McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Sept. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order

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

Roll Call

Mayor Haig Haleblian, Councilmembers Ellen Brady, Cathy Ferguson, Brett Hopkins, Cameron Hubbard, Ian Philpot and Mandy Montford were present. City Clerk Nick Kachiroubas was present. . Also present were Deputy City Manager Eric Helm, Assistant to the City Manager Nick Hammonds, Director of Public Works and Engineering Mike Magnuson, Director of Community Development Kathryn Cowlin, Fire Rescue Chief Paul DeRaedt, and Chief of Police James Black. City Attorney John Cowlin was also present. City Manager Gary Mayerhofer and Special Legal Counsel Victor Filippini were also present via teleconference.

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Approval of Minutes

Councilman Hubbard moved to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Accounts Payable

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $2,371,910.00. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Public Presentation

Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone in the public would like to speak. Chuck Stump, resident of 440 Lake Avenue and Library Board member, provided the Mayor and City Council with an update on Library activities since re-opening in June. The new drive-through window has been very popular as well as the virtual story times. September is library card sign-up month and the Library has special offers and programming for the month.

Mayor Haleblian asked how patron numbers compare with those before the pandemic. Mr. Stump said he did not have the exact numbers, but he thought current numbers were a little under those from before the pandemic.

Mayor Haleblian thanked Mr. Stump and closed the Public Presentation portion of the meeting.

Mayor's Report

Mayor Haleblian congratulated the Dole Farmers Market on being voted the best farmers market in Illinois through an American Farmland Trust contest, it also ranked 3rd for the Midwest and 12th in the Nation. He said there is something for everyone at the market and encouraged people to check it out.

Councilwoman Brady added it is a delightful market, a great experience and the produce is directly sold from the farmers (not resold from other farms).

Councilwoman Ferguson shared she has heard only positive responses and that it is a relaxing atmosphere.

City Council Reports

None.

Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda including Items 9a, and adding Items 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion.

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. Approved the Special Event and street closures for St. Thomas the Apostle School's Outdoor Movie Night to be held on September 24, 2021 pursuant to the recommended staff conditions.

10. Adopted a Resolution supporting the application for Illinois Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS} funding for the Oak Street Pedestrian Path Improvement Project.

11. Adopted a Resolution awarding the contract for the 2021 Pavement Rejuvenation Program to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Denier, Inc., in the amount bid, execute change orders for up to 10% of the contract amount, and approve warranted completion date change orders relating to the contract.

12. Rejected the Crack Sealing bid from the bid opening on September 9, 2021; and rejected the Pavement Marking bid from the bid opening on September 9, 2021.

13. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Vehicle Service Group, LLC for the purchase of a Rotary Lift through Sourcewell, contract #061015-RRL in the amount of $39,205.47, execute change orders for up to 10% of the contract amount, and approve warranted completion date change orders relating to the contract.

14. Adopted a Resolution designating Fire Rescue Ambulance 355 (2017 Ford E450) as surplus equipment and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Foster Coach Sales, Inc., for the trade-in of Fire Rescue Ambulance 355.

Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Foster Coach Sales, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Type 1 4x4 ambulance, through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, in the total amount of $19 2, 415. 00, including trade in, with a 5% contingency for unforeseen circumstances.

15. Adopted a Resolution waiving bidding requirements and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Stryker Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Stryker Power Load system through the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency's negotiated contract pricing, in the total amount of $24,601. 76, with a 5% contingency for unforeseen circumstances.

16. Awarded the proposal for Various Physical Examinations, Immunizations, Substance Screening, Annual On-site Wellness Screenings and Flu Shots, and CDL Drug/Alcohol Testing to the lowest responsive, responsible proposer, Northwestern Medicine, including the selection of alternate services for Fire Rescue Pre-Employment Examinations and Police and Public Works Audiograms, and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement (with an option for a third year) for Various Physical Examinations, Immunizations, Substance Screening, Annual On-site Wellness and Flu Shots, and CDL Drug/Alcohol Testing with Northwestern Medicine.

17. Awarded the contract for a Fire Rescue Operations and Utilization Study to the most qualified, responsible and responsive proposer, Fitch and Associates, and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fitch and Associates for a Fire Rescue Operations and Utilization Study in the amount of $44,995, with 10% contingency for unforeseen expenses.

18. Confirmed the appointment of Natasha Teetsov to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending January 31, 2023.

Council Inquiries and Requests

Mayor Haleblian added that he attended a CASA event and multiple people complemented the "light curtain" string lights at Gates Street and Main Street. He thanked City staff for their work · on the project.

Councilwoman Ferguson stated it has also improved pedestrian crossing safety with the added lights and it looks great.

Adjourn

There being no further business, Councilman Hopkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 7: 12 p.m. Councilwoman Brady seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

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