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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 09/06/1989 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1989 8:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, September 6, 1989 at 8 P.M. at City Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Donahue, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Lieder arrived at 8:05 P.M. Absent: None. City staff in attendance were Director of Public Works Batt, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Park Director Merkel, Finance and Personnel Administrator Vitas, Director of Development Greenwood, Building and Zoning Officer Halik. Absent: Chief Joyce. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Donahue, to approve the request of the McHenry County Chapter of Viet Now for a Tag Day on September 16, 1989 for the POW/MIA issue with their understanding that there can he no solicitation in the intersections of highways. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Lieder. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Patterson, to grant the request of Curtis Langille and grant a variation to construct a gate and pillars at the entry to his home at 6200 W. Katmai Trail. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. John Vlcek, Chairman of the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), and Tom McCarthy, a member of that committee, addressed the Council to present the EAC's overview of McHenry's proposed curbside recycling and yard material composting/pay-by-the-bag program. The goals of this program are to reduce the amount of solid waste entering the landfills, to stabilize refuse disposal costs over a period of time and to comply with State of Illinois Mandates regarding solid waste management. They presented a four page document outlining why the City of McHenry should implement a curbside recycling and compostable yard material program. They also presented a recommendation for a scavenger contract to be put out to bid. Tom Scolaro of Waste Management of McHenry County reviewed the proposed agreement and submitted his concerns which he felt the Council should consider regarding the EAC's proposed contract. Some Council members felt it was an excellent recommendation and should be given immediate consideration. Others felt that there should be a phase -in program before going to complete recycling and others felt there should be an option for residents who might want to remain with the present scavenger pickup system. It was decided to continue discussion at a Committee Meeting of the Whole scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. It is a goal of the EAC to have this contract ready to go out for bid by the end of September so that scavenger companies who wish to bid can get the proper equipment. Motics by McClatchey, seconded by Donahue, to concur with the recommendation of Park Director Merkel and award the bid for purchase and planting of trees in the Parks to Countryside Flower Shop and Nursery of Crystal Lake at the low bid of $9,445 on the condition that the trees are to be planted in October, 1989. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by Linder, to authorize and approve payment to Arrow Road Construction Company as reco„imended by Baxter & Woodman for partial payment on reconstruction work done for Ashley and Sussex Drives in the amount of $109,600. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder. Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Se-ritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Wednesday, September 6, 1989 Page 2 Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to approve the request of Zion Lutheran Church for hookup to the burglar side of the Police Alarm Board. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Bolger, to approve the June Clerk's Report as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize and approve issuance of picnic beer permits as submitted. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Busse scheduled a Committee Meeting of the Whole for Thursday, September 14, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss pending annexations and the proposed scavenger contract for 1990. A Park Committee Meeting was scheduled for October 9, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the Park and Recreation Master Plan. Motion by Lieder, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals concerning a hearing before that board on the subdivision of 157 acres at the southwest corner of Route 120 and Ridge Road, notifying the Board that the developers must meet City of McHenry Subdivision Control and Developer Donation Ordinances and if the developer does not comply with those ordinances the City will not approve a final plat of that subdivision. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Aldermen Lieder and Teta again requested that the speed limit be reduced on Crystal Lake Road in the area of Winding Creek Drive to ensure safety of children going to Riverwood School. It was decided to contact District 1 and 2 County Board Members and ask for their assistance on this project. Alderman Serritella questioned the status for installation of fc~cc along the north side of Petersen Park at Lakewood Subdivision. Park Director Merkel was authorized to get a survey and prices for installation of that fence. Director of Public Works Batt was instructed to get quotes on a pier for the Riverside Drive Beach in McHenry Shores. Motion by Lieder, seconded by Teta, to go into executive session at 9:42 P.M. to discuss property acquisition and pending litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to go back into open session at 10:43 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Wednesday, September 6, 1989 Page 3 Motion by Bolger, seconded by Patterson, to approve the Ballotti settlement agreement dismissing the lawsuit against the City of McHenry and other parties in connection with the storm water sewer drain from the Oaks of McHenry to the Fox River and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign said agreement. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Donahue, to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of McHenry and Reliance Insurance Company to hire Seagren/Shales, Inc. to complete the contract for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Smith, to approve the contract for purchase of property on Green Street and to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with McHenry State Bank as Trustee under a Trust Agreement No. 4705 in the amount of $391,300 as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:48 P.M.