City Council Minutes 1998 03-12-98 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, MARCH 12, 1998.
Mayor Bob Johnson 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 Spang Present
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
Presentation to winners of the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest was tabled until the
March 26, 1998 meeting.
Executive Session tabled.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee
Monday March 16, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Economic Development Committee
Wednesday March 18, 1998 7:00 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Public Safety Committee
Tuesday March 24, 1998 7:00 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Administration Committee
Tuesday April 14, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Special Administration Committee Meeting 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Wednesday March 25, 1998 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 gave a report on the Planning Commission meeting of Wednesday, March
11, 1998. She stated there two items on the agenda. PC98-4/Request for B-4 rezoning
Robert E. Lee property on South Bridge Street. She stated that the Planning Commission
is not recommending the rezoning request. PC97-10/Request rezoning from R-1 single
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family residence to R-2, petitioner is Michael and Judith McCurdy. She stated the
Planning Commission did give their recommendation for the request. She stated that both
items will be taken to Economic Development Committee in March. She stated that the
Planning Commission selected a tentative date for a joint meeting between the Plan
Commission and the City Council on April 25, 1998.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to
accept the minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 1998 as presented. Motion
carried by viva voce vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to
accept the minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of February 26, 1998 as corrected.
Motion carried by viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to
accept the bills dated March 12, 1998 in the amount of$69,587.04 (vendor), $59,148.10
(payroll), for a total of $128,735.14.
There were questions and discussion by the City Council Members.
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye
Motion carried: Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
APPOINT PILMER & BARNHART FOR
LITIGATION ON INLAND VS CITY OF
YORKVILLE.
A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to appoint
the firm of Pilmer and Barnhart for the purpose of litigation on Inland versus the City of
Yorkville. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Spang aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
City Treasurer Richard Scheffrahn reported for the month of January 1998 there was
$290,664.59 revenue, $406,899.02 expense, leaving a balance of$744,645.89. Motion
carried by viva voce vote.
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A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to accept
the Treasurer's report for the month of January 1998. Motion carried by viva voce vote.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR 'S REPORT
City Administrator Jim Nanninga introduced Holly Baker as the new secretary for the City
of Yorkville.
Mayor Johnson welcomed her.
City Administrator Jim Nanninga gave a report on Spring Street. He stated that they are
80% done and if it hadn't been for the snow, it would have been completed.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
Alderman Spang reported the School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday March 9 was
canceled due to the snow storm. He stated the next School Board Meeting is scheduled
for Monday March 23, 1998, 7:30 pm at the District Office.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
PURCHASE WEATHER WARNING
SIREN
A motion was made by Alderman Kot and seconded by Alderman Lynch to authorize
Fulton Contractors, Roselle, Illinois to equip the Bristol-Kendall Fire District Siren as a
weather warning siren. Price is not to exceed $5,000.00.
There were comments, questions and discussion by the City Council members.
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
Alderman Prochaska reminded everyone that they should have gotten a first round copy
of the proposed budget.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderman Lynch stated the he wanted to make a public statement thanking the people at
911, Bristol-Kendall EMS and the Yorkville Police Department for saving his life. He stated
that if it hadn't been for their quick response he wouldn't have made it.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Jones to adjourn the meeting
at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried by viva voce vote.
By:
Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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