City Council Minutes 1992 05-14-92 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 MAY 14 , 1992 .
Mayor Kittoe called the meeting to order at
7 : 30 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge
of Allegiance .
Clerk Albin called the roll : ROLL CALL
Ward 1 - Baird - Present
Jahp - Present
Ward 2 - Fey - Present
Clark - Present=
Ward 3 - Jones - Absent ( arrived at 7 : 35 p.m. )
Pfister - Present
Ward 4 - Fahrlander - Absent
Bown - Present
A quorum was established . QUORUM
At this time Mayor Kittoe announced that
the Public Hearing regarding the closure
of South Main Street would begin. ( 7 : 35 p.m. )
***************PUBLIC HEARING*****************
Administrator Peck opened the Public Hearing
by explaining that he has presented both a
proposal and drawing to IDOT and that IDOT
approves of the plan to close a portion of
South Main Street south of Elizabeth Street ,
and to extend Elizabeth Street onto Route 47 .
Administrator Peck explained that a small
parcel of land of land at the northwest corner
of Elizabeth and South Main Streets will need
to be purchased , and that negotiations are
underway.
Larry Langland , of Elizabeth Street , said that
he was there representing five of his neighbors .
He commented that they all agreed that South
Main Street should be closed but questioned if
extending Elizabeth Street onto Route 47 would
be necessary. Administrator Peck said that
by extending Elizabeth Street onto Route 47 would
be improving safety, and also it would discourage
people from cutting through Darryl ' s Restaurant ' s
driveway. Howard Johnson of Elizabeth Street
questioned the cost of this project , and Administrator
Peck said that it is expected to be $43 ,000 .00 .
Some general discussion took place regarding the
condition the the streets in the City and Administrator
Peck explained what is being done as far as improvements .
Mayor Kittoe asked if there were any further comments
regarding the close of South Main Street and since
there were none, Alderman Bown moved to adjourn the
Public Hearing at 8 : 10 p.m. and resume the regular
Council meeting. Alderman Pfister seconded the
motion. Motion carried .
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Guests were introduced : Larry Langland , Richard
Hickey, Howard Johnson, Jeff Spang, Linda Stewart ,
Alyce Fey and Lisakay Reuter .
Page 2 May 14 , 1992
Alderman Baird moved to waive the reading of MINUTES APPROVAL
the minutes from the April 23 , 1992 regular
City Council Meeting and accept them as presented,
seconded by Alderman Bown . Motion carried .
Alderman Bown moved to approve and pay the BILLS APPROVAL
bills as presented , seconded by Alderman
Pfister . Clerk Albin called the roll :
Bown - Aye Pfister - AYe
Jones - Aye Baird - AYe
Fey - Aye Clark- Aye
Jahp - Aye
Motion carried .
There were no citizen comments . CITIZEN COMMENTS
PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS -
Alderman Bown reminded everyone that the next
Plan Commission meeting will be held May 20 , at
7 :00 p.m. at the County Building . Administrator PARKING ORDINANCE
Bown brought up an ordinance providing for #1992-7
parallel parking on West Hydraulic Ave.
Administrator Bown moved to approve the parking
ordinance on West Hydraulic, seconded by Alderman
Pfister . At this time , Alderman Fey questioned
what the usable width of the street will be with
cars parking parallel . Administrator Peck
answered that it will be 21 feet wide . Alderman
Fey also questioned how many parking spaces there
will be and Administrator Peck said approximately
10 spaces . Police Chief Graff questioned if there
should be a towing provision in the ordinance , and
Attorney McCann commented that this has not been
done on previous parking ordinances . Alderman Jahp
questioned if this ordinance is enforceable 24 hours
a day. Police Chief Graff said that it would be
necessary because of the hotel . Mayor Kittoe called
for a vote . Motion carried with Alderman Fey voting
Nay.
Alderman Bown also recommended that the resolution
to vacate South Main Street be brought to the next
Committee Meeting for further discussion.
Alderman Fey said that Attorney Kramer spoke with
him regarding a variation request from Dr . Schlapp
and that a Public Hearing Notice needs to be published ,
and that the petition will be heard before the Zoning
Board of Appeals . Attorney Kramer requested that
Alderman Fey have the City Clerk publish the Public
Hearing Notice, and also have the Council refer this
petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals . Alderman Fey
moved to refer Dr . Schlapp ' s request for variation
setback of Countryside Veterinary Clinic to the Zoning
Board of Appeals , seconded by Alderman Bown. Motion
carried .
ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - No report .
MAYOR 'S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe said that the Executive
Minutes which have been approved for release will be
voted on at the next Council Meeting, May 28 , 1992 .
Mayor Kittoe reminded everyone that the next Committee
Meeting will begin at 7 : 00 p.m.
Mayor Kittoe read a letter from the Fox River Gardeners
requesting permission to sponsor the 7th annual "Pet
Parade" on Saturday, June 6 from 9 : 30 a .m. to 11 : 00 a .m. ,
with the parade line-up starting at 9 : 30 a .m. in the City
Park. The club is requesting police supervision during
the parade. Alderman Bown moved to approve the "Pet
Parade" to be held June 6 , seconded by Alderman Fey .
Motion carried .
Page 3 May 14 , 1992
Mayor Kittoe read the appointments for Boards APPOINTMENTS
and Commissions . Mayor Kittoe said that he
and Alderman Jahp would be getting together
regarding the vacancies on the Library Board .
Mayor Kittoe re-appointed Attorney Dan Kramer as
City Attorney, Don Peck as City Administrator ,
Anton Graff as Police Chief , Ann Scholl as
Recreation Director , Robert Jackson as Library
Director, John Schneider as Building Inspector,
J .T. Johnson as Superintendent of Public Works ,
Joe Moore as Water Operator in Charge, Ross Ament
as Aurora Area Convention and Tourism Representative ,
and Delene Drew as Budget Officer .
Plan Commission - Larry Langland will be staying on,
and Buck Kolkmeyer will be taking Louis Nauman ' s
place .
Zoning Board of Appeals - Ken Mandle and in place
of Buck Kolkmeyer , Mike Skinner .
Park Board - Steve Bridge .
Alderman Bown moved to approve the appointments as
read, seconded by Alderman Pfister . Motion carried ,
with Alderman Jones voting Nay.
CITY CLERK ' S REPORT - No report .
CITY TREASURER/BUDGET OFFICER ' S REPORT - No report .
CITY ADMINISTRATOR ' S REPORT - Administrator Peck SEWER USE ORDINANCE
reported that he has the Sewer Use Ordinance
corrected and it is ready for the Mayor ' s and Clerk ' s
signatures .
Administrator Peck reported that he brought the CODIFICATION
Codification Book . Alderman Bown said that everyone
should look it over so it can be voted on at the next
Council Meeting.
Administrator Peck passed out a letter from Baxter SYPHON PROJECT
and Woodman regarding the low bidder for the syphon
project . The low bidder was from Richardson-Mueller
of Plainfield in the amount of $493 , 771 .71 .
Administrator Peck said that Baxter and Woodman
recommend going with this contractor . Alderman
Pfister moved to accept the bid from Richardson-
Mueller , Inc . in the amount of $493 ,771 .71 . Alderman
Jahp seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll :
Bown - Aye Jones - AYe
Pfister - Aye Fey - AYe
Baird - Aye Jahp - Aye
Clark - Aye
Motion carried .
Alderman Bown moved to authorize the Mayor to sign
the Notice of Award for the syphon project . Alderman
Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried .
Administrator Peck reported that he received from
the IEPA both the water and sewer permits for
Wildwood Estates , Phase II . Alderman Jones moved
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
water and sewer permits for Wildwood Estates , Phase II .
Alderman Bown seconded the motion. Motion carried .
Administrator Peck reported that the Beecher Center
will be getting a new kitchen cabinet and that the
City will be installing it .
Page 4 May 14, 1992
Administrator Peck reported that he received
a letter from the Illinois Department of
Commerce and Community Affairs regarding a
workshop to be held in Springfield on May 18 .
This will be an application workshop for filling
out DECCA forms .
Administrator Peck commented that he would like MAINTENTANCE HELPER
to discuss the Maintenance Helper position that
had been discussed two weeks ago. Alderman Baird
moved to hire a full-time Maintenance Helper.
Alderman Pfister seconded the motion, and Clerk
Albin called the roll :
Fey - Aye Bown - Aye
Clark - Nay Jones - Aye
Pfister - Aye Jahp - Aye
Baird - Aye
Motion carried.
Administrator Peck recommended that the plan for SOUTH MAIN ST.
the connection of South Main to Route 47 be acted
on, and that South Main be terminated at this time
for safety reasons . Administrator Peck reported:.
that IDOT would like an answer by May 15 , 1992 .
Attorney McCann reported that he had a Resolution
prepared for this, but an Ordinance needs to be
prepared . Alderman Bown moved to authorize Attorney
Kramer to prepare an Ordinance to vacate South Main
Street and to implement Administrator Peck ' s plan
to extend Elizabeth Street onto Route 47 . Alderman
Pfister seconded the motion. Alderman Jahp amended
the motion to be 2 separate Ordinances , with one
being the vacation of South Main, and the other
being the recommendation on the road . Alderman
Pfister seconded the motion. Amended motion carried .
Motion with amendment carried , with Alderman Pfister
voting Nay.
Alderman Bown moved to allow Administrator Peck to
negotiate to purchase the small triangle of property
that the City needs in order to complete the Elizabeth
Street addition. Alderman Pfister seconded the motion .
Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER REPORTS - Alderman Pfister
moved to approve the Public Works and Water Reports
as presented, seconded by Alderman Jahp.
Motion carried .
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Graff reported NEW SQUAD CAR
that he received a confirmation from Miles=
Chevrolet that the previously ordered squad car
was in and could be picked up. The Council
authorized this purchase January 9 , 1992 in the
amount of $14,071 . 71 .
Chief Graff reported that he is looking into the
possibility of a different logo for the squad cars ,
and should have something for Committea.
Chief Graff reported that he has received the
resignation of Brian Hester,a part-time officer .
Chief Graff reported that he will bring the matter
of keeping a couple of part-timers on the force to
the next Committee Meeting.
Chief Graff reported that he received a letter from CAT STRIKE
the Sheriff ' s Department thanking the Yorkville Police
Department for their help in the Caterpillar Strike.
The State Police also sent a letter noting the
professionalism shown by the Yorkville Police Department .
Page 5 May 14, 1992
Chief Graff also reported that all municipalities
involved with the Caterpillar strike have met and
discussed the possibility of reimbursement for the
time involved. Chief Graff said that he will keep
the Council informed of any decision reached with
negotiations between the police departments involved ,
and Caterpillar and the UAW.
Chief Graff reported that as a result of the theft
at Massey-Ferguson on April 25, he would like the
Mayor to sign an Award of Excellence for Dean
Sleezer for his actions involving the apprehension
of the thieves . Alderman Baird moved to authorize
the Mayor to sign an Award of Excellence for Dean
Sleezer, seconded by Alderman Clark. Motion carried .
Chief Graff noted that there has been an increase
in vandalism in the April Police Report . Chief
Graff also noted that Detective Riesenberg and
Officer Ikemire went beyond their normal duty and
were responsible for the apprehension of a subject
who was wanted in other states . Alderman Bown
suggested that this information be placed in the
Detective and Officer ' s files .
Alderman Baird brought up the fact that the City
Ordinance regarding animals running loose after
a citizen complained to him about cats in her yard .
Alderman Baird said that the Ordinance covers any
animal running loose , and that they are supposed to
be confined .
Chief Graff outlined a senior citizen program which
would involve a daily check program called "Are you
OK?" . He explained the program and that a computer
at the County will be making phone calls to elderly
and handicapped to assure their safety. He explained
that there is no cost to the City.
Chief Graff noted that information from the Labor
Attorney was distributed for the Council .
Chief Graff reported that on June 2 from 8 : 15 a .m.
12 :00 noon there will be a Business Awareness
Seminar sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The
Seminar will be held at the Beecher Center and will
deal will bad checks , shoplifting, and other problems
businesses may be having.
Chief Graff reported that the Tri-County POW will be
having a flag day at Routes 34 and 47 on May 23 .
Chief Graff said that he will have the group come
to the next Committee Meeting regarding this , and
he will express to them that the Council is not in
favor of this from a safety standpoint .
Chief Graff reminded everyone that May 16 is Prom Night .
Chief Graff would like to have Mercy come to the next
Committee Meeting to give a presentation on "Wellness
and Stress" .
Chief Graff brought up the CPAT Agreement and said that
he would like to have an answer tonite. Chief Graff
noted that the Investigator ' s car would be put into
use for this until a vehicle was seized . Alderman
Bown commented that Attorney Kramer should look at
this agreement because the 30 day cancellation clause
is unclear .
Page 6 May 14 , 1992
Alderman Baird moved that the CPAT agreement
be signed upon approval by the City Attorney.
Alderman Jones seconded the motion. Clerk
Albin called the roll :
Clark - Nay Bown - Nay
Fey - Nay Pfister - Nay
Baird - Aye Jones - Aye
Jahp - Nay
Motion defeated .
Alderman Pfister moved to have the CPAT agreement
looked at by Attorney Kramer, and upon his
approval , have this agreement brought to Council
for a vote . Alderman Clark seconded the motion.
Motion carried .
Alderman Clark moved to accept the Police Department
Report as presented , seconded by Alderman Fey.
Motion carried .
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT - Alderman Baird moved
to accept the Building Department Report as
presented , seconded by Alderman Clark. Motion carried .
BEECHER BUILDING REPORT - Alderman Bown moved to
accept the Beecher Building Report as presented ,
seconded by Alderman Fey. Motion carried .
PARK BOARD REPORT - No report .
KCEDC REPORT - Alderman Fey reported that the
next meeting will be Tuesday, May 19 at 7 : 00 p.m.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT- No report .
OLD BUSINESS - Alderman Clark moved to disallow the
purchase of coffee and coffee supplies , unless there
is a meeting with outside people attending. Alderman
Pfister seconded the motion. Motion carried, with
Alderman Jones voting Nay.
NEW BUSINESS - Nothing.
******************COMMITTEE REPORTS*******************
ANNEXATIONS - No report . Alderman Pfister noted that
he would like the Mayor to attend the meetings .
FINANCE - No report .
NEGOTIATIONS - No report .
PUBLIC RELATIONS - Alderman Pfister reported that the
golf outing was successful .
WATER - Administrator Peck reported that Wellhouse #3
is being painted . Administrator Peck reported that he
is looking into a proposal from a leak detection company,
and that he should know by the next Committee Meeting.
He said that the charge would be $2 , 500 .00 and it would
take 10 days to do the town.
BUILDING AND ZONING/FUTURE PLANNING - Alderman Bown
reminded everyone of the next Plan Commission Meeting,
May 20 .
STREETS AND ALLEYS - Alderman Baird questioned if the
streets were going to be sweeped . Administrator Peck
said that anywhere there are curbs and gutters the
streets will be cleaned . Administrator Peck said that
there are a couple of sweet sweeper companys interested
in the job and he will be taking the lowest bid .
Page 7 May 14, 1992
SEWERS - Alderman Pfister commented that the
City is sending in a pre-application for the
revolving loan for the sewer extension from
Fox Road to Route 71 .
POLICE - No report .
HEALTH & SANITATION/UTILITIES - No report .
PUBLIC PROPERTY - No report.
YORKVILLE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - No report .
WASTE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Clark
reminded everyone that the Task Force will attend
the next Committee Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
YBSD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Pfister reported
that the next meeting will be May 19 at 5 :00 p.m.
LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Jahp reported
that at the last meeting, May 11 , there wasn ' t a quorum.
The next meeting will be May 21 at 7 : 00 p.m.
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Baird reported
that at the last meeting, May 13, they went through
the baseball fields . •
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Baird
reminded everyone that After Hours will be held at '
the Bank of Yorkville on May 19 at 6 :00 p.m. Administrator `
Peck reported that the Tourism Council is requesting a list
of activities in town for advertisement .
CITY BUILDING AD HOC COMMITTEE - Alderman Pfister
passed out an agreement ,hQtWg :7.thQ:Atc itect and City, expecting a
report by June 16 . -
ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - Nothing.
ADJOURNMENT - Alderman Baird moved to adjourn the
meeting, seconded by Alderman Fey. Motion carried .
Meeting adjourned at 10 : 15 p.m.
BY: (� f i "" ,(/�
Cheryl A Albin, City Clerk
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