City Council Minutes 1999 04-08-99 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 8, 1999.
Mayor Bob Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Ward I Spang Present
Sticka Present
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Spears Absent
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, April 19, 1999, 6:30 P.M.
City of Yorkville Conference Room
111 W. Fox Street - Suite 3
Economic Development Committee Tuesday, April 20, 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.
City of Yorkville Conference Room
111 W. Fox Street - Suite 3
PRESENTATION
The Human Resource Commission gave their annual report which was a visual and verbal
presentation. Members of the Human Resource Commission giving the presentation were
LuAnne Peters - Co-Chair, Doug Trumble - Co-Chair, Robert James, Rose Kahle, Diana
Lento-Riedy and Wanda Ohare. (Report attached).
Mayor Johnson thanked the Human Resource Commission members for their hard work.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No citizens comments.
PUBLIC HEARING
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to go into Public Hearing for the purpose of the
1999-2000 Appropriation Ordinance; seconded by Alderman Anderson.
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Approved by roll call vote.
Sticka aye Spang aye
Kot aye Burd aye
Sowinski aye Anderson aye
Prochaska aye
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Mayor Johnson asked if anyone wished to make public comment.
Robert Allen -511 Blaine St. asked the City Council to delete two items from the 1999-
2000 budget. He said that Economic Development in the City of Yorkville is proceeding
at a good pace. He said he does not feel there is a reason for the citizens of Yorkville to
pay $45,000.00 for Economic Development. He said he feels removing radium from the
the water supplies should be a higher priority. He said he believes the new Economic
Development cost is a good idea. He said a city that is increasing its debt service on
spending from$301,747.00 to$542,298.00 should draw the line somewhere. He said the
second item he is asking to be removed is a luxury item and not a necessity and that is the
new City Hall building. He said he would like the City Council to look into the current
quarters of the Bristol-Kendall Fire Department to use as a police headquarters. He said
he is hoping to save the tax payers over a million dollars. He asked the City Council to
consider this option.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to go out of Public Hearing; seconded by
Alderman Anderson.
Approved by roll call vote.
Spang aye Kot aye
Burd aye • Sowinski aye
Anderson aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/SIGN REVIEW BOARD
No report.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Clerk Simmons stated there was a correction on the minutes of March 25, 1999. She
stated on page 6 under Police Department Petty Cash, Resolution 99-9 should be typed
in there also.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska to accept the minutes of the Regular City
Council meeting of March 25, 1999 as corrected; 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 8, 1999 in the
amount of $58,507.41 (vendor), $66,935.50 (payroll), for a total disbursements of
$125,442.91; seconded by Alderman Prochaska.
Approved by roll call vote.
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Anderson aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Spang aye
Kot aye
Ayes:7 Nays: 0
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REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
APPOINT FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER
Mayor Johnson appointed David Delaney to the position of full time Police Officer with an
annual salary of$28,936.00 and a one year probationary period. He requested a motion
to approve the appointment.
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to approve the Mayor's appointment of David
Delaney to the position of full time police officer with an annual salary of$28,936.00 and
a one year probationary period; seconded by Alderman Prochaska.
Approved by roll call vote.
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Anderson aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Spang aye
Kot aye
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Johnson proclaimed the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month.
MAYORAL FAREWELL
Mayor Johnson read his final Mayor's report. He summarized his thoughts and feelings.
He expressed his sincere appreciation to the present and past Council members for their
support and their hard work. He also recognized the efforts of the department heads, City
Attorney and staff of the City. He said he is most appreciative for the support and loyalty
they have given to him over the years.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Clerk Simmons asked for two motions for approval of the Executive Session minutes of
3/18/99 for Committee of the Whole and Executive Session minutes of 3/22/99 for Public
Safety Committee.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska to approve the Executive Session minutes of
3/18/99 for Committee of the Whole; seconded by Alderman Burd.
Approved by viva voce vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Executive Session minutes of
3/22/99 for Public Safety Committee; seconded by Alderman Burd.
Approved by viva voce vote.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
City Treasurer Richard Scheffrahn gave a final farewell as City Treasurer. He expressed
his appreciation to the citizens of Yorkville. He thanked the mayor for his support and the
City Council. He thanked City Administrator Jim Nanninga and Deputy Treasurer Kim King.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR `S REPORT
No report.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
No report.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
FEBRUARY POLICE REPORT
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the February 1999 police reports as
presented; seconded by Alderman Sowinski
Approved by viva voce vote.
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION REPORT
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to accept the annual report of the Human Resource
Commission as presented; seconded by Alderman Prochaska.
Approved by viva voce vote.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(ORDINANCE 99-10) 1999-2000 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to approve the 1999-2000 Fiscal Budget
Ordinance for the United City of Yorkville in the amount of $5,612,431.00; seconded by
Alderman Sowinski.
Alderman Burd asked Alderman Prochaska why he feels it important for the $45,000.00
for Economic Development.
Alderman Prochaska stated that he felt that it was a small investment that the city would
be making for the opportunity for the returns from Economic Development. He said some
of the surrounding communities have full time Economic Directors. He said this is a way
for the city to put together an organization that is not a city government, an organization
that is a not for profit organization which the city is a member. He said it is also joined in
by the Business Community. He said hopefully some of the other taxing bodies will join
in. He said there are already commitments from various people from the business
community. He said what this will afford us is something that the city has not been able
to have up to this point which is a full time Economic Development Director. He said what
we will be able to do is put into this persons hand some resources by which to go out and
look at bringing Economic Development to Yorkville to help bring in new revenue.
Alderman Burd stated everyone keeps saying you need managed growth and she feels
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this is a step in the right direction to help the city fulfill this requirement. She stated on the
Court House issue, she had a conversation with Congressman Hastert where he
commented that the money that he has put aside will only be there until October and it has
to be spent within the fiscal year. She said that if there isn't anyone there to drive the use
of the money for the courthouse, then it will probably be lost.
Alderman Sticka stated it was his understanding that the County is going forward with
plans to do something with the Court House. He said they have extended money to have
a study done to determine what improvements and changes would need to be done.
Alderman Burd stated that to have a plan is one thing, but to have a use in place is what
is needed to get the money Congressman Hastert has set aside.
Approved by roll call vote.
Spang aye Kot aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Anderson aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye
Aye: 7 Nays: 0
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Mayor Johnson stated on behalf of the City Council he expressed sympathy and
condolences to Alderman Rose Spears in the death of her mother.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m.; seconded
by Alderman Sowinski. Approved by viva voce vote.
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Human Resource Commission
Annual Report
Robert James
Rose Kahle
Diana Lento-Riedy
Wanda Ohare
LuAnne Peters- Co-Chair
Doug Trumble- Co-Chair
Ex Officio Member Chief Anton Graff
Ex Officio Member Mayor Bob Johnson
April 8, 1999
Yorkville City Council Meeting
Mission
Our mission is to help make Yorkville a safe place where people
will want to live and business will want to locate. We will have a
positive impact, building a sense of community through projects
that will continue to make Yorkville a better place.
Vision
It is the vision of the Human Resource Commission that community
members will have readily available information and services throughout the
community on a regular basis.
+ Community members will be well informed about services in the community and
understand how to easily obtain additional information.
+ Services and programs in the community meet the needs of children,youth, adults, and
seniors.
+ New community members as well as existing community members are welcomed into
the community, becoming active members in the community.
+ The Human Resource Commission works to establish an atmosphere where all citizens
have an active, positive role in the community.
+ Through the efforts of the HRC,the city will be ready for the impact of additional
citizens in the community.
+ Seniors will have public transportation throughout the community on a regular basis.
+ Youth centers will be developed and staffed by qualified persons on a regular basis.
+ A community information center will be established and open to the public for
information.
+ A network of communication is established within the community that helps inform
the public about important information and activities.
+ A coalition among governmental, educational,businesses, and other community-based
agencies will be developed and fostered.
A Vision in Motion
The Jones family, a mother and father with a three-year-old, a fifth grader
and a tenth grader, has just moved to Yorkville. Mr. Jones' mother also has
moved into the community. Soon after moving into the community, the
family receives a packet from a community greeter. This greeter shares
many of the positive aspects of the community including a list of events and
activities which are going on in Yorkville. One of the highlights is the new
Yorkville Community Information and Welcome Center that is housed in the
old Kendall County Courthouse. Mr. and Mrs. Jones go to the community
center to get information about events happening around the community.
While at the center, Mr. and Mrs. Jones learn about a myriad of activities
and programs for pre-schoolers and elementary students. Mr. and Mrs.
Jones quickly choose activities that will connect their children to the
community.
While Mr. and Mrs. Jones plan their day, their tenth grade son goes to the
Community Youth Center. The center provides extra help on homework,
social interaction with their peers, searching the Internet at the community
technology center, and opportunities to establish lasting relationships with
local police and other positive community members.
Grandma Jones calls for the senior transportation bus in order to attend
interesting activities at the Beecher Center and in other centers in the
community including churches, social clubs, and service organizations. She
is immediately put in touch with people and activities that will spark her
interest.
In the evening, the Jones family is visited by numerous neighbors who
welcome their new friends and provide a warm welcome. They learn about
the neighborhood watch program as well as organized block parties and
activities that draw the local neighborhoods together. The Jones go to bed
that night, realizing they have moved into a community which takes pride in
itself and has a great deal to offer in the area of human resources. As they
sleep in their new home, the Jones family is glad to have moved to
Yorkville.
Goals and Objectives
Goal One - Empower the community to take responsibility for
the community and neighborhood needs of small children,
youth, adults, and senior citizens.
+ Develop/Sponsor a Welcome Committee to greet new residents.
+ Plan for a Resource/Welcome Center for new Residents
+ Work with and support various agencies and churches in the community,
which already provide services to children, youth, adults and senior
citizens.
+ Promote and communicate about events and activities in the community,
which focus on quality of life (i.e. GED classes, parenting classes,
senior/youth activities, neighborhood block parties, senior transportation).
Goal Two - Educate the community about the Human Resource
Commission's mission
+ Develop lines of communication with community groups in
order to coordinate activities and initiatives, which further the
development of the Commission's mission.
— To educate community members though distribution of information via
news articles and correspondence.
— To obtain information from appropriate community groups.
Goal Three -Increase services and improve communication for
all citizens throughout the community.
+ Spearhead the community effort on the Census 2000 by serving:
— To educate community members through the distribution of
information
— To provide appropriate assistance.
— To coordinate Census 2000 activities.
— To stress the importance of accuracy.
+ Promote town meetings.
+ Sponsor and coordinate community needs assessment using community
policing programs (i.e. Citizens Police Academy, Explorers.)
Human Resource Commission
Annual Report
+ April 8, 1999
+ Presentation to Yorkville City Council
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Membership
+ Robert James
+ Rose Kahle
+ Diana Lento-Riedy
+ Wanda Ohare
+ LuAnne Peters - Co-Chair
+ Doug Trumble - Co-Chair
+ Ex Officio Members: Chief Graff a
Mayor Johnson
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How we got started
+Outgrowth of Competitive Community
Initiative and the Human Resource Committee
+Orientation Meeting-June 30, 1998
•Commission approved and we were appointed
on August 27, 1998
•First Meeting-Sept. 8, 1998
•Meets monthly on the first Thursday of
month at 5:45 PM in the Yorkville N
Bank
Human Resource Commission
+Mission
+Vision
•Goals
+Objectives
Mission
+Our mission is to help make Yorkville a
safe place where people will want to live
and business will want to locate. We will
have a positive impact,building a sense of
community through projects that will
continue to make Yorkville a better place.
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Vision - It is the vision of the Human Resource
Commission that community members will have
readily available information and services throughout
the community on a regular basis.
• Community members will be well informed about
services in the community and understand how to
easily obtain additional information.
♦ Services and programs in the community meet the
needs of children,youth,adults,and seniors.
•New community members as well as existing
community members are welcomed into the
community,becoming active members in the
community.
•The Human Resource Commission works to
establish an atmosphere where all citizens have an
active,positive role in the community.
•Through the efforts of the HRC,the city will be
ready for the impact of additional citizens in the
community.
• Seniors will have public transportation throughout
the community on a regular basis.
• Youth centers will be developed and staffed by
qualified persons on a regular basis.
t A community information center will be
established and open to the public for information.
•A network of communication is established within
the community that helps inform the public about
important information and activities.
♦A coalition among governmental,educational,
businesses,and other community-based
agencies will be developed and fostered.
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+Our goals are designed to help us reach our
vision and mission.
+We have establishes three priority goals.
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♦Work with and support various agencies and
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services to children,youth,adults and senior
citizens.
+Promote and communicate about events and
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quality of life(i.e.GED classes,parenting
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—To educate community members though
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—To educate community members through the
distribution of information
—To provide appropriate assistance.
—To coordinate Census 2000 activities.
—To stress the importance of accuracy.
+Promote town meetings.
+ Sponsor and coordinate community needs
assessment using community policing
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The City of Ctr Illinois
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By the Mayor
WHEREAS, safety is the highest priority for the highways and streets of our city and
state; and
WHEREAS, Illinois is proud to be a national leader in motorcycle safety and motorcycle
education; and
WHEREAS, motorcycles have become a more common means of transportation which
reduces fuel consumption and contributes in a significant way to the relief of traffic
congestion; and
WHEREAS, it is especially important that the citizens of our city and state be aware of
motorcycles on the streets and highways and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety;
and
WHEREAS, the motorcyclists of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. are promoting motorcycle
safety and awareness to the high school driver education programs in our city and statewide
to promote motorcycle awareness to the public; and
WHEREAS, all motorcyclists together with A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. should join in
actively promoting safe operation,public awareness to the public; and
WHEREAS, the motorcyclists of Illinois have contributed extensive time, money and
community service to the Salvation Army, Easter Seals, the Red jross, the Muscular
Dystrophy Association, the Make - A - Wish Foundation and numerous other national and
community charities and organizations; and
WHEREAS, during the month of May, all highway users should unite in the safe
sharing of the roadways within the city of t ,+D/> , and throughout the
great State of Illinois: �J
THEREFORE, I, =T1,&cf-- 0 • 4n.1
to n Mayor of the city of
L-p wale , in the great S of Illinois, in recognition of the efforts of
A.L'.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. and the other 224,000 registered motorcyclists, and in
recognition of the continued role Illinois serves as a leader in motorcycle safety and
education, do hereby proclaim the month of May, this year 1998, as
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
in the of L 'c.dn , and urge all motorists to join in an effort to
improve safety and wareness on our highways.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the
City of C4:14 ut-F ft,
to be affiied on this eA day
of r a.t , in the year one
thousand nine hundred and ninety
eig rune.