City Council Minutes 1997 05-22-97 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 22, 1997.
Mayor Bob Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Clerk Simmons called the role: ROLL CALL
Ward I Spang Absent
Sticka Present
Ward II Lynch Present
Kot Present
Ward III Jones Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Absent
Stafford 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
Alderman Jones stated under Economic Development Committee Report there would also be an
Ordinance to Modify Farmers Market.
Mayor Johnson stated under Mayor's Report there would be a Certificate presentation to Fox River
Lanes.
MEETING DATES
The council reviewed the listing of committee meetings. Meetings will be held as stated.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson asked for any citizens comments. There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING
A motion was made by Alderman Kot and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to move into Public
Hearing on the Proposed Amendments to the R-3 and R-4 Zoning Ordinance. Clerk Simmons called
the role:
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Jones aye
Motion carried 6-0.
At this time John Behrens, representing the owners of the Yorkville Apartments on Mulhern Court
stated the owners had sent a letter to Jim Nanninga asking for a postponement of the vote.
Mayor Johnson stated there would be no vote tonight,that this was a Public Hearing and it was going
to be referred back to the Economic Development Committee.
There were no further questions or comments.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to go out of Public
Hearing. Clerk Simmons called the role:
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Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Motion Carried 6-0.
PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Alderman Jones stated there was a meeting on May 7, 1997. There was a Public Hearing to allow
a special use for a single family apartment at 209 S. Bridge St., under new business they did approve
it. PC 97-3, a request through the county to re-zone the Parcel at Route 34 and Cannonball Trail
from R-3 to B-3 Highway was denied by the Planning Commission. PC 97-5, the final plat of Unit
3 at Greenbriar was tabled for further clarification. The Comprehensive Plan that the committee has
been working on for quite awhile was approved. The Development Flow Chart that is passed out to
all developers was gone through and there were no problems with it and was accepted as policy
through the Economic Development Committee.
MINUTES APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Stafford to approve the
minutes of May 8, 1997 as presented. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve bills dated
May 22, 1997 in the amount of $178,045.55 (vendor), $59,427.05 (payroll) for a total of
$237,472.60 Clerk Simmons called the role:
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve the
payment of check no. 0019824 in the amount of$255.00 for the Conference for Newly Elected
Officials. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Stafford to approve a payroll
addition in the amount of$19,161.38. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Motion carried 6-0.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Dan Kramer stated he would be passing out the first draft of the Resolution approving the
City Wide Safety Policy.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson stated the City Council meeting on June 12, 1997 would be moved to June 19, 1997.
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting on June 19, 1997 will be canceled. The reason for
these changes is to allow anyone interested in attending the banquet in Springfield on June 12, 1997,
where the City of Yorkville will be receiving the Governors Home Town Award.
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Certificate of Appreciation- Fox River Lanes for sponsoring Glow in the Dark Bowling
Mayor Johnson presented Kevin Enders of Fox River Lanes a Certificate of Appreciation for
sponsoring Team Glow in the Dark Bowling all summer long last year.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No Report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR `S REPORT
Jim Nanninga reported a complete playground set was given to the city by a school in Aurora and are
in the process of deciding where to put it.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REPORT
Mayor Johnson stated the Economic Development Commission would be meeting on Tuesday, June
10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Board room.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
Alderman Prochaska stated that the next regular school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May
27, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the district offices.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Prochaska stated the flame was out on the torch in the park. J.T. Johnson/Public Works
stated he was aware of it and they would work on it and would hopefully have it back on by
Memorial Day.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Woodworth Lift Station Pump Replacement
A motion was made by Alderman Kot and seconded by Alderman Jones to authorize the Mayor to
execute a contract with Flotek to supply and install a Cornell 4NTL pump and piping in the
Woodworth Lift Station to replace the second pump which has failed, at a cost of$3,369.00 plus
$65.00 per hour start-up costs estimated to be 8 hours, total not to exceed $5,000.00. Clerk
Simmons called the role:
Stafford aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Motion carried 6-0.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
River Crossing Fee Ordinance No. 97-11
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Lynch to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the ordinance establishing a fee to fund a New Sanitary River Crossing
within the area defined in Exhibit "A" of the ordinance at a rate of$25.00 per population equivalent
with interest to accumulate at a rate of 8% per annum. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Motion carried 6-0.
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Farmers Market Ordinance No. 97-12
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Lynch to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Ordinance modifying Chapter 5 entitled Food and Food Dealers, Article
A Farmers Market as amended. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Jones aye
Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution No. 97-7 Employee Assistance Program with Mercy Center
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Kot to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute a contract with Mercy Center for Health Care Services for an Employee
Assistance Program at an annual rate of$25.00 per employee and official. Clerk Simmons called the
role:
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Motion carried 6-0.
Purchase of new copier from Kopy Kat Copier, Inc. for Administration Office
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Kopy Kat Copier, Inc., low bidder, for a new
Gestetner 2651 Copier to replace the Administration Office copier at a price of$11,195.00 which
includes a trade-in of$7,815.00. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Motion carried 6-0.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderman Prochaska stated at the Administration Committee meeting they discussed meeting on the
reconfirming of the agreement with Pandolfi for auditing of the City. Alderman Prochaska asked Jim
Nanninga to get a proposal from Pandolfi. Alderman Prochaska asked that this be put on the agenda
of the next Committee of the Whole for general comment and if need be will go before the
Administration Committee on the following Tuesday.
Tony Graff stated the Riverfront got an accolade in the May 1997 Kiwanis magazine.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to go into Executive
Session at 7:49 p.m. for the purpose of discussing previous Executive Session minutes and discussing
purchase or sale of real estate. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Motion carried 6-0.
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Executive Session to include City Clerk Debbie Simmons, City Administrator Jim Nanninga, City
Treasurer Richard Scheffrahn,Attorney Dan Kramer,Police Chief Tony Graff and Council Members.
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to go out of
Executive Session at 8:44 P.M. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Lynch to release Executive
Session Minutes of January 11, 1996,February 8, 1996, March 7, 1996, March 21, 1996, March 28,
1996,April 11, 1996,December 12, 1996,January 9, 1997,January 22, 1997, February 10, 1997 and
February 26, 1997 and all other Executive Session Minutes to be kept sealed. Clerk Simmons called
the role:
Stafford aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Motion carried 6-0.
No formal action taken on purchase or sale of Real Estate.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sticka to adjourn the
meeting at 8:58 P.M. Motion carried.
By:
Deborah K. Simmons - City Clerk
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