HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/06/2013 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
May 6, 2013
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled May 6, 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, Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Director of
Public Works Schmitt, Director of Finance Lynch, Chief of Police Jones, City Attorney McArdle,
and City Clerk Jones.
Mayor Low introduced Judge Mary Nader. Mayor Low announced that Judge Nader
would be swearing in each of the recently elected officials for the City of McHenry.
Judge Nader gave the oath of office to City Clerk Jones. City Clerk Jones took the Oath
of Office and commenced the minutes of the Council meeting. Judge Nader gave the Oath of
Office to Mayor Low, Alderman Santi, Ward 2, Alderman Schaefer, Ward 3 and Alderman
Wimmer, Ward 5.
Mayor Low congratulated each of the recently elected officials. She stated she is
looking forward to working with each member of the Council during the next four-year term.
Mayor Low thanked her family and friends for their support during the election.
PRESENTATION: McHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMBER ACTIVITIES
Mr. Wayne Seely, owner of Visual Horizons, Inc. together with Kathy Sierminski, CPA
with Picker & Associates, CPAs, Denny Norton, owner of Performance Unlimited, Inc. and Jeff
Kleinschmidt, owner of Elite Furniture Service, addressed Council and provided a brief
presentation regarding upcoming events by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce,
including:
• The Chamber Golf Outing, scheduled on May 15, 2013, at McHenry Country Club;
• Taste of Summer Downtown, Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm;
• Ribbon cuttings;
• Fiesta Day schedule; and
• A preview of the McHenry NOW Mobile App.
Mr. Seely thanked the City of McHenry and Staff for their continuing partnership and
participation in McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored events.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Mr. Ed Barys, 318 Inverness Trail, McHenry, Illinois, signed in for Public Input. Mr. Barys
addressed Council about an issue concerning dog waste. He stated that he has two dogs that
he walks regularly, noting that he encounters a great deal of dog waste that inconsiderate dog
owners neglect to pick up. He encouraged dog owners to be more responsible.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Request to advertise for bids to demolish wooden decking and piers on City -owned property at 1202 North Riverside,
Drive, McHenry, Illinois,
B.
Ordinance authorizing the sale of five police vehicles and one public works vehicle through Clinton Auto Auction;
C.
Authorizing to purchase three 2014 Police Ford Interceptors with equipment from Buss Ford, McHenry, Illinois for
$88,083; one 2014 Public Works Ford Interceptor
from Buss Ford, McHenry, Illinois for $21,548 and one 2012 Dodge
Charger from Sunnyside Dodge/Chrysler of McHenry, Illinois for $21,548 for a total purchase amount not to exceed
$156,521;
D.
Special Use/Picnic Permits;
E.
As Need Checks; and
31 NORTH BANQUET & CONFE
3,000.00
APWA
90.00
AT&T
5,202.75
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT SERVICE
932.50
FOP UNITS I/II
2,021.00
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
483.64
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVIC
2,326.64
IACE
35.00
IUOE, LOCAL 150
2,404.30
KIMBALL MIDWEST
137.93
LEGALSHIELD
129.50
MERTZ, GARY
16.00
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I
42.33
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS.
208.00
PETTY CASH FUND
1,172.90
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL
1,400.00
RESERVE ACCOUNT
913.24
RIVER ROAD SHELL
405.80
STANS FINANCIAL SERVICES
135.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
120.48
VERIZON WIRELESS
81.83
GRAND TOTALS
21,258.84 _
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND
18,877.03
WATER/SEWER FUND
1,865.35
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND
402.50
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND
102.96
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
11.00
TOTALS
21,258.84
F.
List of Bills:
ACCUCUT
97.50
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP
1,805.95
AMELIO, ROBERT
70.50
BADGER METER INC
450.00
BIRK, ADRIANA
8.00
BOXX THIS INC
109.60
BPH PUMP & EQUIPMENT INC
175.20
BREMER, CURTIS H
78.00
BUSS FORD SALES
56.76
CAREY ELECTRIC
4,663.00
COMED
6,122.30
CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA
1,608.63
EDESIGN
415.75
FIORE, CORI
315.00
GOODMARK NURSERIES LLC
2,225.00
HOFFMAN, CAROL
800.00
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVIC
4,141.00
HRGREEN
300.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST
201.95
KIWANIS CLUB OF MCHENRY
60.00
KUHL, JOHN
7.60
LANG AUTO GROUP, GARY
179,201.17
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LIFEGUARD STORE INC, THE
168.51
MARKS TREE SERVICE & SNO
1,850.00
MAZZUCA, JOE
46.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF
6,800.00
MCAULIFF & SEMROW PC
562.50
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER
400.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
1,176.00
MCHENRY COUNTY DIV OF TR
1,519.93
MEADE INC
200.27
METZ, CHRIS
30.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY
85.50
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA
1,113.72
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH
1,712.21
MISS MCHENRY COUNTY QUEE
125.00
MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVIC
9,000.00
MOORE, KEVIN
51.00
MROZ, GREGORY
92.00
NICOR GAS
770.92
NORTHWEST POLICE ACADEMY
25.00
OTTER SALES & SERVICE IN
128.00
PALA, JOSIE
21.25
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY
551.34
PETERSON, DWAYNE
46.00
PETROLIANCE LLC
6,907.67
PROSAFETY INC
401.63
PROSHRED SECURITY
43.00
PURCHASE POWER
98.00
REINWALL MARINE SERVICE
3,147.80
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES
157.16
REVCORE RADIATOR INC
240.00
RUZICKA, RUSSELL
20.04
RYBA, RON
212.09
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC
190.80
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
424.09
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STERWERF, JASON
46.00
STUDIO 222 ARCHITECTS
15,983.28
THINK INK INC
1,013.05
TILLING, CARIE
94.51
TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR
415.95
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC
426.65
VACULA, JOHN T
750.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY
1,998.60
ZEP SALES & SERVICE
281.13
GRAND TOTALS
262,239.51
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND
218,980.40
PAGEANT FUND
125.00
DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND
7,430.67
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
17,552.61
WATER/SEWER FUND
9,906.69
MARINA OPERATIONS FUND
3,233.30
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
4,663.00
POLICE PENSION FUND
347.84
TOTALS
262,239.51
Alderman Glab requested that Item "C" be pulled from the Agenda for further
discussion.
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Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended:
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Glab inquired about why the City of McHenry is paying more locally for
municipal vehicles when a dealership in Frankfort has a better price. He opined that elected
officials are responsible for spending taxpayer money wisely.
Chief of Police Jones explained that the difference in price offered by the two
dealerships is approximately $200 and that an additional cost would be incurred for each
vehicle for transportation of the vehicles from Frankfort to McHenry. He noted that each of the
vehicles is between six years and 13 years of age and have mileage that ranges between
102,000 and 134,900 miles. Mechanical maintenance records confirm that continued repair for
the vehicles would outweigh the value of the vehicles and the benefit of keeping them in
service.
City Administrator Morefield stated that good will is created when the City purchases
from local businesses when feasible.
Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding the State Bid process for vehicles,
Chief Jones stated that he called the State of Illinois and spoke with a representative in the
office for the State Bid process and was informed that the State Bid was unavailable, at this
time, for 2014 vehicle purchases. Alderman Glab requested that additional investigation take
place regarding the State Bidding process.
Alderman Condon concurred with Alderman Glab that it is the responsibility of
municipal government to spend the taxpayer money wisely and believes the Council is
cognizant of that fact. She stated, however, it is also important to assist local businesses to
thrive and not incur unnecessary costs. Alderman Santi concurred with Alderman Condon.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, approving the purchase of five (5) police
vehicles and one (1) public works vehicle, in an amount not to exceed $156,521.
Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION RENAMING AND DEDICATING THE VETERANS
MEMORIAL PARK BAND SHELL/GAZEBO IN HONOR OF BOB "BEEF" FREUND.
Deputy City Administrator Hobson informed Council that Bob Freund, known locally as
"Beef" has performed in the McHenry City Band for 56 years and served as band director for 13
years. Beef was born and raised in McHenry, played in the McHenry High School Band and
several local drum and bugle corps. Mr. Freund also formed his own musical groups, including
the Fireball 8 Dixieland Band. Due to physical limitations, Mr. Freund is no longer performing.
Mayor Low received an application from the children of Mr. Freund requesting the
Council name the band shell/gazebo in Veterans Memorial Park after Mr. Freund. The band
shell is significant to Mr. Freund because of his musical history, a veteran of the U.S. Marine
Corp, an active member of McHenry VFW Post 4600, and the park is one block from his
childhood home. This type of request is rare and Staff used the criteria established for
Honorary Street Signs, which are:
• Historical/cultural influence on the City;
• Significant lineage or family ties to the City;
• Clear geographical relationship of street to the area of interest of the applicant;
• Known to be of good moral character; and
• A clearly defined community or public contribution made by honoree.
It is Staff's opinion that Mr. Freund meets all the requirements. A 12 x 18 plaque dedicating the
gazebo would be mounted on a stand in the planting area at the foot of the gazebo. The actual
dedication would take place on June 6, 2013.
Alderman Condon expressed a personal connection, her brother-in-law Ron Freund.
Her children have grown up knowing "Beef." She stated it is a fitting tribute to a fine man.
Alderman Blake stated he has known "Beef" Freund his entire life and the dedication is a
well -deserved honor.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Blake, approving a Resolution renaming and
designating the band shell/gazebo in Veterans Memorial Park as the Bob "Beef" Freund
Gazebo.
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 recognized Mr. Mike Roberts as the new Superintendent for District 156.
Mayor Low wished Mr. Roberts a long and productive career as superintendent.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Condon informed Council that a special meeting of the Community
Development Committee was held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 and minutes would be
forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Morefield announced that Carolyn Lynch has been promoted from
Finance & Accounting Manager to the position of Finance Director and Bill Hobson has been
promoted from Assistant City Administrator to Deputy City Administrator/Parks & Recreation,
Special Events & Support Services.
Director of Public Works Schmitt announced that a free E-Waste Drop -Off would take
place on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in the City of McHenry from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the
Public Works facility on Industrial Drive. He noted that the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling
and Reuse Act bans certain types of electronics from being disposed in Illinois landfills, such as:
• Televisions;
• Computer monitors;
• Computers;
• Laptops;
• Electronic mice; and
• Many other common electronic items.
Director Schmitt requested that for additional information regarding specific items and E-
Waste, interested parties should call the McHenry County Solid Waste Management Program at
815-334-4585. He noted that a complete listing of electronics, which are banned from landfills,
is available online at:
http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/electronic-waste-recycling/amendments html.
Deputy City Administrator Hobson provided information regarding the McHenry Band
Concert series. He noted that there will be some concerts prior to the series and a farmers
market and food vendors will be present at the concerts.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items were presented.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 pm.
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