City Council Minutes 1991 10-24-91 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 OCTOBER 24 , 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 - Present
Ward
4
- Fahrlander - Present
Bown - Present
A quorum
was
established .
Guests were introduced : Alyce Fey, Denny Ayers ,
and members of the Press .
Alderman Jahp moved to waive the reading of the
minutes from the October 10 , 1991 City Council
Meeting and approve them as presented, seconded
by Alderman Fey. Motion carried .
Alderman Jahp moved to approve and pay bills as
presented . Alderman Bown seconded the motion,
and Clerk Albin called the roll :
Pfister - Aye Fey - Aye
Jones - Aye Fahrlander - Aye
Bown - Aye Jahp - Aye
Clark - Aye Baird - Aye
Motion carried.
There were no citizen comments .
ROLL CALL
QUORUM
GUEST INTRODUCTI
MINUTES APPROVAL
BILLS APPROVAL
CITIZEN ' S COMMEN
PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Alderman pC91-15
Bown reported that he attended the meeting October
16 and that there were three items heard at that
time . The first one being PC 91-15 regarding the
annexation and re-zoning of the NE corner of Route
34 at Cannonball Trail . This matter was tabled for
30 days pending the resolution of objections between
the parties involved .
The second item heard was PC91-16 regarding re- PC91-16
subdivision of Lot 18 Ponderosa, Oswego Township .
The Plan Commission recommended approval contingent
upon 5 factors to be placed on the final plat .
1 . ) Re-number the two lots 19 and 20 .
2 . ) Place a note on the final plat indicating
that they would annex to the City when they
were adjacent to the City hook on to water
and sewer .
3 . ) Provide a City utility easement .
4 . ) Discuss with the County the intersection
requirements at Van Emmon and Route 71 in
the event that the State or County would see
fit to put turning lanes in at that intersection.
5 . ) Pond Easement .
The third item heard was PC91-17 regarding the PC91-17
preliminary plat for Myers Subdivision on West
River Road . The Plan Commission recommended
approval contingent upon the following items :
l . ) Annex to the City when they were adjacent
to the City and hook up to sewer and water .
They would provide a City utility easement
of 20 feet .
2 . ) During construction they would provide some
erosion control .
3 . ) Review the building plan with respect to the
slope of the land and make sure the building
is appropriate for that type of area .
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Alderman Fey questioned whether sidewalks could be
enforced for PC91-16 and PC91-17 . Attorney Kramer
informed him that anything within 12 miles of the
City jurisdiction could be could be forced to comply
with the Subdivision Control Ordinance . Attorney
Kramer said that between now and the final plat a
letter will be sent asking for their compliance .
Alderman Bown moved to accept the re-subdivision of
Lot 18 (PC91-16 ) based upon the previously stated
contingencies including the letter regarding sidewalk
compliance . Alderman Pfister seconded the motion.
Motion carried .
Alderman Bown moved to accept the preliminary plat (PC91-17)
for Myer ' s Subdivision contingent upon the previously
stated contingencies including the sidewalk compliance
letter . Alderman Fey seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - Attorney Kramer reported that he BOWLING ALLEY -
got a phone call from the new managers of the bowling ANNEXATION
alley regarding annexation. The managers stated that
if the same type of offer that was made to the prior
contract purchaser was made to them, they would change
their position and annex in to the City voluntarily.
Attorney Kramer reported that he would like to go into
this more and explain the terms at the next Committee
Meeting.
Attorney Kramer reported that he has heard nothing BURNED-OUT GARAGE
from the resident with the burned-out garage. A final
letter was sent October 24, 1991 and if there is no
response by November 1 , 1991 Nuisance Action will take
place.
Attorney Kramer reported that he has received a FARM BUREAU -
counter-offer from Kendall County FS . He will bring COUNTER-OFFER
this to Committee on October 31 , 1991 .
Attorney Kramer informed Council that Greenpeace would SOLICITOR ' S
like to solicit in town beyond the ordained hours . HOURS
He informed them that they would have to come to Council
and make a formal request for the extension in hours .
MAYOR ' S REPORT - Mayor Kittoe reminded the Council
of the new jail site tour scheduled for Saturday,
October 26 at 10 : 00 a .m. Mayor Kittoe also reminded
the Council of the special meeting scheduled for
Monday, October 28 at 7 : 30 p.m. to hear Virginia
Gossett ' s re-zoning petition.
CITY CLERK ' S REPORT - No report .
CITY TRESURER/BUDGET OFFICER ' S REPORT - No report .
CITY ADMINISTRATOR ' S REPORT
reported that pot-holes on
several other problem areas
- Administrator Peck POT-HOLE REPAIRS
Olsen St . as well as
in town have been repaired .
Administrator Peck reported that Layne Western has WELL #3
pulled the pump at Well #3 and will be repairing the
bowl . The pump will be rebuilt . Administrator Peck
reported that this project should be operational
within a week from tonight .
Administrator Peck questioned Attorney Kramer re- LANDMARK(RECAPTUF
garding the re-capture fee for Landmark. Attorney
Kramer reported that there is a buyer for the re-
maining commercial lots on Route 47 south of Landmark.
The buyer contacted Attorney Kramer and asked if
there were any questions the City had.
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Attorney Kramer informed the buyer that the
original developer had not paid it ' s share of
the re-capture fee to St . Patrick ' s . The buyer
asked Attorney Kramer for a pay-off letter on
City stationery and they will make sure that
the City is paid upon the closing .
Administrator Peck reported that a concrete
bottom has been placed under the culvert on
S . Main St . This is in conjunction with the
work being done on Rte . 47 , and the City will
be receiving a bill from Frank Willman for this .
Administrator Peck reported that work began
Monday morning on Spring St . and that when
the lines were uncovered to set the man-holes
over the existing lines some of these broke .
Considering the over-all condition of these
lines Administrator Peck recommended that 640 '
of PVC pipe be installed to replace these .
The cost of the pipe , backfill and labor is
estimated to be $24 ,000 . Administrator Peck
commented that if these lines were to be re-
placed after the road is completed the road
would have to be taken up. Alderman Pfister
moved to not exceed the $24,000 estimate and
replace the storm-sewer . Alderman Baird
seconded the motion . Clerk Albin called the
roll :
Jones - Aye
Jahp - Aye
Fey - Aye
Baird - Aye
Motion carried .
Clark - Aye
Bown - Aye
Pfister - Aye
Fahrlander - Aye
PARK BOARD - Alderman Baird introduced
Denny Ayers , from the Sports Boosters .
Mr. Ayers distributed a proposed sketch of
a combined restroom/concession facility to
be constructed at the north end of the football
field . Mr . Ayers explained that at this point
he was interested in determining who might be
interested in this project . Mayor Kittoe asked
Mr . Ayers to come to Committee on November 7
and this could be discussed in more detail at
that time.
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -
No report .
SCHOOL COMMUNITY - No report .
OLD BUSINESS - No report .
NEW BUSINESS - No report .
S . MAIN ST. WORK
SPRING ST .
SPORTS BOOSTER ' S
PROPOSAL
******************* COMMITTEE REPORTS *********************
FINANCE - Alderman Jahp commented that the executive EXEC . MINUTES
minutes need to be gone over, and a date will be set
up at the next Committee Meeting to go over these .
NEGOTIATIONS
a Committee
Kittoe said
get this set
- Alderman Fey reported that as of yet
still has not been appointed . Mayor
that he will get with Alderman Fey and
up.
COMM. APPOINTMENT
PUBLIC RELATIONS - Alderman Pfister reported that IDENT. BADGES
he has placed an order for one dozen identification
badges for the purpose of identifying City Officials .
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WATER - No report .
BUILDING & ZONING/FUTURE PLANNING - No report .
STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Fey moved to hold
a Public Hearing regarding the closing of the
end of South Main St . Alderman Bown seconded
the motion. Motion carried .
SEWERS - Alderman Jones questioned the status
of the revolving loan and Attorney Kramer
reported that he has heard nothing.
Administator Peck reported that there is alot
of drainage flow on Worsley St . Mayor Kittoe
questioned whether this street is actually a
City Street or a Private Lane. Administrator
Peck said that this street was annexed into
the City but he will check into this before
any committment is made to rectify the drainage
problem.
POLICE - Alderman Clark reported that 38
applications were opened at the Police Committee
Meeting and that another meeting needs to be
scheduled to further review the applications .
Mayor Kittoe said to get with Alderman Fahrlander
and Alderman Pfister and set up another meeting
to review the applications .
Acting Chief of Police Sibenaller reported that
Homecoming went very well . Sibenaller also
reported that he has gotten with Mike Hitzemann
the Fire Chief , and the two departments will
be getting together for a cooperative training
session on hazardous materials . Acting Chief
of Police Sibenaller also reported that the
Police Department had their semi-annual inspection,
and it went very well .
Acting Chief of Police Sibenaller reported
that after discussing the paging system
currently in use he has done some research
and found a better system with regards to
cost and range . The new system would have a
state-wide range versus the current limited
range system and would be more cost effective .
He will be getting three pagers for the Police
Department with a state-wide range at a cost
of $17 .00 a month, which includes insurance.
Administrator Peck will be getting one pager
at $17 .00 a month, and two at $10 .00 a month
(the $10 .00 a month pagers would have a limited
range) .
HEALTH & SANITATIONS - No report.
PUBLIC PROPERTY - No report .
PUB .HEARING RE :
CLOSURE S . MAIN
REVOLVING LOAN
STATUS
WORSLEY ST.
POLICE CHIEF APPL
PAGER SYSTEMS
YORKVILLE BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - No report .
WASTE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Clark
informed the Council that on November 6 at 7 :00 p.m.
TCD Services will be holding a presentation on
recycling at the new Police Department in Oswego.
YBSD BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman Pfister
reported that the next meeting will be held
November 18 at 5 :00 p.m.
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LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE -
reported that the next meeting
November 11 . He reported that
held October 14 found that the
more usage and he commented th
Director is doing a good job.
Alderman Jahp
will be held
at the meeting
library is getting
at the new Library
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - No report .
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE - Alderman
Baird reported that the next meeting will be
held November 11 at 7 :00 p.m. He reported
that the Chamber of Commerce would like the
Council to attend . He also reported that
Nancy Thompson of the Chamber of Commerce will
be leaving after the first of the year .
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - Administrator Peck
questioned how the codification of ordinances
was going. Attorney Kramer and Alderman Bown
reported that they are working on it .
Alderman Bown moved to adjourn the meeting
and Alderman Jahp seconded the motion. Motion
carried . Meeting adjourned 9 : 10 p.m.
BY �fc
Cheryl A. Albin
City Clerk