HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/19/2015 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING
October 19, 2015
Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled October 19, 2015 meeting of the McHenry City
Council to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Schaefer,
Curry, Wimmer, Peterson and Condon. Absent: None. Also in attendance: City Administrator
Morefield, Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin,
Director of Finance Lynch, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Commander of Police Walsh, City
Attorney McArdle 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 spoke at Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the purchase of a pick-up truck from Sunnyside Company of McHenry, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed
$44,872;
B. An Ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 13, Traffic & Motor Vehicles of the City of McHenry Municipal
Code, designating Knox Drive as "No Parking" on both sides of the street from Park Place to Charles J. Miller Road;
C. Payment to Water Well Solutions, in the amount of $18,230, for Well #9 Emergency Pull and Inspection and
acceptance of a proposal form Water Well Solutions to repair Well #9 for the amount of $41,984.25;
D. A request for reimbursement of $700 for a Class H liquor license fee from Brian Burkus d/b/a Old Town Pizza of
McHenry;
E. As Needed Checks in the amount of $5,642.34; and
F. Approval of List of Bills, in the amount of $206,392.86.
Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Glab regarding why a diesel pick-up truck was
being purchased rather than a gas run vehicle, which is less expensive, Director of Public Works
Schmitt explained that it is mandated under the EPA that a municipality can only have a certain
number of vehicles that are gas fueled and the gas fueled vehicle allotment is consumed by the
Police Department.
Alderman Glab opined that while he likes keeping business local, he inquired whether
thought was given to rebidding the pick-up truck purchase in an effort to obtain a better price?
Deputy City Administrator Hobson informed Council that Staff researched the purchase
thoroughly and is confident in the price obtained for the vehicle. Deputy City Administrator
Hobson stated that the upgrade to diesel alone costs approximately $6,000.
Responding to Mn inquiry from Alderman Schaefer regarding the availability of State
contracts for the purchase of vehicles, Director Schmitt stated that the program no longer exists
and figures from the State are not available.
Alderman Curry inquired about the reasoning behind the "No Parking" only along Knox
Drive from Park Place to Charles J. Miller Road. Director Schmitt informed Council that larger
trucks, on occasion, find it necessary to park on Park Place to access McDonald's; limiting the
"No Parking" area facilitates allowing the larger trucks to have availability to parking.
Regular Meeting
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October 19, 2015
Motion by Wimmer, second by Condon, approving the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Curry, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Low announced the Jaycee's Haunted House is open through Sunday, November
1, 2015 and the Wonder Lake Ski Team sponsored Haunted Hayride ends on Friday, October 30,
2015.
Mayor Low announced that Halloween is on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Trick or
treating hours will be 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2015.
Mayor Low recognized and wished good luck to Alderman Peterson. Mayor Low
informed Council that Alderman Peterson is participating in Dancing for Diapers, a fundraising
event benefiting The Diaper Bank of Northern Illinois, on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the
Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake. The event is from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm and Alderman Peterson will
be doing the cha-cha. Tickets are $60.00 pre -ordered and $75.00 at the door.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Wimmer informed Council that a meeting of the Finance and
Personnel was held prior to tonight's Council meeting and minutes would be forthcoming.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no Staff Reports.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Curry, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 PM
Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Curry, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm.
Mayor
City Clerk