McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Sept. 18.

Here are the minutes 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-absent, and Mayor Jett. Others present Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, 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, Director of Public Works Wirch, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel.

Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.

Public Comment: none

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

A. Resolution designating the importance of manufacturing to McHenry by identifying October 6, 2023, as National Manufacturing Day in the City of McHenry. (Economic Development Director Martin)

C. Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 6, Video Gaming Terminals, Editing Section 4-6-8, Subsection A – Number of Licenses, of the McHenry City Code. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

F. Street Closure Request – Kane Street on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

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

H. September 5, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes;

I. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $291,088.11;

J. As Needed Checks in the amount of $321,517.60.

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

*Clerks note item pulled by Alderman McClatchey 

B. Ratification of the appointment of Steve Wirch to the position of Director of Public Works, retroactive to Monday, September 11, 2023. (Mayor Jett, City Administrator Morefield)

Alderman McClatchey stated that this was one of the most important decisions that needed to be made and wanted to give congratulations to Steve Wirch.

Public Comment: John Schmitt, retired from public works in 2019 after 35 years, stood at the podium because he wanted to state that Steve Wirch was the correct choice for the new Director of Public Works. Steve was his go-to guy things were always done 100% correctly as he would have done. Congratulations Steve for the newly appointed position.

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Glab to approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

*Clerks Note item was pulled by Alderman Glab 

D. Joint Funding Agreement for Construction Work and the Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements with any future revisions as requested by IDOT; and, to pass a Resolution appropriating $85,163 for the City’s matching local funding requirement. (Public Works Director Wirch, Staff Engineer Gruen)

Alderman Glab brought up the topic that there should be a 10% contingency on the price, it should come back to the council if it is more than that, requesting that. Would like to add to the motion to approve and authorize the mayor to pay up to 10% to any future IDOT revisions or it would come back to the council.

A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderman Koch to approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

Clerk’s Note: Alderman Santi left the room at 7:04 p.m.

Attorney McArdle announced that Alderman Santi left the meeting because of a potential conflict of interest.

E. Contract Purchase Order to Water Well Solutions Illinois Division LLC of Elburn, Illinois in the amount of $54,040.50 for the Water Well #7 Pump and Column Pipe Replacement and Aquifer Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works Director Wirch)

A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderman Glab to approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 5-ayes: Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, 2-absent: Alderwoman Miller, Alderman Santi. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.

Clerk’s Note: Alderman Santi rejoined the meeting at 7:06 p.m. 

Individual Action Item Agenda 

A. Redevelopment Agreement between the City of McHenry and Delights Enterprises, LLC for the property located at 3319 W. Elm Street 

Per previous Council authorization, a motion to pass an Ordinance and Authorization for the Mayor to Execute a Redevelopment Agreement between the City of McHenry and Delights Enterprises, LLC for property located at 3319 W. Elm Street. (Economic Development Director Martin)

A motion was made by Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller- absent. 0-abstained. Motion approved.

No public comment.

*Clerks note the following two Individual Items were not voted on at this meeting and will be brought back to the October 2nd meeting agenda, due to a change in ownership, and to licensing of the gaming process. The following motion was to postpone these items. 

B. Class B Liquor License to 4 Eggs Hospitality, LLC, at 3307 W Elm Street. Transfer of a Class B liquor license from Windhill Pancake Parlor, Inc. to 4 Eggs Hospitality, LLC, at 3307 W Elm Street, McHenry, IL, subject to the successful completion of the background checks and for approval by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

C. Video Gaming License to 4 Eggs Hospitality, LLC, at 3307 W Elm Street Pending the approval of a Class B liquor license, approve a video gaming license to 4 Eggs Hospitality, LLC, at 3307 W Elm Street, McHenry, IL, subject to a video gaming development agreement with the City Administrator (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)

A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to postpone Individual Agenda Items, to be added to the next meeting agenda: Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-abstained. Motion approved.

No public comment.

Discussion Item Agenda: None

Staff Reports: 

Provided the 1st meeting of each month.

Director Hobson thanked everyone for a wonderful Light The Night.

Alderman McClatchey stated that Director Hobson did a great job, it was run very well and extended a thank you to Chief Birk as well. Also noted that he loved the splash pad. Alderman Glab stated that lots of accolades were given to many people, one main person, Pam Althoff helped get the ball rolling and wanted to make sure that her name was mentioned.

Mayor’s Report: None

City Council Comments: Alderman Glab wanted to know if the barn topic could be added to the October 2nd meeting. Administrator Morefield stated it is on his list and would like to know what meeting would allow the time to discuss the topic. November 20th would be the best item for that agenda noting there a several pending discussion items coming up in the next few meetings.

Executive Session as needed: Not needed

Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Strach and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to adjourn the meeting at 7:18. Roll Call: Vote: 6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Strach, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller-absent. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.  

X Mayor Wayne Jett

X City Clerk Trisha Ramel  

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