City Council Minutes 1983 09-22-83 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 SEPTEMBER 22 , 1983 .
Mayor Davidson called the meeting to order at 8 :00 P.M. and led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance .
In the absence of the City Clerk, Deputy Clerk Madden called the roll
as follows :
Ward 1 - Small - Present
Jahp - Present
Ward 2 - Tilton - Present
Harker - Present
Ward 3 - Dollman - Present
Hayden - Present
Ward 4 - Jennings - Present
Loebbaka - Present
A quorum was established.
Guest was Jack Friel.
Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Alderman
Dollman with a second by Alderman Loebbaka. Motion carried 8-0 .
Attorney Kramer presented an Ordinance to amend the Water Ordinance .
Motion to pass Ordinance #1983-15 was made by Alderman Dollman , seconded
by Alderman Jennings . Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Loebbaka - Aye Dollman - Aye Small - Aye
Hayden - Aye Tilton - Aye Harker - Aye
Jennings - Aye Jahp - Aye
Motion carried 8-0 .
Attorney Kramer presented an Ordinance to amend the Dog Ordinance .
Chairman of Health & Sanitation Committee suggested the Ordinance
by referred to committee .
Mayor Davidson read a proclamation for Lions Candy Days to be held
on October 7 & 8 , 1983 .
Deputy Clerk Madden read a thank-you note from the family of Joan
Hayden Wolff for the floral arrangement and expression of sympathy.
Alderman Loebbaka announced that the Human Resources Commission is
considering mailing survey forms to all citizens to get a feeling of
how people regard their present city government, city services , and
suggestions for improvements of same .
Alderman Harker scheduled a meeting of Bristol-Kendal Fire Dept.
and Bristol-Kendall EMS , along with the aldermen for Thursday ,
September 29 , 1983 at the water tower conference room.
Alderman Tilton made a motion that the city engage in a contractual
arrangement with Micro Systems Corporation in the amount of $15 , 440 ,
from the water fund, for the implementation of Phase I of the proposed
contract for a computer system. Motion was seconded by Alderman
Jennings . Roll call vote was :
Jennings - Aye Jahp - Aye Loebbaka - Aye
Small - Aye Dollman - Aye Harker - Nay
Hayden - Nay Tilton - Aye
Motion carried 6-2 .
Mayor Davidson announced that he is searching for an organization
to sponsor student activities at the Beecher Community Building after
football games . He said the kids are enthused about it and he is
still pursuing the matter.
Alderman Hayden scheduled a meeting for September 29 , 1983 at 7 :00
P.M. at the water tower conference room to discuss annexation
conditions for Demetralis property.
Alderman Loebbaka made a motion that the city advertise for bids
for materials for a 12" water-main extension on W. Fox Street from
Morgan Street west to the culvert. Motion was seconded by Alderman
Tilton. Motion carried 8-0.
Alderman Dollman scheduled a meeting for Tuesday , September 27 , 1983
at 7 :00 P.M. at the water tow4 conference toom for the Police
Committee to discuss bids for squad cars .
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Alderman Dollman asked for and received an informal confirmation of
the council to proceed with discussions with Kendall County in
reference to the county-wide communications system.
Alderman Small reported that at the September 15 , 1983 Finance Committee
meeting, it was voted unanimously to continue the position of Public
Works foreman with extra pay until May 1, 1984. Next meeting of the
Finance Committee will be at the water tower conference room, Tuesday,
September 27 , 1983 at 7 :00 P.M.
Mayor Davidson presented a plaque to Elden Madden in behalf of the
City Council in recognition of his work with the city. Madden then
expressed his opinion that his greatest contributions to the City
during his career were the selection , and any influence he had in
the training , of the present City Clerk-Secretary , Luanne Erickson ,
and the Director of Public Works , J. T. Johnson .
Alderman Harker moved that final payment of $3 ,901. 04 for MFT work on
E . Van Emmon St. (Sec. 82-0009-00-FP) be made to Aurora Blacktop Co.
Second was by Alderman Hayden. Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Small - Aye Dollman - Aye Jahp - Aye
Jennings - Aye Loebbaka - Aye Tilton - Aye
Hayden - Aye Harker - Aye
Motion carried 8-0 .
Alderman Harker moved to adopt a Resolution #104-1983 , to appropriate
an additional sum of $8 , 733. 34 MFT funds for work on E . Van Emmon St.
(Sec. 82-0009-00-FP) . Second was by Alderman Small. Roll call vote
was as follows :
Tilton - Aye Jennings - Aye Hayden - Aye
Dollman - Aye Harker - Aye Jahp - Aye
Loebbaka - Aye Small - Aye
Motion carried 8-0 .
Alderman Harker moved to pay Baxter & Woodman Environmental
Engineers $9 ,489 . 30 for engineerin tservices on E. Van Emmon St.
(Sec. 82-0009-00-FP) from MFT funds . Second was by Alderman
Hayden. Roll call vote was taken as follows :
Jahp - Aye Jennings - Aye Loebbaka - Aye
Small - Aye Tilton - Aye Harker - Aye
Hayden - Aye Dollman - Aye
Motion carried 8-0 .
Street Committee commended Director Johnson and his Public Works
Crew for the fine work they have done thit year on the streets .
Alderman Jahp announced a meeting will be held by the Utilities
Committee on October 20 , 1983 at the water tower conference
room.
Alderman Jahp reported that a vote is scheduled by YBSD on a user
fee increase on October 17, 1983 .
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Tilton was made and seconded by Alderman
Jennings . Meeting was adjourned at 9 :20 P.M. Motion carried.
Deputy City Clerk
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