McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Sept. 21.

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/97728178638.

The public can also call in to the following number: + 1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID 977 2817 8638

Call to Order: The City Council of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met in regular session 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 Hardingabsent, 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. Adopt the Seventh Continuation of Proclamation of the Local Disaster Emergency for the City of McHenry to December 31, 2020 ( McArdle);

B. Accept the recommendation of staff to approve the revised Intergovernmental Agreement for Snowplowing between the City of McHenry and McHenry Township Strange);

C. Accept public improvements associated with the Townhomes of Prairie Lakes Subdivision Development ( Strange);

D. September 8, 2020, City Council Meeting Minutes;

E. Issuance of Checks in the amount of$ 832, 919. 63;

F. Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of$ 455, 669. 88.

A motion was made by Alderman Schaefer and seconded by Alderwoman Miller 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.

Individual Action Item Agenda

A. Motion to approve a Resolution designating Bush Terrace as " Mark Amore Terrace" as unanimously recommended by the Public Works Committee ( Strange).

On October 1st the dedication will take place at 1: 00 in the afternoon. There will be a street sign as part of the dedication to Mark Amore, fallen McHenry Firefighter.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Harding 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. Potential Sales Tax Rebate for the continued redevelopment of Water Tower Marina by Munson Ski & Marine ( Polerecky).

Director of Community Development, Polerecky, stated that the marina is under contract. The Munson family was present to explain their vision of what the marina would look like under their ownership; a full scale marina, boat sales, a model someone of the Abby located in Wisconsin. Would like to have a swimming pool and events offered in a pavilion that would be very upscale that could help beautify the whole area. Many of The Council would like to see a proposal and see things move forward with this discussion item.

The idea of waving water and sewer would like to be offered. Director Polerecky thanked The Council for their support in moving forward with this discussion item.

Staff Reports: Director of Parks and Recreation, Hobson reminded The Council that Saturday Evenings fire globe lightening will continue. Sam from Northwest Herald present for information as well.

Director of Public Works, Strange, stated that there is a public works/ road meeting on Monday 28th at 6pm,

Mayor' s Report: None

City Council Comments: None

Executive Session if Needed: Not at this time

Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Harding to adjourn the meeting at 7: 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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