McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Sept. 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

In light of the current COVID- 19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely only. The public can observe by connecting online at: https://cityofmchenry.zoom.us/j/6088273734

The public can also call in to the following number: + 1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID 608 827 3 734

Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session at 7: 00 p. m, remotely.

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, Chief of Police Birk, City

Planner Sheriff, and City Clerk Ramel.

Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge

Public Comments: No Public Comment

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

A. An Ordinance Pertaining to the Local Cure Program; ( Morefield)

B. Rejection of all bids received for the 2020 Fall Street Sweeping Program; ( Strange)

C. Motion to authorize the Mayor' s execution of an amended Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of McHenry Division of Transportation and the City of McHenry for Phase I Engineering and authorization for staff to accept the transfer of the project lead to McHenry County upon execution for the Bull Valley Multi- Use Path Project; ( Strange)

D. Motion to approve Services Change Order# 2 for the Bull Valley Bike Path to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick Inc. in the amount of$ 48, 634. 12; ( Strange)

E. McHenry Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests; ( Hobson) Pulled by Alderman Devine he wants to abstain from this with Alderwoman miller.

F. August 17, 2020, City Council Meeting Minutes;

G. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $ 600, 914. 79.

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

Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the Following Consent Agenda Item:

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 Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc. 0- nays, 2- abstainedAlderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. Motion carried.

Individual Action Item Agenda:

A. Motion to approve the transfer of a Class C Liquor License from JOG Gasoline Inc., located at 4608 W. Crystal Lake Road, to Pazo Oil LLC. ( Jett)

A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Individual Agenda items as presented. Roll Call: Vote: 7- ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine,

Alderwoman Miller. 0- nays, 0- abstained. Motion carried.

Alderman Glab agreed with this item as long as background check is approved. Alderman Scahefer asked if Mayor has met the new applicants yet, he has not and doesn' t have to. No public comment.

B. Motion to approve Ordinances granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow Outdoor Storage in conjunction with a towing business at 1302 Borden Street. ( Polerecky)

Petitioners for this item were on the call if needed for questions. The storage will be screened from publics view. Alderman Santi wished them good luck. No public comment.

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

C. Motion to approve and execute a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant in the amount of 10,000 to Miller' s Diner, located at 3918 Main Street. ( Martin)

Alderman Santi stated that Kim the owner has invested close to $ 60, 000 into the business. As reviewed with the owner Kim, the she has remodeled the inside and purchased some equipment, also got a signed awning. Alderman Schaefer asked if she was purchasing some locally, it was confirmed that some items were purchased in Round Lake due to the product not being available in McHenry, will use local suppliers in McHenry if she can, always her first choice. Alderman Devine wanted to know how many times these grants have been given out,it was confirmed that this is the first one. No public comment.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to approve Individual Agenda items 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 and execute a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant in the amount of 5, 000 to Pineapple X- Pressed, located at 1104 N. Green Street. ( Martin)

This is a new business, just opened up a few months ago. Looking to use this grand for new blenders, prep table and outdoor seating. NO public comment.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to approve Individual Agenda items 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.

E. Motion to approve Ordinances annexing currently unincorporated parcels at 202 Barreville Road,

There was thought of withdrawing this but was left in for this agenda, to review, per Attorney McArdle. This property is owned by the Adams and it is leased by another party. Alderwoman Miller is in support of the annexation, would like to move forward with the process. Some talk went on for a while regarding this topic. Most of the discussion was regarding the animals that do occupy the property.

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

A Motion to table the annexations of 219 Barrenville Road, 223 Barrenville Road, and the property located north of River Road and South Elm Street.

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

Discussion Items:

A. Location of a marijuana dispensary at 408 State Route 31 ( supplement provided; Martin/ McArdle)- Removed from this evenings agenda.

B. Vacation of right of way in the Hanly Subdivision ( supplement provided; Polerecky). Alderman Glab wanted to know if can be vacated still with a dedicated easement. Still needs to be covered liability with insurance per Attorney McArdle, because they hold an interest in the property. The property owners are maintaining it and most of The Council wants to move forward with this.

C. Correction to December 2019 Update of Capital Development Fee Structure supplement provided; Polerecky). 

Error in the math that Baxter and Woodman provded, it was caught and wanted the transparency to The Council that it happened, there was spreadsheet error on their report.

D. Issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds for Outstanding Police Pension Liability ( no supplement; Lynch).

Dalena Welkomer and Stefan Roberts gave a presentation from the Baird Public Finance Group. The presentation was regarding the City' s Police Pension Fund. They explained interest rates and return on the plans. The benefits were explained to The Council as well regarding Obligation Bonds.

There was some follow up questions from The Council, following the lengthy and throughout presentation. The discussion continued on for a while. Mayor Jett asked the time frame, per Director of Finance Lynch, the 5th of October would be great for them to bring more back to The Council if wanting to move forward.

Alderman Santi wanted the presentation to review before then. Many members would like to move forward after reviewing the information on their own. Director Lynch concluded that she would get the information over to The Council per their requests.

Staff Reports:

A. Transmittal of FY20/ 21 1st Quarter Financial Report ( Lynch) Director Lynch explained the Financial Report to The Council.

Mayor' s Report: Nothing to report.

City Council Comments: Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson, talked about the boat rental it did open this weekend, it turned into a nice project for the city. This Saturday will be the first lighting of the fire globes, there are three additional ones. Will be lighted every Saturday for the next 8 weeks. This Saturday modified Art in the Park. 9/ 11 event will be a FB live event where you can raise onto the flag.

Alderman Santi said that he had fun at the rentals.

Executive Session: Not at this time.

Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Schaefer to adjourn the meeting at 9: 35 PM. Roll Call: Vote: 7- ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding- absent, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0- nay-, 0- abstained. Motion carried.

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