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City Council Minutes 1997 03-27-97 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE KENDALL COUNTY BOARD ROOM ON Thursday, March 27, 1997 Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Allison called the role: ROLL CALL Ward I Callmer Present Spang Present Ward II Baker Present Lynch Present Ward III Jones Present Prochaska Present Ward IV Sowinski Present Stafford Absent A quorum was established. OUORUI4 Mayor Johnson welcomed those present and asked them CtoOentterGtheir name on the attendance sheet provided. There will be no action taken on the UndesserNDrequest forHrezoning and annexation. Also, PC 96-19, Inland - Sunflower Estates Preliminary Plan will be tabled. MEETING TES The council reviewed the listing of committee meetings. Meetings will be held as stated. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Johnson asked for any citizen comments. There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Baker to move into Public Hearing. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. Attorney Kramer indicated that Public Hearing is being held regarding the Planned Unit Development and Annexation Agreement for the Edmeier Group and Fox Highlands subdivision. This is the written agreement which lists out the responsibilities and duties of the developer as well as the city. Mayor Johnson asked for any comment regarding this issue. There being none, the public hearing was moved to the next issue. Administrator Nanninga indicated that the next issue is for the proposed amendments to the R-3 and R-4 General Residential District of the Zoning ordinance. These amendments will reduce the densities on R-3 from seven to five units per gross acre. This would be conforming to much of the new development coming into the city. R-4 would be amended from 12 to eight units per gross acre. These changes will not effect anyone who has already signed an agreement with the city. Marty Schwartz addressed the council asking if this will effect their property located on Hydraulic and Morgan. Attorney Kramer indicated it would not since there already is a PUD Agreement in place for this property. Ben Rozansky of the Yorkville Apartments located at Countryside Pkwy and Route 47 near the shopping center asked how this would effect the eight acres they have not yet developed. Attorney City Council Regular Session - March 27 , 1997 - page 2 Kramer indicated that further research would be required since noone recalls if there is an agreement on this property or not since it was zoned many years ago. Mr. Rozansky indicated that if this proposed change would effect his property and decrease the density it would decrease the value of the property. He indicated that since purchasing the apartments they have made several improvements to the property and would not want it effected adversely. Mayor Johnson asked for any further comment on this issue. There being none, a motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Jones to move out of public hearing into regular council session at 7:14 p.m. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Alderman Jones indicated that the first agenda item, PC 95-10, Undesser, has been tabled for two weeks. The most recent PUD agreement including the changes requested from the council memos has been distributed for review. This item will be brought to the COW agenda for discussion on April 3rd and will be on the council agenda of April 10th for vote. Alderman Callmer asked for an update regarding the county and the forest preserves concerns on this request at the next COW meeting. Edmeier Group / Fox Highlands PUD Agmnt Alderman Jones indicated that there are several typo errors to be made to the most recent draft dated March 21, 1997. She briefly described each one. A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve the annexation and planned development agreement land known as Fox Highlands Estates and Golf Club south of Route #71 owned by the Edmeier Group and Charles and Mary Doetschman and authorize the mayor and the city clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the city of yorkville as corrected. Clerk Allison called the role: Spang - abstain Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Sowinski - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Motion carried. Fox Mill PUD / Sloninger Alderman Jones indicated the most recent draft of March 27, 1997 has one change to be made on page 3 , item E -- survey should read through. Also, on page 4, Item B the sentence should end at city. deleting "in the following amount . . . . A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve the planned unit development agreement for Fox Mill Landing as corrected and authorize the mayor and city clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Yorkville. Alderman Spang asked about the deletion on page 4 . Alderman Jones indicated this is being deleted since the city will not know the amounts needed until it is actually purchased. Attorney Kramer stated that the written agreement remains in tact with only the deletion of the dollar amounts. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. City Council Regular Session - March 77, 1997 - page 3 Alderman Jones stated that this is the final plat of Fox Mill for Phase I, Unit I, and that all appropriate changes are reflected in the PUD Agreement. Darren Sloninger, developer addressed the council stating that this is Unit I which consists of the Old Button Factory and an eight unit townhouse building. Joe Wyrot indicated that this should be approved subject to engineering approval. Alderman Spang asked about the split rail fence. Mr. Sloninger responded that the exits are blocked as required. A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve the Fox Mill Development Final Plat of Unit I, subject to engineer approval. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. R-3 and R-4 proposed amendments Several of the alderman felt that this should be tabled until additional review can be completed on some of the existing properties. This will be taken to the next COW meeting for discussion. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Spang to table the two issues. Motion carried. Thornton Oil Co. Special se A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve the special use for property located at the northwest quadrant of Illinois Route 47 and Route 34 currently zoned B-2 General Business to permit the sale of motor fuel by Thornton Oil Corporation. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. Rezoning to A-i 5U Rosenwinkel for radio tower (Kendall Co) A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded Alderman Prochaska to recommend to Kendall County approval of the A-1 Special Use for a radio tower on land north of Galena Road outside the city boundary owned by Mike and John Rosenwinkel. Alderman Baker asked if this includes the fence around the base of the tower that the city was to recommend. Alderman Prochaska withdrew the second to the motion and Alderman Jones withdrew the motion. A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded Alderman Prochaska to recommend to Kendall County approval of the A-1 Special Use for a radio tower on land north of Galena Road outside the city boundary owned by Mike and John Rosenwinkel with the recommendation of a perimeter fence around the base of the tower. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Motion carried. Alderman Jones stated that PC 96-19 has been tabled for two weeks due to the request received per letter. The updated format must be submitted to their attorney for review. If there are any questions they should be brought to the COW meeting for discussion. City Council Regular Session - March 27, 1997 - page 4 MINUTES APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the minutes of March 13, 1997 as presented. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve and pay bills dated March 27, 1997 with vendor bills of $81,421.87, payroll of $61 , 368.54 for a total of $142,790.41. Alderman Spang asked about payment of dues on NE Multi-Regional Training. Chief Graff indicated that this is an agreement on mobil assists and costs $65 per officer. There are no additional fees for actual seminars attended. It is an annual fee. Also asked about was the bill to TCD Service. Chief Graff responded that these are two bills still outstanding from the flood. The bill payment to Vulcan Signs was asked about. J.T. Johnson indicated that this is a bill for Street signs many of which are for Greenbriar which will be reimbursed to the city by the developer. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Kramer indicated correspondence was distributed concerning the closing of the real estate sale this week. MAYOR'S REPORT No Report CITY CLERK'S REPORT No Report CITY TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Scheffrahn stated that for February 1997 the city had revenue of $258,752, expenditures of $481 ,951 .97 for a remaining balance of $536,800. 76. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to accept the February 1997 Treasurer's report as presented. Motion carried. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Nanninga informed the council that spring is here and construction will begin soon. Sewer repairs will be made on Center Parkway, Kendall, and Strawberry in Countryside Center. Economic Development Commission Report The next meeting will be held on Tuesday April 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. School Community Report Alderman Jones stated that the next regular school board meeting will be held on April 28, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the district offices. None Old Business None New Business COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE -- NO REPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Lynch to accept the February 1997 Building Report as presented. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Job Description Police Lieutenant . , City Council Regular Session - March 27 , 1997 - page 5 Alderman Callmer stated that the proposed job description of police lieutenant was reviewed at the COW meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Cailmer and seconded by Alderman Lynch to accept and adopt the revised job description for the position of Police Lieutenant effective April 1, 1997. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. Appointment Police Lieutenant A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Baker to accept Chief Graff's recommendation to appoint Sgt. Harold Martin as the new Police Lieutenant for the City of Yorkville at a annual salary of $43,000 with a one year probationary period effective April 1, 1997. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. Swearing in Of Police Lieutenant Mayor Johnson swore in Sgt. Harold Martin as the new Police Lieutenant for the City of Yorkville effective April 1, 1997. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Display of Proposed budget A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baker to place the proposed budget for public viewing and for public hearing on April 24, 1997. Second was withdrawn by Alderman Baker. . Motion was withdrawn by Alderman Prochaska. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Spang to place the proposed budget up for public viewing with a public hearing to be held on April 17, 1997 at the COW meeting and the budget will be up for vote for passage on April 24, 1997. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Alderman Lynch reminded everyone that the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair will be held on May 2 and 3. The closing of the sale of property to St. Pat's is scheduled for Tuesday. 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