McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Nov. 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order

Mayor Haleblian called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Mayor Haig Haleblian, Councilmembers Ellen Brady, Brett Hopkins, Cameron Hubbard, Mandy Montford and Ian Philpot were present City Clerk Nick K.achiroubas was also present. Councilmember Cathy Ferguson attended the meeting telephonically.

Interim City Manager Eric Helm, Assistant City Manager Nick Hammonds, Director of Public Works and Engineering Michael Magnuson, Director of Community Development Kathryn Cowlin, Finance Director Jodie Hartman, Police Chief James Black, Fire Rescue Chief Paul DeRaedt, and City Attorney John Cowlin were also present Special Legal Counsel Victor Filippini was also present telephonically.

Approval of Councilmember Ferguson Telephonic Attendance

Councilman Hopkins moved to approve Councilwoman Ferguson's telephonic attendance of the City Council Meeting. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Haleblian introduced Alma Wilhelm to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Wilhelm is representing her son, Sergeant Chad Kennedy. Kennedy, who grew up in Crystal Lake, served in the Army 82nd Airborne and is currently a Drill Sergeant in the Army Reserves and works as a detective for the State of Illinois.

Approval of Minutes

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting and March 19, 2022 Budget Workshop Meeting. Counci1man Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Accounts Payable

Councilwoman Montford moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $2,191,876.19. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Public Presentation

Mayor Haleblian asked if there was anyone in the public who. wished to make. a public presentation regarding an item not on the agenda. Linda Dawson, resident of l05 Parkview Lane, asked the City to consider purchasing a leaf vacuum truck like it used to have to help residents dispose of their leaves. She also asked the City to consider a dog park at Three Oaks Recreation Area since the Crystal Lake Park District dog park is not a ideal or close to a parking lot.

No one else wished to speak.

Mayor's Report

Mayor Haleblian encouraged residents to vote in the upcoming election. Councilwoman Brady discussed early voting locations.

City Council Reports

None.

Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda, including Items 9a and 9b, and adding Items 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, IS, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21. Councilman Philpot seconded the motion.

Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone wished to speak on the Consent Agenda No one wished to speak. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

9a. Took no action on the County Zoning Request for West side of Country Club Road, at the northwest intersection of Country Club Road and Mason Hill Road in Do" Township, Illinois (Woodstock, Illinois ).

9b. Approved the 2022 Festival of Lights Parade to be held on Friday, November 25, 2022, as requested subject to the conditions contained in the agenda supplement and a waiver of the Police Department chargeback fees ( ...... $6, 773.25).

10. Adopted an Ordinance making it unlawful to stop, stand, or park any vehicle on the north side of Georgian Court for its entire length.

11. Adopted a Resolution supporting the application for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant to partially fund the Re-Establish Crystal Creek Improvement project.

12. Adopted a Resolution approving a Water Main Easement Agreement for the New Deep Well 19 and Transmission Water Main project between the City of Crystal Lake and the Crystal Lake Park District and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Crystal Lake and the Crystal Lake Park District.

Adopted a Resolution approving a Water Main Easement Agreement for the New Deep Well 19 and Transmission Water Main project between the City of Crystal Lake and the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and authorizing the Interim

City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Crystal Lake and the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47.

13. Adopted a Resolution approving a Water Main Easement Agreement for the development at 95 E. Crystal Lake Avenue between the City of Crystal Lake and the McHenry County Conservation District and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Crystal Lake and the McHenry County Conservation District.

Adopted a Resolution approving a Pipeline Crossing Agreement for the development at 95 E. Crystal Lake Avenue between the City of Crystal Lake and the Union Pacific Railroad and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Crystal Lake and Union Pacific Railroad

Adopted a Resolution approving an Indemnification Agreement for the development at 95 E. Crystal Lake Avenue between the City of Crystal Lake and HP Crystal Lake, LLC, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Crystal Lake and HP Crystal Lake, LLC.

14. Adopted a Resolution approving a change order to the contract with GSG Consultants for additional compensation of $91,851.00 for construction engineering services for the North Main Street Improvement.

Adopted a Resolution appropriating an additional $91,851.00 in MFT funds for the North Main Street improvement.

15. Awarded the contract for sewer lining services to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Hoe" Construction, Inc., and adopted a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with Hoe" Construction, Inc. in the amount of $421,449.50 with a 100Al contingency for unforeseen expenses and to approve warranted completion date extensions.

16. Adopt a Resolution designating the items identified in Exhibit "A" as surplus property, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Obenauf Auction Service, Inc. for the sale of City surplus property, and authorizing surplus items not sold, donated, or whose proposed auction price is less than a scrap price, be scrapped in accordance with the City's scrap metal policy.

17. Rejected the proposals for the Fire Alarm System Upgrade and Clean Agent Fire Suppression System Installation at Fire Station 3 from the proposal opening on October 27, 2021.

Awarded the proposal for the Fire Alarm System Upgrade and Clean Agent Fire Suppression System Installation at Fire Station 3 to the lowest responsible and responsive proposer, Phoenix Fire Systems, and adopted a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Phoenix Fire Systems in the amount of $31,600, execute change orders for up to 10% of the contract amount, and approve warranted completion date change orders.

18. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Crystal Lake and the Crystal Lake Public Library for the indemnification of the use of library impact fees.

19. Confirmed the appointment of Scott Smith to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending January 31, 2025.

20. Approved the appointments of Amy Olson and Simon Gibson to fill vacancies on the Sustainability Committee for terms expiring November 1, 2025.

21. Approved the nomination of Rafael Malpica to the Economic Development Committee as an at-large member, for a term ending September 30, 2025.

Council Inquiries and Requests

None.

Adjourn

There being no further business, Councilman Hopkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Councilman Philpot seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.