HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/26/1990 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Monday, November 26, 1990 at 8:00 P.M. in City
Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger,
Donahue, Lieder, Teta, McClatchy, Smith, Patterson. Absent:
Serritella. City Staff in attendance were: Attorney Narusis, Clerk
Gilpin, City Administrator Peterson, Chief Joyce, Director of Public
Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Building and Zoning
Officer Halik. Absent: None.
During the ten minute public input session, Jerry Benes
addressed the Council concerning the assessed evaluation percentage being
used by the City which was different than what the school districts were
using.
Prior to approval of the consent agenda wherein the McHenry
Corporate Center was asking for a reduction in its Letter of Credit,
Mayor Busse reminded the Council that the annexation agreement with
McHenry Corporate Center stated that, 'It is understood and agreed that
if and when signalization of the access roads at Route 31 are required by
IDOT, then the cost of said signalization shall be included in the costs
for the subdivision improvements for the Plat of Subdivision then under
consideration for approval by the City'. This should be kept in mind
when the Corporate Center comes in with development of its next Phase.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Patterson, to approve the Consent
Agenda as follows:
- Approve the November 14, 1990 Regular Council Meeting
Minutes as presented;
- Pass Resolutions recognizing contributions of John Vlcek
on the Plan Commission, the McHenry Warrior Football
team's winning season, and the volunteers who presented
a musical benefit for the Hone of the Sparrow;
- Approve connection to the police alarm monitoring board
for Medela, Inc., of 4610 Prime Parkway;
- Approve the tuition reimbursement of $97.00 for Anne
Rodenklrch in a Technical Communications class;
- Approve a reduction in the Letter of Credit for
McHenry Corporate Center Phase I, from $1,044,00.00 to
$104,100.00 with a one-year warranty in the amount of
$150,382.00;
- Approve the reduction in retainage for Skokie Valley
Asphalt to $4,318.05 for CDAP Grant N87-24231;
- Approve reduction in retention for Skokie Valley
Asphalt to $1,753.17 for McHenry Corporate Center,
Phase I
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
Mayor Busse called to order a Public Hearing to discuss the 1990
Tax Levy Ordinance. He asked the Clerk if she had received any written
comments at the City Clerk's office. Clerk Gilpin replied that no
written comments had been received at her office concerning the 1990
proposed Tax Levy.
Spectator Jerry Benes mentioned that the school districts estimated a 17%
increase in assessed valuation, while the City estimated a 10% increase.
It was noted that the school districts had different boundaries than the
City's jurisdiction. Lieder suggested that before next year's levy, a
study should be done on the police pension fund to determine if the funds
being requested by the police pension are justified.
Bolger suggested reducing the IMRF levy from $531,000.00 to $450,000.00
and reducing the police pension fund from $160,000.00 to $146.000.00
because he felt the income tax surcharge would be coming to the City
again next year. Lieder mentioned that he had been in Springfield
recently and the feeling there was that the surcharge would be continued
for schools but not for municipalities. Busse felt the levy should not
be lowered because of the uncertainty in the sales tax and income tax
revenues for the coning year.
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Motion by Lieder, seconded by McClatchey, to pass the annual Tax
Levy Ordinance of the City of McHenry for the Fiscal Year beginning May
1, 1990 and ending May 30, 1991 in the amount of $1,313,000 as presented.
Voting Aye: Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
Alderman Patterson, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation
Committee, presented a report on the meeting held November 19, 1990.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by McClatchey, to authorize the
City Attorney to draft an ordinance amending the 1991 picnic rules and
regulations and picnic permit reservation and deposit fees as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nagy: None.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by Teta, to approve the attendance
of Park Department employees Lorene Marcinek, Patti Lunkenheimer and
Peter Merkel at the Illinois Parks and Recreation State Conference to be
held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont on January 10-13, 1990 with
the expenses amended for a total cost of $769.00.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
Motion by Patterson, seconded by McClatchey, to accept the
proposed 1991 Playground and Park Improvements list, and authorize
inclusion of the improvements into the 1991-92 budget as submitted.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Patterson, to authorize the City
Attorney to draft an ordinance amending the Lakeland Park Community
Center rules, regulations, rental fees and deposits, and the pig roast
fees as submitted.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
A revision was made in the schedule of Regular Council meetings
for the month of December. The Regular Council Meetings will be on
Wednesday, December 5, 1990 and Wednesday, December 12, 1990. A Special f
Meeting 1s set for Monday, December 17, 1990 to discuss Developer
Donation and Capital Improvement fees. The annual McHenry County
Municipal Association Christmas meeting will be on Wednesday, December _
19, 1990.
Alderman Teta, Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee,
scheduled a Committee meeting for Wednesday, December 12, 1990 at 7:00
P.M. in the conference roam.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Donahue, to authorize and approve
payment to Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick in the amount of $20,742.92 as
submitted, for construction engineering services in connection with the
Green Street improvement project . ,
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting May: None.
Absent: Serritella.
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Motion by Smith, seconded by Lieder, to go into Executive
Session at 9:16 P.M. to discuss potential litigation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
Motion by Teta, seconded by Bolger, to go back into Open Session
at 9:36 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
Motion by Teta, seconded by Donahue, to authorize and approve
the payment of $2,500.00 to Best May Towing with reimbursement of
$1,250.00 to be made to the City by the State's Attorney's Office.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Serritella.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:37 P.M.
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