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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/06/2014 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING October 6, 2014 Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled October 6, 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 and City Clerk Jones. READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT BY MAYOR LOW Mayor Low read the Mission Statement of the City of McHenry. PRESENTATION: MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A representative of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce provided a recap of Fiesta Days 2014. He noted that the event was challenging financially due to weather conditions. It was noted that the members of the Police Department did a great job emptying the park when it became clear that the weather could cause a risk to public safety. The ice cream social and the parade were both well attended. The City was thanked for its continuing participation. A representative of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce informed Council about the Radical River Rally, a new road rally, which was held on September 13, 2014 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Twenty members participated. The rally is based on mileage not speed. The Chamber will be looking at continuing Country Meadows Wine and Crafts in 2015. A representative of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce informed Council that he was privileged to announce the first Annual Veterans Honors Breakfast. The Breakfast will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the McHenry VFW at 9:00 am. World War II Veterans and guests will receive complimentary breakfast. Following the breakfast there will be a Job Fair. An invitation to the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party, which will be held on December 2, 2014, was extended to the Council. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Mr. Chuck Wheeler, 2917 Plumrose, addressed Council about the Municipal Education Training sponsored by the Republican Party of McHenry County. Mr. Wheeler stressed that this is an educational event, not a partisan event. The event will be held at 16 East Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake on October 14, 2014 at 7:00 pm. The event is being held to educate individuals on what is required to become involved in municipal politics. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of an IDOT Resolution for repair work instate rights -of -way for the years 2014 and 2015; Regular Meeting Page 2 October 6, 2014 B. Approval of a recommendation to grant a one-year extension to submit the Final Plat for Brooke Estates subdivision, if the Final Plat is not submitted by October 6, 2015, a new preliminary plat will be required at the time of development; C. Approval of a recommendation to grant a one-year extension to Cunat for Patriot Estates Subdivision advertising sign at the corner of Bull Valley Road and Crystal Lake Road; D. Approval to award bid for installation of holiday lighting in Veterans Memorial Park to Temple Display for an amount not to exceed $16,499.52; E. Approval of August 11, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes; and F. Approval of List of Bills A A ANDERSON INC 1.01 A -ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 109.50 ABRAHAMSEN, IAN 149.99 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 170.49 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 41.14 ADAMS, SAMANTHA 147.51 AIRGAS SAFETY INC 262.92 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 79.00 ANDERSON, BRIAN 60.00 AT&T 1,090.87 BAKER & SON CO, PETER 353,090.49 BARBATO, EMIL 70.60 BARCLAY, TIM 480.00 BELL, ADAM C 60.00 BELLMORE, STEVE 40.00 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY REALT 30.00 BIRK, ADRIANA 10.02 BLACKSTONE LANDSCAPE INC 8,949.00 BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 183.90 BOXX THIS INC 60.28 BRENNAN, DAN 1,200.00 BURRAFATO, SAM 42.23 BUSS FORD SALES 46.50 CABAY & COMPANY INC 1,157.06 CAREY ELECTRIC 2,553.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 281.51 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 412.82 CLESEN, NICHOLAS 8.00 COMED 4,667.33 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 10.00 CONSERV FS 246.38 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 112.36 CRYSTAL CLEAR MUSIC PROD 82.50 DELL MARKETING LP 14,578.47 DIESEL FORWARD INC 184.48 DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS 360.44 DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 516.44 DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 129.00 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 76.76 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 30.95 ENVIRONMENTAL AQUATIC MG 299.20 FANLON, JON 169.44 FASTENAL 105.72 FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY 2,815.50 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 345.60 FREUND, MICHAEL R 70.00 FRY, ROBERT J 272.00 FUTAVA, KATIE L 199.50 G & E GREENHOUSES INC 1,210.50 GASVODA & ASSOCIATES INC 781.94 GEMPLER'S INC 113.35 GESKE AND SONS INC 1,595.50 GIOULOS, MOLLY THOMPSON- 150.50 GOLF ACADEMY AT TERRA CO 950.00 GRAINGER 114.89 GREGORIO, RYAN 8.00 HARM'S FARM 51.48 HAWKINS INC 2,716.64 Regular Meeting Page 3 October 6, 2014 HOLTZ, THEODORE M 430.00 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVIC 1,722.41 HOMESTEAD ELECTRICAL CON 381.00 HOPP, SHELLY 75.12 HRGREEN 95,041.63 HYDRA -STOP INC 1,924.41 ILLINOIS DEPT OF AGRICUL 400.00 ILLINOIS FBI NA 75.00 ILLINOIS SECTION AWWA 60.00 IN -PIPE TECHNOLOGY COMPA 10,500.00 IPPFA 775.00 JENSEN SALES CO INC, LEE 328.32 JENSEN, TED 1,252.81 KIMBALL MIDWEST 405.31 KING, LAURA 16.00 KNAUF, MICHAEL J 70.00 KRAMER, GRANT 140.00 LAI LTD 1,031.08 LAKELAND PARK ANIMAL HOS 200.00 LANDMARK SERVICES COOPER 404.00 LANE, ROBERT A 350.00 LUSH, PAIGE 210.00 MARKS TREE SERVICE & SNO 4,000.00 MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 5,175.00 MCAULIFF & SEMROW PC 1,500.00 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 786.26 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 405.00 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 45.00 MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL O 72.00 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 1,432.04 MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PR 31,427.74 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 1,923.56 MCNEELY, TOM 490.00 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 81.08 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 1,203.60 MIDCO 288.11 MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 82.68 MIDWEST METER INC 584.95 MIHEVC, JENNY 572.68 MILLER, CHERIE 45.00 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 169.53 MITCHELL, BILL 480.00 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS - STA 1,768.00 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNIT 656.00 NEUMAN, KRISTY 160.00 NICOR GAS 2,966.73 NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONA 175.00 NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE 460.80 OLDCASTLE ARCHITECTURAL 1,078.20 OLSSON ROOFING COMPNAY I 87,436.35 PALA, JOSEFINA 45.00 PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY 233.92 PETROLIANCE LLC 11,516.35 PETROW, STEPHANIE S 75.00 PETTIBONE & CO, P F 858.40 PETTY CASH FUND 164.78 PITEL SEPTIC INC 1,693.75 PITNER, KEITH 490.00 POE, DAVE 480.00 POTSIE'S SOILS 1,750.00 POTTS, MIKE 350.00 QUILL CORPORATION 24.99 RADICOM INC 51.59 REINDERS INC 660.58 RELIABLE MAINTENANCE INC 610.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,067.16 RNOW INC 3,468.05 ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 136.44 RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF IL 6,402.05 SANDOZ, CHRISTOPHER 29.67 Regular Meeting Page 4 October 6, 2014 SANTOYO, DANIELLE 8.00 SCHATZ, DONALD 195.00 SCHMITT, MATTHEW 63.16 SEAWALLS UNLIMITED 20,089.00 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 1,043.06 SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC 2,258.75 SLUSIN, JOSEPH 30.00 SMARZEWSKI, JOHN 70.00 SODERSTROM, ANDREW 490.00 SPATOL, JENNIFER 35.00 SRAJER, MADELYN 70.00 ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 286.20 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 106.99 STEINER ELECTRIC COMPANY 1,494.27 SUNNYSIDE COMPANY 174.75 SYNEK, JENNIFER 24.00 TAPCO 208.55 THELEN MATERIALS LLC 94.17 TILTON, VICTORIA 54.21 TIPPS, BRYAN 280.00 TIPPS, GARY 150.00 TIPPS, GREGORY P 420.00 TOALSON, BILL 190.00 TONYAN & SONS INC, WILLI 620.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 227.50 TRIEFENBACH, GORDON W 130.00 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES 281.25 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATI 11,862.16- UNITED LABORATORIES 223.70 UNITED STATES TREASURY 12.86 USA BLUEBOOK 557.57 VALENTIN, STEPHANIE 60.00 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 9,372.22 WALSH, THOMAS M 16.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 6,957.25 WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 5,300.00 WEAVER, DENY 239.00 WITT, CINDY 37.66 XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS US 6,898.06 GRAND TOTALS 765,748.18 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 73,638.36 BAND FUND 6,042.50 ALARM BOARD FUND 34,243.24 RECREATION CENTER FUND 20,400.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 441,570.06 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND 12,143.41 WATER/SEWER FUND 160,932.40 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 302.82 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 15,700.39 POLICE PENSION FUND 775.00 TOTALS 765,748.18 Alderman Wimmer suggested that Item D be pulled from the Agenda and voted on as a separate item. 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. Regular Meeting Page 5 October 6, 2014 Alderman Santi inquired about the take down date regarding the holiday lighting in Item D. Deputy City Administrator Hobson stated that weather permitting, the City requests that Temple Display remove the holiday lighting the first week in February. Temple Display has always done their best to accommodate the request. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve Item D on the Consent Agenda, as presented. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Condon. Voting Nay: Peterson. Absent: None. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (NIPC) 2014 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF POWER SUPPLIES AND OTHER GOODS AND SERVICES City Administrator Morefield reiterated to Council that in 2006 the City of McHenry entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with several governmental agencies, collectively forming the Northern Illinois Governmental Energy Cooperative (NIGEC), to negotiate the economical purchase of power supplies and other goods and services. Following the expiration of the 2006 Agreement, the City entered into a new five year Intergovernmental Agreement for the purpose of purchasing electric power as part of NIGEC, and that Agreement expired in January 2013. Council renewed the Agreement with a 2020 expiration date at the May 20, 2013 Council meeting. Since the renewal of the most recent Agreement, the NIGEC membership has agreed that the IGA should be further updated to streamline the purchasing process. There has also been interest in other group purchasing initiatives that might be run through the McHenry County Council of Governments (MCCOG) and, as such, edits to the IGA have been made as follows: • The group name will be changed from NIGEC to the Northern Illinois Purchasing Cooperative (NIPC). The proposed name change is intended to address the fact that the IGA will no longer focus primarily on power purchases with other goods and services as incidental, but rather the same terms shall apply to all types of purchases; • The purchasing terms have been streamlined so that they apply equally to all types of purchases and not just power purchases; • The previously more rigid purchasing guidelines, requiring publishing notice, have been eliminated and replaced with more flexible guidelines that reflect the current realities of many purchase initiatives. The new guidelines allow for solicitation through other means, including online auctions. New language also allows for the waiver of bidding, by a two-thirds vote of the affected members, which will accommodate instances such as r Regular Meeting Page 6 October 6, 2014 the "blend and extend" option by which power agreements could be renegotiated at a lower rate in exchange for entering longer term agreements. • The IGA authorizes many parties to execute purchase agreements without waiting to get Board or Council approval in the same manner that has been used for power agreements. NIGEC/NIPC members concluded this was an appropriate process for power agreements because of the rapidly shifting nature of commodity prices. This would likely apply to items that have already been approved as part of an annual budget and would be for purchase agreements lasting short periods of time, generally not in excess of one year or otherwise terminable. City Administrator Morefield explained that the Agreement outlines the duties of the cooperative and appointment of one representative from each community who acts as the government's voting representative. Each member community is permitted one vote and a majority vote of the affected members is required to enter into any power agreement. City Administrator Morefield noted that the Agreement was developed under the legal counsel of Ruth Schlossberg of the law firm Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle, to ensure that the terms contained therein conformed with statutory guidelines. Alderman Glab opined that consolidation with the surrounding municipalities is good for the City of McHenry. Alderman Condon concurred and stated that the Agreement benefits all involved. Alderman Schaefer opined that the NIPC could encourage more competitive bidding. Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, to approve the Ordinance authorizing the execution of the Northern Illinois Purchasing Cooperative (NIPC) 2014 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Purchase of Power supplies and Other Goods and Services. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FROM PHOENIX FARMS OF ILLINOIS. LLC FOR A USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION CENTER UNDER THE COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PILOT PROGRAM ACT AND ANY OTHER VARIANCES REQUIRED AT 1515 MILLER PARKWAY City Administrator Morefield reiterated to Council that at the September 8, 2014 Council meeting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code were approved regulating medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation centers. Phoenix Farms of Illinois LLC (Phoenix Farms) is seeking approval of a Use Variance to allow a medical marijuana cultivation center at 1515 Miller Parkway, located at the southwest corner of the McHenry Corporate Center. City Administrator Morefield informed Council that Mr. William Taki, of Phoenix Farms, is in attendance to answer any questions Council may have. Regular Meeting Page 7 October 6, 2014 Staff has ascertained that the approved amendments to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation centers permits cultivation centers as Conditional Uses in the 1-1, Industrial District and BP Business Park Districts. The proposed cultivation center at 1515 Miller Parkway would fill a 44,000 square foot building which has been vacant for several years. It would result in the creation of 30-35 jobs in the short-term with the potential of many more employment opportunities following the establishment of the facility and development of the operation over the next several years. The proposed use would not alter the character of the area. The proposal is consistent with the comprehensive and economic development plans and goals for the City of McHenry. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Use Variance to allow a medical cannabis cultivation center on the subject property located at 1515 Miller Parkway as presented by the applicant Phoenix Farms, LLC, and any other variances required to effectuate the aforementioned request in accordance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, subject to the following conditions: • Applicant shall file an Affidavit with the City affirming compliance with the setback requirement from the property line of a pre-existing property zoned for residential use, public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center, day care home or residential care home and all other requirements of the Act; • No retail sales shall be conducted on the subject property; • Proposed cultivation center must comply with parking and loading requirements, as stipulated under "Industrial -Manufacturing, Research, Testing" in Article VII Off -Street Parking & Loading Table 13: Required Parking Spaces for Non -Residential and Non - Lodging Uses; • Applicant shall fully screen and enclose any outdoor dumpster/refuse container in accordance with the Business Park Design Guidelines in the Zoning Ordinance; • Use Variance for a cultivation center on the subject property shall be null and void if Applicant does not secure a license to operate a cultivation center from the Illinois Department of Agriculture by February 15, 2015; • Applicant shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Community and Economic Contribution Agreement; and • Applicant is required to comply with all state laws, rules and regulations, including those for signage. If Council concurs, Staff recommends the Ordinance approving a Use Variance to allow a medical cannabis cultivation center at 1515 Miller Parkway be approved subject to the following conditions: • Applicant shall file an Affidavit with the City affirming compliance with the setback requirement from the property line of a pre-existing property zoned for residential use, public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center, day care home or residential care home and all other requirements of the Act; Regular Meeting Page 8 October 6, 2014 • No retail sales shall be conducted on the subject property; • Proposed cultivation center must comply with parking and loading requirements, as stipulated under "Industrial -Manufacturing, Research, Testing" in Article VII Off -Street Parking & Loading Table 13: Required Parking Spaces for Non -Residential and Non - Lodging Uses; • Applicant shall fully screen and enclose any outdoor dumpster/refuse container in accordance with the Business Park Design Guidelines in the Zoning Ordinance; • Use Variance for a cultivation center on the subject property shall be null and void if Applicant does not secure a license to operate a cultivation center from the Illinois Department of Agriculture by February 15, 2015; • Applicant shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Community and Economic Contribution Agreement; and • Applicant is required to comply with all state laws, rules and regulations, including those for signage. Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry regarding whether Phoenix Farms has applied for a license in any other municipality, Mr. Taki stated no. Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Glab regarding whether or not money would be exchanged at the facility, Mr. Taki stated no, the facility is mainly for the monitoring of the cannabis. Alderman Blake opined the project is beneficial for all involved. Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, approving the Ordinance for a Use Variance to allow a medical cannabis cultivation center at 1515 Miller Parkway, subject to the following conditions: • Applicant shall file an Affidavit with the City affirming compliance with the setback requirement from the property line of a pre-existing property zoned for residential use, public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center, day care home or residential care home and all other requirements of the Act; • No retail sales shall be conducted on the subject property; • Proposed cultivation center must comply with parking and loading requirements, as stipulated under "Industrial -Manufacturing, Research, Testing" in Article VII Off -Street Parking & Loading Table 13: Required Parking Spaces for Non -Residential and Non - Lodging Uses; • Applicant shall fully screen and enclose any outdoor dumpster/refuse container in accordance with the Business Park Design Guidelines in the Zoning Ordinance; • Use Variance for a cultivation center on the subject property shall be null and void if Applicant does not secure a license to operate a cultivation center from the Illinois Department of Agriculture by February 15, 2015; • Applicant shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Community and Economic Contribution Agreement; and Regular Meeting Page 9 October 6, 2014 • Applicant is required to comply with all state laws, rules and regulations, including those for signage. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM POLYONE CORP. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR STORAGE TANKS/SILOS AND DUST COLLECTORS AND ANY VARIANCES REQUIRED AT 921 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE City Administrator Morefield informed Council that in 1997 GLS Corporation (now PolyOne) received a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of outdoor storage tanks. In 2002 an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit was approved to allow three additional outdoor storage silos. In 2008 and 2010 the Conditional Use Permit was amended again to allow additional structures, including a larger dust collector. Currently, there are four silos, two cooling towers and two dust collectors, at the property located at 833 Ridgeview Drive. PolyOne is a manufacturer of thermoplastic pellets for the plastic injection molding industry. The plastic pellets are used in common household products including toothbrushes, razors and hand and power tools. Currently, PolyOne operates their manufacturing at 833 Ridgeview Drive in the Inland Business Park, but would like to expand the operation to include 921 Ridgeview Drive, which is located immediately south of 833 Ridgeview Drive. The building at 921 Ridgeview Drive is utilized for professional/engineering offices, warehousing and distribution of thermoplastic material for PolyOne. PolyOne is interested in expanding their manufacturing operation at 921 Ridgeview Drive, similar to the operation currently taking place at 833 Ridgeview Drive. Therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is being requested to allow four silos, a dust collector and a cooling tower to facilitate the operation. All- of the structures would be located to the west of the building and immediately adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. The silos would be placed on concrete pads, two on the north side of the building and two on the south side of the building. A dust collector and cooling tower would be constructed to the west of the building in between the silos on the north and south sides. A six foot high chain link fence would enclose the silos, dust collector and cooling tower, primarily for security purposes. The height of the structures has yet to be determined, however, the existing silos at 833 Ridgeview Drive are approximately 45 feet tall. The proposed silos, cooling tower and dust collector would not increase traffic and would not have an adverse impact on the environment. The structures back up to the Union Pacific Railroad; therefore there would be no impact on neighborhood character or adjacent Regular Meeting Page 10 October 6, 2014 residential areas located to the west. The proposed Conditional Use would have no additional impact to public service and facilities or public safety and health. Staff believes the proposed Conditional Use is crucial to maintaining an existing growing business, allowing expansion of the manufacturing operation to a second building. The business has been an asset to the City for the past 17 years and the proposed expansion would facilitate economic growth for the company, the City and the surrounding region. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow four outdoor storage tanks/silos, a cooling tower and adust collector and any variances required to effectuate the aforementioned request on the property located at 921 Ridgeview Drive. The recommendation is conditioned upon the location of the aforementioned structures being in substantial conformance with the site plan as submitted, including a minimum six foot high security fence. Responding to Alderman Condon's inquiry regarding noise affecting the residents living in close proximity, Deputy City Administrator Martin stated that the noise level is minimal and there is dense vegetation surrounding the property to further mitigate any sound. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, approving the Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit to allow four outdoor storage tanks/silos, a cooling tower and a dust collector on the property located at 921 Ridgeview Drive, as presented, conditioned upon the location of the aforementioned structures being in substantial conformance with the site plan, as submitted, including a minimum six foot high security fence. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low encouraged everyone to attend the Downtown Fall Taste & Shop Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. She stated it is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the downtown area and all three business districts. Mayor Low announced that the McHenry Jaycees Haunted House opened October 3, 2014 in the Knox Park Barn. She stated the days and hours of operation could be located online at http://www.mchenryareaiavicees.org/haunted-house.html Mayor Low announced that the Haunted Hayride, presented by the Wonder Lake Ski Team will .be at Petersen Park on October 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2014. Hayrides will begin at 7:00 pm and close at 10:30 pm. A "Kiddie Matinee" will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Regular Meeting Page 11 October 6, 2014 COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Blake informed Council there is a Public Works Committee meeting, scheduled on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Alderman's Conference Room. Alderman Wimmer informed Council there is a Finance and Personnel Committee meeting, scheduled on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 5:30 pm in the Alderman's Conference Room. STAFF REPORTS There were no Staff Reports. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Alderman Santi stated that he appreciates the information he received from Staff regarding the progress of construction on the premises near Green Peapod. Alderman Condon opined that she likes the new City sign located on Route 120 at Whispering Oaks Park. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm. Mayor✓' r"- C. City Clerk