Government At Work

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19

 8:15 a.m. – Transportation Committee of McHenry County Board –

Meeting in the Division of Transportation Main Conference Room, 1611 Nelson Road, Woodstock.

Included on the agenda:

2040 Long Range Transportation Plan

A presentation is being made regarding the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan.

Vacating Portion of McHenry Avenue Road

A resolution is being presented regarding the vacating of a portion of McHenry Avenue Road which is no longer used. This portion was realigned and relocated in 1969 further west and then relocated still further west to the current location and renamed Randall road.

Miller Road Project

A resolution is being presented approving the acquisition of Right-of-Way for the Miller Road Project. This involves Eminent Domain proceedings. This is necessitated by the need to improve Miller Road between Illinois Route 31 and River Road in McHenry City and Township.

2012 to 2016 Highway Improvement Plan

This plan, once approved by the County Board, is to be posted on the Division of Transportation Website. This is a planning document and a guide for future improvements. It is also subject to change where and when necessary.

Adopt A Highway Agreements

Several groups are seeking approval of adopt a highway agreements. A group In Loving Memory of Shannon McCarty will remove trash from Virginia Road from US 14 to Pyott Road.

The GFWC Marengo Woman’s Club is planning to clean up on Kishwaukee Valley Road from McKinstry Road to Dimmel Road.

Spring Grove Firefighter’s Association will work at cleaning up Wilmot Road from IL 174 to State Line.

High School District 155 Board

5:30 p.m. –Board Policy Committee

Meeting in the Center For Education, One South Virginia Road, Crystal Lake.

The agenda for this meeting calls for discussion items including the 2012-2013 calendar, 6220 Investment of School District Funds; and Facility contribution policy discussion.

6:30 p.m. – Buildings & Grounds Committee

Meeting in the center for Education, One South Virginia Road, Crystal Lake

The agenda for this committee calls for consideration of the Prairie Ridge Football Scoreboard, the Crystal Lake Central Chiller Award, Pavement Evaluation Improvement Study Summary, Capital Projects, Cary-Grove Auditorium, as well as any other matters to come before the committee.

7:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission-

Meeting in the Crystal Lake City Hall, 100 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake

LSSI -15 acres off Commonwealth –

A public meeting is scheduled and a motion is requested to set a public hearing date on February 1 for this Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) project.

The development planned is to serve elderly who meet HUD age and income eligibility requirements. The facility would include 59 one-bedroom apartments along with a “managers” apartment.

Occupancy is limited to the elderly 62 years of age or older, two persons, one of whom is 62 or odder; an elderly family and another person who is determined, based upon a licensed health care professional certification, to be essential to an applicant/residents’ ability to remain in the apartment.

Family income must be at or below 50% of the median income for the area. This figure changes annually, but currently is $26,300 per year for one person and $30,500 for two people. Rent is based upon 30% of a person’s adjusted income

This facility is to be funded under the HUD 202 PRAC capital advance grant, which LSSI has already received. The capital advance grant is for approximately $9.5 million.

The average age if incoming residents is about 76+ years of age. This housing is to service seniors who are in need of low income housing. Management will address the needs of the seniors for supportive services.

Comprehensive Land Use Plan Text and Map

A public hearing is slated on this plan. The petition was continued from the December 7 Commission meeting and an update of text and map is scheduled to be presented.