HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/03/1986 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1986 7:30 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, December 3, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. at City
Hall . At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Lieder, Council
McClatchey, Nolan, Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta. Absent: None. City Meeting
staff in attendance were Supt. Batt, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Park Attendance
Director Merkel, Chief Joyce.
Attorney Jim Green, representing McHenry Sand & Gravel,
addressed the Council concerning a two year extension of the existing
McHenry Sand & Gravel annexation agreement which expires December 20,
1986. He explained that the Miller Family, owners of McHenry Sand &
Gravel, have acquired approximately 400 acres adjacent to the present
gravel operation which is now in the City. During this two year exten-
sion, it is their intention to develop a plan for all the Miller owned
property in that area. A new annexation agreement would then be
negotiated for all the gravel pit properties.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Nolan, to grant the request of
McHenry Sand & Gravel and pass an ordinance approving a two year exten-
sion of the existing annexation agreement which expires December 20, 1986.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta, Busse.
Voting flay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Don Gerstad of Gerstad Builders addressed the Council regarding
extension of Millstream Drive northward into McHenry Lakes Estates subdi-
vision.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Snell, not to extend
Millstream Drive over Boone Creek into McHenry Lakes Subdivision and not
to require the developer to construct a vehicular bridge over the Boone
Creek in that area.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell.
Voting Nay: Lieder, Serritella, Teta.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Ordinances
Annexations
Bridges
Streets
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to accept the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Plats
McHenry Lakes Estates Unit III as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snel l , Serritel1 a, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Nolan, to retain the services of Audit
Yapelli & Ketchmark as City Auditors for the 1986-87 Audit and to
authorize the Mayor to execute the engagement 'letter.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Nolan, to approve the reduction of
the Letter of Credit for Winding Creek First Addition to Unit II as
recommended by Baxter & Woodman and to authorize a reduction from Letters of
$181,918 to $33,758. Credit
Voting Aye: Bolger,
Smith,
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Serritella, to
mendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and pass an
the propert at 4611 W. Elm Street from "B-2" to "B-3".
V%ng Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McClatchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Winding
Creek
accept the rec om-
ordinance rezoning Zoning Ords,
Ordinances
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James Althoff of Althoff & Associates addressed the Council con-
cerning resubdivision of his property on Front Street.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Nolan, that the Council waive the
requirements of the subdivision control ordinance as it applies to the
Althoff property on Front Street provided the plat is reviewed by the
Tabled City Attorney to be certain that the lot lines are adequate and that the
Motions parking is adequate.
Motion by Serritel l a, seconded by Mc CI atchey, to table the above
motion.
Voting Aye: Serritel l a, Snell, Smith, Mc CI atchey.
Voting Nay: Lieder, Teta, Nolan, Bolger.
Absent: None.
There being a tie vote, Mayor Busse cast an Aye Vote and declared the
motion carried.
Committees- Mayor Busse asked the Building and Zoning Committee to review
Instructions the Althoff resubdivision proposal and checklist as submitted by Baxter
& Woodman at their scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 4, 1986.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Nolan, to authorize the Mayor and
Clerk to execute an engineering design services agreement with Baxter &
Agreements Woodman for engineering services required by the City for design of the
Sewer Plant- south wastewater treatment plant improvements.
South Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Mc CI atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritel l a, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Water Motion by Bolger, seconded by Nolan, to instruct the City
Service Attorney to proceed with whatever additional relief can be given to the
McHenry Shores Water Company Users and to further object to the Illinois
Commerce Commission's proposed water rates for the McHenry Shores area.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Mc CI atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritel l a, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
During discussion the Council agreed to remove a handicap park -
Ordinances ing place in front on 1301 N. Riverside Drive on the west side of
Parking Riverside Drive and establish a new handicap parking spot on the east
Regs. side of Riverside Drive in front of 1334 N. Riverside.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Snell, to pass an ordinance chang-
ing the handicap parking on Riverside Drive as outlined above.
Voting Aye: Bolger, :_ceder, Mc CI atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Authorizations
Motion by Teta, seconded by Snell , to authorize the Superin-
Water Line tendent of Public Works to consult with Baxter & Woodman for preparation
Extensions of a cost estimate for an extension of a water line from Route 120 to
Brittany Park along Ringwood Road for possible inclusion in next years
budget.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Mc CI atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritell a, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritell a, to authorize the
Public Works Superintendent of Public Works to purchase a 36 inch replacement bucket
Purchases for the Case backhoe at a cost of $1,102 from George P. Freund & Son.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, Mc CI atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritel l a, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by McClatchey, seconded by -Teta, to authorize the Super-
intendent of Public Works to purchase a rebuilt Simplex time Public
clock for the Public Works department at a cost not to exceed $1 ,600. Works -
Voting Aye: Lieder, McCl atchey, Nolan, Purchases
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: Bolger.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Busse called for a recess at 9:27 P.M, The meeting recon-
vened at 9:43 P.M. with everyone still in attendance.,
Motion by Smith, seconded by Serritella, to grant a Christmas
bonus to full-time and regular part-time employees of $50 and $25 to Employees
part-time employees.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McCl atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Srel l , Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Teta, to authorize and approve public
payment to Reed Randall Tractors of Libertyville for a Ford backhoe in Works -
the amount of $33,950, purchase of which was approved at a previous meet- purchases
ing.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McCl atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Snell to pass an ordinance Ordinances
establishing a yield sign on westbound First Avenue at its intersection
with Washington Street. Street
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McCl atchey, Nolan, Signs
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Snell , to pass an ordinance annex-
ing the Lakeland Park Property, Owners Association lake bottom property as Ordinances
outlined in the ordinance as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McCl atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Annexations
Motion by Smith, seconded by Snell , to amend Page 107 of the Zoning Ord.
proposed City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to conform with the agreement
between the residents of Glacier Ridge and McHenry Sand & Gravel for Revisions
hours of operation as presented.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McCl atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Snell , seconded by Lieder, to go into executive
Executive
session at 10:21 P.M. for the purpose of discussing pending litigation
Session
and property acquisition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McCl atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Snell , seconded by Lieder, to go back into open ses-
sion at 10:42 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McCl atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Smith, seconded by McCl atchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Lieder, McCl atchey, Nolan,
Smith, Snell, Serritella, Teta.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:42 P.M.
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