City Council Minutes 1999 04-22-99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY
OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE KENDALL COUNTY
BOARD ROOM, 111 W. FOX ST., YORKVILLE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999.
Mayor Bob Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Ward I Spang Absent
Sticka Present
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Absent
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Spears Present
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Johnson welcomed those present and asked them to introduce themselves and to
enter their name on the attendance sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee Monday, May 17, 1999, 6:30 P.M.
City of Yorkville Conference Room
111 W. Fox Street - Suite 3
Economic Development Committee Tuesday, May 18, 1999, 6:30 P.M.
City of Yorkville Conference Room
111 W. Fox Street - Suite 3
Public Safety Committee Monday, April 26, 1999, 6:30 P.M.
City of Yorkville Conference Room
111 W. Fox Street - Suite 3
Administration Committee Tuesday, April 27, 1999, 7:00 P.M.
Yorkville High School Library Conference Room
SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Johnson performed the swearing in of the newly elected officials.
Aldermen Elect Burton Callmer- Ward 1, Valerie Burd -Ward 2, and Rose Ann Spears -
Ward 4 were sworn in together. Alderman Elect Michael Anderson was not present at the
meeting and will be sworn in at a later time. City Treasurer Elect Robert J. Allen was
sworn in second. Mayor Elect Arthur F. Prochaska, Jr. was sworn in last..
Mayor Prochaska's children presented him with a gavel.
Mayor Prochaska said a few words. He expressed his appreciation to Alderman Spang,
Treasurer Richard Scheffrahn, and to Bob Johnson for their duty and loyalty to the
Community. He invited all three of them to the next City Council meeting where a more
appropriate presentation of their services will be made.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council - April 22, 1999 - Page 2
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Hary Knell - Game Farm Road stated he has lived on Game Farm Road for about 24
years. He said they took a poll of the residents from Route 34 to Benton. He read the poll
taken into the record and asked it to be included in the minutes. (See attached).
Mr. Knell then read a letter from Ruth Ann McCoy into the record. (See attached).
Alderman Sticka stated the addition of the City Government Building would only add a very
small amount of traffic. He said there are approximately 400 cars a day entering the area
now and the new city building would only add about another 10 or 15 cars a day. He said
he was sure the Police Chief would like to know if the police are exceeding the speed limit
in that area. He said having a police station close to the schools and the government
buildings would be a good idea. He said if traffic is a concern he was sure the city could
management it.
Alderman Spears stated she was skeptical to have all those buildings in one place with all
the terrorism going on.
Mayor Prochaska stated the new city building is currently out for bid. He said the City
Council voted to put it out for bid at the Game Farm Road location. He said in a week the
bids will come in and at that time the bids will be tallied and they will come to the next
Committee of the Whole to be discussed and the City Council will vote on whether to
accept the bids. He said as far as he is concerned there is no discussion on moving the
building to a different location until the Council votes on the bids.
PUBLIC HEARING
No public hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/SIGN REVIEW BOARD
No report.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of April 8, 1999 as presented; seconded by Alderman Sowinski.
Approved by viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the bill list dated April 22, 1999 in the
amount of $226,954.48 (vendor), $66,830.29 (payroll), for a total disbursements of
$293,784.77: seconded by Alderman Kot.
Approved by roll call vote.
Sowinski aye Sticka aye
Callmer aye Kot aye
Spears aye Burd aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council -April 22, 1999 - Page 3
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska reminded everyone of the city golf outing. He said there are still
openings for foursomes. He said we are still looking for sponsors for door prizes.
Mayor Prochaska stated the trades show is May 7th and 8th. He said the City has a booth
and we will be presenting some of the park information and also Dare information. He
stated it would be nice if the Alderman and elected officials could spend some time in the
booth. He said the times are May 7th 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and May 8th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
He said if anyone was available to help to get a hold of Jim Nanninga or Holly Baker.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
City Treasurer Allen gave the Treasurers Report for the Month of March 1999.
Balance: $1,142,165.68
Revenue: $604,528.12
Expense: $771,724.10
Total Balance: $974,969.70
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to accept the Treasurers Report for the Month
of March 1999 as presented; seconded by Alderman Burd.
Approved by viva voce vote.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR 'S REPORT
No report.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
No report.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Spears passed out the Intergovernmental Ad-Hoc Metra Committee meeting
notes of April 20, 1999 for everyone to go over.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council -April 22, 1999 - Page 4
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
OFFICE LEASE WITH KENDALL COUNTY
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an annual lease extension with Kendall County for the City Administration Offices at 111
W. Fox Street effective May 1, 1999 at a rate of$1,500.00 per month with a provision for
the City of Yorkville to terminate said lease with a 60 day notice; seconded by Alderman
Sowinski.
Approved by roll call vote.
Sticka aye Callmer aye
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: Q
(RESOLUTION 99-10) FIXED ASSET APPRAISAL
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to award a contract with Industrial Appraisal
Company as the lowest responsible bidder for the City's Fixed Asset Appraisal in the
amount of$4,060.00 as recommended by the City Treasurer and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the same on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by
Alderman Sowinski.
Approved by roll call vote.
Sticka aye Callmer aye
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m.; seconded
by Alderman Spears.
Approved by roll call vote.
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Prochaska aye Callmer aye
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
By:
Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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April 19, 1999
TO THE YORKVILLE CITY COUNCIL:
WE LIVE ON GAME FARM RD AND SOMANAUK STREET AND WANT TO COMMENT
ON PERMANENTLY LOCATING THE POLICE AND CITY ADMIN BUILDING ON THE PROPOSED
GAME FARM SITE. POLICE CARS ARE NOW DISPATCHED FROM THE TEMPORARY
STATION AND TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE'POSTED SPEEDS ON A NARROW ROAD THAT
HAS A SIDEWALK CLOSE TO THE BERM AND PASSES THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA..
IF THE CITY BUILDING IS ADDED IN THE MIDST OF THE HIGH SCHOO1.(MIDDLE SCHOOL
CAMPUS AND ATHLETIC AREA, IT WOULD COMPOUND POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS.
WE ASK THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A SITE ON A MAIN ARTERY IN A LESS-CONGESTED,
NON- RESIDENTIAL AREA.
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April 19, 1999
TO THE YORKVILLE CITY COUNCIL:
WE LIVE ON GAME FARM RD AND SOMANAUK STREET AND WANT TO COMMENT
ON PERMANENTLY LOCATING THE POLICE AND CITY ADMIN BUj,LBiNG ON THE PROPOSED
GAME FARIATFE. POLICE CARS ARE NOW DISPATCHED FROM THETEMPORARY
STATION AND TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE POSTED SPEEDS ON A NARROW ROAD THAT
HAS A SIDEWALK CLOSE TO THE BERM AND PASSES THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA..
IF THE CITY BUILDING IS ADDED IN THE MIDST OF THE HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL
CAMPUS AND ATHLETIC AREA, IT WOULD COMPOUND POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS.
WE ASK THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A SITE ON A MAIN ARTERY IN A LESS-CONGESTED,
NON- RESIDENTIAL AREA.
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304 Pleasure Drive
Yorkville, IL 60560
630/553-0839
April 22, 1999
Yorkville City Council
Yorkville, Illinois
Dear Council Members:
I am concerned about the speed at which traffic travels on Game Farm Road. With the
many community buildings located on this street there are times when this area has a
high volume of traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian. This roadway is also a main access
route for police vehicles.
On many occasions I have observed vehicles, including police vehicles, traveling on
Game Farm Road at speeds that significantly exceed the 30 mph posted speed limit.
This makes for a potentially dangerous situation for children and adults walking to or
from the library, schools and Beecher Center, and for other automobiles entering the
roadway. This is of special concern during the school year when middle school and
high school students use this route when going to and from school and school
activities.
I urge you to consider the safety of the individuals who live along and use Game Farm
Road as you decide on a site for location of a city government building and encourage
you to find a solution that does not present unnecessary safety hazards to the
surrounding area.
Sincerely,
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