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McHenry council approves licenses, change order and schedules two TIF public hearings
Summary
At its June 15 meeting McHenry City Council approved a wastewater remediation change order, a liquor and video gaming license for One More Lounge, authorized a capital purchase and set public hearings for two redevelopment/TIF project areas; council later moved to executive session on real estate.
The McHenry City Council approved several routine items, including a contract change order, business licenses and the purchase of a pump, and set public hearings for two proposed redevelopment/TIF project areas.
Change order: Council approved change order No. 2 in the amount of $35,900 to HR Green Inc. for remediation work at the central wastewater treatment plant. The motion carried on roll call.
Licenses: The council approved a Class A liquor license for One More Lounge LLC at 1249 North Green Street and an associated ordinance amendment; that motion passed with one abstention. The council then approved a contingent video gaming license for the same business, subject to a video gaming development agreement and the ordinance amendment.
Redevelopment hearings (TIF): The council voted to set public hearings for the proposed Richmond Road and West Route 120 Redevelopment Project areas under the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. Council members framed these votes as procedural steps to give the public an opportunity to comment.
Capital purchase: Council authorized the purchase of a liquid ring compressor pump as outlined in the FY 26'27 capital plan. The procurement amount in the meeting transcript and packet appears garbled; staff approved the purchase as presented and will finalize contract details.
Executive session: The council voted to enter executive session to discuss the purchase or lease of real estate under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5); the roll call passed and mayor stated no action would follow the session.
Summary of roll-call outcomes at the June 15 meeting: Change order approved; One More Lounge liquor and gaming licenses approved (one abstention on the liquor license); hearings set for Richmond Road and West Route 120 TIF project areas; compressor purchase authorized; executive session approved.
