City Council Minutes 1997 04-24-97 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 ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 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 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
Mayor Johnson stated that before the Committee Meeting Dates there will be a Riverfront donation
and under Committee Meeting Dates Administration Committee will go before Public Works
Committee.
Alderman Jones stated under Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals/Sign Review Board, the
Planned Unit Development/Annexation Agreement for Landmark America has been tabled for 2
weeks til the May 8, 1997 Regular Meeting of the City Council and also the Public Hearing PC 96-
20 for the Planned Unit Development/Annexation Agreement for Landmark America has also been
tabled til the May 8, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting.
Alderman Stafford stated that the Public Safety Committee meetings have been changed to every
third Wednesday. Next meeting will be Wednesday, May 21, 1997, 6:30 p.m. Kendall County
Building Conference Room, Suite 3.
MEETING DATES
The council reviewed the listing of committee meetings. Public Works Committee will be held as
stated, Economic Development Committee will be held as stated, with possibly one additional
meeting in(2)weeks at the Kendall County Building or the Beecher Center, Public Safety Committee
meeting will be held Wednesday,May 21, 1997 6:30 p.m. at the Kendall County Building Conference
Room, Suite 3, Administration Committee will be held as stated.
Riverfront Donation
Mayor Johnson asked Tom King of Tru Green-Chemlawn to come forward for the river front
Donation. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. King for the $1,000.00 donation for the river front The
$1,000.00 was donated for services for fertilization, weed control, insect control and aeration.
MINUTES APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to table the minutes
of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 10, 1997 for corrections til the next City Council
Meeting on May 8, 1997. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve and pay
bills dated April 24, 1997 with vendor bills in the amount of$108,078.77, payroll in the amount of
$59,781.60, for a total of$167,860.27.
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Clerk Simmons called the role:
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye
Motion carried 7-0.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Dan Kramer gave his report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson made a motion to nominate Linda Bastyr to the Library Board and renominate Larry
Langland to the Planning Commission Board and nominate Bert Callmer to the Planning Commission
Board.
Library Board and Planning Commission Board Appointments,
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to accept the Mayor's
nominations to the Library Board and the Planning Commission Board. Clerk Simmons called the
role:
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Jones aye
Motion carried 7-0.
At this time Mayor Johnson gave a brief update on the Courthouse Intergovernmental Agreement.
He stated at the request of the county we have resumed dialog and negotiations regarding the
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Courthouse and other buildings. The Mayor did not request
any formal action be taken at this time. He stated he will keep everyone updated.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
City Treasurer Richard Scheffrahn stated that the new signature cards were now on file at the
Yorkville National Bank. Mr. Scheffrahn gave his report as stated.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to accept the City
Treasurer's report as stated. Motion carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR `S REPORT
City Administrator Jim Nanninga stated that (2) city employees are certified now as playground
inspectors and(4) city employees are certified as spraying applicators.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REPORT
No report.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
Alderman Jones stated that the next regular school board meeting will be held on Monday, April 28,
1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the district offices.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Prochaska stated in regards to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Schools, the School
Board is requesting approval from the City Council and Alderman requested that this be put on the
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agenda of the Committee of the Whole meeting on 5-1-97. The Mayor Agreed.
Alderman Prochaska also stated that the Park District Committee meetings have been moved to the
second Monday of each. The next meeting will be Monday, May 12, 1997.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Sanitary Sewer Improvement and Expansion Fund Resolution No. 97-3
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to adopt a resolution
creating certain funds of the United City of Yorkville being called, Sanitary Sewer Improvement and
Expansion Fund, South Sanitary Sewer Fund and Water Improvement and Expansion Fund. Clerk
Simmons called the role:
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye
Motion carried 7-0.
Approve Budget
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve the budget
for the 1997-1998 Fiscal Year as presented with a total revenue amount of$6,098,446.00 and a total
expenditure amount of$5,699,074.00. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang no
Sticka aye
Motion carried 6-1.
City of Yorkville Employee Manuel Resolution 97-4
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to adopt a Resolution
Amending the City of Yorkville Employee Manual as corrected. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Spang aye Sticka aye
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye
Motion carried 7-0.
Intergovernmental Agreement Yorkville Public Library
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Spang to approve an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Yorkville Public Library effective May 1, 1997. Clerk
Simmons called the role:
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye Sticka aye
Kot aye
Motion carried 7-0.
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Yorkville Public Library Intergovernmental Agreement Resolution 97-5
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve a
Resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of
Yorkville and the Yorkville Public Library by the Mayor and City Clerk. Clerk Simmons called the
role:
Stafford aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Alderman Spang stated May 5-9 there is going to be a leaf pick up. They will take (1)pass. Leafs
are to be on the curb or in biodegradable bags.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to accept the March
Building Report as stated. Motion carried.
Alderman Jones stated the Bobbi Erdmann Contract is tabled for (2) weeks.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Police Car and Photocopier Loan Resolution 97-6
A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Lynch that the City Council
pass the resolution approving a loan from they Yorkville National Bank to the City of Yorkville in
the amount of $22,628.44 with an interest rate of 4.1% for the purchase of a police car and a
photocopier payable by July 3151, 1997 and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
loan documents. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Kot aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Jones aye
Prochaska no Spang no
Sticka no Mayor Johnson aye
Motion carried 5-3.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
No additional business.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman Lynch to go into executive
session at 7:45 p.m, for the purpose of collective bargaining. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye Sticka aye
Kot aye
Motion carried 7-0.
Executive session will include Dan Kramer, Tony Graff, Jim Nanninga, Richard Scheffrahn and
Debbie Simmons.
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A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to go out of
Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. Clerk Simmons called the role:
Stafford aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Kot aye
Lynch aye
Motion Carried 7-0.
No formal action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to adjourn the
meeting at 8:47 p.m. Motion carried.
By:
Deborah K. Simmons - City Clerk