McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met May 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held remotely, per above statement.

Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call. Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, 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, City Planner Sherrif, Chief of Police Birk, and City Clerk Ramel.

Public Comments: (No public comments)

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

A. FY20/21 Board and Commission Appointments; B. Ordinance waiving the requirement of advertising for competitive bid set forth in 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the required competitive bidding called for within the City's Purchasing Policies for the Phase 2 Police Department renovation project; C. Award the bid to Peter Baker and Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois for the 2020 Hot Mix Asphalt (FOB) Materials Contract in the amount of $46.00/ton for HMA Surface Mixture and $42.00/ton for HMA Binder Mixture; D. April 20, 2020, City Council Meeting Minutes; E. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $85,410.20.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Mihevc to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. O-nays, O-abstained. Motion carried. (No public comments).

Individual Action Item Agenda:

A. Motion to approve the Third Continuation of Effective Dates of the March 11, 2020

Proclamation by the Mayor of Local Disaster Emergency in the City of McHenry, Illinois to June 1, 2020. (No discussion, no public comment)

A motion was made by Alderman Harding and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Individual Agenda item as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. O-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

B. Motion to adopt an Ordinance granting a minor Variance to allow a rear yard setback of 11 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet to accommodate the expansion of the existing garage at the property commonly known as 5313 W. Shore Drive.

City Planner Sheriff, introduced this ordinance and the reasoning to adopt it. He did not receive any negative comments regarding this topic, this ordinance will cause no adverse impacts of the general public.

Alderman Glab wanted to go back and look at the ordinance because the terminology has changed. The ordinance was changed after the house was built. Looks like an item that should be reviewed if language was adopted and changed if the house is per the scenario that is above.

A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderman Devine to approve Individual Agenda item as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 8-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. O-nays, O-abstained. Motion carried.

C. Motion to adopt an Ordinance granting a minor variance to allow a front yard setback of 11 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet to accommodate the expansion of the existing garage at the property commonly known as 1610 N. Court Street.

City Planner Sheriff presented this item, no negative feedback on this. Approval was recommended. Alderman Schaefer stated that the fee for application was missing along with the bedroom expansion. City Planner Sherriff explained that the electronic forms were just starting that this time and they did do a review regarding this.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve Individual Agenda item as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 8-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Glab, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. O-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit operate an assisted living and memory care facility on a vacant 5.33-acre parcel located west of the intersection of Blake Boulevard and N. Richmond Road.

City Planner Cody Sherif explained this Ordinance, stated there was no negative comments from the public and did recommend approval. Alderman Glab had some comments expressing that these facilities should not be in commercial areas he is not happy with it not be balanced. Alderman Glab is concerned with multi-family developments, explain that it is not our responsibility for the sidewalks there, and should not be maintained by the city and should have been kept private. Alderman Glab also concluded that there are more costs to the city are being endured including the sidewalk cost where there is not right away. Alderwoman Miller expressed her ideas stating that there is always a waiting list and demand for the services and we should support more for the residents. We have plenty of spaces for retain and this is not a bad spot for this facility. Alderman Schaefer supported the need for long term care facilities feels that we need higher end and it is located in a mixed area.

It was stated that the bank space will help for future parking. (No public comment).

A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Individual Agenda item as presented. Roll Call: Vote :6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays: Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

D. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit to operate an adult use cannabis craft-grow, infusion, transportation, and dispensary business at the property commonly known as 4610 Prime Parkway.

City Planner Sherrif presented this ordinance explained that the location meets parking requirements, they are looking to partner with MCC agricultural. This ordinance would generate large about of tax revenue for the city. If the license is not used within one year it could be revoked. This dispensary is for recreation used only and as a side note it was confirmed that the medical dispensary is still open. There were no negative comments regarding this location. Representatives from Denver Coal were present during the meeting for any further questions and some of The Council did talk with them.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve Individual Agenda item as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Sant Schaefer, Alderman Glab Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. O-nays, O-abstained. Motion carried.

E. Motion to approve an Ordinance to make Text Amendment(s) to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance Including but not limited to Chapter 13: Landscaping and Screening and Chapter 19: Variances. (addition to this) Chapter 19 Variances

City Planner Cody Sheriff presented this Ordinance to The Council, wanted to increase the landscaping parameters. Director of Community and Development Ross, explained the federal ordinances that are already engaged within this motion. Compliments on the paperwork by Alderman Santi.

A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve Individual Agenda item as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 8-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, Mayor Jett. O-nays: 0-abstained. Motion carried.

F. Motion to award a unit price contract for the 2020 Road Program to Peter Baker & Son, Co. in the amount estimated to be $374,885.33. Director of Public Works Strange explained this motion. (No public comments ).

A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Individual Agenda item as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. O-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

G. Motion to approve Final Contract Change Orders 1 & 2 in the amount of $421,129.63 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project.

Director of Public Works Strange, presented this item, the change orders and the amount of 1.4%. Alderman Glab stated these improvements are needed would rather us get it right and get it done and out of the way.

A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Individual Agenda item as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Glab, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. O-nays: 0-abstained. Motion carried.

Discussion Items: None

Mayor's Report: Condolences regarding the Mayor of Crystal Lake who had passed away. The mayor stated that he has lots of respect for the mayor and wanted to keep his family in thoughts and prayers. Also a thank you to staff with the amount of work that is being done during COVI-19, a special thank you to Chief Birk.

City Council Comments: Thank you from the Director of Community Development Polerecky to City Planner Sherif for all that he is doing with his position as The City Planner. Director of of Public Works Strange stated that the STP results are final, the funding has been received for the first two and maybe a third. The approach that was taken has helped.

Alderman Glab talked about May 11th city pick up, feels it needs to be expressed to the city more regarding the date change. Also stated by Alderman Glab is the stay at home rule we should take the 3 cent a gallon per gas tax that would go to our street program.

Administrator Morefield aske Finance Director Lynch if we can do some research on this and how soon can this be brought back to council. Many agreed to use this topic as a discussion item for the next meeting.

Executive Session if Needed: None

Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Glab to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 PM. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. O-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

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