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City Council Minutes 1981 06-25-81 (111) 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 25 , 1981 . Mayor Thanepohn 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 roll as follows : Alderman Beach - Present Alderman York - Present Alderman Harker - Absent Alderman Dollman - Absent Alderman Tilton - Present Alderman Pierce - Present Alderman Jennings - Present Alderman Simmons - Present A quorum was established . The guests included Boy Scouts attending to qualify for a merit badge regarding Communications . Present were Tim King , Shawn Godfrey , Pat Godfrey & Mark Faust . The reading of the minutes from the June 11 , 1981 meeting was waived . Alderman Tilton moved the minutes be approved as presented , seconded by Alderman York . Motion carried 6-0 . MAYOR ' S REPORT - Mayor Thanepohn accepted the resignation of Marge Campbell as north-side crossing guard . The overweight truck court decision was awarded to the City of Yorkville with a fine of approximately $20 ,500 in fines . Mayor Thanepohn commented that he felt too much was made over the fine and not enough on the actual violation of the law . Mayor Thanepohn further commented on the professional ability of Officer Martin throughout the duration of the case . Mayor Thanepohn reported on his meeting with the Illinois Institute of Natural Resourses representative regarding the possible development of a hydroelectric power plant at the Yorkville dam . There are also 6 other sites being considered . The use will be locally or to sell to Commonwealth Edison . Senate Bill 908 deals with the feasibility of mQnies to pay 90% of the engineering fees, if the project is feasible, as a loan , and if not feasible as a grant . A certificate of insurance in the amount of $ 300 ,000 liability has been received from Bristol-Kendall Fire District for the 4th of July fireworks . Work is being done on the Ambulance Grant . Alderman Harker arrived at 8 : 10 P.M . BUSINESS & ECONOMIS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Alderman Jennings reported that the commission Will give each of the first place winners of the field games at the 4th of July celebration a free T-shirt . PLAN COMMISSION - Alderman Simmons reported the June 23 , 1981 meeting was cancelled due to lack of agenda . COMMUNITY CENTER - Administrative Assistant Madden reported that the floor will be poured at the beginning of the week . The electrical & plumbing is roughed-in . Alderman Jennings moved to authorize expenditure of an additional $1 ,000 to provide tan mortar in place of white for the bricking of the Beecher Community Building , seconded by Alderman Beach . Roll call vote was taken as follows : Pierce - Aye Tilton - Aye Harker - Nay York - Aye Beach - Aye Jennings - Aye Simmons - Aye Motion carried 6-1 . Alderman Dollman was absent from voting . HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION - Alderman York reported that 2 meetings have been held in regards to the selection of the recipient of the Humanitarian Award for 1981 . The candidates are Grace Palmer , Sandy Lindblom, Elizabeth Leifheit , Harriett Johnson , Blanche Smith , Reverend Rezash , Beverly Rissman and Lucy Stafford . The award will be given at the 4th of July ceremonies in the park . STREETS-&•-ALLEYS - Alderman Beach reported he received several complaints from W. Washington street residents regarding water problems during and after the last heavy rains . The problem of the erosion in the area is referred to committee . (112) Page 2 June 25 , 1981 POLICE - Alderman York reported that City Stickers are on sale at the Police Department . The weed ordinance violators are being notified . Alderman York moved to approve Officer Martin ' s attendance at the Illinois Police Chief ' s meeting July 12 & 13 with Chief Randall , seconded by Alderman Jennings . Motion carried 7-0 . Chief Randall reported the siren is in operation and will run a full test cycle Tuesday , June 30 , 1981 , A letter will be sent to John Taylor with a request for approgimateiy' $500 for the repair bill . Alderman Pierce will take charge of the matter . TREES & PARKS - Alderman Beach reminded the Council of the 4th of July celebration in the Yorkville City Park . HEALTH & SANITATION - Alderman Pierce reported letters have been sent to violators of the Weed Ordinance . A notice will also be put in the news- paper explaining the process needed to comply with the Weed. Ordinance . There is also a need to update the Weed Ordinance since it dates back to 1948 . WATER - Alderman Tilton reported the July 2 , 1981 committee meeting will include discussion on the water rates since he has received a comprehensive study done on water rates . Also to be discussed will be alternatives to the Van Emmon Street project. YBS BOARD - Alderman Jennings reported that he attended their last meeting . Discussion was held regarding the JayCee ' s Park and the board has alternatives and are not ready to committ themselves to anything at this time . Alderman Beach moved to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session regard- ing Personnel , seconded by Alderman Pierce , Motion carried . The regular meeting was reconvened at 9 :40 P.M. Alderman Jennings moved to adjourn the meeting , seconded by Alderman Simmons . Motion carried 7-0 . g-K _(f- - Cit y Clerk