HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/31/1990 - City CouncilREGULAR FETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, October 31, 1990 at 8:00 P.M. in City
Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger,
Donahue, Teta, Smith, McClathey, Patterson, Serritella. Lieder arrived
at 8:10 P.M. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: Attorney
Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Administrator Peterson, Chief Joyce, Director of
Public Works Batt, Park Director Merkel. Absent: Building and Zoning
Officer Halik.
During the ten minute public input session, Attorney Sam Diamond
addressed the Council concerning a proposed recapture agreement for Irish
Prairie subdivision as requested by Cunat Brothers. The matter was
referred to the Public Works Committee for recommendation.
Jerry Benes asked the Council if it had made any decision on the
recreation study presented recently for the Parks and Recreation
Department. He asked that a copy of the study be placed at the library
for review by the general public. Park Director Merkel informed him that
the study had been delivered to the library on Wednesday, October 31,
1990.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Donahue, to approve the minutes
of the October 17, 1990 Regular Meeting 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 concur with the
recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass an ordinance
granting a use variation request for Buss Ford at 4011 W. Main Street, as
presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Lengthly discussion took place on the proposed amount of money
to be levied for the 1990 Tax Levy.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by McClatchey, to estimate the
proposed 1990 Tax Levy at $1,349,825, and to set a public hearing on the
Tax Levy Ordinance for Monday, November 26, 1990 at 8:00 P.M. in City
Hall.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
An agenda item requesting installation of pavement at 3519 W.
Elm Street was deferred to the Public Works Committee for a
recommendation.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to pass an
ordinance amending the Traffic and Motor Vehicle Ordinance as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Smith, seconded by Teta, to approve the request of
Administrator Peterson, and approve the purchase of 500 recycling bins at
a cost of $4.80 each.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Bolger to authorize and approve
payment to Grove Mechanical Contractors in the amount of $38,700 for
aeration piping replacement at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant as
presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Busse proclaimed the week of October 28, 1990 through
November 4, 1990 as Pornography Awareness Week.
A question on the use of James Street right-of-way for parking
was referred to the Public Works Committee for recommendation.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Patterson, to go into
Executive Session at 9:45 P.M. to discuss potential litigation and
personnel.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella, to back into Open
Session at 10:08 P.M.
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 10:08 P.M.
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