McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Nov. 16.

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, Brett Hopkins, Cameron Hubbard, Ian Philpot and Mandy Montford were present Councilmember Cathy Ferguson attended the meeting telephonically. 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, Finance Director Jodie Hartman, 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.

Approval of Councilmember Ferguson's Telephonic Attendance

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Bob and Rosemary Blazier led the City Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Accounts Payable

Councilman Hopkins moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $4,036,885.99. Councilman Philpot 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.

Diana Kenney, Executive Director, and Jen Martin, Special Events Coordinator, of Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street announced that the Festival of Lights Parade is back. The parade will be held on November 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Santa will also be back in Crystal Lake to spread his cheer all season long at the Santa house located in Downtown Crystal Lake at the Brink Street Market.

Alice Fellers, resident of 353 Lorraine Drive and member of the Crystal Lake Public Library Board, shared that John Engebretson has retired from the Library Board position and thanked him for his years of service. Mayor Haleblian spoke on behalf of the City Council and thanked him for his service.

Ms. Fellers said the information about the vacancy will be posted on both the Library and City website and newsletters and invited the City Council to tour the renovated building. Mayor Haleblian said he has toured the Library and it was fantastic.

Councilwoman Brady said she has a tour scheduled tomorrow.

Bob and Rosemary Blazier presented the City with a framed piece of art, "The Eye of the Beholder," that was photographed by Mayor Shepley. The piece was acquired at a local auction, and they felt it should have a home and be displayed at City Hall. Mayor Haleblian thanked Mr. and Mrs. Blazier.

Mayor Haleblian presented Joe Diamond, a local mind reader, mag1c1an and paranormal investigator with a proclamation congratulating him on being named the "Greatest Mind Reader in America 2022." Mr. Diamond thanked the City Council for the proclamation and preformed a trick using a set of cards, asking the City Councilmembers to participate. The City Council correctly guessed a seven of hearts was the overturned card in the deck.

Mayor's Report

None.

Council Reports

None.

Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda including Items 9a, 9b, and 9c, and adding Items 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Councilman Philpot 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. Adopted an amended Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the revised Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with /DOT for construction of the North Main Street Improvement.

9b. Adopted a Resolution determining the 2021 tax levy in compliance with the Truth in Taxation Law.

9c. Appointed Stephanie Ormsby and reappointed Paul Leech and Gary Reece to the Economic Development Committee for terms ending September 30, 2024.

10. Approved the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) recommendation and adopted an Ordinance granting a Final Planned Unit Development Amendment to remove two required parking lot landscape islands, a variation from Article 4-400 F at 435 Angela Lane.

11. Awarded the contract for the 2015 Vactor 2100 Plus Fan & Cotta Repair to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, GPM Truck Center Inc., and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with GP M Truck Center Inc. in the amount of $57, 690. 05 with a 10% contingency for unforeseen expenses and to approve wa"anted completion date extensions.

12. Awarded the contract for Lift Stations 23 and 24 Replacement Pumps Purchase to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Xylem, and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Xylem for Lift Stations 23 and 24 Replacement Pumps Purchase in the amount of $84, 629. 85.

13. Awarded the contract for tree pruning services to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Winkler 's Tree and Landscaping, and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Winkler 's Tree and Landscaping in the amount bid

14. Awarded the contract for the WWTP 2 Turbo Blower Core Replacement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, APG-Neuros, and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with APG-Neuros for the WWTP 2 Turbo Blower Core Replacement Project in the amount of $76,165.00 with a 100/6 contingency for unforeseen expenses and to approve warranted completion date extensions.

15. Awarded the contract for the purchase and delivery of clear southern rock salt to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Midwest Salt, and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year contract with Midwest Salt for clear southern rock salt in the amount o/$138.00 per ton.

Council Inquiries and Requests

None.

Adjourn

There being no further business, Councilman Hopkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

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