McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met May 16.

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. Administrative Hearing Officer Appointment (Administrative Item)

Resolution consenting to the appointment of Mollie Dahlin as Administrative Hearing Officer for the City of McHenry upon satisfying the stated conditions and in coordination with the retirement of the City’s current Administrative Hearing Officer, Harry Semrow, in 2022. (Staff)

B. Landmark Designation (Administrative Item)

Ordinance Designating the property located at 812 N. Mill Street which includes the structure formerly known as the Hanly Mill, as a McHenry Landmark under the McHenry Historic Preservation Ordinance. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson, McHenry Landmark Commission)

C. Waive Requirement for Competitive Bidding and Authorization of Purchase Order Contract (Administrative Item)

Ordinance waiving the requirement for competitive bidding set for in 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the required competitive bidding set forth in the City’s Purchasing Policy and, approve and authorize the execution of a Purchase Order Contract with Eagle Biomass of McHenry, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $92,800 for the demolition of the property at 914 Front Street. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

D. Exclusive Listing Agreement – 914 Front Street (Administrative Item)

Approve Mayor’s Authorization of an exclusive listing agreement with Jack Minero of Berkshire Hathaway for the list of 914 Front Street, McHenry, Illinois through April 30, 2023. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

E. Master Engineering Services Agreement Modifications (Administrative Item)

Modifications to the Master Engineering Services Agreement between the City of McHenry and HR Green, Inc. of McHenry, Illinois for professional engineering services. (Public Works Director Strange)

F. 2022 Hydrant Painting Program (Budgeted Item)

Award of Bid to GO Painters, Inc. of Maywood, Illinois in the amount of $31,850.00 (actual amount may vary based on final measured quantities). (Public Works Director Strange)

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.

G. 2022 Paint Pavement Marking Program (Budgeted Item)

Award of Bid to Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. of Pingree Grove, Illinois in the amount of $33,213.70 (actual amount may vary based on final measured quantities). (Public Works Director Strange)

H. City Fueling Station (Budgeted Item)

Ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement and Award of Professional Services Agreement Contract with Integrity Environmental Services, Inc. of Naperville, Illinois in the of $37,100.00. (Public Works Director Strange)

I. Venice Avenue Reconstruction Project (Budgeted Item)

Task Order for Professional Engineering Services with HR Green, Inc. of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $49,845.00. (Public Works Director Strange)

J. City Hall Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project (Budgeted Item)

Task Order for Professional Engineering Services with HR Green, Inc. of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $24,850.00. (Public Works Director Strange)

K. Bulk Rock Salt Purchase (Budgeted Item)

Award a Material Supply Contract to Morton Salt, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $131,835.00 and to approve a 20% contingency allowance in the amount of $26,367.00. (Public Works Director Strange)

L. Public Alley Closure for American Legion “Party Out Back” (Event)

Closure of the public alley west of Riverside Drive on Sunday, June 26th from 12:00pm until 5:00pm. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

M. Public Street Closure for Liberty Club, NFP (Event)

Closure of Park Street from 1304/1309 Park Street to Elm Street on Sunday, August 7th from 12:00pm until 6:00pm. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

N. McHenry Riverwalk Special Use Permit (Event)

Approve a Parks Special Use Permit Application submitted by the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation for the use and ability to park 1 -2 food trucks a day on Saturdays and Sundays only at Miller Point Park from May – September from 12pm to 6pm and split the revenue on a $50/truck/day charge. (Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson)

O. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests

P. May 2, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

Q. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $899,236.91

R. As Needed Checks in the amount of $137,069.37

6. Individual Action Item Agenda.

A. 2023 Road Resurfacing Program (Planning Item)

Motion to Authorize Staff to proceed with the plan preparation and public bidding of the 2023 (FY23/24) Road Resurfacing Program and, if necessary, to authorize the solicitation of proposals for engineering assistance to be considered by City Council at a later date. (Public Works Director Strange)

B. Annexation and Zoning Map Amendment – 5816 W. Elm Street (Code Amendment or Variance Item)

Motion to approve and Ordinance Annexing an 8.9-acre tract of land commonly known as 5816 W. Elm Street in McHenry, Illinois (Mayor and City Council vote); and, if approved, motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Zoning Map Amendment to C-5 Highway Commercial District, Zoning Variations and a Use Variation for a Caretaker Residence in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Mini-Warehouse with Outdoor Storage (City Council simple majority vote)

C. Sign Variance – 1830-1840 N. Richmond Road (Code Amendment or Variance Item) Motion to grant a Sign Variance to allow an additional 24sq/ft of advertising signage for a total of 56sq/ft, and an additional 4 feet of height for a maximum of 10 feet. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

D. Amendments to Class G and Special Use Liquor Licenses (Code Amendment or Variance Item) Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

7. Discussion Items.

A. Honorary Street Signs

Discussion and direction for the permanent placement of Honorary Street Signs once they are removed from street sign locations. (City Council, Staff, Public)

8. Executive Session to discuss the purchase of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).)

9. Staff Reports.

Staff reports are provided the first meeting of each month.

10. Mayor’s Report.

11. City Council Comments.

12. Adjourn.

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