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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 . Page 2 October 24, 1991 --------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Page 3 October 24, 1991 -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 . Page 4 October 24, 1991 ------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Page 5 October 24, 1991 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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