City Council Minutes 1994 01-13-94 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 JANUARY 13 , 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 (Arrived 7: 04)
A quorum was established. OUORUM
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Kittoe asked all those present to introduce themselves.
PUBLIC HEARING - PC 93-21
A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman
Baker to move into Public Hearing on the proposed annexation and
rezoning to City R-2 Single Family Residential, R-2 Duplex, and B-2
Business. Property is located on the south side of Route 71, 1/8
mile west of Roue 126, and 3/4 mile east of Route 47. Owners are
Alice (Fitch) Zeman and Clark Fitch (Petition is filed by Dennis
W. Dwyer and Barbara E. Dwyer) . Clerk Allison called the role:
Callmer - aye Clark - aye
Johnson - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - abs
Baird - aye Baker - aye
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Kittoe asked anyone in attendance if they had comments
regarding the petition to annex and rezone.
Mr. Lawrence Gardner asked about the natural water flow and if the
developers were required to be sure that it is maintained.
Administrator Peck indicated that this is a requirement and that he
would be sure and follow up on Mr. Gardner's concern.
Mr. Charles Doetschman stated that this property adjoins his
property and asked if the development is like the plat originally
shown at the Plan Commission meetings. If it is, he states he does
not have any concerns on the development but did have a question
concerning the drainage tiles. He stated he would like to see them
maintained as is. Administrator Peck responded to this concern
indicate that an inventory would be completed after the zoning is
changed and that it will be maintained.
Mayor Kittoe requested any other comments from the persons in
attendance.
A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Jones
to move out of Public Hearing to regular council session. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Baird - aye Baker - aye
Callmer - aye Clark - aye
Johnson - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
City of Yorkville Council Minutes - January 13, 1994 - page 2
MINUTES APPROVAL.
Alderman Callmer moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the
regular council meeting of December 16th and approve the minutes as
presented. Seconded by Alderman Clark. Motion carried.
Alderman Prochaska moved to waive the reading of the minutes from
the special council meeting of December 27th and approve the
minutes as presented. Seconded by Alderman Stafford. Motion
carried.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Michelle Graff introduced the new Library Director, Eve Kirk to the
Mayor and City Council members.
Ms. Kirk spoke to the Mayor and Council indicating she was looking
forward to working in the Yorkville area. Ms. Kirk did ask if the
library could obtain an updated map of the City of Yorkville since
many annexations have occurred and they are unsure of the
boundaries for their library district. Mr. Peck will follow up on
this request.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Kittoe asked for Citizen Comments from the floor. There were
no comments made at this time.
BILLS APPROVAL
Alderman Clark made a motion to approve and pay bills in the amount
of $211, 679.95 as presented. Seconded by Alderman Prochaska.
Alderman Clark raised a question on page 10 regarding the purchase
of a phone for the Police Department. Chief Graff responded that
this was for the phone itself and that it is the kind required at
the school. The phone was for Office Barry Groesch.
Also questioned was on page 7 the bill to R.J.W. Appraisals. This
was for the Colonial Parkway property.
Clerk Allison called the roll:
Johnson - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Baird - aye Baker - aye
Callmer - present Clark - aye
Motion carried 7 aye and one present.
PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PC 93-20 / MINKLER ESTATES
Alderman Baker informed the council that PC93-20, Minkler Estates
Development Corporation was recommended by Plan Commission for
approval to the City Council. He stated that this should be
approved with an agreement to annex to the City when it becomes
contiguous to the City of Yorkville.
Alderman Baker made a motion to approve PC93-20, Minkler Estates,
to include sidewalks on the final plat upon annexation to the City
of Yorkville. Seconded by Alderman Johnson.
Alderman Prochaska amended the motion to state: to follow city
subdivision control ordinances and annexation upon continuity to
the City. The amendment was seconded by Alderman Baker.
The Council members discussed the requirement of sidewalks upon
annexation to the city and the need for a letter from the developer
indicating that this would be complied with. The council was
informed that this language would be on the Final Plat that upon
continuity to the city, annexation would occur.
City of Yorkville Council Minutes - January 13, 1994 - page 3
Clerk Allison called the role for the amendment to the motion:
Jones - aye Prochaska - nay
Stafford - nay Baird - nay
Baker - nay Callmer - nay
Clark - nay Johnson - nay
- ,� Denied by a vote of 6-2.
Clerk Allison called the role on the original motion:
Prochaska - nay Stafford - nay
Baird - aye Baker - nay
Callmer - nay Clark - nay
Johnson - nay Jones - nay
Motion denied by a 7-1 vote.
It was noted that this was denied due to the language in the
motion.
A motion was made by Alderman Baker to approve PC93-20 Minkler
Estates Development Corporation subject to annexation upon
continuity to the City of Yorkville and parcel to conform to all
City of Yorkville subdivision control ordinances and on final plat.
Seconded by Alderman Jones.
Alderman Callmer stated he felt morally and legally that this
motion should be clearly understood for the future owners of this
property.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Johnson - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Baird - aye Baker - aye
Callmer - aye Clark - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
PC 93-21 / DWYER
Alderman Baker made a motion to approve PC93-21 for annexation and
rezoning to City R-2 Single Family Residential, R-2 Duplex and B-2
Business. Property is located on the south side of Route 71, 1/8
mile west of Route 126, and 3/4 mile east of Route 47. Owners are
Alice (Fitch) Zeman and Clark Fitch (Petition filed by Dennis W.
Dwyer and Barbara E. Dwyer) . Seconded by Alderman Jones.
It was noted that there were eight concerns addressed by the plan
commission. Mr. Jack Novotny, engineer for the developers,
responded to the council's questions regarding the concerns and
assured the council that the developers intend to comply with the
requests. Mr. Novotny indicated that they have been meeting with
the City Engineer and the Lannert Group concerning these items.
Alderman Jones made a motion to amend the motion to read: subject
to negotiation and approval of annexation agreement. Seconded by
Alderman Prochaska.
Clerk Allison called the role on the amended motion:
Stafford - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Callmer - aye
Clark - aye Johnson - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
The amendment carried by a 8-0 vote.
City of Yorkville Council Minutes - January 13, 1994 - page 4
Clerk Allison called the role on the original motion:
Jones - nay Prochaska - nay
Stafford - nay Baird - nay
Baker - nay Callmer - nay
Clark - aye Johnson - nay
The original motion was denied by a 7-1 vote.
Attorney Hiles discussed the action just taken with the council
members.
A motion was made by Alderman Callmer to reconsider the motion on
PC93-21. Seconded by Alderman Johnson. Clerk Allison called the
role:
Callmer - aye Clark - aye
Johnson - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Baird - aye Baker - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
A motion was made by Alderman Jones to approve PC93-21 for
annexation and rezoning to City R-2 Single Family Residential, R-2
Duplex and B-2 Business. Property is located on the south side of
Route 71, 1/8 mile west of Route 126, and 3/4 mile east of Route
47. Owners are Alice (Fitch) Zeman and Clark Fitch (Petition filed
by Dennis W. Dwyer and Barbara E. Dwyer) , subject to negotiation
and approval of an annexation agreement. Seconded by Alderman
Jones. Clerk Allison called the role:
Baird - aye Baker - aye
Callmer - aye Clark - aye
Johnson - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
PC 93-22 Ron Hill Estates II
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman
Jones for the City of Yorkville to recommend the change in zoning
on PC 93-22, RonHill Estates II from Kendall County A-1
Agricultural District to Kendall County R-3 Single Family
Residential District. Property is located near the intersection of
Immanuel and Legion Road. Subject to the same requirements as
given with RonHill Estates Phase I. Clerk Allison called the
role:
Clark - aye Johnson - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Callmer - aye
Motion carried 8-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Alderman Clark asked a question to Mr. Jack Novotny concerning the
City's grant they received for a canoe launch. Ms. Clark stated
that at this time the City may not wish to accept the grant due to
current lawsuits and other issues. Ms. Clark asked if this could
be utilized for any other project.
Mr. Novotny responded that he felt the City could not utilize the
grant for any other purpose than it was originally intended and
that the City should send a letter to decline the grant but to
reserve the right to re-petition for a grant in the future if the
issues were resolved.
City of Yorkville Council Minutes - January 13 , 1994 - page 5
ATTORNEY'S REPORT - no report
MAYOR'S REPORT - no report
CITY CLERK REPORT
Clerk Allison asked for clarification of the new process being
implemented for agenda's at the Committee of the Whole and Council
meetings.
Anyone wishing to have items placed on the agenda for the Committee
of the Whole meetings must submit their information to the City
office no later than 10: 00 a.m. on the Tuesday prior to any
meeting.
Anyone wishing to have items placed on the City Council Agenda must
have all information submitted to the City Office no later than
10: 00 a.m. on the Tuesday prior to the meeting.
Any supporting documents should be submitted with the request.
CITY TREASURER J BUDGET OFFICER REPORT
Delene Drew informed the Council that the Park Board has requested
a line item transfer from Land Cash Funds for the purchase of park
equipment for Prairie Park.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - no report
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - no report
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
Alderman Johnson stated that two members of the school board will
be taking part in the City's Comprehensive Plan discussions.
The next school board meeting will be held on Monday, January 24,
1994 at 7: 00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS - no report
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works Committee
A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to authorize a letter declining the grant but reserving
the right to re-petition for a grant in the future. Clerk Allison
called the role:
4 Johnson - aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - aye Stafford - abstain
Baird - abstain Baker - aye
Callmer - aye Clark - aye
Motion carried with a vote of 6 - aye and 2 - abstain.
Alderman Clark made a motion to approve the December 1993 Beecher
Building Report as presented. Motion carried 8-0.
Alderman Clark made a motion to approve the December 1993 Building
Department Report as presented. Motion carried 8-0.
City of Yorkville Council Minutes - January 13, 1994 - page 6
Don Peck informed the Council that he had been contacted by Ralph
Dalton of IDOT regarding the "loan" of some parts needed for the
temporary Traffic Signal on Somonauk Street. This would lower the
cost to the city an estimated $7,000 - $10,000. This will be
discussed at the next Committee of a Whole meeting.
Mayor Kittoe stated that he had been in contact with Rep. Tom Cross
and that there were no funds available for projects such as this.
It was also noted that IDOT has not yet committed to when Route 47
may be widened in the City of Yorkville.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
On January 12, 1994, the ADHOC Comprehensive Plan Committee met.
There are two representatives from the School Board on the
committee. They will be notifying Mr. Gabel from the Lannert group
regarding recommendations of where new schools could be located in
the City.
A Public Hearing will be held for the Comprehensive Plan at the
next Plan Commission Meeting, February 16, 1994 .
The City of Yorkville - Kendall County EDC loan papers will be
finalized on Friday, January 14th at 1:00 p.m. The first
disbursement will be on January 28, 1994 in the amount of $350, 000.
The balance will be available in the first part of February.
Art Prochaska and Jack Jones met with representatives from the
Inland Corporation regarding the City's needs. Light manufacturing
and industrial zoning would be advantageous to the City as it
grows.
A brochure on the City of Yorkville will be discussed at a future
committee meeting. Alderman Prochaska and Alderman Jones will help
develop this brochure.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
The next Public Safety Committee meeting will be on Wednesday,
February 2 , 1994 at 5: 30 p.m.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Alderman Baird informed the Council that the 1994 - 1995 Budget was
discussed at the last Committee meeting.
Alderman Stafford stated the Committee will be requesting the
department heads to set up goals and needs. From this information,
the committee will develop a Five Year Plan.
Alderman Jones stated that the Budget should reflect the new City
Building project. Alderman Johnson concurred.
Alderman Callmer stated that he had spoken with Barb Schiller from
K , Senior Services. They discussed the numbers of persons utilizing
the Senior Services. Also discussed was the City's possible use of
this property for the new City Building and the need for Senior
Services to look for new quarters.
At the next Council meeting, payment should be made on the North
and South Sewer and Water projects. Administrator Peck stated the
construction on these projects should be completed by the end of
January. Clean up on the projects will be completed in the Spring.
City of Yorkville Council Minutes - January 13, 1994 - page 7
ADHOC / RECYCLING COMMITTEE
Alderman Clark stated she was contacted by Amy Andrews of TCD after
the first pickup for the southside of the City on the Recycling
project. Ms. Andrews stated that the Community need exceptionally
well. There were only two bags "tagged" by the company. There
were 1,312 bins distributed in the City.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderman Clark stated that Ordinances need to be updated on the
Handicapped Parking Permits.
A question was raised concerning hookup to City Water if outside of
the City Limits. When an annexation occurs, this is handled as
part of the City's Subdivision Control Ordinances now in place.
Alderman Baird requested an update on the Purchase Order process.
An ordinance must be completed. This will be reviewed at the next
Committee of a Whole meeting.
A listing agreement on the sale of real property will be set up by
Attorney Kramer. Bids will be accepted on all properties for sale.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Jones
to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion carried 8-0.
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