McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Jan. 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Acting Mayor Haleblian called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Acting Mayor Haig Haleblian, Councilmembers Ellen Brady, Brett Hopkins, Cameron Hubbard, and Ian Philpot were present. City Councilwoman Cathy Ferguson was present via teleconference. Councilwoman Mandy Montford and City Clerk Nick Kachiroubas were absent. Deputy City Clerk Eric Helm was present.

Also present were City Manager Gary Mayerhofer, Assistant to the City Manager Nick Hammonds, Director of Public Works and Engineering Mike Magnuson, Director of Community Development Michelle Rentzsch, Finance Director Jodie Hartman, Fire Rescue Chief Paul DeRaedt, and Chief of Police Jim Black. City Attorney John Cowlin was also present. Special Legal Counsel David Pardys was present via teleconference.

Approval of Councilwoman Ferguson Telephonic Attendance

Councilman Philpot moved to approve Councilwoman Ferguson's telephonic attendance of the City Council Meeting. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Pledge of Allegiance

Acting Mayor Haleblian led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes

Councilman Philpot moved to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Accounts Payable

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $3,028,459.12. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Public Presentation

Acting Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on matters of general public interest or concern not included in the regular agenda, advising they would be given an opportunity to speak when the agenda item was considered. No one wished to speak

Acting Mayor Haleblian closed the Public Presentation portion of the meeting.

Acting Mayor's Report

Acting Mayor Haleblian wished everyone a Happy New Year, stating that as painful as 2020 was, it is a time to reflect on what is important and what we have learned about ourselves. He said he is looking forward to 2021 and there are many good things ahead, thanking City Staff for their help and the City Council for their participation.

City Council Reports

Councilman Philpot reminded people to please wear masks if social distance cannot be maintained.

Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda including item 9a, and adding Items 10 and 11. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion.

Acting Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone wished to speak on the Consent Agenda. No one wished to speak. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

9a. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the annual list of approved financial institutions. 

10. Adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 329-5 of the City Code, regarding Liquor.

11. Confirmed reappointments of Jim Jouron, Al Skluzacek, and Jeff Greenman to the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) and the reappointment of Jeff Greenman as Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Council Inquiries and Requests

None.

Adjourn

There being no further business, Councilwoman Brady moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

https://ecode360.com/documents/CR2206/public/583787918.pdf