HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/07/2014 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
April 7, 2014
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled April 7, 2014 meeting of the McHenry City Council to
order at 7:30 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 Martin, Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Director of
Public Works Schmitt, Director of Finance Lynch, City Attorney McArdle, Chief of Police Jones,
Engineer Pieper and City Clerk Jones.
Mayor Low introduced members of Boy Scout Troop 131, who led the Council and
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION BY THE MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Kay Rial Bates, President of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce addressed
Council. She thanked the Council for the opportunity to keep the lines of communication
between the City of McHenry and the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce open. Ms. Bates
introduced Linda Showens of Artistic Embroidery Creations and a member of the Board of
Directors of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Showens informed Council that kicking off 2014, the next event is a luncheon and
networking opportunity on April 25, 2014. Ms. Showens introduced Stacey Kubis of Home State
Bank and a member of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Kubis informed Council that many compliments have been received from members
of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce regarding the Mayor's annual state of the City
luncheon. He stated that the Expo is scheduled to take place on May 15, 2014. He noted last
year's event was a great success and was well attended. The Chamber golf outing is scheduled
to begin as a scramble at 10:30 am on May 21, 2014. Mr. Kubis stated the participation of the
City is always appreciated. Mr. Kubis informed Council that Fiesta Days in McHenry begins on
July 11, 2014.
Mayor Low thanked the members of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce for the
information provided.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak at the Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval to renew lease agreement with D's Marine Service, Inc., for City property located at 3302 W. Waukegan
Road, for a one-year term expiring on February 15, 2015, with an option for an additional year;
B. Approval of special event liquor license for The Church of Holy Apostles to host the Catholic Assistance Missions
fundraiser on May 3, 2014;
C. Approval of a request from the Siman Family Charities to host the annual Turkey Trot 5K for Hospice on November 27,
2014, and temporary closure of a portion of Waukegan Road near East Campus High School, and Green Street
between Waukegan Road and John Street, for approximately 20 minutes;
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BARTA, RON
450.00
BIRK, JOHN
413.06
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC
388.07
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE
32.00
BRAUN, NANCY
20.00
BSN SPORTS INC
528.93
BURRAFATO, SAM
159.40
BUSS FORD SALES
2,149.21
CABAY & COMPANY. INC
86.00
CAPITAL GAINS INCORPORAT
5,106.00
CAREY ELECTRIC
914.00
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE
763.42
CHEMICAL PUMP SALES & SE
456.55
CHRISTOPHER, DAVID
116.97
COLDWELL BANKER
70.00
COMED
1,796.52
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING
10.00
COMPETITION KUSTOMS
290.00
CONSERV FS
8,170.25
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY
33,974.19
COWLES, KATHLENE
27.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY
4.32
CROWNE PLAZA
78.15
CURRAN MATERIALS COMPANY
955.42
DATALUX CORPORATION
270.00
DELGADO, SHANNON
250.00
DELL SOFTWARE INC
124.92
DELLUTRI, ROBERT
210.00
DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI
714.96
DODGE, SARAH
301.88
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO
305.51
DREISKE, PAUL B
130.00
DUCAK, KELLY
8.00
DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH
523.54
ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU
156.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC
97.10
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH
90.70
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATI
240.58
FIRST NAT'L BANK OF MCHE
32.90
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD
86.41
FRY, ROBERT J
208.00
FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS
1,383.64
GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL
81.01
GULLEY, GENE
208.50
HACH COMPANY
992.94
HARDY, ROBERT
260.00
HAWKINS INC
3,460.71
HILLER, CHRISTINE
105.00
HRGREEN
59,802.32
HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R
110.36
ILLINOIS AUDIO PRODUCTIO
135.00
ILLINOIS FBI NA
75.00
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
20.00
IN -PIPE TECHNOLOGY COMPA
10,500.00
INLAND CAPITAL FUND LP
821.52
IRISH PRAIRIE RECREATION
1,175.00
J G UNIFORMS INC
555.68
JIMANOS PIZZERIA
27.50
KALE UNIFORMS DEPT# 4030
980.70
KIMBALL MIDWEST
530.80
KOELLER, JUDY
18.28
KOREBA & JAMES SCHAID, K
370.00
KUPSCHE, BROOKE
45.00
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC
61.31
LESNIAK, JOHN
10.00
LILLEENG, MICHAEL D
624.61
LOCKER'S FLOWERS
39.00
MARTEL, ROBERT
105.00
MARTIN, DOUG
17.93
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF
5,175.00
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THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV
135.00
j-
THINK INK INC
231.29
TOBIN, TRACY
35.00
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR
349.99
TREDROC TIRE/ANTIOCH 002
3,355.75
TRIKHA, SHEEL K
445.00
ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATI
394.90
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANC
292.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY
8,956.36
VOLUNTEER CENTER MCHENRY
25.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P
10,479.87
WET
232.00
WHOLESALE DIRECT INC
85.45
WINN, DENISE
80.00
WOODWARD PRINTING SERVIC
1,740.00
ZIMMERMAN, BOB
121.95
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD &
48.56
GRAND TOTALS
267,461.04
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND
84,580.80
ANNEXATION FUND
2,673.50
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
23,696.76
TIF FUND
75.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
24,209.31
WATER/SEWER FUND
109,952.40
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
1,289.43
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND
6,080.08
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
9,797.76
POLICE PENSION FUND
5,106.00
TOTAL
267,461.04
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda, as
presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTED BY MCHENRY
COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT 528 TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANEL ARRAYS AT
THE SHAH CENTER, 4100 SHAMROCK LANE
Deputy City Administrator Martin informed Council that the building on subject
property was originally constructed as a hotel in 1986. In 2001, the structure was purchased by
the Northwest Bible Baptist Church and subsequently by McHenry County College in 2004. The
building, now known as Shah Center, is used as a small business development center, but is an
extension of the McHenry County College. Professional development, continuing education,
small business assistance, etc., are part of the services provided at the location. The property is
not used as a normal day-to-day typical college campus or even a day-to-day educational
institution. In the 0-2 Zoning District, government and institutional offices and commercial
schools for business are permitted uses.
The request being proposed as part of this public hearing application is to permit solar
panel arrays to be located on the north side of the building. The college is seeking permission to
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not have any adverse land use impacts on adjacent properties or required additional City
services.
Alderman Glab stated he has not supported tattoo parlors in the past and he is unable
to support this one. Alderman Wimmer stated he is unable to support the request for a
temporary use. Alderman Santi stated he is not in favor of temporary use permits regarding
tattoo parlors. He opined that it circumvents the City's process.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Wimmer, denying the request for a Temporary Use Permit
to allow a tattoo parlor at 3012 West Route 120
Mayor Low clarified that a "yes" vote would be a vote agreeing to deny the motion, as
presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon.
Voting Nay: Peterson.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTED BY RMH
FRANCHISE LLC D/B/A APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR TO PERMIT LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT AT 1700 NORTH RICHMOND ROAD
Deputy City Administrator Martin informed Council that the applicant is requesting a
conditional use permit to allow live inside entertainment in conjunction with the restaurant.
The live entertainment would consist primarily of karaoke, a deejay and trivia.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted that recently, the parent company of
Applebee's restaurants sold many of their businesses in the Chicagoland Region; however,
fortunately the Applebee's restaurant in McHenry was purchased by a company headquartered
in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The ability to offer live entertainment in conjunction with their restaurant operation
provides Applebee's additional opportunities for marketing, drawing in a larger customer base.
Companies in this industry are consistently seeking innovative opportunities and ways to attract
patrons, particularly during turbulent and uncertain economic times. Staff has ascertained that
the proposed request would not be detrimental to the safety or health of the employees,
patrons or visitors associated with the use, or to the general public in the vicinity. Staff has no
concerns with allowing live entertainment within the restaurant as this is an ancillary use to
enhance the primary use, which is a restaurant.
Deputy City Administrator Martin noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission
unanimously recommended approval, by a vote of 6-0, with the condition the live
entertainment is restricted solely to inside the building housing the restaurant.
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property as it was intended and has been being used for decades. Denial of the requested
variances would certainly create an undue hardship/burden on the property owner and
essentially render the property useless as a public sporting complex/venue. Deputy City
Administrator Martin noted that the variances are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
This is a unique situation and property. The property was acquired many decades ago
and has existed and been used as a sporting complex for numerous years. A complex of this size
requires many types and sizes of accessory buildings and structures in order to optimize the
functionality of the site in terms of accommodating multiple sports events throughout the year.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Santi regarding the height of the structure,
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated that the height will remain 26' 9", however the press
box will increase the height to 37' 9".
Alderman Schaefer requested clarification that the addition of the ticket booth is the
only alteration changing, other than replacing the bleachers that blew down in the wind storm.
Mr. Kevin Weisenberger, Facilities Manager for McHenry High School District 156, responded
affirmatively.
Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry regarding whether the garage at the southeast
corner is remaining, Mr. Weisenberger responded affirmatively.
Motion Santi, seconded by Wimmer, approving variances to allow:
• Multiple accessory structures;
• Exceed permissible height for accessory structures to allow accessory
structures/buildings in the required front yard; and
• Any other variances required to complete the project in accordance with the
conceptual layout and design plans submitted as part of the Public Hearing Application;
• any other variances required to maintain the existing, previously constructed
improvements, including but not limited to, the bleachers and press box on the north
side of the property; and
• previously existing accessory buildings and structures at 3712 West Kane Avenue,
known as McCracken Field.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
Abstain: Condon.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SIGNS
Deputy City Administrator Martin explained to Council that signage is an integral part of
local business, however, many times those signs can become unattractive, dominate a site or
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2014. Mayor Low congratulated Arborist Tom Schmidt and Staff of the Parks and Recreation
Department on their continued good work.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Blake informed Council that a Finance and Personnel Committee meeting was
held just prior to the Council meeting, at 6:30 pm this evening and minutes would be
forthcoming.
Alderman Peterson informed Council that a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is
scheduled on Wednesday, April 21, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the Alderman Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Schmitt informed Council:
• Hydrant flushing started today throughout the City;
• Yard waste pick-up has started; and,
• Brush pick-up has been initiated.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab inquired about the status of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Fund. He
stated that he would like an open discussion about the status. City Administrator Morefield
assured Council he would advise them of the status via the City Administrator's Weekly Bulletin
and add the topic to the Agenda for the Annual Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 pm.
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