McHenry Times

Crystal Lake City Council met Aug. 20.

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, and Brett Hopkins were present. Councilman Cameron Hubbard was absent. City Clerk Nick Kachiroubas was present.

Also present were City Manager Gary Mayerhofer, City Attorney John Cowlin, Director of Finance George Koczwara, 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.

Proclamation 

Mayor Shepley recognized Crystal Lake resident Paul Rogawski for his four years of service in the Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Rogawski, who sustained injuries while serving his country, participated in the Lake County Honor Flight #16 on August 17-18, 2019.

Approval of Minutes 

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2019 Regular City Council meeting. Councilman Hopkins 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 $3,259,357.88. Councilman Hopkins 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 

None.

City Council Reports 

Councilwoman Brady said she is thrilled that McHenry Avenue is finally opened.

Consent Agenda 

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda consisting of Items 10a, with the addition of Items 11, 12, 13, 14, and 21. 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 present voted yes. Motion passed.

10. a. Approved the Kiwanis Club for Kids application for a Special Event for the Santa Run on December 1, 2019 pursuant to the recommended conditions and waiver of the Special Event ($50) and Police Department chargeback fees (approximately $1,460).

11. Adopted an Ordinance increasing the number of liquor licenses from the currently permitted 31 licenses to 32 licenses, in order to allow for the issuance of a new Class 13 liquor license to BAARD Gas Station, LLC, located at 4811 Northwest Highway.

12. County Zoning Request - Shepherd Capital, 5430 E. Hillside Road - No Objection.

13. Approved the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and adopted an Ordinance granting the variation for the parking lot landscape screen for the parking accessed from Terra Cotta Avenue at Veteran Acres at 431 N. Walkup Avenue.

14. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Crystal Lake and the Woodstock Community School District No. 200 for the indemnification of the use of school impact fees.

21. Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments: 

Approved the reappointments of Larry O'Meara (term expiring June 30, 2022) and Lori Parrish (term expiring June 30, 2021)to the Fire and Police Commission. Approved the nomination of Cary Waxler to the Library Board for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2022. Approved the nomination of Lara Smith, Loretta "Nicky" Strahl and Joe Babiarz to the Sustainability Committee.

Mike Splitt, from the McHenry County Santa Run, thanked the City Council for their approval and explained how the event raises funds for not-for-profit organizations.

Mayor Shepley recognized Mr. Splitt for his efforts in working with these races and efforts in the community.

Mayor Shepley explained his role as Liquor Commissioner and the City's compliance checks, fines for violations, and the IMPACT program to BAARD Gas Station LLC representatives.

15. Consultant Selection Approval - Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 PLC, I/0 and SCADA Server Replacement Project 

Councilwoman Brady moved to award the proposal for engineering services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 PLC, 1/0 and SCADA Server Replacement Project to Baxter and Woodman/Concentric Integration and a adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Baxter and Woodman/Concentric Integration in the amount proposed and approve changes in scope by 10 percent of the original price. Councilman Haleblian seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

16. Consultant Selection Approval - Water and Sewer Division SCADA and Radio Upgrades 

Councilwoman Brady moved to award the proposal for design engineering and installation services for Water and Sewer Division SCADA and Radio Upgrades to Baxter and Woodman Inc./Concentric Integration and adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Baxter and Woodman Inc./Concentric Integration in the amount proposed and approve changes in scope by 10 percent of the original price. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

17 Consultant Selection Approval for Preliminary Design Engineering Services for Deep Well #19 and Transmission Main 

Councilwoman Brady moved to award the proposal for Preliminary Design Engineering for the New Well #19 and Transmission Main Project to Stanley Consultants, Inc. and adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. in the amount proposed and approve changes in scope by 10 percent of the original price. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

18. Consultant Engineering Services Selection Approval - Replacement of Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 Ultraviolet Light (UV) Disinfection Unit Project 

Councilwoman Brady moved to award the proposal for engineering services for the replacement of the Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection unit to Baxter and Woodman and adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Baxter and Woodman in the amount proposed and approve changes in scope by 10 percent of the original price. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

19. Consultant Selection for Engineering Services – Rehabilitation of Edgewater Drive Lift Station #16 

Councilwoman Brady moved to award the proposal for engineering services for the rehabilitation of the Edgewater Drive Lift Station #16 to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly and adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly in the amount proposed and approve changes in scope by 10 percent of the original price. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

20. Consultant Engineering Services Approval – Replacement of Electrical Motor Control Centers (MCC's) and pumps at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3 and Lift Station #12 

Councilwoman Brady moved to award the proposal for engineering services for the replacement of electrical motor control centers (MCCs) and pumps at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3 and Lift Station #12 to Ruekert Mielke, Inc. and adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ruekert Mielke, Inc. in the amount proposed and approve changes in scope by 10 percent of the original price. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed. Council Inquiries and Requests Councilwoman Ferguson said there was a pile of dirt on Glen Avenue left over from a project. Mayor Shepley asked that City staff remain vigilant to watch for these locations.

Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters of pending and probable litigation 

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. Councilwoman Brady seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Reconvene in Regular Session 

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to reconvene to Regular Session. Councilman Haleblian seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. The Council reconvened at 8:13 p.m.

Adjourn 

There being no further business, Councilwoman Ferguson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Councilman Haleblian seconded the motion. On voice vote, all voted yes. Motion passed.

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