City Council Minutes 1992 06-11-92 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 JUNE 11 , 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 - Present
Pfister - Present
Ward 4 - Fahrlander - Present
Bown - Absent
A quorum was established . QUORUM
Guests were introduced : Members of the Press . GUEST INTRO .
Alderman Jahp moved to waive the reading of the MINUTES APPROVAL
minutes from the May 21 , 1992 regular City Council
Meeting, and approve them as presented . Alderman
Pfister seconded the motion . Motion carried .
Alderman Pfister moved to approve and pay bills BILLS APPROVAL
as presented, seconded by Alderman Fey. Clerk
Albin called the roll :
Fey - Aye Fahrlander - Aye
Clark - Aye Jones - Aye
Pfister - Aye Jahp - AYe
Baird - Aye
Motion carried .
There were no citizen comments .
PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS -
Clerk Albin reported that she received a phone call NILE ' S PRE-APPL.
from Jim Olson, and that Barry Niles will be coming (PLAN COMM. )
to the next Plan Commission meeting on June 17 for
a pre-annexation, pre-application presentation
involving the Wackerlin property involving 93 acres .
Administrator Peck reported that he received the EPA
information from Dean Fisher and that he would forward
it to Attorney Kramer .
Mayor Kittoe recommended that ZBA92-1 is referred to ZBA92-1
Committee and discussed further at that time .
ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - Attorney Kramer wasn ' t present
at the time.
MAYOR 'S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe announced the appointments LIBRARY BOARD
of Michele Graff , Carol LaChance and Gail Gaebler to APPTS .
the Yorkville Library Board . Alderman Jahp moved to
approve the three appointments to the Library Board ,
seconded by Alderman Pfister . Motion carried.
Mayor Kittoe read a letter from the director of Mutual "TAG DAYS"
Ground requesting permission to hold a "Tag Days" on
August 14 and 15 . Alderman Pfister moved to allow
Mutual Ground to proceed with "Tag Days" on August 14
and 15 , 1992 , seconded by Alderman Clark. Motion
carried with Alderman Fey voting Nay.
Alderman Pfister moved to approve the new Committee COMMITTEE
appointments as written, seconded by Alderman Fey. _ APPOINTMENTS
Motion carried with Alderman Clark voting Nay.
CITY CLERK ' S REPORT - No report .
CITY TREASURER/BUDGET OFFICER 'S REPORT - No report .
CITY ADMINISTRATOR ' S REPORT - Administrator Peck
reported that he received the new topographical
maps .
Page 2 June 11 , 1992
Administrator Peck reported that he received the ROLLING HEIGHTS
plans for Rolling Heights and the Mayor and Clerk
need to sign the IEPA permits for such. Alderman
Pfister moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign the IEPA (water and sewer ) permits for Rolling
Heights . Motion carried .
Administrator Peck gave an update on the well . He WELL UPDATE
reported that the motor has been rehabbed and is
in, the pumps have been renovated , and should be
having water to tomorrow evening. He reported.
that he had to get an additional 240 feet of pipe ,
and that the pump should last at least another
15 years .
Administrator Peck reported that the work on South SO. MAIN UPDATE
Main Street is on schedule as far as cost , and
that the storm drain was completed yesterday, and
the earth-work started today, and the fill will
gravel should be done by tomorrow.
Administrator Peck commented that the Hot Dog Stand HOT DOG STAND
in the City Park is wearing down the grass , and he
suggested that the owner of the stand move his
location. Mayor Kittoe recommended that this
matter be discussed further at the next Committee
meeting.
Administrator Peck reported that he is one vehicle TRUCK NEEDED
short, and he is looking to purchase a used 3/4 ton
pick-up truck in the $5 ,000 .00 price range . Mayor
Kittoe recommended that this be discussed further
at next week ' s Committee meeting.
Administrator Peck reported that he needs to advertise OFFICE HELP
for office help to replace the part-time secretary
who quit . Mayor Kittoe, Administrator Peck and
Treasurer Huston will get together to make a deter-
mination as far as what help is needed. This will
be brought back to Committee.
WATER REPORT - Alderman Pfister moved to approve the
Water Report as presented, seconded by Alderman Jahp.
Motion carried .
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Graff reported OVERHEAD SQUAD
that after discussing the possibility of getting LIGHTS
overhead lights for the squad cars ( similar to
County squads ) he had asked the County to come to
Council with a squad so any questions Council
might have could be answered . He reported that
the squad was outside at this time . Alderman Jahp
moved to recess the council meeting for 5 minutes
to go outside and look at the County squad car
lights , seconded by Alderman Clark. Recessed at 8 : 10 p.m.
Alderman Jahp moved to return to the regular Council
meeting at 8 : 15 p.m. , seconded by Alderman Fey.
Chief Graff reported that D.A.D.S . (Dollars Against D.A.D.S . TO
Diabetes ) would like to solicit for funds on June 20 SOLICIT
from 9 : 30 a .m. to 2 : 00 p.m. Alderman Pfister moved
to accept D.A.D.S . proposal to solicit at Route 34 &
Route 47 on June 20 , 1992 , seconded by Alderman Baird .
Motion carried .
Chief Graff distributed the monthly Police Report and
explained that he will start bringing it to Committee
meetings , so that Council will have a chance to review
it before Council meetings . Alderman Jahp moved to
approve the Police Report as presented, seconded by
Alderman Clark. Motion carried .
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Chief Graff explained that the bill to outfit SQUAD LIGHTS
the new squad car ( including $200 .00 for inter-
section clearing lights ) would be $2 ,950 .95 .
Alderman Baird moved to spend $2 ,950 .95 to outfit
the new squad car , seconded by Alderman Pfister .
Clerk Albin called the roll :
Jones - Aye Pfister - Aye
Fey - Nay Baird - Aye
Jahp - Aye Fahrlander - Nay
Clark - Aye
Motion carried with two Nays .
Chief Graff reported that he has received State RADAR GUNS
Bids for the purchase of two radar guns at a cost
of $1 ,754 .00 . He also distributed a report on
cancer causing microwaves from radar guns , and
the report concluded that there is no danger .
Alderman _Baird moved to spend $ 1,754 .00 to purchase
two_-radar _guns, _seconded- by Alderman Clark. Clerk
Albin called the roll :
Baird - Aye Jones - Aye
Fey- AYe Jahp - Aye
Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Nay
Clark - Aye
Motion carried with one Nay .
Chief Graff requested permission to hire three PERMISSION TO
part-time police officers at a $9 .00 an hour rate. HIRE 3 PT POLICE
He commented that he really needs 3 part-timers
to fill in for vacations and such. Chief Graff
commented that this would be more feasible than
working the full time officers overtime.
Alderman Baird moved to authorize Chief Graff to
hire 3 part-time police officers , seconded by
Alderman Jones . Clerk Albin called the roll :
Jones - Aye Jahp - Aye
Clark - Nay Baird - Aye
Fahrlander - Aye Pfister - Aye
Fey - Aye
Motion carried with one Nay.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT - Alderman Pfister
moved to approve the Building Department Report
as presented , seconded by Alderman Clark.
Motion carried.
BEECHER BUILDING REPORT - Alderman Baird suggested
that the Public Property and Buildings Committee
look into the fees being charged for the rental of
the Beecher Center . Alderman Baird moved to
approve the Beecher Building Report as presented ,
seconded by Alderman Fey. Motion carried.
PARK BOARD REPORT - Alderman Baird reported that
the basketball backboards and poles came in and
volunteers will be putting those in. The work
should be completed in the next week or two.
Alderman Baird moved to approve the Park Board
Minutes as presented , seconded by Alderman Clark.
Motion carried .
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -
No report
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT - No report .
OLD BUSINESS - Alderman Fahrlander questioned
if the weeds at the NE corner at Kendall have
been taken care of . Administrator Peck reported
that he gave notice to the owner, and if within
10 days nothing is done; the city will mow it
and bill the owner .
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Alderman Fey questioned if the "Go-Cart" sign
had been taken down. Administrator Peck informed
him that it has been taken down.
Mayor Kittoe suggested that Administrator
Peck check on a state sign that is blocking
the view going east on Somonauk at Route 47 .
Alderman Fey reported that vehicles are parking
by the ball diamond on Van Emmon, and suggested
maybe another sign be placed there.
Alderman Fey reported that some vehicles are
parking parallel , and some diagonal on Hydraulic .
Mayor Kittoe said that Administrator Peck check
and make sure all signs are visible and start
issuing tickets .
Alderman Fey noticed many violations of the water WATER BAN FINES
ban in affect . Attorney Kramer reported that a
resolution would need to be done in order to enforce
the water ban. Alderman Pfister moved to have
Attorney Kramer prepare a resolution enforcing
the water ban with fines as follows : $50 .00 for
the first offense, $75 .00 for the second , and $100 .00
for the third, with the resolution brought to the
next Council meeting. Alderman Fey seconded the
motion. Motion carried .
Attorney Kramer reported that he has the Harthan HARTHAN ANNEX.
Annexation Ordinance ' s prepared, and needs signatures . ORD. 1992-9
Alderman Fey moved to authorize the annexation
agreement Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Pfister .
Motion carried .
Alderman Clark moved to approve the Ordinance ORD . 1992-10
annexing the Harthan property, seconded by
Alderman Pfister. Motion carried.
Attorney Kramer reported that K & K Well Drilling
will annex voluntarily.
Attorney Kramer passed around a map showing ZBA92-1 APPROVE
the Schlapp variance request . Alderman Jahp
moved to approve the Schlapp variance request,
ZBA92-1 , seconded by Alderman Baird . Motion
carried with Alderman Clark voting Nay.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Baird suggested that a new Census be CENSUS
taken, as the current one may not reflect the
accurate population, and he reported that Budget
Officer Drew is looking into this .
Alderman Jones reported that Fred Dollman called
him regarding the installation of Cable TV at
a business at Rte . 34 and Rte . 47 , and that Cable
doesal'tcwant to do the installation. Administrator
Peck is looking into this .
Alderman Jones also wanted to discuss the Deputy
City Clerk position at the next Committee Meeting.
*****************COMMITTEE REPORTS*****************
ANNEXATIONS - Alderman Fey reported that at the
meeting Tuesday night with Alderman Baird , Harold
Feltz , and Bob Davidson the Comprehensive Plan was
discussed , and talk about setting up more meetings
was discussed .
FINANCE - No report .
NEGOTIATIONS - Chief -Graff reported that the Labor
Attorney and Attorney Kramer will meet June 16 .
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PUBLIC RELATIONS - No report .
WATER - Alderman Pfister commented that he
looked at the replaced pipes and that Layne
Western did a good job.
Alderman Pfister also noted that a section of
water line is deteriorating at E . Somonauk Street ,
and Administrator Peck commented that the cost
of this project would be approximately $12 ,000 .
Alderman Pfister moved to allow Adminstrator Peck
to contract T & M to replace the main on E . Somonuak
St . , seconded by Alderman Jones . Clerk Albin called
the roll :
Baird - Aye Jones - Aye
Fey - Aye Jahp - Aye
Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Aye
Clark - Aye
Motion carried .
BUILDING & ZONING/FUTURE PLANNING - No report .
STREETS & ALLEYS - No report .
SEWERS - Administrator Peck commented that he
has sent all the necessary paperwork to IEPA, and
he should be able to issue the notice to proceed
on June 25 .
POLICE - No report .
HEALTH & SANITATION/UTILITIES - No report .
PUBLIC PROPERTY - No report .
YORKVILLE BUSINESS & ECON. DEVEL. - No report .
WASTE MANAGEMENT REP. - No report.
YBSD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Pfister reported
that the next meeting will be June 15 at 5 : 00 p.m.
LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Jahp reported
that at the meeting June 8 the Grant was discussed ,
and that they have not heard if they will receive it
yet . The purchase of a computer was also discussed .
The next meeting will be July 13 at 7 : 30 p.m.
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report .
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REP. - Alderman Baird reported
that the next After Hours will be held at the Yorkville
National Bank from 5 : 00 p.m. to 7 :00 p.m.
CITY BUILDING AD HOC COMMITTEE - Alderman Pfister
reported that he met with Mr . Hill (the architect)
on June 2 , and that on June 4 Mr. Hill made another
inspection of Parkview in order to wrap up his report .
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - Nothing.
ADJOURNMENT - Alderman Jahp moved to adjourn, seconded
by Alderman Clark. Meeting adjourned at 9 : 37 p.m.
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Cheryl Albin,City Clerk
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6/8/92
1992-1993 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
FINANCE Jahp - Chairman
Baird
Clark
PERSONNEL Baird - Chairman
Jones
Bown
PUBLIC RELATIONS Jones - Chairman
Baird
Pfister
BUILDING, ZONING & ANNEXATIONS/ Bown - Chairman
FUTURE PLANNING Fey
Clark
Baird
PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS Fey - Chairman
Baird
Fahrlander
WATER Pfister - Chairman
Jahp
Clark
SEWER Jones - Chairman
Fahrlander
Fey
STREETS & ALLEYS Jahp - Chairman
Baird
Fahrlander
POLICE Clark - Chairman
Bown
Jones
HEALTH, SANITATION & WASTE Fahrlander - Chairman
MANAGMENT Clark
Pfister
YORKVILLE BUSINESS & ECONOMIC Baird - Chairman
DEVELOPMENT & COUNTY ECONOMIC Jones
DEVELOPMENT Jahp
Fey
CITY BUILDING AD HOC Pfister - Chairman
Baird
Jones
Fey
Clark
SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Fahrlander
YBSD BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Pfister
LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Jones
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Baird
Fey
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE Baird