McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Jan. 16.

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 Mille, 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  

Police Department Presentations: Promotion of Nicholas Clesen to the rank of Commander, and Roger Hendrickson to the rank of Sergeant. 

Chief Birk presented the promotion to the above while families were present in the audience to applaud them while each received their pins.  

Public Comment: None 

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

A. Ordinance amending 4-2-5 (Ineligibility) and 4-6-4 (Limitations of Establishments of Terminals) of the McHenry City Code. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson) 

B. Appoint Michele Smith to the Landmark Commission with a term to expire on April 30, 2026. (Deputy City Clerk Johnson) 

C. Authorize the execution of a renewed Lease Agreement between the City of McHenry and Trey and Tom Corp d/b/a Main Street Station, located at 4005 W. Main Street for a term ending January 31, 2025. (Economic Development Director Martin) 

D. Authorize the Mayor’s execution of five (5) five-year Intergovernmental Agreements allowing the City of McHenry to provide emergency dispatch services with terms beginning May 1, 2024, and ending April 30, 2029 for the Marengo Rescue Squad District, Marengo Fire Protection District, Union Fire Protection District, Harvard Fire Protection District, Village of Johnsburg Police Department, City of Marengo Police Department, and the Village of Union Police Department. (Police Chief Birk) 

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

F. December 29, 2023 Special City Council Meeting Minutes; 

G. December 18, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes; 

H. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $752,572.63 

I. As Needed Checks in the amount of $485,693.28 

A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve the 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.  

Alderman Glab wanted to comment on Item C, would like to have the ability for the commuters to have a nice warm place to see if there is a way to accommodate them. Alderman McClatchey also agrees with Alderman Glab and wants to know if there is grant  money available to help fix the façade. According to Director Martin, next year there will be  more funds.  

Alderman Koch asked about the parking lot, according to Director Hobson, the parking lot is being looked at. 

Individual Action Item Agenda: 

A. Class B Liquor License – Restaurante Hondureno Bustillo Matute Motion to approve a Class B Liquor License to Restaurante Hondureno Bustillo Matute, located at 4113 Shamrock Lane 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. (Mayor Jett, Deputy City Clerk Johnson) 

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Santi 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 approved. 

No public comment. 

Alderwoman Miller wanted to encourage others to go out and experience the restaurant it is unique to experience. The petitioner was here to say thank you. 

Discussion Item Agenda: None 

Staff Reports: 

Provided the 1st meeting of each month. 

Mayor’s Report: 

City Council Comments: Alderman McClathchey shout out to Public Works, for taking care of business it was cold this week.  

Alderman McClatchey read a thank you to Administrator Morefield for his time and  professionalism and thanked him for his service with the City of McHenry. Alderwoman Bassi, thank you to public works and to Chief Birk for the exposure on dealing  with the speeding in Martin Woods, residents are appreciative.  

Alderman Strach spoke regarding the survey, which should be posted on the city's Facebook Page, and would like consistency in forms of communication. Some kind of process in place for the review with the new Administrator comes on.  

Mayor Jett stated that he did not realize that the survey was not on the city page, but it was sent from d15 and D156. He has received the process to go through for reviews and will be  giving that out to the council.  

Alderwoman Miller also thanked Derik for his years of service.  

City Clerk Ramel also thanked Derik for his service and for the opportunity for her to work here at the city.  

Executive Session: 

A motion was made by Alderman Santi seconded by Alderman Strach to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. to Pending Litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) (Finance Director  Carolyn Lynch) 

Mayor Jett reconvened the meeting from the Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. A motion was made by Alderman Koch and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to return to an open session. 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.  

Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderwoman Bassi to adjourn the meeting at 7:46. 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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