HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/07/1988 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1988 8:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to
order by Mayor Busse on Wednesday, December 7, 1988 at 8 P.M. at City
Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Nolan,
Lieder, Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. Absent: None.
City staff in attendance were Supt. Batt, Attorney Narusis, Clerk Gilpin,
Park Director Merkel, Finance and Personnel Administrator Vitas, Director
of Development Greenwood. Absent: Chief Joyce.
Motion by Nolan, seconded by Lieder, to accept the minutes of
the November 30, 1988 Regular Meeting and the December 1, 1988 Special
Meeting as corrected.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The agenda item on removal of parking on Elm Street between
Richmond Road and Court Street was brought before the Council. Les
Swieca of IDOT was present to address questions on the proposed highway
proj ect.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Serritella, to bring the
motion back on the table from the last meeting regarding the elimination
of parking on Elm Street.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Lieder.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Nolan, seconded by McClatchey, to close debate and
vote on the tabled motion.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Teta, Lieder, Patterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Voting on the original tabled motion:
Voting Aye: Teta, Lieder, Patterson.
Voting Nay: Bolger, Nolan, Smith, McClatchey, Serritella.
Absent: None.
Motion did not carry.
Les Swieca was then asked to make his presentation.
Motion by Lieder, seconded by Bolger, to refer the matter to the
Street and Sidewalk Committee for further consideration.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to call the question.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Smith, McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Teta, Lieder, Patterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Voting on the original motion:
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Smith, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Teta, Lieder, McClatchey, Patterson.
Absent: None.
There being a tie vote, Mayor Busse cast a Nay Vote and declared the
motion did not carry.
Mayor Busse called for a recess at 9:37 P.M. The meeting
reconvened at 9:59 P.M. with all Aldermen still in attendance.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Serritella, to pass an ordinance
designating Zone B in the Green Street Parking Lot as a 4-hour zone.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council
Meeting
Attendance
Parking
Elm Street
Failed
Motions
Ordinance
Parking Reg.
& Lots
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Public Motion by Bolger, seconded by Nolan, to contact the McHenry Fire
Property District and work out whatever legality is necessary to take over the
Misc. former McHenry Rescue Squad Building for City use.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Purchases The Clerk announced that she had been in contact with Tan Zanck
Pub. Works of Militello and Zanck, Attorneys for Amoco Corporation, and it was
requested that the Amoco Annexation Hearing would be continued from
December 15, 1988 to March 8, 1989. The Council concurred with that date.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Serritella, to authorize and
approve the recommendation of Superintendent Batt and approve the
purchase of diagnostic equipment from McHenry Auto Parts in the amount of
$1,435.35 for use at the City Garage to repair auto and truck computer
ignition systems.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
B & Z Motion by Bolger, seconded by Patterson, to instruct the
Ili sc. Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer to waive the restriction of the
eastern 30 foot building line on Lot 1, Block 30, Boone Valley Unit 4 as
it appears on the final plat of subdivision, provided that said lot and
the west half of the vacated unnamed street lying easterly of and
adjoining said lot are developed as a single building lot or parcel.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: Teta.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Executive Motion by Nolan, seconded by Lieder, to go into executive
Session session at 10:55 P.M. to discuss property acquisition.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Patterson left the meeting at 10:55 P.M.
Motion by Nolan, seconded by Serritella, to go back into open
session at 11:02 P.M.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Patterson.
Motion carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by McClatchey, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder, Teta, Smith,
McClatchey, Serritella.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Patterson.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M.