McHenry council approves two Veterans Park event permits and annual appointments; acknowledges alderman’s property interest
May 12, 2026 | Mchenry, McHenry County, Illinois
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McHenry — The city council on Thursday approved two special-use permits for weekly events at Veterans Park and voted to adopt the slate of annual appointments to boards and commissions. The council also formally acknowledged Alderman Miller’s ownership interest in property within the proposed Richmond Road TIF and recorded her recusal from related discussion.
The council approved a permit for Lighthouse Wines to operate at Veterans Park on Thursdays from May 14 through Sept. 3, 2026, with hours listed and staff confirming the vendor-only status of the operation; the roll call recorded five votes in favor and one opposed (Alderman Behney). The council separately approved a permit for 3 Queens to hold weekly events on the same dates with an open-container allowance for the park; the measure passed 5–1 with Alderman Bassi voting no, citing concerns about open containers near playground equipment.
On the appointments item, a motion to approve the annual slate of boards and commissions passed with unanimous support of present voting members.
On the ownership-disclosure item, the council acknowledged Alderman Miller’s ownership interest in property described in the agenda (1506 North Richmond Road and two adjacent parcels, pin numbers listed). Miller disclosed the interest and removed herself from discussion and voting on Richmond Road matters; the council thanked her for following the conflict-of-interest process. The acknowledgement passed with Miller recorded as abstaining.
Votes at a glance: Lighthouse Wines permit — approved 5–1 (Yes: Miller, Bassi, Glab, Doherty, Cook; No: Behney). 3 Queens permit (open container) — approved 5–1 (Yes: Doherty, Bainie, Glab, Cook, Miller; No: Bassi). Annual appointments — approved (unanimous of present voters). Acknowledgement of Miller interest — passed with Miller abstaining.
Next steps: Staff will finalize permit paperwork and notify Parks staff of approved event dates; the ownership acknowledgement will be recorded in the minutes and staff will ensure Miller is not present for Richmond Road TIF deliberations.
The council approved a permit for Lighthouse Wines to operate at Veterans Park on Thursdays from May 14 through Sept. 3, 2026, with hours listed and staff confirming the vendor-only status of the operation; the roll call recorded five votes in favor and one opposed (Alderman Behney). The council separately approved a permit for 3 Queens to hold weekly events on the same dates with an open-container allowance for the park; the measure passed 5–1 with Alderman Bassi voting no, citing concerns about open containers near playground equipment.
On the appointments item, a motion to approve the annual slate of boards and commissions passed with unanimous support of present voting members.
On the ownership-disclosure item, the council acknowledged Alderman Miller’s ownership interest in property described in the agenda (1506 North Richmond Road and two adjacent parcels, pin numbers listed). Miller disclosed the interest and removed herself from discussion and voting on Richmond Road matters; the council thanked her for following the conflict-of-interest process. The acknowledgement passed with Miller recorded as abstaining.
Votes at a glance: Lighthouse Wines permit — approved 5–1 (Yes: Miller, Bassi, Glab, Doherty, Cook; No: Behney). 3 Queens permit (open container) — approved 5–1 (Yes: Doherty, Bainie, Glab, Cook, Miller; No: Bassi). Annual appointments — approved (unanimous of present voters). Acknowledgement of Miller interest — passed with Miller abstaining.
Next steps: Staff will finalize permit paperwork and notify Parks staff of approved event dates; the ownership acknowledgement will be recorded in the minutes and staff will ensure Miller is not present for Richmond Road TIF deliberations.
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