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Woodstock City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 1.

The city of Woodstock operates under the council-manager form of government that combines the political leadership of an elected mayor and six city council members with an appointed city manager. The city council oversees all activities in the city and serves the needs of city residents. City council meetings are held at 7 p.m.on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 121 W. Calhoun St.

Here are the minutes as provided by Woodstock:

MINUTES WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL November 1, 2016 City Council Chambers

The regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Brian Sager on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Sager welcomed those present, explained the consent calendar process, and invited public participation.

City Clerk Smiley confirmed that the agenda before the Council was a true and correct copy of the published agenda.

A roll call was taken.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniel Hart, Maureen Larson, Mark Saladin, Joseph Starzynski, RB Thompson, Michael Turner and Mayor Brian Sager.

COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: none

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roscoe Stelford, City Attorney Ruth Schlossberg, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Paul Christensen, Public Works Director Jeff Van Landuyt, Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson, Human Resources Director Debbie Schober, Recreation Director Dave Zinnen, Building and Zoning Director Joe Napolitano, Library Director Nick Weber, Opera House Director John Scharres, Chief of Police John Lieb, Assistant Public Works Director Tom Migatz, Wastewater Treatment Superintendent Anne George, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent William Smith, City Planner Nancy Baker, Recreation Center Manager Mary Lynn Lisk, Sergeant Daniel Latham, Library Desk Assistant Sarah Kaminski, Police Records Clerk Jan DiFrancesca, Water Treatment Plant Operator Thomas Hoffman II, DPW Fleet Superintendent, Robert Lamz, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Adam Sheahan, Water Treatment Plant Operator Timothy Whiston, Crossing Guard Kim Monack, Wastewater Treatment Lab Manager Wayne Baker, Library Desk Assistant Linda Knoll.

OTHERS PRESENT: City Clerk Cindy Smiley

A. FLOOR DISCUSSION

Proclamation – National Diabetes Awareness Month Mayor Sager noted that this evening the City Council has the pleasure of presenting a Proclamation recognizing November as National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14, 2016 as World Diabetes Day.

Without objection, the City Council approved issuance of the Proclamation Recognizing November as National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14, 2016 as World Diabetes Day.

Mayor Sager invited Ms. Amy Bozza and her daughter Claire to the podium for the presentation of the Proclamation, noting it was their request to forward this proclamation to increase awareness of diabetes to the community. He read the proclamation into the record as follows:

Proclamation Recognizing November as National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14, 2016 as World Diabetes Day

WHEREAS, Diabetes affects 29.1 million people, 9.3% of the United States population, and is a serious disease for which there is no known cure and which is the seventh leading cause of death by disease in the United States; and

WHEREAS, approximately one quarter of Americans who have Diabetes, or 8.1 million people, do not know they have Diabetes and may experience damage to the heart, eyes, kidneys, and limbs without producing any symptoms, and another 86 million, or 1 in 3 American adults has pre-Diabetes, a condition which puts them at greater risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes; and

WHEREAS, if current trends continue, 1 in 3 American adults will have Diabetes by 2050; and

WHEREAS, Type 1 Diabetes, formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes, is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food; and

WHEREAS, 1.25 million Americans are living with Type 1 Diabetes, including about 200,000 youth under the age of 20 and over a million adults 20 years and older, and 40,000 people are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes each year in the United States; and

WHEREAS, there is currently no known preventative course or cure for Type 1 Diabetes which strikes both children and adults of all ages and races alike, coming on suddenly, causing a lifelong dependence on injected or pumped insulin, and carrying the constant threat of devastating complications.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Woodstock City Council, on behalf of all citizens, that November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14, 2016 is World Diabetes Day in the City of Woodstock and ask all citizens to work together to increase personal and community awareness of the risk factors and symptoms related to Diabetes.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois this 1st day of November, 2016.

/S/Brian Sager, Ph.D., Mayor /S/Cindy Smiley, City Clerk

Mayor Sager thanked Claire for bringing this to the City’s attention noting it is important to realize the effects of diabetes in the world and in our community.

Ms. Bozza stated this is close to her heart as two of her three children have diabetes. She noted there are many misconceptions concerning diabetes and her hope that this proclamation will help raise awareness.

Mayor Sager again thanked Ms. Bozza and Claire and wished them well.

Employee Service Awards Mayor Sager noted once a year the City recognizes employees regarding their tenure with the City of Woodstock. He stated the City is fortunate to have an incredibly talented group of employees who are available to the community 365 days a week, 24/7. He noted the employees understand that, as an employee of local government, they will be faced with a number of challenges that they accept with a happy heart. He stated one of these challenges is time away from their families and so he wished to express the City’s thanks to them as well. He thanked the employees being recognized for their exceptional service to the community and asked them to let their families know the City appreciates their sacrifice as well.

Mayor Sager then recognized the following employees for their service to the City of Woodstock:

5-Year Katherine Bradley/Desk Assistant (Library) Sarah Kaminski/Desk Assistant (Library)

10-Year Jan DiFrancesca/Records Clerk (Police) Thomas Hoffman/Plant Operator II – Water Treatment (Public Works) Robert Lamz/Superintendent – Fleet (Public Works) Adam Sheahan/Plant Operator I – Wastewater Treatment (Public Works) William Smith/Superintendent – Water Treatment (Public Works) Timothy Whiston/Plant Operator I – Water Treatment (Public Works)

15-Year Glenn Hess/Building Custodian (Police) Amy McKendry/Telecommunicator (Police) Sandra Valle/Patrol Officer (Police)

20-Year Nancy Baker/City Planner (Building & Zoning) Kim Monack/Crossing Guard (Police) Lora Totton Schwarz/Librarian (Library) Dave Zinnen/Recreation Department Director (Recreation Department)

25-Year Daniel Latham/Sergeant (Police) Mary Lynn Lisk/Recreation Center Manager (Recreation Center) Roger Vidales/Foreman Streets (Public Works)

30-Year Wayne Baker/Lab Manager – Wastewater Treatment (Public Works) Linda Knoll/Desk Assistant (Library

Mayor Sager once again thanked these employees on behalf of the City of Woodstock and the City Council. He stated one of the joys of living in the City of Woodstock is knowing the City has employees who have made the decision to stay with the City for many years and who continue to contribute for which we are grateful.

Public Comment There was no Public Comment forthcoming.

Council Comment There was no Council Comment forthcoming.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by M. Saladin, second by M. Turner, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.

The following item was removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of Councilman Hart:

• Item E-1 – Ordinance – Issuance of a Class B-9 Liquor License

In response to a question from Mayor Sager, there were no questions or comments from the Council members or the Public concerning any of the items remaining on the Consent Agenda.

Mayor Sager affirmed the Consent Agenda to include the following items:

B. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

October 18, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

C. WARRANTS: 3734 3735

D. MINUTES AND REPORTS:

Opera House Advisory Commission Minutes – September 18, 2016 Building and Zoning Department Monthly Report – September 2016 Police Department Monthly Report – September 2016

E. MANAGER'S REPORT NO. 78

2. Ordinance – MCRide (Dial-a-Ride) - Approval of Ordinance 16-O-61, identified as Document No. 2, An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Woodstock, City of McHenry, City of Crystal Lake, City of Harvard, City of Marengo, Village of Huntley, Village of Johnsburg, Village of Ringwood, Village of Lakewood, and the County of McHenry (hereinafter referred to collective as partner agencies) for General Public Dial-A-Ride Transit Service in 2017, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.

3. Waiver of Competitive Bids and Award of Contract – Greenwood Meadows Lift Station Electrical Controls - Approval of the following:

a) Waiver of the requirement for competitive bids; b) Award of contract to Associated Electrical Contractors, LLC to modernize and replace the outdoor cabinet, electrical controls, wiring, and conduit required for the proper operation of the facility for an amount not-to-exceed $24,350.

4. Resolution – 2016 Property Tax Estimate – Approval of Resolution 16-R-20, identified as Document No. 3, A Resolution Estimating the Calendar Year 2016 Property Tax Levy in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Act (35ILCS 200/18-60)

A roll call vote was taken to approve Consent Agenda Items B through D and E-2 through E-4. Ayes: D. Hart, M. Larson, M. Saladin, J. Starzynski, RB Thompson, M. Turner, and Mayor Sager. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: none. Motion carried.

Councilman D. Hart recused himself and exited the Council Chambers at 7:22PM.

Item E-1 – Ordinance – Issuance of a Class B-9 Liquor License Motion by M. Turner, second by RB Thompson, to approve Ordinance 16-O-62, identified as Document No. 1, An Ordinance Amending Section 3.3.6, Classification of Licenses; Number and Fees of the Woodstock City Code, increasing the number of Class B-9 liquor licenses for Wondertucky Distillery.

A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: M. Larson, M. Saladin, J. Starzynski, RB Thompson, M. Turner, and Mayor Sager. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: D. Hart. Motion carried.

Councilman D. Hart entered the Council Chambers and rejoined the proceedings at 7:24PM

DISCUSSION ITEMS

E–5 - Artspace Study – A Review and Discussion Concerning the Recommendations Forwarded from the Results of the Artspace Study Motion by M. Larson, second by M. Saladin, to postpone to time specific, that being November 15, 2016, Item E-5 – Artspace Study.

A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: D. Hart, M. Larson, M. Saladin, J. Starzynski, RB Thompson, M. Turner, and Mayor Sager. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: none. Motion carried.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no additions or corrections to the Future Agendas.

ADJOURN Motion by M. Turner, second by RB Thompson, to adjourn this regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council to the next regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers at Woodstock City Hall. Ayes: D. Hart, M. Larson, M. Saladin, J. Starzynski, RB Thompson, M. Turner, and Mayor Sager. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: none. Meeting adjourned at 7:27PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy Smiley City Clerk