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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/21/2017 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 2017 Mayor Wayne Jett called the regularly scheduled August 21, 2017 meeting of the McHenry City Council to order at 7:00 pm in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S. Green Street, McHenry, IL. In attendance were the following Councilmembers: Condon, Devine, Mihevc, Curry, Schaefer, Santi, and Glab. None Absent. Also in attendance: City Administrator Derik Morefield, Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Jones, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Director of Finance Lynch, City Attorney McArdle, and City Clerk Nevitt. PRESENTATION OF MCHENRY AREA CHARACTER COUNTS! COALITION RECOGNITION AWARD: The McHenry Area CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition Recognition Award was presented to Parkland School Student Aubrey Roth for saving a fellow student from drowning in a pool and performing CPR. PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING SAFETY TOWN VOLUNTEERS & PROJECT CONTRIBUTORS: Mayor Jett and Director of Economic Development Martin presented Recognition Awards to the Volunteers and Project Contributors of the new Safety Town. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Carl Hurtig who resides at 5411 Chasefield Circle, McHenry, IL addressed the Council regarding his opposition to the Parks & Recreation Department Community Needs Assessment. CONSENT AGENDA A. Waiver of Municipal Code Chapter 16, Sec. 16-25 to allow overnight stays in Petersen Park on August 18 & 19, 2017; B. Resolution accepting membership as a member in the Northwest Health Insurance Pool Sub -Pool, which is a member of the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative; C. Temporary closure of Oak Drive between Clearview Drive & Parkway Avenue for a Block Party on October 14, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; D. Parks Facilities/Special Use Picnic Permits; E. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $1,000,443.51; and F. Payment of Bills in the amount of $411,943.99. Motion by Alderwoman Condon, second by Alderman Devine, approving the Consent Agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Condon, Devine, Mihevc, Curry, Schaefer, Santi, Glab Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion Carried. Regular City Council Meeting Page 2 August 21, 2017 INDIVIDUAL ACTION ITEM AGENDA A. Motion to approve the application for a Revolving Loan from Anthem R.E., LLC d/b/a Smith's Central Garage located at 3315 Pearl Street for installation of a fire suppression system in the amount of $50,000 as recommended by the Revolving Loan Committee. Mayor Jett asked Director Martin to present this item to the Council. Director Martin announced the applicant Mr. John Smith was in attendance at the meeting. The City Council was asked to consider a revolving loan fund request of $50,000 to assist in offsetting the cost to install a fire suppression system at Smith's Central Garage, 3315 Pearl Street. Although the business is functioning as an assembly - use business, it is limited in total capacity due to the lack of a fire suppression system as required by State and Municipal Code. This item received a unanimous recommendation from the Revolving Loan Committee on July 17, 2017. Motion by Alderman Schaefer, seconded by Alderman Santi to approve the application for a Revolving Loan from Anthem R.E., LLC d/b/a Smith's Central Garage in the amount of $50,000. Voting Aye: Schaefer, Santi, Condon, Devine, Mihevc, Curry Voting Nay: Glab Absent: None Motion Carried. B. Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract with GovHR of Northbrook, IL in the amount of $19,200 to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. Mayor Jett asked City Administrator Morefield to present this item to the Council. City Administrator Morefield reported Human Resources Manager Ann Campanella developed a Request for Proposals and sent it to six consulting firms with specific expertise in the completion of classification and compensation studies. Two proposals were received from the Mercer Group of Louisburg, NC and GovHR of Northbrook IL. While both firms are qualified to undertake the analysis, the cost quoted by GovHR of $19,200 is substantially lower than $29,950 quoted by The Mercer Group and the pricing offered by GovHR is consistent with what other municipalities have paid for this service. If approved, the study would take approximately 120 days to complete, which aligns with the city's budget development process. Motion by Alderman Curry, second by Alderman Santi, approving a Professional Services Contract with GovHR of Northbrook, IL in the amount of $19,200 to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. Regular City Council Meeting Page 3 August 21, 2017 Voting Aye: Curry, Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Devine, Condon, Mihevc Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion Carried. STAFF REPORTS Deputy Administrator Hobson announced the McHenry Rotary Club's annual Blues, Brews, & BB(Xs festival was held this past weekend in Petersen Park. The event was well attended and no incidents were reported. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Jett informed the Council that information on Staff's Goals for the coming year was sent to the Council. Alderman Curry stated the Finance and Personnel Committee had met earlier in the evening and minutes would be forthcoming. Alderman Schaefer announced a Parks & Recreation Committee meeting was held earlier this evening at 5:30 pm. Alderwoman Condon reported the Community Development Committee met on August 14 and minutes would be forthcoming. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Alderman Curry, second by Alderman Santi, to adjourn the meeting. Voting Aye: Curry, Santi, Condon, Devine, Mihevc, Schaefer, Glab Voting Nay: None Absent: None Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 pm. UIA l Mayor D uty City Clerk