authorize the Mayor and
Superintendent of Public Works to investigate the possibility of vacating
Linda Road south of Skyway Drive in Country Club Subdivision and to
report back to the Council at the next meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Patterson, Smith, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:22 P.M.
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