City Council Minutes 1994 02-24-94 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 FEBRUARY 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 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 all those present to introduce themselves.
Others present included: Kathy Farren, Dave Van Boekel, Keith
Wheeler, Jodi Elliott, Marty Haggerty
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
MINUTES APPROVAL
Alderman Baird moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the
regular council meeting of February 10th and approve the minutes as
presented. Seconded by Alderman Johnson. Motion carried.
Alderman Baird moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the
special council meeting of February 17th and approve the minutes as
presented. Seconded by Alderman Prochaska. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
Alderman Baird made a motion to approve and pay bills in the amount
of $314,512 as presented. Seconded by Alderman Stafford.
Alderman Callmer raised a question concerning the payment to Dwyer.
He asked if the water problem on the south side of town has been
addressed. Administrator Peck explained the process needed to
correct this situation. These items will be corrected prior to the
pressure testing. The final bill will not be paid until this is
all corrected.
Alderman Stafford questioned the payment on the Soukup litigation.
This is all paid current.
Clerk Allison called the roll:
Callmer - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Clark - aye
Prochaska - aye Jones - aye
Johnson - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Dave Van Boekel of Wheeler Inc. requested that Keith Wheeler be
able to speak to the council upon his arrival to the meeting.
Jodi Elliott of Meetballs raised a question concerning the new Code
of Conduct on the Liquor License asking why this ordinance is
necessary.
City Council Minutes - February 24, 1994 - page 2
Alderman Johnson responded that the ordinance addresses three
phases:
a) No liquor allowed in the City parks, etc.
b) Requires establishments to notify policy of certain
information within 48 hours of the occurrence
c) Does not allow any lewdness or solicitation.
Jodi Elliott again asked the question why this is necessary.
Chief of Police Tony Graff responded that they are attempting to
take a pro-active stance on these items due to the growth coming
into the area. He stated that newcomers would be required to
follow the good standards already in process within the City of
Yorkville.
Jodi Elliott again asked the purpose of the ordinance and what a
definition of altercation is.
Chief Graff responded that an altercation would be any argument
which is confrontational and could lead into physical violence.
Attorney Kramer stated that this ordinance reflects the necessary
verbiage as required by state statute.
Chief Graff stated that this ordinance doe not prohibit any items
now in existence within the city limits bud does take a proactive
stance for the future of the City.
Marty Haggerty, Manager of Meetballs asked for clarification of
this ordinance stating that the ordinance does not prohibit
anything currently being handled, but is for the future of the
City. He stated that the current establishments are handling
themselves good at the present time.
Chief Graff again stated that the City is taking a pro-active
stance versus a re-active stance in the future.
PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Attorney Kramer stated that the Oliver / Niles ordinances would not
be voted in tonight as the signed documents have not been received
back from the petitioners. (PC 93-19)
The City Council will hear public hearings on March 24, 1994 on the
Conover and Peter Washington applications for annexation into the
City of Yorkville.
Remline -- Attorney Kramer stated that the City is awaiting the
necessary documentation concerning this annexation.
Attorney Kramer stated that the City Council had voted to approve
the Dwyer annexation request. Currently, the City is waiting for
the signed annexation agreements to be returned to them for final
processing.
Attorney Kramer has drafted and mailed a letter to Barbara Schiller
of Senior Services regarding the vacating of the City property
currently being used by Senior Services. Alderman Callmer stated
that Ms. Schiller is in receipt of the letter and has asked the
County as well as the City for help in finding a building for their
re-location.
City Council Minutes - February 24, 1994 - page 3
RESOLUTION 94-1 (IMRF)
A motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman
Stafford to authorize the mayor to sign Resolution #94-1,
Rescinding Resolution No. R90-5 authorizing the Mayor to
participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Prochaska - aye Jones - aye
Johnson - aye Stafford - aye
Callmer - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Clark - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
Attorney Kramer drafted a letter to Mr. Bob Johnson regarding the
Lions Club Swimming Pool. This letter was distributed to all
alderman and discussed the insurance liability for the City if the
City were to take possession of the pool.
ORDINANCE 94-1 (OVERLOT GRADING)
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Baird
to approve Ordinance #94-1, Ordinance Requiring Overlot Grading
Plans for Subdivisions, New Construction and Additions. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Stafford - aye Johnson - aye
Baird - aye Callmer - aye
Clark - aye Baker - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
ORDINANCE 94-2 (LIQUOR ORDINANCE)
Attorney Kramer stated there were some minor spelling modifications
required to the ordinance as distributed.
A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman
Jones to approve Ordinance #94-2, the Ordinance Amending the City
Liquor Control Ordinance as corrected. Alderman Stafford again
reiterated that the language used in the ordinance must be explicit
verbiage to be legal.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Clark - nay Baker - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Johnson - aye
Baird - aye Callmer - aye
Motion carried 7-1.
ORDINANCE 94-3 (HANDICAPPED PARKING)
A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to approve Ordinance #94-3 , An Ordinance Amending
Ordinance 1981-3 Creating a Special Use Permit for Handicapped
Parking and Governing Issuance Thereof. Clerk Allison called the
role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Johnson - aye
Baird - aye Callmer - aye
Clark - aye Baker - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
City Council Minutes - February 24, 1994 - page 4
AGREEMENT - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman
Stafford to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Agreement on the Aerial Photograph to be taken for the County of
Kendall by the Sidwell Company and that the City of Yorkville
agrees to reimburse the County of Kendall its agreed share of $833 .
Clerk Allison called the role:
Baird - aye Callmer - aye
Clark - aye Baker - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Johnson - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
Attorney Kramer stated that the agreement between IDOT and the City
of Yorkville on the temporary street light at Somonauk Street and
Route 47 has been reviewed and is acceptable.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT - no additional report
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Kittoe read aloud a letter received from IDOT regarding the
improvement of Route 47 between Route 34 and Route 126. These
improvements will include an overlay on the pavement and will be
completed during the summer of 1994.
Mayor Kittoe asked that the reservations be made for the Council
etc for the Illinois Municipal League Conference this coming fall.
Mayor Kittoe asked that Pam Ellertson be notified of the location
of next Thursday's committee of a whole meeting.
CITY CLERK REPORT - no report
CITY TREASURER / BUDGET OFFICER REPORT
A motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman
Johnson to approve the January, 1994 Treasurer's report as
presented. Clerk Allison called the role:
Baker - aye Clark - aye
Prochaska - aye Jones - aye
Johnson - aye Stafford - aye
Callmer - aye Baird - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
A motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Baker
to approve the January, 1994 Budget Report as presented. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Johnson - aye Stafford - aye
Callmer - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Clark - aye
Prochaska - aye Jones - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
City Council Minutes - February 24, 1994 - page 5
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
(SOMONAUK STREET STOPLIGHT)
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Jones to authorize the Mayor to enter sign the contract with
Aldridge Electric in the amount of $32, 387. 60 for purchase and
installation of the temporary stop and go signal at Route 47 and
Somonauk Street. Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Clark - aye
Prochaska - aye Jones - aye
Johnson - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - no report
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
The next school board meeting will be held on Monday, February 28,
1994 at 7:30 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS - no report
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Clark asked that the report from the Intergovernmental
League be added to the Council agenda after the School Report.
This will be added.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee
Alderman Clark stated that there were three bids received on the
1984 Impala for sale.
A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Baker
to accept the bid of $52 .76 on the City's 1984 Chevrolet Impala.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Prochaska - aye Jones - aye
Johnson - aye Stafford - nay
Callmer - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Clark - aye
Motion carried with a vote of 7-1.
Alderman Clark stated that the Park Board minutes have been
distributed for everyone to review.
Alderman Clark made a motion to approve the January 1994 Beecher
Building Report as presented. Motion carried 8-0.
Alderman Clark stated that an agreement has been received from IDOT
regarding the expansion of a portion of Route 47 to three lanes
(turning lane) . A discussion was held. This agreement will be
deferred pending further discussion with IDOT.
City Council Minutes - February 24, 1994 - page 6
RT 47 / SOMONAUR STREET SIGNAL LIGHT / AGREEMENT
A motion was made by alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Clark to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement regarding the
Temporary Signal Light located at Route 47 and Somonauk Streets.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Clark - aye Baker - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Johnson - aye
Baird - aye Callmer - nay
Motion carried 7-1.
Alderman Clark stated that a listing of "items to do" has been
completed. This will be reviewed at the Public Works Committee
meeting. This list was distributed to all council members.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The next Plan Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, Marc
16, 1994.
On March 7, 1994, an Economic Development Committee meeting will be
held. The Rinart zoning request will be discussed.
Alderman Jones stated that the Lannert Group will be reviewing the
City's building codes and ordinances.
The Comprehensive Plan will be discussed at the next City Council
Committee of a Whole meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Alderman Johnson discussed the bid information on the new Police
Squad Car. Chief Graff explained what was included in the Police
Package.
A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman
Jones to purchase a new Police Squad Car from Cellozzi Ettleson
Chevrolet at an amount not to exceed $14 ,200. Clerk Allison called
the role:
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Johnson - aye
Baird - aye Callmer - aye
Clark - aye Baker - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the January, 1994 Manhour
Report. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Motion carried 8-0.
A date will be established for the next Public Safety Committee
meeting.
The Police Impact Fee will be discussed at the next Committee of a
whole meeting and should be listed under the Economic Development
Committee.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The next committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 1994
at 7: 00 p.m. Updated job descriptions will be discussed.
City Council Minutes - February 24, 1994 - page 7
Alderman Baird expressed some concerns due Council members having
not received the information that has been requested on the Budget.
This information must be submitted by the Budget Officer at the
Wednesday committee meeting.
The Council has been assured that there are no discrimination
points on the Tax Freeze for Senior Citizens. This will be
discussed at Wednesday's committee meeting and may be brought up
for vote as a referendum next November.
Attorney Kramer and Alderman Baird will meet to discuss some final
questions regarding the updated Employees Manual.
Alderman Baird stated that at the request of the Mayor, he and
Chief Graff have been requesting bids on the purchase of updated
computer equipment. Information was distributed to the council
members.
Alderman Baird made a motion to purchase the upgraded computer
equipment at a cost not to exceed $4,900 from Computer Hotline.
Seconded by Alderman Stafford.
Keith Wheeler, of Wheeler Inc. , asked the council members to delay
this vote for one week so that he could adequately ascertain if
this is the best way for the city to go in purchasing additional
computer equipment.
Mayor Kittoe responded that the City could not wait any longer. He
stated that Mr. Wheeler had not completed the necessary work as
agreed to by the City six to seven months ago.
A discussion was held concerning the delay of the information and
the delaying of the purchase of the computer equipment.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Baker - aye Clark - nay
Prochaska - aye Jones - aye
Johnson - nay Stafford - aye
Callmer - aye Baird - aye
Motion carried 6-2 .
ADHOC / RECYCLING COMMITTEE
Alderman Clark stated that the recycling bin lids will be available
for purchase from the public. These will be purchased direct from
TCD at a cost of $2 . 00 each. The individual citizens will need to
contact TCD direct for these items.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Attorney Kramer stated that a motion is in order for the Council to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the documents for the
Cimaglia annexation into the city of Yorkville effective when it
was approved during 1993 . This will be researched.
CIMAGLIA ANNEXATION
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by alderman Baker
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the annexation
agreement effective the date of prior council action.
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City Council Minutes - February 24, 1994 - page 8
Clerk Allison called the role:
Johnson - aye Stafford - aye
Callmer - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Clark - aye
Prochaska - aye Jones - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by alderman
Johnson to annex into the City of Yorkville the Cimaglia property
as of the date voted on. Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Clark - aye
Prochaska - aye Jones - aye
Johnson - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
The next Public works Committee meeting will be held on Monday,
February 28, 1994 at 6: 00 p.m.
Members of the City Council took part in a recent fund raiser held
at the Williamsburg for the american Heart Association.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to adjourn the meeting at 8: 36 p.m. Motion carried 8-0.
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