McHenry Times

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met Oct. 15

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

ATTENDANCE

Village Board of Trustees

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

Absent: Trustee Rick Dudek

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. Trustee Dudek was absent.

III. Pledge of Allegiance

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

IV. Open Forum

Randall Kohler, 352 Claire Lane, stated he does not feel the Cary Police Department and the McHenry County State's Attorney Office have not adequately addressed his concerns.

Chris Reike, 446 Lloyd Street, asked about the status of recent development projects within the Village and the anticipated completion of improvements.

Mayor Kownick provided a brief update on the projects.

John Rohrbach, 120 Cherry Street, stated he reviewed the minutes of the September 17th Village Board meeting and was surprised to read there was a petition circulated by residents of the Hilltop subdivision that reflected a majority of the residents were opposed to the installation of sidewalks. Mr. Rohrbach does not feel the petition accurately represents the feelings of the residents of the Hilltop subdivision.

Mayor Kownick stated the petition was received and the information was relayed to the

Village Board. Mayor Kownick stated the actions of the Village Board at the September 17th meeting regarding the engineering design agreement for sidewalk improvements in the Hilltop subdivision were not based on the petition Mr. Rohrbach referenced.

There being no further comments, Mayor Kownick closed Open Forum at 6:11 p.m.

V. Mayor's Report

Mayor Kownick thanked Trustee McAlpine for filling in for him at the last Village Board meeting.

Mayor Kownick stated Assistant Administrator Sage will be leaving the Village of Cary and thanked her for her dedicated service.

Village Administrator Morimoto thanked Assistant Administrator Sage for her leadership and wished her well at her new position.

A. Employee Recognition - Michael McManus, Public Works Department, 5-Year Employment Anniversary

Mayor Kownick recognized Michael McManus of the Public Works Department on his 5-year employment anniversary.

B. Proclamation - World Polio Day, October 24, 2024

Mayor Kownick proclaimed October 24, 2024, as World Polio Day.

C. Proclamation - National Red Ribbon Week, "Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free.", October 23-31, 2024

Mayor Kownick proclaimed October 23-31, 2024, as National Red Ribbon Week.

VI. Consent Agenda

Motion:

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

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

Motion Passed.

AYES: Collier, McAlpine, Stefani, Walrath, Weinhammer

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

A. Consider for Approval the Warrant Dated October 15, 2024

B. Consider for Approval the October 1, 2024, Village Board Meeting Minutes

C. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Water Tower Lease Agreement for Tower #3 Located at 8900 Cary-Algonquin Road Between the Village of Cary and T-Mobile Central LLC

D. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Award a Contract for the 2024 Lead and Galvanized Service Line Replacements Project to IHC Construction Companies, LLC., Elgin, IL, in an Amount Not to Exceed $218,570.00 and Authorizing the Village Administrator to Approve a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Changes in Scope for a Total Project Budget of $240,427.00

E. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Award a Contract for the Rehabilitation of Wells #6 and #11 to Municipal Well and Pump, Waupun, WI, in an Amount Not to Exceed $301,750.00 and Authorizing the Village Administrator to Approve a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Changes in Scope for a Total Project Budget of $331,925.00

F. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Nicole Collingbourne as the Assistant Deputy Clerk

G. Consider for Approval a Resolution Canceling the Previously Approved Order for the Purchase of a 2024 Ford E-Transit Cargo Van from National Auto Fleet Group, and Approving a Resolution Waiving the Purchasing Policy Bid Requirements and Authorizing the Village Administrator to Purchase a 2023 E-Transit-350 Cargo Van from Currie Commercial Center in Frankfort, IL, in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,785.00

VII. Items for Separate Action

A. Consider for Approval a Resolution Entering Into an Incentive Agreement with Armanetti Express Wine and Liquor Utilizing the Village of Cary's Facade Improvement and Interior Buildout Grant Program for the Property Located at 3106 Three Oaks Road, Suite H

Director Simmons provided an overview of the proposed incentive agreement.

Trustee McAlpine and Mayor Kownick support the proposed agreement and feel this is a great way for a business to utilize the Facade Improvement and Interior Buildout Program.

Motion:

I will entertain a motion to approve a resolution entering into an incentive agreement with Armanetti Express Wine and Liquor utilizing the Village of Cary's Facade Improvement and Interior Buildout Grant Program for the property located at 3106 Three Oaks Road, Suite H.

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

Motion Passed.

AYES: Collier, McAlpine, Stefani, Walrath, Weinhammer

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

B. Consider for Approval Entering into an Agreement With the Property Owners at 8920 IL RT 31, Cary, Illinois, 60013, for a Public Utility and Road Access Easement and Authorize the Mayor and Deputy Village Clerk to Sign the Agreement

Director Noonan provided an overview of the proposed agreement.

Motion:

I will entertain a motion to approve entering into an agreement with the property owners at 8920 IL Rt. 31, Cary, Illinois, 60013, for a public utility and road access easement and authorize the Mayor and Deputy Village Clerk to sign the agreement.

Motion moved by Trustee Collier and motion seconded by Trustee Walrath.

Motion Passed.

AYES: Collier, McAlpine, Stefani, Walrath, Weinhammer

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

VIII. Administrator's Report

None.

IX. Department Head Reports

Chief Finlon stated there will be a Drug Take Back event for unneeded prescription medications on Saturday, October 26th, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Police Department lobby. Chief Finlon stated residents can also drop off unneeded prescription medications (no sharps or liquids) 24/7 in the medication drop box located in the Cary Municipal Center vestibule. Chief Finlon stated the Village is updating its outdoor notification system during the week of October 21st and residents may notice periodic testing of the sirens.

Director Noonan stated the Jandus Cutoff Road railroad crossing construction will begin on October 18th at 9:00 a.m. and is expected to be completed by October 25th at 5:00 p.m.

Community Director Simmons stated there will be a Community Development open house on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Director Simmons stated there will be information on current and upcoming projects, as well as information on the permit process.

X. Future Agenda Items and Discussion by Village Board

None.

XI. Adjourn

Motion:

There being no further items to discuss, Mayor Kownick entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:29 p.m.

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

Motion Passed.

AYES: Collier, McAlpine, Stefani, Walrath, Weinhammer

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

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