City Council Minutes 1983 06-23-83 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 23 , 1983 .
Mayor Davidson called the meeting to order at 8 :00 P.M. and led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance .
Clerk Erickson called the roll as follows :
Ward 1 - Small - Present
Jahp - Present
Ward 2 - Tilton - Present
Harker - Present
Ward 3 - Dollman - Absent
Hayden - Present
Ward 4 - Jennings - Present
Loebbaka - Present
A quorum was established.
Guests were Mr. & Mrs . Lee Vaughn and Walt Olsen.
Alderman Jennings moved to waive the reading of the minutes from
the June 9 , 1983 meeting and approve them as presented, seconded
by Alderman Jahp. Motion carried 7-0 .
ATTORNEY ' S REPORT - Attorney Kramer reported that he sent a letter
to Mr. Hayes in Countryside Center regarding the problem of his
driverway vs . Centel Cable TV Company.
Attorney Kramer reported that guidelines for aldermen were being
put together.
MAYOR' S REPORT - Mayor Davidson reported that the water tower
should be ready to be put back into operation by Saturday morning
if all went as planned.
CITY CLERK - Clerk Erickson reported that she has received the
City Treasurer' s Annual Report for the City of Yorkville and has
it on file in her office .
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Mayor Davidson reported
thathe hopes to set up a meeting soon with the commission.
Mayor Davidson reported that the water tower grant is at a standstill
and he will write a letter to Representative Hastert requesting his
assistance .
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION - Alderman Loebbaka reported that there
was a meeting to revieW the applicants for the Humanitarian Award
on June 18, 1983.
Plans for the Sesquicentennial were discussed. The Park Commission
will be asked to participate as part of the Committee .
TENNIS COURTS - Alderman Hayden reported that the lights on the
tennis courts are in need of painting. Public Works Director Johnson
will look into the matter.
SENIOR COMMUNITY - Alderman Loebbaka expressed appreciation to the
Senior Foxes for inviting him and his wife to the pot-luck dinner.
BRISTOL-KENDALL FIRE DEPARTMENT - Alderman Harker moved to allow the
fire department to hold it' s annual 4th of July festivities as they
have in the past and to hold the fire works display on Westphal' s
vacant lot across from Countryside Center. Motion was seconded by
Alderman Jennings . Motion carried 7-0 .
CITIZEN COMMENTS - Mrs . Vaughn requested input from the City Council
on the problems of replacing a garage at Adams & Ridge Streets in
Yorkville . The matter was referred to the Building and Zoning
Committee and a meeting scheduled for 4 :00 P.M. , June 24 , 1983 , at
the Water Tower. Attorney Kramer ' s presence is requested.
OLD BUSINESS - Alderman Tilton reported that negotiations are
in process for the computer contract.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING & ZONING - Alderman Hayden reported that there was a meeting with
Bob Loftus and hope that they could come to an agreement on the property
south of Elizabeth Street soon.
WATER - Alderman Loebbaka reminded the Council of the committee meeting
July 7, 1983 at the water tower.
POLICE - Chief Randall reminded everyone that City Stickers are due
June 30 , 1983.
The bridge work is moving along with few problems . There isna ,need for
cooperation from everyone .
Weed notices have been sent out.
PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS - Alderman Tilton moved to authorize payment
of $3 , 393 to KR&G for the grading of the parking lot west of the football
field, seconded by Alderman Hayden. Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Small - Aye Hayden - Aye Tilton - Aye
Loebakka - Aye Harker - Aye Jahp - Aye
Jennings - Aye
Motion carried 7-0. Alderman Doliman was absent from voting.
The fertilizer for the seeding will be included in the amount authorized
for seeding at the June 9 , 1983 meeting up to $4 ,000 total.
A preliminary discussion was held with Esther Riley regarding develop-
ment of a playground area.
Alderman Tilton authorized expenditure of up to $500 for blinds for the
Beecher Building for Recreation Director' s office and the small meeting
room, similar to those purchases for the Austin Room by the Yorkville
S/?. Fo xe)
The panic bar on the west door in the Austin Room will be investigated.
FINANCE - Alderman Small reported on a Computer Workshop for Cities
that will be held in Peoria on either July 7 or August 10 , 1983 for
anyone interested in attending.
An additional road sign will be ordered at a cost of $40 for the
Governor' s Hometown Award received by the Yorkville Lion' s Club.
Alderman Small reported on the June 16 , 1983 Finance Meeting.
Alderman Small moved to temporarily create , for a 3 month period,
the position of Public Works Foreman , at a salary of an additional
$50 .00 per month , to begin July 1, 1983 and to be reviewed the last
meeting in September, 1983 , by Finance Committee meeting on, September.I
15 , 1983 recommendation. Motion was seconded by Alderman Tilton.
Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Loebbaka - Aye Hayden - ) Aye Jahp - Aye
Jennings - Aye Tilton - Aye Harker - Aye
Small - Aye
Motion carried 7-0 . Alderman Doliman was absent from voting.
Officer Kennedy has completed and received his Bachelor of Arts
Degree , and will receive and increase in pay as per the Police
Department Personnel Policy.
SEWER - Alderman Jennings reported on the July 16 , 1983 committee
meeting. There was discussion on the sewer hook-up request of
Gary Cooper' s , and Mr. Cooper was informed that it was not city
policy to pay half of the cost to run the sewer line.
TREES & PARKS - Alderman Harker moved to authorize McNelis Tree
Service to take. down the cottonwood tree at the E. Van Emmon Ball
Park expending up to $650 . 00 , seconded by Alderman Loebbaka.
Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Small - Aye Jahp - Aye Hayden - Aye
Jennings - Aye Harker - Aye Loebbaka - Aye
Tilton - Aye
Motion carried 7-0 . Alderman Dollman was absent from voting.
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Alderman Hayden reported that the information sign at Palmer
Dam needs repainting.
STREETS & ALLEYS - Alderman Harker reported on the June 16 , 1983
committee meeting.
Alderman Harker moved to have the Baxter & Woodman , Inc. prepare
bidding specifications for seal-coating on the most-needed streets
with the use of MFT funds . Motion was seconded by Alderman
Hayden. Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Tilton - Aye Small - Aye Jahp - Aye
Loebbaka - Aye Jennings - Aye Harker - Aye
Hayden - Aye
Motion carried 7-0 . Alderman Dollman was absent from voting.
Alderman Harker announced a meeting on June 27 , 1983 , at 5 :00 P.M.
for discussion on the Fox Industrial Street problem. The engineer,
Bud Henning and any other interested parties are welcome to attend.
There will be a comiittee meeting July 7 , 1983 , at 8 :00 P.M. at the
Water Tower.
HEALTH & SANITATION - Alderman Jennings reported onthe June 16 , 1983
committee meeting. Weed notices have been sent and will continue
to be sent. Discussion was held on contracting for removal of weed
problem areas . Alderman Jennings will put an ad in the newspaper
requesting someone to cut weeds on an emergency basis , when needed.
LIGHTS , TELEPHONE , GAS & CABLE TV - Alderman Jahp reported that
Mrs . Kahle of Orange Street requested more street lighting, The
Police Dept. will report any other dark areas of the city where
lighting may be needed.
LIBRARY BOARD - Alderman Hayden reported that an openhouse for
the new library building will be held pending final approval from
the state and federal governments . The federal government requests
30 days notice so they will be able to provide a representative
to attend the ceremonies .
YBSD BOARD - Alderman Jahp reported on the June 22 , 1983 , meeting.
Discussion of a rate increase in the user fees was held. There
will be a meeting July 6 , 1983 , regarding their budget and also
a regular meeting on July 18 , 1983 ; both to be held in Dalllas Inge-
munson ' s office.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Alderman Harker was not able to make their
golf outing.
Alderman Harker moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman
Jennings . Motion carried 7-0 .
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