City Council Minutes 1992 09-10-92 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 SEPTEMBER 10 , 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
Pfister - Absent
Ward 4 - Bown - Absent
A quorum was established . QUORUM
Guests were introduced : Jerry Lawyer, Molly Batterson, GUEST INTRO .
Burt Callmer, Ray Wheaton, Kathy Farren, Angie Kovalick,
Ron McLaren and Brenda Thanepohn.
Alderman Fey moved to waive the reading of the MINUTES APPROVA
minutes from the August 27, 1992 meeting, and approve
them as presented , seconded by Alderman Clark.
Alderman Baird moved to approve and pay bills as BILLS APPROVAL
presented, seconded by Alderman Fey . Clerk Albin
called the roll :
Fey- Aye Baird - Aye
Jahp - Nay Clark - Aye
Kittoe - Aye
Motion carried with one Nay.
Dr . Angie Kovalick gave a presentation regarding the CITIZEN COMMENT
possibility of having Yorkville businesses participate
in a trick or treating during daytime hours on October 31 .
She felt that this would be as good for children as well
promoting Yorkville businesses . She said that either the
businesses could give out treats in their business , or
station somebody outside to give out treats . Council
felt this was a good idea, Alderman Baird commented that
she should take this to the Chamber of Commerce, and
Chief Graff said that he will talk with PTO regarding
this proposal .
Burt Callmer and Ray Wheaton expressed their concern with
the flooding problem at W. Washington St . They said
that the problem is worse than ever and wondered what
will be done with this . Administrator Peck said that
the City has entered into an agreement with Dr . Davis
who owns land on the east side of Route 47 , and that
the City will be taking 1 .4 acres and making a retention
pond which will help the flooding problem, and that he
will be filling out an application for a nationwide permit
with the Corp of Engineers , and once approval is given
( 2 to 3 weeks ) construction of this project will begin.
Administrator Peck commented that he will keep everyone
apprised of this situation and will be coming to Council
with bids for this project . He commented that the work
should be completed by Spring.
Jerry Lawyer requested that Administrator Peck keep him
posted as far as any development that Inland Real Estate
is planning out to his property on Rt . 71 west of Rt . 47 .
He asked that when figures are completed as far as extending
water and sewer lines that either himself or Tom Hughes
be notified as they may wish to pay their share up front .
PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Mayor Kittoe
gave the report as Alderman Bown wasn ' t present . Mayor
Kittoe reproted that the next Plan Commission meeting
will be September 16 at 7 :00 p.m.
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Mayor Kittoe reported that there will be a pre-application MORGAN ST. PUD
conference with the owners of the Morgan St . Elevator .
They are proposing apartments for that area .
Mayor Kittoe also reported that Barry Niles has dropped NILES PETITION
his petition for annexation and rezoning. DROPPED
ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - Attorney Kramer reported that
they may be someone else interested in the Wackerlin
property,and that they are talking with Wackerlins
regarding this .
Attorney Kramer reported that details have been worked DETENTION
out regarding the 1 .4 acres for a detention facility. AGREEMENT
Wildwood Corporation would be donating 1 .4 acres to the
City for the construction of a detention facility.
Alderman Baird moved to authorize the Mayor to enter
into the detention agreement with Wildwood Corp.
Alderman Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried .
Attorney Kramer reported that there is a technical
correction on the franchise agreement between the
City and Commonwealth Edison that was passed August 27 .
Attorney Kramer reported that Commonwealth Edison had
used "Village" instead of "City" and that the Mayor
and Clerk would have to sign the agreement again .
MAYOR ' S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe reported that Public
Works did a great job following the rain-fall of last
evening.
Chief Graff presented a gift certificate to Molly EXPLORER ' S
Batterson for her work with the Explorer ' s . The RECOGNIZED
gift certificates were for $25 . 00 at Steven ' s in
Yorkville . Sherri Brown also received a gift
certificate which was sent to her in the Army.
Mayor Kittoe reported that there will be no meeting OCT. 8 COUNCIL
October 8 due to the Municipal League Conference. MTG. CANCELLED
Mayor Kittoe reported that he had selected Bob Johnson BOB JOHNSON
for the Alderman position of Ward 4 and would like to APPT. TO ALDER-
appoint him. Alderman Jahp recommended the appointment MAN-WARD 4
of Bob Johnson as Alderman of Ward 4, seconded by
Alderman Baird . Clerk ALbin called the roll :
Jahp - Aye Baird - Aye
Fey - Aye Kittoe - Aye
Clark - Aye
Motion carried .
Alderman Jahp recommended that another date be chosen ADJOURNED MTG.
to replace the cancelled October 8 meeting to pay bills, TO BE HELD 10/1
and/or conduct any other business that cannot wait .
After some discussion it was decided to hold an
adjourned meeting October 15 .
CITY CLERK ' S REPORT - Clerk Albin reported that a DELEGATES
voting delegate and alternate delegate need to chosen CHOSEN
for the Municipal League Conference. Alderman Jahp
moved to appoint Alderman Pfister as the voting
delegate, and Alderman Bown as alternate delegate.
Alderman Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried .
CITY TREASURER/BUDGET OFFICER ' S REPORT - No report .
CITY ADMINISTRATOR ' S REPORT - Administrator Peck
recommended that a study of drainage be done for
Somonauk St , and that he would like to recommend
that Baxter and Woodman do this study. Alderman
Clark moved authorize Baxter and Woodman look
into the drainage problem on Somonauk St . , seconded
by Alderman Jahp. Motion carried .
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Administrator Peck reported that he would like SW INTERCEPTOR
to have a temporary checking account set up for TEMPORARY CHECKIN(
the Southwest Interceptor . Alderman Fey moved ACCOUNT SET UP
to set up a temporary checking account for the
Southwest Interceptor Construction Account,
seconded by Alderman Jahp. Motion carried.
Administrator Peck reported that the grant CANOE ACCESS GRAN`
application for the Fox River Canoe Access has
been sent it September 1 .
Administrator Peck reported that he has received HD BACKHOE BID
two bids for the water line along Rt . 47 at the ACCEPTED
Bowling Alley. Oswego Excavating and HD Backhoe
bid on the job, with HD Backhoe coming in at
the lowest with a bid for $ 10 ,600 .00 . Alderman
Jahp moved to accept the $10,600 .00 bid from
HD Backhoe, seconded by ALderman Clark. Clerk
Albin called the roll :
Jahp - Aye Fey - Aye
Clark - Aye Baird - Aye
Kittoe - Aye
Motion carried .
Administrator Peck reported that he would like to
see concrete driveways and sidewalks fall under
the construction inspection. He said he would
like to discuss this further with Council .
WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT - Alderman Baird moved to
approve the water department report as presented,
seconded by Alderman Jahp. Motion carried .
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Chief Graff distributed
the CPAT quarterly report , and gave a brief overview
of this report . Alderman Clark moved to accept the
July Police Department Report as well as the CPAT
Report , seconded by ALderman Fey. Motion carried .
Chief Graff requested that Council approve the hiring PT POLICE OFFICE
of Donald Schwartzkopf as a part-time officer. HIRED
Alderman Jahp moved to approve the hiring of Donald
Schwartzkopf for the position of part-time police
officer at a salary of $9 .00 an hour . Alderman Baird
seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll :
Fey - Aye Baird - Aye
Jahp - Aye Clark - Aye
Kittoe - Aye
Motion carried .
Chief Graff reported that he would like to sell CPAT VEHICLE
the City ' s CPAT 1987 Chevrolet Caprice to CPAT
for $1 .00 and to purchase another vehicle for
$1 .00 from the Will County CPAT. Alderman Baird
moved to sell the City ' s 1987 Caprice for $1 .00 ,
and authorize Chief Graff to purchase another
vehicle for $1 .00 from Will County CPAT, seconded
by Alderman Clark. Clerk Albin called the roll :
Fey - Nay Clark - Aye
Jahp - Nay Baird - Aye
Kittoe - Aye
Motion carried with 3 ayes , and 2 nays .
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT - Alderman Jahp moved
to approve the Building Department 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 Clark. Motion carried .
PARK BOARD REPORT - ALderman Baird reported that
there was a meeting September 9 , and that Administrator
Peck has almost completed work on the baseball fields .
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KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Alderman
Fey reported that there will be two meetings
next Monday on September 14. The first will be
an Executive Board Meeting scheduled for 6 :00 p.m. ,
with the regular meeting following at 7 : 00 p.m.
at the Kendall County Office Building.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT - No report .
OLD BUSINESS - ALderman Jahp questioned that
status of the chicken coop on Olsen St . reporting
that as of tonight it was still there. Administrator
Peck reported that he will talk with Mike Hitzemann
regarding this .
Chief Graff reported that talked to the owner of
Cozy Corner and explained the Ordinance regarding
flashing lights , and he will be talking to the
other violators of this Ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS - No report .
*********************COMMITEE REPORTS*********************
FINANCE - No report .
PERSONNEL - Alderman Baird reported that he would
like to go into Executive Session at the end of
the meeting.
PUBLIC RELATIONS - No report .
BUILDING, ZONING & ANNEXATIONS/FUTURE PLANNING -
Mayor Kittoe reminded everyone of the Plan Commission
Meeting on September 16 and Attorney Kramer reminded
everyone to look over the AG Ordinance at the next
Committee Meeting.
The next Annexation meeting will be September 22 .
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS - No report .
WATER - No report .
SEWER - No report .
STREETS AND ALLEYS - No report .
POLICE - No report .
HEALTH, SANITATION & WASTE MANAGEMENT - No report .
CITY BUILDING AD HOC - Alderman Baird reported that
he contacted Chuck Stading from the Yorkville National
Bank regarding a possible bond issue to obtain funds
to build a new municipal building.
SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report.
YBSD BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report .
LIBARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report .
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report .
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Baird reported
that Countryside Center will be sponsoring "After Hours"
Tuesday, September 15 from 5 : 00 p.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. He also
reported that the plans for "Hometown Days" are going well .
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - Alderman Baird moved to take
a 5 minute recess at 9 :40 p.m. and come back at
9 :45 p.m. to discuss Collective Bargainning in
Executive Session.
Alderman Baird moved to go into Executive Session
at 9 :45 p.m. to discuss Collective Bargainning,
seconded by ALderman Jahp. Alderman Fey moved to
amend to motion to read , "to discuss matters which
relate solely to the exercise of the executive
responsibilities of the Mayor and Commissioners of
the Municipality" . Clerk Albin called the roll :
Clark - Aye Fey -Aye
Jahp - Aye Baird - Aye
Kittoe - Aye
Motion carried .
Alderman Baird moved to go out of Executive Session,
and return to Regular Council at 11 : 00 p.m.
Motion carried .
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Alderman Baird moved to adjourn the Regular Council
Meeting at 11 :07 p.m. , seconded by Alderman Fey.
Motion carried . Meeting adjourned at 11 :07 p.m.
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Cheryl A. Albin,City Clerk