McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Sept. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order 

Mayor Shepley called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Roll Call 

Mayor Aaron Shepley and Councilmembers Ellen Brady, Ralph Dawson, Cathy Ferguson, Haig Haleblian, Brett Hopkins and Cameron Hubbard were present. City Clerk Nick Kachiroubas was present.

Also present were City Manager Gary Mayerhofer, City Attorney John Cowlin, Assistant Director of Finance Laura Herrig, Director of Community Development Michelle Rentzsch, Director of Public Works Mike Magnuson, City Engineer Abby Wilgreen, and Chief of Police Jim Black.

Pledge of Allegiance 

Mayor Shepley led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes 

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the August 20, 2019 Regular City Council meeting. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Accounts Payable 

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $3,869,123.14. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes except in order to avoid any possible conflict of interest, Mayor Shepley abstained on payments to Centegra Occupational Health or Northwestern McHenry Hospital or any related entities. Motion passed.

Public Presentation 

Mayor Shepley asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on matters of general public interest or concern not included in the regular agenda, advising that they would be given an opportunity to speak when the agenda item was considered. No one wished to speak.

Mayor's Report 

Mayor Shepley said the Planning and Zoning Commission will be discussing the issue of cannabis at the meeting tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. and encouraged the public to attend.

He also honored Pat Philpot, who passed away last week. Ms. Philpot was very actively involved in the School Board, the Police Commission and her entire family have been involved in Babe Ruth Baseball. Mayor Shepley extended condolences to Ms. Philpot's grandson lan Philpot, who serves on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to the entire Philpot family.

City Council Reports 

None.

Consent Agenda 

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda consisting of Items 9a and 9b, with the addition of Items 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 20. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. Mayor Shepley asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on any of the listed items, noting that without any objection, they would most likely be approved. No one wished to comment. On roll call, all voted yes. Motion passed.

9. a. Continued the Chicago Land Title Trusts 1004004149 & 1004004152 and Reinhardt/Kirk requests to the October 1, 2019 City Council meeting for the Annexation Public Hearings.

b. Approved the issuance of a Special Event Permit and Class 16 Temporary Liquor License to Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street for the gazebo dinner fundraiser, pursuant to staff recommendations and a waiver of the Special Event ($50) and Temporary Liquor License ($20) application fees.

10. Adopted an Ordinance increasing the number of Class 3 liquor licenses from the currently permitted 5 licenses to 6 licenses, in order to allow for the issuance of a new Class 3 liquor license to Brinker Restaurant Corporation, DBA Chili's Grill & Bar, who is purchasing the property from the current owner of Chili's Grill & Bar, located at 5620 Northwest Highway.

11. Adopted an Ordinance with the recommended conditions for the sign variation for Immanuel Lutheran Church School as requested, for an off-premise limited duration sign for special events located at 6300 Northwest Highway.

12. Approved the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and adopted an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit Amendment and variations for the parking lot sign located at 295 Washington Street for 1776 Restaurant.

13. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Crystal Lake Watershed Stormwater Management Facilities Non-Residential Maintenance Plan, Grant of Easement, and Funding Agreement for the 1776 Restaurant Parking Lot at 295 Washington Street.

14. Approved the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and adopted an Ordinance for changes to the signage and building façade for Helzberg Diamonds at 5750 Northwest Highway

15. Adopted an Ordinance making it unlawful to stop, stand, or park any vehicle on the north side of Franklin Avenue from the intersection of Walkup Avenue to the intersection of South Williams Street.

16. Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute storm sewer agreements with the Crystal Lake Park District and the North Crystal Lake Park Beach Association for the City's North Shore Storm Sewer Project.

20. Adopt a Resolution rejecting all bids from the August 7, 2019 bid opening for Lift Station #9 and the August 13, 2019 bid opening for Various Stormwater Solutions projects.

Mayor Shepley explained the City's liquor compliance checks and fines for non compliance to the representative of Brinker Restaurant Corporation, DBA as Chili's Grill & Bar.

17. Stormwater Solutions: Consultant Selection for preparation of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) 319 Crystal Creek Watershed-Based Plan 

Councilwoman Brady moved to award the proposal for preparation of the IEPA 319 Crystal Creek Watershed-Based Plan to the most qualified, responsible and responsive proposer, Applied Ecological Services, and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Applied Ecological Services in the amount of $64,944.00 and approve changes in scope by 10 percent of the original price. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all voted yes. Motion passed.

18. 2019 Pavement Marking Program Approval 

Councilwoman Brady moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the City's participation in the 2019 McHenry County Division of Transportation Joint Purchasing Program in the not-to-exceed expenditure of $100,000 for pavement markings and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Superior Road Striping. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all voted yes. Motion passed.

19. Bid Award - Sanitary Sewer Lining Services Bid 

Councilwoman Brady award the contract for sanitary sewer pipe lining services to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Hoerr Construction, and to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hoerr Construction in the submitted bid amounts with a 10% contingency for unforeseen expenses. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all voted yes. Motion passed.

Council Inquiries and Requests 

Mayor Shepley mentioned he will be out of town for the next City Council meeting. He also mentioned that he would like agenda packets via pdf instead of paper copies.

Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters of pending and probable litigation, collective bargaining and personnel and review of Executive Session Minutes

Councilwoman Brady moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On roll call, all voted yes. Motion passed.

Reconvene in Regular Session 

Councilwoman Brady moved to reconvene to Regular Session. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. On roll call, all voted yes. The Council reconvened at 8:29 p.m.

Items 24-26 were approved by an Omnibus vote. Councilwoman Brady moved to approve the items. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all voted yes. Motion passed.

24. Approval of Executive Session Minutes that includes the dates of November 6, 2018, December 4, 2018. February 19, 2019, March 5, 2019. April 2, 2019. April 16, 2019, July 2, 2019, July 16, 2019, August 6, 2019, and August 20, 2019

25. Consideration to destroy verbatim records

26. Consideration of action following semi-annual review of Executive Session Minutes

Adjourn 

There being no further business, Councilwoman Brady moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On voice vote, all voted yes. Motion passed.

https://ecode360.com/documents/CR2206/public/508001715.pdf