City Council Minutes 1998 05-28-98 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, MAY 28. 1998.
Mayor Bob Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 Vacant
Kot Present
Ward III Jones Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Vacant
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
Public Safety Committee Reports - April Police Report -Tabled.
Administration Committee Reports - Health Insurance - Tabled.
Executive Session - Tabled.
MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee
Monday June 15, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday June 16, 1998 7:00 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Public Safety Committee
Monday June 22, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Administration Committee
Tuesday June 9, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
PRESENTATION: Service Award - Jim Stafford, Alderman/Ward 4 and Dave Schmelzle,
Park Board.
At this time Mayor Johnson presented a service award to Dave Schmelzle in recognition
of his countless hours and efforts as a member of the City of Yorkville's Park Board. Dave
Schmelzle resigned from the Park Board to pursue additional educational opportunities.
At this time Mayor Johnson presented a service award to Jim Stafford, who resigned as
Alderman of Ward 4, for his countless hours and dedication to the City of Yorkville. Jim
Stafford also served as Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and Chairman of the
Public Works Committee.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
At this time citizen Jerry Knobeloch asked to make comment on the current sign ordinance.
He stated that he had started to convert his current portable sign into a permanent sign.
He stated that he found out that he had to go through a variance in order to have the sign
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outside of his building. He stated the sign was there before the sign ordinance, he is not
trying to add any additional signs. He stated that he had decided at this point to make a
landscaped area and put the portable sign in the center of it. He stated that he was trying
to make it look nice out front, but it doesn't appear to be desired.
Mayor Johnson asked Mr. Knobeloch if this has gone before the Sign Review Committee.
Mr. Knobeloch stated that it had not, because in order to get it before the Sign Review
Committee it will cost him $85.00, he has to make 27 copies of the document and wait 30
days for it. He stated that in addition to that he has to go to the Record Office and spend
time finding out legal descriptions, names and addresses of any adjoining and contiguous
land owners entitled to notice and get all that information together. He stated that it
doesn't seem like its worth it.
Alderman Prochaska stated that he had talked with Mr. Knobeloch and had a conversation
with Jim and there were some interesting circumstances with the property where there are
three buildings there and the current sign ordinance only allows one sign per frontage.
Alderman Prochaska stated the Mr. Knobeloch already has a sign on a pole.
Mr. Knobeloch stated that if he was to take the portable sign and mount it to the existing
pole and make it look uglier, he could get a permit.
Alderman Prochaska stated that the businesses and the Chamber had a large input in the
sign ordinance.
Mr. Knobeloch stated that he had called several Alderman complaining. He stated that
there are very few signs within the city limits that meet the sign ordinance.
Alderman Prochaska stated that he had asked Jim to look into Mr. Knobeloch's property
as being a separate property and if Mr. Knobeloch wanted more than one sign, would he
still be within the legal limits of square footage. He stated if this would be acceptable then
Mr. Knobeloch wouldn't need the variance. He stated that he asked Jim to look into it and
get some recommendations from staff on being able to look at this because our sign
ordinance does allow so much square footage for the frontage of each building. He stated
that we have had requests for variance's before and stated that if we are getting these
requests more often, then maybe we should look at the ordinance.
Alderman Sticka asked if Mr. Knobeloch is looking to make the sign bigger.
Mr. Knobeloch stated that he is not changing any square footage. He stated that he
bought a flag pole and was going to put a brick column on each end, and take the arrow
off and try to make it look nicer and did a little landscaping around it.
Alderman Prochaska stated that the sign was there before the ordinance was put into
place.
Mayor Johnson stated that he would like the sign review committee to look into this and
get there input. Mayor Johnson stated that the city would look into this.
Mr. Knobeloch stated that the building inspector said his elevated sign was legal but R &
R's sign was not legal, but if you talk to the owner of R & R his sign is legal and Mr.
Knobeloch's sign is not.
Mayor Johnson suggested to Alderman Prochaska that his committee take a survey of the
signs that are legal and the ones that are not legal and find out why they are not legal.
Alderman Prochaska stated that the issue of multiple business on one property and only
allowed one sign needs to be looked at.
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Alderman Prochaska asked Jim to put this issue on the Economic Development agenda.
Mayor Johnson told Jim he would like the Sign Review Board to take a look at this also.
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 Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to
accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council dated May 14, 1998 as
presented. Motion carried by viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve
the bills dated May 28, 1998 in the amount of $321,854.79 (vendor), $61,439.12 (payroll),
for a total of $382,293.91. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Sticka aye Kot aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye
Motion carried: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
No report
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Simmons asked for approval of the Executive Session Minutes of May 14, 1998.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Kot to approve the
Executive Session Minutes of May 14, 1998 as presented. Motion carried by viva voce
vote.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR `S REPORT
City Administrator Jim Nanninga reported that they are forming the curb along the top
down at the river and should be poured on Tuesday. He also reported that they did put
the wedge in at Fox Hill, got rid of the hump and looks very nice.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
Alderman Sticka reported that the School Board met on Tuesday, May 26, 1998 and had
the most dramatic School Board meeting in probably the history of school boards. He
stated as a result of the meeting, next year the high school students will be reading a book
called The Bean Trees.
Alderman Sticka stated that under citizens comments at the school board meeting, he
asked as an alderman, for them to consider the city to use the detention we would be
paying for, for other purposes, in the event we did not build a city hall there. He stated that
because of the length of other elements at the school board meeting they were not able
to address the issue. He stated he has talked with School Board President Michael
Crouch and the Superintendent, and although they cannot speak for the entire school
board as a whole, they felt confident that the board would not have any objections.
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OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
SCHOOL DISTRICT DETENTION AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve
the proposal of K.R.& G. Excavating Partners to enlarge the existing storm water detention
basin at 797 Game Farm Road for an estimated amount not to exceed $7.000.00. There
were questions and discussion. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Kot aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Johnson aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
APRIL WATER REPORT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
approve the April water report as presented. Motion carried by viva voce vote.
GREENBRIAR UNIT 1 LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 08-26-97-01
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
authorize the City Clerk to demand payment on Letter of Credit No. 08-26-97-01 for
Greenbriar-Unit 1, if the letter of credit is not renewed within 30 days prior to its expiration
date. The basis for the demand is that the letter of credit has not been renewed within 30
days of its expiration date. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Sowinski aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
GREENBRIAR UNIT 3 - LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 07-21-97-01
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Kot to demand
payment on Letter of Credit No. 07-21-97-01 for Greenbriar-Unit 3, if the letter of credit is
not renewed within 30 days prior to its expiration date. The basis for the demand is that
the letter of credit has not been renewed within 30 days of its expiration date. Clerk
Simmons called the roll.
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
WHITE OAK UNIT 1 & 2 - LETTER OF CREDIT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
authorize the city clerk to demand payment on Letter of Credit No. 08-11-97-02 for White
Oak - Units 1 and 2, if the letter of credit is not renewed within 30 days prior to its
expiration date. The basis for the demand is that the letter of credit has not been renewed
within 30 days of its expiration date.
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Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Sticka aye Kot aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
WHITE OAK UNIT 3 - LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 08-11-97-01
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Kot to authorize
the city clerk to demand payment on Letter of Credit No. 08-11-97-01 for White Oak - Unit
3, if the letter of credit is now renewed within 30 days prior to its expiration date. The
basis for the demand is that the letter of credit has not been renewed within 30 days of its
expiration date. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Kot aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
WHITE OAK UNIT 3 - LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
approve request no. 2 for a reduction in the letter of credit for White Oak - Unit 3, in the
mount of$250,497.05. The remaining amount of the letter of credit will be $127,190.15.
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Kot aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT APPLICATION BY BRETT HORTON-402 LIBERTY ST.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
approve a modified sidewalk replacement application by Brett Horton for 402 Liberty
Street, for 50% city participation in construction of a 5-foot wide sidewalk across the entire
80-foot frontage, for an amount not to exceed $700.00. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT APPLICATION BY BRETT HORTON-202 & 210 VAN
EMMON STREET.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Kot to approve a
modified sidewalk replacement application by Brett Horton for 202 and 210 VanEmmon
Street, for 50% city participation in construction of a 5-foot wide sidewalk across parts of
the VanEmmon Street frontage, for an amount not to exceed $1,110.23. Clerk Simmons
called the roll.
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Sowinski aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
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BEAVER STREET CONSTRUCTION
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
approve the plans and specifications for the Beaver Street roadway improvements, MFT
Section No. 97-00020-00-FP, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the cover sheets of the
plans and specifications. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
IEPA THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Kot to approve the
Community Water Supply Testing Fund Three Year Analytical Testing Agreement with the
Illinois EPA to provide laboratory testing services related to our Public Water Supply. The
three year period begins on July 1, 1998, and the cost of this service for the first year is
$4,530.00. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Sticka aye Kot aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
APRIL BUILDING REPORT
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to
approve the April building report as presented. Motion carried by viva voce vote.
(ORDINANCE) 98-19 FARMERS MARKET ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to
approve the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 81-5 amending Title 3, Chapter 5A,
Sections 2(B)(3), 3(A)(B)(C), 4(B)(C), 5 of the Yorkville Municipal Code relating to the
operations and management of the Yorkville Farmer's Market and to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the same on behalf of the United City of Yorkville. Clerk
Simmons called the roll.
Kot aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR B-3 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1998.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Mayor Johnson announced that if anyone wanted their picture updated for the City ID to
stay around after the meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
adjourn at 7:43 p.m. Motion carried by viva voce vote.
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City of Yorkville, Illinois
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