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.
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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. '
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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
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