McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Feb. 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, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson-absent, 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: Craig Meier Resident- talked about the alley, stating that his garage is separate and there has been quite a bit of traffic and wanted to know what could be done during this because of safety stating that there were times that children were hit by cars. Stated that the alley is in bad shape and would like to know what can be done to help. Administrator Morefield stated that they will be reaching out to him to see what can be done.

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

A. Appointment of James A. Schmidt to the Police Pension Board with a term expiring April 30, 2024. (Deputy Clerk Johnson)

B. Authorization to order/purchase four (4) Dodge Durango SUVs as part of the City’s vehicle maintenance and replacement program from Sunnyside Dodge in McHenry for a total amount not to exceed $157,368.00. (Police Chief Birk)

C. Approval of an Ordinance amending Section 8-7-4 Permit Required; Application Vacuums, of the McHenry Municipal Code. (Public Works Director Strange)

D. Waiver of the competitive bidding process and acceptance of a proposal in the amount of $25,476.81 (equipment) plus $1,000 (shipping) for a total amount of $26,476.81 from Brown Equipment Company for the furnishing and installation of a new water pump for the Public Works Aquatech Vaccuum Truck. (Public Works Director Strange)

E. January 16, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes;

F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $443,473.11.

A motion was made by Alderman Strach 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.

No public comment.

Individual Action Item Agenda: 

A. Professional Engineering Services for the North Riverside Parking Lot Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the FY22/23 Budget in the amount of $55,000 and approve a Task Order in the amount of $44,900 to Robinson Engineering, Ltd for professional engineering services, and a contingency amount of $10,100 for the North Riverside Parking Lot Construction Project. (Public Works Director Strange)

Alderman Glab questioned where the money was coming from, this is from the General Fund, per the Director of Finance, funds are not being dipped into. Alderman Santi stated this could help with some areasRiversideside Drive. NO public comment.

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Individual 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.

B. Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variance for 700 N. Front Street (Lucky Poker) 

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variance, reducing the required number of parking spaces from 20 to 11, to operate a Bar/Tavern without Live Entertainment to Lucky Poker, located at 700 N. Front Street. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

Alderman Santi had a question for the petitioner, wanted to know the square feet of about 1600 going to 2000. Asked if there are staffing changes, or if is that being adjusted, per the petitioner not sure yet. May increase to pool or dart boards may have to increase but unknown at this time.

Alderman Glab wanted to know if these spots were for this business only, confirmed by staff. No public comment

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 Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding-absent, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

C. Text Amendments to the Municipal Zoning Ordinance 

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting various zoning text amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance related to permitted and conditional public uses, outdoor storage, and automotive repair. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to approve Individual 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.

Discussion Item Agenda: None

Staff Reports: 

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

Mayor’s Report: None

City Council Comments: None

Executive Session as Needed: Not needed

Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to adjourn the meeting at 7:16. 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.  

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