HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/14/2015 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
September 14, 2015
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled September 14, 2015 meeting of the McHenry City
Council to order at 7:00 PM in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S Green Street,
McHenry, IL 60050 with the following Aldermen in attendance: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry,
Wimmer, Peterson and Condon. Absent: None. Also in attendance were City Administrator
Morefield, Director of Economic Development Martin, Director of Finance Lynch, Director of
Public Works Schmitt, Chief of Police Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Superintendent of
Wastewater Ruzicka, Superintendent of Water Division Palmer and City Clerk Jones.
CITY OF MCHENRY MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Low read aloud the Mission Statement of the City of McHenry.
PRESENTATION: PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARYA DI)(ON. MCHENRY LANDMARK
COMMISSION
Mayor Low read aloud a Proclamation recognizing the accomplishments to the
Landmark Commission of Marya Dixon and proclaiming Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Marya
Dixon Day. Landmark Commission Chairman Pat Wirtz accepted the plaque on behalf of Ms.
Dixon.
PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY.
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 19. 2015
Mayor Low read aloud a Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, September 19, 2015, as
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in the City of McHenry, and urged all citizens to
show their support of law enforcement throughout the month of September by participating in
the "Blue Ribbon Campaign." Mayor Low thanked the members of the McHenry Police
Department for their service each day to our community and presented the Proclamation to
Chief of Police John Jones.
PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 2.
2015
Mayor Low read aloud a Proclamation designating October 2, 2015 as National
Manufacturing Day in the City of McHenry.
PRESENTATION BY THE MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mike Mrachek of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce provided the Council with
an outline of the 2015 Fiesta Days event. Mr. Mrachek thanked the City of McHenry and
members of the Police Department for their assistance with event.
LeeAnn Atwood provided Council with information regarding the success of the River
Road Rally and the Craft Show. Ms. Atwood also provided Council with an outline of future
events on the calendar sponsored by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Mayor Low thanked Mr. Mrachek and Ms. Atwood for their presentation to Council and
expressed appreciation to the members of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce for their
continued mutual participation in community events with the City of McHenry.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Mr. Tony Pintozzi, 3510 Larkin Lane, McHenry, stated he is aware of sprinkler systems
that have after-meters installed on them, which goes on, but does not use the sewer system;
the water goes back into the sprinkler system. He also opined it is unfair for individuals not
utilizing the sewer system to have to pay the increase. Mr. Pintozzi also suggested that
proceeds from the sale of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant property, be utilized to pay
down the loan, decreasing the burden to the property owners.
Mr. Bill Enberg, 712 Kresswood Drive, McHenry, stated he is retired and finds the 56%
increase to be excessive adding the increase amount needs to be reduced.
Mr. Alan Kay, 710 Kresswood Drive, McHenry, asked why when the City has been aware
of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant decommissioning for a long time, the rates were
not increased over an extended period of time rather than taxpayers being hit with a large rate
increase all at one time.
Ms. Liz Kinney, 6504 Waterford, McHenry, expressed concern regarding the types of
businesses that appear to be opening in the City of McHenry and asked the Council to consider
opening more family appropriate businesses in McHenry.
Ms. Molly Plautz, 2616 Arbor Drive, McHenry, expressed concern that a gun shop and
shooting range was opening in such close proximity to Landmark School.
Mr. Michael Hassinger, 6007 Homestead, McHenry, informed Council that he has a son
in the first grade in the City of McHenry and he is disappointment that a gun range was
permitted so close to a grammar school.
Mr. Carl Hurtig, 5411 Chasefield, McHenry, stated the situation with the Central
Wastewater Treatment Plant is shameful. The increase in the bill is excessive and a hardship for
people on a fixed income. Mr. Hurtig inquired about who designed the new invoice and why the
rate and usage amounts are no longer indicated on the bill?
Mr. Mike Harding, 6809 Galway, McHenry, stated that having a gun range in such close
proximity to Landmark School is not a good idea and added it js unfortunate McHenry is not
attracting more sustainable businesses.
Mr. Mike Thielsen, 4707 Overland Trail, McHenry, addressed Council. Mr. Thielsen
expressed concerns about the Second Amendment Gunshop opehing close to Landmark School.
Mr. Thielsen stated that he has children that attend Landmark School. He opined that a
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gunshop should not have been permitted at that location. Also, |\|lr. Thielsen opined that there
is an overabundance of tattoo parlors in the City of McHenry.
InputResponding to the individuals speaking at Public
Amendment Gunshop, City Attorney McArdle stated that the o\Wner
satisfied all requirements to open the business including a publ|
and Zoning Commission. At this point the City of McHenry is un^iple
process.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Mayor's authorization to execute the renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement for Dispatch Services with the Village
regarding the Second
of the business has done
hearing before the Planning
to do anything to halt the
of Johnsburg, Village of McCullom Lake, McHenry Township Fire Protection District, Union Fire Protection District,
B.
Marengo Fire Protection District, and Marengo Rescue Squad;
Ordinance authorizing the City of McHenry to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for police services
pertaining to the formation of a multi-jurisdictional accident investigation lleam with the Village of Spring Grove,
Village of Johnsburg and City of Woodstock;
C. Ordinance changing the address of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant (2|;
Facility (400 S. McHenry Avenue) to 3200 W. Charles Miller Road, McHenry, I
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Request to advertise for bids for installation of holiday lighting in Veterans M^ Tiorial Park;
Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 4, Sec. 4-6(6), reducing the nufr
2 S. McHenry Avenue) and Salt Storage
60050;
ber of Class Gl liquor licenses in effect
from nine (9) to eight(8);
Resolution establishing Nationwide as a 457 Plan Advisor
Special Event Liquor License for Church of the Holy Apostles, for October 17, ?pl5 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm;
Special Use/Park Picnic Permits; and
Approval of List of Bills, in the amount of $887,870.43.
Alderman Peterson requested that Item D on the Consent Agenda be voted on as a
separate item.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Peterson, Depiji
stated there have been no extenuating circumstances therefore
being bid on as it has been in the past. Alderman Peterson opined
be appreciated if they were more widespread throughout the
concentrated in Veterans Memorial Park. Alderman Condon
broken into separate components in the future.
ty City Administrator Hobson
the holiday lighting project is
that the decorations would
City of McHenry, rather than
ggested the package could be
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to apprqye the Consent Agenda, as
amended, with Item D being voted on separately.
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peteif:
None.
None.
on, Condon.
Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, approving the ret uest to advertise for bids for
installation of holiday lighting in Veterans Memorial Park.
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Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Condqp
Peterson.
None.
MOTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARI iNCES FORM ARTICLE IV
(RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS). TABLE 4 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 807 OAKWOOD DRIVE. AND AN ORDINANCE AUTHROZING THE
MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF A REVOCABLE DRIVEWAY LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF MCHENRY AND JEFFREY JENSEN
City Administrator Morefield informed Council that the
front; 5-foot corner side and 16-foot rear yard setback variances f
allow a home addition and expansion to an existing attached gara§
is seeking to relocate his driveway from Oakwood Drive to the un
north due to prevalent drainage issues. Oakwood Drive, a
Applicant is seeking 30-foot
om the Zoning Ordinance to
fe. Additionally, the applicant
mproved right-of-way to the
the subject property, is
approximately 780' in elevation and the property slopes to the west toward Boone Creek. At
the rear of the applicant's property the elevation is 774'; whereas
of Oakwood Drive has a driveway elevation of 790'.
Staff has prepared a Revocable License Agreement to fac
private driveway on public property. City Administrator Mor
agreement was approved approximately one year ago for
Lakewood Avenue.
Applicants live adjacent to an unimproved City right-of-wa
30-foot setbacks were established along the front and corner side
adjacent to Oakwood Drive. By zoning definition, the applican
northern property line adjacent to the unimproved City right-of-wny
along Oakwood Drive.
Staff believes the proposed home and garage additions
impact neighboring properties. The Planning and Zoning
recommended approval (7-0) of variances from Article IV. R
Residential District Requirements, to allow a 30-foot reduction
building setback; 5-foot reduction in the required corner s
requirement and a 16-foot reduction in the required rear yard
expansion of an existing home, including a 30' x 30' attached garag
with the site plan submitted as part of the Public Hearing applic
conditions:
• A formal wetland delineation be completed and further soil
necessary, prior to the issuance of a building permit;
• Wetland and soil analyses should also include the adjacen
driveway relocation is proposed;
ie property on the east side
litate the construction of a
field noted that a similar
property located at 1711
. When the lot was platted,
yards to the north and east
t's front yard is along the
and the corner side yard is
will not detract or adversely
Commission unanimously
iidential Districts, Table 4:
in the required front yard
de yard building setback
building setback to allow the
in substantial conformance
tion and with the following
analyses if determined to be
City right-of-way where the
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• Applicant shall fully remove and restore existing drivewa
constructed to the north, including curb and/or sidewalk
the City right-of-way on Oakwood Drive, as well as any
sidewalk and curb, and restoration along Oakwood Drivi
of a new driveway to the north.
Alderman Glab suggested that at some point in the futun
the right-of-way.
Motion by Wimmer, second by Curry, approving the Ordinan
Article IV (Resident Districts), Table 4 (Resident District Require
at 807 Oakwood Drive, and an Ordinance authorizing the Ma
Driveway License Agreement between the City of McHenry an
variances, with the conditions recommended by the Planning
nd
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
ami
Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Pete
None.
None.
;e authorizing variances from
ents) for the property located
rpr's execution of a Revocable
cj Jeffrey Jensen, including the
1 Zoning Commission.
MOTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTIONS 4.3 (A
if and when a new driveway is
eplacement and restoration in
repair and/or replacement of
resulting from the installation
Staff should look into vacating
son, Condon.
AND (B) OF THE SUBDIVISION
CONTROL ORDINANCE PERMITTING SIMULTANEOUS APPROW OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR THE FIRST AMENDED PLAT TO PARK MEW PLAZA AND APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FIRST AMENDED PLAT TO PAR : VIEW PLAZA
City Administrator Morefield reiterated to Council that
granting a Zoning Map Amendment to C-5 Highway Commer
Permit to allow a drive-thru banking facility and a variance to t
spaces for the McHenry Savings Bank (Lot 17) was approved. S
Park View Plaza Subdivision was approved by Council on May 30
n April 4, 2001, an Ordinance
al District, a Conditional Use
e required number of parking
jbsequently, the Final Plat for
2001.
The Park View Plaza Subdivision encompasses approxi
includes the McHenry Savings Bank; McDonald's; and Park View
rjnately 14-acres and currently
laza Retail Center.
When the Plat was approved in 2001, the Plat included some r
the land included on the Plat. The applicant is requesting an arm
approved in 2001 to remove Restriction No. 2 to permit a righ |
Illinois Route 31 between Lots 17-19.
ptrictions that encumbered on
ndment to the Subdivision Plat
-in/right-out access only from
Staff has been working with the applicant to facilitat
in/right-out ingress and egress immediately north of McHeijily
aforementioned restrictions the only way to do this is to amen|d
remove the restriction, which requires approval by all current p
the subdivision. Currently there are four: McHenry Savings Bank
the construction of a right-
Savings Bank. Due to the
the approved Final Plat and
operty and lien holders within
MEI Properties (developer and
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owner/manager of Parkview Plaza Retail Center); Lien holder fo
and McDonald's Corporation.
Additionally, since the right-in/right-out will be constn.
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has to approve the
plans for a right turn deceleration lane, as well as the prop
McHenry County Highway Division would need to sign-ofl
improvement.
The Final Plat of Subdivision First Amended Plat to Park V
changed from the original Park View Plaza Final Plat, with the exc
• All four owners and lien holders have been adde<
respectively, and will need to sign and approve th
recorded;
• All the notes and restrictions previously listed
recommending only the following restriction be
Lots 17-36 to Illinois Route 31 will be permitted."
and restrictions listed on the Original Plat of
included on the Amended Plat;
• The right-of-way for the proposed deceleration
depicted but needs to state "hereby dedicated;" a
• The McHenry Plan Commission Certificate on p
needs to be amended to state the City of IV
Commission.
Staff supports the proposed removal of the aforementio
in/right-out, in conjunction with a deceleration lane, immediate!
Bank. City Administrator Morefield noted that the engineer!
proposed roadway improvement are currently being reviewed
Division and IDOT. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanirr
(7-0) of the Final Plat of Subdivision First Amended Plat to P
provisions (A and B) required for simultaneous approval of a pre
following conditions:
• Applicant complies with any comments by the City
Amended Plat of Subdivision;
• No additional access points to/from Illinois Rout
Park Place, other than the proposed right-in/rigftt
McHenry Savings Bank, be permitted;
• Plat is recorded within six months of City Council a
• Any existing private covenants and/or agreements
agreed to by the applicant and other property an
recorded remain in place unless they impact the
out and accompanying deceleration lane north of
Illinois Route 31.
Parkview Plaza Retail Center;
:ted along a state route, the
Amended Plat, as well as the
sed ingress/egress. Also, the
on the proposed roadway
2W Plaza has not substantively
;ption of the following:
as owners and mortgagee(s);
; Amended Plat, which will be
nave been removed; Staff is
relmoved: "No direct access from
However, the other five notes
Subdivision should remain and be
lane and right-in/right-out is
d
e two of the proposed Plat
Henry Planning and Zoning
2d restriction to allow a right-
north of the McHenry Savings
construction plans for the
by McHenry County Highway
Dusly recommended approval
rk View Plaza and waiver of
minary and final plat with the
Engineer, as they relate to the
31 between Bank Drive and
-out immediately north of
proval by Ordinance; and
developed and previously
ien holders and are currently
instruction of right-in/right-
IcHenry Savings Bank to/from
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Motion by Santi, second by Curry, approving the
Provisions for Simultaneous Approval of a Preliminary and
Approval of the Final Plat of Subdivision for the First Amended
City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois with the following
the Planning and Zoning Commission and the recommendations
• Applicant complies with any comments by the City
Amended Plat of Subdivision;
• No additional access points to/from Illinois Rout
Park Place, other than the proposed right-in/ri
McHenry Savings Bank, be permitted;
• Plat is recorded within six months of City Council a
• Any existing private covenants and/or agreeme
agreed to by the applicant and other property anc
recorded remain in place unless they impact the
out and accompanying deceleration lane north of
Illinois Route 31.
And,
• All notes and restrictions previously listed on th
removed be included on the Amended Plat, with 1
"No direct access from Lots 17-36 to Illinois Route
• A memorandum for recording be recorded simu
of the Final Plat of Subdivision First Amended Plat
changes between the originally approved Final Pk
Plaza and the aforementioned Amended Plat.
Ordinance Waiving Enforcement of
inal Plat of Subdivision and
3lat to Park View Plaza in the
coditions, as recommended by
Staff:
ngineer, as they relate to the
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Pete
None.
Condon
None.
MOTION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
31 between Bank Drive and
it-out immediately north of
proval by Ordinance; and
ts developed and previously
lien holders and are currently
instruction of right-in/right-
cHenry Savings Bank to/from
Original Plat but have been
e exception of the following:
1 will be permitted."
It^neously with the recordation
o Park View Plaza to state the
of Subdivision for Park View
on.
/ITH HR GREEN. INC. IN THE
LUMP SUM AMOUNT OF $169.200 FOR PHASE I AND II ENGINEERING FOR THE PEARL
STREET/LINCOLN ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TH ADOPTION OF AN IDOT
RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE
City Administrator Morefield reiterated to Council tha
Council meeting, the Council authorized Staff to submi
Improvements between Route 31 and Chapel Hill Road for feder
Transportation Program (STP), as distributed by the McHenry Cou
The improvements would include:
• intersection capacity improvements, if warranted
• an off-street bicycle path between the Fox River and Chap
at the August 4, 2014 City
Pearl Street/Lincoln Road
|l funding through the Surface
ty Council of Mayors.
I Hill Road on Lincoln Road;
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• sidewalk improvements to conform to the latest accessib
• curb and gutter replacement;
• bridge deck rehabilitation; and
• HMA pavement removal and replacement with binder an
The McHenry County Council of Mayors placed tr
Improvements project on their Multi-Year B (MYB) list for $1,50(
is next on the list of MYB projects for construction funding as
2017, 2018 or 2019. STP funding will pay for up to 80% of the
Phase III engineering with a local match requirement of 20%. The
the cost of Phase I and II Engineering.
City Administrator Morefield informed Council that the
includes $175,000 for Phase I and II Engineering for th
Improvements funded by Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) revenues.
Engineering Services Agreement using IDOT's required standard
of $169,200.
Professional services provided in the Agreement includ
plans, specifications, cost estimates and all other related wor
letting in Springfield, Illinois. HR Green would also include in th
approximately thirty-five sanitary sewer stubs from the sanitary
Road pavement to the homeowner's property line. City Sta
investigating options to recapture the cost of the sanitary se
future annexation agreements, adoption of requiring payment u
Special Service Area (SSA) assessment.
Responding to Alderman Curry's inquiry as to whether
consulted regarding how much they would charge for a simi
Morefield stated that no other firms were consulted.
Motion by Schaefer, second by Wimmer, approving the P
Agreement for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds with HR Green, I
$169,200 for the Pearl Street/Lincoln Road Improvement Phas
IDOT Resolution for Improvement by Municipality under I
Street/Lincoln Road Improvement Phase I & II Engineering.
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Santi, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condo
Glab, Curry.
None.
MOTION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
ty guidelines;
surface courses.
Pearl Street/Lincoln Road
000 of STP funds. This project
P funds become available in
otal cost of construction and
City is responsible for 100% of
apital Improvement Program
Pearl Street/Lincoln Road
R Green has submitted an
rm for the lump sum amount
preparation of contract bid
necessary for an IDOT state
contract bid plans extending
ewer main under the Lincoln
and the City Attorney are
er stub installations through
connection or creation of a
ther engineering firms were
r project, City Administrator
;liminary Engineering Services
., in a lump sum amount of
I and II Engineering and the
ois Highway Code for Pearl
WITH HR GREEN. INC.. IN THE
LUM SUM AMOUNT OF $65.278.75 FOR PHASE II ENGINEE ING FOR THE BULL VALLEY
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ROAD/CURRAN ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECN" AND THE ADOPTION OF AN
IDOT RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY Uf DER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY
CODE
City Administrator Morefield reiterated to Council that a
the Council authorized a Professional Services Agreement
Engineering of the Bull Valley Road Improvements. IDOT requi
Road and Bull Valley Road be evaluated for a possible rounda
Engineering. The McHenry County Council of Mayors awarded u
Bull Valley Road Improvements. STP funding will pay for up
construction and Phase III Engineering, with a local match re
responsible for 100% of the cost of Phase I and II Engineer ijig
Program (CIP) includes $6,000 for Phase II Engineering for B
funded by MFT revenues.
the January 6, 2014 meeting,
vith HR Green for Phase I
2d the intersection of Curran
out design as part of Phase I
to $749,346 of STP funds for
to 80% of the total cost of
jirement of 20%. The City is
The Capital Improvement
I Valley Road Improvements
City Administrator Morefield explained that there
discussed during the development of improvements at the inters
future developments. Due to the cost for additional right-o
development of constructing a roundabout at the interse
Curran Road, Staff and the City Engineer recommend
intersection.
The CIP includes $66,000 for Phase I Engineering for the
funded by MFT revenues. HR Green has submitted an Engineerin
IDOT required standard form for the lump sum amount of $6
provided in the Agreement include preparation of contract
estimates and all other related work necessary for an IDOT state
is estimated that the contract documents will be prepared to me
Motion by Condon, second by Wimmer, approving the P
Agreement for Motor Fuel Tax Funds with HR Green, Inc., in a lu
for Phase II Engineering and the IDOT Resolution for Improveme
Highway Code for Bull Valley Road Improvement Phase II Enginei
re three main alternatives
ction; cost, right-of-way, and
way and the effects on future
tion of Bull Valley Road and
roceeding with a signalized
nil Valley Road Improvements
Services Agreement using the
278.75. Professional services
id plans, specifications, cost
ptting in Springfield, Illinois. It
t a Marcy 2016 IDOT letting.
eliminary Engineering Services
p sum amount of $65,278.75,
by Municipality under Illinois
ing.
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Santi, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condo
Glab, Curry.
None.
MOTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SEC1 ONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE
MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER AND SEWE RATES AND DEBT SERVICES
CHARGES
City Administrator Morefield reiterated to Council that a
Council continued a discussion from the May 11, 2015 G
adjustment of water and sewer rates to fund existing operating
;he June 1, 2015 meeting, the
uncil meeting regarding the
and maintenance costs and to
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fund future capital improvements to the system. The adjustme
appropriate revenues are derived to operate, maintain and improve
sewer systems but, in terms of the sewer rate adjustments, as
IEPA Water Pollution Control Loan, to be used to fund the
Wastewater Treatment Plant (CWWTP) and its consolidation
Treatment Plant (SWWTP).
ts are required to ensure that
the existing water and
condition of eligibility for an
decommissioning of the Central
with the South Wastewater
At this time, prior to the completion of the IEPA review o
and Williams Brothers Constriction, Inc. documents (estimated a
is required to adopt water and sewer rates and a debt service me
Staff is proposing, for Council's consideration, is an
Sections of Chapter 26 of the McHenry Municipal Code relating
Debt Service Charges. The proposed Ordinance seeks to updat
Chapter 26 of the Municipal Code and to identify water and sew
and other fees, to be paid by users of the City's water and s
outside of the City limits, and for metered and non-meterec
Morefield noted that the rates included in the proposed Ord
previously presented to Council, however, the debt service fee
Control Loan have been adjusted lower to account for a loan am
from the $35,000,OQO loan request approved on June 1, 2015
summarized the proposed Ordinance.
the Notice of Intent to Accept
September 20, 2015), the City
:hanism for the IEPA Loan.
Drdinance Amending Various
|o Water and Sewer Rates and
and align various sections of
r rates, as well as debt service
wer system, both inside and
accounts. City Administrator
itiance are the same as those
for the IEPA Water Pollution
unt of $33,600,000, as distinct
City Administrator Morefield
City Administration would analyze water and sewer rat
appropriate to continue to fund operating, maintenance and c
Administration will develop an informational letter to be mai
sewer system identifying and explaining the need for the wate
the new fixed debt service charge. The letter will be mailed out
providing users with a four month notice prior to the implement;
City Administrator Morefield informed Council that upon
fixed debt service fee per the proposed Ordinance, and upon
Accept bid and bid documents by the IEPA, the construction c
Construction and the IEPA Loan Documents will
decommissioning/consolidation project can begin.
Mayor Low acknowledged the difficulty of rate increases
that she recognizes that Staff and members of the Council have a
Motion by Wimmer, second by Condon, adopting an
Sections of Chapter 26 of the McHenry Municipal Code relating
Debt Service Charges, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Petej^on, Condon.
annually to ensure they are
alpital improvement costs. City
ad to users of the water and
and sewer rate increases and
rior to the end of September,
ion of the new rates.
iidoption of the new rates and
app!i oval of the Notice of Intent to
itract with Williams Brothers
be executed and the
n a poor economy and stated
onized over the decision.
rdinance Amending Various
b Water and Sewer Rates and
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Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
None.
None.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low announced with sadness the sudden passing
Deputy Dwight Maness. Mayor Low noted she had spoken with
looking forward to coming back to work. Mayor Low reque^
remembrance.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Condon, of the Community Devel
Council that a Community Development Committee meeting
future.
Chairman Alderman Schaefer, of the Public Works Comnji
Public Works Committee meeting was held this evening, prior to
be forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Glab requested Staff to look into an after-m
Pintozzi's suggestion during Public Input.
Alderman Curry opined he is in favor of Mr. Pintozzi's s
sale of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant property be ut
the decommissioning/consolidation.
ttee, informed Council that a
tbnight's meeting. Minutes will
Responding to Alderman Curry's inquiry regarding the
usage on the Water/Sewer bills provided to users, City Admlihistrator
Council that the lack of detail is an oversight that occurred when
vendor. Staff is working with the company that issues the bills tc
on the bills moving forward.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to adjourn to Exe
Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes and to approve an
Minutes and the destruction of Executive Session audio tapes th
minutes have been approved and at least eighteen months hav
meeting, pursuant to the Illinois Open Meeting Act at 8:42 pm.
: County Sheriff's Department
im recently and he had been
ted a moment of silence in
pment Committee, informed
be scheduled in the near
2ter reader, pursuant to Mr.
ggestion that funds from the
zed to pay down the debt of
absence of details regarding
Morefield informed
bills were printed by a new
get the rate information back
utive Session to discuss Semi-
/or release Executive Session
t exist for meetings for which
elapsed since the date of the
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Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Petejifson, Condon.
None.
None.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Curry, to return to Opei
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Pete
None.
None.
Council returned to Open Session at 8:49 pm.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND/OR RELE
Session at 8:49 pm.
son, Condon.
,SE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
MINUTES AND THE DESTRUCTION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION A DIO TAPES THAT EXIST FOR
WHICH MINUTES HAVE BEEN APPROVED AND AT LEAST 18 IV )NTHS HAVE ELAPSED SINCE
THE DATE OF THE MEETING. PURSUANT TO THE ILLINOIS OPEN IEETING ACT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, approving
release of Executive Session Minutes and the destruction of Exe
exist for meetings for which minutes have been approved and
elapsed since the date of the meeting, pursuant to the Illinois Op
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Pete
None.
None.
he Resolution regarding the
jtive Session audio tapes that
at least eighteen months have
n Meeting Act.
rson, Condon.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Curry, to adjourn the m
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Wimmer, Curry, Condon, Peterson, Schaef
None.
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.
Maycor
;tingat8:50 pm.
, Glad, Santi
City Clerk