HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/04/2014 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
August 4, 2014
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled August 4, 2014 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 Martin, Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Director of
Public Works Schmitt, Director of Finance Lynch, City Attorney McArdle, Chief of Police Jones,
City Engineer Pieper and City Clerk Jones. Absent: None.
Mayor Low invited the members of McHenry Boy Scout Troop 149 to the front of the
room to lead Council and those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the Pledge,
Mayor Low stated that she enjoyed visiting with the Scouts of Troop 149 prior to the Council
meeting and they asked some good questions. She noted The Boy Scouts is an important
program and she has great admiration for the participants.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak at Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval to submit applications and execute Resolutions for federal and 20% local match funding through the
McHenry County Council of Mayors Surface Transportation Program "Call for Project" for fiscal years 2017, 2018 and
2019, to be used for:
1. Roadway, bridge and pedestrian improvements on Pearl Street/Lincoln Road; and,
2. Roadway improvements on Green Street (between West Elm Street and Miller Road).
B. Approval of Illinois Department of Transportation Obligation Retirement Resolution acknowledging the property tax
abatement and approving the appropriation of Motor Fuel tax funds in the amount of $401,994.80;
C. Approval to purchase Motorola mobile radios to be installed in police vehicles for an amount not to exceed $25,000,
and paid for using funds obtained through the McHenry Police Department Drug/Asset Seizure Fund;
D. Approval of.a request from VFW Post 4600, located at 3002 West Route 120, for a special event liquor license for
outdoor sale of beer in conjunction with the annual Corvette, Street Rods & Bike Show Fundraiser on August 9, 2014,
and waiver of the $25 license fee;
E. Approval of a request from the residents of Fegers Subdivision to provide snowplowing services for the 2014/2015
winter season for a flat fee of $2,462, based on 20 snow/ice events and $123.10 per hour of regular time and $146.21
per hour for overtime;
F. Approval of a request from the McHenry Elementary School Foundation for the temporary closure of portions of
Glenbrook Trail and Dartmoor Drive and use of City support services for the 13th Annual Run/Walk-a-Thon for Literacy
on September 7, 2014;
G. Approval of a Block party request September 6, 2014 on Jennifer Lane;
H. Approval of Parks Special Use/Picnic permits;
I. Approval of February 24, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes; and;
J. Approval of List of Bills:
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R
4,065.56
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC
441.32
ADAMS, SAMANTHA
125.38
ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND
500.00
AG PLUMBING
674.00
AMELIO, ROBERT
423.00
ARAMARK
120.52
ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
15.00
ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL CO
1,440.00
AT&T
1,157.56
AT&T LONG DISTANCE
200.41
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AZOOSEMENT INC
399.00
BAKER & SON CO, PETER
5,380.61
BAYNON, ROXANNE
17.00
BERANEK, CHRIS
113.13
BLACKSTONE LANDSCAPE INC
11,186.25
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC
257.41
BOXX THIS INC
219.20
BRENNAN, DAN
2,990.00
BURGHARD, VAL
238.00
BUSS FORD SALES
1,171.93
CABAY & COMPANY INC
165.87
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
3,387.40
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE
110.00
CENTEGRA PHYSICIAN CARE
147.00
CHRISTENSEN-TUMILSON, VI
288.00
COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY C
1,877.50
COMED
603.84
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING
10.00
CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS
156.18
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY
577.14
CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI
425.00
CYCLE SIREN, INC.
846.00
DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO
757.07
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC
390.91
EDER CASELLA & CO
20,000.00
EISERMAN, JERRY
25.09
EJ USA INC
2,195.70
FAMILY TAILOR SHOP
38.50
FISCHER BROS FRESH
3,167.00
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC
621.25
FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS
31.82
GALLS LLC
135.98
GIOULOS, MOLLY
108.50
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS
782.43
GRAINGER
473.90
GREVE, CODY
529.00
GROVE, KELLY
170.63
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY
2,918.11
HAWKINS INC
1,459.40
HES REPAIR
107.50
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVIC
1,178.76
HRGREEN
818,271.92
ILLINOIS EPA
32,000.00
IN -PIPE TECHNOLOGY COMPA
10,500.00
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY C
39.98
IPMA-HR
390.00
IT'S RACE TIME INC
1,755.86
JC LICHT/EPCO
427.87
KAY, DEREK
6.60
KIMBALL MIDWEST
1,024.18
LANGE, CAROL
306.00
LILLEENG, MICHAEL D
105.00
MADSON, CHRIS
63.00
MARK'S PLUMBING PARTS
99.97
MARKS TREE SERVICE & SNO
700.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF
5,175.00
MCCAFFERTY, BRITTANY
2,065.50
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC
733.54
MCCORMICK, JENISE M
146.25
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER
1,930.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR
22,612.84
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0
7,587.34
MCHENRY FIRESTONE
35.98
MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT
52.91
MCHENRY SCHOOLS TRANSPOR
155.64
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES
496.50
MENARDS - WOODSTOCK
105.65
METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES
380.56
MEYER JR, DONALD R
425.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY
678.07
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MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA
2,272.65
MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING
11.40
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH
327.48
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS - STA
1,768.00
MROZ, GREGORY
414.00
NICOLET SCENIC TOURS
3,785.00
NICOR GAS
1,214.71
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER
45.00
NORTHEASTERN IL.REGIONAL
32,000.00
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE
10.00
OTTER SALES & SERVICE IN
705.67
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY
461.62
PERFORMANCE PIPELINING I
1,550.00
PETERSON, DWAYNE
368.00
PETROLIANCE LLC
26,117.62
PETTIBONE & CO, P F
2,128.79
PITEL SEPTIC INC
2,000.00
PIZZUTO, CYNTHIA
25.00
POTSIE'S SOILS
1,050.00
REILLY, JACOB A
272.83
REINDERS INC
117.38
RESERVE ACCOUNT
797.98
RIVERSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC
400.00
ROGERS, MATT
322.49
RUSHING, RHONDA
16.00
RUTLEDGE FENCE CO INC
807.75
RYBA, RON
15.00
SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS I
87.00
SERPICO, FRANK
306.00
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN
172.69
SHANAHAN, MICHAEL L
4,500.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC
1,691.00
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC
2,702.50
SKILLS FIRST SOCCER LLC
1,090.00
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC
47.70
STANARD & ASSOCIATES INC
395.00
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN
17.94
STUDIO 222 ARCHITECTS
855.00
SUNNYSIDE COMPANY
90.00
TAKE THREE INC
268.32
THELEN MATERIALS LLC
273.97
THINK INK INC
2,608.61
TONYAN & SONS INC, WILLI
32,265.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC
609.90
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
77.41
USA BLUEBOOK
1,408.95
VALLEY VIEW ACRES LLC
1,310.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY
8,764.19
WASTE MANAGEMENT
13,330.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P
7,936.38
WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA
1,701.00
WELCH BROS INC
405.66
WOODSTOCK POWERSPORTS
6.99
ZEP SALES & SERVICE
626.19
GRAND TOTALS
1,145,643.69
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND
170,315.00
AUDIT EXPENSE FUND
20,000.00
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
7,427.53
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
37,549.80
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
2,314.00
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND
3,305.60
WATER/SEWER FUND
94,873.77
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND
790,898.95
i MARINA OPERATIONS FUND
12,491.20
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
197.94
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 574.46
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 5,548.44
POLICE PENSION FUND 147.00
TOTAL 1,145,643.69
Alderman Peterson inquired about the cost last year for snowplowing in the Fegers
Subdivision. Director of Public Works Schmitt noted that due to the extreme weather of last
year there were 26 additional passes through the subdivision, at an additional cost of
$3,264.72.
Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry regarding how much would be remaining in the
fund after the purchase of the mobile radios, Chief of Police Jones informed Council that
approximately $5,000 would remain in the fund.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Peterson, to approve the Consent Agenda, as
presented.
Alderman Glab requested that Item A be pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on
as a separate item.
Alderman Schaefer agreed to amend his motion, Alderman Peterson agreed to amend
his second. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Peterson, 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 expressed concern with the amount of money being committed and
spent for major routes. He inquired about the amounts for the streets noted in Item A. Director
of Public Works Schmitt stated for Pearl/Lincoln the amount is approximately $210,000; and for
Green Street the amount is approximately $142,000, in addition to construction and Phase III
engineering. The total amount is over $1 million. Alderman Glab stated that something needs
to be done with the streets in subdivisions that are falling into disrepair. Director of Public
Works Schmitt stated that MFT funds are based on population.
Alderman Condon opined that she agrees somewhat with Alderman Glab's concerns,
however, when an opportunity is presented to capture some outside funding the City must
avail itself of that opportunity.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to approve Item A on the Consent Agenda, as
presented.
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intentional and was discovered when Centegra submitted a permit application for a sign to be
affixed to the center pillar opposite Steffan's Jewelers.
Staff contacted Ms. Cannon, who was under the assumption the signs were 56.14
square feet. However, when she measured the sign, which was recently taken down so
Centegra could install their own sign, it was determined the sign was 69.37 square feet.
Therefore, in addition to the variance for a second wall sign for Centegra, variances are
required to allow each of the signs affixed to the center pillars to be 13.23 square feet larger
(not to exceed 69.37 square feet per sign) than previously approved by Council on November 4,
2013.
There are four pillars incorporated as architectural elements into the Fountain. Shoppes
building and uniformity and symmetry are important aspects to consider. Staff believes the
additional wall sign proposed by Centegra, to be placed directly above 333 Front Street, is
essential to maintaining a consistent appearance across the entire front fagade of the Fountain
Shoppes. If Council concurs, Staff recommends the variances to the Sign Ordinance be granted
for 333 North Front Street, to permit an additional wall sign and 32.5 additional square feet of
wall signage. Additionally, it is recommended that variances be granted to allow each of the
signs affixed to the center pillar be 13.23 square feet larger (not to exceed 69.37 square feet
per sign) than previously approved by the Council on November 4, 2013.
Alderman Condon opined she is pleased to see the space will be occupied.
Alderman Santi stated that the signs look good at their current dimensions.
Alderman Glab concurred with Alderman Santi, but expressed disappointment that the
mistake was not caught earlier.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, approving the variances to the Sign
Ordinance for 333 North Front Street, to permit an additional wall sign and 32.5 additional
square feet of wall signage and approving variances to allow each of the signs affixed to the
center pillar- be 13.23 square feet larger (not to exceed 69.37 square feet per sign) than
previously approved by the Council on November 4, 2013.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low announced the closing of Fort McHenry Park located on Front Royal Drive in
the Whispering Oaks subdivision. She stated that much of the wooden playground features in
the park are outdated and in need of replacement. The park will remain closed until
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renovations are completed in mid to late November. Deputy City Administrator Hobson stated
that there would be no access to the parking lot at all to facilitate construction, which is
anticipated to take two to three weeks.
Mayor Low informed Council that the Veteran's Day Memorial would take place this
year at Veterans Memorial Park, rather than at the VFW. Veteran's Day is Tuesday, November
11, 2014. The Vietnam Memorial Monument dedication will take place on that date.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Blake informed Council that the Public Works Committee meeting was held at
6:30 pm, prior to the Council meeting, and minutes would be forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab inquired about the parking spaces behind the Riverwalk Center. City
Administrator Morefield stated he would look into the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 pm.
Mayor
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