McHenry Times

City of Harvard City Council met Feb. 27.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call meeting to order

2. Roll Call

3. Public Comment

4. Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024

• Committee action to approve the minutes as presented.

5. Administration Committee Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024

• Committee action to approve the minutes as presented.

6. Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 12, 2024

• Committee action to approve the minutes as presented.

7. Consent Agenda

Items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon in a single motion. There is no separate discussion of these items prior to the Council vote unless a Council Member or member of the public requests that an item be removed from the consent agenda for separate action.

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:

a. Regular and Closed Session City Council Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2024

b. Administration Committee Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024

c. Park Board Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2024

d. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024

e. Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024

f. Administrators Report

g. Community Development Department Report

h. Harvard Diggins Library Directors Report

i. Parks & Recreation Report

j. Police Department Report

k. Public Works Department Report

l. Utilities Department Report

m. Accept resignation of Cindy Reese from the Harvard Diggins Library Board and appoint Ivy Talaga to fill said vacancy.

n. Appoint Jay Wolf to the Tree Board

o. Realignment of the Park Board and Transportation Committee

p. Resolution Declaring the 83rd Harvard Milk Days 2024 a Legal Holiday Weekend

q. Resolution to Close Route 173 between Jefferson St. and Division St. for the Harvard Milk Days Parade on June 1, 2024

8. Individual Action Consent Agenda Items

• City Council Action on any item removed from the consent agenda.

9. Payment of Bills

• Action requested is to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $198,871.49.

10. Appointment/Oath of Office to Fill a Vacancy on the Planning/Zoning Commission

• Action requested is to approve Mayor Kelly’s recommendation to appoint Elvis Patnaude to fill a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission with a term to expire April, 2027.

11. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation – February 6, 2024

• The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the petition of Alfredo Bahena, Gator New & Used Auto Parts LLC (Petitioner) and John Stricker (Property Owner). The petitioner is seeking a conditional use to operate an Auto Parts Recycling business at 10 S. Jefferson St. Will require City Council action to approve, modify or reject the Commission's recommendation.

12. Resolution Regarding CMAP’s Report Entitled Plan of Action for Regional Transit (PART)

• Action requested is to adopt the resolution as presented.

13. Mayor’s Monarch Pledge

• The Mayor’s Monarch pledge supports the National Wildlife Federation initiative to create habitat for pollinators. Action requested is to approve the pledge commitment for 2024.

14. Strategic Vision

• Action requested is to adopt the Strategic Vision & Goals 2024-2026.

15. PFAS/PFOS Water Supply Class Action

• Action requested is to authorize the City Administrator/Mayor’s actions to opt-in to the products liability settlement agreements associated with PFAS/PFOS contamination of drinking water.

16. Shadow Creek Development LLC - Development Agreement

• Action requested is to approve an agreement with Shadow Creek Development LLC to reduce the building permit fee to $5,500 per home, with 4 homes built in 2 years and authorizing the Mayor’s execution of the agreement.

17. Zoning Map Update

• Action requested is to approve the proposed ordinance adopting the 2024 Zoning Map and authorizing the City Clerk to publish in the Northwest Herald.

18. Administration Committee Recommendation – Water Tower Program

• Action requested is to approve the Committee’s recommendation to enter into a contract with Maguire Iron for a 10 year water tower asset management program.

19. Administration Committee Recommendation – Lead Water Service Line Inventory/Replacement Program.

• Action requested is to approve the Committee’s recommendation to approve the proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering to assist the City in completing the Lead Water Service Line Material Inventory and to develop the Initial Lead Water Service Line Replacement Plan at a cost of $32,636; the 50% upfront cost will be paid through the sewer/water tap on fund to be replaced when grant funds are received.

20. Administration Committee Recommendation – Milky Way Park Pit/Pump

• Action requested is to approve the Committee’s recommendation to move forward with the Milky Way Park Pit/Pump Project with Hartwig Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $32,515.

21. Administration Committee Recommendation – Surplus Property

• Action requested is to approve the Committee’s recommendation to adopt the proposed ordinance Declaring Surplus Property.

22. Administration Committee Recommendation – City Clerk Appointed Position

• Action requested is to approve the Committee’s recommendation to adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Binding Public Question on the November 5, 2024, General Election Ballot on the Question of Appointing the City of Harvard Clerk.

23. Community & Economic Development Recommendation – City Logo

• Action requested is to approve the Committee’s recommendation to adopt a new City logo.

24. Community & Economic Development Committee Recommendation – RFP Internet Feasibility Study

• Action requested is to approve the Committee’s recommendation approve the RFP as presented.

25. Park Board Recommendation - Soccer Field Landscaping

• Action requested is to approve the Park Board’s recommendation to move forward with the soccer field landscaping with Summerview Landscapes Inc., in the amount of $6,300.

26. Park Board Recommendation - Fee Waiver Request

• Harvard Jr. Hornets Soccer is a non-profit youth sports organization. They are requesting a waiver of park fees. Action requested is to approve or deny the request.

27. Department Head Reports

28. Committee Reports

29. Treasurer’s Report

30. Attorney’s Report

31. Administrator’s Report

32. Clerk’s Report

33. Mayor’s Report

34. Adjournment