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City Council Minutes 1991 09-12-91 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 SEPTEMBER 12 , 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 Jahp - Present Ward 2 - Fey - Present Clark - Present Ward 3 - Jones - Present Pfister - Absent Ward 4 - Fahrlander - Present Bown - Present A quorum was established . Call to Order Roll Call Quorum Alderman Bown moved to adjourn into the Public Hearin Public Hearing regarding Barry Niles ' P.U.D. amendment . Alderman Jahp seconded the motion . Motion carried . Alderman Bown explained briefly that Barry Niles is asking to have lot 24 be zoned R-2D rather than R-1 . Alderman Bown said that the Planning Commission approves and recommends this change . June Bryant , a citizen living near the area of proposed change expressed concerns of more traffic and a problem with parking. Barry Niles informed her that there is enough driveway parking for this so cars should not have to park in the street . Alderman Bown moved to close the Public Hearing Council Meetin and return to the regular Council Meeting. Alderperson Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried . Guests were introduced : Alyce Fey and June Bryant . Alderman Bown moved to waive the reading of the Minutes Approval minutes from the September 5 and August 22 , 1991 City Council meetings , and approve them as presented , seconded by Alderman Fey . Motion carried . Alderman Fey questioned a bill from WH Henry Bills Approval Electric for Teri Lane street light repair in the amount of $373 .00 . Delene Drew explained that it was for a street light that several complaints had been received on. Alderman Fey questioned which street light this was for and Don Peck and Mayor Kittoe will look into this and bring it back to Committee . Alderman Bown moved to accept the bills as presented minus the $373 . 00 entry for the repair of the street light on Teri Lane . Alderman Baird seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll : Baird - Aye Fey - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Jahp - Aye Jones - Aye Clark - Aye Bown - Aye Motion carried . Page-2 September 12 , 1991 ------------------------------------------------------------------- PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Alderman Bown reported that the Planning Commission looked at Schiffleger/Funk ' s proposal for lots 9 and 10 at the August 21 meeting and had no problem with the reduction of density and setbacks for this . A special meeting which was to be held September 11 was called off by U Schiffleger/Funk. Alderman Bown said that nothing will be done with this until another special meeting is held . Alderman Bown also reported that the Plan Q ,J V' Commission reviewed Barry Niles ' P .U.D. amendment and J recommended approval . The next Plan Commission meeting scheduled for September 18 , 1991 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda . ATTORNEY ' S had relayed Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Dan Kramer REPORT - Attorney Kramer reported that he the most recent settlement offer to the which was roughly a third of what the had submitted . They will get back with and he should have an answer by next week. Attorney Kramer reported that he has a letter to send out (with the Council ' s permission) to the owner of a burned out garage and if he doesn ' t take any action on this in a couple of weeks then action can be taken under the General Nusiance Law. Attorney Kramer reported that the last property that will be annexed voluntarily into the City is Whole- Sale Tire and they are waiting for IDOT to approve a straight cut to come into their business . After this is worked out then the City will be able to file for the three remaining annexations . Alderperson Clark questioned whether a person can build- a home behind his home . Attorney Kramer said that he cannot give a definite answer until he checks with the title company and see how the land in question has been platted . Alderman Jones reported that Roy Dean informed that a letter sent to Jack Purcell regarding the sidewalks on Spring St . between McHugh and Freemont Streets should have been sent to Dick Auten, as he purchsed this property. Alderman Bown questioned how the sidewalks were coming on Center Parkway and was informed that John Schneider is working on this . 4 -%DCA � I�J Alderman Jahp commented on a sidewalk that doesn ' t run wWLO the length of the lot located on South Main (the street C', dead-ends into the lot a block behind Darryls ' restaurant ) � � 1 )`S Mayor Kittoe reported that he will check into this . i Alderman Fahrlander questioned whether retail tax can be collected from Wholesale Tire and the Bowling Alley. Attorney Kramer reported that retail tax can be collected from Wholesale Tire and retail tax on liquor and the Pro-Shop from the Bowling Alley. MAYOR ' S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe reported on a "Training Session" held the morning of September 12 with NI Gas . The session was held by NI Gas to explain their reasons for wanting to use plastic gas lines . Mayor Kittoe reported that he is not convinced of the safety of using these plastic lines , and reported that NI Gas would like to have the City Council to to their research and development lab. Mayor Kittoe and Don would rather NI Gas come to Council . r 4� Page 3 September 12 , 1991 -------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Kittoe talked of the potential dangers using this piping such as gas leaks and explosions . Don Peck talked about NI Gas ' s statement that with 100% gas in these lines there could be no build-up of static electricty, however, Don says that it is impossible to have 100/ gas in the lines - there is always some particulate matter . General discussion took place regarding the safety of using this type of pipe, especially in construction situations . Mayor Kittoe said that he will have NI Gas come to the next committee meeting and asked that the Council have questions ready for NI Gas . CITY CLERK ' S REPORT - No report . CITY TREASURER ' S/BUDGET OFFICER ' S REPORT - Budget Director Drew reported that the Bank of Yorkville requires a Resolution be passed to authorize new signatures on the money market account and CD ' s . Alderman Bown moved that the Resolution be passed with the following names listed : Ken Kittoe, Cheryl Albin, Ralph Pfister, Cliff Jahp and Dick Huston. Alderman Jahp seconded the motion, and Clerk Albin called the roll : Jones - Aye Clark - Aye Jahp - Aye Bown - Aye Fey - Aye Baird - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Motion carried . CITY ADMINISTRATOR ' S REPORT - City Administrator Peck reported that Spring St . will be re-bid on September 19 , 1991 . Don reported that Yorkville Commons at Routes 34 and 47 is surfacing again, and maybe some construction will begin. Don reported that the sewer crossing is progressing at Routes 47 and 71 . Don advised that by the end of September there will be in excess of $ 127 , 000 in MFT account . PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER REPORTS - Alderman Jahp moved to accept the Public Works report as presented . Alderman Fey seconded the motion. Motion carried . Alderman Bown moved to accept the Water Department report as presented and Alderman Jahp seconded . Motion carried . POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Alderman Bown moved to accept the Police Report as presented . - Alderperson Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried . BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT - Alderman Baird moved to accept the Building Department Report as presented . Alderman Bown seconded the motion. Motion carried . BEECHER BUILDING REPORT - Alderman Baird reported that Bob Corwin and a crew of three came and swept and got all the gravel up at no cost . Alderman Bown moved to accept the Beecher Building Report as presented and Alderman Baird seconded the motion. Motion carried . L� ---------------------Page-4---------------------September-12L-1991 PARK BOARD REPORT - Alderman Baird reported that there are not enough baseball diamonds for the number of people playing baseball and that there is a scheduling problem. Delene reported that k G the Park Board approved resurfacing the tennis 0J courts at a cost of up to $4,000 . The Park Board also amended the contract with the Lion ' s Club to make it basketball courts . Alderman Baird moved to 1 accept the Park Board Report as presented . Alderman ` Fey seconded motion. Motion carried. KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REPORT - Alderman Fey reported that KCEDC took PHH Fantas ' proposal into vote on and he hasn ' t heard the results of that vote . Alderman Fey said that the next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 1991 . SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT - No report . Alderman Fey brought up the platting for Williamsport Subdivision and pointed out that platting that took - � place at that time does not conform with the current Subdivision Control Ordinance . Alderman Fey said that something should be done to insure that any development in that area be totally in compliance with c;; the Subdivision Control Ordinance . Attorney Kramer said that he would look into it . Alderman Fey questioned whether the final coat has been put on Teri Lane or Spring St . in that part of the subdivision, and wondered if there is a time limit for improvements . Don Peck said he will look into it . Alderman Jahp reported that Mr . Turner (Boy Scouts 00- Leader) contacted him regarding the land east of the T�j park along the dam on the south side of the river . Mr . Turner expressed an interest in maintaining the land if the Boy Scouts could make it a memorial for Sue Durland . Alderman Bown felt that it might be a problem because of a contingency that the land would have to be named after the gentlemen who donated it . Mayor Kittoe asked that Mr . Turner come to the next Committee Meeting on September 19 . Alderman Baird moved to rescind a previous motion made at the Council ' s September 5 , 1991 Special Meeting that the City pay 50/ of the employee ' s share of the IMRF and the employee pay the other 50%. The new �t motion being that the City pay 100% of the employee ' s cost of IMRF . OLD BUSINESS - Alderman Bown moved to amend Barry Niles ' P .U.D. agreement , changing the zoning of lot 1 t./ 24 to R-2D Duplex and also require that Barry amend S\& ( the final plat to reflect the change . Alderman (`t�,���" Clark seconded the motion. Before a roll was called v Alderman Fey questioned whether the tree line is part of the P .U.D . or will the trees be cut down? Attorney Kramer said that he will look at the P .U.D. agreement to see what was originally planned . Clerk Albin called the roll : Fey - Nay Fahrlander - Nay Clark - Nay Bown - Aye Jahp - Nay Jones - Nay Baird - Aye Motion not carried . Mayor Kittoe said that this will be brought back to the next Council Meeting for a vote . Alderman Fey brought up the platting for Williamsport Subdivision and pointed out that platting that took - � place at that time does not conform with the current Subdivision Control Ordinance . Alderman Fey said that something should be done to insure that any development in that area be totally in compliance with c;; the Subdivision Control Ordinance . Attorney Kramer said that he would look into it . Alderman Fey questioned whether the final coat has been put on Teri Lane or Spring St . in that part of the subdivision, and wondered if there is a time limit for improvements . Don Peck said he will look into it . Alderman Jahp reported that Mr . Turner (Boy Scouts 00- Leader) contacted him regarding the land east of the T�j park along the dam on the south side of the river . Mr . Turner expressed an interest in maintaining the land if the Boy Scouts could make it a memorial for Sue Durland . Alderman Bown felt that it might be a problem because of a contingency that the land would have to be named after the gentlemen who donated it . Mayor Kittoe asked that Mr . Turner come to the next Committee Meeting on September 19 . Alderman Baird moved to rescind a previous motion made at the Council ' s September 5 , 1991 Special Meeting that the City pay 50/ of the employee ' s share of the IMRF and the employee pay the other 50%. The new �t motion being that the City pay 100% of the employee ' s cost of IMRF . Page-5 September 12 , 1991 -------------------------------------------------------------- Clerk Albin called the roll : Jahp - Aye Fahrlander - Nay Bown - Aye Baird - Aye Fey - Aye Jones - Aye Clark - Aye Motion carried . NEW BUSINESS - Alderman Baird suggested that a new format for the agenda for Council Meetings be looked into to help the meetings go a little faster . Alderman Baird will bring this up at the next Committee meeting. ********************COMMITTEE REPORTS********************** FINANCE - No report . NEGOTIATIONS - No report . PUBLIC RELATIONS - No report . WATER - No report . BUILDING & ZONING/FUTURE PLANNING, - No report . STREETS AND ALLEYS - No report . S�• SEWERS - Administrator Peck reported that he would like to put a storm sewer in Orange St . from the Marathon Station to Circle Center School . He feels that this project would cost in the area of $8 ;000 and he will put some figures together and bring it to Committee. POLICE - No report . HEALTH & SANITATION/UTILITIES - No report . PUBLIC PROPERTY - No report . YORKVILLE BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - No report . WASTE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE - Administrator Peck reported that the City is getting billed from Waste Management because people are putting unauthorized material in the recyclable bins such as windshield glass and oil . Alderman Jahp commented that some towns are having "Hazardous Waste Days" and was wondering if there would be any interest in having one of these days in Yorkville . Mayor=Xittoe--.said he will look into it . Alderperson Clark reported that the next meeting will be held the second Wednesday in October . YSBD BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report . LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Jahp attended the Library Board meeting September 9 and was asked to question who was going to pay for the ad placed in the Chamber of Commerce Book. Alderman Baird said that the City will pay 50% and the Library Board 50%. PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report . CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Baird reported that the next meeting is September 17, and that the new Ace Hardware Store should be open October 1 . ----------------------Page-6--------------------September-12 , 1991 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - Alderman Fey questioned whether Administrator Peck had looked into a situation on the east end of Main St . at McHugh. Don reported that he looked into it and the landscaping had been done for the third time but there was a section that was not being maintained . Don said he will talk to the property owner about it. Alderman Fey voiced concern about the broken glass outside of the glass shop on Hydraulic Avenue. Mayor Kittoe said that either himself or Alderman Fey could talk to the glass shop owners about this problem. Alderman Fey said that he will talk to them. Alderman Jones moved to have a four way stop sign at McHugh and Main Streets . Alderman Fey seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll : Clark - Nay Jones - Aye Fey - Nay Bown - Aye Baird - Nay Fahrlander - Aye Jahp - Aye Motion carried . Alderman Jones moved to have a stop sign placed on the south end of Liberty St . at the Northwest corner coming onto Main St . ( 1 stop sign on Liberty only) . Alderman Bown seconded the motion. Clerk Albin called the roll : Jones - Aye Bown - Nay Fey - Nay Clark - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Baird - Nay Jahp - Nay Motion not carried . Alderman Jahp moved to adjourn the meeting . Alderman Fey seconded the motion. Motion carried . V , BY: Cheryl A. Albin,City Clerk