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City Council Minutes 1992 12-10-92 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 DECEMBER 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 - Present Pfister - Present Ward 4 - Bown - Present Johnson - Present A Quorum was established . QUORUM At this time Alderman Bown moved to adjourn into PUBLIC HEARING the scheduled Public Hearing re : Transfer of Real Estate to Commonwealth Edison at 7 : 35 p.m. , seconded by Alderman Clark. Motion carried . ******************************************************************** Attorney Kramer explained that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to hear any Public Comments regarding an even exchange of land . Commonwealth Edison will be moving their sub-station just east of the Police Department to another location, and the City has already given them an easement to begin work. Attorney Kramer explained that this is an even trade, and no dollars will be exchanging hands . At this time Mayor Kittoe asked if their were any Public Comments , and there were none. Alderman Bown moved to return to regular Council session, seconded by Alderman Fey. Motion carried , return to regular session at 7 : 38 p.m. PUBLIC HRG. ADJOURN ******************************************************************** Guests were introduced : Matthew Maynard , Dale GUEST INTRODUCTION Arentsen, Dale Woodworth, Tom Grant , Kathy Farren, and Brenda Pritchard . Attorney Tom Grant , representing Dale Woodworth PC92-7 explained that he was in attendance to request approval of the final plat (PC92-7 ) for Dale Woodworth ' s subdivision. He requested that a Public Hearing be scheduled to vacate Ridgeway Drive so that the plans be finalized . Attorney Kramer set January 28 , 1993 for that Public Hearing date . Alderman Bown moved to approve the final plat (PC92-7) changes subject to the vacation of Ridgeway Drive and Administrator Peck ' s approval of all changes , seconded by Alderman Jones . Motion carried. Alderman Baird moved to approve the minutes from MINUTES APPROVAL the November 12 , 1992 regular Council , and December 3 , 1992 Special Meeting, seconded by Alderman Pfister . Motion carried . Administrator Peck explained that the check for BILLS APPROVAL Richardson-Mueller will not be given out until all lien waivers and all required information is given out . Alderman Bown moved to accept the bill list as presented subject to the Richardson- Mueller payment to all waivers and approval of work, seconded by Alderman Pfister. Clerk Albin called the roll : Jahp - Aye Johnson - Aye Clark - Aye Fey- Nay Pfister - Aye Jones - Aye Baird - Aye Bown - Aye Page 2 December 10 , 1992 CITIZEN COMMENTS - There were no citizen comments . PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Alderman Bown reported that the next Plan Commission meeting will be held December 16 , 1992 at the Kendall County Building. ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - Attorney Kramer reported that WHOLESALE TIRE Wholesale Tire has signed the annexation agreement , ANNEXED and that the two Ordinances for annexation had been prepared and ready for signatures . Alderman Baird moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Annexation Agreement , seconded by Alderman Pfister . Motion carried . Alderman Pfister moved to annex the territory to the City, seconded by Alderman Jones . Motion carried . Alderman Bown moved to authorize the Mayor and COMM. ED. EXCHANGE City Clerk to enter into an exchange agreement AGREEMENT with Commonwealth Edison for the sub-station property, seconded by Alderman Fey. Motion carried. Alderman Bown moved to approve the execution of STOP & YIELD SIGN the Stop and Yield Sign Ordinance, seconded by ORDINANCE Alderman Jones . Alderman Bown moved to approve the Ordinance with ANNEX. FEES changes regarding Annexation platting fee changes . Alderman Baird seconded the motion . Motion carried . Alderman Bown moved to approve the Agricultural AG-1 ORDINANCE Zoning Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Jones . Motion carried . Attorney Kramer reported that he will send a letter to Burt Gray regarding the pending litigation against the Oswego Park District in support of them, and he reported that Mr . Gray has requested that individual letters of support be sent to local legislatures , and this prpposed suit may affect taxes . Attorney Kramer has prepared a resolution RESOLUTION RE : allowing for the application of grants and any GRANT APPLICATION alternative Illinois Development Finance Authority for purposes of expanding the City ' s sewer and water mains both north and south of town. Alderman Baird moved to approve the resolution for filing grant applications , seconded by Alderman Jones . Motion carried . Attorney Kramer reported that White Oaks would WHITE OAKS REFER. like to go to the January plan commission meeting TO PLAN COMM. regarding the development of the area below the railroad tracks . Alderman Bown moved to refer the White Oaks matter to the January plan commission meeting, seconded by Alderman Baird . Motion carried. MAYOR ' S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe reported that he LIBRARY BOARD APPT would like to make two appointments to the Library Board , Michelle Yonkas and Tina Archer . Alderman Jahp moved to appoint Michelle Yonkas and Tina Archer to the Library Board, seconded by Alderman Jones . Motion carried . Mayor Kittoe reported that he had passed out a LION' S CLUB REQUEST letter from the Lion ' s Club asking for $5,000 .00 . TABLED The letter explained that the Lion ' s Club would like to hire a full-time manager, and that they needed a new pump, roof , and filter system. Alderman Born suggested this matter be discussed further at Committee . Page 3 December 10 , 1992 Mayor Kittoe reported that he had received a FARM BUREAU petition requesting that the City purchase the _PETITION Farm Bureau Building for the new City Building, and he requested that Clerk Albin file it . Mayor Kittoe reported that he would like to MUNI . LEAGUE order at least twelve new Municipal League BOOKS Handbooks . Mayor Kittoe reported that the snow crew did SNOW CREW a good job with the snow from the previous night . CITY CLERK ' S REPORT - No report . CITY TREASURER/BUDGET OFFICER ' S REPORT - Treasurer BUDGET Huston reported that he still has copies of the Budget for those who may not have received them. Treasurer Huston asked Council what they would PARK BOARD CKG. like to do regarding authorization of the Park ACCOUNT Board to maintain a checking account with a balance of under $1 ,000 . 00 . Alderman Jahp moved to table this matter to Committee, seconded by Alderman Fey . Motion carried . CITY ADMINISTRATOR ' S REPORT - Administrator Peck SLEEZER RAISE requested that City employee Scott Sleezer receive a 34(P an hour raise . Alderman Jahp moved to incrase Scott Sleezer ' s pay by 34(t an hour effective November 14 , 1992 , seconded by Alderman Bown. Clerk Albin called the roll : Baird - Nay Jones - Aye Clark - Aye Jahp - Aye Fey - Aye Bown - Aye Pfister - Aye Johnson - Aye Motion carried with one Nay. Administrator Peck reported that Jim McElvain ROLLING HTS . is requesting permission to be able to sell lots with building permits for his property on Mill Street , (Rolling Heights ) . Attorney Kramer reported that in order to get a building permit a clear title needs to be in place, but since the final plat has not been filed this is not possible . Alderman Baird moved to table this matter to Committee , seconded by Alderman Pfister, and Mayor Kittoe suggested that Mr . McElvain attend the Committee meeting also. Motion carried . Administrator Peck reported that the Senior SENIOR SVCS . VAN Services need to purchase a van, and Alderman Baird moved to allow the City to purchase a van for Senior Services contingent on the City receiving a check from them before the City makes a bid on the vehicle, seconded by Alderman Jahp. Clerk Albin called the roll: Fey - Aye Pfister - Nay Bown - Aye Clark - Aye Jones - Aye Jahp - Aye Johnson - Aye Baird - Aye Motion carried with one Nay. Administrator Peck reported that he would like to GAME FARM BLDG . utilize the Game Farm building for Public Works , Police Dept . , Senior Services , Recreation, etc,. Alderman Baird moved to table this matter to Committee, seconded by Alderman Pfister . Motion carried with Alderman Bown voting Nay. Page 4 December 10 , 1992 Administrator Peck reported that regarding DETENTION COST the detention area east of Rte . 47 south of Rte . 71 he went over the spending limit but that the timing was critical . The over-run would be between $850 .00 and $950 .00 . Alderman Bown moved to allow the additional fee limited to $950 .00 . Alderman Pfister seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll : Clark - Aye Fey -Aye Bown - Aye Jones - Aye Johnson - Aye Pfister - AYe Baird - Aye Jahp - Aye Motion carried. Administrator Peck reported that there was a SEWAGE BACKUP $1 ,950 . 00 sewage backup at Orange and Heustis Streets . Alderman Pfister moved to authorize to approve the bid from Jerry ' s Sewer for work at Orange and Heustis . Alderman Jahp seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll : Jones - Aye Bown - Aye Pfister - Aye Clark - Aye Fey - Aye Johnson - Aye Jahp - Aye Baird - Aye Motion carried . PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER REPORTS - Alderman Jahp moved to approve the Water Dept . Report from November, seconded by Alderman Johnson. Motion carried . POLICE DEPT. REPORT - Chief Graff requested that IKEMIRE RAISE an increase in pay to $25 , 208 .00 be given to Jerry Ikemire . Alderman Baird moved to increase Jerry Ikemire ' s salary to $25 , 208 .00, seconded by Alderman Jones . Clerk ALbin called the roll : Jahp - Aye Bown - Aye Clark - Aye Johnson - Aye Pfister - Aye Fey - Aye Baird - Aye Jones - Aye Alderman Jahp moved to accept the Police Dept . reports from September and October, seconded by ALderman Clark. Motion carried . Mayor Kittoe swore Dale Arentsen in as a new ARENTSEN SWORN IN Police Officer/Part Time. BUILDING DEPT. REPORT - Alderman Bown moved to approve the Building Department Report as presented, seconded by Alderman Jahp. Motion carried . BEECHER BUILDING REPORT - Alderman Baird moved to approve the Beecher Building Report as presented , seconded by Alderman Bown. Motion carried . PARK BOARD REPORT - Alderman Baird moved to approve the Park Board Report as presented, seconded by Alderman Pfister . Motion carried . KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Fey reported that the next meeting will be December 14 , 1992 at the County Board Room. SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT - Alderman Johnson reported that the next meeting will be December 14 at 7 : 30 p.m. with a Public Hearing scheduled at that time regarding an increase in their cash fund . OLD BUSINESS - Alderman Jones requested if anything has been done regarding the proposed playground . Mayor Kittoe said that he will get with Barry Niles and Administrator Peck for a joint meeting regarding this , and will report back to Committee. Page 5 December 10 , 1992 NEW BUSINESS - No new business . *********************COMMITTEE REPORTS*********************** FINANCE - Alderman Jahp moved to approve the 1992-1993 LEVY APPROVED Levy in the amount of $447,648 . 93 , seconded by Alderman Fey. Clerk Albin called the roll : Jahp - Aye Johnson - Aye Bown - Aye Baird - Aye Fey - Aye Jones - Aye Clark - AYe Pfister - Aye Motion carried . Alderman Jahp reported that the Budget process will begin sometime in January. PERSONNEL - No report . PUBLIC RELATIONS - No report . BUILDING/ZONING & ANNEXATIONS/FUTURE PLANNING - Alderman Bown reminded everyone of the next Plan Commission meeting set for December 16 at 7 :00 p.m. PUBLIC PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS - Nc report . WATER - Alderman Pfister reported that the Leak Detection program is going well . SEWER -- No report . STREETS AND ALLEYS - No report . POLICE - No report . HEALTH, SANITATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT - No report . YORKVILLE BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - No report . CITY BUILDING AD HOC - Alderman Pfister reported MOTION TO PURCHASE that an Ordinance had been prepared by Attorney YORKVILLE EQUIPT. Kramer authorizing the purchase of the Yorkville DEFEATED Equipment Co. Alderman Pfister moved to pass an Ordinance authorizing and directing title and possession of certain real property be acquired by purchase in the United City of the Village of Yorkville legal description attached more commonly known as Yorkville Equipment Company at a price not to exceed $320 ,000 .00 . Alderman Jones seconded the motion, and Clerk Albin called the roll : Clark - Nay Fey - Nay Bown - Aye Jones - Aye Johnson - Nay Pfister - Aye Baird - Aye Jahp - Aye Motion defeated as this needed 6 Ayes to pass . SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report . YBSD BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Pfister reported that the next meeting will be December 21 , 1992 at 5 :00 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report . PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Baird reported that at the meeting held December 9 Denny Ayers brought in plans for bathrooms for the football and baseball fields , and fees for the swim club were discussed. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Baird reported that the next meeting will be next Tuesday at 7 :00 a .m. , and After Hours will be held next Tuesday evening at 5 :00 p.m. at the Williamsburg, sponsored by Countryside Center . • • Page 6 December 10 , 1992 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - Alderman Jahp moved to JUDY BELL increase Judy Bell ' s salary $1 . 15 an hour PAY INCREASE for her Deputy Clerk duties , which would result in a $2 ,400 .00 a year raise bringing her Deputy Clerk ' s salary to a total of $2 ,900 .00 a year. Alderman Bown seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll : Jones - Nay Bown - Aye Pfister - Nay Clark - Aye Fey - Aye Johnson - Aye Jahp - Aye Baird - Nay Motion carried, 5 ayes , and 3 nays . Alderman Baird moved to adjourn at 9 : 15 p.m. , ADJOURNMENT seconded by Alderman Jahp. Meeting adjourned. 9 -// ( L 2,j Cheryl 5. Al •-ifi City Clerk •