McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met April 3

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 as presented:

A. Contingent upon the approval of the FY23/24 Budget, an award of bid for the 2023 Road Resurfacing Program to Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $1,706,594.62; a 10% construction contingency of the awarded contract price in the amount of $170,659.46; and, an IDOT Resolution for Maintenance (BLR 14220) for the purpose of funding the project utilizing Motor Fuel Tax Funds. (Public Works Director Strange)

B. Contingent upon approval of the FY23/24 Budget, an award of bid for the Dartmoor Drive Resurfacing Project to Peter Baker and Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois in the amount of $735,264.52; and, a 10% construction contingency of the awarded contract price in the amount of $73,526.45. (Public Works Director Strange)

C. Contingent upon the approval of the FY23/24 Budget, waiver of bidding requirements and award of the 2023-2024 Snow Removal Contract to Langton Snow Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $35,650 with a retainer of $23,172.50. (Public Works Director Strange)

D. Contingent upon the approval of the FY23/24 Budget, approval of Task Order #1 for Phase III Engineering Services for the Dartmoor Drive Resurfacing Project with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois in the amount of $82,595.00. (Public Works Director Strange)

E. Approval of an Ordinance approving a Right-of-Way Permitting Agreement between the City of McHenry and i3 Broadband. (Pubic Works Director Strange)

F. Authorize the Mayor’s execution of a Standstill Agreement Between the City of McHenry and Shodeen Group, LLC to facilitate the development/redevelopment of certain properties in downtown McHenry. (Staff)

G. Authorize the Mayor’s execution of an Easement and Maintenance Agreement between Home State Bank, as Trustee Under Trust Agreement dated 11/17/95 known as Trust #4361 and the City of McHenry for the installation and maintenance of storm sewers. (Public Works Director Strange) 

H. Appointment of Terence Locke to the Planning & Zoning Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2023. (Community Development Director Polerecky) 

I. Taste of McHenry on Main Street Event – As presented, approve the closure of Main Street from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023; permit open containers and consumption from 11am to 4pm; and, to waive the fees to the event organizers. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson) 

J. Fiesta Days Event (McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce) – As presented, accept the event schedule; approve the use of city services related to the event at 50% of actual costs; approve the special event liquor license; approve placement of temporary signage; and, approve the fireworks display on Sunday, July 10, 2023 in conjunction with the event. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson) 

K. Bands, Brews and BBQs Event (McHenry Rotary Club) – As presented, approve the use of Petersen Park from Thursday, July 17th through Monday, August 21st; approve a special event liquor license; approve the use of city services related to the event at 50% of actual costs; and, approve the placement of temporary signage. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson) 

L. Haunted Hayride Event (Wonder Lake Ski Show Team) – As presented, approve the use of Petersen Park/Farm on October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21; and, waive park use and sign permit fees. 

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

N. March 20, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes; 

O. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $249,611.11. 

6. Individual Action Item Agenda 

A. Façade Grant for 1237 N. Green Street  

Motion to approve a façade grant application in the amount of $19,639.50 for the property located at 1237 N. Green Street. (Economic Development Director Martin) 

B. Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variance for 1004 S. Illinois Route 31 

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Variation to the driveway width to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District to operate a Fire Station at 1004 S. Route 31. (Community Development Director Polerecky) 

C. Zoning Map Amendment for the Properties Located at 3812 and 2814 Main Street 

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Zoning Map Amendment for the properties located at 3812 and 3814 Main Street to RA-1 Attached Residential District and RS-4 High Density Single-Family Residential District, respectively. (Community Development Director Polerecky) 

D. Zoning Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Off-Street Parking and Loading Ordinance

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting Zoning Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Off Street Parking and Loading Ordinance to eliminate the 10 spaces per 1,000sf standard for bars/taverns and replace it with 4 spaces per 1,000sf or 1 space per every 4 seats, whichever is greater. (Community Development Director Polerecky)  

7. Discussion Item Agenda.

A. Conceptual Presentation – Redwood Townhome Development at the southwest corner of Chapel Hill Road and Illinois State Route 120. (Community Development Director Polerecky) 

B. Presentation and Discussion of the Proposed 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget to include – Updates from the March 20, 2023 City Council Meeting, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects & Debt Service Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Fiduciary Funds. (City Administrator Morefield) 

8. Staff Reports. 

Staff reports are provided the first meeting of each month. 

9. Mayor’s Report. 

10. City Council Comments. 

11. Executive Session as needed. 

12. Adjourn. 

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