HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/07/1988 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 8:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, September 7, 1988 at 8 P.M. at City
Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger,
Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Absent: Nolan.
City staff in attendance were Supt. Batt, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin,
Park Director Merkel, Chief Joyce, Finance and Personnel Administrator
Vitas, Director of Development Greenwood.
Mayor Busse called to order the continuation of the annexation
hearing for First Addition to Winding Creek Unit S. City Clerk Gilpin
reported that Attorney Sam Diamond, representing Gerstad Builders,
developers of the project had contacted her and requested a 30 day
extension of this annexation hearing.
Motion by Smith, seconded by
annexation hearing on First Addition to
1988 at the Regular Council Meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta,
Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Serritella, to continue the
Winding Creek 5 to October 5,
Smith, McClatchey,
Bids were opened for the sale of City property. At the July 13,
1988 Meeting bids were opened for the sale of 10 city lots. Two bids
were rejected and rebid to be opened at this meeting. One bid was
received. Mayor Busse opened the bid which was for the lot in Orchard
Heights Subdivision. Carol O'Brien and Olga Surratt submitted a bid of
$450 for the Orchard Heights lot.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance
accepting the offer of Carol O'Brien and Olga Surratt for the Orchand
Heights lot at a price of $450.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey,
Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Lieder, to approve the minutes
of the August 29, 1988 Special Meeting as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey,
Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Discussion was then held on the Proposed Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) contract with TESKA Associates, Inc. Director of Development
Greenwood explained the contract and suggested that territory be added in
the Country Club Subdivision so that it can be included in the TIF Study
Area. Greenwood distributed a memo to the Mayor and Aldermen which
stated that in his opinion TIF could give the City the ability to
implement the streetscape program and enhance the appearance of the Fox
River and the adjacent commercial districts. These amenities could
include 1) Landscaping and public access to the Fox River 2) A
redeveloped area for additional shopping and possible housing 3)
Recreational improvements which might include river walks and mini -parks
and 4) Additional parking facilities to support the commercial
districts.
Two study areas were propo-1, Study Area A which is the Fox
Bay Project alone and includes an area only large enouqh to set up a TIF
District for the Fox Bay Development at a cost of $28,000 independently
and $26,000 if combined with Study Area B. Study Area B includes the
commercial corridor extending along Route 120 from Fox Bay west to
Crystal Lake Road as well as the three downtown shopping areas and
shopping districts adjacent to these areas at a cost of $34,000
independently and $30,000 if combined with Study Area A.
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Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to authorize the
Mayor to enter into a contract agreement with TESKA Assoc. Inc. for a
combined TIF District Study of Areas A 8 B at a total cost of $56,000
with $26,000 to be paid for Study Area A by Fox Bay Partners and $30,000
to be paid by the City of McHenry for Study Area B with the City's
portion of the cost to be reimbursed with TIF monies; also that an
addition be made to the contract that the study be completed in 90 to 120
days.
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Sale of
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Contracts
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey,
Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Bolger, to authorize and approve
Sewer Plant- partial payments to William Zeigler & Son for the following projects:
South South Wastewater Treatment Plant for $218,624.00 and John Street Sanitary
Sewer Line Sewer Replacement for $53,084.00 as recommended by Baxter & Woodman.
Repairs Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey,
Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Attorney Frank Gosser addressed the Council representing Carl
Johnson who requested the vacation of Oak Avenue west of Front Street.
Street Following lengthy discussion it was decided to hold a Special Meeting on
Vacations Thursday, September 29, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. to thoroughly discuss Mr.
Johnson's proposal for the street vacation.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Patterson, to go into
Executive executive session at 9:07 P.M.for consultation wity City Attorney.
Session Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Lieder, to go back into open
session at 9:58 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey,
Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
The Council was informed that John & Sharon Ellicson were
constructing a house for sale at 5208 Springdale Lane, McHenry. The
Building and Zoning Department put a stop work order on the home because
there was an 18 inch encroachment into the side yard setback
requirement. The Ellicsons addressed the Council to ask if they could
get a variation from the City Council without going to the Zoning Board
of Appeals for this 18 inch encroachment.
Bldg. & Motion by Serritella, seconded by Patterson, that the Building
Zng. Violationsand Zoning Officer release the stop work order on the Ellicson house with
the understanding that they do have to go through a ZBA Hearing process
for a variation and with the understanding that they are completing the
work at their own risk since a negative recommendation could come from
the Zoning Board and with the stipulation that prespective buyers of the
home be advised of this setback encroachment before they closed the deal
for sale of the house.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Proclamtions Mayor Busse proclaimed the week of September 26, 1988 through
October 2, 1988 as Chamber of Commerce Week in McHenry. This week is
being celebrated Statewide and on a National level. The week is designed
to call the significance of Chamber of Commerces to the attention of all
of the citizens in the Citys and States.
Frank McClatchey, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, gave a
report on a meeting held on September 6, 1988.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Patterson, to authorize and
Employees approve a special recognition award of $300 each to Susan Bassi and
JoAnne Miller for their exemplary work performance this summer in the
Park Department.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey,
Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Mc CIatchey , seconded by Lieder, to authorize the
Police Department to advertise for a Community Services Officer and Employees
approve the job description for that position as submitted.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Teta, to advertise for a Employees
Dispatcher in the Communications Division of the Police Department.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Teta, to pass an ordinance Ords.
changing the number of Patrol Officers in the Police Department from 18 to 20. Employees
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Alderman Serritella, Chairman of the Purchasing Committee,
reported on a meeting held prior to the City Council meeting tonight.
Motion by Serritella, seconded
approve the purchase of VARDA/Silent Radio
Police Department at a cost of $3,000.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta,
McClatchey, Patterson,
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
by Lieder, to authorize and Purchases -
Stake -out Alarm System for the Police
Smith,
Serritella.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Lieder, to authorize and
approve the purchase of a NCR PC Printer for the Detective Division at a Purchases -
cost of $1,735. Police
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Alderman Lieder, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported
that a Finance Committee Meeting would be held Wednesday, September 14,
1988 at 3:30 P.M. in the downstairs conference room for discussion with
the School Districts and the Library District on a proposal by Real
Estate Research Corporation for study of impact fees.
Motion by Teta, seconded by Serritella, to authorize and approve
the attendance of Officer Thomas O'Meara at Aurora University for a Employees
course in Organizational Theory toward his Criminal Justice Masters
Degree at a cost of $685, payable upon successful completion of the
course.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Director of Development Greenwood reported on proposed
developments that had been presented for consideration to his office.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Teta, to go into executive session
at 10:28 P.M. to discuss property acquisition, personnel and pending Executive
litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith, Session
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Alderman Patterson left the meeting at 10:28 P.M.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to go back into open
session at 11:24 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan, Patterson.
Motion carried.
Sale of Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to authorize and
City Property approve payment of $1,000 to Michael J. Wieser for appraisal work done on
sale of City property.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan, Patterson.
Motion carried.
Employees- --- Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to concur with the
recommendation of the Personnel Committee and promote James Keevil to
Communications Supervisor at the pay range of Grade 9, Step 4 effective
September 18, 1988.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan, Patterson.
Motion carried.
Employees Motion by Teta, seconded by Lieder, to concur with the Mayor's
hiring of Christine Newman of 5414 Winding Creek Drive as receptionist in
the Public Works Department at the pay range of Grade 1, minimum -
effective September 19, 1988.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan, Patterson.
Motion carried.
Sale of Motion by Smith, seconded by Serritella, to rebid the City owned
City Property lot on Oakwood Drive for sale with the stipulation that the minimum bid
be the last highest bid that was presented at the July 13, 1988 meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Teta.
Absent: Nolan, Patterson.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan, Patterson.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:27 P.M.
—�TTP CLERK