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NOVEMBER 13, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order
by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, November 13, 1991 at 8:00 P.M. in the
McHenry Municipal Center Council Chambers. At roll call the following
Aldermen were present: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke, Smith, Patterson,
Adams, Serritella. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City
Clerk Gilpin, City Administrator Peterson, City Attorney Narusls,
Director of Public Works Batt, Chief of Police Joyce, Director of
Building and Zoning Halik, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel,
Absent: None.
Tan Hopkins, Chairman of the Landmark Commission, spoke during the
Ten Minute Public Input Session to express the concern of the Landmark
Commission that it was not receiving notice on the demolition of
buildings in time enough for them to try to save some of the Landmark
buildings. He also asked the Council to review the McHenry County
Historic Preservation Ordinance which was passed recently by the McHenry
County Board. Each Aldermen was given a copy of the ordinance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Notion by Patterson to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented,
which was to approve the October 28, 1991 Special City Council Meeting
Minutes and approve the purchase of a fax machine for the Police
Department and a fax machine for the Public Works Department. Notion
failed for lack of a second.
Notion by Serritella, seconded by Donahue, to approve the Consent
Agenda as follows:
- Approve October 28, 1991 Special City Council Meeting Minutes;
- Approve purchase of one fax machine for the Police Department at a
cost of $1400.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Adams.
Absent: None.
Notion carried.
ALBERT'S PARK RIDGE ESTATES ANNEXATION
Petitioner Mark Albert and his attorney Kenneth Glick were in
attendance to answer questions concerning the proposed ordinances. At
the last meeting, there were suggested revisions to Paragraphs 7, 23, and
24 in the Annexation Agreement. In Paragraphs 23 and 24 it was
determined that City Engineers should present estimates on costs for the
railroad crossing and for installation of a traffic signal at Dartmoor
and Crystal Lake Roads. In Paragraph 7 it was felt that the current
ordinance should be fol l owed instead of revising it as outlined in the
proposed annexation agreement.
Notion by Lieder, seconded by Bolger, to revise Paragraph 7 so that
the language reflects what the City's current ordinance is in regard to
the time frame on payments for developer donations.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting May: None.
Absent: None.
Notion carried.
It was the consensus to approve the Annexation Agreement, contingent
upon the final figures 1n Paragraphs 23 and 24 for the railroad crossing
and traffic signal being based on the City Engineer's review.
Notion by Smith, seconded by Serritella, to pass an ordinance
authorizing the execution of an annexation agreement for the Albert's
Park Ridge Estates subdivision, with Paragraph 7 being modified by new
language from the City Attorney, and with Paragraphs 23 and 24 based on a
review by the City Engineer.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith,
Serritella, Busse.
Voting Nay: Locke, Adams, Patterson.
Absent: None.
Notion carried.
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Motion by Donahue, seconded by Smith, to pass an ordinance annexing
the Albert's Park Ridge Estates territory, as presented..
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith,
Serritella, Busse.
Voting Nay: Locke, Adams, Patterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Donahue, to pass an ordinance zoning the
Albert's Park Ridge Estates subdivision as RS-2.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith,
Serritella, Busse.
Voting Nay: Locke, Adams, Patterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
JOHN FUHLER - ANNEXATION PROPOSAL
Developer John Fuhler presented a concept plan for the annexation and
development of 47.35 acres of land located on the west side of Green
Street, north of Biscayne Highlands subdivision. His proposed
development contained 137 lots ranging in size from 10,000 to 23,140
square feet. Fuhler wished to have the property served with City water
and sewer. He also intended to create a Homeowner's Association to
maintain the common areas of the development along Green Street and the
entryway. A sewer line exists along Beach Drive which could connect to
the proposed development. However, the City's water main would probably
have to be extended from the water main that was installed to serve the
McHenry Municipal Center on Green Street.
Motion by Adams, seconded by Serritella, to instruct Mr. Fuhler to go
to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for further annexation
procedures.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Locke.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS EASEMENT
A letter from Northern Illinois Gas Company requested an easement to
construct a new 4" gas pipe beneath Boone Creek on Oakwood Drive, south
of Meadow Lane. This would necessitate an additional 7 foot easement to
go underneath the creek bed for this installation.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Adams, to approve the request from the
Northern Illinois Gas Company for an easement, subject to the City's
approval of the plans and specifications for the project, and to have
Attorney Narusis review the easement from the gas company for the City.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY PROPERTY
Since there is personal property of the City which is no longer
necessary or useful, it was suggested that it be sold at public auction
or by sealed bid. The items to be sold were: six trucks from the Public
Works Department, two mowers from the Park Department, a console tower
and jail cells with locks from the Police Department and miscellaneous
office equipment and furniture from the old City Hall building.
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Motion by Donahue, seconded by Locke, to pass an ordinance
authorizing the sale of City property at public auction or by sealed bid,
as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
RETAINED PERSONNEL EXPENSES
At the present time the City has no provision in its Retained
Personnel Fee Ordinance to charge developers for the cost of mailing and
copying Zoning Board of Appeals minutes to registered objectors of a
proposed development. A number of options exist for making these minutes
available to objectors:
(1) Discontinue sending copies to registered objectors;
(2) Amend the Retained Personnel Ordinance to include copying,
mailing, and production costs subject to retained personnel
charges;
(3) Continue to send ZBA reports to objectors at taxpayers expense;
(4) Make reports available at the Municipal Center to those who wish
to review them.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella, to authorize the City
Attorney to draft an amendment to the Retained Personnel Ordinance,
requiring that all minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of
Appeals be mailed to registered objectors and to those who sign up
requesting a copy of the minutes, who are City residents or those in the
City planning area, with costs of copying, mailing, and wages and
benefits of City personnel providing the service to be paid by developers
through the Retained Personnel Fee; to make copies of the minutes
available at City Hall for those wishing to pick them up at no cost to
them, but also paid through retained personnel fees; and to have a copy
of Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals minutes available at the
McHenry Public Library.
Voting Aye: Lieder, Locke, Patterson, Adams,
Serritella.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Donahue, Smith.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Busse called for a recess at 10:00 P.M. The meeting reconvened
at 10:13 P.M. with everyone still in attendance.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORTS
The Mayor gave a financial report on the Friends in Service here
(FISH) of McHenry. A copy of the report will be sent to all Aldermen.
The Mayor also reminded the Council of a Committee Meeting of the
Whole scheduled for 7:00 P.M. Drior to the regular City Council meeting
on Wednesday, November 20, 1991 to discuss the Country Club Estates sewer
survey.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Lieder, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported that the
Finance Committee will be presenting the Revolving Loan Recapture
Strategy for approval at the next Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Locke requested that City Council meetings be put on
videotape or transcribed word for word, instead of the way the present
Council minutes are presented.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Locke, to request the City Clerk to
provide the City Council with minutes that put forth both sides of an
argument along with the motion and the vote in abbreviated form.
AVVCIII Cr IJ, 1771
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Donahue, to table the motion until more
information is available from the City Adminsitrator and the City Clerk
on the costs and implementation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Locke, seconded by Patterson, to bring the motion from the
table and have it put on the next City Council agenda.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Lieder requested a show of hands to see if the Council would
be agreeable to have the second meeting in December as a working meeting
to consider planning and development. The December 4 and 16 meetings
would be regular business meetings with December 11 being a working
meeting. A majority of the Aldermen agreed. Mayor Busse then declared
that December 11, 1991 would be a working meeting.
Motion by Sr,°ith, seconded by Adams, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Locke,
Smith, Adams, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 11:06 P.M.
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