City Council Minutes 1999 12-02-99 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, DECEMBER 2, 1999.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Ward I Calimer Present
Sticka Present
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Present
Dockstader Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Spears Present
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Prochaska welcomed those present and asked them to introduce themselves and to enter
their name on the attendance sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor's Report-add Proclamation.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee Monday, December 20, 1999, 6:30 P.M.
City of Yorkville Conference Room
111 W. Fox Street- Suite 3
Economic Development Committee Tuesday, December 21, 1999, 7:00 P.M.
City of Yorkville Conference Room
111 W. Fox Street- Suite 3
Public Safety Committee Monday, December 27, 1999, 6:30 P.M.
City of Yorkville Conference Room
111 W. Fox Street- Suite 3
Administration Committee Tuesday, December 14, 1999, 6:30 P.M.
City of Yorkville Conference Room
111 W. Fox Street-Suite 3
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
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 Sowinski to approve the City Council minutes of the regular
meeting of November 18, 1999 and the Minutes of the COW meeting of October 21, 1999:
seconded by Alderman Spears.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council-December 2. 1999 -Page 2
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the bill list dated November 29, 1999,
checks dated December 2, 1999 in the amount of:$174,373.89(vendor),$78,526.00(payroll)for
a total of$252,899.89; seconded by Alderman Spears.
Treasurer Allen stated on page 17 under W.H. Henne for street light repairs $736.00 was for
wiring the buildings and split three ways between departments.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Anderson aye Dockstader aye
Sticka aye Callmer aye
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska read a proclamation proclaiming December 1999 as Drunk and Drugged Driving
(3D) Prevention Month in the United City of Yorkville.
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to support the proclamation proclaiming December 1999 as
Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month in the United City of Yorkville; seconded by
Alderman Anderson.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Spears aye Burd aye
Sowinski aye Anderson aye
Dockstader aye Sticka aye
Callmer aye Kot aye
Mayor Prochaska announced the Census 2000 job recruiting. He said they are looking for full
time and part time people to help take the census. He said there will be applications and testing
beginning December 14 at 11:00 at the Beecher. He said it will take about 2 hours. He said it will
be 6-8 weeks of work at$12.00 to $13.50 per hour, beginning in March. He said if anyone has
more questions or wants more information they can contact Kathy Roady at(708)802-7460.
Mayor Prochaska stated the City Christmas Party will be Saturday, December 4. He said he is
looking for anybody available that day around 2:00 to help out at the Legion to decorate.
Mayor Prochaska reminded everybody that the Christmas House walk will be going on this
weekend and also the craft show at the Beecher Center.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Allen stated there was a manual check in the amount of $108.37 made out for the
Character Counts Program that came in to late to include on the bill list. He asked Chief Graff to
give an explanation.
Chief Graff stated it was for the cities membership that we have been accepted into the program.
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer to approve the expenditure and the signing of the
membership for the Character Counts Program; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council-December 2. 1999 -Page 3
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Anderson aye Dockstader aye
Sticka aye Callmer aye
Kot aye Spears aye
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Nanninga stated a letter has been sent to the County stating we will be vacating the
office by the end of January. He said the contract with the County required a 60 day notice.
He said on the City Hall, the asphalt is now complete. He said the siding should be started
tomorrow and will follow with the overhang an fascia.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Prochaska stated he and Alderman Burd attended the Aurora Tourism's Christmas
Luncheon. He said they got a chance to see the Web Site. He said they are looking to have a
link with our Web Site.
Alderman Spears stated she did get to see the Schools Web Site and it was very impressive.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Mayor Prochaska and Alderman Sowinski presented Joe Moore and Brian Sorenson of the
Yorkville Water Department and J.T. Johnson Director of the Public Works Department with
Plaques and Certificates of Commendation for Public Water Supply.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
(ORDINANCE) 99-23 ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON
WEST JOHN ST. BETWEEN CANNONBALL AND
THE KENDALL COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
A motion was made by Alderman Kot to approve the Ordinance which prohibits parking on West
John Street as described within the Ordinance; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Alderman Kot stated this ordinance bans parking on both sides of the street.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Anderson aye Dockstader aye
Sticka aye Callmer aye
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Alderman Anderson stated the City Hall Plaque has been ordered. He said the final cost is less
than $200.00 which will be split three ways. He said some things can be changed if needed.
There were comments and discussion and the consensus was that the plaque should read
Aldermen instead of Alderman.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council -December 2, 1999 - Page 4
CITY HALL OUTDOOR SIGN
A motion was made by Alderman Anderson to approve the outdoor street sign proposal from
Baum Sign, Inc. in an amount not to exceed$3,200.00 for the new City/Police Facility; seconded
by Alderman Spears.
There was discussion and comments on what the wording should be. The wording needs to be
in by December 21. Need to bring suggestions to the next Committee of the Whole.
Motion approved by roll call vote. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0
Sticka aye Callmer aye
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Anderson aye Dockstader aye
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
PARK BOARD PRESENTATION
Mayor Prochaska presented Kathy Curtis with a plaque in recognition of her work on the Park
Board. Kathy Curtis resigned from the Park Board. She has been on the Park Board since 1997.
She was also an officer on the River Front Foundation.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m.; seconded by
Alderman Sticka.
By:
Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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