City Council Minutes 1998 04-09-98 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, APRIL 9, 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 Lynch Present
Kot Present
Ward III Jones Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Stafford 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
City Attorney Dan Kramer stated under Public Works Committee report, the Greenbriar
Road Recapture resolution, there will be a recapture for road and a recapture for water.
MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee
Monday April 20, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday April 21, 1998 7:00 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Public Safety Committee
Monday April 27, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Administration Committee
Tuesday April 14, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No citizens comments.
PUBLIC HEARING
No Public Hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/SIGN REVIEW BOARD
Alderman Jones stated at the Plan Commission meeting Wednesday, April 8 the final plat
of Michael McCurdy, George Washington Subdivision was brought forward for a vote. She
stated that there was quite a bit of discussion on it. She stated that the vote was 4 to 4
She stated that they would take this item straight to Committee of the Whole and then to
the City Council for a vote on April 23.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Jones to accept
the minutes of the March 26 meeting as presented. Motion carried by viva voce vote.
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BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to
accept the bills dated April 9, 1998 in the amount of $62,702.03 (vendor), $61,589.41
(payroll), for a total of $124,291.44.
Alderman Jones raised a question on page 10 of the bill list regarding Yorkville Public
Library (payment for personal property tax). She asked if this was correct.
Alderman Prochaska stated that there is always a payment, that this is an old tax that the
City gets from the State based on a personal property tax return. He stated that when the
law was written it stated any Library Board that was in existence at the time, and
depending on what their percentage of the budget was, the Library Board would get a
percentage of that return.
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Sowinski aye
Motion carried: Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Dan Kramer stated that there is a draft ordinance for the Tower ready for the
Administration Committee meeting Tuesday, April 14 and there would be a copy in their
boxes Monday, April 13, 1998.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson stated the proposed FY98-99 Budget is on display for public viewing. He
stated on April 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the Committee of the Whole meeting there will be
a Public Hearing on the budget at the Beecher Center.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR 'S REPORT
City Administrator Jim Nanninga stated the curb has been poured on Spring Street. He
stated that they could not proceed with all the rain. He stated that when we get some nice
weather Aurora Blacktop would be getting on it right away.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
No report.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
RESCIND ARCHITECTURAL
CONTRACT FOR NEW MUNICIPAL
BUILDING
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to rescind
the earlier City Council motion authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to approve an
architectural contract with DESIGN HOUSE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES for the design
of the proposed new municipal building.
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Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Sowinski nay Jones aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 1
(RESOLUTION) 98-3 RESOLUTION APPROVING
ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT WITH
CONCEPT 3 ARCHITECTS FOR NEW
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka and seconded by Alderman Lynch to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with the architectural firm of CONCEPT 3
ARCHITECTS, P.C. of Villa Park for the design of the proposed new municipal building.
Alderman Lynch withdrew his second and the motion was restated.
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka and seconded by Alderman Lynch to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with the architectural firm of CONCEPT 3
ARCHITECTS, P.C. of Villa Park for the design of the proposed new municipal building at
a cost not to exceed $42,000.00 upon the approval of the contract by the City Attorney.
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Sowinski nay
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 1
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
(RESOLUTION) 98-4 GREENBRIAR ROAD RECAPTURE
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Lynch to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Greenbriar Road Recapture Resolution with all
exhibits attached.
There were questions and discussion by Alderman Prochaska, Alderman Jones, Mayor
Johnson and City Attorney Dan Kramer.
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
(RESOLUTION) 98-5 GREENBRIAR WATER LOOPING
RECAPTURE
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
approve the Greenbriar Water Looping Recapture as presented.
Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting -April 9. 1998 - Page 4
There were questions and discussion by Alderman Jones, Alderman Prochaska and City
Attorney Dan Kramer. It was determined that on page 2 of the Resolution the wording City
to Developer should be added.
Alderman Prochaska withdrew his second and the motion was restated.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
approve the Greenbriar Water Looping Recapture as corrected. Clerk Simmons called the
roll.
Lynch aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
(ORDINANCE) 98-11 ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY LOAN
ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
approve the Ordinance authorizing the City to borrow low interest funds from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to rehabilitate the existing sanitary sewer system
as identified by the Sewer System Evaluation Study (SSES) and pledge Utility Taxes to
fund the debt service on this loan which is not to exceed $2,300,000.00. Clerk Simmons
called the roll.
Kot aye Lynch aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
COMMONWEALTH EDISON
EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER
FROM ROUTE 47 ON THE SOUTH TO
HYDRAULIC AVENUE ON THE NORTH
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the easement with Commonwealth Edison
for a sanitary sewer that will ultimately extend from Route 47 on the South to Hydraulic
Avenue on the North along the Commonwealth Edison Right-of-Way, subject to receipt of
check for $26,600.00 from the Edmier Group.
There were questions and discussion by Alderman Jones, Alderman Prochaska, City
Administrator Jim Nanninga and Attorney Dan Kramer.
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY POLICE
REPORTS
A motion was made by Alderman Kot and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to accept the
January and February Police reports. Motion carried by viva voce vote.
APPOINTMENT OF TINA BAIRD AS A
PART TIME POLICE OFFICER
A motion was made by Alderman Kot and seconded by Alderman Sticka to approve the
appointment of Tina Baird to the position of Part Time Police Officer at a pay rate of $9.00
per hour contingent on her successfully completing pre-employment screening
requirement. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Sowinski aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE KENDALL COUNTY
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND
THE KENDALL -GRUNDY
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE REGION FOR
THE PROBLEM SOLVING
PARTNERSHIP COPS GRANT, FOR
HIRING AND SUPERVISING OF PUBLIC
SAFETY PERSONNEL
A motion was made by Alderman Kot and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to authorize
the Mayor to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement for hiring and supervising of Public
Safety Personnel. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
Alderman Kot gave an update on the Emergency Weather Siren. He stated that it will be
installed the first part of next week.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Alderman Prochaska reminded everyone that it will be the last chance to bring up any
questions or changes on the Budget at the Committee of the Whole meeting next
Thursday, April 16.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
There was none.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to adjourn
the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried by viva voce vote.
By:
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Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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