City Council Minutes 1997 05-08-97 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 8, 1997.
Mayor Bob Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Clerk Simmons called the role: ROLL CALL
Ward I Spang Present
Sticka Present
Ward II Lynch Present
Kot Present
Ward III Jones Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
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.
GIFT PRESENTATION
Mayor Johnson presented gifts to outgoing City Clerk Jackie Allison, Alderman Jeff Baker and
Alderman Bert Callmer.
RIVER FRONT DONATIONS
Sylvia Brogan with Farmers Insurance presented Mayor Johnson with a check for $1,000.00 to be
used for the river front.
Alderman Jones stated there was to be a second river front donation from Aurora Concrete but the
individuals were unable to come to the meeting. Aurora Concrete donated 6 manhole flower pots
to be used on the river front..
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Alderman Sowinski stated under Public Works Report, the Martin Plumbing request is tabled and
would go back to Public Works on May 19.
Alderman Prochaska stated under Administration Committee Report the Agreement with the School
District is tabled and would be going back to The Committee of the Whole for discussion.
Alderman Prochaska also stated that there would be two sets of minutes being presented for approval,
one from April 10 and one from April 24, 1997.
Alderman Jones stated under Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals, the Planned Unit
Development/Annexation Agreement for Fox Hollow should also be to approve the Preliminary Site
Plan and the Annexation Agreement.
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 Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Kot to move into continued
Public Hearing for PC 96-20 on the Planned Unit Development/Annexation Agreement for Landmark
America.
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Clerk Simmons called the role:
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Sowinski aye
Motion carried 8-0.
Attorney Tom Grant stated he did not have any comments other than for the benefit of each member
of the council he handed out copies of the final Preliminary Site Plan and the only possible change
would be in the alignment of the road. He also stated he and the Committee of the Whole worked
out the final changes. There were some minor changes, mostly correcting typos, and on page 1 the
name of the developer was changed to Fox Hollow LLC, A Maine Limited Liability Co.
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Lynch to move out of Public
Hearing. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Motion carried 8-0.
PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Planned Unit Development Agreement with Lawyer and Developers of Fox Hollow
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Annexation and Planned Unit Development Agreement with
Gerald Lawyer and the Developers of Fox Hollow Senior Development subject to receipt of the
school district letter and engineering. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Spang no Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Motion carried 7 aye - 1 nay.
Annexation and Zoning as R-3 Residential PUD for Lawyer and Fox Hollow Parcel
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve Annexation
and Zoning as R-3 Residential Planned Unit Development for the Lawyer and Fox Hollow parcel.
Clerk Simmons called the role:
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang nay
Motion carried 7 aye - 1 nay.
Approve Preliminary Site Plan for PC 96-20
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve the Preliminary
Site Plan for PC 96-20 subject to engineering.
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Clerk Simmons called the role:
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang nay Sticka aye
Motion carried 7 aye - 1 nay.
At this time Alderman Jones stated that there would be a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on
Monday, May 12, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Austin Room at the Beecher Center. She stated that a
Public Hearing is scheduled for 97-1, a builder in Country Hills, it is a rear yard variance.
MINUTES APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve the
minutes of April 10, 1997 and April 24, 1997 as presented. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve bills dated
May 8, 1997 in the amount of$44,233.26 (vendor), $55,930.89 (payroll) for a total of$100,164.15
Clerk Simmons called the role:
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Motion carried 8-0.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Proclamation - "Poppy Awareness Days"
Mayor Johnson proclaimed May 15, 16 and 17, 1997 as American Legion"Poppy Awareness Days
in the city of Yorkville to honor our dead and requested all citizens to observe these days by wearing
a Poppy and making contributions for this worthy cause. (Proclamation attached).
Proclamation in Recognition of National Police Week
Mayor Johnson proclaimed that the United City of Yorkville shall observe May 11-17, 1997 as Police
Week in the city. (Proclamation attached).
Appoint - Jerry Lynch as Representative to Aurora Tourism Council
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Jones to appoint Jerry Lynch
as Representative to the Aurora Convention and Tourism Council. Motion carried.
Present Certificate of Appreciation to Fox Valley YMCA
Mayor Johnson presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Michelle Faye and Joe Martin for the Fox
Valley YMCA for sponsoring the Community Swim Nights the summer of 1996.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Simmons asked for a recommendation to accept the Executive Session Minutes. A motion was
made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Kot to accept the Executive Session Minutes
of 2-10-97, 3-20-97, 4-10-97, 4-17-97 and 4-24-97 as corrected. Motion carried.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR `S REPORT
Jim Nanninga reported on the river front. He stated that the fountain was done being painted and was
going to be started up Friday, May 9. He stated that work on the playground is scheduled to begin
on Saturday May 17, 1997 and they are looking for volunteers.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REPORT
Mayor Johnson stated the Economic Development Commission would be meeting on Tuesday, May
13, 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 Jones stated there would be a plant sale sponsored by the Garden Club, at the river front
park on Saturday, May 10, 1997 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
March Water Report
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Stafford to approve the
March Water Report as presented. Motion carried.
River Crossing Fee Ordinance
River Crossing Fee Ordinance was tabled for two weeks.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Erdmann Contract
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to authorize the Mayor
to execute a contract with Erdmann Advertising, Inc. to provide 48 hours monthly of economic
development services per month at a rate of$1,500.00 per month for the 1997-98 fiscal year as
presented. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Spang aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Motion carried 8-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
March Police Report
A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Lynch to accept the March
Police Report as presented. Motion carried.
1996 Annual Police Report and 1996 Illinois Uniform Crime Report
A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Kot to accept the 1996 Annual
Police Report and the 1996 Illinois Uniform Crime Report as presented. Motion carried.
Certificate of Appreciation for Fox River Lanes
Mayor Johnson asked Tony Graff to make mention of the Certificate of Appreciation for Fox River
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Lanes. Tony Graff stated no one from Fox River Lanes was able to be present at the meeting tonight
and he would personally present the certificate to them. The certificate was being presented to Fox
River Lanes for sponsoring glow in the dark bowling for teens last summer and for giving their
annual fee of$1,000.00 for the DARE program.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Sign Wage Re-Opener Agreement for Yorkville Police
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to authorize the
Mayor and the Chief of Police to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the United City of
Yorkville and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council/Yorkville Patrolman Unit as an
addendum to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Except as expressly amended for wages,
all other provisions of the existing collective bargaining agreement remain unchanged and in full force
and effect. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Motion carried 8-0.
Sue Swithin, recreation director for the Park Board presented information on the pending agreement
between the Yorkville Park Board and the Yorkville School District. Questions were asked by
Council Members on the wording in the agreement on the use of the schools during the summer. It
was finally agreed upon after lengthy discussion the wording should be, During the non-school hours
as mutually agreed upon.
Motion to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement-Parks/School
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Stafford to approve an
Intergovernmental agreement between the Board of Education of Yorkville Community School
District 115, Kendall, Illinois, in the United City of Yorkville for the recreational usage of the
Yorkville Community Unit School District Facilities as corrected. Clerk Simmons called the role.
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Motion carried 8-0.
Motion to Execute Intergovernmental Agreement - Parks/Schools
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with the Board of Education, District 115 for the
Recreational Usage of the Yorkville Community Unit School District Facilities as corrected.
Stafford aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Motion carried 8-0.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
No additional business,
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Lynch to adjourn the meeting
at 8:34 p.m. Motion carried.
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Deborah K. Simmons - City Clerk
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Whereas, the American Legion Post#489, and American Legion Auxiliary Unit#489
have for many years engaged in the services to disabled veterans and their families, and have
taken an active part in charitable work within the community and
Whereas, the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary hold annual "Poppy
Awareness Days" when poppies made by disabled veterans in Illinois hospitals are dispensed
publicly for the purpose of raising funds with which to carry on their beneficial work; and
Whereas, the one bright color of these war torn areas was the brave little red poppy
growing and blooming on the edges of the trenches, in the ragged shell holes, on the graves of
those men buried in Flanders Field, with remembrances of the cheery bright red flowers returned
to America with our boys, the poppy becoming the symbol of the dead, their memorial flower,
and the sign that the high ideals for which these brave young men gave their lives, still lives; and
Whereas, a double significance was attached when disabled veterans quickly learned to
assemble poppies while growing well again,with the American Legion and Auxiliary being
united in their efforts to help the hospitalized veterans within our state who make these bright red
poppies for distribution, fulfilling a desperate need,with money taken in over expenses being
returned to the veterans and their families through the service programs; and
Whereas, to Flanders Field we add Pearl Harbor, Korea, Viet Nam, Grenada, Panama,
and Operation Desert Shield; and
Whereas, the days of May 15, 16, and 17, 1997 have been selected as "Poppy Awareness
Days" in the City of Yorkville to honor our war dead by wearing a poppy.
Therefore, I, Bob Johnson, Mayor of the United City of the Village of Yorkville, do
hereby proclaim "Poppy Awareness Days" in the City of Yorkville, and request all citizens to
observe these days by wearing a Poppy and making contributions for this worthy cause.
Dated this 8thday of May I , 1997, A.D.
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PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
WHEREAS,Police Officers of this nation and of this community have worked devotedly to
safeguard the lives and property of the citizens of this Country and of this community; and
WHEREAS,those same officers have selflessly worked to build better communities without
regard to perils or hazards to themselves; and
WHEREAS,these men and women have died in the line of duty across this nation,and in our
own community; and
WHEREAS,the Congress of the United States of America has declared May 15 of every year
Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of such May 15 Police Week;
NOW THEREFORE the Mayor and the City Council of the United City Yorkville hereby
proclaim as follows;
1. That the United City of Yorkville shall observe May 11 - 17, 1997 as Police Week in
the City.
2. That during Police Week the United City of Yorkville shall support the Organizations
of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) by flying blue ribbons in such support.
3. That in recognition of Police Week and the C.O.P.S.Program that the City salutes and
honors all law enforcement personnel who have died in the line of duty and extends this honor to
special agent Robert Kolowski,a member of our community who died in the line of duty February
25, 1993 serving the Illinois State Police and who had his name placed on the Illinois Law
Enforcement Memorial on May 2, 1996.
4. That the United City of Yorkville honors and supports the Loyal Order of the Moose
Lodge for their support to Law Enforcement Officers killed feloniously or accidentally in the line
of duty. Furthermore, for raising public awareness of the need to assist and support the Law
Enforcement profession and its survivors.
5. That by observance of Police Week the United City of Yorkville, its governing body,
staff and citizens extend their sincerest gratitude to all those who have served, are serving and will
serve as Law Enforcement personnel across the Country.
Proclaimed this day of May, 1997.
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