McHenry Times

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met March 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

ATTENDANCE

Village Board of Trustees

Mayor Mark Kownick, Trustee Dale Collier, Trustee Rick Dudek, Trustee Ellen McAlpine, Trustee Anthony Stefani, Trustee Rick Walrath, Trustee Jennifer Weinhammer

Others Present

Village Administrator Morimoto, Assistant Village Administrator Sage, Community Development Director Simmons, Public Works Director Noonan, Assistant to the Public Works Director Bassuener, Police Chief Finlon, Village Attorney Uhler

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kownick at 6:00 p.m.

II. Roll Call

The roll was called and all were present.

III. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Kownick led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Open Forum

Chris Rieke, 446 Lloyd Street, asked if the Village Board has considered moving the start time of the regular Village Board meetings to 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Kownick stated it would be difficult to push back the start time because the Committee of the Whole meeting immediately follows the Village Board meeting.

There being no further comments, Mayor Kownick closed Open Forum at 6:04 p.m. V. Mayor's Report

Mayor Kownick stated he has received feedback regarding information that has been sent to residents about the upcoming Home Rule referendum. Mayor Kownick stated some of the information given to residents is misleading or not factually correct. Mayor Kownick advised residents to go to the Village's website, attend one of the information sessions, or request a meeting with Village staff and the Mayor to find out more information about the upcoming Home Rule referendum.

A. Employee Recognition - Erik Morimoto, Village Administrator, 10-Year Employment Anniversary

Mayor Kownick recognized Village Administrator Erik Morimoto on his 10-year employment anniversary.

VI. Consent Agenda

Trustee Dudek requested Consent Agenda Items F and G be removed for further discussion.

Motion:

I will entertain a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A-E and H as shown on the Village's website and as displayed on the video monitor during the Village Board meeting.

Motion moved by Trustee Collier and motion seconded by Trustee McAlpine. Motion Passed.

AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Walrath, Weinhammer

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

A. Consider for Approval the Warrant Dated March 5, 2024

B. Consider for Approval the February 13, 2024, Special Village Board Workshop Meeting Minutes

C. Consider for Approval the February 20, 2024, Village Board Meeting Minutes

D. Consider for Approval the February 20, 2024, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

E. Consider for Approval the Temporary Closure of First Street from Sunset Drive to Three Oaks Road for the Cary-Grove Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day Parade on April 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

F. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD, for Professional Engineering Services Related to the Jack's Channel Property Located at 197 Northwest Highway

Trustee Dudek asked about different ways the Village could recoup funds spent on the proposed engineering analysis.

Director Simmons stated should a developer approach the Village with an interest in the site, the cost associated with the engineering analysis could be incorporated into a redevelopment agreement.

Attorney Uhler stated the Village Board could choose to adopt a resolution stating the cost associated with the proposed engineering analysis could be reimbursed with Tax Increment Financing (TIF) generated funds.

Mayor Kownick stated improvements made to the property would benefit the taxpayers of Cary.

Administrator Morimoto stated interest by developers will increase by performing an engineering analysis of the site.

Motion:

I will entertain a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to execute an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD, for professional engineering services related to the Jack's Channel property located at 197 Northwest Highway.

Motion moved by Trustee McAlpine and motion seconded by Trustee Walrath. Motion Passed.

AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Walrath, Weinhammer

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

G. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute an Agreement with the Jack's Channel Property Owner for Access and Assumption of Risk for the Benefit of Performing Pre-Development Engineering Analysis on the Property Located at 197 Northwest Highway

Motion:

I will entertain a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to execute an agreement with the Jack's Channel property owner for access and assumption of risk for the benefit of performing pre development engineering analysis on the property located at 197 Northwest Highway.

Motion moved by Trustee Collier and motion seconded by Trustee McAlpine. Motion Passed.

AYES: Collier, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Walrath, Weinhammer

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

H. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Amending Title 9.34.070 of the Village's Cemetery Fees

VII. Items for Separate Action

A. Consider for Approval a Resolution Entering Into an Incentive Agreement with Ridgefield Homes, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $73,341.75 for Public Infrastructure Improvements to the Property Located at 106-124 E. Main Street Al Tuman, 219 S. Wulff Street, stated he does not support giving the developer additional funds to improve the infrastructure of the property.

Mayor Kownick stated the Village and other taxing bodies will benefit by developing the property.

Director Simmons provided an overview of the proposed public infrastructure improvements and introduced the developer, Jay Dulla of Ridgefield Homes.

Mr. Dulla stated the proposed incentive agreement stems from unexpected public infrastructure requirements by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to improve pedestrian safety were not included in the original development plan.

Trustee McAlpine stated she would like to see a breakdown of the developer's original cost estimate for public walkways, curb replacement, and public landscaping when considering the proposed incentive agreement request.

Trustee Dudek asked Mr. Dulla how he wold recover the unexpected expensed if TIF funds were unavailable.

Mr. Dulla stated he would have to increase the sales price.

Based on feedback from the Village Board requesting additional information from the developer, Mayor Kownick stated this item will be tabled and brought back for consideration at a future Village Board meeting.

VII. Administrator's Report

Administrator Morimoto stated the second budget workshop meeting will take place on Saturday, March 16, at 9:00 a.m. Administrator Morimoto stated the next Home Rule information session will take place on Thursday, March 7th between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. at the Cary Metra Station.

IX. Department Head Reports

Chief Finion invited residents to Coffee and Cookies with the Chief on Wednesday, March 13th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Chief Finlon stated traffic will be temporarily interrupted by the Hillstriders March Marathon on March 17th.

X. Future Agenda Items and Discussion by Village Board

Trustee McAlpine thanked everyone who has come out to the Village's Home Rule information sessions.

XI. Adjourn

Motion:

There being no further items to discuss, Mayor Kownick entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 pm

Motion moved by Trustee Colliers and motion seconded by Trustee McAlpine.

Motion Passed.

AYES: Colliers, Dudek, McAlpine, Stefani, Walrath, Weinhammer

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: None

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