McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Aug. 21

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Public Comment

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

A. Pass a Resolution formally adopting the new McHenry City Emergency Operations Plan dated August 1, 2023. (Police Chief Birk)

B. Authorize the execution of a Biller Agreement with Invoice Cloud, Inc. for online payment processing for Utility Billing. (Finance Director Lynch)

C. Authorization to waive the competitive bidding process in lieu of three written quotes and authorize the purchase of fifty-seven (57) ballistic helmets from Hard Head Veterans, in an amount not to exceed $28,414.50. (Police Chief Birk)

D. Authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement for the South Harbor Piers, property and buildings between the City of McHenry and All Marine Service, Inc. through October 31, 2024. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson).

E. Authorize a First Amendment to the Amended Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of McHenry and 1325 Riverside, Inc. dba Whiskey Diablo to extend the terms until February 28, 2024. (Economic Development Director Martin)

F. Approve an Ordinance adding three (3) new restricted roads to Title 7, Chapter 8 and approving new language under Title 7, Chapter 8, Section 3: Penalty and under Title 15, Chapter 1, setting the fine at $750.00. (Police Chief Birk)

G. Approve the closure of the alley west of Riverside Drive on Sunday, September 10th, from 11:00am until 7:00pm for the American Legion “Party Out Back” event. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

H. Approve a Special Use Permit to allow food trucks, vendor tents and live music at 1202 Riverside Drive (Miller Point Park) on September 17th from 4pm to 10pm; to allow alcohol in the park outside of the designated areas adjacent to All Marine Retro Rentals on September 17th from 4pm to 10pm; and to allow an approximate 10-minute fireworks display at 9:45pm for the “Light the Night” event. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)  

I. Approve a Special Use Permit to allow multiple tents at 1202 Riverside Drive (Miller Point Park) with live music on October 7th from 3pm to 7pm and to allow alcohol in the park outside of the designated areas adjacent to All Marine Retro Rentals on October 7th from 3pm to 8pm for the “Full Moon Market” event. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson)

J. Reject all submitted bids for the McHenry County Sheriff Marine Unit Building at Miller Riverfront Park, update engineering, and rebid the project for future City Council consideration. (Parks and Recreation Director Hobson) 

K. August 7, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes; 

L. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $683,776.86; 

M. As Needed Checks in the amount of $165,415.00. 

6. Individual Action Item Agenda 

A. Class A Liquor License – Lighthouse Wines, 1402 Riverside Drive, Unit 101 

Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to Lighthouse Wines, located at 1402 Riverside Drive, Unit 101, and, if approved, pass an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, Limitation on Number of Licenses. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson) 

B. Class C Liquor License – Ami Hotels, LLC dba Hampton Inn, 1555 S. Illinois Route 31 

Motion to approve a Class C Liquor License to Ami Hotels, LLC dba Hampton Inn, located at 1555 S. Illinois Route 31 and, if approved, pass an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and Fees; Approval Authority; Limitation on Number of Licenses. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

C. Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant – Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard, 3319 W. Elm Street 

Motion to approve a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant in the amount of $10,000 for Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard, located at 3319 W. Elm Street. (Economic Development Director Martin) 

D. Vacant Building Incentive Program Request – Delight Enterprises, LLC, 3319 W. Elm Street  

Motion to approve a Vacant Building Incentive Program Agreement and direct staff to draft an Ordinance approving a tax abatement on the increase in taxes for five years, following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy and for all approving taxing bodies for the property at 3319 W. Elm Street. (Economic Development Director Martin) 

E. Revocable and Non-Exclusive License Agreement  

Motion to pass an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor’s execution of a Revocable and Non Exclusive License Agreement between the City of McHenry and 3918 Main, LLC and Kusniewski Holdings, LLC. (Economic Development Director Martin) 

F. Amendments to the Façade Grant Program  

Motion to adopt recommended amendments to the McHenry Façade Grant Program based on input from the June 19, 2023 City Council Meeting. (Economic Development Director Martin) 

G. Economic Incentive Agreement with Graham Enterprise, Inc.  

Motion to pass and Ordinance authorizing the Mayor’s execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of McHenry and Graham Enterprise, Inc. in the form of a 50% sales tax rebate not to exceed a total of $500,000 or 10 years, whichever comes first. (Economic Development Director Martin) 

7. Discussion Item Agenda 

A. Public Works Operations Policy Discussion Regarding Draft Snow and Ice Control and Sidewalk Maintenance. (Field Operations Manager Wirch) 

8. Staff Reports. 

9. Mayor’s Report. 

10. City Council Comments. 

11. Executive Session as needed. 

12. Adjourn. 

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