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City Council Minutes 1995 05-25-95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT KENDALL COUNTY BOARD ROOM, ON May 25, 1995 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 roll: ROLL CALL Ward 1 - Callmer Present Spang Present Ward 2 - Baker Present Lynch Present Ward 3 - Prochaska Present - Jones Present Ward 4 - Stafford Present A quorum was established. QUORUM INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Johnson welcomed those present and asked those present to sign in on the sheet being sent around by the City Clerk. MEETING DATES The meeting dates were reviewed as listed on the meeting agenda. No changes were made. Amendments to the Agenda Plan Commission -- Blackberry North Water/Sewer should be moved to Public Works Mayor's Report -- Addition of introduction of new police officers. Public Safety -- # 3, 4 & 5 listed on Public Works should be Public Safety, also table Police Contracts. Public Works -- addition of January - April 1995 Beecher Bldg Reports Administration -- Table City Council Salary Ordinance PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE PLAN COMMISSION / ZBA NONE CITIZEN COMMENTS NONE MINUTES APPROVAL Alderman Prochaska made a motion to accept the minutes from the regular council meeting of May 11, 1995 and approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Alderman Lynch. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve the bill list in the amount of $104,938.92, without the $365 listed to Gary M. Bennett pending approval of the Purchase Order. City Council Minutes May 25, 1995 page 2 Clerk Allison called the role: Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Kramer informed the council that he has distributed ordinances indicating the revisions requested at previous meetings. He also indicated that the Fox Valley Shopper has agreed to the sign ordinance and this is now ready for approval by the council. MAYORS REPORT Acting Chief Ron Diederich introduced two new police officers: Stacey Mott and Sergio Fuentes. The council and mayor welcomed them to Yorkville. Mayor Johnson along with Alderman Jones presented plaques to various citizens who have served the City of Yorkville during the past several years. These are as follows: Present: Harold Feltz, Plan Commission (Chairman) 21 years Mayor Ken Kittoe Alderman Pat Clark-Weilert Alderman Jack Jones Alderman John Sold Not Present: George Stewart - Plan Commission Member Alderman / Treasurer Bill Baird Mayor Johnson announced the following re-appointments to Boards and Commissions: Gail Gaebler Library Board Dave Dockstader Park Board Anne Lucietto Plan Commission A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman Baker to consent to the above re-appointments. Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - aye Stafford - aye Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye Jones - aye Spang - aye Lynch - aye Motion carried. CITY CLERK REPORT -- no report CITY TREASURER REPORT -- no report City Council Minutes May 25, 1995 page 3 CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Nanninga stated that the City has received bids for remodeling the third floor of the County building. Willman and Groesch appear to be the low bidders. Carpeting, networking and the phone system will also be completed. Cost is estimated to be no more than $11,000. This will be within budgeted and paid through the building fund. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman baker to enter into agreement with Willman Groesch to remodel the third floor office at a cost not to exceed $11,000. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Spang - present Callmer - aye Motion carried. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING VIDEO Administrator Nanninga also informed the council that the Economic Development Marketing video is scheduled to be filmed May 31st through June 13th. This is estimated to be completed by July. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REPORT -- no report KENDALL COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL LEAGUE REPORT --no report (The next meeting will be July 11, 1995) SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT The next School Board meeting will be held on June 12, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the Yorkville High School Cafeteria. OLD BUSINESS -- NONE NEW BUSINESS -- NONE COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE E. Storm / Engineering Fees A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve engineering fees to Pavia Marting at a cost not to exceed $5,805.30 on the Elizabeth Storm Contract. Clerk Allison called the role: Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Stafford - aye Jones - aye Spang - aye Lynch - aye Motion carried. City Council Minutes May 25, 1995 page 4 HIRING TWO PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Lynch to hire two new public works employees, John Sleezer and Paul Weiss, with a six month probationary period at $10 per hour and then at$10.50 per hour. It was noted that the new employee manual indicates a 12 month probationary period. Alderman Lynch withdrew the second. Alderman Stafford withdrew the motion. Alderman Stafford made a motion to hire two new full-time employees, John Sleezer and Paul Weiss, for the public works department under a 12 month probationary period at an hourly rate of $10 hour for the first six months and $10.50 per hour thereafter. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye Spang - aye Lynch - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. RESOLUTION 9540 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS / BLACKBERRY NORTH SUBD. A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve the resolution Accepting the Dedication o Certain Public Improvements for Blackberry North Subdivision. Clerk Allison called the role: Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Stafford and seconded by Alderman Baker to accept the January, February, March, and April 1995 Beecher Building Reports. Motion carried. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ORDINANCE 95-16 SIGN REGULATION A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Callmer to approve an Ordinance dated 2-7-95 Providing for the Regulation of Signs in the United City of the Village of Yorkville. It was noted that the Fox Valley Shopper has three years to phase out its use of signs which would be prohibited under the new guidelines. Mayor Johnson stated that many are to be thanked regarding the work put into completing this ordinance. These include: Alderman Jeff Baker, Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Lannert Group to name a few. Clerk Allison called the role: Spang - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Jones - abstain Prochaska - aye Motion carried. City Council Minutes May 25, 1995 page 5 FINAL PLAT - FE WHEATON Alderman Baker stated that the final plat for F.E. Wheaton is ready for approval with some details still to be approved by the engineers. Mr. Bill Schmanski stated that some issues remain outstanding but all have been agreed to by the appropriate parties. Issues include the some minor easement issues and the detention pond on the Inland property. IDOT has been contacted on the entrance issue. This process is on-going and is in agreement with all parties. This plat may be approved conditional to the City engineer's approval. Mr. Jeff Brown of F.E. Wheaton addressed the council indicating that they are in agreement with all issues as stated. Alderman Spang asked about the location of the detention pond as compared to the road. Mr. Schmanski indicated that this has been moved. A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Spang to approve the final plat of F.E. Wheaton subject to engineering approval. Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - aye Stafford - aye Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye Jones - aye Spang - aye Lynch - aye Motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ORDINANCE 95-17 (MILL ST PARKING) A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Spang to adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting Parking on the East Side of Mill Street. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Baker - aye Lynch - aye Spang - aye Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye Stafford - aye Motion carried. Public Hearing A Public Hearing has been scheduled for June 15, 1995 at 7:0-0 p.m. to discuss the proposed parking ordinance on Hillcrest Street. It was noted that an ordinance was discussed on City Parking Time Limits. Upon further research it was found that the City has appropriate ordinances in place to cover the issues previously discussed. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Alderman Prochaska stated that an updated copy of the proposed employee manual has been distributed for review. This will be discussed at the next Administration Committee meeting on June 6th. City Council Minutes May 25, 1995 page 6 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS MCDONALD'S CRUISE NIGHT A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Baker to approve the Resolution to allow Cruise Nights to be held at McDonalds under the conditions that the City Attorney receive and a letter of release of liability and proper documentation of insurance as indicated within the resolution. Clerk Allison called the role: Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Stafford - aye Jones - aye Spang - aye Lynch - aye Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting was adjourned for a five minute recess and will move into executive session at 7:55 to discuss police litigation. A motion was made by Alderman Spang and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to move into Executive Session to discus Police Litigation to include Attorney Kramer, Clerk Allison, Acting Chief Diederich and Treasurer Scheffrahn. Clerk Allison called the role: Staffford - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Callmer - aye Spang - aye Lynch - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Callmer to move out of Executive Session into regular council session. Clerk Allison called the role: Lynch - aye Stafford - aye Spang - aye Callmer - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. Mayor Johnson stated that no action was taken while in Executive session. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Spang to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Motion carried. 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