McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met May 20

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order: Administrator Ostrovsky called the meeting to order in the absence of Mayor Jett. 

A motion was made by Alderwoman Bassi and seconded by Alderman Santi to approve Alderman Glab as Mayor Pro-tem: Roll Call: Vote:6-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. 0- nays, 1-abstained, Alderman Glab. Motion carried. 

Roll Call: Mayor Pro-tem Glab called the meeting to order. 

Members present Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett-absent. Others present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Ostrovsky, Director of Community Development Polerecky, Finance Director Lynch-absent, Director of Parks and Recreation Hobson-absent, Director of Economic Development Martin-absent, Chief of Police Birk, City Planner Sheriff- absent, Director of Public Works Wirch, Deputy Clerk Johnson, and City Clerk Ramel. 

Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Pro-tem Glab led the pledge. 

Public Comment: Shawn Wade proprietary owner of Buddyz, would like the city to address the need for public parking, he would like this to be on The Council's mind when making upcoming decisions. 

Alderwoman Miller asked what would be a perfect world regarding the parking, as of right now there are at least 80 spaces that all the commercial tenants currently use, as confirmed by public comment. 

Rich Islyey Place Apartments, owner of Buddyz, would like to thank The City for the good job that has been done so far, he also took the podium regarding the parking topic. Stated that it is a great vision and how alive it has become but the parking could limit it would not like to see that. 

It was suggested by Mayor Pro-tem Glab that information be gathered by the tenant to talk with Director spots or more, asking that it could then be presented to The Council. Director *Clerks Note: Item pulled by Alderman McClatchey. 

E. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an extension of an exclusive listing agreement with Jack Minero of Berkshire Hathaway for the listing of 914 Front Street McHenry, IL for a period through May 31st, 2025 (Director Polerecky) 

Alderman McClatchey expressed that he would like to consider people who live in the city as agents meaning utilizing those locally here in McHenry first and that is why he pulled this item. 

A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderwoman Miller to approve the Consent Agenda Item as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. O-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried. 

Individual Action Item Agenda 

A. El Vado Mexican Restaurant Liquor License 

Motion to approve a Class A Liquor License to El Vado Mexican Restaurant at 929 Front Street. (Deputy Clerk Johnson) 

A motion was made by Alderman Bassi 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 Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. O-nays. O-abstained. Motion approved. 

B. El Vado Mexican Restaurant Video Gaming License 

Pending the approval of a Class A Liquor License, motion to approve a Video Gaming license to El Vado Mexican Restaurant at 929 Front Street (Deputy Clerk Johnson) 

Alderwoman Bassi wanted to know how many terminals, per Deputy Clerk Johnson there will be no changes 6 should be the correct number. 

A motion was made by Alderwoman Miller 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 Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. O-nays. O-abstained. Motion approved. 

City Council Comments: Alderman Santi stated that he had a few minutes with Chief Birk regarding some concerns with noise levels from The Vixen stated that had issues with that level while having dinner at Buddyz, and should call if there are any complaints and not wait for Aldermen/woman. 

Mayor Pro-tem Glab stated that at 10:20 pm he had the same experience, but it did quiet down. Stated that there had been a resident that did call and the officer did a great job quieting things down and taking care of the situation. 

Alderman McClatchey mentioned that the Pearl Street market is going very well. Mayor Pro-tem Glab stated that he wanted to comment about the parking comments and support what is needed and to be careful where parking is reduced in some instances. Mayor Pro-tem Glab, also mentioned that non-sensitive executive session information that could be brought out to the public should be done so. Some of the Executive Session information has been brought out to the public through the newspaper, not sure how that has occurred but the more that can be told to the public the better. 

Executive Session if necessary: None 

Adjourn: A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Bassi, Alderman Davis, Alderman Koch, Alderwoman Miller. O-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried. 

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