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Alderman Miller moved to waive formal bidding and approve the Cary Electrical quote; the motion was seconded by Alderman Santee. Staff explained three quotes were obtained and that a full formal bid process would be cost-prohibitive for a simple scope because preparing engineering and bidding documents can be expensive. As an example, staff cited a prior Riverwalk decking bid packet that required roughly $19,800 in engineering to assemble bid documents.

Council members asked whether the firm had prior experience; staff confirmed Cary Electric has done similar work in town and is a known local contractor. The clerk called the roll and the council approved the waiver and contract by recorded vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4 21 25 Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council authorized Cary Electrical Contracting to replace Main Street streetlights for $36,903, waiving a formal bidding process after staff obtained three quotes and citing cost and scope considerations.","taxTitle","Mchenry, McHenry County, Illinois","taxId",56189,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264042,"Council approves up to $96,784 for Well 6 replacement and Well 2 inspection/rehab",182,2318000,2500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099436-438f173855ff75fb85589e2dfd5267ff&start=2318&end=2500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099436-438f173855ff75fb85589e2dfd5267ff/thumbnail_2318000.jpg","/articles/6264042/Mchenry/McHenry-County/Illinois/Council-approves-up-to-96784-for-Well-6-replacement-and-Well-2-inspectionrehab","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264042-469e5bbedb41ee2387fd8583cd600029/orig.mp4?Expires=1776327543&Signature=TkqG1kEIjqcCHP5BS3aEGXW9pwiQR7T0HrFpON7ochU09aaiSByXTVfVB5WHDhr2i1dIB3xiA6Iyu8We1skcb8rp8rAB~9wvpMESgtlQqp8pC7VMGu6SOEBJqFvUq1wM0NB~SnCej6D-8Q8WrIgWmZtWcynyZCRG7C7CqPo9soDbYv8MiJYVGKnFqORW7naJHuEIi4sP3V63E8R8OcvbO7nV8HnIxgWmjbICraEDMEZC4YYidfSuWO6iBlK4lVW~YFv2HsS9wzsYf0GzUvc9n1o-o6TtOF91Gq9Kq6R4xFtPKZYfhMQZDoiS27HZLxrpYysxeNMPHlGZKfVTXJjxsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of McHenry City Council voted to accept two proposals from Water Well Solutions to replace the pump at Well 6 and to inspect and rehabilitate Well 2. The council approved the work for an amount not to exceed $87,985.50 with an additional 10% contingency of $8,798.55 to address issues found during inspection, for a potential total of $96,784.05.

The motion was made on the council floor and seconded; the clerk recorded an affirmative roll-call vote. During discussion, staff explained that the Well 6 pump replacement and aquifer rehabilitation had been budgeted for the fiscal year but was deferred while other plant work was completed. Staff said that, over the prior six weeks, Well 2 had a noticeable decrease in output; because the contractor would already be mobilized for Well 6, staff requested an additional scope for Well 2 to be done during the same mobilization to gain efficiency.

Aldermen asked whether the scope covered chemical treatment systems; staff clarified the proposals covered mechanical inspection and casing/hardware work only and did not include chemical systems such as fluoridation or chlorination.

The motion passed by roll call and the clerk recorded the vote as affirmative.","Council accepted two proposals from Water Well Solutions for a Well 6 pump replacement and an inspection/rehabilitation of Well 2. The approvals total $87,985.50 plus a 10% contingency ($8,798.55), for a possible total of $96,784.05.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264046,"Council approves Riverwalk Shops \"Dinner Under the Stars\" permits and alcohol waiver for two nights",738,1472000,2210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099436-438f173855ff75fb85589e2dfd5267ff&start=1472&end=2210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099436-438f173855ff75fb85589e2dfd5267ff/thumbnail_1472000.jpg","/articles/6264046/Mchenry/McHenry-County/Illinois/Council-approves-Riverwalk-Shops-Dinner-Under-the-Stars-permits-and-alcohol-waiver-for-two-nights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264046-b8bc9abfe29b7fa7c434d0a9c6038b17/orig.mp4?Expires=1776327543&Signature=ceRJELUmvy3De6wyUkHlQCp62AVA6aH7tTfiHeTS~oX0RE2kjGWuAFy9VkFVDsEWsPyJ8EttjVyeuXNnBRMVbdkQIbzPaJUiLeUx0itdUwFUcLrPWBI~at1Fe-uqAeaqzwOuTKXWU~rXMpxAugAS3ujr~8y~jN8p2WzEV8mVWQRVt9XRRWdi9d8gHrFcxqhfO8KpKIHe30hTA5CVeUW9gy69P65inQtDjVRo62I8SFHY4IFMMyHB6T2o9lTpcVpYnzHCVlw9SMU350J4rCi0-BP2glp-2wPoTtaNeJpnGO7Nzk8eAnBsfuzaSY0tuIS~5tWrUIvwSjG7w6X5un5fdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of McHenry City Council approved a special use permit and a special-event liquor license for the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce to hold the Riverwalk Shops \"Dinner Under the Stars\" events, and voted to allow alcohol in the specified park footprint for those nights.

Alderman Miller moved to approve the park special use permit, the special-event liquor license and an exception allowing alcohol in the park footprint for the events; Alderman Frank McClatchy seconded. Council discussion focused on park use, policing and the event fee. Staff said the event footprint is contained to the Riverwalk Shops area of Miller Pointe Park and does not extend over the bridge or onto private property. The city described its contribution as limited to supplying garbage cans and standard permitting support.

Aldermen expressed differing views about using the park for a ticketed, higher-price fundraiser. One alderman noted the $83 fee per event (plus a security deposit usually $50) and said the fee seemed low for reserving park space; staff confirmed the fee is charged per event and the standard security deposit applies. Chief of Police reported there were no incidents at last year’s event and that regular foot patrols cover the Riverwalk.

Molly Ostap, president of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, testified that the Chamber is a nonprofit and that the dinner does not generate profit for the Chamber itself; proceeds go to the Chamber Foundation to support Riverwalk shops and related projects. She said prior events drew about 80 attendees, and the Chamber increased capacity to 120 for this year.

Council approved the request with a roll-call vote recorded by the clerk.","The council approved a special-use permit, special-event liquor license and an alcohol-in-the-park exception for two \"Dinner Under the Stars\" events produced by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce; aldermen raised questions about park use, policing and fees.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264051,"Council tables annual board and commission appointments until after May swearing-in",320,1072000,1392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099436-438f173855ff75fb85589e2dfd5267ff&start=1072&end=1392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099436-438f173855ff75fb85589e2dfd5267ff/thumbnail_1072000.jpg","/articles/6264051/Mchenry/McHenry-County/Illinois/Council-tables-annual-board-and-commission-appointments-until-after-May-swearing-in","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264051-19ce7e96b267c293047372c63aeb089e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776327543&Signature=mMIsSsTASnK34YpvlJ6qLTMVRQwqu8sInB3Pa8RRoTMBoGEye~uooLpipHmkRQH7kXHP4n~ZLOapgSMDlsqYhBQtxzzr-9l3qH3Vvd8bDf8nfuYXcnG-B1lw992FptQPqByFTCIBTmz9Ay6ZkgNGTooBHCb8zV5ieWGjNPk7O3~tXr5uAcHVGV8EzTs8fEhNdQEgNHpO0OvXmvdCrNUZsdedVrY0dNQU~Xet~2BuGA3y-EOdMTzLX7piOOK72HmpMMbz3W83TZK0V5o0Qg2z9Tuez~-ZerYdZCb~AS7-qXB-Ozsm5Ejo5Wv5TJpcMB-5fYpyml~Wm6j5c2QgICNQBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of McHenry aldermen debated whether annual appointments to boards and commissions should be made before or after the incoming mayor and new aldermen take office and ultimately voted to table the appointments until the first meeting in May after the swearing-in.

Alderman Glab led the discussion, arguing that annual appointments are traditionally made by the incoming mayor and that waiting would allow newly elected aldermen to participate. \"These annual appointments are supposed to be made by the new mayor,\" he said, and suggested appointments be made at the first May meeting after swearing-in.

Staff noted that existing officers will hold their seats until successors are duly appointed or sworn in, and that tabling the agenda item would not leave commissions unstaffed. Alderman Grama moved to table the item to the first meeting in May; Alderman Bassi seconded. The clerk called the roll: the motion passed with most members voting yes and one recorded no vote from Alderman Miller.

The council directed staff to revisit the formal procedure for timing appointments to ensure clarity going forward. The vote to table preserves the current appointees until successors are appointed.","The council voted to table approval of annual appointments to boards and commissions until the first meeting after the mayor and new aldermen are sworn in. The motion passed after discussion about timing and precedent.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264056,"McHenry council adopts 2025-26 budget after 5-2 vote; grocery tax and project costs draw objections",293,647000,940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099436-438f173855ff75fb85589e2dfd5267ff&start=647&end=940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099436-438f173855ff75fb85589e2dfd5267ff/thumbnail_647000.jpg","/articles/6264056/Mchenry/McHenry-County/Illinois/McHenry-council-adopts-2025-26-budget-after-5-2-vote-grocery-tax-and-project-costs-draw-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264056-b3a743df101a1ea8de7ddd18a2f5c7f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1776327543&Signature=lwOc9VMINCr6cFmmfhjgKX0yUPdRWguvJFefsFUs3eUiCAGkCNmefjzeaxeJwp4TF4m81j30t7UHuQ4OKqxu1XsT8PcyKmQ-c62rZ7KnLGn9mMPcwEKQT3ImpIGAHCDocK1LRmeL8DZlewhgbWTzRfqgasP4tGRgcfuw4kNw8rMmHTyLUgri5uNVxTfxFG8prGMbAw2CD6D46DPKVszgYZwEveKDrVkb-YLnPuLJj3zvwIRuXoKm9LYr~F8Jo-5G8IhhfCoUWLmGeswW~KKJlrQg8sH7GRKWujQNnYYdVZ8LbUSWQ2XIYRhCEZzafUN9JeoWM69HesqL7K4lUAeXNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of McHenry City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025-26 budget on April 22, 2025, after a 5-2 roll-call vote. Alderman Vic Santee moved to approve the budget; Alderman Frank McClatchy seconded. The clerk recorded votes of Santee, McClatchy, Davis, Cook and Miller in favor, and Glab and Bassi opposed.

Council members raised specific concerns during the public hearing and council discussion before the vote. Alderman Grama said she could not support the budget because she questioned why some economic initiatives and certain dollar amounts were included. \"At this time, I can't support it,\" she told the council during the public hearing.

Alderman McClatchy praised administrative staff for preparing the budget and said he would vote for it. \"You did a good job,\" he told the administrator and department heads, adding that he had noticed the city was in good financial shape. McClatchy highlighted an objection shared by others to a proposed grocery sales tax increase, saying he would prefer McHenry not raise that tax while neighboring communities were moving away from it.

Alderman Bassi said much of the budget looked sound but raised concerns about specific goals and projects. He questioned an entry labeled \"Redwood,\" noting the project had not broken ground and that the budget appeared to anticipate a second location for the same corporate landlord. He also said he did not recall council approval for a line item for Cold Springs that he recalled as previously $30,000 and had risen to $36,000. \"With those things ... I will not be supporting the budget,\" Bassi said.

City Administrator Suzanne Ostrowski and other directors were publicly thanked by council and staff after the vote for their work preparing the budget. The transcript did not include a single total-dollar figure for the entire FY 2025-26 budget; totals and some line-item details were discussed but not specified in the record.

Votes at a glance: the motion to adopt the FY 2025-26 budget was moved by Alderman Vic Santee and seconded by Alderman Frank McClatchy; the recorded roll call was Santee (yes), McClatchy (yes), Glab (no), Bassi (no), Davis (yes), Cook (yes), Miller (yes). The measure was approved.","The City of McHenry approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget on April 22, 2025, after council debate over proposed grocery sales tax increases and line items for development projects. The motion passed 5-2.","actionData","errors"]

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