HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/07/2013 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
October 7, 2013
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled October 7, 2013 meeting of the McHenry City Council
to order at 7:30 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, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Chief of Police
Jones, Director of Finance Lynch, City Attorney McArdle, Engineer Pieper and City Clerk Jones.
Absent: Deputy City Administrator Hobson.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL AND NANCY CONNOR FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1918 ORCHARD BEACH ROAD.
Mayor Low opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 pm. Mayor Low requested comments and
discussion from Council.
Deputy City Administrator Martin informed Council that Michael and Nancy Connor,
owners of the property located at 1918 Orchard Beach Road, are in attendance. Mr. and Mrs.
Connor are seeking to construct a new home on their property and connect to the City's
sanitary sewer system. Staff has no concerns with the Connor's request.
The property is currently not within the City of McHenry's corporate limits and is not
contiguous to City boundaries. Thus, Staff has prepared a pre -annexation agreement. The
agreement would allow the owners to connect to the City's sewer system, but they would be
required to pay 1.5 times the normal City fee rates because they are not City residents. In
accordance with the terms outlined in the pre -annexation agreement the property would be
required to be annexed upon becoming contiguous to City boundaries.
Alderman Glab requested clarification. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the
property is not contiguous due to the configuration of the roadway.
Alderman Glab inquired when annexation of the roadway would be considered and
expressed concerns about the City's liability. Alderman Glab opined that it is something that
should be considered for future inquiries of this nature. Director of Public Works Schmitt
assured Alderman Glab that the City is not responsible for private services.
Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding hooking up to the City's water
services, Deputy City Administrator Martin stated, as long as the water hook-up is a certain
distance away, the applicant is not required to hook-up to City water service.
Mayor Low inquired whether there were any comments from the audience. There were
no comments from the audience.
Mayor Low requested a motion to close the Public Hearing.
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F. Temporary Use Permit; use of Knox Park Barn for set up, operation and storage; and waiver of associated fees, for the
annual Jaycees Haunted House;
G. Request from Andreas and Deborah Szechowycz for a one year extension to submit a Final Plat for Brooke Estates
Subdivision;
H. Request from Eckel's McHenry Flea Market, 3705 W. Elm Street, for a temporary use permit for a tent and live
entertainment, in conjunction with a fundraiser for the St. Paul's Diaper Bank on October 27, 2013, from 11:00 am to
5:00 pm;
I. Block Party;
J. Special Use/Picnic Permits;
K. August 5, 2013 City Council meeting minutes;
L. As Needed Checks:
APWA
70.00
AT&T
4,485.24
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 0
124,376.74
COMCAST CABLE
90.98
COMED
651.01
CUSTOM BUILT COMMERCIAL
31,753.42
FOP UNITS I/II
1,956.50
GEMPLER'S INC
127.20
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVIC
1,514.99
HOMESTEAD HOTEL
4,780.00
IACP
275.00
ILLINOIS RURAL WATER
94.00
IUOE, LOCAL 150
3,964.90
KIMBALL MIDWEST
378.50
MCHENRY POLICE OFFICER'S
924.00
MUNICIPAL CLERKS OF LAKE
30.00
NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I
42.33
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS.
208.00
PETTY CASH FUND
180.44
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL
700.00
RESERVE ACCOUNT
1,002.59
SCIAME, RYAN
750.00
SECRETARY OF STATE / POL
101.00
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN
224.64
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
79.96
UNITED WAY OF MCHENRY CO
182.00
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANC
292.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
81.88
WATER WELL SOLUTIONS
37,784.25
GRAND TOTALS
217,101.57
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND
20,174.49
DEVELOPER DONATION FUND
31,753.42
WATER/SEWER FUND
40,602.97
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND
124,376.74
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND
193.95
TOTALS
217,101.57
M. List of Bills:
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S
1,485.06
ACE TOWING & RECOVERY
77.00
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R
542.46
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC
107.00
ADAMS, SAMANTHA
273.00
AFTERMATH INC
105.00
AHRENS, MALLORY
31.04
AIRGAS SAFETY INC
147.77
ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP
2,779.26
AMELIO, ROBERT
305.50
AMERICAN BED
30.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS
325.00
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS
77.00
ANCHOR TOWING
150.00
ARAMARK
293.03
AT&T LONG DISTANCE
170.38
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LAMZ, TYLER
106.21
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC
43.29
LISAFELD, JEFF
60.00
LISAFELD, MEGAN
85.00
LOEBLICH, JUDY
30.00
LUNSMANN, JOAN
22.26
MARATHON TOWING
150.00
MARRIOTT COURTYARD
198.00
MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF
5,175.00
MCAULIFF & SEMROW PC
1,087.50
MCCAFFERTY, SHAUN
76.82
MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC
3,127.66
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER
775.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S
864.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
1,225.00
MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF
45.00
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL 0
72.00
MCHENRY COUNTY PLANNING
150.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE
912.47
MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT
45.50
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
72.00
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES
130.00
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO
621.82
MEADE INC
835.80
MENDEZ LANDSCAPING & BRI
3,500.00
MEYER JR, DONALD
100.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY
1,000.73
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA
2,706.90
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH
229.94
MORRIE AND SONS INC
50.00
MORRIS, MATT
21.50
MROZ, GREGORY
138.00
MULCH CENTER, THE
2,800.00
MUNIMETRIX SYSTEMS CORP
3,375.00
NATIONAL POWER RODDING C
4,265.00
NATURESCAPE DESIGN INC
296.70
NICOR GAS
718.48
NORTH SUBURBAN WATER
45.00
PETERSON, DWAYNE
207.00
PETROLIANCE LLC
19,069.06
PETTIBONE & CO, P F
5,168.93
PITEL SEPTIC INC
175.00
PRO PLAYER CONSULTANTS I
1,050.00
PROSHRED SECURITY
106.00
PSP-BROOKFIELD
341.95
RADICOM INC
85.00
RELIABLE MAINTENANCE INC
465.00
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES
322.84
REVCORE RADIATOR INC
240.00
REX AUTO BODY
424.85
RICOH USA INC
561.74
RNOW INC
82.79
ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY
44.28
ROGERS, MATT
60.00
ROSE, JEFFREY T
525.00
SEXTON, ERIC M
23.88
SHAW MEDIA
116.60
SHERATON PHILADELPHIA DO
1,011.78
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC
1,465.64
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC
2,332.39
SHUETT, DEBORA
6.78
SHUM, DONNA
127.00
SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGI
3,076.05
SIGN A RAMA GRAYSLAKE
97.70
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB
221.40
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE
795.17
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
851.67
STERWERF, JASON
46.00
r
THELEN MATERIALS LLC
504.71
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC
75.00
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i' FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO CONSIDER THE REVOLVING
LOAN FUND REQUEST FOR $34,000, SUBMITTED BY UTOPIAN ROAST, LLC D/B/A HIDDEN
PEARL CAFE LOCATED AT 1208 NORTH GREEN STREET,
Deputy City Administrator Martin informed Council that the revolving loan program
provides low interest loans to qualified existing and prospective businesses within the City of
McHenry. Loan proceeds can be used to assist in the startup of a new business, expand an
existing business and update existing facilities to make the business more competitive, or
provide an incentive for established businesses to relocate to the City. The primary goal of the
program is job creation and the expansion of the sales tax and property tax base.
Deputy City Administrator Martin reiterated to Council that in March 2010, Buddyz
Chicago Pizzeria received a $75,000 loan to utilize at their location on Green Street. When the
business was sold this year, the outstanding loan amount was satisfied with the City of
McHenry. In November 2011, Epic Cycle and Fitness received a $25,000 loan to startup their
business, which was formerly located on Main Street and is currently located on Front Street.
The current available lending balance in the Revolving Loan Fund is approximately $86,000.
If the loan request from Utopian Roast, LLC d/b/a Hidden Pearl Cafe is approved by
Council, the underwriting terms would be nearly identical to those afforded to Buddyz and Epic
Cycle, which include a five-year term with an interest rate equaling the prime rate, currently at
3.25%.
Ms. Lisa Brand is requesting financial assistance in the amount of $34,000 to remodel
the existing building at 1208 N. Green Street (formerly the Pink Door). Additionally, she will be
using the funds to purchase equipment, furniture and fixtures and for working capital. Ms.
Brand has taken classes in the United States and in Germany in cooking and baking and has had
training as a barista and in interior design. Staff has been working with First National Bank,
which has agreed to underwrite the loan.
Deputy City Administrator Martin informed Council that the Finance and Personnel
Committee considered the proposal and unanimously recommended forwarding the proposed
Revolving Loan Fund request in the amount of $34,000, submitted by Utopian Roast, LLC d/b/a
Hidden Pearl Cafe to the Council for their consideration.
Alderman Schaefer clarified that the Revolving Loan Fund is not money that is given
away by the City of McHenry, but is a loan that is underwritten by a Bank.
Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry about how much money the applicant is
investing in the business, Deputy City Administrator Martin stated it is his understanding the
applicant is investing somewhere around $20,000.
Alderman Glab stated he would like to see a Guarantee signed by the applicant. City
s
Attorney McArdle stated that the lending Bank makes the call regarding what documentation is
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Commission and the City Council to request a use variance to allow the tattoo use permanently
on the subject property.
Alderman Condon opined that she was somewhat concerned that a sign was posted at
the business prior to approaching Council; however, she noted that she is pleased to see the
applicant now.
Alderman Santi opined that the establishment is put together nicely.
Alderman Glab expressed concern with the way the process is taking place and with the
number of temporary permits the Council seems to be issuing. He stated he does not care for
the location of the establishment. Alderman Glab stated he did not vote favorably for the other
tattoo establishments and he will not support this establishment.
Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry about the canopy from the previous business,
Deputy City Administrator Martin stated that the issue regarding the canopy is being addressed.
Alderman Glab requested clarification regarding the motion. City Clerk Jones read the
motion aloud to Council. A lengthy discussion ensued. Alderman Wimmer requested the
Motion be called.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake to call the motion.
Voting Aye: Blake, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Santi, Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, approving the temporary use permit to allow
a tattoo parlor at 3932 W. Main Street, conditioned upon the following:
• applicant addresses the one outstanding item on the State of Illinois Body Art
Establishment Inspection Form dated September 30, 2013;
• applicant provides Staff with an approved form from the McHenry County Department
of Health allowing the use of non -disposable tattoo equipment and permitting piercing;
• prior to expiration of the temporary use permit on December 31, 2013, applicant must
file an application and appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council to request a use variance to allow the tattoo use permanently on the subject
property.
Voting Aye: Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: Santi, Glab, Schaefer.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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The City's sign ordinance permits Buffalo Wild Wings two wall signs not to exceed 1.5
times the tenant frontage and one sign on the rear of the building, which must be no greater
than 50% of the size of the sign on the front elevation and have the same appearance. Buffalo
Wild Wings' tenant frontage is 84 feet, allowing them a total of 126 sf. of signage to be split
between two wall signs, which in this instance are the east (front elevation) and south elevation
(corner elevation). The rear elevation, in this case, is the western fagade.
Buffalo Wild Wings' sign proposal meets the sign ordinance, with the exception the
proposed sign on the western (rear) elevation is different from the sign on the eastern (front)
elevation and by ordinance the rear sign must have "the exact same appearance as the tenant's
main business sign on the front fagade."
Staff believes due to architectural features on the building the proposed sign design for
the front, or eastern, elevation would not fit into the building's rear, or western fagade design.
Staff has no issue with applicant's request and recommends a variance from the sign ordinance
for the design of the rear sign on an outlot building to be different than the design of the front
sign be granted to Buffalo Wild Wings, located at 3343 Shoppers Drive.
Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Blake, approving a sign variance for the property
located at 3343 Shoppers Drive (Buffalo Wild Wings).
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low had no Statement or Report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Alderman Blake informed Council that there would be a Public Works Committee
meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 5:00 pm in the Alderman's Conference Room.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderman Peterson requested clarification about the portable "bag type" dumpsters.
He inquired whether the City had any authority over that type of dumpster when it is left on
the grass at a location over a lengthy period of time. Deputy City Administrator Martin stated
that it is the property owner's responsibility to call and have the dumpster removed; however,
they are not to be positioned on a parkway. Alderman Peterson opined he has no issue if they