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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 04/29/2013 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING April 29 2013 Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled April 29, 2013 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, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Chief of Police Jones, City Attorney McArdle, City Clerk Jones and City Engineer Pieper. PRESENTATION: CHARACTER COUNTS! Alderman Condon requested that Maya Keesey, student at Parkland School, and Jordan Carr, student at McHenry West Campus come before Council. Alderman Condon informed Council that Ms. Keesey, nominated by Trista Vosburgh of Parkland School, and Ms. Carr, nominated by Carl Vallianatos of McHenry West Campus, have been recognized for leadership based on their contributions to the St. Baldrick's fundraising efforts. Carl Vallianatos, Assistant Principal at McHenry West Campus High School, informed Council that Jordan Carr is an incredible person. She is the first female in the nation to shave C, her head for St. Baldrick's during all four years of her attendance at McHenry West Campus. Trista Vosburgh, Vice Principal at Parkland School, informed Council that while battling the disease of cancer herself, Maya Keesey still participated in St. Baldrick's and raised $7,102. Alderman Condon stated she is very proud of the many fine young people in the City of McHenry. Alderman Blake stated that St. Baldrick's is a special event at Parkland School and Ms. Keesey was able to pull all the grades together in participation. Ms. Vosburgh commended Ms. Keesey on her courage. Ms. Carr thanked everyone who participated in St. Baldrick's. Alderman Condon presented Carl Vallianatos with the Citizen of Character award in recognition of his work during the St. Baldrick's event. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one signed in for Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA A. Ordinance authorizing the mayor's execution of a Communications Site Lease Agreement permitting the City of McHenry to utilize space on the base of the Whispering Hills Water Company, Johnsburg, Illinois Water Tower for radio communication signals for a one-time payment of$10.00; B. Request from Fox River Flea Market located at 3017 West Route 120 for a temporary use permit to hold two live auctions a month beginning June 2013 through June 2014; Regular Meeting Page 2 April 29 2013 C. March 18, 2013 and April 1, 2013 City Council meeting minutes; and D. List of Bills: ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 6.22 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 264.87 ADAMS, SAMANTHA 253.00 AFTERMATH INC 105.00 ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 234.90 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR B 262.50 ANDREWS, MAUREEN J 219.00 ANGIES PIZZERIA 30.00 ARAMARK 381.88 ASAP GARAGE DOOR REPAIR 131.25 AT&T 8,339.96 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 320.27 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, 300.00 BUSS FORD SALES 18.40 CALABRESE, TARA 243.75 CAREY ELECTRIC 265.00 CASEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 382.14 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 292.97 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 171.50 CHICAGO CHAIN & TRANSMIS 2,076.83 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 2,280.77 CMS COMMUNICATIONS INC 271.00 COMCAST CABLE 209.64 COMED 186.88 CONSERV FS 841.78 COUGHLIN, PATRICIA 139.00 COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 10.00 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 564.57 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 617.91 DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 470.00 DUNN, TAMMY 178.50 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 49.75 ECKELS MCHENRY FLEA MARK 30.00 EJ EQUIPMENT 3,079.77 EJ USA INC 4,950.00 FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 14.95 FIRE GUARD OF ILLINOIS I 1,200.00 FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY 936.00 FRIEDLE, JEFF 60.00 FRY, ROBERT J 30.00 FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS 565.00 G IMPRESSIONS INC 144.00 GEMPLER'S INC 192.50 GITZKE, WILLIAM J 172.45 GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 1,552.45 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 1,590.00 HACH COMPANY 2,539.95 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 180.25 HAWKINS INC 489.04 HERITAGE -CRYSTAL CLEAN L 151.14 HRGREEN 17,598.81 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 300.00 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 194.40 KIMBALL MIDWEST 265.17 KING, LAURA 50.00 LAMZ, TYLER 70.52 LRD SYSTEMS & FORMS 840.00 MCCAFFERTY, BRITTANY 420.00 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 512.93 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 1,025.00 MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF 245.50 MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 561.04 MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0 76.00 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 15.00 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 683.09 Regular Meeting Page 3 April 29 2013 MIDCO 458.46 MILLER, ROBERTA 139.00 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 583.30 MORITZ, SHERRIE 29.96 NICOLET SCENIC TOURS 4,842.00 NICOR GAS 4,745.42 NORDBROCK, CAROL 81.17 NORTH EAST MULTI—REGIONA 200.00 NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC 554.00 OLSSON ROOFING COMPNAY I 171,358.82 PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY 161.95 PETROLIANCE LLC 13,664.95 PETTIBONE & CO, P F 114.00 PITEL SEPTIC INC 600.00 PSP—BROOKFIELD 297.90 RADICOM INC 150.00 REISHUS, DEIRDRE 279.93 REVCORE RADIATOR INC 240.00 REX AUTO BODY 4,293.19 ROTARY CLUB OF MCHENRY 498.00 SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 101.00 SHARPE, TIMOTHY W 2,100.00 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 431.38 SPEER FINANCIAL INC 11,038.97 STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 447.55 STEPHAN, MEAGHAN 81.00 TEAM REIL INC 430.40 TOBIN, TRACY 84.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 436.35 TUMILSON, VICTORIA 22.13 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 35.50 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 9,257.16 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 10,794.94 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 842.78 GRAND TOTALS 300,471.41 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 48,244.82 ALARM BOARD FUND 936.00 DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 9,414.11 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 173,283.68 WATER/SEWER FUND 57,707.58 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 1,650.00 MARINA OPERATIONS FUND 150.84 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 4,293.19 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 2,391.19 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 300.00 POLICE PENSION FUND 2,100.00 TOTALS 300,471.41 Alderman Condon requested a correction to the March 18, 2013 Council meeting minutes. She requested that the first sentence on Page 2 of the minutes be revised to reflect four "days" rather than four months. City Clerk Jones assured Alderman Condon that the revision would be made. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented: Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Regular Meeting Page 4 April 29 2013 Absent: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION R-13-009 RECOGNIZING STEVEN J. MURGATROYD FOR HIS SERVICE AS CITY TREASURER. Mayor Low recognized Treasurer and former Alderman of the City of McHenry, Steve Murgatroyd. Mayor Low read into the record a Resolution outlining Mr. Murgatroyd's many accomplishments and contributions to the City, thanking him for his service. She congratulated him on a job well done. Alderman Wimmer stated that it was a pleasure serving with Mr. Murgatroyd. Alderman Condon praised Mr. Murgatroyd's financial acumen and opined she had learned a great deal working with him. Alderman Blake stated that, as a new Alderman, then Alderman Murgatroyd was very helpful to him during the transition. Mr. Murgatroyd stated that he feels comfortable that the community is in good hands. Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, approving Resolution R-13-009 recognizing Steven J. Murgatroyd for his service to the City of McHenry as City Treasurer. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FROM THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATIONS (NISRA) TO HOST "A TASTE OF THE RED, WHITE & BREW FESTIVAL" FUNDRAISER BENEFITTING NISRA IN VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ON SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD FROM 12:00 PM TO 5:00 PM WITH A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BEER & WINE TASTING• LIVE ENTERTAINMENT; FOOD VENDORS; ART DISPLAY; SMALL SILENT AUCTION; AND WAIVER OF ALL ASSOCIATED FEES Assistant City Administrator Hobson informed Council that The Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association ("NISRA") has applied for a Parks Facilities Special Use Beer & Wine Permit to host the first annual "A Taste of the Red, White & Brew Festival" fundraiser in Veterans Memorial Park. The event is proposed on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm and will be sponsored by STAR 105.5 radio. Food will be provided by the festival retailer, 31 North Banquet and Conference Center, who will also provide beer and wine for the tastings and wine bottles for purchase. Live entertainment and artwork by NISRA participants will be available for sale and a small silent auction will be offered in the park. All proceeds from the event will support NISRA's cultural arts programs. Regular Meeting Page 5 April 29 2013 Adult wine tasting tickets will be sold for $25 on the day of the event and $20 in advance. The price of admission will include 10 tasting tickets, light snacks and live entertainment. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided at the event. Tickets for those not participating in the wine tasting portion of the event will be sold at $10 per ticket. Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated that participants in the wine tasting event(s) will be identified through a wrist -banding process arranged by NISRA. Organizers anticipate an estimated 200 attendees. Under park rental guidelines, as a resident special event with less than 500 attending, a typical charge of $300 would apply. Mr. Hobson noted that the City of McHenry has been an active member and partner with NISRA for 19 years. Based on the partnership and intergovernmental agreement governing the relationship, Staff recommends the waiver of all associated fees for the event. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Peterson, approving the request for the use of Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm; a Special Event Liquor License to host beer and wine tasting in the park and the sale of bottled wine and waiver of all associated fees, as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS Mayor Low announced that pursuant to Chapter 4 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code, owners of establishments serving and/or selling alcoholic beverages located in the City limits must annually renew their liquor licenses. All applicants and managers have been fingerprinted and all license fees have been paid. The following establishments have requested Liquor Licenses for Fiscal Year 2013/2014: Class A Beer & Liquor - $1,400 Class F3 Packaged Beer & Liquor - $800 A-1 McHenry County Club F3-1 McHenry BP A-2 Firewood Restaurant & Sports Lounge F3-2 Bull Valley BP A-3 Fox Hole Tap & Pizzeria F3-3 Bucky's Express A-4 The Corner Tap A-5 N/A Class G1 Beer & Liquor — Service Bar - $700 A-6 The Gambler of McHenry G1-1 Asi es me Pueblo A-7 N/A G1-2 Touch of Italy A-8 Marzano's G1-3 La Hacienda A-9 Bimbo's Bar & Grill G1-4 Windhill Restaurant A-10 The Old Bridge Tavern G1-5 Green Street Cafe' A-11 Town Club G1-6 Brunch Cafe' A-12 After the Fox G1-7 Sakura A-13 Main Street Saloon G1-8 Kim & Patty's Cafe' Regular Meeting Page 6 April 29 2013 A-14 N/A A-15 N/A A-16 Village Squire of McHenry A-17 Main Street Station A-18 Twisted Moose A-19 Buddyz Riverwalk A-20 Corkscrew Pointe A-21 Plum Garden Restaurant A-22 Monaco's A-23 Vickie's Place A-24 N/A A-25 Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill A-26 The Olive Garden Restaurant A-27 Nicolino's A-28 Green Peapod Restaurant Class Al Beer & Wine - $1,250 Al-1 Chain O'Lakes Brewing Co. Class A2 Caterer -Retailer - $1,650 A2-1 Route 31 Banquet & Conference Center A2-2 Chili's Grill & Bar Class B Packaged Beer & Wine - $700 B-1 Aldi Class D Beer & Liquor (NFP) - $100 D-1 Liberty Club of McHenry D-2 McHenry American Legion Post #491 D-3 VFW Veterans Club, Inc. Class F1 Packaged Beer & Liquor - $1,100 F1-1 Binny's Beverage Depot F1-2 McHenry Liquors, Inc. F1-3 Liquor & Wine Place F1-4 Sam's Liquors & Wine F1-5 Family Food Mart F1-6 Gill Liquor Class F2 Packaged Beer & Liquor - $800 F2-1 Shamrock Convenient Food & Liquor F2-2 Osco Drug Store F2-3 Jewel Food Store F2-4 River Road Shell F2-5 Walgreens F2-6 7-Eleven F2-7 La Huerta Carniceria F2-8 Angelo's Fresh Market F2-9 Meijer Store #218 F2-10 Riverside Shop-N-Go Class H Beer & Wine Only - $700 H-1 Sushi King H-2 The Hickory Pit H-3 Jimano's Pizza Regular Meeting Page 7 April 29 2013 Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry regarding vacant licenses, Mayor Low explained that liquor licenses are increased or decreased, as necessary, and that there is no set amount. Motion by Santi, seconded by Blake, approving the Liquor Licenses for Fiscal Year 2013/2014, as presented. Class A Beer & Liquor - $1,400 A-1 McHenry County Club A-2 Firewood Restaurant & Sports Lounge A-3 Fox Hole Tap & Pizzeria A-4 The Corner Tap A-5 N/A A-6 The Gambler of McHenry A-7 N/A A-8 Marzano's A-9 Bimbo's Bar & Grill A-10 The Old Bridge Tavern A-11 Town Club A-12 After the Fox A-13 Main Street Saloon A-14 N/A A-15 N/A A-16 Village Squire of McHenry A-17 Main Street Station A-18 Twisted Moose A-19 Buddyz Riverwalk A-20 Corkscrew Pointe A-21 Plum Garden Restaurant A-22 Monaco's A-23 Vickie's Place A-24 N/A A-25 Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill A-26 The Olive Garden Restaurant A-27 Nicolino's A-28 Green Peapod Restaurant Class Al Beer & Wine - $1,250 Al-1 Chain O'Lakes Brewing Co. Class A2 Caterer -Retailer - $1,650 A2-1 Route 31 Banquet & Conference Center A2-2 Chili's Grill & Bar Class B Packaged Beer & Wine - $700 B-1 Aldi Class D Beer & Liquor (NFP) - $100 D-1 Liberty Club of McHenry D-2 McHenry American Legion Post #491 D-3 VFW Veterans Club, Inc. Class F3 Packaged Beer & Liquor - $800 F3-1 McHenry BP F3-2 Bull Valley BP F3-3 Bucky's Express Class G1 Beer & Liquor — Service Bar - $700 G1-1 Asi es me Pueblo G1-2 Touch of Italy G1-3 La Hacienda G1-4 Windhill Restaurant G1-5 Green Street Cafe' G1-6 Brunch Cafe' G1-7 Sakura G1-8 Kim & Patty's Cafe' Class H Beer & Wine Only - $700 H-1 Sushi King H-2 The Hickory Pit H-3 Jimano's Pizza Regular Meeting Page 8 April 29 2013 Class F1 Packaged Beer & Liquor - $1,100 F1-1 Binny's Beverage Depot F1-2 McHenry Liquors, Inc. F1-3 Liquor & Wine Place F1-4 Sam's Liquors & Wine F1-5 Family Food Mart F1-6 Gill Liquor Class F2 Packaged Beer & Liquor - $800 172-1 Shamrock Convenient Food & Liquor F2-2 Cisco Drug Store F2-3 Jewel Food Store F2-4 River Road Shell 172-5 Walgreens F2-6 7-Eleven F2-7 La Huerta Carniceria F2-8 Angelo's Fresh Market 172-9 Meijer Store #218 F2-10 Riverside Shop-N-Go Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 ANNUAL BUDGET City Administrator Morefield informed Council that on behalf of the City Administration he is pleased to submit for review the Proposed Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Budget. City Administrator Morefield provided a brief summary of the detailed revenues and expenditures. He noted that the revenues and expenditures presented have been reviewed by the Finance & Personnel Committee, at meeting held on March 11 and April 11, 2013, and the Proposed Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Budget, as presented is forwarded with the recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee. City Administrator Morefield stated that of notable significance, the Budget is balanced while continuing to meet the community's program, service, capital equipment and capital improvement needs. The proposed spending plan totals $37,104,087 for All Funds and $18,089,792 for the General Fund. City Administrator Morefield informed Council that the Budget proposes promotions/reclassifications and related wage adjustments for Carolyn Lynch, from Finance & Accounting Manager to Finance Director, and Bill Hobson, from Assistant City Administrator to Deputy City Administrator/Parks & Recreation, Special Events & Support Services. City Administrator Morefield noted that both these individuals have proven they are more than Regular Meeting Page 9 April 29 2013 capable of leading the Finance Department and Parks & Recreation Department, respectively, and filling these roles with existing Staff allows the City to save approximately $250,000- $300,000 in salary and benefits that would be required to fill the positions of Finance Director and Parks & Recreation Director. City Administrator Morefield stressed that Ms. Lynch and Mr. Hobson are being promoted/appointed and their roles expanded to include additional duties and responsibilities. The existing positions, of Finance and Accounting Manager and Assistant City Administrator, will not be replaced. Alderman Wimmer opined that it has been another difficult year financially and thanks Staff for their efforts. Alderman Santi concurred, noting he is pleased with the balanced Budget. Alderman Schaefer concurred. Alderman Santi inquired about when the Crystal Lake Road project would begin. Director of Public Works Schmitt stated that construction is scheduled to begin in early summer. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, approving the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Budget, as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT AND ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Low recommended that the appointment of Roger Thacker be approved for a one year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Low reminded the Council that a vacancy existed since Neal Shepler had recently been elected to the Township Board. Mayor Low announced to the Council that she is pleased that she recently received the application of Paul Letizia to fill a vacancy on the Landmark Commission. Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, approving the 2013/20014 Mayoral Annual Appointments. Voting Aye: Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Santi, Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. Regular Meeting Page 10 April 29 2013 COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Condon informed Council that there would be a special meeting of the Community Development Committee on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Alderman Conference Room. STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Morefield announced that a Committee of the Whole meeting is tentatively scheduled on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:30 pm to discuss the proposed aquatic center. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Alderman Glab requested that the Public Works Committee revisit, at a future meeting, the topic of no left turn on to State Route 120 off of Green Street. It was the consensus of Council to discuss the matter at a Public Works Committee meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Personnel at 8:24 pm. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Schaefer, to return to Open Session at 8:51 pm. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council returned to Open Session at 8:51 pm. OPEN SESSION Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, approving the four year Employment Agreement between the City of McHenry and William Derik Morefield, at a salary of $140,314 effective May 1, 2013. Regular Meeting Page 11 April 29 2013 Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Motion carried. -Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Santi, Glab. None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 pm. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Peterson. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 pm. City Clerk