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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 21, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely only.
The public can observe and participate by connecting online via Zoom at
https://cityofmchenry.zoom.us/j/93491817246
or by telephone at 1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID: 934 9181 7246
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Public Hearing: Public Hearing for the 2020 Property Tax Levy in the amount of $2,951,489
A. Motion to adopt the 2020 Property Tax Levy Ordinance in an amount not to exceed $2,951,489.
(Director Lynch)
5. Public Comments:
If you wish to submit any public comment, please email: dmorefield@cityofmchenry.org in advance of the meeting. The
City will read such public comments during the public commentary portion of the meeting and the comments will be
entered into the official record of the meeting. Any comments received during the meeting will be provided in writing to
the Council after the meeting.
6. Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Ordinances providing for the Abatement of Real Estate Taxes for GO Bonds (Refunding Series
2020A in the amount of $368,958.33, GO Bonds (Alternate) Series 2012 in the amount of
$206,132.50, GO Bonds (Refunding) Series 2013 in the amount of $35,110.00, and GO Bonds
(Refunding) Series 2015 in the amount of $578,978.76; (Director Lynch)
B. Adoption of the Eighth Continuation of Proclamation of the Local Disaster Emergency for the
City of McHenry to March 15, 2021 ;
C. Rise Up Foundation 1) use of Petersen Park to setup, host, and cleanup for the Splash Pad Benefit
Concert from Thursday, June 17th through Saturday, June 19th; 2) Special Event Liquor License
for the sale of beer, wine, and malt liquor with drink ticket sales to cease 30-minutes prior to park
closure each day ; 3) permission for a 10 minute firework display on Saturday, June 19th at 11pm;
and, 4) a 50% reduction of charges for city services incurred as a result of the event. (Director
Hobson)
D. December 7, 2020, City Council Meeting Minutes;
E. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $187,892.45;
F. Issuance of As-Needed-Checks in the amount of $136,569.03.
7. Individual Action Item Agenda.
A. Motion to approve an Ordinance annexing the property at 219 S. Barreville Road. (Director
Martin)
B. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a use variance to allow three horses for the property
located at 219 S. Barreville Road. (Director Martin)
C. Motion to enter into a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant agreement with Jexal’s Wing-Zeria,
located at 1260 N. Green Street, in an amount not to exceed $15,000. (Director Martin)
D. Motion to enter into a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant agreement with Utopian Roast, LLC
dba Hidden Pearl Cafe, located at 1250 N. Green Street, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
(Director Martin)
E. Motion to approve a budget amendment Ordinance in the amount of $45,498 in the FY20/21
Parks Developer Donations Fund; and, to approve an expenditure in the amount of $45,498 for
the purchase of a 40’ x 60’ pavilion for Veteran’s Memorial Park from Porter
Corporation/Poligon. (Director Hobson)
8. Discussion Items.
9. Staff Reports.
10. Mayor’s Report.
11. City Council Comments.
12. Executive Session if Needed.
13. Adjourn.
The complete City Council packet is available for review online via the City website at www.cityofmchenry.org. For further
information, please contact the Office of the City Administrator at 815-363-2108.