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City of McHenry City Council met June 5.

Here is the agenda as provided by the council: 

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Proclamation: Recognizing Patrick Devine for his service as Alderman of Ward 6 from March 20, 2017 until April 30, 2023.

5. Public Comments

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

A. Accept and authorize the execution of a Proposal from Gov HR USA to assist with the City Administrator Recruitment and Selection process. (Human Resources & Risk Management Director Campanella)

B. Ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 2, Section 5, Operation of Non-Highway Vehicles on City Streets, of the McHenry City Code. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

C. Waive the competitive bidding process and accept a proposal from Associated Electrical Contractorsof Woodstock, Illinois in the amount of $119,346.00 for the replacement and relocation of the Motor Control Center 9MCC) for Water Treatment Plant #2. (Public Works Director Strange)

D. Purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoes from Tim Lally Chevrolet of Warrensville Heights, Ohio under Ohio State Purchasing Contract #RS108658 in the amount of $88,414.00. (Police Chief Birk)

E. Purchase of the following vehicles for use by the Department of Public Works (Public Works Director Strange): NOTE: A separate agenda supplement is provided detailing each vehicle purchase.

a. Field Operations Division 1-ton dump truck from Buss Ford of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $134,962.00;

b. Field Operations Division 1-ton Utility Truck from Buss Ford of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $82,196.00;

c. Field Operations Division Cargo Van from Victor Ford of Wauconda, Illinois in the amount of $52,295.00;

d. Water Division Cargo Van from Victor Ford of Wauconda, Illinois in the amount of $52,295.00; and,

e. Water Division ½ ton Truck from Sunnyside Co. of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $40,876.00.

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

G. May 15, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes;

H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $473,357.39

7. Individual Action Item Agenda.

A. Use Variation and Zoning Variations, 1407 N. Court Street

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Use Variation and Zoning Variations for the property located at 1407 N. Court Street. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

B. Use Variation and Zoning Variations, 1507 N. Green Street

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Use Variation and Zoning Variations for the property located at 1507 N. Green Street. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

C. Various Zoning Text Amendments – Keeping of Apiaries; Automotive Sales and Towing Business in I-1 Industrial District

Motion to approve an Ordinance granting Various Zoning Text Amendments to the McHenry Zoning Ordinance related to the keeping of apiaries on residential lots and allowing Automotive Sales and Towing Businesses in the I-1 Industrial District. (Community Development Director Polerecky)

D. Class A Liquor License to Cantaritto’s Bar and Grill, 1228 N. Green Street

Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to Cantaritto’s Bar and Grill, located at 1228 N. Green Street, subject to the issuance of an occupancy and, if approved, an Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses. (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

E. Class A Liquor License to McHenry Steki LLC, 3918 Main Street

Class A Liquor License to McHenry Steki LLC, located at 3918 Main Street and, if approved, an Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses. (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

F. Video Gaming License to McHenry Steki, LLC, 3918 Main Street

Subject to the approval of the previous agenda item, consideration of a Video Gaming License to McHenry Steki LLC, located at 3918 Main Street, subject to the execution of a Video Gaming Development Agreement. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

G. Class A Liquor License to Leona’s Pizzeria Express of McHenry LLC, 3102 W. IL Route 120 

Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to Leona’s Pizzeria Express of McHenry LLC, located at 3102 W. Illinois Route 120, subject to the issuance of an occupancy and, if approved, an Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses. (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

H. Video Gaming License to Leona’s Pizzeria Express of McHenry LLC, 3102 W. IL Route 20

Subject to the approval of the previous agenda item, consideration of a Video Gaming License to Leona’s Pizzeria Express of McHenry LLC, subject to the execution of a Video Gaming Development Agreement. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

I. Super Aggregates Gravel Pit, North of IL Route 120 and East of Chapel Hill Road

As presented, a motion to approve (super majority vote) or deny (majority vote) an Annexation Agreement between the City of McHenry and Land Reserves LLC.

NOTE: A vote to approve as presented automatically approves an Ordinance annexing a 110-acre property located north or IL Route 120 and east of Chapel Hill Road, an Ordinance granting preliminary and final Plat of Subdivision for McHenry Lakes Business Park Subdivision, and an Ordinance granting a Zoning Map Amendment, Variations, and Conditional Use Permit for Earth Extraction, processing, asphalt/concrete recycling, and outdoor storage for the construction of a lake in conjunction with a gravel pit.

J. Kensington Drive Resurfacing

Discussion and motion by Council regarding the completion of the Kensington Drive Resurfacing Project. (Public Works Director Strange)

K. 2024 (FY24/25) Road Resurfacing Program

Motion to authorize staff to proceed with plan preparation and publicly bid the 2024 (FY24/25) Road Resurfacing Program and, if necessary, to solicit proposals for engineering assistance to present to Council for approval at a later date. (Public Works Director Strange)

8. Discussion Item Agenda.

A. Class A Liquor Licenses, Catering Endorsements, Serving of Alcoholic Beverages at Funeral Homes. (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

9. Staff Reports.

Staff reports are provided the first meeting of each month.

10. Mayor’s Report.

11. City Council Comments.

12. Executive Session as needed.

13. Motion to pass a Resolution approving the destruction of any executive session recordings that exist more than 18 months, and for the release of certain minutes, and to keep certain minutes confidential. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

14. Adjourn.

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