City Council Minutes 1991 07-25-91 MINUTES OF = REGULAR Y.EETDTG OF THE CITY_ COUNCIL OF 91�, UNTITEn
CITY OF THE )?ILLACxE OF YOR=LLE, KENnALL COTT_VF7- , ILLINOIS, HELD
AT CITY HALL ON JULY 25, 1991.
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
Jahn - Present
Ward 2 - Fey - Present
Clark - Present
Ward 3 - Jones - Present
Pfister - Present
Ward 4 - Fahrlander - Present
Bown - Present
A auorum was established. Ou.orum
Guests were introduced: David. C Limon, David Williams, Guest Indtroduction
Bob Parikh, A.l�Tce Fey, Miff Mik=kelson, rlenn Calvert,
0. T). Moreen, Jim Baker, Jim Dockendorf, Bud Johnson,
Barry Niles and members of the press.
Alderman Pfister moved to waive the reading of the
minutes from the July 11, 1991 City Council meeting,
and approve them as presented., seconded by Alderperson
Clark. Motion carried.
Alderman J.al-a moved to approve and pay bills as pre-
sented. Alderman Pfister seconded the motion and Clerk
Albin called roll:
Pfister - Ave Fev - Ave
Jones - Aye Fahrlander - Aye
Bown - Ave Jahp - Aye
Clark - Ave Baird - Aye
Motion carried.
Ba=7 Niles made a request regarding proposal of funds
allotted for improvements along McHugh Rd. He presented
a proposal 7/25/91 for X46,621.96 for the improvements.
He also requested a lift on the hosting of roads as to =.
allow 5 builders to nut up model homes in the spring of
1992. Alderman Pfister moved to table Barry Niles's re- ,
quest to committee. Alderman Bown seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Barry also made another request to grant a change in
zoning on lot #24 to duplex. He .feels it would work out
better for the layout of the subdivision if lot #24 was
zoned duplex. Alderman Pfister moved to amend the above
motion to include duplex zoning request. Alderman Bown
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Alderman Jones wanted to know about placing a sign advising
of the construction along McHugh Rd. and also asked about
filling in the cuts with more gravel. Bares responded that
the cuts are almost done and he has filled in more gravel
himself.
Minutes Approval
Bills Approval
Citizen's Comments
Bob Parikh (Pastor of the Bible Baptist Church) which meets
at the Beecher Community Center requested the use of one
more room for one hour on Sunday mornings. He also requested
storage space in the building.
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Alderman Baird informed him of the space confinement and
that everyone who is storing articles there must remove
them. Mayor Kittoe said this matter will be brought to
committee and he will get back to Pastor Parikh.
PLAN COM`ZIISSTON/ZONING BOARn OF APPEALS REPORT -
Alderman Bown was unable to attend the meeting but had
the minutes from the meeting of July 1st. Mayor Kittoe
advised that Dallas called him and they have to get with
Joe Moore who is on vacation, regarding the prints for the
Mill St. subdivision for which there is a public hearing.
Attorney Kramer said there was an advisory vote on a re-
view of a body shop that was a county zoning that they
recorrmlended unanimousily that not be approved. This does
not take council action as the statute only requires the
Plan Commission to review it. Attorney Krameradvised of
a petition to annex and rezone near Hillside Nursing
Home which was tabled. BoUnm reported that the above
three items has been brought before the Council and
Attorney Kramer noted that there was nothing else.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Attorney Kramer said he received a Letter to ICC
phone call from both the Burlington Railroad and Crestview
Builders regarding White Oaks subdivision. They have been
going through hearings with the Illinois Commerce Commission
about the lots being developed north of the railroad track
crossing. Part of the annexation agreement with the City
called for them to put in the crossing totally at developer's
expense. Both the Burlington and developers are asking for
a letter to the Illinois Commerce Commission for the next
hearing. Burlington wants proof that the City has approved the
engineering drawing for the railroad crossing. Burlington
also wants it stated that they are paying none of the cost,
also the City likewise will pay none of the cost. The cost
will be all at developer's expense. Attorney Kramer asked for
the authorization to prepare this letter. Alderman Bown moved
to approve preparation of the letter. Alderman Jahp seconded
the motion. Motion carried. Alderman Fey voted Nay.
Attorney Kramer said that Alderman Farhlander asked him to
prepare an ordinance on -parking, between the parkway between
the curbs and sidewalks which has already been done. As far
as adding some stop sign areas around it, Joe had given
Attorney Kramer a list and he will get with Joe when he
returns and bring it to the next council meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe reported that after Position of City Adm.
meeting with and interviewing for the position of
City Administrator/Engineer he would like to appoint
Don Peck at a salary of $ 41,000 a ,year. Mr. Peck is
available immediately to begin this position. Alderman
Fey moved to accept the appointment and Alderman Baird
seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll:
Jones - Aye Clark - Aye
Jahn - Aye Bown - Aye
Fey - Aye Pfister - Aye
Baird - Aye Fahrlander - Aye
Motion carried.
Alderperson Clark questioned if the X41,000 a year in-
cluded the benefit package. Mayor Kittoe informed that
it did. Mayor Kittoe advised that Mr. Peck's vacation
will be discussed after he begins his position with the
City. Alderman Baird commented that Mr. Peck is going to
bring some real pro 'fesionalism to the City and will be a
good asset:' .
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Alderperson Clark inquired about having Mr. Peck take a
physical before starting. Mayor Kittoe said that
Mr. Peck will have a physicall paid for by the City.
Alderman Pfister commented that the City for fortunate
to have two people that could have done the job..
- Mayor Kittoe responded by saying that the decision was
tough and he had talked to Joe Moore and that Joe
thanked Mayor Kittoe for considering him. Alderman
Jahp moved to amend the motion of Mr. Peck's appointment
to include that Mr. Peck's hiring is contingent of
his passing a physical. Alderman Pfister seconded the
motion. Clerk Albin called the roll:
Jones - Aye Clark - Aye
Jahp - Aye Bown - Aye
Fey Aye Pfister - Aye
Baird Aye Fahrlander - Aye
Motion carried.
Mayor Kittoe said he will contact Mr. Peck in the morning.
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Mayor Kittoe reported that he will be getting with Baxter
and Woodman regarding State Street. Mayor Kittoe said he'd
like to hold off and get Don involved. He advised it might
take a week or two to get engineering going to plan for next
spring.
Tom Barna and Mayor Kittoe are working on a deal for ESDA
and will have everything typed up and it will be brought to
committee next week.
Alderman Baird brought up the subject of a generator and asked
Alderman Fey to explain. Alderman Fey stated that Caterpillar
is donating a 375 kw diesel generator. The City needs input
from other communities as far as if the generator should be
permanently mounted or portable. Alderman Fey has no estimate
of cost of converting the generator to a portable. He'd like to
hear if there is an interest in this. Alderman Jim Dockendorf of
Plano said that the Plano City Engineer will get with the Yorkville
City Engineer. Any questions regarding this should be referred
to Alderman Fey.
Alderman Jahn discussed the need to get together with a committee
from both cities (Plano and Yorkville) regarding annexation of
residents along Route 34 into either Plano or Yorkville. Mayor
Kittoe will get in touch with Mayor Johnson of Plano.
Alderman Pfister mentioned the boundries of Oswego and Montgomery
saying that there may be a conflict of boundry lines that should
be looked into.
Mayor Kittoe questioned if there is an ordinance regarding the
number of portable signs . Attorney Kramer said he will look into
it.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT - No report.
CITY TREASURER/BUDCTET OFFICER'S REPORT Huston/Drew - No report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S _REPORT -- Miff reported that the cut-in valve
on the S.E. corner of State and Van Emmon will be done on 7/26/910
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Mayor Kittoe said he would like to keep Joe on for a few more weeks
to help with Don, and to be kept on the same pay for that period.
Alderman Baird stated that the frame is shot on one dump truck
and is nearly shot on the other one. Mayor Kittoe said he will
get with Joe, Don, Miff and Bob and go through the equipment and
check the year and condition of the equipment. Alderman Jahp stated
that the City is financially unable to purchase new trucks this
financial year. Miff told of a close call he had with the '76 dump
truck and said that he will no longer use it. Mayor Kittoe said
to take it out of service and have it brought into Coffman's to be
checked out.
PUBLICE WORKS REPORT - No report.
PARK BOARD - No report.
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Fey
attended the meeting and there was a presentation by PHH Fantas
Corp. The firm is in research and executive relocation services
and would like to market Kendall County to corporations for a fee
of between $15,000 to $50,000. Alderman Fey said he would bring
this information to Council. Alderman Jahp auestioned who would
pay the fee and Alderman Fey stated that we have an agreement to
fund $6,000 a year to the Economic Developmeht Commission and the
fee. Alderman Fey said that it will be discussed further.
Alderman Fey also reported that the loans are up to date.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY - Alderman Baird attended. The referendum
was discussed, and he has an appointment with Jeff to go through
the budget on 7/29/91.
OLD BUSINESS - Alderman Bown stated that the covenants in
Countryside have expired (regarding the yard- limits) and that
they cannot be enforced.
NEW BUSINESS - Alderperson Clark would like to represent the
council for the waste management meetings held at the Extension
Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Alderman Pfister moved
to have Alderperson Clark as representative at the waste management
meetings. Alderman Bown seconded the motion. Motion carried.
FINANCE - Alderman, Jahp requested the tax levy be put off for a
little while. Attorney Kramer asked that Alderman Jahp get with
him by the 12th or 19th of August regarding this.
Alderman Jahp reported that they went into executive session re-
garding litigation and no decision was made.
Alderman Jahp said the possibility of purchasing a pager for the
Mayor was brought up. Alderman Jahp moved to approve the purchase
of 3 pagers (1 pager for Mayor, 1 for Administrator, and 1 for
weekenders) . Alderman Pfister seconded the motion. Clerk Albin
called the roll:
Pfister - Aye Bown - Aye
Fey - Aye Jones - Aye
Baird - Aye Fahrlander - Aye
Jahp - Aye Clark - Aye
Motion carried.
Administrator and weekenders will get 2 pagers. This is a lease
agreement of between $15 - $17 a month which includes insurance
and repair. Alderperson Clark auestioned the difference in cost
between leasing and purchasing a pager and that will be looked into.
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Alderman Jahp reported that an ad will be placed in the Municipal League
Review for Police Chief and possibly other police oriented magazines and
publications.
NEGOTIATIONS - No report. -
PUBLIC RELATIONS - No report.
WATER - Alderman Pfister reported that he met with Mr. Larry Thomas
of Baxter and Woodman on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. to discuss well
problems. The purchase of a clay valve to solve surge problems within
the water system is being looked at. Mr. Thomas will get back with
Alderman Pfister. Alderman Pfister said the valve will cost about
110,000 installed. Also discussed was looping a 12 inch stub main down
the alley to South Main St. and severing a 4 inch and 6 inch opening.
Mr. Thomas will talk to Joe and Don about this. There is money to do
this and it should be done.
BUILDING AND ZONING/FUTURE PLANNING - No report. Alderman Bown
said he will get with Attorney Kramer regarding codification.
STREETS AND ALLEYS - No report. Alderman Fey recommends further
discussion of streets and alleys at the next committee meeting.
Alderman Pfister talked about sidewalks in Countryside subdivision as
far as making a radius.
Alderman Bown questioned how the enforcement of sidewalks on new
quadraplexes is going. John Schneider will get in touch with Mayor
Kittoe regarding this.
SEWERS - Alderman Jones reported that he needs to get with Joe and
Don regarding the storm sewer at the County Building. Alderman Jones
needs to get a manpower cost to add to J.T. 's estimate so he will have
3 estimates to present to the County Board. A meeting has been
scheduled August 9 at 3:30 p.m. to go over the bids with them.
Alderman Jones will report back.
Alderman Pfister comments that everything has been sent off for the
revolving loan and he'd like to thank Attorney Kramer.
POLICE - Alderperson Clark would like Tom Barna to make a presentation
to the Council.
Alderman Baird displayed a graph showing the differences in the police
budgets for Oswego, Sandwich, Plano, and Yorkville showing Yorkville
having the lowest police budget as well as the lowest tax rate.
HEALTH AND SANITATION/UTILITIES - No report.
PUBLIC PROPERTY - No report:
YORKVILLE BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - No report. Alderman Jahp
reported that he has heard nothing more about interests from previously
interested business's.
YSBD BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report.
LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Jahp reported the next
meeting to be held 8/12/91. Alderman Jahp also passed out information
regarding an open house for the new library director. Mayor Kittoe,
Alderman Bown, and Alderman Pfister will attend as Alderman Jahp is
unable to represent the City at this function.
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Alderperson Clark and Alderman Baird are
working on a project and plan to talk to Planning Commission and
Chamber of Comerce. A new business is opening in Countryside
Center 8/26/91. It will be a sewing supply shop.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - Alderman Jahp brought up the poor condition
of the flags in Countryside Center. Mayor Kittoe reported that the
new flags are in and will be put up soon.
Alderman Bown moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman. Jahp seconded the Adjournment
motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m.
BY:
Cheryl A. Albin
City Clerk