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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/16/2013 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING December 16, 2013 Mayor Low called the regularly scheduled December 16, 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, Deputy City Administrator Hobson, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Chief of Police Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Engineer Pieper and City Clerk Jones. Absent: Director of Finance Lynch. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY MCHENRY CUB SCOUT PACK 131 Mayor Low introduced the members of Den 1, Pack 131. The Cub Scouts of Pack 131 led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Low stated that she is proud of the Scouts and their interest in the community. PUBLIC HEARING: FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE OAKS AT IRISH PRAIRIE SUBDIVISION ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND UPON CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF ACTION RECOMMENDED IN THE PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Low requested a motion to close the Public Hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the Oaks at Irish Prairie Subdivision Annexation Agreement as D.R. Horton has decided not to pursue the project at this time. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to close the Public Hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the Oaks at Irish Prairie Subdivision Annexation Agreement. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one spoke at the Public Input Session. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval to waive bidding requirement and purchase two 2014 Dodge 1500 SSV Crew Cab 44 trucks for the Public Works Department from Sunnyside Dodge Company, McHenry, IL, for an amount not to exceed $52,796; B. Approval for an extension to the existing conditional use permit to allow a tattoo parlor and body piercing establishment for Lunchbox Tattoo, 3932 W. Main Street; C. Authorization to advertise for bids for printing of 2014 City Newsletter and Parks and Recreation brochure; D. As Needed Checks; and AT&T 50.61 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD O 126,116.19 COMED 731.77 FOP UNITS I/II 2,021.00 I -PAC 40.00 IUOE, LOCAL 150 3,853.12 LEGALSHIELD 64.75 Regular Meeting Page 2 December 16, 2013 NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 42.33 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 192.00 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 1,500.00 RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 1,293.03 TREASURER, STATE OF ILLI 13,217.43 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 53.08 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANC 135.00 USA SWIMMING FOUNDATION 94.75 VERIZON WIRELESS 43.87 GRAND TOTALS 149,448.93 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 9,731.07 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 13,217.43 WATER/SEWER FUND 384.24 EMPLOYEE.INSURANCE FUND 126,116.19 TOTAL 149,446.93 E. List of Bills: ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,432.92 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 2,266.20 AIRGAS SAFETY INC 162.34 AMERICAN HEATING & COOLI 368.00 AT&T 79.16 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC 513.72 B&W CONTROL SYSTEMS INTE 1,320.87 BAKER & SON CO, PETER 1,417.32 BANKCARD PROCESSING CENT 1,093.05 BERANEK, CHRIS 158.78 BIRK, JOHN 269.43 BLACK DIAMOND PLUMBING 1,500.00 BLACKSTONE LANDSCAPE INC 4,334.50 BSN SPORTS INC 21.24 BUILDING & FIRE CODE ACA 100.00 BUSS FORD SALES 285.06 CABAY & COMPANY INC 1,834.00 CALABRESE, TARA 585.00 CARR, AMANDA 151.84 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 101.87 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 127.40 CENTEGRA WORKSITE WELLNE 1,750.00 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 43.66 CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 3 394.00 COMCAST CABLE 316.93 COMED 2,028.65 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 8,551.00 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 159.42 CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 92.50 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 40.75 DIXON ENGINEERING INC 3,500.00 DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 972.00 DOHENY COMPANIES INC, JA 258.00 DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTO 1,275.37 DUCAK, KELLY 387.40 ED'S AUTOMOTIVE/JIM'S MU 194.50 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 814.00 FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 85.70 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 120.00 FISCHER BROS FRESH 2,394.07 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 100.69 FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY 962.00 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 298.50 GETUM INC 210.00 HAWKINS INC 1,205.33 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 3,472.00 HOUFF COMPANY, THE ROY 239.50 HRGREEN 19,542.36 Regular Meeting Page 3 December 16, 2013 HYDRAULIC SERVICES AND R 278.81 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 200.00 INDUSTRIAL CHEM LABS 696.71 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 191.90 JUNGMANN, MARLENE B 408.00 KALE UNIFORMS INC 68.00 KIMBALL MIDWEST 224.53 LANG AUTO GROUP, GARY 102,368.80 LEADERSHIP GREATER MCHEN 1,400.00 LEXISNEXIS 115.00 LILLEENG, MICHAEL D 2,400.00 LUNSMANN, JOAN 20.76 MACE, DOUG 60.00 MARATHON TOWING 190.00 MCAULIFF & SEMROW PC 225.50 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 1,220.85 MCCORMICK, JENISE 73.13 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 985.00 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 2,366.32 MCHENRY MARLINS AQUATIC 387.25 MCHENRY POWER EQUIPMENT 81.06 MEADE INC 398.85 MERWIN, BENJAMIN J 800.00 METRO DOOR AND DOCK INC 379.00 METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 1,570.41 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 491.12 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 413.20 MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 32.86 MIDWEST METER INC 989.00 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 29.20 NAPA AUTO PARTS MPEC 2,865.33 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 781.78 NEW ALBERTSONS INC 51.34 OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 877.50 OWSLEY, MIKE 350.00 PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC 1,051.19 PERVAN SOLUTIONS 800.00 PETROLIANCE LLC 9,681.26 PETTIBONE & CO, P F 513.00 PITNEY BOWES INC 255.00 PORTER LEE CORPORATION 207.00 PROSHRED SECURITY 53.00 RADICOM INC 135.85 RELIABLE SAND & GRAVEL 1,543.06 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 99.12 RNOW INC 147.72 ROSKE, ROBERT 371.73 SASAK, TODD 30.65 SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS I 177.00 SECRETARY OF STATE / POL 322.00 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 431.38 SPRING CITY ELECTRICAL M 417.44 ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 95.40 STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 771.57 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 43.90 STO-COTE PRODUCTS INC/NI 180.00 SUNNYSIDE COMPANY 162.87 THELEN MATERIALS LLC 560.35 TOPS IN DOG.TRAINING COR 312.95 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 629.70 ULINE 153.94 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATI 245.90 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 109.75 USA BLUEBOOK 526.65 VACULA, JOHN T 200.00 VALLEY VIEW ACRES 340.00 VERIZON WIRELESS 1,683.45 VERMONT SYSTEMS INC 4,584.00 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 8,670.60 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 7,517.93 Regular Meeting Page 4 December 16, 2013 WOODWARD PRINTING SERVIC 1,740.00 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 19,515.00 GRAND TOTALS 255,802.60 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 170,161.38 ALARM BOARD FUND 962.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 12,937.86 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 3,420.00 RECREATION CENTER FUND 6,604.50 WATER/SEWER FUND 49,190.37 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 127.40 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 7,159.09 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 5,240.00 TOTAL 255,802.60 Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Alderman Santi requested that Item B on the Consent Agenda be voted on as a separate item. Alderman Wimmer and Alderman Blake agreed to amend the motion and vote on Item B separately. 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. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the extension to the existing conditional use permit to allow a tattoo parlor and body piercing establishment for Lunchbox Tattoo, 3932 W. Main Street. Voting Aye: Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Santi, Glab, Schaefer. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Glab opined that vehicles for the City should have gone out for bid. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FROM THE MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1964 TO INSTALL A VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL IN VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, AND IF APPROVED DETERMINE_ WHERE IN THE PARK THE MONUMENT WOULD BE INSTALLED Deputy City Administrator Hobson informed the Council that on November 11, 2013, the Parks and Recreation Committee discussed a proposal submitted by a group of individuals from McHenry High School Class of 1964 to install a memorial monument in Veterans Memorial Park. The monument would recognize their classmates from McHenry who died in the Vietnam War. The group would like to install the monument in the southeast corner of the park adjacent Regular Meeting Page 5 December 16, 2013 to the current location of the drinking fountain. While this is the preferred location, the group expressed that they are not bound to this exact spot in the park. It is the group's intent to perform all the fundraising efforts and contract the installation of the monument. The group requests a 14'x 14'area for the monument. The monument, when completed, would be 3' wide, 5' high and 8" thick. Surrounding the monument is a proposed brick area that would enable the group to sell engraved bricks as part of a fundraising effort. Deputy City Administrator Hobson stated the Parks and Recreation Committee performed a thorough discussion regarding the request. The Committee made no motion for or against the proposal. All members of the Committee agreed the design is tasteful and the monument would be a nice addition to the park. Staff has two concerns regarding the proposed monument: 1. The location in regards to maintaining the continuity of the park; and 2. The setting of a precedent. Veterans Memorial Park continues to be one of the City's most active parks, hosting numerous community events and weddings. Maintaining the continuity that currently exists is vital to the flow and setup of events. If approved, Staff believes consideration should be given to a location that is able to accommodate other potential requests or alternatively, limitations regarding other potential requests. Staff stated that the concerns are not significant enough to delay Council's consideration regarding the existing privately funded project. Mayor Low stated that it is well know that she seldom speaks prior to requesting a vote from Council, however, she feels that this project is a wonderful gift to the City from the Class of 1964, who have been working on the project for 10 years. She is proud that the City of McHenry hosts four active posts. The Vietnam War was a painful experience for those persons who lived through it. Mayor Low advised Council that she has received numerous a -mails supporting the monument. She believes it is time to recognize and honor the veterans. Attorney McArdle arrived at 7:40 pm. Alderman Condon opined that the monument is a wonderful tribute and an ideal opportunity to demonstrate to the veterans in the community how much their service has meant to the residents of McHenry. Alderman Santi opined he is comfortable with the project and feels that Veterans Memorial Park is the appropriate venue. Alderman Glab stated that he wholeheartedly supports the project. He suggested the south side of Veterans Memorial Park would be good place for the monument because it would be prominently displayed at that location. Regular Meeting Page 6 December 16, 2013 Alderman Schaefer advised those in attendance that he sits on the Parks and Recreation Committee; he stated that everyone on the Committee was supportive of the memorial. He suggested the area on the west side of Veterans Memorial Park as a good site for the memorial. Alderman Blake stated that as a teacher of history the era of the Vietnam War is difficult to teach. He opined that the monument is beautiful and expressed his hope that the fundraising efforts are going well. Alderman Wimmer opined that it is awesome that the classmates from 1964 have come together in support of the project. Mr. Cliff Schmidt, Commander, Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 188, addressed Council. He thanked Council for their consideration and approval of the monument. Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, approving the request from the McHenry High School Class of 1964 to install a Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Veterans Memorial Park at the southeast corner of the park adjacent to the current location of the drinking fountain. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A REVOLVING LOAN SUBMITTED BY PERRY MOY D/B/A PLUM GARDEN RESTAURANT, 3917 W. MAIN STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,605, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MCHENRY Deputy City Administrator Martin reiterated to 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 in the start-up of a new business, expansion of an existing business or the update of existing facilities to facilitate making the business more competitive or to 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 informed Council that the current available lending balance in the revolving loan fund is approximately $52,000. Staff recently received a revolving loan fund application from Perry Moy, owner of Plum Garden Restaurant, located at 3917 Main Street. Mr. Moy is in the process of expanding the restaurant into the former location of McHenry Printing, 3909 Main Street. Approximately 2,600 square feet of new space is being added to the restaurant, which could accommodate up to 100 more customers. Twelve new positions will be created as a result of the expansion. Construction costs were estimated at approximately $78,000. Regular Meeting Page 7 December 16, 2013 Mr. Moy is seeking a total of $35,000. Mr. Bill Busse, of First National Bank of McHenry, which is conducting underwriting services for the proposed loan applications, visited the restaurant. Mr. Busse inspected the proposed improvements at the facility and indicated to Staff that the current business has no debt and a positive cash flow. Mr. Busse indicated he is comfortable recommending a loan for the purchase of equipment, furniture and fixtures, in the amount of $33,605, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Securing the loan with a first lien purchase money security interest in the business assets purchased (equipment); 2. Acquiring an unlimited personal guarantee from Perry Moy; and 3. Requiring the submittal of personal and business financial statements annually. Mr. Martin informed Council that the Finance and Personnel Committee considered the, loan request at a meeting on December 2, 2013, and unanimously recommended approval of the loan, in the amount of $33,605, and to forward the request to full Council for consideration. If approved by Council the structure of the loan would be identical to those previously approved, to include a five-year term with an interest rate equaling the prime rate, currently 3.25%. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Santi, approving the revolving loan for Perry Moy, Plum Garden Restaurant, in the amount of $33,605, as presented subject to the following conditions recommended by First National Bank of McHenry: 4. Securing the loan with a first lien purchase money security interest in the business assets purchased (equipment); 5. Acquiring an unlimited personal guarantee from Perry Moy; and 6. Requiring the submittal of personal and business financial statements annually. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR THE PACE DIAL -A -RIDE VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR SENIORS, AGE 60 YEARS AND OLDER, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2014 Deputy City Administrator Martin informed Council that in 2001 the City of McHenry was awarded a $153,000 Grant from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. The two primary aspects of the Grant dealt with money awarded to the Police Department for the DARE Program, radio, video and computer equipment and ballistic vests. Additionally, there was $20,000 included in the Grant for use to fund a senior bus voucher program. The original Grant time period was from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2002; however, the Grant was extended twice for purposes of spending down all of the money originally received. The last Grant extension expired on December 31, 2003. Regular Meeting Page 8 December 16, 2013 At the time the Grant was awarded the senior bus program centered on the establishment of a voucher program to be used in conjunction with the Pace Suburban Dial -a - Ride service ("Pace"). Pace is a demand response service defined as curb -to -curb pick-up and drop-off. The vouchers were intended for residents aged 55 and older to travel using the Pace service at no cost. Vouchers were issued to residents, collected by Pace and the City of McHenry reimbursed Pace for the costs associated with the vouchers collected through the program. The program was extended through December 31, 2003 so the entire $20,000 could be expended; however, the City of McHenry has continued to administer the program. In 2011 the Council approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with .the City of Crystal Lake, City of Woodstock and McHenry County for dial -a -ride transit services in 2012; and an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pace for the McHenry Service Integration and Coordination Project. On November 18, 2013, the Council approved the extension of the program through 2014. As part of the Agreements, the City is responsible for funding 25% of the total operating deficit associated with the program. The operating deficit to each community is based on the total costs of trips with an origin and destination in the City after fares collected are deducted. The City of McHenry then pays the additional costs associated with the free voucher program. Since expiration of the Grant funding, the issuance of the free bus vouchers has evolved over time and expanded beyond a program simply for seniors to include persons with disabilities. The cost to the City of McHenry of providing this service to residents between 2004 and 2012 averaged $10,074 annually. Additionally, the City of McHenry spends approximately $1,200 per year having the vouchers printed and mailed to the many residents utilizing the program. Staff has experienced increasing difficulty administering the voucher program. More so than in the past, persons are requesting vouchers based solely on social security disabilities. Additionally, others are requesting vouchers stating they are unable to drive due to suspended and/or revoked licenses. Some people have cited income difficulties and others have come to the Municipal Center with a counselor advocating on their behalf. An increased burden has been placed on administrative staff to make definitive, on the spot, determinations regarding who should be issued vouchers. Staff is concerned with maintaining the integrity of the program and, if continued, gearing it toward those it is intended to serve. The Finance and Personnel Committee reviewed the current situation with the free Pace voucher program and agreed to recommend to Council to maintain the program only to seniors and to establish April 30, 2014, as the expiration date for physically and mentally disabled persons to utilize the free service. If approved by Council a letter would be mailed and handed out to persons requesting vouchers explaining the new program guidelines in effect on May 1, 2014. Staff would notify Pace of the program alteration. Regular Meeting Page 9 December 16, 2013 Additionally, Staff is suggesting the format of the voucher be changed to clearly indicate that on May 1, 2014, the vouchers are valid for seniors of at least 60 years of age. Thus, if someone attempts to utilize a previously issued voucher a Pace driver would be able to distinguish a valid vs. invalid voucher. Staff would provide samples of the new voucher to Pace to distribute to their drivers. Alderman Schaefer noted that this topic was discussed at length at the Finance and Personnel Committee. He opined it is a sad fact due to the economy that this decision has to be made by Council; however, this action will take the program back to what it was originally intended. Alderman Condon stated that ideally the program could be provided to a wider range of people, unfortunately economically it is not feasible. Alderman Glab opined that he is pleased the program will again focus on seniors as it was planned originally.. Responding to an inquiry from Council, Deputy City Administrator Martin stated that the City is part of the McRide program. The McHenry County Highway Division sells pre-printed dial -a -ride tickets to organizations wishing to distribute them to their members to utilize, such as Pioneer Center. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Wimmer, adopting the changes to the voucher recommended by Staff and directing Staff to prepare and send a letter to all people currently participating in the program stating the free dial -a -ride voucher program will be for seniors only 60 years and older, beginning May 1, 2014. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RIVERWALK PHASE 2a-1 AND PHASE 2a-2 TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER LANDMARK CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,859.00 Deputy City Administrator Hobson reiterated to Council that the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation has made it a goal to extend the Riverwalk beyond the existing City owned limits of Miller Point. With assistance from the City Attorney, the Foundation acquired easements from the next two contiguous residents to the north and they are now working with [DOT to complete the improvements under Illinois Route 120. Regular Meeting Page 10 December 16, 2013 On November 18, 2013, Council approved a request to advertise for bids for construction of Riverwalk Phase 2A-1 and Phase 2A-2. A bid opening was held on December 4, 2013, and five bids were submitted. Based upon HR Green's review of the bid documents it is recommended the City award construction of the project to the apparent low bidder, Landmark Contractors, Inc. for $313,859.00. Deputy City Administrator Hobson noted that all construction costs associated with this portion of the Riverwalk would be paid by the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation. Alderman Santi opined that he is pleased to see the project moving forward. Responding to an inquiry from Alderman Glab regarding whether the easements would be required to come before Council, Deputy City Administrator Hobson stated that the easements would be before Council soon. Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, approving the award for construction of Riverwalk Phase 2A-1 and Phase 2A-2 to Landmark Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $313,859.00. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATING TEMPORARY REFUSE/STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CARPORTS Deputy City Administrator Martin reiterated to Council that at the November 18, 2013 Council meeting, Staff presented proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of temporary storage units and refuse containers and carports in residential zoning districts. Council requested Staff revisit the proposal to address the issue of setbacks proposed from property lines and the principal structure for temporary refuse containers and storage units due to the potential conflict with placing a larger storage or refuse unit at a home with a 25-30 foot front yard building setback requirement. Staff evaluated the issue and believes that requiring a setback from property lines, or a building or structure, is unnecessary due to the temporary nature of the structures. Additionally, Staff is proposing one additional amendment, which would allow temporary refuse or storage containers to be placed on an unpaved surface when a new single- family or multi -family home is being constructed. In these situations, driveways are typically not completed until later in the construction process and it is not practical to require a refuse or storage container to be on paved surfaces in these cases only. Regular Meeting Page 11 December 16, 2013 Alderman Glab opined that he supports the amendments but believes it would be more responsible if a dumpster required a building permit and there were restrictions when in a neighborhood. Alderman Condon opined that the amendments originated because of prior complaints. She stated that it is a new program and issues could be addressed further as different situations present themselves. Motion by Santi, seconded by Condon, approving the Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding temporary refuse and storage containers and carports. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, FIRE, MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND FUEL CODES AND VARIOUS NEW PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Deputy City Administrator Martin informed Council that the City of McHenry adopted and enforced its first building code over 50 years ago and has updated it seven times since that time. Building codes were originally created in order to establish predictable, consistent minimum standards for the construction, safety and health of the built environment in which we live, work and play. Due to rising costs of building operations in recent years, codes have also evolved to include provisions for energy efficiency. The most recent update occurred two years ago with the adoption of the 2006 edition of the International Code Council ("ICC") Family of Codes, which includes residential, building, fire, mechanical, property maintenance and fuel gas. Typically model building codes, similar to ordinances used by the City since 1978, are amended or updated on a three-year cycle. Adopting more up-to-date codes allows new technology, materials and procedures to be made available for use. This can lead to reduced construction cost, reduced construction time and reduced operating costs once the building has been completed. Staff is proposing the 2009 ICC Building Codes be adopted. The Community Development Committee reviewed the proposed building code updates and recommended the updates be presented to full Council for consideration. Following consideration of the building code updates by the Committee, Staff sent a letter to builders, Regular Meeting Page 12 December 16, 2013 developers and contractors announcing the proposed changes. No written or oral objections were received regarding the updates. Staff recommends the new building code updates and permit requirement updates be effective February 1, 2014. If approved by Council, Staff will notify the ICC of the building code updates, after which they can become effective, a minimum of 30 days later. Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, approving the Ordinance updating the City of McHenry building codes and recommending that the additional amendments to the Municipal Code regarding permit requirements be approved. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low stated that this is the last meeting of 2013. She thanked Staff, City Attorney McArdle and City Engineer Pieper for their efforts all year and thanked Council for their services to the community. Mayor Low wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mayor Low stated that notice of the appointment of Nicholas Bennett as the Landmark Commission student member tonight is a clerical error and she will be asking for a vote from Council at the meeting on January 6, 2014. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports STAFF REPORTS Director of Public Works Schmitt informed Council that Elgin Recycling would be collecting Christmas lights for recycling through January 31, 2014. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no future agenda items. Regular Meeting Page 13 December 16, 2013 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. M ay� City Clerk