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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/11/1985 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, September 11, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. in city hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Absent: None. City staff in attendance were Supt. Halvensleben, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Park Director Merkel, Chief Joyce. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Bolger„ to accept the minutes of the September 4, 1985 Regular Meeting as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Tetra. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Joseph Blenner and his attorney Iver Johnson addressed the Council regarding the possible annexation of 1.88 acres of land on Crystal Lake Road adjacent to and on the south side of Marietta Road. They approached the Council to obtain a consensus of opinion on their proposed project to annex and erect 230 self-service storage units on the property. Following their presentation, the Council requested that more information be presented before the Council could give a consensus of opinion. Brian Cunat, president of Cunat Brothers, Inc., addressed the Council to ask that consideration be given to their proposal to annex a 2-1/2 parcel on Green Street adjacent to and directly south of Knox Park. It is Cunat's intent to request R-4 zoning so they can construct apartments on the property. At this time Cunat was not asking for any formal decision but rather requesting feed back from the Council prior to his making presentations to the Zoning and Plan- ning Commissions. Following discussion and hearing no negative comments, Cunat will proceed with the project. Superintendent Halvensleben presented a proposed 1985 com- mercial sidewalk repair program. The cost of the project, which would be cost shared 50/50 with property owners, was a total of $23,505.75. Motion by Teta, seconded by Serritella, to send the sidewalk repair proposal to the Street & Sidewalk Committee and request them to come back at the next meeting with a recommendation. Following discussion on the motion, Serritella withdrew her second and Teta withdrew his motion. Motion by Serritella, seconded by Nolan, to advertise for bids on the proposed 1985 commercial sidewalk repair program as pre- sented and also have the Street & Sidewalk Committee come back with any adjustments on the program they feel are necessary. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Superintendent of Public Works presented a modified plan for the Front Street watermain extension. The project consisted of ex- tending existing Anne Street & High Street watermains from existing deadends to the west side of Front Street by installing watermains in casing pipe under Front Street prior to Front Street road improve- ments being undertaken by Illinois Department of Transportation. Motion by Teta, seconded by Bolger, 'to proceed with the Front 'Street watermain extensions and coordinate the project with the IDOT improvement timetable and to advertise for bids on the watermain extension. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smi h, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: one. Motion carried. Council Mtgs. Attendance Annexations Annexations Bid Auth. Sidewalks Bid Auth. Water Line Repairs & Extensions Wednesday, September 11, 1985 Page 2 Sewer Dept. Motion by Lieder, seconded by Smith, to authorize and Repairs approve the payment of '$62,055 to William Ziegler & Son for Partial & Improv. Payment Request No. 1 on the Sewerage Treatment Plant Improvements as recommended by Baxter & Woodman. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Grants Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Smith, to authorize and C & NW approve the payment of $41,500 to J.L. Althoff for property to be used for expansion of the commuter parking lot at the Chicago Northwestern Station with reimbursement to be made by a grant from IDOT. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Ordinances Motion by Lieder, seconded by Nolan, to pass an ordinance Garbage increasing the monthly disposal rate fee from $7.25 to $7.95 Disposal effective October 1, 1985. Rates Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Annexations Motion by Snell, seconded by Bolger, to set a Special Meet- ing for Monday, September 23, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of Council Mtgs.discussing the Tyshenko annexation agreement for a motel. Spec. Mtgs, Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, etc. Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Busse presented the name of Dan Duffy as an appointment for the full-time position at the Sewer Treatment Plant and recom- mended that: his starting salary be $16,640 due to the 1-1/2 years past experience he has had at the Sewer Plant. Motion by Snell, seconded by Teta, to approve the Mayor's hiring of Dan -Duffy for a full-time position at the Sewer Treatment Plant and approve his recommendation for a starting salary of $16,640. Tabled Motion by Serritella, seconded by Nolan, to table the motion. Motions Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Employees Smith, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: Snell. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council Mtgs Motion Exec Sess tive session at Voting Voting Absent: Motion carried. Motion session at 9:21 Voting Voting Absent: Motion carried. by Nolan, seconded by Serritella, to go into execu- 9:03 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel. Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Serritella, Teta. Nay: Snell. None. by Teta, seconded by Snell, to go back into open P.M. Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Nay: None. None. Wednesday, September 11, 1985 page 3 Motion by Snell, seconded by Teta, to bring the tabled motion back on the floor. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The tabled motion which was made by Snell and seconded by Teta to approve the Mayor's appointment of Dan Duffy as a full-time employee of the Sewer Treatment Plant at the beginning wage of $16,640 was then voted on. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Snell, seconded by Bolger, to approve the of the City Clerk to hire Maggie Koleno as a part-time clerk City Clerk's office through the High School Work Program at a of $3.35 per hour. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Tetra. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Tabled Motions Employees request in the Employees salary Motion by Snell, seconded by Nolan, to approve the hiring of Pat Gorniak as a temporary part-time employee in the Public Works department. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Tetra. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Busse reported that on September 27, 1985 IDOT would award the bid for the Front Street improvement from Elm to High Street. He also announced that railroad grade crossing improvements would be made on Bull Valley Road, Lillian, Main, and Elm Streets the latter part of September or the first part of October. The streets would be closed for a three week period of time! while the repairs were being made on each intersection. Mayor Busse expressed thanks to Tom Schmitt, Pattie Lunkenheimer and Barb Ansell for their work in organizing the first employee picnic held at Petersen Park on Saturday, September 7, 1985. A good time was had by all. Mayor Busse also announced that he was forming an Environ- ment Advisory Committee which would include four Aldermen and four interested citizens. The proposal in writing would be brought before the Council at a future council meeting. Alderman Teta, Chairman of the Building & Zoning Committee, reported on a meeting held with Whispering Oaks citizens and Cablevision people on Sunday, September 8, 1985 at city hall. Citi- zens concerned with the installation of cablevision in their area were given the opportunity to directly address their concerns to the manager of the cablevision company. It was a very successful meeting. Motion by Nolan, seconded by Snell, to authorize the Chief of Police to proceed with the bike auction and turn over the proceeds to the Crime Stoppers program. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Employees Sale of City Property Wednesday, September 11, 1985 page 4 Tuition Motion by Teta, seconded by Nolan, to authorize and approve Reimb. the reimbursement of $87 to Thomas Beyer of the Police Department for Employees his successful completion of a course at McHenry County College. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:13 P.M. CITY CLERK MAYOR