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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. Page 2 September 10 , 1992 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 . Page 3 September 10 , 1992 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 . Page 4 September 10 , 1992 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 . Page 5 September 10 , 1992 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 . A 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. 1 , C_. f t � (1 Cheryl A. Albin,City Clerk