City Council Minutes 1993 04-08-93 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 APRIL 8 , 1993 .
Mayor Kittoe called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m.
and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance .
Clerk Albin called the roll : ROLL CALL
Ward 1 - Baird - Present
Jahp - Absent
Ward 2 - Fey - Present
Clark - Present
Ward 3 - Jones - Present
Pfister - Absent
Ward 4 - Johnson - Present
Bown - Absent
A quorum was established . QUORUM
Guests were introduced : Jeff Baker, Jackie GUEST INTRODUCTION
Allison, Kathleen Sullivan, Walter Sullivan,
May Halmagyi , Jack Kane, Jerry Lawyer , Mary
Pitstick, Deborah Cooper , Herman Brewer , Steve
Halmagyi and members of the press .
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At this time Alderman Baird moved to adjourn PC93-3 Annex. &
from regular Council into Public Hearing PC93-3 Rezone to B-3
at 7 :05 p.m. , seconded by Alderman Johnson. Rts . 47 & 71
Motion carried .
Attorney Kramer explained that this Public
Hearing regarding the annex of property
located at the northwest corner of the intersection
of Route 47 and 71 . The property is owned by
Inland Real Estate in a land trust . Atty. Kramer
explained that the Plan Commission has reviewed
this , and recommends annexation . At this time
Attorney Kramer asked for any public comments .
May Halmagyi questioned what was going to be done
with this property, and Attorney Kramer explained
that nothing was known at this time, and that
the purpose of this was to annex and rezone to B-3 ,
and as far as developing this the petitioner would
have to come back to Plan Commission and City Council
for approval . There were no further questions, and
the Public Hearing PC93-3 was closed .
Attorney Kramer explained the second Public Hearing PC93-4 Annex &
on the agenda, PC93-4, the triangular portion of Rezone to B-3
land at Routes 126 and 71 . He explained that Inland Rts . 126 & 71
Real Estate owns this in a land trust , and they are
requesting annexation and rezoning. He asked for
any comments regarding this . Steve Halmagyi expressed
concern regarding his property taxes increasing with
the annexation of this property. Attorney Kramer
explained that as long as Mr . Halmagyi ' s property was
outside of the City limits he would not have to pay
City taxes . Jerry Lawyer who lives next to Pride
commented that his taxes have increased $60 .00 or
$70 .00 over a four year period . Attorney Kramer also
explained that the developer ' s would be paying to
extend sewer and water to both of the properties
requesting to be annexed . There were no further
questions or comments , and the Public Hearing PC93-4
was closed.
Administrator Peck explained that the next Public
Hearing is for Obtaining Citizen Views and to
Identify Community Development Needs and Priorities
for Assistance in the City of Yorkville .
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Attorney Kramer explained that this Public Hearing is
in regards to a grant the City of Yorkville has filed
with the State for the extension of water and sewer
mains north of town. Administrator Peck explained that
the amount requested in the grant application is $400 ,000 .00 .
He also explained that there are two Public Hearings regarding
this , one to have people voice their opinions about community
development funds for the City, and the second one for the
people to voice their opinion regarding the City applying
for such funds . Attorney Kramer explained that testimony
for both hearings will be taken at one time . Debbie Cooper,
of Development Services Group from Springfield explained
that the application is being prepared for this grant
is being prepared for DECCA (Department of Commerce and
Community Affairs ) , and that DECCA wants to be assured
that it is viable to extend the water and sewer mains
north of town. She explained that the only thing holding
this is application up is waiting for information from
Amurol regarding their financial status, etc. Mayor
Kittoe questioned if there were any comments regarding
this , and since there were none Alderman Baird moved to
close the Public Hearings at 7 : 30 p.m. , seconded by
Alderman Johnson. Motion carried. Alderman Baird moved
to return to regular Council session at 7 : 32 p.m. , seconded
by Alderman Johnson.
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Alderman Fey moved to waive the reading of the minutes MINUTES APPROVAL
from the March 25 , 1993 City Council Meeting and
accept them as presented , seconded by Alderman Baird .
Motion carried .
Alderman Johnson moved to approve and pay bills as BILLS APPROVAL
presented , seconded by Alderman Baird . Clerk Albin
called roll :
Clark - Aye Fey - Aye
Johnson - Aye Jones - Aye
Baird - Aye Kittoe - Aye
Motion carried.
CITIZEN COMMENTS - There were no citizen comments .
PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Attorney PC93-3 APPROVED
Kramer questioned if there were any questions from (Q Q?,
the Alderman regarding PC93-3 (Rt . 47 & 71 annex and rezone) CJ
and there were none . Alderman Baird moved to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an annexation agreement
for the purpose of annexing and rezoning PC93-3 , seconded
by Alderman Jones . Clerk Albin called roll :
Jones - Aye Clark - Aye
Fey - Aye Johnson - Aye
Baird - Aye
Motion carried .
Alderman Baird moved to annex and rezone PC93-3 to B-3 q
Highway Business District , seconded by Alderman Jones .
Clerk Albin call roll :
Clark - Aye Jones - Aye
Fey - Aye Baird - Aye
Johnson - Aye
Motion carried .
Alderman Baird moved to authorize the Mayor and City PC93-4 APPROVED
Clerk to enter into an annexation agreement for the 19 q 3_ I0
purpose of annexing and rezoning PC93-4 , seconded by
Alderman Johnson . Clerk Albin called roll :
Clark - Aye Johnson -Aye
Baird - Aye Fey- Aye
Jones - Aye
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Alderman Baird moved to annex and rezone PC93-4 to B-3 I I1
Highway Business District , seconded by Alderman Johnson.
Clerk Albin called the roll :
Johnson - Aye Jones - AYe
Fey - Aye Clark - Aye
Baird - Aye
Motion carried.
ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - Attorney Kramer explained that he SPECIAL USE ORD.
had prepared a Special Use Ordinance for Amurol to HELIPORT & SILO
permit a heliport and a variance for the sugar silo up AMUROL
to 65 feet . Alderman Baird moved to create a Special
Use Ordinance for the location of a heliport and a `_
variance for silo height at the Wm. Wrigley Jr. property
located on Route 47 . Alderman Jones seconded the motion.
Clerk Albin called the roll :
Baird - Aye Jones - Aye
Clark - Aye Johnson -Aye
Fey - Aye
Motion carried.
Attorney Kramer reported that the Police Committee CITY AND POLICE
and Council as a Whole has finalized the Collective ENTER INTO COLLECT
Bargaining Agreement with the Police Department . IVE BARGAINING
He reported that a resolution is needed for this .
Alderman Baird moved to approve a resolution to % q3 - 4-I
authorize the United City of the Village of Yorkville
and the Yorkville Professional Police Association enter
into a Collective Bargaining Agreement on behalf of
the City of Yorkville , seconded by Alderman Jones .
Clerk Albin called roll :
Johnson - Aye Baird - Aye
Clark - Aye Jones - AYe
Fey - Aye
Motion carried .
MAYOR ' S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe reminded everyone of
the event at the Williamsburg Inn to be held April 27
at 6 : 30 p.m. Mayor Kittoe also reminded everyone of
the Personnel meeting next Wednesday.
CITY CLERK ' S REPORT - No report .
CITY TREASURER/BUDGET OFFICER ' S REPORT - Treasurer
Huston reported that he passed out changes in the proposed
budget , and has a new revised summary of the budget .
CITY ADMINISTRATOR ' S REPORT - No report .
POLICE DEPT. REPORT - Alderman Clark moved to accept the
March Police Dept . Report , seconded by Alderman Johnson .
Motion carried .
BUILDING DEPT. REPORT - Alderman Clark moved to approve
the Building Dept . Report as presented , seconded by
Alderman Fey. Motion carried .
BEECHER BUILDING REPORT - Alderman Baird moved to approve
the Beecher Building Report as presented, seconded by
Alderman Fey . Motion carried .
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REPORT -
Alderman Fey reported that the next meeting is Tuesday,
April 13 at 7 :00 p.m. at the County Office Building.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT - Alderman Johnson reported that
Supt . Engler will be coming to Committee to discuss impact
or transitional fees .
OLD BUSINESS - No report .
NEW BUSINESS - No report .
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FINANCE - Alderman Clark moved to display the 1993-94
tentative Budget on Public Display, seconded by Alderman
Jones . Clerk Albin called the roll :
Jones - Aye Clark - Aye
Fey - Aye Johnson- Aye
Baird - Aye
Motion carried .
PERSONNEL - Alderman Baird reported that the next
meeting is next Weds . at 7 :00 p.m. and that the
Committee will be going into Executive Session.
PUBLIC RELATIONS - Alderman Jones reported that the
Candidates forum was held April 7 and it went well ,
but if was not well attended . He also reported that
there was an interest in having "Town Meetings" .
BUILDING, ZONING AND ANNEXATIONS/FUTURE PLANNING -
Alderman Baird reported that in the next couple of
weeks the City will be seeing alot of requests for
annexations .
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS - No report .
WATER - No report .
SEWER - No report .
STREETS AND ALLEYS - Alderman Baird commented that
there will be alot of money spent on streets this
year , and that there is a program in place to identify
the streets which are most in need of repair .
POLICE - Chief Graff reported that a citizen survey
regarding the police department ' s performance was
included in this month ' s newsletter .
HEALTH, SANITATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT - No report .
YORKVILE BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT - No report .
CITY BUILDING AD HOC - Alderman Baird reported that
a meeting needs to be set , and this will be discussed
at the next Committee meeting.
SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report .
YBSD BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - The next meeting will be May 3
at 5 :00 p.m.
LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - The next meeting will be
Monday , April 12 .
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - The next meeting will be next
Weds . at 7 :00 p.m.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE - Administrator Peck
reported that the City will be posting all minutes from
Council , Committee, Library and Park Boards and Plan
Commission in the City Office .
Chief Graff reported that the Trade Fair will be April 23
from 4 :00 p.m. to 8 :00 p.m. with after hours following, and
on April 24 from 10 :00 a .m. to 3 :00 p.m.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - No report .
ADJOURNMENT- Alderman Baird moved to adjourn, seconded by
Alderman Jones . Meeting adjourned at 8 : 15 p.m.
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Cheryl A. Albin, City Clerk