City Council Minutes 1997 02-27-97 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, February 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 Absent
Spang Present
Ward II Baker Present
Lynch Present
Ward III Jones Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Stafford Present
A quorum was established. QUORUM
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
None
MEETING DATES
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 - NONE
PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
No Report
MINUTES APPROVAL
Alderman Jones indicated a correction in spelling was needed on
page four. Alderman Lynch asked for clarification on page one to
include the word transition. Sentence will read: As a part of the
agreement, neither the City nor the school is to look to this
development for additional transition fees.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Baker to approve the minutes of February 13 , 1997 as corrected.
Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
It was noted that a memo was attached requesting corrections to the
bill list regarding payment to Waubonsee Community College. Also,
a corrected payroll amount was noted. A motion was made by
Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve and
pay bills dated February 27, 1997 with vendor bills of $147,884. 25,
payroll of $60,229.71 for a total of $208,113 .96. Clerk Allison
called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - absent
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Kramer indicated that the new ordinance regarding the F.E.
Wheaton Bond is completed. This raises the bond to $225,000 from
$210,000 . Attorney Kramer reminded everyone that there is no
liability on the part of the city. This only allows F.E. Wheaton
to obtain the bond on a tax free basis.
City Council Regular Session - February 27_, 1997 - page 2
ORDINANCE 97-2 F.E. WHEATON BOND
This ordinance provides for the issuance of $225,000 Waterworks and
Sewerage Revenue Bond's. This is in agreement with the pre-
annexation agreement. The increase in amount is needed for the
easement. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by
Alderman Lynch to approve as an Amended Ordinance. Clerk Allison
called the role:
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson reminded everyone that the press conference between
the City of Yorkville, the City of Plano, the Yorkville School
District and the Piano School District was held. The City has
received its signed copy of the Proclamation and it can now be
displayed at the City offices so that everyone can remember the
purpose of the proclamation each time it is seen.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No Report
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Scheffrahn presented the data from the December 1996 and
January 1997 Treasurer Reports. Ending balance for January 1997
was $760,000.73 . A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded
by Alderman Prochaska to accept the December 1996 and January 1997
Treasurer Reports as presented.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Administrator Nanninga informed the council that the Elizabeth
Storm Sewer reacted well during the recent heavy rains. Also, he
thanked the approximate 50 high school students who filled sand
bags in case they were needed for possible flooding in the area.
Economic Development Commission Report
Mayor Johnson reported that the next meeting will be held on March
11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
School Community Report
Alderman Jones stated that the next regular school board meeting
will be held on March 10, 1997 at 7: 30 p.m. at the district
offices.
None
Old Business
None
New Business
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Job Descriptions
Two new job descriptions will be in place entitled the Field Water
Department Operator in Charge and the Technical Water Operator in
Charge. J.T. Johnson indicated that these will be Maintenance
Worker II status employees. These are being developed to create
the appropriate chain of command and to clarify job duties. The
job is now large enough to require two people to complete the work
previously handled by one person. Current people are on staff to
fill these positions. A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and
seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve the two job descriptions.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
City Council Regular Session - February 27 . 1997 - page 3
Bid for Truck Box
A written bid in the amount of $1,000 has been received. This bid
is in excess of the Fair Market Value of $600. The box will not be
utilized by the Public Works Department. A motion was made by
Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Lynch to accept the bid
of $1,000 for truck box. Clerk Allison called the role:
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Stafford - present
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
Testing Service Corp - Cannonball Trail
A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman
Lynch to authorize the Mayor to contract with Testing Service
Corporation to install observation wells in the area of Cannonball
Trail not to exceed $4 ,500. Clerk Allison called the role:
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - nay
Sowinski - aye Spang - nay
Baker - nay Mayor Johnson - aye
Motion carried 4-3 .
Alderman Sowinski stated that he received a call from Dave Kisser
indicating that their engineer has received the information and is
now reviewing it. Alderman Sowinski asked if after these tests it
is found the city is not liable will the city be able to
reimbursement? Attorney Kramer stated that the testing is being
done for a review of the area and will not be received back.
Alderman Spang asked if when this project was started baseline data
was received. Administrator Nanninga stated that borings were
completed and information was completed at that time.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to accept the January Building Department Report as
presented.
Ordinance 97-3 Front Detention/Retention Areas
Alderman Jones asked if everyone received the updated copies of
either item #2 or #3? Item 2, the Front Detention / Retention
areas is the same as previous copies except in the last two
paragraphs where the run together. A motion was made by Alderman
Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker to approve an ordinance
setting Front Detention and Retention areas as corrected. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Spang - nay
Motion carried 6-1 .
Alderman Jones indicated that Item #3 , Parking Standards only
applies to new developments, however, this item will be tabled in
order the council can obtain a clean copy to review. This will be
on the agenda in two weeks.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE NO REPORT
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City Council Regular Session - February 27, 1997 - page 4
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Resolution 97 - 1 Hotel/Motel Tax Portion
Alderman Prochaska stated that this is for Establishing an Account
Called Hotel/Motel Tourism Tax-City Portion. The resolution will
be corrected from current copy to include in the document for the
purpose of promoting events and tourism in Yorkville "as deemed
acceptable by the City Council" . A motion was made by Alderman
Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Spang to approve the resolution
as corrected. Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried. / . 4
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Sale of City Property - Walnut Street
Alderman Prochaska indicated that the city has received a letter of
intent for St. Pat's to purchase the Walnut Street property. The
contract has been negotiated and needs to be signed by Joliet
Church versus the local church members. A survey will need to be
obtained to verify the actual size. Approximate size of the
property is 3 .42 acres. Alderman Spang stated that the resolution
does not refer to the closing. Attorney Kramer indicated it does
not because the legal description and the contract are attached as
exhibits to the resolution. Spang asked if this requires 3/4 vote?
Attorney Kramer indicated it is state statute on selling property
even if the sale is over the 80% of appraised value.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to approve the resolution for the sale of city property,
3 .42 acres, Walnut Street subject to a survey and the contract to
be signed by the appropriate authorities with earnest funds
received by March 6, 1997 at the end of the work day, in the
amount of $232 ,800. Clerk Allison called the role:
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye
Motion carried.
Attorney Kramer indicated that members of the council, Chief Graff
and himself who are members of the church did not participate in
any negotiations. Alderman Spang thanked the council members for
their perseverance in his discussing a previous potential sale of
property at $165,000 . . . eventually allowing the city to sell the
property at a more profitable amount.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderman Sowinski indicated he received a call from Dave Kisser
regarding a problem with the gross density versus the net density
in the city's zoning ordinance. This should be referred to
Economic Development Committee for discussion as the requirements
of zoning ordinance do not refer to either a gross or net density
and it should be clarified as to which the city is requiring.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Motion carried.
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