City Council Minutes 1996 04-25-96 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, April 25, 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 Absent
Ward II Baker Present
Lynch Present
Ward III Jones Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Absent
Stafford Present
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
Mayor Johnson stated that the Public Hearing for the 1996 - 1997
Budget has been continued until May 9, 1996. Also, the Public
Hearing for PC 96-7, Gail Fisher, has been tabled until the Plan
Commission process has been completed. PC 96-7 under the Economic
Development Committee will also be continued at this time.
MEETING DATES
The council reviewed the listing of committee meetings. All
Committee meetings will be held as listed. The Public Safety
Committee has scheduled their meeting for 6:30 p.m. on May 29th.
The Administration Committee will be scheduling their meetings on
the second Tuesday of each month. Public Works will be held on the
first and third Monday of each month.
RIVERFRONT PROJECT -- DONATIONS
Mayor Johnson and Alderman Jones accepted donations on behalf of
the Riverfront Committee. Donations included the park benches from
Stan Free representing the Bank of Yorkville; a cash donation by
Steve Steinwart representing Meadowvale; and, plumbing supplies and
labor from Nancy and Joe Martin of Martin Plumbing. Mayor Johnson
thanked all those who have donated towards this project.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson asked for any citizen comments. Dave Palowski of
Bristol Township stated that there is a problem with trash from
contractors building in the Blackberry North Subdivision. He
indicated that there is concern from local farmers regarding the
trash entering their fields and creating possible machinery
problems. The City will look into this problem.
Also, Mr. Palowski asked for a meeting to be scheduled between the
City of Yorkville and the Bristol Township Incorporation Committee.
Mayor Johnson stated that this will be determined and placed on the
appropriate COW meeting agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -- NONE
PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Ordinance 96 - q PC 93 - 5 (Fox Hill)
A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Jones
to approve PC93-5, Fox Hill Subdivision, Unit 5, Pod 11, for the
Final Plat.
City Council Regular Session - April 25, 1996 - page 2
Clerk Allison called the role:
Lynch - aye Stafford - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Callmer - aye Baker - aye
Motion carried.
Ordinance 96 - PC 95 - 15 (Coach Road Hills)
A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Jones
to approve an Ordinance approving PC 95-15, Coach Road Hills,
rezoning from R-1 to R-2, PUD rezoning subject to the approval of
the PUD Agreement. Clerk Allison called the role:
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Stafford - aye
Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
MINUTES APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Baker to accept the regular City Council minutes dated April 11,
1996 as presented. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Stafford to approve and pay bills dated April 11, 1996 in the
amount of $45,871.09 vendor, $46,650.10 payroll for a total of
$92,521.19.
A question was raised by Alderman Prochaska regarding a line item
entered as a donation. This is not a donation and should be
clarified. Also, question was raised on page 10 where it discusses
bonding. This was paid so that the bonding did not lapse but is
actually being paid from next year's budget. Clerk Allison called
the role:
Callmer - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - nay
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Kramer informed the council that a counter-offer has been
received on the two city lots for sale at $25,500 per lot. This
will be sent to committee for review. The amount is 80% of the
appraised value as required.
Attorney Kramer also distributed a letter to the council members
updating them on the Hotel Tax Litigation in process.
There are several items that have been distributed to council
members for review.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Proclamation
Mayor Johnson read the PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL
POLICE WEEK. This will be observed May 12 18, 1996.
Resolution 96 - ' i Public Works Director
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Baker to approve the resolution appointing a Public Works Director
for the City of Yorkville. Clerk Allison called the role:
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Callmer - aye
City Council Regular Session - April 25, 1996 - page 3
Motion carried.
Appointments - Department Heads
Mayor Johnson stated that he is recommending the following for the
positions indicated under the 1996 - 1997 fiscal year.
Jim Nanninga City Administrator / Budget Officer
Anton Graff Chief of Police
Daniel Kramer City Attorney
J.T. Johnson Director Public Works
Sue Swithin Recreation Board Director
Michelle Pfister Library Director
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Baker to concur with the Mayor's recommendations as stated. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Callmer - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried.
Committee Assignments
Mayor Johnson assigned the following Committee Memberships:
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
Chairman Alderman Stafford
Vice Chairman Alderman Lynch
Members: Alderman Spang and Alderman Prochaska
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Chairman Alderman Jones
Vice Chairman Alderman Baker
Members: Alderman Callmer and Alderman Sowinski
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:
Chairman Alderman Callmer
Vice Chairman Alderman Sowinski
Members: Alderman Baker and Alderman Jones
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Chairman Alderman Prochaska
Vice Chairman Alderman Spang
Members: Alderman Lynch and Alderman Stafford
Re-Appointments - Boards
Mayor Johnson has recommended that the following be re-appointed to
Boards for the City of Yorkville:
John Bradstreet - Park Board
Curtis Medin - Zoning Board of Appeals
A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to confirm the reappointments as stated. Clerk Allison
called the role:
Stafford - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
Resolution 96 -6 Riverfront Project
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Lynch
to approve the resolution authorizing the Yorkville Riverfront
Foundation, a not-for-profit Corporation to perform work at the
Riverfront / Riverwalk Site. Motion carried.
City Council Regular Session - April 25, 1996 - page 4
Mayor Johnson reminded everyone of the Tuesday, April 30, 1996
Steering Committee meeting for the Competitive Communities
Initiative at the Beecher Center in Yorkville.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Allison stated that one week of Executive Session minutes was
reviewed by several council members prior to the meeting. A motion
is needed to accept the minutes as presented.
A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Jones
to accept the Executive Session Minutes dated April 11, 1996 as
written. Motion carried.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No Report
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Administrator Nanninga updated the council regarding the Riverfront
Project. The project is coming along well and a special thanks was
expressed to J.T. Johnson who has been working on the project
during his vacation time.
Economic Development Commission Report
The next meeting is Tuesday, May 14, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Kendall County Board Room.
Kendall County Governmental League Report
No Report
School Community Report
Alderman Jones informed the council that two meetings have been
scheduled. A special meeting to be held on April 29th at 6:30 p.m.
and the regular school board meeting on May 28, 1996 at 7: 30 p.m.
Old Business
No Report
New Business
No Report
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Re S C) (o -9
Step - Pay Increase - Public Works Dept.,
A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman
Baker to enact an ordinance creating step pay increases for the
Public Works employees including a 2% merit increase effective
November 1, 1996 based upon the City Administrator's recommendation
and, further that a position of Public Works Director be
established as a salary of $50,000 per year. These modifications
will supercede any and all conflicting previous legislation as it
relates to these issues. Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye BAker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman
Baker to accept the March, 1996 Water Dept Report as presented.
Motion carried.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE No Report
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Police Chief Tony Graff acknowledged the presence of several
parties due to the PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL POLICE
WEEK. Chief Graff indicated that Master Sergeant Ken Kaupus and
members of the Bob Browne family were on hand to recognize loved
ones who had died in the line of duty, those being Robert Kolowski
and Bob Browne. Also, several Yorkville Police were on-hand as
well.
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City Council Regular Session - April 25, 1996 - page 5
It was also noted that a breakfast was being held on Sunday at the
Moose from 7 - 11 a.m. to assist those police officers attending
the 1996 Olympics under the Adopt-a-Cop program.
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman
Stafford to purchase a Dictaphone System at a cost not to exceed
$23,995 and this price reflects the State Contract Discount of
$6,780. The purchase will be in the fiscal year 1996 - 1997.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Callmer - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Resolution 96- /O Contract Agmt Mercy Center Emp Asst program
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Callmer to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement
between Mercy Center for Health Care Services for the Employee
Assistance Program. Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Baker - aye
Motion carried.
Resolution 96- I ( Creation of City Engineer Position
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Lynch to create a position known as City Engineer in the City of
Yorkville in the City of Yorkville. Clerk Allison called the role:
Lynch - aye Stafford - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Callmer - aye Baker - aye
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Lynch to hire Joe Wyrot as City Engineer at a salary of $51 ,000 per
year effective May 13, 1996. Clerk Allison called the role:
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Stafford - aye
Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye
Motion carried. :._
Resolution 96-i Creation of City Engineer Position
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Lynch to approve the Resolution creating the position of
engineering technician at a salary of $29,000 for the City of
Yorkville. Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Callmer - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS -- NO REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Jones
to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Motion carried.
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PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
WHEREAS, Police Officers of this nation and of this community have worked
devotedly to safeguard the lives and property of the citizens of this Country and of this
community; and
WHEREAS, those same officers have selflessly worked to build better communities
without regard to perils or hazards to themselves; and
WHEREAS, these men and women have died in the line of duty across this nation,
and in our own community; and
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has declared May 15 of
every year Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of such May 15 Police Week;
NOW THEREFORE the Mayor and the City Council of the United City of the
Village of Yorkville hereby proclaim as follows;
1. That the City of Yorkville shall observe May 12-18, 1996 as Police Week in
the City.
2. That during Police Week the City of Yorkville shall support the Organization
of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) by flying blue ribbons in such support.
3. That in recognition of Police Week and the C.O.P.S. Program that City salutes
and honors all law enforcement personnel who have died in the line of duty and extends this
honor to special agent Robert Kolowski, a member of our community who died in the line
of duty February 25, 1993 serving the Illinois State Police and who will have his name
placed on the Illinois Law Enforcement Memorial on May 2, 1996
4. That by observance of Police Week the City of Yorkville, its governing body,
staff and citizens extend their sincerest gratitude to all those who have served are serving
and will serve as Law Enforcement personnel across the Country.
Proclaimed this /�'� day of April, 1996.
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