McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Sept. 19.

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, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent, and Mayor Jett. Others present Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Public Works Strange, 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: Zachary Daly, the resident wanted a traffic signal on bull valley road and crest wood drive, been several accidents.

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

A. Renewal of Boundary Agreement Between the City of McHenry and Village of Bull Valley (City Administrator Morefield)

Authorization for the Mayor to execute an updated Boundary Agreement between the City of McHenry and the Village of Bull Valley.

*Clerks note this item has been pulled from the agenda to discuss at a further time.

B. Amendment to Code of Ordinances Regarding Adult Use Cannabis (Economic Development Director Martin)

An ordinance amending the City of McHenry Code of Ordinances, Title 11 Land Use Regulations, Chapter 6 District Regulations, About Adult Use Cannabis Business Establishments, reducing the number of permitted Adult-Use Dispensing Organizations from two (2) to one (1).

C. Fabulous Fox! Water Trail Resolution (Deputy City Clerk Johnson) Resolution authorizing support and permission for the inclusion of Miller’s Riverfront Park Boat Launch and Miller Point in the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail Program.

D. 2022-2023 Tree Trimming and Pruning Program Contract (Public Works Director Strange)

Waive the competitive bidding process and award a contract for the 2022-2023 Winter Tree Trimming and Pruning Program contract to Winkler Tree and Landscaping, Inc, of LaGrange Park, Illinois in the amount of $85,930.00.

E. September 6, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes;

F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $652,140.11.

G. As Needed Checks in the amount of $407,841.60.

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey 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, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

Individual Action Item Agenda:

A. School Resource Officer Intergovernmental Agreement and Budget Amendment (Police Chief Birk)

Motion to authorize the Mayor’s execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of McHenry and McHenry School District 15 for the School Resource Officer Program; the hiring of two (2) additional officers for the program; and, approving an Ordinance amending the FY22/23 Budget in the amount of $103,000.00 to fund the City’s portion of the program.

Alderman Santi wanted to know what happens to officers when school is out, they get reassigned to patrol, etc. Alderman McClatchey asked about HS yes they do have them as well. Alderman Harding wanted to know about the elementary schools, they will be at use for all of the grade schools as well per Chief Birk. There are day shift officers that are assigned to those schools as well. Alderman Glab asked if this is for the following school year, correct per Chief Birk. No public comment.

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

Discussion Items:

Establishment of a Business District or Business Districts for the completion of Streetscape Improvements. (Economic Development Director Martin)

As explained by Director Martin this is to help move forward with the plan, and also this will help revitalize a specific portion of the city. Infrastructure improvements would include the Streetscape Improvements: Main Street and Tiff District. This is just an option that is being presented to consider, would not fund completely.

Alderman Glab talked about the percentages and how they would affect the businesses, and how the taxpayers would be paying for this. Would like to look for other options as well.

Alderman Santi talked about how he would like to also look at other options, like this as we starting point, and maybe further discussion in the future. Alderman Devine agrees it is a good start but would like to start the discussion now and look to other ideas as well.

Alderman Strach was also in agreement with other council members’ comments above. The discussion of a second TIFF district was also brought up. This discussion went on for some time.

Executive Session Items:

A. Executive session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for use of the public body under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).

A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Santi to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss pending litigation on the purchase or lease of real estate property for the use of the public body

Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to return to the open session. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman Schaefer, Alderman Harding, Alderman Mihevc, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays, 0-

abstained. Motion carried.

Staff Reports: Director Hobson, light the night this weekend, bands and food trucks from- 4- 10.

Mayor’s Report. Mayor Jett stated huge success from this weekend and thanked the volunteers and everyone including the sponsors that helped out with the event. People that had visited our town had given many comments. Will be over last year’s number not sure yet but will get numbers as soon as possible. Thanked the public for showing up and getting

involved and also thanked the huge amount of volunteers as well.

City Council Comments: The Bike Haven is selling, per Alderman McClatchey also thank you to Mayor Jett for putting McHenry on the map with the concert.

Alderman Glab talked about dead trees, there are no ordinances on this, it could be there for years. Want to protect neighbors around that, would like to see an ordinance on this.

Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 PM. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

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