McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Nov. 6

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. Resolution Designating November 13-19, 2023 as “National Apprenticeship Week” in the City of McHenry. (Economic Development Director Martin)

B. Resolution Designating November 25, 2023 as “Small Business Saturday” in the City of McHenry. (Economic Development Director Martin)

C. RISE Up Foundation - Use of Petersen Park to setup, host, and cleanup for a benefit concert from Thursday, September 12, 2024 through Saturday, September 14, 2024; special event liquor license for the sale of beer, wine, and malt liquor with drink ticket sales to cease 30-minutes prior to park closure; and, a 100% reduction/waiver of charges for city services incurred as a result of this event. (Parks & Recreation Director Hobson)

D. Authorize the execution of a contract with Commonwealth Edison in the amount of $69,988.21 and waive competitive bidding and accept a low quote from Associated Electrical Contractors, including base bid, in the amount of $79,500 for Riverwalk Phase 4 electrical work as described in the agenda supplement, for a combined project cost of $148,488.21 - $1,511.79 less than the budgeted amount of $150,000. (Parks & Recreation Director Hobson)

E. October 16, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes;

F. October 26, 2023 Special City Council Meeting Minutes;

G. October 30, 2023 Special City Council Meeting Minutes;

H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $844,865.23.

6. Individual Action Item Agenda

A. Video Gaming License – Shelly’s McHenry LLC dba Corned Beef Factory 

Motion to approve a Video Gaming License to Shelly’s McHenry LLC dba Corned Beef Factory, located at 4300 W. Elm Street, McHenry, Illinois and, if approved, pass an Ordinance editing Section 4-6-8, Subsection A – Number of Licenses, of the McHenry City Code. (Mayor Jett)  

B. Liquor License Transfer  

Motion to transfer a Class C Liquor License from Mohini Inc dba Shamrock Food and Liquor to Shamrock Convenient Food and Liquor, located at 4105 Shamrock Lane, McHenry. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson) 

C. Conditional Use Permit – Youth and Family Center of McHenry County 

Motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Assembly Use for the Youth and Family Center of McHenry County at 1007-1011 N. Green Street, McHenry, Illinois. (Community Development Director Polerecky) 

D. Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision and Final Plan Approval for a Conditional Use Permit – 2019 N. Richmond Road  

Motion to pass an Ordinance granting Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision Approval and Final Plan Approval for a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Planned Unit Development for the property located at 2019 N. Richmond Road. (Community Development Director Polerecky) 

E. Budget Amendment – Emergency Boiler Repairs to the Municipal Center 

Motion to approve a repair invoice in the amount of $31,116.72 and pass an Ordinance amending budget item 100-03-5120 in the amount of $19,116.72 for emergency repairs to the municipal center boilers. (Community Development Director Polerecky) 

7. Discussion Item Agenda 

A. Presentation – FY24/25 Community Investment Plan  

Supplement Provided 

B. Discussion and Direction - 2023 Property Tax Levy  

Supplement Provided 

8. Staff Reports. 

Provided the 1st meeting of each month. 

9. Mayor’s Report. 

10. City Council Comments. 

11. Executive Session – To discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body (5ILCS 120/2 (c) (5).). 

12. Adjourn. 

The complete City Council packet is available for review online via the City website at www.cityofmchenry.org. For further information, please contact the Office of the City Administrator at 815-363-2108. 

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