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City Council Minutes 1994 03-24-94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE BEECHER CENTER, ON MARCH 24, 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 Absent Ward 2 - Baker Present Clark Present Ward 3 - Jones Present Prochaska Present Ward 4 - Johnson Present Stafford Present A quorum was established. QUORUM INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Kittoe asked those persons present to introduce themselves. PUBLIC HEARING A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Jones to move into Public Hearing regarding the Plan Commission items scheduled, PC 94-1, PC 94-3, PC 93-8, PC 93-10, and PC 93-7. PC94-1 Public Hearing to annex and zone from Kendall County A to City A-1, Agricultural District. Property is located on the south of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks, North of Faxon Road, and 1/4 mile west of Route 47. Owners of the parcel are Gary Conover, Gail Fisher, Delores Lies and Diane Conover. A letter was received and read to the Alderman from a Mr. Harold Schessler raising several concerns on the zoning for the above property being zoned to M-1, Light Manufacturing. Attorney Kramer stated that this is requested to zone to City A-1, Agricultural not M-1, Light Manufacturing. At this time, the petitioners have not requested any special use of the property. Mr. Schessler was asked if all his concerns raised in the letter have been answered satisfactorily. Mr. Schessler stated they were. Mayor Kittoe asked if there were any other concerns regarding this particular property. There being none, the Public Hearing will move onto another property. PC 94-3 Public Hearing to annex and zone from Kendall County A to City M-1, Light Manufacturing District. Property is bounded by the westerly line of Richards Blackberry Estates on the west, the southerly right-of-wa line of the Burlington Northern Railroad on the North, the westerly line of Illinois Route 47 on the east and the Remline Tool Storage Company on the south and located approximately 1/4 mile north of Cannonball Trail containing approximately 46.44 acres. The owner of the parcel is Greatbanc Trust Company as Trustee of Trust No. 205472, City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. A question was raised concerning the actual boundaries of the property being discussed. Attorney Kramer complied by detailing the particular location of the acreage being discussed. Attorney Kramer stated that the attorney for this petitioner was Mr. Patrick Kinally who was here and could possibly answer any questions. City Council Meeting - March 24, 1994 - page 2 Mr. Kinally stated that there is no planned use for the property at this particular time, but that they do want to be ready for the future and that is why they are requesting the M-1 Light Manufacturing zoning. This property is located near the Remline property and the zoning would be appropriate. Attorney Kramer stated that the flow of traffic for the property would not be moved onto the Cannonball Trail as this is to remain a residential road. He stated that the "plans" for the city call for a road to enter into the manufacturing district from Route 47. Attorney Kinnalley stated that there is an easement already in place from Remline for a road to the property. Mrs. Hoag and Jay Bell expressed some concerns about how this type of zoning would effect the value of their property (approx. 10 acres) which is located next to this acreage. It was stated that the value of their property may in fact increase if it were to be viewed as part of the manufacturing area. Mayor Kittoe asked if there were any other concerns regarding this particular property. There being none, the Public Hearing will move onto another item. PC 93-8 / ANNEXATION AGREEMENT The Public Hearing was held to review the Annexation Agreement for the application filed by Gary Conover on behalf of John Conover. The property is located north on Faxon Road, and west of Cannonball Trail at that intersection containing 167 acres. Attorney Kramer stated that the hearing was to discuss the annexation agreement only since the city has already voted to annex and zone the property as City A-1, Agricultural. He stated that the main issue discussed in the agreement regarded the sewer and water connections. Mayor Kittoe asked if there were any other concerns regarding this particular property. There being none, the Public Hearing will move onto another item. PC 93-10 / ANNEXATION AGREEMENT The Public Hearing was held to review the Annexation Agreement for the application filed by Gary Conover on behalf of John Edward Lies Jr. , etal. The property is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Faxon Road and Cannonball Trail. Mayor Kittoe asked if there were any other concerns regarding this particular property. There being none, the Public Hearing will move onto another item. PC 93-7 / ANNEXATION AGREEMENT The Public Hearing was held to review the Annexation Agreement for the application filed by Gary Conover on behalf of John Conover and Merchants Bank Trust. The property is located immediately west of the Kendall County Jail Complex on Route 34. Attorney Kramer stated that this is the property that the City has annexed into the City as "0" Office zoning. Mayor Kittoe asked if there were any other concerns regarding this particular property. There being none, the Public Hearing will be closed. City Council Meeting - March 24, 1994 - page 3 A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Johnson to move out of Public Hearing to regular council session. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - abs Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Motion carried. Mayor Kittoe stated that the meeting will move out of order to allow the council to act on the Plan Commission items. Regular order of business will be continued after this item. PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PC 94-1 Attorney Kramer stated that he was contacted by the attorney for the petitioner and the trak searches are not in order for these properties and that the deeds must be reviewed. This item will be placed on hold at this time. PC 94-3 A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baker to Annex and zone from Kendall County A to City M-1, Light Manufacturing District. Property is bounded by the westerly line of Richards Blackberry Estates on the west, the southerly right-of- wa line of the Burlington Northern Railroad on the North, the westerly line of Illinois Route 47 on the east and the Remline Tool Storage Company on the south and located approximately 1/4 mile north of Cannonball Trail containing approximately 46.44 acres. The owner of the parcel is Greatbanc Trust Company as Trustee of Trust No. 205472 , City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. Clerk Allison called the role: Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - aye Motion carried. Alderman Jones stated that the following Plan Commission items are scheduled to be discussed as part of the B & Z Committee at the Committee of a Whole Meeting on Thursday, April 7, 1994: Development Resources Countryside Center Inland - Farm Colony Zepelak - (tabled item) MINUTES APPROVAL Alderman Baird moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the regular council meeting of March 10, 1994 and approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL Alderman Baird made a motion to approve and pay bills dated March 24, 1994 in the amount of $208,270.20 as presented. Seconded by Alderman Prochaska. Clerk Allison called the role: Baird - aye Callmer - abs Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Motion carried. City Council Meeting - March 24, 1994 - page 4 CITIZEN COMMENTS Major Jordan of the Salvation Army and JoAnne Behrens addressed the council regarding the Beecher Senior Center program. A letter was distributed to the council members addressing he questions raised at a previous meeting. The council thanked them for the information. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Kramer asked if the Lannert Group had been asked to review the zoning ordinances, etc. Alderman Jones responded that they have been contacted. Mr. Jones asked if a meeting is to be scheduled to review the information with them. Attorney Kramer stated that they should complete the review and present a draft for the council members to review. MAYORS REPORT Mayor Kittoe stated that the American Legion refunded the $200 the City had paid to them for the rental of the Legion hall for the City's christmas party. Mayor Kittoe stated that the City has received a letter from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs informing the City that the grant of $500, 000 has been approved. Mayor Kittoe informed the council that the Yorkville High School Band and Choral students have been in the news recently. They recently visited Yorkville, Canada and that students from Canada will soon be visiting Yorkville, Illinois USA. A plaque was received from Yorkville, Canada. Mayor Kittoe read the message to the council members. Mayor Kittoe read to the Council members a letter of resignation from Don Peck, City Administrator / City Engineer. Mayor Kittoe stated that this resignation will become effective today. Mayor Kittoe stated that at this time he would like to appoint Tony Graff as Chief of Police / Acting City Administration for a time period not to exceed 90 days. A motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Jones to ratify the appointment of Tony Graff as Chief of Police / Acting City Administrator for a time period not to exceed 90 days. Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Johnson - aye Stafford - nay Callmer - abs Baird - aye Motion carried 6-1. CITY CLERK REPORT - no report CITY TREASURER f BUDGET OFFICER REPORT - no report CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - no report KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - no report City Council Meeting - March 24, 1994 - page 5 KENDALL COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL LEAGUE REPORT Alderman Clark stated that the next meeting will be held in June. She also stated that the survey has been received. This survey will be on the agenda for the next Committee of a Whole meeting. The agenda will be completed as a group and submitted to the League. SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT The next School Board meeting will be held on Monday, March 28, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. School Transition Fees will be discussed at the next Committee of a Whole Meeting on April 7, 1994 . OLD BUSINESS Alderman Baker raised a question concerning the City's participation in the Library Board. They have requested the City Liaison attend the board meetings if possible. Mayor Kittoe has requested either Alderman Baird or Alderman Baker attend the meetings whenever possible. NEW BUSINESS - none COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Alderman Clark read a letter received from Water Operator in Charge, Joe Moore. This letter states that the City of Yorkville Water Department has received an award from the Illinois Department of Public Health for its high degree of annual compliance with the 1993 State of Illinois Fluoridation Law. The award will be presented on April 6, at the American Water Works Association Illinois Section Annual Meeting at 10: 30 am. Arlington Park Hilton center. Alderman Clark asked that this item be placed into Mr. Moore's personnel file and that all city employees should be commended for a job well done. Alderman Clark made a motion to accept the quote from Supply Safety of Illinois for an amount not to exceed $2,500 to purchase a sensor to read gases for safety purposes. Motion was seconded by Alderman Stafford. Clerk Allison called the role: Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Callmer - abs Baird - aye Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Baker to accept the February, 1994 Beecher Building Report, the February 1994 Building Department Report and the February, 1994 Water Department Reports as presented. Motion carried 8-0. A letter has been received regarding a door-to-door campaign by the in the City of Yorkville. Attorney Kramer has been asked to respond to this request with the copy of the ordinance being forwarded to them for their compliance. City Council Meeting - March 24, 1994 - page 6 RESOLUTION 1994 - 4 / BUILDING FEES A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to approve Resolution 1994-4, a Resolution Authorizing Amendments to the United City of the Village of Yorkville Building Permit Fee and Inspection Fee Schedule. Clerk Allison called the role: Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - abs Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Motion carried. The next meeting of the Public Works Department will be held at 6: 00 p.m. at City Hall on Monday, March 28, 1994. Mr. J.T. Johnson and Mr. Joe Moore will be requested to attend this meeting due to the resignation of Mr. Don Peck. CITY MEETINGS Mayor Kittoe announced that all City Council and Committee of a Whole Meetings will be held at the City Hall as of April 7, 1994 . ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Alderman Baird stated that he recently read an article regarding the Amurol Plant being built in Yorkville. Alderman Jones stated that the Chamber Board has stated that they have received favorable comments concerning other businesses moving into the Yorkville area. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE The next Committee meeting will be held on April 4, 1994 at 6: 00 p.m. at the Police Department Building. Alderman Johnson stated that the Optimist Club's Respect for Law Enforcement Dinner is being held on Thursday, April 28, 1994. He stated that he felt the City Alderman should attend this meeting. Mayor Kittoe stated that the agenda will be reviewed for the scheduled City Council Meeting of April 28th. If at all possible, this meeting will be rescheduled to April 21st. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Alderman Baird stated that the proposed 19994 - 1995 City Budget is ready to be placed on display for public review. This budget includes the new city building, the street projects, the water projects, one additional policeman, and street lights for the Countryside Subdivision. Alderman Baird also distributed a letter received from Jim Liggett, President of the Yorkville National Bank regarding the need to borrow funds for the improvements discussed in the 1994 - 1995 budget. City Council Meeting - March 24, 1994 - page 7 A motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Baker to place the 1994 - 1995 City Budget on display. Clerk Allison called the role: Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - abs Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Baker to advertise for the City Administrator / Budget Officer and Building Inspector positions for the City of Yorkville with Attorney Kramer to review and verify the ads prior to publication. The ads are to be placed in the Kendall County Record, the Sun Times, the Chicago Tribune and the Aurora Beacon News. No stated salary will be listed, the ad will state the salary will be commensurate with experience. The Administration Committee will review all applications as they are received. Alderman Prochaska raised a concern regarding the need for an Engineering Firm as a consultant to the City. This will be discussed at the next Public Works Committee Meeting. Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - abs Clark - aye Baker - aye Motion carried 7-0. ADHOC / RECYCLING COMMITTEE Alderman Clark stated that she has contacted TCD Services regarding a letter received concerning a rate increase. This will be discussed further. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Attorney Kramer stated that Senior Services has requested an extension on the request for them to vacate the Game Farm Road property. The consensus of the Committee was to extend the request to July 1, 1994 unless otherwise notified. Alderman Johnson stated that he appreciated the recent editorial printed by Kathy Farren regarding the Senior Services need for a new location. Alderman Baird stated that the Senior Services could utilize the Beecher Center temporarily if needed. Attorney Kramer stated that an agreement needs to be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk regarding the sewer allocation for the sewer located west of Yorkville near the county building. Alderman Clark raised a concern on the "numbers" and if they needed to be recalculated. Attorney Kramer stated that it all looks in order and the company would like to proceed on Monday. • City Council Meeting - March 24, 1994 - page 8 A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Baird to authorize the Mayor to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Public Building Commission with amendment of the numbers forthcoming if so warranted. Clerk Allison called the role: Baird - aye Callmer - abs Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - nay Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Motion carried 6-1. EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Baker to take a 10 minute recess and move into executive session to discuss collective bargaining. Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - aye Clark - aye Prochaska - aye Jones - aye Johnson - aye Stafford - aye Callmer - abs Baird - aye Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baird to move out of recess into executive session. A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Jones to move out of executive session to regular council session. Clerk Allison called the role: Clark - aye Baker - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Johnson - aye Baird - aye Callmer - abs Motion carried. Mayor Kittoe stated that there was no action taken in Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to adjourn the meeting at 9: 00 p.m. . Motion carried. By: A - illicqu-lin- Allison ty Clerk MPir PLeqc-Q. ,S)c c ,.) , „3 .4.1. ,K.'e__ -/-c,g,; j-.-',_ 67, /7 c4ex.,./c, .: de.-(17(-4(---- /24.4,S4- ...4- P-"-d--. 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