City Council Minutes 1998 07-23-98 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, JULY 23, 1998.
Mayor Bob Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and led the Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Ward I Spang Present
Sticka Absent
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Vacant
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Spears Present
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
No amendments.
MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee
Monday August 17, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday August 18, 1998 7:00 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Public Safety Committee
Wednesday July 29, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
Administration Committee
Tuesday August 11, 1998 6:30 PM Kendall County Building
Conference Room - Suite 3
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Doug Brian, 1001 S. Main St., Yorkville, Illinois, stated that he had 40 more additional
names to add to the petition list, making a total of 252 people who signed their citizens
petition which he gave to the Mayor. Mr. Brian thanked all the Yorkville business's for
allowing them to circulate their petition and thanked the Kendall County Record their
outstanding press they gave them. He stated that the Speedway gas station collected 60
or 70 names for them. He stated that he hoped the City Council would support the
Citizens Petition in the same manner the citizens have shown. He stated they had 100%
participation of the business's downtown that supported their petition. He stated that the
business's were also very concerned about moving the parking off the street, and would
like to keep the parking on the street rather than behind or up the road a block or so. Mr.
Brian quoted Connie Chung, "Do you the Mayor and Alderman support our endeavor's?".
Mayor Johnson stated that as he has said before, he supports their endeavor's. He stated
that this is something we need to get more of the community involved and get their feed
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back. He stated that we have already sent a letter to IDOT with the staffs comments and
included the signatures from his petition. He stated that anything Mr. Brian is doing to get
the word out to get more public knowledge and more public input is certainly supported by
by himself.
PRESENTATION
Mary Unterbrunner of the Welcome Wagon presented Mayor Johnson with a gift. She
stated that she wanted to thank the whole City of Yorkville itself, the city office and the
police department for all the support she has gotten doing the Welcome Wagon.
Mayor Johnson stated that the City of Yorkville is very fortunate to have Mary
Unterbrunner and the Welcome Wagon program to welcome the cities new move in's.
Mary Unterbrunner gave Mayor Johnson a copy of the Welcome Wagon proclamation.
She stated that they are celebrating over 70 years.
PUBLIC HEARING
No Public Hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/SIGN REVIEW BOARD
Alderman Prochaska stated that the Plan Commission met last week. He stated that two
developers came and presented concepts. He stated one was on Fox Hill, where there
are two PODS that are looking to be developed. He stated one is to be developed as
single family and other is the second multi-family POD. He stated the Planning
Commission looked at these and there was some concern on the single family POD about
a second entrance for emergency vehicles, and there was some dealing with off street
parking or guest parking. He stated on the multi family POD there some concern on the
set backs and guest parking. He stated there was some discussion on the density being
slightly more than what was allowed by ordinance at that time. He stated that they don't
have an actual platted survey at this time, but there was some indication that the property
was going to be a little larger and they were going to look at this before they made any
changes. He stated the other was a development on Cannonball Trail, east of Blackberry
Creek North. He stated their major concern also was a second entrance for emergency
vehicles. He stated that the county has talked about wanting to maybe move the entrance
a little further to the west and one of the streets, a cul-de-sac comes to a T at the end of
the property, so if there were any more development that street would continue on. He
stated the developers are going to take that and return to the Planning Commission.
Alderman Prochaska stated the Planning Commission also discussed the flow chart.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to
accept the minutes of the regular meeting of July 9, 1998 as presented. Motion carried by
viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
Alderman Prochaska stated that there was an addition to the bill of $400.00 for Utility
Billing Postage.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to
accept the bills dated July 23, 1998 as corrected, in the amount of$254,018.86 (vendor),
$63,242.14 (payroll) ,for a total revised amount of$317,261.00. Clerk Simmons called the
roll.
Spang nay Kot aye
Spears aye Burd aye
Sowinski aye Prochaska aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 1
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ATTORNEYS REPORT
No report.
Alderman Spang asked Attorney Dean about a recently discussed purchase agreement
for a piece agreement. He stated the method of purchasing this would be borrowing funds
from one of the local institutions and making three (3) yearly installments to pay for it. He
stated the yearly installments amount to less than $10,000.00 and the entire purchase is
well over $20,000.00. His question was, does this have to be bid under state law or by
using this purchase method can we go without bidding it.
J.T. Johnson stated the company where this piece of equipment is being purchased from
has it on a lease purchase at around 7.25%. He stated some of the local banks will do the
same function at 4.75%. He stated in essence it may sound like a loan, but it a lease. He
stated that he has talked with Attorney Kramer on this, and this has been done with the
school district in some areas. He stated that this will be brought up at Committee of the
Whole.
Attorney Dean stated that he would have some answers for them by the meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson proclaimed the week of July 26, 1998 as "WELCOME WAGON WEEK"
in Yorkville in celebration of their over 70 years.
Mayor Johnson stated that he received a letter of resignation from Steve Bridge as a
member of the Park Board. Mayor Johnson made mention that Steve had been on the
Park Board since 1985 when it was just the Park Commission and he will be missed. He
stated the city will formally recognize him with a plaque.
Mayor Johnson formally appointed David Cathey as a member of the Park Board and
asked Mr. Cathey, who was at the meeting to stand up and formally introduced him.
Mayor Johnson read a letter of resignation dated July 16, 1998 from Alderman Kathy
Jones. Her resignation is effective July 17, 1998. Mayor Johnson asked that any resident
in Ward 3 that is interested in fulfilling the remaining 9 months of the term to submit a letter
of interest to him with a list of qualifications they may have.
Mayor Johnson appointed Alderman Richard Sticka as chairman of the Administration
Committee effective today.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR 'S REPORT
City Administrator Jim Nanninga stated that the Public Works Building addition has been
started. He stated that we are starting to see the benefits of the two new employees. He
stated the street and patching program is on schedule and going well.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT.
No report.
OLD BUSINES
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
BIDDING CITY WIDE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Spang to authorize
advertising for bids from contractors for the construction of sidewalk removal replacement
at various locations throughout the City as a unit price. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Police Chief Tony Graf talked about National Night Out August 4, 1998 from 6:00 PM to
8:30 PM. He stated National Night Out is for neighbors to go out and meet their neighbors.
He stated that it will be in three different parks, Cobb Park on Colonial Parkway where
there will be a free-throw contest, Purcell Park in Blackberry North Subdivision where
there will be radar-timed pitching and Freemont Park where there will be a dunk tank. He
stated there will be .25¢ hot dogs, pop, chips and watermelon will be available for
purchase at each location. He stated McGruff will be there, the bike patrol, police officers
and fire fighters.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
CASH DRAWER INCREASE
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to
increase the petty cash drawer for the City Offices from $100.00 to $200.00. Clerk
Simmons called the roll.
Spears aye Burd aye
Sowinski aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye Kot aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
EMPLOYEE PRE-PAID LEGAL
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Kot to authorize
the City Staff to permit payroll deduction for direct payment of Pre-Paid Legal service
expenses on a voluntary employee basis with no direct City financial obligation. Clerk
Simmons called the roll.
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Prochaska aye Spang present
Kot aye Spears aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Present: 1
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderman Spang stated that he appreciates the efforts Doug Brian's is making toward the
petition drive and he supports his petition. He stated on July 28th at 7:00 PM he will be
hosting a neighborhood meeting at Westside Gyros where they will discuss items pertinent
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to the neighborhood, like the Route 47 plan, also the new City Hall plans will be there for
anyone to look at and discuss it. He stated that he has asked the police department to
provide a police officer who will discuss some things that can be done to keep the
neighborhood safer and talk about the Neighborhood Watch Program. He stated there will
be a session for general questions. Alderman Spang invited everyone.
Alderman Prochaska stated that he too supports Mr. Brian and the citizens efforts.
Alderman Burd reminded everyone that the Recreational Department will be sponsoring
another concert in the park, Friday night, July 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. She stated the
Waubonsee Steel Drum Band will be there.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Kot to go into
Executive Session at 7:36 PM, for the purpose of Collective Bargaining on the Police
Contract. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
In attendance will be Chief Graff, Attorney Dean, City Administrator Jim Nanninga, City
Treasurer Scheffrahn, Mayor Johnson, Alderman Spang, Prochaska, Kot, Spears, Burd,
Sowinski, and City Clerk Simmons.
A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to go out
of Executive Session at 7:57 PM. Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Kot aye Spears aye
Burd aye Sowinski aye
Motion carried. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Spang to adjourn
at 7:59 p.m. Motion carried
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, over 70 years, WELCOME WAGON and its representatives have established
themselves as part of America's proud heritage,helping millions of families adjust to new
communities and new circumstances; and
WHEREAS, WELCOME WAGON has brought friendly greetings, neighborly assistance and
helpful information to families and individuals in our community and, in so doing, have
encouraged neighborhood involvement, strength and pride; and
WHEREAS, WELCOME WAGON representatives continue to contribute significantly to the
growth of our local business community and our many civic and neighborhood organizations by
introducing these valuable institutions to our community's newest members; and
WHEREAS, WELCOME WAGON promotes good will, helpfulness and solid sense of
community among our new and long-standing residents by extending the warm hand of
hospitality to new movers, newly engaged Couples, new parents and new citizens; and
WHEREAS, WELCOME WAGON, a meaningful, community-building service, inspires the
wholehearted cooperation and support of all our citizenry,
NOW, THEREFORE, I Mayor Robert Johnson, do hereby proclaim the week of July 26, 1998,
as
"WELCOME WAGON WEEK" in Yorkville, and congratulate the members of this venerable
organization for its contributions to building and promoting civic responsibility and spirit.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the : eat eal of The
United City of Yorkville to be affixed this o� day of i - , ,
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