City Council Minutes 1997 08-14-97 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, AUGUST 14, 1997.
Mayor Bob Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Simmons Called the role:
Ward I Spang Present
Sticka Present
Ward II Lynch Present
Kot Absent
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.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Johnson stated after committee meeting dates, there will be a citizens presentation. Alderman
Jones stated under new business there would be a presentation for a riverfront donation. Alderman
Stafford stated under Public Safety the Wednesday August 20, 1997 meeting will stand but the
September meeting will have to be changed.
MEETING DATES
All committee meetings are as stated on the agenda. Alderman Prochaska stated that the
Administration Committee would also be possibly meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 1997 on the
audit report.
Presentation of a gift to Marty Behrens-Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals
At this time Mayor Johnson paid recognition to Marty Behrens, after giving his resignation after 23
years as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor Johnson presented Mr. Behrens with a
clock.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Alderman Jones stated there was a Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, August 13, 1997
which a petition was heard for PC97-7 which is a request to annex into the City of Yorkville for a
single family residence on Game Farm Road. The annexation request was approved and passed and
it will go on to the Economic Development Committee.
MINUTES APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to accept the minutes
of the July 24, 1997 meeting as presented. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve payment
of the bills as revised dated July 24, 1997 in the amount of$179,558.82 vendor, $66,673.71 payroll
for a total disbursement of$246,232.53.
City Council Minutes - August 14, 1997 - page 2
Clerk Simmons called the role:
Prochaska aye Spang nay
Sticka aye Lynch aye
Stafford present Sowinski aye
Jones aye
Motion carried 5 aye - 1 present - 1 nay.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson asked the City Council to entertain a motion to appoint Stan Free and Cathy Curtis
to the Sign Review Board.
Appointments to the City of Yorkville Sign Review Board
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Lynch to appoint Stan Free
and Cathy Curtis to the City of Yorkville Sign Review Board. Clerk Simmons called the role.
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye Sticka aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Sowinski aye
Motion carried 7 -0.
Mayor Johnson asked the City Council to entertain a motion to nominate Doug Trumble to serve as
the citizen at large on the Problem Solving Partnership Executive Board.
Appointment to the Problem Solving Partnership Executive Board
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to nominate Doug
Trumble to serve as the citizen at large on the Problem Solving Partnership Executive Board. Clerk
Simmons called the role.
Stafford aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye Sticka aye
Lynch aye
Motion carried 7-0.
At this time Mayor Johnson proclaimed the week of August 24-30, 1997 as "SCHOOLS OPEN
SAFETY WEEK"in the City of Yorkville, and asked every motorist to be alert for children at school
crossings and review and follow the rules of the road as they apply to school zones and also our
school safety patrol members in the performance of their duty.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR `S REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REPORT
Mayor Johnson stated he went to a meeting Tuesday, August 12, 1997 where there was discussion
by the committee about restructuring the Economic Development Commission for the county. Mayor
Johnson stated he would give a further report on how they envision the restructure at the next
Economic Development Commission meeting.
City Council Minutes - August 14, 1997 - Page 3
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
Alderman Sticka stated the School Board at their August 11, 1997 approved a tentative budget.
Alderman Sticka stated the tentative budget is available for public inspection at the School District
Office. The School Board will hold a public hearing on September 22, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the
School District Offices.
Alderman Sticka stated the School Board announced a meeting schedule for the Strategic Planning
Committee. The first meeting is scheduled for September 6, 1997. Alderman Sticka stated that
people could contact the District Office if they want further information.
Alderman Sticka stated the next meeting of the School Board will be Monday, August 25, 1997 at
7:30 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
At this time Alderman Jones thanked Kathy Tucek and Sandi Markvart for helping with the Market
Day fund raiser for the riverfront and presented them with a certificate.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Betz Sidewalk Application
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Stafford to approve the
payment of $1,040.00 for 50% of the cost of replacing the deteriorated sidewalk at 209 W.
VanEmmon under the City's 50%/50% Sidewalk Replacement Program. Clerk Simmons called the
role.
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye
Motion carried 7-0.
River Crossing Engineering Contract
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Stafford to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with the Walter E. Deuchler Associated, Inc. engineering
consulting firm to prepare plans and specifications for a proposed watermain crossing the Fox River
as outlined in the City's 5 year water system plan at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00. Clerk Simmons
called the role.
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye
Motion carried 7-0.
Resolution 97-13A Approving a Contract with Aurora Blacktop for Road Repairs on Center Parkway
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Aurora Blacktop for the road repair work
authorized on Center Parkway between Countryside Center and Kendall Drive at a cost of
$119,485.45 which was the lowest bid received.
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye
Motion carried 7-0.
City Council Minutes - August 14, 1997 - Page 4
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Stafford to approve a Motor
Fuel Tax appropriation of$125,000.00 for the Center Parkway project. Clerk Simmons called the
role.
Sticka aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang nay
Motion carried 7-1.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ordinance 97-20 Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance, R-3 General Residential District
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance
relating to changes to the provision of the R-3 zoning classifications. Clerk Simmons called the role.
Spang aye Sticka aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye
Motion carried 7-0.
Ordinance 97-21 Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance, R-4 General Residential District
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance
relating to changes to the provisions of the R-4 zoning classifications. Clerk Simmons called the role.
Jones aye Prochaska aye
Spang aye Sticka aye
Lynch aye Stafford aye
Sowinski aye
Motion carried 7-0.
Fox Mill Landing Letter of Credit
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to reduce the required
Letter of Credit for Unit 1 of the Fox Mill Landing to $108,053.00 as recommended by the City
Engineer with the requirement that an additional Letter of Credit, as approved by the City Engineer,
be submitted for the remaining public improvements prior to any building permits for Building
Number 2 in Unit 1. Clerk Simmons called the role.
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye Sowinski aye
Jones aye
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Approve the June Police Reports
A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve the June
Police reports as presented. Motion carried.
City Council Minutes - August 14, 1997 - Page 5
Waive Carnival Fees - Riverfront Festival
A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to waive the Carnival
Fees for the Hometown Days Committee and Alpine Amusement Company for the Riverfront Festival
August 29 - September 1, 1997. Clerk Simmons called the role.
Sowinski aye Jones aye
Prochaska aye Spang aye
Sticka aye Lynch aye
Stafford aye
Motion carried 7-0.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Alderman Prochaska reminded everyone that the new City Ordinance Codification copies are at the
City Office for review prior to the Committee of the Whole meeting and will be brought up for
approval at the August 28, 1997 City Council Meeting.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Jones to adjourn the meeting
at 7:46 p.m. Motion carried.
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Deborah K. Simmons - City Clerk
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