HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/02/2015 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
March 2, 2015
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled March 2, 2015 meeting of the McHenry City Council
to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake,
Wimmer, Peterson and Condon. Absent: None. Also in attendance were City Administrator
Morefield, Deputy City Administrator Bill Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin,
Director of Finance Lynch, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Chief of Police Jones, City Attorney
McArdle, City Engineer Pieper and City Clerk Jones. Absent: None.
CITY OF MCHENRY MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Low read aloud the Mission Statement of the City of McHenry.
PRESENTATION OF CHARACTER COUNTS! RECOGNITION AWARDS
Mayor Low introduced Alderman Condon, Chairman of the CHARACTER COUNTS!
Coalition.
Alderman Condon informed Council and individuals in attendance that Ms. Samantha
Swank, a student at West Campus, was nominated by English teacher Angela Cristo for a
CHARACTER COUNTS! Citizen of Character Award. Ms. Swank demonstrates on a regular basis
several of the pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS!, helping other students, always going out of her
way to assist and elevating the spirits of those around her. Ms. Swank is held in high regard by
her peers.
Alderman Condon also presented a Citizen of Character Award to Mr. Mike Lehman,
owner of McHenry Printing. Mr. Lehman was nominated by Carl Vallianatos. Mr. Vallianatos
requested the Mr. Lehman be recognized for his assistance with community events,
consistently helping out the schools, volunteerism and contribution of his business acumen and
expertise. In addition to running a business, Mr. Lehman is currently the President of the
Rotary Club of McHenry — Sunrise and the busy father of triplets.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one spoke at Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Transmittal of FY 2014/2015 Quarterly Budget Report for the period of 11/1/14 through 1/31/15;
B. Approval of a (1) Temporary Use Permit to hold the Sleep Out for Shelter fundraiser at The Church of Holy Apostles,
5211 Bull Valley Road on May 9, 2015, at 3:00 pm until May 10, 2015 at 7:00 am; and (2) waiver of all associated fees;
C. Approve request for a Special Events Liquor License for The Church of Holy Apostles annual Catholic Assistance
Missions fundraiser at 5211 Bull Valley Road, on April 18, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm;
D. Approval of Parks Special Use/Picnic Permits;
E. Approval of November 17, 2014 City Council meeting minutes;
F. Approval of January 19, 2015 City Council meeting minutes;
G. Approval of February 2, 2015 City Council meeting minutes; and
H. Approval of List of Bills.
AALTO, BRIAN 8.00
ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 155.00
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 779.36
ADAMS STEELSERVICE INC 480.20
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ALL INSURANCE SERVICES
30.00
ANDERSON, JAMIE
9.00
ARIES INDUSTRIES INC
173.28
AT&T
1,296.50
AT&T LONG DISTANCE
193.40
BERKHEIMER CO INC, G W
1,044.82
BITTNER, DEBBIE
10.00
BS&A SOFTWARE
250.00
BUSS FORD SALES
477.49
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
837.79
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING
10.00
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA
15,303.08
CONNOR CO
411.61
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY
35,422.06
CORPORATE TRAINING CENTE
198.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY
693.43
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI
496.00
DOLLAMUR SPORT SURFACES
62.99
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO
175.35
DUFFY, DANIEL
114.75
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH
29.65
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC
117.07
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH
199.45
FASTENAL
20.62
FGM ARCHITECTS
35,900.00
FOERSTER, JEFFERY S
11.97
FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS
980.45
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL
57.90
HAWKINS INC
1,082.63
HEARTLAND SERVICES INC
175.33
HRGREEN
56,999.48
ILLINOIS ASSOC OF PROPER
70.00
IN -PIPE TECHNOLOGY COMPA
8,000.00
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVI
1,904.98
INVERCLYDE LLC
28.91
ISAW WA
48.00
J G UNIFORMS INC
409.85
JC LICHT LLC
164.55
JENSEN, TED
1,277.04
KARNS, CAROL
6.00
KUNISH, KRISTI
8.00
LANDMARK CONTRACTORS INC
68,134.07
LEISTEN, RICK
60.00
MARATHON TOWING
155.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF
5,175.00
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC
1,046.12
MCCORMICK, JENISE M
146.25
MCHALE, MICHAEL
50.00
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER
180.00
MCHENRY COUNTY EDC
400.00
MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER
250.00
MENARDS - WOODSTOCK
113.36
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY
125.80
MEYER, KATHY
52.50
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA
843.70
MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING
766.14
MIDWEST WATER GROUP INC
7,547.00
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS - STA
2,020.00
NATIONAL SALT SUPPLY INC
16,587.50
NICOR GAS
5,622.21
NORTH SHORE SANITARY DIS
.00
NORTH SHORE WATER RECLAM
600.00
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER
80.00
NORTHWEST TRUCKS INC
53.46
PETROLIANCE LLC
14,101.28
PETTIBONE & CO, P F
386.50
PITEL SEPTIC INC
150.00
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POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL
220.00
PROSAFETY INC
78.51
PROSHRED SECURITY
133.00
QUILL CORPORATION
156.80
RESERVE ACCOUNT
1,020.46
SCHEEL, BRYAN
64.10
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS 1
177.00
SCOREBOARD SERVICE COMPA
525.00
SECTION 8 DOORS & HARDWA
1,875.00
SHAW MEDIA
15.00
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB
117.65
SLIMAK, CHRISTOPHER
101.67
SPERLING, WENDY
20.00
SSPRF/LESO
600.00
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC
190.80
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE
141.23
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
192.59
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN
203.51
STRZALKA, JENNI
10.00
SUNNYSIDE COMPANY
79.81
TEMPLE DISPLAY LTD
16,499.52
TIMBER RIDGE LODGE & WAT
562.14
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR
300.49
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC
3,147.00
TREASURER STATE OF ILLIN
33,527.16
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
24,628.25
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATI
712.50
USA BLUEBOOK
252.82
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P
11,681.62
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA
249.20
WILLIAMS, SANDY
72.80
ZIMMERMAN, BOB
84.99
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD &
14,886.25
GRAND TOTALS
403,296.75
FUND
TOTALS
100
GENERAL FUND
70,265.79
270
MOTOR FUELTAX FUND
65,417.74
290
TIF FUND
68,134.07
400
RECREATION CENTER FUND
49,500.00
440
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
26,685.73
510
WATER/SEWER FUND
78,356.87
580
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND
10,981.00
620
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND
25,963.33
740
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
7,980.25
760
POLICE PENSION FUND
11.97
TOTALS
403,296.75
City Administrator Morefield informed Council that a copy of the List of Bills was
inadvertently omitted from the Council meeting packet and copies of the List of Bills on the
Agenda for consideration this evening were placed at the Council's seats.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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APPROVAL OF 1) MCCULLOM LAKE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION WITH HR GREEN, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $129,826.66; AND 2) LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL
PARTICIPATION
City Administrator Morefield reiterated to Council that at the July 17, 2013 City Council
meeting, the Council authorized an agreement with HR Green for Phase I & Phase II engineering
for improvements to McCullom Lake Road, from IL Route 31 to West Lakeshore Drive. The
proposed improvements consist of traffic signal modernization, intersection capacity
improvements, widening, asphalt removal, hot -mix asphalt resurfacing with binder course and
surface course, aggregate shoulders, pavement patching, minor drainage improvements and
new pavement markings. Additionally, a new sidewalk will be constructed on the south side of
the road in front of Petersen Park connecting to the existing Prairie Path bike route.
City Administrator Morefield stated that the McHenry County Council of Mayors
awarded up to $1,060,900 of Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for McCullom Lake
Road Improvements. STP funding will pay for up to 80% of the total cost of construction and
Phase II engineering, with a local match requirement of 20%. The City was responsible for 100%
of the cost of Phase I and II Engineering.
HR Green, Inc. submitted a Construction Engineering Services Agreement using the
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)standard form. The construction engineering scope
of work in an amount not to exceed $129,829.66, includes:
• Project startup;
• Full time construction observation;
• Pre -construction and bi-weekly construction progress meetings;
• Administration/coordination;
• Material testing; and
• Project closeout.
City Administrator Morefield noted that [DOT approved the Construction Engineering
Services Agreement. The Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost (EOPC) for construction is
$1,221,125. The project is scheduled for April 2015 letting by IDOT.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, approving (1) the McCullom Lake Road
Improvements Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with HR
Green, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $129,826.66; and (2) the Local Agency Agreement for
Federal Participation.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low announced a Princess and Superhero Breakfast will take place on Saturday at
9:00 am at McHenry High School East Campus. The St. Baldrick's Committee is hosting the
breakfast and proceeds from additional funds raised at the event will benefit local families.
Mayor Low announced the St. Baldrick's Community Shave is taking place on March 12,
2015 at McHenry High School West Campus Main Gymn from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Also, taking
place in the community is the 5K Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 8:00 am and
the Rotary St. Pat's Parade on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 1:00 pm.
Mayor Low announced that as part of the Rotary St. Pat's Parade, personal items (i.e.,
soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.) will be collected for FISH Food Pantry. Boxes are located at
the following locations:
• McHenry Police Station;
• McHenry Public Library;
• McHenry Public Works Department
• McHenry Municipal Center
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Blake informed Council a Public Works Committee meeting was held this
evening, prior to the Council meeting, and minutes would be forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss
Collective Bargaining matters at 7:16 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to return to Open Session at 7:34 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm.
Mayor
City Clerk