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J'AGE i« - PLA1NDEAIJSR - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1979 DEFER ACTION ON McHENRY PLANNING AID (Continued from page 1) hiring of Associated Planners for the job. Grossman, in response to questions, noted that he could start anytime and that payments could be on a mon­ thly basis spread over 12 months. Alderman Ed Datz suggested that payments be deferred for the 1979-80 budget year. Alderman. William Bolger questioned the dynamic con­ cept alleged by Pepping and said he couldn't see why it would take a year to prepare this notebook. "Why Fred Meyer (superintendent of Public Works) could do this in a month." he asserted. He wanted the commitee to review the proposal before Council acceptance. Alderman Ray Smith's questions led to assurance by Grossman that the plan would be the city's and not Grossman's. Both aldermen Jerry Rogers and Datz wanted a few more days to consider the proposal, with Datz conceding that the plan needed updating. He wanted to see how it fit in the budget. In connection with planning Mayor Joe Stanek noted from a letter he received that Material Service was suing the county, seeking to negate the mile and half influence area of cities and villages aimed at LITH efforts to clean up the gravel pit area around it. He asked Grossman if this suit was successful, if it would knock out planning for cities. Grossman agreed that it would have a profound impact but observed that the supreme court had been ruling favorably toward government regulation recently, citing the principle that cities should influence their own destiny. But Grossman added that an ad­ verse decision would not deter zoning, but would impair any input on actions around the city. The mayor noted that a hearing on this issue is scheduled for Feb. 28 and asked if the city wanted to participate financially in defending the suit along with LITH and other cities. The Council took no action on the request. COUNCIL DENIES ONE ZONING,, TABLES ANOTHER (Continued from page 1) members to pass, Weiser, on being queried, said he would not consider a restricted B-l class other than excluding the two uses earlier indicated and pointed out that the Council had granted such zoning to a McHenry business earlier with no restrictions. By a vote of 7 to 1 the Council moved to table the proposal until the next meeting. When the James Althoff petition for rezoning of a lot with a 2-story building at 420 N. Front street from R-2 residential to B-l business was considered, Alderman Jerry Rogers asked to table it also so he could listen to the tapes of the zoning hearing. His request was not granted. Attorney Joseph Condon explained that the petitioner had asked for a variance or rezoning with restrictions for office use only. The record indicated that objectors had stated they wanted the area to remain as residential use. The ZBA, after failing to approve a variation O'BftEWEftY SINCE 1868--FOOD & SPIRITS 342S N. PEARL ST. - McHEMT (1 Block North of RON to 120) NOW SERVING 385-3130 Dolicious Homemade Specials For Lunch Dinner 0 ond $25' $325 TRY OUR FAMOUS FAMILY STYLE BEER BATTER FISH FRY ON FRIDAY I SAT. FEATURING $550 Includes Baked Potato and Salad MANY OTHER DELICIOUS ITEMS ON OUR MENU 'Carry Outs Available 'Homemade Soups & Chili and unrestricted B-l zoning, then passed a recommendation for B-l with restrictions. Alderman Nolan repeated her earlier objection and was concerned that spot zoning would ruin the face of McHenry. Attorney Robert Gordon, representing the objectors, warned the Council about zoning actions similar to others in which, he claimed, court had ruled that a zoning ordinance is invalid if the petitioner files no plan. He acknowledged that city councils frequently make such decisions and they are seldom contested in court. He cited /two cases sustaining his argument. Gordon also threw the city objection in the county's Miller rezoning hearing back in their face wherein the Council had. filed an objection to rezoning to business use at the former Gladstone residence on Rich­ mond road. Gordon said, "You can't have your cake and eat it too " You can't consistently deviate from the plan without losing control." Gordon also pointed out that the industrial park concept would have been compatible with adjoining residential use, but business use certainly is not. Gordon also noted that a decision was imminent (maybe in May) in the Buss rezoning for land also on Front street and urged the Council to defer action on both proposals until after that ruling. After the Buss case you will have a better idea of the direction for (zoning) on Route 31, he^aid. One alderman asked what value were plans if they could be changed tomorrow. Gordon indicated that courts do not change zoning in their decisions but only designate a use if it fits. The Council con­ trols the zoning, he said. Ms. Nolan suggested a moratorium on zoning until the Buss decision is handed down. Stanek said this would put the Council in a bind because of the 30-day limit specified for them to act on zoning board recommendations. Gordon said such a delay would be ac­ ceptable if all parties to a petition stipulated so. Alderman George Harker moved concurrence with the ZBA recommendations, and Ernest Schooley, Rogers, Bolger and Ms. Nolan voted no. Smith and Datz voted yes and Vincent Adams passed. The Council also deferred action on a question posed by Alderman Ray Smith about annexing the John Cook property in Lakeland Park. According to information furnished by two different attorneys, a long lot fronting on McCullom Lake, (one of many ATTENTION Pheasant Valley Residents To Serve You Better See Page 3 Section 1 McHENRY STATE BANK similarly arranged) had been divided and the owners of the portion fronting on the road had inquired about annexation and connection with the sewer system. Smith said there ap­ parently were questions as to whether the two lots had ever been replatted properly either through the city or the county process even though they had been recorded as individual lots in recent years. There was a question of an adequate easement to reach the lake front portion of the lot through the part fronting on the street. Also, the owner had declined to participate in the assessment process when the sewer system had been in­ stalled in Lakeland Park and the owner of the lake front lot did not want to annex even now. Would the city be interested in annexing, in effect, a half a lot? The aldermen said they wanted to wait until Attorney Bernard Narusis is present to advise them. In other business, the Council heard reports from utility superintendent, Fred Meyer, indicating they had been working on corners, trying to get them down and clearing storm sewer openings. He noted the progress on signal lights planning and funding for the various intersections and advised that the snow removal paperwork revealed that the city would receive only $2,289 federal reimbursement or about 5 percent of the total cost. Mayor Stanek noted the published rates for the new Lakemoor sewer system and pointed out that they were about four times those of McHenry. And he commented that it is necessary to pay for federal grants, if not now, then they must be paid back later. Stanek noted that FAP 420 was not dead but alive and kicking as an A-95 review by NIPC was asking comments on a $78 million grant toward its completion. This expressway will intersect Route 31, north of McHenry, and connect with the Wisconsin freeway west of Richmond. As the Council okayed a request by a Fox Ridge woman's group for use of the Whispering Oaks park at Route 120 for an Easter egg roll, Stanek urged committee action to produce a park reservation policy before Spring. Stanek advised that sales tax receipts from the state were down for the months of October and November and unless a recovery occurs with December receipts the city won't hit the target for revenue from this source. Stanek said he was asking a printout of the payers to see if there were any omissions or changes. Stanek also expressed con­ cern about wholesale rezoning occurring in the county prior to it adopting the new zoning ordinance. A letter from the owner of a proposed body and parts shop to be located on 10 acres along Bull Valley road notified of intent to seek rezoning from the county while he was also asking annexation to the city. Chief George Pasenelli reported on a 911 meeting to be held with Ms. Hayes of the Lake-McHenry Law En­ forcement commission and a Springfield meeting concerning release of funds during 1979. He was also authorized to buy a large capacity finger print file cabinet for $51 and to request a new chair through the pur­ chasing committee. The Council approved exempting the Methodist church from capital development fees on the moving of a residence from a lot adjacent to the church for reconditioning. A question of cleaning certain heavily travelled sidewalks was raised, but Mayor Stanek said they would be dealing with a matter of precedence. If they did it for one owner they would have to do it for all. The ob­ structed walks of the Route 120 bridge were also noted and the state will be contacted to see if they can be cleared. NAME LaMAGDELEINE COUNTY SHERIFF (Continued from page 1) Johnsburg showed board members a large, 1971 map showing the proposed Rt. 420 from Waukegan, passing north of McHenry to a point south of Genoa City, Wis. "Let's put planning for this highway in the agenda", Huemann urged. Then he asked Steve Aradas, a planner, just how far plans had gone for future transportation in the county, to which Aradas replied about 50 percent. Huemann expressed disbelief that so much planning had been done with no consideration for the highway near McHenry. Diane Easty interjected at this point, saying that this did not mean 50 percent completion but only the collection of necessary data. She reminded that the McHenry County Regional Planning commission does not make planning policy. Edward Buss of McHenry joined the discussion, com­ menting that fifteen years ago John Quay, then engaged in county planning, had stopped the highway. Buss charged that Quay wrote letters to NIPC (Northeastern Illinois Plan Commission) saying the area wasn't interested in. the high­ way. • Of interest locally was ap­ proval of a petition of Bernard and Marilyn Miller for an amendment changing property on Rt. 31, north of McHenry, from VF" to "B-l". Approval means that Dr. and Mrs. Miller can convert an existing home (the former Gladstone property) on the 3 acres to business use. The City of McHenry had submitted documentary evidence and testimony in objection to the Millers' petition on the basis that it would be inconsistent with its 1973 comprehensive plan. A letter from Mayor Stanek had expressed interest in an­ nexation, which cannot be legally achieved at this time but which the petitioners testified they would be willing to do when his property became contiguous. McHenry CITG0 Quik Mart FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE NOW FEATURE A FULL SROCERYUIttj * GRADE A HOME STYLE BREAD 37c LARGE. ... MEDIUM... DOZEN DOZEN 1 LB. LOAF SIOP * SAVE! YI i TOMBSTONE PIZZA $1 $149 20 OZ. CHEESE $149 I PLUS MILK $166 HOMOGENIZED.. I ti\ » $157 $149 WORKED 1% YOGURTI IFLAVORS THIRST KING BATHROOM TISSUE mC 4 ROUS Quik Mart McHenry OPEN M0N THRU FRI 6-10 SAT & SUN 7-10 & 4502 W. RTE. 120 ALL ITEMS PLUS TAX PRICES GOOD FRI. THRU MON., FEB. 23-26 L Outstanding Musician Title Jeff Hansen of the West campus jazz band, right, accepts award from John Leighty, West musical director, after being selected as outstanding musician in the bassist category at the Jazzfest held at the University of Wisconsin>Whitewater, earlier this month. The band, which participated in the competition, received a split decision which qualified it for a second rating. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, in its discussion, had noted that the trend in this area is a commercial one. The zoning request of Thomas P. and Lois Mathews for amendment from "F" to "E-2" a plot of land in Greenwood township was approved after being held over in morning discussion. The land is intended for development. The Zonjng board of Appeals had recommended denial, but technicalities prompted the County board to reverse that recommendation. Approval was given to a Zoning and Planning report, accepting Zoning Enforcing Officer Glenn Peterson's recommendation to allow a trailer in an industrial area to be used by the owner as a hobby shop. The owner is William Walter, whose trailer is located in Ringwood. A resolution was passed, authorizing the chairman of the County board to appoint two additional members to the McHenry County Mental Health board. Approval was given to the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $9,000 for a feasibility study of computers services. TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR FOR MCHS RESIGNS (Continued from page 1) constructed by the class is expected to be completed bv April or May. Three bids for plumbing, kitchen cabinets and building materials were approved, with Creative Kitchen receiving the former and Hall & Eckert the lumber bid. Glaviano's Interiors was accepted to provide cabinets even though it was not the low bid. Dale observed that the quality of cabinets varies greatly and expressed his opinion that the cabinet design and construction of Glaviano was far superior to the others. The bid of Easy Way Products Co was accepted to provide the school bus seat retro-fit energy absorption system on some buses as a safety measure. The administration was given permission to file an application for extension of time to complete life safety requirements to both East and West campuses. The new ap­ plication requests extention until July 1 of 1980. In accord with the school code which requires the board to sell at public or private sale any personal property belonging to the district and not needed for school purposes, an okay was given for the sale of a Nu Arc Platemaker to Copy Express, Inc., Woodstock, for $150. Permission was given to Larry Lund for his daughter, Margo, a non-resident student, to enroll at West campus on a tuition basis for the 1979-80 school year. \ Following executive session, one East campus student was expelled for sounding the fire alarm. VOICE REVENUE SHARING APPEALS (Continued from page 1) operating budget is $120,000, reduced from $133,000. For four years th^ have been receiving declining amounts of funding from the Illinois Law En­ forcement commission. They now depend on the 708 Mental Health board and the United Way (which incidentally met only half of its goal this year). Kunzer pointed out that according to their statistics, the McHenry area is the major source of referrals for the Youth Service bureau. Ac­ cording to a formula, based on the equity of previous use, McHenry's share would be 19:!4 percent, he said. Stanek read a letter from Operation Headstart asking for $1,800 to assist with a new social worker's salary. Also needing funding, Stanek reminded the Council, are the mosquito abatement program, which spent $15,590 last year and the Rescue Squad. Last year $13,939 was allocated for mosquito control, City Clerk Barbara Gilpin recalled^ Open Liquor Charge Made Against Three Three McHenry men were cited for open liquor in a motor vehicle following an incident Tuesday evening. Sheriff's police reportedly observed an auto parked along Eastwood lane at 7:45 p.m. and stopped to investigate. While approaching the vehicle, two bottles of beer were thrown from the car. Inside, police found another bottle of beer. Howard Useman, 19, 2408 Country lane; James Weirich, 18, 1411 Fairview lane; and Leon Beaman, 18, 1304 East­ wood lane, were all issued tickets for open liquor in a motor vehicle. Deaths FRANKIE G. WHITE Frankie G. White, 44, of 7720 Deep Spring road, Wonder Lake, died Feb. 20 in St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin. Mrs. White was born Feb. 26, 1934, in West Virginia, the daughter of Jess and Bonnie (Hartley) Moore. She was married May 14, 1954, in West Virginia to Earl R. White, who survives. She also leaves three daughters, Mrs. Steve (Sherry) Weber of Richmond, Mrs. Brian (Gina) McCafferty of Wonder Lake and Sandra at home; two sons, Earl Ray, Jr., of Woodstock, and David at home; her father, Jess, of West Virginia and her mother, Bonnie, of Florida; five sisters, Mrs. Jewel Sand of Nettie, W. Va., Mrs. Johnna May Ward of Johuga Falls, Ohio, Mrs. Jeanette Ludwig of Flagsville, Ohio, Mrs. Sharon Wolmark of Buffalo, Ohio, and Mrs. Irene Lunde of Bradenton, Fla; four brothers, James and Elva of Canvas, W. Va., Vurl of Saratoga, Fla., and Herman of Florida; also three grand­ children. Two sons, Jimmie and Johnnie Dean, preceded her in death. The body rested at the Freund chapel, Wonder Lake, from 7 to 9 Wednesday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 Thursday. Friends also may call from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Nativity Lutheran church, where services will be con­ ducted by Pastor Roger H. Olson at 2. Burial will be in St. P a t r i c k ' s C o u n t r y s i d e cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wonder Lake Fire and Rescue squads. FREE IMMUNIZATIONS F r e e i m m u n i z a t i o n s f o r children in high school and under will be given Wednesday morning. Feb. 28, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in Room 102 of the New McHenry county courthouse located on Route 47 north of Woodstock. The shots are of­ fered by the McHenry County Board of Health with the en­ dorsement of the McHenry County Medical society. * * • « Fear is kin to both envy and a guilty con­ science. • » • • The trouble with most minds is that they're un- used. SEE BEFORE YCU BUY. THE NEW, MODERN KINETIGO WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEM •NO ELECTRICITY "METERED WATER •LESS SALT .SAVES MONEY FREE WATER TEST AND RENTAL RATES ON REQUEST CALL YOUR LOCAL WATER CONDITIONING DEALER: ' KINETICO 0runer TOM HUEMANN WATER CONDITIONING • 2103 W. CHURCH ST. - JOHNSBURG McHENRY, ILL. 345-3093 " LARGEST SERVICE DEPT. I* NORTHERN 1UIN0IS" I