HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/08/2015 - City CouncilSPECIAL MEETING
September 8, 2015
Mayor Low called the special meeting of the McHenry City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. In
attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson and Condon.
Absent: Schaefer. Also in attendance were City Administrator Morefield, Deputy City
Administrator Hobson and City Clerk Jones.
CITY OF MCHENRY MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Low read aloud the Mission Statement of the City of McHenry.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in for Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Intermittent closure of portions of Center Street and Kane Avenue, for McHenry High School Marching Band Festival
on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm; and
B. Parks Special Use/Picnic Permits.
Alderman Condon stated that she has no issues attending a Special Meeting. However
she added, the expense of holding a Special Meeting for two items on a Consent Agenda, which
could have easily been addressed by Staff, is unnecessary and not in the best interest of the
tax -paying citizens. Alderman Condon suggested discussions with the City Attorney regarding
amending the Ordinance so Staff or the Mayor could approve some items without the necessity
of calling a Special Meeting.
Alderman Curry stated that as long as the Ordinances of the City of McHenry call for
items to be voted on by Council those Ordinances should be followed, however, he noted that
he is not adverse to amendments being reviewed and revised, as necessary.
Alderman Peterson opined that these are unique circumstances in that it has been an
extraordinary lengthy period of time between Regular Council meetings, which is unusual.
Mayor Low stated the circumstances of the Special Meeting are unique. She opined that
the McHenry High School Marching Band is highly visible and valued component of the
community. The Band attends many events and supports many of the activities within the
municipality.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Curry, to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
Regular Meeting
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MAYORS STATEMENTS AND REPORT
Mayor Low announced on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 9:00 am, a memorial ceremony
will be held in Veterans Memorial Park commemorating the event of September 11, 2001.
Father Paul White will officiate and many members of the Police Department and McHenry
County Fire Protection District will be in attendance. Mayor Low encouraged everyone who is
able to attend the memorial.
Mayor Low informed Council the blue ribbons displayed throughout the City are in
recognition of slain Fox Lake Police Lieutenant Charles Joseph Gliniewicz. The campaign was
initiated by the wives and children of several City of McHenry Police Officers. Mayor Low
expressed pride and appreciation at the outpouring of sympathy shown by the citizens of the
City of McHenry for the slain officer and his family.
Mayor Low announced a National Day of Recognition for Police Officers will take place
on September 19, 2015. Mayor Low encouraged participation in displaying of blue ribbons
around trees and poles.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 pm.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Schaefer.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 pm.
Mayor``
City Clerk