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City Council Minutes 1991 08-22-91 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 AUGUST 22, 1991. Mayor Kittoe called the meeting to order at 7:30 n.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Albin called the roll: Ward 1 - Baird - Present Jahp - Present Ward 2 - Fey - Present Clark - Present Ward 3 - Jones - Present Pfister - Present Ward 4 - Fahrlander - Present Bown - Present A quorum was established. Call to Order Roll Call Ouorum Guests were introduced: LeRoy and Shirley Guest Introduction Duckett, Joyce Johnson, Bob Thorpen, Tom Ames, Carol Willbanks, Tom Schiffleger, Dean Forbes, Burt Callmer, Ted Shick, Barry Niles, Tom Hughes and members of the press. Alderman Baird moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the August 8, 1991 City Council meeting, and approve them as presented, seconded by Alderman Bown. Motion carried. Alderman Bown moved to approve and nay bills as presented. Alderman Jahp seconded the motion, and Clerk Albin called the roll: Pfister - Aye Fev - Aye Jones - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Bown - Aye Jahp - Aye Clark - Aye Baird - Aye Motion carried. Mr. LeRoy Duckett along with other concerned citizens brought up a concern about the proposed townhomes planned for Game Farm Road. He and the other citizens questioned why they were not informed of being notified of the Planning Commission meeting. Alderman Bown said that the Planning Commission has only looked at the preliminary plans for these townhomes, but until they have a Public Hearing with the Planning Commission that the topic is not to be brought before the Council for approval. The citizens were informed by Alderman Bown that he will get back to the Planning Commission and schedule another special meeting regarding this issue and notify the public so that any concerned citizens can attend the Public Hearing and voice their concerns. Barry Niles was informed that he doens't need to go back to the Plan-.Commission but there has to be a Public Hearing with the City Council to amend the P.U.D. agreement. This will be scheduled for the next Council meeting to be held 9/12/91. Barry was also informed that there will be posting of the road as Spring St. and McHugh Rd. are Class II designated. Minutes Approval Bills Approval Citizen's Comments Page 2 August 22, 1991 Mr. Dean Forbes, a resident on W. Washington St. voiced concerns with a drainage easement on his property as he'd like to build a garage. Mr. Burt Callmer ( a neighbor of Mr. Forbes) commented that there is a problem with the drainage in that area and it is not flowing properly. Don Peck commented that he has looked at the problem and he feels that the channel needs to be reshaped to correct the flow. Don reported that he is looking into possibly using wire baskets called gadions that would be filled with rocks. Don also reported that he is looking into getting a detention area upstream of the subdivision. He has not finished with his analysis at this time and informed both Mr. Forbes and Mr. Callmer that he will be getting in touch with them before anything is done so he can get their thoughts on this. Ted Shick reported that he had a problem with the driver of a road grader on Park Street. Don reported that he had talked to the driver and he apologized. Don said that he'd be on the site first thing in the morning. Tom Hughes, owner of Pride, is working with Don to get the sewer and water in while Routes 71 and 47 are under construction. Don proposed two alternates One was to put sanitary sewer and water in place across the two roads. IDOT informed him that casing pipes are needed to go around the roads in the event of future problems . The price Don received was very unacceptable. Don said that going in with casing pipes and bulkheading them off would eliminate the need to go back in and excavate or bore under the road. Mr. Peck proposed authorization to indebt the City for up to $4,500.00 for the casings as this needs to be done with 10 days. Alderman Baird moved to authorize Don to spend up to $4,500.00 for water and sewer work at Routes 47 and 71. Alderman Bown seconded the motion, and Clerk Albin called the roll: Jahp - Aye Baird - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Clark - Aye Fey - Aye Bown - Aye Pfister - Aye Jones - Aye Motion carried. PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - No report. A'TTORNEY'S REPORT - Attorney Kramer reported that he looked over the Illinois Bell agreement that the Illinois Municipal League negotiated. If there are any comments about this franchise agreement then they should be brought _LA-- to Attorney Kramer, otherwise they'll enter into a statewide contract with the municipalities and will be reimbursed on the terms set out. Illinois Bell will be sending out a representative in the next 6 weeks to Committee for any questions. Attorney Kramer advised that the correspondence regarding a lawsuit against the City involving a woman who tripped over the sidewalk on Bridge St. has been referred to the city's insurance company. No action has been taken regarding this matter. Attorney Kramer also reported that a letter has been sent to IDOT regarding a stop light possibly at Route 47 and Somonauk or at Route 47 and Spring St. He reported that a study would have to been by IDOT to determine the number of cars passing through. Another possibility would be to angle Game Farm Road to Spring St. and make that the main road as more traffic. travels Spring St. than Somonauk St. due to the new development in the Spring St. area. Page 3 August 22, 1991 Attorney Kramer said that this matter should be discussed at the next Committee meeting to determine exactly where the stop light should be, as IDOT needs to know. The whole process could take 2 to 3 years . Attorney Kramer reported that he has been trying to get in touch with the manager of the Farm Bureau and hopes to have something for either the next Committee or Council meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe reported that there will be a squad car at Route 126 for the starting of school. Alderman Jones brought a matter regarding sidewalks to the Mayor's attention. Alderman Jones reported that there is no sidewalk running parallel to the street on a new apartment on Main St. Don said he will look into it. Mayor Kittoe said that he would like to have an ordinance prenared regarding"No Parking - Snow Removal" in certain areas. Mayor Kittoe questioned that "No Parking on Parkway" ordinance and Attorney Kramer reported that it was designed to keep cars off the grass and applies to streets with or without curbs. Mayor Kittoe presented a Commendation to Joe Moore. Mr. Moore received the certificate for completion of his examination with 90% accuracy from the State of Illinois EPA for a Class B Public ,Supply Water Operator. CITY CLERK'S REPORT - Clerk Albin reported that a. voting delegate and alternate delegate need to be designated for the Illinois Municipal Leage Conference to be held in October. Alderman Bown nominated Alderperson Clark as the voting delegate and Alderman Baird as the alternate. .Alderman Pfister seconded the motion. Motion carried. CITY TREASURER'S/BUDGET OFFICER'S REPORT - No report. CITY AnM=S79ATOR'S REPORT - Don Peck reported that the high bidder for the l9b4 Impala is Mike Johnson for the amount of $501.00. Alderman Bown moved to accept the bid of 1501.00 for the 1984 Impala. Alderman Jahn seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll: Jones - Aye Clark - Ave Jahp - Aye Bown - Aye Fev - Ave Pfister - Aye Baird - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Motion carried. Don reported that some patching has been done on E. Washington due to drainage problems. He is working with the owner on the north side of the road to reinstate the ditch. Mr. Peck reported that he has gotten no bids back ,yet for the Main Street Tennis Courts. Mr. Peck reported that non Young has not gotten back T�Tlth him yet, and non will wait a week and contact him again. CI c� Ny Pon reported that the Spring St. bids were opened and the lowest big was over 20o more than than the the City has money for. Don's recom-endation is to re-bid this and scope it 'l down to get within the constraints. Alderman Bown moved to �r, I V re-bid Spring St. The motion was amended to reject former bids and re-bid Spring St. Alderman Baird seconded the motion. Don reported that 3 file cabinets were received from Caterpillar and are at the City Offices. -------------- ------------page- ------------------------- s 19c)l non reported that we will lose the generator from Caterpillar if we don't take it soon. non said that Caterpillar will load and mount the generator for us. Mayor Kittoe talked of purchasing a used trailer to transport the generator. Don reported that he is looking into the purchase of a trailer to transport the generator at a cost of approximately t2,500.00. Alderman. Pfister moved to expend up to $2,500.00 to purchase a trailer for the generator. Alderman Baird seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll: Bown - Aye Jones - Aye Baird - Aye Pfister - Ave FetT - Aye Jahp - Ave Clark - Ave Fahrlander - Nay Motion carried with one Nay. PARR BOARn - No report. KFNn.ALL COUNTY ECONOMIC nEVELOPME.P COMMISSION - Alderman Fey reported that the KCEDC recommended starting the PHH Fantas Phase I at a 112,000 cost. The next meeting is scheduled for 9/17/91 at 7:00 p.m. SCHOOL COMMUNITY - No report. School opens 8/27/91 for day. OLD BUSINESS - Alderman Fey moved to rescind the vehicle sticker ordinance for 1992. Alderman Fahrlander seconded the motion. Fahrlander - Aye Clark - Nay Pfister - Aye Baird - Ave Jahp - Nay Bown - Nay Fey - Aye Jones - Nay A tie vote was called and Mayor Kittoe voted Aye to carry this motion. lotion carried. LV NFGd BUSINESS - No report. ems. FINANCE - Alderman Jahp moved to 11 60 go into Executive ,Session after �� the adjournment of the City Council Meeting tonite. 91_� NEGOTIATIONS - No report. PUBLIC RELATIONS - No report. WATER - Alderman Pfister reported that there will be a conference 972-3 - 9/25 on drinking water. Joe Moore might attend and none would like to as well. The registration is 1100.00. Alderman Pfister moved to authorize spending up to 1200.00 for the registration Al, fees for this conference. Alderman Bown seconded the motion and Clerk Albin called the roll: Baird - Aye Jones - Aye Clark - Ave Jahp - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Fey - Ave Bown - Aye Pfister - Aye Motion carried. 1 Alderman Pfister also reported of a hearing to be held in Chicago on September 12 regarding raising radium standards and he wants to have someone from the City to go and represent us. Mayor Kittoe ' said that he will make sure someone goes. BUILDING AND 70NINr%FUT'U_RE PLANNING - No report. STREETS AND ALLEYS - Alderman Fey questioned why there are two stop signs on both sides of the street facing drivers at McHugh Rd. and Main St. Don said he will look into this. SEWERS - No report. Page 5 August 22, 1991 �\ POLICE - Alderperson Clark reported that a crossing guard has resigned. mom Barna would like the authority to hire a crossing guard at the salary of 118.50 a day. The Council has already s' approved 2 crossing guards. HEALTH AND SANITATIONS/UTILITIES - No report. PUBLIC PROPERTY - No report. YORKVILLE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC T)EVELOPD11ENT - Alderman Jahp reported that he received a phone call from a realtor repre- senting K.C. General Stores and they are looking into the old Amoco Station on Main Street. WASTE MANAG7,1EN7 :REPRESENTATIVE - Alderperson Clark reported that the next meeting will be held 9/11/91. YSBT) BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Pfister reported that the next meeting will be held 9/16/91. LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Jahp corrmlented that the Open House for the new director, Robert Jackson, went well. The next meeting is scheduled for 9/9/91 at 7:00 p.m. PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESEWAT1VE - Alderman Baird reported Solar Press will not be moving to Yorkville. He also re- ported that the Lion's Club has sold their house. Alderman Baird reported that Ball Park Days will be held downtown Yorkville 8/30 - 8/31 to support the downtown merchants. Alderman Baird reported that the Chamber of Commerce would like to have Mayor Kittoe proclaim August 22-28 Chamber of Commerce Week. There will be a meeting 9/17 at 7:00- p.m. at the Yorkville National Bank. Mayor Kittoe and Alderman Baird will attend. Alderman Baird. discussed the possibility of having each business in downtown Yorkville checked by the Police each evening after closing. Mayor Kittoe said that this will be brought to Committee. ADDITIONAL BTTSIT\TFSS - Alderman Jahn passed out correspondence from a citizen asking that an ordinance be proposed to restrict construction noises in a residential area before 8:00 a.m. Alderman. Jahp commented that he knows of many people who start work at 7:00 a.m. and even earlier and he doesn't feel that a contractor should be told he cannot start work until 8:00 a.m. Alderman Baird stated that he had talked to the citizen and it's a real problem. Alderman Fey questioned whether there is some noise legislation passed. Attorney Kramer reported that there are OSHA levels and EPA standards . Alderman Bown suggested that this be handled by negotiating rather than by ordinance. C� �k ADJOTTRITMENI' - Alderman Jahp moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining. Alderperson �S ti Clark seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll: ` Fey - Aye Fahrlander - Aye ' Pfister - Aye Bown - Aye Clark - Aye Jones - Aye Jahp - Aye Baird - Aye Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m to attend. Clerk Albin was not requested BY: Cheryl A. Albin City Clerk -------------------------Pale 6 -----Aug-'r t 22, 1991 Regular session was convened at 10:21 p.m. with the following ' elected officials in attendance: Gary Bown, Robert Fey, Pat Clark, Dennis Fahrlander, Bill Baird, Jack Jones, Ralph Pfister, Cliff Jahp, and ,?)elene Drew. Mr. Jahp moved to appoint Ken Kittoe to discuss salary negotiations with salaried employees for year 1991-92 on Saturday, August 243 1991, and if employees agree to the proposal it will be irmediatly put into effect retroactive to May 1, 1991. and Ralph Pfister seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Bown - Aye, C Mr. Fey - Aye, Mr. Fahrlander - Aye, Mr. Baird - Ave, Mr. Pfister- Aye, Mr. Jahp - Aye, Mrs. Clark - Aye, Mr. Jones - Nay. Motion carried with 7 Aye votes and 1 Nay vote. Mr. Fey moved to nay the budget director a salary of t25,000.00 a year and any overtime hours will be paid at time and a half, �x3�� retroactive to May 1, 1991. Mr Pfister seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Bown - Aye, Mr. Fey - Aye, Mr. Fahrlander - Aye, Mr. Baird - Aye, ��, Mr. Jones - Aye, Mr. Pfister - Aye, W(r. Jahp - Aye and Mrs. Clark - Aye- Motion carried with 8 Aye and 0 Nay. Mr. Bown moved and Mr. Pfister seconded to adjourn at 10:45 p.m. BY Alderperson Pat C6rk