City Council Minutes 1996 05-23-96 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, May 23, 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
Lynch Present
Ward III Jones Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Stafford Present (arrived late)
A quorum was established. QUORUM
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Johnson welcomed those present and asked them to please sign
in on the sign-in sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
The following items were tabled from the agenda:
Kushkowski Recapture Agreement under Attorney report; Secretary
replacement under City Administrator's Report.
An executive session was added under additional business to discuss
an Evaluation of Employee Performance.
MEETING DATES
The council reviewed the listing of committee meetings. All
Committee meetings will be held as listed. (Public Safety meeting
is on Wednesday, May 29, not Tuesday. )
Riverfront Donations -- NONE
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 there are two items on the agenda for
vote tonight. The first item, Coach Road Hills has been thru the
Plan commission and was recommended for approval.
PC 95-15 COACH ROAD HILLS PREL. PLAT
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to approve PC 95-15, Coach Road Hills Preliminary Plat
subject to the approval of the PUD Agreement and the engineer's
approval. Clerk Allison called the role:
Prochaska - aye Stafford - absent
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Motion carried.
PC 96-11 GREENBRIAR UNIT II FINAL PLAT
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker
to approve PC 96-11, GreenBriar Unit II Final Plat subject to
approval of the SSA.
Alderman Spang reminded the council members that the Plan
Commission has denied this request twice and that he feels that the
issues he had brought up for discussion have not been addressed by
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the council members. Alderman Spang does not feel that this should
be voted on until the issues are discussed. Clerk Allison called
the role:
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - absent Sowinski - aye
Spang - nay Baker - aye
Motion carried 6-1.
MINUTES APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Baker to accept the regular City Council minutes dated May 9, 1996
as presented. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
Alderman Prochaska stated that he has some concern about a portion
of the bills. This is the bills to the Lannert Group. He feels
that the purpose of those bills are unclear and that they should be
reviewed before being paid. Mayor Johnson concurred that this was
a good idea.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Spang to approve and pay bills dated May 23 , 1996 less the amount
of the Lannert Group bill in the amount of $55,010. 70 vendor, for
a total of $96,804. 23. Clerk Allison called the role:
Lynch - aye Stafford - absent
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Kramer indicated that the first issue is to authorize a
Special Service Tax Area. This property has only one owner who has
consented to the special service area thus waiving all of the
requirements such as a public hearing. This is being developed for
the maintenance of the lake and the green area that the Park
District is not accepting.
ORD 96- \■ ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 1996-2
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker
to approve an ordinance establishing a Special Service Area, Number
1996-2, for Phases II and II of the Greenbriar Subdivision. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Sowinski - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Stafford - absent Prochaska - aye
Spang - abstain Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
ORD 96 - STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION / MINICI
A motion was made by Alderm n Jones and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to approve an ordinance in regard to the construction of
storm sewer extension by Kurt Minici in the City of Yorkville.
It was noted that this request was reviewed and approved at all
committee levels. Clerk Allison called the role:
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - absent Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson reported that the next Cooperative Community
Initiative meeting will be held on June 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Beecher Center. Two public forums have been scheduled. These are
Tuesday, July 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Beecher Center and Tuesday,
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July 30th at 7: 30 p.m. at the Beecher Center. The public are asked
to attend these sessions to discuss the future direction of the
City of Yorkville.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No Report
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No Report
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Administrator Nanninga informed the council that the new secretary
they were hoping to hire received a raise to stay where she was
working. The City will continue to look for a replacement.
Administrator Nanninga informed the council that he will be on
vacation this next week. J.T. and Joel will be available if the
council requires any help.
The City Hall is to be moved on May 29th with a rain date being
scheduled for May 31st.
Administrator Nanninga stated that the Riverfront project has been
slightly delayed due to the rain.
Economic Development Commission Report
The next meeting is Tuesday, June 11, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Kendall County Board Room.
Kendall County Governmental League Report
No Report
School Community Report
The regular school board meeting will be May 28, 1996 at 7: 30 p.m.
Old Business
No Report
New Business
It was noted that a call has been received from Mr. Gauer who owns
the house on Route 47 near the City property. He indicated that
there are people dumping on lots to the north which are owned by
the City. The City Administrator will look into this complaint.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Alderman Stafford informed the council that the public works
committee is recommending Eric Dhuse for the Engineering Technician
Position recently developed. Eric currently works for the city.
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to approve the hiring of Eric Dhuse for the new position
of Engineering Technician effective June 3 , 1996 at a cost not to
exceed the predetermined cap of $29,000.
Administrator Nanninga indicated that actual wage will be $28,000
with a proposed 50 cent per hour increase upon completion of a six
month probationary period.
A discussion was held regarding the probationary period due to the
new position and how it would be handled if Eric did not meet the
requirements during this six month probationary period.
A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska for the purpose of this being discussed at the next
committee meeting to clarify the information with Eric Dhuse
regarding probationary periods and other terms of the employment.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman Jones
to approve the April, 1996 Building Department report. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE -- NO REPORT
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
RES 96- 19 Consolidation of Funds
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to approve the resolution consolidating certain funds of
the United City of the Village of Yorkville. Clerk Allison called
the role:
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Motion carried.
New Beecher Center Rules
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Baker to accept the revised Beecher Building Rules under the
condition that the new rates will become effective July 1, 1996 and
that the recreation board may adjust the hours of the rec office
from time to time as deemed necessary. Clerk Allison called the
role:
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Spang - aye Baker - aye
Motion carried.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman
Baker to move to executive session for the purpose of evaluation of
employee performance. Clerk Allison called the role:
Lynch - aye Stafford - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
*** A five minute recess will be taken. **
A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Spang
to move out of executive session into regular council session.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
There was no action taken while in Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Spang
to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion carri-d.
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Jac+u- inci All son - ' y Clerk