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City Council Minutes 1985 09-26-85 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF T C • • • • OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLEt KENDALL COUNTY. ILLINOIS. HELD AT CITY HALL ON SEPTEMBER 26. 1985, Mayor Davidson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows: Ward 1 - Small - Present Ward 3 - Pfister - Present Jahp - Present Hayden - Present Ward 2 - Thanepohn - Present Ward 4 - Jennings - Present *Loebbaka - Absent A quorum was established. Guests were Bob Lee & Bill Radke. Alderman Jennings moved to approve Mayor Davidson's request to then appoint William Radke to the position of Alderman Ward 2 vacancy, seconded by Alderman Hayden. Motion carried. Mayor Davidson administered the Oath of Office to William Radke. MINUTES - Alderman Jennings moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the September 12, 1985 meeting, and approve minutes as presented, seconded by Alderman Small. Motion carried. BILLS - Alderman Thanepohn moved to authorize payment of the bills as presented, seconded by Alderman Small. Clerk called the roll as follows: Jahp - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Small - Aye Pfister - Aye Jennings - Aye Hayden - Aye Radke - Aye Motion carried. MAYOR - Mayor Davidson reported that the Fox and word "Foxes" have been painted on the Water Tower, for which he has donated $900 to complete. Mayor Davidson will be sending a letter to Mr. Blasius of IDOT thanking them for the work completed and requesting their assistance on storm drain repairs in two areas. Alderman Hayden stated that the Plan Commission has requested a letter from IDOT regarding their opinion of the Rt. 34 street cut for Conover's Subdivision. Mayor Davidson read a Proclamation proclaiming GFWC-Illinois Federation of Women's Club Day to be observed on October 12, 1985. Mayor Davidson read a Proclamation setting October 4 & 5, 1985 as Lions Candy Days. Alderman Jahp moved to nominate Alderman Hayden as voting delegate to the Illinois Municipal League Conference, seconded by Alderman Small. Motion carried. Alderman Jennings moved to nominate Mayor Davidson as alternate voting delegate to the Illinois Municipal League Conference, seconded by Alderman Pfister. Motion carried. ATTORNEY. - Attorney Kramer reported that he has revised the Lee Annexation Agreement following the September 19th committee meeting. Alderman Hayden moved to approve the Lee Subdivision Annexation Agreement, and direct Attorney Kramer to draft an Ordinance regarding same, seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows: Hayden - Aye Jennings - Aye Radke - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Small - Aye Pfister - Aye Jahp - Nay Motion carried 6-1. Alderman Loebbaka arrived at the meeting. CITY CLERK - Alderman Hayden moved to refer the Petition by Westphal to Page 2 September 26, 1985 rezone at 904 S. Bridge St. to the Plan Commission for a Public Hearing to preceded the meeting on October 22, 1985 at 7:00, seconded by Alderman Jahp. Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS - Director Johnson reported that the sidewalks on the east side of the downtown are completed. Also, River Street improvements are still progressing. Another informational letter will be sent on the radium in the water. W. Washington Street still needs landscaping and railroad ties are to be put in. P0 LICE - Discussion was held on the yield sign on Van Emmon at State Street. Alderman Small moved to pass ORDINANCE #1985-15 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE INSTALLATION OF A YIELD SIGN AT WEST VAN EMMON STREET AND STATE STREET", seconded by Alderman Hayden. Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows: Small - Aye Hayden - Aye Loebbaka - Aye Jahp - Aye Pfister - Aye Jennings - Nay Radke - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Motion carried 7-1 . PLAN COMMISSION ,- Alderman Hayden reported the Conover Annexation Agreement will be discussed at the committee meeting on October 17, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the water tower. Attorney Kramer is requested to be present at the meeting. SESQUECENTENNIAL COMMITTEE - Mayor Davidson reported that Jay McCoy, Louis Nauman & their spouses are taking over the parade planning and coordinating. A route for the parade needs to be specified so the parade permit can be sent to IDOT. in Information for the book is being compiled, and anyone having any information and pictures can turn them into the city office. BEECHER BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Aldeman Jennings reported that the third annual Halloween party will be held at the Beecher Building on Sunday, October 27, 1985, with the help and support of several area organizations. SCHOOL COMMITTEE - Alderman Jennings reported that on October 26, 1985 the Recreation Department will sponsor a teen dance at the Beecher Building from 7:30 to 11 p.m. OLD BUSINESS - Mayor Davidson reported that Alderman Radke will replace Patrick on the committees with one committee change and Alderman Pfister will be moved to the Water Committee, and Alderman Radke will replace Alderman Pfister on Trees & Parks. COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING & ZONING - Alderman Hayden reported that discussion at the committee meeting were held on the Lee Annexation recommendation, Comprehensive Plan, Conover Annexation, and the Rice Property P.U. D. It was suggested there be funds budgeted in 1986-87 budget to revise the Comprehensive Plan at a cost of approximately $5000. FUTURE PLANNING - Alderman Jennings announced a meeting for October 3, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. at the water tower. Alderman Thanepohn requested the Council to look at SEction 8.05.01 of the Subdivision Control Ordinance, regarding street thickness. POLICE - Alderman Small reported that 2 prospective candidates for the patrolman position have been interviewed. WATER - Alderman Jahp moved to send the radium letter out to residents, Page 3 September 26, 1985 along with other information at a cost not to exceed $600, seconded by Alderman Jennings. Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows: Jahp - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Small - Aye Pfister - Aye Jennings - Aye Loebbaka - Aye Hayden - Aye Radke - Aye Motion carried. Alderman Jahp reported that Jim Michels is looking into alternate routes for the water main. There are 16 easements (8 construction & 8 permanent) to be considered. There is no final report on the soil to date. He is also working on the radium and mixing with water. The next committee meeting is October 15, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the water tower. UTILITIES - Alderman Loebbaka reported the next meeting will be October 3, 1985, at the water tower. Alderman Loebbaka reported that a letter was sent to Doc Lange of Commonwealth Edison requesting light poles be installed at the designated locations. PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - Alderman Loebbaka reported there will be another joint meeting with the Beecher Building Advisory Committee on October 8, 1985 at the water tower. Alderman Hayden moved to accept the bid by Yorkille Bristol Sanitary District of $151 for the glass door from the Beecher Building, seconded by Alderman Jahp. Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows: Loebbaka - Nay Jennings - Nay Thanepohn - Aye Small - Aye Jahp - Aye Hayden - Aye Radke - Aye Pfister - Abstain Motion carried 5-2 with one abstaining. FINANCE - Alderman Hayden moved to extend dental & vision benefits to the Budget Officer, seconded by Alderman Jahp. Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows: Pfister - Aye Radke - Aye Hayden - Aye Jennings - Nay Thanepohn - Nay Loebbaka - Nay Small - Aye Jahp - Aye Motion carried 5-3. Alderman Hayden moved to accept the 1984-85 audit report by Sickich & Gardner seconded by Alderman Jennings. Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows : Hayden - Aye Jennings - Aye Radke - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Small - Aye Pfister - Aye Jahp - Aye Loebbaka - Aye Motion carried. SEWER - Alderman Jennings reported there will be a sewer committee meeting pending the receipt of the tapes from sewer tying. HEALTH & SANITATION - Alderman Thanepohn reported that the committee is trying to get input from the Kendall County Health Officer regarding the City's adopting of their own codes. The next committee meeting is scheduled for October 17, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. at the water tower. STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Small moved to reject all bids received for the steel plates, and rebid, seconded by Alderman Jennings. Motion carried. Alderman Small moved to authorize up to $1500 expenditure of MVT funds for 1/2 the cost in repairing the downtown east area's sidewalk, seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows: Pfister - Aye Loebbaka - Aye Thanepohn - Aye Small - Aye Radke - Aye Jennings - Aye Page 4 September 26, 1985 Hayden - Aye Jahp - Aye Motion carried. Alderman Small reported that the committee met with Woodworth Subdivision residents regarding completion of the street. Mr. Woodworth stated it was not completed due to his financial status, and if a current business deal goes through, he will have it paved by the fall of 1986. If it isn't completed by that time, the city will lien the property to insure completion of the streets. There will be a committee meeting on November 14, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. 4 TREES & PARK, - Mayor Davidson reported on a letter received by Director Johnson requesting replacement trees for the city be considered at budget time. LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Loebbaka announced a meeting for October 14, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkville Public Library. YBS BOARD - Alderman Pfister reported that the Board was advised of the completion of the SSES. The next meeting will be October 14, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the office of Dallas Ingemunson. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - The opening of the sealed bids for the sale of the squad car will be October 23, 1985. Alderman Small moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Thanepohn. Motion carried. CI 1Y CLERK