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City Council Minutes 1996 08-22-96 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, August 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 Present Ward IV Sowinski Present Stafford Absent A quorum was established. OUORUM INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Johnson welcomed those present and asked them to introduce themselves. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None MEETING DATES The council reviewed the listing of committee meetings. Meetings will be held as stated. Riverfront Donation Mayor Johnson accepted a donation on behalf of the Riverfront Committee from Advanced Drainage System. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Johnson asked for any citizen comments. There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS -- NONE PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PC 96-13 -- Development Group / Sloniger Alderman Jones informed the council that the council needs to vote on several different areas and concerns regarding the property located at Mill St and Hydraulic St. A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve an ordinance granting the rezoning of property at 310 E. Hydraulic from B-2 General Business and R-4 Special Use to R-4 PUD. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. Alderman Jones stated that the next issue was recommended for approval by the Plan Commission. Originally the Plan Commission missed voting on this part of the rezoning question. A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve an ordinance granting the rezoning of property under PC 96-13 excluding the Robb Container portion at 319 E. Hydraulic from M-1 to an R-4 PUD. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. City Council Regular Session - August 22 . 1996 - page 2, Alderman Jones stated that the next issue is that of the preliminary plat on the property. She asked if the council is comfortable with things and if they are ready to vote. The Plan Commission did approve the density level. The council needs to proceed or move this issue to EDC committee for discussion. Attorney Hiles indicated that any plan will be subject to the PUD terms which still need to be negotiated and signed. Mr. Sloninger presented a brief description of the plan and what it entails. They have moved the road to the north side of the sidewalk and south of the tracks. This includes 20 units and is a redevelopment project. He believes this is quality construction and while it does require a higher density and only one car garages due to the space limitations, it will be a nice redevelopment for the city. Alderman Spang asked about the railroad tracks. Alderman Prochaska stated that while he feels the redevelopment plan is commendable, he is uncomfortable with waiving setbacks, density, as well as single car garages or not garages. He feels the city is setting precedent by allowing these issues. Alderman Baker disagreed stating that he feels that the parking is sufficient in the area and that this can only improve the area. Mr. Sloninger stated that at this point there have been no objections from the adjacent property owners regarding the parking issues etc. Alderman Jones stated that the railroad spur will still need to be vacated in order to progress with the project. Mr. Sloninger stated that they are going ahead with Phase I only until the vacation of the track is completed. At that time, they will be able to move forward to complete the development. Alderman Jones stated that the council has now voted to rezone the property but must vacate the current PUD to proceed. Alderman Cailmer stated that he feels the vacating of the railroad spur is a major issue. Alderman Spang stated that he feels the city should encourage this to help promote the redevelopment to proceed. J.T. Johnson stated that as a private citizen who has lived in that area for a long time, he feels that this redevelopment can only improve the quality of the area. Alderman Spang asked if the preliminary plat was approved and the railroad spur is not vacated what would happen? Attorney Hiles stated that since this would constitute a significant change to the development, a new preliminary plat would be required. This could be written into the PUD agreement as well. Alderman Spang stated that he has some discomfort with occupied units being only 10 foot from an active spur. Alderman Baker stated that the current buildings are only 10 foot frm the tracks. Mr. Sloninger stated that this portion of the spur has not been used for four or five years. He indicated that he continues to negotiate for the vacating of the spur. He stated that due to the economies of scale, he needs to have this vacated in order to finalize the second phase of the redevelopment. He stated that if the council wants him to move the building discussed in the first phase, he needs to know now so that he can proceed on his plans. Alderman Jones stated that the Plan Commission voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat with the sidewalk moved as stated. City Council Regular Session - August 22 . 1996 - page 3 A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker to vacate the current P.U.D. agreement attached to property located at 310 E. Hydraulic. Clerk Allison called the role: Prochaska - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker to approve the preliminary plat of PC 96-13 , excluding the Robb Container property at 319 East Van Emmon St. , subject to the final PUD agreement. Attorney Hiles reiterated that the general idea would be to include specific details in the PUD agreement and that if the final plat conforms generally with the preliminary plat there would be no way to deny the final plat. Alderman Baker stated that engineering does dictate certain changes at times and that he would like to move forward on this issue. Alderman Spang asked for clarification that if the spur is not vacated the east building cannot be built. This was confirmed by Mr. Sloninger. Alderman Jones stated that the Plan Commission had no problems with the single car garages or the density of the area due to the rehabilitation of the area. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - nay Spang - aye Callmer - nay Motion carried 5-2. MINUTES APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Baker to approve the minutes of July 25 and August 8 as presented. A correction is needed on the 8-8 minutes showing Alderman Sowinski voting Nay and the mayor voting. The second was withdrawn as well as the motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Baker to approve the July 25, 1996 minutes as presented and the August 8, 1996 minutes as corrected. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL Alderman Prochaska stated that a correction is required on the bill listing as stated in the attached memo. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Lynch to approve the bills dated 8/22/96 with the correction of Jetco in the amount of $99,945.50 vendor, $53,527.94 in Payroll for a total of $153 ,473.44. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Johnson read the Proclamation entitled Mayoral "School's Open Safety Week" Proclamation. This will be the week of August 25 - 31, 1996. City Council Regular Session - August 22, 1996 - page 4 Mayor Johnson recommended the appointment of Tom Simmons as a member of the Sign Review Board. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baker to confirm the appointment of Tom Simmons to the sign review board. Clerk Allison called the role: Sowinski - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. Mayor Johnson appointed Alderman Tom Sowinski as Vice Chairman of the EDC Committee and Jerry Lynch as an additional member to this committee. Mayor Johnson announced that a public meeting has been schedule with representatives of FEMA for a flood update. This will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 1996 at the Beecher Center at 1:00 p.m. Mayor Johnson stated that three resignations have been received from members of the Library Board. He would like to nominate two people for replacement of two of the three positions available. These are Iris Steinhoff and Dale Carhill. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baker to confirm the appointments of Iris Steinhoff and Dale Carhill to the Library Board. Clerk Allison called the role: Prochaska - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No Report CITY TREASURER'S REPORT No Report CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Nanninga informed the council that the Elizabeth Street Storm Sewer project is now across Morgan Street and weather permitting should be completed by Sept. 20th. The Riverfront Park project is also progressing with the Kiwanis fountain being started on Saturday evening around 8 p.m. Economic Development Commission Report The next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kendall County Board Room. School Community Report The regular school board meeting will be August 26, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at the district offices. Old Business None New Business Council members are asked to sign up for manning the City booth at the Riverfront Festival over Labor Day weekend. At the next COW meeting, a date to complete the clean up for the Adopt A Highway program will be set. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE No Report ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE No Report City Council Reaular Session - August 22, 1996 - page 5 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Update Carnival License / Yorkville Hometown Days Chief Graff updated the council members regarding the carnival at the Yorkville Riverfront Festival. Insurance has been obtained on the carnival adding the City of Yorkville, Yorkville Riverfront Foundation and Yorkville Hometown Days as additional insured. The certificate holder is the City of Yorkville. Policy is for $1 million for the special event to be held August 30 - Sept. 2nd. Chief Graff has visited with the Department of Labor requesting a state inspection of the carnival. They will make an effort to do this. Alpine Amusement Company have been inspected by the state previously and have no negative information on file. The city building inspector will complete a view of the carnival and issue the license which can be revoked by the mayor if necessary. A carnival safety meeting is scheduled for Thursday. Alderman Prochaska stated that he feels the Public Safety Committee should review the city's ordinance regarding carnivals as it is very vague. Chief Graff will be attending a special event workshop at the Illinois Municipal League which addresses these types of festivals. Part-time Police Officer A letter of resignation has been received from Officer Geri Ithal. This will be accepted by the City. Chief Graff stated that they are recommending the city hire William Holman to replace Officer Ithal. He is a retired Chicago Police Officer. Normal follow up physical and exams will be completed as required. A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Baker to request approval for William Holman to the position of part-time police office with the City of Yorkville at a pay rate of $9 per hour with one year probationary period as stated in the employee manual effective August 26, 1996. Clerk Allison called the role: Callmer - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Sowinski - aye Spang - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Resolution 96 - 29 Launch Grant A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baker to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a 90% Land Acquisition Grant Application to the Department of Natural Resources for a Public Canoe Launch immediately east of the post office on Hydraulic Avenue. Clerk Allison called the role: Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Sowinski - aye Motion carried. Resolution 96 - 28 Library Referendum A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve the resolution authorizing the placement of a referendum on the ballot for the Yorkville Public Library for a levy of an additional .02% of value of Taxable Property in the City. It was noted that this will need to be asked for again each year as City Council Regular Session - August 22, 1996 - page 6 it is not considered a permanent levy. This will be brought to the Administration Committee for discussion of ways to maintain the various city buildings. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS The next Comp Community Initiative meeting will be held on Wednesday September 4, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Beecher Center. Mayor Johnson led new part-time police officer William Holman in the Official Oath for the City. Sgt. Martin issued a reminder to everyone about the upcoming Image Grant activities. Police officers will be looking for seat belts, child seats as well as drinking and driving during this time period. Alderman Spang asked that the Blaine Street issue will be discussed at the next COW meeting. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman Baker to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion carriep . IL�..�: .! By: .. .' Jac• li Al ison - City Clerk - - . 9 c; 1 0), /, e-,-- .:),_ -7 0// i A)7,-■il 4\A (tL,V) T--,-,466L44(.2. -2 (-1:1`1). 1 -7--z 5 1)._e_61P-i e4..0 MAkz,4-e•zt 1 —r-----q- 0 6/613 MAYORAL "SCHOOL'S OPEN SAFETY WEEK" PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, AAA School Safety Patrol members in bright-orange Patrol belts soon will be on duty guiding their fellow students as they cross busy intersections near the schools; and WHEREAS, the student Safety Patrols, pioneered by the AAA-Chicago Motor Club ia 1920, provide life-saving protection for thousands of school children statewide; WHEREAS, approximately 500,000 youngsters from 50,000 schools serve on AAA School Safety Patrols; and 31 foreign countries now have Patrol programs; and WHEREAS, the AAA Safety Patrol service program has been credited with helping to achieve the dramatic decrease in pedestrian death rates for children between the ages of five and fourteen in the United States; and WHEREAS, members of the AAA School Safety Patrol selflessly devote their time and safeguard the lives of fellow classmates walking to and from school and the school bus stop; and WHEREAS, members of the AAA School Safety Patrol perform a valuable community service every day of the school year in a responsible, effective manner; and WHEREAS, the AAA School Safety Patrol program acquaints children with a better knowledge of traffic hazards and safe pedestrian practices; and WHEREAS, the program offers young citizens the opportunity to assume responsibility in the community; and WHEREAS, motorists must be alert for children at school crossings, review and follow the rules of the road as they apply to school zones, and respect AAA School Safety Patrol members performing their duties; NOW, THEREFORE, I, (mayor's name), mayor of yoKA-vit t (city, village or town name), proclaim August 25- 31, 1996, as 'SCHOOL'S OPEN SAFETY WEEK" in y OgiV/tt ' (city, village or town).