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City Council Minutes 1986 06-26-86 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 JUNE 26 , 1986 . Mayor Davidson called the meeting to order at 8 : 00 Call to Order p .m. and led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag . Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows : Roll Call Ward 1 - Small - Present Jahp - Absent (arrived at 8 : 11 p.m. ) Ward 2 - Thanepohn - Present Radke - Present Ward 3 - Pfister - Present Hayden - Present Ward 4 - Jennings - Present Fahrlander - Present A quorum was established . Quorum Guest of the meeting was Elden Madden. Guest MINUTES - Alderman Small moved to waive the reading Minutes of the minutes from the June 12 , 1986 meeting, and approve minutes as corrected : Page 8 , Line 1 , insert "on" following the word "letter" . Motion was seconded by Alderman Pfister . Motion carried . BIT.T.S - Alderman Pfister moved to authorize payment Bills of the bills as presented, seconded by Alderman Jen- nings . Clerk called the roll as follows : Radke - Aye Hayden - Aye Jennings - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Small - Aye Motion carried. MAYOR ' S REPORT - Alderman Radke moved to approve Sesquicentennia Davidson ' s proposal to have a time capsule for the Time Capsule Sesquecentennial , buried in the city park, seconded by Alderman Hayden. Motion carried . Alderman Jahp arrived . Mayor Davidson reported he met with Jim Michels of Conover - Engineering Enterprises , regarding Conover ' s storm Storm Water water problem. The existing 15" pipe is expected to hold the water . Mayor Davidson reported that approximately $ 130 was City Golf Outin lost on the City ' s recent golf outing . Mayor Davidson reported that Bob Lee has finished Lee - construction of the water detention area on his Water Detention property south of Elizabeth St . Mayor Davidson reported that he attended the SesquicentenniJ Sesquicentennial Costume Ball , and had a good Costume Ball time as did all that attended . He thanked Naydene Pierce , Carol Doty , and all others who helped with preparations and planning. ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - Attorney Kramer reported the 701 N. Bridge - rental agreement for the "Rowland ' s" house has been Rental Agreemer signed , and a copy is on file at the City Clerk ' s office . Attorney Kramer reported that the Boy Scout Lease Boy Scout Lease is on hold until they decide if they want to pursue rental of the Jaycee ' s pond property . Page 2 June 26 , 1986 CITY CLERK - Clerk Erickson reported that she has Codification made contact with Sterling Codifiers regarding setting up a meeting with the representative to answer any questions the council might have in re- gards to codification of the ordinances , in advance of contract signing . TREASURER - Treasurer Huston reported that the Audit auditors will begin in the next week. Treasurer Huston reported that the tax levy work Tax Levy has been started . Alderman Hayden moved to amend the Budget Ordinance Budget Ord . for 1986/87 to include a line item entitled "Public Amendment - Relations" for $6 , 000 as follows : Public Relations Operating Supplies - $ 1 , 000 Contractual Service - $3 , 500 Postage - $500 Advertising - $ 1 , 000 to come from Contingencies in the amount of $3 , 000 , and Codification in the amount of $3 , 000. Motion was seconded by Alderman Jahp . Clerk called the roll as follows : Radke - Aye Hayden - Aye Jennings - Aye Small - Aye Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Jahp - Aye Motion carried . PLAN COMMISSION - Alderman Thanepohn reported on the Plan Commission June 24 , 1986 Plan Commission meeting. Alderman K.C. /Bollweg Thanepohn moved to approve Mike Bollweg ' s petition PC-86-6 to rezone from A-1 to R- 1 , in Kendall County ' s one and one-half mile jurisdiction, seconded by Alderman Radke . Alderman Jennings moved to amend the motion to amend the motion to include the recommendations of the Plan Commission as follows : 1 ) a septic system be required , and not the mechanical discharge type ; 2 ) a provision for an access easement on the south line of the property to allow for future road access expansion or correction of the subdivision to the south (an additional 30 ' should be provided; 3) that Quinsey Road , westerly of the property , be improved in regard to pavement and storm water drainage to meetin township requirements ; 4 ) the proposed private access road to the north be either extended across lot 5 to the Fox River Garden Subdivision or a cul-de-sac with turn around provisions be made; 5 ) they concur to leaving the southerly part of the 5 lots of approximately 100 ' in natural form, and ; 6 ) consideration be given that the road might be used to service the land to the north if it is subdivided in the future . Motion was seconded by Alderman Small . Clerk called the roll as follows : Jahp - Aye Jennings - Aye Radke - Aye Hayden - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Small - Aye Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Motion carried . Page 3 June 26 , 1986 Clerk called the roll on the original motion, including the amendment as follows : Jahp - Aye Jennings - Aye Radke - Aye Hayden - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Small - Aye Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION - Alderman Jennings re- Humanitarian ported that the nominees for the Humanitarian Award Award have been evaluated and in contention are Barb Johnson, Esther Riley , Claude Reynolds and Rose Kahle . The recipient will be announced around noon on July 5 , 1986 at the City Park. The next Blood Drive is scheduled for July 31 , 1986 . KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Pfister Grant Procedures reported that grant procedures were discussed at the recent meeting at Plano . The feeling is that with Dupage County filling up so Economic rapidly , Kendall County should be ready with planning Development information . There is no grant money available for the radium Radium problem in the water . Industrial revenue bonds were discussed in reference Aurora Cord & to Aurora Cord & Cable . Cable - IR Bonds PARK COMMISSION - Alderman Jahp reported there was Park Comm. no quorum for the recent meeting . TENNIS COURTS - Alderman Small reported that the Tennis Courts timer has been replaced at the tennis courts . A check on the need for resurfacing of the tennis courts is being made . SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE - Alderman Radke reported Sesquicentennial that everything looks good . Mayor Davidson reported he has heard from the insurance company regarding insurance for the fireworks and helicopter rides . There will be a meeting July 1 , 1986 . NEW BUSINESS - Alderman Fahrlander asked about the Weed letters enforcement of the weed ordinance ,and letters will be sent by Director Johnson soon to those not in compliance . A letter was mailed regarding the acceptance of Woodworth Subd . the streets in Woodworth ' s Subdivision. COMMITTEE REPORTS FUTURE PLANNING - Alderman Thanepohn reported that Committee Meet . the present Committee Meeting sheets will be rede- Format Sheets signed by the Committee to provide more space for recommendations . Alderman Thanepohn reported that Sterling Codifiers Codification have been recommended by the Committee for codifi- cation of the City ' s ordinances . Alderman Thanepohn reported that they are trying to State Property get the leased land free from their leases . Leases Page 4 June 26 , 1986 Discussion was held on the Comprehensive Plan, and Comprehensive James Clarage will be contacted. Plan The East Alley in the downtown area was discussed . East Alley POLICE, - Alderman Jennings reported the radar gun Radar Gun is not working . Alderman Jennings moved to replace the radar gun with a Kustom KR-10 S .P . , with trade in of the HR-8 , at a cost of $ 1 , 200 , seconded by Alderman Jahp . Clerk called the roll as follows : Jennings - Aye Small - Aye Jahp - Aye Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Hayden - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Radke - Aye Motion carried . Alderman Jennings moved to let bids for the 1981 Squad Sale Bids Chevrolet squad car , with an odometer reading of 85 , 404 as of June 1 , 1986 , seconded by Alderman Small . Motion carried. The new squad car has arrived and is in full service . New Squad Requests for flowers for the outside of the Police Police Dept . Department are being made . Beautification Chief Randall is to obtain a price on a 4-channel 4-Channel Radio radio, rather than a 2-channel , but have received no information to date . Alderman Jennings read Recommendation No. 6 from the Police Chief Police Committee minutes of June 19 , 1986 . Alderman Appointment Jennings asked Mayor Davidson what Mayor Davidson ' s decision would be at the time of the appointment , if the council chose not to approve his choice . Mayor Davidson responded that he would open it up to the recommendations of the committee at that time. Mayor Davidson further commented that by naming a person to the position as he would be mandated to replace Chief Randall whether he succeeds in the November election or not . Alderman Jennings stated the committee was an advisory committee and should be included in the decision. Alderman Hayden stated that he felt the problem was typical of our government , and that he confirms the Mayor ' s actions . �ORKVI1LE EMERGENCY SERVICES & DISASTER - Alderman M . Chemical Small reported compliance for the Illinois chemical - FIFE Ty Ac7 companies using chemicals must have their plan filed. John Taylor will be requested to be the contact person for the "act" . 1AAT - There will be a meeting on Tuesday, July 1 , Radium Variance 1986 , at 7 : 00 p .m. at the water tower regarding the Radium Variance . Alderman Jahp reported that he talked with Jim Michels , and everything is progressing with the water tower construction, with both contracts A&B . CPT invited anyone to tour their facility in Kankakee . They will set up a time . Also, the booster pump company has invited everyone for a tour of their Centralia plant . FINANCE - Alderman Hayden announced a committee Tax Levy meeting for tax levy discussion on July 17 , 1986 , at 7 : 00 p.m. at the water tower . Alderman Hayden reported that the committee MCI Clerk ' s Page 5 June 26 . 19/16 recommended the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk both be Institute allowed to attend the Municipal Clerk ' s Institute in October , with the stipulation that someone be available to cover the office . Attorney Kramer is checking into transient vendor Transient Vendors & flea market control . Flea Markets Alderman Hayden moved to raise the utility tax Utility Tax from 4% to 5% , due to the lower sales tax receipts , and the possibility of losing revenue sharing , seconded by Alderman Radke . Alderman Jennings moved the previous motion be tabled to the July 10 , 1986 City Council meeting , seconded by Alderman Pfister . Clerk called the roll as follows : Small - Aye Radke - Nay Hayden - Aye Jennings - Aye Jahp - Nay Thanepohn - Nay Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Motion carried 5-3 . Alderman Jennings moved to publicize the Public Public Hearing Hearing regarding the proposed Utility Tax increase Utility Tax from 4% to 5% , for July 10, 1986 at 7 : 00 p .m. , seconded by Alderman Pfister . Clerk called the roll as follows : Radke - Aye Hayden - Aye Jennings - Aye Jahp - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Small - Aye Motion carried . Alderman Hayden is to chair the above public hearing. SEWER - Alderman Pfister moved , on committee Tree Removal recommendation, that McNelis Tree Service be hired W. Hydraulic to remove trees along the north side of W. Hydraulic Sewer St . in regards to sewer construction, at a cost of $ 1 , 900 . Motion was seconded by Alderman Hayden. Clerk called the roll as follows : Hayden - Aye Jennings - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Small - Aye Pfister - Aye Fahrlander - Aye Radke - Aye Jahp - Aye Motion carried . Alderman Pfister moved that the City advertise for Sewer Pipe Bids approximately 700 ' of 12" sewer main , 3 manholes , and one diversion chamber , seconded by Alderman Small . Motion carried . HEALTH & SANITATION - Alderman Radke reported that Housing Ord . the city needs to generate it ' s support of the proposed Housing Ordinance to the Kendall County officials , and to discuss the options available . Mayor Davidson and Attorney Kramer will set up a meeting . STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Thanepohn moved that Agreement the joint agreement involving the City of Yorkville Rt . 34 & Game Bristol Township , and the State of Illinois , for the Farm Rd . improvement of U . S .Rt . 34 & Game Farm Rd , seconded Improvement by Alderman Hayden. Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows : Fahrlander - Aye Pfister - Aye Jahp - Aye Hayden - Aye proposed Housing Ord | n- nce to the Kendall Co ty officials , and to discu- s the options ava ' able . Mayor Davidson and Attor ,ev Kramer will set up a meeting . STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Thar -pohn moved that Agreement the joint agreement invo | vin- the City of Yorkville Rt . 34 & Game Bristol Township , and the a e of Illinois , for the Farm R6 ' improvement of U . S .Rt . 3 & Gee Farm Rd , seconded Improvement by Alderman Hayden . Cl - rk Erick on called the roll as follows : Fahr | an6er - Aye P ister - Aye Jahp - Aye H- den - Ave Pag- 6 June 26/ 1986 Small - Aye Thanepohn - Ave Radke - Ave Jennings - Ave Motion carried . The agreement includes the resurfacing of Game Farm Road , the sidewalk and the traffic signal on Rt . 34 . Alderman Thanepohn moved to approve the decision Game Farm Rd . of the Bristol Townshi p Highway Commissioner e way �o Transfer of transfer that part of Game Farm Road to the City , Authority once the work is completed , and also , authorizing the City of Yorkville to execute an ordinance accepting it as part of the jurisdictional limits of the city / seconded by Alderman Small . Clerk called the roll as follows : Jahp - Ave Jennings - Aye Radke - Aye Hayden - Ave Thanepohn - Ave Small - Aye Pfister - Aye Fahr | an6er - Ave Motion carried . Alderman Thanepohn reported that two bids were Sidewalk received from Dick Walker at 110 W . Main as Replacement follows : Alvin Behrens - 332 sq . ft . - $996 . 00 Perkins Builders - 332 sq . ft . - $747 . 00 Alderman Thanepohn moved to accept the low bid of Perkins Builders of $747 ' 00 to replace 332 sq . ft . of sidewalk at 110 W . Main , and pay 1/2 of the cost as per agreement , seconded by Alderman Jahp . Clerk called the roll as follows : Jennings - Aye Small - Aye Jahp - Ave Pfister - Ave Fahr | an6er - Ave Hayden - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Radke - Aye Motion carried . Alderman Thanepohn moved to allow Aurora Blacktop to River Rd . resurface River Road to Church St . , at a cost not to Resurfacing exceed $4 , 000 of City funds , seconded by Alderman Jahp . Clerk called the roll as follows : Pfister - Ave Hayden - Aye Small - Aye Fahr | ander - Aye Thanepohn - Ave Radke - Aye Jahp - Aye Jennings - Aye Motion carried . Director Johnson was requested to look into the Street Stripinq cost of a street striping machine . 'Machine PUBLIC RELATIONS - Alderman Pfister reported that Woodworth Subd . April Morganegg extended thanks to the city for all Streets the work in getting Woodworth Subdivision streets finished . Alderman Pfister reported the final copy of the Newsletter newsletter looks good and should be out next week . Alderman Thanepohn announced that he has 2 cars Sesquecentennii lined up to transport the City Council in the Parade L Sesquecentennial Parade on July 5, 1986 . LIBRARY BOARD — Alderman Small announced the next meeting is July 14, 1986 . YBS BOARD — Alderman Pfister reported the next meeting is scheduled for July 21 , 1986 . I/ Page 7 June 26, 1986 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — Alderman Pfister reported that . Sesauecentennia Sesquecentennial activities were discussed at the meeting . The commission is sponsoring a kind and queen contest , and will have baloons . The Community Guide will be mailed out soon . Community GuidE The Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing is scheduled Golf Outing for July 31 , 1986 . ADDITIONAL BUSINESS — The Sesquecentennial History Sesquecentennie Books will be available at the city offices on June 27, 1986 . Alderman Pfister moved to adjourn the meeting at Adjournment 9 : 45 p . m . , seconded by Alderman Thanepohn . Motion carried . (Li.31 Ci Clerk