Tuesday Evening Government Watching

6:00 p.m.—High School District 155 Board.

The Board will canvass the result of the recently held election and adjourn the "old" board. Three members were re-elected to the board in the most recent election. They include James Nelson, Barbara J. Slusin, and Karen K. Whitman.

The "new" board will elect officers for the next two years including Board President, Board Vice President and Secretary. Also the Board will officially recognize John Lutsch as Treasurer of the School District, an office to which he was appointed last June to serve through June 30, 2011.

An attorney is to be retained, the 2011-2012 Board of Education calendar will be established, and Board Committees will be established.

The Board may also hear committee reports; discuss any new business and information as needed before adjourning.

Reorganization of the newly elected board and the oaths of office will be issued to the three members elected, all incumbents. The board officers will be elected and a secretary, treasurer and attorney will be appointed.

6:30 p.m.— High School District 155 Board Strategic Planning Committee

Will meet in the Center for Education, One South Virginia Road, Crystal Lake to consider an update on District 155 Strategic Plan and handle employment matters a swell a collective negotiating matters in executive session.

7:00 p.m. – Planning and PR Committee of Crystal Lake Library Board.

The committee will meet in the Library Director's Office to consider needs assessments planning for the library which includes site visits and consider strategic planning for October.

7:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake City Council

Oaths of office will be administered to those recently elected to the Council for the next four years. Included are Mayor Aaron T. Shepley, Council members Ellen Brady Mueller, Cathy Ferguson and Brett Hopkins. All were re-elected to the Council in the April 5 Election.

A Medal of Valor Award is being given to Officer Kotlowski for his brave actions on February 19, 2010 in disarming a suspect in the parking lot of Kyoto Japanese Restaurant, 6320 Northwest Highway. Officer Kotlowski was the first officer to arrive in response to a report of a man with a gun and shots being fired.

Following Officers Kotlowski ability to pin the offender to the ground, he was able to pry a handgun from the hand of the offender.

The actions of Officer Kotlowski prevented more serious injury or death of the intended victim and other bystanders.

Also in connected with the Police Department, a swearing in of the newest Police Officer, Delmar Dade, will take place. Office Dated has been with the Department since January 3 and recently completed his academy training and currently engaged in his Field Training phase with the Police Department.

The Crystal Lake Water Ski Association is requesting permission to hold their annual Slalom Tournament Sunday August 14. That also includes a qualifier on Sunday, July 10. They are seeking a waiver of no-wake restrictions for those events.

The Lakeside Legacy Foundation Festival is scheduled for June 30 through Monday July 4 during late afternoon and night hours. The Foundation is seeking a Festival License as well as a Class 19 Temporary Liquor License.

Also, the Crystal Lake Women of Today are planning a children's decorated bike parade on Saturday, July 2 beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event was held last year.

McHenry County Department of Health is seeking a Unified Development Ordinance Sign Variation to install an Electronic Message Center Freestanding sign on the Department's property at 100 North Virginia Street.

The Department desires to add the electronic message center to display updated information in the event of a public health emergency as well as to promote County events and promotions.

D & J Guns is requesting a Temporary Use Permit to all a Special Promotion to hold a series of gun shows, including selling and trading of accessories and firearms, at the Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31 on Sunday, May 25, September 18, October 23, November 20 and December 18.

The Illinois State Police have granted conditional recognition. The dates desired for the event include Sundays, May 15, September 18, October 23, November 20, and December 18.

Various requirements must be met by the group including unobstructed exits, firearms inspection area separate from the main entry; an unloading barrel or bullet trip set up for clearing of all firearms entering the event; no parking signs from the City Police Department placed on both sides of Three Oaks Road from Route 31 to Sands Road and on Sands Road from Three Oaks Road to the northern Holiday Inn Property line.

The event must be staffed with either licensed private security, or by Crystal Lake police officers.

Two matters recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission are to receive consideration by the Council. One is for the Commission's recommendation to approve a requested variation for 19 E. Berkshire Drive. The property is planned for use as a resale store.

The second seeking Council approval is for a special use permit to allow a use merchandise store at 230 W. Virginia Street. This is in the Country Corners Shopping Center.

Sidewalk rehabilitation is to take place on Woodstock Street and Williams Street. This includes replacement of concrete and brick paver sidewalk areas on the west side of Williams Street between Brink Street and Woodstock Street; also on the south side of Woodstock Street between Williams Street and Grant Street. The areas are in various stages of disrepair.

The areas are to be compatible with the other recent improvements to the sidewalk in downtown area, including tree grates. The cost is $95,408 with the contract going to the lowest bidder, Copenhaver Construction, Inc., Gilberts.

For the City's Employees

The City budgets for Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services to be available to employees and dependents. Counseling may involved all forms of guidance, including but no limited to emotional, mental health, crisis management, stress management, financial, substance abuse, domestic violence, and grief/loss.

Four proposals were received in response to the City's request with Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, Chicago, being the lowest responsive and responsible proposer.

The firm is able to provide professionals, including local counselors who know the municipal environment and its particular demands to provide counseling, worklife resources, training and critical incident debriefing services for the City employees.

It's That Time of Year—Gypsy Moth Treatment

Since 2005 McHenry coordinated a Gypsy Moth Aerial Treatment Program for areas infested with Gypsy Moths. The City has participated in this program for the past five years.

This year the County discontinued their program for budgetary purposes, but has offered to continue technical support for jurisdictions who wish to conduct independent spraying programs.

In Crystal Lake, the number of infested acres has decreased from 440 in 2005 to 125 total acres to be treated at a cost of $38.50 per acre for a total price of $9,625.

The program will include two separate aerial applications of a naturally occurring bacteria used by gardeners as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. The anticipated first application could be as early as May 23 or soon after depending on the weather.