City Council Minutes 1997 01-09-97 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, January 9, 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 Absent
Lynch Present
Ward III Jones Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Stafford Present
A quorum was established. OUORUM
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Johnson welcomed those present and asked them to introduce
themselves. (Liz Clark, TV30/WSPY, Jeremy Olson The Beacon News,
Kathy Farren The Record, Bill & Barb Dettmer, Richard Scheffrahn,
Ed Sleezer - Kendall County Board, J.T. Johnson)
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
The Land Cash Ordinance was removed from the Economic Development
report.
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
Alderman Jones stated that Bill Dettmer, Building Inspector, will
address the questions raised on the Garling Subdivision Preliminary
and final plat. This request is to separate one parcel into two
separate lots.
Mr. Dettmer indicated that in an existing B-3 District, properties
are not required to have the minimum setbacks required if it
conforms to other buildings in the existing area.
GARLING SUBDIVISION PREL/FINAL PLAT
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman
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Prochaska to approve the preliminary plat of PC 96-22, Garling
Subdivision. Clerk Allison called the role:
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to approve the final plat of PC 96-22, Garling
Subdivision. Alderman Spang asked if there are any differences
between the preliminary and the final plat? Alderman Jones
responded there was not. Clerk Allison called the role:
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Motion carried.
Alderman Jones updated the council concerning last evening's Plan
Commission meeting. Three items were on the agenda. The Sunflower
Estates preliminary plat was approved. The Fox Mill Landing was
approved subject to resolution of five items on the engineers list.
And PC 96-7, Cannonball Estates was discussed. The Plan Commission
was updated regarding a meeting with engineers concerning the water
problem. The Plan Commission has indicated that they need to know
that the city has decided if there is a problem or not. The Plan
Commission will require an answer before anything further is done
on this development.
MINUTES APPROVAL
Alderman Jones indicated that two corrections are required. On
page one, the amendments to the agenda should read the CABO CODE.
Also, on page three, the motion for Ordinance 96-16, Preliminary
Plan of PC96-18 was made subject to the written annexation / PUD
Agreements, final engineering and sanitary / sewer agreement. A
motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Jones to approve the minutes of December 5, 1996 as corrected.
Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to approve the bills dated December 19, 1996 with vendor
bills of $73 ,912.38, payroll of $52,904.34 for a total of
$126,816.72 . Alderman Spang asked about the Pavia Marting Bills
listed. Administrator Nanninga indicated that these are hold over
bills due to Pavia Marting which are being reimbursed by
developers. Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Lynch - aye
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Kramer indicated that he has no report other than
correspondence has been given to the council regarding any current
litigations.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson reported he has received a letter from Jones
Intercable advising the city of an upcoming rate increase. This
will become effective March 1 , 1997. Basic I will increase from
$11 .17 to $11.69. Tier I will increase from $12. 74 to $13 .80.
Alderman Stafford asked why they city is involved. Attorney Kramer
responded that the city has a franchise agreement, although the
city has no control on the fees. A meeting has been held with the
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cable company to begin discussion of the agreement upon its
maturity. This should expire around the year 2000. It is not an
exclusive contract.
Mayor Johnson also indicated he has received the official copy of
the joint agreement between Plano and Yorkville. This will require
signatures of the council members.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No Report
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No Report
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Administrator Nanninga informed the council that the city is now on
the Internet. WWW.City of Yorkville.COM Alderman Spang asked
Nanninga to look into why this is not coded .GOV since .COM is for
commercial sites and .GOV is for municipal sites on the Internet.
Economic Development Commission Report
Mayor Johnson reported that the next meeting will be held on
January 14 , 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
School Community Report
Alderman Jones stated that the next regular school board meeting
will be held on January 13 , 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the district
offices.
Old Business
None
New Business
No Report
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE -- No Report
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE No Report
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE -- No Report
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE -- No Report
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch to move into executive session
for the purpose of discussing the hiring or firing of personnel .
The meeting will include J.T. Johnson, Administrator Nanninga and
Attorney Kramer. Clerk Allison called the role:
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Spang - aye
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska to move out of executive
session and into regular council at 7:54 p.m. Seconded by Alderman
Lynch. Clerk Allison called the role:
Spang - aye Sowinski - aye
Prochaska - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried. *** Mayor Johnson stated there will be no action
taken as a result of executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried.
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