City Council Minutes 1993 08-23-93 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 AUGUST 26, 1993
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 (arrived 7 : 07)
Prochaska Present
Ward 4 - Johnson Present
Stafford Present
A quorum was established. QUORUM
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Kittoe asked all persons in attendance to introduce
themselves . (A listing is attached to the minutes . )
MINUTES APPROVAL
Alderman Callmer requested a correction be made to the minutes on
page 4 making the following change: American Legion Post #489 from
an incorrect American Legion Post #49 .
Alderman Johnson moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the
August 12, 1993 Regular Council Meeting and approve the minutes as
corrected. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL
Several questions were raised regarding certain payments listed on
the Bill Listing. Budget Officer Drew responded to all questions
raised by the Alderman.
A written report will be requested from the Lannert Group regarding
the Purcell property. A $387 .50 payment is listed to the Lannert
Group on the Purcell property.
Alderman Baird moved to approve and pay bills in the amount of
$149, 327 .57 as presented. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Clerk
Allison called the roll :
Prochaska - Aye Stafford - Aye
Baird - Aye Baker - Aye
Callmer - Aye Clark - Aye
Johnson - Aye Jones - Aye
The motion carried.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Roger Dahlstrom presented a brief overview of alternatives the
City could pursue for additional fee income including development
impact fees in addition to the transition fees the City of
Yorkville just approved.
Mr. Peter Malovich of Yorkville informed the Council members of his
position in the Fisher / Carstar PUD request. He stated that he
was not in favor of this PUD being approved by the Council .
Dr. Engler of the School District commended City Administrator, Don
Peck, for his participation in the Orange Street project.
PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Attorney Kramer informed the Council that the Plan Commission
briefly discussed PC 93-8 and PC 93-9 at the August 18th meeting.
No decisions were made on either property. Also briefly discussed
was the City' s Comprehensive Plan.
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CARSTAR/FISHER SPECIAL USE PC92-5
Attorney Kramer informed the Council that the PUD has been amended
as per the recommendations discussed and is ready to be voted upon.
Alderman Callmer requested that one final change be made to the PUD
agreement changing page five, item #13, to read the city "will"
conduct and change to "one time per calendar year for the first
four years" .
Alderman Callmer made a motion to have the council vote to approve
the PUD agreement as amended. Seconded by Alderman Jones.
Alderman Stafford stated his dissatisfaction with the taxpayers in
the City of Yorkville having to pay for the annual testing of the
Fisher' s body shop as agreed to in the PUD agreement.
Alderman Callmer informed the Council that he contacted the EPA
regarding monitoring of body shops and was informed that they do
not monitor body shops since they do not exceed usage needed to
implement annual reviews . The EPA will follow up on any complaints
received.
Alderman Johnson also informed the Council of his dissatisfaction
with the PUD agreement stating that this PUD agreement is a
"watered down" version of the original agreement and that the
taxpayers should not be paying for the annual review of the body
shop equipment. Alderman Johnson indicated that he felt that this
will tarnish the credibility of the council members .
Alderman Jones stated that he felt that the Council has addressed
the issues of the Fourth Ward Constituents as well as the rights of
Mr. Fisher and that he feels the PUD Agreement is a well balanced
agreement.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - Aye Prochaska - Aye
Stafford - Nay Baird - Aye
Baker - Aye Callmer - Aye
Clark - Aye Johnson - Nay
The motion carried 6-2 .
PC93-1 Morgan Street Elevator
Attorney Kramer informed the Council that the owners of the
Elevator property have agreed to clean up and level the property as
requested within 180 days . The City will be given a right of first
refusal on the riverfront property.
This discussion will be tabled until the Building and Zoning
Committee meeting to be held on Thursday, September 2, 1993 at 8: 00
p.m. (Previous to this discussion will be the Purcell discussion
at 6 : 30 p.m. and the Diehl property discussion at 7 : 00 p.m. )
ORDINANCE NO. 1993-24
Attorney Kramer discussed the Ordinance setting Transition Fees for
the School District' s capital fund.
Attorney Kramer also informed the Council that a comprehensive
approach to impact fees would be followed in the event that the
City decided to follow up on possible alternatives for increased
fee income.
A motion was made by Alderman Jones to approve the Ordinance
setting forth the Standards and regulation for payment of school
transition fees upon annexation and/or planned unit development of
real property within the United City of the Village of Yorkville.
Seconded by Alderman Johnson.
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Alderman Baird raised a question regarding the Administration of
the Fund and if an agreement could be agreed upon between the
School and the City for the fees involved. This will be discussed
at the next Committee as a Whole meeting.
Clerk Allison called the role:
Stafford - Aye Baird - Aye
Baker - Aye Callmer - Aye
Clark - Aye Johnson - Aye
Jones - Aye Prochaska - Aye
Motion carried 8-0 .
Attorney Kramer also informed the Council that negotiations
continue on the agreement on the Diehl property. This will be
discussed at the Committee meeting to be held on September 2, 1993.
ATTORNEYS REPORT -- No additional report.
MAYOR' S REPORT
Mayor Kittoe raised a question to Dr. Engler of the School District
regarding a problem with the bus situation for the schools .
Several calls have been received from concerned citizens . Most
calls regarded students being told they could not ride the bus this
year. The north-side crossing guard was eliminated when agreement
was set up with the bus company approximately one year ago.
Dr. Engler responded to the question indicating he was unaware of
an agreement made with the bus company. Dr. Engler informed the
Council members of the state guidelines regarding the bussing of
students to school .
Mayor Kittoe has requested a police officer be on duty at the
cross-walk until this situation is resolved.
Also discussed was the request for the City to move the south-side
crossing guard from Washington street to Orange street. This will
be discussed further under the Public Safety Committee information.
Mayor Kittoe informed the council that a letter has been received
from the Kendall County Economic Development Commission approving
the $700,000 loan to the City.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Kittoe read the Proclamation declaring September 2nd
Caterpillar Aurora Plant day in honor of their 30th year
anniversary.
CITY CLERK' S REPORT
Clerk Allison asked reminded all Committee Chairman to submit their
minutes to the City office on a timely basis .
Alderman Clark asked if the weekly listing of meetings could be
distributed at City Hall on Monday afternoon instead of being
available at the City office.
CITY TREASURER / Budget Officer' s Report -- No Report
ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT
Alderman Clark made a motion to approve Administrator's Peck
recommendation to hire Pavia Marting at a cost not to exceed $1,000
for the waterline behind the stores on Route 47 and Van Emmon
street. Seconded by Alderman Prochaska. Clerk Allison called the
role:
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Callmer - Aye Clark - aye
Johnson - Aye Jones - aye
Prochaska - Aye Stafford - aye
Baird - Aye Baker - aye
Motion carried 8-0 .
Alderman Clark made a motion to hire Pavia Marting for staking the
water and sewer project on Cannonball Trail at a cost not to exceed
$6,000 . Seconded by Alderman Stafford. Clerk Allison called the
role:
Baird - Aye Baker - Aye
Callmer - Aye Clark - Aye
Johnson - Aye Jones - Aye
Prochaska - Aye Stafford - Aye
The motion carried 8-0.
Administrator Peck informed the council that bids have been
received on the Cannonball Road Water and Sewer project.
Currently, two bids are being analyzed for final recommendation.
A permit will be required from the EPA on this project. This will
take approximately 30 days to receive.
Administrator Peck discussed the recommendation to implement an
ordinance authorizing a fee for delinquent water billings . This
would assess a $25 fee on past due accounts . This has been table
for further discussion at the Public Works Committee meeting.
Administrator Peck informed the council that the street
rehabilitation project is progressing. This project should be
completed by September 3rd.
Administrator Peck informed the Council that there is approximately
250 feet of landscape to finish on the Orange street project.
A discussion was held concerning the request to move the Washington
Street cross-walk to Orange Street. Approval has been received
from the regional superintendent. IDOT has to approve the signage.
Mayor Kittoe indicated he was not informed of this request and
reminded everyone that all requests must go through committee and
be presented to Council with a recommendation.
A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman
Jones to move the crosswalk from Washington and Route 47 to Orange
and Route 47 . This motion was withdrawn by Alderman Johnson and
Alderman Jones .
A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman
Jones to relocate the cross-walk and signage from Washington Street
and Route 47 to Orange Street and Route 47 .
Alderman Baker indicated that if this motion was to pass a
transition period would be needed to be sure that the students are
crossing the highway safely.
Alderman Baird informed the council that he did not feel this move
was appropriate due to there being no sidewalk on the southwest
side of the street.
Alderman Stafford raised a question regarding the safety of the
students due to the Marathon gas station located at that
intersection.
Alderman Clark asked Chief Graff if he was recommending an approval
of this move. Chief Graff indicted yes .
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Clerk Allison called the role:
Baker - Nay Callmer - Nay
Clark - Nay Johnson - Aye
Jones - Aye Prochaska - Nay
Stafford - Nay Baird - Nay
Motion was defeated by a vote of 6-2 .
Chief Graff expressed his dissatisfaction with the vote and asked
for clarification of how department heads were to handle these
types of situations . This was a request which was received at a
late date. The Public Safety Committee Head was informed and the
appropriate steps were being followed.
This issue will be followed up on and an emergency meeting will be
called if needed.
Administrator Peck informed the Council that the Somonauk Street
light issue was being reviewed. A bid has been received for $2 ,500
from Pavia Marting for the design. A total bill of $25,000 is
estimated with $45,000 having been budgeted for this project.
A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman
Prochaska to employ Pavia Marting for the engineer work needed for
the stop light project on Somonauk Street and Route 47 at a cost
not to exceed $2,500 . 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 .
Administrator Peck indicated that the easement agreements for the
Cannonball sewer and water project are being finalized and should
be ready next week.
The southside sewer and water project' s easements are also being
reviewed.
Alderman Clark made a motion to approve Administrator Peck' s
recommendation to hire Ronald E. Morris as a part-time janitorial
employee at $5 . 00 per hour for the five weeks remaining of Mike
Price's vacation time. Seconded by Alderman prochaska. Clerk
Allison called the role:
Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye
Baird - aye Baker - aye
Callmer - aye Clark - aye
Johnson - aye Jones - aye
Motion carried 8-0 .
Administrator Peck indicated that the City brush pickup is running
behind but should be completed within the next week.
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
As previously mentioned the City' s $700,000 loan has been approved.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT
The next School Board meeting will be held on September 13, 1993 .
OLD BUSINESS -- No Report.
NEW BUSINESS -- No Report.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS
As discussed at the August 16th Committee as a Whole meeting,
Alderman Clark made a motion to reimburse Mr. Burt Callmer for
expenses incurred at a cost of $1,000. Seconded by Alderman
Stafford. Clerk Allison called the role:
Jones - abstain Prochaska - aye
Stafford - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Callmer - present
Clark - aye Johnson - aye
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #93- I1
Alderman Clark made amotion to raise the spending authority for
Department Heads, the Mayor and Committee Chairman to $1,000 .
Seconded by Alderman Johnson. Clerk Allison called the role:
Stafford - aye Baird - aye
Baker - aye Callmer - aye
Clark - aye Johnson - aye
Jones - aye Prochaska - aye
Motion carried.
Alderman Clark made a motion to hire Brian Sorensen as a full-time
water department employee at $21,031 per year to begin no sooner
than September 13, 1993 . 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.
A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman
Stafford to approve the July, 1993 Water Department Report and the
July, 1993 Building Department Report. Motion carried 8-0.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE -- No additional report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Alderman Johnson informed the Council that the September Public
Safety meeting will be rescheduled to Tuesday, September 14th at
5: 00 p.m. at City Hall . A new schedule will be set up at this
committee meeting.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be on August 30, 1993 at 7 : 00 p.m. Ray
Waclaw will be discussing the appraisals received on the City' s
property which is for sale.
ADHOC / RECYCLING COMMITTEE
Alderman Clark made a motion to approve TCD as the City' s recycling
hauler. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Clerk Allison called the
role:
Clark - Aye Johnson - Aye
Jones - Aye Prochaska - Aye
Stafford - Aye Baird - Aye
Baker - Aye Callmer - Aye
Motion carried.
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Alderman Clark informed the Council that two Public meetings have
been scheduled at the Beecher Center to inform the Citizens of the
Recycling alternatives .
The first meeting will be held on September 15th at 7 : 00 p.m. and
the second meeting will be held on September 22nd at 7 : 00 p.m.
These meetings will be held to discuss the Blue Bag versus Bin
recycling alternatives . Alderman Clark indicated that it will be
up to three months to complete the educational process for the
recycling. Area businesses will be approached individually
regarding recycling alternatives .
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS -- NONE
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Johnson to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Alderman Jones . Motion carried.
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