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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 16, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely
only.
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Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session or
Monday, November 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S.
Green Street, McHenry, IL.
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding -
absent, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others
present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Interim Director of Public Works Strange,
Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and
�- Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City
Planner Sheriff, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge
Comments: No public comments
Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Resolution Establishing the Date and Time of Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7:00pm
for conducting a Public Hearing for establishing the 2020 City of McHenry Property Tax
Levy in the amount of $2,951,489. (Lynch)
B. Resolution Designating November 28, 2020 as Small Business Saturday in the City of
McHenry; (Martin)
C. Resolution Adopting the 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule; (Morefield)
D. November 2, 2020, City Council Meeting Minutes;
E. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $169,460.03
F. Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of $115,529.96.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
`.- Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Motion to approve a variance allowing for a third freestanding sign and an additional
55.5 square feet in total sign area for Buss Ford of McHenry, 111 State Route 31.
(Polerecky)
Presented by Director Polerecky, Business owner Drew Buss of Buss Ford is in need for
another sign, staff reviewed the request and found it to be similar to those request as others in
town. Alderman Santi questioned if it is two sided, this was confirmed. Alderman Glab asked
if requirements were gone over, confirmed. Alderman Schaefer ask questions regarding the
signage variance and how much square footage it would go over. It is represented in the
packet, per Director Polerecky. No public comments
A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
B. Motion to approve a variation allowing for a 6-foot privacy fence in the required front
yard along Dartmoor Drive, 5 feet from the property line, at 214 N. Cross Trail.
(Polerecky)
The style of the fence is in compliance with the ordinance, three other areas in that
neighborhood have had several requests similar to this that were approved. Alderman Glab
feels this should all come through council, not happy with the process. Alderman Glab argued
the amendment vs. variation process. No public comment.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays-
Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
C. Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract for construction engineering, project
management, and environmental services for the demolition of the former Central
Wastewater Treatment Plant to HR Green, Inc. (HRG) in an amount not to exceed
$112,960; and, approve an Ordinance amending the FY20/21 Water and Sewer Fund
Budget in the amount of $112,960. (Strange)
This is the construction and engineering part of the project, which is the final step for the
demolition project. Alderman Santi commented that he is glad that we are moving forward with
this. No public comments.
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A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to approve
Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
D. Motion to award a contract to Alpine Demolition Services, LLC of St. Charles, Illinois in
the amount of $748,000 for the demolition of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant;
and, approve an Ordinance amending the FY20/21 Water and Sewer Fund Budget in
the amount of $825,000. (Strange)
Presented by Director Strange, the lowest bidder was thrown out, the second lowest bidder is
who is being recommended for an award. Alderman Glab wanted to know if this project is over
after this, per director Strange this will hope to make the property marketable as quickly as
possible, hopefully by June. Attorney McArdle request to see the contract with Director Strange,
this motion is contingent upon contract legal review.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to
Consent Agenda Items as presented:
Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman
Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained.
`- Discussion Items: None
Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi,
Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman
Motion carried.
approve
Alderman
Devine,
Staff Reports:
A. Transmittal of 2nd Quarter Financial Report (May 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020)
Administrator Morefield introduced Director Lynch, explained that the highlights were sent out
by them. Director Lynch gave a brief overview No other questions.
Director Hobson spoke regarding seasonal Toys for Tots escorted ride, no parade this year.
The lightning of Veterans Park will including the public to stay in cars and park around square
for the event, may have Mayor Jett speak, it is encourage to create social distancing. This even
will take place on Sunday the 22nd
Another idea is a neighborhood Christmas house decoration contest where there is a $5 entry
fee with a picture of their decorated home and address so that people can drive around and
look at them.
Alderwoman Miller offered help with gift card solicitation for this event.
Alderman Glab asked if we can do anything else to help decorate the corner by the bank.
Alderwoman Miller brought up Presidents Day in 2021 for the calendar looks like there needed
to be a correction for the meeting. This was confirmed clarified by Administrator Morefield that
it is Presidents day on that Monday in February and so the meeting will be on a Tuesday, will
correct.
Mayor's Report: Mayor Jett is part of best practices with 60 northern Illinois regions. Right now
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there is really no plan in restricting restaurants and bars. Chief Birk has assisted Mayor Jett
with some ideas to help with healthy balance to continue the support for the restaurants in the
town. Did some spot checks bars closed at 10PM, very happy with how things are going. Safer
Mayor Jett has approached the entire county regarding his ideas, some of the towns are on
board such as Woodstock others are not. Alderman Santi, thanked Mayor Jett for all his ideas
and work.
City Council Comments: None
Executive Session: Not needed
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Devine to
adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab,
Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman
Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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