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City of McHenry City Council met Dec. 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

City of McHenry Council Meeting Minutes 12. 2. 19

Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the McHenry City Council Chambers, 333 S. Green Street, McHenry, IL.

Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call. Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller- absent, and Mayor Jett. Others present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Interim Director of Public Works Strange, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, and Chief of Police Birk, and City Clerk Ramel.

Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comments: none

Consent Agenda: Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items:

A. 2019 Codified City Code of McHenry, Illinois; 

B. Pay application request # 29 to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. for the McHenry Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in the amount of$ 289, 149.44; 

E. November 18, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes; 

F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$ 244, 647. 76.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to approve Consent Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0- nays, 0- abstained. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda: Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items:

C. Ordinance authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for General Public Dial-A-Ride Transit Services in 2020; (Agenda Item pulled by Alderman Glab)

The reason Alderman Glab wanted to pull this item was wanted to know if this was regarding a door pick up service and was informed it is curb to curb. That was the main question he had wanted to know if the service was lengthened to pick up people at the curb.

A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderman Devine to approve Consent Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller- absent. 0- nays, 0- abstained. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda: Motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items:

D. 2020 McHenry County Council of Mayors Surface Transportation Program call for projects locations; Alderman Schaefer pulled this Consent Agenda Item

Alderman Schaefer questioned if Green Street from Elm to Washington would be on the list and if it can be completed all the way, wondering if it may have to do with volume of traffic. That is an issue; the volume of traffic on that street, as confirmed Director of Public Works Strange. If The Council wanted to consider other streets for the resurfacing he would like to see Pearl to Washington moved up on the list, Alderman Santi agreed with this discussion. Director of Public Works Strange stated that he would do further follow up on this to see if project limits could be extended.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to approve - Consent Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0- nays, 0- abstained. Motion carried.

Individual Action Item Agenda: Motion to approve the following Individual Action Item:

A. Motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the McHenry Municipal Code with Respect to Water and Sewer Capital Development Fees.

Director of Community Development Polerecky explained the attached fee structure,and Director of Public Works Strange stated they are available to answer any questions. There was also no public comment. Alderman Santi stated he did spend some time understanding the new fees starting on Jan 25th, his point being if there is approval tonight has there been discussion regarding the empty lots, the intent is to have them built on. If paid under the reduced rate before Jan 25th they have an advantage regarding the fee. Permit before Jan 24tn then they have a year to build on it.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Mihevc to approve individual agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays, 0- abstained. Motion carried.

Individual Action Item Agenda: Motion to approve the following Individual Action Item:

B. Motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the McHenry Municipal Code with Respect to Cash Contributions for Schools, Park, Fire Protection District, and Library Purposes as Condition of Approval for Residential Building Permit.

Director of Community Development Polerecky explained that the fees were reduced by 50% for one year to attract development. $ 107, 586k to $ 80K reduced per acer. Alderman Glab wanted to know how the figures were determined. These are impact fees, nothing to do with water or sewer. Explanation on how the fees are determined were explained. Discussion went on for a while regarding this ordinance. This ordinance is reviewed every three years, as questioned by Alderman Santi. It was also agreed that this ordinance is a starting point for future review.

A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Mihevc to approve individual agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller- absent. 0- nays, 0- abstained. Motion carried.

Discussion Items: None

Staff Reports: Administrator Morefield stated there will be a print out of invitations; a week from Wednesday is the holiday party at country club. A week from Friday the 13t" is the holiday breakfast. Director of Public Works Strange, stated that next week there will be a lighting equipment update.

Mayor' s Report: none

City Council Comments: Alderman Glab commented about fees to help move forward. Alderman Santi- would like an update on two or three service station areas, if something could be sent out that would be great.

Adjourn: 

A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried

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