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City Council Minutes 1996 02-22-96 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, February 22, 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 Absent Ward IV Sowinski Present Stafford Present A quorum was established. QUORUM INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Johnson welcomed those present and asked them to please introduce themselves. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA Mayor Johnson will add one item to his report that being the resignation of a Park Board Member. MEETING DATES The council reviewed the listing of meetings. The Committee meetings will be held as listed. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Johnson informed everyone that the continued Public Hearing on PC 96-1 has been tabled at the request of the petitioner and that this will be published appropriately when it is scheduled to be held in the future. PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NO REPORT Citizen Comments Mayor Johnson asked for any citizen's comments from those present. There were no citizen comments. MINUTES APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Baker to accept the regular City Council minutes dated February 8, 1996 as presented. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve and pay bills dated February 22, 1996 in the amounts of $125,227.58 vendor, $44,705.29 payroll for a total of $169,932.87 as revised and just stated. It was noted that a revision was made due to an incorrect payment on the Amurol intersection. A question was asked if there will be any additional payments on this and Administrator Nanninga indicated that this is final payment. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Hiles indicated that the City has received an offer on the two lots for sale on the north side of town. The contract will be reviewed and referred to the Administration Committee for its recommendation. City Council Regular Session - February 22, 1996 - page 2 Attorney Hiles also informed the Council members that another lawsuit has been filed against the City. This is a lawsuit from an accident that occurred in the Country Hills Subdivision in February 1995. A worker was hurt while in the employment of Dwyer. The City has been named but the city should have no liability on this issue. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Johnson presented Ann Scholl and Becky Johnson with a gift commemorating their hard work in helping to establish and make what has happened in the City of Yorkville be here today. He thanked them for their many years of service to the City as members of the Recreation Department. Ms. Scholl has served from 1988 - 1995 and Ms. Johnson served from 1990 - 1995. Resolution 96-3 Support of 911 Increase Surcharge Mayor Johnson read aloud the Resolution Supporting an Increase in the Emergency 911 Telephone Surcharge and asked for a motion concurring with this resolution. A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Stafford to adopt the Resolution for the KenCom Governmental body as ready. Clerk Allison called the role: Spang - nay Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. Proclamation Mayor Johnson read aloud sections of the Proclamation being made today regarding March 1996 being American Red Cross month. Swearing In of Police Officer Fletcher Mayor Johnson completed the Official Oath for the appointment Matthew Fletcher as a Police Officer for the City of Yorkville. Resignation of Park Board Member Mayor Johnson informed the council that he has accepted the resignation of Sue Swithin to the Recreation Board due to her recent hiring as Park Board Director. Any interested parties in this position should submit a letter of intent indicating their qualifications for the position. CITY CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Allison notified the Council members that three sets of executive session minutes were available for review prior to this meeting and that some council members have reviewed them and a motion to accept them as written is needed. A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Jones to accept the three sets of Executive Session minutes as written. This includes the dates of January 11, January 25, and February 8, 1996. Motion carried by voice vote 5-2 . (Stafford/Baker nay) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT No Report CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Nanninga stated that a meeting has been scheduled with Dan Falz of DECCA. Also, a marketing meeting on the riverfront project is scheduled following the Council meeting tonight. The Riverfront project is to begin on March 16th with block being laid. It was asked if specific schedules are being developed for any help. Administrator Nanninga indicated that work will be completed on most weekends. Economic Development Commission Report The next meeting is March 12 , 1996 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Session - February 22, 1996 - page 3 Kendall County Governmental League Report No Report School Community Report Alderman Jones informed the council that next meeting will be February 26, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the district offices. A pre- meeting will be held at 6: 30 for a quarterly evaluation. Alderman Spang presented the school's concept plan for the proposed high school to be constructed if approved at the referendum in March. He briefly described the design of the school and various reasons why the building was being constructed as presented. The council and Mayor Johnson thanked Alderman Spang and all of the other steering committee members on behalf of the City for their hard work on helping to develop this proposed plan. Alderman Spang indicated that the committee had tried to address all concerns and objections which had been raised by the residents of Yorkville. He also indicated that there will be no increase over the 1994 levy because of this school due to some various reasons which have occurred since the first referendum. He asked everyone present to inform the local residents that there has not been a better time to construct this school . Mayor Johnson again expressed the council's appreciation for the community members who put forth such a large effort to complete this project. Alderman Spang stated that several information forums are being set up to inform community residents about this project. March 5th will be at Bristol Grade, March 7th at Circle Center and March 8 WSPY will have an information broadcast. The City is sponsoring a forum on Saturday March 9th in the Austin Room at the Beecher Center. One additional forum is being scheduled the following week. Old Business No Report New Business ** This report will be completed after the committee reports. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Repainting Water Tower A motion was made by Alderman Stafford to accept the low bid by Jetco, Ltd. in the amount of $113 ,080 for repainting of the water tower storage tank on Tower Lane and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Seconded by Alderman Cailmer. A question was raised concerning the painting of the inside of the tank. There is a contingency in the contract for painting the inside as it must be inspected before that decision is made. Also, Alderman spang stated that this bid is $54,000 less than the lowest bid received last year and he wanted to express his thanks for the research and work completed in order to get this bid down. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to accept the November Water Department Report as presented. • ' • ► ■ • f T City Council Regular Session - February 22, 1996 - page 4 Sign Bid A motion was made by Alderman Stafford to accept the low bid by Raymond J. Rogers Signs in the amount of $6,550 for two double faced signs to be placed at the Fox Industrial Park and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Spang - aye Calimer - aye Motion carried. Bid - Elizabeth Street Storm Sewer A motion was made by Alderman Stafford to accept the low bid by ADS in the amount of $38,665 for pipe and the low bid by Aurora Concrete Products in the amount of $7,515.40 for manholes and flared end sections for the Elizabeth St. Storm Sewer and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE No Report PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE No Report ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE -- Alderman Spang stated that he visited with Alderman Prochaska and that he will be at the next committee meeting where the budget will be discussed. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Johnson stated that again there were several people in attendance in order to donate towards the Riverfront project. These are: Mason Oliver of Yorkville indicated that they will be donating the cement needed towards the riverfront project. Frank and Laurel Willman of Yorkville will be donating $1,000 of concrete finishing labor towards the project. Ray Rogers will be donating an 8x8 sign to be placed on the project showing the proposed project and donators towards it. Jim Stafford indicated that they will be donating the necessary transportation to move the brick from Aurora to Yorkville. Mayor Johnson and Alderman Jones thanked those who are supporting this project. Mayor Johnson announced that the ground-breaking ceremony for this project will be held on Friday March 8, 1996 at 4 :30 p.m. Representative Cross will be attending this ceremony. Everyone is invited to attend and are encouraged to work on this project as it begins. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Alderman Sowinski asked about the status of the proposed street name changes on major highways so that any changes are made in conjunction with the upcoming area code change. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman Baker to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Motion carried. ' By: Aa_L. . . f ' .. ! ! PI i il iJac. i - Al' ison - City Clerk 0 ,a.A. 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' )16/--,,ri 11/7-----=e-i , (v. , et,-(z ' 1„,.. 7, ' 'iotr( ,5Z/z-E-‘(7-c-ze Le', - I ,- s s V PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881 and is the largest social service agency in the world; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross, Mid-America Chapter was founded in 1915 and today provides services for the eight million people of the 4 , 110 square-mile, seven county area of Chicago and suburbs which includes Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is designated by the Congress of the United States (Act of Congress of January 5 , 1905 , as amended, 36 U. S . Code 3 , Fifth) as the Nation' s main voluntary agency responsible for disaster relief; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross also i"s designated by Congress as the primary emergency communications link between men and women in the military and their families at home; and the American Red Cross helps the military and their families understand government benefits, cut through red tape in correcting military records, and get necessary health and support services 365 days a year; and WHEREAS , the American Red Cross is the primary deliverer of health and safety services to the American people as approved by the American Academy of Sciences; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is a volunteer organization, primarily governed and supported by volunteers; AND FURTHERMORE, humanitarianism, impartiality, service excellence, volunteerism and internationalism are the primary values of the American Red Cross in its -Mission to serve others; NOW THEREFORE, I, Rnhprt .Tnhnsnn , Mayor of yarluciile do hereby proclaim the month of March, 1996 as American Red Cross Month. I urge all citizens to continue their generous support and ready assistance to the work of the Mid-America Chapter of the American Red Cross . Dated this day of ,: F;lito,44,26_, 1996. Signed, Mayor l,L IF die •