McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met June 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.

Members present Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others present Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Public Works Strange- absent (Steve Wirch), Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson, Director of Economic Development Martin, Chief of Police Birk, City Planner Sheriff-absent, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel.

Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge

Public Comments: None

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

A. FY22/23 Budget Amendment for 914 Front Street Demolition (Previously Approved Item)

An Ordinance Amending the FY22/23 General Fund Budget, Community Development Contractual Services Line Item 5110 for $92,800 for the previously approved contract with Eagle Biomass for the demolition of the property located at 914 Front Street. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

B. Reduction of Class B Liquor Licenses from 20 to 19 (Administrative) An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, License Classification, and Fees, reducing the number of Class B Liquor Licenses from 20 to 19 due to the closure of Utopian Roast LLC dba Hidden Pearl Café. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

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

F. May 16, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes;

G. Issuance of $372,482.96 Checks.

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

*Clerks Note item pulled by Alderman Glab

C. Taste of McHenry on Main (Event)

Closure of Main Street from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm; to allow the open container and consumption of alcohol from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm; and, to waive fees related to municipal services incurred as a result of this event. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson) June 25th

Alderman Glab wanted to know if anyone has talked to Walgreens according to Director Hobson that they have been in communication with them. Last year Director Hobson and Chief Birk did talk with management regarding the traffic flow of Walgreens. Per Alderman Glab same proposal as last year. Chief Birk stated that last year same manager had to support the event. Contingent on meeting with Walgreens once again this year. No public comment.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 1-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

*Clerks note pulled by Alderman Glab

D. R.I.S.E. Up Foundation Community Benefit Concert (Event)

Use of Petersen Park to set up, host, and cleanup for a benefit concert on Friday, September 16th through Sunday, September 18th (event is Friday and Saturday, clean up is Sunday); issuance of a Special Event Liquor License for the sale of beer, wine,

Alderman Glab stated that during the event last year and could hear it through all of McHenry and questioned the amount of money made by the event and what was given as a donation to the splash pad, not happy to endorse this. Mayor Jett stated that he will be happy to have the numbers disclosed to The Council.

Director Hobson talked about the $200,000 donation one of the largest donations that have occurred. September 12th Monday. Alderwoman Miller talked about the energy in the community and she heard a lot of great things and was grateful for the donations. The motion was also adding a clean update on Monday, September 19th. No public comment.

A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

Individual Action Item Agenda:

A. Amendments to Title 4, Chapter 11: Raffles, Section 10: Prize Limits and Raffle Duration (Code Amendment or Variance Item)

Motion to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 11: Raffles, Section 10: Prize Limits and Raffle Duration, increasing the prize limit for a raffle to a maximum from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000, and the duration of a raffle from 365 days to 400 days. (Staff)

Chief Birk explained this item, we do have the authority to change which will help add some cushion on the date to encompass the raffle timing. Alderman McClathcey commended a good job the VFW did. Alderwoman Miller also complemented the process and how they reinvest in the community etc. No public comment.

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

B. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Meeting Minutes

Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, a motion to pass a Resolution approving the destruction of any executive session recordings that exist for more than 18 months, for the release of certain minutes, and to keep certain minutes confidential. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

Discussion Items: None

Executive Session if necessary: Not needed

Staff Reports:

Staff reports are provided at the first meeting of each month.

Mayor’s Report: The meeting on 7/5 would like to cancel per Mayor Jett. Everyone concurred.

City Council Comments: Alderman Strach talked about Aqua America trucks has made some communication with them and will be in contact with them.

Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 PM. Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.