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City Council Minutes 1995 01-12-95 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 January 12 , 1995 Mayor Kittoe 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 Clark Present Ward 3 - Prochaska Present - Wold Present Ward 4 - Johnson Present Stafford Present A quorum was established. QUORUM INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Kittoe stated that due to the number of people attending tonight's session those persons present should sign-in on the sheet being passed around by the City Clerk. Amendments to the Agenda Plan Commission -- Pod 51' Fox Hill will not be discussed. Mayor' s Report -- Part-time police officer will be sworn in. Economic Development -- The sign ordinance will not be discussed. Additional Business -- The $10, 000 deposit for purchase of a truck will be moved from Public Works to the Additional Business area. Public Works -- The Building Reports will be moved to this area. MEETING DATES The meeting dates were reviewed as listed on the meeting agenda. No changes were made. Alderman Prochaska stated that the Fox Industrial Park owners have been invited to attend the January 16th Public Works meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOX HILL SUBD. POD 4 / FINAL PLAT A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve the Final Plat on Pod 4 , Fox Hill Subdivision subject to engineering and staff approval. Clerk Allison called he role: Baker - aye Callmer - aye Weilert - aye Johnson - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Wold - aye Spang - aye Motion Carried. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Kittoe opened the floor for discussion by any citizens in attendance. Mr. Richard Sticka spoke on behalf of many of those citizens present concerning the potential construction and opening of an City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 12, 1995 - page 2 establishment to be called Kitty' s Place. Mr. Sticka stated that he along with many others present were opposed to this proposed business for many reasons. These reasons include the potential noise problems, traffic problems, potential drinking problems and safety and security issues. He stated that he is very concerned about this and has been canvasing neighbors regarding this issue. He stated that they would like to keep the Yorkville area a peaceful area. Attorney Kramer responded stating that there has been no formal application received by the City regarding this potential business. He stated that there was no contract on the initial property being looked at. He informed those present that the City Council cannot issue a response to this at this time due to the fact that a formal request has not been presented. This discussion would take place at a Public Hearing regarding the issue. Attorney Kramer did state that the persons are now looking at property further south from the original property on Route 47 . The City has received a request from the current owner regarding a zoning change request. Many citizens addressed the council expressing concerns regarding the potential Country and Western Bar facility. Those addressing the council objecting to the proposed business include: Kenni Rogers Bob Van Paris Herb Tripp Robert Congdon Mr. & Mrs. Robert VanParys Jan Stecka Tom Monroe Rev. Bob Parikh (Bible Baptist Church) Dana Damato Yvette Caizzi Mary Ann Manthei George Hanoe Mr. Tony Cox spoke concerning his views in favor of a Country Western Bar without the open air theater. Alderman Callmer stated that the Council cannot be arbitrary and capricious regarding these issues. He stated that the proposal must go through the process. Don Peterson stated that he felt there was a communication problem and that the City should work with the citizens to correct the misconceptions. Attorney Kramer responded to any questions regarding the procedures that would be followed by the proposed business owners. Public Hearings would be held and anyone wishing to comment would be able to voice their views as a part of the official record at that time. Attorney Kramer also informed those present that the City Council cannot state their views as a Council until the request has been formalized and presented to them. Mayor Kittoe informed those present that Public Hearings would be held if in fact the City did receive a formal application. Mayor Kittoe responded to some of the issues discussed stating that many of the figures being mentioned in the press are distorted. He stated that the developers would need to follow many steps to bring this to fruition. He asked if Mr. Sticka could keep in touch with the City Administrator in the future concerning this issue. Chief Graff stated that he has completed some research and will be presenting his recommendations. He also stated that he has a personal interest in this issue as well and would address the issues at the appropriate time. City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 12, 1995 - page 3 Mayor Kittoe asked if there were any other citizen comments from the floor other than those concerning Kitty's Place. MINUTES APPROVAL Clerk Allison stated that there is a correction needed on the December 15th minutes as follows: Page 4 - $9, 000 of MFT Funds for the Somonauk Street project improvements Page 7 An amendment was made to the motion by Alderman Wold Alderman Callmer also stated that a correction is needed as follows: Page 7 - a pro-rata of 1/3 will be charged for each year or part thereof of the costs (not to include salary costs) to the City to send the Chief of Police to the FBI Academy. Alderman Baker made a motion to accept the minutes from the regular council meeting of December 15, 1994 and approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Alderman Spang. Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Weilert to accept the minutes from the Special Council meeting of January 5, 1995 as presented. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL Alderman Stafford made a motion to approve and pay bills in the amount of $199,429. 87 with payroll. Seconded by Alderman Wold. It was noted that the Aurora Blacktop billings are to list additional information so that the council can better identify what work has been completed and is being paid for. Alderman Spang amended the motion to approve and pay bills in the amount of $194, 554.87 deleting the two Aurora Blacktop bills until additional specifics are included clarifying the work completed. Seconded by Alderman Prochaska. Other questions raised concerning the bills were responded by Treasurer Baird and Administrator Nanninga as needed. Alderman Weilert stated that she would ask that the bills be submitted to the council at the Committee of a Whole meeting to allow additional review and discussion prior to a Council meeting. Treasurer Baird stated he was opposed to this request. Mayor Kittoe asked the Administration Committee to look into this matter. Clerk Allison called the role on the amended motion: Callmer - aye Johnson - aye Baker - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Wold - aye Weilert - aye Spang - aye Motion carried. Clerk Allison called the role on the original motion: Callmer - aye Johnson - aye Prochaska aye Stafford - aye Wold - aye Spang - aye Weilert - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 12, 1995 - page 4 ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Kramer stated that the Closing has been held on the Route 47 house. Also, a copy of the Park Rules have been distributed for review by the Council. Also distributed was a status report on the Nicholson property case. MAYORS REPORT Mayor Kittoe swore in Part-time police officer Jim Jensen. CITY CLERK REPORT - no report CITY TREASURER REPORT - no report CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Nanninga stated that second monthly Committee of a Whole meeting will be held at the Yorkville National Bank. This is the third Thursday each month. KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - no report KENDALL COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL LEAGUE REPORT Alderman Prochaska reported that a meeting was held and discussion was held concerning additional taxing bodies being asked to join the league. Also, the Illinois Municipal Day will be held on March 7, 1995. A meeting is scheduled for February 28th to discuss any proposed representatives. SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT The City Council will be meeting with the School Board on Saturday January 14th at the Williamsburg Restaurant. The next School Board meeting will be held on January 23, 1995 at 7 :30 p.m. OLD BUSINESS - none NEW BUSINESS - none COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Prarie Park Traffic Study A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Wold to accept the Prarie Park Traffic study report as completed. Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - aye Callmer - aye Weilert - aye Johnson - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Wold - aye Spang - aye Motion carried. - c \ _,-,\(k l�� - CDAP Grant A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baker to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract with North Central Illinois Council of Governments to begin a grant search and possible approval for the City at an initial cost of $150. If the grant applications is made, the cost will be $750. Administrator Nanninga will be surveying the information so that the City applies for the appropriate grants. City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 12 , 1995 = page 5 Clerk Allison called the role: Spang - aye Wold - aye Stafford - aye Prochaska - aye Johnson - aye Weilert - aye Callmer - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Weilert to approve the October 1994 Water Report, the September, October, November and December Building Department Reports as presented. Motion carried. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Wold to approve a $5, 000 deposit to the Strategic Committee of Naperville for the Yorkville Marketing Plan. Clerk Allison called the role: Spang - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Wold - aye Callmer - aye Weilert - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Alderman Callmer informed the council that the January 17th committee meeting will be held in the Austin Room of the Beecher Center at 5: 30 p.m. At this meeting year-end reports will be discussed. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The next meeting will be held on January 24, 1995 at the Game Farm House. At this meeting the committee will begin the budget process and discuss the employee manual. Attorney Kramer informed the council that a Notice of Public Hearing was received regarding the Plano Library Board expanding their territory. This should be discussed and if there are any objections they need to be filed on January 27, 1995. ADHOC / RECYCLING COMMITTEE - no report ADDITIONAL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by alderman Baker to move into executive session for the purpose of land acquisition to include all Alderman, the City Clerk, the Mayor, the City Attorney, City Administrator, the City Treasurer and the Police Chief. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Wold - aye Callmer - aye Spang - aye Prochaska - aye Weilert - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 12, 1995 - page 6 A motion was made by Alderman Callmer and seconded by Alderman Baker to move out of Executive Session at 9: 17 p.m. Clerk Allison called the role: Weilert - aye Baker - aye Spang - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford -. aye Johnson - aye Wold - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. Mayor Kittoe noted that there was no official action taken in the Executive Session. Public Works Truck A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Weilert to approve an expenditure in the amount of $10, 000 for a deposit to purchase a Public Works Truck from the State. Clerk Allison called the role: Johnson - aye Spang - aye Callmer aye Baker - aye Wold - aye Stafford - aye Prochaska - aye Weilert - aye Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Alderman Wold and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to adjourn the meeting at 9 : 20 p.m. . Motion carried. 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