McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met July 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Proclamation: Recognizing the Service of Harry Semrow to the City of McHenry.

5. Public Comments:

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

A. Engineering Task Order – FY2022/2023 Water Main Replacement Program

Task Order in the amount of $60,100.00 to Baxter & Woodman for Professional Engineering Services for the FY22/23 Water Main Replacement Program. (Public Works Director Strange)

B. Intergovernmental Agreement Revisions – McHenry Township Snowplowing

Revised Intergovernmental Agreement for Snowplowing between the City of McHenry and McHenry Township. (Public Works Director Strange)

C. Temporary Construction Easement – Illinois Route 31 Expansion Project

Authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all documents necessary for the granting of a temporary construction easement at the City-owned parcel on Borden Street for the Illinois Route 31 Expansion Project. (Public Works Director Strange)

D. Purchase Order for Ultraviolet Disinfection Lamp Replacement

Authorize Staff to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $21,055.00 with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for 48 replacement lamps. (Public Works Director Strange)

E. Phase II Environmental Subsurface Investigation

Authorize the expenditure of $24,685.00 to Huff & Huff for the completion of a Phase II Limited Subsurface Investigation of 3609-3611 and 3519 W. Elm Street, and 1209 N. Green Street. (City Administrator Morefield)

F. Waive Competitive Bidding Process for Purchase of Fleet Vehicles

Waive the competitive bidding process and authorize the purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse in the amount of $34,764.24 and a 2022 GMC 2500 Silverado pickup truck in the amount of $44,799.24 (for a total of $79,563.48) from Gary Lang Auto Group. (Police Chief Birk)

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. Alley Closure Date Change Request

Change of date from June 26th to September 11th for the closure of the alley west of Riverside Drive for the American Legion “Party Out Back” event. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

H. Block Party Request and Special Event Liquor License

Block Party application for Washington Street from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022; and a Special Event Liquor License on Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 12:00 (Deputy Clerk Johnson)

I. Block Party Request

Block Party application for Argyle Lane from 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022. (Deputy Clerk Johnson)

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

K. June 20, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes;

L. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $849,354.75

M. As Needed Checks in the amount of $497,408.34

7. Individual Action Item Agenda.

A. Professional Engineering Services – Riverside Drive Streetscape Improvements

Motion to approve an Ordinance exercising the City’s Home Rule Authority authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with, and to award a contract in the amount of $278,000.00 to, Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. For Professional Engineering Services for the Riverside Drive Streetscape Improvements. (Public Works Director Strange)

B. Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant – McHenry Power Equipment, 3622 W. Elm Street

Motion to enter into a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant Agreement with the owner of McHenry Power Equipment, located at 3622 W. Elm Street, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (Economic Development Director Martin)

C. Façade Improvement Grant – McHenry Power Equipment, 3622 W. Elm Street

Motion to approve a Façade Improvement Grant in the amount of $5,000 to McHenry Power Equipment, located at 3622 W. Elm Street. (Economic Development Director Martin)

8. Discussion Items.

A. Conceptual Presentation and Discussion

Super Aggregates McHenry Lakes Gravel Pit Operation (Northeast Corner of Illinois Route 120 and Chapel Hill Road).

9. Executive Session.

Executive session to discuss potential litigation pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).

10. Staff Reports.

Staff reports are provided the first meeting of each month.

11. Mayor’s Report.

12. City Council Comments.

13. Adjourn.

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