HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/06/1985 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1985 7:30 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, November 6, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. in City Council Mtgs,
Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Lieder, Attendance
McClatchey, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Smith arrived at 8:01 P.M.
Absent: Nolan. City staff in attendance were Supt. Batt, Attorney
Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Park Director Merkel, Chief Joyce.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to accept the minutes
of the October 30, 1985 Regular Meeting as amended.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Smith, Snell,
Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
John Fuhler of Elf Company Developers addressed the Council
and requested a variation to erect a sign on the southeast corner of
the intersection at Biscayne and Green Street in McHenry Shores which
would be used as an indicator for the South Green Development single
family project.
Motion by Serritella, seconded by Snell, to grant the sign Sign Variations
variation request subject to approval of Building Inspector Rosing so & Permits
that the sign would not obstruct vision for traffic in the area and
to grant a five year time frame for the sign variation request.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Park Director Merkel presented a recommendation from Smith
Engineering for drainage improvements in Knox Park. Two proposals
were presented. The Council decided that the more expensive alterna- Parks-Misc.
tive, which was to pour a concrete drainage swale basin, would be the
best way to go. Superintendent Batt and Park Director Merkel were
instructed to study the project to see if it could be done in-house
or if should be contracted out. Cost estimates would also be ob-
tained and they were to report back at the next meeting so that
immediate action can be taken.
Mayor Busse reported that at a recent Committee Meeting of
the Whole John Gann presented a 61 page assessment report on the City
of McHenry Zoning Ordinance.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by McClatchey, to instruct the
Mayor and City Clerk to contact Gann & Assoc. and request a total re-
write of the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance, request a quote from Zoning Ord.
him for his company to do the work with a not to exceed maximum price
and request an approximate time frame to complete the project.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
.,Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
It was the consensus of opinion that when a consultant pre-
sents a monthly billing it should show the consultant's hourly rate.
A request for a refurbished daisy wheel letter quality
printer for use with the Wang OIS System for the Park Department,
Public Works and the City Clerk's office was presented.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to authorize and Purchases -City
approve the purchase of a refurbished daisy wheel letter quality Clerk
printer with a dual sheet feeder and a silencer cover at a cost of Public Property-
$3,425 with the cost to be split equally between the City Clerk's, Purchases
Parks and Public Works Departments.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
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Discussion was held on acceptance of the final surfacing of
roads in Martin Woods Unit I and Woodcreek Unit I. Since there were
two items that needed further attention, Supt. Batt was instructed to
check the two projects further and report back at the next meeting.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to authorise and
Chicago approve payment to Baxter & Woodman for engineering services on the
& North- Commuter Parking Lot improvement project as follows: Design services
western $15,875.50 (reimbursable from UMTA Funds) and $2,585.72 for special
Transp. administration services to be paid by City Funds.
Co. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey,
Serritella, Smith, Snell, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Executive Motion by Bolger, seconded by Teta, to go into executive
Session session at 9:10 P.M. to discuss property acquisition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Snell, to go back into open
session at 9:33 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Nolan.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:33 P.M.
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