McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Oct. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order

Mayor Haleblian called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m.

Roll Call

Mayor Haig Haleblian, Councilmembers Ellen Brady, Brett Hopkins, Cameron Hubbard, Ian Philpot and Mandy Montford were present. City Clerk Nick Kachiroubas was present. Councilwoman Cathy Ferguson was present via teleconference.

Also present were Deputy City Manager Eric Helm, Assistant to the City Manager Nick Hammonds, Director of Public Works and Engineering Mike Magnuson, Director of Community Development Kathryn Cowlin, Assistant Finance Director Adam Orton, Fire Rescue Chief Paul DeRaedt, and Chief of Police James Black. City Attorney John Cowlin was also present. City Manager Gary Mayerhofer and Special Legal Counsel Victor Filippini were also present via teleconference.

Approval of Councilwoman Ferguson Telephonic Attendance

Councilman Hopkins moved to approve Councilwoman Ferguson's telephonic attendance of the City Council Meeting. Councilman Philpot seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Haleblian led the City Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Accounts Payable

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $1,577,914.33. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Public Presentation

Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone in the public would like to speak. No one wished to speak. Mayor Haleblian closed the Public Presentation portion of the meeting.

Mayor's Report

None.

City Council Reports

Councilwoman Brady shared the McHenry County Historical Society is selling t-shirts with the old Crystal Point Mall image on them and the floor plan on the back. T-shirts can be purchased online.

Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda including Items 9a and 9b, and adding Items 10, 11, and 12. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion.

Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone wished to speak on the Consent Agenda. No one wished to speak.

On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

9a. Adopted a Resolution authorizing signs to be placed along the City right-of-way recognizing Prairie Ridge High School's Rylee Lydon as the 2021 400 Meter Girl's Track IHSA State Champion.

9b. Approved the reappointment of Lori Parrish to the Fire and Police Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024.

10. Adopted an Ordinance increasing the number of Class 14 liquor licenses from the currently permitted 5 licenses to 6 licenses, in order to allow for the issuance of a new Class 14 liquor license to HQ Remodeling Inc., d/b/a Sushi U, located at 5899 Northwest Highway, Unit A.

11. Adopted an Ordinance increasing the number of Class 9 liquor licenses from the currently permitted 5 licenses to 6 licenses, in order to allow for the issuance of a new Class 9 liquor license to Beaners Mexican BBQ, d/b/a Chingon BBQ, located at 540 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Units J, K, and L.

12. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with Illinois Department of Transportation (!DOT} for construction of the North Main Street improvement.

Adopted a Resolution appropriating $1.36 million in MFT funds for the North Main Street improvement construction.

Mayor Haleblian explained the City's regulations regarding the sale of alcohol to minors, and the consequences for violations of the City Ordinances to the owners of Sushi U and Chingon BBQ. He also explained the City's IMPACT program and wished them the best of luck with their businesses.

Council Inquiries and Requests

None.

Adjourn

There being no further business, Councilman Hopkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Councilman Philpot seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

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