HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/04/1992 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, November 4, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen
were present: Bolger, Lieder, Smith, Adams, Serritella. Patterson
arrived at 7:50 P.M. Absent: Donahue, Locke. City Staff in
attendance: City Clerk Gilpin, City Attorney Narusis, City Administrator
Peterson, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Building and Zoning
Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, and Chief of Police
Joyce.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
During the Ten Minute Public Input Session, Aaron Johnson of 1526
Sunset Drive, a Boy Scout from Troop #149, addressed the Council and said
he was attending the meeting to earn his Governmental/Civics badge. He
asked the Mayor to sign a copy of the City Budget for his project.
CONSENT AGEPDA
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to approve the Consent
Agenda, as follows:
(1) Approve October 21, 1992 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes;
(2) Approve October 26, 1992 Special City Council Meeting Minutes;
(3) Approve Girl Scout Troop project for storm drain stenciling;
(4) Approve a reduction of $50,493.75 Letter of Credit for Deerwood
Estates I to to $.00, and to accept the public improvements and
warranty Letter of Credit in the amount of $8,079;
(5) Approve final payment to Layne -Western Company in the amount of
$36,600.00 for construction, development, and testing of McHenry
Water Well Supply Well #9;
(6) Approve the low bid of Lincoln Equipment, Inc. for purchase of
swimming pool equipment in the amount of $4,060.46, with payment to
be made from a $6,000 donation made to the City by the McHenry
Marlins Swim Team.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke, Patterson.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED RECAPTURE AGREEMENTS FOR AMOCO
The agenda item to discuss the proposed recapture agreements for
Amoco extension of water and sanitary sewer lines was postponed to the
November 18, 1992 City Council Meeting.
ANNEXATION EAST OF THE RIVER
Joe Gausden of the McHenry Area Economic Development Commission,
addressed the Council and reported on his progress in contacting
businesses east of the Fox River along Route 120 for possible
annexation. He contacted business owners from Chapel Hill Road, west to
the Fox River. Approximately half of the owners signed. He said 90% of
those that did not sign would have signed if there was a possibility that
sewer would be extended to that area in the near future. During
discussion, it was noted that the Master Plan developed by Baxter &
Woodman several years ago called for a third sewer treatment plant north
of the City. It was felt that because of the incorporation of Johnsburg,
and possible development east of the river, Baxter & Woodman should
update the Master Plan to take this into consideration. It was decided
to place the matter on a City Council agenda when future planning would
be discussed. The Mayor and Council expressed gratitude to Gausden for
the excellent manner in which he undertook this project.
ZBA RECOMMENDATION ON NIMEC CHILDCARE CENTER
Northern Illinois Medical Center proposes constructing a daycare
center on its property, mainly to provide an amenity to hospital
employees. They appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals to request a
conditional use and a variation from the zoning standard of one principle
building per lot. The Zoning Board of Appeals denied the requests by a
4-2 vote. Present at the meeting were Attorney Scott Hargadon of Bell,
Boyd, and Lloyd; Barry Finn, Chief Financial Officer of NIMC; Paul
Laudick, President of NIMC, and Peter Pomnitz of the architectural firm
of O'Donnell, Wicklund, Pigozzi, and Peterson, Inc. Court Reporter
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Alderman Patterson arrived at 7:50 P.M.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance granting
NIMC'S request for a conditional use for a childcare center, and a
variation from the zoning standard of one principle building per lot.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
COMMONWEALTH EDISON FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
The City's existing franchise agreement with Commonwealth Edison was
entered into on January 31, 1972, and expires in the year 2022. For the
past several years, Commonwealth Edison has been negotiating with a
number of Mayor's and Manager's associations to renegotiate standard
municipal franchise terms for the use of the public way for distribution
of electric power. A standard franchise agreement is being offered to
all municipalities in the State for adoption. The proposed franchise
agreement contains a number of favorable conditions which the existing
franchise does not cover.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Smith, to pass an ordinance approving a
license (franchise) agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company
authorizing it to use the public ways, and other public property in
conjunction with its construction, operation, and maintenance of an
electric system in and through the City of McHenry; said agreement to
replace the 1972 agreement.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SANITARY SEWER INSTALLATION
City Attorney Narusis prepared a document called "Procedural Outline
for Special Assessment in Country Club Estates". In order to begin the
process, an engineer's estimate of probable construction costs must be
obtained. Detailed engineering and field work needs to be done to
accurately estimate construction costs. Baxter & Woodman had previously
submitted a proposal for designing, preparing cost estimates, and
preparing bid documents for the installation of the sanitary sewers in
the subdivision, at a cost not to exceed $30,000.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Serritella, to authorize Baxter &
Woodman to begin design work on the Country Club Estates sanitary sewer
project, and to prepare an engineer's estimate for construction costs to
begin the special assessment process, at a cost not to exceed $30,000.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
1993 DIAL -A -BIDE AGREEMENT
The annual Dial -A -Ride agreement was up for renewal at this time.
The curb -to -curb service is a program which is well used by the
community. The program is funded through the collection of fares, with
remaining service costs funded by PACE at 75%, and the City at 25%.
Alderman Lieder asked that before next year's contract, consideration
be given to raising the rates for some individuals so that costs will be
reduced for the City's share of this program.
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Motion by Adams, seconded by Bolger, to approve the 1993 Dial -A -Ride
Local Share Program, and enter into an agreement with PACE for the 1993
calendar year at a cost not to exceed $32,527.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED COUNTY RECYCLING ORDINANCE
Hank Fisher, Manager of the McHenry County Solid Waste Management
Department, reported that the County has proposed a recycling ordinance
that would implement the recycling program contained in its Solid Waste
Management Plan. The ordinance, as proposed, applies to the entire
County, both within and outside municipal boundaries. The ordinance
requires mandatory recycling for single family, two-family, and
multi -family residences, and imposes penalties and fines on those who do
not comply with the law.
The City staff met and discussed the points of the ordinance. It was
suggested that the City object to the proposed recycling ordinance,
particularly as it relates to provisions mandating recycling within
municipal boundaries. The City has been operating a successful refuse
and recycling program, and it is the staff's belief that the City needs
to have flexibility in dealing with recycling within the City of
McHenry. It was felt this could be best achieved through local
determination of the best methods to achieve State mandated goals, which
say that by 1994 15% of waste should be recycled, and 25% by 1996. The
City of McHenry currently exceeds the 1994 recycling goal of 15%, and
almost exceeds the 25% goal.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Adams, to object to the McHenry County
Board concerning adoption of the proposed recycling ordinance, which
requires mandatory recycling in the City of McHenry, as proposed by the
McHenry County Department of Solid Waste Management.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Busse drafted a resolution recognizing the pride, unity,
spirit, and winning season of the 1992 McHenry Warrior Football Team,
which had an outstanding conference record of 9 wins and no losses.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Patterson, to pass a resolution
commending the 1992 McHenry Warrior Football team for its outstanding
record.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Smith
Serritella, Patterson, Adams.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
Mayor Busse announced his appointment of Wayne R. Amore of 3902 W.
West Avenue, McHenry, to fill the unexpired term of Rick Duellman on the
Police Pension Board, with his term to expire April 30, 1993.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Adams, to confirm the Mayor's
appointment of Wayne R. Amore to the Police Pension Board, with his term
to expire April 30, 1993.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Patterson, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee,
reported on a meeting held October 27, 1992.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Adams, to adopt a revised Park
Classification System which categorizes all existing and future park
sites, as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Lieder, to authorize having the
staff attend the Illinois Department of Conservation Grant Hearing on the
grant application for the Peterson Park -Mass Property addition, which
will be held in December in Springfield, where the staff would present
preliminary concept plans.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Lieder, to authorize Recreation
Supervisor Lorene Marcinek to attend the second year of an executive
develoment program at Indiana University at a cost of $725.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
City Adminstrator Peterson announced that there will be an EDC
meeting for restructuring the Commission, since its three-year funding
program will expire in May of 1993. There was a question as to whether
or not the City Council should continue to fund the EDC at its annual
cost of $15,000. It was decided not to take any action until after the
EDC meeting.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the City
Administrator to attend a one -day seminar at the University of Wisconsin
in Madison, at a cost of $175.00 to obtain information on cable
television franchise renewals because the City is now in the process of
negotiating with TCI for a new contract.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Adams.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
Director of Public Works Batt reported that there was a sewer main
problem at the corner of John and Green Street. The line would be
televised to see how extensive the damage was.
Park Director Merkel announced that a full report on the McCullom
Lake Study would be presented at the November 11, 1992 Council Meeting.
Building and Zoning Director Lobaito announced that 15 single family
home permits had been issued in October, with a year-to-date total of 120
single family home permits, compared to 110 last year.
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NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Busse reported on information distributed at the meeting
concerning a request for a grant by Pioneer Center of McHenry County,
which is requesting a $2,525,500 HOME Grant to acquire and rehabilitate
eight buildings on Kane Avenue, to operate a multi —family rental
program. The Grant would be partially financed by the Illinois Housing
Development Authority with HOME Program funds.
Mayor Busse announced that a Committee Meeting of the Whole would be
held on Tuesday, November 10, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of
drafting ward redistricting maps.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Smith, seconded by Adams, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Donahue, Locke.
Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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