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TUESDAY, APRIL 14

11:00 a.m. -- McHenry County Zoning Hearing Officer-

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Two matters are to scheduled including a hearing on a requested variation to allow a detached garage to be located in the effective street yard on property located in McHenry Township listed as being owned by people named Talbot.

A second matter for property located in Nunda Township is slated to be heard regarding a request for a variationto allow a street setback of three feet instead of the required thirty feet along Russet Road. This variation along with a request to allow a height of twenty-four feet instead of the required maximum eighteen feet.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014

8:15 a.m. – Law and Justice Committee of McHenry County Board—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

A presentation is to be made to the Committee regarding Court Appointed Special Advocates for juveniles.

Two resolutions are to be considered by the Committee including

A resolution Supporting the Emergency Telephone System Board Purchase of Firehouse Software Solution

Also a resolution authorizing a contract with Mentis Technology for the Implementation, Maintenance and Use of aiSmartBench Solution, a Judicial User interface and Develop a Paper On Demand System for the 22^nd Judicial Circuit of McHenry County

FY 14-15 Budget reviews are also scheduled for:

1. Emergency Management Agency

2. Public Defender

3. Court Administration

4. Court Services

5. Coroner

10:00 a.m. – Liquor and License Committee of the McHenry County Board—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Two requests regarding Liquor License, Manager and/or Amusement License Requests are to be considered including

• A new Liquor License, Manager and/or Amusement License Requests from:
• Illinois District turner Camp – New Manager
• Diezel Girls, Inc. d/b/a The Gin Mill – change in ownership

Raffle Permit and Special Liquor License Requests to be considered include

• Niko’s Red Mill tavern – Class S Liquor License for event on August 24, 2014
• Plum Garden Restaurant, Inc. – Class S Liquor License for event on August 16, 2014
• Marengo Area Schools Education Foundation – raffle application
• St. Peter and Paul Church, raffle application

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THURSDAY MAY 1

8:30 a.m. – McHenry County Board Planning and Development Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

A status report on the County UDO is to b provided. Other related reports will also be presented.

1:30 p.m. – McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Discussion and approval of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance based on public comment is to be considered along with a motion to accept and recommend the UDO to the Planning and Development Committee

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23—

8:15 a.m. – McHenry County Board Community Development Block Grant –

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Committee is to consider two matters—

• CDBG 2014 Applicant Hearings
• CDBG-2014 Funding Round Recommendations – Action

1:30 p.m. – McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Board is to discuss and approve amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance based on public comment and recommend the Ordinance to the Planning and Development Committee.

5:00 p.m. –Joint meeting of Planning and Public Relations Committees of the Crystal Lake Board of Library Trustees

Meeting in the Library Director’s Office, at the Library.

7:00 p.m. – Valley Hi Operating Board—

Meeting in the Valley Hi Nursing Home, 2406 Hartland Road, Woodstock.

Matters to be considered include:

• Nurse Union Contract (Pre-County Board Approval)
• Valley Hi Administrator Succession Planning
• Resident vs. Non-Resident Rate Analysis
• National Nursing Home Week – proclaiming May 11 through May 17 – acknowledging the dedication, compassion and quality of care given by the staff at Valley Hi Nursing and Rehab

Four resolutions are to be considered including:

• Proclaiming May 11 through May 17 as National Nursing Home Week and Acknowledging the dedication, compassion and quality of care given by the staff at Valley Hi Nursing and Rehab
• Resolution authorizing Valley Hi Nursing Home to enter into a contract with Robinson Engineering for water and Wastewater operations and testing.
• Resolution authorizing Valley Hi to enter into a contact with Professional Medical Supply for gloves
• Resolution authorizing Valley Hi to enter into a contract with Advacare for Oxygen Services, Equipment and Rental Supplies
• Resolution authorizing Valley Hi to enter into a contract with McKesson Medical Supply for medical, personal, and incontinent supplies.

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MONDAY APRIL 14

8:30 a.m. – McHenry County Board Management Services Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Two presentations are scheduled for the committee regarding McHenry County Internet Fiber Expansion Plan and Introduction to proposed changes to the Purchasing Ordinance.

A resolution approving the Pace Advertising Transit Shelter Agreement is one of three new business matters for consideration.

The other two include State’s Attorney’s Office Space Requests and Community Garden for Juvenile Probation

Old business includes consideration of appointments to the McHenry County Ethics Commission.

10:00 a.m. – McHenry County Liquor and License Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Several matters regarding liquor licenses are to be considered including:

• The Gin Mill, new liquor license
• Alden Grocery – new manager application
• Renewal of 2014/2015 liquor licenses and amusement licenses 
• Seven requests for raffle permit and special liquor license are to be considered including
• Harvard Sportsman’s Club – Special Class “F” Liquor License
• It’s All About Kids, Inc. – Raffle Application
• Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc, - Raffle Application
• Cary-Grove Rotary Club – Raffle Application
• McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce – Raffle Application
• Island Lake Lions Club – Raffle Application
• Northern Illinois Fire Museum – Raffle Application

4:00 p.m. – McHenry County Mental Health Board—

Meeting in the Mental Health Board facility, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake.

The Board is to consider eight funding allocation requests including

Options and Advocacy – Developmental Disability Request

Special Education District of McHenry County – Developmental Disability Request

Pioneer Center –Four developmental Disability Requests and one Substance Abuse Request

Transitional Living Services (TLS Veterans – Substance Abuse Request.

Old business includes discussion and action regarding psychiatric needs.

An executive session is slated regarding discussion and evaluation of a candidate for the executive director position.

6:00 p.m. – Planning and Public Relations Committees of Crystal Lake Library Board of Trustees.

Meeting in the Library Director’s Office. There will be a joint meeting of the Planning and Public Relations Committees of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Library Director’s Office. 

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TUESDAY APRIL 8—

7:45 a.m. – McHenry County Mental Health Board Search Committee—

Meeting in the Main Floor Conference room of the Mental Health Board facility, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake.

The Committee is meeting in executive session regarding interviewing of candidates for the position of executive director and making a decision for a recommendation to the board regarding same.

8:30 a.m. – Joint meeting—McHenry County Board Finance and Audit Committee with the Human Resources Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The committees will be provided with a presentation regarding the Employee Healthcare Program, followed by several resolutions for committee action including

• Authorizing Defined Part-Time position hours for Valley Hi Nursing Home
• Authorizing Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois as the Provider of Administrative Services, a new PPO Plan and High Deductible Plan/Health Savings Account, a 5% increase in the PPO, HMO and Dental Premiums and Entering into a Contract with Employee Benefits Corporation for Providing Third Party Administrative Services for the HAS Program
• Authorizing entering into a contract with Interactive Health Solutions, Inc. To provide Services for the McHenry County Wellness Program.

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MONDAY MARCH 10—

8:30 A.M. – McHenry County Board Management Services Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Committee will be interviewing two individuals—Lynn Ryan and Scott Hartman--for recommendation to the County Board for two, two-year terms on the McHenry County Ethics Commission.

Also being presented for Committee consideration is a resolution appropriating funds for Cartegraph Software license renewal and maintenance for Fiscal Year 2014.

Another resolution being presented is to authorize the County to enter into a contract with Nicor Enerchange for the purchase of natural gas for county facilities.

A discussion is to be held regarding County Administrator Evaluation Process.

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Friday February 21—

8:15 a.m. – McHenry County Senior Services Grant Commission—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

A presentation by the Implementation Task Force on MC Ride Program and issues regarding Senior Transportation is slated to be made to the Commission members.

Also, the Commission is to review Program Year 2013 accomplishments and discuss the balance of Program year 2013 funds.

A review of the proposed Senior Service Grant Commission Logo is also scheduled.

4:00 p.m. –McHenry County Mental Health Board Special Meeting—

The first of a two-day Special board planning meetings, meeting in the Main Floor Conference Room of the Mental Health Board facility, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake.

Included in the planned meetings is the review of S.W.O.T. analysis. This involves Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

Also being considered is the mission statement, vision statement and the goals, timelines and strategies for the organization.

The planning session will continue for a second day on Saturday at the same time and same location.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20--

700 a.m. – McHenry County Mental Health Board Search Committee--

Meeting in the Mental Health Board Room, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake.

An executive session is scheduled to consider the qualifications and/or evaluating candidates for the position of executive director.

Any other business, old and new, will also be considered.

8:30 a.m. – McHenry County Board Planning and Development Committee

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Committee is to consider a resolution authorizing the Program Year 2013 HOME Investment partnership Program Allocations.

Also, continued discussion of a Building and Zoning Violation Policy is slated for consideration.

Also review and provide direction regarding the Endangered Species Consultation Policy for the Department of Planning and Development.

A resolution authorizing the Department of Planning and Development to initiate Legal Action for the demolition of a structure located at 7509 Oak Street, Wonder Lake.

Review of Department of Planning and Development Annual Report is also slated for review by the committee.

7:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake Park Board –

Meeting in the Park District offices, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.

Approval is being requested for the annexation of property located at 8917 Ackman Road, Lake-in-the Hills.

The Board is also requested to authorize staff to execute an agreement with Organizational Research Forum, Inc. to conduct a compensation study for a cost of $59,400 with $10,000 being expensed from the 2013 -2014 budget and the remaining $49,400 being placed in the 2014-2015 budget.

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12-

8:15 a.m. – McHenry County Public Health and Human Services Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The committee is to interview four interested individuals to be named for a four-year term on the McHenry County Mental Health Board, including: Robin Perry, Samuel Melei, Carlos Acosta and Phillip Bartman. One person is to be recommended for the County Board to make the final appointment for a four-year term to expire January 2018

Six resolutions are to be considered by the committee including acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant for the McHenry County Workforce Network including:

• Authorizing a contract with Visions of Video for the Purchase of Televisions for Valley Hi Nursing Home
• Authorizing a contract with Bowden Family Dairy for Supplying Valley I Nursing Home with eggs and dairy products
• Authorizing a contract for food and other related items with Gordon Food Services of Grand Rapids, Michigan for Valley Hi Nursing Home
• Authorizing the continued appointment of Gilbert Egekeze, M.D. as Medical Director for Valley Hi Nursing Home.

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11—

8:15a.m. – McHenry County Human Resources Committee

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

In addition to considering the authorization of the reclassification of an administrative position, the committee is to discuss proposed wellness and health insurance changes.

9; 30 a.m.—McHenry County Finance and Audit Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The committee is to consider resolutions:

• Providing for software for Sheriff’s office, extending a lease contract for the Sheriff’s Starcom Radio System, appropriating funds for emergency purchase of road salt;
• Authorizing applications for and execution of a Grant Agreement for the McRide Transit Service under the RTA
• Authorizing an emergency appropriation in the Planning and Development Fiscal Year 2014 Budget

Several resolutions for Valley Hi Nursing Home to provide:

• For purchase of cleaning materials and housekeeping supplies
• Contract with Bowden Family Dairy for supply of eggs and dairy products
• Contract with Gordon Food Services of Grand Raids, Michigan for food and related items for Valley Hi;
• Authorizing the continued appointment of Gilbert Egekeze, M.D. as medical director for Valley Hi Nursing Home.
• Authorizing acceptance of an emergency appropriation to the Workforce Network FY 2014 budget.
• Authorize a contract with American Legal Publishing Corporation to provide codification services for the County
• Authorize the reclassification of a position of Office Assistant I to Administrative Specialist I in the County Administration Personnel Roster.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 12—

9:00 a.m. – McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness—

Meeting in the Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The committee has a full agenda of items to consider regarding homelessness and how to help those in need of assistance, and how the community is responding, 

Government At Work

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12—

8:00 a.m. – McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness

Meeting in the Planning and Development Conference Room, McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Ranking Committee is meeting.

8:15 a.m. – McHenry County Board Human Resources Committee –

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

A presentation is planned regarding the Wellness Program.

Other business to be handled includes:

Resolution authorizing the reclassification in the Court Administration Department Roaster of a position from Court Administration Specialist to a Specialty Court Case Manager

A resolution to accept “We Choose Health” grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health.  This is to maintain one full time and two part-time positions in the Health Department Roster and to authorize an adjustment to the Health Department Fiscal Year 2014 Budget.

A resolution authorizing Workers’ Compensation Claim Settlement

9:00 a.m. – McHenry County Board Finance and Audit Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Committee has12 resolutions for consideration including:

• Resolution Authorizing Monthly Transactions for the Delinquent Tax Program
• Resolution Authorizing Monthly Transactions for the Delinquent Tax Program
• Resolution Authorizing the Reclassification of Position 42-0017-12 from a Court Administration Specialist (Grade 4N) to a Specialty Court Case Manager (Grade 6N) in the Court Administration Departmental Roster
• Resolution Authorizing a Three Year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Resolution Authorizing  the Purchase of Single-Function Printers, a Sixty Month Multi-Function Peripheral Lease, and a Sixty Month Managed Print Services Contract with Stan's Office Technologies
• Resolution Authorizing Entering Into A Revenue Sharing Agreement for Commissary Services  With Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
• Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Remaining Funds from the Dissolved McHenry County Film Library and a Budget Adjustment to the Regional Office of Education Fiscal Year 2014 Preliminary Budget
• Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Vehicle for the McHenry County Regional Office of Education
• Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance of A Drug Free Communities Grant Award in the amount of $625,000 and an Adjustment to the Regional Superintendent of Schools  Fiscal Year 2014  Budget Prior  County Board Approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
• Resolution to Accept the "We Choose Health" Grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health, to Maintain One Full-Time and Two Part-Time Positions in the Health Department Roster, and to Authorize an Adjustment to the Health Department Fiscal Year 2014 Proposed Budget
• Resolution Authorizing Approval of the County of McHenry's Property and Casualty Insurance Program for FY 2013-2014
• Resolution Authorizing Workers' Compensation Claim Settlement No. 12-3200-15

6:00 p.m. – McHenry County College Board Committee of The Whole-

Meeting in the Board Room, McHenry County College, 8900 U S Highway 14, Crystal Lake.

The Board will be taking a tour of the Fitness Center before engaging in other College business.

Matters for Board discussion include:

• IDOT right of way is to be discussed with College President Dr. Vicky Smith.
• Feasibility Study for Health and Sciences Education Building – Discuss Kind of Space (30 minutes)
• Discussion on Issuing Debt, Ms. Cynthia Kisser, Trustee, (10 minutes)
• Presentation on Purchasing and Bidding Process at MCC, Ms. Jennifer Jones, Director of Business Services,
• Explanation on Hiring Affected Annuitants, Dr. Tony Miksa, Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs
• Discussion on Whether to Re-Establish the Finance and Negotiations Committee  Information on Tuition and Fees, Dr. Tony Miksa, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Mr.Bob Tenuta, Chief Financial Officer
• Update on Custodial Outsourcing, Dr. Vicky Smith, President

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MONDAY OCTOBER 28

8:30 a.m. – McHenry County Board Management Services Committee—

Meeting in County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

A presentation is scheduled regarding Agenda Management.

A resolution regarding setting the 2014 Meeting Dates for the McHenry County Board is to be amended.

Resolutions being presented for approval include:

• County’s Property and Casualty Insurance Program for FY 2013-2014
• Authorizing a worker’s Compensation Claim settlement
• Authorizing a Three Year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Authorizing the Purchase of Single-Function Printers, a Sixty Month Multi-Function Lease and Sixty month managed print services contract with Stan’s Office Technologies.
• Authorizing a contract with WOLD Architects/Engineers for development of a five-year deferred maintenance capital plan

Discussions are to be held regarding Buy America, County Board Rules and rescheduling of Veteran’s Day Meeting

7:00 p.m. – McHenry County Board of Health—

Meeting in the Department of Health facility, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Minutes from previous meeting along with 13 different reports are presented for approval.

Five new contracts are presented for approval including:

• U of I College of Medicine of Rockford
• Family Alliance, Inc. - Point of Dispensing
• In Person Counselor - Bianca Cervantes
• In Person Counselor - Lyn Orphal
• In-Person Counselor - Mariana Gonzalez

New Business includes:

• 2014 Board of Health Meeting Dates
• FY 2014 Health Department Budget

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 22—

8:30 a.m. – McHenry County Board Finance and Audit Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Ten resolutions are being presented the committee for consideration, all authorizing appropriations, acceptance of modified grants, entry into a contractual agreement for engineering services, and authorizing approval of a contract with the Ferguson Group, LLC for continuation of Providing Federal Legislative Consultant Services for the County.

9:30 a.m. – McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals Voting Meeting

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

A voting meeting is scheduled to consider the following:

Krafcisin, Seneca Township –reclassification from A-1 Agriculture district to A-2 Agriculture District with a Variation to allow a road frontage of 160 feet instead of the required 250 feet.

Conserv FS/Origer Trust, Riley Township –Request for A1/A1C –A1CV. An amendment to conditional use permits to allow the expansion of Conserv’s fertilizer production, storage and sales facilities which amendment would include additional acreage as described for parcel 2. Also being requested is an additional 25 years and a variation to allow a gravel parking area.

AmCom Bank/Vieyra/Mojica - Hartland Twp – Requested is a reclassification from B-2 Liquor Business District to the B-1 Neighborhood Business District with a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor entertainment.

4:30 p.m. – McHenry County Mental Health Board Ethics and Compliance--

Meeting in the Main Floor Conference Room, Mental Health Board facility, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake.

A presentation of the Annual Compliance Report by Cathy Garrey is to be presented.

Discussion is slated regarding the Commission On Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

A follow-up on TAG’s audit and reconciliation and the next steps is also to be discussed.

6:00 p.m. – McHenry County Mental Health Board Regular Meeting --

Meeting in the Main Floor Conference Room, Mental Health Board facility, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake.

In addition to routine matters, the Board is to consider 20 funding contracts for the Fiscal Year 2014 and officers for the coming year are also to be considered.

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MONDAY OCTOBER 21

8:30 a.m. – McHenry County Natural and Environmental Resources

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

New business calls for adoption of a resolution adopting the Five-Year Update of McHenry County’s Solid Waste Management Plan.

Another resolution is being presented authorizing the entry into a contractual agreement with Engineering Resources Associates, Inc. to provide expedited and supplemental stormwater review services. Also to approve a line item transfer within the Planning and Development Fiscal Year 2013 Budget.

Several items are to be discussed including a draft ordinance regulating discharge of firearms; salt storage; and driveway sealcoating.

Discussion is slated for two matters: Nuisance Ordinance and Proposed Noise Pollution Ordinance.

6:00 p.m. – Crystal Lake School District 47 Board—

Meeting in the Glacier Ridge School, 1120 Village Road, Crystal Lake.

The first part of the meeting is in executive session and will be open to the public at 7:00 p.m.

In addition to handling minutes of prior meetings, the Board also provides an opportunity for citizens to provide their input to the Board.

An ISAT (Illinois Standard Achievement Test) report is to be provided the Board

Other matters to be handled by the Board for discussion or approval include:

Review of funds and approval of payrolls and other related expenditures; approval of District Surplus assets; personnel report, insurance renewal, first reading of portions of the policy document. Approval of insurance renewal, and first reading of the portions of the District Policy.

7:00 p.m.—Grafton Township Board Meeting-

Meeting in the Grafton Township Offices, 10109 Vine Street, Huntley.

A discussion is slated regarding the final payment to the Grafton Township Road District to complete the re-purchase of real property lots 1 and 2 and transfer the deeds of the real property to Grafton Township.

Discussion and possible action to make final payment to the Grafton Township Road District to complete the purchase of lots 1 and 2 and transfer the deeds of that property to the Grafton Township.

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 10—

8:30 a.m. – McHenry County Board Legislative Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

A federal legislative update is to be provided by Trent Lehman, of Ferguson Group, via telephone.

A resolution authorizing entering into an agreement with the Ferguson Group for continuation of providing federal legislative consultant services for the county. The agreement provides for extending the services for an additional two years at a cost not to exceed $82,008 for fiscal year 2014 and an option to renew the contract for an additional two years for an inflator factor not to exceed 6% per fiscal year.

9:00 a.m. – McHenry County Board Continuum of Care Committee—

Meeting in Conference Room C, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

9:30 a.m. – McHenry County Natural and Environmental Resources Committee-

Meeting in County Board Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The nomination of a chairman and vice chairman is the first order of business. An overview of better SMO process and subcommittee responsibilities will be discussed and a review of the phase 1 report along with direction to be provided.

1:30 p.m. – McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

A hearing is scheduled before the Board regarding the Pieper Trust, located in Hartland and Alden Townships. The request is for Conditional Use Permit on the A1 zoned property to allow a bed and breakfast and a sign to be located at the property and allow a gravel parking area and a 10-foot wide driveway instead of the required 24 foot width requirement.

7:00 p.m. Crystal Lake Public Library Finance Committee—

Meeting in the Library Director’s Office of the Public Library,

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2013

9:00 a.m. – McHenry County Board—

Meeting in the County Board Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Two special presentations are slated including

• Art Work Presentation
• Comprehensive annual Financial Report for the County

Appointments to the County Board of Health and the Mental Health Board are being presented for Board approval

Recommendations for approval from the Finance and Audit Committee include:

• Resolution authorizing the purchase of two portable changeable message boards for the McHenry County Division of Transportation
• Resolution Authorizing the Reclassification of an administrative specialist position to administrative Specialist III, and from a part-time status to a full-time status in the Workforce Network Board Department.
• Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the Recorder’s Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budget to purchase Tax Transfer Stamps.
• Resolution to Approve Appointment of Members to an Expanded Board of Review for Assessment Year 2013
• Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of a Contract with Carasoft Technology Corporation for Agenda Management/Webstreaming Services
• Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Sequris Group for Check Point Firewall Maintenance and Support Renewal
• Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Rooftop Chillers for the McHenry County Jail and Courthouse and an Emergency Appropriation to the Non-Departmental Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
• Resolution Setting the 2014 Meeting Dates for the McHenry County Board
• For Public Health and Human Services
• Resolution Adopting the Senior Services Grant Fund Allocations for Program Year 2014
• For Transportation -Resolution Accepting Culvert Materials and Appropriating Funds
• Resolution Approving Right-Of-Way Land Acquisition Management Services Amendment and Appropriating Funds for the Johnsburg Road Project.

 7:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake City Council

Meeting in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 West Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.

Several items are on the consent agenda including:

• Justin Schroeder Memorial Foundation Class 16 Temporary Liquor License request.
• Knights of Columbus Council #10678 Class 16 Temporary Liquor License request.
• Festival of Lights Parade and Parking Restrictions request.

Other preparation for the Christmas Holiday include:

A temporary use permit is requested by Timeless Holiday, 740 McArdle Drive, Unit A to display artificial pre-lit Christmas trees.

Other requests before the Council include:

• McHenry County Gun Show/Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31 – Temporary Use Permit is requested to hold a series of gun shows.
• 1335 Knollwood Circle – Simplified Residential Variation to allow a 6-foot tall fence in a yard abutting a street.
• Signature Auto Group, 970 Pyott Road – Special Use Permit and Use Variation Amendment for an Automobile Dealer and Other Motor Vehicle Dealer in the M Manufacturing zoning district.
• 1089 North Shore Drive – Variations to allow a detached accessory structure to be located on a lot without a principal structure and to allow a 6-foot tall fence in the street side yard.
• 186 Regal Drive – Variation to allow a deck and gazebo to encroach 10 feet into the required 20-foot rear yard setback.
• Crystal Court Shopping Center – Final Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow changes to the free-standing sign. 
• Texas Roadhouse, 835 COG Circle – Final Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow elevation and signage changes.
• Bid award and resolution authorizing execution of an agreement for the  purchase of a Hydraulic Knuckle Boom Log Loader.
• Bid award and resolution authorizing execution of an agreement for the provision of Liquid Anti-Icing &  De-Icing Chemicals.
• Bid award and resolution authorizing execution of an agreement for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Parkway Tree Planting Program.
• Pathway Court Parking Ordinance.
• Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the North Central Narcotics Task Force.
• Ordinance approving a variation of Chapter 150 of the City Code to allow for the landing of a tethered hot air balloon.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 23—

8:00 a.m. – McHenry County Senior Service Grant Commission—

Meeting in the  County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building. 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Commission is to review applications and requests for proposals for Fiscal Year 2014 Programs, deliberating and approving recommendations for the Public Health and Human Services Committee for Senior Services Grant Allocations for FY2014

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 15—

8:30 a.m. – Joint Meeting of McHenry County Board Planning and Development Committee and Natural and Environmental Resources Committees—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock to review  the Planning and Development Department Budget.

9:30 a.m. – McHenry County Board Natural and Environmental Resource Committee—

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock

The Committee is to discuss a nuisance ordinance and appointment of three Natural & Environmental Resources Committee representatives to the Stormwater Ordinance Rewrite Committee

Also to be considered are any reports from:

•  McHenry County Conservation District
•  Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Agricultural Conservation Easement Farmland Protection Commission
• Northwest Water Planning Alliance
• Watershed Updates
• Stormwater Updates
• Solid Waste
• Environmental Health Advisory Committee

7:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake Park District Board

Meeting in the Park District Offices, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.

The Board is to consider a number of requests for use of parks for fundraising events including:

• Chicago Area Orienteering Club Event Request to host their Night Orienteering Meet at Veteran Acres Park on Saturday, August 17
• Andrea Lynn Fundraiser Event Request to host its fourth annual 5K Run/Walk at Lippold Park on Sunday, October 13
• Crystal Lake Teen Center Fundraiser Request to host an Octoberfest Fundraiser at Main Beach on Saturday, September 14.
• American Heart Association Midwest Chapter Fundraiser Request to host their 2013 American Heart Association 5K Run/Walk “Rock the Beat” at Lippold Park on Sunday, October 15.
• Lakeside Legacy Arts in the Park request to use the triangle parking lot for overflow parking during the 2013 Run and Roll for the Dole on Sunday, October 6