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City Council Minutes 1996 06-13-96 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, June 13, 1996 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 (arrived 7:05) 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. (Paul / Valerie Burd, Dave Palowski, Gregg Sibenaller, Brian Sorensen, Kathy Farren) AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA The following items were tabled from the agenda: Public Works: The Spreader purchase and computer purchase have been tabled. Public Safety: Addition of the request for renaming the City. MEETING DATES The council reviewed the listing of committee meetings. All Committee meetings will be held as listed. (Administration Committee meeting will be announced. ) Riverfront Donations Rich Artman of the Inland Corporation presented a cash donation of $1 ,000 to the Riverfront project. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Johnson asked for any citizen comments. No comments were made. PUBLIC HEARINGS -- NONE PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Alderman Jones stated that the Plan Commission reviewed several items. The request for Cannonball Estates was tabled until the next meeting. The Commission discussed the Inland request and the Walker / Club 47 request. The Walker / Club 47 request for an outlot was recommended to the Council for approval . MINUTES APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Jones to accept the regular City Council minutes dated May 23, 1996 as presented. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL Alderman Prochaska stated that he had a request to change the bill payments by removing the Erdmann Advertising bill in the amount of $3,081.16. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska to pay bills in the amount of $142,372.68 vendor and a total amount of $188,311.54. Seconded by Alderman Stafford. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. City Council Regular Session - June 13, 1996 - page 2 ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Kramer indicated that three resolutions were distributed for the council's review. These will be reviewed at the appropriate committee meetings and COW meeting. Sunset Motel / Forced Annexation Attorney Kramer updated the council on the Sunset Motel annexation. The owner has indicated that they are still not willing to annex into the city due to the pending sale of the property. The owner may make the annexation a condition of the sale. Attorney Kramer needs to be authorized to proceed with a forced annexation. It was recommended that the "talks" continue and that the Economic Development Committee determine when to finalize the forced annexation proceedings. A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Baker to proceed to authorize the filing of a forced annexation at the Mayor and Economic Development Committee's discretion. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - nay Callmer - aye Motion carried 7-1. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Johnson recommended the reappointment of Russell Walter to the Library Board. A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Spang to consent to the reappointment of the Russell Walter to the Library Board. Clerk Allison called the role: Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. Mayor Johnson announced a Riverfront Project Fundraiser to be held on July 16, 1996 at the American Legion Softball Field. A game between the King and His Court and some of Yorkville's residents and officials will take place. Mayor Johnson presented a commendation for attainment of the State of Illinois Class B Water Operator License to Brian Sorensen who has been with the Public Works Department for approximately three years. Mayor Johnson also presented a commendation for attainment of a Criminal Justice Management Diploma from Aurora University to Sgt. Gregg Sibenaller of the Yorkville Police Department. CITY CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Allison asked for a motion to accept the May 23 , 1996 Executive Session Minutes as reviewed by the council members prior to the meeting. Motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Baker to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT No Report CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Nanninga stated that the ADHOC committee met with the developers who are asking to rent a portion of the parks building located at the Riverfront Park. The Committee has recommended that the city ask for bids on this issue with a July 1 deadline for submission of the information. City Council Regular Session - June 13, 1996 - page 3 Alderman Baker stated that he was concerned about the city seeking other bidders on this project since the parties presented their idea to the city and the terms were reasonable. The council discussed the issue on whether or not to go out for bid. Attorney Kramer indicated that if the council approves the issue by a super majority (3/4 of the council) then they do not have to go out for bid. It was noted that the City would have to replace the furnace but this was a part of the Park's Budget. The council asked Administrator Nanninga to ask the developer to present another contract for review. City Secretary Position Administrator Nanninga stated that the City has been interviewing applicants for the vacant City Secretary position. They looked at local City residents first. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Jones to hire Sandy Marker for the position of City Secretary at a wage of $10 per hour with a 50 cent per hour increase with good performance after six months, with a start date of June 24, 1996 subject to the probationary period and all other terms and conditions as stated in the employee manual. Clerk Allison called the role: Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. Administrator Nanninga updated the council regarding the Riverfront project. They feel they can still meet the July 4th target date. They will be laying brick this Saturday morning for anyone able to volunteer to help. Economic Development Commission Report The next meeting is July 9, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kendall County Board Room. Kendall County Governmental League Report No Report (A letter will be sent requesting the status of the committee. ) School Community Report The regular school board meeting will be June 24, 1996 at 7: 30 p.m. Old Business Alderman Prochaska stated that he had discussed the bill list process with Kim King. She indicated that when the bill list is completed the software automatically moves the information into the budget report even though the council may in fact delay the payment of a bill. This is sometimes why the budget report does not agree with the bills paid. This is being looked into. New Business A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Jones to create a resolution to allow Bristol to proceed with the incorporation process. A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Spang to table the motion for further investigation. Alderman Callmer stated that while he empathizes with Bristol's desire to control its own destiny, he as a Yorkville alderman needs to be sure it is for the good of the citizens of Yorkville. He would like to continue discussion with Dave Palowski and the committee members. Clerk Allison called the role: City Council Regular Session - June „13L 1996 - page 4 Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - nay Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - nay Motion carried 6-2. Mayor Johnson stated that he understood that the Bristol committee is still meeting with Oswego and Montgomery regarding their approval of the issue. Dave Palowski of Bristol stated that there does not appear to be a problem with those municipalities. Alderman Stafford stated that he feels that the Bristol residents need to know what this incorporation procedure will cost them. Mayor Johnson stated that the city will follow up on the items and would like to schedule a meeting date with this item as the only agenda item. A brief discussion was held regarding some of the questions still needing answers by the council members. Mayor Johnson stated that the city will develop a list of questions so that Mr. Palowski and his committee can come prepared to discuss the questions at the next meeting. Alderman Stafford asked all council members to notify himself or the Public Works Department of any needed street repairs so that they can be prioritized and followed up on. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Stafford to accept the April, 1996 Water Department report. Motion carried. f� Res 96 - (9 4FT Funds A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Baker to approve the Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for the yearly maintenance materials in the amount not to exceed $31,989 and to authorize the mayor and city clerk to execute the necessary documents. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. Ill Muni League Drug / Alcohol Testing Program A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Stafford to join the Illinois Municipal League Drug / Alcohol Compliance Testing Program and to accept the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy as proposed by the League after the committee recommendations have been inserted by the City Attorney. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Walnut Street concern will be discussed at the next Committee meeting. Council members are asked to present their ideas to the committee for discussion. 10 i City Council Regular Session - June 13, 1996 - page 5 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Res 96 - Renaming of Certain State Routes A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Lynch to adopt a resolution renaming certain state route highways in the United City of Yorkville. It was noted that this will take effect on those portions of the highways located within the city limits. Route 126 will be named Schoolhouse Road; Route 71 will be named Stagecoach Trail; and Route 34 will be named Veterans Parkway. A discussion was held regarding when this will become effective. It was noted that it is effective immediately upon posting the resolution. Council members wanted to delay the effective date to allow the city to notify those effected by the change. A motion was made to amend the motion to have the resolution become effective as of July 1, 1996. Clerk Allison called the role on the amended motion. Callmer - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. Clerk Allison called the role on the original motion: Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. Res 96 - a )Renaming of the City of Yorkville A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to adopt the resolution revising the formal title of the United City of the Village of Yorkville to the United City of Yorkville. Clerk Allison called the role: Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE NO REPORT ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NO REPORT ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Baker to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion carr' d. By: (/'k r— Jac u li e A lison Kierk i