McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Feb. 22.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Public Comments:

5. Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:

A. Resolution approving the Request to the Illinois State Legislature to Extend the City’s Downtown Tax Increment Finance District;

B. Resolution establishing a list of pre-qualified engineering firms to provide consulting services for municipal engineering for the City of McHenry; (Public Works Director Strange)

C. Authorization to Execute the Renewal of a Lease Agreement between the City of McHenry and Trey & Tom Corp d/b/a Main Street Station, located at 4005 W. Main Street; (City Administrator Morefield)

D. Authorization to Execute the Renewal of Farm Lease Agreements between the City of McHenry and multiple operators for the following properties: Levy Property (w/David Laufer), Petersen Farm (w/Bauer Family), Riverside Hollow Property (w/Charles Schaefer), Petersen Ballfield Annex Property (w/Charles Schaefer), and Curran Road Property (w/Charles Schaefer); (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)

E. Authorization to Execute a Lease Agreement between the City of McHenry and All Marine Service for the South Harbor Piers, Property and Buildings through May 1, 2023; (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)

F. McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Fiesta Days Event – 1) Acceptance of Fiesta Days Event Schedule covering the period July 7th through July 18th 2022; 2) Use of Parks, Police and Public Works for various services related to the event at 50% reduction of costs; 3) Special Event Liquor License; 4) Permission to post temporary advertising signs in the municipal right-of-ways; 5) Fireworks display on Sunday, July 10th; (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)

G. McHenry Rotary Club Blues Brews and BBQs Event – 1) Use of Petersen Park to setup, host and cleanup from Thursday, August 18th through Monday, August 22nd; 2) Special Event Liquor License for the sale of beer, wine and malt liquor with drink ticket sales to cease 30-minutes prior to park closure; 3) 50% reduction of charges for city services; 4) Permission to post temporary advertising signs in the municipal right-of-ways; (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)

The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner.

H. Ordinance amending the FY21/22 Budget in the amount of $55,298.00; authorization to waive the competitive bid process and purchase a 2021 Ford F550 from Currie Motors in the amount of $55,298.00; and, authorize the Public Works Director to enter into a purchase agreement with JX Truck Center and purchase a 2023 Peterbilt 548 Truck subject to the terms of the agreement; (Public Works Director Strange, Police Chief Birk)

I. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests;

J. February 7, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes;

K. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $145,592.44;

L. Issuance of As Needed Checks in the amount of $389,459.89.

6. Individual Action Item Agenda.

A. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Use Variation for a 3-unit multifamily building at 1410 N. Riverside Drive. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

B. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Sign Variance to allow a changing electronic display and message board as a wall sign for the property located at 1208 N. Green Street. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

C. Motion to adopt the Vacant Building Incentive Program as proposed. (Economic Development Director Martin)

D. Motion to adopt Ordinances amending the McHenry City Code adding a new Title 3, Chapter 8, Imposing a New Electric Use Tax and new Chapter 9, Imposing a New Gas Use Tax; and, authorizing the execution of an agreement with NICOR for the collection and distribution of the natural gas use tax; (City Administrator Morefield)

7. Discussion Items.

8. Executive Session as needed.

9. Staff Reports.

A. Staff Report for February 22, 2022

10. Mayor’s Report.

11. City Council Comments

12. Adjourn.

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