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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 . Page 3 June 11 , 1992 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 . Page 4 June 11 , 1992 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 . Page 5 June 11 , 1992 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. clic:/ / mil_ CL/6c,-, Cheryl Albin,City Clerk • 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