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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/06/1989 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1989 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, December 6, 1989 at 8 P.M. at City Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Absent: Teta. City staff in attendance were Director of Public Works Batt, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin, Park Director Merkel, Chief Joyce, Building and Zoning Officer Halik. During the 10 minute public input, Anton Rebel of 4009 W. Maple Avenue spoke concerning Fox Bay. He felt that a referendum should be presented before the people of McHenry and Nunda Township to vote on whether or not they wanted Fox Bay to develop. He announced that the McHenry Preservationalists were opposted to the idea of TIF funding. Rose Lilegard of McHenry Shores spoke concerning the sewer assessment in McHenry Shores. She felt that the Capital Development and permit fees should, all be waived. Motion by Smith, seconded by Bolger, to approve the minutes of the November 29, 1989 Regular Meeting as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. The Mayor announced his appointment of John Vlcek, 805 S. Pearl Avenue, to the Plan Commission to fill the unexpired term of William Wilson. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Mayor's appointment of John Vlcek to fill which expires April 30, 1990. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Serritella, to approve the the term of William Wilson Smith, McClatchey, The Mayor announced his appointment of John Swierk of 4917 W. Glenbrook Trail to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Bryce Klontz. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Bolger, to confirm the Mayor's appointment of John Swierk to fill the unexpired term of Bryce Klontz on the Zoning Board of Appeals which expires 4-30-92. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Smith, to pass an ordinance increasing Lh+? ,i-her of Class D licenses from one to two and to authorize the Mayor tc issue a Class D liquor license to American Legion McHenry Post #491 at 1331 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Mayor Busse gave an update on pending annexations to the City. Fritsch Farm, 475 acres, status - an amended plan will be presented to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals within the next 30 to 60 days. Mobil Gas Station - site plan has been sent to the developer for redesigning. City now waiting for an amended site plan. Cunat Brothers Fawn Ridge (King Farm), 80 acres, current status - put on hold. McHenry Corporate Center, 273 acres, current status - ground breaking held for two buildings with possibly four more to be built next spring. 7onyan Industrial Park, 20 acres, current status - will appear before the Zoning Board and Plan Commission in the next 30 to 60 days. Wednesday, December 6, 1989 Page 2 Biscayne Heights, 10 acres, current status - proceeding to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board for annexation. Deerwood Estates, 113 acres, current status - will be before the Plan Commission and Zoning Board within the next 30 to 60 days. Bull Ridge Subdivision, 75 acres, current status - presenting an amended subdivision plat to the Plan Commission. Backhaus/Brackmann-Winding Creek Subdivision, two extensions for the annexation agreement have been approved by the Council to January 19, 1990. Dave Backhaus will be asked to present a site plan for his proposed development to the Council at a Committee Meeting of the Whole to determine how to proceed with the development of the remainder of the property between Crystal Lake Road and Curran Road. Fox Bay, 232 acres, current status - an Army Corps of Engineer permit is expected within the next 30 to 45 days. Based on that decision the Council will determine whether or not to proceed with that development. Under Committee reports the Park Committee and Utilities Committee submitted recommendations. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Lieder, to approve the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Committee and hire the firm of Management Learning Laboratories of Champaign, Illinois, to conduct an extensive needs assessment for the Parks and Recreation Department at the quoted price of $19,636 as presented. Voting Aye: Donahue, Bolger, Smith, Patterson„ Lieder. Voting Nay: Serritella, McClatchey Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to grant a $100 reduction in the sewer permit fee for homes in the McHenry Shores Special Assessment District until September 1, 1990. Motion by Smith, to allow a $100 reduction in all sewer permit fees city-wide until September 1, 1990. Motion failed for lack of second. Voting on the original motion: Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Mayor Busse called for a recess at 9:45 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10 P.M. with everyone still in attendance. Motion by Serritella, seconded by Smith, to approve the attendance of Public Works Secretary, Anne Rodekirch, at McHenry County College for Principles of Accounting II and Principles of Management courses. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. vnting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Park Director Merkel reported that he had contacted golf course architects in the Chicago Area as well as in Florida and Georgia. He received a price quote and proposal from Golf Investment Advisors for development of a golf course feasibility study in connection with the development of the Fritsch Property. The developers of the Fritsch property agreed to pay 50 percent of the cost for a golf course feasibility study at a cost of $14,000 for the study and $2,500 for out-of-pocket expenses. Motion by Patterson, seconded by Serritella, to proceed with the feasibility study for a golf course on the Fritsch property based on a 50 percent participation with the developers of Fritsch, with the costs to the City not to exceed $8,250 ($7,000 for the study and $1,250 for out-of-pocket expenses). Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Wednesday, December 6, 1989 Page 3 Motion by Serritella, seconded by Bolger, to approve the 1990 City Council Meeting Schedule as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. A Street and Sidewalk December 11, 1989 at 7 p.m overweight/oversize permits and Valley. Committee Meeting was set for Monday, to discuss Orleans Street Traffic, custom Street Light Fixtures in Green Motion by Serritella, seconded by Patterson, to go into executive session at 10:25 P.M. to discuss personnel, pending litigation and consultation with the City Attorney. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Smith, to go back into open session at 10:59 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Donahue, Lieder, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Teta. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.