City Council Minutes 1996 07-25-96 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, July 25, 1996
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:05 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. QUORUM
F GUESTS
Mayor Johnson welcomed those present and askINTRODUCTION
o introduce
themselves.
AMENDMENTS TO TH:F AGENDA
The following items were tabled from the agenda: Riverfront
Donations, Engineering Fees Reviewed, May Water Report, Kushkowski
Recapture, School Transition Ordinance, Century 21 Contract for
sale of lots.
MEETING DATES
The council reviewed the listing of committee meetings. Meetings
will be held as stated.
Mayor Johnson asked for any citizen comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Kyle Corneils of West Washington street indicated that he
appreciated the help the city was giving those effected by the
flood including dumpsters for disposing of damaged goods. Also, he
indicated that he appreciates the investigation the city is
completing concerning the drainage ditch located near his home.
Mary Unterbrenner, representative of the Welcome Wagon, informed
the council that this week is Welcome Wagon Week.
Mayor Johnson asked for any other citizen comments. There were
none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -- NONE
PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PC 96-13 -- Sloniger Prelimipa ,y Plan
Alderman Jones stated that the first item to be reviewed was the PC
96-13 , Sloniger Preliminary Plan. Alderman Jones indicated that
while the Plan Commission has reviewed this issue, a vote was not
taken on the rezoning issue, according to the minutes. Attorney
Kramer has indicated that this must be returned to Plan Commission
for the zoning change request.
Alderman Jones stated that the original PUD Agreement on the
property included a rental restriction. They are asking for this
to be removed from the PUD Agreement to allow the petitioner to
sell the units.
Alderman Spang asked how the city council could protect those
potential buyers of the townhomes concerning the business zoning
currently in place on the property. Alderman Prochaska stated that
this should be rezoned residential.
Attorney Kramer stated that a petition has been made to rezone to
the entire parcel to R-4. This needs to have a vote from the Plan
Commission before any action is taken on zoning. Alderman
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Prochaska stated that he feels this should be brought up for
discussion at the next COW meeting so that exact information on the
zoning issue makes sense.
The petitioner, Darren Sloniger indicated to the council that he is
just asking for the council to approve removing the rental
restriction from the PUD agreement so that he can begin
construction.
Alderman Jones stated that this is the same issue as the previous
owner was looking at except for the units to be sold instead of
rented.
Alderman Spang expressed concern that the council previously
encouraged the units at 310 & 312 Hydraulic be rental units with
business zoning. If in fact the council were to vote to remove the
rental restriction, what protection is there for the potential
buyers regarding their being made aware of the business zoning in
place.
Attorney Kramer stated that the units cannot be sold until the
title is platted. Therefore, all changes would be in place before
any sale can be made. The Plan Commission did approve the Plan but
did not vote on the zoning request. The issue is to whether or not
to strike out the rental restriction listed in the PUD agreement.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Callmer to table PC 96-13 at this time. Clerk Allison called the
role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Sowinski - nay
Motion carried 6-1.
PC 96-15 Little (Kendall Co. )
Alderman Jones stated that the next issue regards a county zoning
change request on property located north of the city on Route 47.
(D. Fisher property) . This is requested to be zoning M-1 Limited
/ Special Use for this owner only. It is recommended for approval
by the Plan Commission and the Economic Development committee.
Attorney Grant addressed the council . He indicated that his client
has voluntarily agreed to the limitation to restrict the property
to special use for his clients to use. They will be manufacturing
plastic pvc pipe used in the water conditioning industry. The
City's comprehensive plan does show this area as being
manufacturing. The Little's are also purchasing the residence as
well as the buildings.
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker
to recommend to the county board the approval of M-i zoning with
the condition of the signed pre-annexation agreement. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Sowinski - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
PC 96-16 Fields of Farm Colony (Kendall Co 1
Alderman Jones stated that the preliminary plat has been previously
approved. This has been through the EDC and the Plan Commission.
Several items were to be reviewed by the City Engineer. Joe Wyrot
stated that he did not receive the plans until tonight.
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Alderman Prochaska stated that he has a problem with the city
engineer not having looked at the plans.
Alderman Spang supports Art's comments indicating he too feels the
plans needs to be reviewed so that the council knows how they
parallel the plat.
Ed Joanis stated the plat has not been changed. He also responded
to Alderman Spang's question concerning the roads indicating that
they have compromised with the county and the city on the road
issue. Alderman Spang stated he preferred that the engineer had
time to review the plans.
Alderman Jones asked about delaying the vote until after discussion
at the COW meeting next Thursday.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Spang to table PC 96-16 the Fields of Farm Colony. Clerk Allison
called the role:
Prochaska - aye Sowinski - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - nay Lynch - nay
Jones - aye
Motion carried. 5-2 .
PC 96-17 Corwin (Kendall Co. )
Alderman Jones stated that this has been recommended for approval
by both the EDC and the Plan Commission. Motion was made by
Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker to recommend to the
county approval of PC 96-17 . Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Baker - aye
Motion carried.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski and seconded by Alderman
Lynch to accept the regular City Council minutes dated July 11,
1996 as presented. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
Alderman Prochaska stated that a memo is attached regarding changes
being requested from the original bill listing. The changes are
appropriate explained in the memo. A motion was made by Alderman
Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve and pay
bills in the amount of $97,949.61 vendor, $54,143 .95 in Payroll for
a total of $152,093.56. Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Kramer informed the council that a letter dated Ju]Ly 17th
from F.E. Wheaton has been received stating that they did not use
all of the bonding funds originally authorized by the City.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Lynch to approve the resolution to reject the use of $417,311.47 of
the City of Wheaton Industrial Revenue Bonds Allocation.
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Alderman Baker asked if there were any administrative costs to be
covered. It was noted that the city is not responsible for any
administrative costs. Clerk Allison called the role:
Sowinski - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson read the Proclamation stating that this is Welcome
Wagon Week.
Mayor Johnson also reminded the council of the upcoming Community
Initiative Steering Committee meeting to be held Tuesday, July
30th.
Mayor Johnson read aloud a statement he had prepared regarding the
recent flooding in the City of Yorkville and Kendall County area.
Mayor Johnson expressed his sympathy to those effected by the flood
and stated that the City will be working to provide and assist
those afflicted wherever possible. This will include the waiving
of permit fees. Information on how to complete claims will be made
available at the City office.
Mayor Johnson commended Chief Graff and his staff along with the
Public Works department for their work in this time of need.
Thanks were also made to TCD for their quick response in providing
dumpsters; the citizens who helped each other during this time of
crisis; Carol Hammond for providing the necessary sand to help save
the Com Ed transformer.
Mayor Johnson stated that there is an extensive list of many
businesses and organizations who helped to provide food, water and
clothing when needed. The 1-800-462-9029 number for the Federal
Government Disaster information will be made available at the city
office. The emergency number for the City at 553-4500 will remain
intact. The City of Yorkville will look into setting up a meeting
with federal government personnel regarding the federal assistance
programs.
Alderman Prochaska stated that he would also like to thank the
members of the Yorkville School Football and Wrestling Clubs for
their help as well as other youth in the area who helped sandbag
the Com Ed station along with many Ameritech employees. Alderman
Prochaska stated that even people driving along in the area stopped
to help during the crisis.
NO REPORT
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No Report
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Administrator Nanninga informed the council that the Elizabeth
Street Storm Sewer project is a top priority project. The Health
Insurance process appears to be proceeding very well.
Economic Development Commission Report
The next meeting is Tuesday, August 13, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Kendall County Board Room.
School Community Report
The regular school board meeting will be July 29, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.
at the district offices. A special meeting is scheduled with
members of the Plano School Board on July 31st.
Old Business
None
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None
New Business
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sidewalk Repl
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by acement
to approve the request by Mr. Thomas Holak of 112 Naden Court for
$322 as the City's cost share for replacing deteriorated sidewalk
per the City's established program. Clerk Allison called the
role:
Prochaska - aye Sowinski - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye
Motion carried. k (z ,)7
IDOT / Greenbriar & Route 47 Intersection
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Baker
to authorize the mayor and city clerk to execute documents to the
Illinois Department of Transportation approving the intersection
design that the developer will construct subject to the plan
approval by the City Engineer.
Alderman Prochaska asked about the street light concerns and if
they have been resolved. Joe Wyrot, city engineer, stated they
have no. It was noted that the EDC recommended approval of this
contingent upon completion of the "laundry" list.
Alderman Prochaska made a motion to amend the motion to include it
be contingent upon all requirements of the city engineer be
complied with. Motion seconded by Alderman Callmer.
Alderman Spang asked about the entrance on Greenbriar road and if
the entrance to the landscape business has been agreed upon by the
Graves' . Joe Wyrot stated that the entrance will be completed as
one long single access. Administrator Nanninga stated that Mr.
Graves' has agreed to the depressed entrance proposed. Nanninga
stated that this is actually larger than what Mr. Graves'
originally asked for. J.T. Johnson stated that this resolution for
IDOT only includes the Route 47 entrance. Alderman Baker asked if
everything else was okay.
Alderman Callmer withdrew the second to the motion amendment.
Alderman Prochaska withdrew the motion as the original motion
included approval of the City Engineer.
Alderman Prochaska indicated that there are several items which
need to be completed. Joe Wyrot stated that these items must be
complied with before he will approve the plan.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Baker - aye
Motion carried.
Computer CAD / Plotter Purchase
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to authorize the purchase of a computer, CAD software, and
plotter in the amount of $9,901.24 which is within the budget
conditional upon the Mayor's approval. Clerk Allison called the
role:
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - abstain
Callmer - aye
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Motion carried.
Purchase New Salt Spreader
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to approve the purchase of a salt spreader / shoulder
graveler in the amount of $3 ,245 which is within the budget
conditional upon the mayor's approval .
Alderman Baker stated that he thought this was already approved?
It was noted that they were waiting to complete any capital
purchases. Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman
Callmer to approve the May and June 1996 Building reports as
submitted. Motion carried.
The Coffey / Feathers contract for renting a portion of the park
building located near the Riverfront Park was discussed. Alderman
Jones indicated that the EDC agreed with all but one item in the
changes. This was the electric issue and Coffey / Feathers have
agreed to split the electric. Attorney Kramer indicated that most
of the issues were to clarify things. A new copy will be completed
for review and vote in two weeks.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE NO REPORT
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Sanitary District Fees
Alderman Prochaska indicated that they have received the fees from
the sanitary district. The budget was set up for $7,000. Actual
last year was at $5,000. Sanitary is proposing $10,000 for this
year. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by
Alderman Spang to accept the charge to the Yorkville Bristol
Sanitary District in the amount of $10,000.
Alderman Lynch asked if this included the proposed new software
purchase. Alderman Prochaska stated that the software will be kept
as a separate issue. Clerk Allison called the role:
Sowinski - aye Baker - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
Ins.
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by aAlderman
Lynch to authorize the mayor and city clerk to execute the
certificate of insurance with New York Life Care and cancel the
coverage of the current carrier, Epic Life, upon receipt of the new
policy. Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Baker - aye
Motion carried.
Alderman Callmer stated that he is very pleased since this will
give the employees better coverage and save money for the city.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Lynch
to move into executive session at 8:24 p.m. to discuss pending
litigation and the session to include Chief Graff, Administrator
Nanninga, and Attorney Kramer. Clerk Allison called the role:
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
** A 10 minute recess will be taken.**
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman Baker
to move out of executive session at 8:51 p.m. Clerk Allison called
the role:
Baker - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
No action was taken while in executive session.
Alderman Baker asked the status of the sewer line at Lydia Motel.
Mayor Johnson stated that they are discussing this issue with the
county on the septic system so that they do not have to hook up to
the city sewer.
Attorney Kramer stated that the county has filed an ordinance
violation on the septic.
Alderman Spang stated that this needs to be resolved so that it
best protects the citizens of Yorkville.
Attorney Kramer stated that the county health department is charged
with regulating the septic and that is why they have filed suit.
Alderman Prochaska stated that as a point of interest the
termination of the sewer system at the Silver Dollar Restaurant was
made by the City at the time. They were not requested by the city
to go to the end of the line at the time of the sewer installation.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m. Motion ca ri
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WELCOME WAGON PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since its founding in 1928, WELCOME WAGON and its
representatives have established themselves as part of America's
proud heritage, helping millions of families adjust to new
communities and new circumstances; and
WHEREAS, WELCOME WAGON has brought friendly greetings, neighborly
assistance and helpful information to families and individuals in
our community and, in so doing, have encouraged neighborhood
involvement, strength and pride; and
WHEREAS, WELCOME WAGON representatives continue to contribute
significantly to the growth of our local business community and our
many civic and neighborhood organizations by introducing these
valuable institutions to our community' s newest members; and
WHEREAS, WELCOME WAGON promotes good will, helpfulness and a solid
sense of community among our new and long standing residents by
extending the warm hand of hospitality to new movers, newly engaged
couples, new parents and new citizens; and
WHEREAS, WELCOME WAGON, a meaningful community-building service,
inspires the wholehearted cooperation and support of our citizenry.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Bob Johnson, Mayor of the City of Yorkville, do
hereby proclaim the week of July 22, 1996 as "WELCOME WAGON WEEK"
in the City of Yorkville, and congratulate the members of this
venerable organization for its contributions to building and
promoting civic responsibility and spirit.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Yorkville to be affixed this 11th day of
July, 1996 .
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