City of McHenry City Council met Jan. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order:The meeting was held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was in compliance with the Open Meetings Act per guidelines by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Roll Call: Mayor Jett called the roll call.
Members present: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller, and Mayor Jett. Others present: Attorney McArdle, Administrator Morefield, Director of Public Works Strange, 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, and City Clerk Ramel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Jett led the pledge.
Public Comments: Phillip Hoffstetter, resident of McHenry. Had some concerns regarding the removal of snow regarding businesses. Director Hobson did read the snow and plow statement from page 15, requiring the snow/plow removal 2002-2003 plan that has been focused on regarding the businesses in the area.
Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
A. Authorize the Mayor’s execution of an Easement Agreement between RR McHenry, LLC c/o Heidner Properties 5277 Trillium Boulevard, Hoffman Estates 60192, and the City of McHenry; (Community Development Director Polerecky)
B. Authorize the Mayor’s execution of an Easement Agreement between Sweet Hunter, LLC, 2012 West Elm Street (Illinois Route 120), and the City of McHenry for the placement of city gateway signage and future maintenance of sign; (Community Development Director Polerecky)
C. Authorize the Mayor’s execution of an Easement Agreement between Phil Baggio, Manager of Baggio Properties, LLC Car Wash Series, and the City of McHenry; (Public Works Director Strange)
D. Authorize the City Administrator to approve a the Consent to Assignment of Contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC for the Collection and Disposal of Refuse, Recyclable Material and Yard Waste, originally between the City of McHenry and Prairieland Disposal, Inc dated August 1, 2017; (Public Works Director Strange)
E. December 20, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $255,901.18.
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
Individual Action Item Agenda:
A. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Variations and a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage, Open Lot Sales, Automobile Service and Repair, and a Trailer Service and Repair Facility at 2600 West Elm Street (Illinois State Route 120); (Community Development Director Polerecky)
As explained by Director Polerecky wanted to clean up the tree line and creating more berms which will help hide the outdoor storage area, there will be new owners on that site. Alderman Glab was asking about fines; however it was going back as far as 20 years ago per Director Polerecky feels it is best to move forward. No public comment
A motion was made by Alderman Santi and seconded by Alderman Strach to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
B. Motion to approve an Ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit for the Operation of a Drive-Thru Restaurant at 4104 West Elm Street (Illinois State Route 120); (Community Development Director Polerecky)
Arby’s would like to open at this location, conditional use per all drive throughs. Left turn lane East Bound will be added and timing configuration with traffic. Alderman Santi wanted to confirm will this function as a four-way section, that is correct per Director Polerecky. Dan Havlir is the Civil Engineer on the site and explained how this would be configured, approval pending by IDOT. Alderman Glab has reservations on the impact on Crystal Lake Road, the traffic amounts and the approval of apartments on Mill Street as well. No public comments.
A motion was made by Alderman McClatchey and seconded by Alderman Harding to approve Individual Agenda Items as presented: Roll Call: Vote: 7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nays, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
*Clerks not this item was removed from the agenda for this meeting. *
C. Motion to allow a Temporary Use Permit to allow an assembly use at 1792 North Richmond Road to Ultimate Convention Company for three events to be held on January 28-30, February 26-27 and March 19-20, 2022; (Community Development Director Polerecky)
Discussion Items:
A. Discussion regarding the implementation of a Community Investment Plan for General Fund Capital Asset Maintenance and Replacement and identification of alternate General Fund Revenue sources.
Director Strange went over the details of the presentation.
Executive Session as needed: Not needed at this time.
Staff Reports: No Staff Report is provided for this meeting.
Mayor’s Report: None
City Council Comments: Alderman Glab snow mobiles out on city property, concerned about safety for those that like to cross country sk. He requested that a notice be added to the City Newsletter, along with signs on the City property could be posted to deter the snow mobiles.
Adjourn: A motion was made Alderman Glab and seconded by Alderman McClatchey to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM. Roll Call: Vote:7-ayes: Alderman Santi, Alderman Glab, Alderman McClatchey, Alderman Harding, Alderman Strach, Alderman Devine, Alderwoman Miller. 0-nay-, 0-abstained. Motion carried.
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