McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council Meeting met Sept. 6.

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. ITEP Resolution (Public Works Director Strange)

Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) for City improvements associated with the Illinois Route 31 Widening Project.

B. IGA for Narcotics Officer (Police Chief Birk)

Authorize the Mayor’s execution of a 5-year Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of McHenry and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office for participation in the McHenry County Narcotics Unit.

C. 2022-2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program Contract (Public Works Director Strange)

Contract award to National Power Rodding Corporation in an amount of $298,302.40 and a construction contingency in the amount of $29,830.24 for the 2022-2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program.

D. Petersen Park Resurfacing Contract (Public Works Director Strange)

Contract award to Geske and Sons, Inc. of Crystal Lake, Illinois in an amount of $257,342.81 and a construction contingency in the amount of $25,734.28 for the resurfacing of Petersen Park parking lots and access road.

E. Professional Engineering Services for the CWWTP Site Remediation Program (Public Works Director Strange)

Task Order in the amount of $61,900.00 to HR Green, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant (CWWTP) Remediation Program.

F. Budget Amendment for Former Roller Rink Demolition and Cleanup Costs (Community Development Director Polerecky)

Ordinance amending the FY22/23 Community Development Budget Line Item 100-03-5110 in the amount of $76,734.89 for demolition and cleanup costs related to the former roller rink property, located at 914 Front Street.

G. Purchase of Parks Vehicle (Parks & Recreation Director Hobson)

Authorization to waive the competitive bidding process and purchase a 2022 Chevrolet 5500 Dump Truck for the amount of $84,986.24 from Gary Lang Auto Group and a Salt Spreader for the amount of $4,757.00 from Knapheide Equipment, for a total amount of $89,743.24.

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

I. August 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes;

J. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $1,910,654.23.

6. Individual Action Item Agenda.

A. Fence Variance for 5001 Abbington Drive (Community Development Director Polerecky)

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Fence Variance to 5001 Abbington Drive to allow a 96” tall PVC style privacy fence on the rear lot line that runs parallel to Crystal Lake Road.

B. Residence of Fox Meadows Planned Unit Development (Community Development Director Polerecky)

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Zoning Map Amendment and Preliminary Plan Approval for the Residence of Fox Meadows Planned Unit Development, located on the northeast corner of Illinois Route 31 and Veterans Parkway.

C. Creation of a Class H Limited-Service Liquor License (Police Chief Birk)

Motion to approve an Ordinance amending Title 4, Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor of the McHenry Municipal Code causing for the creation of a new Class H Limited Service Liquor License.

7. Discussion Items.

A. Proposed New Façade Program (Economic Development Director Martin)

Discussion, input, direction regarding the implementation of a new, more aggressive, Façade Program for Main Street, Green Street and Riverside Drive properties.

8. Executive Session Items.

A. Executive session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for use of the public body pursuant to 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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