McHenry Times

Woodstock City Council met April 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Brian Sager on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in the Council Chambers at Woodstock City Hall. Mayor Sager welcomed those present and explained the consent calendar process and invited public participation. He noted, as is the City’s policy, this evening’s meeting is being live- streamed with a recording archived should members of the public wish to view it in the future.

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

A roll call was taken.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Maureen Larson, Jim Prindiville, Mark Saladin, Gordon Tebo, Michael Turner and Mayor Brian Sager.

COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Dan Hart

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roscoe Stelford, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Paul Christensen, City Attorney Ruth Schlossberg, Public Works Director Jeff Van Landuyt, Building and Zoning Director Joe Napolitano, Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson, City Planner Darrell Moore, and Communications/Grants Manager Terry Willcockson.

OTHERS PRESENT: Councilwoman-elect Wendy Piersall, Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House Advisory Commission Member Jessica Campbell, and City Clerk Cindy Smiley

III. FLOOR DISCUSSION

A. Proclamations

1. Proclamation – National Poetry Month

Without objection, the City Council approved and adopted a proclamation One City, One Poet National Poetry Month - April 2019.

Mayor Sager invited Jessica Campbell, Dean Lovewell, Dawn Zehr, and The Atrocious Poets forward following, which he read the Proclamation and presented it to them. He stated there is a belief in Woodstock that the arts, including writing and poetry, are important aspects of the community. He noted a community finds great value when it recognizes arts and culture because these things add richness to the fabric of the community.

Ms. Campbell talked about One City, One Poet and thanked the City, the City Council, and Staff for their support of the arts. Ms. Campbell encouraged people to engage in poetry noting it helps people to make connections. She noted Woodstock’s support of the arts makes these connections for people.

Mayor Sager stated the City looks forward to the activities planned this month. The group was recognized with hearty applause.

2. Proclamation - National Bicycle Week

Without objection, the City Council approved and adopted A Proclamation Recognizing Bicycle Week in Woodstock June 21-28, 2019.

Mayor Sager invited Scott Offert, 1320 Portage Lane, Woodstock, forward who thanked the City on behalf of the McHenry County Bicycle Advocates and himself. He stated he would like to see Woodstock become a bicycle-friendly community.

Mayor Sager read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Offert expressing appreciation for the efforts of the bicycle group, stating bike paths are a priority in Woodstock.

The proclamation was recognized with hearty applause.

B. Public Comment

There was no Public Comment forthcoming.

C. Council Comment

There was no Council Comment forthcoming.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by M. Saladin, second by M. Larson, to approve the Consent Agenda.

In response to a question from Mayor Sager, there were no items removed from the Consent Agenda by the Council or a member of the Public.

In response to a question from Mayor Sager, the following comments were made, or questions asked by the City Council or the Public concerning items remaining on the Consent Agenda.

Item D-2 – Ordinance – Approval of the FY19/20 Budget

Mayor Sager noted based upon discussion at the Budget Workshop an additional $2,000 is requested from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for the Woodstock Mozart Festival. He stated this will not be directly reflected in the Budget for FY19/20 because that $2,000 will be used from carry- over funds.

Item D-6 – Incentive Agreement – Kunes Country Auto Group

Mayor Sager acknowledged the presence of Greg and Deb Kunes and Dale Benoy, expressing his appreciation for their investment in Woodstock. He acknowledged the history of Benoy

Motors in Woodstock, expressing appreciation to the Benoy Family. He expressed his gratitude to the Kunes Auto Group for extending their business to the residents of Woodstock.

There were no comments or questions forthcoming from the Public.

Mayor Sager affirmed the Consent Agenda to include items A through D-10.

A. MINUTES:

April 2, 2019 City Council Minutes

B. WARRANTS: #3852 #3853

C. MINUTES AND REPORTS:

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 22, 2018

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 28, 2018

Old Courthouse & Sheriff’s House Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes – December 17, 2018

Old Courthouse & Sheriff’s House Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes – January 21, 2019

Old Courthouse & Sheriff’s House Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes – March 18, 2019

Human Resources Department Monthly Report March 2019

Public Works Department Monthly Report March 2019

D. MANAGER’S REPORT NO. 132

1. Nomination – Appointment to the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners -

Approval of the Mayor’s appointment of Joe Troc to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to fill an unexpired term to 2020.

2. Ordinances – Approval of FY19/20 Budget - Approval of Ordinance 19-O-38, identified as Document 1, An Ordinance adopting the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 – 2020.

3. Ordinance – Updated Water/Sewer Rates – Adoption of Ordinance 19-O-39, identified as Document 2, An Ordinance Amending Portions of Title 6, Chapter 4 of the City Code of the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois pertaining to Water and Sewer Rates.

4. Approval of FY19/20 Budget Positions & Salary Ranges – Approval of the following FY19/20 Budget Items for the City of Woodstock:

a) FY19/20 Salary Structure for Non-Represented/Non-Bargaining Unit Employees (General Salary Range Table), identified as Document 3;

b) FY19/20 Schedule of Authorized Positions/FTEs, identified as Document 4

5. Investment Policy Update – Approval of an updated City of Woodstock Investment Policy, identified as Document 5.

6. Incentive Agreement – Kunes Country Auto Group – Approval and Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Woodstock and Kunes Country C of Woodstock Inc., identified as Document 6, subject to the City Attorney’s final review and approval.

7. Purchase – Road Salt – Authorization to approve a contract extension, as permissible in the 2018 joint bid, with the lowest responsible bidder, Morton Salt Inc., Chicago, IL for the purchase of ice control salt to be supplied throughout the winter of FY19/20 at a unit price of $65.56/ton.

8. Purchase–Vehicle for Building and Zoning–Approval to purchase a Ford Escape under the Suburban Purchasing Contract from Currie Motors, Frankfort, IL for the total bid price of $21,923.

9. Purchase of Zero Turn Mowers and Disposal Ordinance – Approval of the following:

a) Authorization to award a bid for the purchase of an Altoz TRX 766i tracked zero- turn mower from Maxon Equipment, Kenosha, WI for a price of $17,299 and a Kubota ZD1021-60 from Woodstock Power LLC, Woodstock IL under the Sourcewell contract for the bid price of $11,847.22, for a total cost of $29,146.22; and b) Adoption of Ordinance 19-O-40, identified as Document 7, An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Two Kubota Zero Turns Owned by the City of Woodstock, designating the two existing Kubota mowers as surplus property and authorizing and directing the City Manager to dispose of said property as allowed by law, including but not limited to sale to the highest bidder on www.GovDeals.com, recycling, donation, and/or disposal.

10. Ordinance – UDO – Electronic Sign – Text Amendment – Adoption of Ordinance 19-O-41 identified as Document 8, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, Sign Controls, of the City of Woodstock Unified Development Ordinance Relating to LED Signs.

A roll call vote was taken on items A through D-10. Ayes: M. Larson, J. Prindiville, M. Saladin, G. Tebo, M. Turner, and Mayor Sager. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: D. Hart. Motion carried.

V.EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Sager stated the next item on the Agenda is for the City Council to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Personnel, namely the City Manager’s Performance Evaluation. He noted this is appropriate under Section 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Personnel of the Open Meetings Act, which allows the appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. In response to a question from Mayor Sager, there were no questions from the Public.

Motion by M. Larson, second by M. Saladin, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing:

Personnel (Open Meetings Act: 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity.

City Manager’s Performance Evaluation

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

The Woodstock City Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:20 PM.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The City Council returned to Open Session at 9:35 PM.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Maureen Larson, Jim Prindiville, Mark Saladin, Gordon Tebo, Michael Turner, and Mayor Sager.

COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Dan Hart

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roscoe Stelford and City Attorney Ruth Schlossberg. OTHERS PRESENT: City Clerk Cindy Smiley

VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to ask the Plan Commission to review the community standard for front-yard fences for consideration of a change to the Unified Development Ordinance and to ask that body to review the prohibition of walls as provided for in the UDO.

ADJOURN

Motion by M. Larson, second by M. Saladin, to adjourn this regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 7. 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Council

Chambers. Ayes: M. Larson, J. Prindiville, G. Tebo, M. Saladin, M. Turner, and Mayor Sager. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: D. Hart. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.

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