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City Council Minutes 1996 01-25-96 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, January 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 Present Ward II Baker Present Lynch Present Ward III Jones Present Prochaska Present Ward IV Sowinski Present Stafford Present (Arrived 7:04 p.m. ) 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 being passed around. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None MEETING DATES The council reviewed the listing of meetings. The Committee meetings will be held as listed. PUBLIC HEARING A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to move into Public Hearing. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. Alderman Baker stated that the Public Hearing was scheduled to discuss the rezoning from R-2 to R-4 General Residence District as a P.U.D. on the property at 201 West Center St. , (formerly Parkview School) . The owner of the property is the Parkview Foundation and the applicant is Darren Sloniger of the Development Group of Chicago, Ltd. Alderman Baker stated that this issue will be tabled until the February 22 , 1996 meeting. This will allow the Plan Commission additional time to complete their review and recommendation. This will also allow this issue to go to the next Economic Development Committee meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to move out of Public Hearing into regular council session. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Alderman Baker again stated that this issue, #PC 96-1 will be tabled until the February 22 , 1996 council meeting. Citizen Comments Mayor Johnson asked for any citizen's comments from those present. City Council Regular Session - January 25, 1996 -_page 2. Dave Palowski of the Bristol Plan Commission stated that he was here to listen to any discussion regarding the Public Hearing which has been tabled at this time. He also asked if the Council had been approached concerning a proposed development at Faxon Road and Cannonball Trail. Mayor Johnson stated that at this time, the city had not received any formal notification of any development. MINUTES APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Stafford to approve the minutes of the January 11 , 1996 City Council minutes as presented. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baker to approve and pay bills dated 2/25/96 in the amount of $93 ,800.13 vendor, $51,894.49 payroll for a total of $145,694.62. Several questions were asked regarding various bills as listed. All questions were answered for the council members. The $9 ,125 correction is a transfer from the land cash fund to the park board fund. Clerk Allison called the role: Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Kramer indicated that his report will be contained in the executive session on litigation or has been appropriately discussed in the committee meetings. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Johnson requested approval of the following appointments to the Sign Committee members including length of terms. Candie Foringer- one year Howard Manthei - two years Joel Ottosen - three years Janet Dhuse - three years Gary Rice - four years / Chairman of the Committee A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to concur with the Mayor's recommendations. Clerk Allison called the role: Callmer - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No Report CITY TREASURER'S REPORT No Report CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT No Report Economic Development Commission Report The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13 , 1996. Kendall County Governmental League Report No Report City Council Regular Session - January 25,. 1996 - page 3 School Community Report Alderman Jones informed the council that the school board will be reviewing applicants for the architects for the proposed school building project. Alderman Jones also stated that the School Board is waiting for a response from the City regarding the water problems at Bonnie Lane where they are looking into moving the kindergarten classes to. This will be brought up to the Public Works Committee for review and a recommendation. Old Business No Report New Business 1) Several donations were presented to the Council for the Riverfront Improvements. Don and Donna Peterson along with Bill and Barb Leonard presented the council with cash donations to support the revitalization of the riverfront property. They feel that this will benefit both the city and the citizens of the city. Additional funds are pledged for when the actual construction begins. Jim Olson of Olson & Associates of Yorkville informed the council that his firm will help in providing the land surveying and field work necessary for this project. Dave Dockstader presented $250 from the Yorkville Recreation Department. These funds had been presented to the Recreation Board by the Elmhurst Bicycle Club and were being donated to the City for the riverfront project. Tony Graff stated that they also had received a $250 donation from the Elmhurst Bicycle Club which the Yorkville Police Department was turning over to the Riverfront Project. Scott Sleezer spoke on behalf of several members of the City of Yorkville Public Works Department. These employees are donating 200 hours of their own time towards the Riverfront project. Mayor Johnson thanked those who presented the City with these donations. He stated that it is rewarding for the City council and himself to watch this project as it moves forward and grows. 2) Grant Castleton presented the council with the concept drawing of the riverfront project. Alderman Jones stated that this is the culmination of four months of work with many meetings. The committee has approved of the drawing that Mr. Castleton is presenting tonight. Mr. Castleton briefly described the drawing. Additional parking has been provided for. A plaza with brick pavement around it and a playground are provided for on the drawing. There is a wood deck constructed with a view of the Palmer Dam. Access to the river for fishing etc. is provided for. This plan will be finalized until engineering is complete. The grant application is due by July 1st. Administrator Nanninga stated that there are also plans to thin some of the woods further east, extending the bike trail down south to Van Emmon Street and again further south of town. The city also intends to connect the bike trail to the Silver Springs State Park. The city intends to utilize property already owned for extension of the bike trail. Mayor Johnson thanked all those who are helping move this Riverfront project forward. City Council Regular Session - January 25, 1996 - page 4 COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A presentation on the pumping and wells by Larry Western will be made at the next committee meeting. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Alderman Baker asked for someone to attend the Kendall County Public Hearing on their Comprehensive Plan in his absence. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE -- No Report ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE ORDINANCE #96-2 Approval of Yorkville City Code A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baker to approve an ordinance adopting the Yorkville City Code. Clerk Allison called the role: Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. RESOLUTION 96 - 1 Authorization / Sale of Surplus R.E. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to authorize the sale of real estate. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Stafford - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. Ordinance 96 - 3 REVISED LAND CASH ORDINANCE A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Revised Land Cash Ordinance. Clerk Allison called the role: Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baker to accept the December 1996 and the 1995 YEAR END Building reports as presented. Motion carried. The budget will be discussed at the January 30th Committee meeting. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Executive Session A motion was made by Alderman Calmer and seconded by Alderman Baker to move into executive session at 7:43 p.m. for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. This session is to include Attorney Kramer and Chief Graff. Clerk Allison called the role: f . + City Council Regular Session - January 25, 1996 - page 5 Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. ** A 10 minute recess will be taken ** A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Lynch to move out of executive session and back into regular council session at 8: 32 p.m. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. Mayor Johnson stated that there was no official council action taken in executive session. Alderman Sowinski stated that he and Mayor Johnson will be meeting to discuss the proposed incorporation of Bristol this Saturday morning. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Motion ca ied. By: bkv Q-Uv∎ Jacque"ne.11ison - City Clerk w Citrz,c/fu0 (Y1\ as- icm)(0 a :4 . /r /1 e I L CV( 0 (6/. Jvf et 61,i" V CLOW 4LCC or ---&-u--)epr- 10 ,C 6,A,LL dn.° Le,<•_,* January 8, 1996 Shirley Mueller 65 West Pier Drive, Unit 102 Westmont, IL 60559 Chief Anton Graff Yorkville Police 804 Game Farm Road Yorkville, IL 60560 Dear Chief Anton Graff: The Elmhurst Bicycle Club wishes to notify you of the club's invitational which will be held on July 28, 1996, and may include as many as 1200 registered bicyclists. The riders will follow a premarked route through the Oswego, Yorkville, Millbrook and Plainfield areas and will be encouraged to start between 6:30 and 10:30 A.M.The Club will"sweep"each route to be sure all participants are off the roads by 6:00 P.M. We will also have "sag" vehicles on all routes to assist any participants who may have mechanical difficulties. The Oswego High School will be used as the starting point for all rides and as a rest stop for the 100-mile riders.The other rest stops include Lilly Cache-Van Horn Woods in Plainfield,Beecher Center in Yorkville and a park in Millbrook. This year the WAFAR Club will assist the Elmhurst Bicycle Club with their communication needs between Oswego High School and the designated rest stops. The amateur radio club will be headquartered at Os- wego High School. Any further information concerning this event can be obtained by calling Shirley Mueller, Metro Metric Chairman, at(708) 241-9044. Sincerely,?� Shirley Mueller 0 Ride Chairman P.S. Please find enclosed a donation of$250.00 for your department, from the proceeds of our very success- ful 1995 ride. .. . „ Memorandum To: Jim Nanninga, City Manager For; Mayor Bob Johnson From: William A. Dettmer Date: January 12, 1996 Subject: Chairman of the Sign Board and terms of Office I am requesting that Mr. Gary Rice be appointed as Chairman and the following Board members be assigned these terms of office: Candle Foringer - One year Howard Manthei .. - _Two years Joel Ottosen - Three years Janet Dhuse - Three years Gary Rice - Four years Should any further information be needed, please feel free to contact me. cc File JEF)696.WPD ORDINANCE NO. 12 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY CODE OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Yorkville, Illinois, an Illinois Municipal Corporation: Section 1: From and after the date of passage of this Ordinance, the City Code of the City of Yorkville, Illinois prepared by Sterling Codifiers, Inc., containing the compilation of all ordinances of a general nature together with the changes made to said ordinances, under the direction of the governing body of the City, shall be accepted in all courts without question as the Official Code and Law of the City as enacted by the Mayor and City Council. Section 2: There is hereby adopted, as a method of perpetual codification, the loose-leaf type of binding together with the continuous supplement service, provided by Sterling Codifiers, Inc., whereby each newly adopted ordinance of a general and permanent nature amending,altering,adding or deleting provisions of the Official City Code is identified by the proper catchline and is inserted in the proper place in each of the official copies, three (3)copies of which shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk, certified as to correctness and available for inspection at any and all times that said office is regularly open. Section 3: All ordinances of a general nature included in this Official City Code shall be considered as a continuation of said ordinance provision and the fact that some provisions have been deliberately eliminated by the governing body shall not serve to cause any interruption in the continuous effectiveness of ordinances included in said Official City Code. All ordinances of a special nature, such as tax levy ordinances, bond ordinances, franchises, vacating ordinances and annexation ordinances shall continue in full force and effect unless specifically repealed or amended by a provision of the City Code. Such ordinances are not intended to be included in the Official City Code. Section 4: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to change or amend by additions or deletions, any part or portion of such Code, or to insert or delete pages or portions thereof,or to alter or tamper with such Code in any manner whatsoever which will cause the law of the City to be misrepresented thereby. • Section 5: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 6: This Ordinance and the Code adopted by the same shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in accordance with law, as printed and published in book form by order of the Mayor and City Council. INTRODUCED: , )t-N.) a-5 IC% PASSED: , J . I APPROVED: ,,, .� av _ Mayor ATTEST: Cit Cle RECORDED: PUBLISHED: