City Council Minutes 1996 06-27-96 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, June 27, 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 Cailmer Present
Spang Present
Ward II Baker Absent
Lynch Present
Ward III Jones Present
Prochaska Present
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Stafford Present
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. The
Administration Committee meeting will be announced at a later date.
Economic Development will be held on Wednesday July 17th and the
Public Safety committee will be held on July 24th -- the fourth
Wednesday of each month.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson asked for any citizen comments.
Dan Nicholson of Nicholson Logging addressed the council regarding
the current litigation against his business. He feels that the
council may have missed a very important item. That is a loan to
a current business owner. He indicated that the city could loan
him the funds to put up the required fence on his property. He
stated that he has been in business for 10 years and that the city
should look at maintaining its current business owners. Mr.
Nicholson stated that the city spends money to bring in new
business to the area. Attorney Kramer responded that the city is
unable to loan money directly to anyone but that the county does
have an outlet for this under the EDC Revolving Loan Fund. Mr.
Nicholson should contact Jay Young of the county. Mr. Nicholson
responded that he will have no alternative but to close his
business if the city follows through on its litigation procedures.
Mayor Johnson asked for any other citizen comments. There were
none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -- NONE
PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Res 96-23 -- PC 96-14 Talker Custom Homes / Final Plat
Alderman Jones stated that the Plan Commission reviewed the request
by Walker Custom Homes as well as the Economic Development
Committee and all unanimously approved the request. A motion was
made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Sowinski to approve
the final plat of PC 96-14 for subdivision of that parcel. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
City Council Regular Session - June 27 , 1996 - page 2
Res 96-24 --- PC 96-12 White Oak Farm Unit 3 - Final Plat
Alderman Jones made a motion to approve the final plat of PC 96-12,
White Oak Farm Unit 3 in the United City of Yorkville. Seconded by
Alderman Lynch. It was noted that the motion should include the
dedication for 15 utility easement. Alderman Lynch withdrew the
second.
A motion was made by Alderman Jones to approve the final plat of PC
96-12 , White Oak Farm Unit 3 to include the dedication of 15 foot
front yard easements in Lots 57 - 66. Seconded by Alderman Lynch.
Alderman Stafford asked if the Letter of Credit has been received.
Attorney Kramer indicated it was delivered today. Also asked was
if the punch list items including the pond and road problems were
completed. Attorney Kramer indicated that the Letter of Credits
are on file for Phase I , II and the new Phase III . This will
assure the city that all punch list items are completed.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - nay
Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
MINUTES APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to accept the regular City Council minutes dated June 13,
1996 as presented. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska to pay bills in the amount
of $154,126.90 vendor, $46 ,712 .25 payroll and a total amount of
$200,839.15. Seconded by Alderman Sowinski. Several questions
were raised concerning specific bill payments. All questions were
answered including a question as to why the city was paying a
repair bill on a Honda Accord. Evidently this was damaged during
the watermain break on West Center Street along the drop in
asphalt. Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Lynch - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Kramer indicated that redrafted resolutions and ordinances
were distributed for the council's review. These will be reviewed
at the appropriate committee meetings and COW meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Johnson recommended the appointment of Sandy Lindblom and
Donna Figora to the Library Board. A motion was made by Alderman
Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Spang to confirm the mayor's
appointment of Sandy Lindblom and Donna Figora to the Library
Board. Clerk Allison called the role:
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
Mayor Johnson announced the community forum to be held on July 9,
1996 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
City Council Regular Session - June 27, 1996 - page 3
Mayor Johnson also thanked Brian Ethington of WSPY for all the
years of covering the City of Yorkville. Brian will be relocating
to take another position.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No Report
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer Schefrahan briefly discussed the March and April data.
Balance remaining is $655,024.07. A motion was made by Alderman
Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Stafford to accept the March and
April 1996 Treasurer Reports. Clerk Allison called the role:
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye
Motion carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Administrator Nanninga updated the council regarding the Riverfront
Project. While the Beacon did a good job in covering the project,
the paper did not correctly credit Frank Willman and Jay McCoy for
the curb and gutter installation. The street light project is back
on track. Com Ed is to have these in working ordered by Tuesday or
Wednesday. The asphalt is to be completed on Monday.
The Street light has been delivered and will be installed at the
Illini Circle. Also, the city crews may be able to begin work on
the Elizabeth Storm Sewer project since the rain is stopped.
The Water Tower is now painted and one Fox is on one side. This
should be operational by July 4th.
July 4th activities are planned in the Riverfront Park.
Improvements which have been made consist of about $50 ,000 if they
had been paid for. This was all donations. City crews have worked
on the project approximately 500 hours at a cost of $9,300. All
materials have been donated. The City crews worked to get the
project ready for the blacktop on Monday because if the city had
missed the date then most likely they could not get Aurora Blacktop
back until the fall .
The Fox Street Light should be activated on Wednesday, July 3rd.
and the brush pickup around the city continues. Many more citizens
are utilizing this service and it is taking a lot longer to
complete.
Economic Development Commission Report
The next meeting is July 9, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kendall County
Board Room.
Kendall County Governmental League Report
Contact has been made with the Board members. This group will be
meeting as needed so this item should be removed from the agenda.
School Community Report
The regular school board meeting will be July 29, 1996 at 7: 30 p.m.
at the district offices.
Old Business
None
New Business
Alderman Jones wanted to wish good luck to the police officers from
Yorkville who will be attending the Olympics. Also, there will be
a benefit for the Riverfront project as follows:
Moose on July 30th -- a breakfast
HALT Club at Beecher Center - June 29th
Softball benefit on July 16th at the American Legion
City Council Regular Session - June 27, 1996 - page 4
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to accept the contract with Pavia-Marting and Co. on Game
Farm Road for the water main at a cost not to exceed $8,794. 20.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Spang - aye
Motion carried.
Hiring of an Engineering Technician
A motion was made by Alderman Lynch and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to hire Eric Dhuse as Engineering Technician at an annual
salary of $28,000 per year with an increase to $29,000 with
satisfactory evaluations subject to all conditions within the
employment manual and effective July 1, 1996. It was noted that
this should include the condition of signing the waiver of
probationary period. The second was withdrawn and the motion was
amended to include the condition of signing a waiver of
probationary period. Motion was again seconded by Alderman
Sowinski. Clerk Allison called the role:
Sowinski - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Stafford - aye
Prochaska - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Res 96-25 Yorkville Economic Director
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman
Sowinski to authorize the mayor and city clerk to enter into
contract with the City of Yorkville for an Economic Development
Director. It was noted that the motion should include the name of
Bobbi Erdmann. Second was withdrawn and the motion was amended by
Alderman Jones to include enter into contract with Erdmann
Advertising with the City of Yorkville. Seconded by Alderman
Sowinski. Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Lynch - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
Riverfront Bistro / Lease preparation
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to authorize the city attorney to prepare a contract for
lease of a portion of the parks building on Hydraulic Street.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye
Motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Res 96-26 / Cruise Night McDonald's
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman
Spang to adopt a resolution whereas McDonald's is sponsoring a
cruise night in the City of Yorkville which serves a public purpose
as stated in the resolution subject to receiving a letter of
insurability.
City Council Regular Session - June 27. 1996 - page 5
It was noted that this request was not received until this week and
therefore has not been discussed at appropriate committee meetings.
The police are paid for by McDonald's and the request is subject to
IDOT approval.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye Lynch - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Sowinski - aye
Spang - aye
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE NO REPORT
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Lynch to move into executive session to include Administrator
Nanninga, Attorney Kramer and Chief Graff at 7:47 p.m. to discuss
pending litigation. Clerk Allison called the role:
Spang - aye Callmer - aye
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye
Motion carried.
** A 10 minute recess will be taken **
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to move out of executive session and into regular session
at 8:17 p.m. Clerk Allison called the role:
Lynch - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Sowinski - aye Spang - aye
Callmer - aye
Motion carried.
** There was no action taken while in executive session **
The torch in the gazebo park is out and hopefully will be lit by
the 4th of July.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman
Callmer to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion carrie
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