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City Council Minutes 1994 04-21-94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT CITY HALL, ON APRIL 21, 1994 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 - Baird Present Callmer Present Ward 2 - Baker Present Clark Present Ward 3 - Jones Present Prochaska Present Ward 4 - Johnson Present Stafford Present A quorum was established. OUORUM INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Kittoe asked those persons present to introduce themselves. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA There were two amendments made to the Agenda. Alderman Clark will be presenting a Resolution for additional stop signs and Alderman Johnson deleted the information listed under the Public Safety Committee. PUBLIC HEARING A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Jones to move into Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 1994 - 1995 Budget, PC 94-7, Delphine Cimaglia and PC 94-8, Estate of Fred Meier, Deceased and Ellen Meier. Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Callmer - aye Baird - aye Motion carried. FISCAL YEAR 1994 - 1995 BUDGET Alderman Baird stated that the Budget does need slight revisions prior to the Council voting on it for passage. Mayor Kittoe asked if there were any questions or comments from those present on the Budget. There being none, Mayor Kittoe asked the Public Hearing to move to the next item on the agenda. PC 94-7 / Delphine Cimaglia Alderman Jones stated that this public hearing is being held to discuss the Annexation and Zoning from Kendall County R-1 to City A-1, Single Family on parcel of real estate described as Outlot "A" of Richard' s Blackberry Estates, in the Township of Bristol, Kendall County, Illinois. Property is located on Route 47, approximately 1, 000 feet north of Kennedy Road, on the west side of Route 47 . The petitioner is Delphine Cimaglia. Mayor Kittoe asked for comments or concerns regarding this proposed annexation and zoning. Mr. Lawrence Casey asked if this annexation was at the request of the City and if so, why? Attorney Kramer responded stating that this is an unbuildable lot, but annexing it to the City would bring continuity to the Amurol Plant. Attorney Kramer also stated that the next request on Meier is the same situation. City Council Meeting Minutes - April 21, 1994 - page 2 Mr. Casey asked what the advantage is for these persons to bring the lots into the City limits. Attorney Kramer stated that this would allow access to City water and sewer for those annexing into the City. Attorney Kramer stated that the City of Yorkville does not force annex anyone into the City Limits. These are agreed upon by the petitioners. There being no further comments on this particular property, Mayor Kittoe asked the Public Hearing to move on to the next property. PC 94-8 / Meier Alderman Jones stated that this Public Hearing was being held to discuss the request to annex and zone from Kendall County R-2 to City R-2, Single Family. The property is located on Route 47 approximately 600 feet north of Kennedy Road on the West side of Route 47. The petitioner is the Estate of Fred Meier, Deceased and Ellen Meier. Attorney Kramer reiterated that the City has requested this annexation to allow continuity to the Amurol plant. A question was raised as to why this was completed after the Amurol Plant has begun construction. Attorney Kramer responded that this is part of the requirements of the Grant that the City has received and that they have pursued continuity up Route 47 as well as along the Cannonball Trail Road. A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker to move out of Public Hearing to regular council session. Clerk Allison called the role: Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Callmer - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. Mayor Kittoe stated that the council is now in regular session and that the next item on the agenda is the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals items. PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ORDINANCE 94-8 & 94-9 PC 93-19 OLIVER / NILES A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Pre- Annexation Agreement and to approve the Ordinance authorizing the Annexation of PC 93-19 -- Harold Oliver, Rebecca Oliver and Barry Niles. Attorney Kramer stated that these ordinances were originally distributed to the council at the time of the original vote but that the City has received the signed Pre-annexation agreement and can now vote to approve the appropriate ordinances. Clerk Allison called the role: Callmer - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes - April 21, 1994 - page 3 ORDINANCE 94-10 & 94-11 PC 94-7 DELPHINE CIMAGLIA Alderman Jones made a motion authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the ordinances for annexation and zoning from Kendall County R-1 to City R-1, Single Family. The petitioner is Delphine Cimaglia. Seconded by Alderman Baird. Clerk Allison called the role: Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Callmer - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Clark - aye Motion carried. ORDINANCE 94-12 & 13 PC 94-8 MEIER Alderman Jones made a motion to annex and zone from Kendall County R-2 to City R-2 , single family. The petitioner is Estate of Fred Meier, Deceased and Ellen Meier. Seconded by Alderman Baird. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - aye Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Motion carried. Alderman Jones made a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the annexation agreement on PC 94-8, Estate of Fred Meier, Deceased and Ellen Meier. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Clerk Allison called the role: Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. MINUTES APPROVAL Alderman Prochaska stated that there was a correction needed on page 6 of the April 14th minutes. These should state Alderman Prochaska stated that he has developed an outline and format for a brochure for the City of Yorkville instead of developed a brochure for the City of Yorkville. Alderman Callmer moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the regular council meeting of April 14, 1994 and approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Alderman Johnson. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL Alderman Baird made a motion to approve and pay bills dated April 21, 1994 in the amount of $111, 140.96 as presented. Seconded by Alderman Clark. Alderman Stafford raised a question concerning warranties on the squad car packages. He stated that he felt some of the charges for the U-joint' s were excessive if a warranty was in place. He was noted that not all items are covered under warranty. Also questioned was on page three the bill to Pavia Marting if these charges were existing items prior to the agreement. It was stated that they were. City Council Meeting Minutes - April 21, 1994 - page 4 Clerk Allison called the role: Baird - aye Callmer - aye Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Motion carried. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Gregg Molina of Bristol Road, Yorkville introduced himself and stated that he was at the meeting with several neighbors to discuss the danger of the intersection of Bristol Road, Walnut Street and Route 47 . He stated that there have been several accidents at this corner in just the past few months, including one death. He asked if there was anyway to have this corner closed. Mayor Kittoe stated that the City would need to contact IDOT. J.T. Johnson was asked to follow through on this request. Mr. Johnson stated that IDOT had asked to close this intersection several years ago and that he felt there would be no problems in closing the intersection. Mr. Molina and his neighbors in attendance at the meeting were asked to contact their neighbors for concurrence with this request. Mayor Kittoe stated that a Public Hearing would be required prior to the closing of this intersection. The Public Works committee was asked to follow up on these types of issues at their next meeting including any needed slow children playing signs, etc. Mr. Lawrence Casey raised a question concerning the City's annexation and zoning requests. He asked how far the city plans to annex and when the growth will be stopped. Alderman Jones responded that the City is being contacted by these developers who have already purchased the farm land from local people. Mayor Kittoe stated that the City has a Comprehensive Plan which looks to Dixon Road, Bypass 30, Lynwood Subdivision and Eldamain Road as possible City Boundaries. Alderman Jones stated that the City is attempting to develop fees, etc. , which would have some of the school costs etc. paid by the incoming persons and developers. i.e. impact fees, transition fees Mr. Casey stated that the increase in real estate taxes with the increased fees for the school and the city make it difficult for senior citizens on a fixed budget to make ends meet. Alderman Prochaska stated that the City is trying to control the growth but cannot stop the growth. Alderman Callmer reiterated that the City must follow its comprehensive plan and control the growth coming this way. Mayor Kittoe stated that he was going to publicly respond to the Letter to the Editor in this week's edition of the Kendall County Record "bashing" the City Council and the Mayor. He stated that the elected officials put in a lot of hours working for this City and that other persons should run for office if they feel things can be accomplished differently. Alderman Clark responded to Mr. Casey's comment regarding the Senior Citizens and increased taxes. She stated that the City is attempting to control the increase of City taxes to the Senior Citizens in the area. City Council Meeting Minutes - April 21, 1994 - page 5 ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Kramer distributed copies of a letter from Roy Lindley regarding the J. Liggett pond problem. This has been discussed by the Public Works Committee. Attorney Kramer stated that the contract with Pavia Marting has been revised to show the hourly wage as discussed at the last council session. A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Pavia Marting with the amendment to the Service Contract in paragraph 2C, Section 1, to an hourly rate. Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Callmer - aye Baird - aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to acquire the services of William L. Lynley and Sons to investigate the Liggett pond problem at a cost not to exceed $1, 300. Alderman Callmer raised a question on cause and effect of the problem. Attorney Kramer stated nothing could be for sure until it is reviewed. Alderman Prochaska asked if a recommendation would come to the City from Lynley and Sons. Attorney Kramer stated yes. Alderman Jones stated the City should work with Mr. Liggett on this problem. Alderman Stafford asked if there was a problem due to the contractor would the contractor be charged for payment of this fee. Attorney Kramer stated that nothing could be finalized until the results of the review were received. Alderman Clark made a motion to amend the motion to read not to exceed $2,400. Seconded by Alderman Prochaska. Clark Allison called the role on the amended motion: Callmer - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Johnson - aye Stafford - nay Motion carried 7-1. Clerk Allison called the role on the original motion. Johnson - aye Stafford - nay Callmer - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Motion carried 6-2 . RESOLUTION NO. 1994-5 / BORROW FUNDS Attorney Kramer stated that although the City Council had voted to borrow funds for the North and South Sewer and Water projects no funds have been borrowed from the local banks. City Council Meeting Minutes - April 21, 1994 - page 6 A motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Clark to approve Resolution 94-5 Authorizing the United City of the Village of Yorkville to borrow funds in the sum of $507, 000 from the Yorkville National Bank. Clerk Allison called the role: Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Callmer - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Clark - aye Motion carried. ORDINANCE 94-14 / DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, INC Attorney Kramer stated that although the council had voted to annex the property near Eldamain Road, the ordinances were not signed pending the final plat drawings. A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreements on Development Resources Inc. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - aye Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Motion carried. MAYORS REPORT Mayor Kittoe swore in Rim Ring, for the Deputy Treasurer of the City of Yorkville. Attorney Kramer read the Proclamation by the American Legion Post #489 selecting May 19, 20, and 21, 1994 as POPPY AWARENESS DAYS in the City of Yorkville. CITY CLERK REPORT - NO REPORT CITY TREASURER REPORT Alderman Baird made a motion to approve the Resolution APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CHECKS AND HAVE ACCESS TO THE CITY' S SAFE DEPOSIT BOX FOR THE CITY. Seconded by Alderman Stafford. Clerk Allison called the role: Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - no report KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - no report KENDALL COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL LEAGUE REPORT - no report SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT The next School Board meeting will be on Monday, April 25, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. City Council Minutes -- April 21, 1994 -- page 7 OLD BUSINESS - none NEW BUSINESS - none COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Alderman Clark made a motion to award a bid of $8, 121.60 to Aurora Blacktop to complete the blacktop requirements of the Dempsey Engineering contract giving us a cost savings of $5, 003 .40. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - aye Clark - aye Baker - aye Motion carried. Alderman Clark made a motion to award a bid of $3 , 962 . 65 to Aurora Blacktop to patch and overlay the driveway of 3651 Cannonball Trail to repair damage to the driveway caused by the City during construction. Seconded by Alderman Johnson. Clerk Allison called the role: Baird - aye Callmer - aye Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Motion carried. JOINT PURCHASING ACT / PARTICIPATION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Stafford to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Joint Purchasing Act Participation resolution by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Callmer - aye Baird - aye Motion carried. ORDINANCE 94-15 / ORDINANCE REOUIRING STOP SIGNS A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Jones to adopt Ordinance 94-15, An Ordinance Requiring Installation of Stop Signs at the Intersection of Park and Fremont Streets in the United City of the Village of Yorkville. A discussion was held concerning the need for this stop sign. Chief Graff stated that he agrees the corner needs a stop sign but feels the City may not have followed proper procedure. Alderman Prochaska stated that Attorney Kramer has assured the City Council that they are within their rights to install this stop sign. Clerk Allison called the role: Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Callmer - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. City Council Minutes -- April 21, 1994 -- page 8 Mayor Kittoe stated that cross-walks should be painted on this intersection. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Alderman Jones stated that a Special Plan Commission meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Also scheduled is a Special City Council that same evening at 7: 15 p.m. to discuss the Holdiman annexation and the City Budget. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - no report ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - no report ADHOC / RECYCLING COMMITTEE - no report ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Mayor Kittoe stated that he would like to appoint Harold Feltz as Chairman of the City of Yorkville Plan Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the appointment of Harold Feltz as City of Yorkville Plan Commission Chairman. Motion carried. Alderman Baird stated there would be an Administrative Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 26 , 1994 at 7 : 00 p.m. at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Jones to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. . Motion carried. Jacquelin- Al ison City(Clerk (93)\;J t , 199 Li ,LocQk ,\;t .)\ t)c-uA 010" s'e//ma el° i