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City Council Minutes 1993 08-12-93 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 12, 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 :05) Prochaska Present Ward 4 - Johnson Present Stafford Present (arrived 7 : 05) A quorum was established. QUORUM PUBLIC HEARINGS PC 93-6 A motion was made by Alderman Baker and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to move into Public Hearing on the Gail Fisher, etal, property, PC 93-6, located .2 of a mile east of Route 47, fronting on Kennedy Rd. Motion carried 8-0. Attorney Kramer informed the council that there were no changes made on the Annexation agreement since it was last discussed. Mayor Kittoe asked for any Public Comments concerning this annexation request. There being no Public Comments Mayor Kittoe requested a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Alderman Johnson to close the Public Hearing on PC 93-6, Gail Fisher. Seconded by Alderman Baird. Motion carried 8-0 . Motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to return to Regular Council Meeting. The motion carried 8-0 . INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mayor Kittoe asked all persons in attendance to introduce themselves . (A listing is attached to the minutes . ) MINUTES APPROVAL Alderman Baird moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the July 22, 1993 regular council meeting and approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Alderman Clark. Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL A question was raised concerning the payments made to the Lannert Group. The Lannert Group will be paid as projects are completed. Alderman Clark requested an explanation of the City' s current medical insurance and dental insurance programs offered to the employees . Ms . Delene Drew, Budget Officer, explained the program to the Council members . Alderman Baird moved to approve and pay bills as presented. Seconded by Alderman Johnson. Clerk Allison called the roll : Callmer - Aye Clark - Aye Johnson - Aye Jones - Aye Prochaska - Aye Stafford - Aye Baird - Aye Baker - Aye The motion carried 8-0 . Page 2 -- August 12, 1993 City Council Meeting CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no Citizen' s Comments made at this time. Alderman Jones presented a plaque to City Employee, Joe Moore for obtaining a Class I Waste Water Works Treatment Operators Certificate on behalf of the City of Yorkville. PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ORDINANCE #93-21 Alderman Baker made a motion to approve the annexation of the Gail Fisher, etal, property located .2 of a mile east of Route 47, fronting on Kennedy Rd. (PC93-6) Seconded by Alderman Jones. Motion carried 8-0 . ORDINANCE #93-22 A motion was made by Alderman Jones to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Annexation Agreement on the Gail Fisher, etal, property (PC93-6 ) . Motion was seconded by Alderman Baker. Motion carried 8-0 . CARSTAR/FISHER PC92-5 Attorney Kramer informed the Council that the PUD has been amended as per the recommendations discussed at the Committee meeting held on July 29, 1993. These changes have been distributed to the appropriate parties . Dean Fisher requested the council to table any decision on this matter at tonight 's council meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Clark to table this discussion at the petitioners request. Seconded by Alderman Jones. An amended motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Jones to table this issue at the Petitioner' s request until the Committee as a Whole meeting to be held at 7 : 00 p.m. on August 19, 1993 and the Council Meeting to be held on August 26, 1993 . Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - Aye Callmer - Aye Clark - Aye Johnson - Aye Jones - Aye Prochaska - Aye Stafford - Aye Baird - Aye The motion carried 8-0. PC93-1 Morgan Street Elevator Attorney Kramer informed the Council that there have been no changes made to the agreement since last discussed by the Council . The property owners have offered the property along the river to the City. A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Baker to table the Morgan Street Elevator PC93-1 decision until August 26 , 1993 council meeting. Alderman Johnson amended the motion to delay this decision until the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 19 , 1993 for discussion and to the Regular Council Meeting on August 26, 1993 . Seconded by Alderman Prochaska. Motion carried 8-0. PC 93-93-5 Development Resources/Diehl Attorney Kramer informed the council that an Annexation agreement needs to be completed on this request. Also, a Public Hearing will need to be held at a Council meeting. Attorney Kramer indicated that this property will be discussed at the Economic Development Committee meeting to be held on Thursday, September 2, 1993 at 7 : 00 p.m. at City Hall . Attorney Kramer also requested the City Clerk to publish a Public Hearing for the City Council to be held on Thursday, September 23, 1993 at 7 : 00 p.m. Page 3 -- August 12, 1993 City Council Meeting RESOLUTION 93-9 A motion was made by Alderman Baird to approve a resolution authorizing the City of Yorkville to borrow $700,000 from the Kendall County Economic Development Commission for the purpose of Capital Improvements . Seconded by Alderman Jones . 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 . RESOLUTION 93-10 A motion was made by Alderman Baird to approve the resolution authorizing the City of Yorkville to borrow up to $1 . 3 million from local lending institutions for the purpose of Capital Improvements. Seconded by Alderman Jones . A discussion was held concerning the additional documentation that would be required upon the implementation of this loan agreement. The final documents would be discussed by council . Clerk Allison called the role: Jones - Aye Prochaska - Aye Stafford - Aye Baird - Aye Baker - Aye Callmer - Aye Clark - Aye Johnson - Aye Motion carried 8-0 . PC 93-12 / Purcell Attorney Kramer informed the council that the John Purcell request for annexation will be discussed on September 2, 1993 Economic Development Committee meeting at 6 : 30 p.m. at City Hall . Clerk Allison was requested to notify all interested parties . PC 93-7 John G. Conover Attorney Kramer informed the Council that this property located immediately west of the Kendall County Jail Complex on Route 34 will be discussed at the August 19, 1993 Committee as a Whole meeting after the Carstar/Fisher discussion. The City Clerk was requested to public a Public Hearing for the September 9, 1993 regular Council meeting at 7 : 00 p.m. Attorney Kramer also informed the council that the necessary easements for the South and North sewer projects should be completed in the very near future. Attorney Kramer also indicated that the changes were made to the Tobacco Ordinance as requested by the Council members . These included a start date of September 1, 1993 and the implementation of fines . Alderman Jones informed the council that a meeting will be scheduled with the newly developed Comprehensive Task Force Committee members . ATTORNEYS REPORT Attorney Kramer explained a letter received concerning the Carstar/Fisher litigation in process . This letter indicated that the judge was taking the information under advisement and would send his decision in writing at a later date. Page 4 -- August 12, 1993 City Council Meeting MAYORS REPORT Mayor Kittoe informed the Council that a Kendall County Governmental meeting is scheduled for August 26, 1993 at 6 :00 p.m. at the Oswego Village Hall . A meeting is also scheduled for August 31, 1993 with the Kendall County Board. PROCLAMATION Mayor Kittoe read the Mayoral School ' s Open Proclamation to the council proclaiming that August 23 through 27 be "School 's Open Safety Week" in the City of Yorkville. CITY CLERK'S REPORT All Alderman must turn in their reservation information for the Municipal League to Delene Drew or Jackie Allison. CITY TREASURER / Budget Officer' s Report Budget Officer, Delene Drew distributed the July 1993 Budget report update to the Council members . This will be discussed at the Administration Committee meeting on Monday at 7 : 00 p.m. CITY ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT Administrator Peck indicated that the bids have been received on the South Detention Pond project. Motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Callmer authorizing the Mayor to submit a Notice of Award and Notice to proceed on the South Detention Project to Oswego Excavating not to exceed $15,000 . 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 . Administrator Peck also indicated that the recommendation for the Southwest Intercepter sewer project is to Dennis Dwyer Inc. Motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Baker to issue a Notice to award the project to Dennis Dwyer Inc. for $621,011 . 96 . An motion was made by Alderman Prochaska and seconded by Alderman Baird to amend the original motion to authorize the Clerk to sign the agreement. Clerk Allison called the role: Callmer - Aye Clark - Aye Johnson - Aye Jones - Aye Prochaska - Aye Stafford - Aye Baird - Aye Baker - Aye The amended motion carried 8-0 . Clerk Allison called the role on the original motion: Baird - Aye Baker - aye Callmer - aye Clark - Aye Johnson - Aye Jones - aye Prochaska - Aye Stafford - Aye Motion carried 8-0 . Burt Callmer presented a check in the amount of $500 to the City of Yorkville on behalf of the American Legion Post #489 . This $500 was to reimburse the City for the funds used to renovate the City Park at the Legion Memorial . Page 5 -- August 12, 1993 City Council Meeting KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION A meeting was held on Tuesday evening. At this meeting, the committee unanimously approved the $700,000 loan to the City of Yorkville at 4-3/4% interest. This will not be reviewed at the full Kendall County Board meeting for final approval . The Kendall County Economic Development Committee also approved a loan to the City of Oswego. SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT The next School Board meeting will be held on August 23, 1993 . OLD BUSINESS -- No Report. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Jones informed the council that he and Chief Graff recently met with a firm located in Elgin concerning the implementation of Transition Fees for the school . Additional information will be presented at the next Committee as a Whole Meeting on August 19th. Alderman Jones also indicated that a meeting is scheduled with Dr. Engler of the school district at 9 : 00 a.m. tomorrow morning. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Clark raised a question to Don Peck concerning the Orange Street project. Mr. Peck indicated that this project is in process and is approximately 25% completed. This should be completed prior to the start of school on August 24th. Also questioned was the status of the street projects . Don Peck indicated that the blacktop should be in place on many of the streets by mid-week. Alderman Clark made a motion to accept the July, 1993 Beecher Building report. Seconded by Alderman Prochaska. Motion carried. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Alderman Jones raised a question concerning the recently held Park Board meeting and the status of the Prairie Lands Subdivision Park. the playground equipment needs to be installed. A bid has been accepted on the project. An Annexation request has been received on property located at the Northwest corner of Route 34 and Cannonball Trail . This will be reviewed at the next Plan Commission meeting. Alderman Jones reminded the Council members of the docket for the Committee as a Whole meeting to be held on August 19, 1993 . Mayor Kittoe requested an update from Alderman Jones regarding the property north on Route 47 to Bypass 30 and Dixon Road and East on Route 34 to Bristol Ridge Road. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Alderman Johnson made a motion to accept the July, 1993 Monthly Activity, Monthly Arrest and Monthly Vehicle Reports as presented. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Motion carried 8-0 . a Page 6 -- August 12, 1993 City Council Meeting ORDINANCE 93-23 Alderman Johnson discussed the Tobacco Ordinance and requested that one line be changed in paragraph three deleting the verbiage: and that cigarette smoking proceeds and may be predictive of adolescent illicit drug use; Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the Tobacco Ordinance as amended. Seconded by Alderman Callmer. Motion carried 8-0 . Alderman Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Part Time Police Officer, Andru Vanderlei 's . Seconded by Alderman Jones . Motion carried 8-0 . Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the hiring of Lary Hilt Jr. as a part time Police Officer at $9 / hour starting August 13, 1993. Seconded by Alderman Jones. 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 . Alderman Johnson informed the Council that the National Health Insurance group has requested permission and will be canvassing the City of Yorkville during the month of August, 1993 . ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Scott Hill presented an overview of the new building project for the City of Yorkville. This will be discussed further at the Administration Committee meeting on Monday, August 16, 1993 at 7 :00 Alderman Baird distributed copies of the Public Hearing Notice which will be published for the sale of Municipal properties. This Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 9, 1993 at 7 : 00 p.m. at City Hall . A motion was made by Alderman Baird that the Council hold the Public Hearing for the sale of Municipal Properties . Seconded by Alderman Stafford. Motion carried 8-0 . ADHOC / RECYCLING COMMITTEE Alderman Clark informed the Council that the Committee will be finalizing their recommendation for the recycling project. This will then be presented to the Council members . The next meeting will be held at 5 :45 p.m. at the City Hall on Monday, August 16, 1993 . ADDITIONAL BUSINESS The Council has requested the city office prepare a weekly listing of all meetings that are scheduled each week. This should be ready for alderman to pickup at the Tower Lane office no later than Monday each week. Chief Graff indicated he will be out of town at the FBI conference the week of August 16th. A question was raised concerning properties with tall weeds . Don Peck indicated the letters were mailed this week to property owners . A discussion was held concerning reimbursement of telephone calls to the Mayor. This will be discussed in committee. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alderman Baker to adjourn the meeting at 8 : 35 p.m. Seconded by Alderman Jones . Motion carried. By: a•qu= ine S. 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