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City of McHenry City Council met May 1

Here are the agenda provided by the council:

Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.

Members present Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, 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, 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.

Oaths of Office: will be administered to the following candidates elected in the April 4, 2023 Election: Alderman Ward 2 Andy Glab; Alderwoman Ward 4 Chris Bassi; Alderman Ward 6 Mike Koch; Alderwoman Ward 7 Sue Miller.

*Clerks Note: Oaths read by Deputy Clerk Johnson

Public Comments: Terry Capel- special use permit for an event he is planning for flag day on June 14th at Veterans Park, wants to speak regarding an alcohol permit.

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

1. Proclamation identifying May 21-27, 2023 as National Safe Boating Week in the City of McHenry. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
2. Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 6: Video Gaming Terminals, Section 4-6-6: Fees for Video Gaming Terminals. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
3. Ordinance amending Title 15: Fines and Penalties of the McHenry City Code and Amending Various Sections of the Code relating to Fines and Penalties of the McHenry City Code (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
4. Award of bid for the 2023 Hydrant Painting Program contract to GO Painters, Inc. of Maywood, Illinois in the amount of $33,150.00. (Public Works Director Strange)
5. Award of bid for the 2023 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking contract to Maintenance Coating Company in the amount of $72,231.35. (Public Works Director Strange)
6. Award of bid for the City Hall Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project contract to Maneval Construction Company in the amount of $406,365.65 and a construction contingency in the amount of $40,636.57. (Public Works Director Strange)
7. Task Order for Phase III Engineering Services for the City Hall Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project to HR Green, Inc. in the amount of $20,488.00. (Public Works Director Strange)
8. Task Order for a Phosphorus Feasibility Study to HR Green, Inc. in the amount of $49,630,00. (Public Works Director Strange)
9. Waiver of competitive bidding and acceptance and execution of proposal for the replacement of the electrical panel and pump controls at the Millstream Sanitary Lift Station from Associated Electrical Contractors, LLC in the amount of $91,918.00. (Public Works Director Strange)
10. Waiver of competitive bidding and acceptance and execution of proposal to furnish and install two new stainless steel Weir gates on the 1.0 MGD Oxidation Ditch at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Sabel Mechanical, LLC. in the amount of $41,900.00. (Public Works Director Strange)
11. Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation for the Oakwood Drive Bridge Replacement project with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $167,881.00; the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation; authorize the Mayor to approve any future revisions as requested by IDOT; and, authorization to proceed at risk for engineering funding through Section 1440 Authority. (Public Works Director Strange)
12. Supplemental Resolution for Improvement (BLR09110) authorizing the use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the amount of $321,002.80 for construction costs related to the  Pearl Street and Lincoln Road Project. (Public Works Director Strange)
13. Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois State Water Survey for use of McHenry Well #13 as a monitoring well for the State of Illinois. (Public Works Director Strange)
14. Intergovernmental Agreement between McHenry, McHenry County, Algonquin, Lake inthe Hills, and Cary for the establishment of a new multi-jurisdictional law enforcement training facility. (Police Chief Birk)
15. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests; P. April 17, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes;
16. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $$631,906.05. 

Alderman Santi spoke on item N commenting on looking forward to the officers in that facility. Alderman Koch had some questions on items: I & J wanted to know about the waiving on the bidding, as Director Strange did explain those items to the newly elected Alderman.

A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

Individual Action Item Agenda:

A. Motion to approve an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of vacant land at 3931 W. Main St. for use to improve storm sewer drainage and rehabilitation for public access in the amount of $40,000 and authorize the Mayor, Clerk, and City Attorney to sign all necessary documents to close this transaction. (Public Works Director Strange)

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. No public comment.

B. Motion to approve a Façade Grant Application for the property located at 2902 W. Illinois Route 120 in the amount of $15,526.00. (Economic Development Director Martin)

Alderman Glab wanted to know how the application grants are handled, this one is $1 for $1, as confirmed by Director Martin. He wanted to know if different percentages could be looked at as well or could be added to a future discussion, per Administrator Morefield, this could be readdressed on a future agenda.

The petition took the podium and was asked if the property was owned by him and he confirmed that. No public comment

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

No public comment.

Discussion Item Agenda:

Staff Reports:

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

Riverwalk shops are moving along and the frames are up per Director Hobson. Also noted by Director Hobson is The Shamrocks of Fox numbers were over 6,100 people came to the event, this was up approximately by 2,500 people, from last year’s event. Director Hobson also stated that they are working on the goal to get the splash pad open, weather permitting. Per Mayor Jett on May 20th elected officials gathered at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake from Attorney McArdle’s office.

Mayor’s Report: Mayor Jett noted that he had invited Alderman Strach, Director Martin, and Director Hobson to the ICSC in Las Vegas this year. He stated that it is good to have representation of some elected officials at the conference.

City Council Comments: Alderman Santi stated that he had some feedback on the Green Street construction and wanted to know if the street is closing. It will not be closing was misquoted by the paper, per Director Strange. It will be a normal resurfacing project. Alderman Glab wanted to know if the traffic patterns will be watched as the bridge closes Dartmoor Drive Bridge in late June.

Executive Session as needed: Not needed

Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Koch toadjourn the meeting at 7:30. Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

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