McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Oct. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Roll Call: Attorney McArdle called roll call (Mayor Jett, absent)

Members present Alderman Santi-absent, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent, and Mayor Jett-absent. 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: Alderman Glab led the pledge- (Mayor Jett- was absent)

A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve Alderman Glab as the stand-in for Mayor Jett during this evening’s meeting. Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Santi-absent, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding- absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays- Alderman Glab, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

Pledge of Allegiance- Alderman Glab led the pledge (Major Jett- absent) Public Comments: no public comments

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

A. Resolution Designating October 7, 2022 as National Manufacturing Day in the City of McHenry. (Economic Development Director Martin)

B. Assignment and Assumption of City of McHenry and Gary Lang Business District Development Agreement dated January 19, 2009 to Castle Automotive Group. (City Attorney McArdle)

C. Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation of Numbers of Licenses. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

D. Change Order #1 and Final, which is an increase to the contract of $34,970.35 for the 2022 Crack Sealing Program with Patriot Pavement Maintenance of Des Plaines, Illinois. (Public Works Director Strange)

E. September 19, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes;

F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $735,684.28.

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 4-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays- Alderman Glab, 1-abstained- Alderman Glab. Motion carried.

Individual Action Item Agenda:

A. Issuance of a Class H Liquor License. (Mayor Jett)

Motion to approve a Class H Liquor License to Twisted Limits Axe Throwing Lounge, located at 1722 N. Richmond Road, McHenry.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 4-ayes: Alderman Santi-absent, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 1-abstained, Alderman Glab. Motion carried.

B. Transfer of Class B Liquor License and Video Gaming License. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

Motion to approve a Class B Liquor License and Video Gaming License based on a transfer of ownership for El Gordo Mexican Bar and Grill, Inc., located at 929 Front Street.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 4-ayes: Alderman Santi-absent, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 1-abstained, Alderman Glab. Motion carried.

C. Demolition of 1405 Riverside Drive. (Community Development Director Polerecky) Motion to approve an Ordinance waiving the requirement of advertising for competitive bids as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the within the City’s Purchasing Policy; approve and authorize the execution of a demolition contract with Hellios Construction in the amount of $25,750; and, approve an Ordinance amending the FY22/23 Budget, Line Item 100-03-5110 in the amount of $25,750 for the demolition of property at 1405 Riverside Drive.

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Devine to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 4-ayes: Alderman Santi absent, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 1-abstained, Alderman Glab. Motion carried.

Discussion Items: * Clerks Note this item is being pulled at this time

A. Transfer of Class B Liquor License and Video Gaming License to new ownership for Don’s Subs.

Staff Reports:

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

Light the night event went well for Director Hobson, tons of residents attended the event. Mayor’s Report: NA

City Council Comments: Thank you to Alderman Strach for the amazing Park Season, as a comment by Alderwoman Miller and many others as well. Alderman Strach stated that he had a great team of volunteers that helped as well.

Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 PM. Roll Call: Vote: 4-ayes: Alderman Santi-absent, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding- absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nay-, 0-abstained- Alderman Glab. Motion carried.

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