McHenry Times

City of Harvard City Council met Feb. 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

City Clerk Moller called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 pm, led the pledge to the flag and called roll to establish a quorum. Aldermen present: Haderlein, Schulz, Heinsohn, Meza, Gorman, Perkins and Opper. Treasurer Bejot and Alderman Carncross were absent. Also present: City Administrator Nelson, Code Enforcement Officer Nutley, Community Development Director Santeler, Supt. Parks & Rec Knop, Supt. Public Works Kruckenberg, Supt. Utilities Grant, City Attorney Clifton and members of the audience.

APPOINT ALDERMAN OPPER AS MAYOR PROTEM TO RUN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

A motion was made by Alderman Schulz, seconded by Alderwoman Heinsohn to appoint Alderman Opper as Mayor Protem to run the City Council Meeting. Aldermen voting aye: Haderlein, Schulz, Heinsohn, Meza, Gorman, Perkins and Opper. All ayes. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8 & 15, 2020 - APPROVED

A motion was made by Alderwoman Heinsohn, seconded by Alderman Meza to approve the Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8 and 15, 2020. Roll call vote: Haderlein, aye; Heinsohn, aye; Meza, aye and Opper, aye. Minutes approved four to zero.

CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVED

Mayor Protem Opper stated that items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon in a single motion. There is no separate discussion of these items prior to the Council vote unless a Council Member requests that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.

a. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2020

b. Park Board Meeting Minutes January 20, 2020

c. Administrators Report

d. Building & Grounds Report

e. Community Development Department Report

f. Harvard Diggins Library Directors Report

g. Parks & Recreation Report

h. Police Department Report

i. Public Works Department Report

j. Utilities Department Report

k. Accept Tina Viray’s Resignation from the Events Committee

l. Appoint Katie Sumano to the Events Committee

m. Resolution Declaring Harvard Milk Days 2020 a Legal Holiday Weekend

n. Resolution to Close Route 173 between Jefferson St. and Division St. for the Harvard Milk Days Parade on June 6, 2020

o. Proclamation Certified Government Financial Manager Month

p. Payment of bills in the amount of $358,077.71

A motion was made by Alderman Schulz, seconded by Alderman Meza to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 6a - p, as presented. Roll call vote: Haderlein, aye; Heinsohn, aye; Gorman, aye; Meza, aye; Perkins, aye; Opper, aye; and Schulz, aye. Motion approved seven to zero.

MASSAGE THERAPIST APPLICATION/HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT – APPROVED

Carol Dagsgaard d/b/a All in the Hands – Massage by Carol, 509 W. Blaine St. - Approved

The City Council reviewed a Massage Therapist License and a Home Occupation Permit application submitted by Carol Dagsgaard, d/b/a All in the Hands – Massage by Carol, 509 W. Blaine St. The requisite notice was sent to adjoining property owners and no objections were received. The fees have been paid. The background check and site investigation are satisfactory.

The petitioner was in attendance. Mayor Protem Opper opened the floor for questions or comments. There were none. A motion was made by Alderwoman Heinsohn, seconded by Alderman Perkins to approve the Massage Therapist License and Home Occupations Permit Application as submitted. Roll call vote: Heinsohn, aye; Gorman, aye; Meza, aye; Perkins, aye; Opper, aye; Haderlein, aye and Schulz, aye. Motion approved seven to zero.

RESOLUTION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) LOCAL FUNDING MATCH – W. DIGGINS ST. - ADOPTED

City Administrator Nelson reviewed the resolution which allocates the required 20% local match for construction and construction engineering, estimated to be $142,800, to the improvement of W. Diggins Street. This is a call for projects over the next five years. A motion was made by Alderman Perkins, seconded by Alderman Schulz to adopt the proposed resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Heinsohn, aye; Gorman, aye; Meza, aye; Perkins, aye; Opper, aye; Haderlein, aye and Schulz, aye. Resolution adopted seven to zero.

RESOLUTION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) LOCAL FUNDING MATCH - MARENGO RD. - ADOPTED

City Administrator Nelson reviewed the resolution which allocates the required 20% local match for construction and construction engineering, estimated to be $180,000, to the improvement of Marengo Road, from Route 23 to Airport Rd. This is a call for projects over the next five years. A motion was made by Alderman Schulz, seconded by Alderwoman Heinsohn to adopt the proposed resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Gorman, aye; Meza, aye; Perkins, aye; Opper, aye; Haderlein, aye; Schulz, aye and Heinsohn, aye. Resolution adopted seven to zero.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY - APPROVED

City Attorney Clifton outlined the revisions which update our code to comply with recent legislation passed August 9, 2019, that require municipalities to adopt a resolution or ordinance amending their anti-harassment policy to provide for a mechanism for reporting and independent review of allegations of sexual harassment made against an elected official of the government by another elected official of a government unit. A motion was made by Alderman Perkins, seconded by Alderwoman Haderlein to adopt the resolution adopting the revised Anti-Harassment Policy as presented. Meza, aye; Perkins, aye; Opper, aye; Haderlein, Schulz, aye; Heinsohn, aye and Gorman, aye. Resolution adopted seven to zero.

CDBG PROGRAM/AGREEMENT BETWEEN MCHENRY CO. AND THE CITY OF HARVARD FOR THE FOOD PANTRY/SR CENTER LOT PARKING LOT EXPANSION PROJECT - APPROVED

A motion was made by Alderman Schulz, seconded by Alderwoman Heinsohn to authorize the Mayor’s execution of an agreement between McHenry County and the City of Harvard for the Food Pantry/Sr. Center Parking Lot Expansion Project. Roll call vote: Perkins, aye; Opper, aye; Haderlein, aye; Schulz, aye; Heinsohn, aye; Gorman, aye; Meza, abstain. Motion approved six to zero with one abstention.

INFO OPEN HOUSE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA (NRSA)

City Administrator Nelson stated there will be an Open House on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 2-4 pm for input on the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. The NRSA is an initiative of the Mayor’s office working with McHenry County on an annual appropriation of funds over five years. The funds would be dedicated just for this neighborhood area focusing on portions of Ayer St. and south along Ayer St. to Route 173 out to Milky Way Park and then back to the west of Milky Way Park and then to the east to Highway 14. Funds from the annual appropriation could be used for infrastructure, first time homebuyers’ programs, programs available for low to moderate income homeowners for home repair, fixing Mary’s Park and building sidewalks, curb/gutter and roadways. The estimated amount, pending approval by the county and HUD, is $180,000 per year assuming the federal appropriation remains the same.

There was brief discussion that the open house is being held during normal workday hours. Administrator Nelson responded that the open house was set by McHenry Co. but noted that part of the program includes setting up a committee which includes aldermen in those respective areas to establish priorities and disseminate information.

DEPT HEADS REPORT

Reports as submitted.

Utilities Supt. Grant updated the City Council on the status of the motor for Well #10 and noted he is working with the contractor to get the well back on line as soon as possible. The pipe is back on site but the contractor is having a problem getting some of the parts for the pump through the manufacturer.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ALDERMAN OPPER

Alderman Opper thanked everyone who participated in the budget workshop meetings.

NO REPORT

City Attorney Clifton, City Administrator Nelson and Aldermen Perkins, Gorman, Meza, Heinsohn, Schulz and Haderlein had no additional report.

Alderman Schulz noted that the Harvard Hornets Wrestling Team won their match and will be going to state.

CLERK’S REPORT

March 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - 7 pm

March 16 Regular Park Board Meeting - 6 pm

March 17 Regular Events Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm

March 24 Regular City Council Meeting - 7 pm

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Protem Opper had no report from the Mayor’s office.

At 7:18 pm, a motion was made by Alderman Perkins, seconded by Alderwoman Heinsohn to adjourn the meeting. Aldermen voting aye: Haderlein, Schulz, Heinsohn, Gorman, Meza, Perkins and Opper. All ayes. Motion carried.

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