City Council Minutes 1991 08-08-91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEEmING OF THE CITY COTTNCIL OF THE UNITED
CITY OF 7T E VILLAGE OF YORKVILLF,, KENnALL CO? NTIF'v, ILLINOIS, HELn
AT CITY HALL ON AUGUST 8, 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:
Ward 1 - Baird - Present
Jahn - Absent
Ward 2 - Fey - Present
Clark - Present
Ward 3 - .Tones - Present
Pfister - Present
Ward 4 - Fahrlander - Absent
Bown - Absent
A quorum was established.
Guests were introduced: Greg Sibenaller,
Alyce Fey, Miff Mikkelson, Bob Fleckinger,
Richard Shwerckert,P.E. , Jim McElvain, Tom
Cross, Robert Jackson, Mary Pat & Jeff Storm,
O.D. Moreen, and members of the press.
Alderman Pfister moved to waive the reading of
minutes from the July 25, 1991 City Council
meeting, and approve them as presented, seconded
by Alderman Baird. Motion carried.
Alderman Pfister moved to approve and pay bills
as presented. Alderman Baird seconded the motion,
and Clerk Albin called the roll:
Fey - Aye Clark - Aye
Pfister - Aye Jones - Aye
Baird - .Aye
Motion carried.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Quorum
Guest Introduction
Minutes Approval
Bills Approval
Attorney Tom Cross presented a preliminary
plat for Rolling Heights Subdivision on Mill
Street. He said Planning Commission approved
annexation into the city and recommended zoning
of R-2. Attorney Cross advised of some changes
in the preliminary plat. The Planning Commission
suggested that the west edge of lots 15,14,13 and
12 that there was a request for easement and that
the City needed the easement for long term planning.
The provision for easement will be included in the
final plat. Attorney Cross would like to have the
preliminary plat as well as the annexation and
zoning approved tonite. Alderman Pfister moved
to annex Rolling Heights into the city. Alderman
Baird seconded the motion. Motion carded. Alderman
Pfister moved to accept the plat as presented.
Alderman Jones seconded the motion. Motion carded.
Mayor Kittoe said he will get with Attorney Cross if
the plans need to be brought to committee regarding
the changes from the preliminary plat. Alderman
Baird mentioned some resident concern regarding
the dust problem. Don Peck said he is looking into
a solution for the dust and erosion.
PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARn OF APPEALS - No report.
Citizen's Comments
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ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Attorney McCann presented two ordinances . Stop Sign
The first ordinance would provide for a stop sign at Jackson Ordinance
and Fremont Street, so that vehicles traveling east and InrIAV
west on Jackson Street would be required to stop. Alderman - '1__II
Jones moved to pass the stop sign ordinance. Alderman
Pfister seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The second ordinance would deal with-narking on city No Parking
parkways, (the parkway being the area between the curb and Ordinance
sidewalk) . The penalty imposes a $50.00 fine and authorizes
vehicles to be towed away from those areas and have the
towing charges accessed to the owner or driver of the vehicle.
Alderman. Pfister moved to pass the ordinance as presented.
Alderman Fey seconded the motion. Alderman Baird voted Nay.
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe reported that a letter has been
sent to Mr. Gary Conover to get the lights up on Leisure Street.
Mayor Kittoe reported that he ' As working with Attorney Kramer
on the sidewalks. Mayor Kittoe also reported that a letter
is being sent to Amoco regarding the cars being parked there.
Mayor Kittoe also announced a proclamation entitled "School's
Open Safety Week" for the week of August 26 - August 30, 1991.
He also reminded everyone about Nor. Jackson's upcoming open
house.
Don Peck questioned whether the part of Prairielands III should
be considered now. Mr. Peck said that all of the asphalt on
McHugh Road needs to be removed. He feels it should all be
done at one time rather than a patchwork job. Alderman Fey felt
that from a liability standpoint the work should be done at
one time also. Alderman Pfister moved to authorize payment of
no more than $22,678.80 for Prairielands III. Alderman Fey
seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll:
Pfister - Aye Fey - Aye
Jones - Aye Clark - Aye
Baird - Aye
Motion carried.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT - No report.
CITY TREASURER'S/BUDGET OFFICER'S REPORT (Huston/Drew) Dalene
reported that she has met with the auditors for the preliminary
P.
work and is trying to get them to come in within the next
3 to 4 weeks.
ADDINISTRATOR'S REPORT - non Peck presented a slumary of
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cost to the city for Prairie Park and Prairielai s--IIl showing
the total cost to the city being $70,062.67. Mr. Peck feels
that this proposal is a fair price. Alderman Fey questioned
whether the pavement should run all the way to the back of
Mr. Niles' property. Don Peck feels that it should be
extended to the property line. Alderman Pfister moved that
the city's expenditure (not to exceed 147,383.87) for Prairie
Park be accepted. The motion was amended to include the
running of the street all along the property. Alderperson
Clark seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll:
Pfister - Aye Clark - Aye
Fey - Aye Jones - .Aye
Baird - Aye
Motion carried.
Don Peck questioned whether the part of Prairielands III should
be considered now. Mr. Peck said that all of the asphalt on
McHugh Road needs to be removed. He feels it should all be
done at one time rather than a patchwork job. Alderman Fey felt
that from a liability standpoint the work should be done at
one time also. Alderman Pfister moved to authorize payment of
no more than $22,678.80 for Prairielands III. Alderman Fey
seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll:
Pfister - Aye Fey - Aye
Jones - Aye Clark - Aye
Baird - Aye
Motion carried.
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Mr. Peck reported that he had looked at a proposal for the tennis
court at the Lion's Club. There are two proposals, one was for it%DU'
an overlay and the other for a complete replacement. Mr. Peck
recommends the overlay. Delene commented that Attorney Kramer
is looking into the possibility of using Land Cash fees from
the Park Board budget. This will be discussed next week.
k__.)Mr. Peck reported that he was to look at parking at Beecher
Center. He is not ready to give a proposal at this time.
Mr. Peck also reported that he was unable to look into the � 4
water and sewer problem at this time. (State Street)
Mr. Peck reported that he was in the process of writing a letter CC
to Nick Scarlatis, regarding Yorkville Commons. The letter
will advise Mr. Scarlatis that he must reapply with the City, OJT
IEPA, and IDOT because of the updates of policies in the last 0',
seven years.
Mr. Peck reported that he looked into the purchase of Parkview
School to be used as the City Municipal Building. He feels
that this is a healthy, viable proposition which should be
looked into further. Don will come back at a later date with
recommendations.
The hiring of a part-time person in the City's office was
brought up by Mr. Peck. The job would require approximately
20 hours per week. Alderman Pfister moved to authorize the
administrator to place an ad for a part-time person. The
motion was amended to have the ad run in the Kendall County
Record only. Alderperson Clark seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Alderman Fey vote Nay.
Don Peck reported that he received a letter from the Kendall
- County Farm Bureau regarding a sanitary-sewer problem in their
basement requiring a cash outlay. Mr. Peck.says we have some
liability in this matter. Don recommends that we pay 12,000
of this as they were asking for approximately 13,600. Alderman
Pfister moved to have this matter discussed with the City
Attorney. Alderman Fey seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Parkview School
Part-time
position
Mr. Peck met with Jeff Storm and a signal for school crossing
at Route 126 was discussed. Mr. Storm recommended that a signal U Ckjt(-LD
be placed at Route 126. Mayor Kittoe said that this matter ��
should be brought back to committee.
Mr. Peck reported that he looked into the extension for the
parking lot at the Beecher Building. Mr. Peck said he was with
Mr. Storm and Mr. Storm discussed paying 3/4 of the cost of
paving. :Mr. Peck said that he needs to look into this further.
PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER REPORTS Alderman Baird commented that
Miff and Bob should be commended for doing such a good job
regarding the water main break. Alderman Pfister moved to
accept the-Public Works and Water Department Reports as
presented. Alderman Fey seconded the motion. Motion carried.
POLICE REPORT - Alderman Pfister questioned how the software for
the police department is working out. Greg Sibenaller reported
- - that it's working out fine. Mr. Sibenaller said that the report
is actually two reports in one, the first one being hours expended
per offense, and the second one is hours expended per type of
activity. Alderman Pfister moved to accept the Police Report as
presented. Alderman Fey seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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August 8, 1991
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT - Alderman Baird moved that the
Building Report be accepted as presented. Alderman Fey
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
BEECHER BUILDING REPORT - Alderman. Pfister suggested that the
reports be put in the computer. Alderman Baird moved to accept
the Beecher Building Report as presented. Alderperson Clark
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
PARK BOARD REPORT - No report.
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REPORT -
Alderman Fey reported that there will be a meeting August 20
at 7:00 p.m. at the County Office Building. Alderman Fey
also handed out the proposal from PHH Fantas. This will
be discussed next Thursday at Committee.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT - No report.
OLD BUSINESS - Nothing new to report.
NEW BUSINESS - Alderman Fey brought up the issue of rescinding
the City Sticker Ordinance. It will be brought up at Committee
next Thursday. Alderman. Baird wants to remind all employees on
medical leave not to be working elsewhere while on medical leave.
Don Peck brought up the issue of rescinding the deposit on water
as Oswego has done. Delene told him the deposit on water is
optional depending on individual apartment owners. This will be
brought up at Committee on Thursday. Alderperson Clark requested
that a different format for presenting materials for Council.
Clerk Albin will get with her regarding this suggestion.
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FINANCE - No report.
NEGOTIATIONS - Alderman Fey reported that next Thursday at Committee
he would like to present what the City has arrived at and get
back to the employee's after that.
PUBLIC RELATIONS - No report.
WATER - Alderman Pfister commented that after meeting with Joe and
Done there is a problem with well #3 that will need a new valve in
the future.
BUILDING & ZO_NING/VU`IURE PLANNING - No report.
STREETS AND ALLEYS - No report. At this time Mayor Kittoe questioned
if Washington Court was dug out. Don said he will look into it.
J SEWERS - Alderman Jones reported that recommendations were changed
regarding the three bids. Don Peck feels that a straight shot
would be the rest recommendation.MrPeck feels based upon the cost
of the easement for the value of the land, his recommendation is
J about X1,800 for the cost of the easement. Mr. Peck feels that
once we get a city easement thru there, then we will go with the
county and split our cost to improve the easement. This will be
brought back to Committee next Thursday.
POLICE - No report.
HEALTH & SANITATIONS/UTILITIES - Alderman Fey comments that Jones
Cable is shutting off the cable stations even when there is no
�; storm. He will be calling Jones Cable regarding this problem.
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Mayor Kittoe said that he is losing his electricity quite often
causing surges within his home. Alderman Fey said that
Commonwealth Edison is working on rectifying this.
PUBLIC PROPERTY - Alderperson Clark questioned the cost of
opening Parkview School for offices and asked Mayor Kittoe
to look into it.
YORKVILLE BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Baird met
with Mary K. Spect. She would like to get together with the City
and business owners to get a comprehensive plan.
WAST_F, MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE - Alderperson Clark attended the
meeting and received the minutes from 2/26/91 thru 7/10/91. The
next meeting is September 11 at 7:00 p.m.
YSBD BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report. The next meeting will be
August 19.
LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report. The next meeting will
be Monday at 7:00 p.m.
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE - No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - Mr. Peck questioned where the Governor's
award should bey posted. Mayor Kittoe told him one should be
placed on each end of town. Alderman Fey questioned whether
Attorney Kramer had checked into the social security and IMRF
fund. Alderman Fey asked Attorney McCann to ask Attorney Kramer
about this .
ADJOURNMENT - Alderman Fey moved to adjourn the meeting.
Alderman Pfister seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
BY:
Cheryl A. Albin
City Clerk